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Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. canceled its order for six Airbus SE A380 superjumbos, finally acknowledging that the world’s largest passenger aircraft has no place in its fleet after years of deferring a decision on the double-decker. The deletion appeared in … Continue reading →

by Kathy Turner March 7, 2018 3:00 AM Article source: http://advantagenews.com/news/through-the-glass-ceiling/

(Inside Science) — Last November, Elon Musk launched Tesla Semi — an ambitious goal to put electric 18-wheelers on the road in the next few years. How likely is the venture to succeed? One of the biggest challenges for building … Continue reading →

It’s easy to forget what the first ‘A’ in NASA stands for: AERONAUTICS. What generally makes the headlines is the S part — space, and rockets, rockets, rockets, and the cool stuff perched in the nose cone at the top. … Continue reading →

PARIS (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) on Monday ruled out reviving its dormant 767 passenger plane as it continues to ponder options for a potential new niche in the middle of the aircraft market. “Bringing back the 767 (passenger version) … Continue reading →

PORT TOWNSEND — On the past four Wednesday afternoons, a small group of enthusiastic students have looked up during Blue Heron Middle School’s early release program. Twelve boys and girls flew hand-launched gliders, rubber-powered airplanes, electric helicopters and electric-powered airplanes … Continue reading →

CLOSE Joe Booth, a 69-year-old cancer patient, had one last wish: to fly in an airplane. His nurse made it happen. Thomas Novelly/Courier Journal Joe Booth, 69, has one last wish. To fly in an airplane. Last week, he made … Continue reading →