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June 21, 2016

Airborne 06.21.16: Solar Impulse 2, RAF Aerobatics Canceled, O&N Aircraft Closes

Also: Aero-Calendar, Pilot Weather, TSA, Gulfstream G500, Sikorsky S-92, Delta Private Jets/Gogo

The Solar Impulse 2 took off early Monday morning from Kennedy Airport in New York to attempt the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in its continuing mission to prove that an efficient energy future is possible. The solar powered airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, capable of flying day and night with no fossil fuel, is expected to land at the Seville Airport in Spain on June 23. The flight, that should take four days and four nights non-stop, depending on weather conditions, is one of the most challenging legs of the Round-The-World Solar Flight. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, will be flying at the Farnborough International Airshow and e

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Bezos: Government Should Sponsor 'Very Large Prize' To Spur Space Technology

Says 'Horse Race' Would Create A Lot Of Attention For Space Exploration

There should be a major financial incentive for a modern-day space race, and the government should foot the bill, according to Amazon and Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos.

Awarding About $8 Million To 11 Schools Nationwide

NASA is awarding approximately $8 million to 11 schools across the country for research and technology development projects in areas critical to the agency’s mission.

Think You Might Be Interested In Building An Airplane?…

Anyone who is even slightly interested in building their own airplane is aware that thousands of homebuilt airplanes have been built by people who were not experts in airplane building or things mechanical. Even though it is well proven it can be done, it might still be hard to take the first step to start an airplane project. Now, CubCrafters has come out with a way to get you started.

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Blue Origin Failed Parachute Test Successful

Fourth Time The New Shepard Spacecraft Has Been Launched, Recovered

Blue Origin on Sunday successfully launched and landed the New Shepard booster for the fourth time, and showed that the crew capsule could be safely recovered with only two of its three parachutes functioning.