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Evergreen International Aviation awarded NASA SOFIA Contract

McMinnville, Oregon: Evergreen International Aviation is proud to announce its award to maintain and operate NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) aircraft. "Evergreen is proud to continue its long standing history of supporting NASA’s important missions with our quality maintenance…

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Evergreen to Ferry Aid to Afghanistan

McMinnville, Oregon: Evergreen International Aviation Inc. will fly clothes, shoes, blankets, hygiene products, medical supplies as well as feed for Kabul zoo animals from Portland, Oregon to Afghanistan. The exact date is not being released for security reasons and is pending…

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THE World’s Largest Aerial Application Tool Fighting Fires In Israel

McMinnville, Ore. USA — Evergreen International Aviation’s Boeing 747 Supertanker fire fighting aircraft has responded to a request from the Israeli government and deployed the Supertanker to Israel as part of the international humanitarian relief effort to deal with the…

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California Calls in World’s Largest Fire Extinguisher To Combat Deadly Wildfires

McClellan, Calif.,- This week a five-day contract was officially activated between Evergreen International Aviation and the state of California for the use of a Boeing 747 Supertanker, to combat the deadly fires that have blackened more than 105,000 acres around…

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Evergreen International Aviation, INC. Announces Divestiture of Evergreen Helicopters, INC.

Landmark Sale Valued at Up to $276.3 million to Facilitate Repayment of Debt and Vendor Payables - Commitment to Airline Business Reaffirmed McMinnville, Oregon -- ([BUSINESS WIRE]) -- March 19, 2013 – Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. (“Evergreen”), a leading provider of…

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Premium Flights and Car Services in Los Angeles

Getting around in Los Angeles can be a tough one. A 10-mile ride might cost you an hour at peak times. When it comes to business travelers time is the most valuable asset; as it means money. Flying coach class…

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Nine Tips to Become a Successful Green Traveler

Many people want to contribute. They recycle and turn off the faucet when brushing their teeth. However, the act of traveling could make the Earth dirtier. If we love to travel, there’s still hope. Here ways to become a more…

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Paris Sightseeing: The Eiffel Tower & The Notre Dame Chapel

The Eifell Tower Apart from the Louvre, the most distinct cultural landmark of the city of Paris has to be the Eiffel Tower also known as the La Tour. Made of 2,500,000 rivets and 12,000 pieces of metal, Eiffel Tower…

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Zacatecas and Colonial Mexico

The bright-red cable tram swung high above downtown Zacatecas, whisking us between twin hills that hem the colonial silver-mining city into a narrow valley. As the tram reached the halfway point, the cabin jolted suddenly. All conversation died, nervous glances…

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Rome Travel – Spirit Reborn

Rome travel represents an opportunity to have your spirit reborn as you enjoy the sites, sounds, tastes and smells of one of the most glorious cities on Earth. Rome travel is perfect for the young and old, for couples and…

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A Winter Vacation Fit for a ‘Monarch’ – The Monarch Butterfly Heads South for Winter

This year, while much of North America prepares for a winter of ice and snow, an estimated 250,000,000 Monarch Butterflies will begin their annual journey to Michoacan, Mexico for what many consider to be one of nature's most spectacular phenomenon.…

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Whale Watching Off Baja California, One of Mexico’s Best Kept Secrets

Few would guess that stretching across an 800-mile desert filled with exotic cacti, barren hills and rugged mountains off the southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, is one of the best whale watching sites in the world. Of the world's…

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What are the touristic opportunities at Cuzco?

The city is the ancient capital of the Inca civilization nestled at the Southern Sierras. Today, the city is a major tourist destination with alluring colonial buildings. This is also the gateway to the beautiful ruins of Machu Picchu as…

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What tourist-worthy activities are available in Siberia?

The southern part of Siberia is a great place for mountain climbing, rafting and hiking. There are also acres and acres of forests and a lot of cottage villages. Lake Baikal is a fantastic tourist hit waiting to happen. The…

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What notable places should one visit in the Western Arctic?

The Aulavik National Park is a seldom-visited location with a high concentration of badlands, tundra, archeological areas and musk oxen. The Tuktut Nogait National Park only has a small center for visitors. It is also rich in musk oxen and…

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