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A Hybrid Manufacturer For A Hybrid Airplane: An Update On V-22 Osprey …

A Hybrid Manufacturer For A Hybrid Airplane: An Update On V-22 Osprey Manufacturing By Robbin Laird rlaird@aol.com The importance of a manufacturing renaissance for national power and security is clear: Without a strong manufacturing sector, the foundation for America’s security … Continue reading

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Boeing’s New Folding-Wing Jet Hits Design Milestone

The first model of the 777X Boeing airliner completed its firm configuration milestone on Aug. 27. The 777X series will be Boeing’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jets, following in the footsteps of the 777 and 787 Dreamliner, and the first in … Continue reading

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FAA restrictions to impact small plane travel – KTVA.com

ANCHORAGE – In anticipation of President Barack Obama’s arrival, the Federal Aviation Administration released a series of notices Thursday expanding on when airspace restrictions will be in place for aircraft flying into or out of the Anchorage area. Commercial aircraft that … Continue reading

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A strengthening Erika causes fatal mudslides in Dominica, heads toward Hispaniola

Tropical Storm Erika, which unleashed deadly mudslides in Dominica on Thursday, has taken a turn toward Hispaniola, setting up a collision with the island nation that could decide what happens in South Florida. At 11 p.m., Erika was located 135 … Continue reading

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‘Running Hare’ sculpture coming to Route 66

ACCESS DENIED We are sorry to inform you that you have been temporarily blocked from this website. Your IP Address or perhaps someone from the same geographical area as you has been tracked visiting one or more websites and requesting … Continue reading

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North Charleston’s InterTech looking to 3-D printing to make aerospace parts

The InterTech Group is working with the University of South Carolina to build parts that could be used on Boeing’s 787 and other aircraft through the use of three-dimensional printing, CEO Anita Zucker said Wednesday. The initiative, said to be … Continue reading

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Feds shouldn’t ground remote-control models

Doris Boyer wants the government to protect the American people from drones? Drone is a military weapon. Also, it’s the name of a male honeybee. I have flown radio-control model airplanes for 60 years. Last week, I flew my new … Continue reading

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