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The NASA Space Store

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.

Longer Marches
The Chinese space industry is studying a Moon rocket in the class of the Saturn V while moving to complete a family of launch vehicles.
Tehran’s Missile Ties
Iran is continuing to build its tactical missile capability on the basis of Chinese technology.
Slow Bounce
New forecasts by the FAA add weight to airline claims that they are emerging from the worst downturn the industry has ever seen.
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

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airlines - Google News
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Google News

Crew strike threatens BA's future-UK minister - Reuters


The Guardian

Crew strike threatens BA's future-UK minister
Reuters
Cabin crew are due to walk out on seven days this month after talks between the airline and unions on changes to working practices broke down. ...
Ministers Urge British Airways Union to Cancel StrikeBusinessWeek
BA Won't Let Union Ruin Airline, CEO Walsh WritesBloomberg
Planned BA strike is 'totally unjustified', says AdonisBBC News
Sunday Business Post -Sunday People -This is Money
all 1,650 news articles »

American Airlines facing $787500 in maintenance fines from FAA - Dallas Morning News

Washington Post

American Airlines facing $787500 in maintenance fines from FAA
Dallas Morning News
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed fines of $787500 against American Airlines Inc. on Friday for three ...
FAA Proposes Fines for American AirlinesWall Street Journal
FAA urges $787500 in fines for American AirlinesCNN International
FAA proposes $787500 fine on American AirlinesSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
Lawyers and Settlements -Fort Worth Star Telegram -FOXBusiness
all 153 news articles »

Airline stocks climb with legacy carriers - MarketWatch

Airline stocks climb with legacy carriers
MarketWatch
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - Airline stocks climbed higher Friday morning with the wider market. The NYSE Arca Airline Index (INDEX:XAL) rose les than 1% to ...
Sector Snap: Airline stocks hold steadyBusinessWeek
Airline Stocks Cruising Upward After Two Turbulent YearsDailyFinance
Airline shares up after UBS raises price targetsReuters
TradersHuddle.com -Emailwire (press release) (blog) -MarketWatch
all 72 news articles »

Frontier Airlines changes frequent flier program - Boston Globe

Frontier Airlines changes frequent flier program
Boston Globe
DENVER — Frontier Airlines has changed the redemption levels for its EarlyReturns frequent-flier program, lowering rates for one-way tickets ...
Unified brand name for Republic, Frontier and Midwest airlines set for AprilDenver Post
Frontier EarlyReturns ChangesWebFlyer

all 5 news articles »

FAA directs airlines to check tail flap of 737s - The Associated Press

MSN News UK

FAA directs airlines to check tail flap of 737s
The Associated Press
SEATTLE — The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency airworthiness directive demanding that airlines check a mechanism that controls tail ...
Emergency inspections begin on 300 Boeing 737sKOMO News
FAA requires inspection of 600 Boeing 737sSeattle Times
Safety checks for Boeing 737sChannel 4 News

all 185 news articles »

US airlines flew fewer passengers in 2009 - USA Today

The Hindu

US airlines flew fewer passengers in 2009
USA Today
US airlines flew fewer passengers last year than at any time since 2004 and are likely to have a slower return to profitability ...
Brighter outlook for international airlinesCNNMoney.com
Airline Group, Citing Emerging Markets, Lowers Loss ForecastNew York Times
IATA halves its 2010 loss forecast for airlinesMarketWatch
AviationNews.net -Reuters -BusinessWeek
all 448 news articles »

American Airlines' flight attendants union asks to be released from negotiations - Fort Worth Star Telegram


Airlines fight back, threaten to cancel tons of flights amid new rule ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily News

Airlines fight back, threaten to cancel tons of flights amid new rule ...
New York Daily News
Airlines are doing their best to keep a new rule protecting passengers from extensive delays from taking flight. ...
Airlines Threaten to Cancel FlightsWall Street Journal
Airlines improved on-time performance in JanuaryUSA Today
Airlines More Likely to Cancel Flights to Avoid FinesSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
BloggingStocks (blog) -Wall Street Journal (blog) -The Associated Press
all 275 news articles »

Three Airlines Near Deal for an Expanded Alliance - New York Times

BBC News

Three Airlines Near Deal for an Expanded Alliance
New York Times
The European Commission said the three airlines, all members of the Oneworld alliance, had offered to cede slots at Heathrow, Gatwick and Kennedy Airports. ...
Airlines would give up slots to get deal OK'dBoston Globe
American Airlines offers deal for antitrust immunityFort Worth Star Telegram
European Commission outlines proposal from American Airlines, British Airways ...Dallas Morning News (blog)
USA Today -Reuters -Wall Street Journal
all 309 news articles »

Sector Snap: Airline stocks mixed - The Associated Press

Sector Snap: Airline stocks mixed
The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Airline stocks, which rallied strongly earlier this week, were mixed in Friday trading as oil prices surged, raising the prospect of higher costs ...

and more »

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

Having your DNA fully sequenced is the genetic equivalent of space tourism - Times Online


Having your DNA fully sequenced is the genetic equivalent of space tourism
Times Online
This is an argument against an expensive, largely pointless service endorsed by a celebrity for misleading reasons: it's the genetic equivalent of space ...


Space tourism industry gets legal insurance with informed consent ruling - Geek.com

New York Times (blog)

Space tourism industry gets legal insurance with informed consent ruling
Geek.com
Space tourism can't really go anywhere until this is settled… and it looks like it has been. Operators like Virgin Galactic have won a legal reprieve ...
New Law Allows Space Tourism Companies to Develop It was signed into effect in ...Softpedia
Virgin Galactic Lands Legal Protection Against Space TouristsGearlog (blog)
For Sh15m, you can blast off to space with Virgin GalacticBusiness Daily Africa

all 7 news articles »

Russia Will End Space Tourism Flights When Shuttle Retires - Popular Science

UPI.com

Russia Will End Space Tourism Flights When Shuttle Retires
Popular Science
Well, it looks like Charles Simonyi might have to wait a while for a third trip, because space tourism ...
Russia To Halt Space ToursRedOrbit
Bolden: There is No "Plan B" In DevelopmentUniverse Today
A space idiocyTampa Tribune

all 152 news articles »

Dubai Conference Seeks Investors in Space Tourism - ABC News

ABC News

Dubai Conference Seeks Investors in Space Tourism
ABC News
The consensus, said the forum organizers, is that space travel could be viable within the next two to three years. "Space tourism is coming," said ...

and more »

Space Tourism's Future Is Bright as Seats on Branson's Virgin Galactic ... - Examiner.com

Reuters

Space Tourism's Future Is Bright as Seats on Branson's Virgin Galactic ...
Examiner.com
To get the broad public as excited about space travel as it was in the 1950s and 1960s, space tourist companies plan to extend their services to the larger ...
Virgin Galactic Applauds Legal Hurdle to LawsuitsSpace News
Virgin Galactic Sees Space Test Flights in 2011ABC News
Virgin Galactic's Spaceship Readies For Commercial FlightsAtlantic Online
IndyPosted (blog) -CTV.ca -ArabianBusiness.com
all 152 news articles »

Van Horn spaceport gets NASA backing - El Paso Times

Van Horn spaceport gets NASA backing
El Paso Times
If the space tourism industry skyrocketed, their town would take center stage, they thought. The town had received a bit of media attention before. ...


The Americus Times-Recorder - Americus Times-Recorder

The Americus Times-Recorder
Americus Times-Recorder
Registration starts at 12:30 pm Contact Victoria Griffin at 931-2520 or victoria.griffin@dol.state.ga.us to reserve a space. Tourism Council: The ...


Space travel is ready for booking - USA Today

Space travel is ready for booking
USA Today
The non-profit Space Tourism Society dubs itself a "visionary space experience research and design organization" that is promulgating the "Orbital ...

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Burt Rutan Explains Why Space Tourism Matters - MIT Technology Review (blog)

Burt Rutan Explains Why Space Tourism Matters
MIT Technology Review (blog)
... January 2008--a month before he had open heart surgery) also believes that space tourism will produce innovations that cannot be predicted in advance, ...
The Strange Phase of Space TravelBig Think
Burt Rutan Talks about His Vision of $475 Space Vacations in a Big Think Video ...Next Big Future (blog)
On the Horizon: Space Flights for $475Newser

all 4 news articles »

Russia and India Announce Space, Nuclear Deal - NowPublic

The Guardian

Russia and India Announce Space, Nuclear Deal
NowPublic
Russia is rebooting its space program, recently made famous through space tourism. Russia is planning to send an Indian cosmonaut into space by 2013, ...
PM to ask Putin for N-fuel reprocessing tech; defence, space to top agendaBusiness Standard

all 1,139 news articles »

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