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A Boeing 777 jet departing Frankfurt, Germany.
Technology
The lab where aging aircraft are dissected for science — and safety
The US Marine Corps C-130 Hercules named "Fat Albert," assigned to the US Navy “Blue Angels” flight demonstration team, uses Jet Assisted Take Off bottles during the 2005 Blue Angel Homecoming show.
Conflict
A Marine pilot breaks the gender barrier in one of the world’s most elite squadrons
A Chinese J-11 fighter jet is seen flying near a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon about 215 km (135 miles) east of China's Hainan Island in this U.S. Department of Defense handout photo taken August 19, 2014.
Conflict
US and Chinese warplanes risk a mid-air collision — and an international incident
Peter Chong holds a smartphone displaying a picture of himself with missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 captain Zaharie Shah.
Conflict & Justice
Details emerge about the pilot and co-pilot of Malaysia’s missing flight
Pilots stand in the shade of the wing of a DC-3 in the hamlet of Miraflores in the Colombian jungle.
Environment
Ancient DC-3s deliver hope in Colombia, and seat belts are optional
Environment
This blue airplane is actually quite green — and perhaps it’s the future
Environment
Civilian companies eye big potential for domestic drone use
VIDEO: Advanced Israeli drone, capable of reaching Iran, crashes west of Jerusalem
Global Politics
VIDEO: Iran displays what it says is a captured, top secret U.S. drone
Environment
Hurricanes and oil prices
U.S. Sends B-2 Bombers on Practice Run Over South Korea
Global Politics
The Skies Could Fill With (small) Unmanned Aircraft
Will Hurricane Sandy Change Your Vote?
Global Hit
Summer In The Global Village: Afro-Punk Fest — Part One
Is it Time to Stop Worrying and Love the Domestic Drone?
Iran Refuses to Return Downed Drone
Will Drones in Libya Help Overthrow Gadhafi?
Swordfish Restaurant Boycott
Swordfish Restaurant Boycott
Emerging Science Note/Eye-Catching
Development & Education
Computer spies hack Pentagon’s Joint Strike Fighter project