Repurposed Aircraft: Jumbo Hostel

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Paula Mitchell Bentley .

This decommission jumbo jet is a 747-200 which was built in 1976. It was last operated in 2002 and was purchased in 2006 by the hostel’s owner. It has 25 rooms with 85 beds in total. Most contain 3 bunk beds each except for the luxury suite in the cockpit.

Around the World Solar-Powered Airplane Flight: Solar Impulse Project

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Derek Markham .

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Bertrand Piccard is a third generation adventurer working toward a high-flying goal: To develop the first airplane to be able to fly around the world using only solar power, generating no pollution during its flight.

Recycled Airplane Wing Desk and Furniture

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Dutch designer Dolph Bode created this Airplane wing desk using a section from a 1944 Douglas DC-3. Repurposed airplane parts make for stunning furniture.

F-15 Flys Mach 2 on Alternative Fuels

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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Last week the USAF tested one of their F-15 fighter jets with an alternative synthetic fuel for a cleaner ride. The fuel was a 50/50 blend of JP-8 Jet Fuel (Kerosene based) and a Natural Gas based synthetic. The test consisted of a 50 minute ground test and a 55 minute flight where they pushed [...]

On the Horizon of Green Air Travel

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Matt Embrey .

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The move to green up the airline industry is heating up. The recent gas prices have been fueling the fire and environmentalists are fanning the flames. Rising fuel prices and looming airline emission standards are forcing an industry known for it’s high emissions and low profits to start cleaning up their act. Currently they [...]