FAA Reviewing Passenger Use of Electronic Devices

With electronic devices firmly entrenched as part of daily lives for many travelers, airlines are under pressure to allow passengers to use their tablets, laptops, smartphone, e-readers and other devices without restriction during flights. In the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working on a set …

Chico Air Show 2012

Taking place on September 28-30 at the Chico Municipal Airport, the Chico Air Show 2012 is a celebration of a Century of Flight. The action-packed program …

Breathtaking Aerobatics of the Blue Angels

Formed in 1946, following World War II, the Blue Angels is the demonstration squadron of the United States Navy – and the highlight on many an air show or special event program throughout the United States…

The Airshow of the Cascades 2012

With airplane rides, bi-plane rides, military displays, hot rod and antique car display, glider rides, firefighting planes, kiddies play area..

New FAA Regulation Outlaws Dangerous Pastime

One of the items on the new FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 14, makes it a criminal offense to aim the beam of a laser pointer at an aircraft, or at the flight path of an aircraft, in the jurisdiction of the United States…

Dayton Air Show 2012

The 2012 Dayton Air Show has a thrilling schedule planned. Featured performers at the event will include the US Navy Blue Angels, Tora Tora Tora (a Pearl Harbor reenactment), USMC C-130 Hercules “Fat Albert” Demo, Sea Harrier F/A2, Mike Goulian, Misty Blues (all-women skydiving team), P-51 Mustang Quick Silver, Gene Soucy Wingwalking and Solo and A-4B Skyhawk.

2012 Indianapolis Air Show

The 2012 Indianapolis Air Show will be a memorable event with many talented performers taking to the air to astound the crowds. Catch the following in action: USAF Thunderbirds, Tim Weber Airshows, Jacquie B Airshows, Billy Werth, Jan Wicker Airshows, The Hoppers Jet Formation Team and a variety of exquisite airplanes.

PNC Air Show 2012

Spectators at the PNC Airshow 2012 can look forward to a number of fantastic performances and displays. Performers will include Red Star and The Dragon Jet, Clyde Zeller, Mike Vaknin, Bill Leff, John Klatt, Skip Stewart and the Air Combat Command Heritage Flight.

Boeing and Airbus Dominate Global Market

With Boeing and Airbus dominating a global market valued at US$100 billion annually, the two aircraft manufacturers continue to vie for first place in this lucrative business sector. First quarter results for 2012 reveal that Boeing appears to be on course to recapture the top spot, as it delivered 137 commercial airplanes, compared to the 131 delivered by Airbus.

Proposed Technology for Safer Bad Weather Landings

With an increasing number of aircraft taking to the skies every year, the aviation industry is constantly looking at ways to make flying safer. Taking-off and landing are statistically the most risky part of air travel, so new technology aimed at making landing in bad weather safer is good news for both the aviation industry and for passengers.

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