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By Clayton Copplestone* The future is approaching faster than one can handle. In 1998, Kodak – one of the darlings included in the proto-index ‘Nifty Fifty’ list of the largest US stocks – had 170,000 employees and sold 85 per … Continue reading →

At the end of 2016, the Marine Corps had 1,065 aircraft on flight lines around the world, ranging from small attack helicopters to C-130 transport planes. Of those, only 439 are considered ready to fly as is. The remaining aircraft, … Continue reading →

I love any movie with miniature models used to represent massive ships or locations. If skilled craftspeople make a whole cityscape to be destroyed by Godzilla or a runway for a model airplane to land, I’m filled with childlike glee. … Continue reading →

Effective Mar. 14, U.S. operators of Boeing 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D and 747-400F aircraft will be required to inspect and take required action for the aluminum strut side skin and corrosion-resistant steel (CRES) outer spring beam support fitting every 500 … Continue reading →

U.S. Marine Sgt. Ryan Boele (left), a MV-22 flight line mechanic chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Lance Cpl. David Bath (right), a MV-22 flight line mechanic with VMM-163, 11th MEU, adjust cables … Continue reading →

BEIJING (AFP) – China’s first homegrown big passenger plane will make its maiden voyage in the first half of this year, state media said on Monday (Feb 6), as the country seeks to challenge foreign giants Airbus and Boeing. The … Continue reading →

From left, Jena Kline, Andrew Kang, and Brock Callen Jr. pose for a picture on the bow of the R/V Falkor. —Courtesy Brock Callen Jr. Brock Callen Sr. and Jr. flew into Guam on Dec. 24, 2016, and interrupted the … Continue reading →