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Aircraft restoration : un Siko en vol

http://sikoenvol.jimdo.com/

Shall we see soon a Sikorsky S-58 back in flight in France ?

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Ryanair : deux nouveautés à Charleroi

Posted: 17 Dec 2012 01:00 AM PST

La compagnie aérienne low cost Ryanair lancera au printemps prochain deux nouvelles liaisons saisonnières à Bruxelles – Charleroi, vers Rijeka en Croatie et Zakynthos en Grèce. A partir du 1er avril 2012, la spécialiste irlandaise du vol pas cher proposera …
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Promotional clip for the 2013 Flying Legends Air Show

Next Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford (U.K.) on 13 & 14  July 2013 

Belgian-Wings Update: 17 December 212

Best regards,

Daniel Brackx

Chris Hadfield to make his 3re Spaceflight

 

We wish Chris Hadfield good luck with his 3re Spaceflight.

 

Chris was a canadian Air Cadet, and learned flying with his father's (Roger Hadfield) SV-4B V16 registered in Canada as C-GOMD.

When he has the possibility he stills flies the SV-4B.

It will be nice to know an SV-4B pilot will fly in the ISS for some time.

 

Chris will lift off at Baikonour on Wednesday 19/12 at 12.12 UTC together with his fellow cosmonauts Romanenko (Russ) and Marshburn (US).

 

Thx, Dirk

Mil.Be Belgian Army parachute team silver medal in Dubai world championship

http://www.mil.be/def/index.asp?LAN=nl

Uit de lucht, op het kabinet

Minister van Defensie Pieter De Crem heeft op 14 december 2012 de militaire valschermploeg ontvangen op zijn kabinet. Het team behaalde begin deze maand zilver op het wereldkampioenschap formatiespringen in Dubai.
Foto's >>

 14/12/12 14:46:25

Du ciel au ministère

Le ministre de la Défense Pieter De Crem a accueilli l'équipe de parachutistes militaires, le 14 décembre 2012. Au début de ce mois, elle avait remporté une médaille d'argent au championnat du monde de sauts en formation à Dubaï.

http://www.mil.be/def/news/index.asp?LAN=fr&ID=3637

BBC : Another Spifire returns to sky at RAF Coningsby

13 December 2012 Last updated at 19:26 GMT Help

After an 11-year restoration, a Spitfire has taken to the sky over Lincolnshire.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight chief technician Paul Blackah, Stuart Stephenson from the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association and Sqn Ldr Duncan Mason describe the achievement.

Read More Restored Spitfire returns to sky

Soon daily flight by Qatar Airways to Brussels

Qatar Airways has decided increase its flight frequency to Brussels to one daily. For the moment this is only 5 times a week. This was announced by Akbar al Baker, CEO of the company during a meeting with Belgian foreign Minister Didier Reynders at Doha. No date was yet announced when the increased frequency will be introduced. Qatar Airways flies to Brussels since early 2011 and wants to increase its flights to what the company calls the "Capital of Europe". De Qataris are also interested in the expansion of an African network for which Reynders proposed a collaboration with Brussels Airways, which serves a large number of African destinations. Source: Belga

Best regards,

Daniel

Aircraft restoration : Lettre du Moynet n° 5

Hello,

Please find hereafter a link to the last "Lettre du Moynet as received from Christian Ravel

https://docs.google.com/open?id=1Gb-OFFWW-BDXKzHrucoQ0dF02PFvkCFPmxN6vDN3lwCd4gE9eaLgYibhKtE0

Many happy landings

Christian RAVEL

Responsable patrimoine

Musée Régional de l'Air

Angers-Loire-Aéroport 

49140 Marcé

SBAP site update on 16-12-2012

Dear aviation enthusiast,

This week SBAP propose:

Events :

Who is "Grat"?

An interview of the current F-16 demo pilot
You will discover this really kind guy...
An exclusive interview presented by Serge Van Heertum

http://www.sbap.be/events/2012/053whosgrat2012/053whosgrat2012.htm

Archivalia :

Acrobobs: Belgian Air Force display team...the begin.

The first display team on Gloster Meteor F.8, an amount of pictures
discovered in a brocante...

http://www.sbap.be/archivalia/acrobobs/acrobobs.htm

Coming soon :

More Archivalia treasure...

Thanks for your support, enjoy your flight and always safe landing...

Don't forget to share our links with all your interested friends...
www.sbap.be

The SBAP team

Dispersals Interim Update DH Mosquito to Canada

Forwarded message From: Dave Poissant

Great news re the 2013 Hamilton Air Show; that 'restored in New Zealand' dH Mosquito we've all been reading about and drooling over will be there!

Dave.

December 10, 2012
DE HAVILLAND MOSQUITO CONFIRMED FOR THE 2013 HAMILTON AIRSHOW Jerry Yagen (Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach) and Dave Rohrer (Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum) are planning for Jerry Yagen's newly restored de Havilland Mosquito to attend the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's 2013 Hamilton Airshow on June 15 & 16!  (Photo: Gavin Conroy) The Mosquito's appearance at the Hamilton Airshow will be the first appearance of this historic aircraft in Canada and it is planned to be part of a special formation flight that will include the Lancas ter, Spitfire & Hurricane - an aircraft formation and sight that hasn't been seen in the skies over Hamilton since 1990 as photographed by Rick Radell. The rare Mosquito will definitely be the star of the vintage aircraft line-up that will include many rare and unique machines that will be announced in March. Please note that the Mosquito will be arriving early to be the subject of a special featured event at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum on Friday June 14th that will include discussions with several former Mosquito pilots including George Stewart (pictured) who was recently honoured sharing his knowledge and experience to a new generation of Mosquito pilots in New Zealand.  Details of this event will be announced closer to the Airshow. The Mosquito will be departing Hamilton on Sunday June 16th at about 10:00 am to appear at a special commitment in Washington D.C. GO TO THE HAMILTON AIRSHOW WEBSITE
2013 HAMILTON AIRSHOW TICKETS NOW ON SALE General Admission, Ramp Pass, Photo Pass & Flightline Club Tickets are now available online or at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.  Last year, the Photo Pass and Flightline Club sold out for the Saturday well in advance of the show.  Don't wait and be disappointed.  Tickets make great Christmas gifts! GO TO THE HAMILTON AIRSHOW WEBSITE ADMISSION PAGE
MATT YOUNKIN & HIS BEECH 18 RETURNING TO THE 2013 HAMILTON AIRSHOW The Beech 18 was never designed for aerobatic flight.  However, that doesn't make it incapable of doing just that. Matt Younkin's  performance begins with a roll on take off followed by a series of Cuban eights, point-rolls and even a loop.  Matt performed for the first time ever in Canada at the 2012 Hamilton Airshow and some people say his performance stole the show.  We are pleased to welcome Matt Younkin and his Beech 18 back to the Hamilton Airshow. GO TO A GREAT VIDEO ABOUT MATT YOUNKIN AT THE HAMILTON AIRSHOW LAST YEAR
RCAF SNOWBIRDS ALSO RETURNING TO THE 2013 HAMILTON AIRSHOW While not a noisy, fast or as modern as some of the other aerobatic teams out there, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds always put on a first class performance that is second to none!  The Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication inherent in the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force.  The Snowbirds have flown the CT-114 Tutor jet since 1971. The aircraft was designed and built in Canada and is used by the RCAF as its basic pilot training aircraft. The jets are painted in a distinctive red and white paint scheme symbolic of Canada's national flag. As members of the nation's military, the Snowbirds are proud to fly Canada's colours across North America. GO TO THE HAMILTON AIRSHOW WEBSITE
	Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Rd. Mount Hope, Ontario, Canada L0R 1W0 Tel 905-679-4183   Fax 905-679-4186 warplane.com   museum@warplane.com

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Young "Red Devils" meet Old "Red Devil" Hawker Hunter

The "Red Devils" demonstration team of the Belgian Air Force were guest of honour on the annual "Sierra Bravo" (SBAP website) meeting in the Aeronautical Dept. of the Royal Army Museum at Brussels. They were giving the opportunity to inspect the mount of their forefather Red Devils; the Hawker Hunter. Click the pic to discover more on Belgian Wings.  

Best regards,

Daniel Brackx

Belgian Wings' Scale Model News: X Resin 1/48 Fokker F VII 3m coming soon

Belgian Wings' Scale Model News: X Resin 1/48 Fokker F VII 3m coming soon: Once the workhorse of the Sabena, the Fokker F VII 3M was also used by the Belgian air arm. A 1/48th model is announced, the first one of...

Video: "Koksijde Int.Airshow 2011 DC-3 & C-130 Flypass"

Koksijde Int.Airshow 2011 DC-3 & C-130 Flypass by planecrazynl Koksijde International Airshow 6 & 7 July 2011 , Belgium. Dakota DC-3 and a C-130 Hercules (FR) ©2012 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Le Soir : Video : L'aide au secteur aérien belge bloquée?

Description : Le plan d'aide au secteur aérien belge susceptible d'être bloqué par la Commission européenne. Mediafin, qui a révélé l'information, précise qu'une lettre a été envoyée dans ce sens aux autorités belges.
Adresse de la vidéo : http://videos.lesoir.be/video/89b8f5a0edcs.html 

Aerobuzz : L’A400M franchit la dernière étape avant sa certification

Défense 
publié le lundi 10 décembre 2012
par Rédaction

L’A400M d’Airbus Military achève la phase critique d’essais en vol. Le futur avion de transport militaire européen est en bonne voie pour la certification complète au premier trimestre 2013 et la première livraison, au deuxième.

Lire la suite 

Aerobuzz : Un Sikorsky H-19 pour les Ailes anciennes de Toulouse

L'arrivée du Sikorsky H-19 sur le chantier d'Aeroscopia

© AATLSE

Le 24 novembre 2012, une nouvelle pièce a été ajoutée à la collection des Ailes Anciennes Toulouse :
Lire la suite : http://www.aerobuzz.fr/spip.php?breve1772

Aerobuzz : Espace Aéro Lyon-Corbas ouvert au public

Espace Aéro Lyon-Corbas ouvert au public

A partir du 1er décembre 2012, l'impressionnante collection d'avions d'arme français rassemblée sur l'aérodrome de Corbas, au sud de Lyon, par Bernard Trible sera désormais ouverte au public. Dans un premier temps, 18 machines sont présentées à l'intérieur des anciens hangars de l'ALAT, sur une surface couverte de 2 600 m2. Seul le Nord 262 est à l'extérieur.




Lire la suite http://www.aerobuzz.fr/spip.php?breve1746

Vintage Wings Roundel Roundup

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Ladies and Gentlemen Aviators What do Napoleonic soldiers have in common with Spitire aces of the Second World War and hockey stars on the Canadian Prairie? Follow this link to find out - http://www.vintagewings.ca/Home/tabid/40/language/en-CA/Default.aspx

Video A400M Aerial Delivery Tests

Thx Jacques for sharing
A400M Aerial Delivery Tests from Pat Foch on Vimeo.

Belgian Wings on Facebook : join !

Daniel created a group on facebook
After 2 days of existence, this is already a success story


https://www.facebook.com/groups/Belgianwings/

Video : Seaking Mk.48 RS05 flight onboard above Kleine Brogel airbase at snow

Belgian Wings' Scale Model News - The "16° Escadron" shop is on the move

Here are the latest updates for yduwelz@gmail.com

"Belgian Wings' Scale Model News" - 1 new article

1. The "16° Escadron" shop is on the move
2. More Recent Articles
3. Search Belgian Wings' Scale Model News

The "16° Escadron" shop is on the move

Regards,

Daniel

Video S-61 Sea King Rotor Head Animation

S-61 Sea King Helicopter Rotor Head Animation;Made by Karel Kinable "Fozzy" 40 Sqn Koksijde Airbase Belgian Air Force;4 different camera views; Airframe;Education 13 videos rotor principal PLAYLIST  by Roberto Martinez ©2012 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

2012 12 23 Lierde Herdenking van lancaster DX-P Belgian Wings Research Centre Events Calendar

Thx Dirk and the Wings of Memory Team ,

http://www.bamfbamrs.be/forum/showthread.php?tid=169



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Government support for Brussels Airlines

Belgium's socialist-led government has decided to release 20 million euros in support for the country's troubled aviation sector. Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines, a subsidiary of German's Lufthansa, has been in financial straits for a while. Operators Jetairfly and Thomas Cook Airlines will also be able to benefit from the government aid package.

Mobility Secretary Melchior Wathelet (Francophone Christian democrat) had drawn up a plan that would envisage 30 million euros worth of support for the Belgian aviation sector. The aid would partly be given in the form of tax cuts for airline companies.

Belgium's Inner Cabinet decided that only 20 million could be afforded. The aid package includes help with staff training.

The government says it's acknowledging that Belgian companies experience unfair competition from carriers like Ryanair that are based overseas in countries where airline operators enjoy a more beneficial tax regime.

Economy Minister Johan Vande Lanotte (Flemish socialist): "We're giving support ahead of European measures. The EU says that a level playing field should be created in aviation within a decade. In anticipation of this I think it's a good idea to provide Belgian support."

Source: Flandersnews.be

Regards,

Daniel Brackx

Fantastic video : Flying with the "Kubinka Diamond" display team's Su-27, Mig-29 fighter jets

From: Bonfond Serge

Flying with the "Kubinka Diamond" display team's Su-27, Mig-29 fighter jets

http://vimeo.com/55291921

The following video was filmed with a GoPro HD Hero2 camera installed on the tail of a Mig-29 and inside the cockpit of a Su-27 of the so-called "Kubinka Diamond", the Russian Air Force display team made by four Flankers of the "Russian Knights" and and five Fulcrums of the «Strizhi» (Swifts).

Both aerobatic teams are based at Kubinka airbase, near Moscow.

According to the author of the video, Artur Sarkisyan, the camera filmed the aerobatic maneuvers sustained g-forces up to 6 g at a speed of 1,000 km/h.



GoPro video from the tail of the MiG29 and Su27 cockpit from Artur Sarkisyan on Vimeo.

Le Soir : civil aviation : Ryanair reste à Charleroi et flingue Brussels Airlines

Patricia Labar d'après Belga
Mardi 11 Décembre 2012, 13h19

La compagnie ne s’installera pas à Bruxelles en cas de disparition de Brussels Airlines. Ryanair en a également profité pour dénoncer les tarifs élevés pratiqués par Brussels Airlines et demande au gouvernement de ne pas aider la compagnie.

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Brussels Airport: decrease in passenger numbers compensated by long haul traffic

Passengers  In November Brussels Airport welcomed 1,351,000 passengers, down 1.9% on the corresponding period last year. This decrease is largely due to a general decline in the economy. Contrary to the overall slightly downward trend we notice a steady general increase of intercontinental traffic, in particular on the routes operated by Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance carriers. Low fare equally continues to grow strongly.

Movements  In November, Brussels Airport registered 19,000 flights, a decrease by 4.6% on pcp. Again we notice that the number of flights is growing at a slower pace or decreasing more rapidly than the number of passengers. The increasing average number of passenger per flight is explained by an improved load factor and the use of larger aircraft.

Cargo  With 34,608 tonnes carried, cargo traffic was down 17% on the corresponding month last year. For the first time this year, Brussels Airport records a decrease in all cargo segments (full freighter, belly cargo and integrator traffic).  These figures are entirely in line with the negative trend in cargo traffic elsewhere in Europe.

New routes  On 3 December, Air Europe started a two daily service to Madrid. Demavia / Fly Congo launched a direct full-freighter service to Luanda and Kinshasa.
On top of earlier announcements, Vueling is to open routes to Alicante and Malaga in addition to its flights to Barcelona and Valencia. Thomas Cook Airlines opens four new routes: Bastia, Biarritz, Nice and Reykjavik. Brussels Airlines is to resume its service to Palermo and Aegean Airlines is adding a service to Rhodes to its current flight offer to Athens, Iraklion and Corfu.

Source: Brussels Airlines

Ryanair denkt niet aan verhuis naar Brussels Airport

De Ierse luchtvaartmaatschappij Ryanair koestert geen enkele ambitie om vanuit zijn huidige basis in Charleroi te verhuizen naar Brussels Airport. Dat heeft de maatschappij gezegd in een reactie op berichten dat bij een eventueel faillissement van luchtvaartmaatschappij Brussels Airlines de leemte op de Brusselse luchthaven zou worden opgevangen door het aantrekken van Ryanair. De Ierse maatschappij benadrukt echter nauw verbonden te blijven met Charleroi, ongeacht de evoluties bij Brussels Airlines en Brussels Airport. Ryanair zegt zijn groeiplannen voor de luchthaven van Charleroi onlangs bevestigd te hebben, waardoor volgens de maatschappij de passagiersaantallen en werkgelegenheid op de Waalse luchthaven zullen blijven toenemen. Ryanair zegt verder dat de Belgische regering subsidies voor Brussels Airlines moet afwijzen. Financiering voor Brussels Airlines moet volgens Ryanair worden aangebracht door de Duitse groep Lufhansa, de belangrijkste aandeelhouder van de Belgische maatschappij. (MH)

Source: Express.be

Best regards

Daniel Brackx