Aerospace
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U.S. threatens to pull F-35 from Canadian jet replacement competition
Pentagon objects to Canada changing terms of agreement to include industrial investment requirements.Read more → -
UBC engineers create windshield de-icing coating
Low interfacial toughness surface makes ice removal as easy as toppling dominoes, researchers say.Read more → -
Boeing prepares plant for likely Air Force F-15 orders
Aerospace firm ramping up aging fighter jet production amid concerns over waning F-35 interest.Read more → -
Japan spacecraft drops explosive on asteroid to make crater
JAXA Scientists hope asteroid will reveal clues as to the history of the solar system.Read more → -
Boeing orders and deliveries tumble as Max jet is grounded
Analysts anticipate damage may be temporary provided software fix restores confidence.Read more → -
FAA to revamp oversight
Two deadly Boeing crashes spur aviation authority to limit manufacturer self regulation.Read more → -
B.C. seaplane company aims to become first airline with electric fleet
Move could cut operating costs by 80 percent, company says.Read more → -
Engineering researchers look to make supersonic commercial flight viable
U of Buffalo engineers employ novel simulation technique to quiet sonic boom and other high-speed turbulence problems.Read more → -
Boeing’s newest plane becomes its biggest headache
Grounding of 737 Max 8 to cause “far-reaching financial impact” for plane maker.Read more → -
NASA’s new rocket won’t be ready for moon shot next year
Space agency says it may rely on commercial solutions for Orion capsule or delay until SLS rocket is ready.Read more →
