Monthly Archives: September 2017

Arconic Talks Installing 3D-Printed Bracket on Series Production Commercial Airbus Airframe

Airbus is on a mission to 3D print as much of an aircraft as possible and it’s pulling in a number of aerospace manufacturers and additive manufacturing (AM) companies into its massive project. Among them is Arconic (formerly Alcoa Inc.), … Continue reading

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AIR RACES WILL COME TO CALIFORNIA CITY

Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017 9:09 am | Updated: 9:26 am, Thu Sep 28, 2017. AIR RACES WILL COME TO CALIFORNIA CITY Ann Richardson Mojave Desert News It’s called the Race of Champions or Giant Scale Pylon Racing.  It’s also … Continue reading

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Wet weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Runway Fest

Runway Fest, co-hosted by the Portage County Regional Airport and the Northeast Ohio Two Cylinder Club, recently was held at the airport.  The event featured aircraft, classic cars, antique tractors, motorcycles and military vehicles, along with biplane rides, free airplane rides under the … Continue reading

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Flying colors: boy scouts earn aviation merit badge

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USC engineers test planes for NASA that could reduce fuel consumption

In 2008, NASA asked researchers to develop new aircraft designs that meet ambitious energy and environmental goals. USC’s Alejandra Uranga led one such team in the development and testing of a new commercial aircraft that can reduce fuel consumption, and … Continue reading

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What happens to old planes? Southwest Airlines is retiring 30 of its fleet’s ‘Classics’

They will be left intact, unlike some aircraft that get broken down for spare parts, including engines, upon retirement. Southwest hopes the aircraft won’t be parked in the desert for long, and is actively marketing the jets for sale. “It’s going … Continue reading

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3 Theories About Jack’s Death On ‘This Is Us’ To Get You Ready For Season 2

NBC’s This Is Us is a fascinating blend of old school family drama, the kind with a big heart, and a bigger tissue box, and new school wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey puzzle box mystery. There’s nothing more satisfying after having a cathartic … Continue reading

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