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What to know about the 2019 ‘Capitol Fourth’ concert in DC

The 39th annual “Capitol Fourth” concert is set for the Capitol’s West Lawn at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. In addition, a dress rehearsal is scheduled for 8 p.m. on July 3, for those who want to take in … Continue reading

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Trump shifts to talk of Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Donald Trump and Canada’s prime minister sat down in the Oval Office to discuss trade, Iran and other pressing matters, a model airplane dominated the coffee table in front of them. Before Trump would answer … Continue reading

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Why Electric-Powered Airplanes Are Headed for Takeoff

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World War II-era model planes take wing

The Woodland Davis Aeromodelers invite the public to the 25th annual “Wings of Victory” World War II scale radio-control aircraft meet from Friday, June 28, to Sunday, June 30. There will be scale models of World War II warbirds, including American, … Continue reading

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American Airlines becomes first US airline to order new Airbus plane

American Airlines has agreed to order 50 of Airbus’ longest-range, single aisle aircraft, a big endorsement for the planes that Boeing’s chief rival unveiled earlier this week. The deal for the A321XLR jetliners, announced at the Paris Air Show on … Continue reading

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Model plane club to hold open house Saturday

Tye Tomchak has been interested in aviation since he was a kid. “I think airplanes are always interesting,” he said. “I don’t care who you are, an airplane flies over, you go look up to see what it is.” Taylor … Continue reading

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Airbus racks up orders for planes in Paris, including models produced in Alabama

Airbus SE cleaned up on the first day of the 2019 Paris Air Show, locking in $13 billion in orders for new jets versus zero for Boeing Co., and introducing a long-range narrow-body meant to deflate enthusiasm for its U.S. … Continue reading

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