6 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Boeing
Boeing is known throughout the world for its iconic commercial jets, including the 747, 777 and 787. The U.S.-based company designs and manufacturers aircraft that are ...
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NASA’s InSight Spacecraft to Begin Studying the Red Planet
NASA has its crosshairs fixed on the Red Planet. In November, the space agency's InSight spacecraft touched down on Mars. Considering that Mars is almost 34 ...
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FAA Tells Drone Operators to Stay Away From Naval Bases
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is urging drone operators to stay away from naval bases. Granted, the FAA has prohibited operators from flying drones in ...
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Boeing’s First UK Manufacturing Facility Opens for Business
Founded in 1916 by William Boeing, Boeing manufacturers a wide range of aerospace products, including jets, rotary aircraft, rockets, satellites and more. For the past century, ...
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Why Airplanes Have Extended Wing Flaps
The next time you fly in a commercial jet, look out the window during takeoff and you'll probably see that a section of the wings extends ...
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Airbus Aiming for 2020 Launch of Racer Rotorcraft
Airbus is on track to launch its Racer rotorcraft in 2020. Last week, the aerospace manufacturing giant unveiled a scaled-down model of the rotary-wing aircraft while ...
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NASA’s Voyager 2 Probe Edges Past Solar System
NASA's Voyager 2 probe is edging its way past the solar system. Originally launched more than two four decades ago, Voyager 2 is a research probe ...
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Airbus A350-900UL Performs Record-Breaking Flight
An Airbus A350-900UL has set a new world record for the world's longest flight. Last week, Singapore Airlines flew one of its ultra-long-range Airbus jets from ...
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Boeing Secures $9.2 Billion Contract to Build Training Jets for Air Force
Boeing has secured a massive $9.2 billion contract to build training jets for the U.S. Air Force. Last month, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced that ...
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Congress Approves FAA Bill to Improve Commercial Flight Conditions
If you regularly travel via commercial airline, you've probably noticed how little legroom they offer. Unless you fly first class, you'll be packed into the cabin ...
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World’s First Boeing 777 Lands for Retirement at Arizona Museum
The Boeing 777 has become synonymous with commercial air travel. First taking off on June 12, 1994, the twin-engine jet is one of the most popular ...
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Airbus Partners With Australian Space Agency
Airbus has partnered with the Australian Space Agency to improve the country's foothold in the increasingly competitive space exploration market. This isn't the first time that ...
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Do Airplanes Dump Fuel in Midair? Get the Facts
With an average cost of about $5 to $6 per gallon, jet fuel isn't cheap, especially when you consider that a typical 737 airliner holds about ...
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FAAs Drone-Tracking System Goes Live
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially launched its drone-tracking system. Known as the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC), it's designed to provide ...
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Boeing Edges One Step Closer to Completing 777X Jet
Boeing is one step closer to completing its massive 777X jet. Earlier this month, the aerospace manufacturing giant unveiled the first test model of its massive ...
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NASA Launches New Satellite to Track Earth’s Ice Levels
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a new satellite to track Earth's ice levels. The aptly named ICESat-2 was launched via a Delta ...
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Boeing Receives FAA Certification for KC-46
Boeing has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its KC-46 tanker. Earlier this month, the FAA approved the aerospace manufacturing company's application ...
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The Airbus A350-1000 Is Now in Active Service
Passengers can now fly aboard Airbus' A350-1000. Earlier this year, Qatar Airways became the first airline to include the new fuel-efficient jet in its fleet of ...
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NASA’s CO2 Conversion Challenge Offers $1 Million Reward
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is hosting a new contest with a $1 million reward. Known as the CO2 Conversion Challenge, it seeks to ...
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