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  1. Boeing Passes 2nd Major Test Regarding NASA Space Taxi Flights In 2017

    Dec
    31
    2014
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    Boeing has surpassed another hurdle in its quest to send astronauts into space for NASA by 2017 by successfully completing the ground segment design review. NASA took three weeks to examine Boeing’s work at the former space shuttle processing facility at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as well as a future mission control […]

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  8. Airbus To Build New Beluga Transporter Fleet, Operational By Mid-2019

    Nov
    17
    2014
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    Airbus has announced the company will build a revised fleet of Beluga in-house transporter planes, essential for flying cargo between its key European factories. The revised Beluga fleet will consist of five new aircraft, based on the A330 passenger plane, and Airbus believes the planes will be operational by mid-2019. The new transporter plane will […]

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

    Nov
    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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  10. 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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  12. Wings Deployed Prematurely Before SpaceShipTwo’s Crash

    Nov
    04
    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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  14. NASA’s MAVEN Spacecraft Entered Orbit, 10 Months After Launch… Now Studying Passing Comets

    Oct
    28
    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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  15. Brazil Finalizes $5.4 Billion Deal For 36 Saab Fighter Jets

    Oct
    27
    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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  18. 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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  20. FAA Orders Airlines To Replace Cockpit Displays On 1,300 Boeing Planes

    Oct
    06
    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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