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  • Citation Ten Puts Cessna Back in Top Spot as Fastest Civil Aircraft

    Cessna Aircraft Corporation recently announced that its Citation Ten has reclaimed the top spot as the fastest civil airplane with a maximum Mach of 0.935. Cessna’s Citation X held the fastest ...

  • ESL International Air Show

    All airplane enthusiasts living in or around Rochester in the state of New York should be getting ready to attend the ESL International Air Show. The show is held at the Rochester International ...

  • Hope Diminishes for the Airbus A380

    When European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. (EADS) first announced plans to manufacture the Airbus A380-800, it was projected to be the world’s largest passenger airline. Its freight-carrying ...

  • 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 ...

  • Attend the Berlin Air Show 2008

    The Berlin Air Show is a joint undertaking by Messe Berlin GmbH and the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI), and takes place every two years. The 2008 Berlin Air Show (ILA) is set to ...

  • Cocoa Beach Air Show 2010

    On 30 and 31 October 2010, the air space over Cocoa Beach will be filled with breathtaking aerial performances, heart stopping demonstrations and unforgettable stunts. The headlining event of ...

  • Pearl Coatings for Aircraft

    New discoveries about the way that oysters form pearl in their shells has lead scientists to suggest that the future of aviation might be greatly affected by new lightweight and durable ...

  • Wings of Honor 2009

    Aviation enthusiasts are in for a real treat with the five day Reno National Championship Air Races. Pilot skills and aircraft cap16-20 September 2009 abilities will be tested to the limit in ...

  • Secrets of the Hole-punch Clouds Revealed

    The world is filled with miraculous natural wonders and events that remain unexplained. Human nature causes us to question these phenomena, and sometimes this gives rise to speculation regarding ...

  • Wings Over Houston 2014

    Highlights of the program for the Wings Over Houston 2014 air show include the US Navy Blue Angels, MV-22 Osprey, the US Navy 'Fat Albert' C-130, and a Vietnam Demo featuring F-4, F-100, A-4, ...

  • An Amazing Adventure Awaits at the Air Zoo

    The revolutionary new Air Zoo is a dream come true for the average airplane buff. The massive facility is home to more than 35 aircraft and exhibits – many of which feature interactive ...

  • Aircraft Ice Detection Standard

    Even a thin layer of ice on the wings of an aircraft can have disastrous consequences. With this is mind, ongoing research into aircraft ice detection has resulted in standards being set with ...