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Aviation RSS FeedsDanish Tourist to Be First Xcor Spaceplane Passenger. - BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP): A Danish adventurer is first in line to ride aboard a privately funded, two-seat rocket ship designed by a California rocket maker to fly about 37 miles above Earth. Xcor Aerospace said Tuesday that Per Wimmer, an investment banker based in London, will be the first passenger aboard Lynx, a space tourism vehicle designed to take off and land like an airplane. He’s also an investor in the Mojave, Calif.-based company ...Feed Source: planenews.com Indian Government Reviews Policy on Aircraft Hijacking and Terrorism. - NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Tuesday reviewed its policy on terrorism and decided to formulate new norms on how to handle cases of aircraft hijack and terrorism. The Crisis Management Committee (CMC) that has authorised the National Security Guards (NSG) chief to liase with the defence commandoes during the Mumbai terror attacks on Monday met to analyse the situation ... Sale and Leaseback of 39 ATR 72 Aircraft With AMR Leasing Corporation. - BILLUND, Denmark (PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX): Nordic Aviation Capital A/S ("NAC") and KIRK Kapital A/S are pleased to announce an agreement for a sale and leaseback transaction with AMR Leasing Corporation (a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation) for 39 ATR 72 aircraft operated by Executive Airlines, Inc. (also a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMR Corporation doing business as "American Eagle") ... Guidance for International GA Flights. - New flight and passenger information requirements for international general aviation flights are scheduled to go into effect on May 19, 2009 as part of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) final rule issued in November. AOPA is offering guidance on how to comply with the new procedures ... NASA Extends Contract with Russian Federal Space Agency. - WASHINGTON: NASA has signed a $141 million modification to the current International Space Station contract with the Russian Federal Space Agency for crew transportation services planned through the spring of 2012.... NASA Writes $1.09B Check for Lockheed to Build Future Weather Satellites. - NASA today laid out $1.09 billion to Lockheed Martin Space Systems to develop the next series of weather/space observation satellites. NASA, in coordination with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and now Lockheed will build the space birds for NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES-R) Program. GOES-R satellites will offer a massively upgraded platform for Earth, solar and space-viewing instruments that promise to improve weather forecasting and environmental, space and solar science ... First Production VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Joins Test Program. - Patuxent River, MD.: PATUXENT RIVER, MD, December 2, 2008 - The first production VH-71 presidential replacement helicopter has arrived at Naval Air Station Patuxent River by U.S. Air Force C-17 cargo plane from helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland.... Cessna Aircraft Gives Out 60-Day Layoff Notices. - Cessna Aircraft distributed 60-day layoff notices Monday, the result of lowering production expectations for next year in a slowing economy. Cessna, which employs about 12,000 people in Wichita, told employees last month that it planned to cut 500 positions in Wichita and 165 in Bend, Ore ... RocketShip Tours to Sell Rides to Edge of Space Aboard XCOR's Lynx. - MOJAVE, Calif. (PRNewswire via COMTEX): A travel entrepreneur who introduced hundreds of thousands of Americans to European travel in the 1960’s has taken luxury travel to new heights - the edge of space. Jules Klar, founder of Phoenix, AZ-based RocketShip Tours, has announced that his company will immediately begin selling rides to the edge of space for $95,000 per flight. Participants will fly aboard the Lynx, a two-seat suborbital vehicle being built by California-based XCOR Aerospace ... GA Emissions Nearly Imperceptible, AOPA tells EPA. - AOPA filed formal comments in response to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notice concerning greenhouse gas emissions, pointing out that piston powered aircraft account for approximately one-tenth of 1 percent of total emissions. AOPA added that the figure could fall further as technological changes make GA increasingly environmentally friendly ... New Aircraft Boasts New, Improved Capabilities. - MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO: Military helicopters over Quantico, are a common sight, yet many individuals watching do not automatically assume there is no one inside. Kaman Aerospace Group demonstrated the K-MAX Unmanned Multi-Mission Helicopter at the Marine Corps Air Facility here Nov. 20 to highlight its potential benefits to future battlefield operations ... Australia Says Qantas to Stay 51 Percent Locally Owned. - CANBERRA (Reuters): Qantas Airways Ltd will remain majority Australian-owned and Singapore Airlines (SIAL.SI: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) will stay shut out of lucrative Australia-U.S. routes under a new government aviation blueprint. A discussion paper for the industry, to be released on Tuesday by the government, would keep the existing cap on foreign ownership of Qantas at 49 percent, Transport Minister Anthony Albanese told state radio ... American Airlines Now Charging Fees To Non-Passengers. - FORT WORTH, TX: Cash-strapped American Airlines announced a new series of fees this week that will apply to all customers not currently flying, scheduled to fly, or even thinking about flying aboard the commercial carrier. American Airlines has promised never to raise its fees for not printing a boarding pass. The fees, the latest introduced by American Airlines in a continuing effort to combat its financial woes, will take effect on Monday. According to company officials, these charges will include a $25 tax on citizens traveling with any other airline, as well as a mandatory $30 surcharge for passengers who decide to just stay home for the holidays instead ... 37 Planes Evacuated from Thai Airport. - BANGKOK: Anti-government protesters allowed 37 empty airliners to leave Bangkok’s besieged main airport following a request by Thai authorities, with the remaining 51 set to leave soon, officials said Monday ... Should Governments Bailout Failing Airlines? - Should tax-payers money be used to bail-out a failing airline in the current depression? I will let you answer that question and comment on it in this new Planenews Survey..... Delta-Northwest Merger Will Affect Boeing Aircraft Orders. - Delta Air Lines Inc.’s acquisition of Northwest Airlines Corp. will mean major changes to both carriers’ aircraft orders with Boeing Co., people familiar with Delta’s plans told The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reported that a Northwest order for Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner will be scaled back, while a Delta order for the long-range 777-200LR will be expanded ... Lufthansa to Park Seven Planes on Slow Demand. - FRANKFURT (Reuters): Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAG.DE: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) said on Monday it had taken four long-distance aircraft temporarily out of service and that it planned to park a further three planes to counter a drop in demand. Four Airbus A300-600s have been grounded and three A340-300s are slated to be put out of service for an unspecified time, a company spokesman told Reuters ... Steve McQueen Was a Pilot, not a Celebrity, at Santa Paula Airport. - One day in 1979, the King of Cool decided to fly. Before anyone knew it, Steve McQueen was living with his girlfriend in a hangar at the Santa Paula Airport. During the day, he learned to pilot a World War II-era biplane. In the evening, the tough-guy superstar would crack open cold beers with grease monkeys, fledgling pilots and aging flyboys who still had a few loop-de-loops left in them ... Aer Lingus Rejects Ryanair Takeover Bid. - The Board of Aer Lingus has announced it has rejected a €748m offer by Ryanair to buy the airline. In a statement, the board strongly advised its shareholders to take no action in relation to the Ryanair offer. An earlier takeover bid by Ryanair for the airline was blocked by the European Union ... NASA's Shuttle Endeavour Glides Home After Successful Mission. - EDWARDS, Calif.: Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew landed at 1:25p.m. PST Sunday at Edwards Air Force Base in California, completing a 16-day journey of more than 6.6 million miles.... Whistleblower Raises Maintenance Concerns of Aging Aircraft at Air Force Base. - OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb.: Poor maintenance may be compromising the flight safety of reconnaissance aircraft carrying some of America’s most advanced electronic equipment, according to current and former aircraft mechanics ... Bad Weather Puts Shuttle Landing in Question. - CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP): Their work in orbit accomplished, space shuttle Endeavour’s astronauts got the green light Saturday to return to Earth, but were warned "pretty iffy" weather at the main landing site could send them across the country or keep them up an extra day ... Germany Plans Lab Tests for Airport "Naked Scans". - BERLIN (Reuters): Germany will begin laboratory tests in the next few weeks on full-body airport screening devices to see if they can produce images that do not show passengers naked, the Interior Ministry said on Saturday. Earlier this month, the European Commission shelved plans to introduce the security check, dubbed a "naked scanner" by German critics, but said it still aimed to use body scanners in future ... Russia's Superjet 100 Plane Completes 10 Test Flights. - MOSCOW (RIA Novosti): A Sukhoi Superjet 100, Russia’s new passenger airliner, has completed 10 flights as part of certification tests, the plane maker said on Friday. The Superjet 100 project is a family of medium-haul passenger aircraft developed by a leading Russian manufacturer, Sukhoi, in cooperation with U.S. and European aviation corporations, including Boeing, Snecma, Thales, Messier Dowty, Liebherr Aerospace and Honeywell ... EADS Warns of Delays to Military Aircraft. - A huge project to supply European military forces with a new generation of aircraft has been delayed again because of problems with the engines being developed by the consortium led by Rolls Royce ... Cathay Puts Aircraft Orders on Hold. - Cathay Pacific announced cost-cutting measures on Friday, including the deferral of aircraft deliveries, as the Hong Kong-based airline faced a sharp slowdown in both passenger and cargo traffic. The airline cut its forecast for 2009 passenger capacity growth to less than 1 per cent, from 6-7 per cent. Tony Tyler, Cathay’s chief executive, also warned that the financial crisis was having “a particularly severe” effect on freight, which accounts for about 30 per cent of its revenues ... China Plans Fewer Aircraft Purchases. - BEIJING (AP): China plans to tell its troubled state-owned airlines to delay new aircraft due to a travel slowdown amid economic turmoil, a news report said Friday. Regulators also might put a moratorium on new purchases, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post newspaper said, citing Hu Bin, general manager of Xiamen Airlines, a mainland carrier ... China's First Homegrown Jet Makes Trial Flight. - SHANGHAI, China (AP): China’s first fully homegrown commercial aircraft, the ARJ-21, successfully made its maiden flight on Friday, a key step in the country’s ambitious aviation program. Authorities said earlier this month that they planned to make the flight sometime after Nov. 25 ... France: At Least 2 Dead in Airbus Crash. - At least two people were killed Thursday when an Airbus A320 jet owned by Air New Zealand crashed into the Mediterranean Sea with seven crew members aboard on a maintenance flight from Perpignan in southern France, officials said. The other five were still missing Thursday night, French officials said, and search efforts were continuing. The plane, delivered in 2005 and operated by XL Airways Germany, was bound for Frankfurt ... Five Ways to Avoid Germs While Traveling. - "The risk of contracting a contagious illness is heightened when we travel within any enclosed space, especially during the winter months, when most of the respiratory viruses thrive," Gendreau said. Studies show that germs can travel easily on an airplane, where people are packed together like sardines ... Continental Plans Dreamliner Seats to be Roomy, With a View. - Even though Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner remains grounded by a series of embarrassing delays, airlines that have ordered the plane are eager to take advantage of its unique features designed to enhance the flying experience for passengers. And one of those special features on the 787 is the large windows, bigger by far than those on any commercial jet flying today ... Australia Air Force Wants to Borrow Airline Pilots. - CANBERRA (Reuters): Australia’s air force hopes to borrow pilots from civilian airlines, including flag carrier Qantas, to contain personnel shortages that have also seen much of the country’s navy sent on holidays, the government said ... Brazil Reveals Russia Helicopter Purchases. - RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil revealed that it had bought 12 attack helicopters from Russia on October 23, after a visit here by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Wednesday. The deal, which had not previously been announced, appeared in a memorandum of understanding signed by the Russian leader and Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva ... What it Costs an Airline to Fly Your Luggage. - As you head off on your Thanksgiving travels this week and prepare to pay airline baggage fees, you may wonder what it actually costs the airline to fly your 40-pound suitcase. Based on our own estimate derived from consultations with industry executives and other sources, the cost to carry checked luggage comes to roughly $15 a bag. That, it turns out, is what most big airlines - including AMR Corp.’s American Airlines and Continental Airlines Inc. - are charging fliers to check their first bag ... British Police Relicopter Reports UFO. - BIRMINGHAM, England (UPI): A British police helicopter pilot and two police observers reported they nearly collided with an unidentified flying object over Birmingham, England. The pilot and the observers aboard the copter told the Airprox Board, the body charged with recording such close calls and reporting them to military and air traffic control authorities, that the aircraft had to swerve to avoid a collision with the object at an altitude of about 1,500 feet, The Daily Mail reported Friday ... Are your flights cancelled? Posted By : Barry Loughran - One of the most popular budget airlines have threatened to cancel all of their flights to a certain sunny destination situated within the Canary Islands due to a row with the local tourism group. The airline has threatened to axe all the flights due to Fuerteventura's tourism group not honouring their contract. The airline has already cancelled their flights to Valencia sue to their local tourism board not going ahead with part of the contract.... A First Visit To Southampton Airport Posted By : Keith Barrett - Southampton Airport has seen passenger numbers rise rapidly in recent years, with many travellers looking to take advantages of the cheap flights from Flybe. With flights to a large number of European destinations, it's easy to see why people are tempted to fly from here.... The Benefits Of Flying From Southampton Posted By : Keith Barrett - Why is it that more than 2 million people are choosing to fly from Southampton Airport? We take a closer look at the rise of this UK regional airport.... Southampton To Dublin Flights Posted By : Keith Barrett - When booking a recent flight to Dublin, I decided to investigate the option of flying from a local airport. Living in a location that gives me easy access to Southampton Airport, this seemed like a good chance to see what sort of deals were available.... Flying From Southampton To Dublin Posted By : Keith Barrett - When I booked my flight from Southampton Airport I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I'd made by booking online with Flybe and had got a price that seemed to be a bargain.... Malta Flights - Who Is Boosting The Holidays Market? Posted By : Michael Johnson-7925 - It's three years since Malta finally gave in to the inevitable, and allowed low cost airlines to land at Luqa Airport.
But some claim it's just a coincidence that the number of holidaymakers has increased ... In-flight Technology Makes Air Miles Fly By Posted By : Sarah Maple-11606 - The world of air travel changes incredibly rapidly and taking a flight no longer means having to waste time reading some dodgy novel you picked up at the airport. Technology has developed so that handheld communication can be used in-flight, with an increasing number of airlines now catering for mobile phones as well.... Cheap Flights With Flybe Posted By : Keith Barrett - Flybe are the leading regional budget airline that has seen big growth in recent years. Passengers are able to fly from local UK airports to more than 40 UK and European destinations.... Fly From Southampton With Flybe Posted By : Keith Barrett - A number of airlines have started to fly from smaller UK regional airports in an effort to attract more customers. The budget airline Flybe have been particularly successful in increasing passenger numbers at Southampton Airport.... Clear Skies - No Aircraft Contrails in the future? Posted By : Erik Johannessen - Vapour trails or contrails, by affecting the Earth's radiation balance, act as a radiative forcing. Studies have found that vapour trails or contrails trap outgoing longwave radiation emitted by the Earth and atmosphere (positive radiative forcing) at a greater rate than they reflect incoming solar radiation (negative radiative forcing).
Dissipation of contrails with a powerful microwave beam aligned behind aircraft engines is being touted as a possible solution to help address air transport's effects on the climate.... Answering Your Private Jets Questions Posted By : Michael Selvon - In this article we will cover the basics of private jets.... The Secrets of International Travel Discount Airfares Posted By : Andrew Bicknell - These days money, or lack there of, seems to play a large role in deciding whether to make those overseas travel plans. Fortunately it doesn't have to be this way because even those with moderate incomes can choose to fly to far off lands if they know the secrets of international travel discount airfares. By being flexible, shopping around, and knowing some tried and true bargain travel methods you too can save money on your next trip abroad.... Cheapest Airfare for Cheapskates Traveling on a Budget Posted By : Andrew Bicknell - For those traveling on a budget finding good deals and big bargains is a must. But for the cheapest airfare for cheapskates you have to go beyond the ads telling you about the latest "airfare price war" because if you know when, where, and how to look you can see big savings at any time for just about any flight you want.... Cheap Airfare and Student Discounts Posted By : Andrew Bicknell - For the college student finding the money to travel can be somewhat problematic. Anyone who's been a poor college student know what this is all about but sometimes the opportunity to travel is important enough to override even the most budget conscious of college goers. But with money tight it is important to find cheap airfare and student discounts anytime you do try to travel.... Looking for Dirt Cheap Airfares - Cheap Discounts for the Savvy Traveler Posted By : Andrew Bicknell - Taking a vacation to get away from the stress of everyday life is always high on everyone's list. And if that vacation requires airline travel saving money on tickets is usually a high priority. If you are looking for dirt cheap airfares here are some ideas when it comes to finding cheap discounts for your next trip.... The Benefits Of Private Jet Travel Posted By : Michael Selvon - Listing the good things about private jet travel might be stating the obvious.... Airline Flights in India Posted By : William Brentster - The crisis in world economy reflects different shades to various businesses in all over the world. There are many sectors which are facing hard time these days as the slow down affected their business.... Aviation - How To Succeed 2 Posted By : peter radford - This Article follows the development of Aviation from Charles Lindbergh's transatlantic flight in 1927 to the present day, with aircraft powered by alternative fuels, such as ethanol, electricity, and even solar energy. It includes the post WW2 boom in general aviation, both private and commercial, the development of civil jets, such as the Comet, and the introduction of turboprop propulsion.... BCD Corporate Travel Recommends Vietnam Posted By : Mark Fin - A quick summary on Hanoi Vietnam and why you should fly there with BCD Corporate Travel... Consequences of Airline Financial Crisis Posted By : Adan Roberts - Here is information on airline financial crisis.... Airport of Mauritius Posted By : Adan Roberts - Here is information airport of Mauritius.... Your Options When Using A Private Jet To Travel Posted By : Michael Selvon - The thought of owning a private jet to go jet setting around the world evokes an image of someone living the good life.... Many Business Professionals Enjoys The Comfort Of Private Jets For Traveling Posted By : Michael Selvon - A lot of people have the perception that using private jets for their traveling needs is just a waste of good money.... How to Start Your Own Cargo Service Company Posted By : James Bunter - Private, air cargo service companies are in high demand these days, owing to the fact that timeliness has gradually become a very important factor in business.... There are Many Types of Airplane Mechanic Posted By : James Bunter - Knowing what you want to do in life before you start any educational program is very important. For example, someone with a degree in math has the option to go into teaching, accounting, or even the NASA program.... Copyright © 2008, Go 2 Clickbank. All Rights Reserved. |