American Travel

As one of four long-range, quad-engine, first-generation jetliners, along with the Boeing 707, the McDonnell-Douglas DC-8, and the Ilyushin Il-62, the Vickers VC10 was one of only two to feature uninterrupted wings, aft-mounted Rolls Royce Conway turbofans, and a t-tail to maximize its short-field, high-lift performance. Although it was praised […]

Stellenbosch bed and breakfast/ B&B accommodation is one of my favourite places and most enjoyable treats. Stellenbosch is located on the Western Cape in the Cape Winelands, about 50km from the central Cape Town. Staying in Stellenbosch bed and breakfast/ B&B accommodation, you may either be on a wine farm […]

Flying a float plane may not be as difficult as you think. With a few flight training sessions at a flight school near you, you may be living your dream quicker than you realize. What Kind of License is Needed in Canada? Once you have your Private Pilot License, all […]

SoBe as it is called by its residents, or South Beach Miami for the rest of us, sits between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and includes all of the islands of Miami Beach south of Indian Creek. South Beach Miami’s transformation from farmland into the vacation paradise it is […]

The final chapter in the Airbus A310 story. The production line remains technically open but the aircraft has been largely superseded, such is the march of progress. The final manoeuvres are sad and on the wrong side of profitability. Cameroon Airlines wet lease an A310-300 from Air Plus Comet in […]

If you are looking to open a bed and breakfast for whatever reason, I would like to tell you that you have made a great choice. You should know that it is going to take some time to fully establish your bed and breakfast, unless you choose a franchise. The […]

Sri Lanka is formally known as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. It an island-country located 31 kilometers to the southern coast of India. The major tourist attractions in Sri Lanka are the islands and beaches located in the southern and eastern parts of the country, primeval heritage sites […]

Are you looking for some great vacation spree this holiday season? If yes, check out for some discount packages for Bahamas vacation. This is one of the most beautiful islands located right in the north of the Atlantic Ocean. If you are looking for a short break from the hustle- […]

I know you must be wondering as to why I have given a title related to hang gliding while detailing my experiences in Miami. This is because the high point of my trip in Miami was the experimental hang gliding tour that I undertook which gave me a chance to […]

The aviation industry is growing at a substantial rate, which certainly is good news for stakeholders, from passengers and airport sponsors to institutional investors and aviation service providers. Of course, the industry runs on services in many different segments, and one of the major services provided is MRO, or Maintenance, […]

An enduring urban myth is that the continentals don’t do tea. In fact many of their supermarkets have an astonishing range of teas, though nothing strong enough for many British palettes. But what many don’t do is make tea with boiling water. As a result, it’s often lacking in the […]

Aircraft hangar door safety should not be taken for granted. May I share a personal experience that proved embarrassing and costly to a friend of mine? Numerous years ago an assistant Chief Pilot of an aviation division at Sugarland airport had a bad habit of parking his car in the […]

There is no doubt that the cost of producing the “next generation” of transport aircraft has to be the lowest possible, so that the aircraft will sell at a price which enables profitable airline operation. Advanced design concepts need to be developed to achieve the goal of reduced manufacturing costs. […]

Barbados Luxury Villas There is a wide offering of Barbados Villas to choose from, when you are planning your next holiday in Barbados. You can choose a luxury villa to suite your particular interest, whether it is golf, polo, tennis or just getting away from it all. When you are […]