VLJ's (very light jets) WILL create a NEW way to fly!


	VLJ's (very light jets) WILL create a NEW way to fly!

JohnWOwen

6-8-2007 1:56 PM

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aviation, airplanes, airlines, jets, travel

JohnWOwen says:

They're COMING! It's GONNA happen!

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