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Aviation RSS FeedsBoeing Begins Assembly of 1,000th 767. - EVERETT, Wash. (PRNewswire-FirstCall): Boeing (NYSE: BA) has begun assembly of the 1,000th 767 airplane at the factory in Everett, Wash. Mechanics took the first step in major assembly by loading the wing spar into the assembly tool. The spar is the internal support structure that runs through the full length of the wing. ...Feed Source: feedproxy.google.com Obama Calls for Transportation Infrastructure Investment. - President Barack Obama announced Sept. 6 that his administration will press for a major investment in the nation?s transportation infrastructure, including at airports and in the Next Generation air transportation system (NextGen). The president made the announcement during a Labor Day speech in Milwaukee, Wis.
... S-70i BLACK HAWK Helicopter Debuts at MSPO Exhibition. - KIELCE, Poland - The S-70i? BLACK HAWK helicopter, the international variant of the BLACK HAWK helicopter, is on public display for the first time. Built at PZL Mielec, Sikorsky Aircraft?s company in Poland, the aircraft will be on static display at the MSPO exhibition through Sept. 9. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:(UTX)).
... 200 Chinese Pilots Gave Fake Credentials. - Over 200 pilots in China submitted fake records of their flying histories, and they were employed by airlines desperate for staff, the country's civil aviation authority has said. Investigations conducted by officials showed that in 2008-2009, Shenzhen Airlines had 103 pilots with faked work histories on the payroll, China Daily reported Tuesday citing China Business News.
... SpaceX?s Private Space Capsule Aims for October Launch Test. - BOISE, Idaho: Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) is making minor software modifications on its Falcon 9 medium-lift rocket in preparation for its second flight, now targeted for October, based on issues encountered during the vehicle's successful debut in June.
... Boeing?s Billion Dollar Gamble: Inside The World?s Biggest Building. - It's made in the world's biggest building, takes only four days to put together and is the first commercial aircraft built from carbon composites, but will the revolutionary new Dreamliner win the battle for our skies?
... 2010 Luyanghu International General Aviation Festival. - China is opening its low altitude airspace to support the needs of general aviation, specifically the applications of emergency rescue. This new development and market demand have attracted many successful entrepreneurs from traditional business sectors, seeking the possibility of entering into the aviation business.
... C-17 Conducts Flight Test With Biofuel. - EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS): The Air Force's ongoing alternative fuels certification efforts reached a new milestone Aug. 27 when a C-17 Globemaster III from here flew on all engines using jet fuel blended with a combination of traditional petroleum-based fuel, or JP-8, biofuel derived in part from animal fat, and synthetic fuel derived from coal.
... Laser-Based Missile Defense for Helicopters Being Developed. - ScienceDaily: Protecting helicopters in combat from heat-seeking missiles is the goal of new laser technology created at the University of Michigan and Omni Sciences, Inc., which is a U-M spin-off company.
... C-5 Becomes A ?Superstar?. - MARIETTA, Ga.: Another Lockheed Martin [NYSE: (LMT)] C-5 is being transformed into the world?s most capable strategic airlifter, the C-5M Super Galaxy. With more than 70 improvements, the Super Galaxy is rapidly becoming the linchpin of success in achieving global reach.
... Electric Airplane Flies Over Paris. - The newest electric aircraft to take flight is a tiny airplane from a big airplane company. The Cri-Cri, developed by Airbus' parent company, EADS, made its first flight Thursday at Le Bourget airport near Paris.
... Indian Govt Clears $5-Billion Airplane Purchases. - Boeing bags bulk of aircraft sought by LCCs. The government has cleared the acquisition of 46 new aircraft worth over Rs 19,000 crore by three low-cost carriers: SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Lite. The new planes will arrive in a staggered delivery schedule beginning November. The acquisitions were cleared on August 30 at a meeting of a civil aviation ministry empowered committee.
... NASA Flies First Drone Over Hurricane. - Hurricane Earl is waning as it moves northward up the east coast of the United States. Some of the first researchers to notice the weakening had front row seats, watching the eye of the hurricane via drone flights.
... Cargo Plane Crashes Near Dubai Motorway Killing Two. - A cargo plane has crashed after take-off near a motorway in Dubai, killing two crew members aboard, officials say. The plane, operated by the delivery company United Parcel Service (UPS), crashed near the Emirates Road.
... Boeing Conducts Remote 787 Testing. - EVERETT, Wash. (PRNewswire): Four of the five Boeing (NYSE: (BA)) 787 flight test airplanes are conducting remote test operations this week. ZA005 continues testing from its base of operations in Seattle.
... BAe Lightning Almost Ready to Fly. - The British have invaded Bay St. Louis, Miss. There, a team of British and American engineers and technicians are working to restore a British Aerospace Lightning back to flying condition. If they?re successful, it will be one of only four flying in the world, and the only example in the United States.
... Gulfstream G650 Reaches Mach 0.995. - SAVANNAH, Ga.: Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced today that its ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin Gulfstream G650 recently reached Mach 0.995 as part of its 1,800-hour flight-test program.
... Unique Scratch-Built Design Sets Unofficial Distance Record. - For Arnold Ebneter, EAA 450548, designing and building his own airplane was a lifelong dream. First conceived with a slide rule in the 1950s while attending Texas A&M University, he completed the project, the E-1, with CAD and flight simulator programs in 2005.
... NASA Extends Contract With United Space Alliance. - WASHINGTON: NASA has extended the Space Program Operations Contract with United Space Alliance, LLC, of Houston to March 31, 2011. The $909,593,590 contract extension supports flight operations for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs.
... Unmanned aircraft added to accident reporting requirements - The new rule, published Aug. 25 in the Federal Register, requires reporting of accidents involving unmanned aircraft in which a person is killed or seriously injured, or the aircraft has a maximum gross takeoff weight of 300 pounds or greater and sustains substantial damage. AOPA supports the collection of this data so that the industry can better understand the impact of introducing unmanned aircraft into the National Airspace System.
... Re-evaluating Commercial Flight Issues Posted By : Daniel A Pott - When ask if travelers really enjoy flying, you might be hard pressed to find very many honest people. Most really enjoy the actual moving through the air flying, but not the entire process that happens before and after the act of flying. The parking lot, ticket counter, pre-flight hoops and a host of other inconveniences are making this process more and more difficult.... Increased need for corporate air flight tickets Posted By : Air Supply - The cost of corporate air flight tickets used to be extremely high during the introductory stages. A lot of airlines are now involved in the sale of corporate air flight tickets. A lot of corporate executives decide to charter airplanes for the purposes of their official travel. A lot of companies have entered the business of chartered air travel where they will take care of all the aspects of corporate travel by air.... Are Low Airfares Offered In Chennai To Mumbai Tickets? Posted By : Govindan - If youre looking for low cost Chennai to Mumbai tickets then youll be happy to know that there are many low fare airlines. The route is a mixture of low cost flights and also luxury ones.... Looking For A Private Jet Company? Check Out The Internet Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Searching for a business which handles private jet charters is similar to looking for any other company. You just get on the internet, do a Google search on the phrases private jets, private charters, or private jet charters and you will get a page full of a number of business names to enable you to arrange for your jet service.... Town Car - Best Ride to Use for LAX Airport Transportation Posted By : Nathan L. Johnson - If you're travelling to Los Angeles, it is ideal to hire a town car service to drive you to your destination. This article will explain why.... Getting the Best out of your Travel Agent for an Affordable Journey Posted By : Searchme4 - United Kingdom is flushing with cultural diversity and is rich with varied number of places. Traveling becomes more fun when it is stress free from all the planning whilst on a holiday.... Affordable International Trip By Air France and Air China Posted By : Pardeep Zoomtra - It is but true that traveling can turn out to be full of hassles if not properly planned beforehand. You will certainly not want to waste your hard earned money just like that for expensive international flights from India when cheap flying options are there.... Affordable Private Jet Charter in Australia for one & all Posted By : Neil Devonport - Private jet charter allows you to travel in air and at the same time avoid the time consuming airlines. Travel by commercial scheduled airlines can be time consuming and in some cases airlines are not available according to your travel schedule.... Private Jets: More Than Just Flying Without Other Passengers Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Maybe you happen to be someone who flies frequently on commercial airlines and you are becoming worn out of being shuffled around by an uncaring airline personnel or maybe you're a person who is traveling with a child on vacation and are fearing the long lines and the intense hours spent in the air struggling to maintain your composure as your child throws a hissy fit because they are tired of sitting still. For those of us who have traveled on commercial airlines we feel your pain. It can be genuinely exhausting to spend a whole day simply trying to get to that business meeting or holiday destination.... Kingfisher Flights Schemes for Business Travelers Posted By : Pardeep Zoomtra - With inter-state and international business witnessing great momentum, airlines in India like Kingfisher have come up with corporate schemes for the benefit of corporate travelers. This airline, known for its exclusive in-flight luxury, comfort, and entertainment options, has a dedicated business unit catering to the specific requirements of business fliers.... How To Find Cheapest Mumbai Air Ticket From Delhi In Indigo Flight? Posted By : Govindan - In 2007-08, Mumbai air ticket from Delhi would have cost your around Rs.8.000.00. However the same is not the case now with many airlines are ready to offer this ticket for below Rs.3000.00... Enjoy The Experience Of Traveling To Thailand In Business Class Tickets Posted By : Rachel Jose - If you want to make your trip enjoyable lessen your expenses by finding cheap business class fares. Airfare takes a big chunk from your budget if you are visiting other countries like Bangkok, Hong kong etc.... Air Travel Rules - Traveling with Electronics Posted By : Geosandler - On this day in age, it seems as if everybody at least as soon as piece of electronic equipment with them, always at any time. That electronic equipment may possibly include a cell phone, pager, laptop or Very own Virtual Assistant, PDA commonly known.... How to find cheap flights Posted By : HILDEGARD SULLIVANT - Usually, it is a lot cheaper to fly at less popular times of year. If you do not mind travelling outside of peak tourist seasons, you can save a huge amount of money. For example, Australia is a lot cheaper in September than it is in December.... Reduce the cost of your flights to Australia Posted By : HILDEGARD SULLIVANT - Because of the distance involved in flying to Australia, your airfare to Australia is never going to be the cheapest out there. But there are steps that you can take to reduce the cost and significantly improve your chances of securing a better air travel deal.... How to find the cheapest flights to Sydney Posted By : HILDEGARD SULLIVANT - Flights to Sydney are never going to be cheap, as long haul flights never are. However, there are ways and means to get a good deal. With a bit of online research and perseverance, you can cut the cost of your long distance flights, and save more towards enjoying yourself when you get there.... Cutting the cost of your Bangkok holiday Posted By : HILDEGARD SULLIVANT - Because of the distance involved in flying to Bangkok, your airfare to Bangkok is never going to be the cheapest out there. But there are steps that you can take to reduce the cost and significantly improve your chances of securing a better air travel deal.... Tricks for Finding your way through Airport Security measures Posted By : John Rodger - Right Let's address the security line. You are packed up and therefore ready for your holiday getaway. You have to start off preparing a simple strategy so you can get along these security queues.... Top 4 LAX Airport Transportation Posted By : Nathan L. Johnson - If it's your first time to travel to LAX and would like to consider your options for transportation, this article will help you make a decision by providing bits of information about each transportation.... Pilot Training Posted By : Jerrel Jones - Flying an aircraft at the basic level for most people could be acomplished with the right assets and education. Conviction and discipline are advantagious when a apprentice decides to begin private pilot training which can be physically, rationally and emotionally demanding.... Ever Dream Of Being Pampered While Flying To Your Destination? Posted By : Daniel A Pott - In a short flight there is no need to worry about entertainment. If you are in the air for an hour or two taking a nap or reading would pass the time rather nicely. If you are taking a longer flight, especially with children, you better think about things they can use to keep them entertained during the flight.... Flying Private Jet Charter Is Better Than Other Modes Of Traveling Posted By : Daniel A Pott - People who do a lot of traveling have likely explored all of their options for travel. To find convenience amongst all the types of travel in the industry is tough, and if you are only doing domestic travel you might be tempted to drive to your end point, but arriving with a stiff neck and headach from traffic is no fun. Even though traveling in your car gives you much more freedom compared to commercial air flights it is still not the best way to travel for business what with all the difficulties that traffic brings.... Reasons To Choose A Private Jet Charter Posted By : Daniel A Pott - A private jet charter can make you feel like a first class citizen and can really improve the quality of your travel time. With a private jet charter you will find a level of comfort and luxury that well exceeds even the highest of expectations. While traveling on a private jet you can very easily get some work done or take a rest. If you like you can watch a movie, listen to music, or even get a massage. The overall experience is one of wonder and amazement for those who have flown first class and think that this level of travel is the absolute best there is.... Convenience And Comfort In The MD 902 Helicopters Posted By : Daniel A Pott - Helicopter travels are beginning to become more popular, and one of the most popular machines is the MD 902. The number one reason is the convenience factor, making it easy for people to travel. This helicopter is designed for enhanced stability, created for smooth flights and can glide along as well as hovering. The cabin is pressurized and it has no tail rotor, both thing assist in keeping the noise level down.... Kings Park Festival Posted By : Shawn12 - The colourful month long Kings Park Festival is organised every year in the month of September and witnesses around 500,000 footfalls in Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, which is around 1000 acres and is a home to 319 species of unique plant species and around 80 bird species.... Copyright © 2010, Unselfish Marketers Link Exchange. All Rights Reserved. |