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Flying Wings: Welcome Back, Wilbur & Orville


Looking much like the Wright brothers’ early 1900s flying bi-wing, Google’s Larry Page expects to soon introduce an all-electric simple flying machine. In honor of the brothers, he calls it the Kitty Hawk Flyer. It resembles a hybrid of small helicopter and drone, and a bit like the Jetsons' vehicle.

However, it won’t be allowed to land in busy roads. The small two-seater aircraft will be authorized to fly over water and away from busy commercial air traffic. When the Kitty Hawk Flyer is government approved, pilots can soar anywhere in the air, but must take off and land on lakes, rivers and at friendly seashore docks.

Uzbekistan Airways Makes Weighty Decision PDF Print E-mail


According to The Daily Telegraph, passengers for the Tashkent-based airline will now be weighed with their luggage before boarding. Those deemed too heavy may be charged extra fees, or possibly be banned from their scheduled flights.

The trend is expected to happen soon with other airlines. Therefore, if you’re planning to fly Uzbekistan, are rotund and carry heavy baggage, plan ahead. Cut back on the fatty meals and leave your iron at home.

 
 
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