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Choose a page number: 1 2 Aviation RSS FeedsBoeing NewGen Tanker Win Would Bring 100 Jobs, $5 Million to North Carolina. - GREENSBORO, N.C.: The Boeing Company [NYSE: (BA)] today announced that North Carolina will benefit from an estimated 100 total jobs and generate an estimated $5 million in annual economic impact if the Boeing NewGen Tanker is selected as the U.S. Air Force's next aerial refueling aircraft. ...Feed Source: feedproxy.google.com Iraq Military Helicopter Crash Kills Five. - A sandstorm has downed an Iraqi military helicopter, killing its five-member crew, while a Baghdad blast has killed five Iraqis, officials say. The helicopter was providing aerial protection to Shia pilgrims travelling to the city of Karbala when it crashed in the sandstorm early in the morning. Although sectarian violence has fallen, Shia pilgrims are often targeted.
... No Survivors as Pakistan Plane Crash Kills 152. - An airliner has crashed near the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, killing all 152 people on board. The plane, a domestic flight from Karachi operated by the private company Airblue, came down in hills just north of the city as it was about to land. There is no word on the cause of the crash. At the [ ]
... NOVA: Who Killed the Red Baron? - [ July 27, 2010; 20:00 to 21:00. 20:00 to 21:00. ] On April 21, 1918, Manfred von Richthofen, Germany's most feared fighter ace known as the ?Red Baron,? took off on patrol over the Somme valley with his notorious red-painted ?Flying Circus.? What happened next has divided historians and air buffs for decades.
... Terrafugia Unveils New Transition Flying Car. - Every pilot faces uncertain weather, rising costs, and ground transportation hassles on each end of the flight. The Transition® combines the unique convenience of being able to fold its wings with the ability to drive on any surface road in a modern personal airplane platform. Stowing the wings for road use and deploying them for flight at the airport is activated from inside the cockpit. This unique functionality addresses head-on the issues faced by today?s Private and Sport Pilots.
... Lycoming Offers Light Sport Engine. - Lycoming Engines is taking orders for its noncertified 233-LSA light sport aircraft engine. Additionally, Lancair is taking orders for its piston Evolution aircraft powered by Lycoming?s TEO-540-EXP Integrated Electronic Engine (iE2). It has a single lever for control.
... DC-3s Prepare for Mass Oshkosh Arrival. - Some 28 variants of Douglas Aircraft's pioneering air transport, the DC-3?including many C-47 military transport versions, a rare DC-2, and a C-41 military VIP transport?gathered last weekend at Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, Ill.
... Boeing Completes Final Design Review for P-8I. - SEATTLE: Boeing [NYSE: (BA)] on July 16 successfully completed the final design review (FDR) for P-8I, India's long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft. The P-8I, based on the Boeing 737 commercial airplane, is a variant of the P-8A Poseidon that Boeing is developing for the U.S. Navy.
... X2 Technology Demonstrator Achieves 225 Knots, Sets New Top Speed for Helicopter. - WEST PALM BEACH, Florida: Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.?s X2 Technology? demonstrator today unofficially broke the speed record for rotorcraft, achieving a maximum speed of 225 knots in a one-hour test flight at the Development Flight Center. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:(UTX)).
X2 Technology demonstrator Chief Pilot Kevin Bredenbeck executed the successful record-breaking test [ ]
... 7 Feared Dead After Israeli Helicopter Crashes in Romania. - (CNN): Seven people, including six Israelis, are feared dead after an Israeli helicopter crashed in Romania on Monday during a joint military exercise, the Romanian Defense Ministry said.
... Kestrel Aircraft To Invest $100 Million In Maine, Create 300 Jobs. - Governor John E. Baldacci joined Brunswick area local, State, business and redevelopment officials to announce the commitment of Kestrel Aircraft Company to locate to Brunswick Landing, the site of former Brunswick Naval Air Station. The air station is in the process of decommissioning, which will be complete in 2011.
... Rocket-Powered Light Rotorcraft Makes World Debut. - With concerns about carbon emissions and non-renewable fuels climbing, the diminutive Dragonfly, a one-person light rotorcraft, has gotten airborne at an auspicious moment. It's "The first green helicopter in the world," says Ricardo Cavalcanti, president and CEO of Avimech International Aircraft, Inc., based in Tucson, Arizona (www.tipjetusa.com), the Dragonfly's manufacturer.
... Italian SkyCar is Automotive-Inspired. - Italian aircraft manufacturer OMA SUD's latest innovation, the SkyCar, will likely peak the interest of anyone who walks past its exhibit space just northeast of the main gate. But it won't be because of any ability to transition from airways to roadways.
... Sonex Unveils ?Onex?. - Sonex Aircraft LLC introduced its newest design, the Onex, to its builders on Sunday afternoon during the company's annual open house and homecoming fly-in. The all-metal, single-seat aircraft is designed to meet light-sport aircraft regulations when powered by the AeroVee engine, making it sport-pilot eligible.
... C-130J Super Hercules Provides Unique Look at Air Force Mission. - FARNBOROUGH, England (AFNS): Approximately 285,000 spectators are catching a glimpse of the C-130J Super Hercules at the Farnborough International Air Show here July 19 through 25.
... Eurocopter and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Sign New Cooperation Agreement. - At the Farnborough Air Show today, Shigeru Murayama, President of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Company (KHI) and Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter, signed a new cooperation agreement for the EC145, a new evolution from the BK117 helicopter family. After more than 30 years of successful cooperation in the BK117/EC145 programme, today?s signature will extend the partnership of the two companies by another 15 years, until 2025.
... 4 Missing as Plane Crashes Into Lake. - LUDINGTON, Mich.: A search was underway yesterday for four passengers reported missing after a medical transport plane headed to the Mayo Clinic crashed into Lake Michigan, officials said. One of the five people on board was rescued by a boater, officials said.
... Virgin America Orders 40 Airbus Jets as Fleet Doubles. - Virgin America Inc. agreed to buy 40 Airbus SAS A320 jets, a $3.26 billion purchase at list prices that will more than double its fleet, as the low-fare carrier adds destinations. The new planes will be delivered from 2013 through 2016, with options for 20 more aircraft, according to the closely held airline, which is part-owned by U.K. billionaire Richard Branson. Virgin America announced the order today at the Farnborough Air Show near London.
... Severe Turbulence Injures 21, one Critically, on United flight over Kansas. - A United Airlines Boeing 777 hit unexpected severe turbulence over Kansas on Tuesday while enroute from Washington D.C. to Los Angeles. The aircraft diverted to Denver, arriving at 7:45 p.m. (8:45 Twin Cities time) where 30 passengers including four crew members were taken to the hospital. One passenger was being treated for critical injuries while most of the others were considered to have walking injuries such as bruises, whiplash, strains and sprains.
... Series 400 Twin Otter Earns Transport Canada Certification. - Viking Air announced that its new Series 400 Twin Otter has received its Canadian type certificate. The Series 400 Twin Otter, dubbed the DHC-6-400, may resemble its 60-year-old predecessor, but thatâ??s where the similarities end.
... Choose To Charter A Great Global Express Heavy Jet Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Top level business people often choose to charter a Global Express heavy jet when they need to travel a long way to meet business demands. Within the heavy jet class of corporate jets in the charter market there are a number of different ones who can go long distances and provide seating for between nine and fifteen people. Some of the jets will hold more depending on the seating configuration. Below is a few of these type jets with their capacities listed.... Using Technology To Delay Flight Delays Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Who wants to wait in an airport? Does like having to take their shoes off and get searched before flying? Losing luggage is no fun either. Most folks don't want to sit next to a chatty guy that does nothing but talk about his family. It isn't fun to get caught in one of these spots and delays don't help.... How to Buy Cheap Air Tickets in India Posted By : Baxy - Air travel in India is now the most modern, quickest and second most preferred mode of transport after Indian Railways. There are many government and private airlines operating their flights in domestic market. The healthy competition among the private air lines has reduced the cost of flying but cheap flights booking is still a tricky thing in Indian market. Here are some important tips for a cheaper flight booking.... Chartering A Hawker 800XP Medium Jet Posted By : Daniel A Pott - The Hawker 800XP medium jet is typically in the fleet selection of most jet charter businesses due to the jets efficiency and advantages. This jet is perfect for groups between five and eight people. There are private attendants provided by some companies, while other businesses don't have the private attendant in order to reduce costs. Just use a online search engine to find a charter business who offers this jet.... World's Fastest Planes Posted By : icemannn - One thing almost everyone is a ship where the ship will in the future if the market... Air Travel - A Terrifying Experience Posted By : BMB - It was a summer afternoon in 1992. I was on an Indian Airlines flight in the western part of the country, when I felt that I was no more. The agonizing 5-7 minutes still terrifies me whenever I look back.... Real Flight Simulator - How Genuine Can An Airplane Simulator Truly Be? Posted By : Pauline McCluskey - How Realistic Can a Flight Simulator Possibly Be?... Chartering A Learjet 31A Light Jet Posted By : Daniel A Pott - If you are a road warrior the commercial airlines are not helping with their schedules even if they are offering lower prices. A number of companies are choosing to make the investment in chartering small charter jets for their high ranking executives and their guests. Since commercial airlines are reducing their routes in cost saving moves, and with the business people and entertainers needing to access more remote locations, jet charters are a great alternative, very cost effective. One of those excellent for this type of trip is a Learjet 31A Light Jet, it has seating for up to eight and a crew of two.... Chartering A Hawker 400XP Light Jet Posted By : Daniel A Pott - In today's busy and time-critical travel world, chartered jet usage is increasingly common. Business travelers, entertainers and group travelers all benefit from the freedom charters afford customers. One of the more popular offerings in the light jet market is the Hawker 400XP Light Jet.... Choose To Charter A Bell Long Ranger Helicopter Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Finding a helicopter for a chartered trip is easy, you should choose the Bell Long Ranger helicopter, there's no better aircraft available. Experts in the helicopter industry will confirm that you won't find anything else available with more class, reliability, speed and functionality than this helicopter. But with any charter operation it's important to know that you are choosing a charter company that is as reliable and professional as the Bell helicopter.... Hot air balloon flights Feel the excitement Posted By : Aravind WebClinic - Hot air balloon flights can be an amazing and unique experience which all people, men and women, the age and the old would enjoy alike. It is a perfect way to enjoy your holidays or an ideal gift to present for wedding anniversary or a birthday.... Top 5 Features Of A Private Jet Charter Posted By : Daniel A Pott - There are quite a few reasons why individuals or groups should charter a private jet rather than flying regular commercial airlines. Here are a few of the top reasons:... Flying Is An Efficient Way To Start A Great Trip Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Traveling has long been the worst part of a trip. When you finally get to where you are going, you can enjoy yourself, but then you have to start worrying about the return trip. If you are going somewhere far away, the traveling can almost make the trip not worth it. If there is a long airplane trip ahead, many people will choose not to take the trip because of the hassle and inconvenience of it all.... Real Flight Simulator - 7 Justifications For Which Each Aviator Ought to Have Access to a Real Flight Simulator Posted By : Pauline McCluskey - There comes a point in every pilot's aviation life, where it makes sense to devote some time to using a real flight simulator. Here are 7 of the most common reasons.... Where To Sell Jewelry for The Most Cash Posted By : where - Are you searching for a way to generate quick cash? One way to arrange this is by marketing your unwanted gold, silver, or platinum pieces to a scrap gold purchasing company.... Staying Occupied While Waiting For Flights Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Delays are part of our everyday life. We experience them at grocery stores, gas stations and doctor's offices. When traveling, an airport is almost guaranteed to have some type of delay before the plane takes off for its destination. Delays can be seen at the checkout counter, in food lines, boarding areas and even on the tarmac. It would be a unique experience if the process of boarding a flight posed absolutely no delays.... If You Need Special Accommodations When Flying, Look Towards Private Charter Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Let us face it. No matter where you turn if you happen to be someone who requires special accommodations for an airline, flights then you have probably discovered that commercial airlines tend to be less than accommodating. Commercial airlines best fit the masses yet they neglect to work with anybody who falls outside the norm.... Instrument Flight Simulator - FAA Encourages Leveraging Aviation Simulation Programs As Hours Toward Instrument Rating Posted By : Pauline McCluskey - Why does the FAA approve of flight simulators as credit toward real aircraft training?... Airlines are offering Cheap Air tickets and special discounts Posted By : Vikash Kuamr - Airlines operating in India have witnessed a lot of ups and down. With the ever raising inflation, the airfare prices are expected to sky rocket. Not only this, airlines in India will also be forced to cut back on operating their flights to some destinations and cost cut in other areas.... Hire Airport Limo in Toronto for a pleasant travel Posted By : adney - Holidays always come with surprises, relaxation and fun. However, these days because of the high travel costs people often cut up their holiday trips.... Why Being a "loyal" Frequent Flyer Pays! Posted By : Norbert Figueroa - We all know that almost every single mayor airline has a loyalty or frequent flyer program. Even if you're not traveling as often as you would want, you should sign up for these. They are free, easy to set up, and the rewards are really worth it.... Piper Cherokee Flight Simulator - The Ideal Simulation-Based Aviation Instruction Posted By : Dave Whitaker - Piper Cherokee Flight Simulator is the perfect choice for simulation-based aircraft training.... MiG Flights are the only way to go supersonic today Posted By : David M. Allen - After the grounding of the famous Concorde supersonic passenger jet the last remaining possibility to break the sound barrier and fly at supersonic speed are Russian MiG flights. A MiG 29 flight is rather expensive but MiG flights nevertheless are booked by MiG jet flights enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies.... Air Charter Broker or Air Charter Operator? What's the Difference and Does It Matter? Posted By : Denise Wilson - When searching for a private jet provider, don't assume that all are created equal. Here's what you really need to know about choosing an air charter provider.... Private Jet Charter - Tips to Ensure a Safe Flight Posted By : Denise Wilson - How do you really know if the charter you've booked is going to be a safe flight? By asking a few key questions in advance, you can be assured you'll be getting not only the best value, but also the safest flight experience possible.... Copyright © 2010, Donna's List. All Rights Reserved. |