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MiscellaneousMerry Christmas by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Services will start again on Monday, December 28
All the staff at AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and readers a Merry Christmas, thanking them for the attention and interested shown to our work and services. The agency will open on Monday, December... more
Civil aviationSecond P-180 Avanti for Wind Jet Platinum
Rome, Italy - The delivery in January
Piaggio Aero and Wind Jet yesterday signed a contract for the sale to the airline of its second P-180 Avanti, that will be used by Wind Jet Platinum for its executive and taxi services. The delivery of... more
DefenseUS Senators oppose French helicopter carrier's sale to Russia
Washington, USA - It would create problems to the stability of the area
A group of US Senators warned France of the possible consequences of the sale of some "Mistral" class warships, amphibious assault helicopter carriers, to Russia (see AVIONEWS). "We fear this sale sends... more
Military aviationSecond flight of the first A-400M
Seville, Spain - Three hours and ten minutes, departed from Seville
Airbus Military has completed the second flight of the new A-400M airlifter in a three-hour and ten minute flight of the first aircraft, known as MSN1, from Seville, Spain, conducted by experimental test... more
DefenseSAAB radar systems to Italy
Rome, Italy - Order worth € 46 million
Saab has signed a contract for the sale of its Arthur WLS (Weapon Locating System) to the Italian Army. The order has been obtained in collaboration with the Italian company Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica).... more
UAS-DronesTactical Common Data Link installed on UAS Hunter MQ-5B
Herndon, USA - Deployed in Afghanistan with counter-insurgent role
Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) on a US Army Hunter MQ-5B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which has been deployed in support of the Afghanistan surge. The TCDL... more
AirlinesAir Austral announces order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The first in service with the French carrier
Air Austral of France announced an order for two Next-Generation Boeing 737/800 aircraft. The order is valued at US$152 million at list prices. The two 737/800s will be the airline's first of this model,... more
AirlinesFour Next-Generation 737/900ER for Lion Air
Seattle, USA - Launch customer for the aircraft
Boeing yesterday announced that it has delivered four Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to Lion Air (PT Lion Mentari Airlines) in December. The new jetliners will be deployed to increase... more
Airlines30 new Airbus A-320s for LAN Airlines
Santiago, Chile - Deal worth US$1.97 billion
LAN Airlines, the national carrier of Chile, yesterday announced that it has signed a contract for the purchase of 30 modern Airbus A-320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2011 and 2016. The new... more
HelicoptersTexas Aviation Services delivers an Eurocopter AS-350B2
Arroyo Grande, USA - To Arroyo Grande Ranch Company
Texas Aviation Services (TAS) recently delivered a multi-mission Eurocopter AS-350B2 to Arroyo Grande Ranch Company to be utilized for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 1st Super Tucano airplanes to Chile's Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be used on tactical training missions
Embraer delivered the first four Super Tucano airplanes, of a total of 12, this week, to the Chilean Air Force (FACH). The contract, which was announced in August 2008, is the result of a competitive public... more
Military aviationMorocco orders 24 F-16 fighter jets
Washington, USA - Contract worth US$841.9 million
The Kingdom of Morocco has ordered 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52 fighter jets, worth overall US$841.9 million, within a previously signed deal between the north-African country and the government of... more
AirlinesCA: severe Winter weather expected to affect flights in the Midwest through Friday
Houston, Usa - The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via carrier's website
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the Midwest through Friday. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the loss of structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65403-65406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2009-25-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65401-65403] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesRyanair announces temporary closure of domestic routes from ten Italian bases
Milan, Italy - As ENAC unlawfully undermines safety and security procedures
"Ryanair, the Irish airline, today announced that it would temporarily cease operating domestic routes to/from its 10 Italian bases Alghero, Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Bergamo, Pescara, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243 airplanes and model A-330/341, -342, and -343 airplanes (2009-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65396-65398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, A-300B2-203, A-300B2K-3C, A-300B4-103, A-300B4-203, e A-300B4-2C airplanes (2009-25-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63576-63578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300; A-340/200 and -300; and A-340/500 and -600 series airplanes (2009-25-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65406-65409] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2007-10-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65398-65401] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: strong downpour on North and strong winds on the all Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that forecast, in particular, from tomorrow in the early morning, diffused precipitations... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about Linate airport (2): updated bulletin
Rome, Italy - Cancelled 15 arriving and 17 departing flights
"ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) airport management of Milan-Linate airport stated that from today at 12 pm the weather situation is quickly getting better, a factor that is leading to recover... more
HelicoptersKorea Coast Guard orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Also Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria order an AW-139 to meet border police requirement
AgustaWestland announced that the Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW-139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the Korea Coast Guard. The order represents the... more
HelicoptersFirst four Lynx Mk-9As delivered to the British Army
Dishforth, UK - Just 12 months after the contract award
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday completed the delivery of the first four upgraded Lynx Mk-9A helicopters for the British Army, just 12 months after contract award. Three of these four aircraft... more
AirportsThe "White nights" in Turin-Caselle's airport
Turin, Italy - Third night with snowy precipitations, the snowplough means make efficient the runway
It has been another difficult night for the North-Italian airports: Caselle, also this time, has overpassed positively the wave. The snowplough means, efficient runway and aprons, and the de-icing operations... more
Helicopters20th Eurocopter EC-635 for the Swiss Air Force
Alpnach, Switzerland - LTSH contract completed
The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, Armasuisse, handed over the last of 20 EC-635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force. The delivery took place at the Alpnach facility... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about bad weather emergency: improving situation into the North airports
Rome, Italy - Apart from the Linate's with specific update through reports
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), with reference to the limitations occurred in the last days in various airports in the North of the Country due to bad weather conditions, unveils that the situation... more
HelicoptersInfrared systems for the US Chinooks
Nashua, USA - BAE Systems' ATIRCM installed on the Army's helicopters
BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on US Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft. The ATIRCM system is a laser-based, directable countermeasures system... more
OccurrencesRyanair aircraft skids off the runway in Scotland
Prestwick, Scotland - Due to ice, no consequence for the passengers
A Ryanair Boeing 737/800 after landing today at Prestwick airport, Scotland, skidded off the runway causing concern and fear among the 129 passengers on board. Luckily the aircraft stopped in the ground... more
AirlinesAeroflot, US$170 million profit in the first nine months of 2009
Moscow, Russia - Results increased by 20.7% compared to last year
Russian airline Aeroflot yesterday announced that, for the first nine months of 2009, it has reported net profits totalling US$170.4 million, a 20.7% increase on the same period in 2008. The group's revenue... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney starts tests on a new family of aircraft engines
Longueuil, Canada - They will power the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the Bombardier CSeries
Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies) has launched testing of a full-scale PurePower engine core, marking a major milestone in the development of the new generation of jet engines. The engine core,... more
IndustryEmbraer sells two 190 jets to Aircraft Asset Management
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be operated by Augsburg Airways in the network of Lufthansa Regional
Embraer and Germany’s Aircraft Asset Management AAM GmbH & Co. KG have signed a firm order for two 190 jets. The deal is valued at US$ 79 million, at list price, and is already included in Embraer’s fir... more
Civil aviationMalaysia Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for orders of up to 25 airplanes
Rome, Italy - 15 A-330/300s and an option for another 10
Malaysia Airlines and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday covering the order of 15 A330-300 and acquired purchase options for another 10. The total cost of the 25 aircraft is USD... more
AirlinesAlitalia: situation of today for links from and to Linate
Rome, Italy - This morning 22 flights took off to different destinations
"This morning 22 Alitalia's flights have taken off from Milan-Linate to different destinations: Naples, Catania, Palermo, Rome, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari and Lamezia Terme, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the second 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - In the livery of ANA-All Nippon Airways
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight yesterday. The all-new airplane, which features the livery of the Dreamliner's launch customer, ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan, took... more
Press releaseENAC on bad weather in northern Italy: the situation at Milan-Linate airport
Rome, Italy - Update bulletins issued every two hours by the airport's management
"Concerning the persisting critical situation at Milan-Linate airport due to an exceptional snowfall and to bad weather in general, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), while ensuring that it will... more
Civil aviationAEA: no agreement on aviation in Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark - The airlines urge a global sectorial approach to climate change
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) yesterday confirmed that its members remain firmly committed to a powerful and meaningful programme to halve the industry’s carbon footprint, on a global scale, "... more
AirlinesSichuan Airlines signs FHS agreement with Airbus
Chengdu, China - The first of this kind in China
Sichuan Airlines, the first Chinese operator to fly Airbus A-320 Family aircraft, has signed a contract with Airbus for customized Flight Hour Services (FHS) for its future fleet of three brand new leased... more
AirlinesThe Japanese government will not guarantee for JAL
Tokyo, Japan - As stated by Finances Minister Hirohisa Fujii
The Japanese Minister of Finances Hirohisa Fujii stated yesterday that Tokyo's government will not guarantee for funding struggling JAL-Japan Airlines, despite a recent positive opinion (see AVIONEWS). "The... more
AccidentsAmerican Airlines' B-737 goes past the runway and breaks in two at Kingston airport, Jamaica
Rome, Italy - No victims among the 331 passengers on board, about 10 injured
At around 10 pm yesterday evening, and American Airlines' Boeing 737 aircraft failed to stop after landing, running past the runway and breaking in two parts. It happened at Kingston airport, in Jamaica,... more
Military aviationUK approves purchase of third F-35B
London, UK - Confirming the country's commitment to the Joint Strike Fighter programme
The United Kingdom has received financial approval to purchase its third Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II operational test aircraft, reinforcing the UK's commitment to the Joint Strike Fighter programme. This... more
AirlinesANA confirms purchase of 10 Boeing aircraft
Seattle, USA - Five 777/200ERs and five 767/300ERs
As anticipated (see AVIONEWS), Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) today announced an order for five 777/200ER (Extended Range) and five 767/300ER jetliners. The order is valued at approximately US$2 billion... more
Weather forecastsWeather report: still snowfalls on the north of Italy
Rome, Italy - Rains and strong winds on central-south
"A new perturbation in the second part of today will interest the Country that will continue to record diffused and heavy snowfalls on the north and rains on central Tyrrhenian sides, with associated intense... more
Military aviationRussia to introduce a stealth bomber between 2025 and 2030
Moscow, Russia - With technologies and materials that will make it hard to discover
Major general Anatoly Zhikharev, commander of Russian strategic aviation, today stated that Moscow will introduce a stealth capable bomber between 2025 and 2030, as reported by the news agency "RIA Novosti".... more
ReportIran denies links with aircraft seized in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - It was carrying a load of weapons coming from North Korea
Iran denied media reports stating that the weapons-carrying airplane that had been seized in Thailand would have been bound for Iran, coming from North Korea (see AVIONEWS). The reply has been issued today... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-17 scheduled to dock today to the ISS
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - With on board the crew of Expedition 22
The docking of the Soyuz TMA-17 to the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for today, December 22, with on board the crew of Expedition 22. The spaceship was launched on Sunday from Baikonur... more
AirlinesQantas to use the A-380 on the Melbourne-London route
Melbourne, Australia - The service will start on January 18, 2010
Qantas announced today it had taken delivery of its fifth new A-380 aircraft, with a sixth to arrive in coming days, and would commence A-380 services between Melbourne and London via Singapore on 18 January,... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways and Amadeus extend long-term agreement
Milan, Italy - For other three years
"Amadeus, a global in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, and British Airways, the UK’s largest international airline, have today announced a three-year extension o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): hardships due to the airport limitations
Rome, Italy - The situation of the flights
"The Alitalia's flights situation from and to North Italy is influenced by limitations, yesterday and today, of the operativeness into Turin, Genoa, Verona, Bologna, Linate and Malpensa airports. Until... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: convention with Finmeccanica for EUR 8 million fund by the Authority
Rome, Italy - In favour of the Mid Air Collision Avoidance System program
"Today, at the General direction of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has been signed the convention ENAC-Finmeccanica in which is fixed a financial contribution by ENAC for EUR 8 million in favour... more