Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic aims to test fly ship in space this year

Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, expects to test fly its first spacecraft beyond the Earth’s atmosphere this year, with commercial suborbital passenger service to follow in 2013 or 2014, company officials said to reuters. Virgin Galactic is the most visible of a handful of companies developing spaceships for tourism, research, educational and business purposes. The suborbital … Read more

Hong Kong’s free-port status – a draw for business jet owners

Importing aircraft into China is a cumbersome process, and buyers must pay a 5 percent customs tax in addition to a 17 percent value-added tax. But There Hong Kong has no tax on imports of private jets. “Owning an aircraft in Hong Kong is a lot simpler than in China,” Chris Buchholz, Hongkong Jet Chief … Read more

Tanarg High-end open air sport flying machine

Tanarg Bionix High-end ultralights trike – The best open air sport flying machines Tanarg Bionix’ ultra-light aircraft Air Creation‘s Tanarg is market leaders of high-end ultralights. The unequaled pleasure offered for a limited budget has attracted flight enthousiasts for 2 decades. Over the years, Air Creation has become a world famous name in ultra-light aircraft … Read more

Prime – for those looking to pilot innovation

Blackshape Aircraft’s Prime – pilot innovation and excellent craftsmanship Blackshape Aircraft’s Prime plane is a revolutionary ultra-light aircraft featuring a full carbon fiber frame, which makes for an extremely strong and low weight aircraft. The unparalleled, standard safety features and specially designed 4-spar cockpit ensures pilots will fully enjoy the high speed and agility that … Read more

British Airways yet to gain official approval for biojet fuel from food scraps

The biojet fuel British Airways is planning to produce in its new plant in London has not yet been certified for use by the UK authorities, the airline has admitted to the Guardian. British Airways said that it would build what is believed to be Europe’s first plant to manufacture “biojet fuel” using food scraps … Read more

First passenger airplane made from composite materials visits Southeast Asia on Dream Tour

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Arrives in Singapore Boeing’s new mid-size passenger airplane, the 787 Dreamliner, touched down for the Singapore Airshow. The airplane will be on static display Feb. 14 -17. The Dreamliner demonstrated its long-range capabilities a few days ago, flying nonstop from Seattle’s Boeing Field to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport — a distance of … Read more