In light of the tragic crash in Moscow Vnukovo Airport today of a Redwings TU-204 with the loss of four people, I'm not putting up a safety video today. Instead, I'm going to put something else up which might be interesting to a few of the readers here which on the BBC earlier this year - How to build a Jumbo Jet Engine*, which takes you behind the scenes at Rolls Royce … [Read more...]
Odd hobbies of the day: Rebuilding a Rolls Royce RB-211 engine (747 engine) in your garden
Ok, we all have hobbies - some odder than others (for example, I have a relationship with my Raspberry Pi that is bordering on questionable at the moment), but I think I've found someone who has... well. Justin Woolgar is one of those people that likes to learn and fiddle - and he's fiddling with a Rolls Royce RB-211 engine in his back yard. Now for those of you who … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 1 Roundup
As the first day of Farnborough 2012 draws to a close, lets take a look at what has been creating headlines today: Top of the bill goes to Steven Udvar-Hazy's Air Lease who have placed an a firm order for 60 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 15 Boeing 737 Max 9s with "reconfirmation rights" for 25 more. Expect those to be leased to airlines quickly when they arrive... Airbus … [Read more...]