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Inflatable Space Habitat Wins FAA Payload Approval

Bigelow Aerospace has won FAA payload approval for a technology based on NASA's Transhab project that may well revolutionize the construction of structures in space that can support human life.

What Do Sand Dunes And Flying Jet Men Have In Common?

The oasis city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, set amongst the fiery red sand dunes of the Abu Dhabi desert, will be the venue for the second Al Ain Aerobatics Show, which will take place January 24-28, 2005.

Mississippi Father/Son Crash: Pilot Was Buzzing Home

The accident that killed a Mississippi pilot and his 9-year-old son may have taken place as he buzzed the home where their family was gathered for a Thanksgiving dinner.

ISS 10 Update: Turkey In Space, Parking Spot Changes

Just like many Earth-bound travelers, the International Space Station crew observed Thanksgiving this week and prepared for a short trip planned for Monday.

Laflamme Suspends Helicopter Development

Development of the promising Laflamme LAF-01 tandem-rotor kit helicopter has been suspended, according to a November 16 posting on the company web site.

Coming Soon: Boeing 737s With An Attitude

It's a Southwest's pilot's wildest dream: two engines, a control wheel, throttle quadrant and Harpoon missiles hanging from underwing hardpoints, backed up by a baggage compartment full of goodies like torpedoes, mines, depth charges and a refueling probe so you don't have to go get more quarters to extend the fun.

USAF Gets First IMAX Film Showcase

If you have never been part of a Red Flag exercise, this is your opportunity to do the next best thing: watch the movie.

DFW Airport Exceeds Pre-9/11 Pax Traffic

DFW International Airport projects over 2.2 million passengers will pass through the Airport during the busy Thanksgiving Day travel period.

Aero News Quote of the Day (11.28.04)

"The family had gathered for Thanksgiving and they were flying in from Tim's parents' house in McCool. He was going to fly over the house so that all the other kids could see the plane. But the plane hit a power line, the line got caught in the tire. The plane went nose up and crashed." Source: Chastity Sawyer, cousin-in-law of Timothy Mitchell, who crashed Thanksgiving Day in his Cessna 195 in Winona (MS), killing himself and his 9-year-old son.

AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: 2004-23-18 MANUFACTURER: Airbus SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2004-23-18 SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.