Do you want to access to this and other private contents?
Log in if you are a subscriber or click here to request service

World parachuting record has been set in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand - 357 persons have launched from four C-130

A world record has been set in Thailand regarding the greatest parachuting group launch ever made. As much as 357 parachutists from some 40 countries have jumped from four C-130 Hercules. Previous record had been set in Phoenix (USA) in 2002 by a group of 300 persons. The performance in Bangkok has been hard because of several attempts which had been made before victory as due to very bad weather conditions...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 58105
Rome, Italy, 02/11/2004 11:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

Similar

Civil aviationA Swiss company signs deal for 30 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft

For a value of more than USD 1 billion

Jekta, the Switzerland-based developer of the PHA-ZE 100 aircraft, has signed an agreement with Solyu for 30 of its zero-emissions amphibious aircraft. The deal, which represents developer's first lessor... more

DefenseMBDA announces new missile effector

It will be marketed in different variants to meet customer needs

The European consortium MBDA, specialized in the production of missiles and components, has announced that the new effector (on-board technological system) of anti-drone weapons, recently tested, will... more

Civil aviationFlying Whales airships will be born in Arabia

Company aims to have four assembly lines in the world

The French company Flying Whales, specializing in the construction of rigid airships for the transport of heavy loads, plans to create a production center in the United Arab Emirates. The managers of the... more