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Science and technologyX-51 hypersonic aircraft ready for third test
Washington, USA - "A flight from New York to Los Angeles could take less than 39 minutes at Mach 5"
Boeing reported that a third X-51 hypersonic vehicle will fly soon. "We are planning to fly another vehicle shortly. It will be this year" said Joe Vogel, director of the programme. Two earlier tests... more
Science and technologyMorocco: triumphant landing of Solar Impulse airplane in Ouarzazate (VIDEO)
Ouarzazate, Morocco - After a flight lasting a total of 17h20min and 683 km
After a first failure to reach Ouarzazate last week, the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its flight to Morocco’s Southern region of Ouarzazate. The prototype la... more
Science and technologySITA: annual survey presented in the occasion of the "Air Transport IT Summit"
Brussels, Belgium - Mobile apps transform how airlines do business
The way airlines are doing business is undergoing a fundamental transformation as mobile apps permeate every step of the journey and core aspects of operations. The 14th annual "SITA/Airline Business IT... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Ouarzazate at 07:05 (UTC + 1)
Rabat, Morocco - The plane should land this evening after midnight
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 07:05 (UTC +1). The plane should land this evening in Ouarzazate (Morocco) after midnight (UTC+1). Track the Crossing Frontiers... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: its second attempt tomorrow to fly to Ouarzazate
Rabat, Morocco - Two itineraries are being evaluated to fly to the final destination
After a first unsuccessful attempt to reach Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse remains determined to reattempt the challenge of landing in Southern Morocco, a region rich of turbulences and high wind. The solar... more
Science and technologyAircraft and technology: Iridium Communications plans GPS technology to monitor airliners
McLean, USA - "It will supply more complete and continuous flight information than radar"
Iridium Communications Inc plans to install devices on its next generation of commercial satellite. These devices will continuously monitor airliners and business jets on trans-Atlantic routes. This could... more
Science and technologySandel Avionics signs contract with KAI for helicopter avoidance system
Seoul, South Korea - It is going to equip the KAI/Eurocopter Surions
Sandel Avionics, an American hi-tech company, has signed a long-term contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI, the same firm which build the T-50 trainer) for supplying Surion helicopters with hazard... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft successfully returns to Rabat
Rabat, Morocco - After attempting to reach Ouarzazate
The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed safely at the Rabat-Salé International airport at 00:14AM (UTC+1) after attempting to reach Ouarzazate. Due to unexpected headwinds a... more
Science and technologyAirbus supports the IUCN’s “Plant a Pledge”
Toulouse, France - The campaign advocating the largest land restoration initiative ever
Ahead of the Rio+20 Earth Summit, campaign ambassador Bianca Jagger, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and Airbus launched "Plant a Pledge" – an on-line campaign to mobilise public s... more
Science and technologyBoeing receives its first international Cybersecurity Contract
Tokyo, Japan - Sojitz Corporation places order for advanced network assessment
The Boeing Company has announced that Sojitz Corporation, a global trading company headquartered in Tokyo, has entered into an agreement with Boeing's Information Solutions division for advanced network... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane took off to Ouarzazate at 08:07 (UTC+1)
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft should land this evening
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 08:07 (UTC +1). The plane should land this evening in Ouarzazate (Morocco) from 00:30AM (UTC+1). Track the Crossing Frontiers... more
Science and technologyDeparture for Ouarzazate: Solar Impulse airplane continues its journey in the Kingdom of Morocco
Rabat, Morocco - The aircraft will take-off tomorrow for a demonstration flight over the capital
After having accomplished the first intercontinental flight powered by solar energy, the solar airplane of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg continues its voyage. Under High Patronage of his Highness... more
Science and technologyCrossing frontiers: Solar Impulse aircraft successfully lands in Rabat
Rabat, Morocco - After a flight lasting a total of 19 hours 8 min and 830 km
Under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Rabat at 05:22AM (UTC+2)
Madrid, Spain - The plane should land this evening in Morocco
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off this morning from Madrid-Barajas (Spain) at 05:22AM (UTC +2). The plane should land this evening in Rabat-Salé (Morocco) from 11:00PM (UTC+1). Track the Crossing... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane leaves Madrid for Rabat, in Morocco
Madrid, Spain - It should take-off tomorrow
Under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg should take-off 5... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane successfully lands in Madrid for technical stopover
Payerne, Switzerland - After a flight lasting a total of 17h 3min 59s
The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed half the leg of its flight to Morocco. The prototype landed successfully in Madrid-Barajas airport at 01:28AM (UTC+2)... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off at 08:24 (UTC+2) to Madrid
Payerne, Switzerland - The first possible departure for Rabat will be next Monday
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) airplane piloted by André Borschberg took-off this morning from Payerne airfield (Switzerland) at 08:24AM (UTC +2). The plane should land this evening at Madrid-Barajas Airport... more
Science and technologyDestination Morocco: Solar Impulse airplane departs for its first intercontinental flight
Payerne, Switzerland - The prototype will land in Madrid for a technical layover, as well as to change pilots
Under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg should take flight... more
Science and technologyCassidian develops electronics for the German Army's new mobile communications system
Berlino, Germania - The industry has paved the way for the overall integration
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, has paved the way for the overall integration of the German Armed Forces’ new software-defined radio communications system (“KommSysBw”) by delivering the s... more
Science and technologyUS Air Force works on next-generation aircraft engine
Washington, USA - "It takes longer to develop an engine that it does an airframe"
The US Air Force has started work on the further develop next-generation turbine engine technology. This technology is called Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT). "It is a follow-on programme... more
Science and technologyUAV swarms to penetrate extremely hostile enemy air space
Washington, Usa - Stealth fighter for surveillance and strikes
There still is a dark veil over the future of the American military programme. The F-35 project is still unclear, but it seems to further a common goal: to create the conditions to fight a new kind of... more
Science and technologyGulf Air and Sport 24 to show live coverage of GP F1 races
Manama, Bahrain - As part of the airline's latest In-flight Connectivity On-Board
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of its new Sport 24, the 24-hour live sports channel produced by IMG Media, broadcast of the Formula One™ races, including t... more
Science and technologyVirtual training for American fifth generation aircraft
Washington, USA - "It will be useful most of all for F-22 and F-35 crews"
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force are ready to demonstrate the results of their cooperation: a new virtual training system which will maximize training benefits for fifth generation aircraft pilots. "There... more
Science and technologyCooking oil powers Qantas' aircraft
Sydney, Australia - Joyce and Australia are looking to a future without emissions
A local Qantas flight between Sydney and Adelaide has used a 50-50% mix of conventional fuel and cooking oil. Since the bio-fuel was imported from the United States, the total price was far more expensive... more
Science and technologyElbit develops new software to upgrade the Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 jet trainer
Tel Aviv, Israel - The improvement will allow the fighter to operate any kind of mission
Elbit Systems, the well-known hi-tech system maker, has developed a new software which will be installed on-board Italian-made Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 aircraft, the airplane with which the Italian manufacturer... more
Science and technologyNew techniques for aircraft painting
Sydney, Australia - An alkoxide will save time and costs
The joint-venture between Boeing and CSIRO (Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) has been running for 23 years and was extended for a further five years in relation... more
Science and technologyAirplanes, helicopters and technology: maiden flight for the first "Flying car" from Netherland (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The first flight has been a success
Pal-V, a Dutch engineering company, has surprised the entire world with its particular project: the flying car. The prototype, characterized by a futuristic design, looks more like a big scooter than... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane to land in Morocco in Spring 2012
Payerne, Switzerland - This trip will coincide with the launch of work in a region to construct the largest solar power plant ever built
The Kingdom of Morocco will welcome Solar Impulse in the Spring of this year. After its inaugural flight to Paris and Brussels in 2011, the Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg’s solar airplane will at... more
Science and technologyNo emission radar for airports. Italian CIRA and Marotta are working on it
Capua, Italy - Innovation and environment safety from the joint-venture in Campania
"Guardian" is a radar which uses antennas and microphones to locate air traffic sounds with extreme precision. So, a passive radar, same way of the sea acoustic detectors. No more a direct emission from... more
Science and technologyMission accomplished: Solar Impulse completes 72-hour flight simulation
Dübendorf, Switzerland - The round-the-world solar energy airplane scheduled for 2014
At 08:06 am this morning André Borschberg (the co-founder, CEO and pilot of Solar Impulse, airplane powered by solar energy) completed the three days and three nights of flight simulation that began in... more