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Device lets big airplanes fly with smaller tails

California Institute of Technology, University of Arizona Posted by Jessica Stoller-Conrad – Caltech on November 5, 2014 Engineers have developed a device that lets planes fly with much smaller tails, reducing the planes’ overall size and weight, thus increasing fuel … Continue reading

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US F-35 jet makes ‘landmark’ aircraft carrier landing

Washington (AFP) – The US military’s F-35 fighter jet made its first landing aboard an aircraft carrier on Monday, in what officials called a milestone for the new hi-tech warplane. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive weapons … Continue reading

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Boeing chief says Gulf carriers’ business model sustainable for decades

The region’s three major airlines have developed their own strategies tied into the long-haul single hub model. Qatar Airways is a member of oneworld airline alliance, and Etihad Airways is buying up stakes in a number of foreign carriers to … Continue reading

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MSC Product Manager Talks APEX Release

Initial MSC Apex release to focus on the Modeller. The release of MSC Apex has certainly raised a few questions in the CAE space. Recently, MSC’s Product Manager Hugues Jeancolas spoke to clarify the news on the new MSC product. … Continue reading

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Love of flying led Dolan to service in World War II

Dolan flying 2.jpg Pictured is Andy Dolan in his Piper Cub circa 1940. Dolan flying.jpg Pictured is Andy Dolan from the 2011 Crossville Memorial Airport Fly-In. Dolan.jpg Staff Sergeant Andrew M. Dolan Posted:

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A Small Step Backward for Mankind

Two rockets crashed last week: one carrying cargo to Earth orbit, the other on a test flight for a suborbital manned spacecraft. It will take some time for the causes of each accident to emerge; there is no reason to … Continue reading

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Virgin Galactic co-pilot Michael Alsbury from Scotts Valley

SANTA CRUZ — Test pilot Michael Alsbury who died Friday in the crash of the Virgin Galactic space plane grew up in Scotts Valley. The SpaceShipTwo’s re-entry system deployed early before crashing Friday, according to investigators. Christopher Hart, the acting … Continue reading

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