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ConferencesItalian ENAC study about "The evolution of low-cost traffic at European and national level" (2)
Rome, Italy - The growth rate given by low-cost air companies
AVIONEWS has followed a meeting this morning with representatives of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, ENAC, for the presentation of the study "The evolution of low-cost traffic at European and national... more
ConferencesItalian ENAC study about "The evolution of low-cost traffic at European and national level" (3)
Rome, Italy - Italy needs of an independent Board into the transports field
"It is necessary that Italy equipped itself of a real independent authority in the transports sector", the President of the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Vito Riggio said then "ENAC in fact it... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner unveils the preferences of Italian users for the Summer period
Trento, Italy - US defeat Spain; the improvement of Cuba
According to the data analysed by Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.it), the website for the comparison of low-cost flights, US deserve the highest step of the podium, defeating Spain, at the first place in 2010.... more
SecurityA-380 aircraft Qantas case: Rolls Royce withdraws 53 Trent 900 engines
Canberra, Australia - Investigations continue
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) announced today an update of ongoing investigations on the case of the plane Airbus A-380 of Qantas Airways was forced to make an emergency landing in November... more
AirlinesAir Canada Express flies to the City Airport in the center of Toronto
Rome, Italy - With 15 daily connections
Air Canada started flying in Montreal from "City Airport" of Toronto, offering to its customers additional solutions to travel between the two biggest cities in Canada. The connection between Toronto... more
AirlinesAir Zimbabwe disrupts air services
Harare, Zimbabwe - The available fleet is too old
The airline Air Zimbabwe has been forced to suspend domestic flights yesterday as a result of non-payment of $ 400,000 for the lease of a Boeing 737/500 aircraft from Zambezi Airlines, a private carrier... more
Airports"EBACE 2011": the airport of Abu Dhabi is developing its own fixed-base operation
Geneva, Switzerland - The new brand is DhabiJet
Steve Jones, general manager of the "Al Bateen Executive Airport" of Abu Dhabi, spoke today at the exhibition "EBACE 2011" ("European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition"), held in Geneva until tomorrow. The... more
AccidentsFour dead in an airplane crash in Brazil
Sao Paolo, Brazil - Causes still unknown
It has been revealed yesterday that on the night between Monday and Tuesday a small plane for school-flights crashed not far from the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. On board there were four people. The... more
ConferencesItalian ENAC's study about the "Evolution of the low-cost traffic on European and national level"
Rome, Italy - It will be held today, Wednesday May 18, at its headquarters
Today, at the headquarters of Italian Enac (Civil Aviation Authority) in Rome, Gaeta street 8, the President of it Vito Riggio and the General Director Alessio Quaranta will present the study carried... more
AerospaceNASA: Endeavour's docking to the ISS scheduled for today
Cape Canaveral, USA - Two Italian astronauts, Vittori and Nespoli, for the first time together in space
NASA unveils that it is expected for 3:38 am EDT today, the completion of Terminal Initiation Burn, that will bring the space shuttle Endeavour, departed on Monday from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral... more
AerospaceEndeavour, docking to the ISS carried out
Cape Canaveral, USA - Hatches opened about one hour before scheduled time
Space shuttle Endeavour, departed on Monday from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral (see AVIONEWS) docked to the ISS, International Space Station. Hatches separating the shuttle and the orbiting station... more
Fair and showsRussian destroyer "Admiral Panteleyev" to the "Imdex Asia 2011"
Singapore, Singapore - It will then reach Indonesia
The destroyer "Admiral Panteleyev" Udaly I class, which is part of the Russian Pacific fleet, is moored in these days in Singapore, to take part in the eighth edition of the international "Imdex Asia 2011"... more
Fair and shows"EBACE": Saab will install CAPS anti-missile system on a Dornier 328 plane
Geneva, Switzerland - Operated by FlyMex
During "EBACE", "European Business Aviation & Exhibition", event, taking place in these days at Palaexpo in Geneva, Switzerland (see AVIONEWS), it was announced an order for a SAAB anti-missile system,... more
Press releaseYesterday the 136th plenum of the Civil Aviation Authority general directors of the 44 ECAC member States
Rome, Italy - Security, safety and environment among the subjects discussed. There was also ENAC director Quaranta, who explained the programme of Taormina ENAC assembly
The National Agency for Civil Aviation (ENAC) announced that yesterday, May 17, 2011, was held in Paris the 136th plenum of General Directors of Civil Aviation of the 44 Member States of ECAC, European... more
Fair and showsMEBAA President, during "EBACE", calls for support to grow Middle East activities
Geneva, Switzerland - "We want that air companies think of us as partners"
Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), has called on European aviation companies with aspirations to get involved in that business fast-growing market:... more
HelicoptersGeneral Director of Russian Helicopters unveils details of a possible purchase of helicopters from Russia
Moscow, Russia - 1000 within 2020, 100 this year
Already at the end of February AVIONEWS reported about the intention of Russian ministry of defense to buy, within 2020, 100 new boats, over 600 aircraft and 1000 helicopters: purchases that, the deputy... more
DefenseUS: missile defense cooperation is the best way to dispel the worries of Russia
Moscow, Russia - The statements of the Us State Department
A high-ranking US Department of State official state today that Moscow's participation in the European missile defense is the best way to ease Russia's concern about the project: "As we have said previously,... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2011": Embraer has selected the Ovation system for its aircraft Legacy -450 and -500 (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - It can control all devices in the cabin also through remote control
At the exhibition "EBACE 2011" (AVIONEWS), the Brazilian company Embraer has chosen Ovation, the cabin management system of Honeywell, for its Legacy -450 and -500 aircraft with the promise to bring "To... more
Security"EBACE": AeroEx urges the intervention of third country for the safety rules
Geneva , Switzerland - The new rules of the European Aviation Safety Agency come into force from April 1st 2012
Business operators outside the European Union must act now to ensure they can continue flying into European Aviation Safety Agency-regulated countries next year. In fact training and consultancy firm... more
Fair and showsPiaggio America wants to expand the market of P-180 Avanti II aircraft: the announcement at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Coming new dealers in the United Kingdom and Egypt
A margin of the exhibition "EBACE 2011" (AVIONEWS) John Bingham, president of Piaggio America, declared that the company is working to expand its market affirming "The market overall has not recovered,... more
Civil aviation"EBACE 2011": Comlux America authorised cabin outfitter for Airbus (VIDEO)
Geneva, Switzerland - American society will open to Middle-East market
During the eleventh edition of the "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), in Geneva, May, from 17 to 19 (see AVIONEWS), has been a deal between Airbus and Comlux America, for... more
Civil aviation"EBACE": ABS and Avcon will set up an aircraft Embraer maintenance facility
Geneva, Switzerland - They will establish it at the airport of Kiev
Czech firm ABS Jets and its Austrian counterpart Avcon Jet have joined forces to set up an Embraer line maintenance facility at Kiev "Borispol" airport in Ukraine. Both partners in this project operate... more
AerospaceTurkey announces first flight of the aircraft trainer "Hurkus" at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Scheduled for August 2012
Turkish Aerospace Industries, at the exhibition "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) in Geneva in May, from 17 to 19 (see AVIONEWS), revealed that it has been planned for next... more
Civil aviation"EBACE": Cessna plans first flight of Citation ten for the end of the year
Geneva , Switzerland - It will be delivered in the second half of 2013
New Citation Ten of Cessna will make its first flight later this year ahead of certification in the first half of 2013, with delivery following in the second half of 2013. The Citation Ten is a long-... more
ReportPakistan sends back to US the tail boom of UH-60 helicopter
Islamabad, Pakistan - Destroyed in the air raid in which Bin Laden was killed
Following a meeting held yesterday in the late night, between the senator John Kerry and Pakistan's officials in Islamabad, it was decided that today will return to America the tail boom of the Sikorsky... more
Civil aviationGreenpoint Technologies selects Boeing to make modification to 747-8 VIPs
Wichita, USA - It will be installed the new project Aeroloft
Boeing Company has been selected by Greenpoint Technologies Inc. (GTI) to install Aeroloft modification on four new 747/8 Intercontinental VIP airplanes purchased by customers of Boeing Business Jets.... more
Fair and showsJss launches new maintenance programme at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Developed for Embraer
Jet Support Services, the American Society of maintenance services, presented during the 'EBACE 2011 "(European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), an international aviation show held in these... more
IndustryEmbraer points out its objectives and signed two sell agreements at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - The vice-president spoke at the exhibition
During the event, which dominates in these days the landscape of the aviation world, "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) in Geneva May 17 to 19, the vice-president of the... more
Military aviationTAI sets for May date for T-129 helicopter prototype debut
Ankara , Turkey - It will be replaced the Bell AH-1
The first prototype T-129, attack helicopter currently under development on the basis of the AW-129 Mangusta specifically for Turkey, under the responsibility of TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industries, with... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in May
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 17 to next Sunday 22
Tuesday 17 - "EBACE 2011 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition". Geneva International Airport & Geneva Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland. + 32 2 766 0070 www.ebace.aero +41 22 761 11 11 Wednesday... more
AccidentsAirbus statement regarding media reports about the AF447 airplane investigation
Toulouse, France - About AIT document
Some recent media reports about the AF447 accident mention an information note issued by Airbus to its customers. The purpose of this document, known as an AIT (Accident Information Telex), is to provide... more
AirportsInternational airport "Le Castellet" representation at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Presented positive data of the last two years
The international airport "Le Castellet", near the eponymous French village in Provence, is present at the event "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) being held in Geneva until... more
Fair and shows"Imdex Asia 2011": event dedicated to maritime defence
Singapore, Singapore - Its eighth edition will take place from May 18 to 20
"IMDEX Asia" (International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference), Asia-Pacific’s largest dedicated international maritime defence show will make its highly anticipated return from 18 to 20 May 2011 a... more
Fair and showsThe "EBACE 2011" exhibition begins today
Geneva, Switzerland - More than 400 international companies will participate to the event
It takes place in Geneva from today the exhibition "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition) arrived at the eleventh edition. A 3-day exhibition organized by the European Business... more
HelicoptersNew security system for Enstrom Helicopter at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - For helicopter 480B
The American company Enstrom Helicopter has presented at the exhibition "EBACE 2011" (European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition ") being held in this week in Geneva (see AVIONEWS), the new system... more
HelicoptersEC-145 "Mercedes-Benz Style" helicopter showed at "EBACE 2011"
Marignane, France - The air show occasion of the presentation in world preview: the model will then delivered to an European customer
Eurocopter’s EC-145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter –which features an easily transformable interior and is tailored for high-end corporate, executive and private operations– made its world debut at th... more
Fair and shows"EBACE": Easy II certification expected in June for Falcon 900 LX
Geneva, Switzerland - Second-generation avionic with great innovations
Dassault is expecting on June the European and US certification for its second-generation avionics suite EASy II for the Falcon 900LX, that would follow the one year later approval of the Falcon 2000LX... more
AerospaceEndeavour: the last shuttle to the Space Station to hunt to the "Dark matter"
Cape Canaveral, USA - The return is for the first June
The shuttle Endeavour en route to his final mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the STS-134, will dock at 10:15 GMT of tomorrow. ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Roberto Vittori and... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2011": distribution agreement between Oviv-Api
Geneva, Switzerland - For a new security system
Oviv, a French company that elaborates security technologies, has signed a contract with API (Aerospace Products International) for the distribution of the Sentinel 100 L system. The Sentinel 100 includes... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and AMCOM, contract for helicopters and services to Egyptian Air Force
Reston, USA - Worth 38.7 million dollars
AgustaWestland North America announced yesterday it has received a 37.8 million dollar value contract together with AMCOM, Army Aviation and Missile Command Contracting Center for Foreign Military Sales... more
AirlinesOn July, 1st AirOne inaugurates the new base at "Galileo Galilei" of Pisa
Pisa, Italy - The carrier at the celebrations for first flight to Pisa centennial
AirOne will attend the celebrations for the centennial of the first flight to Pisa, to be held on May, 20 and 21, at Piazza dei Miracoli where will feature an exhibition of airplanes' antique model and... more
Fair and showsOne hundred years of aviation in Pisa: started the celebrations
Pisa, Italy - In July Alitalia-AirOne will open in the city the second Italian base
On May 20 and 21, the beautiful setting of Piazza dei Miracoli will host celebrations for the centennial of aviation history of Pisa, which began back in January 1911, when the pilot Mario Cobianchi, at... more
Science and technologySuccessful first international flight for Solar Impulse aircraft (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - After 12 hours 59 minutes
After a flight lasting 12 hours 59 minutes, using no fuel and propelled by solar energy alone, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely in Brussels at 21h39 on Friday 13 evening (UTC +2). A crowd of supporters... more
AerospaceLast lift-off of space shuttle Endeavour carried out (VIDEO)
Cape Canaveral, USA - As scheduled, today, at 8:56 EDT from Cape Canaveral
It has been carried out successfully the last lift-off of Endeavour, the penultimate of Space Shuttle Program. The departure of the shuttle, originally scheduled for 19 April and later postponed time after... more
DefenseNew Russian radar will be tested near Kaliningrad by the end of 2011
Moscow, Russia - Will close the gap in Russian radar coverage
Russia's Space Forces commander said on Saturday that a new radar being built near the Baltic port of Kaliningrad would be tested by the end of the year: "The western radar Voronezh DM may be tested by... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for a Delta airplane
Orlando , USA - The cause: an engine failure
A Delta Air Line airplane was forced to make an emergency landing at the International Airport of Orlando, Florida, for an engine technical failure. The flight 1402 took off on Sunday from Daytona Beach... more
AirlinesEmirates' A-380 sets course for Rome
Rome, Italy - Next June 6
Emirates is sending its A-380 aircraft to Rome to mark Fiumicino airport's 50th anniversary, along with 150 years of Italian unification. On 6th June, the superjumbo replaces EK 97 and EK 98 - departing... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand and Virgin Australia announced domestic alliance
Wellington, New Zealand - From November to March 2012
Spokesman for Air New Zealand and Australia Virgin Airlines have announced plans for an alliance between the two carriers to be applied to trans-Tasman network, and it will be effective from November 2011... more
AirportsBomb alarm went back at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - The protagonist is a French 27 year old man
Yesterday, at the airport of Ho Chi Minh City, one of the most important city of Vietnam, the flight VN1316 has been about two and a half hours late due to a bomb scare which fortunately turned out to... more
AirportsVerona Airport. Completion of the work of the runway ahead of schedule
Verona, Italy - 58 days of reconstruction for a 16,200 square meters surface
With a few days ahead of time scheduled, on Tuesday May, 10 ended the second phase of the renovation plan of 12% of the Verona's airport runway, 58 days of reconstruction for 16,200 square meters. The... more