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An airline pilot shares a memory of his grandfather, the person who inspired him to pursue a career in aviation.

What really happened to the Boeing 777 that changed course and disappeared with 239 souls aboard?

In everyday life we often think of the term “surveillance” as being a bad thing. They’re keeping on eye on us to give us a speeding ticket, and in some places, they might be watching us clandestinely for even more ominous reasons.  In aviation, surveillance methods are decidedly less sinister. Early on, surveillance was a […]

Across     1  The Navy’s spectacular demonstration team, 2 words     6  State where much of the transport is by light aircraft     8  ADF’s counterpart     9  Nurses, abbr.   11  ____ K-Max helicopter   13  Initial setting on some gauges   14  NDB’s counterpart   16  Its cowl flaps give it away   […]

This most spectacular plane spotter’s site is even more fun from the air.

The history of parachuting is older and more spectacular than you imagined.

The world’s first jetliner, the de Havilland Comet, was crashing, and no one knew why.

Check your answers for the June 2019 crossword puzzle.

The cover story is no mystery. The reason for it is!

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