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Civil defenseGalileo Avionica: UAV "Falco" obtains permit to fly
Rome, Italy - Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) yesterday delivered the "Permit to fly" to the first Italian UAV
"Galileo Avionica, a SELEX Sensors and Airborne Systems company, has obtained the Permit to Fly from ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, acting on behalf of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (2): Paris, a battlefield for struggle on subsidies to aerospace industry
Paris, France - EADS fears the matter can prejudice the access to US market of its military aircraft but Boeing eases competitors
Exchange of remarks between Boeing and EADS at the Paris-Le Bourget International Air Show (June 13-19) regarding the possibility that the European holding competes in the American tender for the provision... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: the first Malaysian A-109 flies
Paris, France - A total amount of 14 helicopters has been ordered for reconnaissance and tactical transport operations
The first AgustaWestland A-109 LOH helicopter destined to the Malaysian armed forces flies. It actually deals with a variant of the A-109 LUH which has already proven quite successful among military units... more
AccidentsMarine Corps' Harrier fell in Arizona
Washington, USA - There were no victims neither on board nor on the ground
The AV-8B Harrier from US Marine Corps, equipped with four 500-pound bombs, has fallen last afternoon in a residential area in the city of Yuma (Arizona), forcing the evacuation of 1300 citizens. The pilot,... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: Air Cairo the first customer in Middle East for A-318
Paris, France - With the purchase, which will realize in these days, for six airplanes of this model
Air Cairo, the Egyptian low-cost carrier, is finalizing the purchase for six A-318 airplanes, becoming the first customer in Middle East for smaller aircraft of Airbus family. The carrier expects to use... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $6,038,528 firm fixed price contract modification. This contract is for sole source replenishment spares for the F100 engine in support... more
IndustrySoldream Inc. awarded of a over 33 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 and F-16 aircraft
Soldream Inc., Tolland, Conn., is being awarded a $33,252,465 firm fixed price contract to provide for replenishment spares parts, turbine nozzle segment, 14,681 each, in support of the F100PW220 of the... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (16): Kingfisher becomes the first Indian customer for A-380, A-350 and A-330
Paris, France - The deliveries will begin in the third quarter of 2007, in 2010 and in 2012
Kingfisher is the first Indian carrier to sign a contract with Airbus to purchase A-330, A-350 and A-380. The order is for five A-350/800, five A-380 for the intercontinental routes, plus five A-330/200... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (15): the Jumbo challenges the European flying giant
Paris, France - Boeing unveiled the details on the new 500 seats 747 Advanced which will compete with the Airbus A-380
If one had still some doubts about the fact that Boeing would not have aimed to face the A-380 "in its own sky", will have to change mind in the light of what revealed by the US leading company of the... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (14): GECAS selects the Airbus A-350
Paris, France - The aircraft leasing company marked an high demand from customers for this new airplane
GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS), an unit of GE Commercial Finance, has signed a letter of intent for a firm order of ten A350s, subject to industrial launch, which is expected in September. GE... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Sorbet Royal 2005" Nato's exercise for the research and rescue of submarines in trouble
Taranto, Italy - From 17 to 30 of June, will involve 2000 people coming from 14 countries
"The ’Sorbet Royal 2005’ Nato’s exercise will take place this year in the Mediterranean, off the coast of Taranto, from 17 to 30 of June 2005 and it will involve about 2000 people coming from 14 count... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (13): Italy, not only great products but also advanced technology research
Paris, France - CIRA attends the important event with its own stand where it describes the results of its activities in the aerospace field
There is self-evident much room for Italian technology at Le Bourget Air Show, not only for good and competitive products such as the C-27J Spartan, the M-346, the EH-101 and the P-180 Avanti but also... more
AirlinesKorean Air selected engines for its A-380s
Seoul, South Korea - An agreement for 23 aero-engines from Engine Alliance
The Korean largest carrier has selected the GP7200 engine by US-based Engine Alliance (owned by General Electric and Pratt&Whitney) for its A-380s. It signed a deal for acquiring 23 engines worth USD 300... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica: US Marine Corps selects the Selex Halo system
Rome, Italy - It is currently in service with the British Army
"Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems (S&AS) announces that the United States Marine Corps has selected Halo (Hostile Artillery Location System) for immediate fielding of 10 systems and associated spares,... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (12): Aeroflot closer to the Sukhoi RRJ
Paris, France - Such choice could lead to further orders by new customers, according to representatives from the Russian aerospace company
Russian Sukhoi, after a long time history proving successful both in its homeland and abroad with its military aircraft, intends to open a new era related to regional transport with its new RRJs (with... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (11): the Galileo Avionica Falco UAV has been permitted to fly
Paris, France - The Finmeccanica-owned company unveiled it during the international air show after the ENAC's green light
The Galileo Avionica Falco remote-controlled aircraft has achieved the permission to fly by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) for both the prototypes named Falco Demos. The company, competent... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (10): Tiger Airways expands its Airbus A-320's fleet
Paris, France - Purchasing other eight airplanes of the same model
Tiger Airways, low-fare carrier based in Singapore, decided to purchase other eight A-320 airplanes, that will be added to its fleet. The first of the aircraft acquired will be delivered in March 2006... more
Latest newsDefence Undersecretary visited COFA
Ferrara, Italy - "An important instrument for protection of the national air space"
The Italian Defence Undersecretary, Rosario Giorgio Costa, has visited yesterday the operative headquarters of air forces (COFA) located in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara). The Italian Government member has... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (9): ATR, the "regional" which seizes the world
Paris, France - Contracts have been signed with carriers in India, France, Finland and New Caledonia for the ATR-42 and the ATR-72
The ATR joint-venture seized Le Bourget with a wide commercial performance, gaining new customers and consolidating others which are already linked to the group all over the world. The Indian low-cost... more
Government actsQuestion time on Alitalia's deficit
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Honourable Lucchese asked Italian Minister of Economy for making clear the total deficit of Alitalia. Italian Government is also expected to answer about the steps it intends to resort to eliminate... more
PeopleIraq is about for restoring international connections
Baghdad, Iraq - But which airline will operate the services?
Iraq’s Transport Minister, Salam al-Malaki, has announced that some commercial flights towards foreign airports may restart within the end of this month. The Minister gave no detail on airlines expected t... more
IndustryBoeing: GE Commercial Aviation Services ordered 20 B-737NG
Paris, France - For a worth of USD 1.1bn
The Boeing Company and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced yesterday the lessor’s purchase of 20 Boeing Next-Generation 737s worth US$1.1 billion at list prices. GECAS also is identifying i... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (8): M-311, the Aermacchi's alternative solution to the basic training turboprop
Paris, France - The Italian company announced it will compete in the tenders started in Great Britain, Turkey and Singapore
The Aermacchi M-311, as the evolution of the well known S-211 basic jet trainer of the Italian aerospace company which has been a leader in the military training field for decades, bodes well. The group... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S- 92A helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of lubrication to the MGB, which could cause failure of one or both engine input drives, or planetary gear to sun gear tooth mesh failure, resulting in loss of power to the rotor system and subsequent loss of control of
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34312-34313] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors (Formerly Bendix) S-20, S-1200, D-2000, and D-3000 series magnetos
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the magneto impulse coupling assembly and possible engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34336-34339] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F (2005-12-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34316-34322] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and - 200CB series airplanes (2005-12-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, loose and broken bolts, and shim migration, which could result in damage to the strut and consequent separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes (2005-12-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34329-34334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca SA Arrius 2 B1, 2 B1A, 2 B1A-1, and 2 B2 turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent simultaneous loss of automatic control of both engines and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34334-34336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (7): Embraer shows its major products
Paris, France - The ERJ-145 and The Super Tucano for the defence sector together with the Legacy and Very Light/Light Jet form regional and executive transport
Embraer’s attendance to the Paris-Le Bourget International Air Show shows that the well known Brazilian company is making efforts for a remarkable promotional activity regarding its latest and most important p... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Grob-Werke model G-120A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and defects in the NLG assembly, which could result in failure of the NLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34323-34325] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DefenseExamination of Italy-Kuwait's memorandum has been completed
Rome, Italy - It has been started the examination of dismantlement on Russia's nuclear submarines
Italian Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee has completed yesterday the examination on DDL regarding ratification and execution of memorandum of understanding between Italy and Kuwait about cooperation o... more
AccidentsHelicopter went down in the water at Manhattan
New York, Usa - No casualties have been reported but passengers got scared
The Bell 206 Long Ranger belonging to Helicopter Flight Service, with seven passengers making a sightseeing flight above Manhattan has crashed yesterday into the East River near Wall Street heliport.... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (6): F-16, unmatched thanks to its generational leap
Paris, France - Lockheed Martin proves convinced about the fact that its well known fighter is still the best in the market thanks to the upgrades performed
"The most advanced multirole fighter currently available in the international market". Lockheed Martin exalted its F-16 Fighting Falcon in this manner during the Le Bourget aerospace show, proving very... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines doubled number of first class seats on B-757/300 fleet
Houston, Usa - Because of high demand from carrier's passengers
Continental Airlines last Monday announced that it will double the number of first class seats offered on its Boeing 757-300 aircraft. The initiative is a result of high demand for the carrier’s acclaimed f... more
DefenseThe IV Committee started examination on Defence multiyear's programs
Rome, Italy - Research for developing a technological-practical demonstrator and surveillance system
The Italian Senate’s Defence Committee has started yesterday the examination on the multiyear program of research for developing a technological-practical demonstrator of Engineers Corps’ pioneer vehicle, whi... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 402C and 414A airplanes (2005-12-13)
Washington, Usa -To prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 113)] [Page 34325-34329] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (5): Forgeard believes in the Airbus A-350
Paris, France - And the company's CEO announced forecasts for 200 orders by the end of this year for the new airliner
Noel Forgeard has been granted with the EADS-Airbus show direction during the Paris-Le Bourget event. And the current CEO of the important firm dominating the civil aviation market during the last two... more
Latest newsAlso Indian airplanes at the French "Garuda II" exercise
Istres, France - The "Challenge" is about the air-to-air fight and on the flight refuelling
A team composed by six SU-30K aircraft of the Indian Air Force, belonging to the 24th Squadron "Hunting Hawks", supported by a IL-78 air tanker and by a IL-76 transport aircraft with the respective logistic... more
Government actsQuestion time: terrorists taken by US private planes
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Elettra Deiana and Pietro Folena (Rifondazione Comunista Party)
Italian Deputies Hon. Deiana and Hon. Folena asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for knowing which kind of information the Italian Government owns about private flights operated by United States... more
AccidentsFront tires broke loose from a Japan Airlines plane shortly after take-off
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Airport closed one of its three runways
A Boeing 767-300 from Japan Airlines with 22 passengers (including 12 crew members), missed the two front tires shortly after landing operation at the Tokyo "Haneda" Airport around the 10:00am (local time)... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (4): annual turnover up to EUR 15bn in the next three years for Finmeccanica
Paris, France - The Italian aerospace and defence holding unveiled it according its forecasts and thanks to all its developed or under-development programmes
Finmeccanica announced its own ambitions for the next three years, effectively summarizing them during the Le Bourget Air Show in terms of annual turnover. The Italian aerospace and defence holding hopes... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (3): Ecureuil to prove safer and more reliable thanks to the EAPS system
Paris, France - As developed by CGTM and PALL Aerospace, in cooperation with Turbomeca, it will effectively face the turbine's ingestion of damaging elements
CGTM and PALL Aerospace, together with Turbomeca, will attend to the provision of the EAPS system (Engine Air Particle Separator) for the Arriel turbines of the Eurocopter AS-350 Ecureuil helicopters.... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (2): AgustaWestland's presence in Asia is increasing
Paris, France - Contracts for the provision of helicopters to India and Japan while a facility will be built in Malaysia for maintenance/repairing services of the vehicles in such a country
That the Asian market proves more and more an important one for the Western helicopter industry is a matter of fact now of which both companies and analysts take into account, and AgustaWestland appears... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: Alitalia "dreams of" the Dreamliner
Paris, France - The Italian national airline could become one of the future customers, according to Boeing
While Investigation Committee on Strikes asked for the cancellation of the protest called on today by the Italian trade unions in defence of Catania Alitalia Airport’s employees, leading them anyway t... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show: Airbus European consortium's orders prove more than satisfying
Paris, France - Jet Airways to purchase 10 A-330/200S and /300S, moreover ALAFCO becomes the first leasing customer for the A-350
Indian carrier Jet Airways will buy ten Airbus A-330/200 and /300 with options for additional ten planes. The Indian airline intends to deploy such aircraft for its domestic, regional and international... more
AirlinesAustralian air fares considered misleading
Sydney, Australia - Unclear information on low-cost flights
The Australian Consumers Association asked airlines for offering travelers more clear information regarding cheap domestic flights. A survey made on more than 500 persons has in fact unveiled that low-cost... more
Weather forecastsLe Bourget Air Show (6): a wide European-US alliance to seize the Asian market
Paris, France - US and European companies in this sector aim to partnerships to increase their export to such a continent
If, on the one hand, the major European aerospace and defence companies aim to seize the US market, on the other one the most important American firms hope to achieve agreements with European partners... more
Science and technologyA large quantity of explosive has been found in Delhi Airport
Delhi, India - But it was destined for demolition works inside the terminal
A large quantity of explosive has been found on Monday night into a car inside the "Indira Gandhi" International Airport. The discovery includes also two detonators, fuse wires and other explosive materials.... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: new flights in Anatolia
Ankara, Turkey - The demand for domestic links in the South-East of the region is increasing
The Turkish carrier has signed a deal with the Singapore Technologies Aerospace Corporation regarding the Maintenance-Repair and Modification Center situated into the Istanbul Atatόrk International Airport. In... more