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HelicoptersRoyal Australian Navy will lease 3 Bell 429 helicopters
Canberra, Australia - A contract of 26 million dollars
The Australian minister for defense materiel Jason Clare has announced that the Navy has signed an agreement with Raytheon Australia to lease 3 Bell 429 helicopters to be used for the training of junior... more
AccidentsUS Marine's helicopter crashed, 2 casualties
Camp Pendleton, USA - During a training flight
An helicopter belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed around 01:00 pm local time yesterday, causing the deaths of two soldiers on board, whose identity was not disclosed, and causing a fire that... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in September (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 21 to next Sunday 25
Wednesday 21 - "Aviation Expo 2011". China National Convention Center, Beijing, China. + 852 2511 7427 www.beijingaviation.com Thursday 22 - "Aviation Expo 2011". China National Convention... more
Military aviationUSAF announces return of F-22 "Raptor" aircraft
Washington, USA - Following their grounding period of 4 months and a half
The entire fleet of last generation fighter jets F-22 "Raptor", grounded in May (see AVIONEWS) due to problems in the oxygen generator system reported by several drivers describing the symptoms as similar... more
AirlinesAir Malta develops cargo customers' service
La Valletta, Malta - The new shop cargo has been inaugurated last week
Air Malta (AM) has announced the expansion of the cargo customer service department. The company intends to offer a better and more efficient service, with a focus on customers of the transport and shipment... more
Fair and shows"Breitling Sion Air Show 2011" (2): between clouds and rain very spectacular evolutions (VIDEO)
Sion, Switzerland - Next appointment on September 2015
The event has continued despite the meteorological conditions deteriorated: dense rainy clouds alternated with moments of relative calm; the umbrellas of the spectators continued to open and close. The... more
AirlineseasyJet transfers flights to Paris-Orly and Lyon from Rome-Ciampino to Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Starting from the Winter season
easyJet, the network of air transport in Europe, from October 30, 2011 will operate its flights to Paris-Orly and Lyon Saint Exupéry airport from Rome-Fiumicino instead of Ciampino. With Lyon and Paris,... more
AirlinesCondor Airlines, new routes and more frequent flights during Winter 2011/12
Milan, Italy - As from next November
Condor Airlines, the national airline in the global leisure sector represented by Aviareps in Italy, confirms its growth in the winter of 2011/12 and is expanding its route network. From November 2011... more
ReportEarthquake in India, Nepal and Tibet: at least 66 victims (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - Highly stricken Sikkim zone
The strongest earthquake in the last two decades, took place yesterday in India, so far has caused the death of 66 people found and a further hundred were injured. Research continues incessantly and with... more
PeopleChanging of the guard in Cathay Pacific Italy: Agatha Lee new Country Manager
Milan, Italy - Arrived in Italy last August
Agatha Lee officially assumed the post of Country Manager for Cathay Pacific Airways Italian branch and will be at the helm of the company's passenger and cargo in Hong Kong. After having gained extensive... more
IndustryC-27J’s operational debut in the Mexican skies
Rome, Italy - Guest of honour on the occasion of the celebration of the Independence's anniversary
Mexico City has hosted in the last days the traditional parade for the celebration of the Mexican Independence’s anniversary at the presence of the Country’s top ranking personalities. The C-27J wit... more
IndustryAirbus sees demand for over 27,800 aircraft in the next 20 years (VIDEO)
Toulouse, France - Ongoing trend for larger eco-efficient aircraft
In the midst of troubled financial markets, Airbus foresees strong ongoing demand for commercial aircraft. According to its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF), by 2030 some 27,800 new planes will be required... more
Weather forecastsBad weather persists in Italy: from tomorrow heavy rains and strong winds on the Adriatic coast
Rome, Italy - Another warning of adverse conditions issued
The atmospheric disruption of Atlantic origin that has brought thunderstorms and strong winds on almost all the Italian territory for the last two days. It is now stationed in the central Mediterranean... more
HelicoptersEC-155 helicopter, the first one in USA to have EMS configured
Louisiana, USA - For the University of Michigan
Metro Aviation, a US company specialised in helicopter charter and maintenance services, announced that the first EC-155 B1 helicopter equipped with EMS system is being painted at its facilities and will... more
AirlinesCode-share Alitalia-Carpatair
Rome, Italy - Trade agreement signed
Alitalia signed a code-share trade agreement with Carpatair, the specialised airline in connections between Romania and Timisoara's hub. Following this agreement, Alitalia will expand significantly... more
Finance and economyQatar is said it wants to buy EADS's stakes
Doha, Qatar - According to some news sources
According to some sources of international press Qatar would be interested in buying about 7.5% of shares of EADS -European Aeronautic Defence and Space- the European conglomerate that includes, among... more
UAS-DronesUAV aircraft will be entered in Azerbaijani Air Force
Baku, Azerbaijan - On "Orbiter" design
Sources close to the top reported today that by the end of this year Air Force of Azerbaijan will receive 60 aircraft UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles) such as "Orbiter" and tactical drones as "Aerostar ";... more
Military aviationTurkish military cargo aircraft targeted in Libya
Istanbul, Turkey - They were carrying food aid
Turkish authorities and local press agency reported the news that on Sunday two C-160 military cargo aircraft to transport food aid in Libya were attacked immediately after have offloaded about 14 tons... more
AirlinesAir Canada: possible flights cancellations for flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - The action is scheduled for the next Wednesday
Air Canada has received a strike notice that could cause disruption and flights' cancellations from noon (Montreal time) on Wednesday, 21 September 2011. In order to limit any inconvenience for customers,... more
DefenseIran is designing new radar system to counter cruise missiles
Tehran, Iran - Announced today by the authorities
Local news sources reported that Brigadier General Behrooz Jahedi announced that Iran is designing a new radar system that can intercept cruise missiles and low-flying and long range aircraft: according... more
AirlinesMilan's Airports: Qatar Airways introduces new flights to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Increased from 7 to 11 weekly connections for Doha
SEA (Milan Airports) and Qatar Airways announced an increase of four new weekly flights Malpensa-Doha starting from January 1, 2012 (already on sale). The new services, added to the existing daily flights... more
AirlinesQatar Airways Winter 2011-12: more than doubled their flights in Italy
Rome, Italy - Rome-Doha two daily flights, Malpensa 11 weekly flights, Venice daily
As from this Winter, Qatar Airways will increase its flights in Italy, reaching 32 weekly departures: last year these were 14. Rome-Doha will be operated two times a day from December 1, offering more... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam launches on-line "Round The World Planner"
Amsterdam, Holland - Facilitates itinerary planning for customers and travel agents worldwide
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, has launched a new, self-service Round the World Planner for its customers. The user-friendly on-line application has been designed to allow customers to create... more
Press releaseAlenia notifies the unions of the company’s recovery plan
Rome, Italy - The integration of Finmeccanica’s companies in the aeronautics business will be continued
"The Group last Friday presented its new Recovery Plan at a meeting in Rome between the senior management of Finmeccanica’s aeronautics business (Alenia Aeronautica and Alenia Aermacchi) and the unions i... more
Government actsItalian question on the relationship between Lavitola, Finmeccanica and Admiral Picchio, and on Italy's donated ships and patrol boats to Panama
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Emanuele Fiano (PD)
"To the president of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Defense. - To know - given that: the newspaper 'La Repubblica' of September 12, 2011 wrote that it would seem that the fugitive Valter... more
Civil aviationFour hour-strike for Qantas' ground staff
Sydney, Australia - For September 20
It has been scheduled for tomorrow, September 20 a 4 hour-strike of Qantas' ground staff and baggage handlers for contract issues still unresolved between the trade unions and the carrier: the action is... more
HelicoptersTwo Sikorsky helicopters for the Chinese Zhuhai Helicopter
Tianjin, China - During "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
The Chinese operator Zhuhai Helicopter Sikorsky announced they have signed a contract for the purchase of two helicopters S-92 and S-76; the agreement was finalised during the "Helicopter Exposition China... more
Military aviationRomania's purchase of F-16 aircraft at risk
Bucharest, Romania - Economic difficulties
During yesterday's interview, Romania's president Traian Basescu declared that the country is not able to honour the economic commitment made with the United States for the purchase of 24 F-16 fighter... more
Civil aviationCargolux refuses delivery of the first plane 747/8F
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Expected today
The opening ceremony for the first Boeing 747/8F to be delivered to the transport company Cargolux was scheduled this morning but according to reports, the carrier's administrators have temporarily decided... more
Government actsItalian interpellation on the new restructuring plan of the Alenia Group (Finmeccanica) and employment in Campania
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Eugenio Mazzarella (PD)
"The undersigned ask the president of the Council of Ministers, Minister of Economic Development, to know - given that: Finmeccanica is committed to reach production goals by restructuring the new... more
AccidentsRussia: Tu-134 aircraft crash in Karelia: pilot could have been drunk
Moscow, Russia - Reported by the investigating committee
Spokesman for the Russian commission which investigated the plane accident that occurred in Russia last June 21 (seeAVIONEWS), in which 47 people were killed, yesterday announced to the local broadcasters... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Breitling Sion AirShow 2011" (VIDEO)
Sion, Switzerland - Only disrupted by heavy rain
A very prestigious aeronautic event which AVIONEWS could not miss, an event held over three days, 16-17-18 September and with a high level flight programme considering the presence of foreign aerobatic... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon plane: ceremonial sword presented to RAF’s 6 Squadron
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Symbol of the collaborative strength and partnership of the community
Originally given to the four Chiefs of Air Staff from the Eurofighter Partner nations in 2003 at Type acceptance, the presentation of the famous steel Eurofighter Typhoon sword to customer air forces has... more
HelicoptersChinese Public Security Bureau of Ordos orders two AW GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for firefighting, rescue, observation, transport and civil defense duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that the Public Security Bureau of Ordos, in China’s Inner Mongolia, has ordered two GrandNew twin-engine helicopters. The two helicopters will b... more
IndustryAlenia and trade unions met today in Rome
Rome, Italy - Recovery plan of the company forecasts cuts
It was held today, in Rome, the meeting between trade unions and Alenia Aeronautica, which will soon change its name to Alenia Aermacchi, regarding the recovery plan of the company Finmeccanica, forecasting... more
Weather forecastsHurricane "Maria" threatens Canada
Toronto, Canada - Category 1 Hurricane
The Hurricane "Maria" (category 1), the third one that developed in the Atlantic this year, is threatening the southern coasts of Terranova and Labrador, in Canada, and is rapidly moving towards Nova Scotia;... more
DefenseUSA and Poland officialise deployment of part of the missile defense shield
Brussels, Belgium - NATO welcomes this news
The United States and Poland have jointly announced that the 2008 agreement on the missile defense program and its amending protocol of 2010 became effective September 15, 2011: The Standard Missile SM-3... more
Military aviationBelarus could purchase Su-30 aircraft from Russia
Moscow, Russia - It regards back-dated vehicles
According to local press reports, Belarus is interested in buying 18 Su-30K military aircraft from Russia, which should be improved, but Belarus would prefer to purchase the original version thus saving... more
Finance and economyUSA: Senate cuts to the defense could raise unemployment. Lockheed Martin answers regrading F-35 programme
Washington, USA - Serious repercussions on work industry
The US defense secretary Leon Panetta said that the freezing of the defense budget that Congress proposed would lead to the growth of the unemployment rate in the United States by one point, which currently... more
AirlinesRyanair starts appeal process with TAR against Antitrust fine
Rome, Italy - It had been fined more than 500 thousand euros
The Irish carrier Ryanair announced that it has started ??an appeal process with TAR (Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale - Regional Administrative Tribunal) of Lazio against the fine ordered by the Antitrust... more
Military aviationRoyal Australian Air Force conducts first flight for new air tanker plane
Canberra, Australia - For two hours and 45 minutes
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that A39-002 KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has completed its first flight in RAAF service. The aircraft took off from RAAF Base Amberley... more
ReportUS drone kills the leader of Al Qaeda in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Reported these days
The US authorities announced that on Sunday 11 September, co-incurring with the tenth anniversary of the Twin Towers attack, in Pakistan a CIA drone seems to have killed Al-Qaeda's leader of local terrorist... more
Civil aviationCessna Citation CJ-3 airplane to be displayed at "BGAD11"
London, UK - Next Tuesday on September 20
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announces that a Citation CJ-3 will be on show at the seventh "UK Business & General Aviation Day" ("BGAD11") on Tuesday September 20 this year. The... more
AerospaceNASA officially announces the Space Launch System (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Fore-casted initial expenditure of 18 billion dollars
According to rumors (see AVIONEWS), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration- officially unveiled the Space-Launch System (SLS), the new launch system with a similar power to the Saturn V that... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - The model continues to attract world class airlines
"The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A-350 XWB aircraft, of which 25 A-350/900 will be firmed up shortly. The aircraft will become an essential pillar in the group’s l... more
AirportsBoston-Logan Airport: Massport Board approved funding for major safety and security projects
Boston, Usa - $140 million will help build second generation baggage screening system
The Massachusetts Port Authority Board yesterday gave the go-ahead for a capital improvement project that will replace and optimize the checked baggage screening system at Boston Logan International Airport,... more
ReportSarkozy and Cameron visit officially Tripoli (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - For the first time after Gheddafi's regime fall
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Cameron were eagerly welcomed during yesterday's first official visit to Tripoli and Benghazi; this is the official first visit by foreign... more
AirlinesAirOne: as from 19 September new flights from Milan-Malpensa to Athens and Prague
Rome, Italy - In Summer more than 500,000 passengers transited Milan airport
From 19 September the Milan-Malpensa airport will be operating direct connections to Prague and Athens thanks to AirOne Smart Carrier, part of the Alitalia Group which offers connections at highly competitive... more
AirlinesWizz Air announces new route from Liverpool to Vilnius
Warsaw, Poland - From next Summer
Wizz Air, the low fare-low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced a new service that will link Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (JLA) with Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, from next Summer. As... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Colgan Air
New York, Usa - For $1.9 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $1,892,000 against Colgan Air, of Manassas, Va., a subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines, for allegedly allowing flight attendants to... more