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Satcom Direct Earns Approved Model List-STC From the FAA for Installation of …

Satellite Beach, FL (PRWEB) March 26, 2014 The SDR is Satcom Direct’s first certified hardware product, and it is now approved for use on Gulfstream II, IIB, III, IV and IVSP aircraft types per Approved Model List (AML)-Supplemental Type Certificate … Continue reading

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FAA Tells Boeing To Fix 747-8 Software To Avoid Crash

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday ordered an immediate fix to the latest version of Boeing Co’s 747-8 plane, saying a software glitch could cause it to lose thrust when close to landing and fly into the ground. The … Continue reading

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Slideshow: 3D Printing Final Airplane Parts

Airbus is moving into 3D printing for manufacturing its aircraft in a major way. That’s right — not just prototyping parts, but making final, end-product components. The French aircraft maker says it is already using 3D printed parts in several … Continue reading

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Boeing rules out cyber sabotage connection to missing plane

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Australia air-crash team sent to MH370 crash area

By MarketWatch FREMANTLE, PERTH–Australia will send the first team of air-crash investigation experts to the remote Indian Ocean search area for Flight 370 in the next few days, following a request from the Malaysian government, which has taken command of … Continue reading

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American Century’s Hilarious, Surreal ‘Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Momma’s Hung You …

You know you’re in for a strange ride at American Century Theater when you’re met at the door by blue-clad bellboys who obsequiously, guide you to your seats. The set’s sea-green walls, electric pink trim and melted-checkerboard floor (designed and … Continue reading

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Air-Cargo Carriers, Losing Market Share, Face a Moment of Truth

Economic recovery is driving higher freight volumes worldwide. But air cargo hasn’t been invited to the party. In a development that few industry observers foresaw, air cargo has been steadily losing market share to ocean carriers since the turn of … Continue reading

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