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AccidentsBalloon. Wellington air disaster: pilot had smoked marijuana
Wellington, New Zealand - Investigation continues
The pilot of the hot air balloon that crashed in January at Wellington was flying with marijuana in his body. This is one of the results surfaced during the investigation on the air disaster happened in... more
Latest newsRussian press agency communicates the names of some passengers on board of the missing Sukhoi 100 (5): VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - Two journalists of an Indonesian magazine among the missing
The Russian press agency "Ria Novosti" communicats the names of some passengers who were on board of the missing Sukhoi 100 aircraft disappeared today in Indonesia during a demonstration flight. They... more
UAS-DronesAOPA: FAA must regulate UAS integration with the civil air space
Washington, USA - "To shed more light on the UAS project as it proceeds, sharing data that would be of benefit and interest to the entire aviation community"
"It is critical that the establishment of these UASs (Unmanned Aerial System) test sites is implemented without the creation of additional segregated or restricted airspace, and there are no impacts to... more
ReportAereo SSJ-100 aircraft missing in Indonesia(3): helicopters return to base due to bad weather
Jakarta, Indonesia - Ground teams coordinated
"After it was cleared for descent the plane started turning right and descending but then disappeared from the radar screens at an altitude of 6,200 feet in a mountainous area, about 40 nautical miles... more
UAS-DronesIndian Rustom 1 drone-aircraft completes new tests
Delhi, India - "This is a milestone in our programme"
The increasing development of Indian military industry regards today any sector of military equipment and armaments (AVIONEWS). Light attack aircraft, nuclear submarines, ballistic missile are currently... more
AirportsItaly. "Galilei" airport in Pisa: +2,8% passenger-traffic in April 2012
Pisa, Italy - Closes the first four months of this year with an increase of +3,3%
SAT- Società aeroporto toscano "Galileo Galilei" SpA (Pisa airport management company) communicates that 408,915 passengers transited in April, recording an increase of +2,8% compared to the same month... more
SecurityFoiled aircraft attack: the terrorist is actually an under-cover CIA agent
New York, USA - Infiltrated in Yemen, he returned to hand over the bomb
In the foiled al-Qaeda aircraft attempt of a few days ago (AVIONEWS), a "Spy story" background seems to emerge: the attacker was not a member of the militant Islamist organization, but actually an under-cover... more
IndustryEurocopter delivers its second EC-225 helicopter to the Airtelis
Marignane, France - Affiliate of France’s RTE public utility company
Eurocopter, the helicopter manufacturer in civil and parapublic markets, has delivered the second EC-225 to AIRTELIS –a wholly-owned subsidiary of France’s RTE public utility company. Created in 201... more
Latest newsDisappeared Sukhoi 100 Aircraft (2): two Italians are said to have been on board
Jakarta, Indonesia - Russian press agency mentions it
Two Italians are supposed to be on board of the missing Sukhoi 100, which aircraft disappeared from the radar screens in Jakarta, during a demonstration flight, but the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs... more
AccidentsIndonesian SSJ-100 aircraft: AVIONEWS interview of former Superjet International SpA CEO (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - "Around 18 months to produce and deliver it"
AVIONEWS, interview of Carlo Logli, former CEO of Superjet International SpA. In relation to current daily reports which highlight the loss of a Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft in Indonesia, AVIONEWS reveals... more
AccidentsSukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft missing in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - No confirmation and many conjectures
A Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane was reported missing during a demonstration flight today May 9 2012 in Indonesia. The aircraft lost radio contact at 14:51 local time when the crew requested... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: 890 jobs in the balance at the Rome airports Fiumicino and Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Foschi (Democratic Party): "The Rome airport system crisis is a labour emergency"
The Democratic Party regional councillor Enzo Foschi introduced today, 09/05/2012, an urgent question to know the intentions of the Lazio Regional Council about the 890 jobs in the balance in the Roman... more
Press releaseBoeing communicates that KC-46 aircraft successfully completed a Preliminary Design Review
Mukilteo, United States - Audit lasted from 21 March to 27 April
Boeing communicates it successfully completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) with the U.S. Air Force for the new KC-46 Tanker aircraft. As Boeing announces in its press release the review, which... more
Fair and showsSELEX Galileo at "SOFEX 2012" in Jordan
Amman, Jordan - With systems and technologies
At this year’s "SOFEX" event (7th to the 10th May), SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, reinforces how its operationally-proven Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), electro-optic fire control systems and d... more
Latest newsSSJ_100 aircraft (4). The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares to AVIONEWS: "We are verifying if two passengers are Italians"
Jakarta, Indonesia - Meanwhile Alenia denies the two Italians on board wre company technicians
Contacted by AVIONEWS, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicates that they are still performing controls to verify if the passengers with apparently Italian names on board of the Sukhoi 100... more
Military aviationAustralia continues its Air Force reduction policy
Canberra, Australia - After the F-35s Canberra cuts the C-130H fleet
The RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) continues its policy of savings by reducing its fleet. As reported before (AVIONEWS), the Australian government postponed last week the purchase of the F-35 Lightning... more
DefenseIndia is going to receive Russian aircraft carrier by next year
Delhi, India - General Navy upgrade: ships, helicopters and nuclear submarines
The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov (Kiev class, a particular kind of unit which is a bridge between an heavy missile cruiser and a traditional aircraft carrier) is going to be delivered to India... more
AirlineseasyJet 2012 half year results ended on March 31
Milan, Italy - Improved operational and financial results reflecting the continued successful implementation of strategy
easyJet unveils 2012 half year results ended March 31, 2012. In detail: - Careful allocation of capacity, revenue initiatives and tight control of costs, combined with exceptionally low levels of... more
Military aviationAirbus Military A-400M aircraft: RT certificate received
London, United Kingdom - "We will respect scheduled deliveries"
Airbus Military continues to affirm it remains on track to deliver its first A-400M tactical transport aircraft, the airplane which should soon be the European reply to the popular Lockheed Martin C-130J... more
AerospaceThe Space Launch System will be engined by Delta second stage
Washington, USA - Divided communities: too much money or too less?
NASA continues its SLS programme, the Space Launch System which is expected to be the largest space-launcher worldwide. The NASA project includes two launches in 2017 and 2021. But some parts of the... more
ConferencesIATA, ICAO and IFALPA Fatigue Risk Management Systems Workshop
Geneva, Switzerland - It will take place on June 26-27 in Lima
Managing fatigue is critical to the future of aviation. Aircraft are increasingly able to operate longer sectors, and while understanding of the relationship between human fatigue and performance continues... more
IndustryBoeing receives from Eva Air order for three B-777 airplanes plus 4 options
Taipei, Taiwan - Order includes purchase rights for an additional four planes
Boeing and EVA Air yesterday finalized an order for three B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes. The order also includes purchase rights for an additional four airplanes. The Taiwan carrier bases... more
Press releaseItalian Assaeroporti, the reference of the national airport system in Europe
Rome, Italy - Public hearing of the Transport Commission of the European Parliament "Airports package"
"The general secretary of the Italian Assaeroporti, Stefano Baronci, participated yesterday at the public hearing of the Transport Commission of European Parliament to examine the 'Airports Package'. It... more
OccurrencesUSAF close to solving Raptor hypoxia cases
Washington, USA - Controversies continue about incidents: two pilots publicly speak on it
The US Air Force said it will not punish two F-22 Raptor pilots who publicly revealed the problems with the F-22 Raptor fifth generation aircraft oxygen system. "We have some recent data that we are... more
IndustryLM completes delivery of 17 CC-130J Super Hercules aircraft to Canada
Marietta, Usa - Completing the order placed in December 2007
The Royal Canadian Air Force formally accepted the 17th Lockheed Martin CC-130J Super Hercules in ceremonies here yesterday, completing the order placed in December 2007. The aircraft will be flown to... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-DRS meeting: on the table the revitalization of activities
Rome, Italy - "700 million dollar devaluation since 2011"
Not everyone knows that DRS is an American subsidiary of Finmeccanica based at Parsippany, New Jersey. According to its website, the company is a "Leader firm in supplying of integrated products, services... more
CargoManagement changes at Lufthansa Cargo
Frankfurt, Germany - New responsibilities for international sales managers
Lufthansa Cargo is ringing the changes with new appointments to international managerial positions, which take effect in the coming weeks. Christian Haug, currently based in New York as Director USA... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: very good April for the Lugano-Agno airport
Lugano, Switzerland - Passenger traffic increased by 13.5%
Last month was very positive for the Lugano-Agno airport: April's passenger traffic recorded a growth by 13.5%, compared with the same month in 2011, and the report for the first four-month period speaks... more
AerospaceASI: Galileo programme's new launch date planned for two satellites
Brussels, Belgium - The sat-constellation will allow testing of new European GPS system
Brussels has revealed the launch date of the second pair of satellites of the Galileo space programme, which are scheduled to be placed in orbit on September 28 2012 from Kourou, French Guyana, on board... more
Finance and economyHelicopters and industry: Finmeccanica stabilized at EUR 3 per share
Milan, Italy - Doubts and uncertainties on Selex future
After the wave of controversy related to alleged illegal payments which Finmeccanica is said to have paid through its subsidiary AgustaWestland to ease international sales, the Italian giant's shares stabilized... more
CargoIATA: conference and workshop on e-freight and e-AWB
Geneva, Switzerland - The event will take place at the end of next June
The IATA e-Cargo Conference and Workshop 2012 is the first event of its kind organized for and with the participation of the Cargo Industry from all over the world. This Conference will share the latest... more
AirportsItaly. Aircraft and transport: passengers traffic downturn for Florence-Peretola in April
Florence, Italy - Mostly due to bad weather
April was a negative month for Florence-Peretola airport, mostly because of the unfavourable weather conditions the Tuscan hub experienced, as reported in a press release by AdF (Aeroporto di Firenze,... more
Civil aviationEtihad cuts Airbus A-350 airplane orders
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Fluctuating sales
The Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has yet again cut its Airbus A-350/1000 order, halving its original request for 25 aircraft. The carrier had previously cancelled six units, while the new cut... more
AerospaceNew space tug from Spaceflight Inc
Washington, USA - No more inclination and altitude-related limits for multiple payloads
Spaceflight Inc., an industry which produces space technologies related to new-generation orbit launchers, has unveiled its latest creation: the Sherpa tug. This particular system will allow the placing... more
AirportsTransport and aircraft: new Berlin-Brandenburg inauguration delayed
Berlin, Germany - New opening date still uncertain
The new Berlin-Brandenburg airport opening, initially scheduled for 3 June 2012, was delayed till a date to be defined: the news was announced today, 08/05/2012, by Rainer Schwarz, Berliner Flughäfen... more
Civil aviationAirbus is testing a solution for the hairline cracks on the A-380 aircraft (2)
Toulouse, France - "We will fix the problem before the end of the year", declared firm's Vice-President Tom Williams
Airbus' Executive Vice-President Programmes Tom Williams declared today 08/05/2012 that his firm is testing a solution in order to fix the hairline cracks problem, which has affected some of its A-380s... more
Civil aviationEuropean flights expected to decline by 1.3% in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - The first 3 months of this year saw a total of 2.12 million flights in the continent
The first 3 months of 2012 saw a total of 2.12 million flights in Europe. This is a decrease of 3.3% on the first 3 months of 2011, after allowing for the leap year. The busiest day so far this year was... more
DiscussionsAgustaWestland/ORNGE: Further hearings planned
Ontario, Canada - Investigations into illicit payments for helicopter deal continue
Following on our recent articles (AVIONEWS), hearings continue on Wednesday 9 May 2012 in an Ontario Public Accounts committee meeting. After the inconclusive testimony of a senior AgustaWestland representative,... more
ConferencesAAPA supports safety in "Aviation Asia Conference 2012"
Singapore, Singapore - Committed to maintaining the very highest standards of safety performance
Safety performance across commercial aviation is at an all time high, with a major accident rate of just one in every three million flights. Nevertheless, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA)... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: USA makes a U-turn about deal cancellation with Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Despite the Syria situation, the military sale will continue
Despite the United States having affirmed that the Russian arms sale in Syria is opposed to the UN resolution, it is clear that reality is very different from what was declared. Moscow regularly delivers... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways celebrates success of flights to Beirut
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The airline's first commercial destination
Etihad Airways has marked eight years of flights to Beirut, the airline’s first commercial destination. The UAE flag carrier has carried more than 820,000 passengers and 700,000 tons of cargo between t... more
Civil aviationEU Official Gazette: agreement for enhanced cooperation with ICAO
Brussels, Belgium - International agreements
"II (Non-legislative acts) International agreements Council decision of 8 March 2012 on the conclusion of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the European Union and the International Civil Aviation... more
SecurityCIA disrupts al-Qaeda airplane bomb plot
Washington, USA - "The president had been informed a month ago"
As reported some days ago (AVIONEWS), the American intelligence services have increased airport checks and controls in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, to avoid potential terrorist attacks... more
SecurityObesity on board: a danger for themselves and for other passengers
New York, Usa - "Seats today are outdated, security standards must be changed"
After the accusations made by Kenlie Tiggeman against Southwest Airlines (AVIONEWS), American dailies dedicated some articles about obesity and the consequences this phenomenon could calls on board civil... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and Terma widen MoU as Denmark considers MH-60R helicopter
Stratford, Usa - To explore additional potential collaborations on aircraft programs
Sikorsky Aircraft and Terma announced yesterday they have extended and broadened their previously announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore additional potential collaborations on aircraft... more
AirlinesUnited Continental Holdings reports April 2012 operational performance
Chicago, Usa - Traffic increased 0.9%, capacity decreased 2% and load factor +2.4%
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday reported April 2012 combined operational results for its airline units. UAL's consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) in April 2012 increased 0.9 percent... more
Civil aviationEASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) to perform periodic inspections on Airbus A-380 aircraft, because of hairline cracks
Cologne, Germany - "But there is no danger for the passengers"
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has communicated that it means to perform periodic checks on every Airbus A-380 aircraft with more than 1300 flights, as declared by an Agency spokesperson. Already... more
Civil aviationItaly. Elba air link: sentenced for bribery and bid rigging, they participate again in the call for bids
Elba, Italy - Defeated, they appeal to the regional administrative court of law
First they were sentenced for bribery and bid rigging connected with the air link for the island of Elba; then they participated again in the new tender issued for the same reason; lastly, defeated, they... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company, model 560XL airplanes (2012-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent brake failure, which could result in an airplane not being able to stop on the runway
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26156-26158] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus airplanes, model A-300 (2012-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the secondary load path, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2012)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26154-26156] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more