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Swedish talent showcased in Hong Kong’s Business of Design Week

Tasked with reinvigorating Scandinavian Airlines’ iconic brand, multi-award-winning Swedish architect Thomas Eriksson says his first thought was that the airline’s wet wipe packet should be considered as important as the aircraft lounge design. “Scandinavian Airlines is a great example of … Continue reading

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Textron division Tru Simulation Plus Training to open Wichita facility

Tru Simulation Plus Training, a Textron-owned company, plans to open a maintenance training facility in Wichita. The facility would be at Textron Aviation’s campus at the Wichita Mid-Continent Airport and would focus on maintenance training for current model Cessna and … Continue reading

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Orion Rocket Poised for its First Trip to Space

Orion’s first flight test is expected to be one for the books: the first mission since Apollo to carry a spacecraft built for humans to deep space, the first time NASA’s next-generation spacecraft is tested against the challenges of space, … Continue reading

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The Soarigami Could End the Battle for the Airplane Armrest

The Soarigami is an origami-inspired gizmo that takes its design cues from paper airplanes, but aims to make riding in real airplanes much more comfortable. The folding device effectively doubles the area of an armrest, clipping on to a seat … Continue reading

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Participants race radio-controlled cars in Dubuque

Local News James Street Road in Bellingham won’t reopen until January Article source: http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2014/11/29/3995734/participants-race-radio-controlled.html

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FAA Administrator: Drone Operators Need to Stay Away from Airports

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has a message for drone hobbyists: stay away from airports and keep below 400 feet. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussed the department’s latest policy for drone use on “This Week” today. The policy … Continue reading

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Sandwich Monday: Taco Bell Dessert Nachos

Depending on where you are in the world, Taco Bell can be as many as 2 miles away. Fortunately the chain has started selling make-at-home kits, and today we’re trying the Dessert Nacho Kit. It’s a great chance to make … Continue reading

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