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AirportsItaly. Aircraft and transport: 5-day closing starting this week at Turin-Caselle airport
Turin, Italy - Free shuttle-buses to Milan-Malpensa and Cuneo-Levaldigi provided by the management firm
As already anticipated on the past months (AVIONEWS), a 5-day-closing period will start this week at the Turin-Caselle airport, in order to allow the completion of the scheduled works on the runway. The... more
IndustryAirbus to announce today the opening of its USA plant for A-320 aircraft construction
Mobile, USA - It will be a 600-million-dollar investment
Fabrice Brégier, chief executive officer of Airbus, the European giant of the aeronautical sector arrived on Sunday in the US, and today 02/07/2012 will announce the opening of the new factory of the... more
Tilt-rotorsJapan: V-22 Osprey aircraft-helicopter hybrid deployment still arouses bitter controversy
Okinawa, Japan - "We have no choice but to reject it"
The future deployment of the V-22 aircraft-helicopter hybrid (a tilt-rotor aircraft which combines the takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the flight potentialities of a plane) in the... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS interviews Paul Reimens, CANSO Chairman (VIDEO, EN)
Rome, Italy - Future plans for the air traffic management sector
Paul Reimens spoke to AVIONEWS about CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation) and its recent growth, and of the necessity for a change in mind-set for all stake-holders in the air traffic management... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane begins its return home: Ouarzazate to Rabat
Ouarzazate, Morocco - With the first leg before continuing to Madrid and finally Payerne
After successfully reaching Ouarzazate, Solar Impulse will now begin its return home starting with the first leg from Ouarzazate to Rabat before continuing to Madrid (Spain) and finally Payerne (Switzerland).... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: new departure lounge inaugurated at Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" Airport (VIDEO)
Paris, France - It will be utilized by 7.8 million passengers yearly
The new S4 lounge at the Paris-"Charles De Gaulle" airport’s terminal 2E was inaugurated today, 28/06/2012: the first guests of the new facility were the passengers of a New York-bound Air France flight. It i... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma parking lot purchase candidates: here is the short-list
Rome, Italy - Five companies, none of which is Italian
According to reports released by the Italian economic newspaper "Milano Finanza", a short-list of the candidates interested in the acquisition of AdR Mobility, subsidiary of Aeroporti di Roma, the management... more
AccidentsSukhoi claims that SSJ-100 aircraft crew had studied flight plan
Moscow, Russia - "Crew's readiness was verified by an independent commission"
Sukhoi vice-president Igor Vinogradov strongly denied rumours about the lack of preparedness of Alexander Yablontsev and the other crew members of the SSJ-100 aircraft, which crashed on 9 May 2012 on... more
IndustryAirbus: some conditions need to be met before considering an American production line
Toulouse, France - It would help not only production but also sales
Airbus revealed today its plans about a potential production line in the USA (AVIONEWS) . According to press reports, it should be noted that Airbus also said that there are conditions which would "Need... more
IndustryHellenic Aerospace Industry begins new MRO service for Spanish aircraft
Madrid, Spain - "The potential for further expansion"
Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI), a Greek MRO company, has signed an agreement with the Spanish ministry of defence for operating MRO services for accessories for the T-56 engines used by the Spanish... more
ReportAircraft and defence: first military agreement between South Korea and Japan
Seoul, South Korea - This is the first pact since 1945
South Korea is going to sign a military agreement with Japan soon. It should be noted that it would be the first pact since World War II. The agreement aims for sharing intelligence about North Korea... more
ConferencesInterview with Massimo Garbini, Italian Air Traffic Control Organization president (VIDEO, ENG)
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS attends the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization world summit
AVIONEWS interviewed the Italian Air Traffic Control Organization president, Massimo Garbini, during the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) world summit, hosted by Enav in Rome. During... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates tomorrow the bank holiday of Rome's patrons Saints Peter and Paul
Rome, Italy - The agency will open again next Monday, July 2
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, readers and Facebook fans that tomorrow, on Friday June 29, 2012 we will be closed in occasion of the Saint Peter and Paul public holiday. The agency will open... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters signs deal with Turbomeca for Ka-226T and Ka-62 helicopter engines
Moscow, Russia - "We are proud about this partnership"
"This agreement illustrates the depth of trust between our two companies. It also means that we can offer even better service to our customers across the world through enhanced after-sales care" said Dmitry... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation
Fort Worth, Usa - For $ 206,550
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $206,550 civil penalty against Martinaire Aviation, of Addison, Texas, for violating US Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations. The... more
AerospaceChinese spacecraft will return to Earth on Friday
Beijing, China - Liu Yang hailed as a national heroine
The Chinese Shenzhou-9 space capsule is expected to return to Earth on Friday June 29, 2012. The spacecraft spent around two weeks in orbit. Its mission included the first Chinese manual docking in orbit. Local... more
Civil aviationMiddle East Airlines joins SkyTeam
Beirut, Lebanon - The alliance’s 17th member expands global reach for Lebanese customers
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today welcomed Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) as its 17th member. The flag carrier of Lebanon, MEA becomes alliance’s second Middle Eastern member, offering cus... more
CuriositiesAircraft debris on Alaskan glacier identified
Anchorage, Alaska - The plane is believed to be an Air Force Globemaster crashed in 1952
Some weeks ago an Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter spotted a wreckage on a glacier in the mountains east of Anchorage, Alaska (AVIONEWS). Investigators said the aircraft wreckage came... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport pilot union sends American Airlines offer to its members
Fort Worth, USA - The APA (Allied Pilots Association) has now time to 8 August to decide
The Allied Pilots Association (APA) board approved the sending to its members of the American Airlines contract proposal, which the company defined as "The best and last offer", in order to vote on it:... more
IndustryAirbus plans new facility in the US to manufacture its A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - It would be a new "Neighbour" for Boeing
Airbus, European giant in the aeronautical field, could be planning to open a new production centre for its A-320 aircraft in the United States, according to the reports by the American newspaper "New... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Bolivian government rejects AeroSur bailout plan
La Paz, Bolivia - The company has debts for more than 100 million dollars
The Bolivian government rejected the bailout plan of AeroSur, the local company which filed for bankruptcy in April (AVIONEWS), which now has until 11 July to resume its flights, or it will lose its flight... more
Fair and showsBell at "Farnborough International Airshow": first European for mock-up of 525 Relentless helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Showed also the 429, the 407GX and the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday its upcoming participation in the "Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2012". The company will provide flight demonstrations, have two state of the art commercial... more
HelicoptersEuropean crisis damages helicopter deliveries
Marseille, France - Contracts sealed, deliveries postponed
Eurocopter, the well-known European helicopter maker, has said that the European financial crisis has damaged the scheduled helicopter deliveries to many European countries, most of all Greece, Portugal... more
AccidentsRussia Sukhoi Su-27 UB aircraft crashes in Karelia
Moscow, Russia - Search underway for the crew
A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 UB (a twin-seat trainer variant of the well-known Russian fighter) crashed today in the Petrozavodsk district, Karelia. According to local press reports, the pilots ejected safely. "The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Incheon Airport interested in London-Stansted
Seoul, South Korea - "We're watching the situation"
London-Stansted Airport is one of the hubs owned by BAA, the main airport operator in the UK, which also manages London-Heathrow, Aberdeen, Glasgow International and Southampton. The company, because of... more
OccurrencesC-5 Galaxy aircraft: problem solved
Washington, USA - New aluminium alloy improves the aircraft lifespan
The Air Force Research Laboratory has solved critical cracking issues with the C-5 Galaxy super heavy transport aircraft. The AFRL recently investigated cracking issues that have been occurring in C-5... more
Fair and showsBoeing at Farnborough: flight schedule B-787 airplane and advanced systems for surveillance and reconnaissance
Washington, Usa - F/A-18F, C-17, e V-22 Osprey will make demonstration flights; Korean Air B-737/900ER will present the Sky Interior features
Boeing will participate at the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 9-15). Below the detailed program: Note: all times listed below are local to Farnborough. Monday, July 9 – Thursday, J... more
Science and technologyUAT ARC recommends collaborative government-industry initiative to facilitate unleaded avgas transition
Washington, USA - Development and deployment roadmap milestones must be identified
Today, 27/06/2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government... more
AccidentsNigerian aircraft accident: Dana Air contacted 118 victims' families
Lagos, Nigeria - "We have received 34 completed insurance forms"
Dana Air communicated today it has so far made contact with the families of 118 victims of the Abuja-bound MD-83 aircraft which crashed in Lagos (Nigeria) on 03/06/2012 (AVIONEWS), causing the death of... more
IndustryMBDA reveals its new Spear missile for the LM F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The Eurofighter Typhoon will carry 16 of the type
MBDA, an European manufacturer, has unveiled a new design for a next-generation air-to-surface missile suitable for the conformal weapons bays (CWB) of the F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft. The... more
PeopleBoeing Executive Ray Conner to lead Commercial Airplanes Business
Chicago, Usa - Jim Albaugh announces plan to retire
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney yesterday announced the appointment of Raymond L. Conner as president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Conner, 57, a 34-year company veteran who... more
Civil aviationRussia confirms its intentions to purchase Antonov An-70 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "They promised to finish the remaining work in the near future”
Talking to the journalists during a press conference organised in the range of the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Russian Air Force, Commander Maj. Gen Viktor Bogdanov confirmed Moscow's intention... more
AccidentsIndonesian Fokker F-27 aircraft allegedly crashed because of engine problems
Jakarta, Indonesia - "But we will have to wait for the lab results to determine the real cause"
Marshal Imam Sufaat, Indonesian Air Force chief of staff, declared that the accident which involved a Fokker F-27 aircraft on Thursday 21/06/2012 (AVIONEWS), causing the death of 11 persons (7 crew members... more
HelicoptersEurocopter deliveries last two EC-155 B1 helicopters of a fleet of 20 to the German Federal Police
Blumberg, Germany - That completes so its fleet upgrade program
The German Federal Police today formally accepted its remaining two EC-155 B1 helicopters from Eurocopter to complete an extensive fleet upgrade program involving 20 of these versatile, multi-role, twin-engine... more
Tilt-rotorsTokyo to allow Osprey tilt-rotor deployment (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - American bases follow American rules
Today June 27 2012, the Japanese attempt to stop the American MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor deployment at the Okinawa base seems to be ended. A top Japanese government official said the country "Will proceed... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: EC approves State aid for restructuring Air Malta
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to € 130 million
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has concluded that a €130 million aid amount granted to the state-owned airline Air Malta for its restructuring is in line with EU state aid r... more
AirportsAircraft and transport in Italy: Flightcare and Meridiana employees at the Rome-Fiumicino airport will be on strike on 18 July
Rome, Italy - Industrial action from 10 am to 2 pm
Rome-Fiumicino Airport will face a difficult day on 18 July, since the Flightcare and Meridiana employees who work in the Italian hub will be on strike. The workers will down tools for 4 hours, from... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air Finland files for bankruptcy
Vantaa, Finland - The carrier started its operations in 2002
Oy Air Finland Ltd. filed for bankruptcy and ceased its operations, according to what has been reported by the Finnish press agency "STT". The agency also adds that, currently, there are roughly 1000 customers... more
AerospaceOrbital Sciences is ready with its space launch vehicle (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Antares like the Falcon 9
The Antares space launch vehicle, built by Orbital Sciences, is one of the vehicle eligible to carry NASA payloads under the NLS II (NASA Launch Service). According to press reports, NASA has modified... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft accident: Sukhoi answers to Indonesian invitation about better pilot training
Moscow, Russia - "We take into account the recommendations"
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, manufacturing firm of the SSJ-100 aircraft which crashed on 9 June 2012 on Mount Salak, Indonesia (AVIONEWS) answered to the invitation made by Indonesia's National Transport Security... more
Press releaseState aid: EC extends in-depth investigation on Alghero airport in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - Opened in 2007
The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation, opened in 2007, concerning the Italian regional airport Alghero, to investigate whether additional support measures are in line... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Arabtec Holding wins 2.94-billion-dollars contract for a new airport terminal in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The construction will start in the third quarter this year
On Wednesday 27/06/2012 the Arabtec Holding consortium won a 2.94-billion-dollars contract from the Abu Dhabi government, to construct a new terminal at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The consortium... more
Civil aviationNATS collaborates with Royal Jet to achieve environmental goals
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To improve the airline’s flight efficiency as well as reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions
NATS, the global reference in Air Traffic Management solutions, today announced its collaboration with Royal Jet to assist the airline’s continuous effort to improve the environmental performance of i... more
HelicoptersTiger helicopters grounded again in Australia
Sydney, Australia - Local authority declared it safe
For the second time in two months Australia has grounded its Tiger attack helicopters after fumes were detected in the cockpit. According to press reports, the crew of a Tiger landed safely after fumes... more
Military aviationBoeing and Embraer will collaborate on the KC-930 aircraft project
São José dos Campos , Brazil - The two firms will share technical knowledge and market evaluations
Boeing and Embraer signed a collaboration deal about the development programme of the medium-size military transport aircraft KC-390. This is not the first deal between the two firms, which had already... more
SecurityFaa: Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)
Washington, Usa - About ACSS systems manufactured and sold nonconforming avionics components
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued yesterday 06/26/2012 an Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) regarding the Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), Phoenix, AZ -Manufactured... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, AEA report: "Ryanair would have lost 305 million Euro in the last year without State support"
Brussels, Belgium - The Irish carrier denies the allegations
The Belgian newspaper "L'Echo" and the press agency "Reuters" claim that in a report prepared by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which will probably be submitted to the European Commission... more
ConferencesSuccessful "Routes Cis" event closed in Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg, Russia - It opened on Sunday
The second "Routes CIS" event drew to a close yesterday in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The event opened on Sunday with the inaugural "Routes CIS Strategy Forum" during which, a number of leading industry experts... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Alitalia signs agreement in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Eirad will be the company's agency in the Asian nation
Alitalia and Eirad International Travel & Tourism Co. have signed an agreement which will make Eirad the sole authorized company's agency in Saudi Arabia. The deal has been signed by Alitalia's Area... more
Science and technologyX-48 blended-wing body aircraft: third variant ready for more tests (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Logically, we'd like to go to a larger demonstrator"
The X-48 programme, developed by Boeing in partnership with NASA, is a project which aims to create the first low-emissions subsonic transport/commercial aircraft in a blended-wing body configuration.... more