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Military aviationAgreement US-Italy for JSF's FACO
Rome, Italy - The JSF's assembly line will be located at Cameri's base
Agreement between Italian and US government: the construction of a final assembly and check out line (FACO) for F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) will begin in 2010 at Cameri in Piedmont, northern... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (8): tributes and celebration for Eurocopter
Paris, France - Boom of orders
Tribute to Jean Boulet: brilliant record remains unbeaten During the Airshow at Le Bourget, Eurocopter is pleased to organize presentation of the 2007 John J. Schneider Historical Achievement Award... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (7): Eurocopter hands over first NH-90 to Swedish Air Force
Paris, France - Signed other two contracts: with NUH and Helitrans
NHIndustries and its consortium partners, Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), AgustaWestland and Stork Fokker, handed over the first NH-90 to the Swedish Air Force on June 20 at "Le Bourget". Sweden is... more
AirlinesNew intercontinental routes for Jet Airways
Bombay, India - Indian carrier growing
Starting from August 5th, Jet Airways will carry out a new daily flight between New York and Bombay (whose official name is actually Mumbai). The flight from New York will have a stopover in Brussels,... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS al Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (6): Air Methods signed with Eurocopter for 10 additional AS-350B2 AStar helicopters
Paris, France - The industry strengthened its relationship with Malaysia with two contracts
"Air Methods Corporation has further boosted the number of AS-350s ordered from American Eurocopter this year, adding a new batch of 10 helicopters to the 20 already purchased so far in 2007. These... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (5): flow of orders for Airbus
Paris, France - Aircastle, Lybian Airlines, Cit, Ural Airlines and Mng Airlines
Yesterday Airbus announced from "Le Bourget" new orders by five clients. Aircastle signed a deal for 15 A-330/200F aircraft. Lybian Airlines, the national flag carrier, drew up an a letter of intent for... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS al Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (4): Airbus for the air supremacy
Paris, France - Aeroflot, Etihad Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Afriqiyah Airways
Yesterday, Airbus announced new orders by other four customers. Aeroflot signed a fixed order for the purchase of 22 new A-350XWB aircraft and five A-321. Etihad Airways, the national flag carrier of United... more
Civil aviationMobile phones allowed on board of airplanes of 4 airlines
Milan, Italy - From September it will be possible to call from the sky
In airplane as well as in train, we will have to hear the infinity variety of phone ringers, singsongs and tales of people sitting next to us speaking with the Earth. 4 European airlines- Air France, British... more
AirlinesDenmark is the destination for six Italian airlines
Rome, Italy - Some low-cost flights, and more are scheduled
Flights to Denmark from Italy are more and more frequent and cheap thanks to the great variety of possible solutions. Six Italian airlines already realize direct flights and some more will be added shortly. In... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget" (3): ATR and Air Antilles Express announce a MoU
Paris, France - For the purchase of two ATR-42/500 airplanes
"On the occasion of the Paris Air Show, ATR and Pointe-à-Pitre-based Air Antilles Express signed today a MoU for the purchase of two new ATR-42/500s. The total value of the contract is USD 30 million.... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Heli Express of Hong Kong orders seven AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - This contract highlights the growing success of the model in the market
"AgustaWestland announces the signing of a contract by Heli Express of Hong Kong for seven AW-139 passenger transport helicopters. This contract highlights the growing success of the AW-139 in the scheduled... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (2): unveiled the F-35 works of art
Paris, France - "Imagine the unique partnership this incredible program brings together, both militarily and industrially, across nine sovereign nations"
Lockheed Martin, along with artists representing the nine F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter countries, unveiled nine original works of art at the Paris Air Show depicting the F-35 Lightning II aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia: postponement of the expiry for the privatization on July 12
Rome, Italy - It reflects the troubles of the situation
After the respite of data room's end (see AVIONEWS), also the expiry for the Alitalia privatization was postponed from July 2nd to 12, authoritative sources reported it unofficially yesterday evening,... more
AirlinesA promotion by the China Southern Airlines to visit entertainment parks
Guangzhou , China - The Chinese carrier launches the "Premium Service Year" program
Passengers using the China Southern Free & Easy Travel program can enjoy discounts of 10% for travel packages to visit one of the largest entertainment resort, the Guangzhou Chimelong Paradise, which hosts... more
AirlinesNew flights to Bergen
Stockholm, Sweden - Sas announces new direct routes Arlanda-Bergen for this Summer
From June 25 and throughout the Summer Scandinavian Airlines Sverige will operate 5 weekly direct flights to the city of Bergen on the West coast of Norway. Norway's second-largest city will celebrate... more
IndustryEMBRAER: Alpi Eagles confirms five EMB-195 jet options
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Italian operator continues to build its intra-European network routes with the E-Jets
"Embraer informs that Italy’s Alpi Eagles has confirmed five options for the EMBRAER 195 jet from its original order for five aircraft of this model, announced last March. The value of the confirmed o... more
CargoAVIONEWS at the Paris Air Show: continue the Airbus orders
Paris, France - The cargo aircraft for Intrepid Aviation Group, Fly Asian Express and Thai Airways International
Airbus has announced during the Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" new important agreements and orders by other three clients. Intrepid Aviation Group has signed a fixed order for the purchase of 20 A-330/200F... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 21
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1919 - Admiral Ludwig von Reuter scuttles the German fleet in Scapa Flow, Orkney. The nine sailors killed were the last casualties of the First World War. Report:... more
IndustryHarris Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D/E/F, EA-18, AV-8B AH-1Z, UH-1Y aircraft
Harris Corp., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded an $ 9,307,193 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-05-C-0044) to exercise an option for the procurement of 80 Tactical... more
Fair and showsSpecial "Le Bourget" (4): AW. Aero Toy Store orders twelve AW helicopters
Paris, France - AW-119 KE awarded European Certification
"AgustaWestland announces the sale of twelve helicopters to Aero Toy Store. This US company based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has ordered four AW-119 Ke single engine, four Grand light twin and four AW-139... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" 2007. AVIONEWS Flash (5): the BAe Systems for Indian Air Force
Paris, France - The training at Warton's base
The first group of Indian Air Force's technicians (IAF), that will be trained at BAe Systems for the aircrafts' maintenance for the IAF's Hawk training, are arrived to Warton's base. The course will start... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" 2007. AVIONEWS Flash (4): Austria opts for Typhoon
Paris, France - Even Sweden keep to cover a key-role inside Air Force
Even if Austria has chosen for the Eurofigher Typhoon rather than Saab's Gripen, Sweden has still a key-role inside Austrian Air Force. Saab Aerotech has signed right now a long-term contract for the technical... more
UAS-DronesSpecial "Paris air show": Boeing completes first flight of dell'Hummingbird A-160T
Paris, France - An UAV rotorcraft to be used for social purposes
Boeing announced at the "Le Bourget air show" the successful completion of the first flight of Hummingbird A-160T, an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) without any remote-controlled pilot performing a 12-minute... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" 2007. AVIONEWS Flash (3): Northrop Grumman
Paris, France - Collaboration for the Global Combat Support System-Army
The Northrop Grumman joins with Ibm Global Services, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Joint Logistic Managers and SAP America to bring on an offer for US army's Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-Army),... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" 2007. AVIONEWS Flash (2): the Thunderbirds promote the European tour
Paris, France - On 4 July at Aviano's base too
The F-16 Thurderbirds of Air Force showed at Paris International Air Show, fitted with Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 engines, will start the European tour at the end of June. The programme includes: 26 June,... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2007". AVIONEWS Flash: Mettis Aerospace
Paris, France - It signs a deal with Spirit Aerosystems
UK-based Mettis Aerospace has signed a three year deal worth GBP 24 million (equal to EUR 35,57 million) with Spirit Aerosystems to supply forged airframe components for the Airbus A-320. The contract... more
Report30 people killed by a blast in Pakistan
Rome, Italy - Sources in disagreements: an air raid or a bomb being made?
Different opinions on what caused the blast that killed approximately 30 people in the North-West Pakistan, near the Afghan border. According to locals the target has been a madrassa (religious school)... more
AirportsAeradria: press conference in Rimini for Albanian Airlines flights
Rimini, Italy - It will take place tomorrow at 12:15pm
Aeradria, managing company of "Federico Fellini" air station of Rimini, announces that tomorrow, on Thursday 21st of June of 2007, at 12:15pm a press conference to present scheduled flights to and from... more
AirlinesLapland will be cheaper this Summer
Stockholm, Sweden - Sas offers more flights to Kiruna
Scandinavian Airlines Sverige is increasing the number of flights to Kiruna from seven per week to ten per week allowing its passengers to experience the midnight sun and enjoy the many natural beauties... more
Fair and showsSpecial "Le Bourget" (3): ATR announces 13 new airplanes for Jet Airways
Paris, France - Islas Airways add options for two ATR-72/500
"On the occasion of the Paris Air Show, ATR today unveiled orders for 13 new ATR-72/500 aircraft that will be operated by the Indian carrier Jet Airways. Agreement for six of these ATR-72/500s has been... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget" (12): from Paris to New York in two hours with the new "Super-Concorde"
Berlin, Germany - A new challenge for Airbus
Airbus launches the project of a "Super-Concorde" in the wake of the old Concorde and based on technologies of future airplanes that will be used for space flights. It will imply huge investments and... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (11): AgustaWestland's presence
Paris, France - Strong increase during the 2007 first quarter
During a press conference took place today at "Le Bourget Air Show" near Paris, the AgustaWestland chief executive's, Giuseppe Orsi, has underlined the notable increase of the 2007's first three months'... more
PeopleBoeing names John Hinshaw new Chief Information Officer
Chicago, Usa - Hinshaw will replace Scott Griffin
After being the CIO of Verizon, John Hinshaw will be the new Chief Information Officer and vice-president of the company's Information Technology organization of Boeing. The present Cio, Scott Griffin,... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (10): AgustaWestland's numbers
Paris, France - Its presence has increased in civil and military market
According Giuseppe Orsi's words, AgustaWestland's executive chief, during his press conference of this morning took place in Finmeccanica' stand room of "Le Bourget Air Show", the firm has enforced in... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget" 2007. AVIONEWS Flash (6): Syria is preparing to receive five Russian MiG
Paris, France - From Foxbats to Foxhound
Russia is preparing the delivery to Syria of five interceptor fighter planes modernized and renewed MiG-31E Foxhound. Damascus' government will change its old MiG-25 Foxbats with the new Foxhound. The... more
Occurrences"There's a bomb aboard", fear on a Meridiana flight destined to Olbia
Olbia, Italy - A phone call arrived to police trips the emergency
A Meridiana's flight with 64 aboard has made an emergency landing to Olbia's airport after that an anonymous phone call arrived to police station has communicated the presence (proved itself false) of... more
Fair and showsSpecial "Le Bourget" (2): Boeing announces 777 and 737 orders from Air France-Klm Group
Paris, France - The first time for the Group
"The AIR FRANCE-KLM Group has placed orders with Boeing for nine 777-300ERs and seven Next-Generation 737-700s. At a combined value of USD 2.7 billion at list prices, these orders mark the first time the... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (8): the X-2's Sikorsky inaugurates
Paris, France - A composite and economic helicopter
US firm has showed its helicopter "Compound" X-2, an hybrid between a bi-rotor coaxial helicopter and a plane with pusher. A unconventional aspect, even in its aerodynamic profile: the X-2 represents... more
AirlinesSpecial "Le Bourget": the confirmation of Air France's orders
Paris, France - Two key agreements of Air Show
Air France President, Jean-Cyril Spinetta and Airbus CEO, Louis Gallois, have signed two key agreements during the opening day of Paris International Air Show "Le Bourget". In regard to A-380: the MoU... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (7): Piaggio Aero sells six P-180 "Avanti" II aircraft
Paris, France - The buyer is Saraya, a Middle East's charter operator
Big satisfaction for airspace society Piaggio Aero of Genoa, that has received a definitive order for 6 bi-turboprop aircraft "Avanti" II, from the Middle East's charter carrier Saraya Private Aviation. According... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Intesa-Sanpaolo wants to enlarge the concert party
Rome, Italy - Matlin Patterson is a possible candidate
Intesa-Sanpaolo's chief executive, Corrado Passera, has stated that it's possible to enlarge to other societies the concert party for Alitalia. There are some rumors about a new partner: it could be the... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget" (6): Elettronica SpA and Elbit announce agreement on DIRCM
Paris, France - Anti-missile protection system
An important agreement between Elettronica SpA, Italian landmark in defence electronics based in Rome in the "Tiburtina Valley", and Elbit System Electro-optics Ltd. has been announced at the "Le Bourget... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (5): big business for Airbus and its A-380
Paris, France - Over USD 45 billion of orders during the first days of the manifestation
It's known that "Le Bourget" is the central meeting for the big announcements of airspace companies, but Airbus has surprised everybody with its contracts for a whole value of USD 45 billion (EUR 33,5... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (2): the Citigroup valuations
Rome, Italy - It will need to expecting 2010 for the profits
Citigroup, one of the world's greatest companies for financial services, forecasts at bearish prices giving a valuation per share of Italian carrier equal to EUR 0,50 (before was EUR 0,75), and foreseeing... more
AirlinesAlitalia: does Matlin Patterson make a real bid?
Rome, Italy - Interest to go into the question
It is common opinion that American fund Matlin Patterson will not make any mandatory bid, even if had decided to return in competition for the Alitalia privatization. Probably, the rapprochement is... more
ReportGreenpeace report: tuna fished with the help of reconnaissance aircraft
Valletta, Malta - Violated new rules of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas
Greenpeace's admiral ship, "Rainbow Warrior", has intercepted three Italian fishing boats South of Malta while fishing tuna with the help of about a dozen reconnaissance aircraft, four of which have been... more
Press releaseAlitalia, traffic statistics in May 2007
Rome, Italy - For passengers and cargo sectors
"The survey on Alitalia traffic data in May 2007 registered, compared to the same period of the past year, an increase in the cargo sector and a reduction of activity and transport of passengers, because... more
Science and technologyAVIONEWS at Paris Air Show "Le Bourget" (4): RFID technology to the NAMSA
Paris, France - For the 26 nations of the NATO alliance and non-NATO nations of the Partnership for Peace initiative
The NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) has established an “In Service Support” contract with Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company, for its Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based pro... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Le Bourget 2007" (3): ILFC announced order for 63 Boeing airplanes
Paris, France - Worth of about USD 8.8 billion
"Boeing and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) yesterday announced that the two companies have finalized orders for 63 airplanes worth approximately USD 8.8 billion at current list prices. ILFC... more
Press releaseATM-PP on the strike of Saturday, July 7
Rome, Italy - It's scheduled a four hour strike, from 12am to 4pm
"ATM-PP Federation informs and confirms the calling of the national strike of all the staff Enav SpA (Società nazionale assistenza al volo - Italian Flight Assistance Society), announced by the same federate... more