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Pratt & Whitney PW1217G Conducts First Test Flight On Funky New Testbed

Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2012 by MegaZone

Pratt & Whitney has conducted the first test flight of the PW1217G geared turbofan. This model is destined to power the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), now in development. But, to me, the real interesting bit isn’t the engine being tested, … Continue reading →

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What Is SUGAR Volt?

Posted on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 by MegaZone

While SUGAR Volt may sound like the name of an energy drink, or maybe an all-girl J-Rock band, it is actually a Boeing concept for an airliner of the future. SUGAR stands for Subsonic Ultra Green Aircraft Research, a NASA-organized … Continue reading →

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Getting High On Nature

Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 by MegaZone

Boeing is all about getting high on nature. I’m talking about aviation biofuels, of course – what else could I be talking about? They’ve released this video highlighting their efforts in the area.

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Boeing’s Recovery and Modification Services Team Supports C-17s Worldwide

Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 by MegaZone

Boeing shared this glimpse into their Recovery and Modification Services (RAMS) team who respond worldwide whenever a C-17 Globemaster III is damaged and needs to be repaired. They get them flying again so they can return to the depot for … Continue reading →

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Everything Old Is New Again: Boeing 747-8

Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 by MegaZone

The B787 isn’t Boeing’s only new airliner, there’s also the B747-8. Yes, the B747-8. I know the B747 is hardly new, but the latest member of the family, the -8, is a radical redesign. The fuselage is a fairly direct … Continue reading →

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