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In case you were worried that we weren’t going to bring Rob Mark back, worry no more.  He’s back from the JetWhine blog and in no short supply of opinion as we talk the latest and not-so-greatest in aviation news.

• Toy plane in close call with 737 jet

• FAA Releases Records On Aircraft Bird Strikes

• Air collision fears slow expansion of US drone use

• Tiny Weapons, Jet Engines in Killer Drone Upgrades

• Mr. airline CEO, meet telepresence (or else)

• Alaska narrows first-quarter loss, introduces unique checked bag fee

Max’s pick of the week is AirTran’s everyflight.com.

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