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Aircraft men 'incredibly lucky' Two people in a light aircraft travelling to Norfolk which plunged into the North Sea are "incredibly lucky", the coastguard says. www.bbc.co.uk
Aircraft crashes into North Sea A light aircraft with two people on board travelling from Germany to Norfolk plunges into the North Sea off the Suffolk coast. www.bbc.co.uk
Old military aircraft to fly again An old military aircraft which has not flown for about 30 years is about to get take to the skies again. nz.news.yahoo.com
Experimental Aircraft Association meeting tonight The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1093 willmeet on Thursday, Sept. 2, at the Aviation Education Center at theMidland Jack Barstow Airport. www.ourmidland.com
Unmanned aircraft, property of Wright-Patterson AFB, crashes in Calif. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, belonging to the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson, crashed in California during a test flight Tuesday, Aug. 31.No property damage or personal injuries were reported, Air Force officials said. The crash occurred in a sparsely populated area about 15 miles south of Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the Air Force said. www.daytondailynews.com
Willis Lease Finance agrees to buy $300 million aircraft for move into regional airlines NOVATO -- Aircraft and engine lessor Willis Lease Finance Corp. (Nasdaq: WLFC) today said it signed a memorandum of understanding with an Italian-Russian aviation joint venture to spend an estimated $300 million on six jets tailored to regional airlines with an option to purchase four more. www.northbaybusinessjournal.com
Evening aircraft noise expected near Cherry Point CHERRY POINT — Jet aircraft noise can be expected in the vicinity of Cherry Point air station later than in the day than usual Wednesday and Thursday, and Sept. 6-9. www.newbernsj.com
Increased demand for aircraft gives bump to factory orders WASHINGTON -- Orders to U.S. factories managed a slight gain in July as a surge in demand for commercial aircraft helped offset widespread weakness in other areas. www.heraldnet.com
IAF trials for basic trainer aircraft to begin this month NEW DELHI: The quest to procure basic trainer aircraft for new pilots will acquire momentum with the Indian Air Force (IAF) scheduled to begin trials for six competitors at Jamnagar, Gujarat, this month. www.thehindu.com
First Russian aircraft carrier could be built in cooperation with Ukraine The Russian Navy's first aircraft carrier could be constructed in cooperation with Ukrainian shipbuilders, a source in the main headquarters of the Russian Navy told Interfax on Tuesday. www.kyivpost.com
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