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HelicoptersKing Express Group orders three AgustaWestland helicopters
Houston, USA - One AW-119Ke, one AW-109 Power and one Grand
AgustaWestland has announced that King Express Group Limited has ordered three helicopters comprising one AW-119 Ke single engine, one AW-109 Power and one Grand light twin turbine engine helicopters.... more
Civil aviationThe member assembly defends unanimously Assoclearance
Rome, Italy - Today the meeting in Paris between Prato and Spinetta
The members assembly of Assoclearance, ten airlines (Air Alps, AirOne, Alitalia, Alitalia Express, Alpi Eagles, Eurofly, ItAli Airlines, Myair.com, Volare and Wind Jet) and airport management companies... more
HelicoptersCopterline took delivery of its first AW-139 helicopter
Houston, Usa - JSC Euro-Asia Air orders two models; SAM purchases five helicopters
"AgustaWestland (AW) announced that Copterline of Finland has taken delivery of the first of two AW-139 helicopters at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility. It will soon enter service operating scheduled f... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000EX, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere- Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10 airplanes (2008-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the overwing emergency exits to open, and consequent injury to passengers or crewmembers during an emergency evacuation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 26, 2008 [Page 10139-10140] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseIATA: January traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association released the data yesterday
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday released international traffic data for January. Year-on-year international passenger demand grew by 4.3% in January. This is sharply down... more
AirlinesAer Lingus opens the first connection between Rome and Belfast
Belfast, Ireland - The new hub of the Irish airline out of Eire
Green-light for the first Aer Lingus connection from Rome to Belfast, the new hub of the national Irish airline out of Eire. Ten destinations are scheduled: Barcelona and Amsterdam have been operating... more
IndustryEmbraer and Jetscape sign for ten 190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets will allow Florida-based lessor to offer flexible leasing solutions to airlines worldwide
"Embraer and the U.S. aircraft leasing company Jetscape, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., signed an agreement for the acquisition of ten EMBRAER 190 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft... more
Finance and economyThe merger between Delta and Northwest is still uncertain
Atlanta, USA - "Any potential merger would have to meet certain principles"
Another sign of trouble for a proposed merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. Delta Chief Executive, Richard Anderson, and Chief Financial Officer, Ed Bastian, told employees in an e-mail... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9661-9663] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (10): the Texas DPS chooses Eurocopter
Houston, USA - Five AS-350B/2s and one EC-145
The Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas DPS) has purchased five AS-350B/2s and one EC-145 from American Eurocopter. When received, the new aircraft will join the existing Texas DPS fleet of nine AS-350B/2s... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9659-9661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsGESAC: signed agreement protocol ministry-Region for Grazzanise airport
Naples, Italy - Further considerable funds appropriated
"Today, February 26th 2008 in Palazzo Santa Lucia, Naples, seat of Campania's regional council, the president of Campania Antonio Bassolino and the minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi have signed... more
SecurityFAA AD on Taylorcraft A, B, and F series airplanes (2008-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the left and right wing front and aft lift struts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9655-9659] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseLivingston flight Milan-San Salvador to be reactivated
Milan, Italy - Agreement between the carrier and El Salvador's Tourism ministry
On occasion of the BIT (Tourism International Exchange) in Milan and in the presence of the Tourism ministry of El Salvador, Ruben Rochi Parker, Livingston and the Tourism ministry jointly announce the... more
AirlinesEstonian Air activates route Rome-Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - Starting from next April 4
Estonian Air, Estonian national airline - 49% of which is owned by SAS - Scandinavian Airlines, 34% by the Republic of Estonia and 17% by Cresco, an Estonian investment group - already connects Tallinn,... more
AirlinesAeroflot receives a new Airbus A-320
Moscow, Russia - The carrier has an Airbus fleet of 36 aircraft
Russia's flagship carrier Aeroflot has received a new Airbus A-320 under a leasing contract. "This is the second aircraft obtained this year under an operational leasing deal signed in February 2007... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9668-9670] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2008-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9663-9666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (9): in two days the EC-175 totalized 98 orders
Houston, USA - The announcement has been given by Lutz Bertling
The Eurocopter CEO, Lutz Bertling, has announced that in the first two days of the international exhibition the EC-175 helicopter has totalized 98 orders. The last order belonging to the Halvorson family... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (8): Scott Kasprowicz announces a new venture on board an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter
Houston, USA - Planned in July 2008
Scott Kasprowicz announced today his plans to make an attempt at setting a new speed record for an around-the-world helicopter flight. The record setting flight is scheduled to take place in July 2008... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (7): P&WC launched innovative maintenance program for helicopter customers
Houston, Usa - The industry signed maintenance contract with Era Helicopters
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched an all-new Fleet Management Program designed to meet the wide-ranging engine maintenance needs of helicopter customers around the world. The new Fleet Management... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: E-tix flies with the carrier
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - With many advantages
"Air Dolomiti, Italian regional airline of the Lufthansa Group and member of Lufthansa Regional, makes its passengers fly with electronic tickets. Since yesterday air tickets for flights leaving from... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (6): American Eurocopter delivered the first EC-225 in the US to Era Helicopters LLC
Houston, Usa - The model had received certification from US FAA at the end of January
"On 30 January 2008, the EC-225 received its type certification from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). On 27 July 2004, the EC-225 received its twin-pilot IFR and single-pilot VFR airworthiness... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (5): boom of orders for the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter
Houston, USA - Also the South Korean United Industries International among the customers
AgustaWestland announced that UII - United Industries International has ordered an AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopter. This purchase is part of the framework of the multi-year contract and AW-139 distribution... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS all'"Heli-Expo 2008" (4): Eurocopter unveiled its brand-new EC-175 helicopter
Houston, Usa - Two first launch partners
"At 11.30 AM on the opening day of this year’s Heli-Expo, February 24, Eurocopter has announced a brand-new member of its helicopter family: the EC-175. Eurocopter is now introducing its 16-passenger c... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (3): also Sharp Ocean chooses AgustaWestland
Houston, USA - It orders five new helicopters
AgustaWestland announced that Sharp Ocean of Hong Kong has signed a contract for five helicopters comprising one AW-119 Ke, three Grand light twins and one AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopter. Sharp... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the Italian Coast Guard orders a third aircraft
Rome, Italy - An ATR-42MP Surveyor
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Italian Coast Guard to supply a third ATR-42MP Surveyor in basic configuration, without the specific mission equipment. A subsequent... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (2): Kaan Havacilik orders six AgustaWestland helicopters
Houston, USA - One AW-119 Ke, one AW-109 Power, three Grands and one AW-139
AgustaWestland announce that Kaan Havacilik of Turkey has ordered six helicopters including one AW-119 Ke single engine, one AW-109 Power and three Grand light twin and one AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopter.... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008": eleven AgustaWestland helicopters to the Heliflite
Houston, USA - The total agreement is about 47 million Euro
AgustaWestland and Heliflite Pty Ltd of Australia announce that Heliflite Pty Ltd of Australia have signed a contract for nine new helicopters, comprising three AW-119 Ke light single, two AW-109 Power,... more
IndustryRAK Airways signed a deal with Boeing for four 737/800 Next Generation airplanes
Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - The agreements has a value of 300 million dollars
Boeing and RAK Airways held a signing ceremony for the procurement of four 737-800s with purchase rights for two additional 737s. The deal is valued at approximately USD 300 million at list prices. Yesterday's... more
AirlinesRyanair reopens ahead of schedule
Dublin, Ireland - Its Website blocked for upgrade
Ryanair, one of the Europe’s largest low fares airline, announced two weeks ago the block of its Website from February 22nd at 10:00 pm to February 25th at 11:00 pm due to a reorganization of the booking e... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the situation on the eve of the meeting in Paris tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The reasons that could reduce the interest by Air France-KLM
On the eve of the meeting between the Alitalia management and the Air France-KLM President, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, that will be held tomorrow in Paris, the real situation could reduce the interest by the... more
AirportsSlot: Assoclearance might no longer be the Italian coordinator
Milan, Italy - Assigned to ENAV
Assoclearance might no longer carry out the assignment as Italian coordinator for airport slots if minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi decided to sign the ministerial decree which however excludes... more
AirlinesAlitalia: goodbye to the Genoa-Malpensa flight starting from March 31st, 2008
Milan, Italy - The statement of the Alitalia Sales Manager, Maurizio Pace
Starting from March 31st, 2008, the airport of Genoa will no longer be connected to Malpensa. However, the daily connections to Rome will be increased up to six and these will allow to go to other 23 domestic... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Heli-Expo 2008" (11): Sikorsky presents its X-2
Houston, USA - A hybrid aircraft between helicopter and airplane
According to Peter Grant, program manager for Sikorsky, the new X-2 presented by the American industry at the Heli-Expo is a real innovation in the rotary wing world. The aircraft, presented yesterday,... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Heli-Expo 2008" (10): Eurocopter expects deliveries record in 2008
Houston, USA - In 2007 delivered 488 helicopters
With 488 helicopters delivered in 2007, for a value of 4.2 billion Euro, the French-German company Eurocopter announced through president Lutz Bertling its expects for 2008 even better results, forecasting... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (9): Honeywell received an AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter
Houston, USA - For corporate transport
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Honeywell International Inc. has taken delivery of an AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopter during an official ceremony at the "Heli-Expo 2008" in Houston, Texas,... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (8): INAER orders 18 AgustaWestland helicopters
Houston, USA - They will be delivered by 2010
AgustaWestland has announced that Grupo INAER of Spain to purchase eighteen helicopters including six AW-119 Ke single-engines, two AW-109 Power and seven Grand light twins and three AW-139 medium twins... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica wins USD 100 million contract to equip new Airbus A-350XWB
Milan, Italy - To fit out the new Airbus airplane
Finmeccanica, SELEX Communications subsidiary Sirio Panel, has signed two contracts worthover USD 100 million with Airbus, to develop and supply avionics interface control units and manufacture the cockpit... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (7): AgustaWestland and Versace unveil the new AW-139 Interior
Houston, USA - The finest materials and the highest standards of craftsmanship
AgustaWestland and leading Italian fashion design house Versace are pleased to announce the expansion of their existing cooperation to offer AgustaWestland customers a range of exclusively designed cabin... more
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