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Winter operations: How Arctic Circle airports stay open in extreme conditions

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RELATED How pilots battle icing conditions to keep flights safe Speedy snow clearance and just-in-time strategies Seeing these awesome beasts in action was incredible. While snow clearance of roads in the winter can be slow and painstaking, these machines really move.

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What is the potential for robotization in aviation?

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This is due to the need for stringent background checks and security clearances. For example, hiring aviation staff in Berlin-Brandenburg typically takes at least one month just to obtain security clearance from the Aviation Authority for a new worker.

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Operation Midnight Hammer and The Legacy of Long-Range Airpower

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As aviation technology grew during the last century, so too did strategic bombing’s worldwide reach and ability to strike at the far reaches of the globe. Having flush rivets, butt-joined sections, a pressurized cabin, and remote-controlled armament, the new plane was a significant leap in aviation technology.