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Science and technologyMission accomplished: Solar Impulse completes 72-hour flight simulation
Dübendorf, Switzerland - The round-the-world solar energy airplane scheduled for 2014
At 08:06 am this morning André Borschberg (the co-founder, CEO and pilot of Solar Impulse, airplane powered by solar energy) completed the three days and three nights of flight simulation that began in... more
Science and technologySimulated flight: three days and nights in Solar Impulse cockpit
Dübendorf, Switzerland - From 21 to 24 February in a 72 hour flight
From 21 to 24 February 2012, Solar Impulse will simulate a 72-hour flight in a full-size mock-up cockpit of the second airplane with solar energy, currently under construction. André Borschberg will put... more
Science and technologyeasyJet to trial Electric Green Taxiing System
Milan, Italy - In collaboration with Honeywell and Safran
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, in collaboration with Honeywell and Safran, has today announced that it will be the first airline to support the development and trial of the innovative new Electric G... more
Science and technologySITA. Christmas 2011, flying with smartphone
Rome, Italy - The social network role gets stronger even in airplane transport
The best travel companion? The Smartphone. To be advised in advance of a flight delay or the change of the gate and to avoid queues at the check-in are the main reasons that lead passengers to consider... more
Science and technologyTransport by aircraft. easyJet and Nicarnica Aviation trial "AVOID"
Milan, Italy - The ash detection technology successfully tested over Mount Etna
Successful trials easyJet, the UK’s airline, and Nicarnica Aviation revealed that successful testing has taken place of its unique ash radar technology. "AVOID" (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging D... more
Science and technologyIran: new module filter for plane hydraulic systems built
Tehran, Iran - Designed by Iranian scientists
Today, 29 November, ISNA (Iranian Students News Agency) announced that Iranian scientists managed to design and build a module filter for plane hydraulic systems. Apart from filtering and cleaning,... more
Science and technologyUAV aircraft equipment: a rich expanding market
London, UK - More specialised capabilities and advanced technology requested from these drones
The global surge in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in recent years has brought great strides in their development and spending on sensors, radar, cameras, signals intelligence (Signit), detection,... more
Science and technologyE-volo: the mini-helicopter that could become the flying car of the future (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - It is called "E-Volo" and weighs 80 kilos
The 16-rotor electric multicopter prototype called "E-Volo" (named after its manufacturing company e-volo), weighs 80 kilos and could revolutionize the way we travel and not only. It is a mini-helicopter... more
Science and technologyIsrael: it was accelerated the installation of missile defences on Airlines
Tel Aviv , Israel - C-Music: the avantgarde speaks
C- Music. Another trick dedicated to the world of music? A sophisticated appliance that can reproduce all the instruments? You could go on, advancing suppositions, but you would still be far away from... more
Science and technologyNews for the future of air traffic control
Daytona, USA - GPS to modernize air traffic
A better air traffic control system that relies on satellites is more than a decade away, but a new technology that could make it come true is being studied and developed at the new "Federal Aviation Administration... more
Science and technologyUkraine: developed a bacteria able to dispose of bomb explosives
Kiev, Ukraine - .... and convert them into organic fertiliser
Some Ukrainian scientists have developed a method to dispose of explosives thanks to a bacteria that converts them into organic fertiliser. The news was announced today by Gennady Baranov, a research... more
Science and technologyEurocopter: first flight of a hybrid helicopter combining an internal combustion engine and an electric motor
Marignane, France - A world prèmiere that marks a new step into the program of the innovation by the industry
Eurocopter, the French-German-Spain Group (EADS division) unveiled today that has successfully tested a hybrid helicopter that combines a turboshaft internal combustion engine with an electric motor for... more
Science and technologyStar Alliance goes mobile with iPhone app
Milan, Italy - In English and further language versions will be released in the fugure
The customers that travel with the Star Alliance's network, the alliance with airlines with a wide network of links in the world, could have access to all the most important travel information regarding... more
Science and technologyAlitalia is among the first European airlines to offer a free App for iPad
Rome, Italy - Available in Italian and English
Alitalia is among the first airlines in Europe to have launched a free application for the iPad. The application "Alitalia HD", available in both Italian and English, in a few days has ranked among... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse European campaign concludes as the plane touched down in Payerne
Payerne, Switzerland - The aircraft completed three international flights
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg's Solar Impulse HB-SIA aircraft returned to Payerne in Switzerland from Paris-Le Bourget on Sunday 3 July bringing its European tour, which included visits to Brussels... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft: return flight to Switzerland postponed
Lausanne, Switzerland - Planned for today, on Friday July 1st
The Solar Impulse airplane Flight, Paris to Payerne, planned for Friday 1 July 2011 has been postponed. After a meticulous analysis of the weather forecast for Friday and a careful review of possible... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane will fly back to Switzerland on Friday
Payerne, Switzerland - A favorable weather window seems to be opening up for tomorrow
A favorable weather window seems to be opening up for Friday 1 July 2011. Powered only by solar energy, the Solar Impulse HB-SIA could fly back to Switzerland. Taking off from Paris-Le Bourget the solar... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane, symbol of sustainable aviation at the "Paris Air Show" (VIDEO)
Paris, France - A successfully week
An intense week (June 20-26) of presentations and promotion at the "International Air and Space Show in Paris-Le Bourget" has reached its conclusion for the Solar Impulse airplane team, led by Bertrand... more
Science and technologySiemens, EADS and Diamond Aircraft present new hybrid airplane
Paris, France - Electrify drive system against air traffic pollution
In view of the fight against emissions from air traffic and of the technological research for alternative energy sources, it has been presented at the "Paris Air Show 2011" an aircraft jointly developed... more
Science and technologyBombardier presents new CSeries technology at "Le Bourget 2011" (VIDEO)
Paris, France - In an stately built ad hoc
The Canadian manufacturer Bombardier will celebrate 25 years of presence in the aerospace industry by presenting the new CSeries aircraft at the "Paris Air Show", an important international event at the... more
Science and technologyFrom Paris to New York in one hour and a half. EADS unveils details about the hypersonic, zero emission aircraft ZEHST
Paris, France - It will enter service not earlier than 2040
Today, on the occasion of the 49th edition of "Paris Air Show", EADS, European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, unveiled the details of the project of the new ZEHST, Zero Emission High-Speed Transport,... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane at the "Paris Air Show"
Payerne, Switzerland - The event takes place from June 20-26 in Le Bourget
The organisers of the "International Paris Air Show" (June 20-26) announce the presence of the solar airplane "SOLAR IMPULSE" as the show's "Special Guest" (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2). Air show premiere This... more
Science and technologyExperiments on synthetic telepathy for aircraft pilots
Rome, Italy - Presented the preliminary results yesterday in Rome
They are taking place in Rome the first synthetic telepathy tests on aircraft pilots: to present the first results is Fabio Babiloni, of the Foundation Saint Lucia and University of Rome La Sapienza "These... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane has landed in Paris (VIDEO)
Paris, France - After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel
After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely at Paris-Le Bourget, where it will be on display as a “Special Guest” at the opening of the "International Par... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off for Paris
Brussels, Belgium - New attempt after an unsuccessful one on June 11
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA took off at 05h10 (UTC +2) from Brussels Airport. The plane should land this evening in Paris-Le Bourget from 21h00 (UTC +2). It's possible to follow the flight live on www.solarimpulse.com... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane in Brussels: support for an ambitious energy policy for Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Concluded a week of meetings with European political authorities, based around the solar aircraft, to promote new technology
Solar Impulse, the airplane powered only by solar energy, has achieved some important objectives on its first European flight to Brussels, the heart of Europe, where it was a guest under the patronage... more
Science and technology"e-Genius", the electric concept aircraft, takes up to the sky for the first time
Blagnac, France - Sponsored by Airbus
"Six weeks after its first public presentation at the international Aero-Expo in Friedrichshafen, Germany, the Airbus sponsored technology demonstrator “eGenius” performed its maiden flight from the air... more
Science and technologyThe radar "Avoid" is ready for first test on easyJet plane
Rome, Italy - Within two months there will be a test flight on an Airbus-340
It's ready for test the radar system "Avoid" (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector), designed to allow to the aircraft to detect the presence of clouds of volcanic ash. Within two months will... more
Science and technologySuccessful first international flight for Solar Impulse aircraft (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - After 12 hours 59 minutes
After a flight lasting 12 hours 59 minutes, using no fuel and propelled by solar energy alone, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely in Brussels at 21h39 on Friday 13 evening (UTC +2). A crowd of supporters... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane took off for Brussels
Payerne, Switzerland - The confirmation has arrived
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA took off this morning from the Payerne airfield (Switzerland) at 08h40 (UTC+2). The plane should land this evening in Brussels from 21h00 (UTC+2). Follow the flight live on... more
Science and technologyTomorrow Solar Impulse airplane will fly to Brussels
Payerne, Switzerland - Due to the favorable weather conditions
A favorable weather window seems to be opening up for Friday 13 May 2011. Powered only by solar energy, Solar Impulse HB-SIA could make its first international flight to Brussels. Taking off from Payerne... more
Science and technologyAENA tests EGNOS system in Vigo-Peinador's airport
Vigo, Spain - The mountain formations around the air station make it suitable for this kind of test
AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) is testing in the airport of Vigo-Peinador the new European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) which allows, through a network of satellites, to... more
Science and technology"Switchblade": American latest model of flying car (VIDEO)
California, USA - It will be tested within the next six months
It has been recently interviewed Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Motorworks and inventor and developer of the "Switchblade", one of the last flying car prototype designed that is in testing phase. The... more
Science and technologyProject for construction of biofuel production facility at the airport of Madrid-Barajas
Madrid , Spain - It should be operational within June 2011
The Spanish Secretary for Transport, Isaias Taboas, presented thanks to collaboration between AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), the company that handles most of the airports in Spain, Ib... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse, the zero fuel airplane, will attempt to fly to Brussels Airport
Lausanne, Switzerland - As the destination for its first international flight
In the framework of its European solar flight campaign, Solar Impulse, under the patronage of the European Commission, has selected Brussels as its first international destination. The airplane will be... more
Science and technologyAlitalia updates web check-in
Rome, Italy - New "Extra Comfort" seats purchasable on-line and reductions for excess baggage
Alitalia airlines renews web check-in service and introduces the "Extra Comfort Seats" option, that can be reserved and purchased online for international and intercontinental flights. "Extra Comfort"... more
Science and technologyComing on board the future glasses-free 3D technology
Orlando, Usa - Stunning tridimensional effects available for travellers
The new glasses-free 3D technology, that allows you to benefit from the three dimensions without using glasses, might be available on airplanes. According to "Hollywood Reporter", known US magazine... more
Science and technologyLockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tracer on plane UAV MQ-9 Predator B
Nashville, USA - It is able to perform surveillance operations in all operating environments
Lockheed Martin has completed tests of the Tactical Reconnaissance and Counter-Concealment Enabled Radar (TRACER) incorporated on an unmanned remote-controlled plane MQ-9 Predator B. The TRACER is a radar... more
Science and technologyA-320 airplane to make Mexico's first bio-fuel flight
Toulouse, France - Interjet and Airbus launch a new initiative
Interjet and Airbus are scheduled to conduct the first Jatropha-based bio-fuel flight in Mexico later on Friday using an Airbus A-320 aircraft. The bio-fuel is made from locally sourced Jatropha plant... more
Science and technologyAirbus CEO, Tom Enders, calls for investment in the future
Blagnac, France - Sustainable aviation at the heart of a thriving European economy
Speaking at a major EU summit in Madrid, Airbus President and CEO, Tom Enders, urges Europe “To invest in improving an infrastructure that so much of the world’s economic and social development relies on”... more
Science and technologyAir transport. Bio-fuels: Spanish Government, Iberia, and Airbus launch initiative
Blagnac, France - The agreement has been signed in Madrid
The Spanish government, Iberia Airlines and Airbus have signed an agreement to develop a complete Spanish ‘value chain’ for sustainable and renewable aviation bio-fuel for commercial aircraft use. Oth... more
Science and technologyBoeing and EPFL join forces to lower sustainability certification costs
Seattle, Usa - More than 10 projects are currently in development
Boeing and the Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) announced the creation of the Sustainable Biomass Consortium, a research initiative focused on increasing collaboration between voluntary... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": Schindler new project's main partner
Payerne, Switzerland - The provider will follow and support the advanced technology of the airplane
Schindler, a global elevator and escalator provider, has decided to support "Solar Impulse", the zero fuel airplane aiming to fly around the world propelled only by solar energy. Schindler will closely... more
Science and technology"Maximo" IBM software to manage simultaneously different activities and services such as airports and nuclear power plants
Las Vegas, USA - The information comes from over 600 types of devices
In Las Vegas it was held recently the event "IBM Pulse 2011" where was presented the software "Maximo Enterprise Asset Management" which has already been labeled as the new frontier of simultaneous and... more
Science and technologyBoeing: legal action against Honeywell for Wi-Fi interference on airplanes
Chicago, Usa - The blanking occurred during certification testing
Boeing is about to cease linefit installs of in-flight connectivity systems across its portfolio, including wide-body aircraft. The reason is that Honeywell Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) have shown themselves... more
Science and technologyHydrogen fuels for airplanes thanks to the nanotechnology: at work scientists and EADS
Glasgow, UK - ... To develop new storage tanks of the chemical element
EADS Innovation Works, the Group’s corporate research arm, is working with university researchers to find a new solid state storage system for hydrogen. This technology would make it possible to use h... more
Science and technologySkyTeam launches iPhone App for passengers
Amsterdam, Holland - They can access useful and updated travel information "On the go"
SkyTeam has officially launched an innovative new mobile offering to all passengers traveling with any of its thirteen member airlines. The SkyTeam iPhone App contains a variety of highly useful features... more
Science and technologyThe Synthetic Vision Technology is certified for the Phenom 300 plane
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer’s light executive jet is the only one in the category to offer this cockpit feature
Embraer’s Phenom 300 executive jet has received the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil – ANAC), the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and the European Aviati... more
Science and technologyLufthansa FlyNet service now available on board of its airplanes
Milan, Italy - Introductory offer: Free surfing until the end of January 2011
Lufthansa passengers travelling on long-haul flights can now once again enjoy the full freedom of online communication. Together with its long-standing partners Panasonic Avionics Corporation and Deutsche... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse: first flight across Switzerland in a solar plane
Payerne, Switzerland - Experimental airplane completes route Payerne-Zurich and back, powered only by the Sun energy
100 years after a plane first linked two Swiss cities, Bertrand Piccard’s and André Borschberg’s Solar Impulse HB-SIA made its first flights across Switzerland, powered solely by solar energy. The prot... more