Twin fuselage, wingspan larger than the Spruce Goose, designed to release a 275 ton rocket at 35,000 ft for launch into space. Fanciful planning, but will it fly? (www.seattletimes.com) 更多...
This may be the single greatest aviation story ever told, it’s about the iconic SR-71 Blackbird. The story, from the now out-of-print book Sled Driver by former SR-71 jockey Brian Shul (available used on Amazon for just $700). Here’s the ultimate aviation troll: (tribunist.com) 更多...
Boeing is looking at a 757 successor to fill the hole in the lineup between 737-9 Max and 787-8, i.e. 200-270 seats with 5000 mile range. Whole new plane; development expected to cost $10B. My question is: where will it be made? My guess is that development will be done worldwide. Frankly, I'd be surprised if it was made in Puget Sound region; more likely Charleston or St. Louis or Long Beach, or a completely new location. The company will try to develop it to such an extent that you… (www.chicagotribune.com) 更多...