High-altitude balloon launched from Timmins, Ont., lands in Quebec

The stratospheric balloon cropSource: ctvnews.ca

The Canadian Space Agency says the first stratospheric balloon successfully launched in Canada has landed in northwestern Quebec.

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First Stratospheric Balloon Launches from Timmins, Canada

Stratospheric BalloonSource: Canadian Space Agency

At 8:39 PM (Eastern Daylight Time), the Canadian Space Agency tweeted: “Launched! The balloon is on its way to reach the stratosphere. It will be reaching its planned ceiling of 31.5 km in approximately 2 hours.”

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Aeroscraft begins flight testing following FAA certification

01 The airship hovers near the ground during tethered flight testSource: gizmag.com

After a 70-year absence, it appears that a new rigid frame airship will soon be taking to the skies over California. Continue reading

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Aeros gains airworthiness certificate for new hybrid airship

DSCN2504Source: Flight International

By:  Stephen Trimble

The US Federal Aviation Administration has cleared Aeros to operate planned research flights of a new kind of hybrid, heavy-lift airship.

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Photos from the 2013 MAKS Airshow – LTA Aircraft

AU-30 on mastThe 11th International Air and Space Salon, MAKS-2013, was held at the airport in  Zhukovsky, a city about 25 miles SE of Moscow, from August 27 to September 1 of this year. The event is mainly used to showcase Russian aircraft, as the industry tries to come back from the effects of the breakup of the Soviet Union and the relaxing of restrictions on foreign sourcing by Russian airlines.

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