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The General Aviation Manufacturers Association released the 2012 year-end shipments of general aviation airplanes. GAMA also expanded the data to include delivery data for helicopter manufacturers. Over the weekend Boeing performed a successful test flight with one of its 787 test flight aircraft as part of the ongoing investigation into the Dreamliner's APU battery issues. Test flights with the 787 were authorized Thursday by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and DOT Secretary Ray LaHood. The first of 16 completed S-92 helicopters that
"Spaceflight is an inherently risky activity. I did not feel that I could ask people to participate in this program and accept the risks unless I was willing to do so myself." Source: Edward Wright, chairman of the United States Rocket Academy and project manager for Citizens in Space.
"Flights of Inspiration" is for anyone who has an interest in the history and science of flight. Certain parts of the resource are specifically intended for science teachers and their students.
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