QATAR AIRWAYS & FC BARCELONA

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LUNAR ATMOSPHERE AND DUST ENVIRONMENT EXPLORER

In an attempt to answer prevailing questions about our moon, NASA is making final preparations to launch a probe at 11:27 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Va. The small car-sized Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) is a robotic mission that will orbit the moon to gather detailed information about the structure and composition of the thin lunar atmosphere and determine whether dust is being lofted into the lunar sky. A thorough understanding of these characteristics of our nearest celestial neighbor will help researchers understand other bodies in the solar system, such as large asteroids, Mercury, and the moons of outer planets. In this photo, engineers as NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia encapsule the LADEE spacecraft into the fairing of the Minotaur V launch vehicle nose-cone. LADEE is the first spacecraft designed, developed, built, integrated and tested at NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif. IMAGE CREDIT: NASA Wallops / Terry Zaperach

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NASA REMEMBERS

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NEW EXPLORERS

NEW EXPLORERS, NEW ROADMAP – JSC/HQ #NASA A big week for NASA's newest astronaut candidates … chosen from more 6-thousand applicants, the group of eight arrived at Johnson Space Center to begin training for future missions and were introduced to the media during a news conference with Administrator Charlie Bolden. Charlie Bolden, NASA Adminstrator:"These new astronauts we're introducing today are critical to achieving our ambitious goals. They will help us to continue to lead the world in exploration."

ASTEROID ZIPS BY ORION NEBULA

This image shows the potentially hazardous near-Earth object 1998 KN3 as it zips past a cloud of dense gas and dust near the Orion nebula. NEOWISE, the asteroid-hunting portion of the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE, mission, snapped infrared pictures of the asteroid, seen as the yellow-green dot at upper left. Because asteroids are warmed by the sun to roughly room temperature, they glow brightly at the infrared wavelengths used by WISE. Astronomers use infrared light from asteroids to measure their sizes, and when combined with visible-light observations, they can also measure the reflectivity of their surfaces. The WISE infrared data reveal that this asteroid is about .7 mile (1.1 kilometers) in diameter and reflects only about 7 percent of the visible light that falls on its surface, which means it is relatively dark. In this image, blue denotes shorter infrared wavelengths, and red, longer. Hotter objects emit shorter-wavelength light, so they appear blue. The blue stars, for example, have temperatures of thousands of degrees. The coolest gas and dust appears red. The asteroid appears yellow in the image because it is about room temperature: cooler than the distant stars, but warmer than the dust. JPL manages the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. The principal investigator, Edward Wright, is at UCLA. The mission was competitively selected under NASA's Explorers Program managed by the Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. The science instrument was built by the Space Dynamics Laboratory, Logan, Utah, and the spacecraft was built by Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Boulder, Colo. Science operations and data processing take place at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Caltech manages JPL for NASA. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

FAA ISSUES POLICY TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE SAFETY FOR AIRCRAFT CABIN CREW MEMBERS

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),  working with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health  Administration (OSHA), today issued a final policy for improving workplace safety  for aircraft cabin crewmembers. While the FAA's aviation safety regulations take precedence, OSHA will be able  to enforce certain occupational safety and health standards currently not covered  by FAA oversight. "Safety is our number one priority – for both the traveling public and the dedicated  men and women who work in the transportation industry," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. "It's important that cabin crewmembers on our nation's  airlines benefit from OSHA protections, including information about potential  on-the-job hazards and other measures to keep them healthy and safe." "This policy shows the strength of agencies working together and will enhance the  safety of cabin crewmembers and passengers alike," said Secretary of Labor  Thomas Perez. "It is imperative that cabin crewmembers have the same level of  safety assurances they provide the public."   Aircraft cabin safety issues that fall under OSHA standards include information  on hazardous chemicals, exposure to blood-borne pathogens, and hearing  conservation programs, as well as rules on record-keeping and access to  employee exposure and medical records. The FAA and OSHA will develop procedures to ensure that OSHA does not apply any requirements that could adversely affect aviation safety. "Our cabin crewmembers contribute to the safe operation of every flight each day,"  said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. "We're taking an important step toward establishing procedures for resolving cabin crew workplace health and safety  concerns." "We look forward to working with the FAA and through our alliance with the  aviation industry and labor organizations to improve the safety of cabin crewmembers,   said Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety  and health. Through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, Congress required the  FAA to develop a policy statement to outline the circumstances in which OSHA  requirements could apply to crewmembers while they are working onboard aircraft. The policy will be effective 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.  OSHA will conduct outreach and then begin enforcement activities after the first six  months from the effective date.

SOLYOM NUEVA LÍNEA AÉREA HUNGARA

Hungría estrena nueva aerolínea, tras la bancarrota de la compañía Malev. Tiene su base en Budapest en el Aeropuerto Internacional Liszt Ferenc

SOLYOM HUNGARIAN AIRWAYS realizará su primer vuelo en septiembre e iniciará su servicio comercial en octubre.

SOLYOM cuenta con inversión húngara, de Omán y Emiratos Árabes Unidos. Su flota se compondrá de seis Boeing 737-500s arrendados y los destinos previstos serán: Amsterdan, Bruselas, Frankfurt, Londres, Milán, París y Estocolmo.

NASA : DOCUMENTOS CLASIFICADOS

Vídeo : Cortesía de DISCOVERY MAX

QUINTO ANIVERSARIO DEL ACCIDENTE DE SPANAIR

SIMULACIÓN DEL ACCIDENTE DEL JK-5022 DE SPANAIR

Vídeo de: SEPLA

EZNIS AIRWAYS

En apenas cinco años, EZNIS AIRWAYS se ha convertido en la aerolínea líder nacional en Mongolia

BOEING 787

La aerolínea japonesa All Nippon Airways  ha descubierto un problema en el cableado eléctrico de los motores de sus aviones Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Japan Airlines ha hecho regresar a uno de sus aviones que volaba con destino a Helsinki.

RYANAIR : MAYDAY MAYDAY

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TURKISH AIRLINES : PILOTOS SECUESTRADOS

El Sindicato Español de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (SEPLA) ha pedido a todos los órganos competentes, especialmente Estados y aerolíneas, a reforzar la seguridad de las tripulaciones que viajen a un país en conflicto o que pueda suponer un riesgo para su seguridad.

La petición llega tras el secuestro de dos pilotos de Turkish Airlines el pasado 9 de agosto en Beirut. Se trata del capitan Murat Akpinar y su copiloto Murat Agca.

Tras el vuelo fueron secuestrados en un autobús que se dirigia al hotel donde pernoctarían, por un grupo terrorista que exige para su liberación la puesta en libertad de 12 rehenes libaneses secuestrados hace un año.

El Sepla considera que los ataques a la aviación civil constituyen un serio peligro para la vida de tripulantes y pasajeros, para ello, opina que los Estados y las aerolíneas deben considerar prioritaria la prevención de dichos ataques.

El sindicato de pilotos está trabajando en métodos y procedimientos para que se publiquen unos estándares claros a nivel internacional que aborden cuáles son las medidas de seguridad adecuadas que deben cumplir las aerolíneas para garantizar la seguridad de sus tripulaciones.

También la Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Pilotos de Líneas Aéreas (IFALPA) condena esta acción y pide la liberación inmediata de los dos pilotos.

"Los Estados y los operadores deben considerar la prevención de este tipo de ataques como una alta prioridad, y hacer todo lo posible para garantizar la seguridad de las tripulaciones y sus familias durante las escalas".

UNITED AIRLINES OPENS NEW SAN DIEGO UNITED CLUB

United Airlines tomorrow will open its new United Club lounge in Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport, the third club to feature the airline's new design concept. The opening coincides with the consolidation of United's terminal facilities to the newly expanded Terminal 2 West, offering customers a new ticketing lobby, baggage claim area and improved shopping and dining options.

The 5,842-square-foot United Club in San Diego is located in Terminal 2 West on the Mezzanine level, directly above the airport's new Sunset Cove, an atrium that offers panoramic views of the airfield. The United Club features spectacular views of the Point Loma seaside community, balcony lounge seating within the atrium and a centrally located buffet and bar. The new and improved furnishings enable customers to relax or work with greater ease and comfort.

"The new United Club in San Diego offers customers an improved airport lounge experience that reflects a true Southern California ambiance," said Martin Hand, senior vice president of customer experience at United. "Our investment in our clubs and airport facilities worldwide underscores our ongoing commitment to improving the overall travel experience for our customers."

United is investing more than $50 million this year to renovate several of the airline's 49 United Club locations. United unveiled the new design prototype with the opening of the United Club in Terminal 2 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport last year. The airline recently opened a newly designed United Club at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

As with all United Club lounges, members may enjoy complimentary snacks, beverages and Wi-Fi.

Consolidated Operations and Other Improvements

United is consolidating its operations at San Diego International Airport, relocating gates to Terminal 2 West and repositioning its ticket counters to the west end of the terminal. United is one of the largest airlines at San Diego International Airport, offering 45 flights a day to the carrier's eight domestic hubs.

In addition to redesigning several of its airport lounges, United recently opened its new Terminal B south concourse at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a 225,000-square-foot facility that features modern and expanded gate-lounge areas, additional electric power outlets and more space for carry-on luggage. United is similarly retrofitting its gate areas in Terminal 2 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport and recently launched an innovative new customer service center at its Chicago hub to serve customers more quickly and effectively.

About United

United Airlines and United Express operate an average of 5,341 flights a day to more than 360 airports across six continents. In 2012, United and United Express carried more passenger traffic than any other airline in the world and operated nearly two million flights carrying 140 million customers. United is investing in upgrading its onboard products and now offers more flat-bed seats in its premium cabins and more extra-legroom economy-class seating than any airline in North America. In 2013, United became the first U.S.-based international carrier to offer satellite-based Wi-Fi on long-haul overseas routes. The airline also features DIRECTV® on 200 aircraft, offering customers more live television access than any other airline in the world. United operates nearly 700 mainline aircraft and has made large-scale investments in its fleet. In 2013, United will continue to modernize its fleet by taking delivery of more than two dozen new Boeing aircraft. The company expanded its industry-leading global route network in 2012, launching nine new international and 18 new domestic routes. Business Traveler magazine awarded United Best Airline for North American Travel for 2012, and readers of Global Traveler magazine have voted United's MileagePlus program the best frequent flyer program for nine consecutive years. According to the 4^th annual Switchfly Reward Seat Availability Survey published by IdeaWorksCompany in May 2013, United has the most saver-style award-seat availability among the largest U.S. global airlines. United is a founding member of Star Alliance, which provides service to 195 countries via 28 member airlines. More than 85,000 United employees reside in every U.S. state and in countries around the world. The common stock of United's parent, United Continental Holdings, Inc., is traded on the NYSE under the symbol UAL.

SOURCE United Airlines

LAS PRIMERAS AEROLÍNEAS DEL MUNDO SEGÚN IATA

Según la Asociación Internacional de Transporte Aéreo (IATA), los reyes en el transporte mundial de pasajeros son las aerolíneas de Asia y Estados Unidos, que el año pasado movilizaron 947,9 millones y 808,1 millones de de personas respectivamente. Europa lo hizo con 780,6 millones.

Las compañías iberoamericanas ocupan el cuarto lugar con algo más de 226 millones de pasajeros, mientras que las de Oriente Medio y África cierran la lista con 144 millones y 69,8 millones respectivamente.

PERSEID METEOR

This Perseid fireball meteor was observed in the skies over Chickamauga, Ga., on Aug. 11, 2013, at 2:14:49 a.m. EDT. It was also recorded by four other cameras in the NASA All Sky Fireball Network. The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on Aug.11 and 12, 2013, filling the sky with streaks of light. The big meteor showers like the Perseids, and later the Leonids in November, are caused when Earth and its atmosphere travels through a region of the sky filled with left over debris lost by a particular comet. In the case of the Perseids, the small fragments were ripped off the tail of comet Swift-Tuttle, which orbits the sun once every 130 years. IMAGE CREDIT: NASA/MSFC/MEO T

CELEBRATING CURIOSITY'S LANDING

The Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) team in the MSL Mission Support Area reacts after learning that the Curiosity rover has landed safely on Mars and images start coming into the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012 in Pasadena, Calif. The MSL Rover named Curiosity was designed to assess whether Mars ever had an environment able to support small life forms called microbes. #1YearonMars. IMAGE CREDIT: NASA

AIRBUS - A380 PARA AIRASIA GROUP

AIRBUS hwa entregado su avión A320 número 8.000 a AirAsia . El A320 despegó de Toulouse y aterrizó el pasado sábado en Yakarta, donde tendrá su base.

"AirAsia tiene una relación de larga duración con Airbus, y estamos orgullosos de tener la aeronave 8.000 de Airbus como miembro de nuestra flota", ha manifestado el consejero delegado de la aerolínea, Tan Sri.

AirAsia Group, aerolínea de bajo coste, se ha convertido en el mayor cliente de la familia A320, después de haber pedido un total de 475 aviones, de los cuales 264 serán A320neo y 211 A320ceo.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CURIOSITY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CURIOISTY! 

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EMIRATES A-319 LUXURY PRIVATE JET

VÍDEO : Cortesía de EMIRATES

ASTRONAUT NEIL A. ARMSTRONG

NEIL A. ARMSTRONG

Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio on August 5, 1930 and passed away at age 82 on August 25, 2012. Armstrong made history on July 20, 1969, when he became the first person to walk on the moon as commander of Apollo 11. This photograph of Armstrong from the Apollo 11 mission was taken inside the Lunar Module (LM) while the LM rested on the lunar surface. Astronauts Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, had already completed their historic spacewalk when this picture was made. Astronaut Michael Collins, command module pilot, remained with the Command and Service Modules (CSM) in lunar orbit while Armstrong and Aldrin explored the moon's surface. IMAGE CREDIT : NASA

SIMULADOR DE VUELO 737 DE ADF AIRWAYSA

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ELLIPTICAL CRATER ON MERCURY

This color image, taken on May 1, 2013 by the Wide Angle Camera (WAC) instrument aboard NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft orbiting Mercury, features Hovnatanian crater, named for Armenian painter Hakop Hovnatanian. The crater's elliptical shape and the bright rays' butterfly pattern indicate that a very oblique impact produced the crater. The brightness of the rays indicate that they are relatively young features on Mercury's surface. This image was acquired as a targeted high-resolution 11-color image set. Acquiring 11-color targets is a new campaign that began in March, 2013 and that utilizes all of the camera's 11 narrow-band color filters. Because of the large data volume involved, only features of special scientific interest are targeted for imaging in all 11 colors. The MESSENGER spacecraft is the first ever to orbit the planet Mercury, and the spacecraft's seven scientific instruments and radio science investigation are unraveling the history and evolution of the solar system's innermost planet. MESSENGER has acquired over 150,000 images and extensive other data sets, and is capable of continuing orbital operations until early 2015. IMAGE CREDIT : NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington

AIR FORCE ONE AND PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL

VÍDEO : Air Force One - USA

APOLLO XI - 40TH ANNIVERSARY

VÍDEO : Cortesía de NASA

EL MISTERIO DEL APOLLO XI

VÍDEO : El misterio del Apollo 11