WWII Aircraft Fly to Tri-Cities

Aircraft enthusiasts in the Tri-Cities area are in for a treat between the 16th and 18th of June 2008, as four historic aircraft from the Collings Foundation will be seen flying overhead. Spectators may be forgiven for thinking that they have stepped back in time to the World War II era, as the B-17, B-24, B-25 and P-51 war planes rumble across the sky.

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Latest TBM Makes ILA Debut

Whenever a new or updated aircraft is debuted it draws a lot of attention. The recently updated TBM850 will be making its German debut on the ILA static line soon and it is bounded to turn a lot of heads. Not only is the newest variant of the TBM850 lighter and more roomy, but it also makes use of some of the top equipment currently available in the aviation industry. No doubt pilots or airline companies looking to replace older models or older aircraft of a similar nature will be more than interested in the changes that will be showcased in the new and improved EADS Socata TBM850.

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The Lowestoft Sea Front Air Festival

Each year hundreds of people gather in the British town of Lowestoft to enjoy the Lowestoft Sea Front Air Festival. This enjoyable family event is run by a “not-for-profit” company and so access to the festival is free, though visitors are asked to make a £1 contribution to ensure that the show can continue to take place and can improve with each passing year.

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Aircraft Interiors Middle East

The two-day Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) exhibition, set to take place in Dubai on 16 and17 June 2008, offers exhibitions and conference workshops dedicated to the very latest in aircraft cabin interiors, VIP interiors, in-flight catering and in-flight entertainment. More than 80 exhibitors will showcase their aircraft-interior related products and services.

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Dassault Falcon 900LX for Business Travel

Dassault Falcon, a division of leading aerospace company Dassault Aviation, has announced the introduction of the Falcon 900LX into the range of highly efficient Falcon business jets. The Falcon 900LX has been designed to meet the growing demand for fuel-efficient, economical and environmentally responsible business air travel.

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New X2 Technology Progressing Well

Helicopters usually fall into two categories: good hover efficiency and low speed, or low hover efficiency and good speed. Up until now manufacturers and pilots have always had to choose between speed and hover performance when considering an aircraft that is capable of vertical flight. In addition to this, some of the larger, faster aircraft – such as Harriers, are very large and are built to carry a lot of weight so operational costs of such an aircraft are sky high.

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Self-Repairing Aircraft a Possibility within Four Years

A recent breakthrough in biomimics could bring about self-repairing aircraft. The technique, which is being developed in Britain, essentially mimics the natural healing process found in plants and animals. Though still in the testing and development phase, if the new research is used it could have a lot of positive implications for the aeronautics industry.

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Russian Superjet Enjoys Successful Maiden Flight

The mid-range Sukhoi Superjet 100 took off from Komsomolsk-on-Amur on May 19. This is the first civil aircraft to have been made in the new Russia and as such it has attracted a lot of attention. During the test flight, the SSJ100 managed to reach the launch flight mission height of 1 200 meters and the flight lasted a total of one hour, five minutes. The test flight provided the perfect opportunity for the pilot and test pilot to perform a number of maneuvers, which the Sukhoi passed with flying colors. At the end of the flight the crew was able to confirm various things such as the thrust-to-weight ratio of the aircraft and the fact that the engines and main systems were capable of sustained operation.

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DA50 Magnum’s First Test Flight

The airplane industry is abuzz with news of the first successful flight of the DA50 Magnum. This small aircraft took off on 14 May 2008 with Christian Dries as the pilot in command and Soeren Pedersen as chief test pilot. Dries is CEO and owner of the prestigious Diamond Aircraft Industries. The Austrian-based manufacturer specializes in the production of aircraft and motor gliders.

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Aviation Goes ‘Green’ At Unveiling

These days ‘green’ is a big buzz word that is influencing virtually every sector of life. From housewives to musicians, everyone is looking for new ways to make less of an impact on an already struggling environment. The field of aviation is no different. The Science Museum in London recently unveiled a new exhibition focused on the eco-friendly future of aviation. The display will run for a period of six months.

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