The Concorde supersonic jet was the Rolex of aviation. The Concorde was first flown in 21 January 1976 by the British Aircraft Corporation and France’s Aérospatiale. On that day a British Airways Concorde flight flew from London to Bahrain and an Air France Concorde flight flew from Paris to Rio de Janeiro via Dakar. On… Continue reading Why Did The Concorde Airplane Stop Flying?
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World’s First Supersonic Private Jet
Flexjet has placed a 20-unit order on the Aerion AS2, the world’s first supersonic private jet, developed in collaboration with Airbus using Supersonic Natural Flow technology, created under DARPA and tested by NASA. The private jet plane is expected to be ready to operate by the year 2023. Watch the video below. via: Gizmodo
F-35B Fighter Jet Doing a Ski Jump Launch
The F-35 Lightning II is a multirole aircraft fighter undergoing testing and final development by the Pentagon since 1996 by manufacturer Lockheed Martin, with the principal partners Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems. In the video below, you’ll see the F-35B doing a ski jump launch and a vertical landing demonstration for the first time at NAS Patuxent River… Continue reading F-35B Fighter Jet Doing a Ski Jump Launch
Four Seasons Private Jet
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts launched the world’s first ever fully branded hotel private jet. Experience the first-class ticket to the world’s most unique and immersive luxury vacation, style and legendary service in the sky. The airplane is a custom-designed Boeing 757 that features 52 flatbed seats in handcrafted leather is the work off Italian design Iacobucci, as well as uniformed cabin crew. Passengers are… Continue reading Four Seasons Private Jet
Boeing 747 VIP Private Jet
The custom-built Boeing 747 is believed to have cost its ultra-wealthy $650 million after it was customized to fit his specifications exactly over a three-year period. The jumbo jet would normally carry as many as 600 passengers, but this version was specially built for just a single tycoon, although he will be able to fit dozens of… Continue reading Boeing 747 VIP Private Jet
Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet With Live Panoramic View
The Spike Aerospace S-512 claims to be the first supersonic business jet that can cut flight time in half so that it can travel from New York to London in just three hours. However, such convenience and speed comes at a price that cost between $60 million and $80 million (£36.3 million and £48.4 million). The… Continue reading Spike S-512 Supersonic Jet With Live Panoramic View