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From the virtual cockpit of an F-35, North Carolina’s efforts to lure defense jobs come into view
North Carolina is working to boost a workforce capable of supporting aerospace and defense companies. A fighter-jet simulator in Kinston is only part of the equation.
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Jet Fuel Shortages Could Make Travel a ‘Total Mess’ This Summer
This summer is shaping up to be an expensive and uncertain time to fly, especially if you’re planning a European vacation. Volatile fuel prices because of the war in Iran are straining airlines around the world, but perhaps nowhere as much as in Europe, where jet fuel supplies could run low by mi...
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Passengers who refuse to use headphones can now be kicked off United flights
United Airlines is taking a stand against noisy passengers. Flyers can now be asked to silence their devices and use headphones. If they refuse, they may be removed from the flight.
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Tire blows after takeoff on small plane at RDU
Raleigh-Durham International officials said two people were on board the plane when a tire blew just after takeoff. The plane returned to RDU and landed safely.
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Small plane intercepted during President Trump's visit to North Carolina
A small plane was intercepted during President Donald Trump’s visit to North Carolina after it entered the temporary flight restricted airspace Friday afternoon.
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Avelo plane clips wing of Southwest plane at RDU
A plane being towed hit a parked plane at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. No injuries were reported, and no flight delays are expected.
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FAA: Large gust of wind blew plane off-track, pilot walks away with minor injuries
The Federal Aviation Administration said that the plane was attempting to land and a large gust of wind blew the plane off track, causing it to hit an embankment near the airport.
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Solar storms, software update ground 1,000 planes around the world
Recent solar storms revealed a vulnerability in the computers that Airbus A320 family use to control the aircraft's altitude.
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At least 7 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash and explosion at Kentucky airport
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball Tuesday while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub in Louisville, Kentucky, killing at least seven people and injuring 11, authorities said.
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JetBlue passengers hospitalized after emergency landing in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- JetBlue passengers were taken to the hospital after a sudden altitude drop on a flight from Mexico forced an emergency landing in Florida on Thursday, according to officials.
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Caught on cam: Military plane near hits a car driving down an Oklahoma road
Dashcam video footages shows the Oklahoma National Guard plane swooping down from the air from the left and the driver swerving across the center line to avoid it. Authorities say the plan was making an emergency landing due to engine failure. No one was hurt.
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Don't Waste Your Money: Basic Economy can be a deal if you travel light
Basic economy fares can save you money on flights, provided you pack smart and travel light.
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Report examines toxic fumes in airplane cabins
The Wall Street Journal this weekend released a report on toxic fumes leaking into airplane cabins.
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Passengers use emergency slides after plane evacuation at Denver International Airport
Passengers at Denver International Airport evacuate from a plane after a landing gear issue.
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Durham couple recounts near-miss on Delta flight
A Durham couple experienced a terrifying near-miss while flying on a Delta-operated SkyWest jet out of Minneapolis, avoiding a collision with an Air Force B52 Bomber.
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Durham couple shares near-miss experience with B52 bomber on Delta flight
A Durham couple experienced a terrifying near-miss while flying on a Delta-operated SkyWest jet out of Minneapolis, avoiding a collision with an Air Force B52 Bomber.
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Delta flight narrowly avoids military plane; pilot speaks to passengers
Thousands of feet above North Dakota, a Delta flight narrowly avoided a collision with a military plane, according to the pilot, whose message to passengers was recorded.
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FAA looking into airplane part discovered in driveway of Raleigh home
Raleigh police and the Federal Aviation Administration are looking into a report of an airplane part at a home on Banbury Road.
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Two experienced pilots dead after Harnett County plane goes down minutes after takeoff
Two experienced pilots died in a plane crash in Harnett County on Friday. North Carolina State Highway Patrol identified Anton van Deth and Dwight Frye as the two on board.
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SV Temple of North Carolina in Cary holds vigil for India Air victims
The SV Hindu Temple in Cary held a vigil on Thursday for families in the Triangle mourning the victims in the Air India plane crash where all but one person on board died.
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Woman accused of hitting child who called her 'Miss Piggy' on plane
According to the arrest report, witnesses on the plane told police the child called the woman fat and "Miss Piggy," telling her she couldn't fit in the airplane seat.
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Fact check: RFK Jr. says U.S. government is spraying the sky with jet fuel chemicals
During a town hall hosted by TV personality Phil McGraw, known as Dr. Phil, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that one of the Defense Department's research and development arms might be spraying Americans with harmful chemicals.
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Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.
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FAA investigating plane that landed on belly at New Bern airport
WITN reports the FAA is investigating after a plane landed on its belly at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.
