Dave Carriere Wednesday, March 1, 2017

SpaceX Says It Will Send Tourists Around the Moon

SpaceX this week unveiled a bold plan to send two private citizens around the moon by the end of next year. CEO Elon Musk told reporters Monday that the paying customers would “do a long loop around the moon” aboard one of SpaceX’s Dragon 2 capsules. The company plans to use its Falcon Heavy rocket, […]

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Dave Carriere Friday, February 24, 2017

Apollo 11 Command Module to Tour United States

It made a monumental, historic journey to the moon and back, and now it might be trekking to a city near you. The Apollo 11 command module Columbia is being prepared for a nationwide tour to the cities of Houston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Seattle, where it will serve as the centerpiece in an exhibit […]

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Dave Carriere Thursday, February 23, 2017

UPS Tests Drone Launched from a Delivery Truck

There’s a lot of buzz going on lately about drones and how they might be integrated into our daily lives, with the FAA creating rules for commercial use and a growing list of private companies developing pilotless modes of aerial transportation. Package-delivery company UPS added to the conversation Monday with the first test of its […]

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Dave Carriere Thursday, February 16, 2017

FAA Investigating Harrison Ford’s Landing Incident

Actor Harrison Ford reportedly had a close call this week when landing his single-engine Husky at California’s John Wayne Airport (SNA). Ford, an experienced pilot and noted aviation advocate, flew over an airliner full of passengers and landed on a commercial airport taxiway, according to NBC News. The FAA says it’s investigating the incident. “Air […]

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Dave Carriere Tuesday, February 14, 2017

PAL-V Flying Cars Now for Sale

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Dave Carriere Thursday, February 9, 2017

Bombardier Receives $282 Million Investment from Canada

Bombardier is poised to receive a boost in funding for its C Series and Global 7000 jet programs. The Montreal-based jet maker announced this week it will receive roughly $282 million ($372.5 million in Canadian dollars) in interest-free loans over the next four years from the Canadian government. Bombardier, which saw production delays in its […]

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Dave Carriere Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Textron Invests in Women Engineering Students at Kansas State

Textron Aviation, maker of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft, announced this week it will invest in the future of aviation with a $100,000 donation to Kansas State University’s College of Engineering. The Wichita, Kansas-based manufacturer’s gift is aimed specifically at supporting women engineering students. “Textron Aviation is committed to developing the next generation of STEM professionals,” […]

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Dave Carriere Thursday, January 26, 2017

Bessie Coleman: Remembering an Aviation Pioneer

When Bessie Coleman first took flight in 1921, at the age of 29, she not only slipped the surly bonds of Earth but those of the racial prejudice and sexism of the time. Today Google paid homage to Coleman, who was born on this date 125 years ago, on its homepage. The search-engine site marks […]

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