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Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for additional Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing Systems
St. Louis, USA - The fourth JHMCS full-rate production order
Boeing has received a $ 69 million contract for 321 additional Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS). The multi-role system enhances pilot situational awareness and provides head-out control of aircraft... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin awarded future combat systems centralized controller
Dallas, USA - For unmanned air/ground system
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract for system design and development of the Future Combat Systems Centralized Controller Device (CCD) for unmanned air and ground vehicles. The Centralized... more
ReportA helicopter to carry the Pope to Assisi
Rome, Italy - The St Francesco town
A helicopter, probably of the Italian Air Force, will carry the Pope to Assisi next June 17th, early morning, where he will be welcomed by Monsignor Domenico Sorrentino, archbishop of Assisi, Nocera Umbra... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: the Battle of the Coral Sea comes to an end. This is the first time in the naval history where two enemy fleets fight without visual contact... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expanding in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Two EC-135s helicopters for the Brazilian internal revenue service
During the year, Helibras, a subsidiary of Eurocopter in Brazil, is ready to deliver about 30 helicopters to governmental bodies, emergency services and corporates. In addition to these important results,... more
Fair and shows"IDET2007": results
Brno, Czech Republic - 311 exhibitors from 26 countries
This year 9th edition of "IDET" (International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies), held in Brno, Czech Republic, from May 2nd to 4th, reported very good results. The event counted the... more
IndustryBlack Construction Corporation awarded of a near 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For a Global Hawk aircraft maintenance and operations complex
Black Construction Corporation, Barrigada, Guam, is being awarded a $ 41,981,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the FY07 military construction of a Global Hawk aircraft maintenance and operations complex... more
IndustryBritish Aerospace Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
British Aerospace Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 7,535,959 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 19,034,029 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price contract to provide for Block 50 F-16 Mission Training Center training... more
DefenseThe United States Air Force is going to develop a handheld video receiver
Washington, Usa - The USAF chief of staff exploit an ambitious project
The successor of the "ROVER", Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver, could be ready soon as affirmed by general Mosely in an interview. It could have the dimension of a Palm and it should be able... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems models 3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/82NDB-X propellers (2007-08-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18377-18380] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes (2007-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct potential loss of fuel flow, which may result in partial or complete loss of engine power and/or uncontrolled engine compartment fire due to fuel leakage forward of the firewall
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18380-18383] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-E4A-3( )/ E10950( ) propellers (2007-08-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller blade separation, damage to the airplane, and possible loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18375-18377] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
CuriositiesSN Brussels mixes to the ceremony for the birth of the comic strip Georges Remi
Brussels, Belgium - Known as Hergé, he was one of the creator of the European strip and author of Tintin's adventures
This month marks the centenary of Georges Remi, better known as Hergé. As the author of the 23 adventures of Tintin, Hergé pioneered a new, populist art form -the comic strip- and created its most enduring a... more
Press releaseBoeing director Nanula resigns from board
Chicago, USA - On the board since January 2005
Richard D. Nanula last week resigned from The Boeing Company's board of directors. Nanula, former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Amgen, had served on the board since January 2005.... more
AirportsAtlanta Airport: a new terminal for the international traffic ready by 2010
Atlanta, USA - Also the 5th runway has been concluded
The new terminal for the international traffic of "Hartsfield-Jackson"-Atlanta Airport will be operating by 2010. The project joins in the ten-year plan of airport structural growth. The Hartsfield-Jackson... more
AirlinesEmirates orders other airplanes
Milan, Italy - With this new order the total aircraft ordered by the carrier are 47
"Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has signed a contract for an additional four Airbus A-380 Super-Jumbos. The airline is the main launch customer for the aircraft and already had the... more
Press releaseAmerican Airlines 1Q results
Milan, Italy - A very positive start for a remarkable rise of AA stocks
"AMR Corporation reported 1Q revenues equal to USD 81 million, with an increase by USD 173 million compared to 2006, when a net loss of USD 92 mln was reported. The airline keeps on growing, with the fourth... more
MiscellaneousHappy birthday AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The press agency celebrates today its seven years of activity
AVIONEWS press agency celebrates today its seven years of activity. During this period many news have been published, but also realized interviews, exclusives, discussions, furnished by photos, technical... more
DefenseParisi: "Inadequate and ill-timed the allies communications"
Kabul, Afghanistan - Regarding the information arrived to Isaf command from USA command about Shindand military operations
The secretary of Defence met this morning the ISAF commander Dan K. Mcneil. Despite the quite tones of the meeting the secretary of Defence affirmed the need of a greater communication and coordination... more
DefenseRussia will equip the strategic missile forces with the Topol-M missile system
Moscow, Russia - The deployment will be in the Saratov Region, Southern Russia
Russia's strategic missile forces will equip the Topol-M missile system with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV) in the next two or three years, the commander said. General Nikolai... more
Civil aviationFAA fails the Indonesian civil aviation
Washington, USA - Due to lack of compliance with international standards
The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has failed the Indonesian civil aviation downgrading it to the air safety oversight category no. 2, in this way evidencing a real concern about the lack of... more
AccidentsA french DeHavilland DHC-6 Twin-Otter of the airforce wrecked yesterday in Egypt
Nouweiba, Egypt - The aircraft was doing a training mission in service for the Multinational observation force
The nine military on board, eight French and one Canadian died in the accident. The Twin Otter took off from the Al-Gorah and was directed to Sainte-Chaterine. It seems that the pilot sent a mayday... more
AccidentsKenya Airways plane crashed in Cameroon: no survivors
Douala, Cameroon - Found the aircraft wrecks
The wrecks of the Kenya Airways Boeing 737 plane crashed in Cameroon last May 5th (see AVIONEWS) were found in the South-West region of the country, 20 km from Douala. Unfortunately, rescuers announced... more
DefenseUSA and Russia on the way to find an agreement for the missiles defence
Washington, USA - Accord on organizing an high-level Missile Defense Talks
The Secretary of state Condoleeza Rice and the Defence secretary Robert Gate will meet their Russian counterparts in a High Level talk that will be held in the year, probably September, to find a solution... more
AirportsNew opening for Lido air station
Venice, Italy - 72 years after the first inauguration
Next May 12th, at 11:30 a.m., Venice is hosting the celebration of the Lido air station new opening, following the completion of reconstruction works performed by Nicelli SpA company. The inauguration,... more
ReportThe remains of November 12, 2001 victims for an "Inglorious" burial
Belle Harbor, USA - After almost 6 years of useless wait
The remains of some of the 265 victims of the American Airlines plane, flight 587, crashed in Belle Harbor, Queens, in November 12th, 2001, have been finally returned to relatives and closed inside 4 coffins... more
CuriositiesAir racing at the St. Flour airfield: very easy to participate
St. Flour, France - Supported by ANPAF
AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Italia and FAARA are going to promote a very interesting initiative, providing flight services for people longing to reach the St. Flour airfield, France,... more
Military aviationRussia designs a strategic aircraft without equal
Moscow, Russia - Onboard weapons control system and state-of-the-art electronic equipments
Russian engineers are developing a new strategic aircraft without equal, General Anatoli Zhijarev affirmed. This new aircraft will be able to take off from all kind of air stations, included the short... more
AirlinesNow 5 Italian cities served by Vueling
Milan, Italy - New flights from Naples and Pisa to Madrid
Vueling, the Spanish new generation airline, keeps on expanding in Italy: with Naples and Pisa, adding to Milan, Venice and Rome, the carrier establishes its operations in 5 Italian cities. Officially... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica is approaching the Slovakian market
Rome, Italy - To introduce the new generation of surveillance and targeting systems recently designed, developed and qualified for main battle tanks, armoured fighting vehicles and forward observers
Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, is seeking to approach the Slovakian Defence and Security market. Slovakia has mastered much of the its transition from a centrally planned economy to a modern... more
PeopleItalian Defence secretary visits Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - After visiting the Italian troops the secretary will meet the Afghan President
The secretary of Defence Parisi with the Chief of staff Admiral Di Paola visited on the 6 of May the Italian troops engaged in Afghanistan. The secretary Parisi arrived in Herat at the Regional Head... more
Fair and shows“Expeditionary Forces 2007”: a showcase focusing on rapid response forces
London, United Kingdom - The technology role
On May 15-16, the Olympia Conference Centre in London, UK, is hosting the “Expeditionary Forces 2007” (EXF 2007) event, focusing on training, deployment, support and operations related to expeditionary for... more
AirportsGesac: the intercontinental direct flight to New York restarts tomorrow and for the third year in a row
Naples, Italy - For the first time the check-in will be made at Terminal 2
"The intercontinental flight to New York by Eurofly (Italian private airline in leisure sector) restarts tomorrow, on May 8, and for the third year in a row. It will be operational for all Summer season,... more
Fair and shows“EBACE 2007”: 40 aircraft exhibited
Geneva, Switzerland - On May 22-24
On May 22-24, the Geneva Palexpo Conference Center, just near the Geneva International Airport, is hosting the “EBACE 2007” (European Business Aviation Convention) annual event jointly promoted by Eur... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of May
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 7 to next Sunday 13
Monday 07 - Gliding - 2007 EuroBeskidy Glide. Polish Aeroclub's Mountain Gliding School "ZAR", Miedzybrodzie Zywieckie, Poland. + 48 (0)33 866 10 46 http://www.glidezar.com/ Tuesday 08 - AUVSI's... more
Military aviationBoeing Australia Limited awarded Army Aviation training contract
St. Louis, USA - For approximately AUD$ 110 million
Boeing Australia Limited has been awarded a contract worth approximately AUD$110 million by the Commonwealth of Australia to provide helicopter flight and maintenance training as well as maintenance support... more
SecurityAmerican House approves an intelligence bill of USD 48 billion
Washington, USA - It's the biggest intelligence bill ever approved
It's probably caused by the inclusion of the Iraq and Afghanistan's intelligence operation but the bill approved on the 4 of May it's the clear evidence of how important intelligence services become the... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin marks 32nd consecutive A2100 success with the launch of “ASTRA 1L” satellite
Kourou, French Guyana - Aboard an “Ariane 5-ECA” launch vehicle
The “ASTRA 1L” broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company (see AVIONEWS), was successfully launched last week from Kourou, French Guyana. Lift-off occ... more
IndustryA new nose for A-350 XWB plane
Toulouse, France - Derived from A-380
The “Flight International” magazine has exclusively announced that the famous French industry Airbus is going to study a new fuselage nose for the A-350 XWB (Xtra Wide Body) plane, deriving it from the... more
Civil aviationLight planes no more bound to Air Navigation Order
London, United Kingdom - Decision by CAA
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) last week announced the Air Navigation Order (ANO) exemptions for light aircraft operating in no-transport flights. The regulation sets that the major number of... more
Press releaseBoeing names Armstrong to lead new enterprise environmental organization
Chicago, USA - To integrate and expand existing activities
Boeing has named Mary Armstrong as vice-president of Environment, Health and Safety, a new organization designed to integrate and expand the focus of the separate environmental groups and initiatives that... more
Military aviation“Spring Flag 2007”(2): schedule
Cagliari, Italy - The re-deployment on May 25th
May 7–13: the exercise will start with a deployment stage, during which the airport of Decimomannu, Cagliari, will host the arrival of personnel, aircraft and other means of Italian Air Force, Italian N... more
Military aviation“Spring Flag 2007”: the main air exercise in Italy
Cagliari, Italy - On May 7-25
On May 7-25, Sardinia will host the “Spring Flag 2007” (SF07), the main air exercise in Italy. This is a great training event promoted by Italian Air Force with the support by other national and foreign mil... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: April 2007 results
Paris, France - 6.3 million passengers
Air France-KLM has announced the April 2007 results, reporting a passenger-traffic increase by 3.1%, for up to 6,3 million customers (+0.8 percentage points compared with the same period of last year). The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the meeting between Board and Unions
Rome, Italy - The share drops 1%
According to the Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, it’s a matter of few days the starting of the second phase in the Alitalia privatization. This morning the share has recorded a drop of m... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on May 7th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: a German submarine U-20 sinks the RMS Lusitania, killing 1,198 people, including 128 Americans. Public reaction to the sinking turned many formerly... more
AccidentsCrashed a Kenya Airways plane in Cameroon
Douala, Cameroon - 115 people on board
"Kenya Airways announced that flight KQ 507 operated by a 737-800 aircraft which departed from Douala at 00:05 local time and was due to arrive in Nairobi at 06:15 but has not arrived": this is the press... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Jet Airways and Brussels Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - By next June 5th
Thanks to an agreement signed with Brussels Airlines, Jet Airways will start to operate by next June 5th the Mumbai-New York connection via Brussels. According to the Prime Minister of Belgium, Guy... more
AccidentsBoeing statement on the May 5 crash of Kenya Airways flight 507
Seattle, USA - Ready to assist in the investigation
Boeing extends its profound sympathy for the relatives of those on board of Kenya Airways Flight 507, which crashed near Douala, Cameroon, last May 5 (see AVIONEWS). At the invitation of Cameroonian... more