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  • Regulatory and Technological Limits on Cell Phone Usage Aboard Commercial Aircraft

    Currently under United States law the use of cell phones is forbidden by aircraft passengers. This is due to the concern that cell phones could have a damaging effect on the electronics aboard ...

  • Solar-Powered Ambitions

    p>Dubendorf, in Switzerland, was the venue of the unveiling of the Solar Impulse, which took place on 26 June 2009. Bertrand Piccard had to wait until the 3rd of December that same year, ...

  • Royal International Air Tattoo

    The annual Royal International Air Tattoo is a popular family-orientated event that takes place at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Not only is the air show the largest military air show in the ...

  • Ongoing Research Addresses Bird-Strike Problems

    The recent bird strike that caused American Airlines Flight 289 to turn back to Chicago's O'Hare Airport has highlighted the ongoing issue of wildlife and aviation safety. Soon after taking off ...

  • The Day I Bought Orville and Wilbur’s Wright Flyer

    I have no idea how many versions of the Monopoly game exist, but when I saw they have a Century of Flight "Aviation" Monopoly version available, well, I just had to have it. The only problem was ...

  • Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show

    Set to take place on 1 June 2008, the Royal Air Force Cosford Air Show gives aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to see a variety of aircraft, ranging from current RAF combat aircraft through ...

  • In-Flight Mobile Use One Step Closer

    While businessmen and women no doubt eagerly look forward to being able to use their mobile phones in-flight, it seems that there are a still a few obstacles that need to be tackled before the ...

  • 28th Florida International Air Show

    The 28th Florida International Air Show is set to take place on 5 and 6 April 2008 at the Charlotte County Airport. This fun-filled, educational, charity event has something for each member of ...

  • Harnessing Landing Power to Cut Noise and Emissions

    Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), a team of engineers from the University of Lincoln have confirmed that future aircraft could harness and store energy ...

  • Essex Military & Flying Machines 2009

    More than 200 military vehicles and aircraft, spanning decades, will be on display at this popular event. Flying displays will feature the famous Spitfire and Mash Helicopter. Wing-walking and ...

  • Rotary Charity Airshow 2014

    Performers at this year's Rotary Charity Airshow include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds; Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team; Pete McLeod Aerosports...

  • Antonov An-148 Takes Flight

    It was a day the entire team had been waiting for. The Antonov An-148 lifted off from a runway in Russia, and successfully performed the tasks required during its forty-one minute flight. On its ...

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