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IndustryRolls-Royce awarded USD 106 million Missioncare contract
Indianapolis, Usa - For KC-130J engine support to US Marine Corps
"Rolls-Royce today announced a USD 106 million MissionCare™ contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to provide support for Rolls-Royce AE-2100D3-powered KC-130J tanker aircraft, flown by t... more
Military aviationAfghanistan Flash: Predator crashes
Washington, Usa - It was not due to hostile fire
Pentagon's spokesperson unveiled that in the early hours of this morning (April 21, 09, local hour) an UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle), model MQ-1 Predator of the US Air Force, based in Afghanistan, crashed... more
AirlinesSwiss puts its first A-330/300 into service
Zurich, Switzerland - It will serve the Zurich-New York route
The first Swiss International A-330/300 took off yesterday from Zurich airport to New York with 227 passengers on board, divided in three classes: business, first and economy. All the three sectors show... more
AirlinesMyair.com abandons Bologna Airport
Brindisi, Italy - Flights will be operational until October
Italian low-cost airline Myair.com decided to abandon "Guglielmo Marconi"-Bologna Airport starting from October. Following the cancellation Bologna-Bucharest, Bologna-Paris and Bologna-Foggia flights,... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines might ask a $2 billion emergency loan
Tokyo, Japan - The governmental aid necessary due to the downturn
Japan Airlines might ask the government for a USD 2 billion emergency loan to face difficulties brought by the slump in air traffic due to the global downturn. Japanese newspapers reported the news today... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Treasure Ministry does not appear and delays the bondholders' assembly
Rome, Italy - Foà: "We will institute proceedings against the Ministry"
The assembly announced for yesterday by old Alitalia's bondholders to vote for a compensancio legal action was postponed due to the lack of the Treasure Ministry (62.54% bond equal to 443 million Euros... more
ReportItalian air-ambulance service 118Air presented in Milan
Milan, Italy - It will take ill people back to Italy from foreign countries
118Air, Italian air-ambulance service company, was presented yesterday at Hangar 1 in Milan-Linate airport. The service will allow Italian citizens to be flown back to Italy if in need of cures. To... more
AirportsHamburg Airport closes 2008 with solid result
Hamburg, Germany - Number of passengers rose by 0.5%
Hamburg Airport handled 12.84 million passengers in 2008, a record result in passenger numbers (+0.5 per cent). Turnover declined slightly, by 1.5%, to 230.7 million euros. Total earnings of 39.3 million... more
OccurrencesAirplane fails to take off three times in London
London, UK - Various technical problems on a Monarch Airlines flight from London to Taba (Egypt)
A Monarch Airlines A-300/600 aircraft was forced yesterday to repeat taking off operations at London-Gatwick airport for four times before being able to complete them. 355 passengers were on board the... more
AirlinesRyanair to launch mobile telephone service on 5 more aircraft
Rome, Italy - These airplanes are based in Rome-Ciampino
Within 18 months, mobile phones won't be switched off on Ryanair airplanes and calls will be allowed even during flight. The service, already existing on 20 aircraft based in Dublin, has just been extended... more
AirportsDubai, postponed the opening of the new Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - No before June 2010
Dubai's airport chief said a new airport envisioned as the world's biggest passenger and freight hub could see its first flight pushed back further than planned. The new 33 billion dollars facility... more
IndustryEADS/Airbus sign a historical agreement with Russia for Titanium supply
Moscow, Russia - The signature yesterday in Moscow in front of Putin and Ambassadors of Germany, France and Spain
EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, together with its subsidiary Airbus, has signed yesterday a contract with VSMPO Visma Corporation, Russian Technologies State Corporation’s integrated s... more
DefenseKazakhstan not taking part in NATO exercises in Georgia
Astana , Kazakhstan - Moscow: "They will increase tensions in the region"
Kazakhstan minister of foreign affairs Danial Akhmetov stated today that his Country will not take part in the NATO exercises that will be held in Georgia from May 6 to June 1. Kazakhstan was in the list... more
IndustryPayload for SBIRS satellite delivered to Lockheed Martin
Sunnyvale, USA - The second GEO in the constellation
Lockheed Martin took delivery of the first integrated payload for the second geosynchronous orbit (GEO) spacecraft of the SBIRS (Space-Based Infrared System) program. The sensors are designed for continuous... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: new board of statutory auditors voted for 2009-2011 three year term
Milan, Italy - Shareholders’ meeting approves financial statements for 2008
"The ordinary meeting of the shareholders of Autogrill SpA held today under the chairmanship of Gilberto Benetton approved the financial statements for 2008. The meeting also voted to allocate profits... more
DefenseRussia to deliver an aircraft carrier to India
Moscow, Russia - The modernized "Admiral Gorshkov" will be ready by 2012
Russia will delivery the Kiev class "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft, modernized, to the Indian navy by 2012, Vladimir Pakhomov, president of the Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation, said in an interview... more
AirlinesOn-line check-in for Jet2.com Italian flights
London, UK - After trying it in UK and Spain
The UK low-cost airline Jet2.com introduced on-line check-in also for its Italian flights, departing from Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Rome-Fiumicino, Pisa and Olbia. The web procedure will be available from... more
SecurityFAA AD on Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-46-350P and PA-46R-350T airplanes (2009-07-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct incorrect installation of 35-amp and 250-amp current limiters, which could result in failure of the 35-amp current limiter if installed in the 250-amp location
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14461-14463] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-72 airplanes (2009-07-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14472-14474] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR... more
DiscussionsEurofighter programme: the major success in the next generation defense airplanes sector
Rome, Italy - The heart of the Air Forces for next 30 years
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered 6 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 2 production aircraft to the Italian Air Force. The first Italian T2 aircraft was delivered in November 2008,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica-Selex Galileo: the first ASTA simulator for the Eurofighter Typhoon becomes operational
Gioia del Colle, Italy - It has been inaugurated today at the Gioia del Colle Base of the Italian Air Force
"Today at the Gioia del Colle, Italian Air Force Base, the first ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aids) - full Mission Simulator for the Eurofighter Typhoon, has been inaugurated; the Typhoon is the strongest... more
DefenseNew helicopters for Russian army
Moscow, Russia - Six Mi-28N delivered to armed forces in Northern Caucasus
Russian Army troops in Northern Caucasus received the first six new Mil Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters. A military source today told "RIA Novosti" press agency, adding that "The first six Mi-28N... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Alessio Quaranta new Managing Director in place of Mr Manera?
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the decision by the Transport Minister?
According to some sources near Transport Ministry, the nomination of Mr Alessio Quaranta as new ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) Managing Director, in place of Mr Silvano Manera in office since... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-400, AT- 401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (2006-08-08R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the wing lower spar cap, that if not detected and corrected, could result in wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14465-14471] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Eurocopter France model EC-225LP helicopters (2009-09-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MGB and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2009-09-51 Eurocopter France... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Australia: pilot killed
Langkoop, Australia - The Robinson R-44 ditched after hitting power lines
A Robinson R-44 helicopter crashed on Sunday in Australia, near Langkoop, causing the pilot's death. According to the first reports the aircraft hit power lines before ditching in a close-by pinewood.... more
AirlinesAeroflot out of the tender for Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - Czech authorities chose Air France-KLM and Unimex Group/Travel Service
Czech Republic ruled Russian airline Aeroflot out the upcoming phases of the tender for the acquisition of national carrier Czech Airlines. Minister of Finances, Miroslav Kalousek, stated it, after recent... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90/30 airplanes (2009-07-04)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of an ignition source adjacent to the fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 14460-14461] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationChinese hackers steal F-35 data
Washington, USA - Sensitive information taken on design and electronic instruments
The American newspaper "Wall Street Journal" reported today that Chinese hackers managed to access the secrets of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project, the costliest ever in the history of American defense... more
ConferencesThe "Maritime Homeland Security Summit" in Florida
Washington, Usa - It will take place from 27 to 30 April in Ponte Vedra Beach
The Maritime Homeland Security Summit will take place from 27 to 30 Apr 2009 in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States, organized by IDGA (Institute for Defense and Government Advancement). Maritime... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Sergio Bruno is the new spokesman
Rome, Italy - He will be in charge for two years
Sergio Bruno is about to be appointed as new spokesman of ENAC (Civil aviation Italian authority). The news, transpired today, will be officially released tomorrow during the meeting of the board. Sergio... more
AerospaceFurther speeches during the presentation of the SICRAL 1B
Rome, Italy - Admiral Foffi and General Finocchio
Admiral Filippo Maria Foffi, chief of the 6th General Staff unit of the Italian Ministry of Defense, and general Pietro Finocchio, General Manager of TELEDIFE (Italian General Direction for Telecommunications,... more
AerospaceGeneral Cinelli speaks during the presentation of the SICRAL 1B project
Rome, Italy - General Secretary/National Director of Armaments of the Italian Ministry of Defense
General Aldo Cinelli, General Secretary/National Director of Armaments of the Italian Ministry of Defense, spoke during this morning's presentation conference following the launch of the SICRAL 1B satellite... more
AirlinesRyanair closed the poll for the next discretionary charge
Dublin, Ireland - At 1st plane the "Excess fees for overweight passengers based on body mass index"
Ryanair continues to cause a sensation. The Irish announced last week that almost 20,000 passengers have voted in favour of charging excess fees for overweight passengers with over 45,000 votes registered... more
Airports2008 Environmental Report by SEA SpA
Milan, Italy - The Milan's airports leader in Europe to safeguard of the environment
"SEA has presented the environmental report 2008 renewing its own effort to provide a further tool for valuation of own activity to the stakeholders. The document represents an important tool to give... more
AirlinesFlybe takes delivery of its 50th Bombardier Q-400 airliner
Toronto, Canada - Installed the 1,000th Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS) system
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that U.K. airline Flybe has taken delivery of its 50th Q-400 airliner. The aircraft is equipped with the 1,000th installation of Ultra Electronics’ Active Noise Control (... more
Military aviationIndia denies elimination of Dassault Aviation Rafale
New Delhi, India - All competitors still in competition
The last week news relating to the elimination of Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter from the 10 billion tender for 126 new MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) fighters for the Indian Government, provoked... more
AerospaceHonourable Airaghi's speech about the launch of the SICRAL 1B satellite
Rome, Italy - Representing the Italian minister of defense
Honourable Marco Airaghi, Councillor of the Italian Ministry of Defense for Aerospace Activities representing minister Ignazio La Russa, spoke during this morning's presentation conference in Rome following... more
HelicoptersHelicopter joins search for missing Russian tourist in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - The announcement by the Russian Embassy in Cairo
An Egyptian combat helicopter has joined the search for a missing Russian tourist in Egypt, the Russian Embassy in Cairo said on Sunday. Boris Maksimov went missing more than three days ago after... more
ReportJamaica (2): CanJet airplane hijacker captured
Montego Bay, Jamaica - Nobody was injured
A gunman forced his way though airport security and hijacked a Canadian jet near Montego Bay, holding five crew members hostage for eight hours before police and soldiers stormed the aircraft on Monday... more
IndustryL-3: seven C-27J JCA aircraft ordered
New York, Usa - A USD 203 million order
"L-3 Communications, the prime-contractor for the U.S. Army and Air Force Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) program, announced today a $203 million order of seven additional aircraft by the JCA Joint Program... more
AerospaceNth postponement for Herschel and Planck launch
Kourou, French Guiana - A new date will be announced shortly
After different postponements due mainly to the problem had on Herschel telescope, it seemed fixed for May 6 the departure of Herschel and Planck satellite (see for details AVIONEWS). A 'Hand' this... more
Military aviationDoes Switzerland-Sweden agreement contradict the tender for replacing F-5 Tiger?
Berne, Switzerland - Sweden would purchase 50 PC-21 airplanes against Switzerland should commit for 22 SAAB Gripen
According to a famous program on Swiss-German TV, Sweden would have offered a billion of francs to purchase 50 PC-21 Pilatus aircraft, destined to the training of its military pilots. Against, Switzerland... more
Civil aviationELFAA against Air Passenger Duty
London, United Kingdom - Today the appeal to the UK Government
ELFAA, European Low Fares Airline Association, has been struggling since a long time against the elimination of the Air Passengers Duty (APD). It welcomed the enlightened decision of the Dutch Government... more
AerospaceItalian SICRAL 1B satellite: connection and first commands successful
Rome, Italy - The system will be used also by American defense
The first preliminary phases of this morning's launch of the SICRAL 1B satellite (for further information see AVIONEWS) have been successfully completed, from the take off at 10:16 am CET on board of a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): storms on the South and on Abruzzo
Rome, Italy - A notice issued by the Civil Defense Department
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that anticipates from early morning of tomorrow, on Tuesday April 21, precipitations... more
AirlinesairBaltic to help passengers who lost job
Riga, Latvia - Initiative for residents of the Baltic States
Curious initiative by the Latvian airline airBaltic that has announced that it will refund the full cost of Economy class tickets to passengers who have lost their jobs between the purchase of the ticket... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission start inquiries on some Star Alliance and oneworld's airlines
Brussels, Belgium - Due to restrictive business practices on transatlantic routes
The European Commission launched Monday a probe into pacts between seven members of two air global alliances (Star Alliance and oneworld) on suspicion the deals might constitute restrictive business practices... more
AirlinesChinese airlines in loss
Beijing, China - A negative year for China Eastern, China Southern and Air China
Negative results in 2008 (about one billion Euros) also for Air China after the announcement by China Eastern and China Southern. The international crisis and the high oil price provoked this negative... more
AirportsPittsburgh, airport fees will be lowered
Pittsburgh, Usa - Meanwhile, air traffic decreases in March
Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato today announced that airline fees at Pittsburgh International Airport will be significantly lowered due to revenues from the Pennsylvania Gaming Economic Development... more