The Viper 70 represents a new milestone in the development of IKARUS electric helicopters and defines a new RC helicopter class with its 75 cm (29.5 inch) main rotor diameter coupled with an extremely compact design.
Marignane, 31 July 2006 - The government of New-Zealand announced today a firm order for 9 NH90 to provide 8 operational helicopters to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The NH90 has been selected by New-Zealand in April 2005 as the replacement helicopter for the RNZAF ageing Iroquois. A signing ceremony took place in Wellington with Hon Phil Goff, Minister of Defence of New-Zealand in presence of Philippe Harache, Eurocopter’s Senior Executive Vice President.
Toronto, July 31, 2006 - Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first two Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets to SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest Inc. of St. George, Utah. Of SkyWest Inc.’s 17 firm orders for CRJ900 aircraft, the first six are scheduled to be delivered to SkyWest Airlines in 2006. SkyWest Airlines now operates all three variants of the industry-leading regional jet, the others being the Bombardier CRJ200 and Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft.
SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] on Friday delivered to GOL, Brazil’s low-fare, low-cost airline, the first Next-Generation 737 with enhanced short runway landing and takeoff capabilities. The 737-800 is the first of that model type delivered to GOL as the carrier augments capacity on domestic and regional international routes. It also is the first delivery of 67 737-800s the all-Boeing carrier has on order for delivery out to 2012. The airline currently operates 50 737s.
SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first 747-400ER (Extended Range) Freighter to enter the fleet of Jade Cargo International. Jade Cargo, based in Shenzhen, China, is the first cargo airline in China with foreign ownership. The new cargo airplane is the first of six that Jade Cargo ordered in 2005. The carrier plans to put the airplane into operation in the first week of August.
Toronto, July 31, 2006 - Tassili Airlines to become 17th Q400 Operator. Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Tassili Airlines of Algiers, Algeria has signed a contract for four 74-seat Q400 turboprop airliners. The airline is the first Q400 customer in Algeria and the second in Africa. The value of the contract based on list prices is $103 million US. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2007.
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SEATTLE, July 31, 2006 – The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] progressed with development of the new 777 Freighter by completing firm configuration of the airplane’s design recently. Boeing reached this significant milestone after months of collaboration with airline customers and program partners to determine the optimal configuration for the new cargo airplane. Achieving firm configuration means that Boeing has completed major trade studies to finalize the airplane’s overall capability. This allows Boeing and its suppliers to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the 777 Freighter. The detailed designs will then be released to Boeing factories and its suppliers to begin production of the new cargo airplane.
ViaLondonCityAirport.com, a dedicated travel and tourism portal for East London, has developed a School’s Out campaign - DiscoverEastLondon.com. Now that the school summer holidays are here, children everywhere are very excited and wait with anticipation to be entertained. Parents however may not be quite as excited, but DiscoverEastLondon.com could change that. The School’s Out Campaign will help anyone to plan, but also be spontaneous; a mixture of planning and taking it day by day is a good way to make the most of the holidays.
SAN DIEGO — July 27, 2006 — The San Diego County Regional Airport Authority has commissioned and installed a unique suitcase art exhibit from Sophie’s Gallery, a division of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center for developmentally disabled adults. The Airport Authority launched the exhibit with a ceremony in the baggage claim area of Terminal 2 of San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, July 26, in honor of the 16th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law July 26, 1990. The installation features embellished suitcases, hatboxes, cosmetic cases and purses in the motif, Passageways: Life’s Journey. The “journeys” range from figurative renditions of travel to faraway places, to abstract journeys of the soul and spirit, all expressed through paint, buttons, fabric and other adornments. The exhibit will be on display for public viewing until October.
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From August until the end of October, Finnair will be flying passengers to its destinations in China at a rate of over 100 flights per month. Finnair has daily scheduled frequencies to Beijing and Shanghai, five flights a week to Hong Kong and four a week to Guangzhou.
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) generates more than 71,000 jobs and more than $7.6 billion in total economic impact across Michigan according to a study released today by the University of Michigan-Dearborn and the Wayne County Airport Authority.
In a rollout ceremony attended by hundreds of government officials, military personnel, and employees, Sikorsky Aircraft launched a new era today with delivery of the U.S. Army’s first production UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company. With a new airframe, avionics and propulsion system, the UH-60M is the latest and most modern in a series of BLACK HAWK variants that Sikorsky has been delivering to the army since 1978.
Brussels, 31 July 2006: MK Airlines has recently signed a contract with Aviapartner Cargo for the provision of handling services in Ostend, for its 6 weekly flights operated with B747-200. Aviapartner provides the full range of cargo-handling services to MK Airlines in Ostend, including warehousing, ULD build-up and breakdown, inventory control, documentation for import and export, customs clearance, cargo transport to and from aircraft, tracing, airfreight trucking services, dangerous goods and live animal handling, and cargo security. Since 17 July, Aviapartner Cargo has been providing these services in an MK Airlines dedicated warehouse, equipped with an automatic ULD transport and loading-unloading system.
Daytona Beach, Fla., July 31, 2006 — More than 100 employers in aviation/aerospace, business, engineering, and high-tech fields will be on hand to talk with jobseekers at the 2006 Industry/Career Expos at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s two residential campuses. The first Expo is Thursday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Activity Center at the Prescott, Ariz., campus, 3700 Willow Creek Road. It will be held during OctoberWest Homecoming.
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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – The Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center becomes the Cheyenne Mountain Directorate as part of an ongoing effort to improve the operational effectiveness of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, according to NORAD and USNORTHCOM officials. The change will better integrate NORAD and USNORTHCOM functions, tasks, missions and operations to protect American and Canadian citizens. “I directed the formation of a team to take a hard look at the operational practices of NORAD and USNORTHCOM. I asked them to consider methods of improving our effectiveness and enhancing unity of effort,” said Adm. Timothy J. Keating, commander of NORAD and USNORTHCOM.
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Two men boating in a 14-foot aluminum boat in Rennell Sound, off the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands, were reported overdue to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) Victoria late Sunday night, 30 Jul. In addition to being overdue, one of the men had an existing medical condition and did not have his medication with him. The JRCC launched Air Force and Coast Guard assets in response.
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New home for Lufthansa employees in Frankfurt - Lufthansa Aviation Center opens its doors: Modern workplaces for 1,800 staff, free rein for communication and creativity
Don’t miss the Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta in Sussex, NB, Canada, September 8-9-10, 2006.
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, June 14th, 2006 – The International Balloon Festival of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu invites you from August 12th to 20th to the biggest balloon gathering in Canada. Considering that the festival gets better every year, this 23rd edition is a marvel! Whether you come for the multicoloured balloons, the many activities or for the unforgettable shows, all reasons are good ones not to miss this affair for young and young at heart.
Houston, TX –June 8, 2006 - Houston’s most exciting and entertaining outdoor summer family event blasts off from the NASA/Johnson Space Center this August 25-27, as the RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff Festival fills the skies above Clear Lake for the 14th annual tribute to mankind’s fascination with flight.
The Lincoln/Logan County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 2006 Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival, which will take place on August 25, 26, 27 - 2006 Downtown Lincoln & Logan County Airport
The skies above this year’s Discovery Channel International Balloon Fiesta will be filled with colour and excitement, when hot-air balloons of all shapes and sizes, take part in the Fiesta’s famous Special Shapes Launch on Thursday 10 August 2006.
1.5 million spectators crowded the banks of the Golden Horn estuary in Istanbul, Turkey to watch American pilot, Kirby Chambliss win the Red Bull Air Race for the third time this season.
29 July 2006 - Customers who travel on Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways can now enjoy the benefits and convenience of requiring just one electronic ticket (e-ticket) for the entire journey. As travel information is stored electronically in the e-tickets, customers need not worry about misplacing their paper tickets.
MILWAUKEE, July 29, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) is offering reduced fares for travel through February 14, 2007. The fares are available Sunday, July 30 through midnight Central time Tuesday, August 8, 2006. A 14-day advance purchase is required.
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