DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 23 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University issued the following news release: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has completed the first long-distance flight of an airplane powered by a lead-free, renewable fuel. Embry-Riddle is testing an environmentally friendly aviation fuel produced by Swift Enterprises in a bid to end its reliance on leaded aviation gas and to help pave the way for others in the general aviation community. Engineers in the Eagle Flight Rese  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news release: The Air Force has selected the following individuals and units as nominees to compete for the Air Force Association Aerospace Awards. The specific category and respective nominees are as follows: Theodore Von Karman Award -- for the most outstanding contribution to national defense in the field of science and engineering relating to aerospace activity by an Air Force military me  more