Special Reports
Branson Introduces His New Spaceport
17. ockober. 2011 22:46 | SpaceBritish billionaire, Richard Branson, opened a champagne bottle and sprayed over his guests today when he gave his new spaceport a name. This will be the world’s first private spaceport.
Are You Yellow, Purple or Blue Passenger?
17. ockober. 2011 21:08 | AirportsWith the self service kiosks and online check-in it has become much easier to check-in at the airport s, although the lines at the check in counters can be very long.
Soon There Will Only Be One Airport in Berlin
17. ockober. 2011 18:21 | AirportsFor a while there were three international airports in Berlin. Tempelhof was closed three years ago and next year Tegel, city’s west airport will be closed so Schönefeld in the east part of the city will be Berlin’s only airport.
Lure Tourists to Japan with Free Airline Tickets
16. ockober. 2011 14:50 | TravelTourism in Japan has been heavily hit by the tsunami and nuclear accident that followed in Fukushima. The Tourism Ministry in Japan is going to use unconventional ways to increase tourism in the country.
Only One Lavatory for Almost 200 Passengers?
15. ockober. 2011 17:26 | TechnologyPassengers are often faced with line to get to the lavatories on flights, even though standard narrow body airliners usually have 3 lavatories. The tight lavatories take their space in the cabin so RyanAir’s management has brought the idea to Boeing to have only 1 lavatory in their 189 passenger Boeing 737-800.
Aircraft Flew into a Farris Wheel
1. ockober. 2011 16:13 | General aviationLuckily no one was seriously injured when a small aircraft flew into a farris wheel just outside of Sydney, Australia last night. Four people were stuck in the farris wheel including two children.
Chinese Launched Their First Space Station Module
30. september. 2011 21:53 | SpaceChina launched their first space station module to space yesterday. They plan a manned mission to the space station next year.
BA Using Aircraft From Virgin Atlantic in its Promotions
30. september. 2011 20:02 | BusinessAs British Ariways heads of their new their new twenty million pound add campaign a large mistake was caught a day before it went public.
Airbus sees demand for over 27,800 aircraft in the next 20 years
19. september. 2011 12:01 | Commercial AviationIn the midst of troubled financial markets, Airbus foresees strong ongoing demand for commercial aircraft. According to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), by 2030 some 27,800 new aircraft will be required to satisfy future robust market demand. The combined value of the over 26,900 passenger aircraft (above 100 seats) and more than 900 new factory built freighters forecast by the GMF is US$3.5 trillion.
Airlines That Do Not Have Seat Row Number 13
13. september. 2011 20:15 | Commercial AviationThe number 13 is often called unlucky 13 and connected with superstitious mishaps. There are several hotels and tall buildings that do not have the 13th floor, but there are also several airlines that do not have the 13th seat row. Below is a list of the main ones.
The Flying Yacht
4. september. 2011 14:46 | TechnologyOcturi have designed a sailing yacht that can transform into a plane thanks to its four mobile masts. The sails are retracted and the four masts are lowered to become wings. It was designed for the princes Aziz, Dawood & Hashim, corporate executives of the "Masqat Airways" air transport company, and allows them to enjoy sailing along the Omani coastline with its 600-km range in the plane version.
Flight Attendants are Stripped and Inspected for Breast Implants: are Afraid the Implants will Explode
30. august. 2011 16:04 | Commercial AviationIt’s not easy to become a flight attendant at Garuda Indonesia which is the flag carrier of Indonesia. They have them undergo strict physical examination where they are made to strip and their breasts are inspected for breast implants.
Stuntman Fell to his Death at Selfridge Air Show
30. august. 2011 14:47 | SafetyThe crowd on Selfridge Airshow in Harrison, Michigan, was shocked when a stunt act went wrong. Todd Green, who has for years performed a stunt where he wing walks, fell to his death. He was trying to stand on the wing and pull himself to a helicopter that was flying above when the incident happened.
The 9 Freedoms of the Air
18. august. 2011 16:00 | Commercial AviationThe Freedoms of the Air are international commercial aviation agreements that grant airline the right to enter and land in countries other than their home country. There are generally considered to be 9 Freedoms of the Air.
France Actor, Gerard Depardieu, Urinated on Aircraft Floor
18. august. 2011 15:23 | Commercial AviationThe actor did not bother to use the lavatory when traveling on Air France-KLM flight from Paris to Dublin. Instead he urinated on the aircraft floor in front of passengers and flight attendants who were obviously not pleased.
Sex at 38,000 Feet: Did Cathay Pacific Captain and Flight Attendant Put Passengers at Risk?
10. august. 2011 21:49 | Commercial AviationPhotos have leaked on the internet which shows a Cathay Pacific flight attendant having intercourse with a captain. The incident is taken very seriously by the airline as 300 passengers were onboard the flight.
Falcon HTV-2 has Another Test Flight Scheduled Today
10. august. 2011 20:52 | DefenseThe DARPA Falcon Project is planned to complete its second test flight today. The Falcon Project (Force Application and Launch from Continental United States) is a joint venture between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the United States Air Force (USAF).
Lucky to be Alive after Making Emergency Landing on Apartment House
30. july. 2011 13:02 | SafetyTwo person were lucky to escape alive after they made emergency landing on apartment house in Manchester, England, today. The pilot landed tried to land the plane between two homes, but eventually hit one of the houses. The residents escaped without any injuries. The photos show how damaged the aircraft and the homes are.
Top Rated Airlines According to Airlikes
16. july. 2011 12:12 | Commercial AviationAirlikes.com is a new air travel information and reviews website. With more than 1,400 airlines and over 4,000 airports in its database, airlikes.com allows its visitors to find information and share their experiences of their flights or experiences at airports.
Southwest Captain Goes Crazy Because of Ugly Flight Attendants
7. july. 2011 21:42 | PilotsA Southwest captain was sent on non-paid leave recently for offending majority of the flight attendants at Southwest. His outrage was caught on tape and released on the internet.