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Airlines100 billion Yen loan for Japan Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - From the country's major banks
Japan Airlines (JAL) might get a 100 billion Yen (about € 732 million) syndicated loan within this month from Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) and the other three main banks of the country, Japanese "Nikkei" n... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin will develop a third SBIRS satellite
Sunnyvale, USA - With a contract worth $1.5 billion
Lockheed Martin yesterday announced the US Air Force has awarded it a $1.5-billion contract for the third highly elliptical orbit (HEO-3) payload, the third geosynchronous orbit (GEO-3) satellite and associated... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo damaged by Frankfurt airport night closure
Frankfurt, Germany - To reduce acoustic pollution
Lufthansa Cargo is waiting with concern a court's decision about the possible night closure of Frankfurt airport: airlines' and local residents' necessities are challenging each other. It is believed that... more
Military aviationIndia: MMRCA fighters' evaluation complete
New Delhi, India - Getting ready for following test phase
Indian Air Force (IAF) is carrying on operations to chose its new medium multirole combat aircraft (MMRCA). The technical evaluation report has been sent to New Delhi's ministry of defence. The six contenders,... more
UAS-DronesBoeing proposes its A-160T as UAS cargo demonstrator
St. Louis, USA - The contract will be awarded in July
Boeing on Monday submitted a proposal offering its A-160T Hummingbird for the US Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory's Immediate Cargo Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration Program. The demonstration... more
IndustryLockheed Martin gets contract for USAF's long-range radar
Syracuse, USA - Worth about $25 million
Lockheed Martin announced it has been awarded from the US Air Force (USAF) a fixed-price contract for nearly $25 million to develop a prototype for the next-generation 3-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range... more
AccidentsA-330 accident: France confirms the finding of debris in the Atlantic
Paris, France - Even if formal proof is still needed, "There is no longer any room for doubt"
There are no more doubts about the debris found in the Atlantic: they are those of Air France's Airbus A-330/200, flight AF447, that disappeared on Monday morning with 228 people on board (see AVIONEWS),... more
AirlinesAir France: homage to victims in Paris
Paris, France - An inter-religious ceremony will take today in the afternoon at Notr-Dame Cathedral
"An inter-religious ceremony for the relatives and friends of the victims will be held on Wednesday 3 June at 4pm at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris". more
AirlinesAir France Flight 447: assistance to relatives of victims
Paris, France - Air France staff arrived yesterday morning in Rio de Janeiro
"A team of approximately 20 Air France staff members, including two doctors and a nurse, arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday morning on flight AF442. This team has travelled to Brazil as back-up to... more
AirlinesAir France Flight 447: AF's volunteers trained to assist relatives and friends of victims
Paris, France - Overall, 4,000 AF staff members
"Overall, 4,000 Air France staff members are part of the voluntary programme to help in case of a crisis. These volunteers have four main tasks: contact with relatives and friends, logistical assistance,... more
ReportAir France confirms the nationality of passengers involved in the accident
Paris, France - Most of them were French, German and Brazilian
"Air France is now able to confirm the nationalities of the passengers who were on board flight AF447 on 31 May 2009, which disappeared between Rio de Janeiro and Paris-'Charles de Gaulle' on June 1. This... more
Press releaseAir France expresses its sympathy to the families of flight AF447's passengers
Paris, France - The numbers to call
"Air France expresses its deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the passengers and crew who were on board this flight. Air France is doing its utmost to provide support to relatives and... more
CargoClarification on FedEx employees' news
Washington, USA - The regulation passed the House of Representatives. Still pending in the Senate
Concerning the story published on May 29, 2009, about the regulation that should bring FedEx employees not directly linked to air transport under jurisdiction of the National Transportation Relations Act... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic's Day
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Wednesday
AVIONEWS will be closed tomorrow, on June 2, on the occasion of 63rd anniversary of the Italian Republic's birth. It will open again next Wednesday. On the occasion of particular events, the Agency... more
ReportThe list of A-330s' accidents
Rome, Italy - To date there had been only 8 victims
Airbus A-330s suffered in the years of a series of accidents, hijackings and other occurrences, before today's one (see AVIONEWS), that brought to a total of 8 victims. - On June 30, 1994, near Toulouse-Blagnac... more
Press releaseFlight AF447: Alitalia cooperates with AF and the Italian Foreign ministry. The numbers to call
Rome, Italy - All its structures alerted to supply full cooperation
Concerning missing Air France flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, Alitalia announced it alerted all of its structures to help both its partner Air France and the Italian ministry of Foreign affairs. If... more
ReportAirbus on missing Air France flight
Paris, France - The manufacturer offers its assistance to the investigators
Airbus confirmed in a note that "An Airbus A330-200 operated by Air France has been lost about 3.5 hours after departure. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight AF 447, from Rio de Janeiro... more
Fair and showsAlitalia at Rome's "International Airshow"
Rome, Italy - A Boeing 767 aircraft with a new livery yesterday paraded in Ostia
An Alitalia Boeing 767 with a new livery yesterday paraded at Rome's "International Airshow" in Ostia. The B-767 is part of Alitalia's long-haul fleet, has a range of 10,200 km, can fly up to 900 km/h... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL about "WAG 2009": contests near Cuneo, Trento and Bergamo
Turin, Italy - Waiting for the main event starting next Saturday
The opening of "World Air Games" is getting close and hang-gliders and para-gliders will be present together with other air disciplines: aerobatics, model aircraft, hot hair balloons, ultralight flight,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC follows the evolution of Air France flight disappeared off the coast of Brazil
Rome, Italy - And offers its experience to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Concerning Air France Flight AF447, performed with an Airbus A-330 departed from Rio de Janeiro with 228 people on board and disappeared from radar screens, Italian ENAC's (National Civil Aviation Authority)... more
ReportAir France (4): "The plane might have been struck by lightning"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - On board also eight children
According to Francois Brousse, Air France's head of communications, the Airbus A-330 that went missing this morning might have been hit by a lightning. This would explain the short circuit and the electrical... more
ReportA short circuit the cause of Air France aircraft's disappearance? (3)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Preparing for the worst possible scenario
First information issued by Air France talk about the fact that tonight a 2:14 am GMT the crew of the missing Airbus A-330, disappeared from radars while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris (see AVIONEWS... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 and Airbus model A-300/600 airplanes (2009-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25399-25402] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace model HS-748 airplanes (2009-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25396-25399] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/202, -223, -243, - 301, -322, and -342 airplanes (2009-11-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25404-25406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and shows"Roma Air Show 2009": almost 1 million in Ostia despite the strong wind
Rome, Italy - Heavy traffic to reach Rome's seacoast
Almost 1 million people yesterday went to Ostia (Rome) for "Roma Air Show 2009". Despite strong wind and heavy traffic the show was a success. Strong complaints by private-beach runners who saw their customers... more
DefenseNorth Korea prepares for long range missile launch
Pyongyang, North Korea - The USA will react against Pyongyang
Tension on North Korea is not going to decrease. According to South Korean sources Pyongyang is understood to to be ready to perform a new missile test, but this time with a long-range rocket capable to... more
Civil defenseFirefighting: two Italian Canadair airplanes to Corsica
Bastia, Corsica - A three-month contract for Sorem
Two firefighting Canadair CL-215 aircraft of Italian-based operator Sorem will be deployed in Corsica (France), with base in Bastia, starting from July 1, French ministry of interiors announced. The contract... more
Report"No hope" for missing Air France flight (2)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Search underway near Fernando de Noronha island off the Brazilian coast
According to "Charles de Gaulle" airport sources there would be "No hope" for the Air France Airbus A-330 that disappeared this morning from radar screens in Brazil (see AVIONEWS). 228 people were on board... more
Fair and showsAir shows exhibitions in the first week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 1 to next Sunday 7
Monday 01 - "20th International Alpen Hangliding and Paragliding Open 2009". Gnadenwald, Austria. + 43 664 321 5454 http://events.fai.org www.hanggliding.at - "4xtremetime Open 4-way Skydiving Competition".... more
ReportBomb found on Iranian airliner
Tehran, Iran - Tension in the country before presidential elections
A bomb was discovered Saturday in Iran on a Kish Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 with 131 passengers on board. The pilot inverted the route and returned to Ahwaz airport, from where it took off shortly before... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: still storms on the Central Italy
Rome, Italy - A notice issued for adverse weather conditions
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the base of available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that one issued on Saturday, valid for next 24-36 hours on Central... more
ReportAir France airliner disappears from radars in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - With 215 people on board
An Air France airliner disappeared this morning at 6:00 am GMT from radar screens in Brazil. A spokesman for "Charles de Gaulle" airport stated that the aircraft was expected to reach Paris at 09:10 am. There... more
Airports90,000 passengers forecast at Naples airport for June 2 holiday
Naples, Italy - European cities are the favourite destinations
From May 29 to June 2 (date on which Italy celebrates the birth of its Republic) 90,000 passengers are forecast to transit at Naples airport: 45,000 national, 35,000 international and 10,000 charters. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Airbus A-320 for the Milan-Rome route
Rome, Italy - Five planes have been delivered to the carrier so far in 2009
The new Alitalia Airbus A-320, the fifth in the carrier's fleet, dubbed "Giovanni Boccaccio", entered into service today. It will be used on the route from Milan-Linate to Rome-Fiumicino. The plan to... more
IndustryAirbus: 40 years of innovation and shaping efficiency
Toulouse, France - 100th anniversary of "Le Bourget Air Show"
"Airbus announced to mark the 100th anniversary of 'Le Bourget Air Show' by demonstrating break-through technologies, top-end innovations and Airbus “Firsts” from the company’s own 40 year history. Visit... more
AirportsPisa airport (2), the market demands flights to Milan
Pisa, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews the CEO, Gina Giani
No flights to northern Italy, perhaps too close to be reached by plane. But still far for those who want to save time like the business travelers. Gina Giani, CEO of SAT - Pisa airport, thinks that a direct... more
OccurrencesTechnical issues for Italian Senate president's aircraft in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The pilot had to land back at the departure airport
The Airbus A-319 that should have carried the Italian Senate's president, Renato Schifani, back to Rome, after his visit in Moscow, was forced this afternoon to land back at Vnukovo military airport, from... more
HelicoptersUSA to sell Apache helicopters to Egypt?
Washington, USA - For a price of $820 million
The USA might sell 12 AH-64D Block II Apache Longbow helicopters to Egypt for a price of $820 million, DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) suggested to the Congress. Besides the aircraft, within... more
Sport aviation"World Air Games 2009" (2): the event in details
Turin, Italy - And the initiatives around it
The "WAG Turin 2009" in details: five sites for competition, whose base will be the Turin-Aeritalia's airport in Collegno, Mondovì, Avigliana and the "Palaruffini" in Turin. 700 between athletes and official... more
Military aviationRussia to upgrade its military air transport fleet
Moscow, Russia - It will purchase new aircraft starting in 2012
Russia will start to purchase new military air transport aircraft starting in 2012, while upgraded versions of the Il-76, An-22 and An-124 will stay in service for 20-30 years more, 61st Air Army commander... more
Military aviationRussia extends air base lease in Kyrgyzstan
Kant, Kyrgyzstan - For 49 years with automatic renewal after every 25
The Russian government approved an agreement for a 49-year lease of Kant air base, Kyrgyzstan, with automatic renewal every 25 years. This replaces the previous contract that included the lease for a period... more
AccidentsPakistani fighter crashes on a house. One woman killed
Islamabad, Pakistan - Six further people injured on the ground
A Pakistani Air Force Chengdu FT-7 fighter crashed today on a house in Mianwali, Punjab province. A woman was killed on the ground and at least six more people were injured. The two pilots managed to eject... more
AerospaceExpedition 20 arrived to the ISS
Rome, Italy - On board of Russian Soyuz TMA-15 spaceship
Expedition 20 to the International Space Station (ISS) completed its trip today at 12:36 pm GMT after taking off on last Wednesday from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan (see AVIONEWS), on board of Russian... more
AirportsPisa airport, the offer of seats will grow next summer (+3%)
Pisa, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews the CEO, Gina Giani
The new CEO of Pisa-"Galileo Galilei" airport, Gina Giani, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS. Object: the results of the first four months of the year and the targets for the upcoming summer season. This... more
Sport aviationTurin takes off with the "World Air Games 2009"
Turin, Italy - Presentation to the media of the "WAG" at OGR in the city
The press-conference ended yesterday entitled "World Air Games 2009 - Imbarco immediato alle OGR, Officine grandi riparazioni in Turin", a chosen and suitable site for event because there is an interesting... more
DefenseNorth Korean threats go on
Pyongyang, North Korea - New short-range missile launched. Pyongyang: "We'll react to UN sanctions"
North Korea launched today another short-range missile from Musudan-ri base on its eastern coast, South Korean press agency "Yonhap" reported. According to the South it is a new missile, different from... more
AirlinesSeats from $9 on JetAmerica's flights
Clearwater, USA - On its sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft
JetAmerica will offer $9 seats on its flights to its customers. The new airline will operate with a sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft between Lansing, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Newark, South Bend and Toledo,... more
DefenseThree Italian paratroopers injured in Afghanistan
Bala Murgab, Afghanistan - During an attack to a rebel group
Three paratroopers of the "Folgore" brigade, 183th "Nembo" regiment of the Italian army, were injured this morning near Bala Murgab, in Afghanistan, during a joint operation with the Afghan army. The three... more
SecurityFAA AD on M7 Aerospace LP models SA-226AT, SA-226T, SA-226TC, SA-227AC, SA-227AT, SA-227BC, SA-227CC, and SA-227DC airplanes (2009-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing of electrical wires, components, and tube assemblies
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25390-25394] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more