Monthly Archives: January 2018

New Dreamliner Model Cleared by FAA

Boeing Commercial Airplanes has gained the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration amended type certificate (ATC) for its 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, meaning that new variant of the wide-body aircraft is approved to enter into commercial service. A similar certificate will be necessary … Continue reading

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Her ‘dream job’

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology mechanical engineering student Marisa Dimperio hopes she’s in the right place at the right time as the United States’ space program re-focuses efforts toward returning humans to the moon, and an eventual mission to Mars. She … Continue reading

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Parenting: Explore past, present at Chico Air Museum – Chico Enterprise

Brian Higgins and his son, Oak, explore the cockpit of the Thorp T-211, a single person aircraft that is a little over 18 feet in length with a maximum speed of 120 mph. There are only four airworthy Thorp T-211 … Continue reading

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Bugatti Chiron to get 3D-printed titanium brake calipers

Automakers have only recently started to take advantage of 3D printing. It’s been interesting to see the wide variety 3D-printed parts being put into production. Mini now offers customizable trim and interior pieces. Michelin created an airless 3D-printed tire that … Continue reading

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New hypersonic plane design could see a radically updated return of the biplane

A new airplane shape for hypersonic planes has been proposed by chinese researchers. Typical hypersonic airplane designs have followed the two wing configurations used in all planes. The lower wing is a common compression surface, while the upper wing is … Continue reading

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Model who had genitals burned by hot ramen receives £90,000 …

An Asian Airlines 747 (file photo). Reuters A model who suffered horrific injuries to her “private parts” during a flight has been handed a payout of almost £90,000 by a South Korean airline. The woman, who was only identified by … Continue reading

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Shop Talk: Brandy Melville; Boss Robot Hobby; Azalea – Berkeleyside

Brandy Melville brings its controversial One Size clothing to Telegraph Avenue. Photo: Brandy Melville BRANDY MELVILLE The young women’s clothing retailer Brandy Melville opened on Dec. 22 in the space previously occupied by American Apparel at the corner of Telegraph Avenue and Bancroft Way. … Continue reading

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