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The Orteig Prize: A $25,000 Reward that Inspired Aviation ‘Madness’

Kern Patton — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:24:50 +0000

In 1996, Peter Diamandis created the $10 million Ansari X Prize, with the goal of stimulating non-government funded spaceflights. Eight years after Diamandis issued the offer, SpaceShipOne, designed by Burt Rutan, became the first privately-funded human spaceflight in history. The incentive prize led to exponential breakthroughs in technology and expanded opportunities for manned flight. But, […]

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7 Incredible Aviation Breakthroughs

Kern Patton — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 12:00:05 +0000

When we look at modern aircraft, it’s remarkable to think about how far aviation has come in the past 100 years. From improvements in safety to innovation in speed and style, here are the top seven aviation breakthroughs in the last 100 years. Cabin Pressurization Without cabin pressurization, aircraft would not be able to fly […]

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3-D Printed Engine Components Driving Turboprop Innovation and Cost Control

Kern Patton — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:25:15 +0000

GE Aviation recently unveiled a powerful and ultra-efficient engine targeted at the global turbo-prop market. This innovative new engine is made possible in part thanks to 3D printing technology. It took the team at GE seven years to design this cutting-edge engine, which can deliver up to 1,650 shaft horsepower, 10% more than other engines of the […]

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