Tuesday 25th October 2005 - It was an untypical crisp October morning in Lahti, Finland when Visa Parviainen and the BirdMan Rocket Team attempted to make the first ever jet powered, birdman flight.
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SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air this week marked the 10th anniversary of their original Web site, alaskaair.com, the first domestic airline site to sell tickets over the Internet. The airlines introduced the site on Dec. 28, 1995, and sold the first online ticket the same day to a family of four from the Olympic Peninsula region of Washington state.
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After an extensive evaluation of the competing next generation of long haul aircraft, Bangkok Airways has announced its decision to acquire six Airbus A350s for operation on new long range services from Thailand to Europe commencing in 2012.
Geneva, 30 December, 2005. A Boeing 763 of Condor was obliged to dump fuel after taking off from Munich for the Dominican Republic on 30 December 2005.
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Geneva, 30 December 2005. 75 years ago the Swiss Confederation transferred the entire responsibility for Swiss air traffic control to Radio Schweiz AG. With its new Air Navigation Service Centre Zurich, skyguide is now returning to Dübendorf airport where the history of air traffic control in Switzerland began in 1931.
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Good news for Germany as a business location: Lufthansa will recruit a total of 2,400 new employees next year. Most of the growth will occur in operational areas, with the company requiring 1,420 flight attendants and 220 ground staff to provide passenger handling services at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs. In the new year, 180 pilot students and 330 trainees will begin their professional training at Lufthansa. In addition, the Lufthansa Group will offer 250 university graduates and experienced academics in the fields of engineering, IT and commerce an opportunity to join the company. Once again, Lufthansa has shown that even in economically difficult times it is a reliable and attractive employer. In fact, graduates rate Lufthansa among the top ten employers in Germany.
The Arizona Wing will take a Sentimental Journey back to 1943 with “A Night in the 40s.” This glamorous event features a WW II USO Show followed by a Big Band Orchestra playing sounds of the era to dancing men and women dressed in the period - all in the shadow of the vintage B-17 WW II bomber “Sentimental Journey”!
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SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering Aeroméxico, Air France, Alitalia, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines, sets itself apart by offering an exclusive experience for all passengers. Issued monthly, SkyTeam NewsFlash provides media with key updates on alliance activities. Please read on for this month’s SkyTeam news.
Avion Group and Air Atlanta Icelandic is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for the purchase of four B777 Freighter aircraft. Avion Group and Air Atlanta Icelandic is pleased to announce the signing of a contract for the purchase of four B777 Freighter aircraft. The aircraft are in addition to an order for four B777 Freighters that Avion Group placed with Boeing in September 2005. The new cargo aircraft will be operated by Avion Group’s subsidiary, ACMI operator Air Atlanta Icelandic.
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The official bodies of the Civil Aviation Administration will be separated off into a separate authority from January 1st 2006. The new authority will be called the Civil Aviation Authority. The existing CAA Finland will carry on its functions as service provider under the new name Finavia.
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MCMINNVILLE, Ore.—Thurs., Dec. 29, 2005 Oregon artist, Ron Hart, is currently exhibiting his aviation art at the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Ore. The display focuses on aviation history and the visual elements that surround flight from his first hand experience as a pilot. Currently on display are 33 of Hart’s pieces. The exhibit will be available for viewing until Jan. 31, 2006. Evergreen Aviation Museum patrons can view the art exhibit as part of the normal admission prices.
Public health authorities around the world have been addressing the growing concerns about a possible pandemic, arising from the so-called Avian Influenza virus. Communicable diseases, particularly those with the potential of becoming global pandemics, have important implications for airlines and their customers. A primary goal of IATA in any such event is to ensure a timely flow of accurate information to its Members, the travelling public and the industry as a whole. See our Avian Flu Questions and Answers.
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Hangar 9’s new .40-size Piper J-3 Cub ARF captures the classic scale lines and smooth flight performance of its grandfather.
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CHC Helicopter Corporation announced today the completion of the sale of its minority interest in Inversiones Aereas S.L. (”Inaer”) to Helicapital Inversiones Aéreas, S.L., a company controlled by the leading Southern European industrial investment group Investindustrial. Inaer operates light and medium aircraft primarily in the Spanish onshore helicopter market.
Friedrichshafen – A large selection of used aircraft and flight accessories will be on show at the International Market for Aircraft Sales, IMAS. After the successful maiden flight in 2004 the Fair will be taking off again in its biennial cycle from April 20 – 22, 2006. Around 100 single- and twin-engined aircraft, motor gliders and gliders, ULs and VLA, as well as used parts and accessories are due to land at the Exhibition Centre in Friedrichshafen.
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Ethanol-fueled crop duster recognized as one of the 50 best inventions in 2005 São José dos Campos, December 28, 2005 – Neiva’s Ipanema ethanol-fueled crop duster aircraft won this year’s Scientific American 50 Award. The Ipanema appears in the December issue of the respected Scientific American magazine as one of the 50 best inventions of 2005 worldwide.
Given the success it has had, Spanair is again extending its by now well known Punctuality Guarantee, unique in the Spanish air transport sector, to 30 June 2006, as part of its efforts to provide the best service and the highest level of punctuality to its passengers.
AAI Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Industrial Corporation (NYSE: UIC), has received a $4.25 million funded order from the U.S. Air Force for 10 Advanced Boresight Equipment (ABE(TM)) Model 310 systems. This is the largest single order for the ABE program to date.
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Trustin Farrugia Cann, a full time employee with Malta International Airport plc, received the City and Guilds Gold Medal Award for his distinguished performance in the Technician Diploma in Applied Electrical Engineering examination in 2003-2004.
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The Skyvolt packs are pre-wired to a special connector so that each cell can be monitored during charge and discharge for optimal safety, longevity, and investment security. Note the gap between the cells for improved cooling properties. The Skyvolt packs are used in conjunction with Protection Modules; one for charge and one for discharge. This new approach in Lithium cell safety and protection is now available from FMA Direct.
The Finesse range was introduced 2 years ago, but now it has been completely redesigned and upgraded so to face the challenge of the most demanding pilot and be ready for the new 2006 season. It debuted at St. Hilaire in September and now it is in full production and we are filling orders.
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Airborne specialise in the design and manufacture of ultralights (also called, microlights, trikes or ultralight trikes) and hang gliders, for the serious adventure aviation enthusiast. After a great year Airborne remains in a strong position with new products online and a positive outlook for 2006 with orders already booked in advance for February and March.
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At Esrange, the Aerospace Operation Facility of the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), preparations are carried out for a Texus sounding rocket launch planned for 30 November. This will be the first launch from Esrange using the new Brazilian sounding rocket VSB-30, replacing the British Skylark rocket which no longer exists on the market.
Researchers at NASAs Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB completed a number of flight research projects and supported a variety of environmental science efforts during 2005, gathering and analyzing data that would contribute to the technological advance of aviation and the knowledge and protection of our environment.
Right now it is December 24th and this info comes to you with all of the warm wishes for happy holidays and an invitation to join us for the U.S. Air Race 2006 events. If you are still searching for a great gift – this would be perfect for any pilot. Our theme this year is “Air Racing: Where it’s all about the Pilots”. OK, there are gorgeous airplanes too and fabulous scenery and … well, you get the idea. We have a lot of fun and this year, we could call this Oshkosh made easy as well.
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