Suburban 'pocket airports' proposed
(PhysOrg.com) -- A proposal has been put forward by the CAFE foundation that a network of small suburban airports should be developed in the future for the use of Suburban Air Vehicles.
(PhysOrg.com) -- A proposal has been put forward by the CAFE foundation that a network of small suburban airports should be developed in the future for the use of Suburban Air Vehicles.
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Ecology
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Business
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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