Showing posts with label Polish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Polish. Show all posts
Tuesday 17 December 2013
G-CJFK Schleicher ASW 20L glider sold to Poland
On the 5th December 2013 the UK CAA cancelled glider registration G-CJFK as "sold to Poland".
G-CJFK is a Schleicher ASW 20L glider, built in 1979 with construction number 20201 - it originally operated in the UK registered as BGA 4477 and prior to that in Germany as D-5979. It will now take up a Polish glider registration likely to be in the sequence "SP-38......"
UPDATE - this glider became SP-3880
Photo link to glider ASW 20L G-CJFK
Steve
Friday 21 June 2013
Zen1 gyrocopter 560kg testing
Earlier in 2013 the EASA increased the maximum take off weight for two seater gyrocopters from 450kg to 560kg.
To meet the new standards Aviation Artur Trendak ( AAT ) have been working with the Czech CAA - back in Feb 2013 Czech engineers visited the AAT factory to perform load and stress tests , see link below
http://www.autogyro.eu/news/proby_obciazeniowe_3
On the 19th June AAT flew a new Zen1 gyro to the Czech Republic for flight testing by the Czech CAA - the revised undercarriage has been tested to 600kg.
Flight trials took place at Milovice, Czech Rep.
More images on the link below
http://www.autogyro.eu/news/milovice_czech_republic_type_certificate
Steve
To meet the new standards Aviation Artur Trendak ( AAT ) have been working with the Czech CAA - back in Feb 2013 Czech engineers visited the AAT factory to perform load and stress tests , see link below
http://www.autogyro.eu/news/proby_obciazeniowe_3
On the 19th June AAT flew a new Zen1 gyro to the Czech Republic for flight testing by the Czech CAA - the revised undercarriage has been tested to 600kg.
Flight trials took place at Milovice, Czech Rep.
More images on the link below
http://www.autogyro.eu/news/milovice_czech_republic_type_certificate
Steve
Wednesday 12 June 2013
Air Res - a new Jungmann
Back in the early 1990s Janusz Karasiewicz started to build Bucker Jungmann biplanes in Poland. The company was called Serwis Samolotow Historycznych ( SSH ) and they used plans and drawings from the Czech company Tatra. During World War 2 with Czechoslovakia occupied by the Germans the Tatra factory had licensed built Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann for the Luftwaffe as the T-131.
The first Polish built SSH T-131 Jungmann SP-PPF first flew in summer 1994 powered by a Walter Minor 4-111 engine. Production versions ( T-131PA ) used the more powerful M332AK suited for inverted flight and offering 140HP. The new build T-131 Jungmann sold well with many examples going to owners in Germany and Austria and others to Netherlands, Italy and South Africa. In 2006 Janusz Karasiewicz was killed in a FK-12 Comet accident at Bydgoszcz. Production continued until 2010 by which time approx 30 Jungmann had been built by SSH - the production rights were sold on in 2011 to Air Res.
Air Res are based at Jasionka airfield just north of Rzeszow, Poland. Their first T-131 Jungmann SP-YFB first flew in January 2013 - this is also powered by the M332AK engine. The aircraft was exhibited at the Aero 2013 trade show at Friedrichshafen in April 2013. The aircraft has been painted to match that worn by Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann aircraft that took part in the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin. A second Air Res Jungmann c/n PA201 is currently in production.
Steve
The first Polish built SSH T-131 Jungmann SP-PPF first flew in summer 1994 powered by a Walter Minor 4-111 engine. Production versions ( T-131PA ) used the more powerful M332AK suited for inverted flight and offering 140HP. The new build T-131 Jungmann sold well with many examples going to owners in Germany and Austria and others to Netherlands, Italy and South Africa. In 2006 Janusz Karasiewicz was killed in a FK-12 Comet accident at Bydgoszcz. Production continued until 2010 by which time approx 30 Jungmann had been built by SSH - the production rights were sold on in 2011 to Air Res.
Air Res T-131PA Jungmann SP-YFB c/n PA200 - photo thanks to Air Res
Air Res are based at Jasionka airfield just north of Rzeszow, Poland. Their first T-131 Jungmann SP-YFB first flew in January 2013 - this is also powered by the M332AK engine. The aircraft was exhibited at the Aero 2013 trade show at Friedrichshafen in April 2013. The aircraft has been painted to match that worn by Bucker Bu 131 Jungmann aircraft that took part in the 1936 Olympic games held in Berlin. A second Air Res Jungmann c/n PA201 is currently in production.
Steve
Sunday 21 April 2013
Warsaw - Polish Army Museum
The Polish Army Museum is located right in the centre of Warsaw city, on the Al Jerozolimskie just before the bridge crossing the River Vistula.
Outside the museum is a good collection of aircraft and fighting vehicles - you can access these free of charge. I've been here many times since 1994 and the collection has expanded over the years. Don't let the snow trick you into thinking I visited mid winter - these images were taken on 5th April 2013.
Yak 40 044 c/n 9840659 was built in 1979 and served with 36 SPLT in the VIP transport for 30 years being based at Warsaw Okecie international airport. This aircraft is the latest addition to the museums collection.
Mig 21PF 0615 was delivered circa 1965 - this aircraft wears the Syrena emblem of 1 PLM based at Minsk airbase ( approx 30 miles East of Warsaw ) .
Mi-2 1449 c/n 531449040 was built at the PZL Swidnik factory in 1970 - it arrived at the Museum in 1996 and wears the red/white tail band of 42 ELT the last unit it served with, based at that time at Warsaw - Bemowo airfield. This Mi-2 is currently "under renovation".
An-26 1602 c/n 1602 served with 13 PLT based at Krakow - Balice - delivered new in 1973 this An-26 took on the identity SP-LWC in 1991 ( and latter SP-KWC ) for flights into Western Europe painted in an overall grey colour scheme with "Cargo" titles. The aircraft is fitted with additional navigational kit. It reverted to serial 1602 in 1996 and took on this camouflage colour scheme circa 1999 - it was retired from use in 2008 ( replaced by the new Casa 295M ) and arrived at the museum in 2010.
Web link for Polish Army Museum
Steve
Outside the museum is a good collection of aircraft and fighting vehicles - you can access these free of charge. I've been here many times since 1994 and the collection has expanded over the years. Don't let the snow trick you into thinking I visited mid winter - these images were taken on 5th April 2013.
Yak 40 044 c/n 9840659 was built in 1979 and served with 36 SPLT in the VIP transport for 30 years being based at Warsaw Okecie international airport. This aircraft is the latest addition to the museums collection.
Mig 21PF 0615 was delivered circa 1965 - this aircraft wears the Syrena emblem of 1 PLM based at Minsk airbase ( approx 30 miles East of Warsaw ) .
Mi-2 1449 c/n 531449040 was built at the PZL Swidnik factory in 1970 - it arrived at the Museum in 1996 and wears the red/white tail band of 42 ELT the last unit it served with, based at that time at Warsaw - Bemowo airfield. This Mi-2 is currently "under renovation".
An-26 1602 c/n 1602 served with 13 PLT based at Krakow - Balice - delivered new in 1973 this An-26 took on the identity SP-LWC in 1991 ( and latter SP-KWC ) for flights into Western Europe painted in an overall grey colour scheme with "Cargo" titles. The aircraft is fitted with additional navigational kit. It reverted to serial 1602 in 1996 and took on this camouflage colour scheme circa 1999 - it was retired from use in 2008 ( replaced by the new Casa 295M ) and arrived at the museum in 2010.
Web link for Polish Army Museum
Steve
Saturday 6 October 2012
LOT - Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The first flight of the very first LOT 787 Dreamliner is now imminent with the first aircraft SP-LRA ( line number 061 ) now fully painted at the Boeing Everett factory in Washington state.
The LOT Dreamliners will be powered by Rolls Rocye Trent 1000 engines and when delivered will be the first 787 of any European airline.
Delivery of the first aircraft for LOT is due in November 2013 - the aircraft will then undertake a short series of validation flights in Poland before passenger services commence in December. LOT have trained five flight crews in the USA in readiness. LOT will use the new 787 aircraft on a variety of routes across Europe to build up flight crew experience and help promote the airline and the aircraft.
The Polish airline has announced that the 787 will operate from Warsaw into London Heathrow over the busy Xmas period.
Details of the first few LOT 787s are show below
SP-LRA - line number 061- c/n 35938 - first flight imminent - October 2012
SP-LRB - line number 078
SP-LRC - line number 086
SP-LRD - line number 087
SP-LRE - line number 088
UPDATE - The First Flight took place on 18th October when the very first LOT Boeing 787 took off on its first flight - SP-LRA was wearing the temporary US registration N1026G
Steve
The LOT Dreamliners will be powered by Rolls Rocye Trent 1000 engines and when delivered will be the first 787 of any European airline.
Delivery of the first aircraft for LOT is due in November 2013 - the aircraft will then undertake a short series of validation flights in Poland before passenger services commence in December. LOT have trained five flight crews in the USA in readiness. LOT will use the new 787 aircraft on a variety of routes across Europe to build up flight crew experience and help promote the airline and the aircraft.
The Polish airline has announced that the 787 will operate from Warsaw into London Heathrow over the busy Xmas period.
Details of the first few LOT 787s are show below
SP-LRA - line number 061- c/n 35938 - first flight imminent - October 2012
SP-LRB - line number 078
SP-LRC - line number 086
SP-LRD - line number 087
SP-LRE - line number 088
UPDATE - The First Flight took place on 18th October when the very first LOT Boeing 787 took off on its first flight - SP-LRA was wearing the temporary US registration N1026G
Steve
Sunday 12 August 2012
Wilga 2000MA - G-RTRT
I recently visited the small airfield at Oaksey Park, a couple of miles south of Kemble airport ( Gloucestershire, UK ) and was lucky to see the only Wilga 2000 currently registered in the UK on maintenance - G-RTRT.
G-RTRT was built at the PZL factory at Warsaw-Okecie in 2006 and is construction number 00060021, ie #021.
This aircraft first flew in Spring 2006 registered in Poland as SP-WHO - it was exhibited at the Berlin ILA aero trade show in May 2006 painted all red with a yellow trim. The aircraft came to the UK shortly afterwards and was registered with the UK CAA on 8th June 2006 as G-RTRT owned by the local agent PZL International Aviation Marketing and Sales at North Weald airfield in Essex.
In July 2007 this Wilga 2000 was sold by the local dealer to it's current owner in Gloucestershire ( note this owner had previously owned Wilga 2000MN G-RIIN c/n 010 ) - G-RTRT operates from a private strip not far from Oaksey Park.
Wilga G-RTRT does not fly a great deal - the UK CAA website shows that it had accumulated only 35 flying hours by December 2011 - as you can see from the photo it looks in perfect condition, the Lycoming engine virtually spotless.
At the moment G-RTRT is the only Wilga 2000 in the UK - the two previous examples G-RRIN and G-RIIN were both exported onto Canada.
Steve
G-RTRT was built at the PZL factory at Warsaw-Okecie in 2006 and is construction number 00060021, ie #021.
This aircraft first flew in Spring 2006 registered in Poland as SP-WHO - it was exhibited at the Berlin ILA aero trade show in May 2006 painted all red with a yellow trim. The aircraft came to the UK shortly afterwards and was registered with the UK CAA on 8th June 2006 as G-RTRT owned by the local agent PZL International Aviation Marketing and Sales at North Weald airfield in Essex.
In July 2007 this Wilga 2000 was sold by the local dealer to it's current owner in Gloucestershire ( note this owner had previously owned Wilga 2000MN G-RIIN c/n 010 ) - G-RTRT operates from a private strip not far from Oaksey Park.
Wilga G-RTRT does not fly a great deal - the UK CAA website shows that it had accumulated only 35 flying hours by December 2011 - as you can see from the photo it looks in perfect condition, the Lycoming engine virtually spotless.
At the moment G-RTRT is the only Wilga 2000 in the UK - the two previous examples G-RRIN and G-RIIN were both exported onto Canada.
Steve
Tuesday 5 June 2012
I-28 Tractor Gyroplane
Poland has a long history of designing new and innovative aircraft / helicopters / gliders - the Instytutu Lotnictwa ( IL ) aviation academy in Warsaw is currently working on a new gyrocopter, the I-28.
The I-28 is a two seat tractor gyrocopter, ie the powered propeller is at the very front of the aircraft rather than the more conventional ( in modern terms ) pusher type gyro where the powered propeller is behind the cockpit cabin.
The concept of tractor gyrocopters is not new with several designs flying in the 1930s ( Cierva designs ) - the Instytutu Lotnictwa project brings this concept into the 21st century using the latest design techniques and materials. The design features a very sleek carbon epoxy aerodynamic fuselage with a two wheel undercarriage and a novel tail down design. At the moment the only tractor gyros being built are made in the USA by Little Wing Autogyros.
The first prototype is now nearing completion and the first test flight is due in late 2012.
More information on the link below
I-28 Gyrocopter
Steve
The I-28 is a two seat tractor gyrocopter, ie the powered propeller is at the very front of the aircraft rather than the more conventional ( in modern terms ) pusher type gyro where the powered propeller is behind the cockpit cabin.
The concept of tractor gyrocopters is not new with several designs flying in the 1930s ( Cierva designs ) - the Instytutu Lotnictwa project brings this concept into the 21st century using the latest design techniques and materials. The design features a very sleek carbon epoxy aerodynamic fuselage with a two wheel undercarriage and a novel tail down design. At the moment the only tractor gyros being built are made in the USA by Little Wing Autogyros.
The first prototype is now nearing completion and the first test flight is due in late 2012.
More information on the link below
I-28 Gyrocopter
Steve
Saturday 19 May 2012
Sky Guards - Xenon gyrocopter
The Sky Guards have recently taken delivery of their first Xenon gyrocopter, registered as SP-XESP - this gyro was built by Aviation Artur Trendak at Jaktorów - Kolonia, Poland.
The Xenon will be used by the volunteer fire service to help patrol Polands many large forests and road network to coordinate the emergency service response to fires and vehicle accidents and other incidents.
Eight local volunteer firemen have now been trained to fly the gyrocopter - the Xenon will soon be fitted with a FLIR turret to assist with the observation task.
With thanks to Darek Szymanczak for the photo and to Paul Komander for info.
Steve
The Xenon will be used by the volunteer fire service to help patrol Polands many large forests and road network to coordinate the emergency service response to fires and vehicle accidents and other incidents.
Eight local volunteer firemen have now been trained to fly the gyrocopter - the Xenon will soon be fitted with a FLIR turret to assist with the observation task.
With thanks to Darek Szymanczak for the photo and to Paul Komander for info.
Steve
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Aero 2012 - Polish aircraft manufacturers
The annual Aero trade show at Friedrichshafen, Germany took place last week - the number of aircraft on display was down on previous years, this may be partly due to the global economic recession.
This year the following Polish built aircraft were exhibited at Aero 2012 ( listed alphabetically )
Aero-Service ( Warsaw ) - this company exhibited their brand new Panda aircraft - high wing, T tail all metal aircraft, now painted into an attractive white/red colour scheme
Panda - OK-QUA-06 - c/n 01
Allstar PZL ( Bielsko-Biala ) - two gliders were exhibited
SZD 54-2 Perkoz - SP-8013 - c/n X-153
SZD 59 Acro - D-0507 - c/n 590.A.05.005
Celier Aviation ( Warsaw )
Xenon gyrocopter - D-MGXR
Ekolot ( Krosno ) exhibited four aircraft
JK-05L Junior - SP-SZER - c/n 05-08-05
JK-05L Junior - D-MBFN - c/n 05-09-04
KR-030 Topaz - unregistered - c/n 30-04-07
JK-01A Elf motor glider - unregistered
FK Lightplanes ( Krosno ) exhibited three aircraft
FK-9 ELA - I-B213 - c/n 456
FK-12 Comet S2- D-MKFJ - c/n 098
FK-14 Le Mans - D-MRTX - c/n 145
Marganski ( Kaniow ) - exhibited two gliders
S-1 Swift - D-8114 - c/n 109
MDM-1 Fox - D-9107 - c/n 229
Steve
This year the following Polish built aircraft were exhibited at Aero 2012 ( listed alphabetically )
Aero-Service ( Warsaw ) - this company exhibited their brand new Panda aircraft - high wing, T tail all metal aircraft, now painted into an attractive white/red colour scheme
Panda - OK-QUA-06 - c/n 01
Allstar PZL ( Bielsko-Biala ) - two gliders were exhibited
SZD 54-2 Perkoz - SP-8013 - c/n X-153
SZD 59 Acro - D-0507 - c/n 590.A.05.005
Celier Aviation ( Warsaw )
Xenon gyrocopter - D-MGXR
Ekolot ( Krosno ) exhibited four aircraft
JK-05L Junior - SP-SZER - c/n 05-08-05
JK-05L Junior - D-MBFN - c/n 05-09-04
KR-030 Topaz - unregistered - c/n 30-04-07
JK-01A Elf motor glider - unregistered
FK Lightplanes ( Krosno ) exhibited three aircraft
FK-9 ELA - I-B213 - c/n 456
FK-12 Comet S2- D-MKFJ - c/n 098
FK-14 Le Mans - D-MRTX - c/n 145
Marganski ( Kaniow ) - exhibited two gliders
S-1 Swift - D-8114 - c/n 109
MDM-1 Fox - D-9107 - c/n 229
Steve
Tuesday 24 April 2012
New airline - Bingo Airways
Bingo Airways is the latest new airline to start up in Poland. Bingo will operate holiday charter flights from Warsaw, Katowice and Poznan to holiday destinations in and around the Mediterranean.
The airline has chosen a simple white and red colour scheme with a "smile" under the nose too. The first aircraft for Bingo Airways an Airbus A320 ( c/n 2118 ) was re-painted into the new colour scheme at Bournemouth-Hurn airport in England in April 2012.
This aircraft was built in 2003 and previously operated by Turkish airline Izair as TC-IZA- it will become SP-ABK shortly.
More info on the Bingo Airways website - click here
External Link to photo of the first Bingo Airways aircraft at Hurn in April 2012
Steve
The airline has chosen a simple white and red colour scheme with a "smile" under the nose too. The first aircraft for Bingo Airways an Airbus A320 ( c/n 2118 ) was re-painted into the new colour scheme at Bournemouth-Hurn airport in England in April 2012.
This aircraft was built in 2003 and previously operated by Turkish airline Izair as TC-IZA- it will become SP-ABK shortly.
More info on the Bingo Airways website - click here
External Link to photo of the first Bingo Airways aircraft at Hurn in April 2012
Steve
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Aero-Service - new Panda ultralight
Aero-Service will be exhibiting their new Panda ultralight aircraft at the Aero 2012 trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany in April 2012.
The Panda is a high wing ( no struts ), T-tail two seat aircraft built primarily from duralumin metal with a MTOW of 472kg.
The prototype made its first flight in November 2012 at Modlin airport and is registered with the Czech registration OK-QUA-06. A second Panda is currently under construction.
More information on the Aero-Service website, see
http://www.aero-service.com/
Steve
The Panda is a high wing ( no struts ), T-tail two seat aircraft built primarily from duralumin metal with a MTOW of 472kg.
The prototype made its first flight in November 2012 at Modlin airport and is registered with the Czech registration OK-QUA-06. A second Panda is currently under construction.
More information on the Aero-Service website, see
http://www.aero-service.com/
Steve
Monday 13 February 2012
New Xenon - Aviation Artur Trendak
Aviation Artur Trendak will soon deliver a new Xenon G3 gyrocopter to a customer in Turkey. The gyro has been painted and is ready for dispatch - this will be the second Xenon in Turkey.
The photo shows the new forward opening doors which are a feature of the G3 model and the revised windscreen / nose profile.
The Aviation Artur Trendak factory continues Xenon production at Jaktorów - Kolonia, Poland, located at the site of the former Celier Avation facility.
Steve
The photo shows the new forward opening doors which are a feature of the G3 model and the revised windscreen / nose profile.
The Aviation Artur Trendak factory continues Xenon production at Jaktorów - Kolonia, Poland, located at the site of the former Celier Avation facility.
Steve
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Philippine Air Force - W-3 Sokol test flying
PZL Swidnik are currently test flying W-3 Sokol helicopters getting ready for delivery to the Philippine Air Force.
At least four examples are currently at Rzeszow airport in the south of Poland - they are painted overall olive drab with full Philippine Air Force titles and markings.
Seen flying this week at Rzeszow was W-3 Sokol serial 310921 also wearing the Polish test registration SP-SWP.
Three more examples are hangared and appear ready to delivery, serials 310919, 310920 and 310922.
The Philippine Air Force ordered eight examples of the W-3 Sokol for a utility helicopter role. The remaining four Sokols will be delivered in late 2012 ( maybe November ).
LINK to more great photos by Maciej Goclon of Philippine AF W-3 Sokol helicopters
UPDATE 14.2.12 - These four Philippine Air Force W-3 Sokol helicopters were airfreighted out of Rzeszow inside Volga Dnepr An-124-100 RA-82044 on 13.2.12 - it is believed that they will be based at Clark Air Force Base.
Steve
At least four examples are currently at Rzeszow airport in the south of Poland - they are painted overall olive drab with full Philippine Air Force titles and markings.
Seen flying this week at Rzeszow was W-3 Sokol serial 310921 also wearing the Polish test registration SP-SWP.
Three more examples are hangared and appear ready to delivery, serials 310919, 310920 and 310922.
The Philippine Air Force ordered eight examples of the W-3 Sokol for a utility helicopter role. The remaining four Sokols will be delivered in late 2012 ( maybe November ).
LINK to more great photos by Maciej Goclon of Philippine AF W-3 Sokol helicopters
UPDATE 14.2.12 - These four Philippine Air Force W-3 Sokol helicopters were airfreighted out of Rzeszow inside Volga Dnepr An-124-100 RA-82044 on 13.2.12 - it is believed that they will be based at Clark Air Force Base.
Steve
Tuesday 31 January 2012
EM-11C Orka - deal with China
In December 2011 Marganski and Myslowski ( M and M) announced that an investment agreement had been reached with a consortium of aviation companies from China for a general aviation partnership. M and M have been seeking investment to facilitate serial production of the four seat twin engined Orka.
The deal will see EM-11C Orka aircraft built at the factory in Bielsko-Biala, Poland being sold to China - the Orka aircraft will operate in the Hainan region of China. Support in China will be provided by the China International General Aviation Industry Group ( CIGA ) and China Aviation Pioneer Technology Ltd.
The EM-11C Orka was granted a EASA Type Certificate in April 2011 and offers a range of 1,700 km.
The Chinese consortium will visit Bielsko-Biala in early 2012 for further talks including the proposal to build the EM-11C Orka in China.
Link to Marganski and Myslowski ( M and M) press release - 12.11
Steve
The deal will see EM-11C Orka aircraft built at the factory in Bielsko-Biala, Poland being sold to China - the Orka aircraft will operate in the Hainan region of China. Support in China will be provided by the China International General Aviation Industry Group ( CIGA ) and China Aviation Pioneer Technology Ltd.
The EM-11C Orka was granted a EASA Type Certificate in April 2011 and offers a range of 1,700 km.
The Chinese consortium will visit Bielsko-Biala in early 2012 for further talks including the proposal to build the EM-11C Orka in China.
Link to Marganski and Myslowski ( M and M) press release - 12.11
Steve
Saturday 14 January 2012
New KR-030 Topaz delivered in France
The Ekolot dealer in France has just delivered a brand new KR-030 Topaz aircraft to a customer in Dept 37 ( Indre et Loire ) - the aircraft has been registered as "37-AFL".
Almost 40 examples of the KR-030 Topaz have been built so far by Ekolot at Krosno, Poland.
With thanks to www.ekolot.fr
PolishAircraftBlog - Steve
Friday 13 January 2012
PZL Swidnik announces new W-3A Sokol order
January 2012 - PZL Swidnik ( part of the AgustaWestland group ) have announced that five new build W-3A Sokol helicopters have been ordered by the Polish Air Force for VIP use. The new helicopters will be delivered by the end of 2013 and will replace the remaining Mil Mi-8 currently used in the VIP role.
The Polish Air Force already operate two W-3A Sokols in the VIP role, serials 0915 and 0916 - these two are painted in a VIP white/red colour scheme and were delivered in 2008/2009.
More details on the PZL Swidnik press release on the link below,
PZL Swidnik Press Release January 2012
Steve
The Polish Air Force already operate two W-3A Sokols in the VIP role, serials 0915 and 0916 - these two are painted in a VIP white/red colour scheme and were delivered in 2008/2009.
More details on the PZL Swidnik press release on the link below,
PZL Swidnik Press Release January 2012
Steve
Wednesday 14 December 2011
News from Aero-Kros - MP-02 Czajka
Aero-Kros have recently finished the 5th and 6th MP-02 Czajka light aircraft.
Czajka #05 first flew in November 2011 and has been registered as SP-SKRU - the new aircraft will be delivered to a customer in south eastern Poland very soon.
MP-02 #06 was delivered to Belgium in October 2011 and is now registered as OO-G92 - this is the first example with the modified larger cabin area.
Production continues with aircraft #07, 08 and 09 currently in assembly.
Thanks to Aero-Kros for this news.
Steve
Czajka #05 first flew in November 2011 and has been registered as SP-SKRU - the new aircraft will be delivered to a customer in south eastern Poland very soon.
MP-02 #06 was delivered to Belgium in October 2011 and is now registered as OO-G92 - this is the first example with the modified larger cabin area.
Production continues with aircraft #07, 08 and 09 currently in assembly.
Thanks to Aero-Kros for this news.
Steve
Sunday 2 October 2011
Cameron balloon G-XSKY sold to Poland
The latest UK CAA aircraft register shows that Cameron N-77 hot air balloon G-XSKY c/n 2508 was cancelled as "sold to Poland" on the 12th September 2011. The balloon was originally built in 1991.
If you see this balloon in Poland please let me know - a photo with its new Polish "SP-B....." registration would be great - thanks
Link to photo of G-XSKY below
http://www.caa.co.uk/applicationmodules/ginfo/ginfo_photo.aspx?regmark=G-XSKY&imgname=G-XSKY001&imgtype=jpg
Steve
If you see this balloon in Poland please let me know - a photo with its new Polish "SP-B....." registration would be great - thanks
Link to photo of G-XSKY below
http://www.caa.co.uk/applicationmodules/ginfo/ginfo_photo.aspx?regmark=G-XSKY&imgname=G-XSKY001&imgtype=jpg
Steve
Monday 11 July 2011
SP-VSA - Mewa - Border Guard - News
The Polish Border Guard - Starz Graniczna ( SG ) recently took delivery of M-20 Mewa SP-VSA c/n 1AH002-15.
More photos of SP-VSA via the link below
http://www.aero-kros.com/component/content/article/3-aktualnosci/83-m-20-mewa.html
This Mewa aircraft has now been repaired by Aero-Kros after a wheels up landing at Gdansk in 2010. At that time it was flying with SG registration SN-50YG.
It has now been decided that the aircraft and helicopters of the Starz Graniczna will operate with Polish civil registrations - the first aircraft to be re-registered as such is this Mewa which is now operating as SP-VSA.
Note that the "SP-V...." registration sequence range has never been issued before.
This Mewa was originally delivered in the 1990s to 103 PL with serial "215" operating from Bemow airfield Warsaw. In 2001 it was transferred to the Starz Graniczna with serial PL-50YG and based at Gdansk - this was then changed in 2003 to become serial SN-50YG
The Starz Graniczna operate a mixed fleet of aircraft from bases around the borders of Poland such as Wilga 2000, Kania, W-3 Sokol and M-28 Skytruck.
Steve
SP-VSA - Photo above with thanks to Aero Kros
More photos of SP-VSA via the link below
http://www.aero-kros.com/component/content/article/3-aktualnosci/83-m-20-mewa.html
This Mewa aircraft has now been repaired by Aero-Kros after a wheels up landing at Gdansk in 2010. At that time it was flying with SG registration SN-50YG.
SN-50YG Mewa - photo from Straz Graniczna
It has now been decided that the aircraft and helicopters of the Starz Graniczna will operate with Polish civil registrations - the first aircraft to be re-registered as such is this Mewa which is now operating as SP-VSA.
Note that the "SP-V...." registration sequence range has never been issued before.
This Mewa was originally delivered in the 1990s to 103 PL with serial "215" operating from Bemow airfield Warsaw. In 2001 it was transferred to the Starz Graniczna with serial PL-50YG and based at Gdansk - this was then changed in 2003 to become serial SN-50YG
The Starz Graniczna operate a mixed fleet of aircraft from bases around the borders of Poland such as Wilga 2000, Kania, W-3 Sokol and M-28 Skytruck.
Steve
Friday 22 April 2011
Yes Airways - new Polish holiday charter airline
Yes Airways in a new Polish holiday charter airline that is due to start operations from the end of April 2011. Yes will become the first Polish airline to operator Airbus aircraft and will start operations with two Airbus A320 airliners.
The first aircraft EI-DDL c/n 533 has recently been painted in Yes Airways colour scheme at Southend, UK and will shortly become SP-IAA - see photo link below
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Yes-Airways/Airbus-A320-214/1906363/M/
A second A320 N566BB c/n 566 will follow soon and will become SP-IAB - photo link to N566JB below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aeropix/5581625679/page2/
Yes Airways will operate holiday flights from Poland to Mediterranean resorts.
More information on the Yes Airways website below
http://www.yesairways.pl/
UPDATE Spring 2012 - Yes Airways merged with regional carrier OLT in Spring 2012 to become OLT Express
http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/107552,Holidaymakers-stranded-as-OLT-Express-suspends-charters
Steve
The first aircraft EI-DDL c/n 533 has recently been painted in Yes Airways colour scheme at Southend, UK and will shortly become SP-IAA - see photo link below
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Yes-Airways/Airbus-A320-214/1906363/M/
A second A320 N566BB c/n 566 will follow soon and will become SP-IAB - photo link to N566JB below
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aeropix/5581625679/page2/
Yes Airways will operate holiday flights from Poland to Mediterranean resorts.
More information on the Yes Airways website below
http://www.yesairways.pl/
UPDATE Spring 2012 - Yes Airways merged with regional carrier OLT in Spring 2012 to become OLT Express
FURTHER UPDATE August 2012 - OLT Express cancel charter flights and aircraft reposed - more details here
http://www.thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/107552,Holidaymakers-stranded-as-OLT-Express-suspends-charters
Steve
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