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IBM Messaging System Could Speed Up Alerts for Pilots Dodging Volcanoes, One Another

In conjunction with Boeing, IBM today announced a life-saving messaging system that combines software and management techniques.READ»

Infographic of the Day: Flying Sucks. Let Us Count the Ways

Colin Dunn, a Baltimore-based graphic designer, has sent us a fun little infographic on what is objectively humanity's greatest shared misery. We refer, of course, to air travel. [Click image for larger view] The chart is a ...READ»

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JetBlue Goes Populist For New Ad Campaign [Video/Pics]

At last night's Masters of Design event, Fiona Morrisson, who helped transform JFK's T5 terminal into JetBlue's hip, people-friendly gateway, teased the audience about the airline's forthcoming brand campaign. Behind it, she ...READ»

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MIT Designs Ultra-Efficient, Flying Fishlike Planes

The next major replacements for the Boeing 737 and 777 models might not come from Boeing at all. MIT researchers recently presented NASA with two models for efficient, low emissions planes--part of a $2.1 million research contract ...READ»

Infographics of the Day: What's Up With That Crazy European Ash Cloud?

Real-time information about the ash cloud, and the airports that are gradually being reopened.READ»

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R/C Redio Remote control 4 channels F-15 airplane

R/C Redio Remote control 4 channels F-15 airplaneWing span:745 mmOverall length: 916 mmFlying Weight:780gPower system:twin EDF 55mm fan with blushless motorCharger:Balance chargerSERVO: 9g servosESC:twin 18ARadio control: 4 channel FM ...READ»

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R/C Redio Remote control 4 channels Pirate(A/B) airplane

Wing span:970 mmOverall length: 870mmFlying Weight:485gPlane Motor:370AReduction gear power systemElectric Power System(ESC):9.6V/40AReceiver:FM(PPM) 6 channelsSERVO:8g 0.11sec/60° Torque/0.80kgBattery(NI-MH):AAA ...READ»

Seven Stories This Week: Weird Science Edition

Yes, the King of Pop has gone to meet the Emperor of Pop, and taken much of his patented weirdness with him. Lest you forget that Earth is strange enough even without the scion of Neverland Ranch, here are a few of this week's viral ...READ»

Continental Biofuel Flight Saved Energy, Lowered Carbon Emissions

The results are back from Continental Airlines' biofuel test flight in January, and they look good. Continental's biofuel blend yielded a 1.1% increase in fuel efficiency over traditional jet fuels, and more impressively, cut carbon ...READ»