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
Wally yachts Wally//One Wally, the manufacturer of super-luxury power and sailing yachts has today confirmed the full specification of its new icon, Wally//One. Delivering superior performance, technology, comfort and space, the successor to the Wally//Tender “In Wally//One we wanted to give people a boat that was fun to use as a day boat while still
Imagine the fish swimming and colorful coral reefs spread out in front of you, and at the same time, you can see the blue sky and clouds. This magical EGO-Compact Semi Submarine was the first in the world and patents and PCT were issued in 2009
2011 Cigarette 46′ Rider – Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Inspires New Cigarette Racing Boat Cigarette 46′ Rider Racing “Inspired by AMG” While each brand’s playground is as different as asphalt and water, both AMG and Cigarette use their racing expertise to develop high performance machines for passionate enthusiasts. Founded upon mutual respect and product admiration,
Driving in Weather Conditions When you are driving your RV, be aware of crosswinds. Crosswinds are caused by the wind blowing against the side of the RV. Sudden crosswinds may cause the RV, especially if it is over-loaded, to suddenly swerve into another lane. If you must drive in windy conditions, be sure to reduce
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15-20 year olds. In 2000, 3,594 drivers 15 to 20 years old were killed, and an additional 348,000 were injured, in motor vehicle crashes. While traffic crashes account for approximately 2 percent of all deaths, they account for 36 percent of all deaths among 15
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
