called the “Golden Age of Aviation”. During this time of period the airplane has changed from a slow, wood-and-fire-framed and fabric-covered biplane to a fast, sleek, ail-metal monoplane. Immediately after the ending of World War 1, the greatest challenge faced by the aviation was to demonstrate to the non-flying public the capabilities of the airplane. Many countries in Europe who involve in the war began to look into the airplane for its commercial value. Less than three months after the signing
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a better knowledge. Nowadays, ways of locomotion such as car, motorcycle, train, and airplane, has facilitated our lives. Centuries ago, the main way to travel a long distance was the ship, or the horse. Today, the airplane is the most useful way to make fast travels, which gives to us more time. For example, comparing with the ship which usually crosses the Atlantic Ocean in one or two weeks, the airplane can easily cross it in about 10 hours, and is still the safest way to travel in the world
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Strategies the Boeing Company Business Model and Competitive Strategies Alexandra Accardi CS 782 IT Strategy and Management Alexandra Accardi CS 782 IT Strategy and Management Contents Introduction 2 Business Model 2 Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) BCA is the division that deals with manufacturing commercial jetliners for more than 40 years. More than 10,000 Boeing planes are currently in service around the world which is 48% of the world fleet (boeing.com). There are a few different
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P-40.1 The P-39 was a unique airplane in that the engine was located behind the cockpit. The P-39 was equipped with a 37 millimeter cannon, four .50-caliber machine guns, and up to 500 pounds of bombs externally.2 The P-40 was a single engine, single seat, fighter aircraft that proved to be a versatile and successful aircraft during the war.3 When the Tuskegee Airmen were reassigned to the 332nd Fighter Group of the 15th Air Force, they flew the P-47 and P-51 airplanes.4 The P-47 was a single engine
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Institute of Engineering and Technology Philippine State College of Aeronautics Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City DRAW 122 Mechanical Drawing & Blueprint Reading Name: Mike Melvin L. Tiano 2nd Semester S.Y. 2014-2015 Professor: Mr. Richard E. Olipas Institute of Engineering and Technology Philippine State College of Aeronautics Piccio Garden, Villamor, Pasay City ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Name: Chester Allan Mill D. Fetalino 2nd Semester S.Y. 2014-2015 Institute of Engineering
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new technology, communication, and the knowledge of science. New technology created the automobiles and airplanes which improved transportation. Communication and entertainment increased due to radio’s and movies. And media and popularity helped promote sports. These are only a couple of innovations that shaped America. Technology changed American life forever with the automobiles and airplanes. The automobiles allowed families to move further away from the cities, lowered unemployment rates, increased
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AIR ASIA AIRLINES COMPANY COMPANY BACKGROUND Air Asia Berhad is an established in 1993 with commenced operations in 1996. In 2001, Tune Air Sdn Bhd Tony Fernandes’s company purchased this airline from DRB-Hicom. Air Asia never look back after that. Air Asia’s first and main base is the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, while its secondary hubs are at Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Senai International Airport and Penang International Airport. Air Asia
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Aerodynamics of Supersonic Aircraft Name: Institution: Aerodynamics of Supersonic Aircraft The world over the past three decades has experienced manned aircraft travelling at supersonic speeds. Supersonic aircraft exhibit a much higher propulsion system as opposed to the previous aircraft, therefore, they are more efficient (Winchester, 2008). In this respect, the designer cannot allow this efficiency to drop below the theoretical optimum in spite of the increased complexity and weight. In addition
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accident that was solely caused by an error chain of human factors. The Accident On May 11, 1996, at 1413:42 eastern daylight time, a Douglas DC-9-32 crashed into the Everglades about 10 minutes after takeoff from Miami International Airport. The airplane, N904VJ, was being operated by ValuJet Airlines, Inc., as flight 592. Both pilots aboard, all three flight attendants, and all of
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take flight. A few great men and women have accomplished this task with great strides. Once heavier than air flight was proved to be a valid means of transportation, the technology accelerated at an astonishing rate. Every time we get onto an airplane, helicopter, or hot air balloon we have the pioneers of aviation to thank. These great people proved to the world that nothing was out of reach for the human race. Some gave their life in pursuit of this dream while others funded and supported
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