On Friday 6th July 2012, Gatwick Airport saw one of the first official scheduled landing of the beautiful A380 Airbus.
In conjunction with the 25th UK anniversary of Emirates, history was made as the Airbus A380 flew into Gatwick Airport, the very first scheduled flight of its kind.
Shelley speaks to Laurie Berryman, Vice President UK, Emirates:
With five hundred and seventeen seats, the airbus is the world’s largest commercial airliner. The aircraft includes Private Suites and Onboard Shower Spas in First Class, flat beds in Business Class, an Onboard Lounge for First Class and Business Class customers, and more generous seats and wider aisles in Economy Class. Passengers throughout the aircraft can enjoy the airline’s award-winning ice entertainment system, with over 1,300 channels of on-demand entertainment. The design and luxury passengers can expect while travelling on this amazing aircraft is just breathtaking.
Emirates started its UK operation on 6th July 1987 with a daily service from London Gatwick to Dubai. Today, the airline offers 16 daily flights from six UK airports – with three daily services from Gatwick alone – to Dubai and beyond to a network of over 120 destinations worldwide.
“Since 1987, Gatwick has been at the heart of our UK operation and we are proud to see our A380 touch down here today,” said Laurie Berryman, Vice President UK. “When this special anniversary service departed for Dubai this afternoon, it did so with over 500 passengers on board. Given the popularity of the aircraft with passengers from the South East, it is our hope that Gatwick will join Emirates’ A380 network in the future,” he added.
“Today’s arrival of a scheduled Emirates A380 flight from Dubai was an historical and special moment for Gatwick.” said Guy Stephenson, Gatwick Airport’s Chief Commercial Officer. “It is the very first time that Gatwick has welcomed a scheduled A380 flight. This is a huge achievement for the airport. This flight arrives at a time when Gatwick is investing in its A380 pier infrastructure, allowing us to pier serve the aircraft from next summer. The A380 is rapidly becoming the aircraft of choice to serve major long haul trunk routes. We want Gatwick to be playing its part in this exciting new era of long-haul travel and helping to increase connectivity to key markets.”
Gatwick have invested a massive forty three million pounds into developing gateways to host the new arrivals. These have yet to be completed but this could give other airlines the green light to start landing their A380’s at Gatwick.
This auspicious occasion was attended by many local business people and VIP’s including Henry Smith MP who was ‘blown away’ by the enormity and luxury of the airbus.
“After 25 years I welcome Emirates renewed commitment to Gatwick by flying in their new A380’s – that’s good for local economy and employment”
Emirates has twenty one A380 aircraft in its fleet with a further sixty nine on order, serving an ever expanding network of destinations including Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo and from 1st October, Melbourne. The airline has just announced Adelaide as its fifth gateway into Australia from 1st November.
We would like to thank Laurie Berryman for speaking to us and Joelle Watkins for making us feel more than welcome. CHT would like to wish you all the best for a continued successful future.
Our tour of Economy on the A380 and pictures of Business Class & First Class:
Please pop back to the Homepage to read more great stories by CHT…


5” height, silver plated. Manston, in Kent, served as a military air base when in 1918, the RAF was formed. Wing Commander S R Watkins served as a bomber pilot 1916-18 after which he was Wing Commander. His private papers are archived at the Imperial War Museum, London. Manston is currently a museum
honoring its history.


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Established in 1915, Stinson Municipal Airport is the second oldest general aviation airport in continuous operation in the United States. The Works Progress Administration built the terminal building between 1935 and 1936. The building was remodeled and expanded in 2006-2008 but still retains much of its original integrity.
During World War II the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces as a training base. At the end of the war the airfield was returned over to the City of San Antonio for civil use.


In Death of Spy Satellite Program, Lofty Plans, and Unrealistic Bids By May 2002, the government’s effort to build a technologically audacious new generation of spy satellites was foundering. The contractor building the satellites, Boeing, was still giving Washington reassuring progress reports. But the program was threatening to outstrip its $5 billion budget, and pivotal … Continue reading NRO & Boeing | $25 Billion Wasted in Space Program?
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Helicopter Tours provide private and sharing helicopter flights from Caticlan/Kalibo to Boracay Island – for your pleasure and business.
Our success is based on a winning combination of a highly experienced team of pilots together with a luxury fleet of helicopters based in Boracay and servicing the whole region. We offer best helicopter tour over Boracay and Carabao Islands beaches with the best bird eye views!
You should not miss a chance and get your unforgettable experience! Have all the pleasant moments in the sky and in the water without going far!


Welcome to flyingonline.biz - learn to fly at Goolwa in South Australia
Learn to fly with us. We are passionate about all aspects of flying and flight training and are focused on providing you with a fun, safe and professional place to learn and experience the joy of flying and the experience of becoming a pilot. Learn how to fly with us today. We understand adult learning principles and we know not everyone learns or progresses at the same pace, nor do they want to. We understand you are an individual and we respect that - in fact that’s where we specialise and because we have a female instructor we warmly welcome potential female pilots or those who just want to give it a go to see what all the fuss is about. Read what others are saying about us or purchase a gift voucher for any occasion.
Together we can plan your flight training program, ground theory lessons and pre-examination study. We provide individual and classroom based flight theory sessions so you learn in the method most effective for your learning style. In group sessions you get to interact with other students and pilots on the same journey as yourself. Often it is in the sharing of knowledge and past experiences that you consolidate your learning and... almost everyone likes a good story. Learn to fly with us and become a recreational pilot. Achieve your dream - start the experience today.
You will be part of a friendly aviation community that will help and support you through your learning to fly journey and beyond. Goolwa Airport (YGWA) is located on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula near the historic town of Goolwa and not far from Adelaide. The scenery is awesome and encompasses Victor Harbor, Inman Valley, the Southern Mt. Lofty Ranges, the Murray Mouth, the Coorong, and the Great Lakes (Alexandrina and Albert). The Airport is privately owned and controlled which gives us a relaxed, yet a safe and controlled environment in which to learn.
Adelaide's whale watching season is from mid May to October (started early this year 2013) and they are often sighted off the coastline from Victor Harbor to the Murray Mouth and every where in between - so if this excites you, there is another good reason to come for a fly soon - remember to bring your camera. If you are after a joy flight, this is much more than that. We offer Trial Instructional Flights (TIF) where you get to take control of the aircraft and fly it yourself. What a buzz and what a gift to give to someone! The News link keeps you up to date with current aviation related activities and anything we think you may be interested in. 20/05/13
We care about your progress and will help you to achieve your flying dreams. Come and see us soon. You can also find us on facebook.
I look forward to meeting with you soon - come and experience a Trial Instructional Flight (TIF) today or purchase a voucher for a friend. If you want to do something special for any celebration... then how about starting the day or afternoon by getting high in the sky, then heading off to your evening venue to continue the fun.
The original website was developed out of my passion for flying, teaching and sharing knowledge. As the bug bit me... I kept taking the journey further and further, it lead me to opening my own flying school - flyingonline.biz - an approved RA-Aus Flight Training Facility so come and learn to fly with us today as I continue to share the fun! I invite you to have fun and explore this site or become an affiliate member.
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Technical and compliance driven position that maintains airport safety and compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations including Federal Air Regulation 139, the Airport Certification Manual, and other applicable rules and regulations. Conducts all required safety inspections and maintains records of discrepancies and corrective action taken, issuing Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), conducting wildlife hazard management, monitoring airfield maintenance conditions, construction, and other airfield activities to ensure the protection and safety of the aircraft operations area.
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.
• Conducts safety and lighting inspections of the airfield and ramp areas at least daily and more often as conditions warrant.
• Reviews NOTAMs daily for accuracy and issues NOTAMS when necessary
• Represents Safety, Security & Compliance Administration at pre-construction meetings, acts as point of contact for Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) related to airfield or Federal Aviation Administration projects.
• Coordinates and participates in safety risk management assessments particular to airfield.
• Administers and audits operations training documentation regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration per Federal Aviation Regulation 139.
• Monitors airfield safety and compliance to ensure airport is in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulation 139. Updates and maintains airport certification manual, snow plan, and emergency plan. Manages and audits daily safety and lighting inspection reports electronically via computer software systems. Prepares annually for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Certification Inspection. Coordinates and assists FAA Inspector during multi-day inspection.
• Assists with the development of standards and procedures related to airfield and communicate to airport employees and other interested parties.
• Proctors airfield driving familiarization and testing for airport personnel.
• On call availability during emergency situations to assist and support responding police and ARFF units, active member of KCAB Emergency Operations Center.
• On call availability during winter snow and ice weather events.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Associate’s degree in a related field to the area of assignment and five years of progressively responsible airport operations experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Maintain Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance.
• National Incident Management Systems Certifications (100-400, & 700-800).
• FAA regulations concerning certification and operations of a commercial airport;
• Airport Security Program requirements;
• OSHA Regulations;
• Reading and interpreting construction plans.
• Clearly and effectively communicating, negotiating and advocating, both orally and in writing;
• Use of a variety of computer-based technologies including word processing, and spreadsheets;
• Establishing and maintaining effective, fair, cooperative, collaborative and respectful relationships with internal and external colleagues, peers, work teams and workgroups.
Positions in this class typically require: standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, driving, seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The Kenton County Airport Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Email: http://www.cvgairport.com/jobs for further details.
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Passenger Terminal World March 2017 is now online.
Manchester Airport Transformation Program - T2 fly-through
Airport operator Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has released a fly-through video showcasing early design renderings of its development plans for Terminal 2 (T2) at Manchester Airport. The transformation of T2 into the airport's main terminal is a key component of MAG's £1bn (US$1.2bn) investment program.
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So you know how much I hate to fly, and you know how ironic that is considering how much I used to love love love flying and airplanes and fighter jets and space and JINX SEND GINNY TO SPACE, as Woy often texts to me out of the clear blue sky for no apparent reason.
If you don’t know what movie that’s from, you can’t be my friend, you ridiculously young whippersnapper.
God. I’ve gotten so old. Where the hell did my 30s go? Do you have them? Can I have six of them back?
As I was saying in meandering fashion, I’m old. Wait, no. I HATE FLYING.
Too high. Too fast. Too bumpy. Too burning death-y.
But when the 171st Air Refueling Wing of the Air National Guard invited me to see what it’s like to refuel a jet in mid-flight, I manned up. I put my big girl Depends on. I doubled up with some Poise Pads. I kissed my kids and my husband goodbye and I got into a cavernous plane … and well, you’ll have to go read to see how I reacted when a fighter jet flew within 40 feet of our plane.
And take a look at these pictures. I’m still struggling with feeling less than competent with my DSLR. Hoping Burgh Baby will have a new class soon for those of us who know the basics, but want to go even further with our photography. Ahem.
The briefing. This is where we learned all about the 171st and the planes we would be flying in. We also learned about the airmen (there are LOTS of women in the 171st too. It just so happens that our flight on this day was with all men.) that would be taking us up. Many of them are part-timers who have jobs outside of the Air National Guard. They are teachers, engineers, computer techs, etc. They are awesome. Brave. And can have a plane in the air at a moment’s notice if called upon.
In the plane. We were told to dress warmly despite the fact that it was the middle of the summer. Because it was going to get SUPER COLD up in the air.
When you read the column, this is the pilot who said, “Because it’s us.”
In the cockpit heading toward our rendezvous. SO MANY BUTTONS, JINX.
Up in the air. There’s something oddly comforting about seeing USAF on the wing of your plane.
The fish-eye back window of the plane. This is obviously before the jet approached for refueling. This is the window the airman will look out of, while lying down on his stomach, to use a joystick to maneuver the fuel delivery doohickey stick into the fuel receivership hole of the jet. As you can tell, I’m using official USAF terminology here.
And here’s the plane coming in for fuel. As you can see, I wasn’t exaggerating in my column when I said you could see the pilot’s eyeballs. That plane is about 40 feet away from our plane and both planes were traveling at about what? 600 miles per hour? Dear. God. What if the pilot of either plane had to sneeze just then? I’m just now thinking about that. These guys have nerves of steel. Officially.
Here’s the airman controlling the joystick. (Funny story. I ran into this this particular airman at Giant Eagle near my house about a week after this flight.) This shot also gives you an idea of how close the other plane was to ours. DEAR. GOD.
When it was time to begin our descent into Pittsburgh, I heard, “Montanez!”
And I was like, “SIR, YES SIR, SIR SIR, YES SIR?!”
And the airman informed me I was to sit in the cockpit during landing. Talk about baptism by fire.
At first I was seated here:
And then they moved me up so I could be staring our landing right it the eyeballs.
Safe on the ground with the whole group. I’m standing next to Jennifer Connelly whose husband Scott is a member of the 171st:
Amen and that’s church:
These men and women have served in Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Guam, and more. They served during 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and other domestic crises. They’re in our towns, in our schools, in our stores, and they spend time away from their families each month to train to be ready to go when called upon.
And never fail to let them know that you do.


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- First beagle on the moon!
- Journey to deep space with the world famous beagle
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What kind of an airline is Spirit?
Spirit Airlines is an American ultra low cost carrier headquartered at Miramar, Florida. It offers scheduled flights in entire US as well as the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. It has the third youngest Airbus fleet in the Americas after Virgin America and the Mexican airline Voleries.
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Some photos of Washington's Air Cadet unit based at Usworth - a former RAF base. Picture shows cadets at camp at RAF Wattisham, 1970. One visit was to the then 'new' Concorde.
Recognise anyone? - cadets are documenting the unit's 70 year history and are looking for photos and any type of information relating to the squadron. A comemorative Book is to be published.
Get in touch via their website:
Picture above shows the Vampire T11 Gate Guardian with Civilian Instructor Larry Little. Vampire was acquired by the then CO of squadron Flt Lt Derek Crozier in the 1980's. At right: L - R, 60's poster, vintage 3822 record book, poster for comemorative Book.
Any info to the Email address below.


The Brian Perry Charitable Trust and Te Awa Lakes were delighted to be involved with the Balloons over Waikato event this year.
Over the years the event has become a major attraction for Hamilton; drawing in pilots from across NZ and around the world, as well as attracting large crowds to witness the impressive spectacle of the colourful balloons taking to the skies. This year the festival saw over 20 hot air balloons float across the Waikato skies from Tuesday, March 14, to Saturday, March 18.
The Brian Perry Charitable Trust have long supported this popular community event and this year, the festival also included a balloon sponsored by Te Awa Lakes. The balloon, designed and piloted by Liam McGirr, made its maiden voyage from Innes Common ten months ago and has now made its festival debut at Balloons Over Waikato.
If you missed seeing the Te Awa Lakes balloon in the skies at Balloons over Waikato this year, don’t worry, you will be able to see it at future events and the occasional mornings when it flies over the Waikato!


Authorities in Victoria are searching for the wreckage of a single engine cargo plane that witnesses say went down just about 8:30 local time Tuesday evening near the community of Inez, Texas.
As of 10:30 pm Tuesday evening authorities confirmed that they were looking for a downed aircraft in the area but they had did not confirm if wreckage had been discovered.
Data collected by the South Texas Journal late Tuesday evening showed the Cessna 208B Caravan aircraft making a strange pattern shortly after departure from Victoria Regional Airport just after 8:00 pm. At around 8:16 pm radar contact was lost with the aircraft near Inez.
Records show that the Caravan was owned and operated by Addison, Texas based Martinaire and ran a Houston/Victoria route almost nightly. The company was established in 1978 and is one of the largest single line air cargo carriers in the country and is primarily contracted to do overnight shipping for UPS.
The plane was scheduled to arrive at Houston Intercontinental Airport just after 8:30. It’s original scheduled departure time was set originally for just after 6:00 pm but was delayed for unknown reasons.
The Caravan has an original manufacturing date of 1968.


The highlight was the Blue Angels. After a A-10 Warthog got a flat on the runway, (can you imagine changing that? Jeez.) the Blue Angels took flight.
Here are some videos clips of the air show.
First up a C-17
Here’s a paratrooper from the Army Black Knights making an entrance:
This is awesome, it’s an A-10 rolling:
Hey Hey Hey, it’s Fat Albert…Blue Angels’ Fat Albert:
Blue Angels part 1
Blue Angels part 2
Blue Angels part 3
Here’s the final video. It’s a little long but worth it. The ceremonious way the Blue Angels get going:


Random Short Story
The glider was shaking violently. The pilot grew nervous as he continued to loose speed and altitude. He knew that an Aleph 3 was not operational below the troposphere and that he was likely to impact on E6 if he would not solve the problem quickly.
His mission had been to approach E6, shortly descend into its stratosphere, dispatch the man-sized capsule and rejoin the fleet orbiting around E4. But for some reason the capsule would not detach properly, most likely it got caught in one of the straps. It was now dangling behind the glider sending it into violent pitches and yaws.
And the tactical display remained empty. So much about knowledge bases.
He decided that he could not any longer care about the contents of the capsule. Whoever had been in there might already have been killed. He pressed his lips and vectored full downward thrust aft while at the same time steering the craft into a vertical position. His hope was that the drastic slowdown would put any straps into the heat stream of the aft engines, burning them.
When the strap finally snapped, the glider brutally gyrated around its axis. In a reflex reaction the pilot flipped on the autopilot which caught the Aleph 3 after one full rotation.
While he reset the course for the stars, he followed the capsule beacon while it quickly descended into the clouds.


Nigeria’s Billionaire and Group Chief Executive Officer, Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe, is feared dead.
The late Billionaire had taken to his “X” handle (formerly known as Twitter) on the 19th January, 2024 at 3:33pm to say this “Today and always, let us remember that life is a precious gift – a chance to breathe, feel, love, experience and connect. Let’s honor this gift by living with purpose, kindness, and gratitude, making every moment count. Let us number our days”.
A chopper transporting Herbert Wigwe, the CEO of Access Bank and Access Holdings, has crashed with him and about five others aboard in California, United States.
American news outlet CBS reported that Wigwe’s wife, son and Abimbola Ogunbanjoa, a former chair of Nigerian Exchange Group also died in the crash.
The chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed Friday night near Nipton, between Nevada and California.
United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in a statement confirmed all onboard are dead. FAA said no survivors had been found as of Saturday.
“We were made aware of a downed aircraft at approximately 10:12 p.m., on February 10, 2024. The scene of the crash was determined to be east of the 15-Freeway, near Halloran Springs Road,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
FAA identified the aircraft as a Eurocopter EC 130 helicopter. It was registered to a Burbank-based tour company called Orbic Air.
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash at the time of filing this report.


Flynas sets new inflight safety standard
Flynas has set new standards to in-flight safety, by adding Virus Guard disinfectant wet wipes and sprays to its in-flight hygiene, to protect passengers from any known threats from dangerous viruses, including Ebola, Avian Influenza, and MERS.
Flynas spokesperson Eman Yusuf, in-flight services and on-board product manager, said: " Flynas will use the special wet wipes and sprays to disinfect all surface areas on board the aircraft such as galleys, ovens, lavatories, lavatory door handles, passenger tray tables, overhead bins, window blinds, seat pockets, armrests and so on. We make passenger safety and comfort a top priority and using Virus Guard will reassure them we are doing all we can to combat cross contamination."
Alex Sahni of Virus Guard, said: “This is a bold and welcome step by Flynas to start disinfecting their aircraft using Virus Guard. Typically, aircraft surfaces used or touched by passengers are rarely or never disinfected, but because our product is simple to use and extremely effective for up to 10 days, we’re confident it can help to eliminate the risk of cross contamination. We hope that other airlines will follow Flynas’s example and offer passengers added protection from diseases like MERS, Swine Flu, Bird Flu.”
The wet wipes can be used by cleaning staff and crew and could also be issued to passengers to sanitise their own armrests, tray tables, or seats. The product is currently being tested on Airbus and Boeing aircrafts around the world.


The multi-billion-dollar arrangement, one of 13 deals signed during a visit by French President Jacques Chirac to Beijing, was accompanied by an option for China to buy 20 of Airbus' new wide-body A350 planes.
The Airbus A320 assembly plant, to be located in the north Chinese port city of Tianjin not far from Beijing, will complete its first aircraft in 2009 and will subsequently manufacture four a month, the aircraft maker said.
"It's a means for us to develop a long-term vision with the Chinese," Louis Gallois, the chief executive of the European aerospace giant, told reporters.
"It's clear that building the planes in China will give the Chinese an incentive to buy more of our aircraft," he added.
No figures were immediately available about the value of the 150-plane deal although Airbus has said the average list price for one A320 was between $50.5 million and $78 million. It follows China's order last year of another 150 Airbus planes, also with a list price of nearly 10 billion dollars, which was also signed when Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao visited France.
Airbus has previously published estimates that potential sales among all airlines in China over the next 20 years will total around 1,600 planes.
The deal represents a boost for Airbus at a time when the company is struggling over management changes, cost cuts and delays to its A380 super-jumbo jet.
French President Chirac is on his fourth visit to China since taking office in 1995 and is regarded as an old friend by the Chinese leadership.
The European company is seeking to undercut US rival Boeing, which has about two thirds of the lucrative Chinese civil aviation sector, and says it is aiming for a 50-percent market share.
Analysts said Thursday's developments could be significant in helping Airbus achieve its goal.
"Sino-Europe relations are becoming ever more intimate and there is also more generosity when it comes to technology transfer," said Li Lei, an aviation analyst with CITIC Securities. "This is definitely a challenge for Boeing."
Ian Thomas, a consultant at the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation in Australia, said Thursday's Airbus deal "reflects the increasing growth and focus of the China domestic market.
"It also reflects the development of more short-haul services within that market. The A320 is specifically geared towards that area," he said.
The A320, a medium-range, single-aisle twin-engine jet capable of carrying up to about 180 passengers, remains the European company's most popular aircraft after 17 years on the market.
It is in direct competition with Boeing's 737 model and targets the same fast-growing segment of Chinese aviation.
The Airbus order comes as Boeing is having other problems. On Wednesday, the company announced its quarterly profits dived 31 percent as it pulled the plug on its in-flight Internet service.
The Chicago-based group, which also produces defense and space equipment, said its third-quarter net profits declined to $694 million, compared with $1 billion in the same period of 2005.
In June, China's National Development and Reform Commission, the national planning agency, approved the plans for a plant in Tianjin, calling the move an important step for the nation's aviation industry.
China has repeatedly stated its ambition of building large passenger jets by 2020 although it is still struggling to develop a market for domestically built jets of 70 to 90 seats.
Airbus will hold a 51 percent stake in the Tianjin facility, according to sources close to the negotiations between Airbus and China.
In another deal signed Thursday, Alstom SA of France inked a contract worth 1.2 billion euros ($1.5 billion) for the delivery of 500 freight locomotives to China, according to the agreement seen by an AFP reporter.
Alstom will link up with China's Datong Electric Locomotive to deliver the trains, with Alstom's share of the contract coming to 300 million euros (380 million dollars), the agreement said.
New low-cost US airline Skybus has placed a firm order for 65 Airbus A319 airliners, at a catalogue price of about $3.9 billion (3.1 billion euros), Airbus said on Thursday.
Airbus, which is working on a vast restructuring plan to tackle its production problems, said that Skybus had not yet decided which engines to order for the single-aisle aircraft.
Airbus said: "In terms of aircraft, this transaction is one of the main orders placed with Airbus by an American airline."Skybus, based in the state of Ohio, is to begin flights at the beginning of 2007.


Byron Bay Ballooning
Welcome to Australia's Ballooning Paradise.
What better way to see Australia´s most spectacular scenery than aloft in a hot air balloon with Byron Bay Ballooning.
We offer exclusive daily sunrise flights followed by a gourmet champagne breakfast.
Soaring majestically over the terrain
you will be overcome by the beauty of the “rainbow region” which
stretches out endlessly underneath from Byron's majestic headland to Mt
Warning and its massive volcanic rim and beyond to the Great Dividing
Your morning begins before dawn, when a new day is about to begin. This is when the air is stable and the winds are calm, ensuring a tranquil flight.
As the sun’s first rays lighten the skies, the balloon swells, slowly taking its form...
"Your ballooning experience will entertain you for 3 to 4 hours. It is a period of time that you will be talking about far into the future.
The actual flying time is about one hour with balloon preparation, briefing, landing, pack away and breakfast at the airfield taking up the rest.
It is fascinating to be a part of all aspects of this ballooning experience."
A personalized ’Flight Certificate’ is given to each passenger, which rounds off a fabulous morning.
Bookings and Enquiries
Phone: 1300 889 660
Address: 1 Old Brunswick Rd Tyagarah 2481 NSW


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Mid Valley Airport (E98) has been a public access airport since 1970. The main runway is 18/36. It is published as 4380 feet long x 37 feet wide. Elevation is 4836'
CTAF frequency is 122.9 AWOS 1 information is available by clicking 3 times on this frequency. Runway lights and airport beacon are activated the same way.
100LL fuel is available here, 24 Hour, self-service. Hooey LLC owns this business and is formed of Airpark property owners to keep fuel available at the lowest possible cost. Hooey Shareholder discounts apply.
An average of 200 aircraft are based at Mid Valley. Most are SEL (including classics, homebuilts, ultralites), helicopters and a few twins are based here too. We have maintenance facilities and our own EAA Chapter (530).
The roads within the Airpark also serve as Taxiways. These are called "Auto-Plane Drives" Aircraft have the right of way.
Mid Valley Airpark Los Lunas, New Mexico


The Hughes H-4 Hercules, or the “Spruce Goose”, as it came to be called, was the original brainchild of Henry J. Kaiser during World War II. He wanted to essentially create a massive cargo ship that could transport much needed supplies to America’s troops over in Europe through the air. Eventually getting a contract with the U.S. government, he was told that he had to build the plane out of a non-rationed material, which ruled out the usual metal that planes were made out of. So he was forced to build the plane out of birch.
Running low on budget, Kaiser contracted help from the wealthy and eccentric aircraft designer, Howard Hughes. Hughes spearheaded the design from then on, and worked tirelessly to complete the project despite naysayers stating that something that big and made of wood would never fly. Critics labeled the plane the “Spruce Goose” as a taunting nickname, which Hughes resented. As the plane was made out of such an unusual material and was to be five stories high (79 feet), with a wingspan larger than a football field and a dry weight of 250,000 pounds, it is hard to blame critics for doubting its ability.
Ultimately, the plane did fly…a mere mile, seventy feet off of the ground, and two years after the war ended. At a speed of 135 mph, its one and only flight was over pretty quickly and Hughes even had to justify his efforts in front of Congress to prove that he did not squander government funds. Nonetheless, it is amazing that something of this size and material flew at all. Hughes’ company maintained it in flying condition until it was moved to a hangar adjacent to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA in 1980 – a hangar that has since been used to film blockbuster films and is now a cruise line terminal – it is that big! It was moved in 1993 to the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McKinnville, Oregon, where it was restored and we were lucky to have the chance to see it in our travels.
The Evergreen Museum is a little bit pricey at $27/adult, but there is much to see and the Spruce Goose alone is worth the admission. We even got to camp overnight in their spacious and beautiful parking lot as they are members of Harvest Hosts!
On weekends, the adjacent waterpark is open as well. We found it entertaining that a waterpark was attached to an aircraft museum and honestly probably would have patronized it had it been a weekend.
Upon pulling up to the museum, the Spruce Goose’s massive shadow within the museum hangar is difficult to miss. Its massive size takes up a good amount of the museum, dwarfing everything else significantly.
We sprang for the $25 cockpit tour, which included a fifteen minute tour for up to four people as well as the feature photo of this article (hat rental included). We didn’t mind paying the extra admission as it meant that we got the cockpit all to ourselves for fifteen minutes, save for the tour guide enlightening us with details of the plane. It was surreal to sit in the pilot seats and look down several stories to the ground below. It was also neat to see firsthand the control centers and access doors to the wings during flight.
Story goes that seven newspaper reporters were on board for on its maiden voyage, not expecting the plane to take off at all. Imagine their surprise when it did!
The rest of the museum is filled with interesting airplane history, varying from early flight, to WWI and WWII era planes, to modern hobby replica planes. It is fascinating to see how far we have come, as well as the sturdiness and longevity of some of our military planes!
Admission includes the adjacent Evergreen Space Museum as well, which includes various spacecrafts, spacesuits, and other memorabilia, some replicas, some originals.
Flying is certainly not my favorite activity in the world, but I still thoroughly enjoyed this museum and seeing the magnamity of the Spruce Goose. It is certainly worth a visit when in the area!
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Aw, thanks so much, Diana!! Love reading your blog, too! As soon as our friends go back home after visiting we will be sure to do our post. 🙂 Happy Halloween to you, too!
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PTH’s condolences to the families of the victims who died this morning in the terrible crash in Margalla Hills. -YLH on behalf of all PTH moderators.
The airliner, on its way from Karachi to the capital, Islamabad, had been flying through heavy fog and rain when it lost contact with air traffic control.
Smoke rises from the wreckage of a passenger plane that crashed in the Margalla Hills region on the outskirts of Islamabad. (Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images / July 28, 2010)By Alex Rodriguez, Los Angeles TimesReporting from Islamabad —A Pakistani passenger jet with 152 people aboard crashed Wednesday in a forested ridge outside Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. It was not known whether there were any survivors.
The Airblue airliner, on its way from Karachi to the capital, had been flying through heavy fog and rain when it lost contact with air traffic control and crashed about 10 a.m. local time in the Margalla Hills region, authorities said.
Rescuers were trying to reach the scene amid heavy rain and difficult roads.Pervaiz George, spokesman for the Pakistani Civil Aviation Authority, said there were 146 passengers and six crew members aboard.
Mohammed Usman, an official at Benazir BhuttoInternational Airport, said dozens of relatives of passengers gathered there were crying and desperate to get information about their loved ones.
Saqlain Altaf told Pakistan’s ARY news channel that he was on a family outing in the hills when he saw the plane, looking unsteady in the air.
“The plane had lost balance, and then we saw it going down,” he said, adding that he heard the crash.
Television footage of the crash site showed smoke and burning debris strewn in a swath cutting through the forest. Rescue helicopters hovered overhead. Fire was visible, and smoke was blowing up from the scene.
Authorities said the flight had originated in Turkey and was on its way to Islamabad via Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city. Officials had not determined the cause of the crash.
Times wire services contributed to this report.
Copyright © 2010, The Los Angeles Times


What happens when an ND TRiO Scholar believes she can fly? Well, she does just that…fly!
Kamryn Schmidt, a senior at John Adams High School and a ND Talent Search Scholar has been awarded the Amelia Earhart Award for her participation in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. Named after Amelia Earhart, the American Aviation pioneer, Earhart is the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean – receiving the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross for the accomplishment. To earn the prestigious honor, cadets must complete 11 of 16 achievement levels in the CAP cadet program and pass a comprehensive exam which covers aerospace topics and leadership theories. In addition to what is said to be “an intense” examination, cadets must also complete duty reports, provide mentorship to other cadets in aerospace training, pass a physical fitness exam, and independently lead character development sessions and discussions with fellow cadets. Only three percent of 22,000 CAP cadets nationwide earn the honor. With this award, Schmidt received a promotion to the rank of captain cadet and will be afforded certain privileges if she applies to any military academy or ROTC.
Schmidt was recognized by Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and the South Bend School Corporation for her accomplishment.
Congratulations, Cadet Captain Kamryn Schmidt for receiving the Amelia Earhart Award! We are very proud of you!


Renaissance Rocket Man
Man seems a species hard-wired to explore, and the final frontier is, indeed, space. Our interest in it has skyrocketed – largely due to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield and his remarkable photographs and communications from the International Space Station. He is NASA’s first social-media astronaut. His daily tweets have inspired and astonished those who follow them – now numbering nearly half a million people – as he comments on the beauty and fragility of earth as seen from space. Can he – and the astronauts who came before him – finally persuade humans that we must work together for the better of our planet, and ourselves? In this fascinating eRead, Shawna Richer delves into the transformative nature of space travel, and paints an indelible portrait of a modest Canadian hero.
Shawna Richer is a feature writer at the Toronto Star and the former digital editor. She previously wrote OMG Justin! My Time among the Beliebers for Star Dispatches, an eRead about the phenomenon and fandom of pop star Justin Bieber.
Star Dispatches ebooks provide readers with exceptional long-form journalism from the Toronto Star newsroom.


This was my dad’s ashtray that was next to his recliner, usually for cigar ashes. I remember when I was a kid, right around the time of the moon landing,
I got an Estes model rocket catalog in the mail. So I made a pitch to invest in some of these highly educational and inexpensive rockets. Dad took the catalog and looked at it for a few minutes, handed it back to me. He took a long pull on his cigar, looked at me and said the words I dreaded; “We’ll see.”
It is no wonder that I am not working for Raytheon or Rockwell as a highly skilled propulsion systems engineer.


National Manufacturing Co., Inc. — Chatham, NJ
National Manufacturing supplies deep drawn metal products to the medical, aerospace, defense, electronics and specialty battery industries. An industry segment leader, the company provides custom-engineered enclosures and precision deep drawn parts. It has the ability to produce irregular shapes, sharp square corners and rectangular casings to exacting measurements and tolerances and from a wide range of materials. With state-of-the-art CAD/CAM, CNC and EDM capabilities, National provides tool design, tool manufacture and component manufacturing services to meet customer product requirements. End uses include implantable devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, and specialty batteries used for deep sea oil exploration and aerospace satellite power generation.
Berkshire Manufactured Products, Inc. — Newburyport, MA (Divested 2008)
Berkshire Manufactured Products is a leading manufacturer of complex, precision metal stampings and machined components and assemblies for the aerospace industry. Parts manufactured by Berkshire are primarily used in the manufacture and maintenance of new and existing commercial and defense jet engines. Berkshire's leading competitive position in the industry is a result of an experienced management team with a commitment to quality and on-time delivery. Berkshire has consistently received outstanding ratings for quality and customer service from many of its customers, including General Electric, Raytheon, Rolls Royce and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Delafoil, Inc. — Pottstown, PA (Divested 2000)
Delafoil, Inc. is a supplier of large deep drawn stamped metal products for the consumer electronics industry. Delafoil specializes in the design and manufacture of magnetic shields. Customers include Thomson, Philips, Hitachi, Panasonic and SONY. The success of the business can be attributed to a focus on continuous improvement, resulting in near zero product-related customer returns, minimal internal scrap, on-time delivery, and a substantial reduction in the cost to manufacture a product.
Delafoil Ohio LLC — Perrysburg, OH (Divested 2000)
Delafoil Ohio was founded to support a long-term manufacturing outsourcing agreement with a major worldwide consumer electronics company. Delafoil constructed a 250,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to support the customers' growth and quality needs.


Clients: N.A.S.A. & The Museum Of Flight in Seattle
The Project: After the end of the STS (Space Transportation System) Program. The Shuttle FFT (Ful Fuselage Trainer) was decommissioned at The Johnson Space Center in Houston and relocated to The Museum Of Flight in Seattle. The laser scan survey was to accurately measure the dimensions of the FFT and calculate if it would fit inside the N.A.S.A. Super Guppy Transporter.


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Frontier Airlines has added Columbus to its flights to and from San Antonio, Texas.
The flights will come into and leave from John Glenn International Airport starting Aug. 15. There will be two flights a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights start as low as $25.
“We thank Frontier for their continued investment in the Columbus market," Columbus Regional Airport Authority spokeswoman Angie Tabor said in an email. "With this new nonstop service to San Antonio, it’s easier than ever for area…
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Direct flights from Columbus to San Antonio start in August


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I love For All Mankind because if someone asked me what kind of movie I would want to see about the US space program, this is exactly what I would come up with.
For All Mankind has no central narrator and no “host,” it sets up the movie with some simple text about when the space program started, along with clips of the famous Kennedy speech that includes him saying “But because they are haaaaaaaaaaard,” in that super Kennedy voice that just cracks me up. Anyway, everything here is archival footage; we don’t even see any interviews or anything. From start to finish, the first trip to the moon is presented to us exactly in the way that it was captured. We see the anxious men in NASA directing the seemingly less anxious men in space. Sometimes the dialogue was a little hard to hear because it’s literally given to us through the transmissions that they were using themselves. But you don’t really need to hear every little thing because For All Mankind is gorgeous.
This movie does a lot to show how the astronauts felt, particularly that they couldn’t stop looking at earth once they were away from it. Some of the shots are just incredible; we’ve all seen pictures and video in various form of what the earth looks like from space, but these included details like being able to see the flames from African tribes spotted throughout the continent. We’ve also all seen videos and pictures of astronauts floating around in their ships, but this includes things like them explaining how you poop in space and listening to the 2001: A Space Odyssey theme while they travel through space.
The most incredible footage, though, comes from their time on the moon. Like everything else, we’ve all seen photos and videos of the moon and of especially the first walk on the moon. But this went beyond that; you really see the moon here, the entire landscape and vastness of it and how amazing and also terrifying it really is. It looks like you’re watching something not real and knowing that you are is kind of mind-blowing.
Everyone needs to see this, whether you’re particularly interested in space travel or not. It’s just too important.
This movie was great! It was interesting to see footage from the astronauts of the first moon landing. I don’t really have much else to say. I think if you are interested you should definitely check this out because of its importance to history but it’s more of a journal entry than a movie, I think.


July 20, 2019 is the anniversary of the 1969 lunar landing! Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two people to walk on the Moon 50 years ago.
How was this momentous occasion represented at the time? Watch Moonwalk One, a circa-1970 NASA-affiliated film to see.
You can also explore the Internet Archive’s FedFlix collection for a wide range of public domain videos over the decades.


Out of sheer curiosity Hubs and I began to price small planes. We’d never actually considered it before but with Champ’s unwavering interest in aviation we decided to look into it. They’re actually not too bad. I mean they’re not super affordable, but they’re really not too much more than a decent used car these days. We’re also right around the corner from a small airport with hanger space available and a local flight school.
At first we were just kind of joking about it, but the more we looked into it the more it’s becoming a real possibility. If Champ really wants to become a pilot I think it would be invaluable experience for him to own and even rebuild his own small plane while he goes through flight school.
Of course this is all several years down the road and being just about 4 years old he could change his interests a million times before he needs to figure out his career. Although he’s been quite adamant about it even for being so young and even before I explained the significance of his namesake. The boy just loves airplanes and always has. He has more immediate inspiration aside from his name too. Great grandpa was an aircraft mechanic (Great grandpa did all the things. Seriously. A natural jack of all trades) and grandpa was involved in the Civil Air Patrol for years before leaving California. If we can reasonably afford it, I see no reason not to support his passion even if it ends up being more of a hobby than anything else.
Besides Champ’s general interest, getting my pilot license has always been a bucket list item for myself. I had the opportunity in my teens, but I chose to participate in 4H instead. I don’t remember why 4H seemed like the better option at the time, but missing the opportunity to fly has always been one of the things I often kick myself for as I’ve matured. I dismissed it entirely in my early adulthood because I didn’t have the energy or the finances to pursue it. Now that I do… why not?
I guess we’ll see where it goes over the next year or so. Before I can dedicate any finances to flying I have to finish my degree on the ground first. lol.


Friday, February 3, 2012
Cebu Pacific going long haul in 2013!
Wow, budget airline Cebu Pacific Airways is going long haul next year. The airline will lease up to 8 Airbus A330-300 aircraft capable of 11 hour flights to serve new markets such as Australia, Middle East, parts of Europe and the US.
“The A330-300 will give us the lowest cost per seat, allowing us to drive long-haul fares 35% lower than those currently offered by other airlines, and as much as 80% lower when CEB offers promo fares. This aircraft type is very well suited to the kind of network we want to build and the routes we want to launch,” said Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO.
Since I am currently writing about my Manila trip, this certainly piqued my interest. Cebu Pacific Airways is the largest national carrier in the Philippines, even bigger than Philippines Airlines, which I took. The latter is one of the oldest airlines in Asia (established 1941, smack dab in World War 2), but I guess these days budget airlines rule.
Cebu Pacific operates the most extensive network in the Philippines with 34 domestic destinations and hubs in Manila, Cebu, Clark and Davao. It also offers 19 international destinations, namely Bangkok, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.
Photo courtesy of Cebu Pacific Airways.
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UT Arlington Faculty: Kamesh Subbarao, Jay Rosenberger
Collaborators: Optimal Synthesis Inc.
Ph.D. Students: Chatabush Roongrat, Manju Nag, Sunny Jain
Funding: NASA 2007-09
Topics: Queuing, Distribution fitting, Airspace modeling
Description: Usage of the National Airspace System (NAS) is expected to grow dramatically over the next 20 years. The Next Generation Air Traffic System (NGATS) is a vision of the NAS in 2025. In particular, NGATS expects dramatically improved instrumentation to reduce trajectory uncertainty and increase precision and navigation capabilities. These improvements are expected to increase capacity at several levels of the NAS, including airports, air traffic sectors, and air traffic centers. COSMOS researchers are developing new time-dependent queuing models to analyze the affects of better trajectory instrumentation in the NAS.
- Tandale, M.D., P. Sengupta, P. K. Menon, V. H. L. Cheng, J. M. Rosenberger, K. Subbarao (2010). “Queuing Network Models of the National Airspace System,” in review.
- Menon, P.K., M. D. Tandale, J. Kim, P. Sengupta, J. M. Rosenberger, K. Subbarao (2009). “Stochastic Air Traffic Flow Models of the US National Airspace System.” In Proceedings of the IISc Centenary International Conference and Exhibition on Aerospace Engineering, Bangalore, India.
- Tandale, M.D., P. Sengupta, P. K. Menon, V. H. L. Cheng, J. M. Rosenberger, K. Subbarao (2008). “Queuing Network Models of the National Airspace System.” In Proceedings of the 8th AIAA Aviation Technology, Integration, and Operations Conference, Paper AIAA-2008-8942, Anchorage, AK.


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Open Saturday At Pearson Field Education Center
January 20 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Fort Vancouver National Trust helps to host this free educational experience, with the Flight Simulator lab, vertical wind tunnel, a glider-building station, historic airplanes on-site for viewing, collections on display, and educational programs to propel students of all ages into the wonderful world of flight. Experience the “Golden Age of Aviation” at the Northwest’s first airport, and one of the oldest continuously operating airfields in the country.


- October 10, 2018
- Posted by: Godwin Elijah
- Category: National News
The unions in the aviation sector have shut down operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 in Lagos over alleged sack of 20 employees who indicated interest to unionize.
The unions are; The National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers.
The unions said they were compelled to carry out the action following the refusal of the Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited -BASL management to cooperate with the interventions of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and airport security agencies.
The unions said all services to MMA2 will be withdrawn unless the management fully reinstate all the affected workers without loss of pay or seniority and advised the management to recognise the unions and allow the unhindered processes of unionisation in BASL in compliance with extant labour laws.


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Human settlement on Mars will change every dynamic that we experience today. Mars’ lighter gravity and atmospheric conditions can interfere with simple functions such as oxygen levels, the feeling of hunger, emotions etc,. Therefore, in forward thinking we will need to have a communication device for ourselves to address diminished functions. Our team is developing the research on space suits to communicate with the user and surrounding community. We will accomplish our goals by collaborating the two fields of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and wearable textiles to produce clothing for humans living on Mars. We will research and design with in the 4 parameters of: interior, exterior, stability, and psychological needs. Our initial stages are to communicate the need of oxygen for a citizen of the Mars settlement.
Jacqueline is currently working on this project.


ISRO is the most reputed space agency of government of India which is related to the field of research and development in space science, space application, and technology. Every year, this organization invites applications from eligible candidates for various vacancies in ISRO to employ young and vigorous youths know more about space technology and its application for the development of the nation. There are several vacancies like Scientists, Researchers, Assistant JRF Geo-informatics, Engineers, Apprentices, Stenographer, Driver, Operator, Administrative, Translator, Accounts Officers, Technician, Draftsman, catering attendant, Medical Officer etc.
Students aspiring for the same must have done BE/B.Tech or equivalent qualification in first-class scoring an aggregate minimum of 65% marks or CGPA 6.84/10. The educational requirement that are clearly stated are the only minimum requirement criteria . The minimum educational qualification is grade 10th. The upper age limit for the post of Scientist/Engineers is 35 years. For persons with Disabilities and Ex-Servicemen, there shall be a relaxation given in upper age limit as per Govt. of India .
The departments where a student might be recruited are:
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- National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL)
- ISRO Satellite Centre (ISAC)
- Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
- ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC)
- Space Applications Centre (SAC)
- National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC)
- Master Control Facility (MCF)
- Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU)
- ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC)
- Antrix Corporation– The marketing arm of ISRO
- North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NE-SAC)
- Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
- Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL)
- Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS)
- Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR)
The application form for online registration for various offered posts are available on the ISRO website as per the prescribed schedule. Eligible and interested candidates must apply online through ISRO official website to register their applications on or before the due date. The ISRO releases separate application form for different posts on differed schedule. The ISRO Scientist/Engineer Recruitment application form are released in the month of September- October 2018. Candidates are required to fill the details as correctly and carefully. They are supposed to upload the scanned images of latest passport sized photograph and Signature in the prescribed manner while filling the form.
The selection process of ISRO recruitment includes written exam and personal interview. The procedure of selection of ISRO recruitment for various vacancies differs according to the posts. Students who qualify the written examination, will be called in for the interview. Later those who clear the interview will be shortlisted. Merit lists are prepared on the basis of the candidate’s marks obtained in the written examination and interview. Appointments will be on the basis of candidate’s merit. Candidates who applied to appear for the written exam conducted by ISRO for various post get their admit card from the official website few days before the exam date. The officials release the ISRO recruitment exam 2018 Admit Card on its official website at least 10 days before the commencement of exam date. Candidates can download the ISRO hall ticket of their respective exam by providing their unique application number.


Exciting times, July 1969.
Apollo 11 was more than four hours into its mission and orbiting Earth at a distance of 11,753 nautical miles at this time, on this date, 40 years ago.
David shared his memories of the historic occasion with the Guardian last week; the eerie experimental piece featured in the video below is ‘Moonhead’, the jam that complimented the BBC’s live coverage.
Forget the wonders of space exploration, isn’t it amazing to think of television producers letting a band jam so freely on live TV?
Anyway, I’d love to hear your memories. Where were you, what were you doing, and, if you’re too young to have experienced the exciting event for yourself, what do you make of it all with the benefit of hindsight?
Not wishing to take anything away from the achievements of all involved, and knowing that no discussion of the lunar landings would be complete without the obligatory conspiracy theory, it’s only fair to ask: Do you believe that the three Apollo 11 astronauts – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – landed on the Moon on the afternoon of 20 July?
This is a fascinating website faithfully recreating the events in real-time. As well as live transmission and mission status updates, you can download or embed your very own mission tracker and follow developments via RSS feed or Twitter – I know that I’ll be spending many of the 98.5 hours before landing time tuned in to the comings and goings from Houston.


Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Jay Stout is a former Marine Corps fighter pilot who flew F-4 Phantoms and F/A-18 Hornets. Jay did the research on a pilot Elwyn G. Righetti who served in WWII. Elwyn disappeared and to this day no one has been able to find out what happened to him. This is Elwyn’s story.


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For those of you who didn’t catch this on the news – Nasa have uploaded their audio archives to soundcloud. Anyone is now able to access, listen and download clips from the Apollo space missions, launches, communications with President Kennedy and more! Visit this page to listen now!
Their blurb reads: “Here’s a collection of NASA sounds from historic spaceflights and current missions. You can hear the roar of a space shuttle launch or Neil Armstrong’s “One small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind” every time you get a phone call if you make our sounds your ringtone. Or, you can hear the memorable words “Houston, we’ve had a problem,” every time you make an error on your computer.”


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Greetings from the mountain top…
Neil Armstrong, the first person to set foot on the moon, died today.
For those too young to recall, the world (literally) was glued to the television as Mr. Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module, down the ladder, and onto the surface of the moon.
His footprint changed, forever, how we all viewed this cosmos in which we live and ushered in a new era of possibilities. From that day forward, thinkers of the world have repeated the phrase “If we can land on the moon then I wonder if we can…”
“This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil Armstrong July 21, 1969
Peace out ya lunar freaks


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Puma RS-X Space Agency
In a stunning collaboration between NASA and Puma to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the past and the future collide with this standout statement sneaker. Anything can happen in deep space and wearing this latest design from Puma you’ll be prepared for whatever the day throws your way. Dubbed the “Space Explorer” this Futuro design of the RS-X 80’s inspired trainer is undoubtedly striking, and we think, a future icon in the making.
Using iridescent and metallic accents with color blocking design techniques, this red, white, and blue shoe pays homage to the national space station. Even if it didn’t have the NASA logo emblazoned on the side, the chances are that you would still get the design analogy. The colorway is reminiscent of the early space suits from the Mercury and Gemini programs. Chances are just by wearing this trainer you’ll feel like a real-life intrepid space explorer.
Overall it’s a chunky and bulky looking Unisex sneaker featuring translucent rubber alongside silver moon-textured overlays. With a full, traditional lace closure system, it delivers a secure and personalized fit and benefits from being fitted with Puma’s comfortable midsole cushioning technology for a smooth and stable ride. The rubber outsole provides plenty of traction and grip, so it’s perfect to wear on varied surfaces. There’s an embossed heel piece with a pull tab as well as a thick padded tongue and collar, all of which add to the design and comfortable feel of this retro trainer. The mesh upper is breathable, and overall, the RS-X Space Agency is nicely cushioned. Whether you always dreamt of being an astronaut or not, there’s no denying that this is one highly covetable sneaker and perfect to add to your growing collection.


The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center
Clicking through the pages of Visit-San-Francisco.com brings up dozens of great images of the city by the bay: the towering Golden Gate Bridge, the quiet woods of the Presidio and Fisherman's Wharf. The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center offers tourists a very different view of the city: overhead. Driving across the Golden Gate Bridge is thrilling the first time, but flying over it with the air whipping through your hair is a whole other ball game.
Alcatraz and the Bay from Above
The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center is located 10 miles north of the city in Mount Tamalpais State Park and provides tandem rides on hang gliders, paragliders and an aquaglider. Most people are familiar with hang gliders. Paragliding involves a parachute equipped with two seats. Take a short run down a hill and you're airborne. Toggles similar to conventional parachutes are used to steer the paraglider in flight. An aquaglider is a hang glider with two pontoons and a motor that allows take offs and landings in San Francisco Bay. No worries about losing power, you'll just glide to a soft landing on the water. The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center is the only hang-gliding outfit that is licensed by the State of California and county government to provide tandem rides. Would-be flyers take a five-minute lesson from one of the Hang Glider Center's five instructors and then strap in for a flight of fancy over the San Francisco area. As the hang gliders fly at only 2,000 feet, you'll get some of the best views around.
Years of Experience
The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center has five instructors with 11 to 25 years of hang gliding experience. Hang Gliding Center instructors have won competitions, taught in other countries and ran hang gliding companies. San Francisco Hang Gliding Center owner Bodhi Kroll has taught hang gliding in Australia and flown in Switzerland and New Zealand. Instructor Eric Miles has flown since 1989, Andrew Whitehill has flown on the U.S. Team, and Gordon Pollock won the 1986 Utah Cup and has flown more than 100 miles during one flight. During the flights over San Francisco Bay, student hang gliders will be filmed with a special camera that records the flight. The video is included with the price of each flight.
Hours of Operation and Location
The San Francisco Hang Gliding Center Tries to fly every day of the week, weather conditions permitting. Flights can last up to 30 minutes if Mother Nature is in a good mood. Flights are scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week. Hang gliding instructors advise bringing layered clothes to combat the cold during the flight. Flights cost $275, Monday through Friday. Weekend and holiday flights cost $50 more. All flights receive a video showing the scenery, the student and instructor. Children are welcome to fly, Hang Gliding Center instructors report they have flown with people ages eight to 83. Transportation can be arranged from San Francisco, contact the Hang Gliding Center for travel arrangements.
For more information about the San Francisco Hang Gliding Center, call 510-528-2300.


a limitation of conventional single-sensor satellite missions is their limited capacity to observe land surface dynamics at the very high spatial and temporal resolutions demanded by a wide range of applications. One solution to this spatio-temporal divide is an observation strategy based on the CubeSat standard, which facilitates constellations of small, inexpensive satellites. Repeatable near-daily image capture in RGB and near-infrared (NIR) bands at 3–4 m resolution has recently become available via a constellation of >130 CubeSats operated commercially by Planet. While the observing capacity afforded by this system is unprecedented, the relatively low radiometric quality and cross-sensor inconsistencies represent key challenges in the realization of their full potential as a game changer in Earth observation. Rasmus et al (2018) developed a Cubesat Enabled Spatio-Temporal Enhancement Method (CESTEM) that uses a multi-scale machine-learning technique to correct for radiometric inconsistencies between CubeSat acquisitions. The CESTEM produces Landsat 8 consistent atmospherically corrected surface reflectances in blue, green, red, and NIR bands, but at the spatial scale and temporal frequency of the CubeSat observations.
Houborg, Rasmus, McCabe, Matthew F. A Cubesat enabled Spatio-Temporal Enhancement Method (CESTEM) utilizing Planet, Landsat and MODIS data. Remote Sensing of Environment. 2018


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We have also held for many years now NADCAP approval for Heat Treating which is the National Aerospace and Defence Contractors Accreditation Program, which is now a mandatory requirement for major prime aerospace organisations.These accreditations are unsurpassed for Heat Treatment within the Aerospace world.
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The curriculum includes general training, specialist Masters degrees, research, training courses and international activities.
Toulouse is the European capital for the aircraft and space industries. The most well-known names in European aerospace operate in the urban area of Toulouse, which also accommodates many laboratories and research institutes working in association with Enac.Enac is located in the heart of the Rangueil scientific complex, where it fits in perfectly with the highly stimulating scientific environment.
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May 11, 2022
In which sectors carbon fiber composites are used?
This infographic presents the sectors in which the carbon fiber composites are the most used
Composite materials are of great interest in many industries as they achieve high-performance levels due to their strength and lightness. Global demand is mainly driven by aerospace. Thanks to these infographics, you can see in which sectors carbon fiber composites are used.
The carbon fiber composites are mainly used in (1):
- Aviation & aerospace (including defense), 36%
- Automotive, 24%
- Wind energy, 13%
- Sport & leisure, 13%
- Others as drone, 9%
- Construction, 5%.
If you need to recycle your carbon fiber composite scraps and end-of-life parts. Fairmat can recycle a large range of CFRP products.


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Did you know? Because of its ability to produce hardness at high temperatures and its high melting point, elemental tungsten is used in many high-temperature applications, such as nozzles on rocket engines.


A US Air force pilot died on Sunday when an F-16 Fighting Falcon
aircraft crashed while returning to its base in the Middle East, US
Central Command said in a statement on Monday.
The cause of incident, which Centcom said was not combat related, is
under investigation. Emergency responders are still at the scene,
Centcom said, adding that the crash did not occur in Iraq or Syria.


Brazzaville International Airport, known as Maya-Maya decongests the Congolese capital. It is a Category E Airport (OACI classification) with two runways, one of which is new (05L/23R) with a length of 3300m and a width of 45m for landing and take-off and the other (05R/23L), is used as a runway.
Actually this airport has witnessed several renovations, the most recent of which is the new pack for passengers and the new runway capable of receiving Airbus A380-type aircrafts. A real hub in Central Africa, it occupies first place in Central Africa in terms of total number of passengers. An airport village will be erected around Brazzaville airport and shall comprise: A hotel complex; Offices and businesses; Handicraft village. Below is a summary table of commercial air traffic:
It connects the Central African region as well as other major hubs like Paris, Addis-Abeba, Casablanca and Johannesburg. Its management had been handed over to the Congolese airport authority, Aéroports du Congo (Aerco).


Today, retired air traffic controller Don Brown has written on his blog Get the Flick an excellent discussion of the reasons for the massive airline delays that we so often encounter. Among other things, Brown explains that a runway has a finite limit of how many planes it can handle in an hour. Bwrown sets this number - in completely optimal circumstances - as sixty. He then goes on to write,
The reason is as old as it is simple -- greed. Airlines can make more money selling 70 airplanes worth of tickets per hour than they could if they limited themselves to the 60 airplanes per hour that the runway can handle. In fairness to the airlines, it’s not in their interest to limit themselves. It is easier to sell the tickets and blame the delays on the weather or the “antiquated” air traffic control system. Especially if the flying public doesn’t understand runway capacity limits and therefore fails to notice that the “antiquated” air traffic control system is delivering more airplanes to the runways than the runways can handle.
It seems to me this is perfectly logical. Safety should indeed be the primary determiner of how many flights are allowed to be scheduled in any given period of time. And airlines should be forced to scheduled accordingly. Brown says that the FAA does have the legal authority to regulate this and if so, then they must be forceed to use that authority. Although i am normally a small-government man, in cases like this, a decrease in the over-selling of airline tickets might lead to a reduction of irritation among passengers and perhaps renew the nation's joy of air travel- something that has become sadly faded in recent years.
Hat tip to James Fallows via Glenn Reynolds.


Soaring The Simulator Skies
If it has ever been any one of your dreams to become an industrious and pertinent pilot that travels the world and set against the wind in the skies and soar through the clouds above, this article is for you. Maybe you would enjoy the thrill of experiencing what it would be like to sit in the captain’s seat of the world’s largest aircraft as you soar through the skies in the Airbus A380 simulator. With glorified and sophisticated state of the art technology, you have the power to pilot the majestic and magnificent aircraft throughout the world, across huge cities and even with changing weather conditions. With the A380 flight simulator, any individual that is in the pilot’s seat has every decision to their specified preferences. For instance, you are most certainly able to choose your destination, select the time of day you wish to be flying. This could either be at sunrise, soaring up when the sun comes out, or it could during sunset, flying across lands with a gorgeous sunset colors surrounding you; it could even be during the dawn of the night, where city lights liven up your nightly experience and you soar under the moon.
With the Airbus A380 simulator, the individual at hand even has the power to change the weather conditions before they have taken off. You have a choice between a clear sunny day, maybe even too much sunlight that glares in your eyes. You could also choose a cold windy day, with gusts of wind beating against your aircraft, from light to heavy rainfall to slight snowfall and to stormy winter weather; the choice is all up to you. With each different weather conditions, there are ranges from mild to heavy to maybe even life-threatening that you can choose from. However, no need to fret, it may seem like it is actually happening to you at the moment with the Airbus A380’s simulator, although, you should keep in mind that you are safe and sound, firmly planted on the ground just flying a simulator. Although, with all of the conditions in the Airbus A380 simulator there would be no point in time that it will not feel as if you are truly soaring through the skies. The modern, state of the art technology that the simulator is equipped with, allows for the individual to get the most out of their flying experience with all of the virtual realities that could trick your heart and mind into being complete and utter reality. The simulator can hold up to five individuals, these could be anyone from a captain to a copilot, and maybe some instructors and a passenger. It could also just be a group of friends on their down time looking to have some real and majestic, luxury fun. Whatever the case of the audience will be, the Airbus A380 simulator has never yet proven to disappoint the public nor the pilots who may have to train and test fly on these simulators for their careers.


According to the flight tracking website FlightAware.com, a private plane flew from Columbia to Birmingham, Ala., home of the SEC offices (you know, that conference that MU is reportedly thinking about joining), on Tuesday. The plane spent about 4 1/2 hours in Birmingham before making its way back to Columbia.
Nothing, right? Planes fly everywhere all the time. This means nothing. It’s a conspiracy theory, nothing more.
But every good conspiracy has some evidence behind it, and this one is no different. The following is for your consideration:
The plane, tail number N904RB, is registered to a group called Columbia Flight Group LLC. That corporation’s listed address is 209 E. Broadway, Columbia, Missouri, which also happens to be the offices of Coil Construction Co., a Columbia-based contractor. Coil Construction was a Tiger Level (the second-highest) donor to the Tiger Scholarship Fund in 2010.
In addition, the majority of flights for aircraft N904RB are to points north of Columbia or popular vacation destinations in Florida and Texas. The PDF of the aircraft’s last four months of activity can be found here, if you’re more curious.
Wondering what the plane looks like? Here is a picture of its exterior, taken from FlightAware’s website:
The plane is a Beechcraft King Air C90. While it’s not a jet, the inside certainly looks like the inside of a private jet. The list prices online for that aircraft are between $600,000 and $900,000. Here is a picture of the inside, taken from Great Valley Air, a company that operates this model of aircraft. Granted, this is a newer model, but the point is that this plane isn’t just a cockpit on the inside. N904RB seats nine, according to the FAA’s registry.


Bintulu Airstrip circa 1955
A Brief History of Bintulu Aviation (Part 1 )
The "flying machines" that first appeared in the Borneon skies in the 1900's were really UFO's to the rural folks of Sarawak. Back then these "flying machines" did not arrive on land. Instead they floated at the mouth of the Bintulu River. They early aircrafts were called sea-planes. In the 1920's there were a regular sight in Bintulu. These sea-planes were used by the Sarawak Shell to do aerial photographic survey. Later the Brooke's government used them to undertake aerial surveys and reconnaisance flights to facilitate land development and for sending mail. In 1934, C.W. Bailey, who was the Works and Building Inspector with the Royal Air Force began supervising the construction of the Bintulu airstrip, but it was not completed because of the Japanese occupation of Sarawak. Sadly it was reported that in 1958, Bailey was killed in Singapore due to an air crash. The Japanese made full use of the airstrip for military purposes throughout their occupation days. It was only when they left Sarawak that the British began reconstructing the totally ruined airport due much to Allied bombings .
After the war was over, the Sarawak government re-continued with the construction of the airport which saw on 26 August,1955 the first landing of a civil aircraft named "Rapide" , a twin rotor aircraft with wings made of canvas.
A Twin Pioneer 16-seater plane later replaced the "Rapide". This type of plane was extensively used by the Borneo Airways Limited when they operated regular flights to Kuching, Miri, Sibu and Bintulu. Only after 1963, when the runaway was widened that an all weather airport was achieved bringing in bigger capacity planes like the Fokker Friendship. These planes were used by Malaysia Singapore Airlines because of rising demand in air travel throughout Sarawak and North Borneo ( later called "Sabah").
Forty years ago, i.e. on 9-1-67, I flew for the first time in my life from Bintulu to Miri in order to continue my secondary school education. That flight was most memorable coz I got to keep my first ever plane ticket from MSA. And for the record, with me on the same plane was En. Mohidin Ishak ( now Haji ) and holding post of General Manager BDA presently.
We landed on 9-1-67 at Lutong airport by courtesy of Sarawak Shell , of course.


Thursday, November 1, 2018
Meet Me on Mars
Written by: Mia Forbes
Meet Me on Mars
Clammy feet and shaky hands leave Brandon Larmoore thrilled, yet terrified. The flow of adrenaline taking over his veins. His hair stuck to his head from sweat in his helmet. Squirming in his seat. Each breath quickening as beads of sweat drip down his forehead. Little ability to control his excitement and terror. He awaits a life-changing countdown from the station as the anticipation is unbearable. This is how Larmoore envisions he would feel going to one planet- Mars.
The television was booming, and the news was blaring. At ten years old, Larmoore sat amongst his classmates’ inches away from the screen with his eyes glued as the event unfolded. It was July 7th, 2003 when the launching of the Mars rover commenced. The aircraft left the ground as slow as a cloud traveling through the sky, while excitement flooded Larmoore’s body. His eyes widened as he was captivated by history unfolding right in front of him.
As time progressed Larmoore was searching websites, watching movies, and reading space related material; this continues to light a fire within him. He daydreams about the day when going to Mars becomes a norm. He looks up at the stars and knows that we will go up there to understand the unknown someday.
Larmoore’s currently a freshman in college at 19 years old and is taking a course at Stockton University. The next step for him would be to become a full-time student at the university as an astronomy major and later become an astronaut for SpaceX American Aerospace Manufacturers.
Mesmerized by the sight of history, he knew in that moment that he wanted to pursue astronomy and space as his passion and career. It’s a dream he’s had since he was a child, and it’s a dream he continues to carry with him to this day because according to Larmoore, “Life has a plan for you and you gotta go with those plans.”
Larmoore has sat in wonder and awe about space for years hoping that one day he would join a space mission to an extraterrestrial planet. Seeing the skills and advanced technology growing, he believes that his future will lie beyond this atmosphere in the unknown depths of space.
edited by Alex Bluze


Ever since the dawn of man we have explored the unknown, and colonized it. We have traveled the oceans, scaled the mountains and most recently, traveled to the moon. But, the next frontier is the best and most endeavours of all. The red planet, Mars has been roughly explored by robots and and satellites, however, no man has ever stepped foot on mars. Some very influential characters are trying to change that.
Companies like SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, and Boeing have spent ridiculous amounts of money in the research and development of traveling to Mars. The likelyness of the fact is that we will be sending a manned mission to mars to colonize the surface in the next couple of years, however, there are certain steps we have to take preemptively to accomplish that like assembly, escaping earths atmosphere, and terraforming.
The first is making a base on the moon or…
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Wizz Air has laid the foundations for huge growth out of Vienna this year with the allocation of extra aircraft. The airline expects 2020 to bring it a 70% year on year growth out of the Austrian capital. This development in Vienna goes alongside Wizz Air’s previous expansion announcement between Albania and Italy.
New flights from Vienna
Yesterday (17th January 2020), low-cost carrier Wizz Air announced that it would be placing another aircraft in its Vienna base. This aircraft will be the ninth to reside in Vienna and comes from Wizz Air’s respectable Airbus A321 fleet. The A321 will join the fleet in Vienna on 1st July 2020 providing a significant boost to Wizz Air’s network.
In fact, the delivery of this aircraft is particularly poignant for Wizz Air’s development since it will allow the airline to open up new routes. Wizz Air will now boost its network offering to 49 cities with five additional routes offered in summer 2020.
A route between the Sardinian port town of Alghero will be offered three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. A service to Corfu will operate from 3rd June 2020 with two weekly services. Wizz Air will also offer two weekly services to Podgorica in Montenegro, Suceava in Romania, and Faro in Portugal.
More aircraft means more flights
The airline will extend two of its services to Italy. Passengers will now be able to travel between Vienna and Milan 14 times per week, a 100% increase on the current offering. There will also be two more services per week offered to Rome-Fiumicino bringing the route to 12 weekly operations.
The Málaga, Spain to Vienna route will also profit from two more services per week and flights to Porto, Portugal will be offered three times a week. Currently, they are only offered twice weekly.