Monthly Archives: March 2018

BRIEF: Where Are the Electric Airplanes?

(Inside Science) — Last November, Elon Musk launched Tesla Semi — an ambitious goal to put electric 18-wheelers on the road in the next few years. How likely is the venture to succeed? One of the biggest challenges for building … Continue reading

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OUR SPACE: Plug in the airplane, will ya? – The Union

It’s easy to forget what the first ‘A’ in NASA stands for: AERONAUTICS. What generally makes the headlines is the S part — space, and rockets, rockets, rockets, and the cool stuff perched in the nose cone at the top. … Continue reading

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Rocket Man Jim Cooper enjoys rocket hobby

Jim Cooper builds and flies rockets as a hobby he has enjoyed for a quarter of a century. Gale Rose Lots of people have hobbies where they can relax and take it easy. Jim Cooper’s hobby is more of an … Continue reading

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Hired to Kill

by Paul Parcellin By Chris Gore March 6, 2018 Let’s say you’re a muscular fashion designer who wants to show off your latest work and photograph models frolicking in your designs. What location do you choose? Paris? Rome? The Caribbean? … Continue reading

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Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X

Dassault released details on its newest business jet, the Falcon 6X, during a recent day-long technical briefing. The latest model is a replacement for the 5X, a project canceled due to multiple delays in the development of its proposed Snecma … Continue reading

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Boeing executive rules out reviving 767 passenger jet

PARIS (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) on Monday ruled out reviving its dormant 767 passenger plane as it continues to ponder options for a potential new niche in the middle of the aircraft market. “Bringing back the 767 (passenger version) … Continue reading

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Taking flight: Port Townsend students expand skills during mentoring program

PORT TOWNSEND — On the past four Wednesday afternoons, a small group of enthusiastic students have looked up during Blue Heron Middle School’s early release program. Twelve boys and girls flew hand-launched gliders, rubber-powered airplanes, electric helicopters and electric-powered airplanes … Continue reading

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