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Being a super power, it’s not possession of nuclear weapons, it’s not having a large armed forces, it’s not having higher tech equipment than anyone else, if there’s one thing that defines bei
Broadcast: May 10, 2003 By Cynthia Kirk This is the VOA Special English program, In the News. Investigators say they now believe they know what caused the American space shuttle Columbia to break apar
This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. One of the largest air shows in the United States is also one of the largest trade shows in the aircraft industry. AirVenture is taking place this week at an airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Ron Wagner
By Alex Villarreal Washington 31 October 2007 NASA has delayed the fourth spacewalk of a complex two-week mission by U.S. space shuttle Discovery to boost the capability of the International Space Station. The walk, originally set for Thursday, is no
The F-117 is a product of Lockheed's Advanced Development Projects group, which for decades has designed the most top-secret planes in the air force inventory, including the SR-71 Blackbird. In many ways, the Blackbird was the first stealth aircraft,
By Lisa Schlein Geneva 02 January 2008 The Geneva-based Aircraft Crashes Record Office says 2007 was one of the safest years in the past half century in which to fly. The group says 965 people died in 136 airplane crashes last year. The private group
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By Anjana Pasricha New Delhi 01 September 2007 The world's biggest aircraft manufacturers are in the race to supply the Indian air force with 126 new fighter jets in a deal worth an estimated $10 billion. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, th
As an alternative to expensive helicopters or traditional jets, some law enforcement agencies are experimenting with lightweight craft that stay airborne using just a parachute. Steve Mort | Palm Bay, Florida 01 January 2010 The Palm Bay Police Depar
This is Scientific American's 60-Second Science. I'm Steve Mirsky . Got a minute ? [Radio sound:] Northeast 480 you are cleared for landing, Northeast 480 you are cleared for landing. That same radar technology that guides aircraft and tracks hurrica
AS IT IS 2014-04-03 US Hopes to Improve Relations with India 美国希望改善与印度的关系 Hello, again and welcome. Im Jim Tedder in Washington with the program that helps you learn and improve your American English. You can also learn about
The massive aircraft carrier USS George Washington is escorted into the Busan port in Busan, South Korea, for joint military exercises as a South Korean destroyer, top, passes by 21 July 2010. The U.S. and South Korea will launch joint military exerc
China's first large amphibious aircraft AG600 on Sunday completed its maiden flight in south China's Guangdong Province. At 9:39 a.m., the aircraft AG600, code named Kunlong left Jinwan airport in the city of Zhuhai. The flight lasted about one hour.
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- China is conducting scientific testing and training exercises for its aircraft carrier, Defense Ministry spokesman Yang Yujun said Thursday. It takes time for weapons and equipment to be developed from scientific researc
China conducts flight landing on aircraft carrier LIAONING AIRCRAFT CARRIER, Nov. 25 (Xinhua) -- China has successfully conducted flight landing on its first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, naval sources said. A new J-15 fighter jet was used as part
DALIAN, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's first aircraft carrier was delivered and commissioned to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Tuesday after years of refitting and sea trials. Overseen by President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao, the carrier
空客首席运营官谈航空产业的未来 There's a reason that there are only two major manufacturers in the world today, Airbus and Boeing, building aircraft, 100 seats and above. It is difficult to do because you don't just need to get the air
Airbus China says that European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 125 new aircraft to Chinese operators in 2012. That accounts for over 20 percent of its global deliveries during the period. Last year's deliveries included more than 100 A320 Fam
The 1.5-kilogram drones, made of carbon fiber, are equipped with an infrared cameras, allowing them to see in the dark. They will also be fitted with radar systems and communications antenna to extend monitoring capabilities. But the truly outstandin
You might consider launching an online store to sell clothes, cosmetics and food. But have you thought of selling aircraft online? 你可能想过要开家网店来卖衣服、化妆品和食品。但你想过在网上卖飞机吗? The first Internet