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The annual pilgrimage to Reno by dozens of heavily modified racing aircraft is not without its hazards. Unlimited racing lost a major player this week as 'Precious Metal' -- a highly-modified P-51 Mustang, was lost in a fire shortly after refueling on the way to Reno. It’s reported that after being fueled and starting to taxi away from the fuel pumps, the fire erupted. By the time the aircraft was stopped, the fire had reached the cockpit and there was no choice but to abandon th
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Airbus’ first A330neo is coming to life one year after the program was launched, with the first 'cutting of metal' underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. The production started with the machining of the first engine pylon during the summer at Airbus’ facility in Toulouse, while Airbus’ Plant in Nantes began production of the first A330neo center wing box. The United States Parachute Association reports that the U.S.
“Today’s DOT IG report shows that other major industrial countries have successfully separated their ATC functions without negative impacts to safety, and these systems are able to make enough money to be self-sustaining.” Source: Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA), chair of the House Transportation Committee.
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