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Civil aviationAlbanian handhold for Myair.com
Vicenza, Italy - From the group Kralj/Starairways
After last week's offer by the Albanian group Kralj/Starairways for the rescue of the Italian airline Myair.com, which has been grounded in July due to its excessive debts (see AVIONEWS), several concerns... more
CargoNew composite containers for cargo aircraft arrive from Germany
Staudt, Germany - They will allow operators to save up to € 2 million per year
Following two years of successful flight trials, the German company Dokasch, a leading manufacturer of air cargo equipment, yesterday presented its new AKE lw-65 air cargo containers that are the first... more
AccidentsAt least two killed in Libyan MiG-23 crash
Tripoli, Libya - During the "Lavex 2009" air show
At least two people, the two pilots on board, have been killed today in the accident occurred to a Libyan Air Force MiG-23 Flogger, during an air demonstration. The aircraft was taking part in the "Lavex... more
AirportsNew long-haul charter links operated by Air Italy from Verona "Catullo" airport
Verona, Italy - The details in a press conference on next Monday
The Italian airline Air Italy and the "Valerio Catullo" airport in Verona announced several new long-haul charter links scheduled from the winter season in the Italian airport. Similar connections are... more
AirlinesA Piaggio P-180 for Wind Jet Platinum Line's fleet
Rome, Italy - Opening to business aviation
In September, the airline Wind Jet has added to its fleet of 12 Airbus aircraft the first Piaggio P-180 Avanti, extending its offer also to the business aviation sector. The airplane is painted with the... more
IndustryUS$1 billion charges for Boeing
Chicago, USA - For delays in the 747/8 programme
Boeing yesterday said it expects a pre-tax charge against third-quarter results of approximately US$1 billion due to increased production costs and the difficult market conditions affecting its 747/8 program.... more
UAS-DronesVUAS Fire Scout completes flight with new ground station
San Diego, USA - To test systems that will be used with the army
Northrop Grumman-developed MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) completed a flight under the command and control of a new company-developed STANAG 4586 compatible ground control station... more
AerospaceTwo Kazakh contracts for Astrium
Astana, Kazakhstan - During president Sarkozy's visit in the country
Astrium (EADS) and JSC NC Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary (KGS), the company charged with the development of Kazakhstan’s space programme, yesterday signed a contract for two Earth observation satellites, a... more
SecurityUS carriers will have to check on-board drinking water
Washington, USA - To protect passengers from microbiological contamination
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued yesterday a final rule to ensure that safe and reliable drinking water is provided to aircraft passengers and crew. The rule provides multiple-barrier... more
AirlinesBritish Airways axes 1,700 jobs
London, UK - Trade unions threat industrial actions
The airline British Airways has stated yesterday that it is going to reduce its workforce of the equivalent of 1,700 jobs, through voluntary redundancy and switch to part-time work, and that it is also... more
DefenseIndia deploys Air Force along Pakistani border
New Delhi, India - Using the MiG-29s modernized in Russia
India has decided to deploy its air force along the Pakistani border. According to sources from New Delhi's minister of defense, in fact, the first lot of six MiG-29 aircraft modernized in Russia, scheduled... more
IndustryATR enters the Libyan market with a contract for 2 ATR-42/500s
Tripoli, Libya - Inked on the occasion of the "LAVEX 2009
ATR and Libya’s flag carrier Libyan Airlines today signed a contract for the purchase of 2 ATR-42/500s, which will become the first ATR aircraft to be operated in the country. The deal, valued at some U... more
Aerospace"Deep space pearls" discovered by Herschel
Rome, Italy - In the constellation of the Southern Cross
ESA's (European Space Agency) space telescope Herschel has photographed a necklace of "Deep space pearls", formed by stars of any age, in a part of our galaxy so far considered cold an inactive. The pictures... more
HelicoptersEADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan - Soon a maintenance center will be opened in the ex-Soviet republic
During the official visit of French President Sarkozy to Kazakhstan, EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund "Samruk-Kazyna" to create a public-private... more
AerospaceFrom Galileo to Galileo: Italy and Luxembourg meeting on October 8 and 9
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - To know the Universe to improve life on the Earth
Representatives from the Italian government and industries are going to meet Luxembourg's ones to discuss on space-related themes. This important meeting will be testified by the European Union. This is... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland gets contract for UK Apache IOS programme
London, UK - Deal worth € 480 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), valued at GBP439 million (€ 480 million), t... more
Military aviationStork Fokker to produce flaperons for the F-35 Lightning II
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Contract initially worth US$200 million
Stork Fokker has won an important order in relation to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project. The US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin has selected the Dutch company to produce the flaperons for the... more
AirlinesMeridie purchases 25% of Livingston
Rome, Italy - With a deal worth € 2.5 million
Meridie, investment company operating in central and southern Italy, took over 25% of the airline Livingston through its parent FG Holding group. Livingston is an Italian carrier which performs leisure... more
AirlinesQatar Airways novelties with the new winter schedules
Milan, Italy - New flights to Amritsar, Goa and Melbourne; strengthens in Europe
"With the start of the new winter schedule, Qatar Airways presented several novelties for the touristic market, also interesting for Italy. From October 11 a service will be activated to the Indian holy... more
Press releaseFlight crews' operational fatigue: Italian ENAC president wants the "Moebus Study"
Rome, Italy - To discuss it in an upcoming meeting of the board of directors
"Referring to yesterday's protest carried out in several airports of the European Union by pilots and flight assistants' trade unions, the president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), Vito... more
Military aviationFurther 50 Russian fighters for the Indian Air Force?
New Delhi, India - To be added to the 230 already ordered
The Indian Air Force (IAF) might buy 50 further Russian-built Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft, according to the news reported by the Indian newspaper "The Times of India". The fighter jets will be added... more
AirlinesJet2.com at "TTG Italia"
Milan, Italy - The UK low-cost present at the novelty-and-service trade fair
Jet2.com, UK-based low-cost airline, will be present at "TTG Incontri", the international b2b tourism fair that this year is going to be held in Rimini, Italy, from October 16 to 18. The carrier will attend... more
AirlinesAirAsia delays the delivery of 8 further Airbus A-320s
Sepang, Malaysia - Initially scheduled for 2011
The malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia will delay the delivery of 8 Airbus A-320s that it was due to receive in 2011, bringing to 16 the total number of these aircraft of which it deferred the delivery,... more
Fair and showsThe "Blue Angels" to fly over San Francisco
San Francisco, USA - In preparation to the annual "Fleet Week" show
The "Blue Angels", aerobatic display team of the US Navy, will fly over San Francisco today at 10:10 am local time (5:10 pm GMT), a few days before the official inauguration of the annual military show... more
DefenseItaly: 100th year celebrations for Cameri military airport
Novara, Italy - More than 120,000 attended the air show
Celebrations for Cameri (northern Italy) military airport's 100th year ended Sunday, with the participation of more than 120,000 people, in presence of the Italian Air Force chief of general staff, general... more
AirlinesOpposite trend for WestJet and Air Canada in September
Ottawa, Canada - Different load factor values compared to last year
The two Canadian airlines WestJet and Air Canada have announced yesterday their results for September, compared to the same period last year. The two carriers reported opposite values on the month: if... more
Fair and showsNew study presented on biofuels produced from sea plants
Hong Kong, China - To be carried out on "Halophytes"
Boeing, UOP (Honeywell) and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi today announced a study on the sustainability of a leading family of saltwater-based plant candidates for renewable... more
Military aviationRussia confident on Brazilian fighters' tender
Moscow, Russia - Moscow accepted to sell technology to the south-American country
Following Sweden with the Saab Gripen NG (see AVIONEWS), also Russia is confident on the tender for the sale of 36 fighter jets to Brazil's Air Force, with the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft, a race in which everything... more
Fair and showsIATA invites governments to support aviation in respecting the environment
Hong Kong, China - During the "Greener Skies" conference in Hong Kong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) challenged governments to take four specific actions to support the aviation industry’s responsible approach to climate change. These steps include: a... more
SecurityNTSB organizes a 3-day course for disaster responders
Washington, USA - To study reaction methods in case of serious accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is offering a three-day course, "Transportation Disaster Response - A Course for Emergency Responders," at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia... more
AccidentsAir France on SPAF trade union's statements (3)
Paris, France - The carrier invites to respect the ongoing inquiries
"In the media, assumptions have been made on the causes of the AF 447 flight accident, expressed by the head of a minority pilots’ union and a retired pilot from another airline (see AVIONEWS). Air F... more
Military aviation"Squalo 2009", SaR drill, ended in Italy: two air crashes simulated
Rome, Italy - Last week the operations led, jointly, by Italian AMI and Coast Guard
"'Squalo 2009', the SaR (Search and Rescue) drill, ended last Friday, on October 2. The general scenario of the practice has forecast search and rescue crews and passengers of aircraft involved in aeronautical... more
OccurrencesUSA: passenger injured in priority landing for engine fire
Orlando, USA - During evacuation via slides
One passenger was injured yesterday following the priority landing of an AirTran Boeing 717/200 aircraft on which he was travelling, flight (FL904) from Orlando (Florida) to Akron Canton (Ohio) with 117... more
AirlinesJAL blocks discussions with Delta and American Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - For the carrier's restructuring plan
The Japanese airline JAL (Japan Airlines) would have temporarily blocked discussions with both Delta Airlines and American Airlines, with which it was talking separately about their possible intervention... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney proposes engines for Chinese airliner
Beijing, China - COMAC seems to prefer the PW1000G for the C-919
Chinese manufacturer COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) seems to prefer the PW1000G PurePower engines built by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to power the new narrow-body airliner C-919, that is expected... more
AccidentsBEA replies to SPAF on AF447 flight accident
Paris, France - The bureau recommends the greatest caution
"Last weekend the press featured some statements on the accident that occurred on 1st June 2009 to flight AF447. The BEA (Bureau d'enquêtes et d'analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile, Editor's no... more
AccidentsAir France disaster, SPAF: the accident could be avoided
Paris, France - According to the pilots' trade union the Pitot tubes would have been the main factor
The French pilots' trade union SPAF charged Airbus and the flight safety authorities of not considering the problems of the speed sensors "Pitot Tubes", that SPAF believes were the main factor in June... more
CuriositiesANA asks passengers to use the toilet before boarding
Tokyo, Japan - Travelling lighter it will be possible to save fuel and emissions
Should you have to fly with the Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA), remember to use the toilet before boarding. The reason, as explained by the carrier, is that "Empty bladders mean lighter passengers,... more
CargoDHL Express strengthens its service with a fleet of new B-767 airplanes
Milan, Italy - Six cargo aircraft will be added within 2012; the first two models in service last month
"DHL Express, international express transport society, has announced the introduction of six new B-767 ERF (Extended Range Freighter) in its fleet within 2012. The new airplanes will serve to improve... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against new US health inspections
Brussels, Belgium - On aircraft and passengers arriving to the United States
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has reacted with dismay at an announcement from the US Authorities that health inspections of arriving aircraft and passengers, conducted by the Animal and Plant... more
Fair and showsIATA's exhibition in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - On aviation and environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted aviation’s commitment to its environmental responsibility at the launch of its aviation and environment exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition w... more
Military aviationEnhanced Saab Gripen proposal to Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The Swedish company competing for the supply of 36 fighters to the south-American country
Swedish manufacturer Saab has submitted an update on the proposal offering 36 Gripen Next Generation (NG) to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The updated proposal fulfils all the requirements stated by Brazil... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport, Russian weaponry on display at "Lavex 2009"
Tripoli, Libya - Airplanes, helicopters, missiles and avionics in Tripoli from October 5 to 8
Rosoboronexport, the Russian agency that manages military exports, issued today its expectations from the participation to the third edition of the "Lavex 2009" air show, underway in Tripoli (Libya) from... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, and 228-202 airplanes (2009-20-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49801-49803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203 and -222 airplanes and model A-300B4/620 airplanes (2009-20-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49805-49809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-20-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49795-49797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryChinese XAC takes over Austrian manufacturer FACC
Xi'an, China - With the commitment to keep operations in the European country
Chinese aircraft manufacturer XAC (Xi'an Aircraft International) has taken over 91.25% of Austrian company FACC (Fischer Advanced Composite Components), which builds composite parts for aviation. Approval... more
DefenseFrance and Spain might use Kyrgyz air base
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - After recently reopening it to US operations
The Kyrgyz parliament is evaluating two treaties proposed by France and Spain to decide whether to allow them to use the Manas air base or not for transit of troops and supplies to Afghanistan. Bishkek's... more
PeoplePier Francesco Guarguaglini named President of the ASD European Association
Rome, Italy - The position was previously held by Eng. in 2004
"Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, was named President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) last Friday, in Helsinki, during the Association’s a... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: "Adrenalina 2009" next Saturday and Sunday on lake Garda
Turin, Italy - It's an event of aerobatic by paraglider
"'Adrenalina 2009', the show of acrobatics by paraglider in Malcesine (Verona) on lake Garda, returns, as every year, next Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, organized by Paragliding Club Malcesine. It's... more