By Luke Zarzecki, The Westminster Window A group of doctors sent Jefferson County commissioners a letter and a petition signed by 35 health care professionals asking the elected officials to act on leaded fuel at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The call to action comes as RMMA ranks 63rd on the top 100 lead-emitting airports […]
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What’d I Miss?: An unexpected new line on a flight attendant’s résumé
Myra has missed 30 years of her life, due to a coma, but has found a new friendship with her young neighbor, Ossie. Together, they both are searching for their place in this world. < Previous | Start from the beginning | Next >
Posted inOpinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Colorado Ag can play a big role in aviation biofuels
As people who make their living off the land, Colorado’s farmers and ranchers are on the front lines of climate impacts and climate solutions. The majority of farms and ranches in Colorado have been in production for several generations. This gives agriculture producers a keen insight into the importance of protecting and stewarding our state’s […]
Posted inColoradans, Education, News
A rural Colorado high school’s aerospace class is paving the runway for a new generation of pilots
Mya Diaz Soto’s phone buzzed Saturday morning with a text message from her frantic mother, who demanded to know why her 17-year-old daughter was cruising 134 mph. Mya’s mother, who was visiting family with her father hundreds of miles away in Texas that morning, uses a smartphone app to track her daughter’s location, shows how […]
Posted inBook Excerpts, SunLit
In this excerpt from “No Man’s Son,” the author recounts her husband’s final day
Linda Hayes Chowdry might be equally as adventurous as her late husband, Michael. As a young woman, she left Texas for Cheyenne, Wyoming, and a new life with her first husband. Nine years later, she traveled across the border to Colorado, where, as a single mother, she worked to support her two young daughters. Linda […]
Posted inSunLit, SunLit Interviews
SunLit Interview: Bravery set Michael Chowdry apart, says his wife and biographer
Michael Chowdry was born to fly. For a Pakistani boy born to modest means, though, getting airborne required unbounded self-confidence, rare determination and the courage to travel halfway around the world. He ultimately succeeded in becoming both an accomplished aviator and founder of the world’s largest all-cargo airline, Atlas Air. His wife and business partner, […]
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The likely reason why a United Airlines plane’s engine exploded over Denver
By David Koenig, The Associated Press The investigation into an engine explosion on a jetliner taking off from Denver is focusing on a fan blade that appeared to be weakened by wear and tear, a development reminiscent of a fatal failure on board another plane in 2018. These and other recent engine failures raise questions […]
Posted inCOVID, Opinion, Opinion Columns
Opinion: Coronavirus fears have shut down Hong Kong in just a few weeks. A Colorado pilot describes the rapid changes.
Just weeks ago, hundreds of thousands of anti-government protesters thronged the streets of Hong Kong and its international airport. Today, dozens of heavy jets sit parked on the airport tarmac with no one waiting to fly. The terminal inside is nearly deserted. Restaurants, hotels and the streets are empty. The few who do venture out […]
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Opinion: Why United Airlines is adding 24 gates at Denver International Airport
As vice president of United Airlines’ team at Denver International Airport and a Colorado native, I am incredibly proud of our latest milestone here in the Mile High City. This morning, United CEO Oscar Munoz and Mayor Michael B. Hancock will sign an agreement to increase our footprint at Denver International by 24 gates over […]
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Excerpt: Fascinated by flight as a child, a young Soviet girl feels the calling that will take her to war in the skies
Aimie K. Runyan celebrates history’s unsung heroines in four historical novels, including the internationally bestselling “Daughters of the Night Sky” and “Promised to the Crown.” She is active as an educator and speaker in the writing community and beyond. The following is an excerpt from Runyan’s “Daughters of the Night Sky”. Each week, The Colorado […]