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by gautam on March 2, 2010
As per IATA study, worldwide Middle East region witnessed the highest air passenger growth at over 11% and in order to maintain this growth a large pool of skilled personnel would be required.
In o...
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by gautam on February 23, 2010
Ministry of Civil Aviation and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is jointly organizing India Aviation 2010 in Hyderabad from 3rd to 7th March, 2010. The partner country ...
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by gautam on January 23, 2010
It seems the aviation industry is finally coming out of the recession cloud with the debut of Bahrain International Airshow 2010 at the Sakhir Airbase. Aerospace manufacturers from around the world wi...
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by Matt on May 7, 2008
The Red Bull Air Race World Series left over 100,000 San Diegans with a crick in their neck and plenty to talk about for weeks to come. Paul Bonhomme from England took his second San Diego win in a...
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by Matt on April 29, 2008
The Red Bull Air Race World Series is coming to San Diego this weekend. These guys got big brass ones, but they better not take them to Florida. If you've never seen them fly, you will be in awe....
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by Terah Shelton on July 29, 2007
Stunt pilot, Jim LeRoy, was killed on Saturday when the plane he was performing stunts in crashed at an Ohio air show. The Marine veteran was making loop-to-loops when his Pitts aircraft hit the runaw...
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by Terah Shelton on July 23, 2007
On Sunday, a man flying a World War II plane to a Oshkosh airshow, made an emergency landing on a Wisconsin highway.
No injuries were reported after the plane landed on U.S. Highway 41 near Fon du La...
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by Beverly Durfee on December 22, 2006
The 2007 Sport Aviation Expo 2006 will take place January 11-14, 2007, at Sebring Regional Airport in Florida.
The Expo is the place to see, try, buy and sell Light Sport Aircraft, and is the event at...
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by Beverly Durfee on October 30, 2006
Make plans now for the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. The show will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 10 and 11, 2006. Gates open at 8 a.m. both days w...
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by Beverly Durfee on October 23, 2006
Debby Rihn Harvey is reportedly afraid of roller coasters. She even says she's afraid of heights. That's pretty meek talk for a woman considered one of the best aerobatic pilots in the world.
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by Beverly Durfee on September 3, 2006
If you think your airplane or private jet beats driving any day, you obviously haven't strapped yourself into the seat of the Air Force Reserve Jet Car.
Willing to take on challengers from the ai...
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by on June 6, 2005
I don't have much information about this, but there is going to be a fly-in sponsored by the Sharop County Regional airport Authority Saturday, June 11, starting at 9:00 am at the Cherokee Villag...
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by on June 3, 2005
The Tunica Air Races and airshow kicked off yesterday and I really, really Wanted to be there. But, it's not going to happen looks like.
Though I'm not sure how the inclimate weather affect...
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by on May 30, 2005
Antique and classic aircraft will be featured as the subject of the monthly special event at The Air Museum "Planes of Fame" on the Chino Airport on Saturday, June 4, 2005.
The event will...
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by on May 27, 2005
Tunica, Mississippi may be best known for the number of casinos that populate the otherwise sparsely populated community. Thousands flock there every day in hopes of winning big money. However, June ...
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by on May 27, 2005
On June 2-5, 2005, the skies over Tunica, Mississippi will erupt with the sounds of some of the finest air racers on the planet. Unlimiteds, T-6 and Formula One aircraft racing for their spot in hist...
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by on May 20, 2005
Here's a must have book that's ideal for everyone who has a sense of adventure, a love of travel and a special fondness for airplanes.
Author John Purner covers aviation-related events and ...
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by on May 18, 2005
I've just applied for my press credentials for the Tunica Air Races and Airshow. If you want to learn more about the event, visit their website or download this media kit (3 MB PDF) they just sen...
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by on May 11, 2005
Imagine flying at nearly 200 knots around a set of pylons travelling 10 feet off the ground. If the thought of that scares you like it does me, then you probably wouldn't be a candidate for air r...
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by on May 6, 2005
If you happen to live in central Texas you might want to make your way over to Temple this weekend for the Central Texas Air Show, May 6-7-8.
The theme this year is "Welcome Home a Hero." ...
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by on May 5, 2005
Ever heard of a plane called "Jay Jay?" How about Tarrytown airport? I promise you won't find it on any aeronautical charts, but if you're a preschooler it's a pretty good bet y...
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by on May 2, 2005
I sent a email to the Sun 'n Fun folks encouraging them to incorporate a blog for next year's event. Guess what? I heard back from them and they are considering it. I'll have more news for...
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by on April 30, 2005
I just had to show you this photo from the Airshows.com website images archive. It's of the famous Patty Wagstaff in her 300S. By the way, you can read a transcript of a live chat that was done ...
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by on April 29, 2005
You an airshow fan? Then you probably already know about AirShows.com. But, if you don't...OMG! They bill themselves as the airshow authority and, having reviewed the site, I would concur that th...
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by on April 20, 2005
Here's a list of upcoming airshows around the country...
April 23 - Shawfest 2005, Shaw AFB, Sumter, SC (The Thunderbirds are scheduled to appear at this one.)
April 23-24 - 15th Annual Spirit o...
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by on April 18, 2005
One of the most compelling and popular displays this year at Sun 'n Fun was the P-38 Lightning Glacier Girl, the aircraft recovered from under 268 feet of ice from the Greenland ice-cap and resto...
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by on April 18, 2005
Today is the final day for the annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-in down in Lakeland, Florida. I would love to hear reports from anyone who attended the event. Please feel free to comment, send photos, etc. ...
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by on April 14, 2005
This is a photo of AOPA's sweepstakes plane, the Commander 112, unveiled with its cool prop! If you want some coverage of Sun 'n Fun, you'll have to get it at the AOPA site btw.
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by on April 14, 2005
If you plan on attending Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, better hurry. The show ends on the 18th. There are some new arrival procedures you'll want to be aware of.
They really do need a blog! guess ...
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by on April 13, 2005
OK, so maybe I was a bit hasty in my criticism of Sun 'n Fun for not having a blog. AOPA to the rescue!
While they don't have a blog per se (and why is that I might add), they are providing u...
