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Airborne 07.25.14: Global Flight Tragedy, Blue Angel Update, GA's Next Big Thing

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The father-son duo of Babar Suleman and 17-year-old Haris Suleman of Plainfield Indiana had planned their trip around the world in 30 days in a Beechcraft model 36 Bonanza to be an adventure of a lifetime, and to raise funds to support schools in Pakistan. Having completed the largest portion of their eastbound around the world journey, they were on a flight leg from the American Samoa Islands headed for the Hawaiian Islands. However, it is reported that shortly after takeoff from Pago Pago International Airport, their aircraft went down at sea. After a reorganization at the co

Opening Day Is Just Moments Away

AirVenture Is Coming To Life At Wittman Regional Airport

There was a high overcast over Wittman Regional Airport Saturday afternoon, and a breeze from west was threatening to bring showers to Oshkosh by late Saturday night. But the preparations for the show are well underway, and the aviation faithful will start to pour through the gates on Monday.