WASHINGTON — U.S. military officials on Tuesday called for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war. As part of President Donald Trump’s push to boost defense spending to $1.5 trillion in the … Read more
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home may be more polluted than the air outdoors. One way to improve your air quality indoors is by using an air purifier — they can filter air contaminants like dust, pollen and smoke. The NBC Select team has used air purifiers to filter pollen, … Read more
The pilot of a hot air balloon said he was forced to make an emergency landing in a California homeowner’s backyard after winds died down and the balloon, which was carrying 13 people, ran out of fuel. Tom Hanson reports. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Leaders of the Air National Guard argued that the Air Force’s readiness was woefully inadequate in a recent letter to Congress requesting more funding. “The United States Air Force is the oldest, the smallest, and the least ready in its 78-year history,” the letter, which was obtained … Read more
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Young people told by their parents to stop wasting their time playing video games and get a job now have a way to meld the two together, courtesy of the Department of Transportation. As the U.S. deals with a dangerous shortage of air traffic controllers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Friday the department would be … Read more
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A former active-duty U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant pleaded guilty this week to federal crimes in a scheme that defrauded the Air Force of $37 million and involved channeling bribes to a public official nicknamed the “Godfather.” Texan Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig … Read more
American flyers still smarting from interminable airport security lines are about to get another shock. A looming global jet fuel shortage is expected to hike the cost of air travel and reduce flight schedules, as airlines look to offset rising prices. On Monday, JetBlue announced it was raising baggage fees, citing “rising operating costs.” “While … Read more
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau said he will retire later this year, days after drawing criticism for an English-only condolence message following this month’s deadly crash in New York. Canada’s largest airline, based in French-speaking Quebec, said Rousseau, who is 68, told the board he will leave by the end of September. Air Canada, which is required … Read more