Archives for July, 2007
X-48B Blended Wing Body Research Aircraft Makes First Flight
Friday, July 27th, 2007
The collaborative efforts of the Boeing Co. of Chicago, Ill., NASA’s Fundamental Aeronautics Program, and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio culminated on the first flight of the X-48B Blended Wing Body research aircraft on July 20, 2007. The experienced flight research team kept a watchful eye as the 21-foot wingspan, 500-pound, remotely piloted test vehicle took off for the first time at 8:42 a.m. PDT and climbed to an altitude of 7,500 feet before landing 31 minutes later.
Second generation Sport Cub S2 announced at Oshkosh
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
With more than 100 specific design improvements, new standard features, and new optional equipment that substantially improve safety, performance, utility, and comfort over its predecessor, CubCrafters SPORT CUB "Series 2" made its premiere today at the 2007 Oshkosh Air Show.
Video captures North American T-6G landing on highway
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
New High-Wing SLSA To Preview At AirVenture 2007
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
SportairUSA will preview a cabin model of the TL 3000 Sirius at EAA AirVenture 2007. The Sirius, a high-wing SLSA manufactured by TL-Ultralight in the Czech Republic, will be constructed of the same carbon fiber composite materials as the StingSport and powered by the Rotax 912 engine series. With its generous, 48” cabin, clean lines and room for golf clubs in the back, the Sirius made a very favorable impression in Europe when it was shown at AERO Friedrichshafen earlier this year.
Cessna introduces SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft
Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Cessna Aircraft Company released the name and look for their newest addition to the Cessna family, The Cessna 162 Skycatcher. This marks the beginning of many great things for the general aviation community.
Epic’s New Victory Jet Flies!
Saturday, July 14th, 2007
A mere six and a half months (202 days, 28 weeks) after design work began on a clean sheet of paper, the Epic Victory Jet made its maiden flight today from Redmond, Oregon. The milestone keeps the Victory on track for its world debut at AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin later this month.
A-10 Thunderbolts Get Digital Makeover
Tuesday, July 10th, 2007
Air Force officials are making significant changes to A-10 Thunderbolt IIs as part of the “Precision Engagement” upgrade, which changes the aircraft designation from the A-10A to the A-10C. “It’s the largest upgrade the A-10 has ever had by far,” said Maj. Drew English, the program manager for A-10C Precision Engagement. “The gist of it is to bring the A-10 from being an analog jet to a digital jet,” he said.
Boeing Celebrates Rollout of 787 Dreamliner
Sunday, July 8th, 2007
Boeing unveiled the 787 Dreamliner during a one-hour ceremony at its Everett, Wash., final assembly facility, attended by nearly 15,000 employees, airline customers, supplier partners and government officials. Broadcast live via satellite worldwide and webcast, the event potentially reached 100 million or more viewers. The Boeing 787 is an all-new, technologically advanced and environmentally progressive airplane, scheduled to enter passenger service in May 2008 with Japan’s All Nippon Airways.