Airbus Flies Diesel-powered H120 Light Single

Airbus Helicopters is flying an H120 powered by a diesel engine in place of its usual Turbomeca Arrius 2F turboshaft. The main benefit of the effort, part of Europe’s Clean Sky joint technology initiative, is expected to be significantly lower fuel consumption. (www.ainonline.com) Daha Fazlası...

Bell patents reveal split-tip rotor blades and tail rotor replacement

Future Bell helicopter designs could come with split-tip main rotor blades and anti-torque control provided by a cross-flow fan embedded in the tail boom, rather than a traditional tail rotor, if two recent patents are used. (www.flightglobal.com) Daha Fazlası...

Air France Plans The Retirement Of Its Airbus A380s

Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has told local media this week that he is anticipating the retirement of the rest of the A380s in the Air France fleet. One aircraft was already removed earlier this year, and with no demand for travel now and a predicted slow recovery, it’s unlikely the giant jumbo will have a role in the near future. It raises the question; will we ever see the A380 operate for Air France again? (simpleflying.com) Daha Fazlası...

Lufthansa adds Nairobi to the flight schedule

Non-stop to the capital of Kenya - High demand expected especially from private travellers (www.lufthansagroup.com) Daha Fazlası...

Race to be the new Concorde! Supersonic jets battle to become first aircraft to cut flight times in HALF... reaching speeds of 1,200mph

Brief article about Lockheed Martin's project N+2, or the race for the next "Concorde". (www.dailymail.co.uk) Daha Fazlası...

US Inspectors to Fly Over Russia

American and Norwegian specialists will fly over the territory of Russia under the Treaty on Open Skies on April 27-30, head of Russia's National Nuclear Risk Reduction Center Sergei Ryzhkov has announced. (sputniknews.com) Daha Fazlası...

Airbus Spools Up Customer Service Effort for A350

Introduction of A350 SBs comes as Airbus confirms intentions to serve as “a major player” in the type’s maintenance market. Services solutions vice president Pierre Reville said that the manufacturer is “close to” establishing its first flight-hour services (FHS) agreement with an unidentified European customer planning a fleet of more than 20 aircraft. (www.ainonline.com) Daha Fazlası...

The Ultimate VIP jet cabin

Touchscreen windows, plush wraparound sofas and hardwood floors: Mercedes-Benz designs the ultimate private jet for VIPs (www.dailymail.co.uk) Daha Fazlası...

China Eastern Airlines Successfully 3D Prints Airplane Parts for Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft

Today it has been announced that China Eastern Airlines Co., Ltd. has successfully 3D printed many parts of on their in-service Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. These parts include the aircraft door handle covers, aircraft seats, and other cabin components and signs. (3dprint.com) Daha Fazlası...

Guide To The Emirates A380 First Class Shower Suite

A detailed guide and review of the Shower Suite on the Emirates Airbus A380. (onemileatatime.boardingarea.com) Daha Fazlası...