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CuriositiesRyanair cabin crew strip off for 2011 calendar
Milan, Italy - Up to EUR 100,000 proceeds go to Germany's "Tafel" charity
Ryanair, the Irish airline, launched yesterday its 2011 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar which it hopes will raise up to €100,000 for German charity “Tafel” which provides food to people in need all over Germa... more
CuriositiesVueling: new "Tasty at high-altitude" flight between Milan and Bilbao
Milan, Italy - Four connections a week
The department of industry, innovation, business and tourism of the Basque government, through Basquetour and Vueling, the next-generation airline, inaugurated the new air route directly connecting Milan... more
CuriositiesA curious research by Airbus: or better, curious the results...
Milan, Italy - Environment: only the 4% of young people think to safeguard the Planet
One in seven young people worldwide do not know what ‘endangered species’ implies, according to research presented at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Div... more
CuriositiesHow I send you an AB-205 helicopter
Bolzano, Italy - All the phases for a such special and delicate transport
A certain number of AB-205 helicopters are ongoing past time of modification to bring them, according to the NATO instructions, to a standard that can operate with tranquillity in international crisis... more
CuriositiesInflation in the space: astronauts' food increases
Moscow, Russia - +50% in a year
Viktor Dobrovolsky, director of the food institute providing meals to astronauts, has announced yesterday a sort of "Inflation" on the prices of the "Space" food, which would have growth, in a year, a... more
CuriositiesManchester United and Turkish Airlines take to the skies for new commercial art tv
Rome, Italy - A new three and half year deal sealed
Manchester United have sealed a new three and half year deal with Turkish Airlines with a state of the art TV ad which unveils the airline’s new business class concept. Starring famous players including E... more
CuriositiesDelta: the "Pink" airplane today at Milan-Malpensa, the only Italian stage
Milan, Italy - To support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Delta Air Lines supports the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, BCRF, all over the world with its new B-767/400 aircraft called “Pink plane”. The airplane with the pink bow, BCRF's brand, on the tail and... more
CuriositiesRyanair: in over 400 ask to become partner of its calendar 2011
Milan, Italy - By its cabin crew
Ryanair, the Irish airline, confirmed that over 400 charities from across Europe have applied to become the 2011 its Cabin Crew Charity Partner which will provide one charity with the €100,000 proceeds f... more
Curiosities"Iron Maiden"'s singer is pilot of airplanes and marketing director of Astraeus Airlines
London, England - He flies a Boeing 757 named "Ed Force One" beloged to his group
Bruce Dickinson, singer of the popular metal band "Iron Maiden", has been appointed marketing Director of the British carrier Astraeus Airlines, which offers B2B services of "Subleasing", that is the rental... more
CuriositiesCatherine Labuschagne is the first female Pilot to fly the Gripen
Makhado, South Africa - She made her first flight at the Makhado airbase
Captain Catherine Labuschagne writes a new page in the aviation history: she is the first female Pilot to fly a Gripen. After having successfully completed the Operational Conversion Course (OCC) instructed... more
CuriositiesPrince William completes his first air exercise "SAR"
Anglesey, Wales - As a co-pilot of a RAF Sea King helicopter
On Saturday, 2 October 2010, William of Wales completed his first Search And Rescue (SAR) shift. The Prince was employed as a co-pilot on a Sea King helicopter of the Royal Air Force, RAF, called "Rescue... more
CuriositiesMiami: a swarm of bees on a plane
Fort Lauderdale, USA - A fire rescue's intervention to move away it
A swarm of bees chose a Falcon jet as a good place to nest. This is the reason why a Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue truck had to hose down the airplane at the Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International... more
CuriositiesCebu Pacific: dancing safety demonstrations
Manila, Philippines - Hostess dance songs by Lady GaGa and Katy Perry
The passengers of a Cebu Pacific flight saw a very particular show on board: flight assistants started their safety demonstrations while dancing songs by Lady GaGa and Katy Perry. Some videos are now... more
CuriositiesInvasion of Kuwait: Iraqi Airlines to sell 5 Boeing airplanes blocked at Amman airport since 1990
Amman, Jordan - The block follows UN sanctions to Iraq for the invasion of Kuwait 20 years ago
Iraqi Airlines has announced the sale of 5 commercial aircraft Boeing, blocked in Jordan since 1990 following the United Nation sanctions to Iraq after the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein's troops. The... more
CuriositiesCharlie Brown & Co. take Condor flights
Berlin, Germany - The Peanuts logo on the German airline Boeing and Airbus airplanes
They said it at the "Ila" (Internationale Luft-und Raumfahrtausstellung) in Berlin: Condor, a German airline, will cooperate with the Luftfahrt Ohne Grenzen (Wings for Help) foundation. It will put its... more
CuriositiesSheraton hotel of Milan-Malpensa airport was waiting for its first customers
Milan, Italy - Last Friday; 20 reservations at the moment of the opening
The new Sheraton hotel at Milan-Malpensa airport opened to the public on Thursday, 1 October 2010. Personnel is still at work for last preparations of the hospitality structure, which hosted about 30%... more
CuriositiesPhoto exhibition at Helsinki Airport for six months
Helsinki, Finland - By American Carolyn Russo
Helsinki Airport will offer visitors a break from traditional aviation photography. On Monday, October 4th the airport will host the grand opening of a photo exhibition by the American photographer Carolyn... more
CuriositiesWorld's only flyable B-29 completes testing
Midland, USA - It will attend to "CAF Airsho" in Midland, in October
Following an extensive re-engineering project, the world's only flyable Boeing 29 Superfortress has returned to the skies. A “Comeback-in-service” which the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) says it is jus... more
CuriositiesBergamo, gold bar vending machine at Italian Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo , Italy - First "Gold to go" dispenser of Italy inaugurated yesterday
The first gold bar vending machine in Italy was presented yesterday at Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. The machine, whose name is "Gold to go", was located in the departures area, beyond the security check.... more
CuriositiesHigh-flying high fashion: Skyscanner's survey about airlines' uniforms
Milan , Italy - Italy only ranked 5th in users' preferences
"The very awaited fashion week is taking place in Milan. What better opportunity to combine fashion and aviation? The two elements have always been going together, from the first hostesses' mini-skirts,... more
CuriositiesNearly standing on new "Seat-saddle"
Long Beach , Usa - It will create "Cattle-truck" travel conditions, British tabloid "Daily Express" says
A new seat for airplanes, produced by Aviointeriors Group, an Italian company specialized in aircraft interiors manufacturer, was unveiled on the occasion of "Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas", recently... more
CuriositiesHarry of England "Celebrates" his 26th birthday on an Apache helicopter
London , England - The prince in training to become an attack aircraft pilot
Harry of England "Celebrated" his 26th birthday on an Apache attack helicopter yesterday, a St James' Palace spokesperson said. No day of rest for the prince, who began a 8-month military training in July... more
CuriositiesThe airline caterer "Gategroup" will provide "Halal" menu to eat on planes
Zurich , Switzerland - Most of its dishes will be prepared according to Islamic dietary prescriptions
Gategroup, the big airline caterer which produces and distributes meals for some of the most important airlines, such as Delta, Cathay Pacific and British Airways, decided that most of its dishes will... more
CuriositiesEtihad pilot qualifies to become first female captain
Abu Dhabi, EAU - She's Sophie Blanchard
Etihad Airways is celebrating the maiden commercial flight of its first female Captain, Sophie Blanchard. Captain Blanchard, a French national, will take the controls of the left hand seat in the flight... more
CuriositiesYesterday the 150th anniversary of the "Weather forecasts"
London, England - Memories of Robert FitzRoy, the father of weather forecasts and the one who published first ones on "The Times"
On September 6th 1860, the first daily weather forecasts were published on "The Times". They were made by Robert FitzRoy, an admiral whose life was full of events. Born in 1805 in Ampton Hall, England,... more
CuriositiesChina publishes official Chinese names for places on the moon
Beijing, China - Starting with 468 out of more than 9000
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs has published the official Chinese names for places on the earth's moon, in a first attempt to eliminate confusion and to help the nation's lunar exploration efforts. The... more
CuriositiesA survey by Petfinder.com establishes the best airlines for pets
New York City, USA - JetBlue, AirTran and Frontier among the most equipped, safe and cheap airlines
At now, unfortunately, travelling by airplane with pets is not so easy, because of the high costs and restrictions imposed by the carriers. Petfinder.com, a website owned by Discovery Communications... more
CuriositiesTurkish Airlines: Overweight ... the hostess, not luggage. Stranded
Ankara, Turkey - "Zero tolerance" carrier applied to 28 flight attendants
Turkish Airlines stranded 28 flight attendants because they are too "Curvy". The "Zero Tolerance protocol" from the carrier gives overweight employees - 15 of them are men - 6 months to resume healthy... more
Curiosities"Air Sarkò One" draws the ire of French taxpayers: Presidential aircraft is not full of rigor
Paris, France - 180 million to renew the A-330 supplied to Sarkozy, who also wants an in-flight bathtub
Even the bathtub in the new Sarkozy's presidential plane, an A-330 the president is customizing with changes that - frankly - we can not help but appreciate: according to rumors in the press releases beyond... more
Curiosities"Cluster-balloonist" Trappe at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010"
Oshkosh, USA - If weather allows, a takeoff on board his bunch of balloons
Flying a balloon attached to colorful. The dream that many people experience as children. And someone has succeeded ... 70 maybe attached to balloons. This was the undertaking of "Balloons" Jonathan... more
CuriositiesFrench hostesses unpopular, Brazilian passengers fall. Air France runs for cover
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Carrier forced to take Brazilian flight attendants to win back customers
Air France assume 90 assistenti di volo brasiliana. Ciò che appare come un servizio di notizie regolare , nasconde in realtà un sintomo ben più succoso che sembra dichiarare il declino del fascino della do... more
CuriositiesCaught Colton H. Moore, the "Barefoot bandit", famous for his crash landings
Nassau, Bahamas - On the run for 2 years, he is a self-taught pilot
The Bahamas Police caught Colton Harris Moore, nineteen years old American fleeing two years, called in the US the "Barefoot bandit". The boy was wanted for a week in the archipelago after a crash with... more
CuriositiesThe AB-47G helicopter "1955-2010" celebrated: a perfectly restored "Pearl"
Cascina Costa, Italy - A series of cards and a special stamp obliteration for the important event
The Agusta-Bell AB-47G helicopter, code I-ASFD NC 020, completely restored by some voluntary members, has been admired yesterday, on Sunday July 4 in Samarate (Varese). It was delivered on May 9, 1955... more
CuriositieseasyJet will recollect funds on board of its airplanes during the summer months
Milan, Italy - Addressed to the Alzheimer's Society
easyJet, low-cost European airline, announced the annual fundraising in favour of Alzheimer's Society, an association for research and assistance to the persons which suffer from this disease and their... more
CuriositiesPassengers want food for free on board, as it used to be
Boston, USA - A poll conducted by airfarewatchdog.com shows passengers preferences
The low-cost way of flying has really changed airlines world. Ticket prices decreased and passengers started paying for food and beverages. Baggage weight was limited and some airlines started asking money... more
CuriositiesPeanuts be banned on airplanes? Could be lethal for allergics
Washington (D.C.), USA - Born on blogs, issue come to U.S. Department of Transportation's proposal
“Off with them peanuts!”, saith the Red Queen. So it will go if U.S. Department of Transportation's recent proposals for improving air travel will have its way including the possibility of banning pac... more
CuriositiesEU Airports: risk of theft rise if luggage is wrapped
Rome, Italy - Protection is provocation: the "Naked" baggage 3 times safer
The service of "Safe luggage" should protect your luggage in airports: in many airports there are machines that plasticize the luggage with some layer of transparent film. The service isn't for free. And... more
CuriositiesJuventus FC flies to New York from Turin
Turin, Italy - The direct flight Turin-Newark by an A-319CJ airplane in VIP configuration
The Airbus A-319CJ airplane of the German DC Aviation has taken off at 9:30am of last Friday on May 21 from Turin-Caselle to Newark; on board the Juventus FC on the luxury airplane with a 48 seat configuration... more
CuriositiesOutstanding finding of a rare American flight plane from Word War II
Harlec, Wales - The "Maid of Harlec" makes its appearance in Wales
An American fight plane has been found on a beach in Wales, more than sixty years after the crash. The aircraft, a Lockheed P-38 Lightning, was created after 1937. According to the US Air Force, 9,923... more
CuriositiesAir France Spoleto's "Two Worlds Festival" official carrier
Rome, Italy - Taking place from next 18th June to 4th of July
Air France Italy is Spoleto's (Perugia) "Two Worlds Festival" 53rd edition official carrier taking place from 18th June to 4th July 2010. The French air company, always near to the world of art and... more
CuriositiesCA celebrates "Earth Day" by commitment to environment
Houston, Usa - Between 2006 and 2009, the airline collected more than 16.6 million pounds of recyclable materials
Continental Airlines recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving the environment: between 2006 and 2009, the airline collected more than 16.6 million pounds of recyclable materials from its... more
CuriositiesAir Safety and controls: iPad can stay in carry-on baggage
Washington, Usa - Transportation Security Administration clarified it
A good news for those hi-tech gadgets-loving travelers. USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) affirmed it last week that iPad, last born for brand Apple, wouldn't have to be removed from carry-on... more
Curiosities"John Lennon Airport" says "Buon Giorno" to new Italian flight to Trapani
Liverpool, UK - Served by Ryanair
Liverpool "John Lennon" Airport (JLA) celebrated Italian style with passengers departing on a new route, to Trapani on the Italian island of Sicily, with top Italian Liverpool City centre restaurant Il... more
CuriositiesTravelling with a dead man
Liverpool, Great Britain - "He has just fallen asleep", they act to avoid corpse repatriation's costs
A story comes from England having form of those seen at cinema, but happened in real life at check-in desk of Liverpool's airport gate. The man near to be embarked last Saturday, ready to fly to Berlin... more
CuriositiesRyanair: vending machines on airplanes and cut on cabin crew
Milan, Italy - The airline will reduce the number of flight assistants to lower costs
The airline Ryanair has announced that it will install vending machines onboard its 225 aircraft in a drive to further reduce costs and increase ancillary revenues through increased passenger choice (obviously... more
CuriositiesNew uniform for KLM's flight crew
Amsterdam, Holland - Designed by stylist Mart Visser, inspired to 70's uniforms
Uniforms of hostesses and air companies' other employees are a distinctive sign that, together with other media, communicate the company brand identity to customers. In travellers imaginary these have... more
CuriositiesSwivel chair shown at "Un secolo con le ali" exhibition
Turin, Italy - Provided with rotation gear and brake
A last historical piece showing at ""Un secolo con le ali" exhibition, testifies one hundred years of military flying in Italy finished last week-end in Turin. The exhibition, presented during a press-conference... more
CuriositiesAir Malta sells its 1 millionth seat booked through its portal
Milan, Italy - With the flight Milan-Brussels
"Air Malta (AM) has celebrated another important milestone as onboard its flight to Brussels, KM420, it carried a passenger who bought the one millionth seat from the portal www.airmalta.com. Little... more
CuriositiesFlight simulators: "Bleriot" at "Un secolo con le ali" exhibition
Turin, Italy - Later abandoned because of obtained results not giving objective
Other historical pieces, two flight simulators, showed in Turin during the "Un secolo con le ali" exihibition lasting until 29th of March. It's the oldest of two flight simulators property of ASTUT,... more
Curiosities"Un secolo con le ali" exhibition: the Ansaldo SVA-9 airplane
Turin, Italy - It was built in about 2000 units
"Il secolo con le ali" is the title of the historical exhibition promoted by Italian Air Force (AMI) to celebrate a hundred years of the military flight in Italy, ongoing in Turin until next March 29. Here... more