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To honor the heroes who fought in World War II and those on the home front who produced the tanks, ships, and aircraft that enabled the United States and its Allies to achieve victory, one of the most diverse arrays of World War II aircraft ever assembled will fly above the skies of Washington, D.C. on Friday, May 8, the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, as part of the Arsenal of Democracy: World War II Victory Capitol Flyover. Quest Aircraft Company delivered 30 Kodiaks in 2014, an increase over
“This new Standard will be an important first step in providing a foundation for global flight tracking and the future implementation of the more comprehensive ICAO Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS).” Source: ICAO Council President Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.
Airlines are looking to renewable fuel sources in the face of pending regulations requiring reduced emissions, not to mention the volatility of the fossil fuel market.
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