http://www.Airplane-Pictures.net/ Latest News Items en martin.krupka@airplane-pictures.net (Martin Krupka) martin.krupka@airplane-pictures.net (Martin Krupka) aviation photography 2006-2007 Airplane Pictures, Martin Krupka. All photos are copyright to their respective photographers. All rights reserved. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:11:05 GMT http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=308 Making it's first visit to Glasgow covering a KLM flight was Air Express SE-DUV.: Making it's first visit to Glasgow covering a KLM flight was Air Express SE-DUV. 308@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=307 As part of what appears to be a comprehensive tour of this seasons European airshows, Suchy and Patricie visited Kleine Brugel in Belgium to witness the annual Photo Call. This event gives enthusiasts the chance to see most participants at the Sanicote Airshow either arriving, rehearsing or on static display at the base.: As part of what appears to be a comprehensive tour of this seasons European airshows, Suchy and Patricie visited Kleine Brugel in Belgium to witness the annual Photo Call. This event gives enthusiasts the chance to see most participants at the Sanicote Airshow either arriving, rehearsing or on static display at the base. 307@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=306 One-Two-Go Airlines, Thailand's second-biggest budget carrier, will suspend operations for about two months after fuel prices almost doubled in a year.
The carrier will ground its planes from tomorrow until Sept. 15 2008.

Another breaking news from Thailand.
Civil Aviation Department Director-General Chaisak Angkasuwan announced at a press conference on Monday that Orient Thai Airline and its subsidiary, One-Two-Go Airline were to suspend operations for 30 days, starting July 22.
It was reported the air operator certificates of the two airlines were suspended because of poor safety standards.

Year 2008 is sure a tough year for aviation.
: One-Two-Go Airlines, Thailand's second-biggest budget carrier, will suspend operations for about two months after fuel prices almost doubled in a year.
The carrier will ground its planes from tomorrow until Sept. 15 2008.

Another breaking news from Thailand.
Civil Aviation Department Director-General Chaisak Angkasuwan announced at a press conference on Monday that Orient Thai Airline and its subsidiary, One-Two-Go Airline were to suspend operations for 30 days, starting July 22.
It was reported the air operator certificates of the two airlines were suspended because of poor safety standards.

Year 2008 is sure a tough year for aviation.
306@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=305 Manufactured in Seville, Spain, the A400M was launched in 2003 with orders for 180 aircraft from seven European customers. The aircraft features technology used in modern Airbus civil jets as well has having more carbon fibre used in it's construction than any other Airbus product. It is capable of carrying a 37 tonne payload 4,700 nautical miles.

F-WMMT was rolled out on June 26, 2008 and Mike Caffyn was on hand to capture the event.

More details here :-

http://www.aviation.com/technology/080626-airbus-a400m-roll-out.html
: Manufactured in Seville, Spain, the A400M was launched in 2003 with orders for 180 aircraft from seven European customers. The aircraft features technology used in modern Airbus civil jets as well has having more carbon fibre used in it's construction than any other Airbus product. It is capable of carrying a 37 tonne payload 4,700 nautical miles.

F-WMMT was rolled out on June 26, 2008 and Mike Caffyn was on hand to capture the event.

More details here :-

http://www.aviation.com/technology/080626-airbus-a400m-roll-out.html
305@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=304 Four times a year you get the chance to see historic fighter jets and bombers in action and airborne. This, the second of Duxford's air shows sees the 'Flying Legends' take to the skies. This weekend-long show brings the great giants of the sky out of their hangars and launches them into the air so you can watch them in their element.

A few of our photograghers were at the show to capture some of the action that took place.: Four times a year you get the chance to see historic fighter jets and bombers in action and airborne. This, the second of Duxford's air shows sees the 'Flying Legends' take to the skies. This weekend-long show brings the great giants of the sky out of their hangars and launches them into the air so you can watch them in their element.

A few of our photograghers were at the show to capture some of the action that took place. 304@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=303 The following are images that were caught by our photograhers that were able to get out and about this week and make the most of the Farnborough 2008 Airshow which is held every two years. : The following are images that were caught by our photograhers that were able to get out and about this week and make the most of the Farnborough 2008 Airshow which is held every two years. 303@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=302 Unsubstantiated rumors of an polar survey being undertaken off the Greenock Ice Shelf, proved groundless when this Douglas DC-3 with a Basler turbo engined conversion made a fuel stop at Glasgow Airport on its way to Keflavík.
The aircraft is operated by the German based Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), the foremost polar research institute in Germany.
According to Wikapedia the Basler conversion "... includes fitting the airframe with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, lengthening the fuselage, strengthening the airframe, upgrading the avionics, and making modifications to the wings' leading edge and wing tip."
: Unsubstantiated rumors of an polar survey being undertaken off the Greenock Ice Shelf, proved groundless when this Douglas DC-3 with a Basler turbo engined conversion made a fuel stop at Glasgow Airport on its way to Keflavík.
The aircraft is operated by the German based Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), the foremost polar research institute in Germany.
According to Wikapedia the Basler conversion "... includes fitting the airframe with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, lengthening the fuselage, strengthening the airframe, upgrading the avionics, and making modifications to the wings' leading edge and wing tip."
302@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=301 It's a sign of the changing face of aviation that the visit of a Tristar causes a stir. Tristars of British Airways and Air Canada used to frequent visitors here. CS-TMP operated a couple of flights for Thomas Cook recently and Kevinwm made sure he was around to capture it.: It's a sign of the changing face of aviation that the visit of a Tristar causes a stir. Tristars of British Airways and Air Canada used to frequent visitors here. CS-TMP operated a couple of flights for Thomas Cook recently and Kevinwm made sure he was around to capture it. 301@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=300 The very first visit of this monster into Manchester, performing a go-around while on its North West Jolly from Farnborough : The very first visit of this monster into Manchester, performing a go-around while on its North West Jolly from Farnborough 300@http://www.airplane-pictures.net/ http://www.airplane-pictures.net/news.php?p=299 The Royal International Air Tattoo held at Fairford in England, every July, is one of the biggest international airshows. It features military aircraft from all over the world in static and flying displays. This years event has been cancelled due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the last 3 days. The ground is waterlogged and it is felt that for the safety of the public, there was no other choice. Some of our photographers were at Fairford to capture aircraft movements before and after the weekend.
: The Royal International Air Tattoo held at Fairford in England, every July, is one of the biggest international airshows. It features military aircraft from all over the world in static and flying displays. This years event has been cancelled due to the amount of rain that has fallen in the last 3 days. The ground is waterlogged and it is felt that for the safety of the public, there was no other choice. Some of our photographers were at Fairford to capture aircraft movements before and after the weekend.
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