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Science and technologyBoeing, SAA and Mango: first commercial flight in Africa with sustainable aviation biofuel
Johannesburg, South-Africa - It coincided with 100th anniversary and celebrations of the industry worldwide
Boeing, South African Airways (SAA) and low-cost carrier Mango celebrated Africa's first passenger flights with sustainable aviation biofuel. The flights coincided with the industry's 100th anniversary... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 airplane landed in Egypt, coming from Spain across the Mediterranean -VIDEO
Cairo, Egypt - It is ready to attempt the last leg of the round the world flight
On its journey around the world, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– landed in Egypt after a flight of two days and two nights (48 hours and... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane takes off to cross the Mediterranean Sea and reach North Africa
Seville, Spain - After crossing America and the Atlantic
After crossing America and recently the Atlantic Ocean without a single drop of fuel, Solar Impulse 2 –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– took off from Spain earl... more
Science and technologyComing from NY, Solar Impulse airplane lands in Spain, for its leg 15 -VIDEO
Seville, Spain - The landing in Spain was welcomed by the Eagle Patrol of the Spanish Air Force
On its journey around the world, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg– landed in Seville, Spain, after a flight of three days and three nigh... more
Science and technologyInternational committee of clean technologies launched from a Solar airplane while flying over the Atlantic Ocean
New York, Usa - Its creation announced by Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg
Bertrand Piccard, Initiator and Chairman of Solar Impulse, currently in the cockpit of Solar Impulse 2 flying over the Atlantic Ocean without a drop of fuel, together with André Borschberg, Co-Founder... more
Science and technologyNASA electric plane: 14 motors turning propellers, all integrated into a unique wing-VIDEO
Washington, Usa - The aircraft gets X number and a new name
14 electric motors turning propellers, all integrated into a uniquely-designed wing: this is the feature of the experimental airplane now designated the X-57 number and nicknamed “Maxwell", with which N... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 plane takes off from New York -VIDEO
New York, Usa - Expected to land at the Seville Airport (in Spain) next June 23
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) aircraft took off early this morning from "Kennedy Airport", New York, to attempt the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean and prove that an efficient energy future is possible. Si2, the... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft landed in NY, completing the crossing of the USA -VIDEO
New York City, USA - Flight time: 4 hours and 41 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel– left Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, late Friday evening and landed at... more
Science and technology"Meta-skin" anti-radar system. The new material will surpass even the one used of military aircraft
Washington, Usa - According to experts it could replace in future all existing stealth technology
A team of experts from Iowa State University published a research paper about the use of a new flexible silicon made meta-material, able to hide objects from radar detection. This new technology could... more
Science and technologyAirbus launches the fifth "Fly Your Ideas" global student challenge
Toulouse, France - Inspiring today’s generation to build tomorrow’s sustainable aviation
For the fifth time, Airbus challenges students worldwide to innovate for the future of aviation by launching the latest "Fly Your Ideas" competition. It is a unique global student competition, designed... more
Science and technologySi2, the Solar Impulse airplane, landed in Lehigh Valley International Airport
Lehigh Valley, Usa - Flight time: 16 hours and 47 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) landed at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Pennsylvania, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 25 May at 8:49 pm local time (UTC-4) after taking off from Dayton International... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Dayton
Dayton, Usa - After 16 hours 34 minutes and 692 miles
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) airplane landed at Dayton International Airport, Ohio, with André Borschberg at the controls, on 21 May at 9:56pm local time (UTC-4) after taking off from Tulsa International Airport,... more
Science and technologyMalta International Airport chooses company for IT operations management
Rome, Italy - Agreement paves way forward to a future-proof airport
Malta International Airport has entered into a strategic partnership with global air transport IT specialist SITA which is geared towards boosting the airport’s operational excellence and putting it a... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 plane landed in Tulsa with Bertrand Piccard at the controls
Tulsa, Usa - As soon as possible, weather permitting, André Borschberg will pilot it to the next stop-over and continue the crossing of the USA
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) airplane landed in Tulsa International Airport, Oklahoma, with Bertrand Piccard at the controls, on 12 May at 11:15pm local time (UTC-5) after taking off from Phoenix Goodyear Airport,... more
Science and technologyNASA, FAA demonstrate wireless communication with aircraft
Houston, Usa - Two technologies that could change airport operations worldwide
For the first time ever, a team of engineers at NASA’s Glenn Research Center conveyed aviation data --including route options and weather information-- to an airplane over a wireless communication system f... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 aircraft landed in Phoenix
Phoenix, Usa - Flight time: 15:52 hours
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– landed in Phoenix Goodyear Airport, Arizona, with André Borsc... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse 2 airplane begins United States crossing: first stop Phoenix
Mountain View, Usa - The landing at Goodyear Airport is expected this evening
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) –the solar airplane of Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg capable of flying day and night without fuel– took off from the Moffett Airfield this morning and is e... more
Science and technologyEtihad Airways launches innovative mobile app to reimagine the travel experience for guests
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is part of the innovative technologies that the airline is continuing to adopt
Etihad Airways (EA), the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane (2) landed in the Silicon Valley completing the crossing of the Pacific Ocean
Mountain View, Usa - Flight time: 62 hours 29 minutes
Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of flying day and night without using a drop of fuel – left Hawaii on 21 April at 6:15 am local time (UTC-10) and landed at the Moffett Airfield on... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. Russia enhanced radar system in OTT RLS (Operating instructions Radar Level Sensor)
Moscow, Russia - It will be able to locate airline fires to a distance of 20 kilometers
United Instrument Corporation (UIC) in Russia develops an enhanced model of the radar system OTT RLS (Operating Instructions Radar Level Sensor) that can detect 100 targets at a time both on land and in... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to attempt the completion of the Pacific crossing -VIDEO
Kalaeloa, Hawaii - From Hawaii to North America, a journey similar to the one of American aviator Amelia Earhart
In silence, without using a drop of fuel, but with much wonder in the eyes of hundreds of enchanted supporters, Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) took off early yesterday morning at 6:15am Hawaii time (UTC-10) to... more
Science and technologyFAI: Solar Impulse 2 airplane took off to continue world circumnavigation and breaking records (2)
Lausanne, Switzerland - After months of repair the Si2 took off on 21 April 2016 at 6:15am Hawaiian time, 6.15pm Swiss time
Swiss pioneers and ambassadors for clean technology, Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, left the Kakaeloa Airport in Hawaii at 6:15am Hawaiian time to continue their spectacular journey of the first... more
Science and technologyAircraft and transport. Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan join forces on technology and innovation
Milan, Italy - Special attention will also be paid to developing joint initiatives within major European programmes including Horizon 2020 to Clean Sky 2
Research, development, innovation and training are the focus of the “Innovation Hub” project framework agreement that Finmeccanica and the Politecnico of Milan have signed that defines a number of sha... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and components. Alcoa signs with Airbus contract for supply of 3D-Printed titanium fuselage and engine pylon parts
New York, USA - Employment of metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a big deal for productivity and materials assembly
Alcoa signs with Airbus contract for supply of 3D-Printed titanium Fuselage and Engine Pylon Parts for its commercial airplanes. The details about the agreeement have not been disclosured yet, but the... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane ready to resume first round-the world solar flight from Hawaii -VIDEO
Hawaii, Usa - After replacing overheated batteries and running maintenance flights, the team is now re-entering “Mission mode”
Swiss pioneers Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are ready to resume their attempt to achieve the first ever Round-The-World Solar Flight with Solar Impulse 2 (Si2) – the first solar airplane capable of... more
Science and technologyMonitoring deforestation in Brazil goes to the Italian COSMO-SkyMed satellites
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - e-GEOS with Geoambiente won the tender called by the Amazon Protection Management Centre
e-GEOS (80% Finmeccanica-Telespazio, 20% ASI) has been awarded -through the Brazilian company Geoambiente- a tender held by CENSIPAM (Centro Gestor e Operacional do Sistema de Proteçao da Amazonia) to... more
Science and technologyAircraft, helicopters and UAV. Airbus Group signs long-term cooperation agreement
Munich, Germany - In the field of hybrid electric propulsion systems
Airbus Group and Siemens have signed a collaboration agreement in the field of hybrid electric propulsion. In doing so, the Chief Executive Officers (CEO) of both companies, Tom Enders and Joe Kaeser,... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and environment. San Francisco Airport awarded Level 3 ACA by ACI
San Francisco, Usa - Airport is first in California to receive advanced certification for greenhouse gas reductions
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major environmental milestone yesterday, with the award of Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) by the Airports Council International (ACI),... more
Science and technologyAirplanes. Sesar JU: possible use the existing satellite communication systems to improve ATM
Brussels, Belgium - Allowing air traffic control to offer better routings, advance sequencing, while maximising airport & airspace capacity
SESAR (Single European Sky initiative) members together with partners and the European Space Agency’s Iris Precursor have carried out a joint flight trial, successfully demonstrating that existing satellite t... more
Science and technologyAircraft. Perlan II stratospheric glider began pressurized test flights
Minden, Usa - Tom Enders received a detailed briefing from chief pilot Jim Payne
Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders worked alongside the all-volunteer flight test team for Airbus Perlan Mission II this weekend, as the program achieved a historic milestone with the start of pressurized flights.... more