Wind map
This image comes from this site. We captured today’s map because of the storm system over New Orleans. We find this map fascinating because it shows how the wind patterns nationwide are impacted by the storm. This is clearly a…
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Southwest’s 3 Million Facebook Likes Promotion Backfires
Southwest Airlines offered a 50% fare sales this weekend celebrating being the first airline to reach 3 million likes on Facebook, but that promotion backfired when a software glitch caused customers to be billed multiple times – sometimes more than…
Hawker Beechcraft Announces Potential Combination with Superior Aviation Beijing
Hawker Beechcraft, currently under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has entered into an exclusivity agreement with Superior Aviation Beijing regarding a strategic combination. Superior Aviation Beijing, should a transaction be completed, intends to maintain Hawker Beechcraft’s existing operations while investing substantial…
Brave pilots fight Colorado fires
Incredible aerial footage of Colorado wildfire tankers (radio chatter included). USAF National Guard C-130’s line up in positions behind the spotter aircraft. This type of flying requires great precision. Brave crews doing dangerous work. Views: 35
WheelTug completes 737NG tests
Wheeltug plc announced the successful installation and test of the first in-wheel WheelTug® system in Prague on a Germania 737-700. During testing, pilots were able to push the plane back, and taxi without waiting for a tug or powering up…
Airbus and Air Canada make “Perfect Flight”
Today Airbus and Air Canada are performing North America’s first “Perfect Flight” over international borders. The goal is to cut CO2 emissions by more than 40% compared to a regular flight. The commercial flight on an A319 flying from Toronto…