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AerospaceRussian multirole laboratory module "Nauka" launch delayed again
Moscow, Russia - The recalculated schedule for the launch is now the fourth quarter of 2013
The launch of the multirole laboratory module "Nauka" for the International Space Station has been delayed once again from the end of this year to the end of next year, as communicated by the president... more
Civil aviationDelta: sewing needle in a sandwich served on the aircraft: a passenger gets injured
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The FBI investigates on the incident
A passenger of a Minneapolis-bound aircraft departed from Amsterdam experienced a weird and painful situation: biting into a turkey sandwich he has found a sewing needle among the which injured him. The... more
AirportsSlow security controls at new Warsaw-Modlin airport: 12 passengers miss their aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - Airport operator offers homeward journey tickets as compensation
"Inexperience" issues for the brand new Warsaw-Modlin airport during the first day of operations: because of a bottleneck at security controls, twelve passengers have missed their aircraft. The 12 travellers... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner survey: 2 out of 3 travellers forget something on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Among the most singular items: wedding rings and a trombone
Nowadays passengers tend to be pretty absent-minded, as demonstrated by the last survey conducted by Skyscanner: 66% of the interviewees admitted they have forgotten some object on the aircraft at least... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport: European Commission approves feasibility study for the rail link between T1 and T2 at Milan-Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - 524,000-Euro funding
The European Commission has approved the 524,000-Euro funding for the feasibility study for the private capital involvement for the realization of the rail link between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Milan... more
Press releaseEuropean carriers register a 3.4%-passenger increase in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impact by fuel prices and external costs
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) released the figures relative to the performances obtained by the associated carriers in the first six months of 2012, which show a passenger-traffic increase... more
AirportsCiampino airport: "Passera must not sign"
Rome, Italy - "All political parties agreed with the appeal"
Tomorrow July 17, 2012, the "Committee for the reduction of Ciampino airport air pollution" will present an appeal to the Italian Minister of Economic Development, Infrastructure and Transport Corrado... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Iberia launches new service for those who travel with children
Madrid, Spain - The "Family Pass" will give passengers a quick path from check-in to gate
The Spanish carrier Iberia launched a new service for those families who travel with their children: it is called "Family Pass", and it will give travellers the opportunity to reach their departure gate... more
IndustryAirbus offers iPad Electronic Flight Bag solution
Toulouse, France - Combining Airbus’ EFB content with the world’s most versatile mobile device
Airbus has become the first aircraft manufacturer to provide its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) performance-calculating applications for Pilots on iPad. Airlines will soon be able to download the first apps... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. European network carriers register passenger increase of 3.4% in first half of 2012
Brussels, Belgium - But market growth strongly contrasts financial performance impacted by fuel prices and external costs, warns AEA
In the first six months of 2012, passenger numbers of the Association of European Airlines’ (AEA) members increased by almost six million, to 177.6 million, a growth of 3.4% compared to the results of l... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines begins to switch its fleet from B-737 to A-320 aircraft
Vienna, Austria - New airplanes will start to operate from October 2012
The European carrier Austrian Airlines started its dismissal program for its medium-haul aircraft Boeing 737/800, which will be replaced by 7 Airbus A-320. It is a measure which aims to limit... more
Press releaseOfficial Gazette of the UE: four documents about international agreements with Australia
Brussels, Belgium - Regarding processing and transfert of PNR data
II Non-legislative acts International agreements * Information concerning the date of entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Qantas announces domestic routes strengthening
Sydney, Australia - Avalaible seats to Canberra and Tasmania to be increased
The Australian airline Qantas announced a strengthening of the domestic flights offer which will start from the next autumn: the flights between Melbourne and several cities in Tasmania will increase from... more
AirportsAircraft and Olympics: on Monday 16/07/2012 Heathrow faces its busiest day ever
London, United Kingdom - 236,955 travellers are expected in transit
Monday 16/07/2012 will be a record day for London-Heathrow Airport, which will face the highest passenger number in its history: the travellers who will transit through the English hub will be 236,955,... more
UAS-DronesGermany will continue operations with Israeli drone-aircraft until 2014
Berlin, Germany - "An essential component of the regional reconnaissance architecture"
Today July 16, 2012, international press agencies reported that Germany will continue its operations in Afghanistan with Israeli-built Heron-1 drone-aircraft. These UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) will... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL issues its ATM Cost-Effectiveness Report for 2010
Brussels, Belgium - With its 190 pages
The ACE 2010 Benchmarking Report -ACE stands for ATM Cost-Effectiveness- commissioned by the Performance Review Commission (PRC) is available now on EUROCONTROL’s website (www.eurocontrol.int/prc). This r... more
ReportAircraft and helicopters surround Chinese stranded frigate at Half Moon Shoal
Manila, Philippines - "The ship is well within the 200-nautical miles zone recognised by international law"
China cannot dismiss more accusations about Chinese warships patrolling in Philippines' territorial waters, since a Chinese frigate has struck Half Moon Shoal, just 110km from western Palawan province. Philippine... more
CargoAircraft and transport: Menzies Aviation quits cargo operations in four UK airports
London, United Kingdom - The firm will focus on London-Heathrow
Menzies Aviation has announced on Monday 16/07/2012 the closure of its cargo operations in four airports in the United Kingdom, in order to return the company's UK cargo business to profitability. The... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace: contracts for 52 aircraft and $3.27 billions at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - "This air show is a wonderful opportunity for us"
Bombardier Aerospace, the well-known Canadian aircraft-maker, has reported it has signed contracts for $3.27 billion at the "Farnborough International Air Show", the popular aerospace exhibition in London.... more
DefenseIndia postpones the launch of the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
Delhi, India - Cochin Shipyard sharply pulled up for its huge delay
India's programme to deploy two aircraft carrier-based task forces in 2015 has been postponed due to huge delays. Despite the arrival of the INS Vikramaditya (the ex Russian Kiev-class aircraft carrier)... more
IndustryDema increases its programs for helicopters and airplanes
Naples, Italy - New announcements for AgustaWestland and Bombardier Aerospace
News of increasing aeronautic market arrive from "Farnborough International Airshow", ended yesterday July 15 which the company takes part in with the delegations of: AIAD, Regione Campania and Regione... more
ReportRoad to Damascus airport closed after clashes in the city
Damascus, Syria - "Obama must intervene before next elections"
The road to the airport of Damascus has been closed after heavy clashes in the suburbs which forced Assad's regular troops to shell the city to repel the attack. The news comes a few days after the... more
IndustryAirbus COO: "China will be largest aircraft market in the world"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The company of the EADS group signed contracts for $16.9 billion in Farnborough
Airbus Chief Commercial Officer John Leahy, in an interview released at the end of the "Farnborough International Airshow 2012" (FIA) to the Chinese news agency "Xinhua", has spoken about the aircraft... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes maxi-million penalty against Boeing Company
Seattle, Usa - For USD 13,57 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $13.57 million against The Boeing Company for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines... more
Civil aviationAircraft and security: terror suspects allegedly waved through at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Concern in Great Britain a few days from the Olympics start
According to a report released by the English newspaper "The Observer", in the last months several persons on a watch-list, whose arrival should have been immediately brought to the attention of the counter-terrorism... more
Fair and showsA-400M aircraft: the "Atlas" played a leading role at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2012"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Europrop International: "The problem with one of the engines is a one-off issue"
In Greek mythology, Atlas was the titan who held up the celestial sphere. The aircraft named after him maybe has not held up all the attention at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2012", but for... more
IndustryLM: Wing flies 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie
Fort Worth, Usa - These 100 flights include 74 missions with A version and 26 with B
Marine Lt. Col. David Berke, commanding officer for the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, taxis in from completing the 100th F-35 Lightning II sortie at the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla.... more
IndustryTransport by airplane: Airbus welcomes ICAO’s first steps towards a CO2 Standard
Toulouse, France - Major achievement for a global aviation emissions standard
Airbus welcomes the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) first major milestone in the development of a CO2 emissions standard for civil aviation. Once fully established in 2013, the CO2 S... more
ReportRussian warships head to Syria: "No attack helicopters on board"
Moscow , Russia - "Standard Club's actions were baseless and unjustified"
On July 11, 2012, Vyacheslav Dzirkaln, deputy-head of Russia's Federal Service for Military and Technical Cooperation, said that the Russian Navy would carry out its duty to defend Russian shipping in... more
Fair and showsBoeing: airplanes, innovation and technology highlighted at "Farnborough International Airshow"
London, UK - 737 program exceeds 10,000-order milestone
Boeing's new aircraft and innovative technologies attracted customers, partners, government officials and media at the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow". The show saw the first flying display of... more
Press releaseDeloitte: Global aerospace and Defense industry sluggish in 2011. European industry lags US counterparts
London, UK - New report suggests that financial performance gaps widen between commercial and defense sectors
According to the "2011 Global Aerospace and Defense Industry performance wrap-up" by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (DTTL) Global Manufacturing Industry group, the financial performance of the global a... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomes ICAO agreement on a CO2 standard for modern aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - Important milestone in a comprehensive global solution for emissions in transport by airplane
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed an agreement by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) environment committee on a metric to define a CO2 standard for new aircraft. The a... more
Civil aviationAerobility introduces flight lessons for disabled people with a view to London Olympics and Paralympics
London, United Kingdom - "I think to give that opportunity is extremely valued across all disabilities"
UK disabled flying association Aerobility, a charity which enables disabled people to learn to fly, has highlighted an interesting project at the "Farnborough International Air Show". Aeronautical press... more
DefenseIndia successfully tests Agni I short-range ballistic missile
Delhi, India - This missile system is already in service
After large armament expenditures (ex-soviet nuclear submarines, ex-soviet missile helicopter carrier, indigenous light fighters, Dassault-made Rafale multi-role fighters, indigenous anti-aircraft missile... more
AirlinesAir Berlin selects GEnx engines to power its B-787 airplanes
Berlin, Germany - Valued at more than $1.2 billion over the life of the contract
Germany’s second largest airline Air Berlin has selected the GEnx-1B engine to power its fleet of 15 B-787/8 Dreamliners for which orders are confirmed. The airline has also signed a 12-year OnPointSM s... more
IndustryBoeing P-8I airplane begins flight test program
Seattle, Usa - 737 military derivative for India on schedule for 2013 delivery
Boeing's first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its official flight test program in the last days, taking off from Boeing Field in Seattle at 9:15 am and landing three hours and 49 minutes later... more
Fair and showsRR and Synergy Group sign $ 630M Trent 700 agreement for A-330 aircraft
London, UK - For nine airplanes: six in passenger and three freighter version
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a $630 million contract with Brazil-based conglomerate Synergy Aerospace to provide Trent 700 engines and TotalCare long-term engine service support... more
IndustryBoeing:$37 billion orders received at Farnborough
London, United Kingdom - 737MAX seen as a strategic asset
Boeing, the popular American aircraft-maker, reached a great success at the 48th edition of the "Farnborough International Air Show", the London exhibition running from 9 to 15 July 2012. During last... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Mauritania: 7 victims
Nouqkchott, Mauritania - The plane caught fire shortly after take-off
Seven people were killed in Mauritania on Thursday in the crash of a military Harbin Y-12 aircraft. The plane was chartered by a a Canadian mining company to transport gold from the mine site to the capital. Local... more
AirlinesAirport taxes: Iberia ticket will not increase in price
Madrid, Spain - "It will not affect our customers"
International press agencies have reported that Iberia (the Spanish airline held by the IAG group together with British Airways) has confirmed that the price of its tickets will not increase due to airport... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers four EC-225 helicopters to Blueway Group
Marignane, France - For operations in the North Sea
Eurocopter will complete in 2012 the supply of a total of four new EC-225s to Blueway Group, the reference Northern European helicopter operator. Two of these helicopters are already in service for crew... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes two civil penalties against Kingfisher Air Services and Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, Usa - For $185,750 and $987,500 respectively
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $185,750 against Kingfisher Air Services Air Safari, Inc., of San Juan, P.R., for allegedly operating a Cessna 208B airplane on... more
Defense"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: 13,000 tons main hull section moved to dockyard (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - 60% of the hull of the future English flagship is ready
How do you move a 13,000 tonne aircraft carrier hull into position? A time-lapse video recorded by BAE Systems captures the building of a ship. The ship is the new flagship of the Royal Navy. It is... more
ReportLondon airspace restrictions to start for Olympics security
London, United Kingdom - CAA distributed more than 60,000 leaflets
The English Ministry of Defence has reported that personnel and equipment from the Royal Navy, the Royal Army and the Royal Air Force will be in place from Saturday, July 14, 2012, to secure the London... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero announces the new MPA aircraft
London, UK - Signed contracts with ADASI and Saab for its development
Piaggio Aero announced the signature of a contract with ADASI -Abu Dhabi Autonomous System Investments - a subsidiary of Tawazun- for the development of a new special missions surveillance aircraft, the... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough Air Show". Airbus: commitments for 115 airplanes across three product families
London, UK - Equal to USD 16.9 billion worth
At the "2012 Farnborough International Air Show", Airbus won about US$16.9 billion worth of business for a total of 115 aircraft. The commitments comprise Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 61 airplanes... more
Fair and showsAirbus. Orders for over 50 aircraft from four different operators (MEA, UTair, Synergy Aerospace, Avolon)
London, UK - The orders continue at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
Middle East Airlines-Air Liban (MEA), the flag carrier of Lebanon, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for five A-320neo and five A-321neo aircraft plus eight options. MEA will announce its... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce signs contract with Garuda Indonesia for Trent 700 engines
London, United Kingdom - "We are delighted that this carrier has again put its trust in our industry"
Rolls-Royce has won a contract from Garuda Indonesia Airlines for supplying 11 Airbus A-330 Aircraft with its Trent 700 engines. The deal has been announced at the "Farnborough International Air Show".... more
Military aviationUSAF plans to replace its AC-130 gunships (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - More technology, less pure firepower
During the Farnborough exhibition (London, 9-15 July), the US Air Force reported it signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to add a precision strike package to the new MC-130J to create a new gunship,... more
Fair and showsBoeing projects exponential growth in demand for aircraft pilots
London, UK - Maintenance technicians also required in high numbers over next 20 years
Boeing projects the world will face an unprecedented demand for airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next 20 years as global economies expand and airlines take delivery of tens of thousands... more