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What explains this remarkable record? Part of the answer is that U.S. aircraft generally fly above 20,000 ft., beyond the reach of Iraqi guns. At the same time, electronic-warfare planes jam the guidance systems of any Iraqi missiles threatening U.S. planes. The pilots believe that only a "golden BB"--a lucky shot--can force them down inside Iraq. They say the Iraqis are generally firing blindly, scared to turn on anything that emits radiation and might trigger a U.S. missile strike. "They're so petrified, they won't even turn on their microwave ovens," says Captain "Blade" Wilkins...
After her chief rival, Ansett, ceased operations last September, Qantas Airways chairman Jackson, 49, pulled international aircraft back to Australia and helped 110,000 stranded Ansett passengers fly for little or nothing. The goodwill was repaid: domestic earnings jumped nearly 60% this year. Qantas this month will issue more than $400 million in new stock to finance expansion of its fleet and launch a new leisure airline...
...Secretary of State Colin Powell continues to arm-wrestle his counterparts at the UN, Washington's war plans continue to unfold - from seeking a congressional green light for action to stepped up U.S.-British bombing of Iraqi air defense systems and reported moves to shift heavy U.S. bomber aircraft closer to the Gulf...
...NOTEBOOK Japan: Aircraft Carrier Scandal Crime: India's Most Wanted
...captain of an aircraft carrier is like a father of 5,500 children?and when the kids mess up, Dad takes the fall. That appears to be what happened to U.S. Navy Captain Thomas Hejl, until last week the commander of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Kitty Hawk. After a string of alleged criminal acts by crew members of the Yokosuka-based ship, the Navy removed Hejl from his post 'due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead his crew and carry out essential missions and taskings,' according to a statement by U.S. Seventh Fleet command. Six members...