Monthly Archives: May 2018

Childhood passion grows into vocation

The Rev. Dr. Don Duford was present at his son’s lecture on the history and restoration of the Memphis Belle at the Champaign Aviation Museum on April 26. Although son Jeff is the curator of the National Museum of the … Continue reading

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Boeing may lose $20 billion in aircraft deals as Trump to pull US out of Iran nuclear pact

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Battery-Powered Planes Could Transform Regional Travel

All-electric commercial planes are getting close to a reality, and could transport passengers on short journeys for a fraction of the cost The weight of batteries versus the amount of energy they carry has been keeping the dream of all-electric … Continue reading

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FROM MAGAZINE: Aerospace logistics preparing for a smooth take-off

With rapidly ageing fleet in the mature markets and growing demand from airlines and fleet operators for next generation, more fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with advanced avionics, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are ramping up production to meet customer needs. This has … Continue reading

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NTSB: Fast-changing weather played role in death of Greenacres pilot

A new report on the 2016 death of a Greenacres pilot suggests just how much may have gone wrong over the Illinois skies. A shredded wing. Freakishly strong updrafts. And a wing pushed so hard it bent one way, and then … Continue reading

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FACTBOX-Iran’s $38 billion airplane purchases under nuclear deal

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How Uber Plans To Get Flying Taxis Off The Ground – Fast Company

Celina Mikolajczak [Photo: Sean Captain] Batteries have many performance dimensions tugging in different directions, such as energy vs. power density. Elevate needs batteries with high energy density (perhaps 300 watt-hours per kilogram, up from around 230 Wh/kg today) to sustain … Continue reading

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