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Civil defenseFires in Albania: Italian Canadair plane on action
Rome, Italy - The country hit by pyres because of high temperatures
"Italian Civil Defense Department of the Minister council's Presidency, has decided to send one of its Canadair planes in Albania to support operations of fire-fighting in Vallona and Fier valleys, in... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (8): the presentation of the Gulfstream and IAI’s system
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time in public
Gulfstream and IAI (Israeli Aerospace Industry) are also showing their Conformal AEW (CAEW - Compact Airborne Early Warning) system in public for the first time at Farnborough. The CAEW combines a Gulfstream... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (7): Raytheon delivers 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV to US Navy
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Enhanced capabilities to support land-based operations
Last month Raytheon delivered the 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to the US Navy. The missile provides an expanded array of operational capabilities with two-way satellite datalink enabling a... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (6): SAAB gets orders for Gripen EW Units
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
SAAB has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for electronic warfare systems and supplementary weapons pylons for the Gripen. The aircraft will be equipped with antennas,... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (5): Reaper UAV in Afghanistan combat with RAF
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time at the beginning of June
The RAF (Royal Air Force) used the General Atomic MQ-9 Reaper UAV to fire weapon during combat operations in Afghanistan for the first time at the beginning of June. The Reaper can carry the GBU-12 Paveway... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-20 and SR-22 airplanes (2008-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent in-flight failure of the cabin door, which could result in door separation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39583-39585] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines (2008-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines that would allow fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39574-39577] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (12): bigger BWB “X-plane” planned
Farnborough, United Kingdom - On the tracks of the X-48B
Boeing and the US Air Force have begun talks over development of a larger, piloted, blended-wing body (BWB) demonstrator that would follow on from the current subscale X-48B Unmanned BWB now flying at... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (4): Embraer signs Niki Airline for five 190 jets
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry and Nas Aviation confirm five more 190 jets
"Embraer and Austria’s NIKI Luftfhart GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets. The agreement was announced yesterday at the 60th 'Farnborough Airshow', in England, and includes purchase rights f... more
Finance and economyAutogrill to launch buy-back programme
Milan, Italy - Up to 5% of the share capital
"Further to a resolution approved by shareholders on 23rd April 2008, Autogrill SpA has announced that, pursuant to art. 144-bis. Clause 3, 'Regolamenti Emittenti' (regulations for listed companies), it... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (3): Airbus' orders
Farnborough, United Kingdom - By Saudi Arabian Airlines (eight airplanes) and Ethiad Airways (55 aircraft)
"Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for eight A-330/300 wide-body aircraft, as part of its fleet modernisation plan. The contract follows o... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough Air Show 2008" (2): Air Engiadina adds an AW-119 Ke helicopter to its fleet
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Top-of-the-Range AW-119 Ke enters service
"AgustaWestland announced that Air Engiadina (operated by Swiss Jet) of Switzerland has added an AW-119 Ke single engine to its helicopter fleet. The helicopter, which is used for sightseeing, air taxi... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (9): H-92 SuperHawk helicopter to embark on European tour
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Over the next several weeks
Sikorsky has revealed that its H-92 SuperHawk helicopter will visit at least nine Countries throughout Europe over the next several weeks to demonstrate its mission capabilities. Able to accommodate 22... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008": Andhra Pradesh State Government orders one AW-139
Farnborough, United Kingdom - This helicopter will be used to perform executive transport missions
"AgustaWestland announced that Andhra Pradesh State Government (India) has signed a contract for one AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter. This helicopter will be used to perform executive transport... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (11): first Sky Warrior UAS deployed in Iraq
Farnborough, United Kingdom - During the operation “Iraqi Freedom”
General Atomic Aeronautical System says that two of its Sky Warrior Block 0 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are now operational in Iraq, supporting US Army ground forces in operation “Iraqi Freedom”. The... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: hang-gliding's world championships
Turin, Italy - Eighty pilots from all over the world
"As from July, 19th to August, 2nd, it will take place the hang-gliding's world championship in Monte Cucco Park, Sigillo (Perugia), between Umbria and Marche, where 80 pilots from all over the world will... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS al "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (18): Embraer and Aeroméxico sign a contract for 12 jets 190
Farnborough, United Kingdom - E-Jets to become key component of the company’s fleet renovation and expansion
"Embraer signed a contract with Aeroméxico for incorporating 12 EMBRAER 190 jets into its fleet as part of the airline’s modernization plan. The new aircraft will be flown by its Aeroméxico Connect sub... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (17): Boeing VS Airbus, eternal challenge
Farnboorugh, United Kingdom - Flood of order despite the crisis for the high oil price
The "Farnborough International Air Show" becomes the umpteenth theatre of the eternal challenge between Airbus and Boeing. Despite the crisis for the high oil price, Airbus has recorded 525 new orders... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (16): Boeing, Etihad Airways announce twin-aisle order
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Abu Dhabi-based carrier orders 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs
"Boeing and Etihad Airways today announced an order for 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the Farnborough Airshow. Valued at $9.4 billion at current list prices, the order has... more
Military aviationAVIONEWs at the "Farnborough International Air Show" (15): the official announcement of Chinese Jian-10 fighter
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The ceremony on July 26th
China`s Chengdu Aerospace Jian-10 (J-10) fighter airplane is finally coming out from under wraps. The public display of the aircraft will take place on July 26th as part of the official ceremony to commemorate... more
AirportsFoggia, flights from "Gino Lisa" to start again as of September
Foggia, Italy - A Swiss airline should have got a deal with "Aeroporti di Puglia"
Foggia airport "Gino Lisa" should be operative again as of next September after the break of Itali Airlines' flights called from Italian ENAC (Italian civil aviation company), on last May. The new airline... more
Tilt-rotors"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (14): Bell/Agusta BA-609 Tiltrotor makes its first appearance at the event
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry unveils the tiltrotor Sar variant
"The Bell/Agusta BA-609 Tiltrotor is making its first ever appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show. The second prototype, aircraft #002, is showcased by the Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company... more
PeopleBranson predicts "Spectacular" airline casualties in next months
London, United Kingdom - He said in an interview to the "Times"
There will be "Spectacular casualties" in the airline industry over the next 12 months, Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson was said. The airline industry has been battered by soaring fuel costs that are... more
AirportsFlorence, parallel-runway case to become concrete
Florence, Italy - It will be the subject of July, 21st's town council
The issue about parallel-runway at Florence-Peretola airport seems to be finally concrete after the words spent in last months (see for details AVIONEWS 1,2,3). Tomorrow, July 15th, health, town planning... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (12): Airbus' order backlog increasing further during the first six months of 2008
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For a total of 525 airplanes
"During the six-month period from January to June 2008, Airbus achieved a healthy gross order total of 525 aircraft units and a leading market share of 52 per cent. In dollar terms, this represents a total... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (11): CFM launches its next-generation engine
Farnborough, United Kigdom - Significant reductions in noise and emission levels
CFM has unveiled the LEAP-X, a new jet engine it hopes will one day power an entirely new generation of Boeing and Airbus airliners in the single-aisle class. A conventional enclosed turbofan, LEAP-X... more
AirportsNew York-"JFK", FAA to change yield's regulations of the planes
New York, USA - After last Friday's risk of collision
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), has decided to change directions which regulate yields of planes in transit at New York-"JFK" airport, after 2 aircraft were close to collide on last Friday. A... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (10): the first day of Finmeccanica
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Italian and Internatinal delegations
Today has been officially opened the 46th Edition of the "Farnborough International Air Show". The Finmeccanica Pavilion, Chalet and Static Area has already welcomed many International and Italian Delegations.... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (9): Northwest Airlines CEO and the oil crisis
Farnborough, United Kingdom - "The market is being dominated by speculators"
Joining in a chorus of criticism of financial speculation in the global market for oil, Northwest Airlines CEO, Doug Steenland, said that the final hour of trading shows how the market is being dominated... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (8): BAE Systems unveils the Mantis
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The future solution of the UK Defense Ministry
BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence Strategic Unmanned Air Vehicles (Experimental) project team -"SUAVE" - will unveil a new high altitude, long-endurance UAV System known as "Mantis". It is... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (13): new order for Elbit`s Hermes® 450 UAV
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A deal worth 20 million dollars
Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $20 million to supply Hermes® 450 UAV Systems to an European country. The systems include both air vehicles as well as complementing... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (7): Boeing, FlyDubai announce Next-Generation 737 order
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Dubai's new low-cost airline orders 50 Next-Generation 737-800s
"Boeing and Dubai's recently launched low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced an order for 50 Next-Generation 737-800s at the Farnborough Air Show. Valued at approximately USD 3.74 billion at current... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (6): Regione Puglia's stand
Farnborough , United Kingdom - To represent "Puglia's aeronautical system"
On July, 14th, "Puglia's aeronautical system" will attend at the "Farnborough Air Show 2008" expositive hall, the famous show on train in United Kingdom from 14th to 20th July in Farnborough, London. Sandro... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (5): Bombardier to launch a low consumptions' airplane
Farnborough, United Kingdom - It's been presented at the famous aeronautical show
Montreal based Canadian Bombardier, has presented its new aircraft during the "Farnborough Air Show 2008", the famous aeronautical show where more than 1500 exhibiting from more than 35 countries are attending... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (4): Embraer sells five 190 jets to China's Kun Peng Airlines
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The airline will be the second operator of the E-Jets in mainland China
"Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A) and Kun Peng Airlines Co., Ltd., one of the main operators in the Chinese regional aviation market, signed a contract for five firm orders for the EMBRAER... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show" (3): Air India showcases Boeing 777 at the event
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The airplane will be on display with a new livery and interior
"Air India's newest Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplane arrived Saturday in Farnborough, United Kingdom, ahead of Monday's opening of the Farnborough International Air Show. The 777-300ER will be... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (2): agreement by Piaggio Aero with the Italian Air Force for the development of the P-180 Avanti special version for Flight Inspection operations
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry will develop for a launch quantity of four aircraft upgrades in 14th Wing's fleet
"Piaggio Aero Industries announces the development program for the P-180 'Flight Inspection' special version of the P-180 Avanti multi-utility aircraft. As a main contractor of the Italian Air Force, Piaggio... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008": Piaggio Aero-Jet Aviation agreeement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the maintenance of P-180 Avanti/Avanti II aircraft
"Piaggio Aero Industries announced that it recently signed an agreement with Jet Aviation to select Jet Aviation Dusseldorf as an Authorized Service Center for the P-180 Avanti/Avanti II aircraft. Jet... more
AirlinesSwiss International to introduce its 15th Airbus A-340
Zurich, Switzerland - It's going to operate long-haul flights
Swiss airline Swiss International had added its 15th Airbus A-340 to its long-haul fleet today. The aircraft will take-off for Johannesburg this evening and land to Zurich tomorrow in the morning. The... more
DefenseRussia: Iranian tests show the US air defense system is useless
Moscow, Russia - Lavrov: "It is necessary to solve problems with Iran through diplomacy"
Russia's Foreign Minister said on Friday that Iran's recent missile tests show it does not have ability to attack Europe, and disprove the U.S. justification for a missile shield in Central Europe. Iran... more
Sport aviationTurnover at the head of "World Air Games": Bruno Rambaudi completes his "Mission"
Turin, Italy - Chairmanship of the 2009 Games' organizing committee goes to Giuseppe Viriglio
"Changing of the guard at the head of 2009 'World Air Games Turin 2009' organizing committee. Turnover has been signed yesterday by the Wag members' assembly, one year before the beginning of the Games.... more
AerospaceISS: two Russian cosmonauts repair the Soyuz capsule
Moscow, Russia - A quite danger spacewalk
Two Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station have made a daring spacewalk to repair their Soyuz descent capsule, Russian mission control said on Friday. Sergei Volkov and Oleg Kononenko... more
IndustryATR launches new website
Toulouse, France - On next Monday 14th July, on the occasion of the "Farnborough Air Show"
"ATR will launch on Monday 14th July a new website, www.whyatr.com, which is related to a new communication campaign starting on the occasion of the 'Farnborough Air Show'. This new campaign –including i... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show 2008": the EMBRAER's presence
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company exhibits the Legacy 600 jet, the Phenom 300 mock-up, and the Lineage 1000 cross-section
"Embraer will participate in the 60th Farnborough International Airshow, July 14-20, at Farnborough Airport, near London, England. The Company’s Legacy 600 business jet will be on static display, alongside t... more
Military aviationGeorgia: stop to air space violations by Russian warplanes
Tblisi, Georgia - "This is an act of military aggression"
Georgia's Foreign Ministry said Friday the intrusion of Russian warplanes into Georgian airspace was an act of military aggression: "If Russia’s jets again violate the air of Georgia, they will be gathering t... more
ReportCapo Gallo disaster, summary proceedings for the 9 accused
Palermo, Italy - Sixteen people died in the air crash
The nine accused for the Tuninter ATR-72 air crash of 2005, August, 6th (see for details AVIONEWS), will have a trial according to abbreviated proceedings as from next October, 31th. Tunisian airline's... more
AirlinesAir Vallée in the ERG Petroli hands
Turin, Italy - FIAT ceases the airline and 51% of the Aosta Airport
Air Vallée changes owner. The operation has been carried out with an agreement on the Turin-Genoa axis, passing from the FIAT hands to ERG Petroli. The Turin company, that took over 100% of the airline... more
AirlinesLufthansa, strike's risk after failure of negotiation with unions
Berlin, Germany - After 641 deleted flights early this week
Negotiations between unions and German airline Lufthansa about the contractual renewal of 52,000 employers. Strikes by the workers could be called by the unions in next days, just in the "Hottest" while... more
AirlinesEgyptair becomes 21st member of Star Alliance
Milan, Italy - After a nine month integration project
"At a ceremony in Cairo today, Egyptair officially became the 21st member of Star Alliance bringing with it 1,624 weekly flights to 69 destinations around the world. Egyptair is the nation's flag carrier,... more
AirlinesUS Airways, no more movies on domestic flights
Tempe, USA - To contain costs after last increase of fuel's prices
Passengers of US Airways, Arizona based American airline, would better bring a book on-flight. That's what the airline's operators suggest after the hard and unusual decision to cut movies on domestic... more