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Airborne 10.12.16: Wright Preservation, CAF Time Capsules, e-Go Is A No-Go

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Air show legend Patty Wagstaff made her mark on aviation history by breaking gender barriers in aerobatic contests. Now, Wagstaff has added her voice to those urging the restoration of America’s first airplane factory—the Wright Company factory in Dayton. Wagstaff says in a new video filmed inside the historic but unrestored factory. “I’m completely honored to be standing here. I want to know what it was really like, and I think the only way you c

Fundraising Campaign For Man, Daughter Injured In Accident Tops $175K

Dad Got His 7-Year-Old Daughter Out Of A Burning Airplane

A fundraising campaign to assist a Navy Reserve training pilot and his 7-year-old daughter recover from an airplane accident has topped $175,000.

Airborne 10.11.16: Viking's New Amphibs, Float Pilot Busted, More Attacks By SMO

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Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, has now completed the acquisition of the Amphibious Aircraft program from Bombardier, including transfer of the Type Certificates for the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 aircraft and all variants to Viking. Upon completion of the Type Certificate transfer, Viking is designated as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the amphibious aircraft fleet, including full manufacturing design rights for all variants. Viking

Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.12.16)

“GAMA is pleased to again sponsor the Aviation Design Challenge, which provides an outstanding opportunity for hundreds of high school students to develop their STEM knowledge and learn about aviation as a career." Source: GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce.