Indonesian tourist chopper in emergency landing in Bali: police

"Denpasar, Bali (ANTARA News) - Four tourists escaped unhurt on Wednesday after their helicopter pilot was forced to make an emergency landing when its engine died on the Indonesian resort island of Bali, police...

Plane crash in Congo kills at least 33

A plane crash has taken place in the Congo, kiling 33."A Congolese airliner crashed into a market district in the eastern city of Goma on Tuesday, killing at least 33 people and injuring 80, the government said. ...

incarnation

"The family of an Indian baby born with two faces has refused special medical treatment for the infant, saying she is the incarnation of a Hindu goddess."

Pilot killed in Ariz. F-16 crash

A student pilot was killed yesterday while practicing air-to-air combat with another student pilot in Arizona. His death was confirmed today."PARKER, Ariz. - The Air Force confirmed Saturday that an F-16 fighter...

Brigade Exclusive Video Premier

Brigade have given Rock Sound the exclusive premier of their new video for their forthcoming single 'Pilot' which hits the streets on April 28. Their second album 'Come Morning We Fight' is out on May 12.

Govt to stop funding commercial pilot training in 2008

""Starting in 2008, the cost of pilot training will be the responsibility of the airlines. The cost of training one pilot until he obtains a Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating (CPL-IR) is US$35,000 to US$40,000," Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal told...

Garuda Indonesia fires Yogyakarta crash pilot

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - Garuda Indonesia has fired the pilot of a plane that crashed in the city of Yogyakarta last year, killing 21 people, the head of the company's pilots association said Thursday.Police have declared the pilot, Marwoto Komar, as a suspect in a criminal...

UK passenger jet pilot dies mid-flight

"LONDON, England (AP) -- A British airline said Monday that one of its flights was forced to divert to Turkey after the co-pilot died in mid-flight. He died of natural causes, the airline said.GB Airways said the Airbus A320, carrying 156 passengers from Manchester to Paphos...

Air Force pilot dies, another survives after F15Cs collide

"An Air Force fighter pilot died Wednesday after two F-15C jets collided during a training exercise over the Gulf of Mexico, according to Air Force officials. The planes were from the 33rd Fighter Wing, a...

A Pakistani view of U.S. nuclear weapons

"COLUMNS Columns > A Pakistani view of U.S. nuclear weapons A Pakistani view of U.S. nuclear weapons By Hugh Gusterson | 5 February 2008 "The [U.S.] Air Force has...

IFALPA concerned about Garuda pilot Marwoto`s fate

""We received a letter from IFALPA expressing serious concern about and conveying sympathy for Captain Pilot Marwoto Komar who has been detained by the Yogyakarta police," APG President Stefanus said here...

Garuda Indonesia pilot arrested over crash - lawyer

"Captain Marwoto Komar, who was arrested on Monday after eight hours of interrogation, was also charged with other offences including violating aviation law and could face more than five years in jail, the pilot's...

Scambusters target cowboy builders after £7.5m funding boost

"Government to roll-out national anti-fraud scheme after successful pilot schemes net rogue traders The Government is to invest around £7.5m in new Scambuster teams across the country. The specialist Trading Standards teams will work with police across local authority...

$200m ozonation plant a first

OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorAn ozonation plant may look good on paper, especially if waste is a severe problem.  But to state the byproduct is clean air is a fallacy.  Ozone Generating...

Cell phone risks to planes

""Few rules are more confounding to airline passengers than those regarding the use of cellphones and portable electronic devices." I'd add the quart-sized plastic bag to that list, but I digress: Smith is right. Is it really true that something as innocuous as a Treo left on...

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