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.
Baylor Farm: 28511 Ben Howard Road, Monroe; 360-793-0822. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. Wagon rides, u-pick pumpkins. Biringer Farms: 4625 40th Place NE, between Everett and Marysville off Highway 529; 425-259-0255.
Although they were substantial, the pay raises approved for executives of the Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority are nowhere near the top salaries paid to some state employees.
New Members Elected to Board of Directors The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has announced the election of its 2007 officers and new members to its Board of Directors at the General Membership Business meeting during the ACI-NA 15th Annual Conference and Exhibition last week in Reno.
Recent sales to Airlift Northwest, Cook Children's Medical Center/Teddy Bear Transport, and Life Lion underscore how Sky Connect products "enhance the safety and effectiveness of emergency medical missions while delivering reliable, affordable performance," according to Wiley Loughran, the company's senior vice president of sales and marketing.
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.
