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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still alert for thunderstorms on the central-south
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin issued
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, issued today an additional bulletin for adverse weather conditions that integrates and extends those diffused in the last days. The... more
AerospaceElite S2 at work on the International Space Station
Rome, Italy - In October two experimental sessions for the Italian device developed by ASI, which has been on board the ISS since 2008
Twelve years ago, in 2000, an idea of some Italian research centres started to take shape: the realization of a system able to monitor in three dimensions the movements made by an astronaut in microgravity.... more
Military aviationUSAF and NASA officials report to Congress about safety of F-22 Raptor
Washington, USA - "We've reduced the potential negative effects created by high oxygen concentration levels"
On Thursday 13 September 2012 senior USAF and NASA officials reported to the House Committee on Armed Services of the US House of Representatives about the steps which have been put in place in order to... more
Fair and showsEagleMed continues expansion with purchase of AS-350 helicopters from American Eurocopter
Berlin, Germany - At the "ILA Berlin Air Show 2012"
On September 13, at the "ILA Berlin Airshow 2012", American Eurocopter announced that EagleMed LLC, one of the oldest and most experienced air medical transport service providers in the Midwest United... more
Fair and showsEurocopter signs up for leadership in a European compound rotorcraft demonstration project
Berlin, Germany - Through the proposed Clean Sky 2 initiative; the agreement concluded at the "ILA Air Show"
Eurocopter is to lead the project defining a large-scale compound demonstrator through a multinational European program, applying the expertise gained from the company’s highly successful X3 hybrid demonstrator a... more
Civil aviationBenghazi airport (2): airspace reopened
Benghazi, Libya - "The security conditions are assured"
Benghazi-Benina International Airport has been reopened to air traffic on Friday 14 September, after the decision to suspend all flight operations for not-better-specified "Security reasons", which arrived... more
IndustryAircraft and industry. European Commission approves EADS-Singapore Technologies joint-venture
Brussels, Belgium - There are not competition concerns
On Friday 14 September 2012 the European Commission gave its go-ahead to the joint control by EADS and Singapore Technologies of Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW). According to the Commission the outcome of... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012": Eurocopter hands over the first upgraded CH-53GA transport helicopter to Germany's armed forces
Berlin, Germany - The model in action for national and international missions
Eurocopter’s delivery of the first production modernized CH-53GA transport helicopter to the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) was celebrated during a ceremony on September 12 at the "ILA Berlin Air Show". The E... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati in Turkey for the VTS Symposium
Rome, Italy - The event took place in Istanbul from September 10 to 14
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, world reference in systems and radars for defence and security, for maritime, airport, and air traffic control and management systems took part to... more
PeopleBenedict XVI flies to Lebanon on Alitalia airplane
Rome, Italy - The trip will last until next Sunday
Alitalia accompanies Pope Benedict XVI in his apostolic journey to Lebanon that will last until September 16. The flight, served with a A-320 airplane named "George Bizet", took off at 9:30 of this morning... more
ReportEx-Alenia executive arrested for fraud connected to the supply of 15 aircraft to Austria
Rome, Italy - Pierluigi Romagnoli is connected to the "Italian Madoff"
Former Alenia (Finmeccanica group) executive Pierluigi Romagnoli has been arrested in Rome for criminal bankruptcy, related to a mega-fraud to the detriment of thousands of investors in the Italian capital... more
Civil aviationNo aircraft over Benghazi: air traffic suspended at the airport
Benghazi, Libya - "It's for security reasons"
During the night between Thursday 13 and Friday 14 September the Libyan authorities have taken the decision to suspend air traffic at Benghazi-Benina Airport, for security reasons. Even if it is still... more
Helicopters"ILA 2012" (2): Med-trans Corporation purchases 10 Eurocopter EC-135 helicopters
Berlin, Germany - The agreement includes an option for a further six aircraft
On Thursday 13 September 2012, during the international event "ILA 2012", which is in progress in Berlin, Eurocopter announced the deal with Med-trans Corporation for the supply of 10 helicopters EC-135,... more
ReportAN-28 aircraft accident: today in Kamchatka is national mourning day
Moscow, Russia - The disaster caused 10 casualties: only 4 survived
Vladimir Ilyukhin, governor of Kamchatka, a region in Eastern Russia, called a national mourning day for September 13, 2012, as a sign of condolences for the 10 persons who died on September 12 on board... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica confirmed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
Rome, Italy - for the third consecutive year
Finmeccanica announces that also for the period 2012/2013, the third consecutive year, has been admitted to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes. In particular, Finmeccanica has been confirmed to the... more
IndustryAirbus’ ‘Fly Your Ideas’ challenge brings innovation to campus
Blagnac, France - Prize winners will get a week of learning with top Airbus innovators and €30,000
Airbus’ Fly Your Ideas – a UNESCO-backed biennial competition – is challenging students worldwide to develop new ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. This year, victory will mean not only a €30... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: major milestone achieved as Eurocopter hands over its first Puma Mk2 helicopter
Oxford, England - To the UK Ministry of Defence
The upgrade of UK Ministry of Defence Puma aircraft took a further major step forward yesterday when Eurocopter handed over its first Puma Mk2 aircraft to MOD. This upgrade will significantly enhance the... more
Fair and showsADAC Air Rescue confirms the choice of Eurocopter helicopters
Berlin, Germany - To renew its fleet with the EC-145T2 and EC-135
ADAC Air Rescue last Wednesday signed its latest order in a framework acquisition agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of 14 EC-145T2 and three EC-135P2e helicopters, which are to be delivered between... more
Civil aviationIATA: developing aviation in central Asia and the Caucasus
Astana, Kazakhstan - Two priorities: safety and cost-efficient airport infrastructure
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Central Asia and the Caucasus to utilize airplane transport as a catalyst for economic growth and development. Tony... more
IndustryAircraft and industries. VSMPO-AVISMA signs 5-year deal with Sukhoi Aviation Holding
Verkhnyaya Salda , Russia - Verkhnyaya Salda's firm will provide titanium-alloy components
VSMPO-AVISMA Corporation signed a five-year deal with Sukhoi Aviation Holding to provide to the aircraft manufacturer titanium-alloy components, which will be utilized for the production of civil and military... more
AirlinesSAS signs an agreement to sell and phase out all MD-80 aircraft
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline continues to renew its fleet
SAS continues to renew its aircraft fleet and has signed an agreement to sell four MD-82/87 aircraft. The purchaser also has an option on a further 19 MD-82s and 10 spare engines from SAS. Assuming that... more
AirportsZurich Airport: Advocate General proposes dismissal of Switzerland’s appeal
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - The affair could be close to an end
An important episode of the almost-10-year-long controversy between Germany and Switzerland, related to Zurich Airport, could be close to an end: on September 13, 2012, advocate general Niilo Jääskinen p... more
Military aviationMinistry of Defense of the United Kingdom in talks to buy hybrid airplane-helicopter Osprey
Berlin, Germany - Some British military officers have been "Guests" on the V-22 for test flights
The English website "British Forces News" revealed that the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom is in talks with Boeing for the purchase of the hybrid airplane-helicopter V-22 Osprey. The disclosure... more
Science and technologyAirplanes and technology. EADS asks students to "Join the Spirit" for a unique international competition
Berlin, Germany - Fastest successful code to be awarded US$10,000 in prize money
An international contest dedicated to high-performance computing for graduate students was launched today by EADS Innovation Works, the EADS group’s corporate research and technology network. Called “... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012": Intersky orders two ATR-72/600 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - These will be the first ATRs under an Austrian carrier livery
On the occasion of the "ILA Airshow", the Austrian carrier InterSky, INTRO Group, -major shareholder of the airline (49%)-, and the European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR announce the signature of... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about the announcement regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems
Rome, Italy - "It represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry"
"The announcement of discussions regarding a possible combination of the businesses between EADS and BAE Systems represents an important step in the consolidation of the European defence industry, and... more
IndustryAircraft and finance. EADS and BAE Systems in talks for possible merger
London, United Kingdom - The new company would have a 70-billion-Euro revenue and more than 220,000 employees
The European consortium EADS and the English firm BAE Systems, two of the most important companies in the aerospace, defense and security sectors, are in talks for a possible merger: the new company would... more
ReportObama sends two destroyers and 50 marines to Libya, and prepares attack with drones
Benghazi, Libya - A C-130 aircraft will leave soon with the dead and wounded onboard
President of the United States Barack Obama is responding to the attack occurred in Benghazi during the night between Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 September, which caused the death of four American citizens,... more
AirlinesEastern Airways takes delivery of its third Embraer 145
Kirmington, United Kingdom - "It is well suited to our needs"
Eastern Airways, English regional airline, welcomed in its fleet its third Embraer 145: it is the second model of the airplane of the Brazilian firm delivered to the carrier this year. A few days ago... more
Press release"Ila 2012": Eurocopter delivers four Tiger helicopters for deployment to Afghanistan
Berlin, Germany - The industry has delivered 93 models in all, including 27 UHTs to the Bundeswehr
A significant milestone in Eurocopter’s Tiger support helicopter program has been reached following the delivery of the first four helicopters to be upgraded for deployment to Afghanistan. This now leaves t... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi confirms its commitment for a future greener airplane transport
Berlin, Germany - At the Berlin Air show
Alenia Aermacchi signed a Letter of Intent to cooperate for the second phase of the European Clean Sky programme, joining 13 leading aerospace industry and research partners. Clean Sky 2 is an extension... more
AirportsRecord for passengers and aircraft movements in August 2012 at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - 5.6 million passengers in transit, in spite of the strike of Lufthansa flight attendants
Fraport AG, the management firm of Frankfurt International Airport, released the figures relative to August 2012 for the most important hub in Germany in terms of passengers in transit. Traffic in the... more
Fair and showsDLR and NASA announce partnership in aeronautics research
Berlin, Germany - During the "ILA Berlin Air Show"
On 11 September 2012 at the "ILA Berlin Air Show", the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines signs 400-million-dollars deal for in-flight entertainment on its aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Panasonic Avionics will equip A-350s and B-777/300ERs with its system
Singapore Airlines is trying to emerge in the extremely competitive market of the Asian airlines: from this perspective, the company communicated on Wednesday 12 September 2012 it signed an agreement with... more
ReportAttack to the American consulate in Benghazi: US ambassador in Libya gets killed (VIDEO)
Benghazi, Libya - President Obama condemns the "Outrageous attack"
Christopher Stevens, ambassador of the United States in Libya, was killed during the night together with two marines and an embassy employee during the fierce fights occurred around the American consulate... more
PeopleDirk Erat is new Head of Communications at Cassidian
Paris, France - Since September 1st, coming from Siemens and Porsche
Since September 1st Dirk Erat is the new Head of Communications at Cassidian, according to a press release issued today by EADS. He succeeds Annette Scheck, who has been appointed Head of Strategy Integration... more
Science and technologySITA. Airports: improving passenger experience for investment
Rome, Italy - The technological investments stable this year
The world's airports are turning to mobile apps, social media and intelligent technologies including geolocation services to make the passenger experience better, according to the SITA Airport IT Trends... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways counting down to B-787 Dreamliner airplane arrival
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The carrier's President and CEO, James Hogan, today visited Boeing's Everett production facility
Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), James Hogan, today visited Boeing’s Everett production facility, as the UAE flag carrier prepares to take delivery of more 777s and awaits t... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman will provide navigation systems for the Embraer KC-390 aircraft
Berlin, Germany - New details about the Brazilian airplane
Northrop Grumman LITEF, a German subsidiary of the popular US brand, has signed a contract with the Brazilian aircraft-maker Embraer to supply the new KC-390 twin-engine tactical transport turbofan aircraft... more
AirlinesWind Jet to present its plan to restart flight operations to minister Passera on September 14
Catania, Italy - Will the "Sicilian Phoenix" rise again from its ashes?
Will Wind Jet, just like the Phoenix, rise again from its ashes? On Friday 14 September at 3:00 pm Antonino Pulvirenti, founder, president and chief executive officer of the Sicilian low-cost carrier,... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveil first RR airplane engine produced in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - A Trent 900 which powers the Airbus A-380
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, today welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to the state of the art Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus in Singapore, where they unveiled... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: the Japan Airlines case
Tokyo, Japan - "How to save a carrier in two years"
The Japan Airlines will return to the market on next Wednesday September 19, 2012. The recent situation of Japan Airlines is a nice example of forward-looking management, as reported by many press agencies. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter releases a spectacular video to show the firing capability of its EC-725 helicopter
Marignane, France - The firm of the EADS group is among the "ILA 2012" exhibitors
Eurocopter, one of the most important helicopter manufacturing and support companies in the world, which is part of the EADS group, has released a spectacular video to show the firing capability of its... more
AirlinesMore passengers on Lufthansa's aircraft in August
Cologne, Germany - Higher sales results in Europe, Middle East and Africa
The current period is definitely not serene for Lufthansa from the point of view of the relation with its employees, considering the several strikes called by Unabhängige Flugbegleiter Organisation (UFO),... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics begins flight tests of its new Reaper Block 5 drone-aircraft
Washington , USA - The programme was funded by the USAF
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, the American aircraft-maker which produces the popular Predator hunter-killer drones, announced the beginning of the test flights for its latest variant of this aircraft,... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012" (4): missing agreement between UE and China on the ETS risks to affect Airbus
Berlin, Germany - Without a signal from Brussels, Chinese airlines refuse to buy aircraft from the Toulouse-based firm
The difficulty to find a satisfying agreement between European Union (EU) and China on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) topic risks to compromise Airbus' sales and production capability. This is the... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at the "ILA Berlin Air Show" (5) with a focus on its helicopter product line innovation
Donauwörth, Germany - X3, EC-145T2 and CH-53GA
Eurocopter presents its latest civil and military helicopters at the "2012 ILA Berlin Air Show", including the X3 high-speed hybrid demonstrator, the newly-developed EC-145 T2, and the enhanced CH-53GA... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds on the central-northern regions from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - A bulletin today issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, today issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. The notice predicts rains from tomorrow on September 12 in the... more
IndustryAirAsia to become first A-320 airplane "Sharklets" operator (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - On static and flying display at the "Ila Berlin Air Show"
Airbus and the world’s largest A-320 customer AirAsia announced that the airline will become the first operator of the A-320 with ‘Sharklets’ when they take delivery of the first A-320 equipped with these... more
Fair and showsMoscow highlights its new Mil Mi-171A2 helicopter at "ILA 2012" (3)
Berlin, Germany - "New engines, new transmission and a new integrated avionics suite"
The German aerospace air show "ILA 2012" in Berlin is a good opportunity for Russian aircraft-maker to highlight their products, such as, for example, the MiG-29K (AVIONEWS). It should be noted that Moscow,... more