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Former Base is Booming

On April 29, 1939, a staggering 50,000 people turned out for the dedication of the Sacramento Air Depot, which went on to become McClellan Air Force Base, a critical asset for the United States during World War II and an … Continue reading

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Hawker 4000

An airplane is more than just a collection of parts, an airborne conveyance, or a style statement. Every aircraft tells a story of its time and place, and of the organization that spawned it. Sometimes it is a tale of … Continue reading

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They Were at Mission Control During Apollo 11. 50 Years Later, the Memory Still Moves Them to Tears

The words spoken by astronaut Neil Armstrong when he became the first man to step foot on the moon — at 10:56 pm Eastern Time on July 20, 1969 — have since become one of the most famous sentences ever … Continue reading

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What to Buy in New York City

Embrace the “Made in Brooklyn” ethos at one of Williamsburg’s many jewelry shops. Catbird is especially known for its thin, stackable rings, but also makes engagement rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets using ethically sourced diamonds, opals, and other gems. In … Continue reading

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MIT is testing drones that can switch between hovering and gliding

Such hybrid drones can take off and land vertically like multicopters and are energy efficient like fixed-wing planes — but there’s a catch. Since engineers have to design their control systems from scratch, actually producing the hybrid drones can be … Continue reading

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Dynon’s SkyView HDX Avionics Come to Hundreds More GA Airplanes

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3D simulation opens door to better aerospace parts

The appeal of 3D printing is strong and growing among manufacturers in all sectors. For those in the aerospace industry, this technology offers a way to quickly and economically produce lighter parts that reduce airplane mass and fuel consumption. Sogeclair … Continue reading

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