(PDF Archives) Teutonic 340s: Lufthansa's Airbus A340s

 

There is no doubt that the Airbus manufacturing consortium is best known for its twin-engine airliner designs. Indeed, from the A300, which first appeared in 1972, to the A220 and A350 today, eight of the 11 types offered to airlines have been twins. The firm's first foray into the four-engine market was with the A340 and, although relatively popular everywhere but North America, fewer than 400 were built. Lufthansa has flown more of them than any other airline and we look at the A340 in that airline's service in this 16-page booklet. Information, found in the main text and many captions, includes a brief background of Airbus and the A340, details of Lufthansa's A340 fleet, and general technical information concerning the type.

Published in 2013, it was included in the Aviation Miscellany No. 2 volume and is free to view at the PlanePixelBooks Publications blog linked below.

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(PDF Archives) USN Blue Angels: Behind the Scenes - Morning Maintenance

 

Following on Behind the Scenes, Part One in which arrival day activities were documented, Part Two looks at the team's maintenance personnel in action. Preparation of the F/A-18 Hornets for the day's show is highlighted here. It is essential work, to be sure, and critical to the safe operation of any aircraft. On top of that, the pre-show activities are undertaken regardless of weather conditions at the time. From cockpit checks to engine runs, the scenes are presented in this 14-page booklet.

Revised in 2012, it was published as part of the Aviation Miscellany No. 2 and is free to view at the PlanePixelBooks Publications blog linked below.

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