Monthly Archives: April 2017

Liberty Lake’s HUB hosts all kinds of sports – The Spokesman

There are very few dull moments at the HUB Sports Center. The Liberty Lake sports facility is a hoppin’ place on just about any day, all day long. “Maybe on Thanksgiving and on Christmas Day,” office manager Cassie Atwood laughed. … Continue reading

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Zunum Aero, an Electric Airplane Startup Backed by Boeing and Jet Blue Ventures, Unstealths

Elon Musk often says he thinks all transportation will go electric, with the exception of rocket ships. Will it one day be commonplace to take electric airline flights? A startup called Zunum Aero hopes so. On Wednesday the company — … Continue reading

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Boeing wins $2.2bn contract to modernise 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft

Boeing has secured a $2.2bn contract to modernise maritime patrol capabilities of P-8A Poseidon aircraft worldwide. The contract covers modernisation of at least 17 P-8A Poseidon aircraft for the US, Australia, and the UK. Boeing’s military aircraft mobility, surveillance, and … Continue reading

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Lockheed Martin is using 3-D printed parts for US military satellites

When the U.S. Air Force’s sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF-6) satellite launches into space, a 3-D printed part will be along for the ride. A Remote Interface Unit, an aluminum electronic enclosure designed to hold avionic circuits, will be … Continue reading

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New design promises to make sitting in the middle seat on an airplane significantly less terrible

http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/New-design-promises-to-make-sitting-in-the-middle-11050435.php By Alix Martichoux, SFGATE Updated 4:57 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/New-design-promises-to-make-sitting-in-the-middle-11050435.php

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Ready for landing at these N.J. runway restaurants

Spend enough time at New Jersey’s local airports and you’ll begin to notice the nearby birds. Hawks and vultures seem attuned to their mechanical counterparts: Cessnas and Pipers, gliders and biplanes. They swoop and dive along the airport perimeters, displaying … Continue reading

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The strange laws of Destin

by Annie Blanks There are a number of strange laws listed in the city of Destin’s ordinances that are enforced “as best as possible.” [NICK TOMECEK/THE LOG] Ever thought about taking a jar of sand home from the beach? What … Continue reading

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