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Fair and showsSikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” Demo Helicopter on display in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - The event began today
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” (LOH) demonstration helicopter is shown on static display at the "Singapore Air Show" beginning Feb. 14. The tour’s stop in Singapore follows a serie... more
AerospaceEmotion and pride for VEGA carrier rocket launch
Colleferro, Italy - Two astronauts in the middle of the conference to present and comment the event
"You cannot born an astronaut. You can become and astronaut.." said yesterday to thousand guests the beautiful Samantha Cristoforetti, just 35 years, ESA astronaut after a career as military pilot. "Being... more
DiscussionsEurope against entire world about aircraft pollution taxes
Brussels, Belgium - Brussels doesn't seem to came back on ETS
Brussels continues the economic war with the rest of the world started once it has ordered a tax-system that includes international airlines in ETS program (Emissions Trading System) announced in 2011... more
CargoRoyal Air Force purchased its eighth strategic cargo aircraft C-17 (VIDEO)
London, UK - The massive Boeing plane is essential to air bridge English to Afghanistan
"The newest C-17 is currently being built by Boeing in the USA and is due to come off the production line next month. It is then expected to enter service with RAF (Royal Air Force) in July 2012". The... more
Fair and showsBell introduces the 525 “Relentless” Super Medium Helicopter
Dallas, Usa - The aircraft features ARC Horizon Flight Deck
Bell Helicopter announced the world’s first “Super-medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, at the "2012 Heli-Expo" in Dallas, Texas. The Bell 525 Relentless defines the new “super medium” product c... more
Fair and showsEurocopter unveils its new EC-130T2 helicopter with optimized performance, comfort and mission diversity
Dallas, Usa - Seven launch customers order 105 units
Eurocopter unveiled its newest helicopter, the EC-130 T2, which features enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility for this popular member of the company’s lightweight s... more
Military aviationSwiss Defence Minister called to answer about Gripen aircraft purchase (VIDEO)
Berne, Switzerland - He is going to answer today in a press conference together with military, aeronautical and land forces executives
The polemic explodes in Swiss Confederation, polemics started after the publishing on many newspaper about hidden evaluation reports over the Swedish aircraft fighter Saab Gripen, officially purchased... more
IndustryALAFCO orders additional 35 A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - Lessor strengthens portfolio with world’s fastest selling aircraft
ALAFCO (Aviation Lease And Finance Company), the Kuwait-based international aircraft leasing company, has finalised a purchase order for 35 A320neo Family aircraft bringing its total backlog for the type... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storms on the South and snowfalls at low altitudes
Rome, Italy - Increasing temperatures towards seasonal average from Wednesday
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has diffused an additional notice for unfavourable weather conditions that integrates and expands those already diffused and that... more
Finance and economyBAE Systems: Cameron is not doing enough to rescue English workers
Samlesbury, United Kingdom - 1400 jobs in Lancashire and 900 jobs in Yorkshire are going to be cut
A Lancashire (the region where Samlesbury and the aeronautical establishment of BAE systems are) MP accused the prime minister of not doing too much to help the corporation to positively end the negotiation... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways made a balanced budget and goes on
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Excellent prospectives for the flag company of Emirates
The flag company of United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, declared a net profit of $14 M last year surpassing its target of made the budget balanced, moving the company to be in credit for the first time. The... more
DiscussionsRafale made press speaking about it again
Paris , France - A specialized magazine dedicated an article which delve into French expectations above Indian contest
This month a specialized magazine dedicated its cover to the aircraft fighter Dassault Rafale, recently protagonist of aeronautic European scenery after its performance during the international competitive... more
AerospaceThe video with the crucial moments of Vega launch and conference guests (VIDEO)
Colleferro, Italy - From Samantha Cristoforetti speak to Lares satellite release
The joy and the applauses during the conference today February 13, 2012 in Colleferro, Roma province, base of the AVIO installation that assembled the VEGA launchers almost totally. Within guest speaking,... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation Group signs for 16 Eurocopter EC-225 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - These aircraft will be delivered over five years starting in 2013
Milestone Aviation Group and Eurocopter yesterday announced an order for 16 EC-225 aircraft. These aircraft are valued at €362 million (US $480 million) and will be delivered over five years, starting i... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: second T-346A aircraft delivered to the Italian Air Force
Varese, Italy - It has taken off in the last days to reach Pratica di Mare air base
The second aircraft in the M-346 series, manufactured by Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica company), the T-346A, was delivered to the Italian Air Force a few days ago. The delivery of the aircraft,... more
IndustryAgustaWestland (Finmeccanica): new orders for more than 100 helicopters
Dallas, Usa - Worth about EUR 730 million
Finmeccanica, through its company AgustaWestland (AW), has won orders with a total value of about EUR 730 million for more than 100 civil helicopters. Among the principal agreements signed during "Heli-Expo... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2012". Eurocopter: helicopters, products and innovations
Dallas, Usa - The industry spotlights its own leadership in the field
Eurocopter’s 20th anniversary celebrated with a high-profile participation at this week’s "Heli-Expo 2012" exposition at Dallas, Texas, which is to include the unveiling of its latest evolved helicopter ver... more
HelicoptersCoastal converts AS-350 helicopter fleet
Grand Prairie, Usa - With Arriel 1D1 by Turbomeca
Coastal Helicopters Inc. has entered into an Engine Purchase Agreement with Turbomeca USA (Safran group) for five Arriel 1D1 turboshaft engines. Coastal Helicopters, Inc. currently operates five AS-350B2’s t... more
IndustryThe mega-wages of BAE Systems
London, UK - An 8000% rise up in thirty five years
An investigation made by "BBC" about the origins of the delicate English workers situation in aeronautic area of BAE Systems revealed, thanks to many interviews and testimonies on various level, some interesting... more
AerospaceComments over Vega launch, live from Avio base in Colleferro, near Rome
Colleferro, Italy - "To be great Europeans we must be great Italians first"
In AVIO base in Colleferro, a small city close to Rome, many guests participated to the conference explaining to press the basic things; between them many of the greater guests from political scenery too. The... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter's Training Academy receives EASA approval
Fort Worth, Usa - For Bell 212 Training
Bell Helicopter company announced that the Bell Helicopter Training Academy (BTA) has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to provide B1.3 Maintenance Training courses on Bell 212... more
HelicoptersRussian Helicopters has denied its partnership with China
Moscow, Russia - Nor the industry and nor Rostvertol are going to produce this machine more
Russian Helicopters company, the biggest helicopter Russian maker, denied this morning the news published by Chinese magazine Xinhua about whose Rostvertol, a Russian Helicopters subsidiary agency, has... more
Military aviationPakistan received last LM F-16 Block 52 aircraft from USA (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - Many Hi-Tech improvements for the famous American falcon
The fighter aircraft Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52 (where "Block" means the different modernized models of this famous multi-role fighter literally sold all over the world) is one of the articles USA already... more
AirportsAircraft security. Results from body scanner in Italian CISA conference. The are going to be supplied to airports soon
Rome, Italy - A software will alter bodies to guarantee absolute privacy to passengers
The CISA conference, which saw the participation of Vito Riggio (ENAC President) and Alessio Quaranta (General director of ENAC) and vice-minister of Infrastructures Mario Ciaccia, revealed the results... more
Fair and showsAirbus to showcase latest aircraft at "Singapore Airshow"
Singapore, Singapore - Highlighting civil and military products/ACJ-318 on static display
Airbus will be one of the major participants at this year's "Singapore Airshow", showcasing both its commercial and military transport products. The show takes place at "Changi Exhibition Centre", Singapore,... more
HelicoptersR-66 helicopter sales increase as Robinson delivers S/N 0100
Torrance, Usa - To National Airways Corp. (NAC), industry's longtime dealer in South Africa
R-66 serial number 0100 rolled off Robinson’s production line, one year and two months after the R-66 Turbine received FAA certification. Worldwide response to the R-66 has been very strong, surpassing R... more
AirportsThe video with ENAC conference highlights above Italian body scanners (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Quaranta, Riggio and Carrabba speak about it
Alessio Quaranta and Vito Riggio explain new body scanners are not a personal choice but a step forward due to international standards. This technology will probably provide crew increase, above all... more
AerospaceThe Italian satellite "LARES" released after 55 minutes from launch: a real success
Colleferro, Italy - Brought to orbit by VEGA, the smallest European family launchers
The last stadium of ESA (European Space Agency) mission (conceived by AVIO and started at 11:00 AM Italian time) has reached the last stadium with full success. The Lares satellite has released with... more
AerospaceVega: Lares satellite launch reached the third stadium successful
Colleferro, Italy - Joy and commotion during the conference: Tajani, Polverini, Ciufolini and Caio spoken
Great emotions in Colleferro (near Rome) AVIO department, the Italian society which built the VEGA launcher and got the pride of 4500 workers in Italian territory. The launchers reached the lower orbit... more
Fair and showsThe events from February 13-19, 2012: helicopters in Dallas; airplanes, defense and space in Singapore
Rome, Italy - "Heli-Expo 2012" and "Singapore Airshow"
Monday 13 - Helicopters "Heli-Expo 2012" (from 12-14). At Dallas Convention Center 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, Texas (USA). Tuesday 14 - "Singapore Airshow" - Trade Day. Changi Exhibition Centre,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS returns to normality
Rome, Italy - After technical problems linked to the weather
The editorial office informs that after the technical failure linked to the abundant snowfalls of these days, that have prevented the publication of news last Friday February 10, 2012, the problem has... more
MiscellaneousRumors and aircraft: from Colognola noise pollution to next Sabelli resignation
Bergamo, Italy - Short press from Italian aviation
In Bergamo, in front of a super exposition to nuisance due to Bergamo-Orio's airport, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Administration) started again countermeasures to safeguard the small city of Colognola,... more
AerospaceCountdown for "Vega": next monday the launch
Rome, Italy - It will bring the "Lares" Italian scientific satellite
Countdown for the launch of Vega, the smallest of ESA (European Space Agency)-developed European family launchers which saw a decisive contribute by Italy, that covered about 65% of development costs.... more
Science and technologyeasyJet to trial Electric Green Taxiing System
Milan, Italy - In collaboration with Honeywell and Safran
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, in collaboration with Honeywell and Safran, has today announced that it will be the first airline to support the development and trial of the innovative new Electric G... more
Military aviationRussian aircraft over Japan: scramble mission for Japanese fighters
Tokyo, Japan - The Russian squadron have been escorted out of Japan airspace by Rising Sun's fighters
Wednesday (yesterday) a curious episode shocked the diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan when a Russian reconnaissance squadron has been surprised while flying above Japan's coast, starting immediately... more
AirlinesAlitalia anticipates the reopening of air links between Rome and Budapest on February 20
Rome, Italy - They were predicted for the Summer season
Alitalia anticipates to February 20 the reopening of direct links between Budapest and Rome-Fiumicino predicted for Summer season, with three weekly frequencies (Monday, Friday and Sunday) that will become... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna's airport about weather alert: notice to passengers
Bologna, Italy - Possible delays or interruptions of the normal airport's operativity
Bologna's airport, considering the strong wave of bad weather predicted from this evening on all North-Italy, with snowy precipitations also abundant and strong wind, communicates to its own passengers... more
CuriositiesCheers to oneworld, as best alliance again for in-flight wine
Milan, Italy - Qantas collected all the main prizes on offer for airlines of this edition
Judges at a leading international wine-tasting competition have raised their glasses to the oneworld alliance and many of its member airlines once again. They have for the third year running selected... more
AirlinesSabelli: farewell to Alitalia. After the conference, Riggio's regret explained to press (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The managing director won't to accept Alitalia's leadership for the 4th time
As wrote today on "Repubblica" newspaper, Rocco Sabelli, MD of Alitalia, has declared his decision to refuse the company leadership for the 4Th time and is going to leave the airline with the natural pending... more
Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather and airplanes: snow on Rome expected
Rome, Italy - Closed schools and offices on Friday and on Saturday
The forecast are confirmed already yesterday about an arrival of a new bad weather phase, with first snowfalls from this evening on the northern regions and in extension from tomorrow to the remaining... more
Military aviationItaly is going to buy its LM F-35 fighter aircraft instead of hard polemics going on (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The supply of 131 multi-role aircraft plans a cost of $80 M each, but it's already common opinion the price will rise up
The declarations of general Claudio Debertolis, Italian Defence Secretary about the hard criticized Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II don't admit doubts more: Italy is going to purchase the super-new generation... more
AirportsBudapest Airport: recovery continues after Malev's collapse
Budapest, Hungary - A series of airlines have already announced new services
Budapest Airport continues to receive offers from airlines wishing to operate services to or from Budapest since the collapse of Malév on Friday 3 February. A series of airlines have already announced... more
UAS-DronesUSAF shown new UAV X-56A project
Washington DC, USA - Tests directed to develop new technologies to reduce wing flutters
It is obviously from Lockheed Martin the project for the new subsonic UAV X-56A, conceived as a tester for new technologies improved to reduce wing fluttering in high altitude flights. Wing flutters... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: new perturbation arriving on the North
Rome, Italy - In extension also on the Central-South on Friday
The depression area on Mediterranean will be fortified today from the arrival of an arctic air flow, that to bring to a perturbation on the most part of the national territory, with first effects on North,... more
AirportsCatania airport/Etna: air space reopened this morning after eruption
Catania, Italy - The update at 12am
"Fontanarossa. Ash emission by Etna ended. None limitation to traffic by airplane": this is the latest news of one hour ago appeared on the website of SAC, Catania's airport management society. The... more
AccidentsMaldives: a DHC-6 Twin Otter of Maldivian Air Taxi crashes into the sea
Rome, Italy - Currently no news about wounded passengers or dead
"Haveeru.com", the Maldivian website, reported the news and photos about airplane crash happened to a DHC-6 Twin Otter of the Maldivian Air Taxi this morning. The aircraft crashed before landing into... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: code-sharing on Virgin Australia domestic flights
Milan, Italy - SIA currently serves five Australian cities
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announces the start of code-sharing on Australian domestic flights operated by alliance partner Virgin Australia (VA). This will provide customers travelling to and from Australia... more
Military aviationA-10 Warthog: the famous anti-tank airplanes are next to retirement (VIDEO)
Washington DC, USA - F-35 needs reductions of any kind. Today the target is the ground attack fighter made famous by Gulf wars
The A-10 Warthog anti-tank aircraft is going to be replaced soon on battlefields. Too much specialized in its role USAF said, too few the missions where the aircraft can be deployed in a war scenery leading... more
Military aviationTaiwan prefers to modernize its versatile F-16
Taipei, Taiwan - AESA radar become budget for any owner of this multi-role fighter
Taiwan arrived too into the international purchasing scenery, which sees the great economic powers fighting with billionaire proposal to sell or buy the instruments that are going to take part in future... more
Civil aviationA Qantas A-380 airplane landed with 36 cracks on wings
Sydney, Australia - Is it due to wear or manufacturing issue? Inspection revealed the second hypothesis
Today international press noticed that a Qantas Airways (the flag Australian airline) Airbus A-380 has landed n Singapore with 36 cracks on its wing structure. Cracks, already noticed in many of the... more