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Stratolaunch Systems

Stratolaunch Systems is a private spaceflight company that aims to create an airborne launch system for spacecraft. It is the brainchild of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, who steered the company until his death from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of blood … Continue reading

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Airman’s family turns grief into gift by helping Wisconsin troops with travel costs

The next day, seven weeks shy of his 21st birthday, Ben was practicing to earn his motorcycle permit. As he veered around a curve wearing his helmet, gloves and safety gear, Ben lost control of the bike, struck a parked … Continue reading

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Boeing Secures Order for 8 Dreamliners From Air New Zealand

The Boeing Company BA has announced that it received an order for eight 787-10 airplane from Air New Zealand — the flagship carrier of the nation. The list price of the planes was $2.7 billion but the carrier was able … Continue reading

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Airman’s death sparks travel awards for service members

Business Airman’s death sparks travel awards for service members By KELLY MEYERHOFER Wisconsin State Journal NEW GLARUS, Wis. New Glarus High School graduate Trent Eisch spent close to a year overseas on a ship repairing parts for the U.S. Navy. … Continue reading

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48th annual model airplane competition at Roseburg airport a hit

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Heritage Aero gets warbirds ready to fly in Freeport

May 22–FREEPORT — Heritage Aero will be flying decades-old war planes this summer over Freeport. The aircraft maintenance company moved to Freeport and Albertus Airport at the beginning of the year from Chicago Rockford International Airport. The business, which signed … Continue reading

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FAA grounds plane model involved in crash that killed LouCity co-founder

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) — The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded Cessna airplanes equipped with a part that may have played a role in the crash that killed Louisville City FC co-founder Wayne Estopinal in November of 2018. The parts in … Continue reading

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