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Airbus’ H145 has set its skids down on the Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere, culminating at 22,840 feet. This is the first time a twin-engine helicopter has landed at this altitude. The conditions for this mission were extreme, due to the atmospheric conditions in the area and the winter season. The aircraft took off from Mendoza, Argentina, flew 30 minutes to the foot of the Aconcagua where it began its ascension. After 15 minutes of climbing, the helicopter landed at 1:45 p.m

Line Up and Wait (LUAW) Used by ATC to inform a pilot to taxi onto the departure runway to line up and wait. It is not authorization for takeoff. It is used when takeoff clearance cannot immediately be issued because of traffic or other reasons.

Aero Linx: Boeing 747SP Website A site dedicated to the Boeing 747SP information and its history, offering full details of all 747SP registrations and airframes. The Boeing 747SP Website contains information about all 45 built 747SP aircraft. We track the movements and note any changes in ownership, registration and colours. The Boeing 747SP Website is not affiliated or endorsed by the Boeing company.

"There are inherent challenges with operating in a wide range of different environments and locations around the world. Every site is different and new with conditions not always within our control. This means that both our logistics and operator teams need to be dynamic and creative in responding to the working environment to ensure that visually spectacular, yet ultimately safe, activations are achieved for all our clients and audiences." Source: Skymagic's Live Operations Director Chiew Soon Hooi, discussing the recent performance by drone company Skymagic, who  designed and delivered a series of drone light shows at the 'Infinity Ball – Between Earth and Sky' show in Yokohama, created by Lune Rouge Entertainment for Seg

Agreement Includes Recognition Of The ICAO's Goal To Combat Climate Change And Its Impacts

Twenty-four Ministers of Transport attending ICAO’s World Aviation Forum agreed to heighten innovation in the aviation sector as a means to accelerate progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, including the need to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

Built To Block Out The Glare From Distant Stars

When a new NASA space telescope opens its eyes in the mid-2020s, it will peer at the universe through some of the most sophisticated sunglasses ever designed.

Landing Site On Mars Named For The Small Balkan Town Of Jezero

A letter from NASA's director of Mars Exploration, James Watzin, was presented to the mayor of Jezero, Bosnia and Herzegovina, honoring the connection between the small Balkan town and Jezero Crater, the landing site for the Mars 2020 rover. U.S. Ambassador Eric Nelson delivered the letter to Mayor Snezana Ruzucic in the town, population 1,100.

Can Detect Changes In Sea State, Ocean Colour, Temperature And Reflectance Caused By Objects In The Water

Marine habitats are under serious threat from pollution. To help monitor, restrict and reduce this damage, organizations around the world are increasingly turning to satellite imagery.

Will Design And Test Cognitive AI Algorithms To Enable Sensing Under Anti-Access Conditions

Boeing is partnering with Australia’s Trusted Autonomous Systems Defence Cooperative Research Centre (DCRC) to develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create smarter unmanned systems for global forces. Embedding machine learning techniques on-board will help unmanned systems better understand and react to threat environments.

Will Cover Engineering And Maintenance For 62 Aircraft, Including 23 Existing Ones

Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has signed a long-term contract to partner with Airbus for their Flight Hour Services - Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP). The contract will cover engineering and maintenance for 62 aircraft, including 23 existing ones.

One Of The Stars Of The 'Infinity Ball' In Yokohama

Performance drone company Skymagic designed and delivered a series of mesmerising drone light shows at the 'Infinity Ball – Between Earth and Sky' show in Yokohama, created by Lune Rouge Entertainment for Sega Sammy.

U.S. Sailing Team Sought Out Airbus For Its Expertise In Engineering And Simulation, Among Other Disciplines

When U.S. team American Magic competes for sailing’s oldest trophy – the America’s Cup – in 2021, it will benefit from Airbus' expertise across a broad range of related disciplines.