Articles tagged: "aircraft"

1: Airbus A380 Fuel Efficient New King of the Air

Reporters went crazy over the 12 Singapore Airlines suites on the A380, like cabins on an ocean liner, "a class beyond first class", according to Singapore Airlines. Some of the suites have configurations which convert to double beds. This soon lead Singapore Airlines to warn passengers about getting a bit too friendly while in the air.

2: This Summer Visit Gatwick Aviation Museum

The Gatwick Aviation Museum has a unique collection of British Aircraft from the "golden age" of British aircraft manufacturing. From the end of WWII until the 1970 's British aircraft designers produced some of the most innovative and advanced aircraft of the day.

3: Cirrus SR22: A Magnificent Demo Flight

Wow Recently I enjoyed what has to be considered a "milestone day" in the life of an aviator, as myself and one of my best buds in Eugene got to go flying

4: SAAB Avitronics combines with Naturelink Aviation in South Africa

Until now civilian and special operation aircraft have operated in potentially hostile environments without sufficient protection against Man Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) such as a ground-based missile attack. That is all about to change.

5: The Air Force Will Replace The 'CH-46 Knight' Aircraft

From an expert opinion of flying the 'CH46 Knight': "I recently read an article about replacing the CH46s. And they are in the middle of testing an alternative aircraft. The Osprey - if it ever goes into service will have a tough time replacing the "46 in the hearts of those who flew her or wer

6: Is The Air Force C-17 Better Than The C-5 Aircraft?

All I hear about are C-17 's and how they are going to make our work load a lot easier and not what they are going to do with the C-5 's . The C-17 it 's primary transport for outsized equipment. It seems the Air Force is doing the something with the 17 's as the Marine Corps wants to do with the MV

7: The A-10 And Should The B-52 Be Retired For Good

The Air Force would be complete idiots to get rid of the A-10. Its triple redundancy flight control system has allowed many pilots to return to base, that would have otherwise ejected. This airframe should be updated, not disposed of. Give it a FLIR, and the appropriate GPS hardware.The A-10A i