IIncreasing demand on existing Boeing 727 routes, which often eclipsed the capacity of even the stretched, -200 series version, coupled with advanced technology, dictated the need for either a larger variant of this venerable tri-jet or an altogether new design.The first attempt, adopting the former...
1. IntroductionThe Douglas DC-4, DC-6, and DC-7 represent the very development of the quad-engine piston airliner during the 1940s and 1950s.2. DC-4Ever increasing acceptance of air transportation sparked by the reduced travel times it offered over existing rail means, along with improvements in safety and...
Seeking to complement its original, although larger-capacity, A-300 on thinner sectors with a low-cost, minimally redesigned counterpart and thus expand its product range, Airbus Industrie explored a shorter-fuselage version designated "A-310."A consortium of European aircraft manufacturers headquartered in Toulouse, France, Airbus Industrie itself had arisen...
The restoration of a older model jet ski can be a rewarding experience upon completion. If you've lived by the water for the better part of your life, you should be at least remotely familiar with jet skis, maybe even intimately familiar. This read is...
We are very happy to share the story of an excellent patient return with everyone. It was a memorable event for us to collect it on the Global Board of Directors. It was the last evening when our control room received...
Today, there are several options for someone who would like to enjoy a sailing holiday. The "sea dog" or the complete novice, can both find a holiday which will satisfy their needs. Singles, pairs or a group of people, can all enjoy...
Globetrotters and travel bloggers are often posed with questions like "how do you pay for your frequent trips?" This inquisitiveness seems reasonable but the reply to this remains, on most occasions, the same-"why don't you do some research?" But people, who are time-pressed, may find...
As jets are chartered on a daily basis, many are for one-way arrangements whereby clients hire services for delivery or pick-up. Hence, a jet flown for such an arrangement ends up with an empty leg on its return trip or on route...
Is there any solution to fly in the air ambulance in an emergency case? Yes, there are many medical air ambulances which are giving you services according to the patient need. But you will think sometime whether it is beneficial to hire or not about...