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Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of February
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 26 to next Sunday March 2
Tuesday 26 - The 22nd Annual Geneva International Aviation Forum Aircraft Finance & Commercial Aviation. The President Wilson Hotel, Geneva, Switserland.+ 44 20 7017 7200 www.icbi-uk.com Wednesday... more
IndustryEmbraer: negotiations with the Argentine Government
São José dos Campos, Brazil - There is no commitment signed between the parties
"Embraer confirms that it is negotiating with the Argentine Government for the purpose of establishing an aviation cooperation plan, as announced, last Friday, after a meeting between Presidents Luiz Inácio... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (6): AgustaWestland signed an agreement with Synergy Aerospace
Houston, USA - A deal worth about 49 million Euro
AgustaWestland has signed a contract with Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, for ten additional helicopters comprising four AW-109 Power and four Grand light twin and two AW-139 medium twin... more
AirlinesAlitalia: January 2008 traffic statistics
Rome, Italy - For passengers and cargo
"Alitalia January 2008 traffic data compared to the same period in 2007 showed a decrease in both passenger and cargo businesses. Passenger business showed a decrease in terms of traffic (-8.0%) with... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (4): Sikorsky announces the 700th S-76 delivery, pending on D version
Houston, Usa - This model is used from over 200 customers in 37 Countries in the world
At the "Heli-Expo" in these days in Houston, Texas, AVIONEWS has known that the US industry Sikorsky has recently delivered its 700th twin engined medium helicopter, the S-76, a machine used from more... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (3): Bell sold 1,000 specimens of its 407 helicopter
Houston, USA - In the exhibition it shows different models of its production
The US industry Bell Helicopter announced to have sold 1,000 specimens of its 407 model helicopter, of which 800 have been delivered and 200 in order. The representatives of the Bell Helicopter, interviewed... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (2): sales record for Robinson in 2007
Houston, Usa - Frank Robinson aims a lot to his new R-66
Frank Robinson is sure an exceptional man, a person who has developed an helicopter that today is at the top of the table for sales in the world. His R-22s and R-44s are the helicopters more utilized... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli Expo 2008": world's largest helicopter exhibition opened in Houston
Houston, Usa - A large number of exhibitors in the Covention Center
The "Heli-Expo", the world' s largest helicopter exhibition, opened yesterday at the Convention Center of Houston, Texas, where there are on spot hundred of exhibitors with all kind of devices used in... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (5): Bell explains the reasons for the withdrawal of four models in 2010
Houston, USA - They are the 206B3, the 210, the 427 and the 430
In a press-conference took place yesterday at the "Heli-Expo 2008" in Houston, Texas, the Bell Helicopter vice-president, Mike Blake, has explained the reasons of the announced withdrawal of four models... more
Military aviationChina reproduces the Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter, now to compete with Russia
Moscow, Russia - The licence for the production has been purchased in 1995
China has built a domestic reproduction of the famed Su-27 Flanker fighter and may compete with Russia on third-party markets if it sets up the full-scale production of the plane, a Russian daily said... more
Latest newsVenezuela (5): no survivors in the accident of Santa Barbara Airlines ATR-42
Caracas, Venezuela - Disappeared by radars probably due to bad weather conditions
They are all dead the 43 passengers and three crew members travelling aboard the airplane fallen yesterday in Venezuela. The twin-engine, an ATR-42/320 of the Venezuelan airline Santa Barbara, had disappeared... more
AccidentsVenezuela (4): ATR 42–300 information
Merida, Venezuela - One research helicopter found the aircraft in a mountain region northeast of Merida
The ATR-42/300 manufacturing serial number 028 (YV-1449) operated by Santa Barbara Airlines is reported missing and one research helicopter found the aircraft in a mountainous region northeast of Merida. The... more
Military aviationSwitzerland considers measures to adopt with Chad for the use of a Pilatus equipped with armament
Berne, Switzerland - The Helvetian Nation accuses the African Country of having used a training airplane for warlike purposes
Last January 17, SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) informed that a training airplane of the type Pilatus PC-9 supplied to Chad was equipped with suspension devices essential for the armament,... more
SecurityIsrael provides the foreign carriers entering its airspace with new dispositions
Tel Aviv, Israel - Seat belts fastened and cockpit locked from the inside in the 30 minutes prior to landing
Israel tightens still further the dispositions concerning security (see AVIONEWS) bringing from 15 to 30 minutes prior to landing the time for which passengers are not allowed to unfasten their seat belts.... more
Civil aviationWill the air connections between Russia and Georgia capitals be reactivated? It seems so, but...
Moscow, Russia - Interrupted in 2006 due to a diplomatic crisis
Finally an agreement between Russia and Georgia reactivates the link between their two capitals, Moscow and Tbilisi, interrupted in 2006 due to a diplomatic crisis. However, a note from the Russian ministry... more
Fair and shows"Bit 2008 (4): press-conference in the afternoon for communicating the official name of Salerno's airport
Milan, Italy - New airport in the Mediterranean
"The airport of Salerno will attend the BIT in progress in Milan (February 21-24). The tourism international exchange is the occasion for presenting to national and international tour operators the new... more
Fair and shows"Bit 2008" (3): the presence of SAS
Milan, Italy - In addition to the tourism authority of Lisbon and TAP
SAS - Scandinavian Airlines will attend the BIT, Tourism International Exchange, in progress in Milan until next Sunday at pavilion 24, stand S-40 T-47. Other participants are the Lisbon tourism authority... more
Latest newsVenezuela (3): localized the wreckage of the ATR-42/320 disappeared yesterday
Caracas, Venezuela - Apparently no survivors
Ramón Viñas, the President of the Instituto Nacional de Aeronáutica Civil - INAC, has stated the Santa Barbara Airlines ATR-42/320 has been localized in the area known as Los Conejos on the Andes, about 12... more
Fair and shows"Bit 2008" (2): also this year TUIfly will attend the event
Milan, Italy - The German airline presents its newness at the 28th edition
"TUIfly - the German airline of the TUI group, born from the integration between Hapag-Lloyd Express and Hapagfly - participates to 'BIT 2008', the exhibition of the Italian touristic product and the best... more
Press release"Bit 2008": TAM flies to the event
Milan, Italy - Four days for living in preview the emotion of flying
"TAM Brazilian airlines, leader in the Brazilian domestic market, will attend the 'BIT 2008' which takes place in the new fair area of Rho Milan, from February 21 to 24, in pavilion 22, stand Q28-S33,... more
Press releaseIATA: countdown to last paper ticket
Jakarta, Indonesia - 100 days until 100% ET
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today began an important countdown—100 days to 100% e-ticketing. 'In 100 days the paper ticket gets put in a museum. On June 1st, 2008 we will achieve 1... more
Latest newsVenezuela (2): three Mil Mi-17 helicopters participate to the search and rescue operations
Caracas, Venezuela - No positive results
Three Mil Mi-17 helicopters participate to the search and rescue operations of the missing ATR-42/320 airplane with 46 people onboard, belonging to Santa Barbara Airlines, and disappeared from the radars... more
Military aviationRussia: Putin demands more aircraft for the national Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Between 2007-2015 the Air Force to receive 116 new fighters and 156 new helicopters
Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that the State program for arms procurement be adjusted to increase the number of modern combat aircraft for the Air Force. In 2007, Russia's leading aircraft... more
AirportsMalpensa: Blue Panorama stands as the reference airline
Milan, Italy - The proposal of Franco Pecci
The Blue Panorama president, Franco Pecci, interviewed during the BIT exhibition of Milan, has launched a proposal for the airport of Malpensa: to spur on small and medium companies by operating schedule... more
IndustryEmbraer receives new E-jets order from Virgin Blue
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Australian airline’s firm orders now total 24 aircraft
"Embraer and Australia’s Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd. have signed a contract to exercise four purchase rights for EMBRAER 190 jets and to convert another three into options for the same model. The total v... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Europe starts to use Mode S Surveillance Identifier (SI) Interrogator Codes
Brussels, Belgium - Assignment of interrogation codes is carefully managed to ensure that identical codes are not used in overlapping coverage areas
"EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, has started allocating a new type of Mode S Interrogator Code (IC) to cope with the expansion of Secondary Surveillance Radar Mode... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008": the future of freighters is now for Boeing
Singapore, Singapore - Following record freighter orders, major development milestones on 2008 horizon
"As Boeing looks forward in the freighter business, the company doesn't have to look very far to see that 'The Future of Freighters Is Now'. Orders for new Boeing production freighters have numbered... more
AirlinesAlitalia: denial about a loan-bridge for the carrier
Rome, Italy - Regarding the article of today published on the press
"Regarding to the article published today on the press about a supposed loan-bridge for the carrier, Alitalia denies that, at present, there is any specific initiative on it". more
AirportsAutogrill steps up its operations in Belfast City Airport (UK) with a food & beverage concession
Milan, Italy - The Group advances in Northern Europe
"Autogrill Group strengthens its presence in Northern Europe by securing a contract, through its HMSHost Europe airport division, to supply f&b services in three points of sale in the 'George Best' Belfast... more
Weather forecastsContinental Airlines: the bad weather affects the Northeast of USA
New York, Usa - The carrier provides latest flight information and operations summary on its website
"With severe Winter weather conditions forecast for the Northeast U.S. though Saturday, Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by the weather. Weather... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines orders new 777s and 737s from Boeing
Houston, Usa - The carrier has added 27 aircraft
"Continental Airlines announced that it has added 27 aircraft to its firm order positions at Boeing, including eight new 777 and 19 new Next-Generation 737 (737NG) aircraft. The aircraft orders give... more
Latest newsVenezuela: an ATR-42/320 aircraft disappears mysteriously
Caracas, Venezuela - AVIONEWS publishes the list of the passengers onboard
Another air crash in Venezuela after the tragedy of the Transaven aircraft occurred at the beginning of January and for which there are different mysteries still unsolved. A Santa Barbara Airlines ATR-42/320... more
Press releaseIata: the race for industry leadership
Singapore, Singapore - Opportunities and challenges for Asia
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Asia to join in the race for industry leadership. 'Asia has over 50% of the world’s population, and will be our largest single market by 2... more
Fair and shows"BIT 2008" (2): Singapore Airlines and Sky Europe
Milan, Italy - Also the Polish tourism authority and South Australia
"Also this year we will attend Milan's BIT (Tourism International Exchange) from February 21 to 24, with some of our customers. · Singapore Airlines (Pad 18, stand B-18) · South Australia Tourism C... more
Fair and shows"BIT 2008": Qatar Airways announces newness, projects and offers
Milan, Italy - Three new weekly links from Milan: the daily one arrives; new connection to Canton
"Qatar Airways also this year participates at the International Tourism Exchange (21-24 in Milan) at the Qatar Tourism Authority in the booth 22, stand C26 D33. From next May 1st, the weekly links Milan-Malpensa... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (3): the support of the RSV to the European companies for the certification of the next generation aircraft
Rome, Italy - Refuelling campaign from KC-130J in October 2007
Among the institutional tasks of the RSV there is the flight experimental test planning. The demonstration of the refuelling operating capability of the new aircraft is one of the Division's expertise... more
Fair and shows"Bit 2008" (3): the presence of TAP
Milan, Italy - To be announced the latest news on the Portuguese airline
"On occasion of the BIT (Tourism International Exchange), Rui Lemos, General Manager Tap Portugal for Italy and Greece, informs of his presence in the Portugal stand Thursday, February 21 from 12 to 6... more
IndustrySidewinder AIM-9X missile enters the US Navy's Weapons System User Program
Tyndall , USA - A good performance/cost missile
A Raytheon Company AIM-9X Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missile was employed in the Navy's Weapon System User program late last year. Several type of engines have been used in previous version,... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Force to receive the new Sukhoi Su-35 by 2011
Zhukovsky, Russia - Completed flight tests on February 18th
The new Su-35 Flanker-E multi-role fighter will be put into service with the Russian Air Force in two-three years, the head of the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer said on Wednesday. The Su-35 is an advanced... more
IndustryThe Sukhoi Superjet 100 with SaM146 engines installed on its wing has passed the first successful engine run
Moscow, Russia - It's a real milestone in getting the aircraft ready for the first flight
"As part of the first flight preparation campaign, the Sukhoi Superjet 100 with SaM146 engines installed on its wing has passed the first successful engine run. The first engine start took place at... more
AirportsSEA: Malpensa first in Europe for punctuality
Milan, Italy - According to the AEA ranking 2007
"According to the ranking made by AEA (Association of European Airlines) relative to 2007, as reported by a press-release of the association, Malpensa come in first in Europe for punctuality, ahead of... more
AirportsGESAC: Sterling Airlines in the airport of Naples-Capodichino
Naples, Italy - From April 5 two new direct flights to Copenhagen and Stockholm
"Sterling Airlines announces the launch of two new routes that will connect Copenhagen and Stockholm to one of its most recent Italian partners: the airport of Naples. Sterling Airlines is currently in... more
Military aviationSuccessful fuel system testing of F-35 Lightning II Stovl
Fort Worth, USA - Testing took place at Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant in Texas
BAE Systems has completed critical fuel testing on the first F-35 Lightning II short take off and vertical landing (STOVL) variant five days ahead of its schedule proving the maturity of both the aircraft... more
UAS-DronesBaE starts assembly of Taranis unmanned combat air vehicle
Warton , United Kingdom - It will be ready for 2012
BAE Systems has begun assembly of the first major components of Taranis, the GBP124M Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV). Specialist jigs have now been set up in a dedicated assembly hangar at BAE Systems... more
IndustryGE announces major expansion of Singapore operation
Singapore, Singapore Republic - GEASO achieved revenues of more than USD 250 m
GE Aviation announced a $ 30 million U.S. expansion of the GE Aviation Service Operation (GEASO) facility here in Singapore, positioning the facility to more than double revenues over the next five years.... more
Civil aviationAirlines propose ADS-B implementation sites
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines have identified seventy airports across Europe
Airlines have identified seventy airports across Europe where they think Automatic Dependence Surveillance - B (ADS-B) - could most usefully be deployed. Eurocontrol will now approach the Air Navigation... more
AerospaceThe US destroy spy-satellite threatening the Earth
Washington, USA - And China asks for explanations
Last night, according to a Pentagon note, the Satellite USA 193 was destroyed. It was a spy-satellite that, out of NASA technicians control, was threatening to fall in an unspecified spot of the Earth... more
AirlinesSpanair tickets on auction on eBay.es
Madrid, Spain - The auctions to start tomorrow
The Spanish carrier Spanair has announced to put up for auction on eBay 15,000 tickets for domestic and international flights. As well as return flights, tickets may be bought only for one way. Ticket... more
ReportLinate massacre, final act: the Cassation confirms the sentence of July 7, 2006
Rome, Italy - Acquitted the ex-directors of Milan airports Fusco and Federico
Seven years after the tragedy in which 118 people died, the Court of Cassation of Rome has confirmed yesterday the sentence passed on July 7, 2006 by the Court of appeal of Milan. Confirmed the many acquittals... more
HelicoptersEurocopter offers two "Firsts" at "Heli-Expo 2008"
Marignane, France - An EC-225 helicopter will be in the United States
"Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer in the civil and public services markets, will utilize this year’s 'Heli-Expo' in Houston to highlight its market strength in the United States and... more