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Aviation industry  has made the air transport  the most reliable means of communication for quick parcel delivery,cargo and passengers.The air news also keeps the investors in aviation industry aware of the new plans and strategies,so as to ensure proper contigency plans are put in place.

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AIRLINE NEWS

Global Aviation Tours Africa with FIFAs soccer world cup.OR Tambo Airport -based fleet operator,Global Aviation, waved farewell to its newly refurbished Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy Africa Tour Mcdonell Douglas DC9 32 ON sUNDAY Septembete r 19. The aircraft departed for Zurich to collect the famous FIFA World Cup Trophy to begin an African continent wide,76 day trophy tour.

Mr Daniel Rosenzweig, Global Aviations Commercial Director,issued a statement saying that Global Aviation is delighted to  participate in a small way in this exciting event.

Sponsored by Coca -Cola and FIFA ,Global Aviations DC9  jet will be calling at  most African nations to meet representatives of Coca-Colas extensive African distribution network as well as government and national soccer team members.First stop after collecting the trophy in Zurich will be Cairo in Egypt,where the DC9 will stop for two days. Atotal of 52 countries will be visited and the aircraft will fly a distance of over 31000 miles . Total flight time is expected to be 76 hours. Coca-Cola has purchased carbon dioxide permits to ensure that the tour is carbon neutral.

The aircraft has been specially configured to carry 24 passengers in  a First class layout.The cabin  has been divided into three sections with  the forward  compartment laid out as a VIP area for TV interviews and to host both FIFA and Coca-Cola  delegates andd guests. A central section has been configured for passengers and a rear compartment will be used as a team changing room.

Mr Daniel Rosenzweig,Global Aviations Commercial Director ,expressed his appreciation to the South Africa Civil Aviation Association (SA  CAA) for their help andd assistance in the preparation of this tour.Global Aviation was founded in 2001 tpo provide aircraft on a contractual basis to world airlines in need of temporary capacity.The company also provides the acquisition,heavy maintenance,refurbishment and specialized passenger charter services both in Africa and other parts of the world.Global Aviation presently owns nine Douglas DC9 aircraft,three DC 10s and one McDonnell Douglas MD 82.Also Global Aviation is proud to have been chosen to operate Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup Trophy Africa Tour.

QANTAS GETS THE 75TH BOEING 737

On September 22, Boeing and Qantas celebrated as the Australian airlines 75th 737, adorned with a special decal to commemorate the milestone,arrived in Auckland,New Zealand.Qantas named the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 in honour of Jean Batten,a spirited New Zealand aviator who broke numerous flying records in the 1930s .Qantas has been flying Boeings 737s since 1986. This latest Next-Generation 737-800 features Qantas-specified ,2.5 meter-high blended winglets ,which reduce fuel burn,thereby which increasing range and payload.Qantas Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce said Qantas was pleased to be able to offer customers a new trans-Tasman product.The new Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 will offer international bussiness and leisure customers a state-of -the -art product.With the spacious Marc Newson inspired cabin design and the array of  on board technology features.Qantas are delighted to be adding six of these aircraft,the first three before end of this year.

BOEING 787 DREAMLINER  FAST FACTS.

The Boeing board of directors approved offering the 7E7 Dreamliner airplane for sale in sale in late 2003.On April26,2004 Japan-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) launched the 7E7 Dreamliner programme with an order for 50 airplanes-the largest launch order in Boeing Commercial aviation history.

On January 28,2005,Boeing announced that it  gave the 7E7 Dreamliner an official model designation number of 787 .The airplane became known as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

The model  designation  followed the company -announced orders from the peoples Republic  of China for 60 Dreamliners.Boeing incoporated the eight at the time of the China order because in many Asian cultures ,the number eight represents good luck and prosperity.

To build the super-effiecent airplane,Boeing has partnered with more than 40 of the worlds top-tier suppliers. An international team is developing the airplane,led by Boeing at its Everett,Wash,facility.

With the introduction of the Dreamliner which is more spacious and with the carrying capacity of over 500,travel around the world will make flights cheap and affortable as the cost per ticket will reduce with almost half and the fuel consumption of the Dreamliner will reduce by 20%.

BUSINESS AVIATION NEWS

Gulfstream Aerospace rolls out new flagship aircraft ,the all-new Gulfstream G650.

This jet is the largest ,fastest and most technologically advanced aircraft in the Gulfstream fleet.

On September 29,20009, Gulfstream  Aerospace , a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) rolled out its new flagship business jet,the all-new Gulfstream G650, at company headquarters in Savannah.The aircraft rolled out under its own power.First announced in March 2008,the ultra-large-cabin,ultra-long-range G650  remains on schedule for customer deliveries in 2012. This aircraft is ideal for long haul flights like, private executive jet flights,air ambulance & medical evacuation flights and emergency evacuation flights. Flying in these aircraft will give you a privacy and personalized service.Approximately 7000 people gathered at the new G650 manufacturing building for the aircrafts debut.

The G650 offers the longest,fastest spedd,largest cabin and the most advanced cockpit in the Gulfstream fleet.It features all- new fuselage cross sction, allowing a wider and taller cabin than the previous top-of -the -line G550 model.The G650 is capable of travelling 7000 nautical miles at 0.85 mach and has a maximum operating speed of 0.925,which will make it the fastest civil aircraft flying .It can climb to an altitude of 51000 feet, which allows it to avoidd traffic and inclement weather.

The G650 features a cabin that measures 102 inches wide and 77 inches high, the largest purpose-built cabin in bussiness aviation.The extra space allows  for larger galleys and lavatories, and increased storage.The aircraft , which seats 11-18 passengers ,also features 16 panoramic windows that measure 28 by 20.5 inches, the largest in the industry,improved sound levels, a vacuum toilet system,and in -flight access to 195 cubic feet of usable volume in the baggage compartment. The aircraft is on schedule for its first flight later this year and is expected to be certified i 2011 .Entry -into-service is planned for 2012.

JET FUEL BY TYE.

The various formulations of jet fuel over the last 70 years include: Military designated JP-1 ,JP-2,JP-3,JP-4,JP-5,JP-6,JP-7 AND JP-8 and Commercially designated Jet-A ,Jet-A1 andd Jet -B . All are kerosene blends. The designation letters ‘jp’ stand for Jet  Propellant.

- JP-1 .The standardized formulation for JP-1 was created in 1994 for the first jet aircraft.It was designed to operate at an extremely low freezing point of -76degrees f. There is only very limited availability of this fuel owing to cost to formulate it.

-JP-2 ,-3,-4 : All are blended kerosenes that use naphtha derivatives at their cutting agents giving varying flash and freezing points.These are obsolete fuels.

-JP-5 and -6 : Both are kerosene fuels that have been blended with AVGAS. A derivative is still used primarily by the United States Navy,while a JP-6 derivative is still used by extremely high-altitude military jets.

-JP-7: Was specifically developed for Lockheed SR-71

-JP-8 (in the US) and F-34(in Europe);Now the universally required jet fuel used by the worlds military forces.It is a blended kerosene that has an antioxidant,metals deactivator and static electricity dissipater additives blended into it.

 

GENERAL AVIATION NEWS,AVIATION SPORTS.

Wanaka Airshow Australia.

Visitors to next years Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow will be able to take home a helicopter, light plane or even a boat along with the usual souvenirs, thanks to anew initiative by the shows organisers.

With the global recession putting pressure on aircraft owners,many more were being put up for sale here and overseas, according to airshow Manager ,Mandy Deans. A special aviation sales lot will be set up at the 2010 international airshow andd Ms Deans said there were already helicopters and light planes being put forward for inclussion before the plan had even be advertised. If you will be in attendance at this airshow you will an opportunity for helicopter flight, scenic flight and aerial survey & photography flights.

It is the second new  initiative  from  the Warbirds  Over Wanaka Community Trust for the Easter Holiday event, which has in the past attracted around 100000 visitors.  Afood andd wine expo, showcasing local produce , will also be held as part of the airshow and Ms Deans said this idea was also  attracting considerable interest.

The show begins on April,2 ,2010 with aircraft practice day. The main airshow will be held on April,3 and 4 . Tickets sales continued  to be strong.

With news one is able to know which events are happening and plans on if to attend or participate especially the airshow aviation sports where aircrafts of different types will be on display and you can choose to order one.The Air News updates both the manufactures on the new trends and new products in the market and their addvantage over the ones in use.

About the Author

Anthony Juma is the Editor  and Senior Aviation Director at Wings Over Africa Aviation. 
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