Aeronautics

Canopy on one of Langley’s Raptors sticks shut on pilot, Daily Press“Air Force pilots can’t wait to get into the F-22A Raptor, the newest, fastest thing in fighter planes. But […]

NASA Administrator’s Statement Regarding the Tragic Loss of Aviation Pioneer A. Scott Crossfield“Today, those of us in the aeronautics and space communities extend our condolences and deepest sympathies to Scott’s […]

NASA Langley courting Airbus, Daily Press“At a time when the country is concerned about losing its edge in aeronautical technology, the National Institute of Aerospace and NASA Langley Research Center […]

X-37 Flies, MSNBC“The bad news is that the vehicle experienced an “anomaly” and went off the runway, DARPA spokeswoman Jan Walker told me. The X-37 team is investigating what went […]

Editor’s note:Airbus is visiting NASA LaRC today. What follows is the day’s itinerary: Airbus On-site Tour, NASA LaRC April 5, 200610:00 a.m. Depart NASA LaRC Badge & Pass Office via […]

X-37 Flies Captive…Again (with photos), Mojave Weblog“March 24, 2006 – It wasn’t planned that way, of course, but the NASA/DARPA/Boeing X-37 got an extra captive carry flight under its belt […]

Editor’s note: According to our X-37 watcher the Free Flight 1 of an X-37 is now scheduled for 6AM PST on Friday, 24-Mar-2006. Weather looks good.

IFPTE: NASA Aeronautics Amendment Passes“The IFPTE supported NASA Aeronautics funding amendment described in the attached letter passed the Senate yesterday by Unanimous Consent. The amendment passed as a part of […]

MSFC wind tunnel crucial to analyzing spacecraft designs, Huntsville Times“The government has several large wind tunnels around the country, including Arnold Air Force Base near Tullahoma, Tenn., NASA’s Langley Research […]

Editor’s note: Video of Lisa Porter’s recent Aeronautics presentation is now online at the AIAA website. You’ll need to register (for free) to view it.