Lots of cool stuff is happening in the aviation world. Reports released last week include everything from storm statistics to positive forecasts for the aviation market. Both a huge long-range jet and a brand-new 5-seater made headlines this week. Some of the numbers are pretty impressive. Here’s a quick digest of the varied reports.
19,574 — This is how many flights were cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, the immense storm system that came ashore on Monday and wreaked havoc across the northeastern U.S. (as of 11/1/12)
4.5 million — The price tag on the tiny 5-seater HondaJet, which investors are hoping will be the “Civic of the Skies.” Although behind schedule, manufacture of the fuel-efficient aircraft has begun in Greensboro, N.C.
65 — The age of the NBAA annual meeting and convention going on right now (10/29-11/1) in Orlando. Here’s the photo gallery.
3,500 — The price of a one-way ticket on a new service from BlackJet. Fly between New York and California or Florida with the new business headed by Uber co-founder Garrett Camp.
250,000,000,000 — The value in dollars of new corporate jets Honeywell predicts to be delivered by 2022.
35 — The number of Boeing 737 Max jets ordered by Rostech in a $3 billion deal.
1,193 —The fastest speed (in m.p.h.) ever reached by an aircraft. This record was set in 1976 by a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) has verified records since 1905, and it has a booth at NBAA this week.
Now you’re ready to impress your friends with not only statistics, but also super cool aviation trivia!