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UK set for first ever rocket launch as spaceflight company takes ‘big step forward’

A UK-BASED spaceflight company has submitted its application for a licence to launch its first rockets from Scotland. Spaceflight company Orbex has submitted its application...

Nervous flyer on Ryanair jet claims she had no life jacket during flight across North Sea

A NERVOUS flyer has claimed she flew around 100 miles over water with Ryanair - without a life jacket under her seat. Ellie Evans, was...

Daredevil bridge pilots won’t be charged

TWO daredevil pilots who caused a sensation by flying under one of Scotland’s tallest bridges were French tourists - who will escape prosecution.     The incident...

Air safety chiefs set to scrap rules on toy drones

AVIATION safety chiefs are set to exempt toy drones from strict rules that could land parents with a hefty fine this Christmas. Remote-controlled quadcopters -...

Search and rescue chopper dazzled by laser beam

A MILITARY helicopter crew were dazzled by a laser pen while on a night-time search and rescue mission. The RAF pilots made an emergency call...

Hospital helipad branded “almost useless”

By Kirsty Topping   A HELIPAD at a £184 million hospital has been branded “almost useless” after it was revealed that only a third of emergency...

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