advanced, supersonic, twin-engine, all-weather interceptor jet aircraft developed by A.V. Roe of Canada in 1949, could have been many things. It might have become the fastest plane in the world, our best defense against Soviet bombers, the catalyst to propel Canada to the forefront of the aviation industry. Instead, it became a $400-million pile of scrap metal, and the stuff of legends. If A.V. Roe Ltd. remained and the Arrow flew today, Canada’s aircraft industry would be a very different thing indeed
in the skies years before the Tomcat ever bit the air. In the late 1960's, the U.S Navy decided to decided to focus on an aircraft dedicated to fleet defense. Grumman had already begun developing the F-14, and was definitely headed for a "Cat" designation. The person responsible for this project was Admiral Tom Conolly, Deputy Chief, Naval Operations for Air. The aircraft was dubbed "Tom's Cat" long before the official name of "Tomcat" was ever adopted. (novia.net, 1999) Overall, the Navy's
N is considered to be the high witness site of unidentified flying object(UFO). When you read up to here, some of you may disagree, because I mentioned Area 51 is a base which supports development or testing of experimental aircraft. Who can prove those were not some aircrafts under testing? Now is time to move on another section
Friday” was the day that the short lived Avro Arrow project came to an end. The Avro Arrow was a supersonic interceptor which was Canada’s response to the Cold War threat from Russia attacking the North American continent. The cancellation of the Avro Arrow is still a controversial topic today, as the Canadian government had a short term view versus a long-term horizon. Even though, the aircraft was far superior to enemy countries, John Diefenbaker and the Canadian government expressed that the program
U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. President Eisenhower requested Lockheed Martin to design an aircraft to replace the U-2, an aircraft “capable of avoiding all enemy defences”. Thus in 1962 Lockheed Martin introduced the first prototype, the Lockheed A-12. The A-12 embodied all operational capabilities required to avoid the enemy defences, however it lacked in strategic reconnaissance capabilities. A variation of the A-12 airframe gave way to the Lockheed YF-12A Airforce Interceptor in 1963, which served
Aircraft Law: Liability The problems regarding aircraft liability in the international realm primarily relate to resolving issues of legal status of international airline passengers and cargo. The issues are defined as follows: sovereignty over airspace, the impact of aerospace craft on the environment, the role of aerospace technology in the international system, weather modification, air safety and international aviation relations. Remarkable growth and development in the range of air transport
Boeing One of the most innovating companies of our time is Boeing. Boeing headquarters is located right here in Chicago which is one the things that attracted me to this company. There are about 160,000 employees across the United States and in 70 countries. Boeing has one of the most diverse and talented companies that thrive through their innovative workforce. Of the 160,000 employees working for Boeing, more than 83,000 hold college degrees, 29000 are holding advanced college degrees in
While the idea of a vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft sounds interesting to just about everyone, few people are acquainted with the long and interesting history of the diverse designs that attempt to achieve this. A large fraction of the population of the western world has first-hand experience being flown inside conventional (non-VTOL) airplanes, but few have ever been inside a helicopter. And while airplanes dominate the aviation world, helicopters only fill small often-unseen niches, and VTOL
Wilbur and Orville Wright spent their lives building and working with mechanical devices. They began with little toys as children and then grew up and began working with bicycles. These works lead them towards their work with airplanes. The Wright Brothers tried for many years to build a successful flying machine and succeeded. The Wright Brothers laid the foundation for aviation when they made history by being the first to create a successful flying machine. Wilbur was the older brother born in
been the center of controversy for many years. Its existence was denied by the government , but it cannot be explained why 200 or more jeeps patrol a nonexistent area. Many factors contribute to the mystery of the place known as area 51. Aliens and aircrafts are two main theories that encompass the mystery of area 51. Area 51 is the unofficial name for the United States military installation popular for UFO folklore. it has been stated that “UFOlogists have speculated that the government uses area 51
resolved quickly. The most common reasons why planes crash are because of pilot error. Over fifty percent of plane crashes are caused by pilots making mistakes. No one mistake or fault can cause commercial airlines, private airplanes, military aircrafts, and private and non private helicopters to crash. When an error occurs during a flight, pilots end up making another seven more errors on top of the other one before the plane crashes. All of the passenger planes have two pilots and they are supposed
individuals. It is true that using an aircraft charter has redefined how citizens travel, in comparison to traditional commercial flights. The perks associated with a private charter are more luxurious, and you have more availability in terms of direct flights to remote locations around the world. Booking your Charter Although it requires more time to book a charter flight, it can be done with ease online, or via telephone with an account executive for the aircraft charter company you have chosen. The
The aircraft captain shoulders the responsibilities of guaranteeing the normal operation of the aircraft, keeping the cabin crew and passengers safe. Firstly, the prime responsibility of the aircraft captain lies in that he shall supervise and take charge of the aircraft operations and make sure that the flights are safe and successful. The captain undertakes the obligations to instruct the crew, exam the flight process, check up whether the plane is in good condition before it takes off. Then, the
The demand for air travel This essay deals with the growth of the aviation industry based on the demand for air travel. Therefore, will touch upon the structure of the aviation industry and the stages of development that can create an impact on it. This assignment will also cover discussions and evaluation based on the implications of the changes for the aviation industry. People were always captivated by the idea of flying and the first successful flight goes back in the 2nd century when gliders
regulations they have to have the exact amount of weight that way the impact of incorrectly calculating an aircraft’s load increases in significance as the size of the aircraft decreases and thus the contrary effects of underestimating loads are likely to affect smaller piston airplane much more meaningfully than large jet-powered aircraft. Another example is International airlines such as Air Canada addresses this issue more amicably: Because the airline considers obesity a medical condition, it provides
Flying thousands of feet up in the sky is a dream of many young children, but very few actually end up as a pilot when they grow up. Commercial airline pilots will always be needed, but many people do not even think about choosing this as a career. Pilots have extremely important jobs. They must fly people place to place with no problems while at the controls of thousands of pounds of metal and flammable fuel, not to mention the many passengers. A pilot’s job is very risky, but it is also very rewarding
Regulations that provides for Aircraft Maintenance Licensing. This includes the compliance requirement for each License Categories and also the privileges in the exercise of using this aircraft maintenance licenses. AMEL PRIVILEGES AND CATEGORIES The UAE GCAA CAR66–AMEL is broadly categorized into Mechanical and Avionics trades. Mechanical licenses are further divided into sub categories in view of the various technological combinations applicable to various aircraft types and two levels of authorizations
The airline industry is a very popular service in today’s society. This particular service has become a staple in the travel industry itself. Individuals all over the world use this service every day for a multitude of purposes, including but not limited to: business functions, vacations, visiting friends and family, and other purposes. Because many people use this service it is important that the service quality is exceptional and that customers are satisfied. By using the SERVQUAL model it is easy
Competition can overall affect the airline company in a negative manner. It can be difficult for airline companies when they are compelled to reduce their ticket prices in order to continue to compete with other airline companies such as Spirit Airlines, Inc. When prices are reduced, there still needs to be money to cover the companies operating budget such as fuel, employees, etc. Cutbacks may result in laying off employees until the demand for that particular airline company increase. The airline
holiday packages online in real time. (Temporal, 2006) Frequent flights AirAsia’s high frequency service ensures guest convenience is met. The airline practices a quick turnaround of 25 minutes, which is the fastest in the region, resulting in high aircraft utilization, lower costs and greater airline and staff productivity. Nationwide call centre Launched in April 2002, AirAsia’s Nationwide call centre in Kelana Square is now fully equipped with 180 telephone lines providing convenient telephone