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News and Articles on Aircraft
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Beat the odds when you go back to basics Mar 13, 2010
5 times more likely to get killed by lightning, 14 times more likely to get hit by lightning, 12 times more likely to win an Olympic gold medal, 22 times more likely to die in an aircraft accident, 135 times more likely to strike it rich on the Antiques Roadshow and, most encouragingly, 39,000 times more likely to date a millionaire. On the flip side, winning Tatts offers similar odds to becoming the US president, is two times more likely than becoming an astronaut, and four times more likely... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Why No Stamp for Barry? Mar 9, 2010
He was a champion of national defense who had flown The Hump during World War II. He stayed in the Air Force Reserve, pushed for the establishment of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and retired as a major general, having piloted 165 different types of aircraft. His stalwart anti-Communism and his opposition to the endless metastasizing of the federal government are well known. (Human Events Online)
LONG REMEMBERED AS PUBLIC SERVANT, CHURCH GREETER (220) Feb 9, 2010
He did maintenance work on the aircraft. Long was a member of civic and veterans organizations for the rest of his life and was proud of his service. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Travel industry reacts to Haiti quake, relief efforts Jan 15, 2010
The news agency says each flight "carried 10,000 pounds of supplies for the airline's 100 employees in Haiti as well as materials for local hospitals. American has scheduled another three relief flights for Thursday, the company said." Other airlines also offered their aircraft for relief flights including Continental, which does not have scheduled service to Haiti. RELATED. (USA Today)
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