Category: Aviation
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EBACE 2013: Challenger 350 Jet unveiled by Bombardier
At the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, Bombardier, the world’s only manufacturer of both planes and trains, and NetJets, the worldwide leader in private aviation, unveiled the new Challenger 350 aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin in 2014. The aircraft has an exceptionally quiet cabin, hand-crafted leathers, meticulously designed wood…
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The Most Expensive Aerotropolis in the World: Dubai World Central
Dubai has become one of the world’s quickest developing cities, expanding along the United Arab Emirates’ northern coastline due to its glamour, its ambition to fly up the ranks of luxurious cities, and its prime trading location beside the sea. With a wealth of five-star hotels, restaurants and spas, Dubai has long since confirmed its…
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Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East
Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board…
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Jetman, the world’s first jetpowered man, at EAA Airventure 2013
Bird or plane? The world’s first jetpowered man at aviation’s biggest gathering in the world. Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jetpowered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, showcasing the cutting edge of human flight at The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration on July 29-August 4. Using a…
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Vivienne Westwood x Virgin Atlantic red uniform
Richard Branson announced Virgin Atlantic’s partnership with leading British designer Vivienne Westwood to redesign its iconic red uniform. For female cabin crew, the silhouette is extremely feminine to fit all shapes and sizes. For the men, Vivienne Westwood conceived a sharp Savile Row inspired three piece suit. The effect is a very traditional British look,…
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Virgin Galactic breaks speed of sound
Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle, SpaceShipTwo (SS2). The test officially marks Virgin Galactic’s entrance into the final phase of vehicle testing prior to commercial service from Spaceport America in New Mexico.…