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IndustryEmbraer completes KC-390 aircraft design review
Washington, USA - "It will establish a new standard for mid-sized military transport aircraft"
The Brazilian Air Force and the local aircraft-maker Embraer completed the preliminary design review of the new KC-390 tactical tanker aircraft. The aircraft-maker announced the news through an official... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. Traffic decrease in August at BAA airports because of "Olympic effect"
London, United Kingdom - But the Scottish hubs are growing
August 2012 was a negative month for BAA, the moist important airport operator in the United Kingdom, which also handles London-Heathrow, the busiest hub in Europe and the third in the world after Atlanta... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012" (2): Airbus Military A-400M "Atlas" makes flying display
Berlin, Germany - Deliveries to France and Germany starting in 2013
The Airbus Military A-400M four-engines tactical transport turboprop aircraft "Arrived at ILA in spectacular style, with the European manufacturer back in air display mode". It should be noted that... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012": MiG-29 fighter aircraft production boosted
Berlin, Germany - "Great expectations for the M/M2 variant"
The Russian Mikoyan Gurevich (MiG) declared that it is boosting production activities to meet the unexpected increased demand for its popular fourth-generation fighter, the MiG-29 fulcrum. The announcement... more
AerospaceBoeing, Sierra Nevada and SpaceX continue their war for space missions
Washington, USA - First milestones achieved
The new American race to space continues. Three major companies are involved in the NASA programme: Boeing, Sierra Nevada and SpaceX. The companies recently received the first funding to carry on their... more
AerospaceIndia launches three satellites
Delhi, India - Indian space commercial operations continue
The Indian technology about multiple-stages rockets is not only related to the production of intercontinental ballistic missiles. In fact, this technology is most of all related to space commercial missions,... more
ReportTeenager arrested after laser attack on police helicopter
London, United Kingdom - "Targeted by lasers 20 times in six months"
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Devon (Cornwall, United Kingdom) because of laser beams pointed at a police helicopter. The helicopter was "Investigating a burglary in Kingskerswell when three... more
Report11th anniversary of 9/11: USA between remembrance and controversy
New York, USA - The Memorial Museum causes a spat between Bloomberg, Cuomo and Christie
It seems like just yesterday, but 11 years have already passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 caused 2977 casualties, in a tragic event which was destined to change the history of the... more
Fair and showsTurbomeca signed an agreement with the German Federal Police to power EC-135T2i helicopters
Berlin, Germany - During the "Ila Berlin Air Show"
During the "ILA Berlin Air Show", Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the signature of a Support by the Hour agreement with the German Federal Police. This Support by the Hour agreement (SBH) covers 32... more
DefenseNew NATO exercise scheduled on 1st October 2012
London, United Kingdom - The drills aim to train EU pilots against terrorism and enemy anti-aircraft defences
The second 2012 edition of the NATO exercise "Joint Warrior", the largest European training mission, is scheduled on 1st October. The exercise will end on October 11, ten days later. This exercise is... more
Fair and showsAirplanes, helicopters, UAV: Air shows and exhibitions in the second week in September
Rome, Italy - From Tuesday 11 to next Sunday 16
Tuesday 11 - Airplanes, helicopters and drone "ILA 2012" - Trade Day Berlin ExpoCenter Airport, Berlin, Germany. + 49 (30) 3038 2170 www.ila-berlin.com Wednesday 12 - "ILA 2012" - Trade Day... more
PeopleEtihad Airways appoints new general manager for the Philippines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - John Evans has more than 35 years of experience
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed John Evans as its new General Manager for the Philippines. John has more than 35 years of experience in airline operations... more
AerospaceGalileo: one month to Galileo's next launch
Paris, France - Two more satellites will join the programme
As already declared at the "ILA Berlin Air Show 2012" yesterday, the European Space Agency (ESA) is ready for the launch of the second pair of Galileo navigation satellites. The launch is scheduled... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. BAA chooses Deutsche Bank and ING to run the auction for London-Stansted Airport
London, United Kingdom - The sale should start in early 2013
The operations for the sale of London-Stansted Airport, after the company renounced to lodge another appeal against the decision of the Competition Commission which forced it to get rid of the main low-cost... more
AccidentsEngine turns off on airberlin aircraft: emergency landing at Pisa
Pisa, Italy - The 59 passengers are all unharmed
An airberlin Bombardier Q-400 aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing at Pisa "Galilei" Airport in the morning of 10/09/2012, because of the shut down of an engine. Flight AB 08474 of the... more
Military aviationAvro Arrow experimental aircraft could be seen as an alternative to the F-35
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian government is still concerned about the Joint Strike Fighter costs
The Canadian federal government (most of all the Conservatives) continues to look for alternative solutions to cancel the Nato's fifth generation F-35 fighter aircraft programme, the popular Joint Strike... more
AirportsB-787 Dreamliner aircraft by Ethiopian landed this morning for the first time in Italy at Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Named "Africa First"
The B-787 Dreamliner airplane of Ethiopian Airlines landed this morning for the first time in Italy at Milan-Malpensa. The carrier presents to the Italian public the model for the first time and in fact... more
HelicoptersFirst Bell 407GX helicopters delivered for tourism
Fort Worth, Usa - To Helicopter Flight Services Inc. based in New York
Bell Helicopter announced today the delivery of two 407GX aircraft to Helicopter Flight Services (HFS), Inc., a New York based company offering tours, charters, aerial photography, lift work and custom... more
AirportsAircraft and transport. Catania-Fontanarossa closes for one month: is Sicily isolated?
Catania, Italy - Alternatives like Sigonella and Comiso are impossible, for different reasons
The planned closing of Catania-Fontanarossa airport from November 5 to December 5 risks to make the connections to and from Sicily grind to a halt, since the low practicalness of the alternatives which... more
Science and technologySingapore Airlines launches In-Flight Connectivity programme
Milan, Italy - As a part of a USD 50 million plan
Singapore Airlines launches In-Flight Connectivity as part of a USD 50 million programme to bring Internet and mobile data services to customers, even when flying at 35,000ft. Following a recent soft... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012" (4) great expectations for the new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft variant
Berlin, Germany - The European fighter will join the flying display
The Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the core attractions of the "ILA Air Show 2012" in Berlin, Germany. Two German Typhoons are displayed at "ILA", coming from their JG-31 unit in Norvenich. Cassidian test... more
Fair and showsAirbus lights up Berlin’s Humboldt-Box with its vision of the future of flight in 2050
Berlin, Germany - It launches the "Smarter Skies" campaign ahead of "ILA"
A spectacular 4D projection light show transformed Berlin’s Humboldt-Box into a moving and pulsating canvas to demonstrate the benefits of smarter flight in the future. The show, which launches the "Future b... more
Fair and showsEurocopter presents its new EC-145T" at "ILA 2012" (5)
Berlin, Germany - New fuselage with Fenestron technology
Eurocopter, the well-known European helicopter maker and also a subsidiary of the EADS group (which includes Airbus, Cassidian and Astrium), has presented the new variant of its EC-145 T2 at the "ILA 2012"... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Qantas CEO: "International operations in terminal decline"
Sydney, Australia - Australian carrier and Emirates look for alliance approval from Competition Commission
"Qantas international operations are in terminal decline, and it is no longer possible for Qantas international to sustainably 'Go it alone' as an international network carrier": this is the synthesis... more
Fair and showsArianespace shows its next multiple launches season at "ILA 2012" (3)
Berlin, Germany - Soyuz and Ariane 5 operations continue
The well-known European launch operator Arianespace is currently preparing six new space missions, including two launches within September. The company revealed its plans at "ILA 2012" in Germany. The... more
DefenseHMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier sold for scrap
London, United Kingdom - The unit will be sold through an official website
The Royal Navy Ark Royal aircraft carrier, the second carrier which has brought this name (the first Ark Royal aircraft carrier was sunk by German U-boots during the World War II, while the first unit... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012" (2): Fraunhofer Institute shows its new anti-ice system
Berlin, Germany - It will cut energy consumption by up to 80% compared to traditional technologies
Fraunhofer Institute is a German hi-tech company which is currently developing several new technologies for de-icing operations on wings and fuselages. The company is showing its latest product at the... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012": first dedicated UAS area
Berlin, Germany - Predator, Euro Hawk and Barracuda
The Berlin air show "ILA 2012" is taking place until September 16 2012. The large aerospace exhibition features an area dedicated to unmanned air systems for the first time. The outdoor display is set... more
Press releaseAlitalia: over a million seats to fly with discounts in Italy, Europe and in the world
Rome, Italy - Promotional fares until September 21
"Alitalia offers (from September 7 to 21) more than a million of seats with promotional fares to fly to domestic, international and intercontinental destinations. The airline offers 700,000 seats on... more
AirportsUS Transportation Secretary LaHood announces Safety Grant for Kotzebue, Alaska Airport
Washington, Usa - For USD 15.5 million; work is expected to begin in October and completed in late 2014
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has announced a $15.5 million federal grant for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport in Kotzebue, Alaska to expand runway safety areas (RSAs). The Federal Aviation Administration... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force logs new record for dropping zones
Delhi, India - Operations continue in Ladakh
A Russian-made Indian Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft reportedly logged a new record in paradrop missions. The operation was carried out near Leh, the capital of the Indian Kashmir, surrounded by... more
DefenseOpen Skies Treaty: Russian aircraft to survey Estonia and Latvia
Moscow, Russia - Antonov An-30 continues its mission
Open Skies operations continue in Russia. Open Skies is an international treaty signed in 1992, establishing a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its members. The Russian... more
HelicoptersHawker Pacific delivers another Bell 429 helicopter to Australian VIP
Sydney, Australia - This is the sixth 429 VIP delivered in the region
Hawker Pacific has declared it delivered a Bell 429 helicopter equipped for VIP missions. The helicopter was purchased by a private owner from Queensland, Australia. The helicopter will be used for... more
Military aviationIndonesia orders additional Australian C-130H transport aircraft
Sydney, Australia - They are going to be replaced by the Super Hercules and Globemaster III
Australia is ready to provide Indonesia additional Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport turboprop aircraft, The announcement follows four examples delivered in July. "I have indicated to Indonesia... more
IndustryF-35A airplane reaches "Huge milestone" in program development
Eglin, Usa - The review expected to last approximately 65 days
The Official Web Site of Eglin Air Force Base reported that "US Air Force officials begin their F-35A Lightning II Operational Utility Evaluation Sept. 10, an instrumental step in beginning joint strike... more
AirlinesAir Berlin continues to offer its passengers the best service possible at Tegel Airport
Milan, Italy - The declaration by carrier's CEO on the further postponement of the opening
Air Berlin CEO, Hartmut Mehdorn, comments on the further postponement of the opening of BER Airport: “We are still looking forward to our new home base at BER and we are fully committed to the airport. A... more
Press releaseENAC: dg Quaranta chairs the third meeting for the network of ECAC training organisms
Rome, Italy - Every member submitted an update on recent activities
"ENAC communicates that Alessio Quarantaes that Alessio Quaranta, director general, Focal point for ECAC (European Civil Aviation Conference) training, yesterday, September 6, opened the third meeting... more
OccurrencesRyanair aircraft forced to perform emergency landing for cabin pressure loss
Madrid, Spain - Sixteen passengers were treated by medical staff
A Ryanair aircraft bound to Canary Islands was forced to perform an emergency landing in the morning of Friday 07/09/2012 at Madrid-Barajas Airport because of a loss of pressure in the cabin. Flight... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. No changes for English airports until 2015
London, United Kingdom - New Minister of Transport launches commission to evaluate the options
The arrival of the new Minister of Transport Patrick McLoughlin was a reason to suspect that the British government could be close to change its positions regarding the airport capacity expansion in Great... more
Civil aviationAustrian Airlines helps Lufthansa to face the strike: larger aircraft deployed
Vienna, Austria - 32 flights between Germany and Austria have been cancelled
Austrian Airlines, the most important Austrian carrier, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, is utilizing larger aircraft on the routes to and from Germany, trying to help its parent company to limit... more
Press releaseItalian ASI: Parmitano awarded winners of two categories (name and logo), symbols of his mission on ISS
Rome, Italy - It will be named "Volare", one of the most known Italian words in the world thanks to a famous song
The ISS 36/37 space mission of the sixth Italian astronaut, Luca Parmitano, will be named "Volare" as name and will be represented by a Soyuz which, with a three-colour wake, wrapes around the Earth and... more
UAS-DronesIsrael: Heron drone-aircraft missions resumed
Tel Aviv, Israel - The type was grounded after an accident
The Israeli Air Force Heron medium-size long-endurance drone aircraft operations (produced by Israel Aerospace Industries, IAI) have been resumed by Tel Aviv. The type was grounded after a June 29, 2012... more
AirlinesFlight attendants on strike: EgyptAir aircraft remain grounded
Cairo, Egypt - The industrial action will end at 4:00 pm
The strike of its flight attendants forced EgyptAir, the State-owned Egyptian airline, to cancel two thirds of its international flights which were scheduled to depart from Cairo Airport: roughly 40 out... more
DefenseAircraft and arms: new Russia intercontinental ballistic missiles with 5t warhead
Moscow, Russia - Is this the first reply to the missile shield?
According to press reports, Moscow revealed its latest long-range missile today. The new intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of carrying a 5-ton warhead, which is reportedly four times more than... more
Fair and showsEmbraer aircraft at "AIREX 2012" in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - Phenom 300, Legacy 650, Lineage 1000 (its debut at the event and in the Country)
Embraer participates in the international civil aviation and airport exhibition, "Airex 2012" (www.airex.aero), taking place at Atatürk Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey, from September 6th to 9th. The Company... more
PeopleNew positions at Alitalia: Pieraccioni Chief Commercial Officer and Sansavini Chief Strategy Officer
Rome, Italy - The airline continues its internal reorganization
"Alitalia continued to carry out its internal reorganisation to make its commercial activity stronger and announced the appointment of Gianni Pieraccioni as new Chief Commercial Officer of the airline... more
ReportVideo of the week: fighter aircraft skims highway (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Recorded in August, it was published two days ago
An incredible video showing an highway close-encounter with a Russian fighter aircraft has been published on "Youtube" by a Russian civilian. The man recorded the video with a camera in its car. The event... more
Civil aviationBombardier: Learjet 75 business aircraft is ready for certification
Washington, USA - Smart-cockpit installed
The first Bombardier new Learjet 75 has been completed and is ready for its last tests to obtain airworthiness certification. This aircraft adds higher-thrust Hoeneywell TFE731-40BR engines and a new smart-cockpit... more
UAS-DronesApril Predator accident was caused by power cable failure
Washington, USA - "The decision was made to crash it on pourpose"
On April 14, 2012 a General Atomics MQ-1 Predator hunter-killer drone-aircraft crashed in Afghanistan, Nangarhar province, because of an engine mishap. The commission investigating the event has reported... more
AirlinesAirOne: 280,000 passengers transported in August 2012
Rome, Italy - More than 1.380 million from the beginning of the year
"AirOne transported 280,000 passengers (+48% compared to August 2011) last month, serving over 2000 flights with a medium load factor superior to 76%. The regularity was 100% and the punctuality 89%. The... more