Category Archives: Aerospace

An A380 Gets A Little – OK, A Lot Of – Paint

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

A simple time-lapse video showing Malaysia Airlines’ first A380 getting painted in their new livery. I think it is kind of interesting how the stencil work is done. And just how much masking material do they go through? Does any … Continue reading →

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Airbus At The Singapore Airshow 2012

Posted on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by MegaZone

I’ve been posting a lot of Boeing videos lately, but they’re not the only one making them. Airbus has been posting videos as well, but, frankly most of them are just so painfully dull. They really need a better video … Continue reading →

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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Wins The 2011 Collier Trophy

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by MegaZone

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has won the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy, considered aerospace’s highest honor. As the National Aeronautic Association describes the award: The Robert J. Collier Trophy is awarded annually “for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics … Continue reading →

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The Boeing Phantom Eye UAV Begins Taxi Tests

Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 by MegaZone

The design of the Boeing Phantom Eye UAV is definitely a case of form following function. It looks a bit strange and ungainly, and it has been a while since I’ve seen an aircraft designed to use a launch cradle, … Continue reading →

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A Look Inside The Boeing 787 Flight Test Program

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 by MegaZone

Boeing’s posted a nice video look into the flight test program for the B787 Dreamliner. I love this kind of thing; of course, I’m a wee bit of a tech geek. The most visually impressive tests, in my opinion, are … Continue reading →

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