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IndustryBoeing partner Northrop Grumman to explore opportunities with Brazilian Machining Companies
Itajubà, Brazil - MOAs resulted from industry assessment by Boeing-led Super Hornet team
Boeing Super Hornet industry partner Northrop Grumman has signed Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) with two Itajubá-based companies that could expand their precision-machining opportunities in the global... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2012": Snecma reveals its new Silvercrest engine for Cessna Longitude aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - The engine will have a 15% lower specific fuel consumption compared to other turbofans
During the Geneva "Ebace 2012" exhibition, Snecma announced that it will begin running the first Silvercrest turbofan this summer, taking part in the engine certification programme for the Cessna Longitude... more
Fair and showsBombardier re-boosts its Learjet aircraft fleet at the "EBACE 2012"
Geneva, Switzerland - Improved engines and new cabin features
Bombardier announced its new Learjet 70 and 75 production line at the "EBACE 2012" in Geneva. The well-know Canadian brand highlighted the new flight deck, the management system and the interior, as well... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS from the "EBACE 2012": GlobeAir chooses Cessna to enlarge its air taxi aircraft fleet
Geneva, Switzerland - "They cannot offer these types for the same price that we can get them on the open market"
GlobeAir, an air taxi carrier which offers links and services all over Europe, connecting some of the most important cities (such as Paris, Geneva, Milan and many more), announced today it is going to... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: very strong winds on the most part of Country
Rome, Italy - A bulletin issued for adverse conditions
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued today a bulletin for adverse weather conditions that predicts strong winds from North/North-West with strong gale gusts... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2012": Garmin seals agreements with well-known aviation brands
Geneva, Switzerland - Three important victories scored by the popular navigation system firm
The popular nav-sat-maker Garmin has scored three important victories at the "EBACE 2012" in Geneva. The first contract is a deal with Bombardier to integrate the Garmin 5000 system into the Canadian Learjet... more
Fair and showsManagement programs and aircraft luxury finishing exposed at the "EBACE" convention
Geneva, Switzerland - Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority launches program to quicken bureaucratic paperwork
The Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority presented a new bureaucratic paperwork management software during the "EBACE" convention, in progress in Geneva. Through the local Brac Informatics Centre,... more
Industry"Ebace": Airbus Corporate Jets awards its own plant in Toulouse for the 10th aircraft completion
Geneva, Switzerland - Third Airbus network's centre to reach the goal
On the occasions of the events that are taking place during the "EBACE" ("European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition") convention, in progress in Geneva, there was also room for the award that... more
AirlinesRyanair website 24 hour closure
Milan, Italy - From May 18 to Sunday 20
The www.ryanair.com website will be closed for upgrade maintenance at the below times between Fri. 18 May and Sun. 20 May. Passengers must ensure that they have booked tickets, checked in on-line and printed... more
DiscussionsLockheed Martin F-35 JSF aircraft. The United States GAO expresses concerns (3): the GAO's report
Washington, USA - Data and results from the GAO charts and graphs
The 2012 analysis released by the United States Government Accountability Office on the Joint Strike Fighter programme continues (AVIONEWS), showing many graphs and charts which describe the cost and the... more
DiscussionsF-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. The United States GAO express concerns(2): what the GAO discovered
Washington, USA - Fragments from the official statement
Directly from the official statement, AVIONEWS reports some data from the analysis made by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) about the Joint Strike Fighter programme (AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationAEA: European flight time regulations were, are and continue to be safe
Brussels, Belgium - After a demonstration which creates a misleading picture of the situation
Yesterday 115 European network, regional and leisure airlines joined forces to respond to a pilot and cabin crew demonstration, which creates a misleading picture of European aviation safety regulation. Cabin... more
IndustryHawker Pacific will continue supporting Hawker Beechcraft
Wichita, USA - "In spite of Chapter 11, we will continue to do our best to support them"
Hawker Pacific has announced its support for Hawker Beechcraft, the Wichita aircraft-maker that reached recently an agreement with its creditors on the terms of its financial restructuring under the American... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport, "EBACE": Ocean Sky ready to capitalize on its new London-Luton FBO
Geneva, Switzerland - Steve Grimes, company's CEO: "Annual movements will double"
Ocean Sky, English private jets company, gets ready to fully capitalize on its new FBO (Fixed Base Operator) in the London-Luton airport, as announced by the firm's CEO Steve Grimes during the "EBACE"... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport: Arinc and Rockwell present to the "Ebace" convention iPad apps for flight operations planning
Geneva, Switzerland - Latest version available this week
Arinc and Rockwell Collins are two of the firms attending at the "EBACE" ("European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition") convention, in progress in these days in Geneva, and they're presenting to... more
AccidentsSukhoi SSJ-100 incident: more than one half of the aircraft passengers bodies already recovered
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian authorities close the area because of curious persons and hawkers
More than one half of the corpses of the victims of the Sukhoi SSJ-100 crash, happened on 09/05/2012 on Mount Salak (Indonesia) have already been found and transported away: that's what refers First Marshal... more
DiscussionsLockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft: the United States GAO express concerns
Washington, USA - The official statement released by the United States Government Accountability Office
Many doubts have risen through the last years on the F-35 Lightning II programme, the Joint Strike Fighter, most of all in relation to the cost growth and the test results. The American DoD has been... more
DiscussionsF-35 JSF aircraft. The United States GAO express concerns (4): the software is defective
Washington, USA - Software limits discovered and reported
One of the main topics of the investigation made by the United States Government Accountability Office (AVIONEWS) is the development of the F-35 internal software. According to the investigation, the test... more
Fair and shows"Ebace 2012": Dassault received SmartView system certification
Geneva, Switzerland - "Flying is like driving on a highway"
One of the first customers of Honeywell and its SmartView technology (AVIONEWS) is Dassault. During the "EBACE 2012" exhibition in Geneva, Dassault announced that this system will be integrated into its... more
AirportsItaly. Pisa Airport (Sat SpA): BoD approves the March 31, 2012 intermediary management report
Pisa, Italy - Traffic and economic results are still increasing. Passengers +2,8% in April
The Board of Directors approved yesterday the March 31, 2012 intermediary management report. - The passenger traffic at the "Galilei" Airport in Pisa recorded a +3.6% in 1Q12, compared a -1.3% of the... more
Press releaseAlitalia: results for the first quarter 2012
Rome, Italy - The Group increased its revenues, load factor and market share in Italy despite a weak demand
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia -Compagnia Aerea Italiana- met yesterday in Rome to discuss the Group results for the first quarter. Scenario for the industry In the first quarter, the European... more
AerospaceAsteroids:are they a real menace?
Hawaii, USA - ESA takes part in the Earth defence programme
The European Space Agency (ESA) is running a project named Space Situational Awareness. This project aims to identify all the potential incoming space menaces. The programme works through a network... more
Fair and showsHelicopters: from 17 to 19 May HeliRussia in Moscow (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - More than 200 firms will participate
HeliRussia, international helicopter industry exhibition, will take place in Moscow from 17 to 19 May. It is the most important event in the helicopter field held in Russia. There will be 201 firms... more
ReportNATO accused of killing civilians during Libya air strikes
London, United Kingdom - "I think it will lead to unnecessary civilian deaths in the future if Nato refuses to look at what went wrong"
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned Nato believing that Nato air strikes killed at least 72 civilians in air strikes in Libya last year. "We are calling for prompt, credible and thorough investigations"... more
HelicoptersNew Generation AW-169 helicopter completes its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - Launched at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in July 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the first prototype of the AW-169, a new generation 4.5 ton light intermediate helicopter, successfully completed its maiden flight. The AW-169 programme... more
Fair and showsAircraft safety: FSF makes its debut as an "Ebace" exhibitor
Geneva, Switzerland - Bill Voss, Foundation CEO: "We want to protect the business aviation industry"
"Our presence here reflects our decades of continuing service to business aviation": that's what was expressed today by William Voss, Chairman and chief executive of the FSF (Flight Safety Foundation),... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport, Rizon Jet CEO at the Ebace convention: "London-Biggin Hill airport will be busy this summer"
Geneva, Switzerland - Airline prepares to land also in Saudi Arabia
Rizon Jet gets ready to a very challenging summer, because of the 2012 London Olympics: that's what declared company's CEO Hassan al-Mousawi, while attending at the Ebace (European Business Aviation Conference... more
Press releaseEADS: Y1B satellite successfully deployed in orbit
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The latest satellite produced by Astrium has been successfully launched
AVIONEWS reports the official statement released by EADS about the successful launch of the Y1B satellite. The system started operating from the Yashat ground station. "Astrium, Europe’s leading space c... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS from "Ebace 2012" (5): MHS purchases two Dornier 328/100 Corporate Shuttle aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - Helicopters are not enough to satisfy customer demand
The German charter company MHS Aviation unveiled its latest purchases at the Geneva's "EBACE 2012" , the exhibition dedicated to the VIP aviation sector which is going to end on May 16 2012. These aircraft... more
IndustryAirbus corporate jet aircraft gain approval for Part 135 operations
Toulouse, France - Will enable more widespread use in charter operations
Airbus’ ACJ-318 and ACJ-319 aircraft have gained EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency), FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and GACA (General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia) eligibility f... more
Fair and shows"Ebace 2012"(4): Boeing is going to sign 737 Max BBJ aircraft deals
Geneva, Switzerland - Many orders for its 787 VIP and 747/8 VIP aircraft
Steve Taylor, president of Boeing Business Jet, has explained that the company is negotiating with potential VI customers for the 737 Max, the latest version of the popular American twin-engine aircraft.... more
Military aviationAirbus Military reveals new gunship airplane programme
Toulouse, France - It could be the European reply to the American AC-130
Airbus Military, the military subsidiary of the well-known European aircraft-maker, is developing a new version of its CN-235 and C-295 tactical medium transport aircraft. The new version is expected to... more
AccidentsSukhoi SSJ-100 aircraft crash, black boxes found: "They will not go in Russia, we will examine them here"
Jakarta, Indonesia - Armavia: "We will continue to utilize the Superjet"
The rescue teams operating near Mount Salak, site of the Sukhoi SSJ-100 crash happened on 09/05/2012, found the black boxes inside a 500 metres-deep gorge: that's what was declared by the Indonesian Civil... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport: Gulfstream and Pratt&Whitney Canada at the "Ebace"
Geneva, Switzerland - New G-280 engine for Gulfstream, new real-time diagnostic tool for P&WC
Gulfstream and Pratt&Whitney Canada are two of the companies present in these days at the "Ebace" ("European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition") convention in Geneva. Gulfstream, Savannah-based... more
Fair and showsAircraft and transport: LEA plans for the Champions League final unveiled
Geneva, Switzerland - "We will be operative with 14 aircraft"
Attending at the "EBACE" (European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition, the Europe's largest Business Aviation trade show) in Geneva, LEA's (London Executive Aviation) CEO Patrick Margetson-Rushmore... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport: UK Border Force denies e-checks lightening
London, United Kingdom - News filtered through union secretary
The long queues affair in the airports of United Kingdom is going to become a never-ending soap opera, with almost-daily new episodes: today's chapter involves the statement of the deputy secretary of... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in May
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 14 to next Sunday 20
Monday 14 - "Seaplanes Australia Open Day". Snowy Aviation Academy, Jindabyne Airfield, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 418 251 163 http://jindabyneaeroclub.org.au - Planes "EBACE 2012 European... more
Fair and shows"Ebace 2012" (3): Honeywell exhibits its new Primus Apex avionic system
Geneva, Switzerland - A new future popular technology
The Primus Apex is an innovative integrated avionic system which could became the future smart visual system equipped by any kind of aircraft. Developed by Honeywell, the Primus Apex project was revealed... more
ReportORNGE: Frank Klees contacted the US Attorney General's office
Toronto, Canada - Frank Klees asked Philadelphia to investigate.
Frank Klees, the Progressive Conservative MPP who questioned the ORNGE former COO Rick Potter, continues to release declarations to local and international dailies about its conviction on the alleged ORNGE... more
ReportAlenia-Aermacchi and AgustaWestland: "We are under fire"
Rome, Italy - Worker unions worried by the attempt against Adinolfi
Alenia-Aermacchi and AgustaWestland have increased the security level of their facilities after the attempt against Ansaldo CEO, Roberto Adinolfi. Paolo Carini, from the Italian union Fim Cisl, explains... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2012": popular brands and expected contracts from the Geneva business aviation exhibition
Geneva, Switzerland - AVIONEWS is ready for comments, interviews and news
Today May 14, 2012 the latest edition of the "European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition" ("EBACE") opened in Geneva. Many brands are ready with their stands and their latest aviation technologies. The... more
Press releaseAEA: major European airline CEOs at the press conference in Brussels on 24 May
Brussels, Belgium - For the Assembly of Presidents of the Association
On Thursday 24 May, 34 European airline CEOs will gather in Brussels for the Association of European Airlines (AEA) Presidents’ Assembly. The CEOs will share their views on the state of the industry, E... more
Press releaseStar Alliance celebrates its 15th anniversary (VIDEO)
Frankfurt, Germany - Numerous the activities of the campaign
"15 years ago today an event took place which would forever change the landscape of commercial aviation. Five forward looking and like-minded CEOs took the bold decision to create the first ever multilateral... more
PeopleChristoph Müller appointed as Head of Communications for Eurocopter Germany
Marignane, France - As of June 1, 2012
Christoph Müller will become the Head of Communications for Eurocopter Germany as of June 1, 2012, and will report directly to Cécile Vion-Lanctuit, Vice-President of Corporate Communications for the E... more
ReportAircraft and politics: Chinese embassy besieged in Manila
Manila, Philippines - The dispute continues between Philippines and Beijing with ships and helicopters
The dispute about the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea continues between Philippines and Beijing. It should be noted that one month ago the size of the dispute increased, since Philippines warships... more
SecurityAmerican fighters intercept aircraft entered in restricted flight area, closed because of Obama's presence
Losa Angeles, Usa - US President was in California for a fundraising event
Two F-16 fighters intercepted a small aircraft, "Guilty" for entering a restricted flight area near Los Angeles, closed because of the presence of the US President Barack Obama. The official statement... more
IndustryAircraft and industry: Giuseppe Orsi replies about AgustaWestland in India and Panama
Rome, Italy - "I never met Lavitola"
The Italian daily "Corriere della Sera" has made an interview of Giuseppe Orsi, Finmeccanica CEO, where he replied to the accusation launched against the company about the alleged illegal payments AgustaWestland... more
AccidentsAircraft crashes in Nepal: at least 15 casualties
Pokhara, Nepal - Some of the survivors are in critical conditions
A little tourism aircraft crashed this morning, 14/05/2012, near the Jomsom airport (Western Nepal). The person on board were 21 (18 passengers and 3 members of the crew), but the official death toll is... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft: Italian Filt union today in Cologne for a demonstration by pilots and assistants
Rome, Italy - They ask to respect the Flight Time Limits
We receive and publish given the same space to eventual replies: "European demonstration today in Cologne by flight assistants and pilots. The Italian union Filt Cgil said it and adheres at the initiative,... more
AerospaceNew ammonia-fueled engine will dramatically reduce launch costs
Washington, USA - Private companies are working towards new spacecraft
Energomash, a Russian space engine and rocket industry, is developing a new liquid rocket engine fueled by a mixture of acetylene and ammonia called "Atsetam". The company has said this new fuel will dramatically... more