Monthly Archives: December 2014

Did Ancient Egyptians Have Airplanes? Mechanical Engineer Thinks So

The universe is full of mysteries that challenge our current knowledge. In “Beyond Science” Epoch Times collects stories about these strange phenomena to stimulate the imagination and open up previously undreamed of possibilities. Are they true? You decide. Oopart (out … Continue reading

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Air Force: Boeing Cost Overrun on Tanker Project Jumps to $1.5 Billion

Boeing engineers and mechanics are scrambling to meet an already stretched-out schedule and get the 767-based platform for the Air Force’s new KC-46 refueling tanker into the air by year end, with an internal target date of Dec. 27. That’s … Continue reading

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Air Force: Boeing cost overrun on tanker project jumps to $1.5 billion

Boeing engineers and mechanics are scrambling to meet an already stretched-out schedule and get the 767-based platform for the Air Force’s new KC-46 refueling tanker into the air by year end, with an internal target date of Dec. 27. That’s … Continue reading

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Drone downer: Will new FAA rules ground recreational fliers?

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans shopping for toy remote-controlled airplanes or helicopters may find, sometime in the near future, that they come with unexpected accessories: A raft of new regulations. The Federal Aviation Administration, by the end of the month, … Continue reading

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Here’s The Secret To Saving Almost $400 On Your Next Plane Ticket

See Also Hunting for the right plane ticket these days can be an ordeal, equal parts strategy and guesswork. For most of us, it’s more art than science. Fortunately, we just got a lot more science to offset the art. … Continue reading

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Wright “B” Flyer Inc. to Build New Airplane at Original Wright Company Factory …

Brown Bird with Wright “B” Flyer’s 1916 Model T StaffCar on static display at 2014 Vectren Dayton Air Show. PRESS RELEASE – DAYTON, Ohio—More than a century after it opened, America’s first airplane factory will become active again with a … Continue reading

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3 French Guys Created A Titanium Airplane Seat That Could Save Airlines …

Twitter/Expliseat Saving fuel is a key concern for airlines, and one of the main reasons United and other carriers have switched over to lighter seats on some aircraft. Those seats, made by Germany’s Recaro, have the extra advantage of being … Continue reading

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