NASA Spends $25M to Explore Earth
The name NASA is usually associated with space exploration, but it seems the association is aiming a little lower with its most recent project – the purchase of two unmanned aircraft for use in long-duration, high-altitude Earth science missions. The association will also be paying Northrop Grumman plenty of money to keep the program up and running over the next five years.
Mile High Internet Soon a Reality
Numerous regular airline passengers are eager to get talking should new laws make it possible to dial out whilst in the air. But now it seems that the services available to frequent flyers won’t only be limited to phone calls – millions of passengers may soon be able to log onto the Internet via a new Wi-Fi service from Aircell.
Cirrus Gets Ready for Test Campaign
The striking new Cirrus Vision SJ50 V1 has already managed to accumulate 25 hours of test flight since it first took to the skies on July 3. Now it seems that it is ready to undergo a rather rigorous test campaign, which will ultimately help to validate the technology required to finish off the aircraft.
Carter PAV Nearly Complete
It is so small and compact that you might be tempted to call it “cute”, but the new Carter PAV is anything but cute. The dynamic new PAV prototype continues to demonstrate Carter’s revolutionary Slowed Rotor/Compound Aircraft (SR/C) technology. The technology was fully tested and developed on the original prototype, the CCTD, over a period of seven years. The design of the aircraft takes the somewhat novel approach of combining a rotorcraft with fixed-wing aerodynamics.
Wings of Victory Provides Rare Opportunity
If you love antique aircraft, then you simply have to make sure that you’re at this year’s Wings of Victory Air Show. Set to take place on August 16 and 17, this fantastic collection of antique aircraft will not only showcase some incredibly rare aircraft, but also provide visitors with the opportunity to get up close and personal with a number of vintage airplanes.
Don’t Miss the 2008 Southport Air Show
On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, the popular tourist resort of Southport will be hosting a fabulous air show. This year’s show will coincide with the RAF’s 90th anniversary, which means more flying, more spectacular displays and more fun for the whole family!
Cirrus Vision SJ50 Jet Debuts At Oshkosh
The long awaited Cirrus Vision SJ50 Jet made its much anticipated public debut at this year’s EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft jetted in with a high-speed pass before landing on Runway 27 and being towed to a small stage in AeroShell Square, where it was put on display for potential clients to see.
Oshkosh Debut Venue for Cessna’s New Light Sport Aircraft
The EAA AirVenture air show at Oshkosh has certainly attracted a lot of attention from manufactures, buyers and the general public. What better place could there be to unveil a new aircraft? Cessna Aircraft Co. recently joined a string of other aircraft manufacturers and chose the Oshkosh convention as the place to début their new light sport aircraft: the 162 SkyCatcher.
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