Aerospace
Private Supply Ship Flies By Space Station In Test
May 24, 2012 12:20 pm | by Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer | News | CommentsThe unmanned SpaceX Dragon capsule flew within 1½ miles of the ISS as it performed a practice lap and checkout of its navigation systems.
Solar Plane Begins 1st Transcontinental Flight
May 24, 2012 9:08 am | by Frank Jordans, Associated Press | News | CommentsAn experimental solar-powered airplane took off from Switzerland on its first transcontinental flight Thursday, aiming to reach North Africa next week.
First 787 Built In SC Ready For Test Flight
May 23, 2012 11:01 am | News | CommentsThe Air India-bound Dreamliner jet is the first made at Boeing's $750 million North Charleston assembly plant, which opened last summer.
EU Appeals To China To Join Emissions Talks
May 23, 2012 10:57 am | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA European envoy said it might alter its system of charging airlines with emissions fees if Beijing helps negotiate global regulations.
Beam Them Up: Ashes Of 'Star Trek' Actor In Orbit
May 23, 2012 9:37 am | by Seth Borenstein, AP Science Writer | News | CommentsThe ashes of James Doohan, Scotty from "Star Trek," was among 300 others that blasted into space aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket.
Turkey Says US Favorable To Sale Of Armed Drones
May 22, 2012 2:01 pm | by Suzan Fraser, Associated Press | News | CommentsObama's administration is inclined to sell armed drones to Turkey but has to convince Congress first but could face opposition over Israel.
Space Goes Private
May 22, 2012 11:04 am | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | Videos | CommentsSpaceX made history today by becoming the first private company to launch a spacecraft toward the International Space Station.
Private Supply Ship Rockets Toward Space Station
May 22, 2012 9:28 am | by Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer | News | CommentsThe SpaceX company made history as its Falcon 9 rocket ushered in a new era of cheaper, privatized cargo missions to the International Space Station.
SpaceX Will Try 1st Private Cargo Run Again Tues.
May 21, 2012 12:45 pm | by Marcia Dunn, AP Aerospace Writer | News | CommentsThe company was a half-second from liftoff on Saturday when on-board computers shut everything down over a faulty engine valve.
Airbus Parent Profits Hit By A380 Wing Problem
May 16, 2012 8:52 am | News | CommentsEADS said its first quarter earnings were hammered by a hefty $203 million charge to fix problematic wing parts on its flagship A380 superjumbo.
Pentagon Limits F-22 Fighter Flights
May 15, 2012 2:45 pm | by Robert Burns, AP National Security Writer | News | CommentsDefense Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday ordered the Air Force to take new steps to address an undiagnosed safety problem with its F-22 fighter jet.
Russian Crash Shows Risks Of Informal Demo Flights
May 14, 2012 9:16 am | by Robin McDowell, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe crash into an Indonesian volcano has put a spotlight on the notoriously informal atmosphere aboard new aircraft during manufacturer demonstrations.
Bombardier Profit Falls On Fewer Plane Deliveries
May 10, 2012 3:04 pm | News | CommentsThe world's third-largest maker of civilian commercial aircraft says its profit dropped nearly 14 percent to US$190 million.
SpaceX, Bigelow Teaming Up On Private Space Stations
May 10, 2012 12:34 pm | News | CommentsSpaceX says it will offer rides in its Dragon capsule up to Bigelow's future modular, inflatable space habitats.
Russian Jet Crash Puts Indonesian Sales In Limbo
May 10, 2012 9:27 am | by Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe crash of a Russian-made jetliner into a Indonesian volcano during a flight to impress potential buyers threw doubt on dozens of plane sales.
UK Reverses Decision On US Fighter Jet Deal
May 10, 2012 9:21 am | by David Stringer, Associated Press | News | CommentsBritain will no longer purchase F-35c jets made by Lockheed Martin because they do not include vertical take-off and landing aboard carrier ships.
Proposal Would Delay End Of C-130 Program In Okla.
May 10, 2012 9:12 am | by Ken Miller, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe proposal would keep the C-130 program alive until a cost-benefit analysis could be completed, despite Obama's budget cutting funding to Boeing.
Contact Lost With Russian-Made Plane In Indonesia
May 9, 2012 9:13 am | by Ali Kotarumalos, Associated Press | News | CommentsSeveral diplomats and potential buyers were among the 38 passengers on board the first airliner designed by Russia since the Soviet collapse.
Court Allows Hawker Beechcraft To Pay Workers
May 7, 2012 9:24 am | News | CommentsA federal bankruptcy court has granted approval for the plane maker to also pay all vendors and suppliers as it proceeds through Chapter 11.
Hawker Beechcraft Files For Bankruptcy
May 4, 2012 9:43 am | by Roxana Hegeman, Associated Press | News | CommentsHawker Beechcraft filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday in the latest blow to Wichita's beleaguered aircraft industry.
Qantas Puts Airbus Superjumbo Deliveries On Hold
May 4, 2012 9:38 am | News | CommentsAustralian flagship carrier Qantas Airways Ltd. says it delaying delivery of two Airbus A380 planes to curb costs.
Australia Delays Delivery Of F-35 Fighters
May 3, 2012 9:04 am | by Rod McGuirk, Associated Press | News | CommentsAustralia announced that to cut costs it is pushing back delivery of most of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighters it plans to buy from the U.S.
Pratt & Whitney Boss Sees Long-Term Strength
May 2, 2012 1:56 pm | by Stephen Singer, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsContinued debate over military budget cuts led David Hess to say that aerospace businesses will continue to grow, but but for a while.
Factory Orders Fell In March By Most In 3 Years
May 2, 2012 10:28 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsThe Commerce Department said aircraft orders plummeted nearly 50 percent, even though demand for less durable orders rose slightly.
Sikorsky: The Rubber Band Man
May 1, 2012 9:29 am | by Bill Devenish | Articles | CommentsWhile many people are familiar with Igor Sikorsky’s role in the development of the helicopter they might not be aware of his other achievements as a pioneer in early aviation. He was a designer, engineer, test pilot, and entrepreneur who overcame failure and was determined to achieve success. The fascinating life of Igor Sikorsky provides ample lessons for today’s engineers.
