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Science and technologyStar Alliance: CEO re-affirms digital strategy
During the 74th "IATA AGM" in Sydney
Jeffrey Goh, CEO Star Alliance (SA), used the occasion of the "74th IATA (International Air Transport Association) Annual General Meeting" in Sydney to brief the world’s aviation media on the latest d... more
Science and technologyIndra: first simulation test to control three airports simultaneously from a remoe position
Within the "Sesar 2020" project
Norwegian air service provider AVINOR with Indra and its Norwegian subsidiary, Indra Navia, as technology provider have successfully completed the first test in a series of validations within "SESAR 2020"... more
Science and technologyTAS signs partnership agreement
With SCNTPL Polish technology center
Joint work between the partners reaching back several years, bolstered by the creation of Thales Alenia Space in Poland in 2015 more
Science and technologyAirplanes and safety: new smart technology for the airports
It has been presented at "Airport Show" in Dubai
Honeywell announced and presented yesterday at "Airport Show" in Dubai, new smart airport technology that helps enhance the safety and efficiency of airside operations. The Honeywell NAVITAS software suite... more
Science and technologyPlanes. Flying taxis in 2023: the new eVtol models
UberAir project presented at the "Elevate Summit 2018" in Los Angeles
Californian company Uber's UberAir project was presented at the "Elevate Summit" in Los Angeles. The preparatory work for the four models presented at the convention will be launched experimentally in... more
Science and technologyAirbus Foundation launches Discovery Space
Calling all future astronauts
The Airbus Foundation (AF) is teaming up with Autodesk Inc., the software provider for people who make things, to launch the Discovery Space, a digital portal with educational animations and interactive... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Italian Enav: national airspace adopts Data-Link
Ground to Air Digital Communications
ENAV, the Italian Air Navigation Service Provider, announces the adoption of the Data-Link Ground-Air-Ground communications system across the entire Italian airspace above 8,700 metres.From today, the... more
Science and technologyLeonardo in the field of the Stem disciplines
As an educational partner, supports the National Geographic Festival of Sciences
Scientists, philosophers, innovators, journalists, researchers and artists take part in the National Geographic Festival of Sciences that take places in Rome from 16 to 22 April. Leonardo, a high-tech... more
Science and technologyWorld alarm against robot-killers
South Korean University participates in a project for the development of autonomous weapons
Fifty Artificial Intelligence (AI) experts from thirty different countries have decided to stand against a project that aims at the development of autonomous weapons promoted by the Korea Advanced Institute... more
Science and technologyExpertise on jet biofuel and electric aircraft in Norway
Studies show 30% of all fuel at its airports can become sustainable by 2030
Avinor (airports management company in Norway), the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries and Zero are organizing the conference “Emission-free aviation in 2040”?.“Aviation is of key importance for N... more
Science and technologyAgreement to secure critical infrastructures
Signed between Leonardo and Nozomi Networks
Critical and industrial infrastructures and related control systems (Industrial Control Systems) are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks and therefore require greater levels of detection to develop more... more
Science and technologyAircraft and terrorism: China starts research laboratory
Towards new solutions for Chinese civil aviation
Besides technology of the face recognition already installed in 61 airports more
Science and technologyLeonardo invests in the next generation of talent
rewarding a young scientist for their thesis on computer vision
Leonardo is committed to promoting scientific citizenship and the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), part of its wider objective to develop a worldwide culture of innovation,... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups
Through Plug and Play
Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is one of the world’s largest technology accelerator that b... more
Science and technologyPlanes. US University develops drone with underwater skills
It's the EagleRay Xav: multiple potential applications -VIDEO
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed that one that themselves define the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft with amphibious capacities, capable of passing from air navigation... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches iflyA380 augmented reality iOS app
Passion for plane and innovation come together for today’s globe-trotters
Airbus has launched a new iflyA380 iOS app that takes advantage of Apple’s latest technology, to open the doors of its A-380 aircraft to more passengers worldwide. The new app enhances industry’s existing ifl... more
Science and technologyBoeing: eVtol Cav prototype aircraft tested
New platform for autonomous transport of the future -VIDEO
Boeing has completed recently its first test flight on its experimental prototype aircraft, that is Electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV), aircraft without pilot at remote... more
Science and technologyBell Helicopter shows concept of urban VTOL at CES
The manufacturer has long been working with Uber to develop a mobility system
On the occasion of the "CES 2018" technological innovation show that is taking place in Las Vegas, United States, in these days, Bell Helicopter presented its project of a cabin for an electric vertical... more
Science and technologyAeroflot chooses technology to track bags
Rome, Italy - SITA’s BagJourney will provide accurate real-time information on each and every bag
Aeroflot has become the first airline in Russia to provide real-time location information for all the baggage it handles, choosing SITA to deliver an end-to-end baggage tracking solution using its BagJourney... more
Science and technologyStar Alliance: important step in its digital strategy
Beijing, China - In partnership with Plug and Play to access latest innovations from Silicon Valley
Star Alliance has entered into a partnership with Plug and Play, the world start-up accelerator and innovation centre. This will allow the Alliance to identify relevant start-ups and accompany them throughout... more
Science and technologyAlitalia: on-line check-in more popular than check.in at airport desks
Rome, Italy - Record number of digital check-in (56%)
Alitalia’s passengers are increasingly using digital tools to travel. According to the latest data gathered by the company, on-line check-in (through the Alitalia App, the alitalia.com website and self-service c... more
Science and technologyChina Airlines takes delivery of A-350XWB plane powered with biofuel mix
Toulouse, France - Taiwanese carrier joins to the program for sustainable fuel of Airbus
China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second carrier to join a programme to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. The plane involved... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid demonstrator
London, UK - Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial... more
Science and technologyFirst electric aircraft ordered by Norway; delivery in 2018 and used for demonstration purposes
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Air Sports Federation and Avinor band together to buy it
Electric aircraft represent completely new opportunities for air travel and several international manufacturers are currently working hard on developing their offering in this field. The first commercial... more
Science and technologyNew technologies across competitiveness, sustainability among winning projects of "2017 Innovation Award"
Milan, Italy - Leonardo: an investment of 10,000 employees and €1.4 billion each year in research and development
With the goal of investing in youth and research, rewarding the ideas and creativity of scholars and Leonardo employees, and an opportunity to highlight the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering... more
Science and technologyMathematics made simple: the partnership establishes interactive exposition
MIlan, Italy - Between the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and Leonardo
If man did not know about math, he would not rise a single foot off the ground, Galileo Galilei said a few centuries ago. In the new interactive Mathematics Lab, developed by the National Museum of Science... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Bonn, Germany - And the countdown to select 1000 solutions that are profitable to protect the environment
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation has officially launched the second phase of its action –the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions– during COP... more
Science and technologyAircraft. New frontiers in air transport: Uber announces partnership with NASA - VIDEO
Lisbon, Portugal - The company said that the air taxi system currently in development might perform the first filghts in 2020
At the "Web Summit" -a conference on new technologies that is taking place in Lisbon (Portugal)- Jeff Holden Chief Product Officer of the California based company Uber announced a partnership with NASA... more
Science and technologyDefense. ESSOR programme continues into the development of OC1
Rome, Italy - A further step forward in the collaboration among the European terrestrial forces
The joint-venture a4ESSOR (Alliance for ESSOR) has been awarded a contract by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement) to start a new phase of the ESSOR (European Secure Sof... more
Science and technologyMIA launches Cargo Flight Tracker website
Miami, Usa - Digital platform with real-time flight information aims to decrease wait times, congestion
On November 2, during the "Air Cargo Americas & SeaCargo Americas 2017" conference and exhibition, event host Miami International Airport publicly unveiled its MIA Cargo Flight Tracker – the first web-based c... more
Science and technologyFraport speeds up repatriation of delayed bags at Frankfurt Airport with a tablet solution
Rome, Italy - Using the new mobile service, agents can trace and rebook bags faster and on the spot.
Airport operator Fraport has significantly speeded up the repatriation of delayed or mishandled bags to passengers at Frankfurt Airport, with the introduction of SITA’s WorldTracer Tablet. It provides a... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. IATA and ACI launch "NEXTT": towards the use of the emerging technologies
Barcelona, Spain - The initiative will investigate in three areas; a number of key airports are already actively involved in projects
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the "New Experience in Travel and Technologies" ("NEXTT") initiative. In light... more
Science and technologyAircraft. IATA: passengers want technology to give them more control over their travel experience
Barcelona, Spain - The Association announced the results of its 2017 GPS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which revealed that passengers expect technology to give them more personal control over... more
Science and technologyNTU and Saab partnership to develop innovative high-end digital technology
Linkoping, Sweden - A MoU has been signed today
Defence and security company Saab and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s research-intensive institutions, will set up a joint research centre as part of a collaboration t... more
Science and technologyJapanese project wins "Airbus Award for Diversity in Engineering"
Toulouse, France - Fifth edition of UNESCO-backed Award is announced at global engineering deans’ conference in Canada
Airbus, a worldwide industry in aeronautics, space and related services and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), the global organisation for engineering education, have announced the recipient... more
Science and technologyAirbus’ “BLADE” laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight
Toulouse, France - Aiming to bring a reduction of wing friction and lower CO2 emission
Airbus’ A-340 laminar-flow “BLADE” test demonstrator aircraft (A-340/300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored "Clean Sky" “Blade” project. The airplane, dubbed “Flight Lab”, took... more
Science and technologyeasyJet and electric aircraft pioneer outline future of aviation
London, UK - The airline outlines strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations
easyJet outlined yesterday a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with the US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights... more
Science and technologyATR signs deal with Phitek to supply IFE streaming; available from June 2018
Toulouse, France - Standalone wireless system will allow operators to enhance passenger experience
On the occasion of the "APEX Expo 2017", ATR has signed a deal with aircraft cabin technology supplier Amphenol Phitek Ltd. which will provide operators with the option of a standalone wireless In-Flight... more
Science and technologyEmbraer announces new Ifec supplier for its E-Jets E2 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme
Embraer announces today that it has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation... more
Science and technologyGerman Federal Aviation Office certifies world’s first H-145 helicopter FFS
Donauwörth, Germany - An important feature of the new simulator is that it can accommodate developments that are still on the horizon
The H-145 simulator at the Airbus Helicopters Training Academy in Germany has been awarded level D status by the German Federal Aviation Office –the highest possible certification for a Full Flight Simulator (... more
Science and technologyFirst titanium 3D-printed part installed into serial production aircraft
Toulouse, France - Airbus to equip A-350XWB pylon with bracket
Airbus completed for the first time the installation of a titanium 3D-printed bracket on an in-series production A-350XWB airplane. The bracket, built using Additive-Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technologies... more
Science and technologyNew Airbus aerial technology impacts hurricane "Irma" recovery efforts
Atlanta, Usa - To help by providing insurance companies free initial access to its library of aerial base maps and data analytics of the affected region
As residents and insurers in the southeastern United States begin to consider recovery efforts following Hurricane "Irma", Airbus Aerial is prepared to help by providing insurance companies free initial... more
Science and technologyTrump chooses a representative who does not believe in climate changes as head of NASA
Washington, USA - The President of the United States desginated the Republican Bridenstine; the Senate shall confirm the decision
The Republican representative James "Jim" Bridenstine -42 years old- has been designated by the President of the United States Donald Trump as new future chief of NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration),... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and climate: the rise of temperatures will have consequences on aviation
Rome, Italy - According to a research the heat of the air will have a significant impact on takeoff of aircraft
A big number of airplanes -among ten and thirty percent- that every year now depart at the hottest times of the day, might be asked in the next decades to reduce their weight at takeoff. To explain it... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: technology boosts passenger satisfaction at bag collection and borders
Rome, Italy - According to the SITA global survey
Passenger satisfaction is higher during the airline journey when self-service technologies are used, particularly at bag tag and collection, and passport checkpoints. This is according to the 2017 SITA... more
Science and technologyLeonardo DRS completes acquisition of Daylight Solutions
Arlington, Usa - To develop and supply of quantum cascade laser based products and technology
Leonardo announced today that its US subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, completed the acquisition of Daylight Solutions, Inc., a reference developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser based products and technology. The... more
Science and technologyCooperation reinforced for "Coflight", new generation Flight Data Processing System designed for the "SES"
Rome, Italy - Dsna, Enav, Leonardo and Thales; a six year contract
The French and Italian major Air Navigation Service providers respectively DSNA (Direction de Services de la Navigation Aérienne) and ENAV (Italian air navigation service provider), alongside industrial... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Airbus demonstrates regular customer delivery flights with sustainable jet fuel
Toulouse, France - 15 A-350XWB deliveries already dispatched to Cathay Pacific all with this configuration
Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes one of the first aircraft manufacturers to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel.... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. SIA-CAAS: partner to operate first "Green package" flights in the world
Singapore, Singapore - Featuring the use of sustainable biofuels, optimised flight operations and SIA's latest-generation fuel-efficient A-350/900
Committed to the global effort to reduce international aviation emissions, Singapore Airlines (SIA), in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has started operating a series... more
Science and technology"EBACE" (3): Airbus Corporate Jets announce Infinito cabin
Geneva, Switzerland - New concept for ACJ-319 airplane
Airbus Corporate Jets and the Italian hypercar Atelier Pagani Automobili are announcing a new cabin design for the ACJ-319neo, called Infinito, at the "EBACE" (European business aviation conference and... more