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Day: February 9, 2023

Flying Icelandair domestic from Reykjavik to Akureyri on a 757 and a Dash-8 : AirlineReporter

An Icelandair De Havilland Canada DHC-8, better known as a Q400 or Dash 8, taxies to the ramp in Akureyri, Iceland Flying domestically in Iceland is like stepping back in time. Security? Not necessary here. Just check in for your flight at the ticket counter, wait for the boarding call, and get on the plane. …

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The Italian Air Force Dassault Falcon Fleet Reaches 150K Flight Hours

File photo of the Dassault Falcon 900EX of the 31° Stormo. In the photo there are two Falcon 900EX that are no longer in service with the Italian Air Force (image credit: ItAF) The Falcon fleet of the Aeronautica Militare has achieved the milestone during an emergency medical flight. In the afternoon of Feb. 9, …

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Could the Bizarre Chinese Balloon Missions Be Even More Sinister Than Aerial Spying?

The Chinese spy balloon before it was shot down. Concerns About Surveillance Are Valid, But What About Weaponized Weather Modification? The memes are funny. The headlines are fascinating. But the real concern about last week’s Chinese balloon incident is more than hot air. Chinese balloon operations over the U.S. may pose a genuine strategic risk. …

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