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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
PeopleRickard Gustafson new President and CEO of SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - He will assume his position not later than March 2011
The Board of Directors of SAS AB has appointed Rickard Gustafson, 46 years old and currently the CEO of Codan/Trygg-Hansa (an insurance company), as the new President and CEO of SAS. He is a Graduate... more
ReportAirplane carrying Berlusconi makes emergency landing
Milan , Italy - Due to cockpit windshield problem, lands at Milan-Linate airport
On Thursday, September 16th 2010, at about 8:30 am (local hour), a "31° Stormo" Airbus A-319 State aircraft with Silvio Berlusconi on board made an emergency landing at Milan's Linate airport. The flight,... more
HelicoptersFlight tests begin for Tiger HAD support and attack helicopter in Spain
Albacete, Spain - At the Eurocopter's facilities in Albacete
The first HAD support and attack version of Eurocopter’s Tiger helicopter has initiated its flight test program at the company’s Albacete facility in Spain. During the next 15 months, a full program of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: direct flights between Italy and Japan and increase of frequencies from Rome and Milan to Tokyo
Rome, Italy - All routes will be served by a B-777 airplane with 291 seats
Alitalia will be the only carrier, from next October 1st, to offer direct links between Italy and Japan, increasing the connections from Rome and from Milan to Tokyo, bringing the offer to 18 weekly frequencies... more
AirportsItalian Comiso airport, in Sicily, becomes national
Rome, Italy - ENAC and Sicily satisfied of the agreement protocol signature
The airport -which costed about 53 million euros- has been ready to start since a long time, but it was thwarted because of a series of delays. Yesterday, Sicily's president Raffaele Lombardo finally signed... more
Fair and shows"Ferrara Balloons" will begin tomorrow and last until Sunday 26th
Ferrara, Italy - Balloons festival will take place at urban park "Giorgio Bassani"
"Ferrara Balloons Festival 2010" will start on Friday, September 17th 2010. In the afternoon, the opening ceremony at the presence of local authorities will take place. The festival will be open every... more
AirlinesVueling: new Rome Fiumicino-Palm of Majorca route begins operation
Rome, Italy - A constant investment in Italy
Vueling, a new generation airline, announces new Rome-Palm of Majorca flight begins operation. The service will be available on Saturday and on Tuesday. A constant investment in Italy The Italian... more
AirlinesLufthansa A-380 airplane: first visit to Finland
Helsinki, Finland - Landed at Helsinki airport in the afternoon
The world's largest passenger aircraft, Airbus A-380, has arrived at Helsinki Airport. This is an historic event, as a passenger jet of this size has never landed at a Finnish airport. Airport Director... more
Press releaseSigned the agreement protocol about Comiso airport, in Sicily: president Riggio convenes meeting at Italian Enac main office
Rome, Italy - On September 22nd a time-planning program will be draw up to make the airport operating in a short time
On Wednesday September 15th, Italian Sicilian Region signed and agreement protocol -in the presence of the President Raffaele Lombardo- which provides for the transfer of property of Comiso airport from... more
PeopleThe Apostolic trip by Pope Benedict XVI in UK by Alitalia's airplane
Rome, Italy - The visit will take place from September 16-19
Alitalia will accompany the Pope Benedict XVI in the apostolic travel that will take place on September 16-19 in UK. The Holy Father, to reach the different legs of travel, with His delegation and media... more
AirlineseasyJet on French air traffic controllers strike
Milan, Italy - September 15-23
Due to a strike by French air traffic controllers (ATC) held from 15 to 23 September 2010 in France, all airlines operating to and from France or using French airspace may be subject to irregularities. easyJet... more
IndustryEurofighter Typhoon: 6 Squadron in Leuchars replaces the Tornado F-3 plane
Hallbergmoos , Germany - The Squadron landed during the annual air show last week-end
Eurofighter Typhoon celebrated operating at an 11th Air Force base this week-end as 6 Squadron settled into their new home at RAF Leuchars in Fife, Scotland. The Squadron landed during the annual air show... more
CuriositiesThe airline caterer "Gategroup" will provide "Halal" menu to eat on planes
Zurich , Switzerland - Most of its dishes will be prepared according to Islamic dietary prescriptions
Gategroup, the big airline caterer which produces and distributes meals for some of the most important airlines, such as Delta, Cathay Pacific and British Airways, decided that most of its dishes will... more
AerospaceRD-180 rocket engines shipped to US
Moscow, Russia - Produced by Energomash especially for Atlas rockets
A batch of RD-180 liquid-propellant rocket engines have been shipped to the USA in last night of Sept. 14-15. The engines are used in US Atlas rockets. 4 engines, 5t each, they were carried by Ruslan airplane... more
AerospaceRussian Mars lander flight-tests in 2011
Moscow, Russia - Unmanned spacecraft for mission to Phobos
Russian scientists say they're preparing to test an unmanned lander for a 2011 mission to one of the moons of Mars, Phobos. The Phobos-Grunt spacecraft will land on the surface of Phobos, take soil... more
AccidentsDeath toll rises in ATR-42/320 plane crash in Venezuela
Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela - 17 victims according to latest announcement
Death toll rises to 17 in ATR-42/320 plane crash, that took place on Monday 13 September in Venezuela, just a few miles from Puerto Ordaz airport (for further details, see AVIONEWS), Venezuelan minister... more
Civil aviationIATA: strategic priorities for Peruvian aviation
Lima, Peru - Safety, infrastructure, liberalization and the environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday outlined key focus areas for Peru’s aviation community including safety, infrastructure, liberalization and the environment as it works to s... more
AerospaceItalian aerospace research centre off the black-list of "Unnecessary authorities"
Rome, Italy - Saggese (ASI): now patents on the market to prevent cut of funding
All these names on the blacklist surely told and repeated until the spasm, since the days that followed the publication of Decree-Law 78/10 (now converted into law), the now (in)famous list of Italian... more
AerospaceRussia: new ISS crew passes preflight tests
Moscow, Russia - Soyuz TMA-01M leak check completed
Tests of Soyuz TMA-01M crew vehicle to be launched from Baikonur on October 8th continue: vacuum chamber tests are completed and the vehicle is now accommodated in the test bench for further prelaunch... more
AerospaceIndia prepares to launch 8 spacecraft every year
Chennai, India - The Country has become sixth in the world in space technology
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch eight spacecraft annually to increase revenue and meet global technology demand, a top official of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)... more
AccidentsVenezuela, military helicopter crashed into a navy boat
Caracas, Venezuela - Death toll in the incident: 2 dead and 5 injured
Yesterday September 14th 2010, Venezuelan interior minister, Tarek El Aissami, announced that at 6:30 am (local hour) a Bell 212 army helicopter collided with the bow of a Navy oceanographic boat at the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter & ATE begin firing tests on weapons system for light helicopters
Midrand, South Africa - The first test made by an EC-635
Eurocopter, a world helicopter manufacturer, and Advanced Technologies & Engineering (ATE), South Africa’s aerospace systems integrator, have begun flight test firing a new Stand Alone Weapons System (... more
IndustryF-35: Ge RR Fighter Engine Team prepares fifth F136 engine
Rome, Italy - In the test program
Building on earlier successes this year, the GE Rolls?Royce Fighter Engine Team will initiate testing on its fifth development engine in 2010, executing a test schedule that positions the F136 program... more
Press releaseSchool in Aviation Management in Forlì
Rome, Italy - The second edition will take place in October 2010
The present global world crisis is heavily influencing the air transport market, leading to a consistent revenues’ fall. Despite such crisis, it is important to explore new opportunities aimed at reinforcing t... more
IndustryBoeing assembles first B-747/8 Intercontinental plane forward fuselage
Everett, Usa - Stretched version, additional seats and more cargo volume
Boeing achieved another significant milestone for the first 747/8 Intercontinental Sunday night with the assembly of the airplane's forward fuselage. The 89-foot, 2-inch (27.2 meters) fuselage section,... more