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HelicoptersMarine Corps: AH-1Z Super Cobra "Operational"
Washington, USA - Ahead of schedule
The US Naval Air Systems Command has unveiled that Marine Corps has stated the AH-1Z Cobra helicopter has reached the IOC, Initial Operating Capability, status, earlier than schedule last month. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia: information on flights following the closure of the Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Due to the earthquake of this morning
Because of the closure of Tokyo-Narita airport, due to the earthquake occurred in Japan, Alitalia has canceled the Rome-Tokyo AZ784 flight, scheduled for today at 03:00 pm and the related Rome-Tokyo return... more
Science and technologyBoeing: legal action against Honeywell for Wi-Fi interference on airplanes
Chicago, Usa - The blanking occurred during certification testing
Boeing is about to cease linefit installs of in-flight connectivity systems across its portfolio, including wide-body aircraft. The reason is that Honeywell Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) have shown themselves... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivers first helicopter to JGSDF
Sendai, Japan - And then an agreement signed for a second TH-480B turbine
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopters to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The stunning blue and gold helicopter was handed... more
HelicoptersData and numbers of the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo" in Orlando
Orlando, USA - Ended on March 8th
It's just ended the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo", the helicopter sector event held between 5 and 8 March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA (see AVIONEWS). Data, numbers,... more
IndustrySJI starts Armavia flight airplane crew training course in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - This is the first course for the carrier, after Aeroflot
SuperJet International (SJI) -a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding- has started the Flight Crew Training Course for Armavia aircraft pilots at its Training... more
Latest newsJapan: the airport of Sendai is flooded (VIDEO)
Sendai, Japan - Problems even at the airports of Tokyo
The Japan airport of Sendai, the area closest to the epicenter of the earthquake of this morning (AVIONEWS) that produced the tsunami, is semi-destroyed. As reported by the local TV "NHK TV" its runways,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom returns to China
Menominee, Usa - With the 480B turbine model
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system,... more
Latest newsViolent earthquake in Japan. Nuclear power plants, metro, trains and planes stopped as a precautionary measure
Tokyo, Japan - Tsunami alert in all the Pacific
A powerful earthquake struck in the morning, around 6:46 Italian time, in Japan. After two shocks, the first of 7.9-magnitude and the second of 8.9, the activities of nuclear power plants, airports, trains... more
AirportsFlorence's airport: approved the consolidated budget as of 31 December, 2010
Florence, Italy - Revenues increased by 12,2%
The Board of Directors of Airport of Florence-ADF SpA, chaired by Vincenzo Manes, approved yesterday the draft budget and consolidated as of December 31, 2010. Below, there's a synthesis of the main... more
Press releaseItalian Unione Piloti: unavoidable the confirmation of the 24 hour strike for today in Meridiana fly
Rome, Italy - Due to the irresponsible behaviour of the management
We receive and publish, ready to publish any possible reply: "UP, Italian Airline and Civil Pilots Association, while confirming the highest cooperation in the difficult solution of the redundancies reported... more
AirlinesCA announces daily non-stop service from NY to Stuttgart, in Germany
Chicago, Usa - Effective June 9, 2011
Continental Airlines (CA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., today announced that it will launch daily non-stop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2011": new agreements for 68 helicopters validate Eurocopter’s competitiveness
Orlando, Usa - As the industry moves toward a recovery
Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive pos... more
AirlinesAgreement Airbus-Southwest Aluminium to supply plates used to build aircraft
Beijing, China - Yesterday in Beijing the ceremony to celebrate the contract
On 16 February, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus with EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) has signed a contract with the Chinese company Southwest Aluminium (SWA) for the supply of plates... more
ReportLibya, Sarkozy will propose to EU leaders targeted air raids on Libya
Paris, France - Frattini: Italy won't participate
According to reports from a source close to the Elysée, Nicolas Sarkozy will propose to his European counterparts to carry out targeted air strikes against a very limited number of target, in the areas... more
AirlinesAir Italy, new routes from Bari
Bari, Italy - Starting from March 28th
On the occasion of a press-conference, the airline Air Italy has announced that it has developed its air links from "Karol Wojtyla" airport in Bari, Italy. Since March 28, will be served a new connection... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Climate change and airplane flight efficiency: 142 new direct routes
Maastricht, The Netherlands - To save 1.16 million flight km per year in high-density airspace
142 new direct routes have been implemented in the airspace controlled by the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). These new direct routes will substantially contribute to reduce flight... more
AirportsItalian Financial Police: arrested a Romanian man at the airport of Florence-Peretola
Florence, Italy - For cigarette smuggling
The financial policemen of Florence and the officials of Customs Agency of Florence-Peretola airport have arrested a Romanian citizen stopped at the Florence airport with 30 kg of cigarettes in two luggage... more
Civil aviationAir transport: strikes emergency. The IACA requests to Spain
Brussels, Belgium - In view of a series of strikes that probably will last for over 22 days
The airline members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) transport a significant part of the tourism volume into Spain and call on the Spanish Government to ensure that all airports on its... more
Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati. 4-Flight : ready for take off mid 2011
Amsterdam, Holland - It has been launched during "ATC Global 2008"
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society), DSNA (Direction des Services de la Navigation Aérienne) SELEX-Sistemi Integrati (a Finmeccanica company and Thales, following the successful technological cooperation... more
AerospaceRoll-out of space shuttle Endeavour scheduled for today
Cape Canaveral, USA - At 8:00 pm EST
Following the last, perfect landing of the space shuttle Discovery, occurred yesterday at 11:57 at Kennedy Space Center of Cape Canaveral (see AVIONEWS), NASA technicians have now to focus on the next... more
AirportsTokyo-Ibaraki airport fails to take off
Tokyo, Japan - In spite of the low landing fees
A year after opening as the third airport in the Tokyo metropolitan area, Ibaraki airport is struggling to attract budget carriers as it seeks to find a niche for itself among the multitude of domestic... more
Conferences"ATC Global 2011": the FAA and Sensis Corporation received the award for the safety of airport runways
Amsterdam, Holland - Awarded the ASDE-X surveillance system
In the context of the "Atc Global 2011", held in Amsterdam between 8 and 10 March, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Sensis Corporation yesterday received the award of the "Jane's Airport... more
Civil aviationCathay Pacific orders 10 Boeing 777/300ER aircraft
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - For a total value of 2.8 billion dollars at list prices
On Wednesday Boeing announced it has received from Cathay Pacific Airways an order for 10 777/300ER (Extended Range) Boeing aircraft, for a total value of 2.8 billion dollars at list prices. With this... more
AirportsPublished in Official Gazette the program contract between ENAC and Bologna's airport
Bologna, Italy - It will come into effect on March 28th
The "Marconi" airport of Bologna informs that, on March 8th, was published in the Official Gazette the inter-ministerial decree which approves the 2010-2013 program contract between ENAC (Italian civil... more
DefenseRussia aims to sell up to 9.5 billion dollar weapons
Moscow, Russia - In 2011
According to reports from "RIA Novosti", Russia would aim to sell up to 9.5 billion dollar weapons in 2011. It would have been unveiled, yesterday, by the CEO of Rosoboronexport, the State agency belonging... more
Military aviationLibya: a no-fly zone to stop air strikes against rebels
Brussels, Belgium - It will require the authorization of the United Nations
A two day-summit begins today in Brussels to decide what to do to stem the situation in Libya where continue the air attacks of the forces pro-Gaddafi. The main point will be to decide whether to carry... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam appoints Vice-President Information Technology
Amsterdam, Holland - IT key priority to develop services as member base grows
SkyTeam (ST) has appointed Michael Kimman as Vice-President Information Technology as of April 1st, 2011. The alliance is growing substantially and expanding its services; IT development is a vital element... more
Civil aviationIATA publishes the Dangerous Goods Regulations in Russian
Istanbul, Turkey - This initiative is in line with a MoU signed in 2009 between two parts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced today that a Russian language version of the latest edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) will be released in March 2011. Recognized... more
Military aviationBoeing starts final assembly of the 1st maritime patrol aircraft P-8 Poseidon
Washington, USA - For the US Navy
Yesterday Boeing announced that, following the delivery of the fuselage from Spirit AeroSystems, started the final assembly of the first P-8A Poseidon for the US Navy. It's a group of six specimens ordered... more
AirlinesQantas introduces next-generation check-in to regional airports
Sydney, Australia - It includes card readers for hand baggage and "Q bag tags" for luggage drops
Qantas will introduce its Next-Generation Check-in system to 21 regional airports across Australia from this month: they will be upgraded for the largely self-service system which includes special Q Card... more
Civil aviationIATA announces training discounts for cargo agents and CNS members
Istanbul, Turkey - For 15%
IATA announced a 15% discount for IATA accredited cargo agents and Cargo Network Services (CNS) members participating in all IATA Training and Development Institute (ITDI) offerings. IATA Cargo Agents... more
CargoCAAC and IATA sign MoU on ULD airworthiness
Istanbul, Turkey - The agreement signifies the growing importance of China as a cargo hub
During the "World Cargo Symposium", the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a memorandum of understanding for long-term... more
AirportsBoD of Aeroporti di Roma approves 2010 draft budget
Rome, Italy - The main data of the Group
The Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma SpA, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, yesterday approved the draft budget for Aeroporti di Roma SpA company and the consolidated balance of AdR. The council... more
Civil aviationNetJets Europe flies Lufthansa clients to their destination
London, UK - New collaboration in the private aviation sector
Customers from Lufthansa Private Jet fly exclusively on the NetJets Europe fleet, the leading business jet operator in Europe. The airline’s passengers will benefit from NetJets’ long-term expertise in... more
AirportsLondon-Gatwick airport receives Airport Carbon Accreditation
London, UK - The award was launched in 2009
London-Gatwick airport has been awarded the Airport Carbon Accreditation, the standard for carbon management and reduction at European airports. The Airport Carbon Accreditation, which launched in June... more
AirportsSpain: talks to head off airport strike
Madrid, Spain - Development minister will meet union leaders
Talks to head off a wave of strikes by Spanish airport workers will be held in Spain on Thursday amid fears that the stoppages could have a ripple effect across Europe. Union leaders will meet Jose... more
AirportsBergamo: re-started charter flight planning from Orio al Serio airport to Red Sea
Bergamo, Italy - A positive signal
The resumption of flights towards the holiday oasis of the Sinai's Peninsula is marking a return to the scheduled charter flight planning from the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio with Egypt. A positive... more
ReportGaddafi (4): just one airplane to Cairo. The other 2 landed in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The member of the staff of the colonel would meet up with UE and NATO representatives
Sources of Italian government have strongly denied that Libyan airplanes of Gaddafi's fleet have landed in Italy. The 2 aircraft which took off this afternoon from Tripoli headed to Brussels. According... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Discovery's final return to Earth today
Cape Canaveral, USA - At 11:57 am
Everything's ready for the final return of the "Discovery" to Earth, scheduled for 11:57 am at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, USA. The shuttle has ended its 39th and last mission, and after 27... more
AirlinesAeroflot will buy 8 Boeing planes
Moscow, Russia - According to the statements that the management of the field has issued to the Russian media
The Russian carrier Aeroflot, the Country's largest, will buy from Boeing two B-777/200ERs (Extended Range) and six B-777/300ERs for a total of 8 new aircraft for a global price list of 2.168 billion dollars. Although... more
UAS-DronesAzad Systems starts UAV production
Baku, Azerbaijan - Aerostar and Orbiter
As reported yesterday by "Flight Global" Azad Systems, a joint-venture formed by Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence and the Israeli major manufacturer of Unmanned aircraft systems Aeronautics, have started... more
AirportsAirgest: February 2011's data about Trapani's airport
Trapani, Italy - +28,26% passengers; +25,32% movements
The percentage of transit passengers in the airport "Vincenzo Florio" is increasing, with a growth by 28.26% over February of last year. By far, arriving and departing passengers last month were 95,297... more
HelicoptersFirefly SpA of Chile takes delivery of an AW-119Ke helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport missions
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica Company, has announced that Firefly SpA of Chile has taken delivery of an AW-119Ke single engine helicopter. The aircraft will be used to perform corporate transport... more
Sport aviationRestarting all over Italy the hang-gliding and paragliding flight season
Turin, Italy - Starting from March 17th, in the anniversary of the Unification of Italy
It will be in the anniversary of the Unification of Italy, March 17th, the "Memorial Pupo", an event for for the free flight in hang glider and paraglider organized by Club ParaNormAli of Norma (Latina).... more
AirportsItalian airport of Bologna: in February +13.5%
Bologna, Italy - After the "Boom" of the previous month
The airport of the Italian city of Bologna continues to grow: after the "Boom" of January (+23.5%), in February passengers increased by 13.5%, for a total of 360,999. For international flight passengers... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Aviapartner receives for the Italian cities of Turin and Venice the ISAGO certification released by IATA
Rome, Italy - The two airports are added to that of Malpensa which had reached it last year
Aviapartner, Europe's airport handling company, has successfully passed ISAGO's tests in Turin and Venice. ISAGO (IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations) is the program for ground operations globally... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland receives orders for eight more AW-139 helicopters in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - Through local distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced the signing of contracts for eight more AW-139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. The new helicopters... more
ReportGaddafi (3): the other 2 private Libyan planes are also heading to Cairo
Cairo, Egypt - They changed route leaving the idea to fly to Athens and Vienna
Unlike the news released few moments ago, the other 2 Libyan airplanes which took off from Tripoli airport are heading to Cairo. At the beginning, sources from Greece and Malta agreed reporting that they... more
AirlinesRyanair and Jet2 loose battle for transparency in airfares
London, UK - Authorities ruled that thy must display their full up-front fares
After months of campaigning, in England the Air Travel Authority Bureau (ATAB) reports that the Civil Aviation authority (CAA) has announced that Jet2.com and Ryanair have both agreed they will display... more