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2,200 MPH, 85,000 Feet: The Secret Engine That Powered the Blackbird

Lockheed’s engineers built the J58 engine to do the impossible, operate as both a jet and a ramjet. At Mach 3 and 85,000 feet ...

White House says 'thank a Democrat' for weekend airport delays as government shutdown drags on

The White House says Democrats are responsible for widespread airport delays and long TSA lines as the government shutdown is ...
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How One Gunner’s “Suicidal” Tactic Destroyed 12 Bf 109s in 4 Minutes — Changed Air ...

March 6th, 1944. Twenty-three thousand feet over Germany. A B-17 Flying Fortress faced twelve Messerschmitt Bf 109s. In the ...
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F-35B Lifts Off with Compartments still Open

U.S. Marines Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 242, 31st Marine ...

Flight delays worsen as FAA staffing shortages escalate during government shutdown

Not every staffing shortage results in a delay, as controllers can reroute flights, but sometimes there is no choice but to ...

Government shutdown could become longest ever as Trump says he 'won't be extorted' by Democrats

The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month. President Donald Trump says he “won’t ...