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Flying Cars Set to Takeoff in 2011

The FAA has cleared the way for cars to fly with their approval of the Terrafugia flying car. The Massachusetts Company has revealed that it will launch its flying cars to customers by late 2011.

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Space Shuttle Atlantis – The End of an Era

When Space Shuttle Atlantis touched down at the Kennedy Space Centre on May 26, 2010, it marked the end of 25 years of service for the space vehicle, traveling more than 120 million miles in it’s lifetime.

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G650 – The Fastest Civil Aircraft at M.925

On May 2, 2010, the Gulfstream G650 achieved mach .925 during its high speed testing at 42,500 feet. When certified, it will make this new business jet the world’s fastest civil aircraft. Gulfstream achieved buffet-free banking up to 45 degrees at high speed cruise.

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JFK Tower Allowed a Kid to Direct Air Traffic

Air-traffic control tower employees at New York’s Kennedy Airport are under federal investigation for apparently allowing a school-age child to direct pilots.

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Randy Babbitt Speaks to Women in Aviation

FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt tackled safety issues in his address to the 2010 Women in Aviation International Conference held February 25-27 in Florida. Here’s the fully prepared speech which contains profound lessons for Air Traffic Controllers.

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Completes First Flight

After much delay and great anticipation, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally took to the sky on Tuesday December 15 on its first flight. The aircraft departed before an estimated crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests from Paine Field in Everett, Washington.

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World Aviation Authorities Tackle Climate Change

WASHINGTON— Along with counterparts from around the world, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) led the U.S. delegation in recent meetings at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal that resulted in an agreement that will guide the global aviation community as it tackles the challenge of climate change.

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Air Traffic Controllers Celebrate ATC Day

As Air Traffic Controllers worldwide celebrate ATC day, I would like to pay homage to the thousands of men and women who maintain safety in the sky above us. October 20th was designated as ATC day by the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations.

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Japan Joins Green Asia and Pacific Aviation Partnership

WASHINGTON — Japan became the latest partner in the Asia and Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE), which is designed to make aircraft operations in the region more efficient in order to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases.

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FAA Approves 1st U.S. Ground Based Augmentation System

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of Honeywell’s Smartpath Precision Landing System, clearing the way for increased safety and efficiency at airports by providing precise navigation service based on the global positioning system (GPS).