Month February 2017
Updating the IL-96
United Aircraft of Russia is marketing plans for an updated IL-96 from the -300 standard to an -400M standard. The picture below is of an -300. We understand from a UAC source that there are certain requirements within Russia for…
Excellent use of a drone
Drones are becoming an item of annoyance at airports and among commercial aviation people. But there are great uses of drones. Here is an example of this. This video is taken at the famous Glory Hole Spillway at Lake Berryessa…
The Boeing 787-10 – Prospects and Competition
Last week saw the roll-out of the latest Boeing 787, the -10 which is the largest model. Like all aircraft that are stretched, it looks more graceful than the shorter models. Boeing released the image above of the 787-10 as…
Premium #316 – What might happen when the first used A380s hit the market
CAAC’s latest five year plan and Rule 96 – a boost for regional jet demand?
China’s Civil Aviation Administration re;eased its latest (13th) five year plan on February 3. In this plan there are five areas of focus: sustained safety of civil aviation, building a national integrated airport system, comprehensively improving aviation service capability, strengthening…