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Science and technologySuccessful return to Europe: Solar Impulse plane landed in Madrid
Madrid, Spain - After 17 hours and two minutes
After a particularly tactically challenging flight, the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its leg connecting Africa to Europe, landing in Madrid-Barajas International... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Madrid at 06:17 UTC+1
Rabat, Morocco - The plane should land in Barajas airport on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2)
The Solar Impulse took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 06:17 (UTC+1). The plane should land in Madrid-Barajas airport (Spain) on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2). The HB-SIA, the first airplane... more
Science and technologyEC: new smartphone app to give information about passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - While travelling this Summer
Passengers stranded at airports or awaiting missing luggage may now use a smartphone application to check their rights immediately and on the spot. Just in time for the summer holidays, the European Commission... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: postponed flight of today connecting Rabat to Madrid
Rabat, Morocco - Due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds
The return flight over the Strait of Gibraltar has been postponed until further notice due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds. Solar Impulse's HB-SIA aircraft prototype, piloted by Bertrand... more
Science and technologyFrom Africa to Europe with Solar Impulse airplane
Rabat, Morocco - Landed successfully in Rabat for its first leg of return flight completed
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off last Friday from Ouarzazate (Morocco) at 07:33 AM (UTC +1). The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its first leg of the return... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane begins its return home: Ouarzazate to Rabat
Ouarzazate, Morocco - With the first leg before continuing to Madrid and finally Payerne
After successfully reaching Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse will now begin its return home starting with the first leg from Ouarzazate to Rabat before continuing to Madrid (Spain) and finally Payerne (Switzerland).... more
Science and technologyUAT ARC recommends collaborative government-industry initiative to facilitate unleaded avgas transition
Washington, USA - Development and deployment roadmap milestones must be identified
Today, 27/06/2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government... more
Science and technologyX-48 blended-wing body aircraft: third variant ready for more tests (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Logically, we'd like to go to a larger demonstrator"
The X-48 programme, developed by Boeing in partnership with NASA, is a project which aims to create the first low-emissions subsonic transport/commercial aircraft in a blended-wing body configuration.... more
Science and technologyX-51 hypersonic aircraft ready for third test
Washington, USA - "A flight from New York to Los Angeles could take less than 39 minutes at Mach 5"
Boeing reported that a third X-51 hypersonic vehicle will fly soon. "We are planning to fly another vehicle shortly. It will be this year" said Joe Vogel, director of the programme. Two earlier tests... more
Science and technologyMorocco: triumphant landing of Solar Impulse airplane in Ouarzazate (VIDEO)
Ouarzazate, Morocco - After a flight lasting a total of 17h20min and 683 km
After a first failure to reach Ouarzazate last week, the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its flight to Morocco’s Southern region of Ouarzazate. The prototype la... more
Science and technologySITA: annual survey presented in the occasion of the "Air Transport IT Summit"
Brussels, Belgium - Mobile apps transform how airlines do business
The way airlines are doing business is undergoing a fundamental transformation as mobile apps permeate every step of the journey and core aspects of operations. The 14th annual "SITA/Airline Business IT... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Ouarzazate at 07:05 (UTC + 1)
Rabat, Morocco - The plane should land this evening after midnight
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 07:05 (UTC +1). The plane should land this evening in Ouarzazate (Morocco) after midnight (UTC+1). Track the Crossing Frontiers... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: its second attempt tomorrow to fly to Ouarzazate
Rabat, Morocco - Two itineraries are being evaluated to fly to the final destination
After a first unsuccessful attempt to reach Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse remains determined to reattempt the challenge of landing in Southern Morocco, a region rich of turbulences and high wind. The solar... more
Science and technologyAircraft and technology: Iridium Communications plans GPS technology to monitor airliners
McLean, USA - "It will supply more complete and continuous flight information than radar"
Iridium Communications Inc plans to install devices on its next generation of commercial satellite. These devices will continuously monitor airliners and business jets on trans-Atlantic routes. This could... more
Science and technologySandel Avionics signs contract with KAI for helicopter avoidance system
Seoul, South Korea - It is going to equip the KAI/Eurocopter Surions
Sandel Avionics, an American hi-tech company, has signed a long-term contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI, the same firm which build the T-50 trainer) for supplying Surion helicopters with hazard... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft successfully returns to Rabat
Rabat, Morocco - After attempting to reach Ouarzazate
The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed safely at the Rabat-Salé International airport at 00:14AM (UTC+1) after attempting to reach Ouarzazate. Due to unexpected headwinds a... more
Science and technologyAirbus supports the IUCN’s “Plant a Pledge”
Toulouse, France - The campaign advocating the largest land restoration initiative ever
Ahead of the Rio+20 Earth Summit, campaign ambassador Bianca Jagger, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Airbus launched "Plant a Pledge" – an on-line campaign to mobilise public s... more
Science and technologyBoeing receives its first international Cybersecurity Contract
Tokyo, Japan - Sojitz Corporation places order for advanced network assessment
The Boeing Company has announced that Sojitz Corporation, a global trading company headquartered in Tokyo, has entered into an agreement with Boeing's Information Solutions division for advanced network... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane took off to Ouarzazate at 08:07 (UTC+1)
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft should land this evening
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 08:07 (UTC +1). The plane should land this evening in Ouarzazate (Morocco) from 00:30AM (UTC+1). Track the Crossing Frontiers... more
Science and technologyDeparture for Ouarzazate: Solar Impulse airplane continues its journey in the Kingdom of Morocco
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft will take-off tomorrow for a demonstration flight over the capital
After having accomplished the first intercontinental flight powered by solar energy, the solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg continues its voyage. Under High Patronage of his Highness... more
Science and technologyCrossing frontiers: Solar Impulse aircraft successfully lands in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco - After a flight lasting a total of 19 hours 8 min and 830 km
Under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Rabat at 05:22AM (UTC+2)
Madrid, Spain - The plane should land this evening in Morocco
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Madrid-Barajas (Spain) at 05:22AM (UTC +2). The plane should land this evening in Rabat-Salé (Morocco) from 11:00PM (UTC+1). Track the Crossing... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane leaves Madrid for Rabat, in Morocco
Madrid, Spain - It should take-off tomorrow
Under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg should take-off 5... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover
Payerne, Switzerland - After a flight lasting a total of 17h 3min 59s
The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed half the leg of its flight to Morocco. The prototype landed successfully in Madrid-Barajas airport at 01:28AM (UTC+2)... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off at 08:24 (UTC+2) to Madrid
Payerne, Switzerland - The first possible departure for Rabat will be next Monday
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) airplane piloted by André Borschberg took-off this morning from Payerne airfield (Switzerland) at 08:24AM (UTC +2). The plane should land this evening at Madrid-Barajas Airport... more
Science and technologyDestination Morocco: Solar Impulse airplane departs for its first intercontinental flight
Payerne, Switzerland - The prototype will land in Madrid for a technical layover, as well as to change pilots
Under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg should take flight... more
Science and technologyCassidian develops electronics for the German Army's new mobile communications system
Berlino, Germania - The industry has paved the way for the overall integration
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has paved the way for the overall integration of the German Armed Forces’ new software-defined radio communications system (“KommSysBw”) by delivering the s... more
Science and technologyUS Air Force works on next-generation aircraft engine
Washington, USA - "It takes longer to develop an engine that it does an airframe"
The US Air Force has started work on the further develop next-generation turbine engine technology. This technology is called Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT). "It is a follow-on programme... more
Science and technologyUAV swarms to penetrate extremely hostile enemy air space
Washington, Usa - Stealth fighter for surveillance and strikes
There still is a dark veil over the future of the American military programme. The F-35 project is still unclear, but it seems to further a common goal: to create the conditions to fight a new kind of... more
Science and technologyGulf Air and Sport 24 to show live coverage of GP F1 races
Manama, Bahrain - As part of the airline's latest In-flight Connectivity On-Board
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its new Sport 24, the 24-hour live sports channel produced by IMG Media, broadcast of the Formula One™ races, including t... more
Science and technologyVirtual training for American fifth generation aircraft
Washington, USA - "It will be useful most of all for F-22 and F-35 crews"
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force are ready to demonstrate the results of their cooperation: a new virtual training system which will maximize training benefits for fifth generation aircraft pilots. "There... more
Science and technologyCooking oil powers Qantas' aircraft
Sydney, Australia - Joyce and Australia are looking to a future without emissions
A local Qantas flight between Sydney and Adelaide has used a 50-50% mix of conventional fuel and cooking oil. Since the bio-fuel was imported from the United States, the total price was far more expensive... more
Science and technologyElbit develops new software to upgrade the Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 jet trainer
Tel Aviv, Israel - The improvement will allow the fighter to operate any kind of mission
Elbit Systems, the well-known hi-tech system maker, has developed a new software which will be installed on-board Italian-made Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 aircraft, the airplane with which the Italian manufacturer... more
Science and technologyNew techniques for aircraft painting
Sydney, Australia - An alkoxide will save time and costs
The joint-venture between Boeing and CSIRO (Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) has been running for 23 years and was extended for a further five years in relation... more
Science and technologyAirplanes, helicopters and technology: maiden flight for the first "Flying car" from Netherland (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The first flight has been a success
Pal-V, a Dutch engineering company, has surprised the entire world with its particular project: the flying car. The prototype, characterized by a futuristic design, looks more like a big scooter than... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane to land in Morocco in Spring 2012
Payerne, Switzerland - This trip will coincide with the launch of work in a region to construct the largest solar power plant ever built
The Kingdom of Morocco will welcome Solar Impulse in the Spring of this year. After its inaugural flight to Paris and Brussels in 2011, the Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg’s solar airplane will at... more
Science and technologyNo emission radar for airports. Italian CIRA and Marotta are working on it
Capua, Italy - Innovation and environment safety from the joint-venture in Campania
"Guardian" is a radar which uses antennas and microphones to locate air traffic sounds with extreme precision. So, a passive radar, same way of the sea acoustic detectors. No more a direct emission from... more
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