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AirlinesJapan. Skymark launches Pokemon themed plane
Debut is scheduled for next June 28th
Precisely in this 2021, Pokemon celebrated its quarter century since creation. The famous Japanese video game series was in fact created in 1996 and after 25 years it is still very popular, especially... more
Civil aviationGe and Safran work on plane with hydrogen engine
The aircraft's debut is expected to take place in 2030
General Electric and Safran are the two protagonists of the manufacture of an airplane with a hydrogen-powered engine that is intriguing and making civil aviation enthusiasts and not only discuss them... more
AirlinesFlying taxis, the ambitious project of Hyundai and Gm
Carmakers aim for commercialization by 2025
New ways of thinking, new possibilities: the official slogan of the South Korean car group Hyundai Motor gives a clear idea of the potential of this brand, not only with regard to four wheels. The Asian... more
Civil aviationSE200, the three-winged plane that consumes 70% less
This aircraft has a revolutionary design
Today's planes certainly cannot be the same as those of several decades ago. A clear example of this is the aircraft that was recently developed in the United States: even if by many it is considered a... more
CuriositiesUsa. Pentagon thinks to a new Air Force One airplane
It will be a supersonic and luxury aircraft
US Defense Department has in mind to build a supersonic presidential aircraft with characteristics that are nothing short of futuristic. Based on what has been learned in the last few hours, the Pentagon... more
AirportsSan Francisco Airport expands plastic free policy
To prohibit sale of all plastic bottles
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the expansion of its industry-leading plastic-free policy to prohibit the sale of any beverages in plastic bottles. In August 2019, SFO became one... more
Civil aviationThe plane that has been converted into a limo
It will be auctioned in May
The verb "fly" is often used to indicate cars capable of reaching speeds that would be unthinkable for other models. In the case of Learmousine, however, it is not a figurative expression at all, since... more
AirlinesModern A-220 plane to fly Air Canada's legacy livery across North America
Nine days to paint it and 350 litres of it used
Air Canada officially revealed a specially painted A-220/300 in the colours of the airline’s original name, Trans-Canada Air Lines (TCA).The special livery pays tribute to the airline’s heritage, which can... more
AirportsTrump's B-757 plane is not flying from four years
It is abandoned in a Californian airport
Four years of inactivity: the personal B-757 of ex-US President Donald Trump has not sailed the skies for a very long time, despite the fact that the premises were completely different and gave a glimpse... more
CuriositiesOzires Silva is the first Brazilian to receive an aeronautical award in the world
He is one of the founders of Embraer
Ozires Silva, one of the founders of Embraer, became the first Brazilian to win the Daniel Guggenheim Medal, one of the world’s most significant international awards for aeronautical engineering. The a... more
AirportsCarbon-free heating at Rovaniemi Airport
Finavia and Neve have entered into an agreement
Airport operator Finavia and Napapiirin Energia ja Vesi (Neve) have entered into an agreement on the heating of Rovaniemi Airport with carbon-neutral district heating. The climate impact of airports originates... more
AirlinesQatar Airways Cargo transported tonnes of flowers
On the occasion of the Valentine's Day at worldwide
The carrier transported 5000 tonnes of flowers for Valentine’s Day, introducing additional flights and charters to cater to the demand in key markets. Its product QR Fresh offers a seamless cool chain f... more
AirportsAirports. Algorithm recognizes faces even with mask
Percentage of effectiveness is close to 100%
Greater protection from contagion, but also less facial recognition. The mask presents above all this drawback which could lead to problems, but which the American Department of Homeland Security wanted... more
Civil aviationThe American startup aiming for a new supersonic aircraft
Boom Technology increased its investments
A new supersonic aircraft, an aircraft destined to be talked about a lot for several years: the industrial novelty of Boom Technology, an American company based in the State of Colorado, is already causing... more
AerospaceDecember 11, 1972: last man on the Moon
It was the Apollo 17 mission
First is always the most important, but also the last one should not be underestimated in certain circumstances: this speech fits perfectly for an anniversary that falls just today. On December 11, 1972,... more
AirlinesUSA: all ready for commercial Christian carrier flights
Passengers will be mostly missionaries
Unique more than rare: air carrier that an American religious organization wants to launch in a short time is unprecedented in the history of civil aviation, given that we are talking about the first Christian... more
AirlinesCarriers. Thai Airways seeks buyers for unsold goods
These products were used on board
Reinventing: this may be one of the watchwords that the international airline industry must make its own at the time of the coronavirus. The Thai Airways carrier seems to be at the forefront, as evidenced... more
AerospaceNovember 3, 1957: mission to space of the dog Laika
63 years ago the launch of Sputnik 2
A "sacrifice" in the name of science. The date of November 3 is one of the most important in the history of space, since exactly 63 years ago the second ever artificial satellite, Sputnik 2, was launched... more
AirlinesNew South African carrier has an official name: Lift
On-line contest registered 25 thousand suggestions
Wakanda Air, DjyRyNie and Lekker Airlines: these are some of the suggestions that South African citizens proposed online for the new national carrier (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Eventually... more
CuriositiesOctober 23, 1934: Francesco Agello's unbeaten speed record
His seaplane flew 86 years ago in Desenzano
A record still unbeaten almost nine decades later: this clarification would be enough to understand how incredible the feat of Francesco Agello on October 23, 1934 was, precisely 86 years ago. It was 2:56... more
CuriositiesRussia, discussions on video of Su-57 without roof
Pilot of military plane had a special suit - VIDEO
A video that left half the world speechless: in the last few hours a video has spread showing a Russian military pilot while on board a Su-57 plane without any roof and at a speed that is not exactly indifferent.... more
CargoPhoto. New ambassador for Lufthansa Cargo's social commitment
A B-777F airplane with a particular livery
Photo. Ever since the Cargo Human Care e.V. aid organisation was founded by Lufthansa Cargo employees 13 years ago, the freight crane has been supporting the organisation's sustainable aid in Kenya. As... more
Airlines"Grounding" of Swissair on October 2, 2001
It was the beginning of the end for this carrier
A real shock: exactly 19 years have passed since October 2, 2001, the day when air carrier Swissair suddenly stopped, suggesting that the following days would be the last for such a prestigious brand,... more
AirlinesLufthansa Cargo: its ninth B-777F airplane in Frankfurt
With the name "¡Buenos días México!"
On Tuesday, September 29, at 11:19 am local time, the carrier's latest B-777F landed for the first time at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). The freighter with the registration D-ALFI was in flight as LH8145 for... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines ditches "ladies and gentlemen" from ads
Carrier doesn't want to discriminate sexual minorities
A phrase that every passenger is used to and that is about to disappear, at least in the case of an Asian carrier. Japan Airlines made official today, Monday 28 September 2020, the cancellation of classic... more
CuriositiesSeptember 24, 1852: first flight of a powered airship
The inventor exploited hydrogen and carbon coke
Airship is destined to exert a timeless charm for a long time to come and today is the perfect opportunity to deepen a piece of its history. On September 24, 1852, exactly 168 years ago, the first motor-driven... more
AirlinesSouth Africa, citizens will choose the name of new carrier
The idea is to take a cue from Uber
No one will know my name: unlike in "Turandot" by Giacomo Puccini, the name of new carrier of South Africa must be revealed quickly and for this reason it was decided to entrust to the city. In the last... more
AerospaceSeptember 17, 1976: entire world discovers Space Shuttle
The very first spacecraft was the Enterprise
Today's date is one of the most important in history of space flights. On September 17, 1976, exactly 44 years ago, Space Shuttle was presented to the public for the very first time. NASA proudly announced... more
Civil aviationThere is an airplane that became a tourist accomodation in Wales
A-319 flew for Etihad and Air Canada
The most glamorous camping that you can find: glamping is a very recent evolution of tourism in contact with nature in which camping has nothing to do with tents to be planted. Outdoor relax and the classic... more
CuriositiesOn 7 September 1997 debut flight of the F-22 Raptor airplane
The world's first fifth generation military aircraft
A record to remember: today's date is very important for what concerns military aviation, given that on 7 September 1997, exactly 23 years ago, first F-22 Raptor aircraft made its debut flight. It is the... more