Monthly Archives: April 2017

Electric cars are nice, but Boeing, Jet Blue see electric airplanes on the horizon

The concept is familiar: Replace car journeys with high-speed, electric-powered travel for the masses. China does it with a famous (and famously expensive) high-speed train network. Last week, the Boeing Co. and JetBlue Airways Corp. invested in another idea: electric … Continue reading

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WWII: The Mission, Successes and Challenges of the Memphis Belle

For the first time in 14 years, one of the most iconic planes in American history has earned its wings. Restorers have reattached the wings to the B-17F Memphis Belle, under restoration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air … Continue reading

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Dassault: Chinese Business Jet Market Is ‘Waking Up’

Dassault Aviation is showing its flagship Falcon 8X this week at ABACE 2017 in Shanghai, and if the success of the 7X in China is any indication, the 8X should do quite well in this market. According to Jean-Michel Jacob, … Continue reading

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Boeing’s Dreamliner plane to include 3-D printed parts in structure

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Six new accessories to make that slog through the airport—and your trip—less stressful

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Iran hopes Turkish Airlines losses mean earlier delivery of Boeing plane

ERBIL, Kurdistan Region — Iran may soon be receiving the first Western-built jet airplane since 1979,  Iranian state media has reported after claims by industry sources of Turkish Airlines being cash-strapped. “[T]wo 777 Boeing passenger planes will be delivered to … Continue reading

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Four killed in Linn County plane crash, pilot’s family speaks – KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI

Eugene, Ore. (KPTV/CNN Newsource) — A pilot’s family is speaking out following a deadly plane crash in Oregon. The family of three also aboard that plane at the time of the crash was reportedly on their way to visit the … Continue reading

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