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Author Archives: Writer
Super Glues Are the Secret to Making Cars Lighter
DETROIT—Though few drivers suspect it, cars increasingly are held together by glue—as are airplanes, phones and myriad other items. The process of substituting adhesives for welds, rivets, screws and bolts has been so gradual over recent decades that few people … Continue reading
Fixes on the Fly: U.Va. Expert Weighs in on 3-D Printed Airplanes and More
At the University of Virginia, engineers are printing airplanes. Three-dimensional printing is the production, or “printing,” of actual objects, such as toys or parts for devices, by using a machine that traces out layers of melted plastic in specific shapes … Continue reading
Model citizen: Retiree helps add to Havelock center’s airplane collection
HAVELOCK | Richard Adams of New Bern was impressed the first time he saw the aviation exhibits at the Havelock Tourist and Event Center. The 83-year-old made a decision that he wanted to be a part of it. He’s been … Continue reading
Unmet demand: where surplus aircraft parts can’t reach
The influence of the aftermarket services on today’s commercial aviation industry is undeniable. The data provided by ICF SHE indicates that the spare parts market has grown by over $5 billion in 12 years’ time and now accounts for almost … Continue reading
Boeing: China will lead the Asia Pacific region in new airplane deliveries
Boeing, China’s leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects a demand in the country for 6,020 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $870 billion. The company released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Beijing which … Continue reading
Injured hawk saved by model airplane flyers
A young bird had a second chance to spread its wings Sunday after it was rescued from a predator attack in a Surrey park two months ago. Two model airplanes fliers came across the young Northern harrier hawk which had … Continue reading
Igwe – Modular Refineries Will Address Perennial Shortage of Petroleum Products
interview By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku Prof Godwin Igwe is the Director, Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt. In this interview with Chika Amanze-Nwachuku, he posited that setting up modular refineries at strategic demand … Continue reading