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Science and technology"Farnborough International Air Show": Thales highlights its new Single European Sky ATM cockpit
London, United Kingdom - New systems available in 2015
Thales has announced a new cockpit which is expected to revolutionize the pilot-aircraft interface with smart solutions which integrates Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) and NextGen air traffic... more
Science and technologySuccessful return to Europe: Solar Impulse plane landed in Madrid
Madrid, Spain - After 17 hours and two minutes
After a particularly tactically challenging flight, the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its leg connecting Africa to Europe, landing in Madrid-Barajas International... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse aircraft took off to Madrid at 06:17 UTC+1
Rabat, Morocco - The plane should land in Barajas airport on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2)
The Solar Impulse took off this morning from Rabat-Salé (Morocco) at 06:17 (UTC+1). The plane should land in Madrid-Barajas airport (Spain) on July 7 from 00:30 (UTC+2). The HB-SIA, the first airplane... more
Science and technologyEC: new smartphone app to give information about passenger rights
Brussels, Belgium - While travelling this Summer
Passengers stranded at airports or awaiting missing luggage may now use a smartphone application to check their rights immediately and on the spot. Just in time for the summer holidays, the European Commission... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane: postponed flight of today connecting Rabat to Madrid
Rabat, Morocco - Due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds
The return flight over the Strait of Gibraltar has been postponed until further notice due to unexpected strong high and middle altitude winds. Solar Impulse's HB-SIA aircraft prototype, piloted by Bertrand... more
Science and technologyFrom Africa to Europe with Solar Impulse airplane
Rabat, Morocco - Landed successfully in Rabat for its first leg of return flight completed
The Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) took off last Friday from Ouarzazate (Morocco) at 07:33 AM (UTC +1). The Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg has completed its first leg of the return... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane begins its return home: Ouarzazate to Rabat
Ouarzazate, Morocco - With the first leg before continuing to Madrid and finally Payerne
After successfully reaching Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse will now begin its return home starting with the first leg from Ouarzazate to Rabat before continuing to Madrid (Spain) and finally Payerne (Switzerland).... more
Science and technologyUAT ARC recommends collaborative government-industry initiative to facilitate unleaded avgas transition
Washington, USA - Development and deployment roadmap milestones must be identified
Today, 27/06/2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government... more
Science and technologyX-48 blended-wing body aircraft: third variant ready for more tests (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Logically, we'd like to go to a larger demonstrator"
The X-48 programme, developed by Boeing in partnership with NASA, is a project which aims to create the first low-emissions subsonic transport/commercial aircraft in a blended-wing body configuration.... more
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