ESA : Space keeps us safe as air travel rises

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Space keeps us safe as air travel rises

08-03-2016 10:30 AM CET

ESA and UK satellite operator Inmarsat are forging ahead with the development of air–ground communications via satellite as part of Europe's plan to keep our skies safe as air traffic increases.

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[GARt] The Old Flying Machine Company – Pt.1 – The Founding Father & Son

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Elliott Marsh posted: "Ray and Mark Hanna established the Old Flying Machine Company (OFMC) at IWM Duxford in the mid-1980s. For more than 30 years, it has been at the pinnacle of vintage aircraft operation, setting the bar for dynamic airshow and movie flying. In the first par" New post on GAR The Old Flying Machine Company – Pt.1 – The Founding Father & Son by Elliott Marsh Ray and Mark Hanna established the Old Flying Machine Company (OFMC) at IWM Duxford in the mid-1980s. For more than 30 years, it has been at the pinnacle of vintage aircraft operation, setting the bar for dynamic airshow and movie flying. In the first part of our extensive series charting the OFMC's history, Sarah Hanna discusses the organisation's formative years. Read more of this post Elliott Marsh | March 7, 2016 at 12:00 pm |   | URL: http://wp.me/p39i9X-mDW Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2016/03/07/the-old-flying-machine-company-pt-1-the-founding-father-son/

Brussels Airport Company : Passenger growth of 11% in February at Brussels Airport

Passenger growth of 11% in February at Brussels Airport

In February, Brussels Airport welcomed more than 1.5 million passengers. That is a considerable rise of 11.2% compared to the same month last year. This rise is partly due to the leap day. The cargo volume at Brussels Airport dropped by 1.8% compared to February last year. Full-freighter traffic, however, has dropped even sharper, with the departure of Ethiopian Cargo.

Please find here below the  press release in English, French and Dutch.

Press Office: Brussels Airport Company – Corporate Communications – Tel. + 32 2 753 53 53

Direct link :

http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/mediaroom/news/69355/
http://www.brusselsairport.be/nl/mediaroom/news/69355/

http://www.brusselsairport.be/fr/mediaroom/news/69355/

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Trends.be : L'aéroport de Charleroi n'est pas à vendre... pour le moment

Finance Entreprises Opinion L'aéroport de Charleroi n'est pas à vendre... pour le moment L'actionnaire privé de l'aéroport de Charleroi, Belgian Airport, n'a pas (encore) engagé la vente de la part qu'il détient (27,5%), comme l'annonce un confrère. Plus d'infos sur Trends.be

[LEcharpe Blanche] Vidéo: Pionniers de l’aviation 1909-2009; Louis Blériot, l’homme de la manche

Bertrand Brown a publié:"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELf-hTYGPEU Publié sur la chaîne YouTube Patrimoine et Mémoire de l'Aviation Civile. Ce court métrage a été réalisé pour la DGAC par Gaumont Pathé Archives. Cette vidéo fait partie de la collection patrimoine et mémoire de" Nouvel article sur L'Echarpe Blanche Vidéo: Pionniers de l'aviation 1909-2009; Louis Blériot, l'homme de la manche by Bertrand Brown Publié sur la chaîne YouTube Patrimoine et Mémoire de l'Aviation Civile. Ce court métrage a été réalisé pour la DGAC par Gaumont Pathé Archives. Cette vidéo fait partie de la collection patrimoine et mémoire de l'aviation civile. A propos Patrimoine et mémoire de l'aviation civile contient des vidéos institutionnelles de la direction générale de l'aviation civile (DGAC) ayant un caractère historique, vidéos anciennes, vidéos de conférence ou courts métrages sur les centenaires des exploits des pionniers de l'aviation. Les actions en matière de patrimoine et mémoire sont menées à la DGAC conjointement par la mission mémoire de l'aviation rattachée au cabinet du directeur général et par la mission patrimoine et archive rattachée au secrétariat général. Des articles sont aussi publiés sur le site du développement durable. Bertrand Brown | mars 6, 2016 à 6:16 |  URL: http://www.lecharpeblanche.fr/?p=9051 Problème de clic? Copiez et collez cette URL dans votre navigateur: http://www.lecharpeblanche.fr/2016/03/06/video-pionniers-de-laviation-1909-2009-louis-bleriot-lhomme-de-la-manche/

Luxembourg Space Capabilities - Home

How to have a strong presence in the space when you are not a so big country ?

Luxembourg Space Capabilities - Home http://www.spacecluster.lu/space-capabilities/

Video: "Bostons Over France (1943)"

Bostons Over France (1943) by British Pathé Full title reads: "BOSTONS OVER FRANCE". France. Close up shot of an engine of Boston bomber plane revving up. Air to air shot of formation of Bostons heading across Channel. Various shots The Bostons dropping bombs on their target - Abbeville Aerodrome in Northern France. When the bombs hit the ground, waves of the explosion can be seen. Aerial view from Boston lying very low over French countryside = brilliant footage. Planes arrive at Rennes where they bomb an enemy stores depot. (Mute & Track Negs.) 90,000 historic films, all SEARCHABLE on YouTube at: ... ©2016 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

Datanews : Nederlandse politie traint roofvogels tegen drones / La police néerlandaise entraîne des rapaces pour combattre les drones

Nederlandse politie traint roofvogels tegen drones


La police néerlandaise entraîne des rapaces pour combattre les drones

Des criminels et autres terroristes exploitent des drones pour leurs vils projets. Mais les services de sécurité néerlandais sont bien décidés à lutter contre ce phénomène. L'une des mesures que la police examine très sérieusement, c'est l'utilisation de rapaces contre les drones.

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Video: "Dogfight! - WW1 Aircraft Displays On DVD"

Dogfight! - WW1 Aircraft Displays On DVD by Historical Aviation Film Unit Available on DVD and High Definition Blu-Ray Disk The Vintage Aviator's collection of World War One aircraft continues to grow, and periodically these amazing aircraft are put on display for the public to see, hear and smell. We can't provide you with the smell (of castor oil), but this disk does provide the chance to see and hear some of the great airshow displays that TVAL has put on for its fans over the past few years. From the sedate early war Royal Aircraft Factory ... ©2016 YouTube, LLC 901 Cherry Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066

F-35, F-35 and F-35 again ...

This is not my intention and I am not in the capability to have any influence in the choice of the future fighter to be ordered to replace our F-16's. In the last weeks, the F-35 made at last significant progresses with the first aircraft delivered in Italy and in the UK demonstrating the capability of the fighter to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Everyonehope to see at least one F-35 at the next Belgian Air force airshow.

However there is still a lot of discussion about this aircraft. You will find hereafter 2 articles I received about the Lightning II.

In conclusion, 2 reflexions I heard a few days ago. "In the last years, The Belgian Air Force always selected the best solutions in term of technology, potential and capability. This is particulary true with the SF-260, the Sea King, the Embraer or the F-16. We can hope the persons in charge of the F-16 will make the same good choice"

"More and more and specially with the new generation of fighters operating in complex environment, the training of the pilots is critical and the needed ressources must be available." This is another reason to be stay optimistic as the training of our pilots stay a high priority for our air force. 

The Planned Acquisition of the F-35 Lightning II (Joint Strike Fighter) (Source: compiled by Defense-Aerospace.com; posted Feb 26, 2016) PARIS --- The Australian Senate’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee is currently conducting an inquiry into Australia’s planned acquisition of the F-35 fighter, on which it is due to report in May. The committee sought submissions from interested parties, and had received 36 by the closing date of Feb. 19. All are available in PDF format on the committee’s web page. The great majority of these submissions are opposed to the F-35 acquisition, but three – submitted by retired Australian general officers and a Danish air force pilot – are of special interest as their authors, at some point, were involved with the F-35 program and so recount their direct experience rather than opinions.  http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/feat…

Le F-35 toujours à la peine Un nouveau rapport du Pentagone met en lumière les déficiences du F-35 de Lockheed Martin. On trouve du connu et du moins connu dans la prose du (...) http://www.aerobuzz.fr/defense/article/le-f-35-touj…