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Dassault Aviation to present Falcon fleet at Australian International Airshow

MELBOURNE, Australia – Dassault Aviation will present its Falcon fleet of large cabin, long range business jets at the Australian International Airshow, Australia’s largest and most comprehensive aviation, aerospace and defense exposition. The six day event, which opens on February … Continue reading

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Marbleheader Dave Crowley remembers building model airplanes as a kid

It started when Tommy White and I were in the fifth grade at the Gerry School in Marblehead in 1949. We must have been around 10 when we happened on a little metal toy that we called a cap blaster, … Continue reading

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Defense R&D: Is the Reward Worth the Risk?

By Sandra Erwin At a time when the Defense Department is eager to attract more private investment in cutting-edge technology, even the Pentagon’s top contractors are taking a step back and hedging their bets. A growing hesitance to gamble on … Continue reading

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Remanufactured Aircraft

The world is not short of updated and refurbished business aircraft. However, few can be considered truly “remanufactured” with major airframe structure, avionics, new design engines, and fresh paint and interior installed.  The reasons for this dearth are myriad. Corporate owners … Continue reading

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State College Man was Model Aviation Pioneer

Those who know me know that one of my passions is the building and flying of radio-controlled model airplanes. I began this hobby in 1972, and joined the State College Radio Control Club in 1981. It was in that club … Continue reading

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Teen’s model planes gain attention of WestJet and Boeing

What happened to Carly Fleischmann? : an exclusive interview with her father February 16, 2015 By Shân Ellis At the age of two, Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with severe autism and an oral motor condition that prevented her from speaking. … Continue reading

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February 22, 2015 in News: ATV’s re-entry camera returned no images

Artist’s concept of Europe’s Automated Transfer Vehicle breaking up during re-entry. Credit: ESA A camera packed inside Europe’s Automated Transfer Vehicle failed to transmit images from inside the disposable supply ship as it plunged through Earth’s atmosphere Feb. 15 and … Continue reading

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