Monthly Archives: November 2016

China teams with Russia in bid to break Airbus-Boeing duopoly

Updated at 7 a.m. Wednesday Even before China’s domestically made C919 single-aisle jet takes flight, the nation already has its sights set on producing a much larger aircraft within a decade. Executives of state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. … Continue reading

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G500 Powers Towards Certification With G600 Close Behind

Gulfstream Aerospace this week is unveiling the first full production example of its new G500 large-cabin business jet, featuring an all-new cabin interior. The aircraft’s appearance here in Orlando for the NBAA show comes as the manufacturer prepares to begin … Continue reading

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Rise of private-jet ride sharing crimps new aircraft orders

Thanks to new technology, flying in a private jet is no longer just for business titans and the super-wealthy. But in a paradox, that means aircraft manufacturers like Cessna and Bombardier are selling fewer planes. The general aviation industry is … Continue reading

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The audacious plan to bring back supersonic flight

One of the odd aspects of modern air travel is that it’s not really getting any faster. Ever since British Airways retired its money-losing supersonic Concorde in 2003, airlines have generally stuck to top speeds of around 615 miles per … Continue reading

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Vernon L. Bartlett

var articlecredit = []; var articlecaption = []; var articleimage = []; –> NORWOOD— Funeral Services for 89 year old Vernon L. “Tunk” Bartlett, a resident of 3 Blanchard Ave, Norwood, will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the … Continue reading

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China set to show off stealth jet at national air show

By Tim Hepher and Brenda Goh ZHUHAI, China (Reuters) – China prepared to unveil its latest military capabilities and new partnerships in civil aerospace at the opening of an air show in the southern city of Zhuhai on Tuesday. Airshow … Continue reading

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Shrub Oak crafter featured on cable series

One of Dan Thaler’s handcrafter wood kayaks.(Photo: Dan Thaler) Some people build model airplanes; others prefer to make furniture. Dan Thaler crafts kayaks. Thaler, who lives in Shrub Oak, will be on the cable television show “Handcrafted America,” which follows artisans who … Continue reading

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