Gripen Demo Aircraft Revealed
The exciting new Gripen Demo aircraft was recently unveiled at a ceremony that took place at the Saab Linköping site. The new aircraft has got a lot of people excited and the unveiling revealed a few new facts about the Gripen Demo aircraft.
Bombardier Q400 Minimizes its Impact
With increasing pressure on companies to take responsibility for their carbon footprint, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft, along with Horizon Air, chose Earth Day on 22 April 2008 to reiterate the features and benefits of the popular Q400 turboprop – an airplane that is proving to be a top performer in its class, particularly with regard to its significantly reduced impact on the environment.
Boeing and Airbus Advocate Better Air Traffic Control
While aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus are usually fierce competitors, they joined forces at Geneva recently during part of a pledge to cooperate in working towards improving environmental issues related to the industry.
Odysseus Unmanned Aircraft Revealed by Aurora
Aurora Flight Sciences recently revealed the details of its new solar-powered airplane at the Boston Museum of Science. Called Odysseus, the radical new aircraft is not only unmanned, but it can stay aloft for up to five years. Aurora has been working in conjunction with its partners Sierra Nevada, Draper Laboratory and BAE Systems.
Yeovilton International Air Day 2008
The Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day takes place once every year. This great event gives aviation fans a chance to admire their favorite aircraft up-close and personal, as well as see them in action.
The Québec International Air Show 2008
The Québec International Air Show is definitely a day that families will remember. As the best of the best take to the skies to perform for the public, thousands of people stare up from the tarmac below and take in this wonderful aerobatic performance. This annual event is much anticipated by a large number of Canadian citizens and this year promises to be one of the best air shows yet.
New Flight Procedure Reduces Emissions and Saves Fuel
The world’s first in-flight demonstration of a new procedure that saves fuel and reduces emissions during flights was recently carried out by the partners of the CRISTAL ITP (In-trail Procedure) project which is led by Airbus.
Diamond’s Latest D-Jet Takes Off
Diamond Aircraft Industries recently announced the successful first flight of the new D-Jet 003. The aircraft flew from the London office in Ontario to complete a successful maiden flight that lasted approximately one hour and twenty-five minutes. Test pilot Daniel Ribeiro was at the controls.
Pearl Coatings for Aircraft
New discoveries about the way that oysters form pearl in their shells has lead scientists to suggest that the future of aviation might be greatly affected by new lightweight and durable pearl-like coatings on various metallic surfaces.
The Biggin Hill International Air Fair
All lovers of aviation should make every effort to attend the Biggin Hill International Air Fair. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people flock to the Biggin Hill Airport to enjoy this fantastic hodge podge of aircraft from all over the world. Over the course of two days they will be able to see aircraft on the ground and in the air and participate in a host of entertaining and family-orientated activities.
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