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Singapore Air Show 2012: Air Acrobatic as Opener

2012-02-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

Asia's largest aerospace exhibition, the Singapore Airshow 2012, was officially opened at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore, Tuesday (14/02/2012).

The exhibition presents recent developments in the aviation industry and defense technology, especially advanced air defense.

Approximately 900 participants from 50 countries featured in this exhibition. Some of the participants is a manufacturer of aircraft and aircraft components. While another of the airline and aviation-related services.

A number of defense industries also exhibit their products better fighter, heavy weaponry, and sophisticated surveillance technology.

The exhibition will run until February 19, 2012. For 14-17 February 2012 only for the guests and business travelers. Whereas in the past two days recently opened to the public.

Fascinates visitors

That attract visitors during the exhibition is a main aerial acrobatics featuring professional airline pilot. Aerobatic stunt pilots from Australia, Tony Blair, showing his skills with a single-propeller airplane type Rebel 300.

Furthermore Aerobatic Team Royal Australian Air Force Roulette appearing with six Pilatus trainer aircraft types. They are instructor pilots from the Air Force Flight Academy Australia.

Apart from aerobatics, a number of aircraft manufacturers also demonstrated their new planes.

Cracks in the wing of an Airbus A380 Back Found, A Qantas A380 Flight Prohibited

2012-02-08T03:14:00.000-08:00

Australian airline, Qantas Airways, Wednesday (08/02/2012), suspended one flight of Airbus A380 after his skeleton was found cracks in the wing of the superjumbo.

Qantas said the party, no less than 36 cracks found in the different to that found Airbus, in two similar planes last month. Cracks were discovered during routine maintenance checks such storied aircraft.

Last month, found similar cracks in the metal association (wing rib feet) that connects the wing skeleton with the skin of the wing.

The discovery was made the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) ordered a thorough inspection of the aircraft types that have undergone more than 1,300 cycles of takeoff and landing.

Qantas spokesman, Tom Woodward, said the cracks were discovered in the framework of the wing (wing ribs) is similar to that occurring on a Qantas A380 plane experienced incidents of broken parts of the engine shortly after takeoff from Singapore, 2010.

Qantas confirmed, these cracks do not threaten flight safety. The findings could also lead to the airline would not stop his operation 12 A380 aircraft to undergo a special examination.

"Order of current European aviation regulators require that airlines inspect the A380 when it surpassed 1300 flight cycles. Until now, no Qantas A380 has reached the 1300 cycle, "said Woodward.

F-14 Aircraft Iranian Air Force Fall, Two Pilots Killed

2012-01-26T08:34:00.000-08:00

F-14 Tomcat Iran's Air Force crashed in the province of Bushehr on the Persian Gulf coast region, Iran, Thursday (1/26/2012) morning. Two pilots were killed when US-made plane that crashed minutes after takeoff.

"The pilot and copilot F-14 aircraft that crashed this morning had (died) as a martyr," said officials of Bushehr Province, Jafar Pourkabgani, told Fars news agency. According to Jafar, the plane crashed due to "technical failure" and the investigation is still underway to find the exact cause of the crash.

Iran still operates a fleet of Tomcat aircraft purchased from the United States in the era of the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's pro-West before the Iranian Revolution occurred in 1979. F-14 Tomcat is a twin-engine aircraft and tandem seater, which was the backbone of the U.S. Navy air forces operating from aircraft carriers.

In the world of pop, the aircraft was popularized through the movie Top Gun (1986), starring Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, and Kelly McGillis.

Economic sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program has seriously affected the state's ability to care for the fighter fleet. According to news agency AFP, in the last decade, a series of serious air accident in Iran has led to more than 900 people were killed.

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2012-01-24T03:27:00.000-08:00

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Russia Develops Unmanned Aircraft

2012-01-18T13:59:00.000-08:00

russian unmanned helicopter

Russia was determined to catch up in terms of technology unmanned aircraft (drone) from the U.S.. Russian helicopter manufacturer, Russian Helicopters, receive allocations from the federal government $ 5 billion Russian rubles (USD 1.4 trillion) for the development of three types of drones at once.

Russia's Defense Ministry wants the company is developing an unmanned helicopter weighs light, medium, and heavy, which can be enabled for reconnaissance missions, transport, and invasion. In the first stage, the company has finished creating the prototype target drone melee Ka-135, which can carry a payload weighing 100 kilograms, at the latest by 2015.

The second unmanned helicopters, Albatros, which weighs most heavily, is expected to be finished by 2017. These drones will function as a transport and attack helicopters. While all three drones, medium-weight, being designed to have traveled up to 300 kilometers.

Company that is comprised of three leading Russian helicopter manufacturers, namely Helicopters Mil, Kazan Helicopters, and Kamov Helicopters, drones are believed to develop after Kemenhan Russia disillusioned with domestic firms smaller first awarded the contract development of unmanned helicopters. These companies are accused of wasting state money.

If the program is the development of three types of drones are successful, the Russian Helicopters promised to get additional funding to develop two types of drones again to run the military and police missions.

Three Killed in Helicopter Crash in Afghanistan

2012-01-16T15:52:00.000-08:00

Three people were killed when a civilian helicopter contracted by NATO troops crashed and burned in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan on Monday (1/16/2012), officials said.

The helicopter was "no longer exists due to engine trouble", said Daud Ahmadi, spokesman for the provincial government.

"Three people were killed when a civilian helicopter crashed and burned in the Nad Ali district near Shora," said a security official who did not want to be named told AFP - Between monitored in Jakarta, Tuesday (01/17/2012) morning.

Afghan police have previously reported a "helicopter of foreign troops" have fallen, and Taliban insurgents claimed they had shot the helicopter.

But a spokesman for the International Assistance Force (ISAF), NATO leaders, said the helicopter was owned by a civilian company, which he mentioned the name AAR Airlift - based in the United States.

Chris Mason, AAR spokesman, confirmed that the helicopter owned by the company he works, which operated for the U.S. Department of Defense. The helicopter has crashed and Mason said all American casualties.

The chopper was carrying "personal supply" when it crashed, said Mason told AFP.

Airbus Relocate Wing Production to South Korea

2012-01-10T10:34:00.000-08:00

Airbus decided to move some of the production process of the aircraft wings factory in Broughton, north Wales, England, to the aerospace companies of South Korea (ROK), Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI), Tuesday (01/10/2012).

According to a statement the EADS subsidiary, KAI believed to create panels of the wing to wing medium-range passenger jet Airbus A320. Final assembly of all parts of the wing is still being done in Broughton, which assembles artificial wings for all Airbus aircraft, including the A380 superjumbo.

A total of 200 staff affected by the transfer of this production, will be employed again in other parts factory in Broughton.

However, this decision immediately drew criticism from the British union.

"We have a lot of British companies who are ready, willing, and able to carry out the work for Airbus, but did not get a contract job. England is the largest manufacturer of aircraft wings in the world, but this contract melemahkah British position and provide our global competitors with advantages that are not needs to happen, "said Ian Waddell of the trade union Unite.

Irkut Ready to Compete with Boeing and Airbus

2011-11-14T06:49:00.000-08:00

Irkut Ready to Compete with Boeing and Airbus

Russian Aircraft Manufacturer company known as the Irkut claimed to be ready to rival the dominance of Boeing and Airbus. The company, as Xinhua news on Monday (14/11/2011) says MC-21 or in the Latin alphabet the MS-21 as a mainstay in the Dubai Air Show. "We designed the MC-21 as a fuel-efficient aircraft with lighter weight than Western-made," said Vice President of Sales and Marketing Irkut Budaev Kirill.

MC-21 aircraft has three modifications to the MC-21-200, MC-21-300, and MC-21-400. Tag of this series was in the range 69 million to 84 million U.S. dollars. "Over 20 percent cheaper than the price of Boeing 737," said Budaev.

Irkut now has 14,000 workers. Join the company which was formed in 2007 that the majority of shares controlled by the Russian government.

According to plan, test flying the MC-21 aircraft will be realized in 2013. Meanwhile, the first delivery in 2016.

Red Arrows Accident: Active Catapult Seats in the Earth, the Red Arrows Pilot Killed

2011-11-09T10:49:00.000-08:00

Red Arrows Accident: Active Catapult Seats in the Earth, the Red Arrows Pilot Killed

Flt Lt Cunningham-Red Arrows Pilot Accident

A pilot member of the Red Arrows aerobatics team of the British Royal Air Force, Royal Air Force (RAF), was killed after the chair thrower in the aircraft to be active when the plane he was flying was still in the ground. Parties RAF said it was continuing to investigate the causes of these tragic incidents.

The incident occurred at the air base at RAF Scampton near Lincoln, eastern England, on Tuesday (8/11/2011) afternoon local time. The paramedics from East Midlands Ambulance and the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance were sent to the crash site at 11:09 GMT or 18:09 pm yesterday.

The BBC reported, some T1 Hawk trainer aircraft used during this Red Arrows team was parked in one corner of the RAF Scampton base. Part one of the aircraft canopy looked shattered. The plane was later seen covered with tarpaulins.

Chris Boatman, a local resident who lives near the air base, said loud explosions heard from inside the base.

The RAF did not give details of the incident in more detail, including the identity of the pilot were killed. "It's not worth speculating about the cause of the incident until the investigation is completed," said Group Captain (Colonel equivalent) Simon Blake from RAF Scampton.

This is the second Red Arrows pilot who was killed in the last three months. A pilot again, Pilot Lt. John Egging, was killed after his plane crashed while performing in an airshow attraction in southern England.

Problems in the chair thrower Hawk T1 aircraft never found last year, prompting the British Ministry of Defense banned all aircraft types that flew in the UK for nearly a week for a checkup.

The End Stage of Process Indian Fighter Jet Bidding

2011-11-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

Government of India, Friday (04/11/2011), will begin the bidding process to determine the winner of the final purchase contract with the middle-class multirole combat aircraft (medium multirole combat aircraft / MMRCA) for the Air Force (AU) it. The winner of this contract will supply the Indian Air Force with 126 new fighter jets.

"The meeting for this offer is scheduled to take place tomorrow," said a Defense Ministry source in India told Reuters on Thursday (3/11/2011).

Two fighter planes from European manufacturers, will compete to win a contract worth U.S. $ 9-14 billion (USD 80.7 to 125.5 trillion), the Dassault of France, which filed its flagship product, Rafale, and Eurofighters, a consortium of four European countries, with champion, Typhoon.

Both the Rafale and Typhoon are both featured in NATO air operations against Libya since March.

Previously, the offer MiG-35 aircraft from Russia, JAS-39 Gripen from Sweden, and the F-16 C / D and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet from the U.S. had already been rejected by India, April.

Another source at the Ministry of Defence India rejected speculation that the 126 aircraft orders will be divided into two equal for the Rafale and Typhoon. Force India likely to choose just one manufacturer to improve its combat capabilities.

"With the potential contract value reached U.S. $ 9-14 billion, this is the single biggest competition in the global air defense industry today and gives the two producers is an opportunity that is needed in key markets," said James Hardy, Editor Asia Pacific magazine Jane's Defence Weekly .

Eurofighters and Dassault stakes are equally huge competition to win the heart of government in India. If the Rafale lost, the manufacturer Dassault will lose orders from abroad and had to fight hard to win the competition in the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. Meanwhile, if Typhoon defeated, Eurofighters could only hope to win contracts from Japan and some other Asian countries.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Defense Department on Wednesday (2/11/2011) expressed its willingness to sell the fifth-generation fighter F-35 Lightning II, if India wants.

"If the Indian government wants to know more about purchasing F-35, we will be more than happy to talk with them," said U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South Asia Robert Scher, in a report to Congress.

According to the agency thought the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India is the largest arms importer in the world, which accounts for 9 percent of the total value of global arms trade from 2006 to 2010.

India touted plans to spend the money worth up to 50 billion U.S. dollars in the next five years to strengthen its military. India's ambition was allegedly aimed at facing growing military strength of China and Pakistan.

About Equipment Lease - Equipment Leasing

2011-11-01T07:33:00.000-07:00

Equipment Lease Benefits - Equipment Leasing Tips

equipment leasing

Equipment leases allow a business to finance equipment by paying monthly payments for a certain length of time. Monthly payments in an equipment lease include an agreed-upon interest rate.

Here are some benefits of equipment lease:

At first, equipment leasing provides a business with a way to keep cash flow to invest in other activities. Instead of paying upfront prices that can run into the thousands, leasing allows a business to spread out payments. Most leasing companies need a business to make a small down payment on the equipment being leased. Your down payment is usually the equivalent of two monthly payments for your equipment.

Secondly, you can get an approval decision on an equipment lease usually in short time, probably one to two business days. Equipment leasing companies seek to verify the existence of your business. A credit check is performed on your business. Most leasing companies require bank statements and tax returns of the past two years. New businesses might be approved for leases based on personal credit history. You might still get approved for an equipment lease with an unfavorable credit score. If you have a credit score of less than 600, you are likely to have a higher interest rate on the lease of your equipment.

At the end of your lease term, you have the option of renewing your lease, buying the equipment at fair-market value or returning the equipment to the leasing company. Some leases allow a business to skip payments. Deferred payments for 90 days and step-up leases are other options. Step-up leases allow a business to make small payments at first, then larger ones as your business grows. The leasing company usually retains ownership of the equipment.

In the last 30 days of your lease, commonly you are required to give your leasing company written notice of your intention to buy or give the equipment back. The buyout option allows a business to purchase the equipment for its fair-market worth. In case that you chose a lease agreement with a 10 percent lease buyout, you must pay 10 percent of the original purchase price. The benefit of a 10 percent lease is that you'll make lower monthly payments. Capital leases allow you to buy the equipment for $1 at the end of the lease, but you must make higher monthly payments.

Another benefit, your payments are 100 percent tax deductible, if the equipment you're leasing is used to operate your business, the equipment must be a necessity to operate your business for it to be considered 100 percent tax deductible. It might be the best argument for leasing equipment. If the equipment isn't used to operate your business, it might still qualify for a deduction, but not 100 percent. For instance, if you own a bakery and you're leasing an expensive mixer to bake cakes, your lease payments on the mixer are 100 percent tax deductible. If you lease a credit card machine, you might get a deduction but not a full one. The credit card machine is not a necessary piece of equipment used to operate your business.

Finance Equipment Financing

2011-11-01T07:14:00.000-07:00

How to Get Finance Equipment?

Equipment Aircraft Financing

The process of equipment financing is not as frightening as finding the right financing provider. Equipment providers, local banks and business lenders offer their own incentives but you need to decide the right finance options for you. You need to weigh the cost of this equipment against the productivity it will yield in the future before you finance equipment.

Here are some tips to get finance equipment.

To begin with, you should learn from other small business owners who finance equipment in the early stages of their venture. You can avoid common pitfalls or barriers when searching for startup funds while your equipment finance experience is unique from other owners. Speak with local business owners and read equipment finance testimonials at Direct Capital to get a full picture

In the second place, consider trading in your old equipment to help finance new purchases when using the same provider. For example, you may be able to use a pressure washing machine that is already paid off to bring down the monthly payments on a new washer. Trade in value is far less than original price due to depreciation but it can help offset the expense of vital machinery.

Eventually, compare the financing options available through several companies that have similar inventories. While the price range is limited because a company cannot legally undersell the competition, financing fees and interest add up over several years.

Then, select a financing length that allows you to afford new equipment without excessive long-term costs. The appeal of 60 month financing options and their lower monthly payments should be overlooked for shorter-term agreements that do not compound as much interest. Keep in your mind that you should to wait to finance equipment until interest rates are on the way down. Most equipment financing contracts employ a variable interest rate because both companies and customers benefit from fluctuations in interest. Take advantage of low rates early in the repayment process by paying more than the minimum payment amount.

Lastly, negotiate certain aspects of financing with vendors you use on a regular basis. As your business grows, you will need equipment that can become prohibitively expensive without finding ideal financing. You can usually get a better value on trade-ins or lower monthly payments if you ensure a certain amount of business to the equipment provider.

Iran Design New Fighter Jet

2011-10-30T20:38:00.000-07:00

Iran Design New Fighter Jet

Iranian Defense Minister, Ahmad Vahidi, said the Islamic Republic of Iran mengagenda creation of new fighter jets. Brigadier General Vahidi asserted, the Iranian Air Force is working with the Department of Defense in the manufacture of new military aircraft.

"Fighter jets were different. Maintenance, repair, design and manufacture of fighter aircraft such as Azarakhsh, Saeqeh, and other new aircraft that is a sign of genius and technological knowledge in the country, and national defense industry boom in the peak of the U.S. imposed unilateral sanctions," he said.

He mentioned several factors, such as courage in carrying out the mission of the Iranian army and the fact that thousands of young soldiers to be martyrs has helped Iran to gain a position as now.

Vahidi also announced the delivery of a new submarine Navy Islamic Republic of Iran in August in order to carry out missions in the Persian Gulf waters. The submarine is equipped with cutting-edge technology and sophisticated weaponry, capable of high maneuverability and the capacity that is suitable for underwater operations.

Sources: Ant, Irna, Oana

Aircraft Refinancing Loans

2011-10-26T14:25:00.000-07:00

How to Get Aircraft Refinancing Loans

Aircraft Refinancing

When mortgage interest rates low, everyone knows that many consumers look to the refinanced loan. You can refinance without extending the life of the loan even if you have a plane and hold the loan on it. I recommend you to do your research and compare your options before heading to the lender since the refinancing did not come with certain costs, which vary by lender. Further aspects to consider are:

Determine your goals. Decide what your results before aircraft refinancing loans. Just choose the terms that will match your specific vision.

Your credit rating. If you are aware of how your credit scores, you will increase your chances to negotiate the best deal. Remember that you must do first when applying for a loan to the lender. Repair your credit before applying if it occurred less than favorable, or less than 620. In the event that you do not have a current copy of your credit report, you can access free online copy.

Gather your financial information. Compile all of your data to shorten the process of refinancing a loan before heading to the office or surfing the Web for the lender. In the event that you do not know the current balance on your loan, call to get the right amount, or find your most recent statement. You must prepare your documents such as: your bank statements, tax returns and proof of income available.

Compare quotes. Asking at various locations such as banks credit unions and finance companies online before choosing a lender to get your aircraft refinancing loans. If you have the facts, making a few compile the cost of refinancing to interest rates and payment plans.

Use an online comparison calculator. In the event that you are not sure whether it is the right time for you to pay, check out one of the many online loan calculators. U.S. aircraft offers a simple calculator with obligations, together with current interest rates.

Apply for a loan. When you have determined your goals and weighed your options, it is time to apply. Basic information needed to fill out an application will be the same even you decide to go with local financial institutions or online lenders. According to the U.S. Treasury plane, you will need a personal identification such as name, date of birth and contact number, and employment history with proof of income. You will also need a tax return and the spec sheet of your aircraft. Often you will

Need to submit hard copies of information as evidence to file the lender.

Signed the closing documents. Once the loans for your aircraft refinancing has been approved, signed the necessary documents and pay fees associated with the loan. This can be done in person or by mail.

Once everything is checked and ready, when it's all done, let the refinance your aircraft and enjoy!

How to Buy a Private Jet

2011-10-26T13:32:00.000-07:00

How to Buy a Private Jet

buying a private jet

Buy a private jet is one of the symbols of status and business requirements for successful people individually. But buying a private jet is necessary to carefully look at what you really need. The following tips will help you to buy a private jet.

Firstable, choose the size of a private jet.

A small plane may be enough for a small number of people. However, the plane is larger and more luxurious capable of transporting large numbers of people will be suitable for your business. Surfing the internet and see what the market has to offer to see the different types of aircraft. You will find a large number of jet sales company, and what they offer. Comparing them one after another to get what you need.

Furthermore, there is one more thing you need to remember.

Consider the size of executive private jet, if you choose a small executive jet private, you will also lose the benefits of a larger executive jet private. A large private executive jet may be able to reach speeds up to 600 mph while the smaller-sized jet will only make about 400-460 mph. The range of executive private jet you will be reduced as well. Big planes can fly from the East Coast to Europe, but the small craft may have a range of no more than 1,500 nautical miles. These considerations are important if you need to travel around the world and not only throughout the territory of your country. To buy a private jet you need to consider each charge against any possible benefits.

Third, consider adjusting the exterior design.

One of the benefits when you buy a private jet, you can customize the look of your private jet, including exterior. Private jets can feature a personal symbol or company logo, and painted in a color that resembles your company. However, there are things you need to remember, adding a sense of pain will increase the mass of the aircraft.

Fourth, adjust interior design.

Customizing the interior design, and add some furniture private jet is a very good idea. However, this will increase costs, but with this you can make your private jet is more comfortable.

For businesses, you will need a room for a meeting. In addition, you also will need to put the latest communications equipment and entertainment devices. Both entrepreneurs and private individuals will surely enjoy this type of entertainment.

Fifth, consider lower cost options.

For this, Cessna jets could be one option. Jet Cessna has introduced the craft at a lower cost. Enhanced with enough room for several passengers, and equipped with the latest aviation technology with a more luxurious interior furniture that meets your needs. With Cessna jets will be flying like miniature sedan while enjoying a comfortable executive jet.

How To Buy a Business Jet

2011-10-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

How To Buy a Business Jet

how to buy a business jet?

Since starting the aviation industry, business aviation has become a mainstay. Need for speed is an important business meeting when requested. These conditions have prompted some jet setter jet for personal orders. This article will discuss some tips on how to buy a business jet. I hope that this will help business professionals who need rapid mobility.

I recommend you to purchase the aircraft directly to the distributor. Today, many companies that offer private jet services and also sells aircraft for individuals and businesses. Most of them get their business through word of mouth. But, you can only find them online or check out the tourist magazine because from there they will take you to the respective web sites.
If you have a tight budget, you can buy used business jets. It is much easier to buy than a new one. However, make sure you check the record book of business jets are used to seeing all maintenance records. This step will make it easier to find out how frequently used business jets have been served and whether or not there is a problem with a business jet is used. You better buy a new business jet, if you have enough budgets to buy a new one.
Determine the size of the jet by knowing how many passengers you normally would take. You should know that business as usual Cessna jets have seats for 2-8 passengers to seat Airbus thirty or more people. A passenger jet business with many entrepreneurs who are suitable, but for personal jet each only need as many as eight to bring your family and friends.
Deciding how many flight hours per year that you plan to use business jets. It can determine whether you specifically do not need to buy new business jets and used are adequate, or even you just need to rent a business jet. Important considerations for the planning process and commercial aviation fuel.
Is the test a few plane rides. After consideration above buy business jets, the last thing to do is hire a test ride because it will give you an overview of your business jet, you just bought, and will show you on how to handle a plane in turbulent weather as well as during takeoff and landing. It is important to ensure the safety of passengers to make and feel comfortable during the flight.

Flight Prohibit USAF F-22

2011-10-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

U.S. Air Force (USAF) since last week banned flying back tens of sophisticated fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor for the second time this year. The decision was taken after re-occurring disruption of oxygen supply to pilot aircraft worth 150 million U.S. dollars (USD 1.3 trillion) per unit.

USAF spokesman, Lt. Col. Richard Johnson, Monday (24/10/2011), said the fleet of F-22 at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia and Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska ordered not to fly first as a precautionary measure.

The decision was taken after last week's pilot of an Air Force Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia suffering from symptoms of "a kind of hipoxia" or lack of oxygen when flying one of the F-22.

The ban comes just a month after officials allowed the USAF F-22 fleet to fly again. Previously, aircraft were banned from flying in the period from May to September because of a problem with the oxygen supply system for pilots.

The decision to allow the F-22 flying in mid-September it was not accompanied by a detailed explanation of the results of investigation of the matter.

Observers suspect that the exact cause of this oxygen supply problem until now has not been found despite numerous tests and preventive measures have been carried out.

Johnson said the protocol in the USAF allow any entity to stop the operation at any time they find a problem in flight.

"It is part of our protocol to allow any entity to stop operations if they feel the need to analyze information gathered from a variety of flight operations to ensure safety. It was conducted at Langley today, and we support that decision," said Johnson in an email to Agence France Presse (AFP).

Langley Air Force Base operates about 30 F-22, while the Base Elmendorf-Richardson operates two squadrons of the most advanced and most expensive fighter in the world.

According to a senior officer at Elmendorf-Richardson, a ban on flying the planes F-22 at a base in Alaska that have been revoked on Monday, having been in effect since last Thursday.

F-22 is a fighter aircraft designed to perform air combat missions (dog fight) with enemy fighters. The aircraft is equipped with technology to avoid radar detection opponent (stealth / stealth). USAF currently has 160 units of Raptor and plans to increase this number to 187 units.

Because Co-Pilot Push the Wrong Button, Passenger Aircraft Flying Reversed

2011-10-02T02:45:00.000-07:00

Because of the Co-pilot Push the Wrong Button, Japan ANA Plane Flying in Conditions Almost Reversed.

A plane owned airline All Nippon Airways, Japan, protected from harm when flying dive and almost upside down, the Japanese Transport Ministry said on Wednesday (28/09/2011).

The Boeing 737-700 was carrying 117 passengers and crew when flying from Shizuoka on September 6. The plane had dived and almost upside down for 30 seconds.

The incident occurred after the co-pilot, one presses the button to open the door of the cockpit for the pilot who had just returned from the toilet.

The plane, which took off from Naha on Okinawa Island in the south, then successfully landed at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, safely.

Two cabin crew suffered minor injuries in the incident, while the four passengers reportedly suffered health problems.

Picture of the Boeing 737-700 flight recorder showed the plane turned right and then turned sharply to the left.

The plane was tilted more than 130 degrees to the left at one point, but the darkness outside makes a lot of passengers who do not realize that the plane they were traveling almost reversed.

"The pictures are amazing. The plane was flying in an unimaginable position," said a pilot told NHK television after the tape was aired to the public.

A senior official told ANA passengers tourists at a press conference on Wednesday said, "We are very sorry for causing anxiety to our passengers," he said.

Japan Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident.

Source; AFP

Cassa 212 Aircraft Crash in North Sumatra-Aceh

2011-09-29T04:57:00.000-07:00

Cassa 212 Aircraft Crash in North Sumatra-Aceh

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Casa 212 plane owned by Air or NBA Buana Nusantara reportedly fell in the area of Bahorok, Langkat regency, North Sumatra, on Thursday (29/09/2011). The plane carrying 18 people, including pilots and crew members, the plan to fly from Medan to Kutacane, Aceh Tenggara.

Initially, news came that the plane was owned by Susi Air. However, Susi Air straighten the news. "Not ours, but belongs to the NBA," said Gunanjar, one employee Susi Air.

CASA 212 crash site

CASA 212 crash site owned by airlines NBA on Thursday (29/09/2011) morning, finally found. This was disclosed by Head of Bappeda Aceh Tenggara, Jarwansyah.

According to him, an hour ago, Director of the NBA uses Susi Air aircraft flew over the crash CASA 212. "They saw the plane still intact," said Jarwansyah in Bahorok.

Hearing the news, the Southeast Aceh Regent directly ordered the helicopters to drop food to the crash site. "How know there are still living," said Jarwansyah.

But unfortunately the helicopter could not land there because of its location fog and high winds. Plus, the crash site in the forest that does not allow helicopters to land.

Aircraft Still Looks Intact

CASA 212 plane carrying 14 passengers and 4 crew is falling this morning around 08.00 pm. Until now, military and rescue teams have not managed to reach the crash site.

Casa 212 aircraft owned by airlines NBA that falls on Thursday (29/09/2011) morning has been found on a hill in Langkat, North Sumatra. Zulkifli, Head of North Sumatra Branch NBA said the crash site in the coordinates of 3 degrees 23 minutes 80 seconds north latitude and 98 degrees 01 minutes 21 seconds east longitude.

"I was already five times round the hill and saw the plane still intact," said Zulkifli. He said the plane's position roughly around 30 km of river flow.

Seeing the condition of the aircraft, the possibility of survivors are still large. However, it could not do the shooting condition of the aircraft due to difficult terrain.

"It was very difficult because the terrain is flanked by hills, so we currently expect the evacuation of a landline," he said. Current SAR teams and the military are coordinating to get to the crash site and immediately evacuate victims.

Casa 212 aircraft carrying 14 passengers and 4 crew took off from Polonia Airport, Medan, at 07.00 and is scheduled to arrive in Kutacane at 08.00, but shortly afterwards the plane was reported missing and unknown contacts news.

There are three C-212 crash in Indonesia Previous

As of September 2011, there were 69 accidents involving a CASA C-212 with a total of 513 deaths of people around the world. In Kompas.com records, three of the accidents occurred in Indonesia.

The first accident occurred in Indonesia on February 22, 2005 in which the C-212 aircraft owned by the Police were damaged when the machine landed in Sarmi District, Papua, and causes it to fall into the sea. Of the 18 members of the police in the plane, 15 of whom died.

Second, June 26, 2008 C-212 aircraft owned by the TNI who flew to map the region from Jakarta to Bogor, lost in the region of Mount Salak. Two days later the wreckage was found and all passengers, ie 12 members of the military and 6 civilians were pronounced dead.

Third on February 12, 2011, C-212 aircraft belonging Sabang Merauke Raya Air Charter with five crew members, crashed after takeoff from Batam, while doing the testing machine. The entire crew was killed.

CASA 212 aircraft, dubbed Aviocar is a medium-sized transport aircraft capable of takeoff and landing on short runway or STOL (short take-off and landing). The aircraft was developed by a Spanish aircraft manufacturer, Construcciones Aeronáuticas SA (CASA) for civilian and military purposes.

C-212 is also made in the Indonesian Aerospace Industry (Iae / IPTN) in Bandung, Indonesia under license CASA.

C-212 wing at the top of the box-shaped fuselage and conventional tail. The interior of the plane is filled with 21-28 passengers depending on configuration. Because the C-212 does not use pressurized material in his body, then the model is used in flight are relatively low (below 10,000 feet or 3000 meters above sea level). The aircraft is also ideally used in short haul flights.

Boing Deliver '787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways

2011-09-26T11:24:00.000-07:00

Finally, Boing Deliver '787 Dreamliner to All Nippon Airways

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Picture

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing keep to his promise. Boeing handed the newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to the airline's first customer All Nippon Airways (ANA).
According to AP and AFP, the submission made in Everett, Washington, USA. Then, on Wednesday (28/09/2011), the aircraft will be flown to Japan.

If calculated, Boeing has delayed three years of early promise. According to the schedule, wide-bodied aircraft will be delivered to ANA in 2008. However, a number of obstacles ahead. Including, fire during a test flight last January.

Boeing claims that homemade products that fuel efficient. The plane was made of lightweight materials. Boeing plans to make 10 planes per month beginning in 2013. Dreamliner production is currently about 2.5 planes a month.

Cleaner

Boeing said the plane was designed with large windows with cleaner air in the cabin. Because of that, passengers arrive at their destination more refreshed.

However, the problem with this could damage the reputation of the Dreamliner Boeing. The company also expects a lot of bookings in the future.

According to Vice President of Marketing Randy Tinseth Boeing Dreamliner program has been a long journey through the process. Hence, he believes that the Dreamliner is a great plane. "We also saw the potential of thousands of reservations B787," said Tinseth.

Until now, Boieng claim to get 821 Dreamliner orders. Boeing also said that the Dreamliner 20 percent more fuel efficient than other aircraft of similar size.

In the large version of B787-9, a maximum capacity of 290 people this plane. If compared, this series is smaller than its predecessor, the B747. However, Boeing said the B787 will be more popular because it can fly directly to airports smaller. Competitor Boeing, Airbus, is now developing a direct competitor to the Airbus A350 XWB B787.

U.S. Spy Plane Crashes in Somalia

2011-09-26T10:54:00.000-07:00

U.S. Spy Plane Crashes in Somalia

U.S. spy plane Crashes in Somalia

A spy plane owned by U.S. drone crashed in southern Somalia, or rather in the Port of Kismayu on Monday (9/26/2011). In the area there is a rebel group called Al Shabaab, which is affiliated with Al Qaeda forces.

According to local residents, over the last few weeks an increase in the frequency of aircraft flying over the territory Kismayu. U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, reluctant to say it's related.

"The aircraft is the U.S. government spies, and by the will of God, fell near the airport," said Sheikh Ibrahim Guled of al Shabaab, told Reuters on Monday (9/26/2011).

According to him, the plane crashed on its own and outside the targeted al Shabaab. But a radio station in Kismayu said the plane crashed because it was shot by militants.

A resident named Ali Gab Kismayu said she saw the plane crashed. "I saw the plane at the police station without any technical malfunction, so it is not likely an accident," he said.

The U.S. has officially launched operations in African countries to combat the militants. In 2009, U.S. special forces were killed in southern Somalia region when the fight against militant groups. U.S. officials claimed to have a list of terrorism suspects, who were hiding in Somalia.

Last week The Washington Post reported the U.S. fight against militant groups in Africa and Arabia as part of an aggressive campaign against Al Qaeda. According to the article, the plane flew to spy on Somalia and Yemen. According to diplomatic wire, unmanned aircraft have been doing mission in Somalia from the Seychelles, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean.

Al Shabaab launched an insurgency against Somali government after the government received support from the West four years ago or in 2007. During the rebellion, the death toll recorded about 21,000 people.

Source: Reuters

P-51 Mustang Aircraft Hit Vistors, Wounds Dozens National Championship Air Racing at Reno, Nevada, on Friday

2011-09-20T17:12:00.000-07:00

A plane P-51 Mustang "Galloping Ghost" which falls in the event the National Championship Air Racing at Reno, Nevada, on Friday (09/16/2011).

A plane P-51 Mustang, which is specially modified for the race, fell right into the audience seating area in the National Championship event at the Reno Air Racing, the State of Nevada, USA, on Friday (16/09/2011) at around 16:30 pm or Saturday morning this pm.

At least three people were killed instantly in the crash, and the victim feared to increase recall 15 of the 56 injured were in critical condition.

Eyewitnesses reported, debris, smoke, dust, blood and human body parts strewn around the crash point. "I saw body parts and blood, it feels like not to believe. There were pieces of hands and feet. Even the survivors are any (noticeable) loss of a limb," said Maureen Higgins, a spectator from Alabama, which sits only about 30 meters from the crash site.

Higgins said the plane crashed during a third round in a race that was held Friday afternoon local time (Saturday, 17.09.2011, AM GMT).

Video footage of accidents that uploaded on YouTube showing the plane dived at high speed in a position almost directly perpendicular to the direction of the crowd of spectators who sat in front of the main stands.

Stephanie Kruse, a spokesman for the Regional Emergency Medical Services Authority in Reno, said it ran 56 people were injured from the accident scene. Of these, 15 people were in critical condition, 13 people suffered serious injuries, and 28 people were slightly injured.

Total does not include the victims who were rushed to various hospitals to use private vehicles. One of the dead were the pilot aircraft, Jimmy Leeward, a 75-year-old veteran pilot from Ocala, Florida.

Piloti Mustang aircraft which he is a former fighter of World War II era are specially modified to be able to maneuver in a speed reaching 800 kilometers per hour. The aircraft, named "Galloping Ghost" was so legendary in the world of racing aircraft in the U.S., and have followed no fewer than 120 races since 1946.

National Championship Air Racing event has always attracted thousands of spectators every year. The event, held every September, the race featured a variety of aircraft types, including antique planes ex-World War II.

Racing this plane at high risk, because some aircraft actually collided speed in a predetermined trajectory, like a racing car. The participants flew the plane with an average speed of 500 km per hour at an altitude of only about 15 feet above ground level in some parts of the track.

Accidents often occur in this event. Four pilots were killed while taking part in this air race in 2007-2008.

Reuters

U.S. Will Not Sell F-16 New to Taiwan

2011-09-18T00:59:00.000-07:00

U.S. Will Not Sell F-16 New to Taiwan

United States to make sure not to sell F-16 fighter series C / D to Taiwan. The decision was delivered by the U.S. State Department in a closed meeting with the U.S. Congress on Friday (09/16/2011) local time.

This was stated by a source in the U.S. Congress told the news agency Agence France Presse. Sources of anonymity, said the official announcement of this new rejection of the sale will be delivered next few weeks.

"We heard from the State Department that the (U.S.) will increase the capability (F-16 fleet which is owned by Taiwan), but no sales (new F-16 aircraft)," said the source.

This information was published in tune with the news that the U.S. defense magazine, Defense News, some time ago, which states, Washington officials had told Taiwan that sales of F-16 C / D will not be done.

Taiwan made an offer to buy 66 F-16 C / D, which has the capability of radar and weapons more powerful than the 146 aircraft the F-16 A / B is already owned by Taiwan for this. Arms purchase plan was made to counter China's military growth.

However, Washington did not immediately grant the application for Taiwan, and only approved arms sales package worth 6.4 billion U.S. dollars in January 2010. The package includes the sale of Patriot anti-missile missiles, Black Hawk helicopters, and the increased ability of the fleet of F-16 A / B Taiwan. Fighter planes and submarines are not included in the package, which sparked strong protests from China's.

News of the administration of President Barack Obama's refusal to sell new fighter aircraft to Taiwan was an immediate strong reaction from Sen. John Cornyn of the Republican Party. Cornyn last week filed a bill that would force Obama approved this sale.

Cornyn called the rejection of the sale of new F-16 aircraft to Taiwan was a proof of "surrendering to China's communist" and a "sad day for U.S. foreign policy" and a "slap in the face of a strong ally and old friend of the U.S." .

When confirmed, the Taiwan Ministry of Defense revealed, until now the U.S. side has not made any decisions about this purchase request. "We have not heard from the U.S. side that the decision about the (sales) F-16 C / D has been made. We continue to pursue this petition because we need to replace the F-5 aircraft fleet we are already parents to keep our air defenses," said David Lo, a spokesman for Taiwan Kemhan.

The U.S. obligation to support Taiwan's national defense, in accordance with the Act (the Act) Taiwan Relations. Act which was passed in 1979 requiring Washington to ensure that Taiwan can defend itself from any threat from outside. However, the U.S. must face China, which considers Taiwan part of Chinese territory.

P-51 Mustang Airplane Crash at Reno Air Races 2011 Friday Sept 16 Killing 9 Visitor

2011-09-18T00:01:00.000-07:00

P-51 Mustang Airplane Crash at Reno Air Races 2011 Friday Sept 16 Killing 9 Visitor

P-51 Mustang Airplane at Reno Air Races 2011

At least nine people were killed and more than 50 people were injured in a plane crash at air show in Reno, Nevada, United States, on Friday (16/09/2011).

Reno Deputy Police Chief, Dave Evans, Saturday (09/17/2011), said seven victims were killed including the pilot died on the spot. The bodies victims found on the surface of the complex way the National Championship Air Show (NCAS) in the desert outside of Reno. The two others died at local hospitals.

"We took 54 patients from here to several hospitals. ... Of those hospitals reported two deaths. We also have data of seven victims were killed as we know at this time on the road surface (tarmac) including the pilot," said Evans.

Eight of those injured are in critical condition and being treated intensively in the two hospitals is important.

NCAS airshows in the show action of the pilots who fly aircraft of World War II era. Type of plane P-51 Mustang flown by veteran airshow pilot seemed to lose control. The plane crashed full force into the audience.

An amateur video that recorded the moment of the crash. Single-seat aircraft was nicknamed "Galloping Ghost" and produced in the 1940s is sliding fast and rolling wildly in the air. The plane then plunged to the ground with a vertical angle to the boundary of the audience and almost on a big rig filled with a lot of people.

Evans added that the plane had no black box. Investigators are now looking for a piece of the plane that reportedly crashed before the accident occurred.

"A component has been found at these sites. This will be studied ... We do not know if it's true or whether the component is a component of certain parts of the aircraft. We will focus on that," Evans said.

'Mass victims' on Plane Crash at Nevada Air Show

2011-09-16T18:30:00.000-07:00

"Victims of Mass" which was reported at an air show after a plane crashed Friday into the area in front of the stands in the National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Reno, Nevada, the show's spokesman told CNN.
Mike Draper said he had been told there are "casualties as possible," but have not determined how many or who they might be. The fate of the pilot, who flew P-51 Mustang, is unknown, he said.
Local fire officials reported several fatalities and critical injuries, according to Ian Gregor, spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Some FAA inspectors were watching the race the air at the time of the accident, he said.
Video from the scene, posted on YouTube, shows the plane fell from the sky, sending up clouds of dust and debris.
Surprised the audience stood up.
"There are people still kicked out of the area with various injuries," said Draper.
National Guard members, who in anyway to the show, also helped in the response, he said.