AIRBUS CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

TOULOUSE – The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus celebrated its 50th anniversary last Wednesday. In honor of this special celebration, a formation flight was conducted over Airbus’ home base in Toulouse, France. The A220, A319neo, A330neo, A350-1000, A380 and Beluga XL participated in the special formation flight. They were escorted by the Patrouille de France aerobatic team. Airbus was established on May 29, 1969. The first … Continue reading AIRBUS CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

FLYHIGH.NEWSJune 1, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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HONEYWELL RETIRES CONVAIR 580 AIRCRAFT

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Honeywell Aerospace, manufacturer of aircraft engines and avionics and a producer of auxiliary power units (APUs) and other aviation products, has retired its Convair 580 test aircraft after 67 years. It was built in 1952 and has been with the company since 2000. The aircraft – with registration N580HW – flew for United Airlines between 1952 and 1966. After 14 years of … Continue reading HONEYWELL RETIRES CONVAIR 580 AIRCRAFT

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 27, 2019November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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THE BOEING 747 – 50 YEARS OF FLIGHT

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – February 9, 1969 is one of the most important days in commercial aviation. On that day, 50 years ago, the prototype of the Boeing 747 flew for the first time. The famous Queen of the Skies would become a huge succes and change passenger flights for decades. The story of the Boeing 747 is remarkable. Where the global aviation sector assumed that … Continue reading THE BOEING 747 – 50 YEARS OF FLIGHT