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Aviation and Space News provides to the aviation and space enthusiasts frequently updated aerospace news. These news posts are updated daily. If there is significant aviation and space news, you will see it here.



Here you also find our book store and chat room about aviation and space. Our book store provides a large selection of books about space, aviation, and aerospace. Our chat room is also designed for the aviation and space enthusiast and allows for an unlimited number of users. All we ask is that the chat room conversations stay within the realm of aviation and space.



Headlines are selected from a large aggregate of RSS feeds. Here you find an amalgamation of the most compelling aviation and space headlines. It should be noted that here you will find aviation and space news from around the world as well as from the United States.



A balance between aviation and space stories will be presented. Depending on the news for that day, some days will be more slanted toward news related to space, and other days more aviation news will be presented.



We are in an exciting time in terms of aerospace technological development. Space tourism companies are gearing up and currently are competing for customers. It appears now that space tourism is moving away from the domain of science fiction and is in the process of becoming real science.



The “Golden Age of Aviation” was the two decades between the great world wars. This was the time of the roaring 1920’s and the fabulous 1930’s. I believe we are at the gates of the golden age of space exploration. Aviation and space enthusiasts need a way to keep up with this rapidly developing area. Hence the need for this news journal.



As space exploration technology develops, Aviation and Space News will be at the forefront in terms of bringing exciting news to the space and aviation enthusiast. During Space Shuttle lift-offs and other significant events such as space walks and space station activity, I highly recommend NASA Television. The Yahoo link on this NASA TV page seems to produce the best quality. This is NASA TV via your Internet connection.








The following is some interesting videos followed by the most current aviation and space news. Book mark this page and come back frequently to read about current aviation and space events, activity, and anything that has to do with aerospace..





Aviation and Space News - Videos





Aviation and Space News - Source: AviationNow.com

Aviation Week & Space Technology on AviationWeek.com
Aviation Week & Space Technology on AviationWeek.com
Copyright 2007, McGraw-Hill Aerospace & Defense
Aviation Week & Space Technology is the world's leading weekly magazine for aviation and aerospace professionals. Every issue provides an authoritative, in-depth source of industry news and analysis in the three major sectors: military, commercial and space. Each issue contains the technology, business and operations information that industry leaders require to stay informed on the market trends, new products and applications. AW&ST also publishes an annual Aerospace Source Book that contains specifications on 3,100 aircraft and systems and outlook articles about major commercial and military programs.

New World Order Emerges For Commercial Aerospace
Could new partnerships, trade rules underpin the future airliner marketplace?
Carter Pushes Efficiency With Contractors
Said one of his primary missions at last week's event was to emphasize need to improve affordability and productivity.
Rome/London Seek Ways Around Limited Budgets
Italy moves to buoy space spending as U.K. explores operational remote-sensing network.
Crosby Secures EADS North America a Seat at Pentagon's Table
With Crosby at the helm, EADS gained in 2008 in its rivalry with Boeing
Offshoring Fuels the Aerospace Jobs Debate
Aerospace may be a global industry, but local issues continue to drive the agenda

Aviation and Space News - Source: Google News

airlines - Google News
airlines - Google News
©2010 Google
Google News

Southwest Airlines Reports Record 2Q Revenue - FOXBusiness


MiamiHerald.com

Southwest Airlines Reports Record 2Q Revenue
FOXBusiness
Shares of Southwest Airlines (LUV) were down slightly Thursday despite it reporting better-than expected second quarter earnings, ...
Southwest Airlines Profit Jumps 23%Wall Street Journal
Southwest Airlines' quarterly profit climbsMarketWatch
Southwest Airlines posts $112 million profit in second quarterDallas Morning News
Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) -Reuters -BusinessWeek
all 215 news articles »

Alaska Airlines to fly from San Jose to Los Cabos - San Jose Mercury News

Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)

Alaska Airlines to fly from San Jose to Los Cabos
San Jose Mercury News
Alaska Airlines announced today that it plans to fly three days a week to Los Cabos, Mexico, from Mineta San Jose International Airport, beginning Nov. 20. ...
Alaska Airlines Announces New Service Between San Jose, California, and Los ...PR Newswire (press release)
Icelandair and Alaska Airlines Announce Codeshare and Frequent Flier PartnershipMarketWatch (press release)

all 86 news articles »

Stocks climb on earnings, drop in jobless claims - The Associated Press

Washington Post

Stocks climb on earnings, drop in jobless claims
The Associated Press
Southwest Airlines, ExxonMobil and Avon Products all topped forecasts. Strong earnings worldwide is giving European markets a lift as well. ...
Stocks modestly higher on drop in jobless claims, strong earnings reportsInternational Business Times
Stocks Mostly Higher In Mid-Morning Trading - U.S. CommentaryRTT News
Markets Fall Despite EarningsJakarta Globe
Forbes -Los Angeles Times -Town Hall
all 323 news articles »

Lufthansa Sees Rise in 2010 Profit After Strong Quarter - Wall Street Journal

Moneycontrol.com

Lufthansa Sees Rise in 2010 Profit After Strong Quarter
Wall Street Journal
Its Swiss airline also posted an operating profit, although recently acquired airlines like Austrian Airlines (AUA-VI) and British Midland Airways, or bmi, ...
Germany's Lufthansa reports 1st-half net lossBusinessWeek
Lufthansa reports Q2 profit of $252 millionThe Associated Press
Austrian Airlines posts operating loss of $87 million in first six months of 2010WireUpdate
BBC News -Expatica Germany -The FINANCIAL
all 145 news articles »

US Airlines' 1Q Avg Domestic Fares Rise 4.7% To 9-Year High - Wall Street Journal

CBS News

US Airlines' 1Q Avg Domestic Fares Rise 4.7% To 9-Year High
Wall Street Journal
Monthly performance numbers and airlines' recent second-quarter earnings reports have pointed to a recovery in the sector from the past two years' one-two ...
Domestic airfares rise 4.7% in first quarter of 2010Dallas Morning News
Airline fares risingThe Associated Press
DIA fares drop 36% over last 10 yearsDenver Business Journal
PR Newswire (press release) -Hospitality 1st (press release) -24/7 Wall St. (blog)
all 149 news articles »

American Airlines to pay $5m in freight case - The Associated Press

American Airlines to pay $5m in freight case
The Associated Press
DALLAS — American Airlines has agreed to pay $5 million and provide evidence against other airlines to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by freight ...
American Airlines to Pay $5 Million, Give Evidence in Freight-Cartel ProbeBloomberg
American to pay $5 million to settle cargo lawsuitDallas Morning News (blog)
American evidence to hurt partner airlines?Aircargo - Asia Pacific
NASDAQ -Lawyers and Settlements
all 129 news articles »

A mixed week for consumers as airlines edge closer together - Independent

International Business Times

A mixed week for consumers as airlines edge closer together
Independent
The airlines say that the merger will offer an enhanced global service from America, along with more funds to invest in the latest aircraft and new travel ...
Flights to Benefit As Air Berlin Announce American Airlines AgreementJust the Flight
Air Berlin to link up with American Airlines, Oneworld allianceDallas Morning News
Air Berlin Shares Rise Following Code Share DealWall Street Journal
Reuters -Holiday News -PR Newswire (press release)
all 141 news articles »

Southwest Airlines bumps passenger to make room for overweight teen - Examiner.com

msnbc.com

Southwest Airlines bumps passenger to make room for overweight teen
Examiner.com
Southwest Airlines, the same airline that felt actor Kevin Smith was 'too fat' to fly on a SWA flight one year ago, has now reportedly bumped a woman from a ...
Lady Bumped off Southwest Airlines Flight for Large PassengerEasyfindadate.com
Overweight flier policies enforced inconsistentlyUSA Today
Southwest Airlines Boots Thin Flier For Extra SeatsHuffington Post (blog)
Newser -Mirror.co.uk -Peter Greenberg.com Travel News
all 84 news articles »

Approval gives airline merger added lift - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Age

Approval gives airline merger added lift
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Tim Boyle/BloombergA Continental Airlines jet, foreground, is parked near a passing United Airlines Boeing 757 jet at O'Hare International Airport in ...
EU approves UAL's buy of Continental AirlinesReuters
EU Clears United Airlines, Continental To MergeWall Street Journal
United Airlines CFO Mikells to step downMarketWatch
The Associated Press -CheapOair (blog) -Houston Chronicle
all 555 news articles »

Heard on the Street: Different Flight Paths for Asia's Airlines - Wall Street Journal

Reuters India

Heard on the Street: Different Flight Paths for Asia's Airlines
Wall Street Journal
Asian airlines more exposed to cargo have had quite a time of it in the first half of this year, but the pendulum could swing towards those ...
Singapore Airlines Looks for New CEO to Replace ChewBloomberg
Singapore Airlines posts Q2 profit, reversing lossBusinessWeek
Singapore Airlines July 27 close: S$15.02 Citi Investment Research, July 26Business Times (subscription)
BBC News -ATWOnline -TTG live
all 94 news articles »

space tourism - Google News
space tourism - Google News
©2010 Google
Google News

Cost of space tourism considered by panel - eTurboNews


Cost of space tourism considered by panel
eTurboNews
For prices to drop that low, the commercial space tourism industry would have to reach the point of offering thousands of flights per year, SPACE.com ...

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Xtraordinary Adventures Announces New Corporate Incentive….A Suborbital Space ... - StreetInsider.com (subscription)

Xtraordinary Adventures Announces New Corporate Incentive….A Suborbital Space ...
StreetInsider.com (subscription)
XtraOrdinaryAdventures.com) Xtraordinary Adventures, LLC is a two year old Florida Limited Liability Company and Rocketship Tours Space Tourism Specialist, ...

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Virgin Galactic's space tourism rocket may make free-flight glide test this year - The Canadian Press

Virgin Galactic's space tourism rocket may make free-flight glide test this year
The Canadian Press
Virgin Galactic's space tourism rocket SpaceShipTwo may fly free in its first glide test later this year, a company official says. ...

and more »

Panel considers cost of space tourism - UPI.com

Panel considers cost of space tourism
UPI.com
For prices to drop that low, the commercial space tourism industry would have to reach the point of offering thousands of flights per year, SPACE.com ...

and more »

Engineer launches bid to land shuttle in Aggieland - Houston Chronicle

Reuters UK

Engineer launches bid to land shuttle in Aggieland
Houston Chronicle
Tourism facilities at Kennedy Space Center, which launches the shuttle, and Johnson Space Center, which manages the shuttle program, would seem to have a ...
BriefingsThe Ledger

all 180 news articles »

Sleep: Lost in Space? - Psychology Today (blog)

The Space Review

Sleep: Lost in Space?
Psychology Today (blog)
He discussed medical issues with regard to commercial space flight, including space tourism. It was striking to realize how many companies and how many ...
Recasting the debate about commercial crewThe Space Review

all 30 news articles »

Space Tourism Retreat will start developing marketing plan - Tasley Eastern Shore News

Space Tourism Retreat will start developing marketing plan
Tasley Eastern Shore News
A Space Tourism Retreat is planned for Wednesday and Thursday on Chincoteague Island with representatives from Virginia -- including Eastern Shore tourism ...

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Tourism, Star Trek style - Ology (blog)

Tourism, Star Trek style
Ology (blog)
... a natural wonder in one of the foremost languages of nerd-dom. People are exploring the Earth with languages from outer space. All is right with the world.

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1-7 - Creating the framework for Space Tourism.m4v - Spacevidcast


Teachers Blast Off Into Space Through Discovery Institute Sessions - Southern Maryland Online

Teachers Blast Off Into Space Through Discovery Institute Sessions
Southern Maryland Online
“I will definitely be sharing with teachers and staff about space tourism. It has become my new favorite subject. I would encourage educators to participate ...


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