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IndustryAirbus plans new facility in the US to manufacture its A-320 aircraft
Toulouse, France - It would be a new "Neighbour" for Boeing
Airbus, European giant in the aeronautical field, could be planning to open a new production centre for its A-320 aircraft in the United States, according to the reports by the American newspaper "New... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Bolivian government rejects AeroSur bailout plan
La Paz, Bolivia - The company has debts for more than 100 million dollars
The Bolivian government rejected the bailout plan of AeroSur, the local company which filed for bankruptcy in April (AVIONEWS), which now has until 11 July to resume its flights, or it will lose its flight... more
Fair and showsBell at "Farnborough International Airshow": first European for mock-up of 525 Relentless helicopter
Fort Worth, Usa - Showed also the 429, the 407GX and the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday its upcoming participation in the "Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2012". The company will provide flight demonstrations, have two state of the art commercial... more
HelicoptersEuropean crisis damages helicopter deliveries
Marseille, France - Contracts sealed, deliveries postponed
Eurocopter, the well-known European helicopter maker, has said that the European financial crisis has damaged the scheduled helicopter deliveries to many European countries, most of all Greece, Portugal... more
AccidentsRussia Sukhoi Su-27 UB aircraft crashes in Karelia
Moscow, Russia - Search underway for the crew
A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 UB (a twin-seat trainer variant of the well-known Russian fighter) crashed today in the Petrozavodsk district, Karelia. According to local press reports, the pilots ejected safely. "The... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Incheon Airport interested in London-Stansted
Seoul, South Korea - "We're watching the situation"
London-Stansted Airport is one of the hubs owned by BAA, the main airport operator in the UK, which also manages London-Heathrow, Aberdeen, Glasgow International and Southampton. The company, because of... more
OccurrencesC-5 Galaxy aircraft: problem solved
Washington, USA - New aluminium alloy improves the aircraft lifespan
The Air Force Research Laboratory has solved critical cracking issues with the C-5 Galaxy super heavy transport aircraft. The AFRL recently investigated cracking issues that have been occurring in C-5... more
Fair and showsBoeing at Farnborough: flight schedule B-787 airplane and advanced systems for surveillance and reconnaissance
Washington, Usa - F/A-18F, C-17, e V-22 Osprey will make demonstration flights; Korean Air B-737/900ER will present the Sky Interior features
Boeing will participate at the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 9-15). Below the detailed program: Note: all times listed below are local to Farnborough. Monday, July 9 – Thursday, J... more
Science and technologyUAT ARC recommends collaborative government-industry initiative to facilitate unleaded avgas transition
Washington, USA - Development and deployment roadmap milestones must be identified
Today, 27/06/2012, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published the final report and recommendations from the Unleaded Avgas Transition Aviation Rulemaking Committee (UAT ARC), a collaborative industry-government... more
AccidentsNigerian aircraft accident: Dana Air contacted 118 victims' families
Lagos, Nigeria - "We have received 34 completed insurance forms"
Dana Air communicated today it has so far made contact with the families of 118 victims of the Abuja-bound MD-83 aircraft which crashed in Lagos (Nigeria) on 03/06/2012 (AVIONEWS), causing the death of... more
IndustryMBDA reveals its new Spear missile for the LM F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
London, United Kingdom - The Eurofighter Typhoon will carry 16 of the type
MBDA, an European manufacturer, has unveiled a new design for a next-generation air-to-surface missile suitable for the conformal weapons bays (CWB) of the F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft. The... more
PeopleBoeing Executive Ray Conner to lead Commercial Airplanes Business
Chicago, Usa - Jim Albaugh announces plan to retire
Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney yesterday announced the appointment of Raymond L. Conner as president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Conner, 57, a 34-year company veteran who... more
Civil aviationRussia confirms its intentions to purchase Antonov An-70 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "They promised to finish the remaining work in the near future”
Talking to the journalists during a press conference organised in the range of the celebrations for the 100th birthday of the Russian Air Force, Commander Maj. Gen Viktor Bogdanov confirmed Moscow's intention... more
AccidentsIndonesian Fokker F-27 aircraft allegedly crashed because of engine problems
Jakarta, Indonesia - "But we will have to wait for the lab results to determine the real cause"
Marshal Imam Sufaat, Indonesian Air Force chief of staff, declared that the accident which involved a Fokker F-27 aircraft on Thursday 21/06/2012 (AVIONEWS), causing the death of 11 persons (7 crew members... more
HelicoptersEurocopter deliveries last two EC-155 B1 helicopters of a fleet of 20 to the German Federal Police
Blumberg, Germany - That completes so its fleet upgrade program
The German Federal Police today formally accepted its remaining two EC-155 B1 helicopters from Eurocopter to complete an extensive fleet upgrade program involving 20 of these versatile, multi-role, twin-engine... more
Tilt-rotorsTokyo to allow Osprey tilt-rotor deployment (VIDEO)
Tokyo, Japan - American bases follow American rules
Today June 27 2012, the Japanese attempt to stop the American MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor deployment at the Okinawa base seems to be ended. A top Japanese government official said the country "Will proceed... more
Press releaseTransport by airplane: EC approves State aid for restructuring Air Malta
Brussels, Belgium - Equal to € 130 million
Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has concluded that a €130 million aid amount granted to the state-owned airline Air Malta for its restructuring is in line with EU state aid r... more
AirportsAircraft and transport in Italy: Flightcare and Meridiana employees at the Rome-Fiumicino airport will be on strike on 18 July
Rome, Italy - Industrial action from 10 am to 2 pm
Rome-Fiumicino Airport will face a difficult day on 18 July, since the Flightcare and Meridiana employees who work in the Italian hub will be on strike. The workers will down tools for 4 hours, from... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Air Finland files for bankruptcy
Vantaa, Finland - The carrier started its operations in 2002
Oy Air Finland Ltd. filed for bankruptcy and ceased its operations, according to what has been reported by the Finnish press agency "STT". The agency also adds that, currently, there are roughly 1000 customers... more
AerospaceOrbital Sciences is ready with its space launch vehicle (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Antares like the Falcon 9
The Antares space launch vehicle, built by Orbital Sciences, is one of the vehicle eligible to carry NASA payloads under the NLS II (NASA Launch Service). According to press reports, NASA has modified... more
IndustrySSJ-100 aircraft accident: Sukhoi answers to Indonesian invitation about better pilot training
Moscow, Russia - "We take into account the recommendations"
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft, manufacturing firm of the SSJ-100 aircraft which crashed on 9 June 2012 on Mount Salak, Indonesia (AVIONEWS) answered to the invitation made by Indonesia's National Transport Security... more
Press releaseState aid: EC extends in-depth investigation on Alghero airport in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - Opened in 2007
The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation, opened in 2007, concerning the Italian regional airport Alghero, to investigate whether additional support measures are in line... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: Arabtec Holding wins 2.94-billion-dollars contract for a new airport terminal in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The construction will start in the third quarter this year
On Wednesday 27/06/2012 the Arabtec Holding consortium won a 2.94-billion-dollars contract from the Abu Dhabi government, to construct a new terminal at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The consortium... more
Civil aviationNATS collaborates with Royal Jet to achieve environmental goals
Abu Dhabi, UAE - To improve the airline’s flight efficiency as well as reduce fuel burn and CO2 emissions
NATS, the global reference in Air Traffic Management solutions, today announced its collaboration with Royal Jet to assist the airline’s continuous effort to improve the environmental performance of i... more
HelicoptersTiger helicopters grounded again in Australia
Sydney, Australia - Local authority declared it safe
For the second time in two months Australia has grounded its Tiger attack helicopters after fumes were detected in the cockpit. According to press reports, the crew of a Tiger landed safely after fumes... more
Military aviationBoeing and Embraer will collaborate on the KC-930 aircraft project
São José dos Campos , Brazil - The two firms will share technical knowledge and market evaluations
Boeing and Embraer signed a collaboration deal about the development programme of the medium-size military transport aircraft KC-390. This is not the first deal between the two firms, which had already... more
SecurityFaa: Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN)
Washington, Usa - About ACSS systems manufactured and sold nonconforming avionics components
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued yesterday 06/26/2012 an Unapproved Parts Notifications (UPN) regarding the Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), Phoenix, AZ -Manufactured... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport, AEA report: "Ryanair would have lost 305 million Euro in the last year without State support"
Brussels, Belgium - The Irish carrier denies the allegations
The Belgian newspaper "L'Echo" and the press agency "Reuters" claim that in a report prepared by the Association of European Airlines (AEA), which will probably be submitted to the European Commission... more
ConferencesSuccessful "Routes Cis" event closed in Ekaterinburg
Ekaterinburg, Russia - It opened on Sunday
The second "Routes CIS" event drew to a close yesterday in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The event opened on Sunday with the inaugural "Routes CIS Strategy Forum" during which, a number of leading industry experts... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Alitalia signs agreement in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Eirad will be the company's agency in the Asian nation
Alitalia and Eirad International Travel & Tourism Co. have signed an agreement which will make Eirad the sole authorized company's agency in Saudi Arabia. The deal has been signed by Alitalia's Area... more
Science and technologyX-48 blended-wing body aircraft: third variant ready for more tests (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - "Logically, we'd like to go to a larger demonstrator"
The X-48 programme, developed by Boeing in partnership with NASA, is a project which aims to create the first low-emissions subsonic transport/commercial aircraft in a blended-wing body configuration.... more
AirportsAircraft and transport: new Las Vegas Airport Terminal to be inaugurated tomorrow (VIDEO)
Las Vegas, USA - 2.4-billion-dollar project
The new Terminal 3 in the Las Vegas "Mc Carran" Airport will be inaugurated tomorrow, 27/06/2012: the hub's management expects the new facility to increase the passenger traffic up to 53 million per year. The... more
AirportsAirbus A-380 aircraft "Mini-city" at the Dubai Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It could be utilized by 20 airplanes at once
Dubai Airport will unveil by the end of this year a new terminal, which will be a "Mini-city" destined only to the Airbus A-380 aircraft. The new facility, which has a building cost of 3 billion dollars... more
AirlinesCroatia Airlines closes several routes to the main European cities for balance reasons
Zagreb, Croatia - The Croatian carrier hits positive results just on the routes to Munich and Frankfurt
Croatia Airlines, the most important Croatian carrier means to close the main European routes because of the loss they generate, according to local press sources. The links to be closed should be the ones... more
IndustryBell, through Aviation Service, receives approval for helicopters maintenance in Ukraine
Fort Worth, Usa - It has already the European
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced today that Aviation Service as, its maintenance service facility in Prague, Czech Republic, has received a Part 145 Maintenance Organization Approval... more
Fair and showsLM at the "Farnborough International Airshow 2012"
Bethesda, Usa - Media Briefing Schedule
Lockheed Martin today announced its media briefing schedule for the "2012 Farnborough International Airshow". At the show, Lockheed Martin is celebrating its centennial and the innovations and achievements... more
Civil aviationMoldavia joins the European Single Sky
Chisinau, Moldavia - "A great step forward"
Today June 26,2012, Moldavia signed an agreement with the European Commission which aims to integrate the Moldavian commercial aviation system with the European Union rules. This operation will allow Moldavia... more
Fair and showsMore anti-aircraft missile system for the "Sochi Winter Olympics 2014"
Moscow, Russia - Rumors about which kind of systems will be deployed
Moscow declared it will create a special anti-aircraft detachment to guarantee air space security during the "Sochi Winter Olympics". The Russian armed forces will deploy a huge surface-to-air missile... more
Science and technologyX-51 hypersonic aircraft ready for third test
Washington, USA - "A flight from New York to Los Angeles could take less than 39 minutes at Mach 5"
Boeing reported that a third X-51 hypersonic vehicle will fly soon. "We are planning to fly another vehicle shortly. It will be this year" said Joe Vogel, director of the programme. Two earlier tests... more
ReportUS Air Force C-130 aircraft boost Colorado wildfire fight
Colorado Spring, USA - Four airplanes from the 302nd Airlift Wing have been sent to Colorado Spring
Wildfires continue around Colorado Springs, USA. Four Air Force C-130 aircraft have been sent to help the operators fighting against blazes. The aircraft are equipped with special retardant sprays. Each... more
IndustryFirst MAS A-380 airplane revealed in special livery
Blagnac, France - The airline has ordered six models
The first A-380 plane for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) was unveiled today bearing its special celebration livery, ahead of entry-into-service next week on the Kuala Lumpur-London route. The livery was designed... more
HelicoptersNYPD AW-119 helicopter fleet achieve 20,000 hour milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - Its first model entered service in 2004
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that the AW-119 helicopter fleet operated by the New York Police Department is the worldwide law enforcement fleet leader, having achieved over 20,000... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV wins international recognition for the environment
Rome, Italy - Awarded the route Rome-Milan-Rome
Within the World Summit of CANSO –the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation- that will close today in Rome, CEO Massimo Garbini has received in this day a special reward for the environmental policies u... more
AirlinesAircraft and balances: Air Pacific hits first profit after 3-years loss
Nadi, Fiji - Net operating profit of 11.4 million dollars
Air Pacific, the most important Fiji airline, managed to hit again a profit balance, after 3 years in a row in the red, in the fiscal year ended on 31 March 2012. The profit balance involves both the... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport: Lufthansa strengthens its presence in Italy
Rome, Italy - "Except Germany, Italy is our most important market in Europe"
Today 26/06/2012 Lufthansa presented its development plans in a press meeting organized at the Saint Regis Hotel in Rome. AVIONEWS, attending the event, had its chance to speak with Thomas Eggert, Lufthansa... more
AerospaceSpaceX shows its new Merlin 1D engine
Washington, USA - "The most efficient engine ever built"
SpaceX, the American aerospace company which successfully operated the Dragon capsule docking to the International Space Station, has reported it conducted the first full duration test fire of its new,... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2012": Su-27 aircraft to display at the event
London, UK - And not only...
Airshow organisers "Farnborough International Ltd" to confirm that two of the Russian Knights’ Su-27 airplanes will be appearing at the "Farnborough International Airshow". With just three weeks to go u... more
ReportNato defends Ankara: "We stand together with Turkey in the spirit of strong solidarity"
Brussels, Belgium - 15,000 victims, not 10,000
The extraordinary Nato summit invoked by Turkey under the Article 4 after the Turkish F-4 aircraft shooting down has produced its first results, revealing Ankara will consider a threat any Syrian military... more
AirportsGunfight at Mexico City airport: three federal police officers riddled with bullets
Mexico City, Mexico - Policemen confiscated more than 200 kg of cocaine in 2011
Three federal police officers were killed in a gunfight in a busy passenger terminal at the Mexico City airport. The policemen tried to arrest two fellow officers in a drug-trafficking investigation but... more
Tilt-rotorsV-22 Osprey aircraft-helicopter hybrid: Japanese Minister of Defence asks for more information from the USA
Tokyo, Japan - The previous incidents occurred during tilting of the rotors
The Japanese Minister of Defence Satoshi Morimoto talked today in Tokyo about the meeting held last week in Washington (AVIONEWS) about the accidents which involved the V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor, an aircraft... more