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Chile eruption: How volcanic ash stops a jet engine
Chile has raised its alert status to the highest level after a volcano began erupting on Saturday. The 3,000-meter Copahue volcano, located in Argentina's Neuquen Province, began spewing ash into the air on Saturday morning. Planes...
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How volcanic ash stops a jet engine
This animation explains how volcanic ash, when sucked into a jet engine, can clog up the turbine blades, causing the engine to stall.
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Jet stream getting faster, causing more powerful storms
Scientists used powerful computers to calculate the speed of high-altitude jet streams as long ago as 1871. They then used these computer models to come to some shocking conclusions.
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Chinese warplanes practice cutting Taiwan off from US help
China ups the pressure even more by invading Taiwan’s airspace from three sides.
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The next Concorde: Aviation startup to test prototype of supersonic airliner
Nearly 17 years after the Concorde’s last flight, a U.S. aviation startup is about to test a prototype for the next supersonic commercial passenger jet.
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U.S. sends large F-22 force to counter China
Dozens of F-22 stealth fighters are deploying to the western Pacific as tensions with China increase daily.
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F-35s to strike from rough jungle airstrips in Pacific
The US military is preparing for what could happen if China launches military strikes to take out its major runway facilities in the Pacific region.
Fun Kids
Spelling Song - Vehicles
Let's learn to sound out and spell 3 letter words! Sing along with us and learn to spell these vehicle names. After we sing and practice together, can you spell them by yourself?
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Boeing’s two new airliner families: S vs XXL
Boeing’s 737 MAX family of jets have finally been cleared to fly again in the US, following a worldwide ban that started 20 months ago. Boeing is also preparing to roll out its giant new 777x airliners.
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China turning South China Sea into electronic dead zone
Satellite images show that China has dramatically increased its electronic warfare installations in the waterway.
NASA
NASA | We Did All That in 50 Years!
Humans have always looked up at the sky. They used astronomy to track time, orient their cities, decide when to plant their crops, and even based their religious practices on their celestial world. But there was much more to learn.
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Ukraine’s MIG killer: how the Stinger missile works
The Stinger missile system is the world’s most legendary MANPAD, or Man-Portable Air Defense System, and the U.S. is sending many to Ukraine.
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Climate change to push North Atlantic jet stream northward
If this weather-controlling air current moves northward, the U.S. and Europe are in for centuries of nasty weather.
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Twenty years later: why the 9/11 twin towers collapsed
The two skyscrapers were both designed around two vertical systems that were held together by a weaker horizontal link.
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Alien life might be making methane on Saturn’s moon
Scientists found that Enceladus’ gas plumes contain unexpected amounts of methane, and methane is usually produced by living organisms.
Curated Video
Iran denies missile shot down Flight PS752
Iran rejects claims from Canada and the U.S. that Flight PS752 was likely shot down by an Iranian anti-aircraft missile. Officials say an investigation into the crash could take up to 2 years.
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Boeing warned about problems with 737 Max before crashes
Boeing was warned about potential problems with the 737 Max jets before two deadly crashes, a Congressional hearing was told Wednesday.
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Families fight for answers in Boeing 737 Max 8 crashes
The families of the victims of two Boeing 737 Max 8 crashes — Lion Air and Ethiopian Air — will be fighting for answers as Boeing’s CEO testifies at a U.S. Senate committee this week. Eighteen Canadians were killed in the Ethiopian Air...
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Boeing CEO criticized over 737 Max crashes
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenberg faced heavy criticism during his testimony to a U.S. Senate committee over the crashes of two 737 Max jets that killed a total of 346 people.
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The challenge of restoring confidence in Boeing's 737 Max 8 jets
Boeing may have a technical fix for its 737 Max 8 jets, but there's another problem still on the horizon: Convincing passengers the plane is safe.
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Walmart's Jet.com Relaunches With Focus on Local Brands
Jet.com, the Walmart-owned e-commerce site, is relaunching its brand to focus on urban millennials. As part of that effort, in New York Jet will feature products from trendy local businesses like Bedford Cheese Shop and Big Gay Ice Cream.
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Jet.com to Launch Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery
The company, which Walmart bought almost two years ago, will speed up shipping in NYC and is slated to open a fulfillment center in the Bronx this fall, stocking only Jet products for now. The move is Walmart's latest attempt to tap into...
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China debuts first domestically produced big passenger jet
Twin-engine airliner successfully performs its maiden flight
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U.S. deploys 2 bombers to South Korean airbase
Conducts fly-over in response to North Korea nuke test