Irish Aviation Research Institute

                                                    Photo of Saf-Deflat-Models 2 (Left) & 1 Right respectively  Dublin based Kestrel Engineering Ltd has manufactured a simple tool called the Saf-Deflat-Aer for many years.  The tool is used to safely deflate aircraft wheels and reduce noise prior to removal from the aircraft. The Saf-Deflat-Aer tool allows the valve core to be released and it incorporates a silencer which reduces the noise generated by the escaping nitrogen by up to 23 dBA’s. The tool is available in either Model 1 or 2 versions, which will enable all possible types of aircraft wheel valve for all current aircraft to be accommodated. The Saf-Deflat-Aer Model 1 tool (PN320008A) has now been approved for use and is specified in Chapter 32 of the B787 Dreamliner Aircraft Maintenance Manual. In addition, the relevant model 1 or 2 is approved in the respective AMM’s of Boeing B737 Classic/NG, B757, B767, B777 and B747 aircraft.  The tools can also accommodate

                                                    Courtesy: Speedtwin  The remarkable new twin-engined utility Aircraft, "The Speedtwin" maiden Irish flight demonstration at Shannon Airport took place this afternoon, the event was brought forward to due adverse weather conditions forecast for tomorrow.The Speedtwin offers impressive operating capabilities with its twin-engined and tandem seating configuration. The Speedtwin has been flight-tested and issued with a UK Civil Aviation Authority Permit. All official test flying programmes were completed in April 2011 resulting in the Speedtwin being the world's only civil twin-engined aircraft cleared for intentional spinning. In July 2012 the Speedtwin participated in the daily aerobatic flying display at the Farnborough International Air Show. Welcoming the aircraft and attending the demonstration, the chairman of Shannon Airport, Rose Hynes, said "Shannon with its unique pioneering aviation spirit and histo

                                                    EI-FAU ATR72-600 Aer Arann operating as Aer Lingus Regional  has taken delivery of it's third new ATR72-600 as part of it's 'New Beginning' strategy. EI-FAU ATR72-600 c/n 1098 Hex Code 4CAAD9 was delivered Toulouse to Dublin on Friday 26th July as REA602P arriving 1830 and operated it's first revenue service on Saturday 27th as REA208M to Manchester. The aircraft first flight was on 15th July using test registration F-WWEK. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 29th July 2013 All Rights Reserved.

                                                    EI-FAT ATR72-600  Aer Arann operating as Aer Lingus Regional has taken delivery of it's second new ATR72-600 as part of it's 'New Beginning' strategy. EI-FAT ATR72-600 (212A) c/n 1097 Hexcode 4CAAD8 was delivered Toulouse to Dublin on Thursday 25th July as REA601P arriving 2015 , operated it's first revenue service on Friday 26th as REA56ED to Edinburgh. The aircraft first flight was on 3rd July using test registration F-WWEJ. Irish Aviation Research Institute © 29th July 2013 All Rights Reserved.

                                                    M-KATE Airbus A319-113X(CJ) Yesterday Dublin Airport hosted M-KATE Airbus A319-133X (CJ) c/n 4151 Hexcode 43E7BA of Sophar Property Holding for a fuel stop en-route from Nice to Ketchikan Alaska. The aircraft arrived 1225 and departed at 1414 hours. The aircraft made it's first flight on 14th January 2010 as D-AVYB was delivered on 20-21st January Hamburg XFW to Basle for cabin outfitting.via Zurich and London Stansted. Geneva blogger Aviation Anecdotes post "M-KATE: not the British Royal Family" gives an interesting insight on the aircraft. Ketchikan, is a city in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Alaska, United States, the southeasternmost city in Alaska, is named after a creek which flows through the city. It's economy is based upon tourism and fishing, and the city is known as the "Salmon Capital of the World." The Misty Fjords National Monument is one of the area's major attractions.