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3D printing: adding a new dimension | Safran

viernes, 15 de abril de 2016

http://www.safran-group.com/media/20160413_3d-printing-adding-new-dimension

Learning to Fly Gave Me More than Wings | The Bike Shop

http://bikeshop.geaviation.com/thought-leaders/learning-to-fly-gave-me-more-than-wings/

By: Jessica Cox, pilot & motivational speaker

I was born without arms. And with all that I have been able to do without them, I can honestly say that today, if given the choice, I would not want the arms.

What significance is there in this week’s CS300 and Embraer 175 orders? | MRO Network

http://mro-network.com/opinion/2016/04/what-significance-there-week-s-cs300-and-embraer-175-orders/9901

Bloomberg: CRS Finds Northrop Bomber Bid 'Substantially Below' Air Force-DoD Cost Estimates - GovConWire

https://www.govconwire.com/2016/04/bloomberg-crs-finds-northrop-bomber-bid-substantially-below-air-force-dod-cost-estimates/

Russia looks to develop advanced rotary-wing UAV test bed [feedly]

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Russia looks to develop advanced rotary-wing UAV test bed
// Flight Global HEADLINES

Russia s advanced research projects agency is launching a programme for the development of a rotary-winged unmanned air vehicle testbed, which will be used by government agencies to assess advanced robotic technologies for the military.
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Passenger Group Appeals FAA Refusal To Stop Airline Seat Shrinkage [feedly]

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Passenger Group Appeals FAA Refusal To Stop Airline Seat Shrinkage
// Aero-News Network

Cites Health And Safety Issues Associated With Smaller Seats, Less Legroom Airline passenger organization FlyersRights.org has appealed the US FAA denial of its rulemaking petition to halt further shrinkage of airline seats and legroom until minimum passenger space standards can be set. The appeal was filed in the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia which has the power to review federal agency decisions.
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Latvia's airBaltic Increases Its Firm C Series Order [feedly]

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Latvia's airBaltic Increases Its Firm C Series Order
// Aero-News Network

Now Plans To Acquire 20 Bombardier CS300 Aircraft Latvian flag carrier Air Baltic Corporation AS (airBaltic) has converted its remaining seven option aircraft to firm, Bombardier announced Monday. This latest order brings airBaltic's total firm order to 20 CS300 aircraft.
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Solar Impulse 2 set to continue its round-the-world flight [feedly]

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Solar Impulse 2 set to continue its round-the-world flight
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

It was last March that Swiss aviators Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg began a round-the-world trip in their completely solar-powered aircraft, the Solar Impulse 2. Unfortunately, during a July stopover in Hawaii, they discovered that the batteries had overheated, causing serious damage. Now, however, they're finally set to resume their journey.

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Category: Aircraft

Tags: Solar Impulse 2 Solar Powered Electric Aircraft Related Articles: Solar Impulse 2 breaks three records en route to Hawaii Solar Impulse 2 round-the-world route revealed Refurbished Solar Impulse 2 returns to the skies Bad weather forces Solar Impulse 2 to land in Japan Solar Impulse 2 begins historic round-the-world, sun-powered flight Solar Impulse takes off on longest leg of round-the-world flight
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When drones and pork collide [feedly]

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When drones and pork collide
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

In a display of true awesomeness, researchers from the Drone Research Lab at Denmark's Aalborg University have built a catapult that fires hobby drones at a pork roast. This display of porcine projectile piercing is not only high on the list of conversation starters, it also has the serious goal of finding out more about the safety hazards posed by the tiny aircraft to people and property.

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Category: Drones

Tags: Aalborg University Safety UAV Related Articles: Study suggests that HUD tech may actually reduce driving safety Next-gen football helmet blunts impulse and impact easyJet using drones to inspect planes Rail power could light up rural crossings Attention-getting Brainy Bike Lights feature the "Sign of the Cyclist" Battery "kill-switch" prevents overheating and fires
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Drone racing to hit ESPN this year [feedly]

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Drone racing to hit ESPN this year
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

With a number of semi-professional leagues popping up around the world, drone racing has teetered on the edge of mainstream sport for a little while now. And a new broadcast deal signed between the International Drone Racing Association (IDRA) and ESPN certainly won't do its popularity any harm, with a series of cashed-up race events to be showcased on the network later in the year.

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Category: Drones

Tags: Drone racing Related Articles: Drone racing takes off with Dubai's $1 million World Drone Prix Australian pilot clean sweeps first international drone racing competition Fifteen-year-old pilot claims $250,000 in drone racing's richest event Formula One-inspired Drone Racing League to take flight next month Best drones on a budget: Buying guide FLYBi drone features VR headset, wrist remote and automatic battery-swapping
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Former US defense contractor sentenced for passing secrets to India

http://www.spacewar.com/reports/Former_US_defense_contractor_sentenced_for_passing_military_secrets_to_India_999.html

Russia working on new generation of space rocket engines

http://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Russia_working_on_new_generation_of_space_rocket_engines_999.html

Iran's Hamaseh UAV joins war drills for the first time - International Business Times, India Edition

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/irans-hamaseh-uav-joins-war-drills-first-time-674847

SULSA 3D-printed UAV explores Antarctic in service of Royal Navy - E&T magazine

http://eandt.theiet.org/news/2016/apr/royal-navy-3d-printed-drone.cfm

Buzz Aldrin’s plan for a permanent presence on Mars

Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the Moon. Now the Nasa veteran, and trained engineer, is setting his sights on another part of our Solar System – Mars. Buzz Aldrin's passion is clear for all to see. It's not the jeans, jacket or unexpected striped red braces, but on the T-shirt. Beneath...

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