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CuriositiesWhen nature teaches how to fly
Delft , Holland - Technology intended to simulate swifts flight
The international weekly journal of science “Nature” recently published an article on a very interesting study linking zoology and aerotechnology. According to the article, new studies have been car... more
CuriositiesA new ranch for shuttle launches in Texas
Dallas, USA - From an idea of Jeff Bezos, the mogul of “Amazon”
The Dallas monthly magazine “The Land Report” has published a top 100 of the major owners of ranches. The 23rd position was gained by Jeff Bezos, owner of the very famous Internet portal “Amazon”, the maj... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 15th
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The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1918 - The US Post Office Department (later renamed the USPS) begins the first regular airmail service in the world between New York City, Philadelphia... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 13th
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The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1912 - In the United Kingdom, the Royal Flying Corps (now the Royal Air Force) was established. Military Aviation: 1913 - Igor Sikorsky becomes the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 12th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1932 - Ten weeks after his abduction, the infant son of Charles Lindbergh is found dead in Hopewell, New Jersey just a few miles from the Lindberghs' home. Report:... more
CuriositiesFlying when you are quite 104
Duluth, USA - A birthday present to fulfill a lifelong dream
Last Wednesday, Rose Marie Schiltz, boarded on a Cirrus SR-22G3 at the Duluth International Airport, Minnesota, to have an one-hour flight. The news is worth of notice for a simple but extraordinary... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 11th
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The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1927 - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is founded. Curiosities: 1949 - Siam changes its name to Thailand. Report: 1948 - Luigi Einaudi... more
CuriositiesThe man who owns the major number of planes
Los Angeles, USA - 824 Boeing and Airbus aircraft servicing Steven Udvar-Hazy
Steven Udvar-Hazy, CEO of the Los Angeles-based International Lease Finance Corporation company, has broken an enviable record: he is the owner of the larger worldwide fleet. Even American Airlines,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 10th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1924 - J. Edgar Hoover is appointed the Director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, and remains so until his death in 1972. Report: 1940 - World War... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 9th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: Second Battle of Artois between German and French forces. Military Aviation: 1926 - Admiral Richard E. Byrd and Floyd Bennett claim to have... more
CuriositiesOn May 7th 1937 the Lieutenant Colonel Mario Pezzi reached 15,655 m aboard a Caproni 161
Guidonia, Italy - Then the 17,083 m on board of a Ca.161 bis
Since 1934, year of foundation of High flight division of Guidonia (Rome), Italian pilots have been breaking many records. Since 1937, the division has been working jointly with the Study and Research... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 8th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: the Battle of the Coral Sea comes to an end. This is the first time in the naval history where two enemy fleets fight without visual contact... more
CuriositiesSN Brussels mixes to the ceremony for the birth of the comic strip Georges Remi
Brussels, Belgium - Known as Hergé, he was one of the creator of the European strip and author of Tintin's adventures
This month marks the centenary of Georges Remi, better known as Hergé. As the author of the 23 adventures of Tintin, Hergé pioneered a new, populist art form -the comic strip- and created its most enduring a... more
CuriositiesAir racing at the St. Flour airfield: very easy to participate
St. Flour, France - Supported by ANPAF
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Italia and FAARA are going to promote a very interesting initiative, providing flight services for people longing to reach the St. Flour airfield, France,... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on May 7th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: a German submarine U-20 sinks the RMS Lusitania, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. Public reaction to the sinking turned many formerly... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 6th
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The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1889 - The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris. Civil Aviation: 1928 - Norway: Umberto Nobile berths the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 5th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1821 - Napoleone dieds in Saint Elen Island. Report: 1860 - Italian Risorgimento: departure of the "Expedition of the Thousand", the military campaign led by the... more
CuriositiesAstonishing: in a Bombay's road lies a Boeing on a truck
Bombay, India - It's there from 5 days, the driver disapperead
This is news is barely incredible but it's not a joke: can you imagine the trafficated roads of Bombay? Well, from 5 days in one of these roads, in the Chembur zone, an abandoned truck lies that was transporting... more
Curiosities"Rally Argentina" without pilots
Cordoba, Argentina - Due to bad weather
Yesterday, four special trials of the "Rally Argentina" were cancelled due to the absence of some pilots and FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) commissioners that had to participate to the... more
CuriositiesIt happened yesterday... on May 3rd
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - Italy rejects the Triplice. On May 23rd it will go to war against Austria. Report: 1939 - Stalin appoints Molotov as new Foreign Minister. Report: 1941... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 4th
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The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1910 - The Royal Canadian Navy is created. Report: 1919 - May Fourth Movement: Student demonstrations take place in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, protesting... more
CuriositiesWeightless flights provided by Zero Gravity Corp
Las Vegas, USA - At "McCarran" International Airport
Last month, Zero Gravity Corp. inaugurated weightless flights to Las Vegas, providing passenger to take part to a very fabulous travel, very similar to the one experienced by NASA astronauts on board of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on May 2nd
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1889 - Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs a treaty of amity with Italy, which gives Italy control over Eritrea. Report: 1945 - World War II: Fall of Berlin... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on May 1st
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - World War II: German forces launch a major attack on Tobruk. Report: 1948 - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) is established, with... more
Curiosities“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On April 27th
Until April 28th, Los Angeles held the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jury composed of 50 members. In add... more
CuriositiesAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington,, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
CuriositiesItalian Virtual Air Force: “Virtual flight, real emotions”
Rome, Italy - On the Website at “amvi.it”
The Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana (AMVI - Italian Virtual Air Force) is an interesting meeting-place for flight and Internet lovers. In fact, it is sufficient to visit the Website at “amvi.it” to... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways censoring Richard Branson
London, UK - Cut some scenes of the film “Casino Royale”
British Airways has cancelled some scenes of the new 007 film “Casino Royale” transmitted on its on board videos. In fact, the airline has decided to censor the scenes featuring Richard Branson, Vir... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 30th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1900 - Hawaii becomes a territory of the United States, with Sanford B. Dole as governor. Report: 1943 - World War II: “Operation Mincemeat”. The submarine “HM... more
Curiosities150 million Chinese people celebrates May Day
Beijing, China - According to a report by "China daily"
The week-long May Day, celebrating the International Worker's Day, will induce 150 million Chinese people to abandon their home and leave for holidays destinations, as reported by "China daily". According... more
CuriositiesSnoop Dogg does not get the visa to enter into Australia
Sydney, Australia - Previously stopped at the airport of London-Heathrow because of an affray
The famous US rapper Snoop Dogg, in the world Calvin Broadus, did not get the visa requested for his entry into Australia, that he wanted to reach in order to take part to the "MTV Australian Video Music... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 26th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - Italian Premier Antonio Salandra, for the Kingdom of Italy, signs an agreement with the United Kingdom and France. Italy declares war on Germany and Austria. Military... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 25th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1926 - Reza Khan is crowned Shah of Iran under the name Reza Shah Pahlavi. Report: 1945 - Nazi occupation army leaves Milan after a partisan insurrection. This day... more
Curiosities"Transition towns" and Coldiretti for environment safeguard
London, UK - United apart
Rob Hopkins, a British academic, few years ago founded "Transition towns", a movement aimed to make public opinion aware of environment safeguard matter. Surveys conducted in order to evaluate the risk... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 23rd
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The events and anniversaries: Security: 1933 - Germany: GESTAPO is established. Report: 1941 - World War II: Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the attacking Wehrmacht. Military... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 22nd
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- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1500 - Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Defence: 1836 - Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of... more
CuriositiesPope Benedict XVI in Lombardia region
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow taking off from Rome-Ciampino airport
Tomorrow, Pope Benedict XVI, in the world Joseph Ratzinger, will fly from the airport of Ciampino bound to Linate, Milan, with arrival expected at 04:30 p.m.. Subsequently, the Holy Father will reach... more
CuriositiesWorld Health Organization study on the "Economic class syndrome"
Rome, Italy - New results
The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a study on the real causes of the deep venous thrombosis, a disease known as "Economic class syndrome". In fact, it was believed that the flights on... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
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- The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: the siege of Boston begins, which followed the first battles at Lexington and Concord. Curiosity: 1900 - Lingotto, the first... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
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- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 753 B.C. - Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional). Defence: 1796 - Napoleon wins the Battle of Mondovì (CN) and is ready to conquer Turin. Defence:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 19th
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The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1587 - Sir Francis Drake sinks the Spanish fleet in Cádiz harbor. Report: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Lexington and Concord which began... more
CuriositiesA two-wheeled flight: the "Super Sky Cycle"
Washington, Usa - By the American inventor Larry Neal
A new flying motorcycle: this is the invention designed by the American inventor Larry Neal, thanks to the dsign of a new foldable rotor, a rear wheel suspension lowering unit and transmission swapping... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 18th
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The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1942 - World War II: The "Doolittle Raid" of US Air Force occurs in Tokyo as retaliation for the attack suffered in Pearl Harbor. Military Aviation:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 17th
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Report: 1521- Martin Luther was excommunicated. Report: 1861 – The State of Virginia separates from USA. Report: 1924 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) foundation Report: 1941 – Second World War: Yugoslavia surro... more
CuriositiesHyFish: the fish-shaped plane
Berne, Switzerland - By the Swiss inventor Koni Schafroth
Koni Schafroth, Swiss inventor, has designed a new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) plane, modeled on the shape of a tuna, operated this month for the first time. The new and innovative aircraft, named... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 16th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1917 - Vladimir Lenin returns to Saint Petersburg from exile in Finland to prepare the "October Revolution". Military Aviation: 1941 - World War II: The Italian... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on April 15th
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The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1875 - Paris: "Zenith" zeppelin reaches 8000 m of altitude and during the return two crewmembers die because of pulmonary haemorrhage. Report: 1912 - The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 14th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - The British ocean liner RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage, plunging beneath the waves and taking with it over 1,500... more
Curiosities"QuattroRuote" belies the TV news of Rai 1
Rome, Italy - Boeing the unaware protagonist
The online Website of the Italian magazine "QuattroRuote" has reported a strange episode related to the TV news of Rai 1, the first Italian state television. Last April 10th, in fact, during the TV... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 13th
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The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - Pact of neutrality between the USSR and Japan is signed. Report: 1943 - World War II: The discovery of a mass grave of Polish prisoners-of-war executed... more