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CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo: 10 years of CHC
Frankfurt, Germany - Cargo Human Care e.V. was founded in May 2007 by freight carrier's staff members and doctors from Germany
Cargo Human Care (CHC) was founded 10 years ago by employees of Lufthansa Cargo and doctors in Germany with the aim of providing unbureaucratic and ongoing help for the poorest parts of the population... more
CuriositiesThe 2nd Plane Pull in Greece for the “Smile of the Child” -VIDEO
Athens, Greece - The goal of the initiative was to raise funds for the support of the children health and care programmes
In the last weeks, the 2nd Plane Pull in Greece was held for the Association “The Smile of the Child”, in cooperation with the Athens International Airport (AIA) and with the support of DHL Express. In sup... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport: photo exhibition celebrates early childhood education
Miami, Usa - A gallery of 25 portraits with special moments between children and adults
On April 27, the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), in partnership with The Children’s Movement of Florida, the Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe and three award-winning photojournalists, u... more
CuriositiesThis year Finland celebrates its hundred years of independence. Celebrations began in January at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki, Finland - Finavia takes part to the festivities throughout the year
This year Finland celebrates its hundred years of independence. Now, to honor the 100-year-old Finland, Finavia rides Helsinki Airport passengers from terminal to the airplane on various Finland-themed... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. A demilitarized Mig-21 for sale: a part of history at auction
Lucerne, Switzerland - Offer valid until tomorrow. It doesn't fly, but it is purchaseable soon at 9000 CHF
Certainly it is always an armament, whose sale would be banned on the Swiss on-line sales website "Ricardo.ch", but it is a single engined demilitarized MiG-21 jet airplane (and not able to fly) at auction.... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport: 97 European horses competing in global championship
Miami, Usa - The animals are among more than 2,000 others that come through MIA during its peak season
Four days before Miami Beach hosts some of the world's top horses and riders at this week-end’s Longines Global Champions Tour, Miami International Airport was the first stop for 97 of the Olympic-level h... more
CuriositiesBerlin Airport: Night Run 2017 next Saturday
Berlin, Germany - Run on the runway. It is possible to compete as a skater and runner at the 11th edition
On Saturday 8th April 2017, the "11th Airport Night Run" takes place. For one evening, the future airport of Berlin-Brandenburg will once again be turned into a running track. The start-finish area is... more
CuriositiesPlanes and elegance. United Airlines struggles with the question of leggings
Denver, USA - Two young girls obliged to get changed: their clothing did not comply with regulation. Suddenly there was bedlam: disputes on social media. The airline replies: leggings are welcome
United Airlines was obliged to make itself clear to defend from the disputes which started after that two young girls had to change their clothes to be allowed boarding an aircraft from the airline. Yesterday... more
CuriositiesDanish design store new to Hamburg Airport
Hamburg, Germany - Flying Tiger Copenhagen celebrates grand opening at airport
Danish design meets Hanseatic taste: as of now, aficionados of design and lifestyle products will find everything they could ever want in the new Flying Tiger Copenhagen branch store at Hamburg Airport.... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways and Norland deliver the graduation of the 2000th "Fying Nanny"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - They were introduced by the carrier in September 2013
Etihad Airways has announced the graduation of its 2000th "Flying Nanny", continuing its relationship with Norland, the UK-based higher education college which specialises in ‘early years’ education.... more
CuriositiesAerospace. China looks to the space "Recycling"
Rome, Italy - Reusable launch systems are under evaluation
An ecologist curiosity, but this time space and not terrestrial, according to the Italian Space Agency (ASI) wrote it on its website. China, Country that notoriously protects less environment, looks to... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and curiosities. Emirates honoured customers and employees for the International day of Happiness -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - Across its boarding gates at Terminal 3 this morning, its delighted unsuspecting passengers
Emirates marked International Day of Happiness with small surprises for its customers and employees to spread a little extra joy to their daily lives. The airline is committed to supporting the UAE leadership’s e... more
CuriositiesWashington’s Airports welcome passengers with pink lights
Washington, Usa - In the occasion of National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington’s Airports are decked out in pink to usher in the blooms that will replace snowy scenes, marking the opening of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC. Travelers arriving f... more
CuriositiesInnovative hotel debuted at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - Germany’s first “My Cloud” transit hotel opened its doors
Germany’s first transit hotel, located at Gate Z 25 in Terminal 1 at Frankfurt Airport, opened this week for business. Its proximity to the departure gates lets transit passengers stay at the hotel without h... more
CuriositiesEmirates turns the spotlight on women; they make up close to 44% of its workforce -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - It currently employs more than 29,000 women from over 150 nationalities
Emirates is giving centre stage to its women employees on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Women make up close to 44% of the airline’s workforce and have been an integral part of the success sto... more
CuriositiesA particular exhibition opens at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - A series of mixed media monochromatic collages by artist Ray Azcuy
Pattern/Abstraction/Identify, a series of mixed media monochromatic collages by South Florida-based artist Ray Azcuy is on view at Miami International Airport, near Gate F9. His work is reminiscent of... more
CuriositiesBlue Air’s Liverpool based aircraft livery unveiled
Liverpool, UK - The winning design has been announced today following a public competition
The winning design for the new livery of the Blue Air aircraft that will be based at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") from the end of next month has been announced today following a public competition. Following... more
CuriositiesPlanes and people. 29 flights for the King of Saudi Arabia and his delegation visiting Indonesia. Probable agreement against terrorism
Jakarta, Indonesia - With the King 25 Princes, 10 ministers, 800 delegates, 600 staff people and a total luggage of 459 tons
The plane of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia landed today in Jakarta (Indonesia). Indonesian president Joko Widodo was waiting for him at the airport. It is the first official visit of... more
CuriositiesOslo Airport: SSP opened last week a bar in the domestic section of the North Pier
Oslo, Norway - Approximately 4,800 Norgesglass have been used to construct the ceiling
Last week, Select Service Partner (SSP) opened the bar Norgesglasset in the domestic section of the North Pier at Oslo Airport. Approximately 4,800 Norgesglass (“Norway glass” – a classic Norwegian versi... more
CuriositiesEmirates SkyCargo: airplane with particular livery in the occasion of the Valentine's Day -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - The transportation of flowers is a year-round activity
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of airline, has unveiled a decal featuring a rose on one of its B-777F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day. The decal is the first of its kind for it and h... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and journeys. For fun and laugh: the ridiculous and curious bans in the world
Rome, Italy - Those more surprising selected by Jetcost
Recently a couple received a fine for EUR 320 in Vigevano (Pavia, in Lombardy, Italy) because it seated to rest in the shade of a monument. Another couple in Capri has been stopped because it made too... more
CuriositiesPlanes and safe places. The future president of Somalia will be elected at the airport of Mogadishu
Mogadishu, Somalia - The decision was taken to guarantee security and regular elections. The new president will be voted today by the members of Somali parliament
Elections of the new president of Somalia are taking place in these hours at the airport of the Somalian capital Mogadishu. Air traffic was suspended and military police controls the airport. The 329 representatives... more
CuriositiesEmirates opens access to its premium lounges at Dubai International Airport
Dubai, UAE - It has plans to extend "pay-per-visit" to its outstation lounges in the future
Emirates has launched an additional privilege to extend the usage of its luxury lounges at Dubai International Airport to its Loyalty Programme members and their guests at a minimal fee regardless of their... more
CuriositiesAirplanes, photo and curiosities from web: attention, birds of prey on board
Rome, Italy - Seats in double parked for the falcons...
It is making all around the web since then it has been posted yesterday on Twitter. For the series "Curiosities from the social networks" a news on which veracity we don't promise. It seems that a Arab... more
CuriositiesDubai Airports presents seating of the future with Emirati influences
Dubai, EAU - Seating configurations offered in the proof of concept installation accommodate a range of passenger needs
Dubai Airports has teamed up with Dubai based design agency "Ochre" and Emirati designer Aljoud Lootah to design and test airport seating with the potential for future roll out at Dubai International (DXB)... more
CuriositiesMiami honors its top concessions at Second Annual Awards ceremony
Miami, Usa - The nominees were judged by a three-person panel of industry professionals
Miami International Airport recognized its top stores and restaurants based on excellence in customer service, merchandise and menu offerings at its Second Annual Concession of the Year Awards Ceremony,... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Cathay satisfied desire of the newlywed: marriage at 35,000 ft -VIDEO
Hong Kong , China - In the full of tradition, among clouds, champagne, cake and rose petals
For the Western world certainly it is not a newsness. Other curious marriages in paragliding, airplane, helicopter or balloon or finally underwater. But certainly in that part of the world, in that side... more
CuriositiesDonald Trump's last journeys on his private plane - VIDEO
Washington DC, Usa - The future president flew to Washington to prepare his swearing at the White House. From later today he shall fly by Air Force One
Donald Trump landed in Washington DC with his 100 million dollars B-757 plane more than a couple of times in these last days -on Wednesday he had two promotional events, one for his vicepresident Mike... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and environment. Emirates introduces sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - By the end of 2019 would have rescued 88 million plastic bottles from landfills– equivalent to the weight of 44 A-380s
Emirates has introduced new sustainable blankets made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. These blankets are made using ecoTHREAD patented technology and is now available in Economy Class on all its long-haul... more
CuriositiesAirplanes-helicopters. History (2): the first autogyro flew -VIDEO of period
Rome, Italy - It remains a machine that can count on many keens in the world
In 1934 in Hanworth (UK) Juan de la Cierva tested with success his first autogyro fully without fixed winds, whose support was entirey assigned to the rotary wing. The development of the mean had a sudden... more