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DiscussionsGLONASS, Russian Global Navigation Satellite System
Rome, Italy - It previews 18 satellites within 2007
GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) is a global position Satellite System realized by ex-Urss at the same time with the United State's one. All satellites are launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome... more
DiscussionsIyalian ENAC announces a competitive exam worth 500,000 Euro
Rome, Italy - Future development of the national airport network as strategic component of the territory's infrastructural organization
It raised curiosity the article, signed G.D., that yesterday on the daily “Il Sole-24 ore” underscored that, rather than spending half a million Euro to order a consultancy study with the topic "Future dev... more
DiscussionsWho is kidding the citizens of Ciampino? (3)
Rome, Italy - The State Council's act allows Ryanair to operate without restrictions
Yes, we read well. It is about modest pavement works. Thus not, as we would have expected, about reductions determined by grave motives of environmental pollution. Not about the failed implementation of... more
DiscussionsWho is kidding the citizens of Ciampino? (2)
Rome, Italy - The State Council's act allows Ryanair to operate without restrictions
To date, years after its constitution, the Local Acoustic Commission, chaired by ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority), which should have defined the borders' map of the protected areas due to the pollution,... more
DiscussionsWho is kidding the citizens of Ciampino?
Rome, Italy - The State Council's act allows Ryanair to operate without restrictions
In the complex matter that has seen the City of Ciampino, representing the people of Ciampino at odds with the noise generated by the airport, confronted with various institutions to find a solution, there... more
DiscussionsStealth: a philosophy connected to the "Low observability" (2)
Rome, Italy - Invisibility up to a point
- Limitations of the Stealth aircraft - The main limitation to the employment of the Stealth aircraft is the cost: the Boeing B-2 Spirit has a cost of USD 2.2 billion, and so the production has been... more
DiscussionsStealth: the philosophy connected to the "Low observability"
Rome, Italy - Another example granted by the Nature
The Stealth technology is a combination of different kinds of devices (tactical, technical and tecnological) connected to the "Low Observability (LO)" by the enemy. It is a real philosophy that is appointed... more
DiscussionsModern airships presented by Russian company Ros Aero System
Rome, Italy - Blimp and semi-rigid models for the most varied uses
Russian company Ros Aero System has presented several models of the most advanced blimp and semi-rigid airships. Type AU-11 The airship AU-11 of non-rigid (blimp) type is one small economic airship... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (5): Etna
Matera, Italy - The most famous and intensively studied volcano in the world
This COSMO-SkyMed image, with 1-metre spatial resolution (Spotlight mode), shows the summit of Etna, the most famous and intensively studied volcano in the world. The mountain’s top, 3,340 metres above s... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (4): Rio Grande de Buba, Guinea Bissau
Matera, Italy - The area is completely covered by mangroves
This river, which is about 100 km long, flows through the Quinara region in southern Guinea Bissau. The area is completely covered by mangroves and is famous for the production of cashew nuts. Mangroves... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (3): the city of Reykjavik
Matera, Italy - The world’s northernmost capital city
This COSMO-SkyMed image shows the city of Reykjavik. The world’s northernmost capital city, it lies just South of the Arctic Circle, stretches along Iceland’s indented, island-dotted coastline. It has... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (2): the Mount Fuji
Matera, Italy - It is the Japan's highest and most famous volcano with its 3,776 metres
The image shows the perfectly conical shape of Mount Fuji, about 100 km West of Tokyo. At 3,776 metres, it is the Japan’s highest and most famous volcano. The image, with 5-metre spatial resolution, a... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images: the Po delta
Matera, Italy - With a 5-metre spatial resolution
The picture shows the Po river delta seen from COSMO-SkyMed, with 5-metre spatial resolution. The area shown covers the border between the Veneto and Emilia regions and contains agriculture, fish farms,... more
DiscussionsSputnik I: for the 50th anniversary of the first launch
Rome, Italy - The project history started on May 27th, 1954
On occasion of the International Geophysical Year, the R-7 rocket, the first intercontinental ballistic missile, put into orbit the first satellite in history on October 4th, 1957, from the Baikonur cosmodrome,... more
DiscussionsDe Eurocopter magna familia: MBB BO-105 helicopter
Rome, Italy - It was the first helicopter fitted with two engines
MBB BO-105 is a light, twin-engine, multi-purpose utility helicopter developed by Bölkow of Stuttgart, Germany. Production began under Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB), which became a part of Eurocopter i... more
DiscussionsSeptember 11th, 2001: a tragic event chronicle
Rome, Italy - The attempt minute by minute
The longest and saddest day in the United States history. Frequently compared with Pearl Harbor, the attack to World Trade Center (WTC) is a unique one of a kind act of aggression; a worldwide media event... more
DiscussionsSome curiosities about the B-52 Stratofortress strategical aircraft (2)
Rome, Italy - All the veteran aircraft of Vietnam war and "Desert Storm" operation have been grounded
The B-52 baptism of fire occurred in June 1965 in Vietnam, during the "Arc Light" operation. The active engagement lasted from June 1965 to August 1973. In the war of Vietnam 24 B-52 aircraft have been... more
DiscussionsSome curiosities about the B-52 Stratofortress strategical aircraft
Rome, Italy - Bomber par excellence and Cold War symbol
The B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, strategic bomber used by the United States Air Force (USAF) since 1955. Built to carry nuclear weapons for the Cold War era deterrence missions, it has dropped... more
DiscussionsThe extraordinary flights of Steve Fossett
Rome, Italy - A passion which allowed him to achieve 115 global records
Steve Fossett, 63, American billionaire, was always prepared for anything. His passion for the flight allowed him to achieve 115 global records, five of which reached in officials sport. The first man... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details (2)
Rome, Italy - The helicopters
Mil Mi-24 (NATO codename "Hind"): is a large combat helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport operated from 1976 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and over thirty other nations. The export... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details
Rome, Italy - 22 aircraft, 11 helicopters and 1,800 units
After the last events that have flared up again the tensions between Georgia and Russia due to the violation of the air space by two Russian aircraft, AVIONEWS has wanted to investigate the knowledge of... more
DiscussionsThe end of Amelia Earthart (2): several theories
Rome, Italy - Will an American expedition be able to find out the truth on the death of "Lady Lindy"
People went on speaking about the end of "Lady Lindy" for years, and made many theories on her, till the point of supposing she was a spy, landed on an island, caught by the Japaneses and executed; suppositions... more
DiscussionsThe end of Amelia Earhart: a seventy year old mystery
Rome, Italy - Did the most famous airwoman in the world disappear in Pacific Ocean?
Amelia Earhart was born in 1988 July 24 in her grandfathers’ house in Kansas, while her father, Edwin, is doing pupillage as a lawyer in Kansas City. The sister, Muriel, was born two years and a half l... more
DiscussionsAirport acoustic pollution = psychiatric disorders?
Cagliari, Italy - Some researchers of Cagliari university argue in a study on Giliaquas' inhabitants
For years the researchers on environmental pollution, public health and psychiatry has though the constancy and the intensity on planes' noise exposure could cause troubles not only for life quality but... more
DiscussionsUstica: inaugurated the "Memory Museum"
Bolougne, Italy - On display the wreck of Itavia DC-9 aircraft
27 years ago, on June 1980, Itavia DC-9 I-TIGI aircraft exploded in flight between Ustica and Ponza Island. The flight IH870 took off from Boulogne airport at 8:08 pm bound to Palermo. The last radio... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (4)
Rome, Italy - Today the "Movement Coordination Centre Europe
"Nothing happens until it moves" is the maxim of "Movement Coordination Centre Europe - MCCE". Today its birth will be endorsed in London through the signature of a "Technical Agreement". 17 Countries... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (2)
Rome, Italy - The papers of allied air forces
During PANEL 1 eminent speakers, among which the USAF, Dutch and French Air Forces representatives expressed their opinions. - Colonel Luca Goretti, Chief of Ufficio Piani, Dottrina and Policy of 3rd... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (3)
Rome, Italy - C-17A Globemaster, the all-inclusive solution? Impossible!
"Transport Capability" is the talking-point of PANEL 2 and the undisputed protagonist was the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. An effective planning is the only way to operate Expeditionary and the heavy... more
DiscussionsAeroclub of Contrada Oliva, a good reality near Benevento
Benevento, Italy - It's a touchstone in the region for all who loves to fly
The association of Contrada Oliva is born in 1992 with the name "Club aereo" dedicated to the general Nicola Collarile, then named "Aeroclub Benevento" starting to be a touchstone for who wants to going... more
DiscussionsGossamer Albatross: today the anniversary of the Channel crossing
Rome, Italy - The human-powered aircraft today is on display at Smithsonian
The Gossamer Albatross was a human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr. Paul B. MacCready's AeroVironment. The aircraft was designed and built by a team led by Paul B. MacCready,... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed: in orbit the first Italian dual satellite (3)
Rome, Italy - The space and ground segment
COSMO-SkyMed, one of the most innovative Earth Observation programmes, is financed by the Ministry for Education, Universities and Scientific Research, the Italian Space Agency and the Ministry of Defence.... more
DiscussionsWind River Forum (2): ARINC standard and its use on UAV
Rome, Italy - Analyzing Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA)
During last years the elevated costs of avionics systems developed through hardwares and softwares have urged the programmers to consider the use of new systems based on COTS standard (Commercial of the... more
DiscussionsC-17A Globemaster III - A choice for Italy
Rome, Italy - The only aircraft that satisfies to the requirement of heavy strategic transport
Italy is one of the world's most committed Countries in the international military operations, and as consequence of these special requirements, this engagement implies the personnel and material transfer,... more
DiscussionsMutual strategies for security of the airports
Rome, Italy - New rules has caused a fall of 25% of traffic
During a conference about safety of air transport, the Airport Council International (ACI), organization that joins more than 400 air stations in 45 countries, has given alarming data. The fall of 25%... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007": the new Skycar
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Exhibiting a part of the plane
The Skycar is an unpressurised twin engine aircraft with 5 seats and a retractable landing gear. The aircraft is powered by two Lycoming engines IO-360 A1B6 mounted on the wing in pushed configuration. The... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (5): onboard Chinook
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Extraordinary capabilities for a helicopter that performed its maiden flight in 1961
The myth continues. CH-47 Chinook helicopter, that last Saturday and Sunday performed in public during the "Giornata Azzurra 2007", Italy Air Force show, is one of the more interesting and enquiring air... more
DiscussionsAirbus joins United Nations Global Compact
Paris, France - Confirming its enviromental approach
Airbus has joined the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiative launched in 2000 to promote and expand responsible corporate citizenship and provide the latest innovative and practical... more
DiscussionsRussia Air Force today - The fighters
Rome, Italy - In total 3365 between aircraft and helicopters, 2400 of which are combat
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union into its fifteen constituent republics in December of 1991, the aircraft and personnel of the Soviet Air Force divided among the newly independent states.... more
DiscussionsThe helicopters of the India Air Force today
Rome, Italy - On October 2006 India signed an agreement with Russia for other 80 Mi-17
Last March, AVIONEWS carried out an exhaustive study on the India Air Force (IAF), the world's fourth largest air force, but an important objective of the IAF is to support ground troops by providing air-cover... more
DiscussionsStarted the reconstruction works of the first historical Caproni (2): Ca.1
Varese, Italy - An old plane with the typical attractiveness of biplanes
The first Caproni aircraft were biplanes, from Ca.1 to Ca.7, manufactured between 1910 and 1911. These planes were all produced as single exemplars, as an update of the first prototype. Since 1911,... more
DiscussionsItaly and the Kosovo Force (KFOR)
Rome, Italy - An operation that has been lasting since 8 years and that has been engaging more than 15.500 militaries
KFOR (Kosovo Force) began on June 12, 1999. Italian force entered in Kosovo the same night and reached Pec on June 14. At the end of 2004, on occasion of the "Joint Force" operation conclusion in Bosnia-Herzegovina,... more
DiscussionsParabolic flight: details
Rome, Italy - An extraordinary zero-gravity experience
Parabolic flight, so called for the typical trajectory route, allows to neutralize the gravity force for few seconds. The extraordinary effect is determined by a different inclination of the plane during... more
DiscussionsWhy the eclipse of the Moon? (2)
Rome, Italy - The answers to some questions
L=0: Very dark eclipse. Moon almost invisible, especially at mid-totality. L=1: Dark Eclipse, gray or brownish in coloration. Details distinguishable only with difficulty. L=2: Deep red or rust-colored... more
DiscussionsWhy the eclipse of the Moon?
Rome, Italy - ...and turned with a cupreous hue
An eclipse of the Moon verifies when the Earth places between our satellite and the Sun. When the Earth produces the eclipse of the Moon, this one does not vanish totally behind the shadow of the Earth,... more
DiscussionsWhat was CORONA reconnaissance satellites system?
Rome, Italy - Used from June 1959 to May 1972
Corona was the name of a series of US military reconnaissance satellites operated under a CIA program with substantial assistance from the US Air Force, used for photographic surveillance of the Soviet... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz: a man with thousand strategies
Rome, Italy - Rival of Admiral MacArthur
Chester William Nimitz was the Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces for the United States and Allied forces during World War II. He was the United States' leading authority on submarines, as well as Chief... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz (3): tactical nuclear weapons and more than 80 aircraft
Rome, Italy - It would ensure autonomy to a city of a medium dimensions
The Nimitz-class supercarriers are a line of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the US Navy, and are the largest capital ships in the world. These ships are numbered with consecutive hull... more
DiscussionsWho was Tommaso Dal Molin, the pilot that names Vicenza airport
Vicenza, Italy - He is born with the passion for the flight and in the flight expressed all himself
Vicenza airport, subject of several debate regarding the USA base, is entitled to Marshal Pilot Tommaso Dal Molin. Tommaso Dal Molin was born in Molino Altissimo on January 13, 1902. He is born with... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz (2): "Nimitz" class aircraft carrier
Rome, Italy - The largest capital ships in the world
The Nimitz-class supercarriers are a line of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the US Navy, and are the largest capital ships in the world. It is a real floating cities with onboard... more
DiscussionsTempelhof: a story to tell (2)
Berlin, Germany - The world's third greatest building in extension
Weserwerke started war production in a new building for assembling Junkers Ju-87 "Stuka" dive bombers and later Focke-Wulf Fw-190 fighter planes in Tempelhof's underground tunnels. Aircraft engines were... more