There is a great desire to travel in Italy and abroad this summer 2020, after a long phase of confinement due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But, as Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission said, "it is important to be vigilant, we all have a role to play in reducing the spread of the virus". The first step for those intending to travel abroad is to check out … [Read more...]
Protecting yourself from Covid 19 on a plane, 8 precautions
Eliminating the risk of contagion is impossible, but it can be reduced considerably Recently, three people tested positive for coronavirus after flying Delta from Atlanta to Albany, United States. The flight lasted about two hours. Every two or three minutes the air on a modern jet liner is renewed completely. The cabin air is sucked in, injected into the reactors where it is … [Read more...]
Avoiding the contagion of Covid-19 on an airliner
The possibilities of catching the coronavirus on a commercial flight are not negligible, alas. As I already wrote here, aircraft manufacturers around the world claim that, on a line jet, the entire air is filtered by a HEPA filter every two minutes, which eliminates 99.97% of bacteria and viruses , including coronavirus. Not only that, but every time it is filtered, the air is … [Read more...]
Biometrics and smart airports: here’s how we will fly again
Of course, flying in a private jet requires fewer controls and offers far greater health security, but certain changes will also be applied to private flights. Many technologies will be deployed to revive a sector which in April saw flights collapse by 80% worldwide. Sergio Colella, President of Europa Sita, tells the news. Rome. "Digitization of transport" here are the … [Read more...]
The high power electric jet is in preparation
Article inspired by professor Fabio Orecchini's excellent blog. Plasma propulsion, Sino-American challenge for the future zero emission aircraft. Boston mit and Wuhan institute of technological sciences develop prototype innovative engines to fly without burning kerosene. Plasma propulsion sets off the technological challenge between the United States and China. The … [Read more...]