http://blog.flightstory.net/941/montenegro-airlines-orders-e-195/

Embraer announced the sale of the first EMBRAER 195 jet to Montenegro Airlines, today. The agreement with the airline from the Republic of Montenegro also includes purchase rights for two more aircraft of the same model.
The EMBRAER 195 for Montenegro Airlines will comfortably seat 116 passengers in a singleclass layout and delivery is expected in 2009. The company plans to use the new airplane for key markets on the European continent, including routes to cities like London and Moscow.
Last June, Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 195 to Montenegro Airlines through a leasing operation carried out by GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS). This leasing contract includes another aircraft of the same model for delivery next year that will increase the airline’s fleet to three EMBRAER 195s by mid-2009.
Photo: Embraer

http://blog.flightstory.net/947/croatia-airlines-orders-bombardier-q400/

Bombardier Aerospace announced recently that Croatia Airlines has signed a contract to acquire two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners. The airline has also taken options for an additional four aircraft. The transaction represents the conversion of two options taken for Q400 aircraft which was announced on June 4, 2007 when Croatia Airlines also placed a firm order for four Q400 aircraft. Two of those aircraft have already been delivered.
Croatia Airlines is the Croatian flag carrier and a Star Alliance member.
Photo: BombardierSource: Bombardier

http://blog.flightstory.net/950/first-embraer-190-delivered-to-virgin-nigeria/

The EMBRAER 190 is the first E-Jet delivered to Virgin Nigeria, and it will assist the airline’s growing domestic and regional network, by providing the right capacity for current routes. The aircraft will also be used to develop international markets, feeding the Lagos hub for its long-haul operations.
Virgin Nigeria’s EMBRAER 190 is equipped with the new-generation i4500 satellite-based In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system supplied by Thales Avionics (USA). As the aircraft enters service, passengers flying short-haul routes will have the opportunity to watch movies, as well as Nigerian and foreign programs, or select from a wide range of music channels.
In November 2007, at the Dubai Air Show, Virgin Nigeria announced firm orders for seven EMBRAER 170s and three EMBRAER 190s, all of which are Advanced Range versions, plus options for six EMBRAER 190s and purchase rights for another eight E-Jets.
Source: EmbraerPhoto: Embraer

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2009/02/qatar-airways-welcomes-second-boeing.html

Boeing delivered the second of eight 777-200LRs (Longer Range) ordered by Qatar Airways on February 24th. A7-BBB took a near 15-hour journey to its new home in Doha with guests on-board who included a selection of journalists from the United States, India and the Gulf and a high-profile delegation of bankers and financiers.Along with its sister A7-BBA, A7-BBB will operate the Doha – Houston route, linking the energy capitals of the world, which is scheduled for launch on March 30.

The Gripen NG (Next Generation) multi-role fighter is on the short list as one alternative to equip the Brazilian Air Force.

Our answer to the Request for Information (RFI) that we handed in to the Brazilian Air Force in August includes a fighter that perfectly fits their needs, as well as full support regarding spare parts, logistics and training”, explains Bengt Janér, marketing director for Brazil, Gripen International.

http://www.bangaloreaviation.com/2009/02/eurofighter-typoon-engine-proposed-for.html

Eurojet is to propose a thrust-vectoring version of the Eurofighter Typhoon's EJ200 powerplant to meet India's requirement for up to 150 engines to equip the first squadrons of its indigenously developed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).The Aeronautical Development Agency - which is leading development of the Tejas - is expected to issue a request for proposals in the next few weeks, pitching the EJ200 against General Electric's F414.Read the complete story from Flight International here.
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http://simflight.com/2008/10/aerosoft-releases-f-16-fighting-falcon-x/

Mathijs Kok from Aerosoft reports that “…… The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter build by General Dynamics for the US Air Force. The lightweight fighter became the ubiquities fighter as it was exported to 25 nations and a record breaking production of over 4,400 aircraft. Updated every decade it remains the basic fighter for nations worldwide. Apart from being a very serious fighter it remains about the most enjoyable aircraft to fly with the superb maneuverability and power that allows vertical climbs. Visibility is unparalleled in the frameless bubble canopy. This enjoyment remains fully intact in FSX……”. Available from simMarket now !

http://airwaypictures.blogspot.com/2008/07/airbus-industrie-airbus-a380-861-f-wwea.html

CommentsMatthewPHX says:This is awesome! I can't wait for the day I can photograph one. Seen on your photo stream. (?) Michael Davis - AirTeamImages says:Well, fly over to LAX in August and you'll see Qantas' A380 coming in. Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink ) MatthewPHX says:I might just have to make the trek, it's only six hours away (by car). Maybe do some spotting near the In-N-Out Burger.Seen in my recent comments.

http://airwaypictures.blogspot.com/2008/07/ilyushin-il76-cargo-aircraft-of-volare.html

Commentsspicoli_drives_a_bus says:You mean that weird looking think can actually fly? It looks like something made with all of the leftover parts from about 12 different types of aircraft. Great picture; I love all of the crap on the ground too. So Cal Metro says:My impression is that a lot of these Soviet aircraft were designed for military use. Note the gunner's windows and bubble, if that's what you call them, up front. That should make them durable and practical, if not necessarily the prettiest. Can't speak for all the crap on the ramp, that's pretty funny. Chris 1971 says:What a beaut. I like the picture too! MatthewPHX says:Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pilot's Lounge, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

http://airwaypictures.blogspot.com/2008/07/antonov-design-bureau-antonov-225.html

The largest airplane in the world seen turning onto the cargo ramp at Memphis International Airport in Memphis, Tennessee. Here to pick up parts for a power plant in Kuwait. This was built, and designed for, the Russian space shuttle, Buran

http://jets.oggix.org/2009/01/09/jas-39-gripen-fighter-jet/

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen (English: Griffin) is a 4.5 generation fighter aircraft manufactured by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. Gripen International acts as a prime contracting organisation and is responsible for marketing, selling and supporting the Gripen

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2008/06/16/tickets-on-sale-for-first-qantas-a380-flight/

AUSTRALIANS finally have the chance to make aviation history with Qantas announcing tickets for the new Airbus A380 are now on sale.Qantas will carry 450 passengers on its first flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles on October 20.Offering greater levels of space and state-of-the-art interiors, the airline’s new flagship will operate two return services, one from Melbourne and Sydney, each week to Los Angeles from October 24.Passengers will be able travel in style and luxury on a fully-flat next generation Skybed in Business, while the airline’s Premium Economy cabin boasts extra wide Recaro seats and self-service refreshment bars in Economy. Other perks include an entertainment system with over 1000 entertainment options and onboard connectivity.
“The A380 will also offer significant improvements in terms of environmental performance, including reduced fuel consumption and emissions, greater efficiency and less noise,” said Qantas Sales and Distribution General Manager Rob Gurney.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/open-skies-offers-little-gain/

THE proposed “open skies” agreement between Australia and Europe may only offer limited benefit to the Australian tourism industry.Transport Minister Anthony Albanese is to travel to Europe in July for talks with European Union officials about an open-skies agreement.Last week European transport ministers approved a mandate for the European Commission (EC) “to negotiate an EU-wide comprehensive air services agreement with Australia”, Mr Albanese told parliament this week.While Mr Albanese suggests that the mandate is “an important step towards an historic open-skies agreement” which “could deliver greater competition, more flights and lower air fares between Australia and EU countries”, the benefits may well be limited, at least in the near term.
The agreement will cover only Australian and European Airlines, yet not one European airline, except British Airways, serves Australia in its own right.Over the past few decades, KLM, UTA French Airlines (now merged with Air France), Alitalia, Lufthansa, Olympic Airlines, JAT and Lauda Air have withdrawn from the Australian market as they gave way to lower-cost new world carriers Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Cathay Pacific and more recently Emirates.Lufthansa code-shares with Singapore Airlines into Australia, Air France with Qantas, KLM with Malaysia Airlines and Finnair with Cathay Pacific.
While Europe is Australia’s largest travel market, with 4.5 million passengers, the majority travel on airlines other than Qantas and British Airways.Qantas serves only London and Frankfurt, having withdrawn from Paris, Rome, Athens, and Amsterdam mainly because its only long-range aircraft, the 416-seat 747-400, is simply too big to serve any city other than Frankfurt and London. In fact, Qantas is the only major long-range airline that does not have a true long-range 300-seat aircraft in its fleet – a fact that has hobbled its growth and now affected its fuel bill.However, the agreement will benefit Jetstar’s plans to launch European services, although those services will operate through Singapore or Bangkok and must still compete with Asian-based airlines such as Air Asia X, which operates from the Gold Coast and will start services from Perth in November.Qantas is not likely to take advantage of any open-skies agreement until it takes delivery of the 270-seat Boeing 787-9 in 2012 – which is far better suited to the size of the market that open skies would offer.But that aircraft must still operate through a fuel stop such as Singapore, whereas an open-skies deal works best when airlines can offer non-stops.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/bars-and-beds-on-v-australia-flights/

V AUSTRALIA passengers will be able to mingle at one of two bars then lie down flat on their beds when the Virgin Blue international subsidiary starts trans-Pacific .The lie-flat beds and bars are just two of the attractions offered by the airline’s three-class Boeing 777s on direct flights between Sydney and Los Angeles, scheduled to start in December.Qantas and US-based United are the airline’s only direct competitors on the route.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2008/10/06/jetstar-computer-glitch-flights-cancelled/

JETSTAR was forced to cancel 10 flights after a glitch in its computer check-in system sparked long delays for passengers across .The problem was caused by a Telstra outage yesterday at 1.30pm (AEDT) which forced staff to handle check-in manually. causing huge delays in every airport in Australia lasting about 2½ hours.As a result, some flights into and out of airports with strict night curfews - such as Sydney - had to be cancelled, a Jetstar spokeswoman said.
“There was a power surge at the Telstra exchange which houses our service and our check-in systems went down,” Simone Pregellio said.”Therefore we had to manually check in passengers for flights, which is obviously a timely exercise, which delayed services.”We operate over 165 return services a day, but we did have to cancel 10 services - eight in Sydney - as a result of the system outage.”All affected passengers would be put up in hotels, she said.
“If they have to stay overnight somewhere we are accommodating them at our expense,” she said.”We’ve looked at the Jetstar network, the Qantas network and all other airlines to try and get them to their end destination as soon as possible.”Ms Pregellio said customers had been understandably frustrated with the delays, but that Jetstar employees had been working hard to minimise the disruption.The problem has been resolved and all flights are operating normally.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/the-40th-anniversary-of-the-boeing-747/

FORTY years ago today, the world held its breath as the biggest and most luxurious passenger jet ever created took to the sky.A whopping 60m wingspan and a tail that stretched 20m skyward attracted huge crowds to Washington to watch the Boeing 747 ride into the record books.When the iconic plane took to the air for the first time on February 9, 1969, the jumbo jet was born and air travel changed forever.”When the 747 first arrived it was so huge. People were very excited about it,” said Captain Keith Marriott, secretary of the Australian and International Pilots Association (AIPA).
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http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2009/02/09/bird-strike-leaves-hole-in-air-new-zealand-plane/

A HOLE the size of a fist was left in the wing of an Air New Zealand A320 plane after a bird strike.The plane was travelling from Melbourne to Christchurch when it was struck, however nobody noticed at the time.An Air New Zealand spokeswoman said that the aircraft was already back in the air after the incident.”Engineers observed some damage from a suspected bird strike … following the arrival of our Melbourne-Christchurch service yesterday,” she told Press.co.nz.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/burst-tyre-forces-emergency-virgin-landing/

A VIRGIN Blue flight en route to Sydney has landed safely at Melbourne Airport after blowing a tyre on takeoff.Emergency services were on alert at Melbourne Airport after a Virgin Blue plane turned around amid fears it had damaged its undercarriage.Emma Stenhouse from Melbourne Airport said emergency services had been placed on high alert.
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http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/air-india%e2%80%99s-hyderabad-chicago-flight-from-march-29/

Hyderabad, March 20 (IANS) Air India will introduce a daily Hyderabad-Chicago flight via Delhi and Frankfurt March 29, an official said here Friday.Air India deputy general manager (commercial) Ashok Kumar told reporters here that the flight will depart from Hyderabad at 9 p.m. and reach Chicago the next day at 10.50 a.m. (local time). The flight will depart from Chicago at 4 p.m. and reach Hyderabad the next day at 2.05 a.m.

http://travelhouseuk.wordpress.com/2009/03/20/points-decision-due-for-qantas-frequent-flyers/

You can’t put it off any longer. The deadline for deciding how to manage your Qantas frequent-flyer points is looming.Qantas frequent flyer members have until the end of the month. Any points left in all the credit card rewards programs after April 1 can’t be converted to Qantas points.Qantas threw the credit card companies into a tizz last year with its decision to change the way it operates its program, claiming the old system lacked transparency and was too complicated.

Flight Simulator X: FSX and FS2004 Lockheed 9 Orion

FSX and FS2004 Lockheed 9 Orion The Lockheed Orion was a small, fast commercial transport of wooden construction. A total of 36 Orions of all models were built between 1931 and 1934. Orions were used to set a number of records, and took part in several air races. Included here are four versions in six paint jobs: Varney Speed Lanes, Northwest, American, Swissair, Lineas Aereas Occidentales and Air Express. Varney Speed Lanes was a forerunner of today's Continental Airlines.By Jens B. Kristensen.

Downloads New: FS9/FSX ROC (Taiwan) AF Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter

FS9/FSX ROC (Taiwan) AF Northrop F-5A Freedom Fighter? This is a repaint of the F-5A Freedom Fighter in the livery of 1st Fighter Squadron, 1st Fighter Group, 1st Fighter Wing, ROC (Taiwan) Air Force based at Tainan AFB (RCNN) circa 1970s. Textures only. Original F-5A aircraft package by Tim "Piglet" Conrad required. Repainted by Mike Huang and released with kind permission from Mr. Conrad.

Flight Simulator X: FSX SU-34 with 3 paint schemes

FSX SU-34 with 3 paint schemes Adapted for FSX by Eric Buchmann Just put in your FSX / Simobjects / Airplanes folder and then copy the contents of the effects folder into the main FSX Effects folder and it should work!!! ( Press ( i ) for afterburner effects / Press SHIFT+F4 for afterburners)www.freewebs.com/fsxaddons

FSX Aircraft - The Sky Arrow 650 TCNS

FSX Aircraft - The Sky Arrow 650 TCNS is a tandem seat aircraft designed and manufactured in Italy by Iniziative Industriali Italiane (Meteor) S.p.A., a company manufacturing gliders, airplanes and Remotely Piloted Vehicles since 1947. This version of the Sky Arrow has been designed as sport and recreational aircraft, as well as for training, research and aerial surveillance. The Sky Arrow 650 TCNS, being almost entirely made of carbon fiber in epoxy resin, features a strong composite structure and therefore has a very high strength to weight ratio. It is a single engine, high wing, T-tail and fixed tricycle landing gear aircraft. Created with FSDSv2.10 by John B. Loney, Jr.

FSX Embraer Phenom 300 PP-XVJ (experimental) Biz Jet by CamSim

FSX Embraer Phenom 300 PP-XVJ (experimental) Biz Jet by CamSim, including exterior Animated Ground Servicing (AGS) and special interior animations and configuration: 6 passengers in seating position and 1 stand up passenger that can be animated to walk back and forth in the cabin. Model design and paint: Camil Valiquette - http://pages.videotron.com/camsim

FS2004 Spanair Airbus A320-230, registration EC-IEJ

FS2004 Spanair Airbus A320-230, registration EC-IEJ. The Project Airbus A320 offers a wide range of features, many of which are XML controlled, such as pressurisation outflow valve, ground spoilers, pack outlest that open different amounts due to temperature, idle reversers, parallel bogies, dynamic jetwash, dropping surfaces, opening doors, custom lighting, dynamic shine, wing views, accurate landing gear. Model design by Andy Warden, flight dynamics by Peter Binamira, base textures by Demetris Themistocleous and Alessandro Savarese. Tested by Alexander Kvitta and Thomas Ruth. Repainted by Demetris Themistocleous.

http://blog.flightstory.net/909/american-airlines-orders-26-next-generation-737s/

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Boeing and American Airlines today announced an order for additional 26 Next-Generation 737-800s, airplanes that will help the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal plan.Twenty of the 26 new orders are exercised options. The other six are incremental to American Airlines’ 2009-2010 fleet plan announced earlier this year.
“American Airlines continues to execute its fleet renewal plan to control costs while prudently reinvesting in the travel experience for customers,” said Tom Horton, AMR’s executive vice president of Finance and Planning and chief financial officer. “Replacing MD-80s with 737s at current fuel prices provides financial benefits while enhancing the customer experience.”With today’s announcement, American has ordered a total of 36 Boeing 737-800s in 2008.
Source: BoeingPhoto Credit: Photo courtesy of American Airlines

http://blog.flightstory.net/991/air-china-cargo-orders-3-747-400-bcf/

Boeing and Air China Cargo today announced that the carrier will add 3 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its cargo fleet.The modification work on the three Combi airplanes will take place at Taikoo Aircraft Engineering (TAECO) in Xiamen, China. They previously were operated by Air China.
“We look forward to our Boeing 747-400BCFs being of the same high quality as the factory-built freighters we operate,” said Air China Cargo President Yao Jun. “Since Boeing is responsible for the modification, we know that these airplanes will receive the superior customer support that we have come to expect from Boeing.”Air China Cargo currently operates eight freighters, including three 747-400 Freighters delivered new in 2005, 2006 and 2008, as well as two other 747-400 Freighters on lease and three 747-200 Freighters.“The 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter provides an economical solution for Air China Cargo to profitably grow its business,” said Dan da Silva, vice president of Sales for Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. “Air China Cargo recognizes, as does the world, the superior reliability, efficiency and value of the 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter.”
Modifications include a side cargo door addition, a strengthened main-deck floor, full main-deck lining installation, provisions for a new cargo handling system and complete revisions to the airplane systems. The 747-400BCF has positions for 30 pallets on the main deck - volume which is comparable to the 747-400 production freighter.
Air China Cargo, which was formed in late 2003, provides cargo services to 36 cities in 27 countries around the world.
Source: BoeingPhoto: Boeing
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http://blog.flightstory.net/998/uzbekistan-airways-orders-4-767s/

Boeing announced that Uzbekistan Airways has ordered four 767-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes.“We are eager to strengthen our Boeing fleet with 767s to continue competing successfully and meet continued demand for air travel in our region,” said Valeri Tyan, general director of Uzbekistan Airways. “Today’s order is yet another step forward in our strong relationship with Boeing. We look forward to operating the 787 and benefiting from its advanced performance features. Until then, the 767-300ER is the economical and logical choice to fulfill our interim capacity targets and our growth plans.”
Uzbekistan Airways, based in Tashkent, is Uzbekistan’s national airline. In addition to the airplanes ordered,

Boeing 767 Delta Airlines Model Plane

Take home a piece of history with our Boeing 767 Delta Airlines aircraft display model.Our version of the 767 Delta Airlines desktop display plane features a hand-painted realistic color scheme of the actual Boeing 767 Delta Airlines. Our 767 Delta Airlines model display desktop plane goes through various stages of quality control before being delivered to customers. This Boeing 767 Delta Airlines desk top airplane has a dimension of 1/100 scale; 20.5" span; 24" length; perfect for your collection. The result of the Boeing 767 Delta model display is a faithful reproduction of the original aircraft. Pilots and passengers alike will appreciate our museum quality 767 Delta Airlines airliner desk top. This impressive replica of 767 Delta Airlines airliner desk top display will surely delight every person who would be seeing this displayed in your room or office. To ensure a damage-free product straight to your doorstep, the Boeing 767 Delta Airlines plane display with its base stand is safely covered with foam and carefully packed in a box.

http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2008/10/united-kingdom-rc-135vw-rivet-joint.html

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $1.068 billion. The Government of the United Kingdom has requested a possible sale to convert three United States Air Force KC-135R aircraft into RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft, three APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe Systems, three LN-100GT Inertial Reference Units, five Joint Tactical Information Distribution System terminals, 18 ARC-210 Radios, and 28 ARC-210 Radio control heads, modification kits, integration and installation, Ground Distributed Processing Station, Modular Processing System, Airborne Capability Extension System, mission trainer, tools and test equipment, spare and repair parts, publications, personnel training and training equipment, support equipment, U.S. government and contractor representative technical and logistics personnel services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.068 billion. The United Kingdom is a major political and economic power in NATO and a key democratic partner of the U.S. in ensuring peace and stability in this region and around the world. The United Kingdom requests this capability to provide for the defense of its deployed troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States. This program will ensure the United Kingdom can effectively operate in hazardous areas and enhance the United Kingdom’s interoperability with U.S. forces. The United Kingdom is a staunch supporter of the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan and in the Global War on Terror. The United Kingdom’s troops are deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, where U.S. assets currently provide this proposed capability. By acquiring this capability, the United Kingdom will be able to provide the same level of protection for its own forces and those of the United States. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces. The principal contractor will be L3 Communications of Greenville, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the United Kingdom. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded

http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2008/10/boeing-tweaks-ah-6-for-export.html

Boeing Tweaks AH-6 for Export
(NSI News Source Info) WASHINGTON - October 8, 2008: The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced a new rotorcraft program, the AH-6 light attack/reconnaissance helicopter.Designed on a combat-proven platform with a heritage of successful service with Special Operations, the AH-6 is designed to meet the current requirements of international military customers while maintaining flexibility for future growth."Boeing has been approached by several potential customers seeking light attack and reconnaissance capabilities in a flexible rotorcraft platform," Dave Palm, director of Boeing Rotorcraft Business Development, said today at the Association of the United States Army's annual convention in Washington, D.C. "We believe this system is a perfect fit for those customers seeking long endurance, proven performance and 2,000-pound payload within an affordable helicopter."The AH-6 features an Electro-Optical/Infrared forward-looking sight system as well as a mount for weapons that have been qualified on the aircraft, including Hellfire missiles, the M260 seven-shot rocket pod, a machine gun and a mini-gun integrated with a sensor system. A communications package allows the AH-6 to connect to other aircraft and to ground stations.Boeing will produce the AH-6 at its Rotorcraft Systems facility in Mesa, Ariz., and will draw on that organization's existing secure supply base to ensure on-time, on-cost delivery.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

The delivery is personally signed by Dirgantara President, Budi Santoso and General Director of Indonesian Defence Facility, Mayor General Eris Herryanto and Indonesian Airforce Logistics Assistant, Mayor General Imam Wahyudi. Budi Santoso says the special missioned aircraft is completed with modern equipment that is for coast patrol on Indonesian territorial waters. For tracking and monitoring tasks, on the aircraft are installed a maritime tracking radar and a multi function radar type Ocean Master 100 MK II, while a storm scope guided with ESM type Vigile 200 is installed for detecting electromagnetic content during the maritime detection. The equipment for those military configuration for coast patrol are France Thales Airborne System products. Such aircraft are required by Asian countries with border coasts, such as Malaysian, Brunei Darussalam, South Korean and some Middle East countries.
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Mig-21 Fishbed / Soviet

The MiG-21F is a short-range day fighter-interceptor and the first major production version of the popular MiG-21 series. It is but one of many versions of this aircraft that have served in the air arms of many nations around the world. The prototype of the MiG-21 was first flown in 1955 and made its first public appearance during the Soviet Aviation Day display at Moscow's Tushino Airport in June 1956.
During the Vietnam War, NVAF MiG-21s were often used against U.S. aircraft. Between April 26, 1965 and January 8, 1973, USAF F-4s and B-52s downed 68 MiG-21s. More than 30 countries of the world-including nations friendly to the U.S. have flown the MiG-21. At least 15 versions of the MiG-21 have been produced, some outside the Soviet Union. Estimates place the number built at more than 8,000, a production total exceeding that of any other modern jet aircraft.
Mahogany Wood. Scale 1/32. Wingspan 10 inches, Lenght 19 1/2 inches

Mig-17 / NVAF

This deadly Russian fighter earned the respect of U.S. pilots in the war-torn skies over Vietnam. Flown by North Vietnamese pilots, the MiG-17 boasted excellent maneuverability and a heavy cannon armament. First introduced in l951, the MiG-17 has seen combat throughout the world and has been used by more than 40 countries.
However, the MiG-17F's most visible role came during the Vietnam War. The MiG-17 proved the continued worth of automatic cannons in a era of advanced air-to-air missiles. The North Vietnamese Air Force's leading ace and MiG-17 pilot, Col. Toon, was credited with destroying 13 American aircraft before being shot down in 1972 by a U.S. Navy F-4J Phantom II. American flight crews repeatedly stated they feared the North Vietnam's elderly MiG-17s far more than the newer, faster and missile armed MiG-21 Fishbeds.
Mahogany Wood. Scale 1/32. Wingspan 13 1/2 inches, Length 14 1/2 inches

Falcon 20 / Fed Ex

The Mystere or Falcon 20 and 200 family remains Dassault's most successful business jet program thus far, with more than 500 built. Development of the original Falcon 20 traces back to a joint collaboration between Sud Aviation (which later merged into Aerospatiale) and Dassault in the late 1950s. Prototype construction began in January 1962, leading to a first flight on May 4 1963. This first prototype shared the production aircraft's overall configuration, but differed in the powerplant. The prototype was initially powered by 14.7kN (3300lb) Pratt & Whitney JT12A8 turbojets, whereas production Mystère 20s (or Falcon 20s outside France) were powered with General Electric CF700s. The first GE powered 20 flew on New Year's Day 1965. Throughout the type's production life Aerospatiale remained responsible for building the tail and rear fuselage. Mahogany Wood. Scale 1/48. Wingspan 14 inches, Length 15 inches.

Airlines to keep “a la Carte” pricing; Regardless of oil prices

The drop in oil prices has a direct effect on the long and short term financial outlook for airlines. The difference between buying jet fuel when crude oil is $147 a barrel versus $100 a barrel is $15 billion a year. Airline analyst Gary Chase at Lehman Brothers estimates that even with a recession, the U.S. industry can break even with oil prices in a range of $100 to $105 a barrel.
In addition to these fees, airlines have cut many flights which will cut their expenses and drive up the price of tickets. Some relief from the high cost of flying must come or the U.S. consumer will start exploring cheaper transportation options, which will surely cause many airlines to go out of business.