Category Archives: CivAv Reports

2010 Farnborough Aviation Trade Show

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Steve

   It is heartwarming to see the Boeing Dreamliner making a sure recovery from its delayed production schedule. Boeing deserves renewed faith in the B-787 from potential buyers, not so much because of the recent WTO decision against Airbus, but … Continue reading →

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A tale of two views on the present Concorde trial

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Steve

“NOT ONLY MUST JUSTICE BE DONE, BUT JUSTICE MUST ALSO BE SEEN TO BE DONE.” THE CASE OF THE CONCORDE CRASH IN JULY  2000, AT ROISSY AIRPORT, PARIS.    Ah, the wonderful world of aviation together with a volcano eruption in … Continue reading →

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Recent Developments in the Concorde Crash Criminal Proceedings

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Steve

The following post has been updated a number of times by other posts in this blog. To access the latest post on the Concorde legal saga, simply click on the link in the PS note at the end of this post. SUMMARY: More than three weeks … Continue reading →

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Crash and Retirement of the Concorde Supersonic Airliner: What Next?

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Steve

   What more can be said by way of generality about Concorde that has not yet been said? Not much, I suppose, especially since criminal hearings are currently underway in Pontoise not far from the crash site. More detailed facts, incriminating or not, about … Continue reading →

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A Surprising Type of Flying Boat…

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Steve

… in the ultralight (or microlight) category. The story linked below, complete with photos and video, just came in through YachtPals, a major website dedicated mainly to sailing.   Click here to access this most interesting new (or modernized ?) concept of flying boats.        … Continue reading →

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