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DefenseObama approves sale of weapons to Taiwan
Washington, USA - F-16 aircraft excluded from the package
Rumors revealed that Obama's administration would have approved the arms package to Taiwan for an agreement worth 4.2 billion dollars, but the contract is to exclude the 66 F-16 fighter planes that have... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM officially announces order for Airbus and Boeing aircraft
Paris, France - Valued 12 billion dollars
The Air France-KLM Group has officially announced the order for 50 new aircraft, issue which has been very discussed in the previous months (see AVIONEWS); it was announced today that the company plans... more
Government actsItalian question on departure tax payable to municipalities neighboring airports but transferred to Trapani airport
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Marco Giovanni Reguzzoni (Lega nord Padania Italian political party)
"To the minister of economy and finance, the minister of infrastructure and transport. - To know - given that: the municipal surcharge on the departures commonly known as 'Departure tax', is due to... more
HelicoptersChina reveals first "Ultralight" civil helicopter
Tianjin, China - During "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
During the first edition of "China Helicopter Exposition 2011", Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) presented its first "Ultralight" helicopter designed for civil use, the AC-130 aircraft, able... more
SecurityUS DoT proposes to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Amtrak has banned it on trains and US Navy in submarines
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Department of Transportation is proposing to explicitly ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... more
IndustryThales and Yahsat team up to offer satcom services
Neuilly-sur-Seine , France - For military forces and government entities
The French company Thales and Al Yah Satellite Communications - company controlled by the government of the United Arab Emirates - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide high secure... more
HelicoptersEurocopter showcases in China its three most successful helicopter versions
Tianjin, China - At the country’s first exposition for rotary-wing aircraft
During China’s inaugural helicopter exposition being held this week in Tianjin, Eurocopter will showcase three of its most successful models currently operating in the country: the AS-350 B3, EC-135 a... more
Military aviationUSA: Senate proposed limit to the F-35 programme
Washington, USA - A maximum of 32 units per year
Rumors indicate that, for the fiscal year 2012, the US Senate committee proposed to block the production of the F-35 warplanes at around 32 aircraft per year until 2013; the commission recommended also... more
AirlinesCivil airplanes: Lebanon withdraws licenses of three national companies
Beirut, Lebanon - Negligence reasons
Local press reported that the Lebanese transport minister Ghazi Aridi has withdrawn the licenses of three local air transport operators whose name was not specified; according to sources, in Lebanon there... more
IndustryMASkargo takes delivery of first A-330/200F airplane
Blagnac, France - Newest operator of mid-size freighter
MASkargo, the freight subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has become a new operator of the A-330/200F, following the delivery of the first of four PW4000-powered aircraft ordered by the airline. The aircraft... more
AirlinesAir Malta: Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas
Valletta, Malta - The carrier will announce its schedule of flights as soon as the airport reopens
Air Malta informs that the Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas. The company is working closely with the Maltese government and Libyan authorities in view of the reopening... more
IndustryPeople close to Finmeccanica could be under investigation for corruption to win over contracts abroad
Naples, Italy - Prosecutor of Naples hypothesis
It seems that the investigation initiated by the prosecutor of Naples on the alleged blackmail against prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has led to unexpected scenarios: the press today reported that attorneys... more
DefenseMeeting between German and Russian defense ministers
Moscow, Russia - NATO Missile shield on the agenda
The local press reported that a meeting was held today in Moscow between the Russian and German defense ministers to discuss military cooperation between the two countries and issues related to international... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in France, 4 died
Vallorcine, France - During inspection flight
An Eurocopter AS-350B3 (code F-HFBI) helicopter operated by Chamonix Mont-Blanc Hélicoptères crashed yesterday at 10:00am local time in Vallorcine, France, in the region of Rhone-Alpes. According t... more
UAS-DronesGoodrich presents new navigation system for UAV aircraft
London, UK - During "DSEi 2011" event in London
US company Goodrich, specialising in aerospace, presented a new steering mechanism, the "MicroNav", an inertial navigation aid for aircraft UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control), rockets and... more
HelicoptersQinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China orders two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Configured for VIP transport purposes
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport... more
AccidentsMexico: Air Force PC-9 aircraft crashes, 1 victim
Tuxtla, Mexico - An incident registered in Bolivia as well
Yesterday two plane crashes have been registered, causing the death of a person. In both cases Air Force aircraft were involved, one happened in Mexico, and another one in Bolivia. The most serious was... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto denies his exclusion from the Livingston offer
Cardano al Campo, Italy - Next week the decision of minister Romani
In an interview with the newspaper businessman Riccardo Toto denied rumors that his purchase offer, partial or total, for the charter company Livingston has been excluded and declared that "Someone is... more
AirlineseasyJet launches UK Summer 2012 schedule
London, UK - With a choice of more than 300 destinations
easyJet, the UK’s airline, today launches its Summer 2012 schedule with a choice of more than 300 destinations. More than 110,000 flights are now on sale to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle E... more
DefenseMEADS Integrated Launcher Electronics System Completes First Simulated Missile Launch
Orlando, Usa - Marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments
The Medium Extended Air Defense System’s (MEADS) Integrated Launcher Electronics System (ILES) recently executed a simulated missile launch, marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments. The s... more
IndustryAirbus: Singapore Airlines signs for 15 A-330/300 aircraft
Blagnac, France - The signature firms up an announcement from 29th June
Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong signed today the final agreement to acquire 15 more A-330/300 aircraft with John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer - Customers at Airbus’ headquarters in Tou... more
Fair and showsThe air shows and exhibitions in the next week-end in September (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Friday 16 to Sunday 18
Friday 16 - "C200 Series Association Fly-in for Carnival of Flowers". Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)428 752 055 http://c200series.com.au - "International Sanicole Airshow". Sanicole in... more
DefenseRussia orders new Krivak IV frigates
Moscow, Russia - Will be finished by 2016
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian construction, repairs and maintenance industry, today announced the signing of a contract with the ministry of defence for the construction of another 3 Krivak... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Angola, at least 17 the victims (VIDEO)
Huambo, Angola - Causes unknown
Angolan Air Force Embraer 120 aircraft crashed yesterday while taking off from Huambo, a city in the centre of the country at 550 km south-west of the capital; the local press and military sources reported... more
CuriositiesSolar panels on American military bases' roofs
Washington, USA - For the "Solar Strong" project
In recent days, US secretary of energy Steven Chu announced that the US will proceed with the initiative that involves the installation of solar panels on the roofs of 124 military bases in the country,... more
Curiosities"Caravaggio a Cuba" programme in collaboration with Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Exhibition from 23 September to November 27 at the National Museum fine arts in Havana
An event of historic significance for the cultural and political history of Cuba and Italy. This is how the exhibition "Caravaggio in Cuba" can be defined, which opens on September 23, until November 27... more
DefenseAgreement signed between USA-Turkey on the deployment of radar NATO "Missile Shield"
Ankara, Turkey - Designed to intercept medium-range missiles at very high altitudes
As anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS ) United States and Turkey are proceeding in the negotiations on the deployment of a US radar on Turkish territory: the memorandum was signed today in Ankara... more
AirlinesEmirates set to take A-380 to Riyadh
Rome, Italy - The airline inaugurates the daily service to Dublin; the freight division celebrates flight on Far East and Australasia
Emirates will operate the first ever A-380 airplane service into Riyadh this month, in honour of "Saudi Arabia’s 81st National Day". Operating into "King Khalid International Airport" in Riyadh, on 23rd S... more
IndustryAlabama Aircraft Industries would sue Boeing
Birmingham, USA - Referred by local press
According to local press, Alabama Aircraft Industries, an industry based in Birmingham (Alabama), sued its former partner Boeing for stealing a contract worth 1.1 billion dollars previously signed with... more
Civil aviationEASA proposes new regulation in order to reduce the risk of fuel exhaustion
Cologne, Germany - And to reduce accidents
EASA -European Aviation Safety Agenc - is considering the introduction of a new regulatory framework to control the fuel used by airliners, by modifying the CS-25 certification standard covering power... more
OccurrencesRussia: emergency landing for Rossija Airlines aircraft
Moscow, Russia - No damage caused to passengers
The Chinese news agency "Xinhua" reported that an Airbus 139 operated by the Russian carrier Rossija Airlines today at around 3:30pm local time made ??an emergency landing at the international airport... more
Military aviationIran modifies foreign military aircraft (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Flight tests start
The local press reported that IRIAF - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - has these days started the main phase of a four stage air drill, running tests on the missiles and ammunition; the lieutenant... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines denies rumors about the purchase of other aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Seemed announced by previous declarations
The US carrier Delta Air Lines has denied rumors alleging that the company was about to purchase more aircraft after the last order made last month for 100 Boeing 737/900 (see AVIONEWS); during the Deutsche... more
AerospaceNASA expected to announce the production of a new rocket
Washington, USA - It will have bigger dimensions than previous version
Anonymous sources reported that the US space agency NASA is expected to unveil a new project involving the construction of a giant rocket and will have much bigger dimensions than the one used to propel... more
AirlinesMerger between Air Italy-Meridiana Fly will take longer
Rome, Italy - Following unsuccessful meeting with trade union
The planned merger between the two carriers Air Italy and Meridiana Fly, expected to take place in September (see AVIONEWS), has been postponed to a later date because of a disagreement between top management... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "DSEi 2011": showed AW-159 helicopter in production for the Royal Navy and British Army
London, UK - Through Group's companies AW, DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Systems Integration
Finmeccanica takes part at "DSEi 2011", the world’s largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition, at the ExCel Centre in London from 13 to 16 September through its companies AgustaWestland, D... more
IndustryBAE Systems starts tests on the new Royal Navy's radar system
Cowes, UK - It will be installed in mid 2012
The Royal Navy and BAE Systems announced that the new "Artisan" radar, developed for the Type 23 frigates and the new "Queen Elizabeth" class aircraft carrier, will commence the first tracking trials on... more
Civil aviationSuccessful flight test of the NM5 aircraft manufactured in India
Mumbai, India - Turning point for India's domestic industry
Aerospace Mahindra, part of the Indian multinational conglomerate Mahindra and CSIR-Nal, the national aerospace laboratory, announced the successful launch flight of the aircraft NM5-100, operated today... more
Press releaseInformation on Finmeccanica strategies in the transport sector will be provided upon completion of analyses and measures implemented
Rome, Italy - The Group specifies it in a note with reference to rumours reported today
We receive and publish "With reference to rumors reported today in the market, Finmeccanica reiterates that, as announced during the presentation of the half-year results for 2011, the company will provide... more
AccidentsTwo Taiwanese air force fighter aircraft crashed, 3 persons died (VIDEO)
Taipei, China - During a night training flight
Military sources said that two Taiwanese air force fighter jets crashed last night causing the death of three pilots; a two-seat Northrop F-5/F and RF-5 fell immediately after being launched from eastern... more
AirlinesAir Canada: August data
Rome, Italy - Transatlantic traffic increased by 3.2%
The increasing traffic trend, already registered in the second trimester of the year by Air Canada, featured also during the month of August. Passenger traffic increased by 3.2% over the same month last... more
AerospaceAerospace: Piedmont (Italy) flies to China
Turin, Italy - Two appointments in the sector will lead an Italian delegation of 6 enterprises in China
Two aerospace events will lead a delegation of six companies from Piedmont (Italy) to China: "Helicopter China Exposition", the first exhibition dedicated to the helicopter sector in China, in Tianjin... more
Civil aviationUSA and Australia agree to cooperate to develop alternative fuels for airplanes
San Francisco, Usa - Ray LaHood and Kim Beazley signed the agreement yesterday
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Australia’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue res... more
Government actsItalian question on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which can affect the veterans of international military missions
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the minister of defense. - To know - given that: the newspaper 'La Repubblica' on September 2, 2011 published a survey entitled 'The Army denies those nightmares and madness rapture deriving... more
OccurrencesCrew members aboard US Airways interrupt New York-Phoenix flight
Washington, USA - Due to suspected behavior of passengers
Official sources announced that on September 13 a US Airways plane made ??an emergency landing during the flight New York-Phoenix on request by crew member aboard due to suspicious behavior of three passengers;... more
AerospaceRussia announces future dates of the flight to ISS
Moscow, Russia - Trustworthiness of the Soyuz rockets verified
Roskosmos, the Russian space agency, has announced that the dates for the next launch to the International Space Station (ISS) have been decided, officially scheduled for November 12 and December 20, 2011;... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft Corp launched a demonstration tour by its S-92 helicopter
Coatesville, Usa - It will promote the H-92 helicopter, the military version of the company’s commercial S-92 model
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. launched a “Legacy of Heroes” demonstration tour by its S-92 helicopter, commencing a multi-country visit from its Sikorsky Global Helicopters facility that will recognize first res... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian resumes flights to Libya
Amman, Jordania - Directed to the cities of Tripoli and Benghazi
It was announced today that Royal Jordanian carrier will resume air flights with major cities of Libya after the operations had been suspended last February after turmoil erupted: the flight between Amman... more
AirlinesAfghanistan's East Horizon Airlines nominates new CEO
Doha, Qatar - It is Captain Jahed Azimi
East Horizon Airlines, the new airline 100% owned by the Afghan government, has appointed its CEO, Captain Jahed Azimi, a former deputy minister of transport and civil aviation of Afghanistan, who has... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: works started for the new radio system to be installed at the airport of Pantelleria
Rome, Italy - The system will reduce number of cancelled flights due to weather phenomena that characterise the island
ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - Italian Civil Aviation Agency) and ENAV (Ente Nazionale Assistenza Volo - National Flight Assistance Company) announced that preliminary operations for the installation... more