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AirlinesAir Italy-Meridiana fly: which future for workers?
Olbia, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews Pesaresi of Filt Cgil union
While in Tuscany Region appeals to Meridiana not leave the airport of Florence-Peretola still going on, the decision now seems a matter of fact, as on October 31 the base should stop the activities and... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s marks 10,000 hours of flight for an EC-135T2 helicopter
Duxford, England - With the UK’s Chiltern Air Support Unit based in Bedfordshire
Eurocopter today celebrated the 10,000 flight hour milestone for Chiltern Air Support Unit EC-135T2 helicopter based at RAF Henlow - the Royal Air Force station in Bedfordshire, England. A 10,000-flight... more
HelicoptersDefence budget's cuts: withheld the USAF bid for 93 helicopters
Washington, USA - Air Force announces it
The US press announced what is considered the first effects of the cuts that the government has made to ??the defense budget, making it known that the US Air Force has had to withhold the request for proposals... more
Press release"Striscia la notizia" reports, Italian ENAC starts security verifications in 5 national airports
Rome, Italy - The targets are the airports of Fiumicino, Malpensa, Naples, Palermo and Lamezia Terme
"With reference to the press-service made by 'Striscia la Notizia' (Italian tv program) regarding 5 national airports, ENAC (Ente nazionale aviazione civile - national civil aviation authority) announced... more
HelicoptersHaughey Air Limited orders an AW-139 helicopter for VIP transport
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be delivered in 2012
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Haughey Air Limited has placed an order for an AW-139 medium twin helicopter. The aircraft, configured for corporate and VIP transport purposes, will... more
AirportsCEO of Aeroporti di Roma could leave the company
Rome, Italy - The third in three years
The newspaper "Il Messaggero" announced that Giulio Maleci, current CEO of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR - company that manages the airports of Rome), may resign; the news leaked after the problems between the... more
UAS-DronesAeroVironment receives 6 millions order from USAF for UAS aircraft
Monrovia, USA - And for spares
Within an existing contract with the US Air Force, AeroVironment has announced that it has received a firm order for the supply of new digital unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) Raven; the value of the order... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Somon Air's first B-737/900ER airplane
Washington, Usa - It becomes first Central Asian carrier to own and operate model with Sky Interior
Boeing has delivered the first Next-Generation 737/900ER aircraft with the new Boeing Sky Interior to Tajikistan-based Somon Air, making it the first Central Asian carrier to operate an airplane featuring... more
Finance and economyItalian "Cassa Depositi e Prestiti" seems to be interested in Italian Avio too
Milan, Italy - To save a strategic company
Following the announcement by the French company Safran, saying that it was considering the acquisition of Italian Avio; issue followed also by a parliamentary question (see AVIONEWS), it seems that the... more
Civil aviationChina Airlines joins SkyTeam
Taipei, Taiwan - Alliance grows to 15 members
SkyTeam (ST), the global airline alliance, today welcomed China Airlines (CA) as its 15th member at a joining ceremony held in Taipei. The flag carrier of Taiwan and one of the world’s leading cargo c... more
Military aviationIraq announces the arrival of the first F-16 aircraft in 2014
Fort Worth, USA - The country has already started to pay
Regarding a possible agreement between the US military supplies and Iraq, which provided for the delivery of 18 combat Lockheed-Martin F-16 aircraft (see AVIONEWS), the Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki... more
AirportsItaly. L'Aquila: the council will opt for private negotiations for the management of the airport
L'Aquila, Italy - After the exclusion of Transervice
Following the exclusion of Transervice's proposal, the only one to have placed a tender offer for the management of the "Dei Parchi d'Abruzzo" airport at L'Aquila (see AVIONEWS), the Municipality has approved... more
Government actsItalian parliamentary question on Safran's interest in purchasing Avio SpA
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Fugatti (Lega nord-Padania)
"The Minister of Economic Development. - To know - given that: Avio SpA, controlled by the Cinven Fund (81 percent) and owned by Finmeccanica (14 percent) is an important and historic Italian company,... more
AirlinesAir Italy and Rt the only two competing for Livingston
Rome, Italy - Little time left to decide
By 26 October the Minister for Economic Development and Production Activities Paolo Romani will have to choose the new owner of the charter company Livingston, whose activities were suspended about a year... more
DefenseRussia fails RS-24 Yars ballistic missile test
Moscow, Russia - The first of a modified prototype that will be part of a new missile defense system
The Russian defense reported the failure of today's test launch of a new modified version of the intercontinental ballistic missile RS-24 Yars. This was the first test of the prototype, launched ??yesterday... more
Military aviationWill Japan give new hope to the future of the Eurofighter project?
London, UK - International markets can make up for cuts in European Countries
From Japan perhaps will come a push for the European military aviation industry, that following the economic difficulties of the States, sees itself in this period deprived of a substantial funds each... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: technical panel on safety in collaboration with "Fondazione 8 ottobre 2001" and the Flight Safety Foundation di Washington
Rome, Italy - Part of a series of international meetings
"It was held this afternoon, at the Directorate General of ENAC, the meeting on safety which was attended by ENAC, ENAV, the Foundation October 8, 2001 and the heads of the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF)... more
HelicoptersAW helicopters: FAS signs for GrandNew and AW-169
Cascina Costa, Italy - Blueway orders one more AW-139 model; Société FCL takes delivery of a GrandNew
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that FAS (Falcon Aviation Services) of Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) has signed a contract for a GrandNew light twin and a preliminary sale contract... more
Civil aviationAircraft transport. AEA replies to the European Union's affirmations
Brussels, Belgium - Promptly replies after one day
AEA - the European Airlines Association has reacted decisively to certain statements made yesterday by the European commission regarding the investments that carriers would be able to perform with the... more
IndustryBoeing finalizes agreement with UTair for 40 aircraft 737 NG
Seattle, USA - An arrangement already concluded in the last Paris-Le Bourget show
Boeing and the carrier UTair have finalized an agreement announced during last Paris-Le Bourget air show for the supply of 40 aircraft B-737 NG (Next Generation), and more precisely for seven /900 ER (Extended... more
AirlinesTap Portugal introduces a new flight Malpensa-Lisbon, arriving to 4 frequencies
Rome, Italy - Passengers from Italy increased in the first 8 months of the year
With the Winter schedule 2011-2012, TAP Portugal, a Star Alliance member carrier, confirms all Summer destinations of the network and further enhances the connections between Milan-Malpensa Airport and... more
AerospaceChina is ready to launch the Tiangong-1 spacecraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Launch between 27 and 30 September
The Chinese space agency announced that preparations for the launch of the Tiangong-1 spacecraft have begun at the Jiuquan launch centre, which depending on weather conditions, should be made between 27... more
Press releaseTransport by aircraft. IATA reiterated the European Union to abandon its ETS scheme
Hong Kong, China - For a global solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated the air transport industry’s commitment to its ambitious agenda to reduce CO2 emissions and urged the European Union (EU) to abandon its m... more
Civil aviationCivil aircraft. European tax on aircraft emissions: Russia and China oppose
Moscow, Russia - Contravened the Chicago Convention. Position clarified this morning following a Sino-Russian meeting
The Russian ministry of transport has today issued a statement strongly opposed to the European system developed to counteract the pollution caused by the commercial air transport sector, the ETS (Emission... more
AirlinesAir Malta reviews its fees charged on flight tickets
Valletta, Malta - Purchased on-line, via call-centre and sales offices
As from today, Air Malta has revised its fees charged on tickets purchased on-line, through call centers and sales offices. The airline announced the following rates: € 10.00 for tickets booked online v... more
IndustryBoeing-ANA: celebrated first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery
Washington, Usa - During a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled
Boeing celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner yesterday to launch customer ANA during a ceremony adjacent to the factory where the airplane was assembled. More than 500 employees representing... more
Military aviationIndia performs successful test on the engine of the first local fighter aircraft
New Delhi, India - The first P-8I expected soon
India is hurriedly proceeding in the development of the first local maritime fighter aircraft, temporarily called prototype Np1: DRDO - Defence Research and Development Organisation - announced that it... more
AirportsSpain is considering the privatisation of the principal airports
Madrid, Spain - Could even gain 5 billion Euros
The Spanish government has decided to opt for the privatisation of the airports of Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat, currently managed by the public company Aena; Madrid has chosen this strategy from... more
AirportsItaly. "Dei Parchi d'Abruzzo" L'Aquila airport: blocked tender offer procedure
L'Aquila, Italy - The sole offeror presented incomplete documentation
It seems that the procedure to tender the management of the "Dei Parchi" airport at L'Aquila, announced last June 6 (see AVIONEWS) will start all over again. The 20-year contract will cover management... more
Civil aviationAir transport: cases of laser attacks in Italy increase
Turin, Italy - 264 cases registered during the second half of 2010
The Italian Air Safety Board ANSV has recently presented a dossier to the prosecutor of Turin on cases of laser attacks against pilots on board aircraft, especially while approaching the runway and during... more
Civil defenseFire-fighting: the base of the city of La Grande closed for renovation
La Grande, USA - After the Summer season
The Oregon regional forest corps said that the base of the city of La Grande will halt air tanker operations beginning from 24 September to 1 June 2012, following the decision to perform maintenance work... more
Civil aviationLisa Airplanes presents new two-seat plane: "Akoya" (VIDEO)
Le Bourget du Lac, France - Capable of landing on water and snow
Pending certification that will enable its distribution, the French company Lisa Airplanes has recently re-proposed internationally a new two-seater aircraft called "Akoya", an aircraft with composite... more
Civil aviationoneworld at "Ttg Incontri 2011": welcome to the global airplane alliance's future
Milan, Italy - Official entrance of Kingfisher Airlines, Air Berlin and Malaysia Airlines
The official entrance of the new partners - Kingfisher Airlines, Air Berlin and Malaysia Airlines - into the oneworld alliance will be symbolically inaugurated during "Ttg Incontri" (Rimini, 6-8 October... more
AccidentsAccording to experts the Nepal aircraft crash was caused by pilot error
Kathmandu, Nepal - Investigations will be concluded in three months
Anticipating the conclusion of the investigations and results, some experts and the Tribhuvan international airport's authority in Nepal, declared that the accident in which 19 people on board a Beechcraft... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Indonesia, 2 deaths
Mataram, Indonesia - Wreckage found the following day
Indonesian authorities reported an incident that happened on September 25 in the western province of Nusa Teggara involving a Bell 412 helicopter code PK-OCV, operated by Air Fast Indonesia; the aircraft... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last days in September and first ones in October (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Tuesday 27 to next Sunday 2
Tuesday 27 - "MRO Europe Conference and Exhibition". Juan Carlos 1 Exhibition Park, Madrid, Spain. + 34 91 722 30 00 www.aviationweek.com Wednesday 28 - "MRO Europe Conference and Exhibition".... more
CuriositiesPink Floyd's "Flying Pig" flies once again
London, UK - Designed for the release of their new album
Pink Floyd's "Flying Pig", the balloon in the shape of a pig used several times by the British group as a symbol originating from their album cover of "Animals" of 1977, has resumed its flying in the London... more
Civil aviationIATA applauds G-20 commitment to face global economic challenges
Geneva, Switzerland - Prospects for European industry dimming
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the commitment of G-20 finance ministers to deliver a “strong and coordinated international response to address the renewed challenges facing t... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: tomorrow's civil air crash simulation in Rome-Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Spoken announcements, signs in Italian and English for the exercise
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the society the managed the Rome's airports, dedicates the day of Tuesday, September 27 to the actions and procedures put in place in case of a civil aircraft accident, for skills... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand increases its stake in Virgin Australia
Canberra, Australia - Taking advantage of a low price
It has just been announced that the New Zealand carrier Air New Zealand has increased its stake by 5% in the low-cost Virgin Australia following a strategy of strengthening its participation that corresponds... more
Fair and shows2011 edition of "The Malta International Airshow" concluded this weekend 24 and 25 September
Rome, Italy - Italian "Frecce Tricolori" among the protagonists
Nineteen years have passed since the very first airshow held in Malta, one of the county's largest outdoor events; "The Malta International Airshow 2011" was held this week-end 24 and 25 September at the... more
MiscellaneousIATA organises paid internships all over the world
Montreal, Canada - Monetary compensation provided
IATA -International Air Transport Association- has organised a paid internship open to students from all over the world who will apply through the corporate website www.iata.org; internships are open to... more
IndustryHelicopters. Innovation, service and support capabilities by Eurocopter in UK spotlighted at the "Helitech 2011"
Marignane, France - First appearance of the EC-145 T2 at the British air show
Eurocopter’s strong presence in the UK multi-mission helicopter marketplace will be demonstrated at the "Helitech 2011" show and conference, which is to include this event’s first appearance of the EC-... more
HelicoptersRecovered US soldier killed by enemy fire in an helicopter crash during Vietnamese war
Palmer, USA - Cancelled from Missing in Action in Vietnam list
The US authorities and the State of Tennessee have announced that after nearly 45 years has been found the body of a soldier who died in Vietnam while he was aboard an helicopter hit by enemy fire. The... more
IndustryBoeing and ANA complete contractual delivery of first B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Washington, Usa - The aircraft will fly tomorrow towards Japan
Boeing and ANA have signed the formal documents completing the contractual delivery of the first B-787 Dreamliner aircraft. Celebrations to mark this historic milestone begin today in Everett with a delivery... more
Civil aviationTransport by aircraft: the European Commission will give the carriers 85% of emission permits for free
Brussels, Belgium - Starting from 2012 every airlines must pay for emissions released
The European Commission announced today that the airlines will receive in 2012, 85% of their required carbon emission permits for free; the 2012 will be the first year of entry into force of ETS -Emission... more
OccurrencesTyre of an A-380 aircraft exploded during take-off
Singapore, Singapore - 8-hour delay for the flight
401 passengers on Flight SQ229 departing from Singapore and directed to Melbourne, Australia, suffered an 8 hour delay and remained on ground because of an exploded tire during takeoff; the accident occurred... more
AirlinesAlitalia names the first Embraer 190 aircraft
Naples, Italy - Named for the Vesuvius park
Local press agreed with Alitalia's choice to name the first Embraer 190 aircraft for the park of Vesuvius; Ugo Leone, president of the Park, said: "It is an important and surprising news. Important because... more
Civil aviationRussia revokes the licence of six national companies
Moscow, Russia - Inspections proceed
The Russian air transpot federal agency announced today that following a first set of inspections after last 7 September plane crash which caused the death of 45 persons (see AVIONEWS), 6 airlines became... more
ReportEgypt intercepts anti-aircraft missiles smugglers in Sinai
Cairo, Egypt - And denounced the smuggling of weapons from Sudan and Libya
The Egyptian authorities announced that they had intercepted smugglers who were trying to carry 8 anti-aircraft missiles and 4 shoulder launchers in a location near the Suez canal; the weapons probably... more