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SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model MBB-BK-117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 helicopters (2009-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To limit the applicability to those blades fitted with lead balance weights that could detach, migrate, and cause severe vibrations leading to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25402-25404] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AccidentsHot air balloon falls in Turkey: 1 killed and 10 injured
Ankara, Turkey - Maybe after colliding with another gasbag
One man died and further ten were injured this morning in Turkey after an accident occurred to the hot air balloon on which they were flying. The passengers, many of which are British, were overflying... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines suggests voluntary retirement to its pilots
Atlanta, USA - In order to cut costs
Delta Airlines yesterday announced its intention to offer "Voluntary retirement" packages to its pilots, within a wider program of cost reduction. The carrier didn't specify how many jobs are to be cut,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model EC-135 helicopters (2009-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent Loose screws in the bearing support, if not detected and corrected, could result in abnormal main rotor blade vibrations and subsequent damage to the main transmission
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 28, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 101)] [Page 25394-25396] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsOlbia ready to welcome new summer operations
Olbia, Italy - From the airport, new domestic and international flights
With the upcoming summer season, Olbia airport is ready to welcome new domestic and international operations, becoming the main summer airport for the island of Sardinia. After the good results of last... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland opens new dedicated T-129 facility
Cascina Costa, Italy - This helicopter demonstrator is planned to fly in Italy soon
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of its new T-129 facility in Cascina Costa, Italy. The T-129 programme is on schedule and on budget, and has already successfully completed... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica is going to fight for the presidential helicopter
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "The match is not over"
Finmeccanica announced it will fight for the US presidential helicopter, after the Pentagon blocked the VH-71 Kestrel programme (see AVIONEWS), Finmeccanica's president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini,... more
CargoBill on FedEx workers approved by the American Congress
Washington, USA - Cargo transports' giant will have to guarantee more rights to its employees
A bill that will transfer FedEx employees not directly linked to air transport (such as truck drivers) under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) has been approved by the American Congress. In this... more
SecurityNTSB will publish all accident dockets on its web site
Washington, USA - Starting from June 1
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) yesterday announced that it will begin to release all accident (aerial, naval, street and railway) investigation public dockets to its public website... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new Italian CIRA's President
Capua, Italy - For the next three years
"The members' meeting has appointed Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Aerospace Researches Center (CIRA) for next three years. He replaces Renzo Piva as leadership of the CIRA. The new President... more
Civil aviationAirline chiefs call for joint initiatives to overcome crisis
Brussels, Belgium - “But we always focus to safety, jobs and environmental protection” say AEA Presidents
Chief executives of Europe’s most important network airlines met in Brussels to debate the impact of the ongoing economic recession on the aviation sector. The assembly of the Association of European A... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand, biofuel test flight report shows significant fuel saving
Auckland, New Zealand - About 1.4 tonnes can be saved on a 12 hours flight
Scientific testing has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet... more
Press releaseRome-Ciampino Airport goes back to night close-down
Rome, Italy - The short extraordinary opening period is over
After the extraordinary opening of 72 consecutive hours, necessary to manage the 400 extra-flights in three days (30 charters and 370 general aviation) organized for the Champions League final, Italian... more
Military aviationDassault's Rafale might be allowed back in Indian race for new MMRCAs
New Delhi, India - For the supply of 126 aircraft to the country's Air Force
Dassault's Rafale might be allowed back into the $10 billion race for Indian Air Force's (IAF) new MMRCA fighters (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft), after news that the French aircraft might be excluded... more
Military aviationBoeing and Eurofighter to race for Canadian new fighters
Ottawa, Canada - They will contend the contract to Lockheed Martin
Boeing and Eurofighter are going to race with Lockheed Martin for the new Canadian air force fighters that should be delivered starting in 2017. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Typhoon will challenge F-35 Joint... more
UAS-DronesBoeing reaches $25 million reinvestments in Canadian economy
Ottawa, Canada - Under an agreement with Ottawa's government
Boeing and its wholly owned subsidiary Insitu announced the first $25 million in contracts to Canadian companies as part of a government order for small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services. The... more
UAS-DronesUganda might buy UAV from Israel
Kampala, Uganda - For control and intelligence gathering along its borders
Uganda might purchase a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control) from Israeli manufacturer Innocon. The aircraft should supply the African country capability for control and intelligence gathering... more
IndustryRaytheon will continue to produce radar receivers for the US Navy
Goleta, USA - Under a $84 million contract
Raytheon yesterday announced it was awarded a $84 million contract to continue production of its ALR-67(V)3 digital radar warning receiver for the U.S. Navy as well as several international customers.... more
AerospaceESA: GOCE's "Drag free" achievement
Rome, Italy - The satellite reaches a never-before technological record
ESA's (European Space Agency) gravity mission GOCE has achieved a first in the history of satellite technology. The sophisticated electric propulsion system has shown that it is able to keep the satellite... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Bristow Group acquires shares in Brazilian Lider
Houston, USA - To expand its market in South America
Bristow Group acquired 42.5% of Brazilian company Lider Aviacao Holding for an overall value of $174 million, of which $119 million cash and $55 million in exchange of five helicopters, one large and four... more
AirportsNew scheduled flights to Düsseldorf and Berlin at Verona's airport
Verona, Italy - Today the maiden flight served by carrier Germania
"Germania links Verona with Düsseldorf and Berlin, starting from today, on May 28, 2009. The German airline, based in Cologne-Bonn airport and operating office at the Berlin-Tegel's air station, will... more
Fair and shows100 years of the "ILA": commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark anniversary
Berlin, Germany - The air show will take place from June 8-13, 2010
"To mark the 100th anniversary of the 'ILA Berlin Air Show' the German government will be issuing a 10 Euro silver commemorative coin and a special postage stamp on 4 June 2009. The commemorative coin... more
AirlinesRyanair remembers to the passengers the cancellation of flights in Paris-Beauvais
Milan, Italy - Between June 3 and 10
Ryanair, the European airline, remembers today to the passengers that could not made the flights from and to Paris-Beauvais between June 3 and 10 (included), because the airport will be closed for a week... more
AirportsChina will have a new hub by 2015
Chengdu, China - Chengdu-Shuangliu will be the fourth largest airport
China will have a fourth hub by 2015. An airport - in Chengdu - which ought to handle about 40 million passengers per year and one million tons of cargo, opening 20 new routes from this city in the centre-western... more
AirlinesLufthansa might takeover LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, Poland - But Warsaw's government slows voices down
Yesterday several newspaper and press agencies reported the news that LOT Polish Airlines was in talks with Lufthansa for a possible takeover by the big German carrier that would bring LOT within the wide... more
Military aviationThe first Indian AWACS enters into service
New Delhi, India - A tripartite project with Russia and Israel
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) today entered into service after a commissioning ceremony in presence of IAF chief, Marshal Fali Homi Major. The aircraft... more
Civil aviationBoeing 787's first flight in June?
Washington, USA - First deliveries should take place in the first quarter of 2010
After several delays that characterized its production it seems that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is about to reach the time of its first flight, that should take place in June. The announce was given yesterday... more
IndustryRolls-Royce awarded USD 80 million contract
Rome, Italy - For engines to power LM C-130J aircraft
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a contract worth USD 80 million by the U.S. Air Force to provide AE2100D3 spare engines and parts to power Lockheed Martin C-130J military... more
ReportTwo Italian Air Force Eurofighters intercepted non-authorized aircraft
Trento, Italy - A Montenegrin Cessna 551 flying over the Italian air space
Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons of the 4th Wing of Grosseto yesterday morning intercepted a non-authorized military aircraft, a Montenegrin Cessna 551, that was flying over the Italian air space... more
AccidentsThree victims in cargo aircraft accident in Congo
Isiro, Congo - The Antonov AN-26 was not airworthy
A Services Air Antonov AN-26 cargo aircraft with four crewmembers on board crashed on Tuesday while approaching Isiro Matari airport, Democratic Republic of Congo. Three of the occupants died in the impact... more
AccidentsUS Army helicopter crash kills two
Honolulu, USA - Probably an error while landing
A Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior US army helicopter crashed yesterday at Wheeler Airfield, Hawaii. Both the soldiers on board were killed in the accident. It seems from the first reconstructions that the crash... more
Fair and shows"Roma international air show" will commence on May 31
Rome, Italy - In the exhibition, military and civil aircraft
"Roma international air show" has been presented in Rome. This is the exhibition attended by many kind of aircraft, which will fly over the coast near Rome starting from 1 p.m. on May 31. The event has... more
AirportsLufthansa Italia hires about 200 employees
Milan, Italy - Mainly in the area of Milan
Lufthansa Italia announced that about 200 new employees will be hired, in order to guarantee the operational efficiency of the carrier and in order to "Italianize" the company and its staff. Personnel... more
ReportLos Roques: Venezuelan authorities reassured the Italians about the investigation
Caracas, Venezuela - Responsibilities will be verified and punished also without finding the relic
Venezuelan authorities reassured the relatives of the 8 Italians that are still missing since the presumed accident of January 4, 2008, in Los Roques (see AVIONEWS), stating that investigation are at a... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to delay the replacement of its B-737s
London, UK - To reduce its expenses and face the crisis
British Airways might delay the replacement of its 19 Boeing 737/400s of almost three years, to reduce expenses and try to face difficulties caused by the economical crisis, carrier's CEO Willie Walsh... more
CargoFirst flight for Indian Deccan Express Logistics
Delhi, India - A new airline operating cargo services
The new Indian cargo carrier Deccan Express Logistics performed today its first flight, from Delhi to Hong Kong, with an Airbus A-310F aircraft. In the next weeks the airline will add new routes to its... more
AirlinesBahrain Air expands its fleet
Manama, Bahrain - It will get to nine aircraft within the next five months
Bahrain Air will expand its fleet reaching nine aircraft within the next five months. The carrier recently received its fifth Airbus A-320 and will put the sixth into service on May 29. The seventh and... more
Airlines16th airplane by easyJet in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - The Winter season will have more frequencies
"easyJet, the European low-cost airline, confirms its interest in the Varese's airport and announces that Winter season will have an increase of the flights served from Malpensa and on domestic route Palermo/Rome-Fiumicino. In... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica completes the deliveries of the C-27Js to the Italian Air Force with the 12th aircraft delivered
Rome, Italy - Began in January 2007
"Today, at its Caselle South facility, Alenia Aeronautica completed deliveries to the Italian Air Force (AMI) with the delivery of the twelfth C-27J. The aircraft was delivered to the 46th Air Wing based... more
Civil aviationIATA: demand decline slows
Geneva, Switzerland - But no recovery in sight
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released international traffic data for April showing a 3.1% decline in passenger demand and a 21.7% fall in cargo demand compared to April 2008. The... more
DefenseJapan will start to export weaponry
Tokyo, Japan - It will relax the auto-imposed limits
Japan will relax its auto-imposed limits on the exports of weaponry. For decades the country only operated inbound transfers for war technology, preferring to carry on without exporting its own. But now,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: quick worsening on the Adriatic side
Rome, Italy - Issued a notice for adverse weather conditions on the Central-South
"The perturbation of North-European origin, already on the Northern regions, will continue to interest the North of the Peninsula for next 24 hours and then on Central regions of the Adriatic side until... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 100th Super Tucano aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Brazilian Air Force receives this advanced training and light attack airplane
"Embraer delivered the 100th Super Tucano aircraft, yesterday, at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, State of São Paulo, Brazil. The Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) est... more
HelicoptersIndia launches a tender for the purchase of new military helicopters
New Delhi, India - From American, European or Russian suppliers
India Air Force (IAF) announced the launch of a tender for the purchase of 37 new military helicopters (22 attack and 15 heavy-lift ones) from American, European or Russian manufacturers. The will replace... more
AirportsNantes-Atlantique airport awarded as "Vital infrastructure"
Nantes, France - For the quality of services and for the overall organization
Nantes-Atlantique airport has been awarded of the trophy which recognizes the importance of the vital infrastructures of France, which include hospitals and nuclear sites. The prize has been delivered... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic doubles profits for 2008/2009
London, UK - Despite the worst economical period in the carrier's history
Virgin Atlantic announced yesterday that pretax profits increased to GBP 68.4 million (€ 75 million) during the last financial year, up from GBP 34.8 million (€ 40 million) the year before. The str... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in France for shattered cockpit window
Limoges, France - A sudden depressurization provoked panic on a Brit Air Canadair
Panic yesterday on board of a Brit Air Bombardier CRJ-100, en route from Barcelona to Paris with 15 passengers, when the right cockpit window literally exploded, shattering in flight. The event provoked... more
AerospaceExpedition 20 to the ISS succesfully launched
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - On board of Russian spaceship Soyuz TMA-15
Succesfully completed at 10:35 GMT, from Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, the launch of the Soyuz TMA-15 spacecraft that will carry three Expedition 20 members to the ISS (International Space Station):... more
AirportsSergio Dressi new president of Trieste airport (Italy)
Gorizia, Italy - Appointed this morning by the general meeting of members
The general meeting of members of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia (managing body of Italian Trieste-Ronchi dei Legionari airport) this morning appointed Sergio Dressi as its new president. It takes the... more
AccidentsIndian Air Force MiG-21 crashed
New Delhi, India - The pilot safely ejected from the aircraft
An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed today in a region of Eastern India, Russian news agency "RIA Novosti" reported quoting commander Tarun Kumar Singha, IAF spokesman. The pilot safely... more