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Austria Air Power Air Show Austria Air Power Air Show

June 23, 2009 by Editor 

As Austria finalizes plans for this year’s Air Power Air Show, airplane fans across the world are packing their bags and finalizing their travel arrangements. AirPower09 is set to be this year’s biggest European air show and it is a not-to-be-missed event. Set to take place on June 26 and 27, 2009, Austria’s Air Power Air Show should be nothing... [Read more]

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Avian Radar System May Prevent Aircraft Bird Strikes Avian Radar System May Prevent Aircraft Bird Strikes

May 26, 2009 by Editor 

Birds have been a cause for concern for airport authorities all over the world for decades, as they inadvertently encroach on airplane flight paths, often with disastrous results. The Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) recently reported that since 1988 world-wide bird strikes have been responsible for 219 deaths and extensive damage to more than 200 aircraft.... [Read more]

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Jones Beach Air Show 2009 Jones Beach Air Show 2009

April 29, 2009 by Editor 

Located on the south shore of Long Island, New York State, the Jones Beach State Park is considered to be one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of the United States and is a popular family oriented leisure venue. On the Memorial Day Weekend (23 and 24 May 2009), the Jones Beach Air Show will once again showcase the skill of pilots and... [Read more]

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The Central Texas Airshow 2009 – A Weekend of Fun and Excitement The Central Texas Airshow 2009 – A Weekend of Fun and Excitement

March 27, 2009 by Editor 

The Central Texas Airshow is set to take place 2-3 May 2009 in Temple, Texas, and everyone is invited. This popular airshow has been running for 22 years under the management of the Georgetown Pilot’s Association and, as with previous events, much of the proceeds will be donated to charity. The 2009 recipients will be the Children’s Miracle... [Read more]

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In-flight Internet Access Moves Ahead On US Carriers In-flight Internet Access Moves Ahead On US Carriers

March 3, 2009 by Editor 

While airlines have been toying with the idea of in-flight internet access for some time now, decreasing passenger numbers and increasing competitiveness between rival airlines in the US, may prove to be the driving force behind the idea becoming a reality. A number of US carriers, including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines,... [Read more]

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Bombardier Celebrates a Century of Flight in Canada Bombardier Celebrates a Century of Flight in Canada

February 26, 2009 by Editor 

It has been one century since the first aircraft took off in Canada. A number of exciting initiatives have already been planned across the country to mark this exciting milestone. One of the first is the opening of a new exhibition at the Canada Aviation Museum located in Ottawa. The exhibition is entitled “Canadian Wings: A Remarkable Century... [Read more]

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British Royal Navy Celebrates Centenary of Air Power British Royal Navy Celebrates Centenary of Air Power

February 19, 2009 by Editor 

It has been one hundred years since the Admiralty first put aside funds to have an airship built for the Royal Navy. The event was history in the making and before long the face of warfare changed completely. It all began on May 7, 1909, when £35,000 were officially set aside for the development of a rigid airship that would compete with the threat... [Read more]

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Aero India Air Show Aero India Air Show

February 13, 2009 by Editor 

Aero India has not been established very long yet it is already growing so much in size that this year it will officially be the biggest air show in Asia. The event is organized by the Ministry of Defense and the Government of India in association with the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the Department of Space, the Indian Air... [Read more]

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