Tag: aircraft

  • Boeing

    Based in Chicago, Boeing manufactures commercial jets and military aircraft, rotor craft, missiles, launch vehicles, defense and electronic systems, and communications systems. The company employs more than 155,000 people in 67 countries. Boeing’s long history includes development of bombers, fighter planes, and surveillance aircraft. In 1997, Boeing merged with McDonnell Douglas. The ...

  • Mexico Airports

    As a gateway for many from the United States to Central and South America, Mexico enjoys quite a bit of activity. The country has almost 2 000 airports to choose from, although only a few are able to cater to the demands of larger aircraft. This colorful country with its interesting people is often considered […]

  • Bombardier

    In 1986, Bombardier entered the aircraft manufacturing business when it acquired Canadair, a manufacturer based in Canada. In 1989, it also acquired Short Brothers, a Northern Ireland manufacturer of military and civil aircraft, and defense systems. In 1990, Bombardier acquired Learjet Corporation, manufacturer of the Learjet business jet. Bombardier currently designs and manufactures the ...

  • Marrakech-Menara Airport

    Marrakech-Menara Airport (RAK) is a relatively small airport located in Marrakech, Morocco. Conveniently situated just 6 km outside of Marrakech, Menara Airport handles flights from Europe, Casablanca and other Arab nations. This airport is technologically up-to-date and can cope with aircraft up to the size of Boeing 747s. The well-equipped airport deals with some 180 […]

  • Cessna

    Cessna Aircraft Company was established in 1927 and manufactures a range of aircraft for the private and business sectors. Cessna is perhaps best known for the 172, a single-engine piston airplane that is one of the most popular trainers of all time. Cessna also manufactures the Citation business jet and the Caravan, a freight and […]

  • Auckland Airport

    As the largest airport in New Zealand, Auckland Airport is also the busiest. It sees roughly 13 million passengers pass through its doors each year and this figure is likely to increase steadily in years to come. Its cargo port contributes the second largest amount to New Zealand’s economy each year and it carries about […]

  • Cirrus

    Cirrus Design was originally founded in 1984 as a kit plane manufacturer. Today, Cirrus produces the SR20 and SR22 single-engine piston aircraft that feature an emergency deployable parachute known as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS). In 1998, Cirrus received FAA Type Certification for the four-seat SR20 which is built from composite materials. In 2000, […]

  • Nicaragua Airports

    Nicaragua might not be the most affluent country in the world but what it lacks in financial prosperity it certainly makes up for in terms of natural beauty. The virtually untapped splendor of this country makes for stunning eco-adventure opportunities and more and more people are starting to see Nicaragua as a holiday destination worth […]

  • Diamond Aircraft

    Diamond Aircraft began in 1981 as Hoffmann Flugzeugbau when it developed the H36 motor glider. In 1985, the company became Diamond Aircraft Industries. It now manufactures general aviation aircraft, including single-engine jets as well as single and twin-engine propeller airplanes. Though based in Austria, Diamond also has facilities in Canada. At AirVenture 2006, Diamond Aircraft […]

  • Boeing Stearman

    The Boeing Stearman Kaydet A75N1, commonly referred to simply as a Stearman, is a two-seater, fabric-covered biplane with wood wings and a radial engine. Referred to as a tail dragger because of its aft third wheel, the Stearman is perhaps the most recognizable of all biplanes. Its celebrity status is due in large part to […]

  • Thailand Airports

    The beautiful country of Thailand is already well noted as being a great holiday destination. The food is tasty but noticeably different from that of other oriental cultures while the people are incredibly friendly. The country itself is beautiful and though certain bigger cities may struggle with pollution, the landscape is varied and offers visitors […]

  • Embraer

    Embraer is based in San José dos Campos, Brazil. Though it began as a government initiative in 1969, Embraer became a privately owned company in 1994. As of 2006, the airplane manufacturer employed 17,000 people, mostly in Brazil. Embraer sells commercial and executive jets. Embraer also supplies military aircraft to various countries, including the EMB […]

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