FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft
Why am I not surprised? The Associated Press: AP Enterprise: FAA loses track of 119,000 aircraft.
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During a brief discussion about pedophilia, I happened to mention to Murr that I’d been involved in kidnapping a couple of little girls some years ago. She demanded to know more, and since it’s so...
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The X-47B is an experimental jet — that’s what the X stands for — and is designed to demonstrate new technology, such as automated takeoffs, landings and refueling. The drone also has a fully capable...
View ArticleAirline Safety Trend Continues
No U.S. airline fatalities in 2010 http://usat.me/42840532
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