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IndustryWarsaw "Chopin Airport" chooses Airbus ELISE consulting services
Blagnac, France - Enhancing operations and increasing capacity
Warsaw "Chopin Airport" has signed a contract for the ELISE (Exact Landing Interference Simulation Environment) Airbus guidance consulting service that will help further improve operations at Warsaw’s a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains arriving on Sardinia and Tyrrhenian regions
Rome, Italy - From this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecasts, today issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions that predicts from this evening, on Wednesday April 18, precipitations... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma is still looking for compensation
Rome, Italy - "The final decision appertain to the Finance Ministry"
AdR (Aeroporti di Roma), the company which manage the hubs of Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino, is still claiming for compensations from the Italian government. The compensation is due to a ticket price... more
Finance and economyAircraft taxes: detailed list of the new rules in Italy
Rome, Italy - The new rules must be immediately applied
The Italian air-taxi operator community was shocked on Monday by the new tax rules included in the decree issued by the Italian Chamber financial commission. Below the most important data are reported... more
AerospaceEADS: United Arab Emirates’ second communications Y1B satellite ready to launch
Blagnac, France - Departure on April 24 on a Proton launcher, from from Baikonur in Kazakhstan
Y1B, the second satellite of the United Arab Emirates’ space communications programme is ready to be launched next April 24 on a Proton launcher from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Comprising two satellites a... more
PeopleEtihad Airways President and CEO named "WTTC" vice-Chairman for Middle East and Africa
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The announcement during the 12th edition in Tokyo this week
The president and chief executive officer of Etihad Airways, James Hogan, has been named "World Tourism and Travel Council’s" ("WTTC") vice-chairman for the Middle East and Africa. The announcement w... more
Military aviationNorthrop Grumman will produce first MQ-4C drone aircraft by June
Washington, Usa - The US Navy plans to purchase 68 BAMSs
The BAMS project (Broad Area Maritime Surveillance), that is the development of a remote-controlled drone aircraft to equip the US Navy, has reached its final stage (AVIONEWS). Northrop Grumman said... more
Civil aviationGaruda Indonesia will purchase turboprop aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - They will complement the Airbus A-330/300 fleet
Garuda Indonesia is planning to grow its fleet to 194 aircraft by 2015 and for this purpose the carrier has sealed many orders in recent years. Just in 2012 the company will take delivery of 21 aircraft:... more
AirlinesAircraft and jobs: Iberia cut pilot salaries by 20%
Madrid, Spain - Working hours increased per year; more strikes announced
"The company has budget issues and we must cut the expenditure level" the Spanish airline told the press, underlining that current average pilot annual gross salary is around 200,000 Euro, a cost too high... more
AirlinesAir Berlin backs the use of RNP procedure for take-off and landing of aircraft
Milan, Italy - Three letters that stand for even more innovation
Air Berlin is continuing to develop its role as a pioneer of cutting edge technology and is the first German airline to initiate satellite-based precision landings using the RNP procedure with its Boeing... more
AerospaceUSAF worried about costs of space operations
Washington, USA - 2013 cuts could double by next month
The US Air Force is evaluating the impact of the 489 million dollar cut the Department of Defense decided for 2013 on space programmes. "Double the cuts, there are clearly some satellite constellations... more
ReportScarborough Shoal: Chinese helicopters stop Philippine research ship
Manila, Philippines - "The US is guilty of hypocrisy"
Tensions continue between China and Philippines over the territorial possession of Scarborough Shoal, the small atoll 230 km off the island of Luzon. Chinese helicopters yesterday stopped a Philippine... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma improves performance for baggage management
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the innovative SITA's technologies
"A saving of US$ 36 million for airlines using 'Leonardo da Vinci'-Fiumicino Airport Rome, Italy's largest airport and the main hub for Alitalia, was today announced by SITA, the IT company which provides... more
Press releaseSITA: 2011, record of efficiency in baggage handling
Rome, Italy - +6,5 million delivered on time compared to 2010
"The eighth annual SITA Baggage Report shows that 99.1 per cent of checked baggage was delivered on time to the passenger during 2011. This is the highest rate of successful delivery since the report was... more
Civil aviationTSB Canada: report on Air Canada B-767 pilot who exchanges an oncoming airplane as in collision course
Quebec, Canada - The procedures for conducting controlled rest by crew are under control
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (A11F0012) on an occurrence in which the first officer of an Air Canada Boeing 767 airplane on an overnight flight from... more
CuriositiesShuttle "Discovery" flew over Washington
Washington, USA - Is a new space colonisation era going to start?
As previously announced (AVIONEWS) the Space Shuttle "Discovery" accomplished its final mission over the American capital, greeted by thousands of onlookers from building roofs. The Boeing 747 which... more
Fair and shows"International Defense Services Asia": from multi-role aircraft to ammunition
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - More than 700 companies from more than 40 countries
As is well-known, the Asian market is the one which captures the greatest international industry interest. This market is growing faster than any other worldwide, and is always looking for technologies... more
AirportsTAP and SAGAT (Turin Airport): new link Turin-Lisbon
Turin, Italy - Four times per week as of next June 3
The new link Turin-Lisbon (four times per week, from next June 3, 2012) presented today during a press conference took place at Palazzo Madama in front of Turin's Mayor, Piero Fassino, SAGAT (Turin airport... more
Fair and showsFighters, helicopters, armoured vehicles, submarines, missile systems and guns by Rosoboronexport
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A short report about the available catalogue
The Rosoboronexport catalogue that the company is exhibiting during the 13th International Defense Services Asia in Kuala Lumpur seems to be never ending. Boosted by the strength of sales in 2011, most... more
IndustryBoeing: ANA celebrates first B-787 airplane with biofuel
Washington, Usa - It also marks first ever transpacific flight
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) made aviation history today as a 787 Dreamliner airplane flew for the first time powered in part by sustainable biofuels. The delivery flight between Boeing's Delivery... more
IndustryHelicopters. Eurocopter targets next phase of growth in Japan
Kobe, Japan - Through business consolidation and relocation to expanded facility in Kobe Airport
The inauguration ceremony at Eurocopter Japan’s brand new facility at Kobe Airport today marks a new milestone for Eurocopter in a country that has been one of its most successful markets in Asia. With t... more
Military aviationFive-day drills in Russia: more than 40 strategic bomber aircraft deployed
Moscow, Russia - An aged but numerous fleet
A large military exercise began yesterday April 16, 2012 involving many strategic bomber aircraft deep-strike drills. The training mission will be five-days long and is operated over the Russia's Maritime... more
DiscussionsRussia is the world's third largest military spender: airplanes, helicopters, ships and equipments to be renewed until 2020
Moscow, Russia - SIPRI continues its in-dept economic research
SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) published on Tuesday April 17,2012 a report about Russia's military expenditures. The report underlines that these expenditures in 2011 totaled... more
AirportsItalian minister Passera signs the law related to the Italian Civil Aviation Administration programme over Milan airports
Rome, Italy - Newspapers illustrate contents in advance
Today's press reports that Italian Minister of Transport Corrado Passera has signed the law on the programme between SEA (the company managing the airports in Milan) and ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 airplane makes inaugural flight
Fort Worth, Usa - Lasted 45 minutes
BK-1, the United Kingdom’s first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II production aircraft, flew its inaugural flight Friday. Lockheed Martin test pilot Bill Gigliotti took the short takeoff/vertical l... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft announces sale of two S-300C helicopters to IPTN North America
Stratford, Usa - With an option for four more; delivery in late 2012
Sikorsky Aircraft has announced the sale of two S-300C helicopters with an option for four more, to IPTN North America, a subsidiary of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI)/Indonesian Aerospace (IAe). These... more
OccurrencesVirgin airplane emergency landing: 15 people taken to hospital from Gatwick airport
London, UK - Fire on-board forced the captain to perform a U-turn
The Virgin Atlantic flight which paralyzed air traffic at Gatwick yesterday afternoon (AVIONEWS) resulted in unpleasant consequences after the emergency landing. Local press reports some 15 people were... more
Civil aviationIATA: cooperation key to meeting challenges in the Gulf region
Abu Dhabi, UAE - During the "Global Aerospace Summit"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon all parts of the aviation value chain in the Gulf region to work together on issues critical to aviation’s ability to serve as a catalyst f... more
ReportGuinea Bissau: coup forces close sea and air space
Bissau, Guinea Bissau - Two Portuguese warships are sailing to the African country
The forces which started the coup d'etat during last Thursday night in Guinea Bissau (arresting the local prime minister Carlos Gomes) want to solve the conflict inside their borders without any foreign... more
UAS-DronesNew interest for the UAV helicopter K-MAX from Lockheed Martin
Washington, Usa - "The aircraft offers a great lift capability"
The K-MAX project, a particular helicopter with intermeshing-rotors, is receiving interest from the American Department of Defence. The Kaman-Lockheed Martin programme, which was closed in 2003, offers... more
ReportAircraft and natural disasters: tornado hit Wichita's Spirit/Boeing facility
Wichita, Usa - "A 737 fuselage blown against a fence"
A huge tornado hit the city of Wichita, Kansas yesterday, running through the Boeing/Spirit AeroSystems facility which was immediately closed, ending all operations. The typhoon seriously damaged many... more
ReportAirplane emergency U-Turn: Gatwick airport paralyzed; flights restored in one hour
London, United Kingdom - Unknown technical problem for a Virgin Atlantic airplane
An Airbus A-330/343X aircraft from Virgin Atlantic Airways made an emergency landing at Gatwick airport today April 16 2012. The operations were blocked until the aircraft was removed from the runway after... more
Civil aviationNATS: airspace optimisation key to unlocking Middle East capacity
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Effective air traffic management critical for efficient and sustainable aviation growth
NATS (National Air Traffic Services), a global reference in air traffic services and solutions, today participated in the inaugural "Global Aerospace Summit" in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to discuss the pivotal role... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in April (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 18 to next Sunday 22
Wednesday 18 - Aircraft "AERO 2012 Trade Exhibition for General Aviation". Friedrichshafen, Germany. + 49 7541 708-307 www.aero-expo.com www.messe-friedrichshafen.de Thursday 19 - "AERO 2012... more
IndustryBoeing delivers 4000th 737NG aircraft to China
Seattle , USA - More than 5,550 B-737s in service, used by 360 airlines in 114 countries
Great celebration at Boeing for its 4000th B-737NG aircraft delivered yesterday to China Southern Airlines. The aircraft, built at Renton facility in Washington, landed on April 15, 2012 at Guanzhou... more
ReportAircraft and security are not enough to contain Taliban Spring attack
Kabul, Afghanistan - Taliban forces retreated this morning; dozens injured and deceased
Kabul is again awash in blood as off last Sunday, showing the partial failure of air surveillance and intelligence systems since Taliban armed groups launched a massive attack against sensitive targets... more
Weather forecastsBad weather continues in the center-South of the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - A new worsening
The area of low pressure will bring a new worsening to the most part of the center-South of the Country where thunderstorms will be intense, locally, and on the eastern side, in particular. The Italian... more
Civil aviationQantas Airways completes first assessment flight for the A-380 aircraft that experienced an uncontained engine failure in Singapore
Sydney, Australia - "The aircraft performed very well"
Qantas Airways communicates today April 16, 2012, that it has completed its first assessment flight for the Airbus A-380 which experienced an uncontained engine failure in November 2010 while flying from... more
IndustryThales sells civil aircraft simulator business to L-3 Communications
London, United Kingdom - "We feel that L-3 will be better placed to maximise the business' potential"
Thales UK is going to sell a part of its business to the American competitor L-3 Communication through an 83 million pound deal as reported by the press today 16 April 2012. In particular the sector... more
Military aviationAircraft and naval drill between USA and Philippines
Manila , Philippines - Manila looks for support from US on South China Sea
The annual exercises in South China Sea are due to run until 27 April 2012. The drill includes US' and Philippines' ships with all the related aircraft support which always escort modern task forces. The... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways recruits 400 employees in Oman
Abu Dhabi, UAE - By the end of 2012
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched a recruitment drive in Oman to hire 400 new Omani employees by the end of 2012. More than 3,000 applications have already... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Minister Terzi: to send team of observers to Syria; Italian Air Force plane available
Rome, Italy - Pleased with UN Security Council approval of resolution
"I was pleased to learn that the UN Security Council had approved a resolution authorising a team of observers to be sent to Syria to monitor compliance with the ceasefire, in keeping with wishes of the... more
PeopleEutelsat Communications: Jean-Louis Robin to succeed Izy Béhar as Director Human Resources
Paris, France - From April 27
Eutelsat Communications announced that from 27 April, Jean-Louis Robin will assume the post of Director of Human Resources of the Group, replacing Izy Béhar who is retiring from Eutelsat after 12 years... more
CargoAEA: Europe and the USA edge forward on air cargo security
Brussels, Belgium - A significant volume of air freight -9% of the worldwide total- is carried over the North Atlantic
Europe’s network carriers, represented by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), are urging US regulators to fully recognise European air cargo security standards and accelerate progress towards a... more
OccurrencesRAF surveillance planes grounded due to technical issues
London, United Kingdom - The aircraft have been suspended pending further investigation
A squadron of seven Boeing Sentry E-3D surveillance aircraft (one of the most well-known AWACS aircraft currently in service and with the largest number produced) was grounded due to a technical issue... more
IndustryAVIONEWS: interview with Marcello Bruni (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Mr Bruni talks about Boeing's links with Italian industry
On the occasion of a Press lunch offered by Boeing on 12 April 2012 in Rome, Mr Marcello Bruni, Director of Communications Italy and Southern Europe at Boeing, is interviewed by AvioNews. He speaks about... more
Science and technologyVirtual training for American fifth generation aircraft
Washington, USA - "It will be useful most of all for F-22 and F-35 crews"
Lockheed Martin and the US Air Force are ready to demonstrate the results of their cooperation: a new virtual training system which will maximize training benefits for fifth generation aircraft pilots. "There... more
IndustryEADS highly recognized as an employer of choice
Paris, France - And its divisions Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter
EADS and its divisions Airbus (airplanes), Astrium (space), Cassidian (systems) and Eurocopter (helicopters) have once again been recognized as top employers and have won several awards acknowledging their... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner: desire to visit Belfast increases by over 20%, also from Italy
Rome, Italy - Due to opening of new visitor centre dedicated to "Titanic" (a century since its sinking)
Skyscanner, reference website in Europe for travel search, has unveiled a marked increase in flights search to Belfast, due to the opening of a new visitor centre dedicated to "Titanic" and on the occasion... more
AccidentsMorocco aircraft accident: victims identified
Agadir, Morocco - "We send our prayers and sincere condolences to the families of these Marines"
The US Marine Corps reported the names of the two soldiers who died during the air crash in Morocco on last April 11 2012. Robby A. Reyes and Derek A. Kerns were both part of the MV-22 Osprey crew which... more