Aviation Videos

  • First Flight – Airbus A320 with Sharklets (Videos)

    Airbus has completed the first flight of the “Sharklet” wing-tip devices on the Airbus A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). This milestone marks the start of the early flight-test campaign to capture data for fine-tuning the flight laws, as well as for certification and performance validation. Sharklets are around 2.5 metres tall and will replace the…

  • Amazing Cockpit Video – C-130J Super Hercules Airshow Flight Display

    This stunning video shows a Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules during flight display at Paris Airshow 2011. It includes full cockpit audio and cockpit video footage. The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is the newest version of the Hercules and the only model still in production. Externally similar to the classic Hercules in general appearance,…

  • Video – Bombardier Global 6000 HUD in Action

    The Bombardier Global 6000, which entry into service is expected for 2012, features the Global Vision flight deck that includes a new state of the art head-up display (HUD). Using the Rockwell Collins Head-up Guidance System (HGS) with synthetic vision, terrain, airports and obstructions are directly projected in front of the pilot. Rockwell Collins will…

  • Latest American Airlines Campaign Feat. Kevin Spacey

    This Saturday American Airlines will start a new campaign featuring Hollywood actor Kevin Spacey. In this new TV spot Spacey plays three characters which simultaneously showcases his vast acting talent and American Airline’s unique approach to customer service. The airline invited us to have an exclusive first look at the 60 second short film. All…

  • Video From Passenger – LOT Boeing 767 Emergency Landing and Evacuation

    A video emerged on the internet showing the emergency landing of LOT flight LO16, Boeing 767-35DER (SP-LPC), at Warsaw Airport last Tuesday from inside the cabin! A passenger filmed the gear-up emergency landing on the foamed runway and the amazingly quick evacuation of the plane. On Tuesday the flight coming from Newark, NJ (EWR) encountered…

  • Tactical Landing Video – Sick Chinook CH-47 Skills

    A RAF Boeing HC Mk2/2A Chinook performing a tactical landing and doing a reverse take off with front gear off the runway (pinnicle landing). Display Team is made up of personnel from RAF Odiham in Hampshire.

  • Video – Iran Air Boeing 727 Nose Gear Failure

    This Iran Air Boeing 727-200 (EP-IRR) successfully conducted an emergency landing at Tehran Mehrabad airport, Iran on Oct 18th 2011. Flight IR-742 was bound from Moscow Sheremetyevo (Russia) to Tehran Imam Khomeini (Iran) with 94 passengers and 19 crew. During approach the crew did not receive a down and locked indication for the nose gear…

  • Videos – ANA Boeing 787 Inaugural Flight to Hong Kong

    All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, today achieved a milestone of commercial aviation by operating the first ever passenger flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (JA801A – cn 34485/8). The special charter flight NH7871 took off from Narita Airport, Tokyo, with more than 240 passengers on board and landed four hours and a half…

  • Video – Highlights of China Southern A380 Delivery

    As you know from my previous post, the first Airbus A380 for China Southern Airlines has been delivered yesterday (MSN0031). The following video features the highlights of this very special delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. China Southern Airlines has ordered a total of 5 A380 so far but Airbus sees a potential of probably up…

  • Video – Boeing Realtime Wind Updates Service

    Boeing is offering a new subscription based service that allows airliners to receive in-flight real-time wind information from their destination. This allows pilots to choose a more fuel-efficient approach, reducing costs and carbon emissions. Alaska Airlines and KLM are the first airlines to use this new service, that is not limited to Boeing airplanes only,…

  • Video – Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Dubai Desert

    A few days ago I have been on a special Emirates Airbus A380 flight from Hamburg to Dubai, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hamburg airport. So I was sitting in Dubai and as being an aviation enthusiast, of course, I took the chance to see the desert from above. This video gives you a…

  • Video – 787 Preparation for First Delivery

    Later today aviation history will be made, as the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner gets delivered to ANA. In this video you learn more about preparation of the first plane for this important event. Days before delivery the 787 got an extensive, 10-hour inspection as technicians opened up every door and panel to check for flaws…

  • Videos – Aircraft on USS Eisenhower

    Boeing made these nice videos from aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. The aircraft carrier conducting important missions in the Arabian Gulf, supports troops in Afghanistan with its fleet consisting of Northrop Grumman EA-6B Prowler (soon to be replaced by Boeing EA-18G Growler), Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk and the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet/Super…

  • Video – Unmanned Kaman K-MAX Cargo Flight

    The Lockheed Martin/Kaman unmanned K-MAX successfully completed a five-day Quick Reaction Assessment (QRA) for the U.S. Navy’s Cargo Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) program. The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin in December 2010 for unmanned K-MAX helicopters to perform in a U.S. Marine Corps evaluation of unmanned cargo resupply. The Navy intends to field a Cargo…

  • Video – Inside Donald Trump’s Boeing 757

    Did you always want to have a look inside one of Mr. Trump’s planes? Here’s his newest one! He recently sold his Boeing 727 (VPBDJ) to buy a larger Boeing 757 (N757AF). One of his staff gives you an inside look into his bedroom, office, onboard theatre, dining area and bathroom. Of course, much of…

  • Video – Ride with Rob Holland’s MX2

    By Ed Curran (FM News 101.1 Chicago) It’s Chicago Air and Water Show time again and, combined with AirVenture, it’s my favorite time of year! I’m an aviation enthusiast and love aerobatics. Being a reporter, I’ve been fortunate to fly with many different people over the years. I’ve done loops while standing on the wing…

  • Video – Sukhoi PAK FA T-50 at MAKS Airshow

    For the first time Sukhoi has demonstrated its new 5th generation jet fighter on a public airshow. The Russian Sukhoi PAK FA T-50 appeared on MAKS Airshow today to conduct a 10min flying display. The test plane still uses older engines based on the Su-35 without thrust vectoring. When finished, the final engine will feature…

  • Video – Avro Vulcan XH558 Flying Display Waddington

    If you like historic military planes, you have to watch this great video of the Avro Vulcan XH558 flying display at Waddington International Airshow 2011. The sound of its 4 Rolls-Royce Avon engines are amazing! Whoa! The Avro Vulcan is a delta wing strategic bomber that was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF) from…

  • Beautiful Video – Airbus A380 Flight Display Paris 2011

    Airbus provided this absolutely beautiful video of an Airbus A380 in flight display at Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011. The video was shot at the air show’s first public day and reflects Airbus’ new campaign “Love A380“.

  • Video – Pilots Discussing F-35 Lightning II

    Lockheed Martin provided this video today, featuring pilots discussing different features of the F-35 Lightning II. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a fifth generation multirole fighter with stealth capability. It’s still under development and comes in three main models; A conventional takeoff and landing variant (F-35A), a short take off and vertical-landing variant…

  • Video – Airbus Future Cabin Vision

    Airbus published this video with a highly futuristic vision about a future airplane cabin. Airbus promises to make aircraft cabins more ecological, using new self-transforming materials that offer unmatched confort.

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