Air
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What turbulence looks like from the pilot’s cabin
Severe turbulence is increasing, making airline travel less comfortable. A Chicago-based pilot says flying remains safe. But he urges passengers to wear their seatbelts and the federal government to do a better job of overseeing plane inspections.
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As Canadian wildfires burn, here’s how Wisconsinites can stay safe from smoky air
Last summer, smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed Wisconsin and caused multiple air quality advisories. Here’s how to protect yourself going into fire season this year.
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Beloit residents, environmental groups want state to monitor city for harmful soot pollution
Environmental groups and residents in Beloit want the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to install an air monitor in the city to measure harmful soot pollution.
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Wisconsin could see one of the busiest Thanksgivings on record for holiday travel
Wisconsin could be in store for one of the busiest Thanksgivings on record, with over one million people expected to travel this week. AAA predicts the state will experience its […]
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Post-covid ‘revenge travel’ is booming
After the COVID-19 pandemic grounded flights and upended travel plans for many, “revenge travel” has been taking off. And there’s little sign of it relenting, said Kari Mullikin, president of […]
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‘This is our Super Bowl’: Half a million visitors expected in Wisconsin for EAA AirVenture
This week, the control tower at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh will be the busiest in the world, as it’s set to welcome 10,000 flyers for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s […]
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An unlikely pairing of a used bookshop and an airport in Milwaukee
Christine Hatfield sits in the bustling Willard Airport in Champaign-Urbana waiting for her TSA PreCheck interview to begin — but she knows that will take a while. So, in the […]
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Tourism in Wisconsin brings in billions of dollars each year. Here’s a look at some of people’s favorite destinations.
From the highest-flying planes at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, to the deepest waters in Wisconsin Dells, popular tourist attractions like these bring in billions of dollars each year. […]
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With savings from the pandemic, more Wisconsinites say they plan to travel in 2023
Geoff Hendren, owner of Bon Voyage Boutique Travel in Neenah, said 2022 was a record year for bookings, with old and new clients ready to start traveling again in 2023. […]
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Gulfstream Aerospace’s $55M expansion to bring 200 jobs to Appleton
An international aircraft producer is in the midst of a $55 million investment in the Fox Valley that could add 200 jobs to the community. Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. is on […]
