US Air Traffic Training Bottleneck

The US Federal Aviation Administration has hired so many new air traffic controllers that it cannot train them efficiently, according to a report.

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Free Flight Simulator with Google Earth

Google Earth is an excellent free mapping tool. However, you may not be aware that it contains a free flight simulator, loaded with two aircraft and a number of exciting airports. Watch this brief video to learn how to get started.

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Air New Zealand Schedules Biofuel Test Flight

The Los Angeles Times (6/5, Pae) reports that Air New Zealand is planning a “three-hour test flight” this summer, during which one of its 747 aircraft will be powered by a unique natural fuel.

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