Sun 'n Fun 2009 - A spring break for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
May 3rd 2009
Sun 'n Fun organized for the 35th year, and this year from April 21st till 26th 2009 is known by most pilots as the kick off to the air show season. For many pilots, it's also reminiscent of spring break, especially for those from the North have had a long winter and looking forward to coming down here for the friendly weather the friendly people and the friendly activities on the Sun 'n Fun site.Of course, the spring break theme resonates with all pilots and not just these from the North... Read report »
Sun 'n Fun organized for the 35th year, and this year from April 21st till 26th 2009 is known by most pilots as the kick off to the air show season. For many pilots, it's also reminiscent of spring break, especially for those from the North have had a long winter and looking forward to coming down here for the friendly weather the friendly people and the friendly activities on the Sun 'n Fun site.Of course, the spring break theme resonates with all pilots and not just these from the North... Read report »
First "Sea King" Mk.48 of Belgian Air Component put into retirement.
December 31st 2008
Known as the guardian angels of the Belgian coast, the Sea King's of the 40th Search & Rescue Squadron at Koksijde AFB reached more than 30 years of good and faithful services. Delivered on December 19th, 1975, RS01 was put into 'retirement' this December 17th, 2008 after 33 years of dedicated service.After this last flight from Koksijde AFB to Brussels, with Base Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Aviator Rudy THEYS, at the commands and assisted by Commander-Aviator Karel "Fozzy" Kinable and Flight Engineer Rudy Debergh, RS01 will now find its place near his brothers in arms of all times within the 'air-section' of the Royal Army Museum at Brussels located within the prestigious framework of the park of the 'Cinquantenaire' (half a century - fiftieth anniversary park)... Read report »
Known as the guardian angels of the Belgian coast, the Sea King's of the 40th Search & Rescue Squadron at Koksijde AFB reached more than 30 years of good and faithful services. Delivered on December 19th, 1975, RS01 was put into 'retirement' this December 17th, 2008 after 33 years of dedicated service.After this last flight from Koksijde AFB to Brussels, with Base Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Aviator Rudy THEYS, at the commands and assisted by Commander-Aviator Karel "Fozzy" Kinable and Flight Engineer Rudy Debergh, RS01 will now find its place near his brothers in arms of all times within the 'air-section' of the Royal Army Museum at Brussels located within the prestigious framework of the park of the 'Cinquantenaire' (half a century - fiftieth anniversary park)... Read report »
The Passing of a Legend
December 31st 2008
Late Christmas Eve a CAF giant passed away. – Col Marvin L... Read report »
Late Christmas Eve a CAF giant passed away. – Col Marvin L... Read report »
The real history about the CAF B-24A
December 17th 2008
In the many years that the CAF has owned and operated the B-24, AM927, how many different stories have you heard regarding her history? As of this writing, I have only been with the CAF for just under 10 years, but have personally heard several different stories with an equal amount of different variations. It seems that as time went on, each person’s recollection of the history of our great airplane has “gotten better” each time it was told... Read report »
In the many years that the CAF has owned and operated the B-24, AM927, how many different stories have you heard regarding her history? As of this writing, I have only been with the CAF for just under 10 years, but have personally heard several different stories with an equal amount of different variations. It seems that as time went on, each person’s recollection of the history of our great airplane has “gotten better” each time it was told... Read report »
Why I'm doing all this ?
November 18th 2008
Keerbergen - Belgium July 25th, 2008. Getting up early in the morning, say goodbye to my wife, the dog and the four cats, taking a cab to the airport, careering those -every time- much too heavy cases... Read report »
Keerbergen - Belgium July 25th, 2008. Getting up early in the morning, say goodbye to my wife, the dog and the four cats, taking a cab to the airport, careering those -every time- much too heavy cases... Read report »
CAF B-24/LB-30 TO BE RETURNED TO B-24A CONFIGURATION
December 10th 2006
MIDLAND, TEXAS – The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force has begun restoring the CAF’s B-24/LB-30, AM-927, to its originally-intended B-24A bomber configuration. Squadron members have done extensive research on the airplane’s history and discovered that it was originally part of an order B-24As for the United States Army Air Corps... Read report »
MIDLAND, TEXAS – The B-29/B-24 Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force has begun restoring the CAF’s B-24/LB-30, AM-927, to its originally-intended B-24A bomber configuration. Squadron members have done extensive research on the airplane’s history and discovered that it was originally part of an order B-24As for the United States Army Air Corps... Read report »
Brussels Airlines, a new generation airline is born.
November 9th 2006
The marriage between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express has resulted in the birth of Brussels Airlines, a new generation of airline. The new product line-up of Brussels Airlines meets the real needs of a new generation of both business and low-cost travellers : flexibility, service and timesaving for the former, and the lowest fare guarantee for the latter... Read report »
The marriage between SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express has resulted in the birth of Brussels Airlines, a new generation of airline. The new product line-up of Brussels Airlines meets the real needs of a new generation of both business and low-cost travellers : flexibility, service and timesaving for the former, and the lowest fare guarantee for the latter... Read report »
ILA 2006 - Berlin Air Show
May 25th 2006
Berlin, 21 May 2006 – By the time the International Aerospace Exhibition ended on Sunday all previous attendance records had been broken. More than 250,000 visitors were recorded at the ILA2006 between 16 and 21 May, including 115,000 trade visitors. The ILA2006 which is organized every two years on the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, -the most important event for the aviation industry on the European continent- started this year with three trade visitors’ days, followed by three open days for the general public and including every day an up to 8 hours lasting air show with a variety of historical, transport, military, sport and business aircraft and helicopters... Read report »
Berlin, 21 May 2006 – By the time the International Aerospace Exhibition ended on Sunday all previous attendance records had been broken. More than 250,000 visitors were recorded at the ILA2006 between 16 and 21 May, including 115,000 trade visitors. The ILA2006 which is organized every two years on the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, -the most important event for the aviation industry on the European continent- started this year with three trade visitors’ days, followed by three open days for the general public and including every day an up to 8 hours lasting air show with a variety of historical, transport, military, sport and business aircraft and helicopters... Read report »
SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express To Merge Brand
April 1st 2006
On Friday March 31, 2006 , SN Brussels and Virgin Express, which are already under joint ownership, announced that they would operate under one single brand name within a year. The board of SN Airholding, which fully owns both SN and Virgin Express, approved the merger plan on Thursday... Read report »
On Friday March 31, 2006 , SN Brussels and Virgin Express, which are already under joint ownership, announced that they would operate under one single brand name within a year. The board of SN Airholding, which fully owns both SN and Virgin Express, approved the merger plan on Thursday... Read report »
Brussels Airport awarded best European airport
March 8th 2006
Brussels Airport was awarded “Best Airport in Europe” for 2005, at the occasion of the Airport Service Quality Conference of the Airport Council International (ACI),held Monday night in Abu Dhabi. Brussels shares the first place with the airport of Copenhagen. Brussels Airport was also ranked "3rd best airport worldwide" in its category (airports with 15 to 25 million passengers per year), behind the airports of Kuala Lumpur and Dubai... Read report »
Brussels Airport was awarded “Best Airport in Europe” for 2005, at the occasion of the Airport Service Quality Conference of the Airport Council International (ACI),held Monday night in Abu Dhabi. Brussels shares the first place with the airport of Copenhagen. Brussels Airport was also ranked "3rd best airport worldwide" in its category (airports with 15 to 25 million passengers per year), behind the airports of Kuala Lumpur and Dubai... Read report »
VLM Airlines named Regional Airline of the Year in Singapore
February 26th 2006
Antwerp, 24th February 2006 – VLM Airlines was awarded the ATW’s prestigious ‘Regional Airline of the Year’ title this week in Singapore. This new award comes shortly after the announcement of another year of strong growth for VLM Airlines... Read report »
Antwerp, 24th February 2006 – VLM Airlines was awarded the ATW’s prestigious ‘Regional Airline of the Year’ title this week in Singapore. This new award comes shortly after the announcement of another year of strong growth for VLM Airlines... Read report »
Also Virgin Express scored high on On-Time Performance.
February 13th 2006
Brussels, 13th February 2006 In 2005, 88.6 % of Virgin Express flights left on time and 87.6 % of the 16,345 operated flights arrived at the scheduled arrival time. For the fourth consecutive year, the Belgian low cost airline is clearly amongst the most punctual airlines in Europe... Read report »
Brussels, 13th February 2006 In 2005, 88.6 % of Virgin Express flights left on time and 87.6 % of the 16,345 operated flights arrived at the scheduled arrival time. For the fourth consecutive year, the Belgian low cost airline is clearly amongst the most punctual airlines in Europe... Read report »
SN Brussels Airlines once again one of the most punctual airlines
February 13th 2006
Brussels, 13 February 2006 – In 2005 SN Brussels Airlines reinforced its reputation as one of the most punctual airlines in Europe. According to the official statistics, 86 percent of all SN flights took off on time which is nearly 8 percent points better than the European average... Read report »
Brussels, 13 February 2006 – In 2005 SN Brussels Airlines reinforced its reputation as one of the most punctual airlines in Europe. According to the official statistics, 86 percent of all SN flights took off on time which is nearly 8 percent points better than the European average... Read report »
Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left - The Reno Air Races 2005
February 10th 2006
Ever had that feeling by the end of August beginning of September, -when airshow season comes slowly to an end in Europe- that you're getting "airshow tired" and feel you've seen everything ? Than it's time to check your passport, get some dollars, take your suitcase, and fly to Reno NV, "The Biggest Little City in the World" and experience the fastest motorsport event of the world "The National Air Races " A fatal crash during the Cleveland air races in 1949, was long time supposed to be the "Beginning of the End" of all air races" Nearly fifteen years later, in September 1964 , Bill Stead former WWII pilot and owner of the Sky Ranch some 20 miles east of Reno, organized for the first time the Reno Air Races on the adjacent airfield strip of his ranch gathering pilots from all over the USA to compete in four different air races classes. However as race conditions were far from ideal at the dusty Sky Ranch airfield strip, in 1966 the organization moved to the Reno-Stead airport north of Reno, since then, and this year already for the 43th time, mid September is every year again, the "Mecca" for air race fans from all over the world. Aircraft categoriesToday the Reno National Air Races... Read report »
Ever had that feeling by the end of August beginning of September, -when airshow season comes slowly to an end in Europe- that you're getting "airshow tired" and feel you've seen everything ? Than it's time to check your passport, get some dollars, take your suitcase, and fly to Reno NV, "The Biggest Little City in the World" and experience the fastest motorsport event of the world "The National Air Races " A fatal crash during the Cleveland air races in 1949, was long time supposed to be the "Beginning of the End" of all air races" Nearly fifteen years later, in September 1964 , Bill Stead former WWII pilot and owner of the Sky Ranch some 20 miles east of Reno, organized for the first time the Reno Air Races on the adjacent airfield strip of his ranch gathering pilots from all over the USA to compete in four different air races classes. However as race conditions were far from ideal at the dusty Sky Ranch airfield strip, in 1966 the organization moved to the Reno-Stead airport north of Reno, since then, and this year already for the 43th time, mid September is every year again, the "Mecca" for air race fans from all over the world. Aircraft categoriesToday the Reno National Air Races... Read report »
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - 25 - 31 July 2005
December 11th 2005
History The first Experimental Aircraft Association’s Fly-In gathering was organized by Paul H. Poberezny in September 1953 as a small part of the Milwaukee Air Pageant... Read report »
History The first Experimental Aircraft Association’s Fly-In gathering was organized by Paul H. Poberezny in September 1953 as a small part of the Milwaukee Air Pageant... Read report »
The Commemorative Air Force Airsho 2005
December 5th 2005
The history of the Confederate Air Force The history of the Confederate Air Force dates back to 1951, at Mercedes, -a small Texan town-, were Lloyd P. Nolan, a flight instructor of the US Army Air Corps during WW II, purchase a surplus Curtiss P-40 Warhawk... Read report »
The history of the Confederate Air Force The history of the Confederate Air Force dates back to 1951, at Mercedes, -a small Texan town-, were Lloyd P. Nolan, a flight instructor of the US Army Air Corps during WW II, purchase a surplus Curtiss P-40 Warhawk... Read report »
Passionate about you - In the air with SN Brussels Airlines
November 27th 2005
On return from one of my stays in the USA, in the beginning of August this year, I received a phone call from the Marketing & Communications Manager from SN Brussels Airlines if I could provide the company with new pictures of their aircraft in their new livery. As these pictures had to be ready by the first week-end of October when the company had an open house and they wanted to have some new posters and postcards ready to offer to the public, it all had to happen rather fast and therefore they opted for pictures token on the ground at Brussels National Airport... Read report »
On return from one of my stays in the USA, in the beginning of August this year, I received a phone call from the Marketing & Communications Manager from SN Brussels Airlines if I could provide the company with new pictures of their aircraft in their new livery. As these pictures had to be ready by the first week-end of October when the company had an open house and they wanted to have some new posters and postcards ready to offer to the public, it all had to happen rather fast and therefore they opted for pictures token on the ground at Brussels National Airport... Read report »
Boeing 777-200ER sets new record for world's longest commercial flight.
November 11th 2005
Boeing 777-200ER sets new record for world's longest commercial flight. London Heathrow Airport - November 10th, 2005. A Boeing 777-200LR (longer range) Worldliner set an endurance world record for a non-stop commercial flight traveling more than 22 hours eastwards from Hong Kong to London... Read report »
Boeing 777-200ER sets new record for world's longest commercial flight. London Heathrow Airport - November 10th, 2005. A Boeing 777-200LR (longer range) Worldliner set an endurance world record for a non-stop commercial flight traveling more than 22 hours eastwards from Hong Kong to London... Read report »
The National Air & Space Museum - Washington DC
November 5th 2005
National Air and Space Museum - Washington DC The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC maintains the world's largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft among some 50,000 artifacts that range in size from Saturn V rockets to jetliners to gliders to space helmets to microchips. The museum is a vital center for historical research on aviation and space flight and the related science and technology The museum has two public display facilities... Read report »
National Air and Space Museum - Washington DC The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC maintains the world's largest collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft among some 50,000 artifacts that range in size from Saturn V rockets to jetliners to gliders to space helmets to microchips. The museum is a vital center for historical research on aviation and space flight and the related science and technology The museum has two public display facilities... Read report »
The new air traffic control tower at Brussels National Airport.
November 5th 2005
The new Control Tower at Brussels National Airport : Cutting Edge Technology! On Monday, 7 March 2005, Belgocontrol inaugurated the new Control Tower at Brussels National Airport. This new tower, which came into service at the end of 2004, is the symbol of the perfect reflection of the excellence of Belgian air traffic control... Read report »
The new Control Tower at Brussels National Airport : Cutting Edge Technology! On Monday, 7 March 2005, Belgocontrol inaugurated the new Control Tower at Brussels National Airport. This new tower, which came into service at the end of 2004, is the symbol of the perfect reflection of the excellence of Belgian air traffic control... Read report »
The art of aerial photography
November 4th 2005
The art of aerial photography I think it must have been somewhere in the late fifties when I attended my first air show with my older brother. Since then I was addicted to aviation, dreaming about becoming a pilot and wanting to capture all those aircraft on film... Read report »
The art of aerial photography I think it must have been somewhere in the late fifties when I attended my first air show with my older brother. Since then I was addicted to aviation, dreaming about becoming a pilot and wanting to capture all those aircraft on film... Read report »
