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AirlinesTen Airbus A-330s for Virgin Atlantic
London, UK - The carrier celebrates today its 25th year of activity
The British airline Virgin Atlantic celebrates today its 25th birthday (its first flight took place on June 22, 1984, from London-Gatwick to Newark, New Jersey) and announced it has placed an order for... more
AirlinesRyanair: temporary closure of its website due to essential upgrade maintenance
Milan, Italy - For a 10 hour period: from 7:00pm on next Wednesday to 5:00 on Thursday
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, confirmed that its website www.ryanair.com will close for a 10 hour period from 19:00hrs Wednesday 24th June 2009 until 05:00hrs Thursday (25th June) due to an essential u... more
DefenseAir exercises in Iran in reaction to the protests
Tehran, Iran - Tehran attacks the presumed western interferences
The Islamic republic of Iran in preparing a demonstration of strength to react to the strong protests that hit the country in following the controversial electoral victory of president Mamhmoud Ahmadinejad.... more
AerospaceRussia puts Malaysian satellite into orbit
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - With a Zenit-3SLB launcher
Russia yesterday evening at 9:50 pm GMT put a Malaysian Measat-1R satellite into orbit, launched from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, on board of a Zenit-3SLB launcher, Russian space agency (Roscosmos)... more
CargoAeroLogic: DHL Express-Lufthansa Cargo joint-venture airline starts operations
Leipzig, Germany - The first B-777F will take off on June 29
AeroLogic, the joint-venture cargo airline of DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, officially started office operations in Leipzig airport hangar. With the delivery of its first Boeing B-777F aircraft and... more
UAS-DronesRussia to purchase Israeli drones
Moscow, Russia - USD 53 million deal for 12 UAVs
Russia reached an agreement with Israel for the purchase of 12 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The contract is worth USD 53 million, the deputy chief of Moscow's Federal Service for Military-Technical... more
Civil aviationFirst "Chinese" A-320 aircraft ready for delivery
Beijing, China - To Dragon Aviation Leasing
At about one month from its maiden flight (see AVIONEWS) the first Airbus A-320 assembled in China at the French manufacturer's facilities in Tianjin, is ready to be delivered to Dragon Aviation Leasing... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in France: 7 killed
Paris, France - The accident in the Alps, on Mount Cordon
All the seven occupants of an Eurocopter AS-350B2 Ecureuil helicopter have been killed in an accident occurred Saturday evening in the French Alps. The victims have been the pilot and six employees of... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 22 to next Sunday 28
Monday 22 - "5th FAI World Paragliding Accuracy Championship". Ivanec, Varazdin, Croatia. + 385 91 234 2340 http://events.fai.org www.let.hr - "6th FAI Junior World Gliding Championship". Räyskälä, Fi... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft crashes in Italy: 2 victims
Bologna, Italy - Bad weather the possible cause
Bad weather has been probably the main cause in Saturday's accident occurred to a Tecnam P-92 ultralight aircraft on the Ozzano hills, Settefonti (Bologna), in Italy. In the crash two men have been killed,... more
AirportsAbu Dhabi airport launches the Investor Services Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE - In the Logistic Park
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) announced that the construction of the Investor Services Centre at the Abu Dhabi Airport Logistics Park has been completed, and that the centre is expected to be launched... more
Civil defenseItaly: firefighting aircraft deployed in Sicily
Palermo, Italy - Canadair and helicopters to save the forests
Despite some occurrences (see AVIONEWS) the Italian national firefighting plan goes on, in particular in Sicily, where there are several areas in danger of fire. Many provinces have been hit in these... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aero sells two P-180 Avanti IIs to the Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - To confirm the strong relationship with the country
The Air Force of the United Arab Emirates has ordered two Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II aircraft. This order reaffirms the industry's strong link with the rich Arab country, after in 2006 in the capital... more
AccidentsAir France disaster: first 11 bodies identified
Recife, Brazil - Few hopes to find the black boxes
The first 11 bodies of the victims of June 1 accident have been identified by Brazilian investigators. Flight AF447 crashed in the Atlantic ocean while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, with 228 people... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/541 and -642 airplanes (2009-12-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27908-27910] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH models Dornier 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes (2009-12-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27906-27908] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": Korean Air selected Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Advantage70™ engines
Paris, France - In USD 300 million Deal
"Korean Air has selected Pratt & Whitney’s PW4170 Advantage70™ engine to power six new Airbus A-330 aircraft. The agreement, valued at approximately $300 million, also includes two spare engines.... more
Civil aviationAltran is engineering partner of the first Solar impulse aircraft ever
Zurich, Switzerland - The presentation on June 26
Altran, the multinational company consultant on technological innovation, development and management of information technology, is working on the presentation of "Solar impulse", the first solar propelled... more
DefenseItalian navy: command change for Standing Nato Maritime Group 2
Souda, Greece - Deputy admiral Gumiero leaves command to commodore Steve Chick of the UK navy
Deputy-admiral Giovanni Gumiero of the Italian navy left the command of the Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 (SNMG-2) to commodore Steve Chick of the UK navy. The ceremony, in presence of admiral Maurizio... more
ReportThe G8 will give an airport to L'Aquila
L'Aquila, Italy - Frantic works in Preturo to welcome the heads of state
After the G8 L'Aquila will have a brand new and efficient airport, in Preturo, in place of the previous airfield that was dedicated to sports and private aviation. This is ENAV's (Italian flight assistance... more
OccurrencesNew "Airborne" problem for Italian senate's president Schifani
Palermo, Italy - He was waited for the laying of the first stone of the new air terminal of Lampedusa
Italian Senate's president, Renato Schifani, is certainly not lucky about his relationship with aircraft. After May 29 problem that occurred in Moscow (see AVIONEWS) , the president has been victim of... more
AccidentsFirefighting helicopter crashed in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - The bodies of the two victims have been recovered
A Kamov Ka-32T helicopter used by Turkish forest authorities crashed in the province of Aydin, shortly after having collected water from the Geyik dam, while performing a firefighting mission. On boar... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM might cut 3,000 jobs
Paris, France - CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon's statements
Air France-KLM might cut further 3,000 jobs basing on natural leaves, the CEO of the airline Pierre-Henri Gourgeon stated today in an interview to radio "RTL". "The cut may be of that order - Gourgeon... more
Military aviationUnited Arab Emirates supplied their requirements to France for the Rafale
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - While financial talks go on
Everything still has to be decided on the purchase of the French Dassault Rafale multirole fighter by the United Arab Emirates, starting from the number of aircraft to be bought. The contract might become... more
Fair and showsTurkish Airlines to acquire seven more Airbus A-330s
Paris, France - Signed a Memorandum of Understanding during "Le Bourget Air Show"
"Turkish Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for seven Airbus A-330 widebody aircraft. The order includes two of the increased take-off weight version of the A-330/200, which offers... more
Fair and showsPratt & Whitney F117 engine time on wing increases 185 percent over the last 10 years
Paris, France - The announcement during "Le Bourget Air Show"
"Pratt & Whitney’s F117 engines, exclusive power for the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, have increased time on wing (TOW is a measure of the operational reliability of an engine or aircraft system) by m... more
Civil aviationCommittee for investigation on civil aviation safety
Rome, Italy - The Italian proposal possibly extended to the European Parliament
A Committee for investigation on civil aviation safety. This is the proposal made by honourable Pino Pisicchio (Italia dei valori) to the Italian chamber of deputies. He already presented the same initiative... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": Eurocopter and NRC Canada sign cooperation agreement
Paris, France - In addition the industry delivers EC-155B1 to NSFC in Vietnam; a contract for 26 CH-53 helicopters
"Eurocopter and the National Research Council Canada (NRC) have signed a 10-year agreement to work together to develop innovative research, development and technology solutions for the aerospace industry. This... more
AccidentsAir France will pay compensations to AF447 victims' families
Paris, France - Gourgeon: "It is not an admission of liability"
Air France will pay a compensation to the families of the victims of flight AF447, carrier's CEO, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, told radio "RTL". On June 1 the Airbus A-330/200 aircraft had ditched in the Atlantic... more
AccidentsCrash for Indian MiG-21, pilot ejected safely
Assam, India - It is the sixth accident involving IAF aircraft in 2009
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed yesterday in Assam, India, near Chabua base from were it had taken off at 2:00 pm local time (8:30 am GMT). The pilot managed to eject safely from the airplane. The causes... more
AirlinesRome-Ciampino airport, the municipality and Ryanair continue their struggle on noise pollution
Rome, Italy - "No noise problems" Michael O'Leary said
The Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair published the noise report for Rome-Ciampino airport which was undertaken by the independent Airport Technical Committee, headed by ENAC. A copy of it has been sent to... more
Civil aviationAirbus A-320s for China Eastern
Paris, France - From the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Chinese airline China Eastern confirmed a purchase agreement for 20 Airbus A-320s, which deliveries are scheduled to start between 2011 and 2013. The market value of the aircraft is about $1.45 billion.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-109E, A-109S, A-119, and AW-119MKII helicopters (2009-12-07)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition caused by cracks in the cargo hook lever
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27913-27915] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: A-380 airplane flies also to Hong Kong
Milan, Italy - First flight by A-330 to Nagoya
"Singapore Airlines (SIA) will fly the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A-380, on the Singapore-Hong Kong route from 9 July 2009. Hong Kong will be the fifth international destination a... more
IndustryCooperation agreement between Airbus and JAXA
Paris, France - For the first time together in a cooperation program
Airbus and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced Friday the signature of a cooperation agreement on the cooperative research activities in the field of composite materials. An official ceremony... more
Civil aviationParamount Airways chooses the A-321 for its international network
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Chennai based Paramount Airways, one of India’s leading domestic premium airlines, has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy 10 A-321 aircraft with an option for an additional 10. The agreement w... more
AirportsPisa, in May the number of passengers is the same if compared to the same month of 2008
Pisa, Italy - From September, Delta Air Lines will drop its capacity by 15% on the route Pisa-New York
SAT, the operator of Pisa airport, announced that 347,850 passengers travelled through the Tuscan airport in May. The figure is very close to those recorded in the same month of last year: 378,850 passengers,... more
OccurrencesContinental pilot dies in flight, co-pilot landed safely
Newark, USA - Probably due to a heart attack
The pilot of Continental flight CO-61, en route from Brussels to Newark, with 250 people on board between passengers and crewmembers, died in flight apparently for natural causes. The readiness of the... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi and Italian Ministry of Defence sign agreement to supply six M-346 airplanes
Paris, France - At the "48th International Air Show at Le Bourget"
"At the '48th International Air Show at Le Bourget', Paris, the Italian Defence Ministry and Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the agreement to supply six M-346 'Master' aircraft... more
AerospaceLRO and LCROSS took off towards the Moon
Cape Canaveral, USA - Preparations for GEOS-O's satellites launch already underway
LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Spacecraft) successfully took off yesterday at 5:32 pm EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on board... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": Italian CIRA in the MIDCAS international consortium
Paris, France - For the development of new mid-air collision avoidance systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
"CIRA (Italian Aerospace Researches Center) 's President, Eng. Enrico Saggese, has signed, during 'Le Bourget Air Show', a contract for the participation to the Center of the international project MIDCAS... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms, strong winds and temperatures gradually decreasing on all Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - From today, on Friday June 19
"Storms, blast of winds and significant temperatures' decreasing: this is the scenario predicted for the week-end on the Italian Northern and Central regions that, from today, on Friday June 19, will be... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. helicopters (2009-12-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a main rotor blade spar crack as a result of an incorrectly installed clip, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27915-27917] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAFI and Royal Air Maroc sign for MRO joint-venture
Paris, France - The announcement during "Paris-Le Bourget air show" underway until Sunday 21
Royal Air Maroc and AFI (Air France Industries) yesterday signed a deal for the creation of a joint-venture MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) that will perform its activity at "Mohamed V" airport... more
IndustryAFI and KLM E&M to upgrade French Air Force C-135s
Paris, France - The contract also includes related support services
"French defense procurement agency Délégation Générale pour l'Armement (DGA) has selected Air France Industries (AFI) and KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) to upgrade the French Air Force fleet of... more
IndustryEtihad record engine order to top USD 14 billion
Paris, France - At the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Abu Dhabi's airline, United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways placed a series of orders for aircraft engines that, if all options and purchase rights will be confirmed, will top record expense of USD 14 billion.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways orders Engine Alliance for its A-380s
Paris, France - Deliveries scheduled from 2012. Deal worth $1.3 billion
Etihad Airways, United Arab Emirates' national carrier, has chosen GP7200 engines to power its ten A-380 aircraft. The contract, signed at Paris-Le Bourget during the "Paris Air Show 2009", also includes... more
Fair and showsEurocopter: its presence at "Le Bourget Air Show" with new contracts and deliveries
Paris, France - For EC-135, AS-350B3, EC-145 helicopters
"Eurocopter announced the deliveries of new EC-135 helicopters to the Turkish operator Koço?lu Aviation, who has ordered a total of 12 helicopters. Koço?lu Aviation has been operating six aircraft since N... more
Military aviationThe F-22 programme might be saved
Washington, USA - If the Congress will approve a bill for the production of further 12 stealth fighters
Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor project might receive an unexpected aid following yesterday's decision by the House Armed Services Committee that voted, after 16 hours of discussions, a bill for the production... more
AirlinesWizz Air orders 50 new Airbus A-320s
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Low cost carrier Wizz Air announced it has reached an agreement in principles for the purchase of 50 new Airbus A-320 aircraft. The memorandum of understanding has been signed today in Paris-Le Bourget... more