Discovery Spacecraft Returns From A “Very Successful” Flight
Discovery’s mission mangers held a post-landing news conference at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center describing the mission as “very successful”.
Boeing Increases Production of Commercial Aircrafts as Markets Show Signs of Recovery
Boeing plans to increase production of two of its most popular commercial airplanes to meet rising demand for new aircrafts.
Military Utility Helicopter ‘Black Hawk’ To Be Manufactured in Poland
The four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift Black Hawk helicopter is to be manufactured in Poland for the first time. This military aircraft has historically been produced in the US.
Guide To Airplanes – Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Used Aircrafts World will be starting a series looking at the ins and outs of individual airplanes on the market. To kick off this airplane exploration, we will start with the mighty Cessna 172 Skyhawk. The Cessna 172 is the most built airplane ever.
The Cessna Skyhawk is single-engine, four seater, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft. Having [...]
Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Buying Used Airplanes
Many used aircraft buyers will run into problems when when buying their first airplane. It is not enough to know which aircraft they want, they also need to fully understand the used aircraft purchasing process in great detail. Buying a used airplane is a big step, and putting some time aside to understand what you [...]
Solar Impulse Looks Ahead To Its Around The World Voyage
Solar Impulse has finally had its unveiling in Dubendorf, Switzerland. The Solar Impulse has a 63 meter wingspan that is the same as an Airbus A340 (63 meters). The airplane has and four gondolas, with lithium polymer batteries and a twin blade propeller with motors. All four engines are 10 HP electric motors, giving [...]
China Targets 2,000 Civilian Helicopters by End of 2010
Helicopters are rare in the China, with only around 180 civilian helicopters across the country. However, the failure of emergency teams to reach inaccessible regions after the Sichuan earthquake has convinced China’s leaders to increase their fleet of helicopters. The target is now to have 2,000 civilian helicopters by the end of 2010.
New Aircraft Catapult To Propel Airplanes Into The Air
MagLevAir is a potential part of airports of the future. Deniz Ors, George Milde and Leonie Lawniczak are the designers of the MagLevAir, which they think will be used to propel aircrafts of the future into the air. The system is designed to shuttle the aircraft down the runway and then to catapult it into [...]
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Has Completed Her First Flight
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner completed its first flight on 15 December 2009 in Seattle, Washington. This is just the first of complex nine-month grace effort program.
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- Discovery Spacecraft Returns From A “Very Successful” Flight
- Boeing Increases Production of Commercial Aircrafts as Markets Show Signs of Recovery
- Military Utility Helicopter ‘Black Hawk’ To Be Manufactured in Poland
- Guide To Airplanes – Cessna 172 Skyhawk
- Questions You Need To Ask Yourself Before Buying Used Airplanes
- Solar Impulse Looks Ahead To Its Around The World Voyage
- China Targets 2,000 Civilian Helicopters by End of 2010
- New Aircraft Catapult To Propel Airplanes Into The Air
- Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner Has Completed Her First Flight