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The Museum of Flight

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To inspire all through the limitless possibilities of flight. @SIAffiliates museum and @AAMers accredited.

 Seattle, Washington
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Joined June 2009
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US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX reuters.com/business/media-t…
US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed on Thursday streamlining regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries and ​said it plans to overhaul its space licensing framework next...

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The Museum of Flight to Host Veterans Day Programs Featuring WWII Documentary ... - goo.gl/alerts/Ap21g7 #GoogleAlerts
The Museum of Flight to Host Veterans Day Programs Featuring WWII Documentary Premiere and Vietnam...

The Museum of Flight to Host Veterans Day Programs Featuring WWII Documentary Premiere and Vietnam...

The Museum of Flight in Seattle will honor veterans on November 11 with a series of programs highlighting military service across generations. The schedule includes the Seattle premiere of "10 Good...

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NASA Announces X-70 Program, Promises More Coming | Aviation Week

NASA Announces X-70 Program, Promises More Coming | Aviation Week

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a new subsonic X-plane program on Nov. 4 called X-70 Fractal.

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I heard something about the band was getting back together🎼🎸
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Sweden's Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects - Breaking Defense

Sweden's Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects - Breaking Defense

Key to the autonomous project is Saab’s AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy, designed to develop the agents and, in parallel, establish infrastructure necessary to “create, train and evaluate” them, says...

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The Beechcraft Staggerwing flew for the first time on #TDIH in 1932. Officially called Model 17, it was the first aircraft produced by the new Beech Aircraft Company of Wichita, Kansas, and was a successful gamble for the company: s.si.edu/3PD29Ch #AirSpacePhoto
A vintage yellow aircraft with the registration number NC15840 is flying. The plane has a propeller, a blue design around the engine, and a single wing design on each side.

ALT A vintage yellow aircraft with the registration number NC15840 is flying. The plane has a propeller, a blue design around the engine, and a single wing design on each side.

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WeFly Eyes Long Road To Passenger EVTOL Operations | Aviation Week

WeFly Eyes Long Road To Passenger EVTOL Operations | Aviation Week

WeFly's W280 passenger eVTOL won certification acceptance in China, but a company executive says routine operations are years away.

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Beta Advances Certification Testing, Prepares Production Ramp | Aviation Week

Beta Advances Certification Testing, Prepares Production Ramp | Aviation Week

Beta Technologies has begun early systems testing on its CX300 electric aircraft and has applied to certify an upgraded pusher motor.

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Chinese Startup Showcases Hybrid-Powered Business Jet Concepts | Aviation Week

Chinese Startup Showcases Hybrid-Powered Business Jet Concepts | Aviation Week

Chinese business aviation startup Beijing Airlink Aircraft (Bairac) has unveiled two hybrid-powered business jet concepts as it secures its first investment round.

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Telesat Lightspeed Schedule Slips On Launch Considerations | Aviation Week

Telesat Lightspeed Schedule Slips On Launch Considerations | Aviation Week

Telesat is now targeting the start of global operations of its Lightspeed low-Earth-orbit sat constellation service a quarter late to reflect adjusted launch plans for demo sats.

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#OTD 11/5/1911: Cal Rodgers made #aviation history by completing the 1st transcontinental flight across the US! From Brooklyn, NY to Pasadena, CA, he covered 4,321 miles—officially concluding the trek on Dec 10 when he rolled into the Pacific: thisdayinaviation.com/5-nove…
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NASA To Develop Commercial Ka-band Space Comm Assets | Aviation Week

NASA To Develop Commercial Ka-band Space Comm Assets | Aviation Week

NASA has awarded three companies contracts totaling a potential $1.065 billion to establish commercial global Ka-band communications assets.

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China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years - Ars Technica - goo.gl/alerts/2WqXca #GoogleAlerts
China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years

China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years

The plan does not include a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II.

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"We're just cleaning it man" Amid speculation that it could be returning to flight, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman teases to NSF that NASA is "just cleaning" their SR-71 Blackbird...
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Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX - goo.gl/alerts/PHnj7N #GoogleAlerts
Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX

Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX

Take flight with Blippi Airlines as he visits the Museum of Flight in Seattle!

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Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX - goo.gl/alerts/tymo7N #GoogleAlerts
Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX

Blippi Visits - Series 3 - Episode 68 - ITVX

Take flight with Blippi Airlines as he visits the Museum of Flight in Seattle!

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Winter Weather Simplified avbrief.com/winter-weather-s… via @AvBrief.com
Winter Weather Simplified - AvBrief.com

Winter Weather Simplified - AvBrief.com

Flight training leaves gaps in winter weather knowledge. Our resident meteorologist sorts it out.

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FAA Proposes $2.388 Million Fine for Unapproved Temperature Gauge - AvBrief.com

FAA Proposes $2.388 Million Fine for Unapproved Temperature Gauge - AvBrief.com

A small California flight school is facing a huge potential fine.

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Mary Riddle always wanted to fly growing up but was told women pilots couldn't be successful. She was determined to prove them wrong, and she did. Riddle was one of the first Native American women to earn a pilot's license: s.si.edu/4fC8OGN #NAHM
A person in traditional Native American attire, including a feathered headdress and fringed shawl, sitting on the side of an airplane.

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