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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
CuriositiesAirplanes-helicopters. History: the first autogyro flew -VIDEO of period
Rome, italy - The Spanish Juan de la Cierva created it a few years before
An autogyro also known as gyroplane, gyrocopter, or rotaplane, is a type of rotorcraft that uses an unpowered rotor in autorotation to develop lift, and an engine-powered propeller, similar to that of... more
Curiosities17 cities in the world that have something to celebrate this year
Rome, Italy - The search engine Jetcost has selected those with the more interesting proposals
2016 finished and the new year began, also for travels, planning the destinations to discover. The search engine of flights and hotel (www.jetcost.it) has selected 17 cities in the world that have a lot... more
CuriositiesHamad International Airport welcomes FC Bayern Munich superstars and their fans
Doha, Qatar - 50 lucky fans were selected through on-line registration, giving them the chance to interact with their favourite players
Hamad International Airport (HIA) welcomed four of FC Bayern Munich’s top footballers for a special fan meet and greet event, as part of the partnership that pairs aviation’s advanced international hub... more
CuriositiesNewborn girl for Samantha Cristoforetti
Rome, Italy - The Italian astronaut became mother in November
The Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti became mother of a baby, according to a today's article reported by the local newspaper "Trentino". Kelsey Amal, this is the name of the girl, was born in November... more
CuriositiesIberia: latest A-330/200 (its 10th) aircraft named "Tokyo" in honour of the recent destination -VIDEO
Madrid, Spain - Registered as EC-MNL, the new airplane will be used on long-haul routes to the Americas and Asia
Iberia’s tenth A-330/200 airplane has joined the fleet, registered as EC-MNL and christened ‘Tokyo’, in honour of the Japanese capital, one of the Spanish airline’s new destination, launched on 18 Octo... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and solidarity. Lufthansa A-350/900 landed at its home airport for the first time
Munich, Germany - There was a Christmas angel on board...
It is one of the most important events for the year for the Lufthansa Group: the first A-350/900 landed at its home airport of Munich airport yesterday. With a total of ten aircraft, Lufthansa stations... more
CuriositiesEmirates announces winners of the second edition of ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative
Dubai, UAE - Three not-for-profit organisations working in wildlife protection and environmental conservation in Africa
Emirates has selected three not-for-profit organisations working in wildlife protection and environmental conservation in Africa as the recipients of award funding under its ‘A Greener Tomorrow’ initiative. T... more
CuriositiesLiverpool Airport asks passengers to think carefully about Christmas gifts in hand luggage
Liverpool, UK - To remind that restrictions on liquids carried in hand luggage are still in place
With the Christmas getaway just a few weeks away, Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) is reminding passengers who may be travelling with presents for friends and relatives, to think carefully about... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Megahubs 2016 index by OAG: the airports most connected in the world -SPECIALS by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The study conducted on the greatest 100 airports of the planet
OAG company published the edition 2016 of its Megahubs index, a study that evaluates which are the world’s most connected airports. The analysis reports a series of charts on the basis of the regional p... more
CuriositiesWizz Air revealed Budapest livery aircraft at airport
Budapest, Hungary - The airplane enters today in its fleet
Wizz Air, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, in partnership with Budapest Airport and the Budapest 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Bid, revealed the livery of its Budapest aircraft. As part of... more
CuriositiesAirberlin transports free the Christmas tree following the passenger
Berlin, Germany - According to some conditions
What would the festivities be without a Christmas tree? Passengers flying airberlin in December are again invited to transport a Christmas tree anywhere in the airline's international route network free... more
CuriositiesEmirates and Dubai Miracle Garden build world’s largest floral installation in shape of an Emirates A-380 airplane -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - It is on display for the public from yesterday and can be viewed from a special platform comprising of two levels in the centre of the "Miracle Garden"
A new botanical wonder has taken root at the heart of the world’s largest natural flower garden in Dubai. Emirates Airline has teamed up with Dubai Miracle Garden to construct the world’s largest floral ins... more
CuriositiesAircraft and carriers: Baltia Air Lines, the group that has never flown for the past 27 years…
New York, Usa - The airline has never begun its activity. There are many causes and too few answers
Year of establishment: 1989. The purpose, according to founder Igor Dimitrowsky, was to make it the head of US carrier. But 27 years later Baltia Air Lines hasn’t come up to those expectations. There h... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and culture: in the Usa an old KC-97 airplane can inspire your novel
Oregon, Usa - Passionate writers boarded on an old aircraft in search of ideas for own novels
An unusual three-hour writing experience happened yesterday –Monday 20th November–, on a KC-97 airplane, at the Rogue Valley International Airport in Oregon, Usa. Several both amateur and professional wri... more
CuriositiesEmirates offers learning courses on ice
Dubai, UAE - Range from 20 minutes to over 2 hours
Emirates has partnered with LinkedIn to provide select Learning courses on ice, its Inflight entertainment (IFE) system. The new offering on ice is available from this month and is part of its continued... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and weather: the effects of a downburst at the Brisbane airport -2 VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The phenomenon filmed by two different viewpoints last November 14
An event occurred last November 14 at the Brisbane airport, Australia, is occasion to clarify on a dangerous thundery phenomenon for the air traffic that many incapable, so as happened for the "Turbolences",... more
CuriositiesCompetition launched to design Blue Air’s Liverpool aircraft livery
Liverpool, UK - Entrants must be 18 or over and the closing date for it is 30th November 2016
Following last month’s announcement by Blue Air to make Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA) the newest European base, the airline has launched a competition for someone to design the new livery for t... more
Curiosities"Wings for All" returns to Reagan National Airport on Nov. 5
Washington, Usa - In the last year, nearly 1,000 families from all over the USA have taken part in this event
On Saturday, Nov. 5, American Airlines, The Arc and Madison House Autism Foundation will host a "Wings for All" event at "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport. This popular outreach event is organized... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport to host honor flight for 78 local WWII veterans
Miami, Usa - New to the event will be <b>Carl Muscarello</b>, age 90
Miami International Airport, in partnership with Honor Flight South Florida and Eastern Air Lines, will host its third Honor Flight for 78 local World War II veterans on Saturday, October 29. New to the... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo to fly with 700 tonnes of "Bojo" to Japan
Frankfurt, Germany - First shipment to the Japanese country on 28 October
Japanese wine lovers have circled 17 November on their calendars in red: on the third Thursday of each November, that year’s "Beaujolais Nouveau" traditionally goes on sale. And not just in France, its c... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and curiosities: a "Valkyrie" of gold (real) pink -VIDEO
San Francisco, Usa - On sale on a Christmas catalogue at "Only" USD 1,5 million
An all gold airplane. Pink gold but always the noble of the metals. It is proposed by the Neiman Marcus (of the homonym Group) famous chain of US luxury great distribution based in Dallas. This special... more
CuriositiesEmirates completes makeover of its Business Class lounge at Dubai International Airport
Dubai, UAE - Worth USD 11 million and ended in two years
Emirates has completed a major makeover of its Business Class lounge at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The USD 11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete and is part of the... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and relax. A Yoga Room at Miami Airport
Miami, Usa - Located in Terminal H, it opens daily from nine am to nine pm
Located at the first floor of the Terminal H of the MIA (Miami International Airport), it opens daily from nine am to nine pm. To have major approvals it is the yoga room inaugurated a few days ago to... more
CuriositiesWater free of charge at Hamburg Airport
Hamburg, Germany - Four dispensers in strategic points ensure drinking and chilled water at 100%
In cooperation with Hamburg Wasser, Hamburg Airport is now providing free drinking water to its passengers. At a total of four drinking water dispensers, passengers will be able to quench their thirst... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport opens interactive, educational and just plane fun children's play area
Miami, Usa - Opened on October 13
Young passengers at Miami International Airport can now take their travel experience to a whole new level with Plane Fun, the airport’s new interactive children’s play area that opened on October 13 nea... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo freighter named “Marhaba Egypt”
Frankfurt, Germany - MD-11F freighter becomes a flying ambassador
A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F freighter now bears the name “Marhaba Egypt” and will carry this message with it around the world. The aircraft with registration D-ALCF received its name at Cairo International Air... more
CuriositiesA man lives for 18 days in the lounges of the Singapore Airport: arrested
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - He is an unemployed businessman. He had falsified 31 boarding passes to access to the elegant and exclusive rooms
Raejali Buntut, 33 yo, a Malaysian businessman in bad has lived as a nabob nonpaying "Guest" of the exclusive and elegant Lounge rooms of the Singapore-Changi airport. After to have taken the airplane... more
CuriositiesIberia unveiled special aircraft to commemorate 70th anniversary of first flight to Latin America
Madrid, Spain - The fuselage bears images of the flags of the 16 Latin American countries it now serves
Iberia operated yesterday a flight from Madrid to Buenos Aires with a special aircraft commemorating the airline’s 70 years of service to Latin America. Argentine officials are expected to meet the flight, s... more
CuriositiesLiverpool Airport: 80 year old airport employee on hand to celebrate Aer Lingus’ 80th anniversary
Liverpool, UK - Cliff Johnson works at Omniserve and provides assistance for passengers with reduced mobility
It was 80 years ago on the 14th of September 1936, that the very first Aer Lingus Dublin to Liverpool flight took to the air and to celebrate the occasion, the Aer Lingus Charitable Foundation brought... more