Tag Archives: Takeoff

Last DC-9 Retired

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This is the last trip the DC-9 will be making so it’s bon voyage! The plane was introduced to the world in the mid 60s. It remained in working order till the early 80s. While many airlines did scrap...
    






Ford CEO Mulally’s Chances of Becoming Microsoft CEO Unlikely

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While the most wanted candidate for CEO of Microsoft was Alan Mulally of Ford Motors, his chances are getting slimmer by the second. There may be a dark horse in the background who will be the likely...
    






FCC may soon allow phone calls in flights

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The Federal Aviation Administration made a decision last month to lift the restriction on using electronic devices on all phases of flight. However, phone calls are still not allowed in flights. But...

EU Allows Use of Electronic Devices In-Flight with 3G, 4G Broadband

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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has made certain amendments to its regulations. From now onwards all personal electronic devices will be allowed provided they are in Flight Mode or...

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Wants to Make Electric Jet and Pickup Truck

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Elon Musk always thinks different and difficult. Tesla's eager CEO really believes that electric vehicles are the real future of transport industry. And he wants to convince everyone on this. He is...

Lockheed Martin Shows off SR-72 Concept

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One of the highest performing jet aircraft ever produced was the Lockheed Martin SR-71 Blackbird. That aircraft has been retired for years but was so far ahead of its time that some of the components...

Amazon Celebrates FAA Decision with Big Kindle Sale

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Today is a great day to save on a new Amazon Kindle. Amazon celebrates the FAA decision to finally allow the use of electronic devices during the whole time you are on the airplane with Kindle deals....

FAA Recommends Easing In-Flight Electronic Devices Restrictions

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A special panel formed by the FAA has recommended the allowance of electronic gadgets such as tablets and smart phones during the takeoff and landing of a flight. What that means is that from now on...