INTRODUCTION: Analysts the world over are starting to recognize the early warning signs of a gathering storm regarding the strength of the international financial system in general, and the stability of the United States Dollar, in particular.
Virgin Gives One-Week Ultimatum Virgin Atlantic, one of Airbus's more vocally dissatisfied A380 customers, has presented the manufacturer with "new proposals" -- and given a week for a response.
Aero-Tips! We've been reviewing the FAA's list of the Top 10 causes of pilot-error accidents. Second on their list is failure to attain or maintain flying speed, and yesterday we concentrated on speeds for takeoff and initial climb. Today we'll look at another component of airspeed control: landing speed.
Aero-News: Quote of the Day "We have invested a lot in ground facilities, so we have to stick with the order for now." Source: Emirates president Tim Clark in reference to the carrier's $13 billion order from Airbus. Emirates, with 45 jets on order, is by far the largest customer for Airbus' A380 superjumbo. Recent announced delays with the program confirm deliveries will now be two years behind
Aero-Terms! Transport Canada Civil Aviation develops and administers policies, regulations and services for the best transportation system for Canada and Canadians.
Still a long way from being cleared for take-off, the Pebble Mine keeps edging toward the starting line, while opponents, fearing environmental disaster, continue to challenge the project.
People don’t normally think of the Agriculture Department’s Forest Service as an aviation agency. But in fact it owns approximately 50 aircraft and contracts out up to 2,200 more a year.
Little Bombs Make Big Impact In Iraq Aero-News has learned the US Air Force dropped the first Guided Bomb Unit 39/B small diameter bombs (SDB) to be used in combat October 5.
It will be up to Alaska's next governor to decide whether to take legal action against BP for the corrosion that led to pipeline leaks at Prudhoe Bay in March and August.
