Reports: Lufthansa Will Launch 747-8 Intercontinental The Aero-News Network
Order For 20 Planes, 20 Options Rumored It could be a VERY big deal for Boeing. Speculation is running high the American planemaker may have finally found a launch customer for its 747-8 Intercontinental passenger jet Germany's Lufthansa.
ANN's Daily Aero-Term 12.06.06 Pibal The Aero-News Network
Aero-Terms! Pronounced PIE-ball, short for "pilot balloon". Today this refers to the small helium filled balloons that balloon pilots release preflight to track wind direction and wind speed.
ANN's Daily Aero-Tips 12.06.06: Mentor Pilot The Aero-News Network
Aero-Tips! A unique concept that has arisen with the advent of Very Light Jets (VLJs) is that of the "mentor pilot".
Blue Angels Announce 2007 Show Schedule The Aero-News Network
The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced their schedule for the 2007 show season. Following winter training, the team will begin its 61st season at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., March 10, 2007. It will conclude Nov. 10 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day 12.06.06 The Aero-News Network
"It's not very enjoyable when this happens. But the staff were very good." Source: An unidentified first-class passenger onboard British Airways Flight 213 on November 28. Travelers in the first class cabin were distressed to find out they were sharing the cabin with an elderly passenger who passed away halfway through the atlantic journey.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx 12.06.06 The Aero-News Network
Aero-Linx! Planes and more planes, no end to the facts and photos of aircraft on this site.
Canadian Forces Snowbirds Announce 2007 Schedule The Aero-News Network
The 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (Snowbirds) consists of approximately 85 Canadian Forces personnel. All members of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are serving members of the Canadian Forces, including the Reserve Force, each of whom brings years of military experience to the team.
USAF Thunderbirds Release 2007 Show Schedule The Aero-News Network
The U. S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" have announced its 2007 air show schedule, which begins March 24 and runs through Nov. 11. The team is scheduled to perform more than 68 shows in 21 states and nine European countries.
NASA Langley Solicits Buyout Offers From Employees The Aero-News Network
Facility Aims To Cut Approximately 40 Jobs Employees at NASA's Langley Research Center will be offered buyouts over the next two weeks.
British Airways Passengers Share Cabin With Deceased Traveler The Aero-News Network
Body Rides In First Class For Remainder Of Trip Travelers riding in the first class cabin on a recent British Airways flight were distressed to find out they were sharing the cabin with an elderly passenger who passed away halfway through the atlantic journey.bahamas+journal: bahamas+journal