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AirlinesEtihad Airways signs MoU with China Eastern Airlines
Abu Dhabi, UAE - At a meeting in Shanghai
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Eastern Airlines. The landmark agreement was signed at a meeting in... more
IndustryMBDA has started production of its new "Fire Shadow" missile
London, UK - It will be used in conjunction with UAVs, airplanes and helicopters
MDBA, the European missile industry born in 2001 from the joint-venture between EADS-Matra, Matra BAe Dynamics and Finmeccanica, has launched the production of its "Fire Shadow" weapon system. "We have... more
IndustryEmbraer builds new centre at the Melbourne International airport
Melbourne, Usa - This is the first plant in a foreign country
Embraer, the well known Brazilian business jet maker, has begun hiring for a new plant at the Melbourne International airport on the East Coast of Florida, United States. "The facility will conduct... more
Military aviationAirbus Military presents proposal to Australia for purchase of ten C-295 aircraft
Canberra, Australia - New jobs if Australia authorizes purchase
Airbus Military, a subsidiary of EADS corporation, is pushing the sale of 10 C-295 aircraft and a sixth A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) to Australia. Airbus, according to press reports, claimed... more
AerospacePolemics continue about the North-Korean satellite launcher
Pyongyang, North Korea - Many rumors speaks about a ballistic missile programme
North Korea has announced its intention to launch the national-made Unha-3 rocket, an upgrade of the Unha-2 and Unha-1 launchers used during the previous space missions (AVIONEWS). Many polemics from... more
AirportsBrussels South Charleroi Airport: 6% more traffic in February
Brussels, Belgium - 394,276 passengers last month
Brussels South Charleroi Airport registered 394,276 passengers in February. This is a 6% increase compared to the 372,871 travellers in February 2011. The increase fits perfectly in the airport’s current s... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance Summer schedule 2012: 1507 weekly frequencies from 16 Italian airports
Rome, Italy - As of next March 27
The 20 airlines present in Italy and members of Star Alliance, the world alliance among carriers, with the new Summer schedule (from March 27) operate 1507 frequencies per week nonstop from 16 Italian... more
Military aviationRussia will take delivery of 30 Su-30SM vectorial-engined aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The aircraft are ten less than expected
"According to the contract, the company will deliver 30 of these aircraft to the Russian Defense Ministry by 2015" a spokesman revealed on Thursday, while the value of the deal was not disclosed. The... more
UAS-DronesFirst missions for the new Italian AMI MQ-9 Reaper drone in Kosovo
Rome, Italy - It has joined the "Joint Enterprise" operation
The MQ-9 Reaper assigned to AMI (Italian Air Force) 32Th Squadron 28Th Group has received its baptism in Kosovo. The squadron is based in Amendola, Foggia. An exemplar of these drones has been used... more
Government actsAlitalia, Tatarella: to intervene for the reclamation of MD-80 abandoned in Rome-Ciampino
Rome, Italy - The European Honourable (Futuro e Libertà) Salvatore Tatarella has presented a Parliamentary question
"Question for written answer E-002891/2012 to the Commission Rule 117 Salvatore Tatarella (PPE) Subject: Use of asbestos in aviation and reclamation of old airplanes Asbestos is a mineral... more
Civil aviationAEA: new report highlights benefits of aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Launched by ATAG
Today, at the "Aviation & Environment Summit 2012" in Geneva, the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) launched a new report highlighting aviation’s essential contribution to European and global economies. Aviation B... more
IndustryAgustaWestland will produce helicopters in India
Delhi, India - Indian Rotorcraft: a joint-venture with Tata Sons
Indian Rotorcraft is a joint-venture between AgustaWestland and the big Indian corporation Tata Sons. Today March 21 2012 the industry breaks ground on the new 40,000 m2 facility in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. "The... more
Report"Lack of panel on airplane wing doesn't stop the flight safety": angry passengers
Moscow, Russia - The fact has happened on a B-737 by Transaero
The fact has occurred last Monday, on March 19, 2012, but has been reported today by the international press, following to the declarations released by Konstantin Tyourkine, Transaero Russian airline spokesperson,... more
IndustryBoeing received certification for B-787 Dreamliner plane with GE engines
Washington, Usa - From the US FAA
Boeing received an amended type certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 787/8 Dreamliner equipped with General Electric GEnx engines. "This is a great day for our customers... more
IndustryAircraft. Airbus and Virgin Australia study new alternative fuel process
Toulouse, France - Commercialisation of alternative aviation fuels takes a step forward
Airbus has joined a consortium including Virgin Australia to study a new pathway to produce sustainable aviation fuels. Eucalyptus mallee trees, grown in Western Australia’s wheat belt are sustainably h... more
AirlinesKingfisher suspends all international flights
Delhi, India - "The company has to submit a recovery plan to continue operations"
The Indian airline Kingfisher, currently hit by a deep crisis due to its financial situation with banks and employees (AVIONEWS) will suspend all international flights, also reducing domestic operations... more
AirlinesVueling opens first Italian operation hub at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Operations start on 25 March
Vueling, a new generation carrier, will start its operation from Rome as of 25 March as announced today by Mr Lorenzo Lo Presti, MD of AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) and Mr Alex Cruz, MD of Vueling. The international... more
AirlinesIberia Express to fly as affiliate member of oneworld
Milan, Italy - The new Spanish airline controlled by Iberia will be into the global alliance next March 25
Iberia Express, the new short and medium haul airline being launched by IAG's Iberia, will, like Iberia itself, be part of oneworld, the airline alliance, when it launches operations this week-end. Its... more
AirportsNew opportunities for Berlin: Brandenburg Airport welcomed Air Berlin to the alliance oneworld
Berlin, Germany - The official ceremony yesterday on the apron
Yesterday marked the official ceremony on the apron of the new Berlin-Brandenburg Airport to celebrate Air Berlin becoming a part of the airline oneworld. In the presence of all CEOs of the oneworld airlines,... more
Civil aviationJapan Airlines to receive the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 25 March
Tokyo, Japan - The plane will be operated by JAL pilots
The Japanese flagship carrier JAL (Japan Airlines) will take delivery of its first Boeing 787/8 aircraft on next 25 March, becoming this way the second airline operating the plane type. JAL, which has... more
Civil aviationAir Berlin is now part of oneworld
Milan, Italy - The ceremony has been the first event at BER Brandenburg airport
Air Berlin yesterday became part of oneworld, adding the second biggest airline in Germany and the sixth biggest in the continent overall to the world's global airline alliance. Austria's NIKI, also... more
Civil aviationEU's Transport Council tomorrow 22 March 2012
Brussels, Belgium - Under the Danish Presidency
The EU's Council of transport ministers will meet in Brussels on Thursday 22 March under the Danish Presidency. From the European Commission, Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport and mobility,... more
HelicoptersAll Nippon Helicopter acquires two Eurocopter AS-365N3+ Dauphin helicopters
Tokyo, Japan - For electronic newsgathering missions with Japanese broadcaster "NHK"
Eurocopter Japan has received an order for two new AS-365N3+ Dauphins from All Nippon Helicopter (ANH) to replace two rotary-wing aircraft from its existing fleet for use in electronic newsgathering missions... more
DefenseNew cruise missile for the Russian Air Force long-range arms division
Moscow, Russia - It can carry either a conventional or a nuclear warhead
A new cruise missile has entered service in Russian arsenals. The declaration arrives from the ministry of Defence, without providing any details, only saying it will be an air-launched long-range missile. The... more
CuriositiesVideo. Aircraft, helicopters and anything flies: the recent C-130 crash makes these images up to date
Rome, Italy - When human mistake or a technical failure become tragedy
Between the serious and the facetious, the weekly feature by AVIONEWS continues, a collection of web videos related to aviation world, conventional and sporting: gags and funny situations, but also a warning... more
DefenseRussia condemns Lebanese airspace violation
Moscow, Russia - "Over 9,000 airspace violations by Israeli aircraft"
Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft are used to cross into Lebanese air space, regardless of numerous UN warnings. In particular, these operation are violating the UN Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire... more
AerospaceCountries express concerns on the North Korean satellite launcher programme
Tokyo, Japan - Is it a satellite or a ballistic missile?
Japan, South Korea and United States have expressed concerns for the launch of the national-made North-Korean satellite rocket, scheduled for mid-April. Experts have condemned this operation, since... more
Press releaseItalian ANACNA increases its position at international level
Rome, Italy - At the 51st IFATCA world conference
"ANACNA, the Association of the controllers and assistants for the air navigation, has represented Italy at the 51st IFATCA (International Federation of Air Traffic Controller Associations) world conference... more
CuriositiesSeeking the lost aircraft: following the traces of Amelia Earhart (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "She flew to an altitude of 14,000 feet and the legend began"
On December 28,1920, a 23 year old nurse buys for one dollar a 10 minutes long touristic flight over Los Angeles. Impressed by this experience, the young woman manages to save money for flying lesson,... more
Civil aviationFAA to increase efficiency and reduce aircraft emission in Northern California airspace
Oakland, Usa - Initiative is part of NextGen air traffic control modernization program
Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta and aviation partners yesterday kicked off a collaborative effort to make air traffic control more efficient, help airlines improve on-time performance,... more
Airportsltaly. SEA (Milan's airports): BoD approves the balance 2011
Milan, Italy - The results summarized
The Board of Directors of SEA (Milan's airports management society), under the presidency by Giuseppe Bonomi, has approved yesterday the company accounts 2011 that includes, besides Sea SpA, the subsidiaries... more
AccidentsInvestigation starts on the crashed Norwegian C-130 aircraft
Oslo, Norway - The hope of finding survivors quickly vanished
The aircraft, lost during the NATO training operation "Cold Response", is today under investigation to verify the causes which brought the C-130J to crash against the Kebnekaise peak (AVIONEWS). Due... more
Press releaseAirplane. IATA comments on oil price rise
Geneva, Switzerland - “A sustainable airline industry could deliver much more to the global economy"
Today March 20 2012 IATA states in Geneva: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade to its industry outlook for 2012 primarily due to rising oil prices. IATA expects... more
Press release2011 results confirm MBDA’s position as a european champion with a global perspective
Roma, Italia - The press release
"MBDA, the European champion and global player in missiles and missile systems, generated 3 billion euros of revenue in 2011. The recent years were marked by significant cuts in European budgets but the... more
Civil aviationUndercarriage problems for some SSJ-100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - A similar defect was repaired last December
United Aircraft Corporation, a Russian state-run agency which supervises technology, research and sales of the national aerospace industry, has confirmed some problems with one of the new charter jet Sukhoi... more
IndustryAirbus Military begins final assembly of second serial A-400M airplane
Madrid, Spain - France will receive this model in 2013
The Airbus Military A-400M final assembly line (FAL) in Seville (Spain) has begun working on the second serial production A-400M. The integration of the wings and central wing-box for this aircraft, known... more
ReportSyria: Russia has been accused of supplying weapons to Assad
Damascus, Syria - The sale of missiles, aircraft and armoured vehicles seems to be "In accordance with existing contracts"
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denied today all rumors reporting that a Russian warship (the Imam, a sea tanker) had arrived in Syria to deploy soldiers and weapons. "Reports that Russian... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in March
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 20 to next Sunday 25
Tuesday 20 - "Aviation Outlook MENA 2012". Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, UAE. + 971 (0)4440 2500 www.terrapinn.com Wednesday 21 - "Aviation Outlook MENA 2012". Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai, UAE. + 971... more
Civil aviationEASA withdraws approval for Pakistan International Airlines aircraft
Islamabad, Pakistan - The agency will lead new prior inspections
The engineering and maintenance division of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has obtained approval from EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) in 2004. Notwithstanding, the European agency raised... more
Civil aviationETS: India will join soon China to prohibit its airlines from complying with the Scheme
Delhi, India - "The steps taken by the EU is an unilateral measure"
Yesterday March 19, 2012 the Indian minister of environment and forests Jayanthi Natarajan said that the Country will join the Moscow declaration about ETS, the Emission Trading Scheme which forces all... more
CuriositiesIndian Air Force plagued by air crashes
Delhi, India - "Safety improved to check their recurrence in future"
The Indian military aviation (IAF, Indian Air Force) has suffered 33 air accidents during the last three years, for a total of 31 fatalities. In particular, India has lost a Sapecat Jaguar, two Mirage... more
Press releaseATR comments to AVIONEWS on hairline cracks in New Zealand
Rome, Italy - "These cracks can appear after a high number of cycles and can be detected during a standard maintenance check"
A communication from ATR, solicited by AVIONEWS, states: "At the moment, ANZ is operating 4 ATRs, out of the 11 ATRs which compose its fleet. Three additional ATRs are expected to be operating by... more
IndustryItalian Space Agency. Unions: "Stop the tender for the Opsis optical satellite"
Florence, Italy - Selex's Fiom-Cgil, Fim-Cisl, Uilm-Uil call to participate
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) decided to realise an high resolution optical satellite for Earth observations choosing two industries for the first steps into the project: Thales Alenia Space Italia and... more
AirportsItaly. 271,516 passengers at Turin's airport in February
Turin, Italy - Over 30% of traffic is low-cost
The Turin's airport recorded a -7.2% in February compared to the same period of 2011. The economic crisis, the strikes that have interested some European airports and the heavy snowfalls that have hit... more
Press releaseMeridie SpA: contract renewed to Atitech regarding maintenance of short-medium haul fleet of Alitalia
Naples, Italy - It will have a duration until 2020
"Meridie SpA, investment company dedicated to the enterprises of the central-South of Italy, communicates that its own subsidiary Atitech SpA, society specialized into the aircraft maintenance based in... more
PeopleAir Partner opens MICE's division
Milan, Italy - Assigned to Domenico Di Lecce
Air Partner Italia opens a new unit dedicated to the MICE sector, assigning it to Domenico Di Lecce, already fully in service at the Italian site of the carrier. He has served different areas, in the... more
ReportIsrael accuses: Iranian experts in Gaza and Syria behind anti-aircraft Hezbollah systems...
Tel-Aviv, Israel - Surface-to-surface missiles and chemical and biological weapons are also on the list
Israel has confirmed today the rumors circulating during the last few weeks: Iranian military experts are operating in Gaza and in the Sinai desert, after penetrating the territory through Egypt and Sudan.... more
Civil aviationAir New Zealand grounds its ATR-75/500 aircraft due to maintenance operations
Wellington, New Zealand - Hairline cockpit cracks under control
Eleven ATR-72/500 civil aircraft, famous twin-engined turboprops, were grounded yesterday March 18, 2012. Property of the subsidiary Mount Cook Airlines, a small company operating local links, all the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter announces three new bookings including AS-350B3e, EC-135 and EC-155 helicopters
Hyderabad, India - For corporate use at "India Aviation 2012"
Eurocopter India, a subsidiary of Eurocopter, today announced its first bookings in India for 2012. Comprising light and medium class helicopters, the bookings included an AS-350B3e, an EC-135 and an EC-155.... more
Military aviationPresentation of operating capabilities KC-767A airplane
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS in Pratica di Mare with an its own reporter
A Boeing tanker KC-767A airplane, two Eurofighters of the 4th Wing, two AMX of the 32nd Wing and two Tornado of the 6th Wing have participated last Friday March 16, 2012 at the presentation of operating... more