Commentary by Thomas Sullivan

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.

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..

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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.

Final Servicing Will Leave Hubble With Full Toolbox
Hubble telescope set to reach the 'apex' of capability in risky servicing mission
USAF To Launch First Spaceplane Demonstrator
U.S. Air Force will finally rocket its own wings into space after 50-year wait
A380 Diet Program Stepped-Up
Flying more slowly, aircraft optimization hold key to unlocking ultra-long A380 routes
Crew to Prepare ISS for Rapid Expansion
Successful assembly mission leaves ISS configured to double its volume rapidly
Britain Progresses UCAV Work
Britain is pushing ahead with strategic unmanned aircraft work and examining the utility of the EJ200 turbofan as the basis for an unmanned combat air vehicle engine.
AS&E's New Body Scan Machine Aims To Fix Passenger-Privacy Concern
Backscatter X-ray machines are not being used at U.S. airports yet to screen passengers for explosives, weapons and drugs, but American Science and Engineering Inc. (AS&E) may change that with its upgraded system.
Warfighters in Iraq Use Hand-held Video Devices, Live Feeds from UAVs
Looking around the corner or on the other side of a wall is increasingly high priority as urban street fighting becomes the norm for much of the fighting in Iraq.
Apollo Upgrade
Striking the right level of technology sophistication to hold down costs will factor highly in the upcoming competition to replace NASA's space shuttle fleet. The agency has already described in some detail the "Apollo-on-steroids" approach it wants to take.
Technology Key to Airline Cost-Savings
How can airlines stay in-the-black while keeping customers steadfast, loyal and true? Trends show the answer lies in offering services that provide efficiencies for both provider and user.
AIA: Civil Aircraft Revenues To Overtake Military Aircraft Revenues In 2007
U.S. aerospace sales will keep rising in 2007 as record orders won by Boeing and business jet manufacturers begin to translate into revenues. The military aircraft, space and missile sectors will likely see flat or declining sales.

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Airlines improve June on-time performance Bizjournals.com, NC - 4 hours ago Airline on-time performance improved in June compared with a year ago, according to the US Department of Transportation. However, the average 70.8 percent ... Video: Airline Flight Delays, Bag Complaints Improve AssociatedPress Airlines on time performance improves in June asap News Report finds improved punctuality by airlines Houston Chronicle Travel Daily News International - Salt Lake Tribune all 158 news articles

Sky Control (press release)

Azerbaijan Airlines orders four Boeing planes International Herald Tribune, France - 5 hours ago AP SEATTLE: Azerbaijan Airlines has finalized an order for two Boeing 737-900ERs and two 767-300ERs, and Boeing also announced deals with British Airways ... Boeing gets $978 million in orders Bizjournals.com Boeing gets first 787 cancellation HeraldNet Boeing, British Airways, GECAS Finalize Deal for up to 10 777-300ERs MarketWatch Reuters India - Earthtimes (press release) all 89 news articles

findingDulcinea

Stingiest of all airlines? 'Time' selects US Airways Arizona Republic, AZ - 19 hours ago 7, 2008 12:00 AM Time, sorting out the head-spinning array of new and increased fees airlines have conjured up in the past few months, is out today with a ... Find the Stingiest and Most Generous Airlines SmarterTravel.com No frills for the airlines Northwest Herald TRAVEL DIVA Detroit Free Press USA Today - Sydney Morning Herald all 560 news articles

Canada.com

In-flight Wi-Fi seems poised to take off Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago Revenue-hungry airlines see Wi-Fi as a valuable and lucrative amenity to sell to travelers, especially business travelers who want to stay connected at all ... Phones on planes, continued The dial-high club Economist Wi-Fi on the Fly: Who Really ... InternetNews.com Delta Airlines to increase flights to Jamaica radiojamaica.com Washington Post - eFluxMedia all 453 news articles

Southwest Airlines Holds Online Casting Call for Ultimate Blog-o ... FOXBusiness - 1 hour ago Now, Southwest Airlines is hosting its very own competition to find the next Blog-o-spondent for the Company's blog, Nuts About Southwest. ... We Are Here To Pump You Up Dallas Morning News all 43 news articles

American Airlines Flight Attendants Under Fire Wall Street Journal - 21 hours ago By ANDY PASZTOR Some American Airlines flight attendants are under scrutiny from their bosses for deciding, on their own, to deploy evacuation slides after ... Video: LAX Emergency Landing CBS American Airlines jet evacuated after emergency landing at LAX Los Angeles Times Sparser Skies: Ailing airline industry poses threat to Valley airports Monitor Cheapflights.com - Los Angeles Times all 639 news articles

Federal Arbitrator Rules Alaska Airlines Violated Machinists Union ... MarketWatch - 1 hour ago PAUL, Minn., Aug 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- A federal arbitrator has ruled that Alaska Airlines violated its collective bargaining ... Arbitrator rules Alaska Airlines violated union contract Bizjournals.com Violation found in Alaska Air ramp outsourcing Seattle Post Intelligencer all 30 news articles

Seattle Post Intelligencer

Alaska Airlines call center scam Seattle Post Intelligencer - 21 hours ago The famed Alaska Airlines eskimo is frowning today. A rogue employee has been misusing credit card data, according to the airline. ... Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air warn passengers of credit card scam National Post Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air warn of possible credit card abuse Bizjournals.com Airlines notify customers of credit card misuse Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Chicago Tribune - SunHerald.com all 199 news articles

KATU

Brussels approves Delta's bid for Northwest Airlines AFP - Aug 6, 2008 BRUSSELS (AFP) — EU regulators on Wednesday approved a bid by Delta Airlines of the United States for its smaller rival Northwest, smoothing the way towards ... Delta wins EU approval to buy Northwest Airlines RedOrbit Delta, Northwest Airlines merger cleared by EU Forbes UPDATE 1-EU clears purchase of Northwest Airlines by Delta Reuters Wall Street Journal - eGov monitor all 200 news articles

Aviation Week

Airlines Will Sue to Stop Slot Auctions Travel Agent, NY - 5 hours ago The ATA said that the move is to begin with one slot at Newark's Liberty International Airport, despite repeated protests from airlines and industry groups. ... Airlines Ready Lawsuit Over FAA Slot Auction Aviation Week Airlines object to auctioning slots Houston Chronicle Airline travails grow, but Indy airport has its delights The Herald-Times (subscription) Forbes - The BLT all 605 news articles

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Is Space Tourism Really on the Horizon? - findingDulcinea

findingDulcinea

Is Space Tourism Really on the Horizon? findingDulcinea, New York - Aug 5, 2008 But that doesn’t mean commercial space travel is within reach. On July 28, Sir Richard Branson, the billionaire owner of the megabrand Virgin, and aerospace ...

The Age

Top US astronaut welcomes space tourism Sydney Morning Herald, Australia - Jul 31, 2008 Photo: AP The commander of the latest US shuttle mission Tuesday welcomed the advent of space tourism, predicting that such travel is on the brink of the ... Extreme-ly expensive travel Metromix Branson’s Virgin Presented the White Knight eFluxMedia all 13 news articles

Space tourism returns to its private beginnings Vancouver Sun,  Canada - Jul 31, 2008 With Richard Branson's unveiling of a mothership that will take wealthy Virgin Galactic passengers on their first leg into space, space tourism appears ...

BBC News

Branson unveils space tourism jet BBC News, UK - Jul 29, 2008 Mr Branson said the name of the White Knight Two reflected the pioneering spirit of his space tourism venture. "We are naming it Eve after my mother, ...

ABC News

'Mothership' Marks New Step Into World of Space Tourism ABC News - Jul 28, 2008 ... north of Los Angeles today to see Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Group, unveil plans for a spacecraft that he says will launch space tourism. ...

Billionaire Branson Pushes Space Tourism a Step Further Deutsche Welle, Germany - Jul 28, 2008 Still there's no denying the frisson of excitement surrounding the burgeoning field of space tourism. Some 250 people have already signed up for flights ...

News24

Space tourism jet unveiled News24, South Africa - Jul 28, 2008 Washington - British billionaire Richard Branson unveiled in California's Mojave desert on Monday a new launch vehicle for private space flights. ...

Xinhua

Virgin Galactic unveils new space tourism rocket Xinhua, China - Jul 28, 2008 BEIJING, July 29 (Xinhuanet) -- The space tourism company Virgin Galactic unveiled Monday the new "mothership" for the suborbital vehicle that will take ...

AFP	Branson unveils space tourism craft 'WhiteKnightTwo' AFP - Jul 28, 2008 Branson said the decision to name the launch vehicle after his mother reflected the pioneering spirit of his space tourism venture. ...

FAA official says space tourism risky, Virgin Galactic prez says ... iTWire, Australia - Aug 2, 2008 When asked to compare the risks involved in the fledgling space tourism industry with another risky aviation venture, Nield recalled the early supersonic ...

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