The historic community of Whitinsville in the Blackstone Valley has been on the leading edge of American technology since 1727, when the Mumford River was harnessed for power before the Industrial Age.
DEARBORN, MI - October 16, 2006: Scientists at Ford's Research and Innovation Center are hailing a major breakthrough with soy-based polyurethane foams – the primary substance that makes up a vehicle's seat cushions, seat backs, armrests and head restraints.
Virgin Gives One-Week Ultimatum Virgin Atlantic, one of Airbus's more vocally dissatisfied A380 customers, has presented the manufacturer with "new proposals" -- and given a week for a response.
A German Entrepreneur Has Plan For 'New' Idea How would like to enjoy a nice fat Cuban cigar with your caviar the next time you fly commercial? Sound like a joke? Well, if German businessman Alexander Schoppmann has his way, the next time you fly from Dusseldorf to Tokyo, that's just what you'll get... seriously.
Aero-Tips! We've been reviewing the FAA's list of the Top 10 causes of pilot-error accidents. Second on their list is failure to attain or maintain flying speed, and yesterday we concentrated on speeds for takeoff and initial climb. Today we'll look at another component of airspeed control: landing speed.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day "We have invested a lot in ground facilities, so we have to stick with the order for now." Source: Emirates president Tim Clark in reference to the carrier's $13 billion order from Airbus. Emirates, with 45 jets on order, is by far the largest customer for Airbus' A380 superjumbo. Recent announced delays with the program confirm deliveries will now be two years behind
Aero-Terms! Transport Canada Civil Aviation develops and administers policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians.
By the time World War II ended, Oscar Hettema of Port Charlotte had seen a lot of this world as a chief warrant officer in the Navy Seabees. He first saw combat in June 1942 at Guadalcanal, the first time the Japanese were defeated by American forces.
Gov. Bill Richardson's proposal for school safety equipment has turned into a fight on the political playground. Richardson on Friday said he'll ask lawmakers for tools to make New Mexico schools safer.
Needles. They’re a nightmare for kids and irritant for adults. But a needle from a doctor is entirely different from a used drug needle hiding like a snake in the grass where children may play.