Clearer Photos Returning To Earth As Spacecraft Nears Dwarf Planet

As NASA's Dawn spacecraft closes in on Ceres, new images show the dwarf planet at 27 pixels across, about three times better than the calibration images taken in early December. These are the first in a series of images that will be taken for navigation purposes during the approach to Ceres.

Scale Model Of Pilotless Aircraft That Could Eventually Launch Small Satellites

NASA has successfully flight-tested a prototype twin-fuselage towed glider that could lead to rockets being launched from pilotless aircraft at high altitudes – a technology application that could significantly reduce the cost and improve the efficiency of sending small satellites into space. The first flights of the one-third-scale twin fuselage towed glider took place Oct. 21 from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in California.

'Roadable' Aircraft To Be On Display At The Top Marques In April

The AeroMobil is being touted as a reason to draw visitors to Top Marques Monaco, which its organizers bill as "the world’s most exclusive supercar show held in the capital of innovation and luxury."

Device To Be Commissioned January 26th

A number of dignitaries and industry officials are expected to attend the ISAAC (Integrated Structural Assembly of Advanced Composites) commissioning including Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Acting Deputy Associate Administrator Robert Pearce and NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate Associate Administrator Michael Gazarik.

Replacement Part By Able Engineering Only OEM Part Alternative, Company Says

The FAA has awarded Able Aerospace approval of a new tail rotor fan shaft replacement part (PMA) for the Bell 407 aircraft. The new PMA is the industry’s only OEM part alternative, meeting the highest industry safety standards a significant cost savings.

Intake Grows To 55 Students For 2015

Emirates Airline is increasing its annual cadet training intake at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy to 55 cadets during 2015. This is more than double the 2014 cadet intake and not only shows Emirates Airline's growing pilot requirements in tandem with its fleet expansion, but also the airline's confidence in CAE Oxford Aviation Academy's cadet training and graduate output.

Company's U.S. Presence Now Has A Dedicated Sales And Marketing Team

VistaJet's North American Headquarters for Sales and Marketing opened in New York City's Soho district on November 3, 2014. The VistaJet US executive team is in place and ready for business.

Messages On Cubesats Won't Be Visible From Earth ... Except Online

The world's first "billboard in space" is set to launch, and the company that developed the concept calls the event "a milestone that marks the increasing importance of CubeSats in Space Exploration."

Acquires FlightView To Boost Real-Time Flight Information Offerings

OAG, a provided of flight schedules and related analytics, says it has strengthened its position at the forefront of the expanding market for real-time flight status information with the acquisition of leading Boston-based real-time flight information solutions provider FlightView Inc.

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