The Soaring Success of the Red Arrows
The Red Arrows is a renowned aerobatic team that has gained world-wide recognition for its exciting and colorful displays. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows serve as ambassadors for the Royal Air Force as well as the United Kingdom. Since being formed in 1965, the Red Arrows have visited 52 countries, skillfully demonstrating the capabilities of their airplanes in over 4,000 displays. The badge for the Red Arrows depicts the aircraft in the diamond nine-formation that has become their trademark. The motto “Eclat” meaning “Excellence” also appears on the badge.
Adventures in Aviation – Celebrating Flight in Georgia
There have been so many changes and advances in the history of aviation that the roots of aviation are often overlooked. Georgia has a wonderful aviation heritage that started a hundred years ago, and is being celebrated at the Adventures in Aviation event that pays respect to the one hundred years of aviation in Georgia. On 20 October 2007, the McKinnon St. Simons Island Airport will host the Adventures in Aviation celebration, an aviation extravaganza for the entire family to enjoy.
The Remarkable Cri Cri
The Cri Cri aircraft is still considered to be an ingenuous masterpiece of aviation engineering, and is the smallest two engine aircraft in the world. What makes this aircraft even more spectacular is that it is a home built project. Pilots are able to construct their own Cri Cri according to the kit project specifications. Today there are approximately a hundred and fifty Cri Cri aircraft that are registered.
China Aviation Industry Corporation’s New ARJ21
China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC I), a state-owned company based in Shanghai, is currently assembling a 70 to 90 seat passenger jet with high hopes of using this new airplane to establish China in the world market as a major airplane manufacturer. The new airplane has been named the ARJ21 – Advanced Regional Jet for the 21st Century. The first test flight is expected to take place in March 2008.
Russia’s New Superjet 100
The 95-seater “Superjet 100” airplane, manufactured by Russian state-owned company Sukhoi Aviation Company, was unveiled at an elaborate ceremony attended by more than 1,000 foreign and Russian officials and executives including the deputy prime minister, Sergei Ivanov. After speeches by Ivanov and other VIPs, a large screen was lifted to reveal the red, white and blue Superjet 100 emerging from swirls of dry-ice clouds, accompanied by stirring music. The Superjet 100 is the first Russian built passenger jet that has been produced since the collapse of the Soviet Union and is seen as a milestone in moving toward reviving an aircraft industry that at one time was among the world’s most productive.
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