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MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters to Support Aeroflot Cargo Growth Plan.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:45:30 -0400
FRANKFURT, Germany: The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is helping Aeroflot Cargo improve its operational efficiency and adapt to growing market demands by providing three leased MD-11 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs). The companies joined in celebrating the freighters’ recent entry into service at a ceremony marking Aeroflot Cargo’s new fleet and the resulting operational improvements at the carrier’s facility at Frankfurt-Hahn airport.
Russian Plans to Station Nuclear Bombers in Cuba.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:44:48 -0400
The media has been abuzz today at the prospect of Russian nuclear bombers being stationed in Cuba if the US goes ahead with plans for missile defence bases in Eastern Europe. The story has riled the US enough that a US general has been wheeled out to tell the world’s press that any Russian attempt to build another nuclear base in Cuba would cross US "red line"...
FAA Extends First, Third Class Medicals.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:15:09 -0400
Pilots under age 40 can save a trip to the AME. On July 24, the FAA will extend the duration of third class medicals from 36 calendar months to 60 calendar months (five years) and first class medicals from six calendar months to 12 calendar months for pilots under age 40...
Indonesia: Pilot Charged in Crash That Killed 21.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:56 -0400
BEIJING (Xinhuanet): The pilot of a Garuda Indonesia aircraft that crashed at Yogyakarta airport last year killing 21 people was charged on Thursday with negligence and deliberately causing an accident. Prosecutor Mudim Aristo told a five-judge panel that Capt. Marwoto Komar deliberately ignored warning signals from an onboard warning system and his co-pilot, force-landing the Boeing 737 which skidded off the runway and burst into flames...
Higher, Faster, Stronger: 1950s Experimental Aircraft.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:35 -0400
The 1950s was the decade of the test pilot and the experimental aircraft, as aviation technology turned to the jet engine and pushed its limits in both speed and endurance. With the world divided in Cold War, the stakes were high. Jet aircraft dominated both U.S. and Soviet arsenals and the data returned by subsonic and supersonic test flights had implications for the coming space race as well...
Chinese Authorities in Talks on Airline Merger.
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:11:15 -0400
SHANGHAI: China’s central government and the Shanghai city government are discussing merging Shanghai Airlines with China Eastern Airlines, Chinese business magazine Caijing reported on its website yesterday. High global oil prices and slowing growth in China’s air passenger traffic have increased speculation the government may encourage restructuring in the industry...

 

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Space Salon - Moscow International Aerospace Show in Zhukovsky, Russia.
Meta Description: [ Выставки МАКС 2007 - Международный Авиационно-Космический Салон ]

Vintage Vehicle Show - Vintage and aerobatic flying displays and vintage vehicle rally at Little Gransden airfield in Cambridgeshire. Pictures, location and program.

1997 El Monte Air Fair - The October 1997 El Monte Air Fair. A PilotAge Photo Essay by Norm Vargas.
Meta Description: [ The October 1997 El Monte Air Fair. A PilotAge Photo Essay by Norm Vargas. ]

Air-Britain Classic Fly-In - Annual event held at North Weald, Essex. Pictures, schedule and reports on the current and prior years.

Airshow Coach Tours - Executive coach tours to United Kingdom airshows with pick ups across NW England. Contact information included.

Airshows - Contains a 3D virtual photorealitic airshow. Includes pictures in panoramic and 3d enviroments.
Meta Description: [ Airshows: 3d virtual tour aircraft, airshow photos and aeroplane images taken at various south african and international airshows and events ]

Airshows in Central Europe - Pictures and descriptions of current and past European airshows in either German or English.
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Armed Forces Day 2003 - Lists of performers, static displays and sponsors. Includes pictures and concession details. To be held in the Comox valley.

Avialantic - Aviation in the Mid Atlantic Area of the USA, centered in Maryland - news, attractions, events, photos, and museums.
Meta Description: [ Aviation in the Mid Atlantic Area centered in Maryland - news, attractions, places to eat, photos, museums and more. Home of Jon Buck's Maryland General Aviation News, the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation, the Glenn L. Martin Museum, Don & Lloyd's Flying to Lunch ]

Aviation Week Air Show News - Coverage of the 2001 NBAA show including a complete list of all the orders taken at the show.

Breitling International Ladies Cup - A precision flying competition for female aviators. Results, pictures and rules.
Meta Description: [ The 'Breitling International Ladies Cup' is a precision flying competition for female aviators. Sixty teams from all over the world, flying fixed and rotary wing aircraft, are expected to participate in this contest to win the famous 'Breitling Ladies Cup'. Very challenging aircraft handling an... ]

Canadian International Air Show - The site of Canada's oldest annual air show, held at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario.

Chute-Out on the Prairie - The World Powered Parachute Championship, held annually in Greenville, Illinois, USA.
Meta Description: [ APPCA hosts the World Powered Parachute Championships. Learn more about the competition that brings the best powered parachutists from above the planet to Greenville, Illinois. Festival style event offers fun for the entire family. ]

Cleveland National Air Show - Provides map, tickest, acts, and attraction information.
Meta Description: [ The 2006 Cleveland National Air Show features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Jet Demonstration Team celebrating their 60th Anniversary. ]

Dayton Air Show - Annual airshow held in Dayton, Ohio. Details of concessions, program, schedules, maps and entry restrictions.

Deke Slayton Airfest - Deke Slayton Airfest is an entire weekend of aviation activities. National airshow performers, military displays, NASA exhibits and astronauts all in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

DeltaWeb Air Show Guide - An airshow calendar, arranged by region (United Kingdom, North America, Europe and the world).
Meta Description: [ The DeltaWeb Air Show Guide. A guide to Air Shows around the world, arranged by region and by month ]

EAA Oshkosh AirVenture - Site of the world famous airshow, held annually at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA.
Meta Description: [ Official site of the annual EAA AirVenture Convention at Oshkosh’s Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Commonly known as EAA OSHKOSH, the event attracts more than 800,000 people and 12,000 airplanes. Pertinent information such as times, rates and camping information are included at ... ]

Eagle Radio Prairie Air Shows - Annual events at Bloomington and Peoria, IL. Performers, sponsors, links, ticket information and photo gallery. [IE Required]

Fair St. Louis - An annual celebration that includes two airshows per day. St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

Farnborough International Airshow - An international aerospace exhibition held every other year. Features news, visitor information, events, and sponsors.
Meta Description: [ Farnborough International Airshow 2006 official website. The Farnborough International Airshow is the world's premier international aerospace exhibition. Organised by Farnborough International Ltd, Farnborough International is the world-renowned shop window for the aerospace industry. ]

Flightline UK - Airshow news, previews and reviews. Includes dates of events and calendars of display teams.
Meta Description: [ UK Airshow Information and Photography - News, Travel Information, Previews, Reviews , Operators, Organisers, Display Teams and Museum Guide ]

International Air Rally - International competition measuring navigation, landing and survival skills for aeroplanes, floatplanes and helicopters. Details of route, results and pictures. Available in French and English
Meta Description: [ Rallye A�rien International, place � l'aventure / International Air Rally, The great adventure is at your door, start packing ]

Jagdgeschwader 74 Moelders Open Day - A collection of photographs taken on 20th July 1996 when the squadron celebrated its 35th Anniversary with an Open Day.
Meta Description: [ 1996 the Jagdgeschwader 74 Moelders celebrated its 35th Anniversary with an Open Day. Aircraft from the Luftwaffe were shown in flight and other air forces participated in the static display. ]

Jane's: Paris Airshow 2001 - Still images, video and editorial coverage of the show.
Meta Description: [ Bringing you all the major defence and aerospace news from the Paris Air Show as it happens, Jane's will be using a dedicated microsite to report daily on new air and space technology, aerospace industry developments and contract announcements as the show progresses. ]

London Airshow and Balloon Festival - Combined airshow and hot air balloon festival, held in London, Ontario.

Malta International Airshow - Details of participants, flying displays, image gallery and facilities. Includes details of prior year events.
Meta Description: [ Malta International Airshow - Home ]

Mid-South Air Show - A bi-annual show held at the Millington Municipal Airport, Tennessee, USA.
Meta Description: [ The MidSouth Airshow hosts world class performers and all proceeds benefit the fundraising efforts of the Midsouth Airshow Foundation, Inc. ]

Middle Wallop International Air Show - Aerial and static displays presented by the Army Air Corps at a historic airfield in Hampshire, United Kingdom.

Mt. Comfort Airport - Air Show - Presents historic warbirds and performers for the benefit of the Riley Hospital for Children.

National Air Tour - The National Air Tour 2003 will re-create the original National Air Tours held from 1925 through 1931. The Tours will be held in September of 2003 in celebration of the Centennial of Flight. Details of route, participants and history.

New Zealand Airshow Directory - A directory of all Airshows in New Zealand, with links to relevant sites.

Paris Airshow - Official site of the show, held at Paris Le Bourget every other year. [Flash required]

Polair 2006 - Police Aviation rally in the UK. Details of event, accomodation and entry form.
Meta Description: [ Polair 2006 is the 36th Police National Air Rally, and this year is to be hosted by the Metropolitan Police Flying Club (MPFC) at Rochester Airport. Teams and visitors to Polair from all Police Forces are most welcome ]

Portland Rose Festival - The annual Portland Rose Festival includes an airshow at Hillsboro Airport, Oregon, USA.

RAFA Battle of Britain Airshow - The Royal Air Forces Association organises an annual airshow at Shoreham Airport on the south coast of the UK.
Meta Description: [ RAFA Battle of Britain Airshow ]

Red Bull Flugtag NYC - Fearless pilots launch their hand-made flying machines off a pier and straight into the water below.

Rochester International Airshow - Event takes place at the Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York, USA.
Meta Description: [ Rochester International Airshow, Rochester, New York, USA ]

404 Royal International Air Tatoo - The world's largest military airshow, held at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK.

Salute to Veterans - A military airshow held on Memorial Day weekend at Columbia Regional Airport, Missouri, USA.

Scramble Air Show Section - An overview of airshows around the world, organized by region and display team.
Meta Description: [ Scramble's most up-to-date airshow agenda 2006 ]

Seoul Air Show - A bi-annual aerospace and defense exhibition, held in Seoul, Korea.

Southern California Airshows - Directory of events.
Meta Description: [ Airshow listings for Southern California ]

Southport Air Show - An annual aerobatic and military airshow held in Southport, UK.

Stuart Air Show - Annual event featuring military and general aviation static and aerial displays. Features schedule, photo gallery, links, merchandise and advance ticket sales.
Meta Description: [ The Visiting Nurse Association Air Show in Stuart, Florida is an annual family event featuring thrilling aerial and aerobatic performances, military and civilian vintage aircraft displays, scenic airplane rides, exciting amusements for young and old, and educational demonstrations. ]

The Air and Sea Show - A salute to the US military. Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. [Flash required]

The California International Air Show - Held in Salinas, California, USA. Details of the show, and online ticket ordering.

The Yorkshire Airshow - Held at Elvington Airfield near York. Details of program, camping facilities, static displays and craft stores.
Meta Description: [ The Yorkshire Airshow is the largest airshow in the north of England. Held during August 21st and 22nd at Elvington Airfield near York. ]

UK Airshow Review - Calendar, photos and reviews of UK airshows.

Watsonville Fly-In and Airshow - An annual Fly-In and Airshow held on Memorial Day weekend at Watsonville Municipal Airport, California, USA.

Wings Over Georgia - An airshow in the middle Georgia area featuring warbirds, military, aerobatic and classic aircraft as well as static displays. Performers, program and prior year highlights.
Meta Description: [ Browse through our Wings Over Georgia website. See the highlights of our 2002 show and previews of the November 1 & 2 Airshow ]

World Flying Championships 2004 - Provides information for entrants and spectators of the World Rally and Precision flying championships in Denmark.

World Precision Flying Championships 2000 - Provides information and results of the event held from 30 July to 8 August.

World Rally Flying Championship 2003 - Provides information on the event including news, pictures and results.
Meta Description: [ The site of the 2003 World Rally Flying Championship in Pilanesberg South Africa ]

Yahoo Clubs: Airshows - Airshows information club, photographs and calendar. Post information and exchange airshow information.
Meta Description: [ airshows2: Airshows, Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, Knights ]

Yorkshire Air Spectacular - The largest model air show in Yorkshire. Featuring large scale flying models and full size aircraft. Held at Rufforth Airfield August 25-27, 2001.
Meta Description: [ Yorkshire Air Spectacular Limited is a unique company which promotes model aviation activity throughout the Yorkshire region. Our primary event staged at Rufforth Airfield near York, in association with the Large Model Association, is the only LMA Main Event in Northern England, where the big jet... ]