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The Boeing Store finds new life for surplus airplane parts …

EVERETT — Call it a window of opportunity. Three years ago, the Boeing Store obtained 16 airplane windows from a decommissioned Boeing 747. Employees decided to polish the pieces and sell them as home decor. “We thought we had enough … Continue reading →

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Boeing, Airbus are strained by huge delivery backlogs

By Robert Wall and Doug Cameron The Wall Street Journal   The aviation industry is bulging with orders for new planes. If only it can get them made. There were so many almost-finished jetliners, missing their engines, piled up at … Continue reading →

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Unmade in India

In February 15, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) workhorse PSLV rocket thundered off a launch pad at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, for a record-making mission. The rocket disgorged 104 satellites into space, 101 of them for foreign customers. Just the … Continue reading →

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Korean Air president pledges to push growth with new B787s

Korean Air’s new President Cho Won-tae on Monday said the airline will aim to boost sales with its cutting-edge aircraft and ensure passenger safety by making changes to the carrier’s safety policies. At an event at Korean Air’s Incheon Airport … Continue reading →

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The 7 Priciest Military Planes Made in the USA

Which of America’s military aircraft are the most expensive? Opinions vary. Turn to Google for the answer, and you’ll find multiple “top 10” lists. Most of these key off an old Time magazine report that ranked such aircraft as Northrop … Continue reading →

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Local historian provided knowledge, joy to those around him

“He wrote dozens of books related to American history, including the Revolutionary War, but his primary passion was the American Civil War,” local historian and Penn State Altoona professor Jared Frederick said. Broadwater, 58, of Bellwood died Wednesday at UPMC … Continue reading →

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1928 Franklin Victoria brings class to the road

http://www.sfgate.com/cars/myride/article/1928-Franklin-Victoria-brings-class-to-the-road-10958207.php Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cars/myride/article/1928-Franklin-Victoria-brings-class-to-the-road-10958207.php

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