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On Dec. 22, 2009, the second Boeing 787 dream airplane-ZA002 completed its first flight. This plane, which was painted by its client-All Nippon Airways Company (ANAC), took off from Everett Penn airport at 9:09 AM. After two hours' flight, it landed at Seattle Boeing airport at 11:10 AM. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Boeing rolls out the first F-15SG jet fighter, a variant of the F-15E, to the Republic of Singapore Air Force November 3. The F-15SG is a variant of the highly capable, combat-proven F-15E. It features a combination of speed, power and agility, making it the ultimate multirole fighter, versatile in all missions. The aircraft’s integrated sensor suite will provide the RSAF with long-range air-to-air and air-to-ground capabilities. Related Article Tags: , ,
A Volkswagen Touareg did quite an unbelievable feat. What a Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI did was to actually able to tow a Boeing 747-200. Related Article Tags: , , ,
On Feb. 2nd,2010, the biggest aircraft show in Asia was unveiled in Singapore. The model of C919, the jumbo jet that is being made by Chinese, was displayed on this aircraft show, becoming one of exhibits that everyone was very interested in. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Aviation, fascinating for many, boring for others. Not here though. Some very interesting aviation "trivia" - and not only for the enthusiast.
Rain makes it the Emerald City, and it does have plenty of rain, but despite its reputation, it is more often cloudy than it is rainy.... In fact, it receives less rain that New York City and most east coast cities! There many nice days for exploring. Seattle is the home of industries and entrepreneurs from Boeing Aircraft Corporation to Bill Gates and Microsoft to Starbucks coffee. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
From letters to air planes, it is now possible to ship just about anything through air freight services. All these stuffs can be carried through commercial airplanes to various mammoth-like flying machines. International air freight can be divided into simpler categories though. While just as we have said, everything can be shipped via air there should always be some form of separation between items so that various risks can be avoided.
When I was a child, my grandmother told me we were all given two ears and one mouth for a reason. It is something that I have found very useful to remember in both my private life and in business.
There are many people who want to learn to fly a helicopter and experience the feeling of being up in the air. However, most people are afraid of doing it because it is so unfamiliar to them. One good alternative for people who want to experience flying before venturing into the real thing is the flying series simulator. Simulation is for more than just video game addicts. This flying series simulator is one way to experience how to operate a plane and head to different parts of the world.
We honor and salute professional flight attendants as they mark their 75th anniversary of flight. This article examines the origins of those women and men who provide cabin safety, security and comfort on jets large and small. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
Microsoft Flight Simulator has a glorious history spanning almost 25 years. Sit back as we take you on a tour of one of the greatest simulation games in PC history.
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was a formidably armed bomber with 13 machine guns in all and capable of dropping a heavy load of bombs on enemy target.
Kenya Airways has tirelessly improved on its fleet and passenger services for the last decade. The three-time African Airline of the Year award holder, retains some of the most technologically sound airplanes in the world: - the Boeing 777 series. The airline has also expanded its networks into new markets like Dubai, Mumbai, Hong Kong, the America's, and Europe. Read on about the immeasurable advances the national carrier has undertaken over the years... Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Flaunting barnstormers, post-WW II commercialization, latest carriers by Boeing and Airbus, supersonic aircrafts, oh yes, air travel has come of age! With aviation safety measures inspiring so many first-time fliers to take off of to their destinations, here's how you can leave your worries behind and unwind in the clouds. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Canada will receive its first Superjumbo commercial flight at Pearson International airport, Toronto when Emirates Airline lands here with the Airbus 380 on June 1st, 2009. The Airbus A380 is a double-decker, wide bodied aircraft with four engines produced by Airbus. The largest passenger airliner flew its maiden flight on April 27, 2005 from Toulouse in France. The first commercial flight was introduced by Singapore Airlines from Singapore to Sydney, Australia on October 25th of the same year. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
In the present day, we usually get and receive our material things from different places around the world. We usually don't even know that it came halfway around the world before even getting in your possession. We never even bother to think about them of course, this is all done by freight systems around the world, and one of the most popular is air freight. Air freight is usually used for business purposes and convenience.
Many of my travel clients in the west express reservations about flying on African carriers. With some recent disasters, cancelled flights and terrible time performances I share their hesitation. Based on the need to find safe and efficient air travel I have started an investigation and found several African carriers to be actually outstanding and even better than some U.S. carriers or their European competitors.
Great news for Jaguar fanatics: Ford President Mulally has recently announced that Jaguar is no longer for sale. Aston Martin however, will be under a new owner by the end of this year. Mulally, who joined Ford last year after working for 37 years at plane-maker Boeing, told reporters, "Jaguar is not for sale at this time" - this statement of the new boss doesn't necessarily mean that they are closing the possibility for future Jaguar sale.
You love airplanes, you grew up wanting to be a pilot or maybe you just want to work around them. If so, there are a handful of scholarships available specifically for those students who are seeking aviation careers. Each scholarship has its own requirements and criteria – most are offered by organizations that support the love of aviation. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
The venerable SST was retired in June of 2003 after nearly 35 years of service. In its place is a void that has yet to be filled. EOS Airlines, with custom outfitted Boeing 757 aircraft is attempting to fill the void. Can they pull it off? The smart money is on the business traveler seeking to arrive in London or New York refreshed and ready to get down to serious business. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
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