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1. First South Carolina-Built Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Delivered To United Airlines

   Mar

   24

   2015

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   Boeing officially delivered its first South Carolina-built 787-9 Dreamliner to United Airlines last week, representing the fourth 787-9 in the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft is also unique because it is the 250th Dreamliner overall that Beoing has delivered since the aircraft’s debut. “Our customers have told us they love flying on the Dreamliner, and we’re […]

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2. 2015 Ford F-150 Insurance Rates Unwavering, Despite Aluminum Body Concerns

   Mar

   23

   2015

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   Ford made headlines when the company initially announced the 2015 Ford F-150 would feature an aluminum body, versus the steel frame many drivers of the popular vehicle were familiar with. The change was a move designed to improve fuel efficiency by lowering the weight of the truck, a trend many carmakers are following these days. […]

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3. Boeing Flies 757 EcoDemonstrator For First Time as Part Of Collaboration With NASA

   Mar

   18

   2015

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   Yesterday, March 17th, Boeing successfully completed the initial functional check flight for its brand new 757 ecoDemonstrator, part of a collaboration with NASA’s Environmentally Responsible Aviation Project. The aircraft was specifically designed to test and evaluate new wing and tail technologies aimed at reducing drag and improving operating efficiency. European-based airline group TUI is also […]

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4. Jeep Renegade Hard Steel Concept Making Debut at Geneva Motor Show

   Mar

   03

   2015

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   This week at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, the 2015 Jeep Renegade Hard Steel concept will make its debut. The new compact off-roader features a brushed steel exterior enhanced by a matte black color contrast, not to mention some nifty BF Goodrich All Terrain tires. The color contrast can also be seen on the vehicle’s: Roof […]

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5. The First SUV In Rolls-Royce’s 111-Year History Will Have An Aluminum Body

   Feb

   25

   2015

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   Although Rolls-Royce seems to prefer the label “high-bodied car”, the British luxury automotive company has confirmed it is building an SUV. While this would not be notable news for the majority of automakers, it is groundbreaking for Rolls-Royce because this is the first time in the automotive company’s 111-year history it will produce an SUV. […]

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6. Airbus Might Up A320 Output To 50/Month In 2017… Narrow Gap With Boeing

   Feb

   24

   2015

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   Airbus has announced it will potentially raise its A320 output to 50 jets a month by 2017, in an effort to rival Boeing. Production of the jets would go from 48 aircraft a month during 2016 to 50 a month in 2017, said a senior industry source this week. Currently, Airbus is producing 42 jets of […]

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7. This Guy Took a Sledgehammer to the All-New Aluminum 2015 Ford F-150…See the Results!

   Feb

   10

   2015

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   Well, people asked for it, so the folks at Edmunds.com delivered with a video of a guy taking a sledgehammer to the quarter panel of Ford’s new aluminum 2015 Ford F-150. The quarter panel was specifically chosen as the area of the truck to take the abuse because it is arguably one of the hardest […]

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8. Scientists Develop New Iron-Aluminum Alloy Comparable To Titanium, But 1/10 The Price!

   Feb

   09

   2015

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   Materials like diamond and carbon fiber feature incredible properties but also a hefty price tag to go along with their positive attributes. A team of material scientists from Pohang University of Science and Technology, in South Korea, have tweaked an iron-aluminum alloy at the nano-scale, as strong and light as titanium, but merely 1/10 of […]

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9. Boeing Receives $3.6 Billion Order From Air Europa For 14 Dreamliners

   Jan

   20

   2015

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   Spain’s Air Europa, owned by Globalia, has placed a $3.6 billion order for 14 of Boeing’s 787-9 Dreamliners in an effort to increase the airline’s number of flights and destinations by 50% by 2016. Boeing reportedly booked the order in December but chose to disclose the agreement this year after data from 2014 revealed Airbus […]

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10. Ford Being Investigated By Federal Regulators For 6.7-Liter Diesel Engine Stalling Issue

    Jan

    19

    2015

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    Ford Motor Co. is currently being investigated by the feds in order to determine if the company’s 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks should be expanded. Ford trucks featuring 6.7-liter diesel engines could stall because of a malfunctioning sensor, an issue that required 2,951 F-350, F-450 and F-550 trucks sold with ambulance packages to be […]

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11. Alcoa Sees World Demand For Aluminum Growing 7% In Autos & Aerospace

    Jan

    13

    2015

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    The largest United States aluminum producer, Alcoa Inc., is predicting a 7% growth in aluminum world demand this year as the lightweight metal orders from the auto and aerospace industry continue to grow. Alcoa is estimating a 5.8% rise in U.S. auto sales in 2015 as well as demand for commercial and regional jets to increase […]

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12. Reports Hint At The Cadillac CT6 Coming Equipped With An Aluminum Body

    Jan

    05

    2015

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    Cadillac is reportedly planning on using an aluminum body for the company’s upcoming CT6 flagship, a move that would make the vehicle one of the lightest in the luxury segment. The move to aluminum body panels will undoubtedly lower fuel costs while also improving handling. Not many details are known at the moment, but Automobile Magazine believes going […]

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13. 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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14. Watch Live Stream Of Thursday’s First Trip Into Space For NASA’s Orion Spacecraft

    Dec

    01

    2014

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    NASA’s “deep space human exploration spacecraft,” Orion, has a test flight scheduled for 7:05 a.m. EST on Thursday from Kennedy Space Center, in Florida. Luckily, we have the live stream link HERE for those interested in watching Orion’s first trip into outer space. Orion can seat up to four people but its first few missions […]

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15. Cancer Patient Successfully Receives 3D-Printed Titanium Heel Bone

    Nov

    25

    2014

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    A 71-year-old cancer patient from Australia named Len Chandler was facing an amputation below the knee before a 3D-printed heel bone implant helped him get back on his feet. Chandler was diagnosed with cancer of the calcaneus (the heel bone) and was told surgery and potentially amputation was the only option… However, after the surgeons […]

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16. IBM Taking Over Lufthansa’s Information Technology For $1.25 Billion… 1,400 Employees Will Transfer To IBM

    Nov

    18

    2014

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    Germany’s Lufthansa has granted IBM a $1.25 billion (1 billion euros) contract in order to take over the airline’s information technology infrastructure services division and staff. About 1,400 Lufthansa Systems employees will transfer to IBM as part of the agreement. This is a calculated move by Lufthansa as the company looks to cut costs a […]

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17. 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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18. 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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19. NASA’s Unmanned Antares Rocket Explodes Right After Launch, Holding 5,000 Pounds of Cargo

    Oct

    29

    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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20. 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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