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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
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, UK border staff strike announced (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - Minister of Immigration: "The decision is completely unacceptable"
The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS), one of the most important in the UK, has announced the decision to call a strike in the next days in protest against the Interior Ministry over job cuts... more
Military aviationChavez eyes the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft
Caracas, Venezuela - Power, technology and thrust vectoring nozzles for the Flanker family class leader
Today July 19, 2012, the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez declared he is interested in purchasing the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighter aircraft. The president said Venezuela needs the fighter to enhance... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane took off yesterday to Toulouse and landed safely
Madrid, Spain - The last leg of the flight is postponed
Solar Impulse (HB-SIA) airplane took off yesterday morning from Madrid-Barajas (Spain) at 05:36 AM UTC+2. The solar aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg landed successfully in Toulouse-Francazal... more
Press releaseHelicopters: Eurocopter UK’s Maintenance Mission Control Center is ready for the Olympic Games
Oxford, United Kingdom - During the event, an estimated 7,000 flight hours of police and security air units will be supported
Eurocopter’s new Maintenance Mission Control Center in Oxford, England is setting new standards in operator support, particularly for the security agencies involved in the upcoming London Olympic Games.... more
SecurityACI Europe supports EC's proposal to reschedule removal of restrictions of carry-on liquids on airplanes
Brussels, Belgium - The European Commission today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013
The European Commission (EC) today announced the postponement of the deadline of April 2013 for lifting the current restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) by passengers, considering... more
IndustryFinmeccanica looks for alliances with its European competitors
Rome, Italy - "If things continue like this, we will have no future"
Giuseppe Orsi, chief executive officer and chairman of Finmeccanica, the Italian hi-tech industrial group, has allegedly said that European defence industries risk not being capable of carrying on profitable... more
DefenseUS National Guard begins transition to the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft
Washington, USA - "It flies just like the simulator"
The US Air Force has started training the first Air National Guard pilot on the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. The first... more
Military aviationNew upgrade for Yakoklev Yak-130 trainer jet
Moscow, Russia - "Increasing its combat potential allows it to be potentially used in action"
Irkut, the well-known Russian aircraft-maker (the same which produces the popular Su-27 interceptor family), has declared it will upgrade the sensor-package of its latest release, the Yakoklev Yak-130... more
Press releaseIATA: Strategic Action Plan to Improve Aviation Safety in Africa
Montreal, Canada - The plan will enhance safety by addressing deficiencies and strengthening regulatory oversight in the region
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urge Ministers attending the African Ministerial Meeting on Aviation Safety being held in Abuja,... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific changes its order for aircraft A-350XWB from -900 to -1000 version
Hong Kong, China - With an option for a further 10
The Hong Kong-based company Cathay Pacific announced on Wednesday 18/07/2012 that, subject to the approval of the board of executives, it will subscribe an agreement with Airbus to convert 16 of its already... more
ReportAircraft and crisis. Syria: "Suicide bomb" kills defence minister
Damascus, Syria - Alawite army loosing morale after face off against Turkey and Nato
The Syrian defence minister, Daoud Rajiha, was killed last night by a suicide bomb attack. He has been defence minister for less than a year, serving previously as chief of staff. The bomb exploded... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-225 helicopter remains the preferred choice for fire-fighting missions in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - It concludes a new contract with the Tokyo Fire Department
Following the purchase of an EC-225 helicopter last December after the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Tokyo Fire Department (TFD) signed a contract for another EC-225 this month, to add on to its Eurocopter... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Croatia Airlines reaches its 1,000,000th passenger in 2012
Zagreb, Croatia - Goal reached two days ahead of last year
Croatia Airlines reached on Wednesday 18 July its 1,000,000th passenger handled in 2012: the goal has been reached at 11:30 am, with the landing of the flight OU417 from Frankfurt. This is a positive... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance: Aer Lingus asks its shareholders to refuse Ryanair offer
Dublin, Ireland - "It undervalues the intrinsic value of the business"
Aer Lingus asked its shareholders to refuse the purchase offer made by Ryanair, with a letter which was signed by the company entire board of executives. Despite the chief executive officer of the low-cost... more
HelicoptersORNGE helicopters: Louis Bartolotta (AgustaWestland) releases a declaration to "Toronto Star"
Philadelphia, USA - "Misinformation about our company has reached a level we can no longer ignore"
The long and complex affair regarding the alleged kickback scheme which involves ORNGE (the Ontario air ambulance service agency that receives about $150 million a year from the province) and Italian Finmeccanica... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: South African Airways sells a London-Heathrow morning slot
London, United Kingdom - The price is probably around 30 million Euro
South African Airways (SAA) has sold one of its morning landing slots at London-Heathrow airport, as declared by the Johannesburg newspaper "Beeld", which reports the confirmation given by the company... more
AerospaceInternational Space Station: Soyuz spacecraft docked with new crew (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Announcement from Russian mission control
The Soyuz Tma-05 spacecraft successfully docked on the International Space Station (ISS) at 4:51 am of 17 July 2012, as announced by Russia's Mission Control Center in Korolev. On board there was the new... more
Civil aviationAircraft and local public transport: calendar of the next strikes in Italy
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow to 21 September, modification excepted
Tomorrow, 18 July 2012 - Meridiana Fly group flight attendants: 4 hours from 10 am to 2 pm - Flight Care Italia airport workers at Rome-Fiumicino airport: 4 hours, from 10 am to 2 pm 20 July 2012 -... more
AerospaceRussian multirole laboratory module "Nauka" launch delayed again
Moscow, Russia - The recalculated schedule for the launch is now the fourth quarter of 2013
The launch of the multirole laboratory module "Nauka" for the International Space Station has been delayed once again from the end of this year to the end of next year, as communicated by the president... more
Civil aviationDelta: sewing needle in a sandwich served on the aircraft: a passenger gets injured
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The FBI investigates on the incident
A passenger of a Minneapolis-bound aircraft departed from Amsterdam experienced a weird and painful situation: biting into a turkey sandwich he has found a sewing needle among the which injured him. The... more
AirportsSlow security controls at new Warsaw-Modlin airport: 12 passengers miss their aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Airport operator offers homeward journey tickets as compensation
"Inexperience" issues for the brand new Warsaw-Modlin airport during the first day of operations: because of a bottleneck at security controls, twelve passengers have missed their aircraft. The 12 travellers... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner survey: 2 out of 3 travellers forget something on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Among the most singular items: wedding rings and a trombone
Nowadays passengers tend to be pretty absent-minded, as demonstrated by the last survey conducted by Skyscanner: 66% of the interviewees admitted they have forgotten some object on the aircraft at least... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: European Commission approves feasibility study for the rail link between T1 and T2 at Milan-Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - 524,000-Euro funding
The European Commission has approved the 524,000-Euro funding for the feasibility study for the private capital involvement for the realization of the rail link between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Milan... more
Press releaseEuropean carriers register a 3.4%-passenger increase in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impact by fuel prices and external costs
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) released the figures relative to the performances obtained by the associated carriers in the first six months of 2012, which show a passenger-traffic increase... more
AirportsCiampino airport: "Passera must not sign"
Rome, Italy - "All political parties agreed with the appeal"
Tomorrow July 17, 2012, the "Committee for the reduction of Ciampino airport air pollution" will present an appeal to the Italian Minister of Economic Development, Infrastructure and Transport Corrado... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Iberia launches new service for those who travel with children
Madrid, Spain - The "Family Pass" will give passengers a quick path from check-in to gate
The Spanish carrier Iberia launched a new service for those families who travel with their children: it is called "Family Pass", and it will give travellers the opportunity to reach their departure gate... more
IndustryAirbus offers iPad Electronic Flight Bag solution
Toulouse, France - Combining Airbus’ EFB content with the world’s most versatile mobile device
Airbus has become the first aircraft manufacturer to provide its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) performance-calculating applications for Pilots on iPad. Airlines will soon be able to download the first apps... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. European network carriers register passenger increase of 3.4% in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impacted by fuel prices and external costs, warns AEA
In the first six months of 2012, passenger numbers of the Association of European Airlines’ (AEA) members increased by almost six million, to 177.6 million, a growth of 3.4% compared to the results of l... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines begins to switch its fleet from B-737 to A-320 aircraft
Vienna, Austria - New airplanes will start to operate from October 2012
The European carrier Austrian Airlines started its dismissal program for its medium-haul aircraft Boeing 737/800, which will be replaced by 7 Airbus A-320. It is a measure which aims to limit... more
Press releaseOfficial Gazette of the UE: four documents about international agreements with Australia
Brussels, Belgium - Regarding processing and transfert of PNR data
II Non-legislative acts International agreements * Information concerning the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Qantas announces domestic routes strengthening
Sydney, Australia - Avalaible seats to Canberra and Tasmania to be increased
The Australian airline Qantas announced a strengthening of the domestic flights offer which will start from the next autumn: the flights between Melbourne and several cities in Tasmania will increase from... more
AirportsAircraft and Olympics: on Monday 16/07/2012 Heathrow faces its busiest day ever
London, United Kingdom - 236,955 travellers are expected in transit
Monday 16/07/2012 will be a record day for London-Heathrow Airport, which will face the highest passenger number in its history: the travellers who will transit through the English hub will be 236,955,... more
UAS-DronesGermany will continue operations with Israeli drone-aircraft until 2014
Berlin, Germany - "An essential component of the regional reconnaissance architecture"
Today July 16, 2012, international press agencies reported that Germany will continue its operations in Afghanistan with Israeli-built Heron-1 drone-aircraft. These UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL issues its ATM Cost-Effectiveness Report for 2010
Brussels, Belgium - With its 190 pages
The ACE 2010 Benchmarking Report -ACE stands for ATM Cost-Effectiveness- commissioned by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) is available now on EUROCONTROL’s website (www.eurocontrol.int/prc). This r... more
ReportAircraft and helicopters surround Chinese stranded frigate at Half Moon Shoal
Manila, Philippines - "The ship is well within the 200-nautical miles zone recognised by international law"
China cannot dismiss more accusations about Chinese warships patrolling in Philippines' territorial waters, since a Chinese frigate has struck Half Moon Shoal, just 110km from western Palawan province. Philippine... more
CargoAircraft and transport: Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations in four UK airports
London, United Kingdom - The firm will focus on London-Heathrow
Menzies Aviation has announced on Monday 16/07/2012 the closure of its cargo operations in four airports in the United Kingdom, in order to return the company's UK cargo business to profitability. The... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: contracts for 52 aircraft and $3.27 billions at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - "This air show is a wonderful opportunity for us"
Bombardier Aerospace, the well-known Canadian aircraft-maker, has reported it has signed contracts for $3.27 billion at the "Farnborough International Air Show", the popular aerospace exhibition in London.... more
DefenseIndia postpones the launch of the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
Delhi, India - Cochin Shipyard sharply pulled up for its huge delay
India's programme to deploy two aircraft carrier-based task forces in 2015 has been postponed due to huge delays. Despite the arrival of the INS Vikramaditya (the ex Russian Kiev-class aircraft carrier)... more
IndustryDema increases its programs for helicopters and airplanes
Naples, Italy - New announcements for AgustaWestland and Bombardier Aerospace
News of increasing aeronautic market arrive from "Farnborough International Airshow", ended yesterday July 15 which the company takes part in with the delegations of: AIAD, Regione Campania and Regione... more
ReportRoad to Damascus airport closed after clashes in the city
Damascus, Syria - "Obama must intervene before next elections"
The road to the airport of Damascus has been closed after heavy clashes in the suburbs which forced Assad's regular troops to shell the city to repel the attack. The news comes a few days after the... more
IndustryAirbus COO: "China will be largest aircraft market in the world"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The company of the EADS group signed contracts for $16.9 billion in Farnborough
Airbus Chief Commercial Officer John Leahy, in an interview released at the end of the "Farnborough International Airshow 2012" (FIA) to the Chinese news agency "Xinhua", has spoken about the aircraft... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes maxi-million penalty against Boeing Company
Seattle, Usa - For USD 13,57 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $13.57 million against The Boeing Company for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: terror suspects allegedly waved through at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Concern in Great Britain a few days from the Olympics start
According to a report released by the English newspaper "The Observer", in the last months several persons on a watch-list, whose arrival should have been immediately brought to the attention of the counter-terrorism... more
Fair and showsA-400M aircraft: the "Atlas" played a leading role at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2012"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Europrop International: "The problem with one of the engines is a one-off issue"
In Greek mythology, Atlas was the titan who held up the celestial sphere. The aircraft named after him maybe has not held up all the attention at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2012", but for... more
IndustryLM: Wing flies 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie
Fort Worth, Usa - These 100 flights include 74 missions with A version and 26 with B
Marine Lt. Col. David Berke, commanding officer for the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, taxis in from completing the 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla.... more
IndustryTransport by airplane: Airbus welcomes ICAO’s first steps towards a CO2 Standard
Toulouse, France - Major achievement for a global aviation emissions standard
Airbus welcomes the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) first major milestone in the development of a CO2 emissions standard for civil aviation. Once fully established in 2013, the CO2 S... more
ReportRussian warships head to Syria: "No attack helicopters on board"
Moscow , Russia - "Standard Club's actions were baseless and unjustified"
On July 11, 2012, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, deputy-head of Russia's Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation, said that the Russian Navy would carry out its duty to defend Russian shipping in... more
Fair and showsBoeing: airplanes, innovation and technology highlighted at "Farnborough International Airshow"
London, UK - 737 program exceeds 10,000-order milestone
Boeing's new aircraft and innovative technologies attracted customers, partners, government officials and media at the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow". The show saw the first flying display of... more
Press releaseDeloitte: Global aerospace and Defense industry sluggish in 2011. European industry lags US counterparts
London, UK - New report suggests that financial performance gaps widen between commercial and defense sectors
According to the "2011 Global Aerospace and Defense Industry performance wrap-up" by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group, the financial performance of the global a... more