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HelicoptersEADS NA delivers 100th UH-72A Lakota helicopter to the US Army
Arlington, Usa - The U.S. Army plans to acquire 345 models through 2016
EADS North America delivered its 100th UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter to the U.S. Army yesterday, marking another on-time and on-budget achievement for a highly successful program that supports... more
AirlinesCA launches new air flights between California and Hawaii
Houston, Usa - On next Sunday, March 7
Continental Airlines begins new flights from Los Angeles and Orange County to Maui and a flight between Orange County and Honolulu on Sunday, March 7. The new daily flight from Los Angeles International... more
Civil aviationAsiana Airlines signs MoU with Amadeus
Milan, Italy - For Altéa solution
"Asiana Airlines and Amadeus, a leading technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announced the signing of a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to commence... more
AccidentsEthiopian airplane tragedy: weeks for inquiry's conclusion
Beirut, Lebanon - The victims' families take legal action against Boeing and ask compensations for EUR millions
It could be necessary also some weeks for the conclusion of inquiry about air disaster occurred off the coast of Beirut, when an Ethiopian Airlines' airplane last January 25 sank in the sea with 90 people... more
Press releaseAir transport safety. Italian Enac: body scanner experimentation started yesterday
Rome, Italy - The ministers Matteoli and Fazio were present at first machine's activation at Fiumicinio's airport
"Yesterday experimental phase of project providing body scanners to airport serving flights constantly to Usa and the so-called sensible destinations. The first machine was introduced and activated... more
Curiosities50 people contact Ryanair claiming to have eaten €10,000 scratch card on a carrier's airplane
Milan, Italy - 40 weren’t even on the plane
Ryanair today confirmed that 50 people have contacted them claiming they ate the €10,000 scratch card onboard a Ryanair airplane from Poland to the UK last week. In a bizarre attempt to get their hands o... more
ReportAirliner's pilot falls asleep at controls
Tel Aviv, Israel - 100 passengers on board saved thanks to the co-pilot
He felt asleep while was at the controls, the pilot of a B-737 airplane belonging to the Israeli company El Al, after having swallowed, inadvertently he affirms, some sleeping pills to regulate blood pressure. To... more
CargoSBK Team, from Australia to Turin on board of a cargo airplane
Turin, Italy - For the first time an Emirates Sky Cargo's aircraft lands at Turin's airport
After run off the Australian Great Prix on the Philip Island circuit, first test valid for SBK (Superbike) "World Championship 2010", teams embarked their race-motorbikes on a Boeing B-747/400 Freighter... more
ReportChile: airplane with humanitarian aids departed from France
Paris, France - It transports 7 seismologists and 1,3 tons of materials
The head of French diplomacy Bernard Kouchner has announced that from France an airplane has departed with humanitarian aids to Chile, with seven seismologists and 1,3 tons of materials on board. In the... more
ReportLittle boy directs air traffic at tower of control
New York, Usa - Event sounds like a mock in urgent need of security time
In period of urgent need of security, and execution of measures to guarantee it, above all in the field of air transportation, a fact emerged last days sounds like a mock: a little boy "Worked" in control... more
ReportHe piloted airliner with false license: arrested
Amsterdam, Holland - For 13 years he worked with several air companies, in Italy, Belgium and UK
In past times he was owner of a flying license valid for small aircraft, certainly not for those airliner. When it was due, he thought well of not renew and to falsified one for commercial aviation planes.... more
AirlinesEtihad and ANA: code-share comes into service
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Arab airline has other code-share agreements
Etihad Airways’ focus on the Japanese market continues this week, as a code-share with ANA (All Nippon Airways) comes into service. Just weeks before the commencement of services to Tokyo, the ANA c... more
SecurityRome-Fiumicino's airport: experimentation body-scanner started today
Rome, Italy - The machine for passengers in Terminal 5 is in service from 11:30am
The body-scanner from today will be used in an experimental manner at Rome-Fiumicino's airport. From 11:30am the apparatus is in service for departing passengers in Terminal 5 to USA, during a ceremony... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the Board of Directors approves the consolidated financial statements at 31st December 2009
Milan, Italy - Margins up and strong cash flow generation
Meeting today, the Board of Directors of Autogrill SpA examined and approved the consolidated results and the Company’s draft financial statements for 2009. Here the highlights: • Revenues: € 5... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: daily link Rome-Doha
Rome, Italy - The inaugural ceremony yesterday in Fiumicino
Starting March 2010, Qatar Airways will introduce a new daily service from Rome to Doha, bringing its weekly flights to/from Italy to 14 (7 from Rome-Fiumicino and 7 from Milan-Malpensa). With the introduction... more
Military aviationA-400M airplane: tomorrow new meeting of Countries customers
Berlin, Germany - EADS is present, but excluded from discussing table
The secretary of State of seven Countries customers of Airbus Military (EADS subsidiary) tactical transport military airplane, A-400M, will meet tomorrow in Berlin hoping to reach an agreement on the programme... more
AirportsTwo Pakistani women refuse body scanner
Manchester, UK - On basis of religious and medical reasons, civil rights association's support
For the first time by body scanners were introduced, two persons refuse subjecting themselves to control. It happened at Manchester's airport, where the machines have been working since 5th February and... more
AirlinesKLM: fourth daily flight from Liverpool
Liverpool, UK - New schedule improves connectivity on long haul routes to China, South Africa and South America
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced the addition of a fourth daily flight to its schedule out of Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (LJLA), cementing its operations out of Merseyside. The new frequency commences... more
Military aviation20 new F-16 Advanced Block 56 airplanes for Egyptian Air Force
Cairo, Egypt - The order committed to Lockheed Martin inside "Peace Vector" programme
The Egyptian air force's fleet will be soon enriched by 20 F-16 Advanced Block 52 fighters, brand new. Sixteen airplanes will be F-16C, single seat, and four F-16C, twin seat, and they well be delivered... more
Press releaseMeridiana: workers hope for an opening of negotiations
Olbia, Italy - The employees are gathered in a permanent assembly
"The Meridiana Fly-Meridiana Maintenance workers with this press-release want to confirm their effort and sense of responsibility into the implementation of current unification procedure, and their appreciation... more
Fair and showsEurocopter sells seven helicopters to Pawan Hans
Hyderabad, India - Two industries to set up jv for MRO and Training
Eurocopter and Pawan Hans Helicopters (PH), the largest civil helicopter operator in India, yesterday signed a contract for seven new Dauphin AS-365N3 helicopters. With this new purchase, PH expands... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation": Cessna airplanes on static display during the show
Hyderabad, India - The industry encouraged by continuous growing recovery signs
Cessna Aircraft Company is encouraged by signs the general aviation industry is growing in India. In partnership with Textron sister company Bell Helicopter, Cessna participates in "India Aviation... more
OccurrencesAmerican Airlines' passenger created panic on board and crew asked the RAF's intervention
Rome, Italy - It has occurred last Tuesday on a flight took off from Dallas in Texas towards London
A passenger of an American Airlines flight, last Tuesday morning, departed from Dallas to London, in a panic status has found to reach repeatedly aircraft cockpit. The crew has asked the intervention by... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still wind and thunderstorms on central-south
Rome, Italy - Possible tidal waves
"The perturbation, as already announced, arriving from the Balearic Islands towards central Mediterranean has reached yesterday evening Sardinia, with rains and storms during the night expanded to the... more
Fair and showsEurocopter helicopters: strong presence at "India Aviation 2010"
Hyderabad, India - The industry currently has a fleet of 72 civil aircraft flying in the Country
Eurocopter is showing a strong presence at "India Aviation 2010", the second edition of the international exhibition on Civil Aviation Sector. This event, being organized by the Indian Ministry of Civil... more
Fair and showsCessna: Mustang airplane makes public debut at "India Aviation"
Hyderabad, India - Just after to have completed its first customer demonstration tour in the Country
Cessna Aircraft Company announced today the Citation Mustang just completed its first customer demonstration tour throughout India on its way to make its public debut in India at "India Aviation 2010"... more
AccidentsIndia, airplane falls down during acrobatic exhibition
Hyderabad, India - Opening event of "India aviation" upset by a tragic crash
Today 3rd of March at Hyderabad, middle-south of India, the opening event of "India aviation" was upset by a fatal event. Airplane of Indian Navy crashed on a building during an acrobatic fly exhibition;... more
AirlinesMaintenance to airplanes: agreement among Boeing, Air China and Air China Cargo
Seattle, USA - Air China is the first Chinese customer for AHM and 33rd Boeing's commercial customer
Boeing, Air China and Air China Cargo have announced a new agreement involving the use of Boeing's Airplane Health Management (AHM). This is a system monitoring the in-flight condition of the 777 and 747-400... more
AirlinesAir Europa expands air links from Madrid to Miami
Miami, Usa - From next March 19
Spanish carrier Air Europa has announced it will begin no-stop service from Madrid to Miami International Airport on March 19, 2010, and will also renew no-stop service to Tenerife, Canary Islands on June... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about identification documents equivalence
Rome, Italy - Ryanair confirms respect of taken agreement and the admission also of ministerial cards
"In reference to 7th January agreement in area Cisa - Inter ministerial committee for air transportation and airport security - where Ryanair accepted to recognize its own passengers the card model AT/BT... more
IndustryA-380 airplane: fuel saving procedure actived
Toulouse, France - Tested and put in force by Nats, Singapore Airlines and Airbus at Heathrow's airport
Heathrow, NATS, Singapore Airlines and Airbus have launched an improved departure procedure for the Airbus A-380 airplane, saving even more fuel, emitting even less CO2 and remaining within the airport’s s... more
Military aviationUSAF tanker airplane's tender: maybe the participation by EADS-Northrop Grumman
Rome, Italy - Too many specifications requested and doubt about economic advantage
The EADS (Europe)-Northrop Grumman (USA) partnership couldn't take part to new call for tender re-announced for tanker airplane destined to US Air Force, that awarded the previous tender for USD 35 bn,... more
AirlinesMeridiana fly workers' protest rises at Olbia, flights deleted
Olbia , Italy - Crew dressing dirty uniforms and other workers united in the claim, management calls to order
At Olbia's airport today all flights of Meridiana fly have been cancelled, after unions announced fight about contracts, that would have to be corrected on the occasion of Meridiana and Eurofly merger. Crews... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, /842, and /861 airplanes (2010-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7931-7934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
IndustryTunisia orders two C-130J aircraft
Marietta, Usa - They will be delivered in 2013 and 2014
The government of Tunisia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of two C-130J Super Hercules airlifters with an initial three years of logistics support. Tunisia's new C-130Js, scheduled... more
SecurityFAA AD on SCHEIBE-Flugzeugbau GmbH model SF-25C gliders (2010-04-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7936-7938] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsSelex Sistemi Integrati at "India Aviation 2010 exhibition"
Hyderabad, India - On display: ACC–FASTI South Project, Tower A-SMGCS, Air Traffic Auxiliary Information: IDS Console
SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, takes part at "INDIA AVIATION 2010" exhibition, going to be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, from 3rd to 7th March 2010 to show some of its air... more
AirlinesRyanair vince la causa contro i siti non autorizzati presso l'alta corte irlandese
Milano, Italia - I siti stranieri ora possono essere citati in giudizio presso il tribunale irlandese
"Ryanair ha accolto con favore la sentenza dell’alta corte di Dublino, che ha confermato il legittimo diritto della compagnia di condurre azioni legali in Irlanda contro siti stranieri non autorizzati a... more
Press releaseENAC-ICAO: workshop about language requirements for pilots and flight controllers
Rome, Italy - Major English knowledge to avoid misunderstanding
Today from 9:30am at Casa dell'Aviatore of the Italian Air Force, in Rome, a three day workshop started, organized by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) and by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization)... more
AirlinesMore than 90 airlines have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in UK
London, United Kingdom - Heathrow remained the best location for the UK's main airport
More than 90 airlines represented by Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) have rejected the proposal to build a new airport in the Thames Estuary and the proposal is favoured by London mayor Boris Johnson.... more
ReportItalian Fiavet intervenes on case Ryanair in Sardinia
Cagliari , Italy - Think globally about the division, in period of difficulties
The Italian Federation of travel and tourism associations intervenes (Fiavet) on the case Ryanair, that announced want to delete 8 routes from Cagliari, from next 29th of April. Enzo Manunzam, Fiavet... more
Military aviationAustrian Air Force successfully reaches 1,500 flying hours with Typhoons airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - They have been used to defend the air space during recent events
The Eurofighter Typhoons in service with the Österreichische Luftstreitkräfte, Austria’s Joint Armed Forces Command have successfully reached the 1,500 flying hours milestone. This success came to... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong winds on South and on Isles from this evening
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued by Department
"An area of low pressure to reach in the next hours Sardinia, where will be recorded sparse precipitations and a marked reinforcement of airing, that then will interest also Sicily and southern regions. The... more
AirlinesPermanent meeting and airplanes on the ground: Meridiana-Eurofly employee up in arms
Olbia, Italy - The protest involves pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and all employees, call center worker included other
After the Meridiana airplane take off on last Sunday, by which the new company, putting together Meridiana and Eurofly, born was ratified, hell broke loose. Yesterday morning first signs: at the Olbia's... more
AirportsAosta's airport reopened at civil traffic
Aosta, Italia - The decision has been taken by the Italian Enac
Aosta's Airport "Corrado Gex" has reopened officially to the civil traffic. The decision has been taken by ENAC (Italian civil Aviation Authrority) and unveiled in a press-conference by the President of... more
AccidentsTwo military airplanes crashed in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - Impact of two F-5 jets on a mountain, missing three pilots
Yesterday two F-5 jets of South Korean Air Force crashed on a mountain in the area of Gangneung, 237 kilometers east by Seoul. The collision happened during an exercise, at 12:20 local time. Three pilots... more
UAS-DronesMcGeer presents the "Flexrotor"
Washington, Usa - The new UAV designed by pioneer of drones point to reduce costs and give a push to the sector
New unmanned aerial vehicle debuts: the "Flexrotor". The aircraft has about 19 kg weight, and an essential and efficient winged airframe; it's provided with a rotor instead of a propeller, powered by a... more
HelicoptersRobinson accepts orders for new R-66 helicopter
Torrance, Usa - That it has been presented at "Heli-Expo" in Houston
Robinson’s new turbine helicopter, the 5-place R-66, has been presented at "Heli-Expo" in Houston, Texas, February 21, 22, and 23, 2010. The base price with standard equipment is USD 770,000 and the r... more
SecurityFAA AD on SICLI Halon 1211 portable fire extinguishers as installed on various airplanes and helicopters (2010-04-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7342-7345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
ReportChile's earthquake: air helps by Brazil and Argentina; Piper PA-31 falls down
Santiago, Chile - Next hours food, medicinals, generator will be delivered from the sky
Helps organization, started slowly because of objective environmental problems, begins moving with more effectiveness. Brazil and Argentina ensured their airplanes are ready to bring assistance to disastered... more