Revealing new details of a triservice rush to adapt vehicle
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Hypersonics

Sandia’s Swerve Could Lead To First-gen Hypersonic Production Line

The veil of secrecy has lifted over one of the Pentagon’s largest hypersonic weapons programs, revealing new details of a triservice rush to adapt a nearly 40-year-old experimental maneuvering reentry vehicle.

SPACE

Booster Problem Causes Soyuz Mission Abort, Ballistic Re-entry

The booster anomaly was identified shortly after lift-off, triggering a ballistic re-entry of the capsule and subjecting the crew to higher than normal g-forces.

 

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Business Aviation

Brief Encounters With Volcanic Ash Can Cause Long-Lasting Damage

A few unsuspecting flight crews have suddenly found their transports turned into gliders by volcanic eruption materials temporarily snuffing their engines.

MRO

MRO Costs May Differ Substantially For Leased Versus Owned Aircraft

Airlines and lessors need strong contracts and constant communication.

 

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Commercial Aviation

Primera Collapse Highlights The Perils Of Long-Haul Low-Cost

As Primera Air learned the hard way, in an era of high jet fuel prices unless they have new and efficient fleets, long-haul budget airlines are doomed.

 

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