All articles by Murdo Morrison – Page 56
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How Flight International covered 9/11
The attacks happened two days before Flight International's issue of 18 September 2001 closed for press. Our cover - a chilling, blurred image of United Airlines 175 banking steeply a second before it the second tower - carried the coverline TURNING POINT.
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How 9/11 changed aviation
On the morning of 12 September 2001, the USA and the rest of the world woke up a very different place.
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Aero Vodochody boss optimistic about Iraq L-159 decision
Iraq is close to buying about 24 surplus L-159 light combat aircraft, according to Aero Vodochody boss Ladislav Simek ...
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NewsMAKS: Tinseth bullish on further 787 sales in CIS as Dreamliner makes Russian debut
Boeing is confident of securing more sales for its 787 in Russia and neighbouring CIS countries, a market it reckons is worth $80 billion in the long term.
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NewsMAKS: Pogosyan says market for 600 PAK-FA fighters
United Aircraft president Mikhail Pogosyan believes there is a market for 600 of the Sukhoi PAK-FA fifth-generation fighter, which finally made its public...
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NewsOSHKOSH: VIDEO - Eclipse Aerospace on target to restart production
Eclipse Aerospace is on target to restart production of the Eclipse 500 in 18 months, after the company completed another hurdle in its efforts to return the existing fleet of 260 very light jets to full service.
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NewsOSHKOSH: VIDEO - Terrafugia developing production prototype of Transition flying car
Oshkosh is always the best place to see innovative aircraft in the flesh and one of the quirkiest, the Terrafugia Transition "flying car" - a light sport aircraft approved by the US highway authorities as a road vehicle - proved a popular draw.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Piper's Altaire single-engine jet mock-up makes Oshkosh debut
Piper's Altaire single-engine jet made its Oshkosh debut - in mock-up form.
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OSHKOSH: VIDEO - Embraer sees recovery in business aviation
Embraer says it detects strong signs of recovery in business aircraft sales, with owner-flyers, a strengthening charter segment and new corporate customers in emerging markets driving interest.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Evektor completes initial flight testing of EV-55 Outback
Evektor says it has completed initial flight testing of its EV-55 Outback, the Czech light sport aircraft manufacturer's first venture into the twin-engine utility segment, logging four flight hours over five flights since 18 June.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Eclipse wins FAA approval for Eclipse 500 to return to 41,000ft
Eclipse Aerospace, born out of failed company Eclipse Aviation, has won Federal Aviation Administration approval for all Eclipse 500 very light jets to fly again at 41,000ft.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Remos sees potential in China as it releases latest version at show
German light sport aircraft manufacturer Remos believes there is a huge potential for the LSA segment in China as restrictions...
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PARIS: Embraer investment will be a catalyst for emerging Portuguese aero industry, says trade association PEMAS
Embraer's decision to invest in Portugal has been a catalyst for the Iberian nation's emerging aerospace sector, which has high hopes of becoming a key player in European industry.
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PARIS: Eaton showcases products which it claims will reduce passenger fares
Industrial products group Eaton wants to measure its ultimate success in the industry by the fares paid by airline passengers
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PARIS: EADS Astrium looking for funds to launch Spaceplane
EADS Astrium's Spaceplane concept - designed to take four passengers 100km into sub-orbit - is edging closer to reality following the signing up of Singapore as a partner.
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PARIS: Tunisia promises aerospace investors new opportunities in a new country
Six months after its popular revolution ignited a series of revolts across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Tunisia is at the show promising aerospace investors "new opportunities in a new country"
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PARIS: Dubai air show aims for 1,000 exhibitors as it celebrates 40 years of the UAE
In four decades, the United Arab Emirates has emerged from a forgotten corner of Arabia to become one of the world's most powerful small nations.
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PARIS: Ontic to provide repairs on Hawker 800 blended wingtips
Legacy after-market components specialist Ontic is to provide repairs and product support to owners of Hawker 800 series aircraft fitted with Aviation Partners blended wingtips.
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NewsPARIS: Dema revamps its image for show
Italian aerostructures firm Dema has a new face for the show, with a revamped website designed to reflect its efforts to move up the...
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PARIS: EADS calls for consolidation of Europe's UAV efforts
Europe risks diluting its unmanned air system capabilities and delaying a key security asset if its biggest military spenders fund rival medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) programmes, believes EADS.