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AirportsThe one millionth passenger flying to Asia passed through Helsinki Airport in September
Helsinki, Finland - The destination countries are Japan, Thailand and China
The popularity of Helsinki Airport among passengers travelling to Asia is growing. This year, the airport passed the millionth-passenger milestone in mid-September. In all service to Asia has increased... more
AirportsUSA: FAA approves Virginia Airport runway extension
Abingdon, USA - Federal government to pay 95% of the cost
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has approved a plan to extend the runway at Virginia Highlands Airport (KVJI) in Abingdon, finding "No significant impact" for the project. The extension was first... more
AirportsMilan-Linate's airport: partial closure on Sunday for airplanes in arriving
Milan, Italy - Due to a deactivation of a war bomb in Segrate; hardships also for departures
ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society), on request by Milan's Prefecture and on disposition by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), has issued a Notam for closure of the Milan-Linate's airport for... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS: Sabelli tells "His" Alitalia, no word on layoffs (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Friday CEO's speech in front of Cisl union general secretary Bonanni
Sounds strange news released on last weekend, about 2000 redundancies within Alitalia. News that would have been announced by Rocco Sabelli (Alitalia CEO) in a meeting with the CGIL union. The carrier... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica participates at the "AAD 2010" South African show
Cape Town , South Africa - The continent represents for the industry a market and an area to develop important partnerships
Alenia Aeronautica (AA), a Finmeccanica company, participates at the “Africa Aerospace and Defence” show, the most important African exhibition for the Defence and Aeronautics industry, to be held at... more
Civil aviationNTU and IATA work together for global aviation industry
Singapore, Singapore - Into the development of human capital
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the development a... more
ReportAmsterdam, a terrorism suspect stopped at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport
Amsterdam , Holland - Investigations are still in progress
On Sunday September 19th, police stopped a British citizen of Somali descent at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. He was suspected to be implied with international terrorism. The man had been arrested and... more
AccidentsGermany, retro airplanes collision during an air show
Warngau, Germany - A pilot died, the other managed an emergency landing
On September 18th afternoon, two aircraft collided in the air during a retro airplanes show in Warngau, about 25 miles south from Munich, Germany. Of the two pilots involved in the crash, one managed... more
AirlinesAir transport: Cityline Swisse begins operations in Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome , Italy - And chooses Aviapartner as its handler
Aviapartner provides ground handling services to European airports. It continues to acquire new passengers for Rome-Fiumicino airport and from yesterday, September 20th 2010, it assists as handling operator... more
CuriositiesNearly standing on new "Seat-saddle"
Long Beach , Usa - It will create "Cattle-truck" travel conditions, British tabloid "Daily Express" says
A new seat for airplanes, produced by Aviointeriors Group, an Italian company specialized in aircraft interiors manufacturer, was unveiled on the occasion of "Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas", recently... more
AerospaceChina ready to launch remote sensing satellite
Jiuquan, China - The "Yaogan XI" will take off from Jiuquan base
China launches remote sensing satellite "Yaogan XI" in the coming days from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, in China northwestern Gansu province. The news was released yesterday by the operators... more
AccidentsNATO helicopter crashes in South Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - 9 soldiers die
Nine service members with the NATO- led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed when an ISAF helicopter crashed in southern Afghanistan today. The ISAF (International Security Assistance... more
UAS-DronesRussia domestic UAV tests completed
Moscow, Russia - “Significant progress”, says special military commission
Russian domestically built unmanned aerial vehicles have completed a series of tests. At first sight, trials seem to show positive results, according to a Defense Ministry spokesman. Tests were carried... more
IndustryLM: MEADS completes CDR and is ready for flight test
Orlando, Usa - It's an AMD system developped by Germany, Italy and USA
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has completed an extensive series of Critical Design Review (CDR) events with a Summary CDR at MEADS International in Orlando, FL. The program team’s f... more
OccurrencesSu-27 jetfighter crashed in Vladivostok area
Vladivostok, Russia - Aircraft went up in flames, pilots ejected
A Su-27 military aircraft crashed yesterday in the Russian Far East, but both pilots ejected and have been rescued alive, a representative of the Ussuriisk Aircraft Repair Plant said. "The pilots are alive... more
DefenseYakhont missile sold to Syria
Moscow, Russia - Could it protect Russian naval base in Mediterranean Sea?
The mobile anti-ship missile systems Russian-made sold to Syria could be used to protect a site for Russian naval supply and maintenance, near the Syrian port of Tartus, in the Mediterranean basin. The... more
AirportsDrones: Sigonella becomes the most important European pole in the field of Uav Hale airplanes
Catania , Italy - Global Hawk, US unmanned airplane, debuts
US Air Force's first airplane Global Hawk RQ-4B landed at US Navy's "Naval Air Station", based in Sigonella (Catania) military airport. The aircraft will be re-aligned as falls within the application of... more
AirlinesAlitalia raises free weight admitted
Rome, Italy - New rules on luggage transport
Alitalia has introduced new conditions for the transport of luggage, extending its network to all the ones already in place for air travel to and from the United States. The new conditions - introducing... more
AirlinesAir Berlin will increase airplanes from Italy to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Berlin , Germany - The German airline to increase its market share, at now 35% in Italy
Air Berlin wants to increase further air traffic from Italy to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The Italian Country is, at now, is the most important European market for the Berlin-based carrier, after... more
Civil aviationSuperjet 100 plane in Italy for noise tests
Moscow, Russia - The Cuneo-Levaldigi the site chosen for them
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (Scac) reports today that the regional scheduled airplane of the next generation from 75-100 seats developed in collaboration with Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica Group) has begun... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 20 to next Sunday 26
Monday 20 - "Ferrara Balloons Festival". Parco Giorgio Bassini, Ferrara, Italy. + 39 532 242174 www.ferrarafestival.it Tuesday 21 - "Ferrara Balloons Festival". Parco Giorgio Bassini, Ferrara,... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines orders two more A-330/200F airplanes
Blagnac, France - Bringing to four models in firm order
Malaysia Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for two more A-330/200F freighters, following the conversion of two existing options. The latest contract increases the airline's firm orders for the... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "Africa Aerospace and Defense 2010"
Cape Town, South Africa - From September 21 to 25
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, world society in the design and manufacturing of systems and sensors for defense and security, and in the air traffic, maritime and airport management systems... more
HelicoptersMexican Defense orders six additional EC-725 helicopters
Mexico City, Mexico - For transport and civil security operations
The Mexican Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with Eurocopter for the purchase of six EC-725 helicopters. Together with the same number of rotary-wing aircraft ordered in March of last year,... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: "Grifone 2010", the biggest helicopters exercise in Italy, starts today
Grosseto , Italy - September 20th to 24th at AMI's "4th Wing" home in Grosseto and around Amiata mountain
"Today, September 20th 2010, starts a SAR exercise called "Grifone 2010". It is a multi-national search and rescue air-ground exercise (SATER, air and ground rescue) which Italy, France and Spain will... more
AirlinesContinental-Uav stockholders approve merger with United
Houston, Usa - Fusion currently expected to close by October 1
Continental Airlines (CA) announced that its stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of UAL Corporation with and into Continental at a special meeting held... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-01M Flight Computer may be applied in the Advanced Crew Vehicle
Moscow, Russia - The launch will occur next October 8
The Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft has undergone the upgrade before the launch slated for October, the next space mission commander Aleksander Kaleri told a press conference in Zvezdny Gorodok in the Moscow... more
Military aviation"Phantoms" airplanes of JG71 "Richthofen" in Sardinia
Decimomannu, Italy - An intense six-week flight activity performed by German department at Decimomannu airport
On Thursday, September 16th, the period of re-deployment of JG71 "Richthofen"at Sardinia's Decimomannu airport was completed. Richthofen is the last Luftwaffe -German air force- department employing dated... more
AccidentsUPS cargo plane accident in Dubai may set up new rules
Dubai, UAE - Tighter regs on lithium battery transport?
The apparent cargo fire which is being investigated as a factor in the recent downing of a UPS 747 freighter in Dubai may lead to tighter regulations on the transportation of lithium batteries. The new... more
Weather forecastsBad weather on the North of Italy from today
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions has been issued
A wide depression area in central-northern Europe will be responsible, in the next days, of a short bad weather phase also on the North of Italy and locally on the Middle. In particular, the weather... more
AirlinesWind Jet: Moscow and Saint Petersburg, new destinations from Bergamo
Bergamo , Italy - They will be served by A-320 and A-319 airplanes
Wind Jet, Italian low-cost airline based in the cities of Catania, Palermo and Forlì, presents today two new direct connections from Bergamo to Moscow and to Saint Petersburg. Bergamo-Moscow route... more
Accidents2 float planes collide on take-off in Alaska
Dillingham, USA - Pilots survive, une with serious injuries
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) is investigating a collision between two float planes departing from a pond near Dillingham, AK. Accident occurred as the aircraft were taking off from Shannon's... more
AirlinesSAS: agreements with Estonian Government to sell Estonian Air's shares
Stockholm, Sweden - The transaction will not influence on the commercial existing relationships between two carriers. Ok by Parliament is expected
Since 2003 SAS has a 49% ownership in the Estonian based Estonian Air. According to the Core SAS strategy with focus on the Nordic home market this stake has been set out for divestment. Today, the... more
ConferencesIATA recommends to reduce polluting emissions by airplanes within 2050
Geneva, Switzerland - The target of the 37th International Civil Aviation Organization's Assembly
IATA, International Air Transport Association, today invited the world's governments to take part into the 37th International Civil Aviation Organization's Assembly, which opens on 28th September in Montreal.... more
IndustryEads renews its Group's brand and its divisions
Munich, Germany - A visual modern identity to reinforce its own image
To celebrate ten years of success since its creation, EADS is strengthening its branding; the Group logo has been modernised, and the new branding scheme better integrates and enhances the individual Division... more
IndustryBoeing: Airbus give back illegal funding for A-380 and finance A-350 on commercial terms
Chicago , USA - Response to public reports on WTO's interim decision in DS 353
Boeing released, on Sept. 15th, the following statement, responding to public reports indicating that the WTO panel examining European Union allegations of US government assistance to Boeing has issued... more
ReportA tender for helicopter carriers for Russian Navy could be announced soon
Moscow , Russia - The call should happen at the end of September or at the beginning of October
A high placed source in the military industry complex said a tender for the purchase of helicopter carriers could be announced soon, agency "Ria Novosti" wrote today. According to the source "A tender... more
AirportsEmergency exercise at "Reagan National Airport" tomorrow
Washington, Usa - For about two hours, from 9am to 11am
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will conduct an emergency exercise at "Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport on Saturday, September 18 from 9 am to approximately 11 am. A river rescue... more
Civil aviationIATA launches iFlex program to shorten routes by airplanes
Geneva, Switzerland - To reduce carbon emissions and fuel burn by up to 2%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the iFlex program which will allow airlines to reduce carbon emissions and fuel burn by up to 2% on certain long-haul flights.... more
ReportMan found dead at Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles , USA - According to Police he may have committed suicide
A man was found dead on Wednesday morning (07:45 am local hour) in a toilette located at the upper level of Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport. The man, discovered by a cleaner, had his hands... more
IndustryBoeing to increase B-737 airplane production rate
Seattle, Usa - Previously announced increase to 35 per month to be extended to 38 per month in second quarter 2013
Boeing announced yesterday its production rate for the Next-Generation 737 program will increase to 38 airplanes per month in the second quarter of 2013. This decision comes just months after announcing... more
ConferencesPalenzona (Italian Assaeroporti): landing fees, let an authority decide
Rome, Italy - Its chairman: "We are in confident expectation, now waiting a year since"
The crux of the - now - long-awaited airport charges increases (which had to start since January 1st 2010 and still not implemented) returns constantly to the fore. Yesterday, during a conference on air... more
IndustryBoeing projects requirement for more than one million airplane pilots and maintenance personnel over next 20 years
Singapore, Singapore - Changes needed in training methodologies to engage next generation
The commercial aviation industry will require 466,650 pilots of aircraft and 596,500 maintenance personnel over the next 20 years to accommodate the strong demand for new and replacement aircraft, according... more
AerospaceKazakhstan will work as a part of Cosmotrans project. Moreover, will Ukraine build Russian planes?
Kiev, Ukraine - Possible signature of an agreement providing to build Antonov 148, 158 and 74 aircraft in the Country
Kazakhstan will work as a part of the Cosmotrans space cooperation project, deputy prime minister Andriy Klyuyev announced yesterday. The project, until now, had been managed from Russia and Ukraine. The... more
Military aviationOn time and actually in advance F-22 Raptor plane production
Marietta , USA - A technology jealously hold by United States
F-22 Raptor plane production and consignments planning continues to be satisfied and actually exceeded by Lockheed Martin: 86 aircraft in total have been consigned on time or in advance to US Air Force.... more
CuriositiesHarry of England "Celebrates" his 26th birthday on an Apache helicopter
London , England - The prince in training to become an attack aircraft pilot
Harry of England "Celebrated" his 26th birthday on an Apache attack helicopter yesterday, a St James' Palace spokesperson said. No day of rest for the prince, who began a 8-month military training in July... more
ConferencesAci Europe: latest progress at "Aviation & Environment Summit"
Brussels, Belgium - The event takes place in Geneva today and tomorrow
At this year’s "Aviation and Environment Summit" taking place in Geneva today and tomorrow, assembled stakeholders in the air transport industry received an update on the collective efforts by European a... more
ConferencesAci Europe: saving fuel, cutting emissions, reducing noise
Geneva, Switzerland - A CDA action plan developped jointly with Eurocontrol, Canso, Era and Iata
Aviation organisations across Europe today announced further progress in reducing emissions and noise from aircraft, as part of the industry’s commitment to a sustainable future. The European Continuous D... more
IndustryTyphoon aircraft: the positive example of today's partnership between European Nations (Video)
Hallbergmoos, Germany - A short film to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Eurofighter Typhoon commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a short film of the Typhoon and it's classic British counterparts, the Spitfire and Hurricane. It represents the concrete... more
IndustryCathay Pacific Airways firms up order for 30 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - Announced last August
Cathay Pacific Airways has firmed up a previously announced commitment for 30 all-new A-350 XWB long range aircraft. The purchase agreement was finalised in Hong Kong today by Tony Tyler, Chief Executive,... more