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PeopleAn Airbus A-350?
Paris, France - According to European press it would deal with a new version of the A-330 aimed to challenge the Boeing 7E7 but Airbus gives the lie
Recently, European press would have indicated a special version of the Airbus A-330/200 as a possible competitor of the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner medium range airliner under development. According to some... more
PeopleEU appears willing for a new agreement against subsidies in favour of aviation industry
Brussels, Belgium - Nevertheless, the European Union invites Washington to recognize the unacceptable support in favour of Boeing
The European Union does not avoid to clearly answer the Unites States’ invitation occurred last week with reference to a new possible agreement, which can put to an end to supposed state subsidies in f... more
HelicoptersThe KMH helicopter programme is at risk
Seoul, South Korea - Development cost could be unaffordable for the Asian country
The KMH (Korean Multirole Helicopter) programme is at risk (see for details AVIONEWS). According to some analysts, South Korean Defence Ministry did not properly appraise project cost, a project which... more
AccidentsReport on Val di Susa's helicopter accident
Turin, Italy - Turin Attorney would have found two reasons for such disaster
Turin Attorney representative, Raffaele Guariniello, has recently taken delivery of a report related to a technical survey requested in order to verify the reasons which caused, in Val di Susa (Italy)... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53D helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $5,700,000 delivery order under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00383-01-G-015N) for procurement of remanufactured main rotor... more
PeopleInternet service to be available on Airbus' aircraft soon
Paris, France - Sita and Tenzing to design the related system
Airbus is scheduling to produce a flight internet connection system which can be used both by crews and passengers. The selected partners in order to accomplish such task are Sita, a leading company in... more
PeopleUSA: an agreement in order to cancel subsidies in favour of Airbus
Washington, USA - The United States are firmly asking for it and it could occur next September
The United States would be particularly firm regarding their exigency for carrying on a fight against what they consider as a real subsidies policy by the EU in favour of the European leading company for... more
HelicoptersEagle Eye for the United Kingdom?
London, UK - The unmanned tilt-rotor could be adopted for monitoring coasts and cities
The Bell Eagle Eye, the UAV (Unmanned Aeral Vehicle) tilt-rotor which has already been selected by the US Coast Guard, could be adopted even by Great Britain, in order to warrant a proper monitoring and... more
Government actsAlitalia (2): the decree which allows the bridge loan is being analysed by Italian Chamber
Rome, Italy - According to Undersecretary Contento, this is the last chance
This morning, the analysis related to the general aspects of the Government's decree which allows State to warrant the bridge loan which the banks should ensure to the Italian national carrier. After interventions... more
Press releaseSkyguide renounces to the new ATMAS air safety system
Rome, Italy - It has been announced by a release by the Swiss air traffic management company
"Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic management company, will renounce to the ATMAS (Air Traffic Management System) system. Such project proved too expensive. The programmes already in service will be so updated.... more
HelicoptersOman selects the NH-90
Muscat, Oman – 20 helicopters have been ordered to be devoted to Air Force
Oman’s Minister of Defence signed on last Saturday July 24 an agreement for purchasing 20 NHI NH-90 multirole helicopters. These orders would be devoted not only to the replacement of aircraft which a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Cimoli invites the trade unions to accept the reorganization plan
Rome, Italy - Jobs cutting would appear unavoidable, as in a different case the carrier would be liquidated
The new Alitalia's business plan is going to be shown on next Wednesday but its President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, has signficantly warned the trade unions. Tomorrow, carrier's board should meet trade... more
Civil aviationCollision risk over the skies checked by Skyguide
Berne, Switzerland - A disaster was risked for an Alitalia's aircraft and a V Bird's airplane over the air space checked by such Swiss company
Such information was recently unveiled by the competent authorities and it really appears delicate and important. It seems in fact that, around half July, two airplanes have risked to collide over France’s s... more
HelicoptersThe deployment of the A-109 Power with the European Union Military Police
Brussels, Belgium - The AgustaWestland's helicopter is currently used even in the Balkans in order to warrant security and perform rescue operations
The deployment of the AgustaWestland A-109 Power as the major aircraft for several law enforcement units all over the world is increasing and, even in Europe, such chopper is achieving a remarkable success.... more
AerospaceRussia to train the first Malaysian astronaut
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The launch to reach the ISS to occur on 2007
Malaysia aims more and more to grow in the aerospace sector and the national space agency is scheduling to put into orbit the first Malaysian astronaut, thanks to the technical and training support by... more
IndustryAirbus' success at Farnborough International Air Show 2004
Farnborough, UK - Orders for 84 airplanes with a total value of USD 10,6bn
The European civil aviation industry leading company, Airbus, has confirmed during the great Farnborough International Air Show 2004 (United Kingdom, July 19-25) its remarkable presence in the international... more
People"Open Skies" between the United States and China
Washington, USA - The increase of air traffic has been started between the two countries and it will produce some 249 weekly flights in six years
The new programme aimed to significantly increase passengers and cargo air traffic between the United States and China will be called "Open Skies". As far as it is concerned with this matter, the two countries... more
DefenseEADS and Northrop Grumman: agreement on anti-missile defence
Amsterdam, Holland - An important memorandum of understanding has been signed so reinforcing the cooperation between the two companies
After the collaboration for the Eurohawk and TIPS programmes related to a new airborne integrated electronic surveillance system for NATO (see for details AVIONEWS), EADS and Northrop Grumman have decided... more
Civil aviationHijacking attempted on an Air China's flight
Beijing, China - The protagonist of the event has been arrested by Chinese Police
A hijacking was unsuccessfully performed today in China, on an Air China's flight. This aircraft, travelling from Beijing to Chansha, in the central area of the national territory, would have landed in... more
HelicoptersSikorsky outstrips AgustaWestland for the new helicopter devoted to Canadian Navy
Ottawa, Canada - 28 H-92s to be delivered within the next nine years
Canadian Navy will take delivery within nine years of some 28 H-92 helicopters, produced by Sikorsky. The final selection by Canadian Government of the new aircraft devoted in particular to perform anti-ship... more
HelicoptersA-129 CBT: ready for exercises and operative deployment
Lignano, Italy - The new Mangusta's version could protect the Italian troops operating in Iraq from next September
On the occasion of "Viva Lignano Air Show 2004" (Italy) occurred on last July 22, people could admire the latest version of the AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopter, the A-129 CBT. This aircraft,... more
Latest newsWeight problems for the F-35? Pratt & Whitney will take care of it
Farnborough, UK – The great company competent in the aviation engine sector appears convinced of the possibility for increasing engine thrust
A mock-up of the Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) has been shown neaby the chalet of the American company, carrying on a promotion which seems more and more a major one, also considering... more
HelicoptersThe NH-90 for the USAF’s PRV programme
Farnborough, UK – Eurocopter could sign an agreement with Northrop Grumman in order to reinforce its presence in the American market
Eurocopter is making efforts to search a partner in the United States in order to strengthen its presence in the American market. The helicopter group would be particularly interested to offer a winning... more
PeopleThe success of Dassault Falcon’s executive jets
Farnborough, UK – The French group goes on being the a worldwide leader in this sector
According to the latest forecasting by Dassault Falcon’s representatives, the company will achieve the delivery of some 60 executive aircraft to its customers by the end of the year. The most important p... more
Latest newsThe Aermacchi M-311 to fly the next year
Farnborough, UK – The new version of the S-211 will have a new engine, updated avionics and a stronger structure
Aermacchi will be able from the next year to perform the provision of a new basic jet trainer which can satisfy the exigencies of many air forces all over the world. It deals with an upgraded version of... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders 36 new Airbus aircraft
Farnborough, UK – The major aim of the carrier is to double traffic within the next three years
Turkish Airlines appears firmly convinced of the need for doubling passenger traffic within only three years. This fact has led the Turkish carrier to analyse first of all the various hypotheses about... more
Latest newsDenmark selects the MILDS system
Farnborough, UK – Eads and Terma to provide to adapt the F-16s’ fleet
The MILDS system (Missile Launch Detection System) produced by Eads and Terma will be adopted by Danish Air Force and destinated to the F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters’ fleet. Deliveries, s... more
Latest newsMarconi Selenia to update the Nato’s Awacs
Farnborough, UK – IFF system and last generation radio to be provided by the Italian company
The role of Marconi Selenia Communications in Nato’s environment is rising. The Italian company has been granted with the sign of a new contract which will enable it to perform a play a major role for t... more
PeopleFew concern for the 7E7 in the USA
Farnborough, UK – Boeing would have underlined how the American carriers do not appear particularly interested in purchasing such airplane
Boeing has recently unveiled, with reference to the development of the new 7E7 Dreamliner medium range airliner, that the most relevant interest regarding the new civil transport aircraft comes from abroad... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in August 2004
Rome, Italy -
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH…July 27-Aug. 2, Oshkosh, Wis. Info: (800) 564-6322 www.airventure.org. NBAA SECURITY TRAINING FOR PART 91 OPERATORS…Aug. 24, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (202) 783-9000; www.nbaa.org.... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the purchase of one used 737-74V Boeing business jet
Raytheon Co., Waltham, Mass., is being awarded a $29,365,000 firm fixed price contract for the purchase of one used 737-74V Boeing business jet for the country of Colombia. Total funds have been obligated.... more
IndustryVought Aircraft Industries Inc. awarded of a over 471 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5 aircraft
Vought Aircraft Industries Inc., Dallas, Texas, is being awarded a $471,380,665 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for the manufacture of 128 wing related components applicable... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: a new advanced trainer for China?
Farnborough, UK – Yakovlev could cooperate for its designing
The growth of Chinese aerospace industry does not stop, especially when considering the promotion of new products for national or export exigencies. It seems now that Beijing is willing to encourage the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS a Farnborough International 2004: Rosoboronexport’s participation
Farnborough, UK – The success of the Sukhoi Flanker goes on
Participation by Russia at Farnborough International 2004 has always the same relevant protagonist, that is to say Rosoboronexport, which is the Moscow’s agency attending to promote abroad in the international m... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Lockheed Martin grows without stopping
Farnborough, UK – 28.000 employees for the US major defence company
Lockheed Martin has unveiled in Farnborough the latest data related to company’s growth, a growth which has enabled the company even to remarkably increase its employment: Lockheed has today some 28.000 e... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the evolution of the Boeing 777
Farnborough, UK – Two new versions in order to meet the near-term exigencies related to international air transport
According to Boeing analysts’ forecasting, by the next 20 years carriers all over the world will have progressively to meet the increasing demand in the air transport sector, and at least 25.000 new a... more
IndustrySiemens draw up an agreement for its dependents
Seattle, Usa - They will use Internet connection on board of airplanes
About 200.000 dependents of the colossus Siemens that will travel in business class, after that the industry has signed an agreement with Boeing, they will have to disposition a connection to high speed... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines: boom of the charter activity
Brussels, Belgium - For the first time in its history, in the summery season 2004
"In the summery season 2004, for the first time in its history, SN Brussels Airlines has developed the own charter activity. During the week end of July and August approximately 40 flights will operate,... more
Fair and showsThe General Tricarico new Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - He will replace today of the General Sandro Ferracuti
Leonardo Tricarico that currently fills the assignment of military Councillor of the Prime Minister, has been nominated as new Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force, going to replace the outgoing... more
AirlinesThe take off today of the first Florence-Tirana flight of Club Air
Florence, Italy - An appointment that will repeat every Friday
The Club Air airline serves from today the weekly connection (every Friday) Florence/Peretola-Tirana by a BAe 146 from 91 seats. The timetable are the following: departure from Tirana at 12.30pm and arrival... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Royal Jet selects the Bombardier Challenger 300
Farnborough, UK – Two new business jets for the Abu Dhabi’s carrier
Two new Bombardier Challenger 300s for Royal Jet, an Abu Dhabi‘s carrier (UAE), have been officially revealed at Farnborough International 2004. These business jets of the Canadian company have been s... more
Press releasePW-100 engine family celebrated 20 years of success in world regional-jet industry
Farnborough, UK - It has entered in service in December 1984 on a Dash 8-100 aircraft powered by two PW-120A engines
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) celebrated the 20th anniversary of entry into revenue service of the first PW-100-powered regional aircraft. The PW-100 family entered revenue service in December 1984... more
Civil aviationAlso problems in the security: a week after the September 11th was concurred the escape from the Usa to Bin Laden's relatives
Washington, Usa - Moreover new detections about the aircraft crashed in Pennsylvania tin the same day
According to the confirmed news from documents of Boston Logan's airport, one of the airports in which Bin Laden's relatives have made stop before leaving the USA, obtained and diffused from the Democratic... more
Press releaseBoeing: Brazil's GOL reached agreement for two additional 737-800s
Farnborough, UK - Increasing to 17 its firm orders for B-737s in this year
Boeing and Brazil's Gol Linhas Aereaes Inteligentes SA, one of the world's most profitable airlines, last Monday said the airline is ordering two more Next-Generation 737-800 passenger airplanes, increasing... more
Press releaseEmbraer: Trans States firmed for seven ERJ-145 options
Farnborough, UK - The planes to fly in United Express livery
Embraer announced last Monday that US carrier Trans States has firmed seven ERJ-145 options. The ERJ-145s purchased by Trans States will fly in the colors of United Express and the seven orders are included... more
Civil aviationAttacks: worrying declarations on "Washington Times" of yesterday
Washington, Usa - Suspicious events on board of the airplanes
The American daily "Washinghton Times" cited yesterday on its pages testimonies of air-marshall and crews who denounce a series of suspicious episodes happened on board of airliners, among them two equivalent... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-120 series airplanes (2004-14-24)
Washington, Usa - To prevent restricted movement of the aileron or elevator, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 137)] [Page 42861-42862] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW-206B, PW-206C, PW-206E, PW-207D, and PW-207E turboshaft engines
Usa - To prevent critical rotating parts from exceeding published life limits, which could result in uncontained engine failure and possible loss of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 137)] [Page 42855-42858] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 390 airplanes
Usa - to detect, correct, and prevent such damage or improper clearance in the affected areas, which could result in failure of one or more of these systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 22, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 140)] [Page 43732-43734] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/111, -112, -113, and -114; A-320/111, -211, -212, and -214; and A-321/111, -112, and -211 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent deployment of the thrust reverser door, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 19, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 137)] [Page 42858-42860] Header Information Header... more