Shock & Awe – Brazilian Style
On July 1st a low pass by two Brazilian Air Force Mirages at an air show demonstrated shock and awe by (unintentionally) breaking windows on the Supremo Tribunal Federal building. Rather funny actually. Views: 30
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Singapore Show Orders
This show follows the usual pattern – orders get announced for maximum media coverage. And the orders are big. Boeing started with a massive order – it’s biggest ever – Lion Air of Indonesia finalized a firm order for 201…
Boeing’s great Dubai show
At the Paris show it was all Airbus all the time. The Dubai show may see more Airbus news but they won’t top Boeing’s huge order. Boeing is having a great show so far. Starting with an order unlikely to…
The Timeless Beauty of Classic Airplanes
Among the more popular posts on this site is one that addresses old planes (Old Planes, Good Planes). In that vein, and acknowledging that this site is focused on commercial aviation, we could not resist sharing this video with you. …
Ferrying the Q400 to Paris
Turboprops are not as “sexy” as jets – perhaps. But they make money and for this reason they are in something of a renaissance. Both turboprop OEMs are doing good business. Bombardier brought a spanking new Q400 to the show…
The A320neo Narrow-body Onslaught Continues, while Boeing Obfuscates on 797
Airbus today announced 313 additional new orders for the A320neo family today in Paris. Customers include AviancaTaca for 33 (with 18 regular A320), Republic for 80, LAN for 30, Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO 30, and firming up the IndiGo order…