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United plane strikes bird, lands safely

By author ⋅ February 3, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

A United Airlines plane turned around and landed safely at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after reportedly striking a bird during takeoff on Thursday, NBC Chicago reports.

Lawmakers reach agreement on FAA bill

By author ⋅ February 1, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

An agreement on a bill to provide operating authority for the Federal Aviation Administration over the next four years and to boost the agency’s air traffic modernization effort was reached Tuesday.

19-year-old dies in fall from Park City chairlift

By author ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Authorities say a 19-year-old University of Utah student suffered a seizure before she fell from a chairlift at a Park City ski resort and died.

Airlines reroute flights due to solar storm

By author ⋅ January 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

A wave of charged particles from an intense solar storm is raising alerts about airline flights and satellite operations — and raising the prospect of stunning auroral displays.

Chevy Volt-gate over, at least as for as government is concerned

By stop network ⋅ January 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Neither Volt nor EVs pose greater fire risks
Today the government closed its case on an investigation into Chevy Volt fire risks, announcing that both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as the Obama Administration, consider the case closed following some minor updates by GM to further contain any potential for battery fires following [...]

Chevy Volt-gate over, at least as for as government is concerned

By stop network ⋅ January 21, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Neither Volt nor EVs pose greater fire risks
Today the government closed its case on an investigation into Chevy Volt fire risks, announcing that both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as well as the Obama Administration, consider the case closed following some minor updates by GM to further contain any potential for battery fires following [...]

Worsening weather threatens Costa Concordia

By author ⋅ January 20, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Italian authorities hope to stabilize the wrecked cruise ship Costa Concordia as worsening weather on Friday could cause it to shift deeper into the sea, delaying plans to pump oil out of the vessel.

Costa Concordia owner pledges assistance

By author ⋅ January 19, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment

Carnival Corp., whose luxury liner Costa Concordia capsized off the coast of Italy last week, said it was providing lodging, refunds and other support to people affected by the accident.

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