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Science and technologyExpertise on jet biofuel and electric aircraft in Norway
Studies show 30% of all fuel at its airports can become sustainable by 2030
Avinor (airports management company in Norway), the Federation of Norwegian Aviation Industries and Zero are organizing the conference “Emission-free aviation in 2040”?.“Aviation is of key importance for N... more
Science and technologyAgreement to secure critical infrastructures
Signed between Leonardo and Nozomi Networks
Critical and industrial infrastructures and related control systems (Industrial Control Systems) are increasingly exposed to cyber attacks and therefore require greater levels of detection to develop more... more
Science and technologyAircraft and terrorism: China starts research laboratory
Towards new solutions for Chinese civil aviation
Besides technology of the face recognition already installed in 61 airports more
Science and technologyLeonardo invests in the next generation of talent
rewarding a young scientist for their thesis on computer vision
Leonardo is committed to promoting scientific citizenship and the STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), part of its wider objective to develop a worldwide culture of innovation,... more
Science and technologyLufthansa Cargo expands cooperation with startups
Through Plug and Play
Lufthansa Cargo will take on the role of anchor partner with global technology accelerator Plug and Play. Based in Sunnyvale, USA, the company is one of the world’s largest technology accelerator that b... more
Science and technologyPlanes. US University develops drone with underwater skills
It's the EagleRay Xav: multiple potential applications -VIDEO
Researchers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have developed that one that themselves define the first unmanned, fixed-wing aircraft with amphibious capacities, capable of passing from air navigation... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches iflyA380 augmented reality iOS app
Passion for plane and innovation come together for today’s globe-trotters
Airbus has launched a new iflyA380 iOS app that takes advantage of Apple’s latest technology, to open the doors of its A-380 aircraft to more passengers worldwide. The new app enhances industry’s existing ifl... more
Science and technologyBoeing: eVtol Cav prototype aircraft tested
New platform for autonomous transport of the future -VIDEO
Boeing has completed recently its first test flight on its experimental prototype aircraft, that is Electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) cargo air vehicle (CAV), aircraft without pilot at remote... more
Science and technologyBell Helicopter shows concept of urban VTOL at CES
The manufacturer has long been working with Uber to develop a mobility system
On the occasion of the "CES 2018" technological innovation show that is taking place in Las Vegas, United States, in these days, Bell Helicopter presented its project of a cabin for an electric vertical... more
Science and technologyAeroflot chooses technology to track bags
Rome, Italy - SITA’s BagJourney will provide accurate real-time information on each and every bag
Aeroflot has become the first airline in Russia to provide real-time location information for all the baggage it handles, choosing SITA to deliver an end-to-end baggage tracking solution using its BagJourney... more
Science and technologyStar Alliance: important step in its digital strategy
Beijing, China - In partnership with Plug and Play to access latest innovations from Silicon Valley
Star Alliance has entered into a partnership with Plug and Play, the world start-up accelerator and innovation centre. This will allow the Alliance to identify relevant start-ups and accompany them throughout... more
Science and technologyAlitalia: on-line check-in more popular than check.in at airport desks
Rome, Italy - Record number of digital check-in (56%)
Alitalia’s passengers are increasingly using digital tools to travel. According to the latest data gathered by the company, on-line check-in (through the Alitalia App, the alitalia.com website and self-service c... more
Science and technologyChina Airlines takes delivery of A-350XWB plane powered with biofuel mix
Toulouse, France - Taiwanese carrier joins to the program for sustainable fuel of Airbus
China Airlines of Taiwan has become the second carrier to join a programme to use a blend of traditional and sustainable biofuels to power aircraft for delivery flights from Airbus. The plane involved... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Partnership launches E-Fan X hybrid demonstrator
London, UK - Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens team up for electric future
Airbus, Rolls-Royce, and Siemens have formed a partnership which aims at developing a near-term flight demonstrator which will be a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for commercial... more
Science and technologyFirst electric aircraft ordered by Norway; delivery in 2018 and used for demonstration purposes
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Air Sports Federation and Avinor band together to buy it
Electric aircraft represent completely new opportunities for air travel and several international manufacturers are currently working hard on developing their offering in this field. The first commercial... more
Science and technologyNew technologies across competitiveness, sustainability among winning projects of "2017 Innovation Award"
Milan, Italy - Leonardo: an investment of 10,000 employees and €1.4 billion each year in research and development
With the goal of investing in youth and research, rewarding the ideas and creativity of scholars and Leonardo employees, and an opportunity to highlight the promotion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering... more
Science and technologyMathematics made simple: the partnership establishes interactive exposition
MIlan, Italy - Between the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan and Leonardo
If man did not know about math, he would not rise a single foot off the ground, Galileo Galilei said a few centuries ago. In the new interactive Mathematics Lab, developed by the National Museum of Science... more
Science and technologyThe Solar Impulse Foundation launches the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Bonn, Germany - And the countdown to select 1000 solutions that are profitable to protect the environment
Following the success of the first solar flight around the world, the Solar Impulse Foundation has officially launched the second phase of its action –the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions– during COP... more
Science and technologyAircraft. New frontiers in air transport: Uber announces partnership with NASA - VIDEO
Lisbon, Portugal - The company said that the air taxi system currently in development might perform the first filghts in 2020
At the "Web Summit" -a conference on new technologies that is taking place in Lisbon (Portugal)- Jeff Holden Chief Product Officer of the California based company Uber announced a partnership with NASA... more
Science and technologyDefense. ESSOR programme continues into the development of OC1
Rome, Italy - A further step forward in the collaboration among the European terrestrial forces
The joint-venture a4ESSOR (Alliance for ESSOR) has been awarded a contract by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement) to start a new phase of the ESSOR (European Secure Sof... more
Science and technologyMIA launches Cargo Flight Tracker website
Miami, Usa - Digital platform with real-time flight information aims to decrease wait times, congestion
On November 2, during the "Air Cargo Americas & SeaCargo Americas 2017" conference and exhibition, event host Miami International Airport publicly unveiled its MIA Cargo Flight Tracker – the first web-based c... more
Science and technologyFraport speeds up repatriation of delayed bags at Frankfurt Airport with a tablet solution
Rome, Italy - Using the new mobile service, agents can trace and rebook bags faster and on the spot.
Airport operator Fraport has significantly speeded up the repatriation of delayed or mishandled bags to passengers at Frankfurt Airport, with the introduction of SITA’s WorldTracer Tablet. It provides a... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. IATA and ACI launch "NEXTT": towards the use of the emerging technologies
Barcelona, Spain - The initiative will investigate in three areas; a number of key airports are already actively involved in projects
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the "New Experience in Travel and Technologies" ("NEXTT") initiative. In light... more
Science and technologyAircraft. IATA: passengers want technology to give them more control over their travel experience
Barcelona, Spain - The Association announced the results of its 2017 GPS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which revealed that passengers expect technology to give them more personal control over... more
Science and technologyNTU and Saab partnership to develop innovative high-end digital technology
Linkoping, Sweden - A MoU has been signed today
Defence and security company Saab and Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), one of the world’s research-intensive institutions, will set up a joint research centre as part of a collaboration t... more
Science and technologyJapanese project wins "Airbus Award for Diversity in Engineering"
Toulouse, France - Fifth edition of UNESCO-backed Award is announced at global engineering deans’ conference in Canada
Airbus, a worldwide industry in aeronautics, space and related services and the Global Engineering Deans Council (GEDC), the global organisation for engineering education, have announced the recipient... more
Science and technologyAirbus’ “BLADE” laminar flow wing demonstrator makes first flight
Toulouse, France - Aiming to bring a reduction of wing friction and lower CO2 emission
Airbus’ A-340 laminar-flow “BLADE” test demonstrator aircraft (A-340/300 MSN001) has made its successful maiden flight for the EU-sponsored "Clean Sky" “Blade” project. The airplane, dubbed “Flight Lab”, took... more
Science and technologyeasyJet and electric aircraft pioneer outline future of aviation
London, UK - The airline outlines strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations
easyJet outlined yesterday a strategy to progressively decarbonise and reduce noise from aviation operations. A collaboration with the US company Wright Electric will support the goal for short haul flights... more
Science and technologyATR signs deal with Phitek to supply IFE streaming; available from June 2018
Toulouse, France - Standalone wireless system will allow operators to enhance passenger experience
On the occasion of the "APEX Expo 2017", ATR has signed a deal with aircraft cabin technology supplier Amphenol Phitek Ltd. which will provide operators with the option of a standalone wireless In-Flight... more
Science and technologyEmbraer announces new Ifec supplier for its E-Jets E2 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme
Embraer announces today that it has selected Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new InFlight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, the second generation... more