At the India Aviation 2012 show, Bangalore Aviation was invited by Brazilian executive jet airframer, Embraer, to be the first to view the new cabin and interior of the 2012 version of their Legacy 650 business jet which is on public display for the first time in the world.
The new interior includes the Honeywell Ovation® Select, all digital, cabin management system and a state-of-the-art system featuring a full, high-definition video system and media input and includes iPod and iPhone docking systems, USB, HDMI, VGA and Composite Video ports, Blu-ray player and a 3-D moving map. There is an 8.9” touchscreen CMS passenger control monitor in the galleys for master control of video, audio, lighting, temperature, and water and individual touch screen controls located throughout the cabin. XM Radio is included for US operations. Monitors up to a 32” credenza version, 24” bulkhead configuration and/or individual seat monitors are offered.
We were extremely impressed with the effective maximisation and space utilisation by emplying ingenious techniques. For example the front lavatory as demonstrated in this video.
Enjoy the rest of the photos. Click on any one for a high resolution view.
Cabin features three sections. This is the front section. Middle section has the multi-purpose table.
The rear toilet allows access in to the rear cargo hold for in-flight access
At the start of Aero India in early February, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., announced it would make delivery of the first five of the Advanced Light Helicopters sold to the Ecuadorian Air Force using the behemoth Antonov An-124-100.
On the night of March 18th the giant transporter came to the HAL airport to load up. I managed to catch her departure yesterday and hope you enjoy the picture. She is BIG!!! Even with a small Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens she filled more than 60 per cent of the photo frame.
While at the airport I managed to also capture one of the four Indian Air Force owned Embraer ERJ135 derived Legacy 600 Executive Business Jet (IAF tail number K3601, actual registration VU-AVS) coming in to land. A fifth aircraft of this type is owned by the Border Security Force. These aircraft are used to transport VIP passengers. I wonder who came to Bangalore on it?
Also got buzzed by an Ilyushin IL 76 MD of the Indian Air Force. Called Gajraj (King of Elephants) by the Indian Air Force, (IAF tail number K2879, actual registration VU-FGH). The IL 76 MD is a strategic heavy lift transporter very aptly named; she is big and noisy.
Even with its large size, the IL 76 MD Gajraj was dwarfed by the Antonov An-124-100.
Sorry about the heat haze, even at 10:15 AM, it is peak summer at Bangalore.
To get a small appreciation of the An-124's abilities see this video about the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) trains which were transported from Bombardier's Germany facility to New Delhi by the giant transporter.
