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Military aviationAircraft and technology: Marks Gunzinger against the Super Hornet
Washington, USA - Analysis of the 4th generation aircraft limits related to modern scenarios
As previously said, the new Super Hornet fighter-bomber fleet upgrade has already started some controversies which see fifth generation aircraft as the only solution for the US Air Force renewal process. Mark... more
AirportsAircraft and Transport: BAA acquires the right to appeal against Stansted sale
London , United Kingdom - Verdict forces the firm to get rid of the English airport
BAA, the firm that manages several airports in the UK (London-Heathrow, London-Stansted, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton) achieves a little but significant victory in the troubled affair that is the... more
IndustryAirbus Military A-400M airplane begins rough field tests
Madrid, Spain - lts maiden flight took place in 2009
The Airbus Military A-400M airplane has completed its first set of unpaved runway tests at Cottbus-Drewitz airfield in Germany. Grizzly 2 performed a series of ground runs on the grass surface including... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air France-KLM may wait to increase the share in Alitalia
Paris, France - Transaction to be realized through a share swap
The French-Dutch airline Air France-KLM, according to rumours reported by the French newspaper "La Tribune", could wait until 2014 or even 2015 to increase the share already owned in Alitalia (equal to... more
AerospaceDragon capsule: uncensored comments from the International Space Station
ISS, LEO - "There is not enough room in here to hold a barn dance but..."
"The Dragon capsule smells like a brand new car!" said Don Pettit, NASA astronaut on board the International Space Station after the docking of the SpaceX commercial mission (AVIONEWS). "Dragon's interior... more
IndustryNew Airbus operator Bingo Airways starts charter flights
Blagnac, France - Warsaw-based carrier operates its first A-320
Bingo Airways, a new Polish charter airline, has started flight operations with its first Airbus A-320 aircraft. The fleet will grow to three aircraft by the end of 2012. The new A-320s, powered by IAE... more
UAS-DronesDenmark seeks bidders for drone-aircraft tender
Copenaghen, Denmark - AeroVironment VS Elbit Systems
After India (AVIONEWS), also Denmark released its decision to issue a tender for the selection of a mini-Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). The local Ministry of Defence said that it will seek responses only... more
Civil aviationFlydubai obtains two leased Boeing 737 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - "We are glad to extend this facility to this customer"
Flydubai, Dubai's first low-cost airline, has sealed a contract with Pembroke (a subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank). This funding aims to finance two Boeing 737/800NG aircraft. The eight-year contract... more
Military aviationBoeing develops Super Hornet aircraft upgrade
Washington, USA - New infrared camera integrated into the centerline station fuel tank
The Super Hornet, the latest version of the well-know US Navy F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft, is going to be upgraded again. The new hardware is currently being developed at a Boeing facility. In... more
AerospaceKazakhstan blocks Baikonur: troubles for Soyuz
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Astana fears the end of its lease agreements
Kazakhstan has blocked three Russian Soyuz satellite launches because of a dispute about the drop zone for rocket debris. In particular, the first stages of the Soyuz rockets were due to fall down over... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, London mayor: "No third runway at Heathrow, but a new airport"
London, United Kingdom - "Expansion in Stansted and Gatwick as a stop-gap solution"
London mayor Boris Johnson, taking part in the "BBC" programme "Newsnight" took a strong position about the topic of London airports development, which has been much in the news recently. Johnson's... more
OccurrencesCanada: breakdown on a Boeing 777 aircraft, emergency landing in Toronto
Toronto, Canada - No injuries, despite debris falling on cars
An Air Canada Boeing 777 aircraft was forced yesterday, 28/05/2012, to perform an emergency landing at the Toronto Airport, because of the switching off of one engine during the flight. The aircraft... more
HelicoptersJapan will develop new helicopter by 2017
Tokyo, Japan - Kawasaki Heavy Industries is looking for partners
Japan plans to begin operations with its new KHI UH-X helicopter by the fiscal year 2017. The helicopter, designed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, aims to replace the current Bell/Fuji UH-1J Huey. "The... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: no damage to the airport infrastructure following new earthquake
Rome, Italy - The air traffic is not changed compared to the schedule
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs today there are no damage to the airport infrastructure, after a control made by its territorial divisions and following the strong earthquake which... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: passengers record for the fourth month in a row for Dubai Airport
Garhoud, Dubai - Traffic increases by 7.8%
Dubai International Airport remains on its growth trend, collecting the fourth month in a row over the 4.5 million passengers threshold. In April 2012 the travellers who utilized the Garhoud hub were... more
CuriositiesAircraft carriers and sports: hockey match after American basketball
Moscow, Russia - A demonstration of force dressed up as a sport competition
The Russian hockey league plans to hold a regular-season match on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. This operation seems to be a reply to the basketball match attended by Barack Obama on the flight... more
AerospaceSpaceX announces new space era
Washington, USA - "It is like the advent of the Internet in the mid 1990s"
The launch of the Falcon 9 and its Dragon capsule has demonstrated that SpaceX is now ready to officially begin the supply of the International Space Station under a NASA contract. Using a private-funded... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines celebrates tenth anniversary in Italy
Rome, Italy - With increased seat offer and new long haul services
Brussels Airlines celebrates this Spring its tenth anniversary on the Italian market with a capacity increase on several routes and great connections from Italy to Africa and the United States. Ten... more
UAS-DronesIndia launches mini-UAV aircraft contest
Delhi, India - Bluebird and AeroVironment compete
The Indian hi-tech industry is growing fast, but for particular equipment such as modern pocket UAVs, Delhi continues to launch billion dollar contests (it is to be noted that 10% of armament sales worldwide... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins two international tenders in Kenya and Romania for providing the flight inspections services
Rome, Italy - Continues expansion into foreign markets; are already 14 Countries where the Company operates
"Italy -through ENAV’s activities- continues its expansion into foreign markets: the Italian service provider has just won 2 international tenders in Kenya and Romania concerning the flight inspections s... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new Terminal at the Budapest airport
Milan, Italy - The German low-cost will operate from 2B at "Liszt Ferenc" as of tomorrow
Positive news for Germanwings' passengers towards Budapest. The German low-cost will operate as of tomorrow from the Terminal 2B at the "Liszt Ferenc", replacing the old Terminal 1 closed for an indefinite... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2012" will take place as planned from 11 to 16 September
Berlin, Germany - Despite postponement of the opening of BER until 17 March 2013
The International Aerospace Exhibition "ILA 2012" will be taking place as planned from 11 to 16 September 2012 at its new venue, Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. Covering some 250,000 square metres, the site... more
PeopleAirline crisis: AVIONEWS conducts exclusive interview with Bernard Gustin, Chairman of AEA (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - Fuel prices, airline problems and Association activities are themes discussed
During the AEA Presidents' Assembly Press Conference, held on 24 May, 2012, Bernard Gustin released an exclusive video interview with AVIONEWS. In his capacity as Chairman of AEA, he speaks of the crisis... more
AccidentsAircraft falls in Germany, two casualties
Parchim, Germany - A man and a woman, not yet identified
The German police communicated that two persons were killed today in the crash of a little aircraft occurred today near Parchim, in Germany. The casualties are a man and a woman, not yet identified.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport, BAA president: "UK needs a hub like Heathrow"
London, United Kingdom - Airport's development fundamental for economic growth
In an interview granted to the English newspaper "Daily Telegraph", BAA's (Heathrow's and other British airports management firm) president Colin Matthews asked the government to consider every possible... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: "New Heathrow runway? Make a garden-city, instead"
London, United Kingdom - British government adviser suggests it
Maybe it is more a provocation than a real proposal, but the idea expressed by Graeme Bell, British government adviser on Transport, will be certainly matter of discussion in the United Kingdom: instead... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10; CL-600-2D15; CL-600-2D24; and CL-600-2E25 airplanes (2012-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent elongation of the pressure regulator neck, which could result in rupture of the oxygen cylinder, and in the case of cabin depressurization, oxygen would not be available when required
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31174-31175] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12333] DEPARTMENT... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti and Verona Airport inaugurate new flight Verona-Zurich
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - New opportunities for passengers of the region
Air Dolomiti, the Italian carrier of the Lufthansa Group, and "Valerio Catullo" Airport announce the new flight Verona-Zurich. The connection, from next July 2, reinforces the carrier's presence in... more
DefenseIndia test fires indigenous anti-aircraft missile system
Delhi, India - This weapon is compared to NATO's Patriot system
India continues to develop advanced weapon systems, such as the Akash anti-aircraft missile system. The missiles were fire tested today from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. The missile has a range... more
AirlinesPalestinian Airlines: it returns to the air, after seven years of inactivity, linking Amman to Alarish
Rome, Italy - The airline flies from an Egyptian airport near Gaza with two Fokker 50s
The flight schedule was interrupted seven years ago due to the Israel-Palestinian war, that saw its only airport in Gaza destroyed by Israeli fighters as a consequence. Now Palestinian Airlines links... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (BHTC) model 427 helicopters (2012-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an over-torque of the tailboom attachment bolt, bolt failure, loss of the tailboom, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31172-31174] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12399] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) Turbofan Engines, RB 211 (2012-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracking on the IP compressor rotor rear balance land
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31176-31178] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12726] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Airplanes, model 777 airplanes (2012-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fractured horizontal stabilizer pivot pin, which may cause excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay and structural damage significant enough to result in loss of control of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31167-31169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12087] DEPARTMENT... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piper Aircraft Inc. models PA-31T and PA-31T1 (2012-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 102 [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 31169-31172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2012-12092] DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationIsrael and European Union: Common Aviation Zone agreement reached
Tel Aviv, Israel - 16 new connections to Tel Aviv
Israel and the European Union have reached and agreement on a comprehensive aviation agreement, which will gradually integrate the respective markets, strengthen cooperation and offer new opportunities... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: "Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation" conference in Florence
Florence, Italy - Fixed on June 14-15 in the Europe Room in Villa Schifanoia
"A Sesar Innovation Challenge: responsibilities, liabilities and automation in aviation” is the title of the conference that ALIAS (Addressing Liability Impact of Automated Systems an innovative project c... more
CargoAircraft and transport: FedEx Express announces creation of a new hub in Osaka
Memphis, USA - "New facility will play a major role in contributing to Asia’s growing economy”
FedEx Corporation subsidiary's FedEx Express announced today, 28/05/2012, the decision to establish a new hub at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka (Japan). The new hub will come in useful to... more
AerospaceUnited Kingdom plans space operations
London, United Kingdom - Excalibur Almaz purchased Soviet-made hardware
Excalibur Almaz, an English aerospace company, has unveiled its secret plan: to launch spacecraft to space stations and then put them in orbit around the moon. According to declarations, Excalibur will... more
AccidentsSukhoi SSJ-100: weather conditions did not cause aircraft crash (2)
Jakarta, Indonesia - Head of the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency declares
The head of the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Sri Woro Harijono denied today, 28/05/2012, that the bad weather conditions could have caused the SSJ-100 aircraft air accident occurred... more
Report"Black day" in Afghanistan: two helicopters fall, two casualties
Kabul, Afghanistan - A third ISAF soldier died because "An insurgent attack"
Monday 28/05/2012 was a very hard day in Afghanistan: three soldiers of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) lost their life in three different scenarios. Two helicopters fell in the morning... more
AirlinesAir India ready to introduce Dreamliner aircraft
Delhi, India - 20% lower fuel consumption promised by Boeing
Air India will become the third airline globally to operate the 787 Dreamliner, the latest aircraft released by Boeing. The first of the 27 aircraft ordered by Air India will join its fleet either towards... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last days in May and first in June
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 28 to next Sunday 3
Monday 28 - Postponed until 7-9 Sep 2012 "Seaplane Festival Balaton". Tihany, Lake Balaton, Hungary. + 33 1 64 57 55 85 www.seaplaneinternational.com Thursday 31 - Aerospace Forum Sweden... more
Civil aviationJet Airways negotiates A-320 neo aircraft contract
Toulouse, France - "Any contractual information is confidential"
International press agencies have reported that Airbus has indicated "It might accommodate Jet Airways in its initial delivery of the new A-320 neo airplane". "If Jet Airways places an order now, we may... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand: Seasprite helicopter successfully operates from patrol vessel
Wellington, New Zealand - First operations on a small-size ship
The Royal New Zealand Navy has recently launched two new off-shore patrol vessels, the Otago and the Wellington. The Kaman SH-2G Seasprite helicopter has been chosen to provide aerial assistance. Today... more
HelicoptersMangusta helicopter VS AH-64D Apache for South Korean tender
Seoul, South Korea - "TAI-AgustaWestland definitely needs to cut its price considerably to support its bid"
South Korea has shortlisted two US companies and the AgustaWestland-TAI joint venture as the potential makers of up to 50 attack helicopters. The Italian-Turkish group presented its T-129 "Turkish Mangusta"... more
Civil aviationAircraft and crisis: Portugal sells off its aviation
Lisbon, Portugal - IAG and BAA are interested in possible bidding TAP and ANA
Today May 28, 2012, the "Financial Times" reported that the Portuguese government has appointed financial advisers for the privatisation of large swaths of the country's aviation industry, with "stronger... more
AirlinesUTair suspends maintenance contract for foreign produced aircraft
Khanty Mansiysk, Russia - Contracts transferred to other firms
The Russian airline UTair communicated today, 28/05/2012, the suspension of its maintenance contract for foreign produced aircraft in the Vnukovo, Surgut and Tyumen airports. “Work on the aircraft m... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: orders signed for a value worth EUR 220 million
Rome, Italy - IDIQ contracts signed by DRS for a value up to USD 134 million
Finmeccanica has been awarded new orders for a value worth EUR 220 million through its companies Ansaldo Energia, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Elsag and Telespazio. Ansaldo Energia, through its subsidiary Ansaldo... more
Finance and economyAircraft and jobs: RAF C-130 aircraft deal will sustain employment
London, United Kingdom - "The Hercules aircraft is a key part of our long-range air transport force"
The British Ministry of Defence said a new £350 million deal to maintain the RAF's C-130 Hercules aircraft will help sustain hundreds of British jobs. The contract, sealed with Marshall Aerospace, is... more
AccidentsOpen Skies Antonov aircraft personnel return to Russia
Moscow, Russia - Two of them still are in critical condition
Twelve out of the 14 Russians who were on board the Antonov An-30 aircraft that crash-landed on May 23, 2012, at a military base to the east of Prague returned to Russia on Saturday. The news was released... more