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‘Yankee Tango’ Celebrates A Milestone

A year ago, one of Lufthansa’s most popular aircraft was officially delivered by Boeing and I was there to experience what is perhaps the highlight of my ‘Avgeek’ hobby. On March 25, 2015 Boeing literally handed over the keys to Lufthansa’s 18th 747 and a small group of us...

General de Gaule was flying on this one...Marcel Dassault 312

Visiting EVADAY at Strasbourg International Airport we had amazing opportunity to be onboard of unique aircraft - Marcel Dassault 312 "Flamant". The interest of public to visit this aircraft was amazing, told us Eric Janssonne,president of "Ailes Historiques du Rhin". As i...

US blacklists two British businessmen for 'helping Iranian airline beat sanctions'

Mahan Air is accused of providing lifeline to Syria's Bashar al-Assad and ferrying elite Quds force to Damascus. Two British businessmen have been blacklisted by the American government for allegedly helping an Iranian airline – accused of carrying arms and fighters to Syria – flout US terrorism sanctions. The US Department of the Treasury said it was placing Jeffrey Ashfield...

Europe's biggest business aviation event to continue at Geneva's Palexpo through 2021

Officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), Palexpo SA and Geneva International Airport today welcomed a new agreement, signed by all four parties, to continue to hold the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) at the Palexpo convention center, and on Geneva Airport in Geneva, Switzerland, for another...

Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar opens its new facility

On Tuesday, 8 March 2016, the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar (BHHH) at Biggin Hill Airport, Kent, officially opened its impressive new hangar facility. Elliott Marsh writes. BHHH’s long-awaited move into Biggin Hill Airport’s Hangar No. 204 concluded in Winter 2016 with the whole fleet relocated “across the way” to a larger facility on the Western fring...

Airbus BizLab selects start-ups in Hamburg and Bangalore

Airbus BizLab has selected the start-ups that submitted their project’s proposals for the Airbus business accelerators in Hamburg, Germany and Bangalore, India, in their latest calls. The six start-ups selected in Hamburg from 100 applicants in 29 countries have been: • ZinkCloud from Spain - The project is about developing a software to improve quality production by using...

Passenger jet converted into luxury hotel in Costa Rica rainforest

An old Boeing 727 passenger jet destined for scrap has been salvaged and converted into a luxury hotel suite. The £300-a-night suite is perched on a purpose built ledge within the Costa Rican rainforest For £2,100 a week guests can enjoy the novelty of sleeping in the converted 1965 Boeing 727 that once carried passengers around the world with Colombian Avi...

A320neo makes air show debut in India

The Airbus A320neo has made its air show debut at the India Aviation event in Hyderabad. The aircraft, bearing registration VT-ITC, is the first of the type to enter the Indian low-cost carrier’s fleet. It will appear on static display at the show. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines and was originally delivered to the airline on 11 March, making...

AAIB issues raft of safety changes in wake of Sumburgh crash report

UK safety investigators have called for a raft of new Europe-wide regulations to be introduced covering the operation of offshore transportation helicopters in the wake of a fatal accident off the north coast of Scotland. The recommendations are contained in the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch’s final report into the 23 August 2013 crash of a CHC Scotia-operated Airbus Helicopters A...

First helicopter event in mountain - Couchevel

Last weekend Courchevel hostet first helicopter event in mountain - Special ski patrol. Rare helicopters - Alouette 2, Bell 206, Agusta 109, Lama, MD 500,BA as 350, B2 as 350, B3 as 350, Ec 120, Gazelle,Robinson 44, Robinson 66, Kompress, Sikorsky. Demonstrations - mountain rescue and transportation; manufacturer exhibition, first flights, helicopter night and photo contest. M...

Scientists develop ice-repellent coating for airplanes and windshields

Scientists develop ice-repellent coating for airplanes and windshields – Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a spray-on coating that can make theice slide off from a large amount of commercial equipment like airplanes and car windshields, with nothing but the force of gravity. The new finding could have major implications in industries like energy, shippin...

Etihad Airways' President and CEO addresses global cargo conference in Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways’ President and CEO addresses global cargo conference in Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways ’ President and Chief Executive Officer James Hogan gave the opening address to more than 1,200 delegates attending the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) Conference taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between March 10 and 13. Mr Hogan spoke in depth about changes in...

Thrills as daredevils soar over Abu Dhabi

Thousands of spectators lined the breakwater and Corniche shorelines on Saturday afternoon to watch the final day of the Red Bull Air Races. Visitors were also treated to the spectacle of a daredevil wing-walker, who performed on top of a Breitling aeroplane as it spiralled and took long dives close to the water. “It was mind-blowing, amazing," said Krishna Rathod, an Abu Dhabi re...

Radical Concept Plane Reveals What Air Travel May Look Like in 2050

Thirty years ago, air travel wasn't all that much different than it is today, albeit longer security lines and greater hassles. But a little over three decades from now, in 2050, things might be radically transformed when it comes to flying - at least a team from Airport Parking & Hotels and Imperial College London predicts. Headphones plugged into chair arms, cramped legs and te...

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Ten years of Riga Aviation Forum — insights from Zigmars Vestfals on growth, milestones and the road ahead

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AERO 2027 (April 14–17) saw the formal announcement of Air Charter Expo Regional – Europe by show organisers The Air Charter Association and Business Air News, made during ACE26 at Lo...