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Virtual Seat Solution 2016 Expands Aeronautics and Automotive Seat Design Tools

From in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi options to food choices and seating arrangements, the differentiations between one airline and another have never been as distinctive for passengers as they are today. While the quality of in-flight entertainment and food choices are … Continue reading

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Fly A Virtual Airplane, Win A Model Aircraft At GAMA’s AirVenture Exhibit

Oshkosh, WI—Visitors to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Exhibit (Booth #299) at EAA AirVenture July 25-31 will have an opportunity to fly a virtual Glasair Sportsman airplane with software powered by X-Plane and win a model general aviation aircraft. … Continue reading

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FCC Tells Telcos To Kill Off Those Hateful Robocallers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking a more aggressive tack against telemarketers, including calling for telecom companies to provide consumers with more tools for blocking unwanted robocalls at no extra charge. Currently, robocalls and telemarketing calls top the list … Continue reading

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Sabres Set to Thrill AirVenture 2016 Crowds

If you’re a fan of fighter jets in general, and F-86 Sabres in particular, do any and everything you have to get down to AirVenture 2016 in OshKosh. According to EAA officials, they’re expecting a strong showing of Sabres. One … Continue reading

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Sunday Profile: Turning old tech into problems solved – Sarasota Herald

Mike Hutchinson retired nine years ago, but his schedule doesn’t reflect a life a leisure. Other than the fact that he wears shorts to the office these days and works on outdated equipment, you might surmise he was still in … Continue reading

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Facebook Aquila Completes Successful Test Flight

Facebook Aquila, an unmanned aircraft designed to stay aloft for 90 days and deliver the Internet to a 60-mile radius, completed its first successful flight. What has the wingspan of an airliner and can fly on the power of roughly … Continue reading

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Facebook’s Aquila Soars In Test Flight: Solar-Powered Drone Will Provide Internet Access To Everyone

After years of development, Facebook’s solar-powered, internet access-providing drone has successfully carried out its first test flight. While Facebook has been flying a smaller version over the past months that is one-fifth the size, the test flight on June 28 … Continue reading

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