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AirlineseasyJet launches UK Summer 2012 schedule
London, UK - With a choice of more than 300 destinations
easyJet, the UK’s airline, today launches its Summer 2012 schedule with a choice of more than 300 destinations. More than 110,000 flights are now on sale to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle E... more
DefenseMEADS Integrated Launcher Electronics System Completes First Simulated Missile Launch
Orlando, Usa - Marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments
The Medium Extended Air Defense System’s (MEADS) Integrated Launcher Electronics System (ILES) recently executed a simulated missile launch, marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments. The s... more
IndustryAirbus: Singapore Airlines signs for 15 A-330/300 aircraft
Blagnac, France - The signature firms up an announcement from 29th June
Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong signed today the final agreement to acquire 15 more A-330/300 aircraft with John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer - Customers at Airbus’ headquarters in Tou... more
Fair and showsThe air shows and exhibitions in the next week-end in September (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Friday 16 to Sunday 18
Friday 16 - "C200 Series Association Fly-in for Carnival of Flowers". Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)428 752 055 http://c200series.com.au - "International Sanicole Airshow". Sanicole in... more
DefenseRussia orders new Krivak IV frigates
Moscow, Russia - Will be finished by 2016
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian construction, repairs and maintenance industry, today announced the signing of a contract with the ministry of defence for the construction of another 3 Krivak... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Angola, at least 17 the victims (VIDEO)
Huambo, Angola - Causes unknown
Angolan Air Force Embraer 120 aircraft crashed yesterday while taking off from Huambo, a city in the centre of the country at 550 km south-west of the capital; the local press and military sources reported... more
CuriositiesSolar panels on American military bases' roofs
Washington, USA - For the "Solar Strong" project
In recent days, US secretary of energy Steven Chu announced that the US will proceed with the initiative that involves the installation of solar panels on the roofs of 124 military bases in the country,... more
Curiosities"Caravaggio a Cuba" programme in collaboration with Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Exhibition from 23 September to November 27 at the National Museum fine arts in Havana
An event of historic significance for the cultural and political history of Cuba and Italy. This is how the exhibition "Caravaggio in Cuba" can be defined, which opens on September 23, until November 27... more
DefenseAgreement signed between USA-Turkey on the deployment of radar NATO "Missile Shield"
Ankara, Turkey - Designed to intercept medium-range missiles at very high altitudes
As anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS ) United States and Turkey are proceeding in the negotiations on the deployment of a US radar on Turkish territory: the memorandum was signed today in Ankara... more
AirlinesEmirates set to take A-380 to Riyadh
Rome, Italy - The airline inaugurates the daily service to Dublin; the freight division celebrates flight on Far East and Australasia
Emirates will operate the first ever A-380 airplane service into Riyadh this month, in honour of "Saudi Arabia’s 81st National Day". Operating into "King Khalid International Airport" in Riyadh, on 23rd S... more
IndustryAlabama Aircraft Industries would sue Boeing
Birmingham, USA - Referred by local press
According to local press, Alabama Aircraft Industries, an industry based in Birmingham (Alabama), sued its former partner Boeing for stealing a contract worth 1.1 billion dollars previously signed with... more
Civil aviationEASA proposes new regulation in order to reduce the risk of fuel exhaustion
Cologne, Germany - And to reduce accidents
EASA -European Aviation Safety Agenc - is considering the introduction of a new regulatory framework to control the fuel used by airliners, by modifying the CS-25 certification standard covering power... more
OccurrencesRussia: emergency landing for Rossija Airlines aircraft
Moscow, Russia - No damage caused to passengers
The Chinese news agency "Xinhua" reported that an Airbus 139 operated by the Russian carrier Rossija Airlines today at around 3:30pm local time made ??an emergency landing at the international airport... more
Military aviationIran modifies foreign military aircraft (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Flight tests start
The local press reported that IRIAF - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - has these days started the main phase of a four stage air drill, running tests on the missiles and ammunition; the lieutenant... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines denies rumors about the purchase of other aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Seemed announced by previous declarations
The US carrier Delta Air Lines has denied rumors alleging that the company was about to purchase more aircraft after the last order made last month for 100 Boeing 737/900 (see AVIONEWS); during the Deutsche... more
AerospaceNASA expected to announce the production of a new rocket
Washington, USA - It will have bigger dimensions than previous version
Anonymous sources reported that the US space agency NASA is expected to unveil a new project involving the construction of a giant rocket and will have much bigger dimensions than the one used to propel... more
AirlinesMerger between Air Italy-Meridiana Fly will take longer
Rome, Italy - Following unsuccessful meeting with trade union
The planned merger between the two carriers Air Italy and Meridiana Fly, expected to take place in September (see AVIONEWS), has been postponed to a later date because of a disagreement between top management... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "DSEi 2011": showed AW-159 helicopter in production for the Royal Navy and British Army
London, UK - Through Group's companies AW, DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Systems Integration
Finmeccanica takes part at "DSEi 2011", the world’s largest fully integrated defence and security exhibition, at the ExCel Centre in London from 13 to 16 September through its companies AgustaWestland, D... more
IndustryBAE Systems starts tests on the new Royal Navy's radar system
Cowes, UK - It will be installed in mid 2012
The Royal Navy and BAE Systems announced that the new "Artisan" radar, developed for the Type 23 frigates and the new "Queen Elizabeth" class aircraft carrier, will commence the first tracking trials on... more
Civil aviationSuccessful flight test of the NM5 aircraft manufactured in India
Mumbai, India - Turning point for India's domestic industry
Aerospace Mahindra, part of the Indian multinational conglomerate Mahindra and CSIR-Nal, the national aerospace laboratory, announced the successful launch flight of the aircraft NM5-100, operated today... more
Press releaseInformation on Finmeccanica strategies in the transport sector will be provided upon completion of analyses and measures implemented
Rome, Italy - The Group specifies it in a note with reference to rumours reported today
We receive and publish "With reference to rumors reported today in the market, Finmeccanica reiterates that, as announced during the presentation of the half-year results for 2011, the company will provide... more
AccidentsTwo Taiwanese air force fighter aircraft crashed, 3 persons died (VIDEO)
Taipei, China - During a night training flight
Military sources said that two Taiwanese air force fighter jets crashed last night causing the death of three pilots; a two-seat Northrop F-5/F and RF-5 fell immediately after being launched from eastern... more
AirlinesAir Canada: August data
Rome, Italy - Transatlantic traffic increased by 3.2%
The increasing traffic trend, already registered in the second trimester of the year by Air Canada, featured also during the month of August. Passenger traffic increased by 3.2% over the same month last... more
AerospaceAerospace: Piedmont (Italy) flies to China
Turin, Italy - Two appointments in the sector will lead an Italian delegation of 6 enterprises in China
Two aerospace events will lead a delegation of six companies from Piedmont (Italy) to China: "Helicopter China Exposition", the first exhibition dedicated to the helicopter sector in China, in Tianjin... more
Civil aviationUSA and Australia agree to cooperate to develop alternative fuels for airplanes
San Francisco, Usa - Ray LaHood and Kim Beazley signed the agreement yesterday
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Australia’s Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism have reached a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to continue res... more
Government actsItalian question on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which can affect the veterans of international military missions
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the minister of defense. - To know - given that: the newspaper 'La Repubblica' on September 2, 2011 published a survey entitled 'The Army denies those nightmares and madness rapture deriving... more
OccurrencesCrew members aboard US Airways interrupt New York-Phoenix flight
Washington, USA - Due to suspected behavior of passengers
Official sources announced that on September 13 a US Airways plane made ??an emergency landing during the flight New York-Phoenix on request by crew member aboard due to suspicious behavior of three passengers;... more
AerospaceRussia announces future dates of the flight to ISS
Moscow, Russia - Trustworthiness of the Soyuz rockets verified
Roskosmos, the Russian space agency, has announced that the dates for the next launch to the International Space Station (ISS) have been decided, officially scheduled for November 12 and December 20, 2011;... more
HelicoptersSikorsky Aircraft Corp launched a demonstration tour by its S-92 helicopter
Coatesville, Usa - It will promote the H-92 helicopter, the military version of the company’s commercial S-92 model
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. launched a “Legacy of Heroes” demonstration tour by its S-92 helicopter, commencing a multi-country visit from its Sikorsky Global Helicopters facility that will recognize first res... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian resumes flights to Libya
Amman, Jordania - Directed to the cities of Tripoli and Benghazi
It was announced today that Royal Jordanian carrier will resume air flights with major cities of Libya after the operations had been suspended last February after turmoil erupted: the flight between Amman... more
AirlinesAfghanistan's East Horizon Airlines nominates new CEO
Doha, Qatar - It is Captain Jahed Azimi
East Horizon Airlines, the new airline 100% owned by the Afghan government, has appointed its CEO, Captain Jahed Azimi, a former deputy minister of transport and civil aviation of Afghanistan, who has... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: works started for the new radio system to be installed at the airport of Pantelleria
Rome, Italy - The system will reduce number of cancelled flights due to weather phenomena that characterise the island
ENAC (Ente Nazionale Aviazione Civile - Italian Civil Aviation Agency) and ENAV (Ente Nazionale Assistenza Volo - National Flight Assistance Company) announced that preliminary operations for the installation... more
DefenseRussia anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden comes to an end: ships and helicopters back home
Murmansk, Russia - Led by the Northern Fleet
The Russian fleet has announced that the anti-piracy mission conducted by the Northern Fleet in the waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea has come to an end today; the fleet was led by the destroyer... more
DefenseEstonia and France signing a military cooperation agreement
Paris, France - Defense ministers meet in Paris
The Estonian ministry of defence today announced the meeting in Paris between minister Mart Laar and his French counterpart minister Gerard Longuet, with the aim to reach an intergovernmental agreement... more
AirportsItaly. Treviso airport: citizens ask to transfer traffic to the Istrana base
Treviso, Italy - TAR's interruption triggers unions alarm
The suspension of the refurbishment and expansion plan of "Antonio Canova" airport in Treviso enforced by TAR (see AVIONEWS) triggered several comments from institutions, trade unions and citizens of the... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Aviation Technical Services
Seattle, Usa - For $1.1 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $1.1 million civil penalty against Aviation Technical Services, Inc. (ATS), of Everett, Wash., for allegedly making improper repairs to 44 Southwest... more
Civil aviationPiaggio gains Russian approval for Avanti II aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Announcement expected during "Jet Expo 2011"
The official announcement is expected to take place during the"Jet Expo 2011" event that will be held between 14 and 16 September in Moscow-Vnukovo (seeAVIONEWS) by Piaggio Aero regarding Russian approval... more
HelicoptersAir Greenland orders two EC-225 helicopters
Marignane, France - For use in all-weather missions, including search and rescue
Air Greenland has placed its first order for Eurocopter’s EC-225 medium twin-engine helicopter, acquiring two of these rotary-wing aircraft for duties that are to include all-weather search and rescue (... more
AirportsAirports of Puglia: 49% could be sold
Bari, Italy - Declared by commissioner for transport
Once again the news about partial privatisation of ADP, management company for the airports of Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Taranto has emerged; the Puglia Region (99.4% of the issued share-capital) is planning... more
HelicoptersSpain orders an Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter
Albacete, Spain - For sea search & rescue and pollution control missions
Eurocopter has signed a contract to supply an EC-225 helicopter for Spain following its recent success in the country’s competition to select a new rotary-wing aircraft for maritime search & rescue (SAR) a... more
Civil aviationTurbine Technologies provides portable laboratory for experiments on bio-fuel (VIDEO)
Chetek, USA - To the US department of energy
The US company Turbine Technologies (TTL) has today issued a press release announcing that the section ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy), a division of the US Department of Energy, will... more
AirlinesLivingston: Riccardo Toto's offer rejected because of "Formal Obstacle"
Rome, Italy - Air Italy should be the preference
According to sources close to the monitoring committee in charge of the purchase offers received for partial or total acquisition of the charter company Livingston (see AVIONEWS), Air Italy's proposal... more
AirportsAirport of Mumbai on alert due to warnings of possible attack
Mumbai, India - All Indian states have to control aircraft movements
Indian authorities have put the airport "Chatrapati Shivaji" in Mumbai on alert after Intelligence Bureau warned of the possibility that a small plane can be used to hit the structure. Police have increased... more
AerospaceRussia announces the return of the three ISS astronauts
Moscow, Russia - Planned for next Friday
Russia has announced the return to Earth of the three astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS): they are captain Andrei Borisenko and engineers Ron Garan (NASA) and Alexander Samokutyaev:... more
Fair and showsRussia. 6th edition of "Jet expo 2011": aircraft exhibited at Vnukovo
Moscow, Russia - From the 14 till 16 September
This year's sixth edition of "Jet Expo 2011" will be concentrated for the first time on a unique territory, that is at the airport of Domodedovo. The organisers happily announced that the Vnukovo-3... more
ReportMaxi-compensation for the Ustica victims' relatives
Palermo, Italy - Ministry of the interior and transport condemned
Yesterday the ruling issued by the Court of Palermo was delivered, condemning the ministry of the interior and transport to compensate the relatives of the 81 victims the sum of 100 million euros, plus... more
Civil defenseExplosion in France: emergency unit met at the Italian civil Defense department
Rome, Italy - At the moment no one is at risk
Yesterday's meeting was concluded at the Italian Civil Defense Department during which the incident that took place in France was discussed between ISPRA (Institute for Protection and Environmental Research),... more
DefenseSyria shows interest in the purchase of Russian air defense aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Russia will honour contract
Sources in the Russian press reported that the Syrian government has shown interest in purchasing Russian air defense systems: some Damascus experts will be present during the "Combat Commonwealth 2011"... more
Civil aviationNew FAA rules for business aircraft pilots
Washington, USA - To undergo new controls
The US Federal Aviation Administration has announced that as from next October 31, pilots of business jets certified for single-pilot operations must pass yearly proficiency checks to verify their competencies;... more
AerospaceFirst Galileo satellite touches down in French Guiana
Paris, France - Ready to begin preparations for launch on 20 October
The first Galileo navigation satellite has arrived in Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, ready to begin preparations for launch on 20 October. Packed within its protective, air-conditioned container, t... more