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1. Watch Rosetta Spacecraft’s Philae Lander Attempt To Land on a Comet LIVE

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   12

   2014

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   WATCH THE LIVE STREAM HERE! The Rosetta spacecraft is finally ready to do the unthinkable, reach its final goal of landing a probe on a high-speed comet, after a decade-long journey. The spacecraft has been orbiting the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko since August, and will attempt to make history today by dropping its lander, Philae, onto the […]

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2. NASA’s Revolutionary Aircraft Wing Technology Can Change Shape During Flight

   Nov

   11

   2014

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   NASA is working on a new aircraft wing surface capable of changing shape during flight, which would lead to quieter and more fuel efficient flights. Essentially, NASA scientists are replacing a plane’s traditional aluminum flaps with “shape-changing assemblies” capable of forming bendable and twistable surfaces. NASA said in a statement, “Flight testing will determine whether […]

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3. NASA Contemplating Public Stratospheric Airship Competition For $1.5 Million Prize

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   2014

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   NASA has announced it is pondering a public competition to build airships capable of reaching the stratosphere, where they would remain in order to gather astronomy data and perform other research activities. Reports are that NASA would offer a prize purse upwards of $1.5 million. See the preliminary goals of the Airship Centennial Challenge HERE. […]

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4. Wings Deployed Prematurely Before SpaceShipTwo’s Crash

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   2014

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   The National Transportation Safety Board is reporting that SpaceShipTwo’s wings deployed prematurely at approximately Mach 1.0 before breaking apart in flight. The wings were supposed to be raised into the “feathering” position to create drag and reduce speed at Mach 1.4 or later but it was determined the wings moved before hitting the correct speed […]

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5. China Aircraft Leasing Looking To Seal 100-Plane Order Deal From Airbus

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   2014

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   Airbus and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Ltd (CALG) have been going back and forth on a potential $9-11 billion order of about 100 A320 jetliners, French daily Le Figaro reported. The order from CALG would be a major step towards the leasing firm’s goal of building a a fleet of at least 100 jets […]

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6. NASA’s Unmanned Antares Rocket Explodes Right After Launch, Holding 5,000 Pounds of Cargo

   Oct

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   2014

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   Yesterday, NASA’s unmanned Antares rocket was set to take 5,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station but unfortunately exploded merely seconds after its launch in Virginia. The failure occurred roughly six seconds after the rocket’s 6:22 p.m. EDT launch from the Wallops Flight Facility. The company behind the Antares rocket, Orbital Sciences, said […]

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7. NASA’s MAVEN Spacecraft Entered Orbit, 10 Months After Launch… Now Studying Passing Comets

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   2014

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   NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft entered orbit last month, 10 months after its launch that took place in Cape Canaveral, Florida. MAVEN project manager David Mitchell said, “You get one shot with orbital insertion, and MAVEN nailed it.” MAVEN is the first Mars explorer to prioritize researching Mars’ upper atmosphere in order […]

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8. Brazil Finalizes $5.4 Billion Deal For 36 Saab Fighter Jets

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   2014

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   Brazil has come to an agreement with Saab for 36 NG Gripen fighter jets for $5.4 billion. The Saab fighter jets are set to be delivered between 2019 and 2024 and the deal represents one of the most valuable defense contracts on the market. “Since then all parties have negotiated to finalize a contract. Today’s […]

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9. (Update) The Mitsubishi Regional Jet : Japan’s First New Commercial Jet In More Than 50 Years

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   21

   2014

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   We covered this topic HERE in April of 2013 and are excited to update our audience on Japan’s Mitsubishi Regional Jet. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRG) is ready to make history as Japan’s first new commercial jet in more than 50 years. Japan’s high-speed rail technology and trains are world renowned but the country is […]

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10. United States Approves $2.5 Billion To Upgrade Military Vehicles For UAE

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    2014

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    The United States government has given the go ahead regarding $2.5 billion in upgrades and modifications of U.S. military vehicles set to be sold separately to the United Arab Emirates as surplus equipment. Navistar International Corp, Britain’s BAE Systems and Oshkosh Corp, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency are set to perform the maintenance should […]

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11. At $65 Million, The Gulfstream G650 Is The Best Private Jet Money Can Buy

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    2014

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    The demand for the $65 million Gulfstream G650 is so high that delivery can sometimes take years after ordering the luxurious private jet. The G650 is the undisputed best private jet money can buy as it bigger and capable of flying faster and higher than any comparable plane on the market. Communications head Steve Cass […]

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12. Boeing Reports $5 Billion Plane Order From Indonesia’s Garuda

    Oct

    13

    2014

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    Garuda, out of Indonesia, has reportedly placed a $5 billion order for 50 planes from US plane company Boeing. Boeing has confirmed that 50 of the company’s new 737 MAX 8 jets will indeed be sent to Garuda as competition in Asia’s skies continues to grow. Garuda chief executive officer Emirsyah Satar said, “This order […]

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13. Almost 300 of The 1,077 Airbus Plane Orders This Year Have Been Cancelled

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    Airbus reported Monday 1,077 gross plane orders in the first nine months of the year but that doesn’t tell the whole story for the European planemaker. About 300 of those orders have been cancelled, bringing the total to approximately 791 planes through the first 9 months of 2014, with only 443 of those actually being […]

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14. FAA Orders Airlines To Replace Cockpit Displays On 1,300 Boeing Planes

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    2014

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    The United States Federal Aviation Commission has announced that airlines must replace cockpit displays on 1,3000 Boeing planes in order to eliminate interference from smartphones and other Wi-Fi devices. Specifically, the airlines will have 5 years to do away with certain cockpit display units made by Honeywell International Inc found on Boeing’s 777 and 737 […]

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15. Qantas Makes History By Sending World’s Largest Plane on Longest Nonstop Flight!

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    2014

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    Today, Qantas Airways flew the world’s largest passenger jet, the Airbus 380, on the world’s longest nonstop commercial flight. The monstrous Airbus 380 has 484 seats and successfully completed the 15 hour and 30 minute flight from Sydney to Dallas after covering an incredible 8,577 miles. The aircraft holds approximately 323,000 liters of fuel or […]

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16. South Korea Reaches Deal With LockHeed Martin To Buy 40 F-35 Jets For $7 Billion

    Sep

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    2014

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    South Korea is finalizing a deal with Lockheed Martin for $7.06 billion that will bring 40 F-35 fighter jets to the country in 2018-2021. The deal comes in the midst of South Korea attempting to bolster its defense against North Korea and an effort to replace aging warplanes. According to reports, South Korea has done […]

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17. Airbus Ambivalent Regarding Increasing Jet Production To Keep Up With Boeing

    Sep

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    2014

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    Boeing recently announced its plans to up production of its 737 series in order to keep up with increasing demand. Airbus is taking more of a cautious approach, saying the company will examine supply chain and other conditions before deciding whether or not to increase production levels to keep pace with Boeing. Airbus Sales Chief John […]

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18. LIVE: Coverage of the Berthing of the SpaceX-CRS 4/Dragon to the ISS

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    2014

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    Check out all of the action here: CLICK TO WATCH!  

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19. Brazil’s Embraer Orders 50 E-175 Jets From Republic Airways For $2.1 Billion!

    Sep

    22

    2014

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    The third largest commercial planemaker in the world, Brazil’s Embraer SA, recently announced the company has ordered 50 next-generation E-175 jets from Republic Airways for a staggering $2.1 billion. Embraer said the planes will be under the United Express brand and operated by United Airlines.

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20. JSW Steel Offers Less Than $100 Million For Italian Steelmaker Lucchini

    Sep

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    2014

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    JSW Steel has reportedly offered less than $100 million for Italian steelmaker Lucchini’s core assets in Piombino. While Lucchini declined to commment, it is understood that JSW will not take on any debt from the Italian steelmaker. In 2012, Lucchini was declared insolvent, a move designed to save large companies from going under and to […]

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