aeronautical

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In SpaceX’s early days, some industry and government officials ridiculed the idea that a startup with no ties to major aeronautical firms could compete against established contractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

For instance, we launched a plane repair project in Rio Negro, made possible because we have specialized aeronautical technical schools.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Also here is a 1934 Chrysler Airflow Series CU Sedan, featuring a teardrop design first introduced by aeronautical automobile pioneer Paul Jaray, who designed Zeppelins before turning to automobiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The technology, known as Flettner rotors, were designed by aeronautical engineers led by the German inventor Anton Flettner.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

With the complexity that attended the relentless advance of aeronautical research came the need for a new machine.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly