Archives for the 'Aviation News' Category
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.
Cirrus debuts new light-jet design
Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Today, Cirrus released photos of its upcoming light-jet aircraft. For more information, visit the Cirrus web site: http://www.cirrusdesign.com
Barrington Irving Completes World Flight Adventure
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
Barrington Irving, a 23-year old senior majoring in aerospace at Florida Memorial University, traded his cap and gown for a brown flight suit, climbed into a single-engine plane he calls “Inspiration,” and embarked on a round the world flight that made him the first person of African descent and the youngest person ever to fly solo around the globe.
Air Guard retires last F-16A in service
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
The last operational F-16A Fighting Falcon flew its final mission here June 15, taking off from the Air National Guard base for indefinite storage at the Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. “As one of the world’s premier F-16 training units, we must stay relevant,” said Brig. Gen. Rick Moisio, 162nd Fighter Wing commander. “We constantly transition to newer, more advanced aircraft because that’s what pilots will fly when they graduate from our program. The F-16 is currently the most popular fighter in the world,” he said, “and we’ve trained pilots from 22 of 24 countries that fly the aircraft today.” Over the last 22 years, the wing trained 1,640 U.S. and allied pilots in the F-16A/B alone.
Own a piece of the Concorde
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
The iconic embodiment of the commercial airline supersonic era is being sold off piece by piece in France. Scheduled to take place from September 28th to October 1st at the Halle aux Grains in Toulouse.
In English and French, the website details the auction as well as a free public exhibition being held at the Hotel des Ventes Saint-Aubin. The site also contains a history of the Concorde, photos, and a video gallery.
Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor Team Awarded Collier Trophy
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
The Lockheed Martin led F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter team was awarded the 2006 Robert J. Collier Trophy in ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on June 8. The trophy, given annually by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA), is regarded as the most prestigious award in American aviation.
Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Unveiled
Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
The first Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, being built for the U.S. Navy by prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation, made its first public appearance at rollout ceremonies here today. The E-2D was designed in New York and built in St. Augustine. The new E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, in development by Northrop Grumman since 2001 and unveiled on April 30, has been the U.S. Navy’s number one aviation priority. It will make its first flight this summer.