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Science and technologySelf-service ABCGates at Bologna Airport
Rome, Italy - Automated border solution helps reduce wait times for passengers at Italy’s fastest-growing airport
Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi Airport" is to speed up the immigration process for passengers from the European Union who hold a biometric passport with the introduction of new self-service immigration control... more
Science and technologySITA report outlines new technology to help airlines and airports predict future events
Rome, Italy - Estimated USD 25 billion cost of flight disruptions to the air transport industry
Airlines and airports are investing in technologies to help predict and prepare for future events. This is according to The future is predictable, a report published by air transport IT provider, SITA.... more
Science and technologyThe "Leonardo 2016 Innovation Awards": among the projects robots able to perform finishing in final production stage of helicopter rotors
Rome, Italy - Training internships and cash prizes for the winning university students
The "Leonardo 2016 Innovation Awards" have, once again been flooded with submissions, and remain one of the most awaited events for exploring the new frontiers of high technology. Almost 700 projects... more
Science and technologyAirbus shortlists 50 teams for fifth "Fly Your Ideas" global competition
Toulouse, France - 5,499 students registered in the fifth edition and from around the world
A record 5,499 students from around the world registered to participate in the fifth edition of Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas, the global student challenge organised in partnership with UNESCO. A group of 6... more
Science and technologySaab develops new, individualized training app for soldiers
Linkoping, Sweden - Called WE:Go
Defense and security company Saab has developed a new app called WE:Go for soldiers using Saab’s GAMER instrumented training system. Currently, most training after-action reviews present the exercise r... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Electric-flight record heralds new era of aviation
Lausanne, Switzerland - In the air and without engine noise the experience is “almost silent” <b>Walter Extra</b> said
Walter Extra, the famous aerobatics pilot behind the Extra series of aerobatic planes, has set a FAI world record in the new field of Electric-powered planes. Launching from Schwarze Heide Airport near... more
Science and technologyUse of Emirates ID reached an increasing number at Dubai International
Dubai, UAE - 234,000 users and growing, following successful roll-out of Smart Gate system across airport
A new service that enables the use of Emirates ID cards to pass through automated immigration gates at Dubai International (DXB) is gaining popularity, with more than 234,000 UAE residents using it during... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport: the Greek airports select CUTE technology for the development
Rome, Italy - Of 14 regional ones of Fraport Greece
Fraport Greece, which will soon be responsible for operating, maintaining and upgrading 14 Greek regional airports over a 40-year concession period, has selected SITA’s state-of-the-art Common-Use Terminal E... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and science: delays will be mathematically calculated
Cosenza, Italy - This result thanks to formulas studied by researchers from Calabria University
Not only trains, subway and buses: airplanes too are often late. The news is that a meaningful contribution from DIMES department for engineering studies -belonging to Calabria University- could help us... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the “World Alliance for clean technologies"
Marrakech, Morocco - Following the first round-the world solar flight
The Solar Impulse Foundation launched the World Alliance for Clean Technologies during "COP22", as a legacy to the first ever solar flight around the world. Its goal is to federate the main actors in the... more
Science and technologyAirbus Group supports development of innovative solutions for people with disabilities
Toulouse, France - The "Fabrikarium" worked on nine projects
Airbus Group hosted the first ever ‘Fabrikarium’ event related to disability at the Lycée Airbus in Toulouse from October 19 to 21. The ‘Fabrikarium’ is an initiative bringing together people from dif... more
Science and technologyItaly's Vitrociset launches CYCUBE, an innovative anti cyber-defence product
Rome, Italy - A micro-device that also protects industrial networks from internal attacks
Vitrociset, an Italian ICT company that for almost 40 years has worked in security and the management of safety critical systems, today presented at "Cybertech 2016" in Rome an innovative product for the... more
Science and technologyLeonardo-Finmeccanica at the centre of the European cyber security debate
Rome, Italy - “Cybertech Europe 2016” to take place in Rome on 29 September
Leonardo-Finmeccanica will propose a new national organization dedicated to information security, to Industry at the international forum "Cybertech Europe 2016" which takes place in Rome on 29 September.... more
Science and technologySouth African Airways: first flight with B-737/800 airplane to operate with biofuel made from locally grown tobacco plants
Rome, Italy - Operated last July between Johannesburg and Cape Town
The South African Airways Group (SAA) operated last July Africa’s first sustainable Biofuel flights. This SAA and Mango flights on B-737/800 airplanes between Johannesburg and Cape Town make history a... more
Science and technologySafe take-off and landing for airplanes: designed a dispositive identifying possible residues on runways
Austin, Usa - The revolutionary device comes from Japan
In occasion of the technology fair "NIWeek" organized every year in Austin (Texas, USA) by National Instruments some very interesting projects were presented, among which a radar identifying the presence... more
Science and technologyFAA-AST awards Virgin Galactic operator license for SpaceShipTwo aircraft
Mojave, Usa - New spaceship conducts taxi test as it nears start of flight test program
The US Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA-AST) has awarded Virgin Galactic an operating license for SpaceShipTwo. The license award comes as the new vehicle, V... more
Science and technologyFAI: Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed first round-the world flight and writes aviation history
Lausanne, Switzerland - The Federation has received 19 world record claims from the Team since the beginning of the adventure
After over 12 years of research and design, Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard (Initiator, Chairman and Pilot) and André Borschberg (Co-founder and CEO and Pilot) finished the first round-the-world solar... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: Swiss pioneers Piccard and Borschberg complete the first ever round-the world Solar flight
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Flight time: 48 hours and 37 minutes
Taking turns at the controls of Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – their zero-emission electric and solar airplane, capable of flying day and night without fuel – Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg succeeded in t... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane's take-off to complete final leg of the round the world flight -VIDEO
Cairo, Egypt - 10 days after André Borschberg’s arrival in Cairo
10 days after André Borschberg’s arrival in Cairo following the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea, Bertrand Piccard took off with Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) for the final leg of the first ever Round-The-World So... more
Science and technologyRolls-Royce takes TotalCare digital with Microsoft and Singapore Airlines
London, UK - Collaboration to harness the power of digital technology to transform the aerospace industry
Rolls-Royce and Microsoft Corp. are collaborating to harness the power of digital technology to transform the aerospace industry. This collaboration brings together best-in-class solutions for aerospace... more
Science and technologyBoeing, SAA and Mango: first commercial flight in Africa with sustainable aviation biofuel
Johannesburg, South-Africa - It coincided with 100th anniversary and celebrations of the industry worldwide
Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango celebrated Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with the industry's 100th anniversary... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 airplane landed in Egypt, coming from Spain across the Mediterranean -VIDEO
Cairo, Egypt - It is ready to attempt the last leg of the round the world flight
On its journey around the world, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights (48 hours and... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane takes off to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach North Africa
Seville, Spain - After crossing America and the Atlantic
After crossing America and recently the Atlantic Ocean without a single drop of fuel, Solar Impulse 2 –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– took off from Spain earl... more
Science and technologyComing from NY, Solar Impulse airplane lands in Spain, for its leg 15 -VIDEO
Seville, Spain - The landing in Spain was welcomed by the Eagle Patrol of the Spanish Air Force
On its journey around the world, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– landed in Seville, Spain, after a flight of three days and three nigh... more
Science and technologyInternational committee of clean technologies launched from a Solar airplane while flying over the Atlantic Ocean
New York, Usa - Its creation announced by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg
Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse, currently in the cockpit of Solar Impulse 2 flying over the Atlantic Ocean without a drop of fuel, together with André Borschberg, Co-Founder... more
Science and technologyNASA electric plane: 14 motors turning propellers, all integrated into a unique wing-VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The aircraft gets X number and a new name
14 electric motors turning propellers, all integrated into a uniquely-designed wing: this is the feature of the experimental airplane now designated the X-57 number and nicknamed “Maxwell", with which N... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 plane takes off from New York -VIDEO
New York, Usa - Expected to land at the Seville Airport (in Spain) next June 23
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) aircraft took off early this morning from "Kennedy Airport", New York, to attempt the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean and prove that an efficient energy future is possible. Si2, the... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft landed in NY, completing the crossing of the USA -VIDEO
New York City, USA - Flight time: 4 hours and 41 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel– left Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, late Friday evening and landed at... more
Science and technology"Meta-skin" anti-radar system. The new material will surpass even the one used of military aircraft
Washington, Usa - According to experts it could replace in future all existing stealth technology
A team of experts from Iowa State University published a research paper about the use of a new flexible silicon made meta-material, able to hide objects from radar detection. This new technology could... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches the fifth "Fly Your Ideas" global student challenge
Toulouse, France - Inspiring today’s generation to build tomorrow’s sustainable aviation
For the fifth time, Airbus challenges students worldwide to innovate for the future of aviation by launching the latest "Fly Your Ideas" competition. It is a unique global student competition, designed... more
Science and technologySi2, the Solar Impulse airplane, landed in Lehigh Valley International Airport
Lehigh Valley, Usa - Flight time: 16 hours and 47 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) landed at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 25 May at 8:49 pm local time (UTC-4) after taking off from Dayton International... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Dayton
Dayton, Usa - After 16 hours 34 minutes and 692 miles
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) airplane landed at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, with André Borschberg at the controls, on 21 May at 9:56pm local time (UTC-4) after taking off from Tulsa International Airport,... more
Science and technologyMalta International Airport chooses company for IT operations management
Rome, Italy - Agreement paves way forward to a future-proof airport
Malta International Airport has entered into a strategic partnership with global air transport IT specialist SITA which is geared towards boosting the airport’s operational excellence and putting it a... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 plane landed in Tulsa with Bertrand Piccard at the controls
Tulsa, Usa - As soon as possible, weather permitting, André Borschberg will pilot it to the next stop-over and continue the crossing of the USA
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) airplane landed in Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 12 May at 11:15pm local time (UTC-5) after taking off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport,... more
Science and technologyNASA, FAA demonstrate wireless communication with aircraft
Houston, Usa - Two technologies that could change airport operations worldwide
For the first time ever, a team of engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center conveyed aviation data --including route options and weather information-- to an airplane over a wireless communication system f... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Phoenix
Phoenix, Usa - Flight time: 15:52 hours
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– landed in Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Arizona, with André Borsc... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 airplane begins United States crossing: first stop Phoenix
Mountain View, Usa - The landing at Goodyear Airport is expected this evening
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– took off from the Moffett Airfield this morning and is e... more
Science and technologyEtihad Airways launches innovative mobile app to reimagine the travel experience for guests
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is part of the innovative technologies that the airline is continuing to adopt
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane (2) landed in the Silicon Valley completing the crossing of the Pacific Ocean
Mountain View, Usa - Flight time: 62 hours 29 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel – left Hawaii on 21 April at 6:15 am local time (UTC-10) and landed at the Moffett Airfield on... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Russia enhanced radar system in OTT RLS (Operating instructions Radar Level Sensor)
Moscow, Russia - It will be able to locate airline fires to a distance of 20 kilometers
United Instrument Corporation (UIC) in Russia develops an enhanced model of the radar system OTT RLS (Operating Instructions Radar Level Sensor) that can detect 100 targets at a time both on land and in... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to attempt the completion of the Pacific crossing -VIDEO
Kalaeloa, Hawaii - From Hawaii to North America, a journey similar to the one of American aviator Amelia Earhart
In silence, without using a drop of fuel, but with much wonder in the eyes of hundreds of enchanted supporters, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) took off early yesterday morning at 6:15am Hawaii time (UTC-10) to... more
Science and technologyFAI: Solar Impulse 2 airplane took off to continue world circumnavigation and breaking records (2)
Lausanne, Switzerland - After months of repair the Si2 took off on 21 April 2016 at 6:15am Hawaiian time, 6.15pm Swiss time
Swiss pioneers and ambassadors for clean technology, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, left the Kakaeloa Airport in Hawaii at 6:15am Hawaiian time to continue their spectacular journey of the first... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport. Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan join forces on technology and innovation
Milan, Italy - Special attention will also be paid to developing joint initiatives within major European programmes including Horizon 2020 to Clean Sky 2
Research, development, innovation and training are the focus of the “Innovation Hub” project framework agreement that Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan have signed that defines a number of sha... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and components. Alcoa signs with Airbus contract for supply of 3D-Printed titanium fuselage and engine pylon parts
New York, USA - Employment of metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a big deal for productivity and materials assembly
Alcoa signs with Airbus contract for supply of 3D-Printed titanium Fuselage and Engine Pylon Parts for its commercial airplanes. The details about the agreeement have not been disclosured yet, but the... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane ready to resume first round-the world solar flight from Hawaii -VIDEO
Hawaii, Usa - After replacing overheated batteries and running maintenance flights, the team is now re-entering “Mission mode”
Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are ready to resume their attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar Flight with Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of... more
Science and technologyMonitoring deforestation in Brazil goes to the Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellites
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - e-GEOS with Geoambiente won the tender called by the Amazon Protection Management Centre
e-GEOS (80% Finmeccanica-Telespazio, 20% ASI) has been awarded -through the Brazilian company Geoambiente- a tender held by CENSIPAM (Centro Gestor e Operacional do Sistema de Proteçao da Amazonia) to... more
Science and technologyAircraft, helicopters and UAV. Airbus Group signs long-term cooperation agreement
Munich, Germany - In the field of hybrid electric propulsion systems
Airbus Group and Siemens have signed a collaboration agreement in the field of hybrid electric propulsion. In doing so, the Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of both companies, Tom Enders and Joe Kaeser,... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and environment. San Francisco Airport awarded Level 3 ACA by ACI
San Francisco, Usa - Airport is first in California to receive advanced certification for greenhouse gas reductions
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major environmental milestone yesterday, with the award of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) by the Airports Council International (ACI),... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Sesar JU: possible use the existing satellite communication systems to improve ATM
Brussels, Belgium - Allowing air traffic control to offer better routings, advance sequencing, while maximising airport & airspace capacity
SESAR (Single European Sky initiative) members together with partners and the European Space Agency’s Iris Precursor have carried out a joint flight trial, successfully demonstrating that existing satellite t... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Perlan II stratospheric glider began pressurized test flights
Minden, Usa - Tom Enders received a detailed briefing from chief pilot Jim Payne
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders worked alongside the all-volunteer flight test team for Airbus Perlan Mission II this weekend, as the program achieved a historic milestone with the start of pressurized flights.... more