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Brockton drone teams soar to national competition - AOL
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (284+ words) The Middle School and High School drone teams from Brockton earned top honors at the New England Regional Aerospace Robotics Competition, according to a community announcement. The event, held May 9, showcased the skills of students from six schools across the…...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry - AOL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (359+ words) The Canadian province of Ontario is now selling a jet recently bought for Premier Doug Ford, after he faced criticism for the purchase of the private, pre-owned jet for C$28. 9m ($21m; "15. 5m). Ford's office had said he would use it for official…...
'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone - AOL
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (159+ words) 'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone AOL. com A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say. Is Taylor…...
Airline fuel costs jumped 56 percent in March: Transportation Department - AOL
3+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Airline fuel costs went up 56 percent in March, according to the Department of Transportation (DOT) " a sharp spike in the first full month after the outbreak of the Iran war. In a Wednesday release, the DOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics…...
Space Florida and Okaloosa Schools announce partnership - AOL
3+ week, 3+ day ago (113+ words) OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) " The Okaloosa County School District and Space Florida are set to partner to provide students with opportunities in the aerospace industry. There will be a formal announcement during the ninth annual Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering…...
Air fares soar by nearly 25% as Iran war forces flights to re-route - AOL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (780+ words) The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy Teneo,…...
The Most Battle-Tested U. S. Military Helicopters Still in Service Today - AOL
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1545+ words) Battle-tested helicopters earn that reputation through real-world performance, not just design. The aircraft on this list have been deployed in some of the most demanding conflicts in modern history, where reliability, durability, and effectiveness are critical. From combat zones to…...
Army Corps of Engineers issues reminder of drone prohibition at Soo Locks - AOL
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (261+ words) Army Corps of Engineers issues reminder of drone prohibition at Soo Locks AOL. com The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District recently issued a reminder to the public that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated the airspace over the…...
World War II aircraft coming to MAPS Air Museum for June event - AOL
20+ hour, 53+ min ago (204+ words) GREEN " World War II-era planes will be featured at an upcoming MAPS Air Museum event. MAPS will host the Flying Legends of Victory Tour June 23 to 28. Visitors will have the opportunity to see and fly aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress and…...
Young Eagles offers free flights for kids May 16 at Boyne City airport - AOL
3+ week, 4+ day ago (232+ words) Kids ages 8-17 can take a free airplane ride at the Boyne City Municipal Airport on May 16. The rides are offered by the Harbor Springs chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) as part of its Young Eagles program. Local licensed…...