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Watch a Tiny, Transparent Wankel Rotary Rev to 18000 RPM

Felix Wankel’s rotary engine design is best known for being the heart of Mazda’s beloved RX-series sports cars. Revered for its minuscule size, high power density, unique sound, smooth acceleration, and high rev limit, while loathed for lack of low-end … Continue reading

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Boeing’s CIO Wins Forbes CIO Innovation Award By Developing The Digital Flight Deck

When Boeing CIO Ted Colbert added the title of SVP of Information and Analytics to his role, there was good reason for the promotion. Ted is a champion of data analytics within the company and is the driving force behind … Continue reading

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Allegiant Air: The budget airline flying under the radar

Allegiant Air is a small, ultra-low-cost carrier based in Las Vegas, that happens to be one of the country’s most profitable airlines. But, according to federal aviation records and interviews with pilots, mechanics and industry experts, it may also be … Continue reading

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BendixKing Brings To Market New Integrated Flight Deck For Experimentals

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‘Packard Club’ brings history to town

There was a wealth of four-wheeled history on display at the Inn of the Hills last weekend when the Texas Packard club came to town for their annual “Meet.” And the owners were eager to share their stories and “talk … Continue reading

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April snowfall record in reach: 7-15" metro storm totals possible by Sunday

Minnesota (Still) Has Weather Bragging Rights for America T.S. Eliot lamented that “April is the cruelest month”. He may have been overly optimistic. The weather is the weather; we just get in the way. We make plans and then shake … Continue reading

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‘Air Force Un’: As North Korea’s leader steps onto international stage, a question over his ability to fly

With a million-man army, a bevy of intercontinental ballistic missiles and a growing nuclear arsenal, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has sought to pro­ject the image of a powerful leader who can face off against President Trump and China’s … Continue reading

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