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Amber Straughn - Drawn to the SkiesGreenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 29, 2014 Initially drawn to the sky through the stars, astrophysicist Amber Straughn now flies through it as a private pilot. For as long as she can remember, Amber Straughn has always been drawn to anything in the sky. Her love of astronomy led her to become an astrophysicist. Straughn is the deputy project scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Science Communications. Straughn recently fulfilled a lifelong dream to earn her private pilot's license. Her enthusiasm was contagious. Her husband Matt traine ... read more |
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 Our galaxy is way smaller than previous estimates Astronomers measure weight of galaxies, expansion of universe Riddle of bulging Moon solved at last United Launch Alliance Marks 85th Successful Launch Mysterious molecules in space Boeing Resells Inmarsat-5 Satellite Bandwidth to US Government | .. |
 Russian fighter jet crashes, killing pilot A fighter jet crashed in southern Russia on Sunday, killing the pilot, the head of the air force told Russian news agencies, blaming a technical fault. ... more | .. |
 Philippines asks U.S. for C-130 transports The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress that the Philippines is seeking to acquire C-130T aircraft from the United States. ... more | .. |
 KC-46A tankers to feature BAE sub-systems When Boeing's KC-46A tanker becomes operational with the U.S. Air Force in 2018 it will do so with flight deck and flight control sub-systems from BAE Systems. ... more | .. |
 Law of physics governs airplane evolution Researchers believe they now know why the supersonic trans-Atlantic Concorde aircraft went the way of the dodo - it hit an evolutionary cul-de-sac. In a new study, Adrian Bejan, professor of ... more |
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 Sweden not a bidder for fighter procurement by Denmark Saab's Gripen fighter will not be part of the international competition for a $4.37 billion aircraft procurement contract from Denmark. ... more | .. |
 France receives upgraded AWACS plane The French Air Force has received the first of four airborne warning and control system aircraft from Boeing following a mid-life upgrade, the company reports. ... more | .. |
 Brazilian Air Force jet engines receiving Avio Aero support Avio Aero, an Italian component and maintenance firm, has been tapped for long-term logistics support for engines on Brazil's AMX fighters. ... more | .. |
 Boeing boosts 2014 profit forecast after strong Q2 US aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after earnings soared 52 percent in the second quarter, lifted by increased jetliner deliveries. ... more |
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At least 42 killed in Taiwan plane crash: officials At least 42 people were killed in a plane crash in Taiwan on Wednesday, officials said, with witnesses and local media reporting the flight came down in a storm after an aborted landing. ... more | .. |
 Typhoon fighter program a boon for British companies The Eurofighter Typhoon consortium is touting the benefits of the plane's production to supply chain companies in Britain. ... more | .. |
 Evidence mounts of MH17 missile strike, but proof elusive With evidence mounting that a surface-to-air missile brought down flight MH17 in Ukraine, experts warned Tuesday that proof remains a long way off and only satellite images can identify who pushed the button. ... more | .. |
 NASA Turns Over New Air Traffic Management Tool To FAA A new NASA-developed computer software tool designed to aid air traffic controllers was presented to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during a ceremony Monday at the agency's headquarters i ... more |
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 Airbus supplying more aircraft to Egyptian Air Force The Egyptian Air Force is increasing its fleet of Airbus C295 transports to 20 aircraft through an order for additional planes. ... more | .. |
In air tragedy, lightning strikes twice for Malaysia The downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger jet with 298 people aboard heaped new distress on a nation still stung by the trauma and global stigma of flight MH370's disappearance four months ago. ... more | .. |
 US F-35 fighter will not fly at UK air show The US military said Tuesday it will not send F-35 fighter jets to Britain's Farnborough air show because of safety precautions, in another embarrassing setback for the most expensive program in Pentagon history. ... more | .. |
 Lockheed opening new office in Britain Lockheed Martin UK is expanding its presence in Britain, opening a new office to explore partnerships with local companies in the space sector. ... more |
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 Vision-correcting display makes reading glasses so yesterday New gadget helps the vision impaired to read graphs Tough foam from tiny sheets Building the Foundation for Future Synthetic Biology Applications with BRICS A new way to make microstructured surfaces Microsoft unveils Xbox in China as it faces probe | .. |
 Mobile air traffic control communications system makes debut A new mobile air traffic control communications system has been introduced by Selex ES. ... more | .. |
 Brazil's Embraer sells 60 commercial planes to China Chinese companies signed agreements Thursday to buy 60 commercial airplanes worth $3.2 billion from Brazilian aviation firm Embraer during a state visit to Brasilia by Chinese President Xi Jinping. ... more | .. |
 Air Force seeks new long-range bomber A Request for Proposal has been issued to Industry by the U.S. Air Force for its Long Range Strike Bomber, or LRS-B. ... more | .. |
 Bell supplying Swedish police with seven helos The Swedish National Police has signed a purchase agreement with Bell Helicopter for seven Bell 429 aircraft, the company announced. ... more |
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 Team forms for Gripen acquisition Embraer of Brazil and Saab of Sweden will partner to provide project management if Brazil orders Saab's Gripen fighter for its F-X2 program. ... more | .. |
 Indonesia receiving refurbished U.S. fighters The U.S. government is well on its way to refurbishing and modernizing two dozen F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters for Indonesia. ... more | .. |
 The first Airbus EC-725 completely made in Brazil is delivered to the military The first long-range EC-725 tactical transport helicopter completely built in Brazil has been delivered to the Brazilian Navy by Helibras. ... more | .. |
 US F-35 fighter jet to miss date at Britain's Farnborough The new US-built F-35 stealth fighter jet will not appear as planned at Britain's Farnborough air show on Monday but may still take part at the end of the week, organisers said. ... more |
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