Christian Dries: 'This Aircraft ... Almost Flies Like A Rocket'
A DA50 powered by a turbine engine made its first flight on January 19 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. Christian Dries, CEO Diamond Aircraft, acted as test pilot, along with Ingmar Mayerbuch, Head of Flight Test. After the flight, Dries said “This aircraft with this turbine engine almost flies like a rocket.”
One Of The Topics At The World Economic Forum Being Held In Davos, Switzerland
About 1,700 of those symbols of blatant corporate greed and excess are arriving in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum, where one of the primary topics to be discussed is global warming. Many of those participating in the event in the playground for the rich are arriving by private business jet.
Bell Helicopter Honored The Industry Veteran At The Living Legends Of Aviation Awards
Bell Helicopter honored Papillon Helicopters founder Elling Halvorson with the Bell Helicopter Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award at the 12th annual Living Legends Of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on January 16. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the rotorcraft industry.
Only Such Training Device To Be So Equipped, According To Airbus Helicopters
The AS365 Dauphin rotorcraft full-flight simulator at Airbus Helicopters’ Singapore-based training center has been upgraded to provide highly realistic training in both day and night search and rescue (SAR) operations, offering pilots the unique capability to safely practice these demanding life-saving missions.
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