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IndustryTurbomeca (Safran group) to power the future Eurocopter X4 helicopter with the TM800 engine
Bordes, France - The entry into service of the initial version of the aircraft in 2017
Turbomeca (Safran group) announces the signing of a contract with Eurocopter to power the X4 new generation helicopter with the TM800 turbo-shaft engine. The Eurocopter X4 is a new generation 5 to 6-tonne... more
Civil aviationETS: Europe to change 2013 programme on aircraft carbon emissions
Brussels, Belgium - No details about the proposal
The European Commission is expected to change the timings for auctions in the Phase III of the Emission Trading Scheme. The news has been revealed by the press office of Connie Hedegaard, the European... more
Military aviationTaiwan is concerned about F-16 fighter aircraft upgrade deal
Taipei, Taiwan - The agreement will decrease the number of operative Taiwanese fighters
Taiwan, an Asian ally of NATO, has signed a USD 3.7 billion agreement with the US Air Force to upgrade its fleet of 146 F-16 fighters aircraft. The deal ended "Two years of often painful negotiations",... more
IndustryAll Nippon Airways forced to repair five of its Dreamliner aircraft
Tokyo, Japan - Seven engines replaced
The Japanese company All Nippon Airways (ANA) communicated on Monday 23/07/2012 it has been forced to ground five out of its eleven Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft , including one that was delivered in... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV: accident to C-172 airplane in landing in Sicily
Rome, Italy - The occupants injured; damage to the aircraft
The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) has started an inquiry into the accident which occurred last Friday, July 20 to a Cessna C-172RG airplane, code I-CTAA. The plane suffered the collapse of the front... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Ryanair cuts routes to Spain because of airport taxes increases
Dublin, Ireland - 11 routes to Madrid and 4 to Barcelona cancelled
The low-cost airline Ryanair chooses a drastic way to fight the airport taxes increases decided by the Spanish government, which are effective since 1st July 2012 (AVIONEWS): the cancellation of several... more
IndustryEurocopter to begin deliveries of 12 EC-725 helicopters to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - EC-225 flight simulator will commence commercial operations in 2013
Rumors published by aerospace press agencies reported today (July 23, 2012) that the Malaysian Air Force will receive its first two Eurocopter EC-725 tactical transport helicopters in December. The delivery... more
AerospaceIndia runs for space: HAL delivers propellant tank for PSLV rocket
Delhi, India - "Savings of USD217,000 by producing it locally"
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has built and delivered the fourth stage propellant tank for the local Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), conceived and developed for the Indian Space Research Organisation... more
AirlinesVietnam to join Etihad Airways Global flight network
Adu Dhabi, UAE - The sixth destination served by airline in October 2013
Etihad Airways (EA) will launch daily flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s commercial capital and most populous city, in October 2013. It will be EA’ sixth on-line destination within the Association of... more
CuriositiesUS Air Force C-17 aircraft lands at the wrong airport (VIDEO)
Tampa, USA - Ongoing investigation about the causes of the mistake
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft landed by mistake at "Peter O. Knight" airport, a little facility in Tampa, Florida, USA, instead of on the runway of the McDill Air Force Base, its real destination,... more
AccidentsUS F-16 crashes into Pacific Ocean: pilot rescued
Moscow, Russia - The fighter was heading to Alaska
An American LM F-16 Falcon fighter aircraft crashed yesterday evening into the Pacific Ocean, near the Russian Kuril Islands. The news was reported by a spokesman for the Russian Border Guard Service. "The... more
AccidentsBell 212 helicopter crashes in Brunei
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei - 14 people on board: two survivors
Today July 23, 2012, international press agencies reported an accident happened on July 20 in Brunei. A Bell 212 helicopter crashed with 14 people on board, killing 12. Official statement reported... more
IndustryOrix Aviation plans to purchase more Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - The firm aims to have a 250-aircraft fleet
Orix Aviation is planning to sign deals with several airlines for the purchase of numerous Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to lease them back to the carriers. Orix proposals are based on a 10/12-year... more
UAS-DronesDrone-aircraft? No protection against hackers
Washington, USA - University of Texas demonstrates limits of unmanned aerial systems
The University of Texas has carried out a creepy experiment. In relation to the future integration of unmanned aerial systems with civil airspace, a research team has decided to test the security of these... more
AerospaceItalian ASI. The GMES "Eyes" will be based in Matera
Rome, Italy - Agreement signed with ESA: the satellite data acquisition and processing of Sentinel 1 and 2 assigned to E-GEOS. The main sector players took part in the tender
The space center in Matera (Italy) will be the heart of the operating activities of the first two GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) program satellites. The joint-venture between ASI-Telespazio... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways cleared to buy more of Virgin Australia
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Welcomed the decision by the Australian Government
Etihad Airways has welcomed the decision by the Australian Government to allow the airline to increase its equity stake in Virgin Australia Holdings to a maximum of 10 per cent. It currently has a 4.99... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane. Alitalia ticket sales: information for youth travel
Rome, Italy - It is necessary an individual document from June 26
The minors can travel in Europe and abroad only with an individual travel document from last June 26, 2012. The passports of parents with children inserted remain valid for the parents until the natural... more
DefenseLM F-35 fighter aircraft: US Marine Corps asks US Air Force for training
Eglin, USA - "Transition process could be difficult"
The US Marine Corps reported it hopes to leverage the US Air Force's experience with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor to develop concepts of operations for its Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The... more
AirlinesOman Air certifies CFM56-7B engines for its airplanes with the TRUEngine program
Muscat, Oman - The carrier is the latest airline to become part of it
Oman Air is the latest airline to become part of TRUEngine, qualifying all 33 CFM56-7B engines in its aircraft fleet for the program. The TRUEngine designation serves as a method for identifying engines... more
Press releaseAirplanes and carriers. Latam Airlines and subsidiaries: monthly statistics for June 2012
Santiago, Chile - The passenger traffic increased 11.5%
LATAM Airlines Group SA and its subsidiaries, (“LATAM Airlines Group” or “the Company”), one of the reference airlines in Latin America, reported its preliminary monthly traffic statistics for June 20... more
DefenseThe Pentagon cuts contracts with Rosoboronexport
Washington, USA - "Furthering contracts contradicts our nation's commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy”.
The Pentagon has cancelled all contracts between the United States and the Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport, which is claimed to be "Arming the oppressive Syrian regime”. The bill, i... more
AirlinesAer Lingus moves its aircraft in Belfast to "George Best" airport
Belfast, United Kingdom - The company ensures that the move will not cause any employment consequences
As preannounced in the past weeks by AVIONEWS, next autumn Aer Lingus will move its Belfast base from Belfast International Airport to "George Best" City Airport. The Irish carrier plans to base two... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Helitech sign Black Hawk helicopter maintenance contract with Australian Defence Force
Shelton, Usa - Valued at more than $120 million
Sikorsky Aircraft Australia Limited announced yesterday the signing of a four-year agreement with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for ongoing logistics and engineering support for the Commonwealth of... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: UK border staff to strike on eve of Olympics
London, United Kingdom - The risk of total chaos is concrete
All strikes generate some kind of inconvenience for the public, but the strike called by the union which represents a large share of the UK border staff on Thursday 26 July is capable of creating devastating... more
IndustryLM: United Kingdom accepts first international F-35 airplane
Fort Worth, Usa - During a ceremony with representatives of the two countries
The United Kingdom accepted the first international Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft in a ceremony with senior representatives of the UK Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defense.... more
IndustryLISA Airplanes: the AKOYA is ready for the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" (VIDEO)
Le Bourget du Lac, France - And it opens the order book for the S-LSA version
For its first appearance on the American grounds, LISA Airplanes ambitions to make an impression. At the "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh" show held from 23-29 July 2012 on Oshkosh’s Wittman airport (Wisconsin), L... more
AccidentsCH-53 Sea Dragon helicopter crashes in Oman: 5 people on board
Washington, USA - Crew members condition still unknown
An MH-53 Sea Dragon heavy transport military helicopter (a particular variant for the US Navy of the popular CH-53 Super Stallion) has crashed in Oman with five crew members on board. The accident, which... more
IndustryRolls-Royce congratulates UK MoD on delivery of first F-35B Lightning II aircraft
London, UK - The plane combines Stovl technology with supersonic speed and stealth capability
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today congratulated the UK Ministry of Defence on the delivery of their first F-35B Lightning II aircraft. The F-35B Lightning II is the only fighter... more
UAS-DronesUnited Kingdom to open new UAV test centre
London, United Kingdom - "We will improve safety, we will improve profitability"
A new test centre for UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, remote-controlled drones) is expected to be opened in the United Kingdom in April 2013. The centre will be hosted by the test site of Boscombe Down,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: British Airways shuts down more bmi routes
London, United Kingdom - Among others, flights to Yereven, Casablanca and Riyadh are going to be closed
British Airways (BA) is continuing to eliminate several British Midland International (bmi), East Midlands airport-based carrier, which is being absorbed by the most important British airline. British... more
HelicoptersSikorsky delivers 500th ‘M’ model Black Hawk helicopter
Stratford, Usa - Divided as follows: 400 UH-60M utility configuration and 100 HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., and the US Army yesterday celebrated the delivery of the 500th H-60M BLACK HAWK helicopter. The deliveries to date comprise 400 UH-60M... more
Defense"RIMPAC 2012": Russian navy warships and helicopters take part in international drills (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - More than 100 aircraft, 45 vessels and 20,000 marines
A Russian navy task force has taken part in the largest naval drills worldwide, "RIMPAC 2012". During the exercise, Russian ships and aircraft have successfully completed anti-piracy operations together... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Irish Exporters Association asks government not to sell Aer Lingus stake to Ryanair
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost carrier expressed its interest for the Dublin-owned 25% stake
The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) asked the Dublin government not to accept any proposal coming from Ryanair for the purchasing of the Dublin-owned 25% Aer Lingus stake. The low-cost carrier made... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: huge investment at Gatwick over the coming years
London, United Kingdom - "In the long term a second runway may be needed"
Stewart Wingate, the London-Gatwick Airport chief executive officer, presented today the hub development masterplan. According to Wingate's figures, the growth potential of the airport is remarkable:... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms in the North-East
Rome, Italy - A bulletin for adverse conditions issued
An Atlantic system will interest the Italian Peninsula from tomorrow, with unstable conditions: the first stormy phenomena are expected in the afternoon on the Northern regions and in particular over the... more
ReportThe threat of an aerial attack against Iran returns
Tel Aviv, Israel - Tel Aviv accuses Tehran of the terrorist bombing against Israeli tourists in Bulgaria
The front pages of almost all the major dailies worldwide have been dedicated to the bomb attack which killed 7 Israeli tourists and wounded many more in Bulgaria. Tel Aviv immediately declared it is sure... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance takes "Best Alliance" title at "Skytrax World Airline Awards" for sixth time
Frankfurt, Germany - Three of the top five airlines are its members; carriers claim a total of 19 awards
Star Alliance, the way the Earth connects, has again claimed the "Best Airline Alliance" title at the "Skytrax World Airline Awards", winning this category for the sixth time in the last seven years. In... more
AerospaceAircraft and space: NASA continues Orion capsule tests
Washington, USA - "A step toward the Red Planet"
Nasa has completed another successful test of its Orion capsule. In particular, Nasa tested the vehicle landing parachutes. The test was operated over the Arizona desert, and is part of the programme which... more
Finance and economyItalian Avio: preliminary 2012 half-year results
Rivalta di Torino, Italy - The BoD met today, has examined them
The Board of Directors of Avio SpA, which has met today, has examined the draft results for the first half of 2012. In the first half of 2012 Avio Group’s revenues were 1,132 million euros, an increase o... more
Fair and showsVulcan aircraft: the bomber will fly at the "Bournemouth Air festival" in September
Bournemouth, United Kingdom - "It is a great attractor"
The Vulcan XH558, the only flyable model of the bomber among the 134 which were produced by the British firm Avro, will make two appearances at the "Bournemouth Air Festival", scheduled between 30 August... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: contract for M-346 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Signed with Israeli MoD
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with Israeli Ministry of Defence to supply 30 M-346 advanced trainer aircraft. The deal is part of a larger Government-to-Government... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: agreements with Israel for 30 M-346 airplanes and flight control systems
Rome, Italy - Worth USD 850 million
In the framework of a collaboration agreement between the Italian and Israeli governments, Finmeccanica announced today that it has signed contracts worth approximately USD 850 million through the operational... more
AirlineseasyJet launches mobile optimised website
Milan, Italy - It is available in six languages
easyJet has this week launched its first mobile optimized website across Europe. Accessed through http://m.easyjet.com the new mobile site gives customers the ability to search & book flights, check flight... more
DefenseLeon Panetta:"First English F-35 is a milestone in bilateral security relationship"
Fort Worth, USA - The Joint Strike Fighter is "Critical to our future defence strategy"
"I am delighted that UK secretary of state for defence Philip Hammond will have the opportunity to mark yet another milestone in our defence relationship by taking the first international delivery of an... more
AirlinesAircraft and airlines: Gianni Pieraccioni will be the next Alitalia director general
Rome, Italy - As anticipated by the newspaper "Italia Oggi"
According to the forecast released by the Milan-based newspaper "Italia Oggi", the next meeting of the Alitalia board of directors will appoint Gianni Pieraccioni as the new director general of the most... more
MiscellaneousNeedle sandwiches on Delta Air Lines aircraft: responsible search goes on
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The police reduces the number of suspects
The affair of the needles placed into six turkey sandwiches served on board of some Delta Air Lines aircraft departing from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AVIONEWS) could have a responsible soon: the Dutch... more
ReportAircraft and crisis: Damascus burns
Damascus, Syria - USA: "We need to come together to support a transition"
The explosion which killed the Syrian president brother-in-law, defence minister and head of the Syrian crisis team yesterday July 18, 2012, was only the beginning of a new attack made by the Syrian rebel... more
IndustryBoeing. Sales continue after Farnborough: aircraft for South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Waiting for the F-X III
After placing orders for $37 billion at Farnborough (many rumors reports about heavy discounts on list prices, for alleged $18 billion), Boeing continues its international commercial operations. Korean... more
AirportsAutogrill enters the Istanbul and Dubai airports
Milan, Italy - The Group expands its activities in new markets
Through its HMSHost International division, Autogrill Group is expanding its food & beverage activities in new markets by starting up at Istanbul and Dubai international airports. The concession agreement... more
Tilt-rotorsHybrid airplane-helicopter Osprey to arrive in Japan on 23 July
Washington, USA - Japanese minister of Defense is considering to take a ride on it to prove its safety
The United States have communicated to the Japanese authorities that the arrive of the first twelve V-22 Osprey aircraft (an airplane-helicopter hybrid) will arrive at the US Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni... more