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Airbus completes first test flight with alternative fuel on civil aircraft

Airbus completes first test flight with alternative fuel on civil aircraft

   An Airbus A380 aircraft has successfully completed the world's first ever flight by a commercial aircraft using a liquid fuel processed from gas (Gas to Liquids - GTL) in the first stage of a test flight programme to evaluate the environmental impact of alternative fuels in the airline market. The flight from Filton, UK to Toulouse, France, lasted three hours. The flight was piloted by Hugues van-der-Stichel and Frank Chapman.

Posted : Sun, Feb 03, 2008

Category : Science / Environment News

Spaceport Sweden Launch Site For Virgin Galactic

Spaceport Sweden Launch Site For Virgin Galactic

   Virgin Galactic and a Swedish official firm signed a deal on Friday to investigate a potential launch site for commercial space flights that would provide a view of the northern lights.

Posted : Sun, Jan 28, 2007

Category : Science / Space News
 
 
 
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