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One of the World War II's only female fighter pilots flies her favorite aircraft 70 years later.

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More than 70 years after the war, a 92-year-old World War II veteran took to the sky once again. It’s been decades since her last flight, but Joy Lofthouse, a 92-year-old Air Transport Auxiliary veteran, was given the chance to board a Spitfire airplane for one more trip. Lofthouse was one of just a few … Read more

‘You guys are jeopardizing the safety of this aircraft’: Viewers defend Southwest Airlines flight attendant for kicking couple off of airplane

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A video showing a couple being kicked off of a Southwest Airlines flight for allegedly showing signs of intoxication has gone viral and sparked discussion online. For context, “Airlines’ contracts of carriage—the legal agreement a passenger accepts when they buy a ticket—say that passengers may not be allowed to fly if they appear ‘intoxicated or … Read more

‘No way he was flying’: Airline passenger asked to step on a baggage scale to be weighed before boarding aircraft

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Flying in America can be a pain. Long lines, invasive searches by TSA, and hidden charges are only a few of the irritants associated with air travel. Now, some airline passengers apparently have to worry about the indignity of getting weighed prior to their flight.  In a TikTok with over 1.6 million views, Lillian (@lilwessel) … Read more

Pilot helps solo student flier land safely after the wheel falls off her aircraft mid-flight

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“We’re gonna be fine, kiddo.” These were the words used to bring rookie pilot Taylor Hash back down to safety after a harrowing flight gone wrong. The 21-year-old had taken off in a small, two-seat, single-engine Diamond DA20-C1 aircraft after it passed a pre-flight inspection. From what Hash could tell, this would be a routine … Read more

Retired pilot now uses his military aircraft to fly rescue dogs to their new families

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David Tan of Middleton, Wisconsin, spent 40 years in the cockpit as a military, professional and private pilot and he’s still in the air, but now his co-pilots are mostly rescue dogs. Since 2012, he’s flown more than 360 dogs to safety as well as 23 cats, a potbelly pig and even a bat that … Read more

Delta worker says flight was delayed because ‘the pilot did not have the qualifications to fly this aircraft’ in viral TikTok, sparking debate

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A TikTok video has gone viral after a Delta employee suggested that a flight was canceled because the pilot didn’t have the qualifications to fly the plane. The clip, posted by TikTok user @tiarebowman, has already amassed nearly 600,000 views since being posted on May 22, and viewers were shocked by the purported reason for … Read more

What Saved a $750 Million Dollar Plane? #shorts

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What Saved a $750 Million Dollar Plane? #shorts An inflight emergency almost resulted in the loss of XB-70 prototype aircraft. But what saved it, is not what you think! #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT #shorts Music: I Am Unbreakable – Niklas Johansson Footage: National Archives US Department of Defense Note: “The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) … Read more

Optimising a Magnetic Launcher

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