Sybarites

The Grob SPn Utility Jet is a unique jet for a number of reasons firstly it is the first jet in the world which can land on a “unimproved” runway. A “unimproved” runway is a runway which is not made of a hard material such as tarmac or asphalt but of rubble or grass. This […]

Solar Impulse is a project to build a solar-powered long-range glider. The driving force behind the project is the Swiss aeronaut Bertrand Piccard who holds many aviation records to his name. The project is currently in the design phase, with scientific studies of materials and design being done by the Federal Institute of Technology in […]

The Sikorsky Aviation Corporation has released its much anticipated update to the Sikorsky S-76 which dates back to 1977. The Sikorsky S-76D is an update to the Sikorsky S-76C++. The Sikorsky S-76 features include; ease of maintenance, fuel economy, a dual digital autopilot, integrated avionics, all-glass cockpit and flight management system. The main addition to […]

Aerion Corp. of Reno, Nevada says that it expects to begin developing by next year a sleek supersonic business jet that could cruise at Mach 1.6 and fly from New York to Paris in about four hours (more than three hours faster than a Gulfstream V). “The world’s major businesses and governments have a clear […]

Eclipse Aviation’s new Eclipse 500 jet is setting the standards for a new class of aircraft. The 375 knot jet can accommodate six occupants and has the lowest operating cost per mile of any jet. The aircraft features innovative technology such as friction stir welding with as well as eco friendly design. The company was […]

The Agusta A109 is frequently used by the Florida Coast Guard to catch drug runners in speed boats, the helicopter is also used for military purposes and as a ambulance. However the Agusta A109 Power Elite is the helicopter we are interested in. It can hold five passengers in its air conditioned cabin whilst its […]