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AerospaceDmirty Rogozin wants to investigate the failure of the Phobos Grunt space mission
Moscow, Russia - It seems that the probe reentered the atmosphere yesterday 15 January 2012
Russia’s new Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin announced that he will oversee and investigate into the reasons for the Phobos-Grunt failure, a Russian space mission intended to return to Earth after c... more
SecurityCivil Aviation Safety Authority : urgent checks required on Beechcraft aircraft
Canberra, Australia - Known as the Debonair and Bonanza
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has issued an airworthiness directive requiring mandatory inspections of flight control cables fitted to a range of Beechcraft aircraft. The new requirements cover... more
DefenseRussian Air Force will increase its helicopter fleet (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Expected to purchase 30 Kamov Ka-226 by 2020
Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik today, 16 January 2012, declared that the Russian Air Force is to acquire up to 30 Kamov Ka-226, a light helicopter that derives from the Kamov Ka-26 with a cargo... more
ReportStrait of Hormuz: among crude oil, aircraft carriers and commercial traffic, a dispute becoming increasingly palpable
Tehran, Iran - Iran receives a letter from the United States of America and other countries, which could lead to another conflict
The tension between Iran and Western countries has intensified in recent weeks, after Tehran threatened to close the navigation of the Strait of Hormuz in case sanctions that limit or prevent the export... more
PeopleItalian Foreign Affairs Terzi met with United States Senate delegation
Rome, Italy - Reviewed a series of top international policy concerns
Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi met last Friday at the foreign ministry in Rome with a delegation from the United States Senate made up of President pro-tempore of the United States and... more
AirlinesAer Lingus: new Verona-Dublin route
Verona, Italy - For Summer 2012
Aer Lingus has announced the addition of new routes to its Summer 2012 flight schedule. Next Summer, the airline will add the Verona-Dublin route to its existing flight schedule giving the opportunity... more
AirportsAirport of Verona: nearly 3.4 million passengers transported in 2011, a 12% growth
Verona, Italy - Scheduled flights grew by +43%
"In 2011, the passengers that transited through the airport of Verona were 3,385,794, an increase of 12% when compared to last year. Passengers on international flights totaled 2,049,021. Last year, Verona... more
PeopleAirgest (airport of Trapani): President functions temporarily performed by Paolo Angius
Trapani, Italy - Following the resignation of Salvatore Ombra
"Airgest (Management Company of the airport of Trapani), in relation to the resignation of President Salvatore Ombra, announces that the functions are being performed temporarily by the Vice-President... more
DiscussionsTransport by airplane. Aeroporti di Roma: the stages of the "Net 6000" issue
Rome, Italy - A 21,000,000.00 Euros investment by the management company of the Rome-Fiumicino airport
On July 15, 2010, the "Net 6000" system had started operating with the aim to solve, at least partially, the problems related to the processing and sorting of baggage in transit at Rome-Fiumicino airport,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC thanks Aeroporti di Roma for the sense of responsibility shown in continuing to offer the "Net 6000" service
Rome, Italy - Awaiting the decision of the State Attorney requested by the Authrority
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority thanks the company Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) for the high sense of responsibility shown in the management of problems relating to the baggage handling service provided... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: "Net 6000" system remains in service. Italian ENAC considers our requests as legitimate
Rome, Italy - AdR will continue to provide the service with great responsibility until the State Attorney takes a decision
"Aeroporti di Roma, while noting that the Italian Civil Aviation Authority has considered legitimate the measure that defined the 1.87 Euros charge per baggage as regards to the use of the baggage handling... more
DiscussionsItaly. The helicopter tragedy at Narni (Umbria): who is responsible of signalling electric cables?
Rome, Italy - A tragedy that could have been avoided
The helicopter tragedy in Narni (Umbria, Italy), which caused the death of both the pilot and passenger in the collision against the cables of a power line, reminds us of the serious problem regarding... more
AccidentsRobinson R-22 helicopter crashed: two victims
Terni, Italy - Cable found coiled in main rotor pylons
At around 3:00pm yesterday afternoon, Sunday, January 15, 2012, a two-seater Robinson R-22 helicopter crashed in San Liberato, near Narni, Terni (Umbria), on a field near the Terni-Orte highway, as announced... more
Latest newsTrapani: Salvatore Ombra, the airport management society's president, resigned
Trapani, Italy - Due to personal reasons
It seems that the Airgest (Trapani's airport management society) President, Salvatore Ombra, resigned from his role, since 2007. The reasons of personal type. The resignations have been unveiled... more
ReportItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry. Afghanistan: Italian commitment in the country continues
Rome, Italy - On the eve of the second phase of the operation's inauguration
"Italy's commitment to support Afghanistan's stabilization and consolidation of a sustainable economic growth in the country continues. As a clear demonstration that confirms this statement, the foreign... more
ReportAfghanistan: Italian Chamber President Fini sends his deepest condolences for the death of Lieutenant Colonel Gallo
Rome, Italy - His personal prayers together with the Chamber of Deputies dedicated to his family
The President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies, Gianfranco Fini, on hearing the news of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Giovanni Gallo, engaged in the mission of the Italian contingent in Afghanistan,... more
HelicoptersSikorsky announces supplier team for S-97 RAIDER helicopter program
Washington, Usa - The industry will invest about 75 percent and suppliers investing about 25 percent
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. has selected 35 companies to join its team assembling two prototype S-97 RAIDER helicopters for evaluation by the US military. Self-funded... more
Civil aviationItalian USB union. Air transport: blocked next 27 January due to a general 24 hour strike
Rome, Italy - How will the different sectors be affected
"On January 27, the workers of the transport sector will be on a general strike called by USB, Slaicobas, ORSA, CIB-Unicobas, Snater, Sicobas and USI, with national demonstration in Rome. Government... more
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HelicoptersBell’s 429 helicopter receives performance boost
Fort Worth, Usa - Approval for a 500 lbs weight increase by Transport Canada
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced it received Transport Canada approval for a 500 lbs. weight increase – to increase the maximum gross weight to 7,500 lbs – for the Bell 429. The add... more
IndustryVolaris and Airbus finalize largest aircraft order in Mexican history
Toulouse, France - First carrier in the Country to order eco-efficient A-320neo airplane
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a purchase agreement for 44 eco-efficient Airbus A-320 aircraft, comprised of 30 A-320neo and 14 A-320 aircraft. The order represents the largest single commercial... more
AirlinesExpanded SIA and SAS partnership
Milan, Italy - To boost flights between Singapore and Scandinavia
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have agreed to boost air services between Singapore and destinations in Scandinavia -including with direct flights to the Swedish capital Stockholm. Under... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Vostok delivers first enhanced AS-350B3e helicopters for UTair Aviation
Moscow, Russia - Which will become the largest Ecureuil operator in Russia and CIS
UTair Aviation has received its initial three Eurocopter AS-350B3e enhanced helicopters as this leading Russian and CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) operator builds up the largest fleet of Ecureuil... more
HelicoptersKenya Police Air Wing becomes first African customer to operate AS-350B3e helicopter
Marignane, France - The aircraft will be used in different missions and operations
The Kenya Police Air-Wing is expanding its airborne law enforcement and crime prevention unit with the delivery of a Eurocopter AS-350B3e Ecureuil helicopter. Kenya’s selection of the AS-350B3e, which i... more
Civil aviationSkyTeam introduces "SkyPriority" for top customers
Amsterdam, Holland - Distinctively branded priority services to help customers travel faster through airports
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today announced the introduction of "SkyPriority" (SP), a series of distinctively branded priority airport services offered to Elite Plus, First and Business Class... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways named "World’s leading airline" at "World Travel Awards"
Doha, Qatar - The carrier's highlights for the last year
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has enjoyed stunning success at the "World Travel Awards", taking the top honour for the third year in a row. It was named the "World’s L... more
Civil aviationNew website for oneworld.com
Milan, Italy - Available worldwide in eight different languages
It is time for change for oneworld.com, the official website of the global alliance of airlines; a new and advanced version, in line with market requirements to ensure best services to its customers in... more
HelicoptersEADS NA: $212 million production contract for 39 UH-72A helicopters
Huntsville, Usa - Lakota program remains on budget and schedule as it enters its seventh program year
The US Army has awarded EADS North America a $212.7 million contract to deliver 39 UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) as part of its total acquisition plan. Thirty-two of these Lakotas will... more
HelicoptersBoeing awarded US Army contract for 14 additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Ridley Township, Usa - Agreement supports Army’s Foreign Military Sales efforts
The Boeing Company has received a US Army contract valued at approximately $370 million for 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to support Foreign Military Sales efforts. The aircraft will be delivered to the... more
AirlinesRyanair to introduce EUR 0,25 ETS per passenger for all bookings from next Thursday
Milan, Italy - To cover new EU Eco-Looney tax
"Ryanair announced today it would introduce a €0.25 levy per passenger for all bookings made from Tuesday 17th January next to cover the costs of the EU’s new eco-looney ETS tax, which will cost airline pas... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivers first two Marine Corps F-35 airplanes to Eglin
Fort Worth, Usa - Known as BF-6 and BF-8
The first two Lockheed Martin production model F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft were delivered to the US Marine Corps yesterday. The two jets are now assigned to the 2nd Marine Aircraft... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental offer options to customers affected by Chicago weather
Chicago, Usa - Further details are available at the two carriers' websites
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be disrupted by severe Winter weather expected to impact the Chicago area.... more
HelicoptersRobinson doubled production of helicopters last year
Torrance, Usa - 356 aircraft: 212 R-44s, 88 R-66s and 56 R-22s
Robinson Helicopter Company continues to be one of the main world’s producers of civil helicopters. In 2011, the company produced 356 helicopters (212 R-44s, 88 R-66s and 56 R-22s), more than double 2... more
AirportsItaly. SACBO: final 2011 traffic data of the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio
Bergamo, Italy - A passenger traffic increase of 9.7%
The airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio has closed 2011 with a 9.7% increase in the number of passengers, based on scheduled flights that have continued to register a load factor percentage ??above the overall... more
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IndustryEmbraer delivers 105 commercial and 99 executive airplanes in 2011
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets sales, last year, grew 28% over 2010
Embraer delivered 32 commercial and 50 business aircraft during the fourth quarter of 2011 (4Q11), thus closing out the year with 105 delivered to the airline market and 99 to executive aviation. Regarding... more
IndustryAfghanistan will receive 21 Mi-17V5 helicopters by the first half of this year
Moscow, Russia - A contract signed last May with the United States
The "Federal Military-Technical Cooperation Service" announced today, 11 January 2012, that Russia will deliver to Afghanistan 21 Mi-17V5 helicopters, an export version of the Mi-8 Hip helicopter equipped... more
AirportsAutogrill and Starbucks Coffee extend partnership in Europe
Milan, Italy - For points of sale in French stations, Marseille Airport and on Dutch motorways
Autogrill Group and Starbucks Coffee Company, which started their co-operation in the United States in 1991, have extended their global partnership to develop new business in Europe. The Group will start... more
Report10,000 free flights to Japan: the government said no
Tokyo, Japan - An initiative whose aim was to bring back the flow of tourists lost after the earthquake and tsunami
The Japanese government emitted from the 2012 budget the costs of an initiative by the National Office of Tourism in collaboration with some Japanese carriers with the aim to offer 10,000 free tickets... more
AirlinesLufthansa: practical trial with biosynthetic fuel successful with 1,187 flights
Berlin, Germany - First scheduled transatlantic flight to the United States with biosynthetic fuel planned for tomorrow
After a six-month practical trial involving biosynthetic fuel, Lufthansa has announced the first positive results. In all, 1,187 biofuel flights were operated between Hamburg and Frankfurt. According to... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: new Bergamo/Frankfurt flight
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - More than 200 destinations served from the German hub
The new link Bergamo-Orio/Frankfurt launched last December 21 by Air Dolomiti gives passengers who choose the Italian air company of the Lufthansa Group the chance to reach more than 200 destinations worldwide... more
AirlinesGermanwings inaugurates new Italian routes
Milan, Italy - With the Summer 2012 plan
Following the recently announced new flights from Venice-Treviso, Catania and Milan to the airport of Stuttgart, Germanwings will further enhance its Summer 2012 flight timetable, adding two new routes... more
DefensePakistan ready to receive 18 F-16 Block 52 fighter aircraft
Islamabad, Pakistan - Equipped with precision-attack capabilities
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) will receive 18 F-16 block 52 aircraft from Lockheed Martin later this month as part of a contract for the sale of 36 F-16C/D block 50/52 aircraft announced in June 2005. Lockheed... more
Civil aviationAltimedes about ETS: airlines will face a collective cost of 56 million emissions allowances
Asse, Belgium - To pay for its emissions in 2012
Airlines will face a collective shortfall of 56 million emissions allowances and an annual cost of about €364 million to pay for its emissions in 2012 under the sector's inclusion in the European Union's E... more
IndustryBoeing: Air France-KLM finalize order for 25 B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Paris, France - With options
Boeing and Air France-KLM Group have finalized an order for 25 B-787/9 Dreamliner airplanes, with options. The order was signed in late December 2011 and was recorded on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website,... more
ReportBeijing a smog victim: hundreds of flights have been cancelled since Sunday
Beijing, China - The intense haze decreased visibility to 200 metres
We are now used to extreme smog limits reached by several Chinese cities; in fact, China is one of the non-aligned countries in the battle against air pollution and emissions, and is paying for such problems... more
Civil aviationITF: Nigeria general strike enters second day
London, UK - "The airports are paralysed and only one inward flight has been allowed to land, for humanitarian reasons"
Commenting on the national strike in Nigeria which has now entered its second day and is still growing, ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) general secretary David Cockroft said: "Nigeria's u... more
IndustryIndonesian Air Force expected to increase its fighter aircraft fleet
Jakarta, Indonesia - Six Su-30MK2 aircraft that will be delivered after 2013
According to "The Jakarta Post", Indonesia has signed a 470 million dollar contract with Russia to purchase six Sukhoi Su-30MK2 jet fighters for the Indonesian Air Force, that will start to be delivered... more
AirportsItaly. SAT SpA: "Galilei" airport of Pisa set records during 2011
Pisa, Italy - More than 4,5 million passengers transited, +11.3% when compared to 2010
SAT- (Società Aeroporto Toscano - Tuscan Airport "Galileo Galilei" Management Company) SpA, listed on the Italian Stock Exchange and that manages the airport of Pisa, announced that in 2011 the total... more
DefenseRussian Air Force completes flight tests on Sukhoi Su-25UBM
Moscow, Russia - Increased fighting capabilities
Defense Ministry spokesman Vladimir Drik said today, 10 January 2012, that the Russian Air Force has completed flight tests of the modernised Sukhoi Su-25UBM, a ground attack-trainer aircraft, which Air... more