Tag: Air

Air War Over Europe | WWII Liberation of Europe Ep2 | Documentary

Watch the complete history of airborne combat over Europe in World War II unfold in this action-packed program. Witness the early days of Allied bombers and devastating Luftwaffe gunfire to the winning airborne strategies the Allies used to end World War II. …


The Fight for Guadalcanal WWII | Documentary

This is the real story of America’s first victorious attack on Japanese-held land and one of the fiercest battles in the Pacific in World War II. Dramatic filmed footage and rare still photos in color and black & white capture the intense fighting from air, sea, and land. * Click the “Save” button below the…


Air Defenses Activated in Crimea, 2 Drones Shot Down: Russian-Installed Official

LONDON—Russian air defenses were activated on Tuesday in the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, and two drones were shot down, the regional governor said in a statement, urging people to keep calm. Sevastopol is the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea fleet. Russia blamed Ukraine for an attack on…


Tesla Recalls 30,000 Model X Cars, Shares Hit 2-Year Low

WASHINGTON—Tesla Inc. recalled nearly 30,000 Model X cars in the United States over an issue that may cause the front passenger air bag to deploy incorrectly, sending its shares down nearly 3 percent on Friday to their lowest in nearly two years. The air bag could deploy incorrectly in certain low-speed collision events where a…


US Confirms New Ford Death Due to Faulty Air Bag Inflator

WASHINGTON—U.S. auto safety regulators on Thursday confirmed a new death tied to a defective air bag inflator in a 2006 Ford Ranger pickup and reiterated urgent calls for owners to get their vehicles repaired. Chrysler parent Stellantis earlier this month urged owners of 276,000 older U.S. vehicles to immediately stop driving them after three deaths…


The Greatest Adventure: Book of Dragons

Join Finn and his dragon Haldor as they fly through the air on a one-of-a-kind adventure with classic bedtime fairytale stories along the way. This time, Finn and Haldor enjoy the incredible classic tale “The Book of Dragons.” * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” – Feature…


2 Spanish Tourists Killed in Air Balloon Accident in Turkey’s Cappadocia

ANKARA—Two Spanish tourists were killed and three were injured on Tuesday when the hot air balloon they were traveling in made a hard landing in Turkey’s Cappadocia, the local governor’s office said. The hot air balloon had taken off from the district of Avanos at sunrise, the governor of Nevsehir Province said. “During the landing…


US Screened 2.49 Million Air Passengers Sunday, Highest Since Early 2020

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 2.49 million air passengers on Sunday, the highest daily number since February 2020. The number was, however, below the 2.61 million screened on the same day in 2019. The Sunday checkpoint traffic was the highest since Feb. 11, 2020, when TSA screened nearly 2.51 million passengers and comes as…


Delta Says It’s Investing $60 Million in Air Taxi Developer

ATLANTA—Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport. Delta announced Tuesday that it has taken a 2 percent stake in Joby Aviation, and could invest up to another $140 million as the manufacturer hits key milestones. Joby…


Witnesses: Burma Air Attack Kills 13, Including 7 Children

BANGKOK—Government helicopters have attacked a school and village in north-central Burma (also known as Myanmar), killing at least 13 people including seven children, a school administrator and an aid worker said Monday. Civilian casualties often occur in attacks by the military government on pro-democracy insurgents and their allies. However, the number of children killed in…