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Military Aircraft Are Melting Shipdecks.
coondoggie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:17:32 -0000
I have to wonder why the Navy in particular didn’t see this one coming. Military scientists at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) this week said they was looking for technology the military can use to stop aircraft landing decks on aircraft carriers and other ships from buckling and melting. Full Story.
Enhanced Vision for Challenger 605s.
gil Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:17:19 -0000
Bombardier’s new enhanced vision system (BEVS) and a head-up display (HUD) have been FAA approved for installation in the Challenger 605 large-cabin business jet.
MoD Reveals Possible Increase in Wildcat Helicopter Order.
gil Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:12:55 -0000
Bob Ainsworth confirms the decision to buy 22 new Chinook helicopters, and to cancel the Future Medium Helicopter plans.
Hawker Beechcraft Says Company Cancels $2.6 Billion in Airplane Orders.
gil Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:08:58 -0000
A Wichita airplane maker has announced that one of its customers has canceled $2.6 billion in orders that were to begin being filled in 2011.
Airplanes Are Still a Vital Tool in Law Enforcement.
gil Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:54 -0000
Airplanes are still extensively used in a wide range of airborne law enforcement operations.
Boeing Dreamliner Successful First Flight.
gil Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:17:19 -0000
PR: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has just landed after a successful first flight.

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