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CuriositiesDC-3 aircraft: Skytrain yesterday, contemporary art today.
Tucson, United States - When aeronautic anthology became street-art
The Boneyard Project is an initiative which wants to celebrate our fathers cultural heritage, mixing the aeronautical anthology with the contemporary street-art. Hosted by Pima Air & Space Museum in... more
CuriositiesBirth on board of Transaero's airplane
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk , Russia - The baby born thanks to the help by hostesses and an obstetrician
An event that the airline has defined unique in its over twenty year history: the birth of a baby on board. It has happened on a Transaero's aircraft on the route from Moscow to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, in the... more
CuriositieseDreams: the list of the cheapest air flights
Milan, Italy - According to a report by the on-line travel agency
eDreams (www.edreams.it) presents the data emerged from a study on the world cheapest airlines for short range flight offer. The price represents a very important factor to purchaser at the moment of reservation... more
Curiosities"Chanel on the air": when the airplane becomes runway (VIDEO)
Paris, France - The last idea of the artistic director of the great French fashion house Karl Lagerfeld
The stylist Karl Lagerfeld, the stage manager of the French fashion house Chanel, aims at the sky because on the occasion of the "Fashion week" in Paris has presented his collection on a runway that reproduced... more
CuriositiesVideos. Airplanes and helicopters and all that flies: the most amazing...
Rome, Italy - A new section by AVIONEWS, between serious and facetious
AVIONEWS, between serious and joking, starts today to a new weekly section, that regarding the most amazing videos diffused on internet, linked to the aviation world, traditional and also sport: gag and... more
CuriositiesBoeing B-787 airplane for third segment of "Dream Tour" next month
Washington, Usa - To Bangkok (9-11) and Singapore (11-18) in February
Boeing will begin the third segment of the 787 Dream Tour next month with two stops in Asia. The all-new Dreamliner will visit Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore where customers, partners, government officials... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: on-line flight research tendency, in particular from and to Milan
Rome, Italy - Two Russian destinations among the top 10
"What are the major travel destinations related to the airports of Milan? Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), a portal for the comparison of cheap flights, revealed the most requested cities on the site departing... more
CuriositiesUSA sheriff purchases UAV aircraft for the prevention of crimes
Grand Junction, USA - Authorisation by FAA
The sheriff of the Mesa County, Colorado, USA, bought a small UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, unmanned remote-controlled) valued 14,000 dollars to be used for search and rescue, crime prevention and fire-sight. The... more
CuriositiesFouga CM-170 Magister aircraft on auction: a French aviation legend (VIDEO)
Paris, France - Estimated value 60-80,000 Euros
Artcurial Briest Poulain F.Tajan is one of the most prestigious French auction houses (among its shareholders: the Dassault Group through Dassault Aviation and Socpresse through "Le Figaro"). Following... more
CuriositiesA short nap at the airport while waiting for a flight? It is possible.... (VIDEO)
Philadelphia, USA - Cabins for a brief nap at various prices have been introduced
When it comes to wait for an hour or two before boarding a flight you always find something to do, but when this is extended due to unforeseen circumstances or because of transiting flights involving several... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: what do airplane passengers miss from past flights?
Rome, Italy - The survey reveals the nostalgia of travellers when comparing today's travelling style with the pasts than once
Over 2,500 people have participated to Skyscanner's (www.skyscanner.it - website that compares cheap flights) survey: travellers were asked what they missed most during flights when compared to the 'Past'.... more
CuriositiesAlitalia and Vueling, among the first 50 airlines worldwide with the biggest number of fans on Facebook
Milan, Italy - Southwest Airlines placed first with more than one and a half million Facebook fans, followed by Air Asia and KLM
The on-line travel agency eDreams (www.edreams.it) conducted a study on the number of worldwide followers that airlines have on the social network Facebook. The study consists of a graph, updated daily,... more
CuriositiesAir Malta, as from January pets will be able to travel in the cabin
Valletta, Malta - Following some procedures
Air Malta introduced the Pet Travel Policy. As from 1st January 2012, pets will be allowed to travel in the cabin with their owners following some procedures. This facility will be available on all... more
CuriositiesFive Barbie models wearing historic Alitalia uniforms auctioned on Ebay from 10 December
Rome, Italy - Proceeds will be donated to the "Telethon" research project
Alitalia and Mattel have created a collection of unique collection of Barbie models wearing flight attendants and captains uniforms, designed by important fashion designers starting from the '50s till... more
CuriositiesThe best food on board of airplanes? Turkish Airlines provides it
Rome, Italy - Revealed by a survey conducted by Skyscanner reflecting passengers' preferences
"A group of international travellers said that the best food on board airplanes is served by Turkish Airlines, according to Skyscanner. The flight comparison site (www.skyscanner.it) included 19 international... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways' flying the flag flight
Abu Dhabi, Uae - Marking the 40th anniversary of the UAE
Etihad Airways’ “Flying the Flag” flight over the seven emirates, marking the 40th anniversary of the UAE, took off from Abu Dhabi Airport at 5pm on National Day, December 2. In the cockpit of the A... more
CuriositiesBoeing: 787 airplane "Dream Tour" began yesterday in China
Washington, Usa - Six stops in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Boeing began yesterday a six-month Dream Tour with its all-new 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft arrived yesterday at the Beijing Capital International Airport, making its debut in mainland China, one of the... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: Italy flies for the festivities
Rome, Italy - Flights research tendency during November. New York surpasses Rome, Beijing and Sao Paolo go down
Which destinations will be chosen by Italian users of Skyscanner.it (www.skyscanner.it), website for the research and comparison of cheap flights? Research conducted during November indicates which places... more
CuriositiesMolesting a passenger: Qantas pilot risks being fired....
Sydney, Australia - Not the first time that he behaved in this way
A Qantas pilot has taken too much confidence and is now accused of molesting a passenger during a flight from London to Sydney operated by an A-380 aircraft. The facts: the pilot sat on a female passenger's... more
Curiosities"Leonardo da Vinci" airport in Rome-Fiumicino: as from today cribs from all around the world
Rome, Italy - Manufactured with different materials and techniques
The CEO of ADR (Aeroporti di Roma, management company of the airport), Lorenzo Lo Presti, is pleased to host an exhibition of cribs from the Holy Roman Empire SS.Quirico and Giulitta Museum collection... more
CuriositiesReclining airplane seats? Fights on board!
Rome, Italy - When the "Nap" of passenger in front of you during a trip turns into a nightmare ...
The frenetic pace with which today's life is faced makes us all more litigious, in fact, this is confirmed by the news that we read about or hear on TV. Anything can lead to a quarrel, starting from a... more
CuriositiesThe most researched Italian airports in 2011
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner reveals the most chosen Italian airports for departures
Skyscanner, the specialised website to search for flights, revealed the ranking of the most sought after Italian airports from the beginning of 2011 until today. From the largest airports to the smaller... more
Curiosities"Barbie likes Alitalia": it is facebook's turn now
Milan, Italy - To choose the most voted uniform
A partnership between the world's most famous fashion doll and the Italian national airline that brought "Made in Italy" and fashion trends. A unique collection of historical dolls wearing the uniforms... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner survey on liquids in airports
Rome, Italy - One out of four travellers admitted to have managed to smuggle liquids
A recent survey conducted by the cheap flights specialists Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), revealed that 28% of travellers have managed to 'smuggle' liquids at security areas within airports, some by accident,... more
CuriositiesRussia: PPP Zvedva finalizes new suit for fifth generation pilots
Moscow, Russia - In addition to a new helmet and an ejection seat
The Russian Research and Development enterprise PPP Zvedza is completing the tests on a life support system for fifth generation pilots who will be at the commands of T-50 or PAK-FA military aircraft. This... more
CuriositieseasyJet welcomes high flying graduates
Milan, Italy - Seventeen from across six European countries
easyJet, the UK’s airline, has recently welcomed seventeen high flying graduates from across six European countries into its European Graduate Programme. Members of the programme spend the first t... more
CuriositiesBarbie loves Alitalia
Milan, Italy - The carrier's historic uniforms worn by an exceptional model
A partnership between the world's most famous fashion doll and Italy's airline that will present "Made in Italy" style and fashion trends worldwide. A unique collection of dolls that will wear the historic... more
CuriositiesTop 10 list of animals found on board aircraft
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner illustrates a series of curious episodes that startled crew members and passengers
Snakes, monkeys, leopards: some try by chance and some try illegally -to carry anything on planes. Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), portal for the search of on-line cheap flights, has collected some... more
CuriositiesThe highest (and lowest) airports in the world
Rome, Italy - Skyscanner tours the runways situated at the most elevated heights
"Winter is coming and the cold season has now arrived, but the desire to go on holiday remains. Skyscanner, the portal that compares low-cost flights, presents the ranking of the world's highest airports.... more
CuriositiesAmsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomes one billionth passenger
Amsterdam, Holland - It's Ms Inge Serné from Haarlem
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol welcomed its one billionth passenger today. The passenger arrived on board KLM flight KL0644 that left from Terminal 4 of "John F. Kennedy" Airport in New York last night. The... more
CuriositiesItaly. Coppola is ready to invest on Matera airport, in Basilicata
Matera, Italy - "First step is to extend the runway"
Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia, both famous Italo-American movie directors, remain interested in Italy. After Sofia's wedding in their ancestors' country of origin Bernalda (Matera), and... more
CuriositiesDelta's B-767/400 "Pink Plane" aircraft will land in Malpensa next Wednesday
Milan, Italy - To celebrate the month of breast cancer awareness
In honour of the breast cancer awareness month, Delta Air Lines will bring to Milan-Malpensa its "Pink Plane", a pink painted aircraft that operates on international flights. On October 19, this B-767/400... more
CuriositiesA P-68B aircraft welcomes passengers at the Palma de Majorca airport
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Abandoned since 2005, acquired by Aena following a public tender
A new sentinel will welcome passengers at the airport of Palma de Majorca Spain: a P-68 B aircraft on static display on the northern access roundabout of the airport. Since 2005, the aircraft which was... more
CuriositiesSafe Bag awarded in Portugal
Milan, Italy - Awarded the tender for the management of all Portuguese airports
Safe Bag, company that provides integrated services of protection, traceability and security of travellers' luggage, has won the tender for the management of all airports in Portugal. The service will... more
CuriositiesSales record for ANA Dreamliner B-787 launch flight on ebay
Tokyo, Japan - Take off of the historic flight next 26 October from Narita to Hong Kong
As in the case of the Airbus A-380 launch flight, operated by Singapore Airlines on the Singapore-Sydney route, the on-line auction site eBay registered a hunting record for the launch flight tickets on... more
CuriositiesTourism relaunch: Japan ready to offer 10,000 air tickets
Tokyo, Japan - Reserve the approval by Government
An initiative by the national tourism office, that in collaboration with the Japanese carriers intends to relaunch the tourism hit last March by the violent tsunami and that consequent nuclear accident... more
CuriositiesPink Floyd's "Flying Pig" flies once again
London, UK - Designed for the release of their new album
Pink Floyd's "Flying Pig", the balloon in the shape of a pig used several times by the British group as a symbol originating from their album cover of "Animals" of 1977, has resumed its flying in the London... more
CuriositiesJohn Travolta acquires Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft
Toronto, Canada - New testimonial for the product
Actor John Travolta has purchased a last production Bombardier, Challenger 601 aircraft being the latest testimonial of the new line of the Canadian manufacturer; he is a pilot and had also been spokesman... more
CuriositiesSolar panels on American military bases' roofs
Washington, USA - For the "Solar Strong" project
In recent days, US secretary of energy Steven Chu announced that the US will proceed with the initiative that involves the installation of solar panels on the roofs of 124 military bases in the country,... more
Curiosities"Caravaggio a Cuba" programme in collaboration with Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Exhibition from 23 September to November 27 at the National Museum fine arts in Havana
An event of historic significance for the cultural and political history of Cuba and Italy. This is how the exhibition "Caravaggio in Cuba" can be defined, which opens on September 23, until November 27... more
CuriositiesMouse in an aircraft cockpit causes flight cancellation
Hong Kong, China - The animal has not been trapped yet
A mouse discovered in the cockpit of a Boeing 757 aircraft of Nepal Airlines has forced the carrier to cancel the flight Hong Kong-Kathmandu; the animal was seen shortly before departure and the company... more
CuriositiesFrom cosmic dust to the home one: how to detect it?
Paris, France - A space solution to reach hard-to-clean spots
The ESA (European Space Agency) has recently published a news demonstrating how space technology can sometimes help to solve daily problems: Heinrich Iglseder, an Austrian scientist, has developed a method... more
CuriositiesEtihad signs extension of F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix sponsorship
Abu Dhabi, EAU - For four years
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the Formula One Group yesterday signed an agreement extending the airline’s title sponsorship of the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi G... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner reveals travellers' tendency when searching flights in August
Rome, Italy - Four Italian cities place at the top. Milan beats Rome and Sicily advances
"The Italian August has always been the month dedicated to holidays, the complete disconnection from work and relaxation, at least for those who can afford to do so and those who do not work in tourism.... more
CuriositiesNeil Armstrong recall historical landing on the Moon (VIDEO)
Sydney, Australia - After more than 40 years since the epoch-making event
In recent days, the space pioneer Neil Armstrong, 81years old, met in Sydney, Australia, the public, which rushed en masse to hear once again the history of the historical event happened on July 20, 1969,... more
CuriositiesLeonardo da Vinci's project materialised with Robotic insects
Milan, Italy - Presented at Milan
One of the main attractions of the 18th World Congress of International Federation for Automatic Control (IFAC), being held at the "Università Cattolica di Milano" from August 28 till September 2, is... more
CuriositiesDiscovered the real surname of Muhammar "Gaddafi"
Tripoli, Libia - In the documents unveiled in Bab al-Aziziya
"Gaddafi", "Qaddafi", "Kadafi", "Al Qadhafi": they're just some of the 112 names with which -according to "Abc"- the US and UK media are calling Gaddafi. Wikipedia, in its English version, has settled... more
CuriositiesBird lover arrested for feeding pigeons near airport
Burbank, USA - Repeated warnings ignored
Douglas, a Californian business man and bird lover could face charges for violating a court order and was jailed last Friday morning while at work. Police officer Joshua Kendrick declared to CBS station... more
CuriositiesHigh-flying technology: iPads on the aircraft for British Airways flight assistants
London, United Kingdom - To reduce the paper materials and communicate more simply with the colleagues on the ground
As well as other airlines around the world, British Airways has recently decided to provide iPads its flight attendants, currently on an experimental basis. The innovation allows the on board crew... more
CuriositiesHelicopter pilot lands to eat and risk an expensive fine
Yaren, Nauru - It happens in Nauru island
A young man of 24 years old faces a fine from 63,000 to 100,000 dollars to be landed without permission on the small island of Nauru, South Pacific Ocean, and for violating immigration laws. Nauru is in... more