The lingering effects from sequestration have taken a heavy toll on the 2013 military airshow and demonstration season, as multiple public outreach events and at least one high-profile team have seen their entire schedule scrubbed due to budget cuts.
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November 15, 2012 - 2:10pm
Gulfstream Aerospace has established a satellite flight department in Hong Kong to support Gulfstream operators in Asia, the Savannah, Ga.-based aircraft manufacturer announced yesterday at Airshow China 2012 in Zhuhai. Five pilots–three large-cabin demonstration pilots, one mid-cabin demonstration pilot and a chief pilot–staff the office.
November 13, 2012 - 3:25pm
Aviation Industry Corp. of China (Avic) is working on a “China New Generation Business Jet” (CNGBJ), the company revealed today at Airshow China 2012. A scale model of this new design is on display at the manufacturer’s exhibit booth at the six-day airshow, which opened today at the airport of Zhuhai, Guangdong province in Southern China.
November 12, 2012 - 6:47am
The ninth edition of the biennial Airshow China opens at Zhuhai Airport in the southern province of Guangdong on November 13, with organizers promising the largest event since its start in 1996. Some 650 exhibitors from 39 countries have flocked to mainland China’s largest airshow, with many of the 80 aircraft present due to take part in the flying display before it closes on November 18.
August 2, 2012 - 1:55am
The Sixth Annual Cannes Airshow, held in early June, drew nearly 8,500 visitors and provided a venue for a number of pleasant surprises.
July 19, 2012 - 3:43pm
Sonex Aircraft JSX-1, the proof-of-concept prototype of the SubSonex single-engine very light jet, will be flying during the showcase presentation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, which starts on Monday. The SubSonex is currently scheduled to fly a five-minute demonstration in three of AirVenture pre-airshow showcases–Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The showcase takes place each day of the airshow between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Famed airshow performer Bob Carlton will be piloting the small jet during these flying displays.
July 18, 2012 - 3:00pm
Bruce’s Custom Covers has donated two sets of custom-fitted aircraft covers in support of the EAA Young Eagles program. The auction is part of the Gathering of Eagles event scheduled for July 27 during the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh airshow next week. There are two auction events, and each winner will receive an aircraft covering custom-fitted to his aircraft, including a logo or tail number imprint and storage duffel bag.
July 13, 2012 - 10:45am
AIN has a team of reporters on site at the 49th Farnborough Airshow this week, bringing you the latest and most comprehensive military, commercial and civil aviation news from the biennial event. Click here for our Farnborough 2012 news landing page.
July 13, 2012 - 9:17am
The Korean T-50 jet aerobatic team has been wowing the crowds at the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at Fairford this weekend. But Farnborough airshow-goers have been denied the chance to see their dynamic eight-ship display.
July 11, 2012 - 4:31pm
Paris Air Show organizers are promising an improved experience for visitors and exhibitors at next year’s event (June 17-23). There will be a new smartphone app to help visitors, and road and pedestrian access is being rethought, although showgoers should not expect Le Bourget’s infamous traffic jams to miraculously disappear.
