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January 10, 2018

Airborne 01.10.18: Advanced XL-2, Huerta Steps Down, Karma Kaput

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Discovery Aviation has started production of its new advanced XL-2 with a three (3) aircraft order from a current XL-2 operator in Seoul, Korea. The business plan calls for production to ramp up in 2018 with full production capabilities to be achieved later in the year. To date there have been 135 XL-2s’ manufactured, featuring an exceptional safety record and offering unparalleled operational costs, burning just 4.5 gph with its advanced Teledyne Continental Motors IOF-240 FADEC engine. FAA Administrator Michael Huerta's term as FAA administrator ended last weekend with no permanent replacement identified. Huerta was appointed to lead the agency by President Obama in 2011 following

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U.S. Cargo Spacecraft Set For Departure From ISS

Dragon Cargo Ship Will Undock On Saturday, January 13

After delivering more than 4,800 pounds of science and supplies to the International Space Station, a SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft will depart the orbiting laboratory on Friday, Jan. 12.

Served With The Agency For Nearly 48 Years

After nearly 48 years of federal service, veteran NASA astronaut and Earth and planetary scientist Mario Runco Jr. has retired from NASA; his last day with the agency was Dec. 31.

Classified Spacecraft Considered A 'Total Loss'

To observers on the ground, it appeared to be a flawless launch. The SpaceX Falcon 9 booster lifted off late Sunday night, and landed back at the Kennedy Space Center a few minutes later.