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World's First Practical Jetpack Cleared by Aviation Regulators
The “world’s first practical jetpack” has been cleared by aviation regulators in New Zealand to allow for manned test-flights.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/worlds-first-practical-jetpack-cleared-by-aviation-regulators-8759399.html
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"Planes" Debuts at Oshkosh
The movie planes had its debut at the EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh WI.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Planes-Debuts-At-AirVenture220343-1.html
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Balloon Crash Kills 19 in Egypt
Nineteen tourists flying above the temples and tombs near Egypt's Nile River in a hot-air balloon were killed on Tuesday when the aircraft caught fire, according to the Associated Press. The passengers were from Europe, Hong Kong, and Japan. The pilot and several others survived and are being treated for burns. Tourist flights are popular in the Luxor region, where they are a mainstay in the local economy, and several other balloons were flying at the time of the accident. Local officials have grounded all flights.
http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/BalloonCrashKills19InEgypt_208231-1.html
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Air Canada introduces Air Canada rouge
Air Canada introduces Air Canada rouge, its new leisure airline subsidiary
http://worldairlinenews.com/2012/12/18/air-canada-introduces-air-canada-rouge-its-new-leisure-airline-subsidiary/