Explore the Air Force Museum of New Zealand

With a collection of twenty-eight classic aircraft, and millions of aviation-related mementos of all descriptions, the Air Force Museum of New Zealand has been preserving and presenting the fascinating history of the country’s Military Aviation since 1987.

Wings of Dreams Fly-in Breakfast

This event has been organized to benefit the Wings of Dreams Aviation Museum. The pancake breakfast is fee for World War Two veterans. There will also be vintage cars displayed.

7th Aviation Management Conference

Taking place since 2005, the Aviation Management Conference is hosted by the Aviation Management Honours programme of Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences. Both students and international professionals will be contributing to the event. Research topics include Air Traffic Control, Airline Operator, Future Airport and Sustainable Regional Airports. Speakers include Prof. Antonin Kazda, Guillaume Burghauwt, Leo Trap and Dimmen Breen.

Boeing and Lion Air Sign Record-Breaking Deal

As developed countries focus on their economic woes, it has been suggested that so-called emerging economies of the world, such as Africa and Asia, should be targeted by developed countries for the promotion of trade ties. Many see President Barack Obama’s visit to the Asia-Pacific region as being an endorsement of this view, which has further been boosted by the US$21.7 billion order placed with Boeing by Indonesia’s domestic airline, Lion Air – the biggest single order in the history of the renowned aircraft manufacturer.

Prairie Aviation Museum in Illinois

The Prairie Aviation Museum, located in Bloomington, Illinois, aims to educate, entertain and inspire visitors with its meticulously preserved collection of aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia relating to aviation. It is here that visitors can explore more than a century of flight – from the earliest times that man took to the skies, through the developments that have brought us to high-tech aviation as we know it today.

Hiller Aviation Museum in California

Those who are passionate about aviation should not miss out on the opportunity to visit the Hiller Aviation Museum when in San Carlos, California, U.S.A. It is located at the San Carlos Airport, and was founded in 1998 by Stanley Hiller Jr. The Hiller Family are not only known for owning Hiller Aircraft Corporation, considered a pioneer of the helicopter, but also for their support of the museum, which is affiliated with the Smithsonian Affiliations Program, as well as preserving the history of the helicopter and various other aircraft.

3D Printed Aircraft Innovation

The aviation industry is developing in leaps and bounds, and has recently introduced a new innovative procedure that will add value to the future of aviation. A specialized printer has been used in various industries, such as in the design of machine components, parts for racing cars, and even medical implants, as it is able to print a 3D image of the specific item or object requested. Now this printer has been pushed to test its capabilities, and has proved to be successful in producing a 3D image of an unmanned aerial vehicle, which opens the doors to new horizons for aviation.

The Federation Aeronautique Internationale

Founded in the year 1905, the head office of Federation Aeronautique Internationale, a governing body in the world of aviation, is located in Switzerland. It keeps record of achievements within the aviation industry, and it does not limit itself to airplanes, but records aeronautics, astronautics and even air sports that include everything from air balloons and unmanned aviation vehicles to spacecrafts. The Federation Aeronautique Internationale therefore regulates the sport of flying as set out by the Olympic Congress, and rewards the achievements in various disciplines.

Imperial War Museum Duxford

During World War I, the need for additional airplane stations was growing, leading to the construction of the aerodrome at Duxford. This station was used to train men for service in the RFC aircrew, and in 1917 the first group of Royal Flying Corps airmen was dispatched to the Duxford station. The Royal Air Force was established in 1918, with the merger of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service, and in the same year, the doors to the Duxford flying school were opened.

Testing the New HondaJet

Honda is expanding its horizons by moving into the aviation industry. The first aircraft that was developed by Honda is the Honda HA-420. Now that it has reached its flight requirements and conforms to FAA specifications, it seems that the HondaJet will be able to go into full production by next year. And they have more up their sleeve, with another aircraft already outfitted and ready for testing, two more waiting in the wings as they are being assembled and a fifth aircraft that has been designed, but still awaits assembly.

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