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Civil aviationEmbraer Phenom 100 and Legacy 500 in Mexico at "Aeroexpo 2009"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - From December 3 to 5 in Acapulco
Embraer and Lomex Aeronáutica, its authorized sales representative for Mexico, will attend the seventh International Aviation Trade Show & Convention "Aeroexpo 2009", in Acapulco, Mexico, December 3-5. The... more
AirportsRyanair announces a new airplane, a new route and 1,5 million passengers per year in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The destination to Malaga starting from the end of March, with three times per week
Ryanair, the Irish airline, has announced today that, starting from March 2010, a new airplane (three total) will be based, a new route opened (for a total of 24), bringing to 1,5 million passengers per... more
Finance and economySpanish Mazel takes a share in Italian Meridie's capital
Rome, Italy - The deal signed at the Italian embassy in Madrid
A deal allowing the Spanish group Mazel to enter the capital of the Italian maintenance company Manutenzioni aeronautiche has been signed yesterday with Meridie at the Italian embassy in Madrid, in presence... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "AMS's sale to be completed in the next days"
Rome, Italy - The announcement made by extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi
To complete the deal for the sale of AMS a summoning at Palazzo Chigi is now needed. The maintenance company is currently owned by Alitalia at 60% and by Lufthansa at 40%. The former Italian national carrier's... more
AirlinesAlitalia to acquire AirOne's Airbus aircraft
Rome, Italy - € 40 million paid to the small carrier for future plans
All Airbus aircraft in AirOne's fleet are going to pass to Alitalia. The first airplanes will enter into service with the new livery already in December, while the transfer will be completed by March 2010.... more
IndustryOma Sud's Skycar gets Italian ENAC certification and it's ready for sales
Capua, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed chief pilot Massimo Barocco and engineer Giuseppe Verde
Oma Sud's Skycar has received confirmation by the Italian ENAC (Civil Aviation Authority) that it has completed operations for the certification that is going to be awarded in mid-December after the tests... more
Military aviationEADS about the A-400M programme
Paris, France - In reply to some press reports
With regard to recent press reports on the A-400M programme, EADS explicitly cautions against the misinterpretation of figures taken out of their context as long as negotiations with the customer OCCAR... more
AirlinesEtihad signs US$200 million agreement for engines maintenance
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - With IAE-International Aero Engines
Etihad Airways signed with IAE-International Aero Engines (a joint-venture of Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, MTU Aero Engines and Japanese Aero Engines Corporationan) aftermarket services agreement covering... more
AirlinesAir Berlin first airline to receive LBA's certification for GLS landings
Berlin, Germany - In future they will replace standard ILS systems
Air Berlin is the world’s first airline to receive LBA (German Federal Aviation Office) approval for employing GLS (GPS landing system) technology on its aircraft. Air Berlin has been running trials o... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: site of Galileo station at Kourou
Rome, Italy - Europe's global navigation satellite system was inaugurated in French Guyana
ESA PR 29-2009. The site of a ground station for Galileo, Europe's global navigation satellite system, inside the Guiana Space Centre (CSG), near Kourou in French Guiana, was inaugurated. The site,... more
Military aviationWedgetail initial delivery do Australian defense
Canberra, Australia - For training and familiarization
The Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) of Australia has today taken initial delivery of two Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft from Boeing. This airplane, based on the 737,... more
Press releaseThe mayors of Ciampino and Marino complained against the Italian Transports Minister
Rome, Italy - For omissions or abuse of official acts
"The mayors of the municipalities of Ciampino, Walter Enrico Perandini, and Marino, Adriano Palozzi, instructed by Professor Carlo Taormina - two statutory bodies - to file criminal complaint, signed by... more
AirlineseasyJet adds Malta to its list of destinations from "John Lennon Airport"
Liverpool, UK - Commencing on 13th June
easyJet has announced that will be added a further route to its network from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" ("JLA") with a twice weekly service to the Mediterranean island of Malta, commencing on 13th... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Eurocontrol member states' charges increase is scandalous"
Brussels, Belgium - Less effective operators will pass costs to airline customers
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has criticised as "Scandalous" the latest round of increases in the charges for air navigation services levied by national air traffic management systems. The... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the Gulfstream 650
Savannah, USA - Type certification expected by 2011
Gulfstream Aerospace (General Dynamics) yesterday announced that its newest business jet and the flagship of its fleet, the Gulfstream 650, successfully completed its first flight. Flown by test pilots... more
ReportEU requests passengers-refunds in case of airlines' bankruptcy
Strasbourg, France - Insurances, reserve compensation fund and mutual responsibility
During a plenary session underway in Strasbourg the European Parliament has requested new regulations concerning passengers refunds in case of airlines' bankruptcy. In particular, the EP has suggested... more
AerospaceGOCE: control handed over to operating centers
Rome, Italy - Commissioning and calibration phase ended
Control of ESA’s (European Space Agency) GOCE satellite has been transferred to the operations teams, marking the end of its commissioning and calibration phase. The Gravity field and steady-state Ocean C... more
HelicoptersSikorsky S-92A fails test on main gearbox
Washington, USA - During the trials to get Faa certification
The Sikorsky S-92A helicopter, same type of the one that crashed in Canada in March killing 17 people (see AVIONEWS), failed a crucial test within the certification process concerning its main gearbox. The... more
AirportsRyanair expands its operations at Trapani-Birgi
Trapani, Italy - Airgest: "It is now crucial to strengthen airport infrastructures"
As announced recently (see AVIONEWS) Ryanair is going to expand its operations at Trapani-Birgi airport, in southern Italy, starting from next spring. The low-cost airline is going to deploy two new aircraft... more
Civil aviationMINT project demonstrates fuel saving possibilities
Stockholm, Sweden - 165 kg per landing, resulting in more than 500 kg of reduced CO2 emissions
The MINT project sees the last in a series of 10 demonstration flights with a Novair Airbus A-321 aircraft dedicated to investigate how modern aircraft are able to support performance based operations,... more
AirlinesAir Berlin lands in Naples with a new network from Capodichino
Naples, Italy - The carrier has also acquired and integrated all German domestic flights and all routes to and from Italy previously operated by TUIFly
German airline Air Berlin (AB) continues its expansion in the Italian market and today announced its transport offer from Naples airport. With the operating beginning of the winter season -from October... more
DefenseEADS DS presents innovative security system
Paris, France - To enhance response to cyber attacks on communication networks
EADS Defence and Security (DS) today announced the launch of a pioneering new solution for the supervision of information system security. The solution, named "Security Cockpit" is a groundbreaking system... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines launches new Chicago-Rome service
Chicago, USA - Between May and August 2010
United Airlines yesterday announced the launch of a new service between Chicago and Rome starting on May 1, 2010. This once-daily flight will operate through the peak summer travel season, ending on August... more
HelicoptersFirst AW-139 helicopter delivered to Qatar Armed Forces
Vergiate, Italy - Ceremony held yesterday in Vergiate, Italy
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that the Qatar Armed Forces has taken delivery of its first AW-139 medium twin-engine helicopter during an official ceremony held yesterday at the company’s Vergiate p... more
Military aviationA-400M completed first taxiing trials
Seville, Spain - The first flight is scheduled by the end of the year
Airbus Military's (EADS) A-400M transport airplane has completed the first slow-speed taxiing tests on Monday in Seville, Spain. For the first time the aircraft, which is more than 4 years behind schedule,... more
DefenseBoeing and Australian defense together to study electromagnetic environmental effects
Brisbane, Australia - Open contract for operators who might need it
Boeing Defence Australia has signed a Deed of Standing Offer to provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and design services for Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and systems. The... more
UAS-DronesThree MQ-8B VTUAVs delivered to the US Navy
San Diego, Usa - Two of them deployed on the frigate McInerney
Northrop Grumman completed the first three MQ-8B Fire Scout production deliveries to the US Navy, which completes the first year of Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for the Vertical Takeoff and Landing... more
Military aviationAustralian government approves purchase of 14 F-35 fighters
Canberra, Australia - Worth approximately US$3.2 billion
The Australian Minister for Defence John Faulkner today announced that the Government had approved acquisition of the first batch of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft as foreshadowed in the 2009... more
AirlinesTwo Embraer 190s for Austrian NIKI
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be delivered in 2011
Embraer and Austria’s second largest airline NIKI Luftfahrt signed a contract for another two Embraer 190 jets, confirming the purchase rights in the original contract, announced in July 2008. The initial d... more
Military aviationPratt & Whitney delivered 400th F119 engine to USAF
East Hartford, USA - To power Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor aircraft
Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies) has delivered the 400th F119 engine, which powers the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor aircraft, to the US Air Force (USAF). This delivery marks a significant accomplishment... more
SecurityFirst International Runway Safety Conference
Washington, USA - From December 1 to 3 in Washington
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in cooperation with the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) and the MITRE Corporation, will hold the first International Runway Safety Conference... more
SecurityFAA proposes new rules for anti-ice protection
Washington, USA - For all aircraft with a takeoff weight under 27,215 kg
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a rule requiring scheduled airlines to either retrofit their existing fleet with ice-detection equipment or make sure the ice protection system activates... more
AirlinesChina Eastern to takeover Shanghai Airlines by the end of the year
Shanghai, China - The deal is worth US$1.32 billion
Shanghai Airlines' takeover by China Eastern, one of the three main airlines of China, will be completed by the end of the year, as announced yesterday by China Eastern president Liu Shaoyong. This would... more
AirlinesPassengers blocked on airplane: three US airlines fined
Washington, USA - Forced to pass the night on board
Three American airlines have been fined for blocking their passengers on board of an airplane despite a diversion. The total amount of the fines is US$175,000. This is the first ever punishment for this... more
AirlinesOld Alitalia: only one offer to purchase AMS
Rome, Italy - Fantozzi: "The binding offer is acceptable"
There would be only Maurizzio Tucci, former Finmeccanica manager, participating in the tender to purchase AMS (Alitalia Maintenance Systems), 60% controlled by the old Alitalia (which is now in extraordinary... more
AccidentsFour victims in helicopter accident in Israel
Netanya, Israel - A possible technical failure caused the crash
Four people were killed yesterday in an helicopter accident which involved a civilian Robinson R-44 in Israel, off the coast of Netanya. All the people on board died in the crash. Among them there are... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica presented today its sustainability report 2008
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "We go on in the current direction"
"Finmeccanica has presented today its second sustainability report, an information tool capable to measure, through suitable indicators, the economical, social and environmental performance of the Group... more
Military aviationEurofighter: 200th unit delivered
Munich, Germany - The 200th unit delivered today to the German Air Force
The 200th Eurofighter Typhoon produced by the four partner companies of the European consortium, was delivered by EADS Deutschland to the German Luftwaffe today during a ceremony held in Manching, close... more
Civil aviation“Oscars of the Airline Industry",:OAG announced 2009 airline industry awards
Chicago, Usa - All the categories
OAG (www.oagcorporate.com) announced the winners of the 2009 OAG Airline Industry Awards. Known as the “Oscars of the Airline Industry", 2009 marks the 27th anniversary of the awards, which are significant a... more
AirlinesUS Airways delays deliveries of 54 Airbus aircraft
Washington, USA - "But we will modernizing our fleet anyway"
US Airways (UA) has delayed to 2013 the delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft, scheduled between 2010 and 2012, as stated by the airline in a note. UA has also remembered that it has already postponed the delivery... more
Civil aviationIATA against overflight route charges' increase
Geneva, Switzerland - Proposed by 19 Eurocontrol nations out of 34
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted sharply to proposals from 19 of 34 Eurocontrol states to increase overflight route charges in 2010. The initiative would result in a 2.7% net... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol and ACI Europe cooperate to reduce airport congestion and emissions
Barcelona, Spain - Engage 60 airports by the end of 2010
Eurocontrol and ACI EUROPE’s collaboration to increase operational efficiencies at European airports is already making progress with more than 30 airports so far engaged in the programme. Airport C... more
Military aviationBoeing delivered second and third C-130 AMP trainer to the USAF
Little Rock AFB, USA - At Little Rock Air Force Base
Boeing has completed delivery of two more trainers for the US Air Force's C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) to Little Rock Air Force Base. The Avionics Part Task Trainer and Cockpit Familiarization... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders A-330 Freighters
Toulouse, France - The number of total orders from 10 customers grows to 69
Turkish Airlines (TA) has signed a firm order for the purchase of two A-330/200F freighter aircraft, becoming a new customer for this aircraft type. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines... more
IndustryFinmecccanica will sign the environment pact
Rome, Italy - Announced during the presentation of the Group's sustainability report 2008
Finmeccanica is going to sign the environment pact with the Italian government. The announcement has been made today by Environment Minister Stefania Prestigiacomo, during the presentation of the group's... more
Report17 Eads-Airbus managers charged with "Insider trading": hearings began yesterday
Paris, France - Also involved high officers of DaimlerChrysler and Lagardère
AMF, the French watchdog for the financial market, yesterday began the hearings of the first of 17 people, all former or current managers of the European consortium EADS and of its subsidiary Airbus, charged... more
Press releaseAlitalia, trade unions announce strike for December 9
Rome, Italy - "The minister's decision is against the right to protest"
A joint press release by the Italian trade unions FIT-CISL, UIL Transport, UGL Transport and ANPAV criticized Transports and Infrastructure Minister Matteoli's decision to delay the strike of Alitalia-CAI... more
AerospaceESA delivered ISS's Node 3 and Cupola to NASA
Rome, Italy - The two elements, both built in Italy, will be docked to the Station in February
Two more pieces of Europe, and of Italy in particular, are getting ready to join the ISS (International Space Station). Twelve years of design, development and hard work came to fruition with the formal... more
Civil aviationAero Club of Pittsburgh celebrated 100 years
Pittsburgh, Usa - Since it’s founding in July 1909
The Aero Club of Pittsburgh celebrated 100 years since it’s founding in July 1909. As one of the oldest aero clubs in the U.S, the Aero Club’s mission is: to support and promote aviation. It has bee... more
AirportsRyanair to expand from "John Lennon" for Summer 2010
Liverpool, UK - With more aircraft and more flights
Ryanair announced that it will add two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its existing fleet of six aircraft at Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (JLA) and open three new routes, taking their total number of... more