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Civil aviationETS, EU and aircraft. Stop to trade conflict: Airbus, industries and airlines ask it
Toulouse, France - They call upon Governments of France, Germany, the UK and Spain
In joint letters Airbus, Air Berlin, Air France, British Airways, Iberia, Lufthansa, MTU Aero Engines, Safran and Virgin Atlantic have called upon Prime Ministers David Cameron (UK), Francois Fillon (F),... more
OccurrencesAircraft out of runway due to bad weather at Djerba airport
Rome, Italy - It seems to be a Dutch's Transavia aircraft
According to many rumors, a Boeing 737 aircraft property of the low-cost Dutch airline "Transavia", after landing at Djerba's airport in Tunisia from Paris and Monastir, went out of the runway due to the... more
ReportAfghanistan: 16 civilians murdered, new retaliations coming soon
Kabul, Afghanistan - Mad soldier kills women and children; Talibans promise vengeance
New alert state for US troops in Afghanistan after the incredible news last days. The wave of popular demonstrations exploded last weeks due to the burning of some Koran books by American crew is destined... more
Science and technologyNo emission radar for airports. Italian CIRA and Marotta are working on it
Capua, Italy - Innovation and environment safety from the joint-venture in Campania
"Guardian" is a radar which uses antennas and microphones to locate air traffic sounds with extreme precision. So, a passive radar, same way of the sea acoustic detectors. No more a direct emission from... more
HelicoptersEC authorises France and Italy to grant aid to Eurocopter and AW for the development of a new generation of civil helicopters
Brussels, Belgium - For X4 and AW-169 respectively
"The European Commission has authorised France and Italy to grant aid for research and development (R&D) to two European helicopter manufacturers (Eurocopter in France and AgustaWestland in Italy) for... more
DefenseNew multi-role missile for the A-129 Mangusta helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - Improved sensors and range
Rafael, an Israeli missile industry, is already producing the short-range missile "Spike ER", able to hit target within 4.3 nm (about 8 Km) of range, used by many attack helicopter such as the Eurocopter... more
SecurityLibya denies Syrian rebels training; Russia takes position (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - New scenery for a potential aerial and naval intervention
The Lybian prime minister Abdurrahim El-Keib denied all the accuses about a potential involvement of the Lybian authorities in Syrian rebel training, focused by international press after the recent massacres... more
Civil aviationETS. EU ready to reply to China's retaliation measures
Brussels, Belgium - European Commission to preserve ETS
EU is ready to reply to retaliation measures proposed by China. The retaliation measures in commercial scenery, or rather the suspensions of European aircraft purchases (Airbuses), has been approved by... more
DefenseAircraft & weapons: 13,600 kg bombs destined to Iran
Washington DC, USA - Menaces continue against the Middle-East State
Press today (March 9, 2012) reports some declaration by USAF Lt. Gen. Herbert Carlisle about the possible use of new bombs with heavy warhead (MOP, Massive Ordnance Penetrator) expressly conceived to destroy... more
Civil aviationThe new Airbus A-350 will start final assembly in April
Paris, France - Despite EADS' success, the new born will postpone its baptism
Final assembly of the new Airbus product, the A-350 XWB aircraft, will slip into April. Despite of Tom Enders declarations, Airbus' chief executive, who said the operation would begin in March, during... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the sixth model of the new Embraer airplanes delivered in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The "Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre" flies with the airline
The new Embraer E-175 airplane named "Parco nazionale delle Cinque Terre" has made its entry in these days into the Alitalia's fleet to operate on international and domestic routes. The name is dedicated... more
AirlinesQantas refuses joint-venture with Malaysia Airlines
Sydney, Australia - Singapore is still aimed; Asia indispensable to grow up
The Australian flagship airline Qantas Airways has ceased its negotiations with Malaysia Airlines to create a joint-venture. To find the causes of this decision, we must look the declarations of Alan... more
AccidentsThe fall of the A-10C aircraft last year was due to an human mistake
Washington DC, USA - Disorientation due to low visibility; the pilot was badly hurt
After the analysis over the accidents happened last year in Afghanistan to a Global Hawk aircraft (about it you can also read the following AVIONEWS), the accident investigation board found the causes... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM courts Etihad Airways?
Paris, France - Spinetta's aims at on air traffic into the Persian Gulf
Etihad Airways to conquest Europe? Or the European airlines conquest the UAE's airline? After the acquisition of all shares of German carrier Air Berlin happened last December (see for details AVIONEWS),... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still thunderstoms on the South
Rome, Italy - Besides strong winds and tidal waves from this evening
The Italian Civil Defense Department on the basis of available forecast, has issued a new notice of adverse weather conditions that predicts from early tomorrow morning, on Saturday March 10, diffused... more
AerospaceESA: launch and docking dates for ATV-3 on Space Station
Kourou, French Guyana - Fixed five days later the launch
ESA’s third Automated Transfer Vehicle, scheduled for launch on an Ariane 5 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 23 March, is planned to dock with the International Space Station five days later. A... more
Civil aviationIATA: making US aviation more competitive
Washington, Usa - A new approach to taxes and regulatory policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged US policy makers to improve aviation competitiveness by easing the tax and regulatory burdens on the airline industry, according to IATA’s Director G... more
IndustryRR starts work on new multi-million pound service centre at Heathrow
London, UK - It will commence operations in early 2013
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has commemorated the start of construction for a new London-Heathrow Service Centre with a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday. The new facility will... more
IndustryBoeing completes flight testing for certification of 787 aircraft with GE engines
Washington, Usa - The final flight concluded late last month with the landing of the 35th model built
Boeing has completed all flight tests expected to be required for type certification of the 787/8 Dreamliner aircraft with General Electric GEnx engines. This marks the end of all certification flight... more
AirlinesKingfisher tries to lift IATA suspension
Delhi, India - Frozen account for the fourth time
"Due to the accounts getting attached by the tax authorities, we were not able to make a payment to IATA (International Air Transport Association) Clearing House which resulted in a temporary suspension.... more
Fair and shows"Abu Dhabi Expo": local jet and helicopter area is growing up
Abu Dhabi, UAE - New purchases soon
During the "Abu Dhabi Expo", the airline Rotana Jet, a new name on the Middle-East scene, announced to improve its air fleet for VIP flights with an Airbus A-319 aircraft, currently under testing in Toulouse... more
UAS-Drones"The Global Hawk fell due to an electric failure"
Washington, USA - The inquiry is concluded
Last August 20 (2011) an heavy drone-aircraft for air surveillance Global Hawk (Northrop Grumman RQ-4) crashed for unknown causes. The investigation seems to be ended yesterday and the cause of the... more
Military aviationL-3 Communications will deliver F/A-18D Hornet simulator to Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - International sale continue for USA
L-3 Communications, a USA based specialized industry, won a tender for USD 19.5 million to deliver a last generation flight simulator to Malaysia, in this case for multi-role fighter aircraft F/A-18D "Hornet",... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airlines: Alitalia well away from Air France
Rome, Italy - Ragnetti is looking for Lufthansa
According to press, the French daily "La Tribune", often close to Air France, presented an improper acquisition plan for both sides as the last solution available. This project expects the absence of... more
Civil aviationMalaysia Airlines shows details of its first aircraft Airbus A-380/800
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Three classes, 500 seats and last generation entertainment
The aircraft, which is going to be delivered in the middle of June, will have a new livery and 494 seats divided into three classes (8 first class, 66 business and 420 economy), of what 136 on the aircraft's... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force: HH-139A helicopter entered into service
Cervia, Italy - The first of ten models
The first of ten HH-139A helicopters acquired by the Italian Air Force (AMI) entered into service yesterday at the 15th Wing in Cervia (Ravenna) to operate in SaR (Search and Rescue) sector in the next... more
AirlinesDarwin and Swiss International announce important partnership
Lugano, Switzerland - The links in code-share departed today from Genoa
Darwin Airline announces new code-sharing with Swiss International Air Lines. A newness that arrives shortly after the opening of two routes served from Genoa's airport to Geneva and Zurich. The routes... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo awarded approximately 15 million Euros
Rome, Italy - For support and service solution activities in export markets
SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, has recently been awarded contracts worth approximately 15 million Euros for support and service solution activities in the export marketplace. “The orders that S... more
IndustryAirbus. Gallois from Paris above A-380 airplane micro wing cracks
Paris , France - EUR 105 million already expected for micro-cracks in 2011 results
EADS' CEO, during the conference in Paris to show 2011 results of the Group, also announced those results include EUR 150 million destined to recently discovered micro-cracks on some exemplars of the super-jumbo... more
Press releaseATM: ENAV and ATNS sign a MoU to establish a formal framework for cooperation
Amsterdam, Holland - And joint commercial activities on foreign markets
Massimo Garbini and Patrick Dlamini, CEO respectively of ENAV, the Italian Company for Air Navigation Services, and ATNS, Air Traffic and Navigation Services South Africa, signed a Memorandum Of Understandings... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders worth about EUR 173 million
Rome, Italy - Through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Galileo
Finmeccanica won new orders for a total value of about EUR 173 million through its companies DRS Technologies, Ansaldo Energia, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Galileo. DRS Technologies has been awarded a USD... more
IndustrySpecial in Paris (8). EADS. Headquarters and other businesses (not belonging to any Division)
Paris, France - EADS North America and ATR
Revenues of Other Businesses increased 6 percent to € 1,252 million (FY 2010: € 1,182 million). EADS North America revenues increased thanks to a ramp-up in Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) and Medium & L... more
IndustryAirbus. Gallois from Paris (7): 45 aircraft orders in danger due to ETS
Paris, France - The tax imposed by UE above aircraft emissions: China is in forefront to fight it
During this great day which sees confirmed EADS leadership, also a news about the thorny ETS (Emission Trading System) situation cannot be missed. ETS is the tax UE imposed since January 1Th 2012 on emissions... more
IndustrySpecial in Paris (6). EADS divisions: stable business at Astrium and Cassidian
Paris, France - 13 Astrium-built satellites were launched in 2011
Astrium revenues in 2011 stood stable at € 4,964 million (FY 2010: € 5,003 million) thanks to excellent programme execution, despite a challenging institutional market and increased competition. EBIT dec... more
IndustrySpecial in Paris (5): Eads 2011 result list and acquisitions
Paris, France - Data before Vector, Vizada, Satair/Metron
Official data from Paris' conference today March 8, 2012, as shown by Louis Gallois (Chief Executive Officer) and Hans Peter Ring (Chief Financial Officer). Increasing Growth Momentum Backlog: 2010/EUR... more
IndustryFrom Paris (3). EADS Divisions: new records for Airbus
Paris, France - Commercial and Military
Airbus consolidated revenues increased by 10 percent to € 33,103 million (FY 2010: € 29,978 million), mainly driven by the deliveries increase. The Airbus consolidated EBIT increased by 91 percent to... more
IndustryFrom Paris: bright 2012 forecasts for EADS
Paris, France - Challenges in store to grow up
AVIONEWS obtained new data from today's conference in Paris, March 8 2012, about the 2011 results and also on 2012 forecast. EADS declared its 2012 plan includes the delivery of 570 commercial aircraft.... more
Finance and economySpecial in Paris. Record growth at EADS
Paris, France - Records at Airbus, growth at Eurocpter and stability at Astrium and Cassidian
During the conference in Paris, today March 8, 2012, the European corporation released its analysis of 2011 results. EADS in 2011 continued to grow and to improve its economic performances. EADS' order... more
HelicoptersParis (4). EADS Divisions. Helicopters: growth momentum at Eurocopter
Paris, France - 1,000th Dauphin, the 1,000th EC-135 and the 100th NH-90
Revenues at Eurocopter increased 12 percent and reached a record level of € 5,415 million (FY 2010: € 4,830 million), driven by the progressive recovery of the civil sector. Deliveries totalled 503 hel... more
IndustryRolls-Royce and US Air Force launch fuel savings flight tests on C-130 aircraft fleet
Indianapolis, Usa - For the T56 turboprop engine
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, and the United States Air Force will soon begin flight tests of an engine upgrade for the T56 turboprop engine, which powers the C-130H transport aircraft.... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 1st P-8A Poseidon production aircraft to US Navy
Seattle, Usa - US Navy plans to purchase 117 airplanes
Boeing on the last days officially delivered the first production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the US Navy in Seattle. The P-8A is the first of 13 anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, intelligence,... more
IndustryAirbus aims to hire at least 25 per cent women among its 4,000 new recruits in 2012
Toulouse, France - On the occasion of March 8, it encourages more to join the aeronautic industry
Airbus, one of the world leading aircraft manufacturers, is committed to ensuring that at least 25 per cent of its new recruits in 2012 will be women despite the low number of women studying engineering... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: statement about results for the 2011 fiscal year
Rome, Italy - They will be examined and submitted to the BoD at the end of the month
Finmeccanica informs that the results for the 2011 fiscal year, currently under evaluation, will be examined and submitted to the Board of Directors approval during the meeting scheduled on 27 March 2012. The... more
IndustryAvio-Snecma (Safran Group): signed collaboration for development Leap aircraft engine
Turin, Italy - It is expected to enter commercial service in 2016
Avio, Italy’s refernce aerospace company, and Snecma, the world-class manufacturer of aircraft and rocket engines (Safran Group), today finalised a commercial agreement to work on the new LEAP aircraft e... more
HelicoptersSea King squadron came back from Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom - Looking for explosives, it discovered a drug supply route too
In the scenery of international troops withdrawal, also the English Sea King squadron has returned home after 15 months of activity. The mission, which takes the name of Sea King Airborne Surveillance... more
OccurrencesProblems during the first USAF flight of the LM F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Eglin, USA - "We are trained for this"
As announced days ago, the maiden flight of the F-35 "Joint Strike Fighter" has been operated in official USAF dress, from the Eglin air base, Florida. "Our first sortie is truly a milestone for the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on the South from this evening
Rome, Italy - Firstly on Calabria and then also on Apulia and Basilicata
The African perturbation already active on Sicily will continue to stay on the Italian meridional regions where it will cause bad weather conditions. The national Civil Defense Department, on the available... more
AccidentsIsraeli "Kfir" aircraft crashed in Nevada. Pilot died
Las Vegas, USA - Causes of the crash are still unknown
It seems an Israeli-made aircraft "Kfir" has fallen in Fallon Naval Air Station, northern Nevada. The base and the contractor company officially said the aircraft crashed after 9:15 am, inside the west... more
Military aviationIt is confirmed: the aircraft Rafale won the Indian MMRCA
Delhi, India - No hopes more for "Our" Eurofighter
India seems to confirm Dassault Aviation entered in the final negotiations for MMRCA, Medium Multi-Role Aircraft Competition, which will deliver 126 fighter aircraft to IAF, Indian Air Force. The French... more
Civil aviationIATA: improving the competitiveness of Canadian aviation
Montreal, Canada - The Association highlights Montreal’s important role in Global Aviation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon Canada’s policy makers to take actions to improve the competitiveness of the country’s aviation sector including reducing the heavy tax bur... more