How fast was Concorde At heights of up to 60,000 feet (over 18,000 meters), the Concorde cruised at around 1,350 mph (2,170 km/hr) more than twice the speed of sound. It could make the trip from London to New York in less than three-and-a-half hours, cutting the time of a typical flight in half. With […]
Jet lag can leave you feeling too tired to enjoy your new destination, but there are things you can do to help your body prepare. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help beat jet lag: Limit use of alcohol Make sure you’re well-rested before you depart Eat healthy, balanced meals, and
First Flight On the morning of December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took turns piloting and monitoring their flying machine in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. Orville piloted the first flight that lasted just 12 seconds and 120 feet. On the fourth and final flight of the day, Wilbur traveled 852 feet, remaining airborne
Cabin-class comfort and wide-open spaces. The inviting Mustang club cabin takes passenger comfort and freedom to a surprisingly sophisticated level. Complex curves and sport-sedan styling create an open, highly functional environment, while panoramic windows visually expand the space with plenty of light and a view that’s amazing. New styling with Citation comfort and quiet are
HondaJet The HondaJet is an advanced, lightweight, compact very light jet (VLJ) that features pioneering wing and engine mount designs that have helped achieve far better fuel efficiency, more available cabin and luggage space, and higher cruise speed than conventional aircraft in its class. HondaJet Innovation: A natural-laminar flow (NLF) wing and NLF fuselage nose
The Solar Impulse Solar-powered Airplane World Debut In June 2011, key representatives of the aviation industry met for the 49th International Paris Air Show, one of the world’s largest and most important events within the industry. It is here that major companies present their outstanding innovations, and the future of flying. The solar-powered Solar Impulse,
HONEYWELL GREEN JET FUEL POWERS FIRST-EVER TRANSATLANTIC BIOFUEL FLIGHT Use of Honeywell Green Jet Fuel saves 5.5 metric tons of net carbon dioxide emissions Green Jet Fuel now one step closer to commercial use with initial ASTM approval Honeywell biofuel and aviation technologies drive down flight costs, increasing profits and reducing carbon footprints Honeywell announced
Honeywell’s SmartView synthetic vision system (SVS) enhances crew situational awareness and reduces pilot workload to help avoid accidents during all phases of flight. With SmartView Synthetic Vision, You’re Always In The Clear — Even When You’re Not You’ll always have a clear approach with Honeywell’s SmartView synthetic vision system. SmartView synthesizes flight information from multiple
Power for Embraer and Cessna The reliability, performance and versatility of the AE 3007 turbofan is demonstrated on regional, corporate and military applications. The engine powers Embraer’s ERJ family of regional jets and Legacy 600, Cessna’s Citation X business jets and the US military’s Global Hawk. In excess of 3000 engines to Cessna and
Meet the latest addition to the Mooney fleet, the Acclaim Type S, even faster and more powerful than ever before. Thanks to a combination of aerodynamic refinements, the latest version of the Acclaim will now fly faster and farther. The Mooney Acclaim Type S is unquestionably the fastest single…period. Fly faster. Fly farther. In the
Gulfstream G550 – The Flagship of the Gulfstream Fleet The Gulfstream G550 is more than the flagship of the Gulfstream fleet. It is the world’s ultimate ultra-long-range business jet. The G550 flies 6,750 nautical miles, from New York to Tokyo, even against the strongest winds. Indeed, with cruise speeds up to Mach .885 (nine miles
2010 PiperSport The PiperSport is a World-Class, Entry-Level Aircraft in the Light Sport Aviation Segment Offering Performance, Luxury, and Value for Money Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced details and unveiled its all-new PiperSport, underscoring its foray into the Light Sport Aviation segment with a world-class aircraft that speaks to Piper’s heritage in bringing seminal, entry-level airplanes
Gulfstream G250 Long Range Cruise …… Mach 0.80 Mmo ……………………. Mach 0.85 Range at LRC …………. 3,400 nm / 6,297 km Range with 4 passengers, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves. Actual range will be affected by ATC routing, operating speed, weather, outfitting options and other factors. The super mid-size Gulfstream G250™ offers the largest cabin
Bombardier Learjet 40 XR The Bombardier Learjet 40 XR business jet is, without question, the premium aircraft in today’s light jet category, outperforming its competitors on almost every criterion. Its cruise speed is faster than any other aircraft in its class, shortening travel time and bringing destinations closer. With enhanced engines, it is faster off
Style and Function Few D-JET topics have generated as many customer questions over the past several months as the presence or absence of winglets on the flight test aircraft. The D-JET Proof-of-Concept (serial number 001) sported an initial winglet design that also was used on serial number 002 in its early days. Early photos of
The D-JET is designed specifically for the owner pilot, with attainability from both a financial as well as pilot qualification perspective. The combination of an extremely roomy cabin and three large baggage compartments, with a familiar flight envelope (to FL250), the FADEC-controlled FJ33 engine and the Garmin G1000 3-screen flight deck, makes the D-JET the
Beechcraft Premier IA: Business Jet 1 Pilot / 7 Passengers Speed …. 451 kts Altitue … 41,000 ft Range …. 1490nm Premier IA – Representing balance of speed, performance, reliability and flexibility, the Beechcraft Premier IA vividly demonstrates that business and pleasure in air travel need not be mutually exclusive. Whenever and wherever you need to
Lancair Legacy & Legacy FG Performance Aircraft Lancair Legacy Fastbuild Kit: $69,500 Finished Plane Estimate: $180,000 – $280,000 The Legacy represents the culmination of more than a decade of research, testing and invaluable input from Lancair builders and fliers. Redesigned from the tail forward, it’s bigger, faster and easier to build. Wing Design. When the Lancair
