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Weather forecastsSnow-emergency alert for central France airports
Paris, France - Airports risk to be closed in the Centre and Ile-de-France regions
A regional emergency bulletin issued by Météo-France forecasts heavy snow and icing from Thursday, December 17, until Friday, December 18, in particular in the French Centre and Ile-de-France regions. The a... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo’s ATOS delivered to the Nigerian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The industry is currently working on a new variant of the system for the Italian Navy
"SELEX Galileo has delivered its ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) system to Alenia Aeronautica to be installed on the Nigerian Air Force’s ATR-42MP. The move comes after a series o... more
Civil aviationHawker Beechcraft delivers four King Airs to the FAA
Wichita, USA - The contract also includes an option for two further aircraft
Hawker Beechcraft yesterday announced the delivery of four Beechcraft King Air C90GTi turboprops to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Bill Boisture, Hawker Beechcraft Chairman and CEO, and John... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new flights from Turin to Istanbul, Amsterdam, Berlin and Moscow
Rome, Italy - 10,000 reservations already recorded
"The new direct links from Turin to Istanbul are in service from yesterday, as of today to Amsterdam, from December 17 to Berlin, on December 19 to Moscow. About 10,000 the passengers that have already... more
Civil aviation15 carriers signed agreements with alternative fuels' producers
Washington, USA - Memoranda of understanding with AltAir Fuels and Rentech
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), representing the leading US airlines, announced that a core group of airlines has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two different producers (AltAir... more
SecurityNTSB opens Northwest Airlines' flight 188 public docket
Washington, USA - The pilots had missed the destination airport because too busy on their laptops
The National Transportation Safety Board has decided to open the public docket today on its investigation into the overflight event involving Northwest Airlines flight 188 on October 21, 2009, when Northwest... more
HelicoptersUSA: new hope for the VH-71?
Washington, USA - The words of congressman Maurice Hinchey
Lockheed Martin/AgustaWestland VH-71 Kestrel helicopter destined to the president of the United States might still have some hope not to see its programme permanently erased, as reported today by "AIN-Aviation... more
AirlinesSixth A-380 for Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It will serve for links to Seoul
Emirates has taken delivery of its sixth Airbus A-380 aircraft, which landed in Dubai after travelling from Hamburg, Germany. Serving six far reaching destinations including Sydney, Auckland, Bangkok,... more
Military aviationFirst fighterbomber Eurofighters for the German Air Force
Nörvenich, Germany - Delivered to the 31th Wing
The German Air Force’s Fighter Bomber Wing 31 “Boelcke” has received today its first four Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The Eurofighter Typhoons have been handed over in a ceremony at the Wing’s base, N... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo Europe 2010" under the sign of EGNOS
Rome, Italy - The event will take place in the first week of February
"The 'Sat Expo Europe', the only event of the Mediterranean basin dedicated to the services of space and integrated telecommunications, will take place the first week of February 2010 (from 4 to 6) at... more
Military aviationSuper Hornet sustainment contract signed between Boeing and Australian government
Canberra, Australia - Worth US$20 million per year
The project to acquire Australia’s new fighter aircraft, the F/A-18 Super Hornet, took another step forward today with the signing of the sustainment contract with Boeing. The Minister for Defence Personnel, M... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2A12 and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-24-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 232)] [Page 63587-63590] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, and 747SR series airplanes (2009-24-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct missing fasteners in the stringer-to-stringer clip joints, which could result in shear tie and skin cracks and rapid in- flight decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 232)] [Page 63590-63592] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky) model S-92A helicopters (2009-25-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent complete loss of oil from the MGB, failure of the MGB, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63563-63565] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH (Dornier) model 328-100 airplanes (2008-17-01R1)
Washington, Usa - To reduce 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: (Volume 74, Number 232)] [Page 63569-63572] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
OccurrencesNew problems for Air France's A-380, blocked in New York
New York, USA - Due to a technical problem with the fuel tanks
Air France's Airbus A-380 aircraft was forced on Monday to delay its takeoff from New York to Paris due to a technical problem with the fuel tanks, as explained by the airline in a note. On board of flight... more
Civil aviationEC. Transports: we make the possible for Christmas' holidays safe and trouble-free. List of recommendations
Strasbourg, France - Into the air and railway sectors, also with the introduction of clear rules and with launch of a wide public consultation
"The European Commission has yesterday launched a public consultation on the future of air passenger Rights and released a top 12 list of recommendations to guarantee travellers a safe and problem-free... more
SecurityAVIONEWS interviewed David Salvador, manager of ID Systems
Rome, Italy - Manufacturer of the airport vehicle management system AvRamp
Following recent runway incursion cases, including a potentially disastrous one in Milan (see AVIONEWS), the news agency AVIONEWS interviewed David Salvador, Director, Aviation Sales & Business Development... more
SecurityThe solution to runway incursions comes from the USA
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed David Salvador of ID Systems, builder of the AvRamp system
Runway incursions represent a serious danger for air transport safety, as recently happened in Milan (see AVIONEWS). Having read this news on AVIONEWS, the US company ID Systems called the agency to explain... more
Civil aviationA Phenom 100 for the Purdue University
West Lafayette, USA - For the Department of Aviation Technology
Embraer yesterday announced that Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, has purchased one Phenom 100 as part of the Department of Aviation Technology’s fleet replacement program. The jet w... more
CuriositiesSir Richard Branson's launches his Formula 1 team
London, UK - Unveiled yesterday in London
The Virgin Racing Formula 1 team was officially launched in London yesterday, where it was confirmed that one of the sport’s four new entrants has teamed up with Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin brand to... more
HelicoptersRussian helicopters' presence in the Iranian market grows
Moscow, Russia - A 60% increase in the commercial industry of the country is expected in the next 10 years
Russian Helicopters and Iran-based Fanavaran Aseman Giti have signed an agreement to promote Russian helicopters in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Pursuant to the agreement, Fanavaran Aseman Giti will become... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Dreamliner succesfully completed
Seattle, USA - Three hour transfer from Everett to Seattle
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner took to the sky for the first time yesterday, as it departed before an estimated crowd of more than 12,000 employees and guests. The flight marks the beginning of a flight test... more
AirlinesQantas statement on British Airways employees strike
Sydney, Australia - Alternative solutions for code-sharing flights to Europe
Qantas said yesterday that industrial action by British Airways cabin crew from 22 December (see AVIONEWS) would have no impact on Qantas operations between Australia and the United Kingdom. Qantas... more
AirlinesJAL employees might accept pension cuts
Tokyo, Japan - Needed to avoid Bankruptcy
5,700 JAL-Japan Airlines retirees would agree to the pension cut suggested by the carrier to avoid the risk of bankruptcy (see AVIONEWS), the airline said yesterday, even if it is not clear whether it... more
Military aviationRolls-Royce to supply support to the Saudi Arabian Eurofighters
Derby, UK - First maintenance activities to be carried out in the country
Rolls-Royce yesterday announced that it has concluded contracts with BAE Systems to support the EJ200 engines powering the Eurofighter Typhoon fleet of the Royal Saudi Air Force. The two three-year contracts... more
Military aviationSukhoi delivers last batch of upgraded Su-24M2s to the Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Works carried out at Novosibirsk facilities
The final batch of Su-24M2 bombers was handed over to the Russian Air Force after repair and modernization at the Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO) in Novosibirsk. Thus NAPO has fulfilled... more
HelicoptersUS$247 million Lakota helicopters' contract to EADS North America
Arlington, USA - Awarded by the US Army
The US Army awarded the fifth year contract for the Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) to EADS North America for US$247 million. This contract increases the company’s supply of 45 additional Lakotas a... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse Swiss emblem at Copenhagen conference
Lausanne, Switzerland - It will be presented on December 18
Bertrand Piccard and his partner André Borschberg will travel today to the Copenhagen Summit as Swiss delegates for Advanced Technology, in the train of Moritz Leuenberger, head of the Swiss Federal Department... more
Civil aviationFAA certificate for Embraer's Phenom 300
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First deliveries in the upcoming weeks
Embraer’s Phenom 300 light executive jet was certified, yesterday, by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which granted its "Type Certificate" following the same action by Brazil’s National Civ... more
Civil aviationaword from oneworld
Milan, Italy - A regular review of news from the global airline alliance and its members
"American to boost schedules at main hubs: American Airlines and its American Eagle regional affiliate are to increase their networks and schedules from their key hubs - Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago-O’Hare, M... more
Civil aviationAbu Dhabi Airport Services receives ISO 9001 quality standard certification
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The certification follows a formal audit by external auditors
Abu Dhabi Airport Services (ADAS), the ground handling operator and subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), yesterday announced it has been awarded the international quality standard ISO 9001:2008.... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 500th Combat Track II kit to the USAF
Arlington, USA - It will be deployed at Ramstein AFB, Germany
Boeing yesterday announced that it has delivered the 500th Combat Track II kit, an airborne intelligence system for US Air Force cargo and bomber aircraft that enhances situational awareness, increases... more
HelicoptersTest completed on Armed Black Hawk demonstrator
Stratford, USA - Jointly carried out with the Israeli government
Sikorsky Military Systems (Sikorsky Aircraft, United Technologies) has successfully completed the Armed Black Hawk (ABH) demonstrator program, proof-of concept for the development BattleHawk helicopter. The... more
Civil aviationTwo new 737/800s for Copa Airlines
Seattle, USA - Airline of Panama
Boeing and Copa Airlines, Panama's national airline, yesterday announced an order for two more Next-Generation 737/800s, bringing to 15 the number of these aircraft the airline has ordered this year. The... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flies into Australia from last December 6
Rome, Italy - The flights to Melbourne will be daily as of next January 1
Qatar Airways has celebrated the launch of scheduled services to Australia following the airline’s inaugural flight into Melbourne last December 6 with a daily frequency from 1 January 2010. The new D... more
Civil aviationIATA: US$ 5.6 billion loss expected In 2010
Geneva, Switzerland - Low yields and rising costs keep Industry in the red
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its financial outlook for 2010 to an expected US$5.6 billion global net loss, larger than the previously forecast loss of US$3.8 billion. For... more
AirlinesBritish Airways workers vote for strike
London, UK - The protest against personnel cuts announced by the UK carrier
Employees at British Airways summoned by the Unite trade union have voted with 92.5% majority to hold protests from December 22 to January 2, including a strike. The workers are opposing the cut of about... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms and strong winds continue on Central-South of Italy
Rome, Italy - With snowfalls on Apennine
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions valid from yesterday evening, on Monday December 14, 2009, that expands... more
AirportsGermany: airport noise might lead to heart-attacks or breast cancers
Berling, Germany - The results of a study performed by the German Federal Environment Office
A German study confirmed the results recently presented by the SERA report on the effects of airport noise on the citizens of Ciampino and Marino (Rome, Italy)*. The German weekly "Der Spiegel", quoting... more
AirportsTender for Rome-Fiumicino Master Plan will start tomorrow; today's presentation cancelled
Rome, Italy - Due to prime minister Berlusconi's unavailability
The conference for the presentation of Rome-Fiumicino airport Master Plan until 2044 has been cancelled today, due to prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's unavailability. The tender, however, will be launched... more
ReportWeapons-carrying airplane from North Korea seized in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - The five crewmembers will be detained for 12 days. They say they weren't aware of the nature of their load
Anti-aircraft missile launcher, grenades, explosive and missile components weighing 30-35 tonnes: this was the war-load found on Saturday at "Don Muang" Bangkok airport on board of a Russian-built cargo... more
Military aviationOCCAR: "First flight of the A-400M is a very important contractual milestone"
Seville, Spain - Flight tests to last for the next two years
OCCAR (Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation) welcomed the first flight of the Airbus A-400M airlifter, which took place on Friday in Seville (see AVIONEWS). "The first flight of the A-400M -the... more
ReportRussia: 1.4 billion investment on St. Petersburg airport
St. Petersburg, Russia - Aeroflot, traffic down 9% in the first 9 months of the year
The Northern Capital Gateway (NCG) consortium signed a public-private partnership agreement for the St. Petersburg-Pulkovo airport concession, which was awarded in June 2009. This bodes well for future... more
AirlinesEtihad joins the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - To promote and accelerate the commercialisation of non-fossile propellants
Etihad Airways has joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group (SAFUG), an airline-led industry working group established in 2008 to accelerate the commercialisation and availability of sustainable... more
AirportsAgrigento airport: D'Orsi meets a delegation of politicians and businessmen from Malta
Agrigento, Italy - Strengthening relationships between the province of Sicily and the Mediterranean island
The president of the province of Agrigento (Italy), Eugenio D’Orsi, yesterday met a delegation of politicians and businessmen coming from Malta, including the chairman of Maltese parliament's foreign c... more
AirportsBerlin airport will be named after former social-democrat chancellor Willy Brandt
Berlin, Germany - Already closed Tempelhof airport; Tegel about to close
The new Berlin airport, that will take place of former east-Berlin “Schoenefeld” airport, will be named after Willy Brandt, former social-democrat chancellor from 1969 to 1974, and mayor of Berlin fro... more
IndustryItalian antitrust approval for AgustaWestland's acquisition of PZL-Swidnik
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica's subsidiary will hold a 94% share in the Polish manufacturer
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) has been granted anti-trust authorization to complete the acquisition of about 87.62% share in the Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik. The deal had been signed in... more
AirlinesMeridiana, KPMG: judgement suspended on the six-month cash analysis
Milan, Italy - The amortization policies of the airline do not comply with IAS accountant principles 10 and 16
Meridiana airline's accounts can't be judged, as stated by the audit-company KPMG concerning the compliance of the six-month cash analysis that it had performed. According to KPMG "The amortization policies... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Gulfstream G-250
Tel Aviv, Israel - Performed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport
Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, announced that its newest business jet, the mid-range Gulfstream G-250, has successfully completed its first flight. Gulfstream designed and built... more