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Bombardier Challenger 850

You’ve long been able to obtain ultra-large-cabin comfort for around $10 million by converting a used regional commuter jet into a first-class executive aircraft. That has seemed like a hard-to-beat bargain for business jet travelers who crave roomy cabins—until now. … Continue reading →

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Why carbon frame damage needn’t mean the scrapheap for your bike

Carbon fibre is a bit of a wonder material in the cycling world. It’s lightweight, and depending on the layup can be tuned to be stiff on one axis, and noodly on another. It can also be moulded into radical … Continue reading →

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First 3D-printed mini aircraft unveiled

AFP | Jun 6, 2016, 12.19 PM IST BERLIN: Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the Berlin air show this week — the small Airbus marvel is the world’s first 3D-printed aircraft. … Continue reading →

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For this group, flying radio-controlled planes is grounded in fellowship

The Charlotte Aeromodelers Club is a group of about 135 radio-controlled airplane enthusiasts who meet every weekend, and many weekdays, to fly model planes. Members, from all around the Charlotte region, bring their planes to the McCracken Aerodome, near the … Continue reading →

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Sauk Prairie Airport welcomes flight enthusiasts

If it flies, hovers or whirs through the air, it will be at the Sauk Prairie Airport Fly-In on June 11 in Prairie du Sac. The event will include airplane and helicopter rides, drone demonstrations and tours of the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Tuscaloosa factory will make dome building parts, will double as storm shelter

New Age Dome Construction will begin construction of a wooden dome factory in Tuscaloosa this week, where residential, commercial and storm shelter dome building components will be made. Company owner John Johnson said he expects the building to be completed … Continue reading →

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Airbus presents 3D-printed mini aircraft

The world’s first 3D-printed aircraft THOR on display in the Airbus booth at the International Aerospace Exhibition in Schoenefeld near Berlin, on 1 June, 2016 Dwarfed by huge jets all around, the mini-plane Thor was nonetheless an eye-catcher at the … Continue reading →

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