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Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft to use an inflatable hangar after damage to St. Louis
Dallas, Usa - Due to the severe weather in Midwest, to try its third leg "Across America"
The strong storms that struck the St. Louis area Friday night have rendered inoperable Solar Impulse’s hangar at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers B... more
Science and technology"Fly Your Ideas 2013" by Airbus: judge arriving in Toulouse for winners of the challenge
Toulouse, France - UNESCO, Air France and Stanford University representatives to join Airbus executives in selecting them
One of the aircraft manufacturers, Airbus, has today unveiled a high calibre international panel to judge the final of the "2013 Fly Your Ideas" student challenge. The six member jury is lead by Charles... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane landed at Dallas-FW
Dallas, Usa - Flight duration: 18h21 min
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, successfully landed in Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, May 23 completing its longest leg of the 2013... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft departs today from Phoenix to Dallas route
Phoenix, Usa - To complete the second leg of its historic, cross-country journey
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, will depart from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport on Wednesday, May 22nd for Dallas/Fort Worth International Ai... more
Science and technologyAirbus, third edition of the "Fly Your Ideas": five teams shortlisted for the challenge final
Toulouse, France - 618 teams submit a proposal
Airbus has selected the five finalist student teams competing in the third edition of the "Fly Your Ideas" challenge. The teams making the final are from Australia, Brazil, India, Italy and Malaysia.... more
Science and technologyThe first leg completed in Phoenix for the Solar Impulse aircraft
Phoenix, Usa - Flight duration: 18h18 min
Solar Impulse, the solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, successfully launched the “Clean Generation” initiative by completing the first leg of the 2013 Across America mission – the fi... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane ready for the first leg across the USA: San Francisco-Phoenix
Mountain View, Usa - With Bertrand Piccard in the single seater cockpit
On May 3rd Solar Impulse, the Swiss solar powered airplane, will depart from San Francisco with Bertrand Piccard in the single seater cockpit, to complete the first leg of its coast-to-coast flights across... more
Science and technologyFirst authorized UAV flight in a urban environment in Italy (VIDEO)
L'Aquila, Italy - Aermatica's Anteos flies over the Basilica di S.M. di Collemaggio in L'Aquila
Anteos RPA, the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled aircraft) system which has been developed and manufactured by Italy's Aermatica, has conducted the first authorised UAV flight in an urban... more
Science and technologySpectrolab (Boeing): world record for solar cell efficiency
Sylmar, Usa - Increased for ground-based applications
A Spectrolab solar cell recently set a world record by converting more energy from the sun into electricity than any other ground-based solar cell without solar concentration. The Boeing subsidiary's... more
Science and technologyAeroporti di Roma: wi-fi initiative to all passengers passing through the "Leonardo da Vinci"
Rome, Italy - From today and for 30 free minutes
From April 8, "Leonardo da Vinci" airport will be offering all passengers passing through the airport 30 free minutes of internet access. Passengers can connect to the Wi-Fi network using laptop computers,... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse, the solar powered airplane, will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of the US
Mountain View, Usa - The aircraft will leave in early May from San Francisco and its final destination in July (four cities)
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the Swiss pilots and founders of Solar Impulse, announced that their solar-powered airplane will attempt a coast-to-coast crossing of the US this spring without... more
Science and technology"Etihad Wi-Fly" on its A-330/200 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, Uae - The first plane with this technology took flight for Brussels
Etihad Airways launched on December 3 its new “Etihad Wi-Fly” inflight Internet and mobile connectivity service, powered by the Panasonic Avionics Global Communications Suite. The airline’s first... more
Science and technologyWide Area Multilateration, ATC technologies at low-cost
Denever, Usa - The US FAA applied them in Colorado
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on December 3 announced the activation of new NextGen technology that will help p... more
Science and technologyAirbus' iPad Electronic Flight Bag to Qantas
Blagnac, France - The solution was announced at the "Farnborough Air Show" earlier this year
Qantas has become a launch customer for the ‘FlySmart with Airbus’ cockpit applications on iPad. These ‘Electronic Flight Bag’ (EFB) applications will be used by all pilots in the airline who fly Airbus... more
Science and technologySITA and NEC join forces as EU moves to automated airport gates at borders
Rome, Italy - The solution is ABC (Automated Border Control)
SITA, the air transport IT specialist, and NEC Europe (NEC), in biometric technology, on October 25 announced an agreement to jointly provide an automated border control (ABC) gate solution. It incorporates... more
Science and technologyAir Berlin Technik: tablet PCs make maintenance procedure more efficient for airplanes
Berlin, Germany - The first two maintenance stations in Munich and Berlin-Tegel
Air Berlin technik GmbH, the aviation technology service provider within the Air Berlin Group, is to start using tablet PCs in their aircraft maintenance operations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.... more
Science and technologySITA: Onward march of self-service with 70% of passengers now armed with smartphones
Rome, Italy - The seventh edition of the Air Transport World Passenger Self-Service Survey unveiled it
Airline passengers want more control of their journey and are looking for more self-service and mobile-based offerings to reduce stress during travel according to the 2012 SITA/Air Transport World Passenger... more
Science and technologyBoeing and Sojitz to pursue Cybersecurity Business in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Agreement targets government, civil and commercial markets
The Boeing Company and Sojitz Corporation, a global trading company, have agreed to work together to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions in Japan to help protect critical government, civil and commercial... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. EADS asks students to "Join the Spirit" for a unique international competition
Berlin, Germany - Fastest successful code to be awarded US$10,000 in prize money
An international contest dedicated to high-performance computing for graduate students was launched today by EADS Innovation Works, the EADS group’s corporate research and technology network. Called “... more
Science and technologySITA. Airports: improving passenger experience for investment
Rome, Italy - The technological investments stable this year
The world's airports are turning to mobile apps, social media and intelligent technologies including geolocation services to make the passenger experience better, according to the SITA Airport IT Trends... more
Science and technologySingapore Airlines launches In-Flight Connectivity programme
Milan, Italy - As a part of a USD 50 million plan
Singapore Airlines launches In-Flight Connectivity as part of a USD 50 million programme to bring Internet and mobile data services to customers, even when flying at 35,000ft. Following a recent soft... more
Science and technologyNew BAE Systems Strike Helmet mounted display
London, United Kingdom - The future is nigh
"When a pilot in a Eurofighter Typhoon jet glances down, he does not see a steel-grey floor. Instead he sees clouds, and maybe sheep and cows in green fields below". This sentece perfectly explains... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: full success for the first ever solar-powered intercontinental journey
Payerne, Switzerland - Landed in Payerne at 08:30PM on 24 July 2012
After covering about 6000 km during its first intercontinental roundtrip journey between Europe and Africa, the experimental solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed in Payerne (Switzerland)... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane took off to Payerne at 07:01 (UTC + 2)
Toulouse, France - And landing predicted for this evening
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Toulouse-Francazal (France) at 07:01 AM (UTC+2). The plane should land this evening in Payerne (Switzerland) from 08:00 PM (UTC+2). Track the Crossing... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane returns home to Switzerland after 6000 km
Toulouse, France - Final leg of the first ever solar-powered intercontinental flight
After accomplishing the mission of connecting Africa to Europe, the solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg will take-off tomorrow, 24 July 2012 at 07:00 AM (UTC+2) to complete the world’s fi... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane took off yesterday to Toulouse and landed safely
Madrid, Spain - The last leg of the flight is postponed
Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) airplane took off yesterday morning from Madrid-Barajas (Spain) at 05:36 AM UTC+2. The solar aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed successfully in Toulouse-Francazal... more
Science and technology"Farnborough International Air Show": Thales highlights its new Single European Sky ATM cockpit
London, United Kingdom - New systems available in 2015
Thales has announced a new cockpit which is expected to revolutionize the pilot-aircraft interface with smart solutions which integrates Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) and NextGen air traffic... more
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