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On the surface, Boeing’s now infamous rollout of the 787 “Dreamliner” seemed planned to perfection. It was a well-coordinated event of global scale; huge crowds, great weather and US celebrity news man Tom Brokaw acting as master of ceremonies. Even … Continue reading →

DETROIT—Though few drivers suspect it, cars increasingly are held together by glue—as are airplanes, phones and myriad other items. The process of substituting adhesives for welds, rivets, screws and bolts has been so gradual over recent decades that few people … Continue reading →

At the University of Virginia, engineers are printing airplanes. Three-dimensional printing is the production, or “printing,” of actual objects, such as toys or parts for devices, by using a machine that traces out layers of melted plastic in specific shapes … Continue reading →

The influence of the aftermarket services on today’s commercial aviation industry is undeniable. The data provided by ICF SHE indicates that the spare parts market has grown by over $5 billion in 12 years’ time and now accounts for almost … Continue reading →

Boeing, China’s leading provider of passenger airplanes, projects a demand in the country for 6,020 new airplanes over the next 20 years, valued at $870 billion. The company released its annual China Current Market Outlook (CMO) today in Beijing which … Continue reading →

interview By Chika Amanze-Nwachuku Prof Godwin Igwe is the Director, Centre for Gas, Refining and Petrochemicals, Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port Harcourt. In this interview with Chika Amanze-Nwachuku, he posited that setting up modular refineries at strategic demand … Continue reading →

Zachary Chastaine | The Argus Observer Modelers club hosts combat flying event A mid-air collision sends debris flying as pilots of the model planes try to maneuver the planes to cut each other’s streamers. Related YouTube Video Hobbyists north of … Continue reading →