Monthly Archives: June 2015

Why easyJet is banking on VR, drones and 3D printing

When you book a flight with a company like easyJet, it’s usually for one of two reasons: you want the cheapest tickets possible, or it’s the only airline operator flying to your destination. Nobody chooses easyJet for their in-flight entertainment, … Continue reading

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Obama Cracks Down on Airplane Emissions, Buys Massive New Air Force One

On Wednesday, according to The Hill, the White House Office of Management and Budget approved new plans to regulate airplane emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency will now hold hearings on the prospective findings, then write up regulation. According to the … Continue reading

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Local entrepreneurs push 3-D printing for mainstream manufacturing

In a windowless concrete building off the Hardy Toll Road north of town, Cosine Additive welcomes investors through roll-up metal garage doors to talk multimillion-dollar deals. Article source: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/article/Local-entrepreneurs-push-3-D-printing-for-6322186.php

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Internet Company JS Emporium LLC Introduces New Model Plane Store at …

More Related Stories email article print page   June 08, 2015 — ROCHESTER, Ill., June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ –Illinois-based Internet Company, JS Emporium LLC, unveiled its new model plane store at www.jdemporium.com today. The new online store offers a wide … Continue reading

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5 Technologies That Could Help Curb Airplane Emissions

Biofuels, lighter engines, aerodynamic designs, 3D printing of aircraft parts, and, yes, even bug-proof coatings could boost fuel efficiency, which in turn reduces pollutants. Article source: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/energy/2015/06/150610-technologies-could-reduce-airplane-emissions/

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Emirates Airline dangling 100-airplane order in front of Boeing, Airbus

Even as Boeing Co. is set to release its latest outlook for commercial airplane demand Thursday, a tug-of-war with competitor Airbus over what could be one of either manufacturers’ largest orders is playing out in the aerospace industry press. Online … Continue reading

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‘Wild Tales’ fun mix of weird stories

The quality of an anthology movie such as “Wild Tales” is equal to the strength of all its parts. A few of the short stories can lag in quality, but overall the acting, writing and presentation needs to be good. … Continue reading

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