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Press releaseEADS North America passes the halfway mark in deliveries of the US Army UH-72A Lakota helicopter
Arlington, Usa - The UH-72A is based on the best-selling EC145 multi-role helicopter and was developed by EADS’ Eurocopter division
EADS North America has achieved another milestone on the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program as the company has delivered more than half of the planned 345 Lakotas to the US Army. The... more
SecurityFAA announces regulation updates of Part 23
Washington, USA - New standards defined for ice detection system
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has recently announced that over the next 12-24 months a newly set-up aviation rulemaking committee (ARC) will pursue an upgrade of the standards of the so-called... more
AirportsItaly: no flights available from Turin to Rome among the 10 ones operated daily
Rome, Italy - Alitalia has no competitor on the route and records a growth of passengers equal to +12% globally
"It's unacceptable that flying from and to Turin is a tribulation. Surely there are many passengers, but for the future we should organize to serve some extra flight", states the councillor for Tourism... more
AirportsAirport: expanded consumer protections for travellers
Washington, USA - Flying will be more convenient
As from yesterday 23 August new consumer protections for air travellers have been determined and put into action, making flying nationwide easier and more convenient. The Department of Transportation has... more
DefenseIran unveils a new short-range marine cruise missile
Tehran, Iran - As it marked its annual "Defence Industry Day"
Yesterday, in the context of its annual "Defence Industry Day", Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled a new short-range marine cruiser missile, named "Ghader". The weapon would have a 200 km... more
ReportEarthquake in Virginia, several airports temporarily closed
Washington, USA - And evacuated some control towers, as well as public buildings and power symbols such as the White House and the Pentagon
On Tuesday afternoon it was registered the strongest earth tremor on the US East Coast since 1957. According to the US geophysical institute it was an earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, with... more
CuriositiesBird lover arrested for feeding pigeons near airport
Burbank, USA - Repeated warnings ignored
Douglas, a Californian business man and bird lover could face charges for violating a court order and was jailed last Friday morning while at work. Police officer Joshua Kendrick declared to CBS station... more
AerospaceBoeing completed tests on the second GPS IIF satellite
El Segundo, USA - Equipped with OCS system
Boeing has announced that it has completed the testing phase on the second of 12 GPS IIF satellites produced for US Air Force and the device, dubbed SVN-63 and launched into space on July 16, has achieved... more
AirportsAeroporti di Puglia: sales to private entrepreneurs opened
Taranto, Italy - Minervini: but the company will remain mainly a public property
Guglielmo Minervini, councillor for transportation of the Region, talked about the need to sell to private subjects Puglia's airport system, formed by the airports of Bari, Brindisi, Foggia and Taranto. 99.4%... more
AirlinesIndiGo expected to enter the international market
New Delhi, India - As from 1st sept
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will break through the international market with the launch of seven services to Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Thailand. This is now possible because the... more
Civil aviationImportant net profit increase estimated for Qantas airlines
Sydney, Australia - But some decisions may have negative effect
The Australian airline Qantas Airways will issue the financial statements of the year 2010-2011 tomorrow, 24 August. It is estimated that their statutory net profit for the fiscal year dramatically increased... more
AerospaceFirst humanoid robot in space, Robonaut 2, opens its eyes
Cape Canaveral, USA - Waited for September 1, 2011, its first movement
It was unveiled that Robonaut 2 or R2, the first human-like robot in space, yesterday was switched on and received an order from Earth for the first time: the powering of all its systems. During the... more
AirportsNordea Bank Polska finances Warsaw airport
Warsaw, Poland - Signed an agreement
"Polish Airports" State Enterprise, the operator of "Frederic Chopin" International Airport of Warsaw, signed an agreement for the issue of medium-term bonds amounting to PLN 130 million (approximately... more
SecurityAdditional Iron Dome defense system for Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - For the interception of rockets from the Gaza Strip
The government of Israel has announced earlier this week that in September the third Iron Dome missile defense system will be deployed. This system was developed by the government to intercept and shoot... more
SecurityAnother case of laser attack against a russian aeroplane
Moscow, Russia - The offender risks a jail-term
Another case of laser attack happened today 23 August at the airport in Moscow where an unidentified person tried to blind the pilot of an A-320 aircraft with a laser beam while departing from Moscow-Vnukovo... more
AerospaceRussian cargo spacecraft Progress M-11M undocks from ISS
Moscow, Russia - It will deorbit and burn up following a 9-day-long scientific experiment
Russian Mission Control centre announced it is scheduled for 1:35 Moscow time (9:35 GMT) today the undocking of cargo spacecraft Progress M-11M from ISS, International Space Station. Before being undocked,... more
CuriositiesHigh-flying technology: iPads on the aircraft for British Airways flight assistants
London, United Kingdom - To reduce the paper materials and communicate more simply with the colleagues on the ground
As well as other airlines around the world, British Airways has recently decided to provide iPads its flight attendants, currently on an experimental basis. The innovation allows the on board crew... more
UAS-DronesRegistered growth in the UAV market: an American study highlights the progress
Washington, USA - Spain undergoes the first tests
Nowadays the functions and use of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) feature in various areas, ranging from military applications to civil ones. The use of these small aircraft was a determining factor in... more
Civil aviationCivil aviation: researchers reveal possible problems for diabetic travellers
Cincinnati, USA - Rare cases registered
A recent medical study revealed that diabetic travellers who take the plane could incur problems due to sudden changes in cabin pressure which may cause a malfunction of insulin pumps. As reported by... more
ReportLibya: National Transitional Council vow to fulfill the contracts signed with Italy
Tripoli, Libya - The Italian Foreign minister assures the 2008's Treaty of Friendship between the two Countries
On Tuesday, the Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini spoke at "Radio Anch'io" clarifying some crucial points about the role and future of Italy in the context of political changes currently occurring... more
AccidentsDiscovered the corpse of the pilot Ferruccio Piludu, dead yesterday on board of a glider next to L'Aquila, Italy
Rome, Italy - He was a famous drawer and the second oldest glider pilot in Italy
On Monday morning, the local Fire Department discovered the body of Piludu Ferruccio, the Italian pilot from Milan but living in Rome of whom all trace was lost the previous day. Piludu had departed... more
AirportsNew airport in view for Senegal
Dakar, Senegal - The Country will have new infrastructure
The minister of State for international cooperation, regional development, air transport, and infrastructure of Senegal Karim Wade has recently announced that a new international airport will be built... more
HelicoptersBoeing, 14 CH-47 Chinook Mark-6 helicopters and related support to RAF
Seattle, USA - The contract signed with the UK Ministry of Defense has a total value of 1.64 billion dollars
Boeing yesterday announced it has received a contract valued 1.64 billion dollars for the supply of 14 CH-47 Chinook Mark-6 (MK-6) to the UK's Ministry of Defense. The agreement also provides for the related... more
Press releaseAustria: Eurofighter Typhoon on QRA interception training with new Lufthansa A380 “Wien”
Vienna, Austrian - The Eurofighters, scrambling from their base in Zeltweg/Styria, intercepted and flew in formation with the A380.
On Monday the 22nd of August, after Vienna's Mayor Dr. Häupl christened the new Lufthansa A380 “Wien” at the hub of Austrian Airlines, two Austrian Eurofighters conducted a QRA training interception of t... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Brasil:4 people died
Rio de Janeiro, Brasil - Bodies found after intense research
A helicopter rented out by Brazilian oil major Petrobras crashed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Rio de Janeiro last Friday causing the death of four people, amongst which the pilot and co-pilot.... more
ReportFinmeccanica and the Libyan business
Rome, Italy - The Group has several interests in the Country in the aerospace, energy, transportation, aviation and helicopter fields
It is going on in Libya, between contrasting news, rumours and denials, the fight between rebels and loyalists to Gaddafi's regime: a situation currently in the public eye and monitored particularly by... more
AirportsComiso airport, from national pride to national shame (VIDEO)
Comiso, Italy - The voice of hundreds of thousands of outraged citizens for the stasis that is stopping the new airport
We have received and published the complaint received from a large group of citizens-voters, composed of about half a million people in the province of Ragusa, Siracusa, Caltanissetta, Agrigento and the... more
AirlinesAir Berlin reduces the fleet and seats
Berlin, Germany - Programme launched to reduce costs
German carrier Air Berlin has announced a series of route cuts as part of a “Shape and Size” programme aimed at reducing costs and maintain profitability within specified margins. This move will be... more
AirlinesThai Smile Air inaugurates domestic connections
Bangkok, Thailand - Starting from July 2012
Starting from July 2012, the regional carrier Thai Smile Air, fully hold by Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, Thailand's flag carrier, will inaugurate a series of domestic connections... more
Fair and showsBattle of Britain Memorial Flight over Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier
Bristol, UK - Second World War aircraft show
Next Friday 26 August at 1 pm, the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will take place over Weston-super-Mare's Grand Pier involving Second World War aircraft. During this event spectators will have... more
ReportFinmeccanica on Libyan contracts: "We think they will be fulfilled"
Tripoli, Libya - According to the company's CEO, there's no reason for which Libya's situation should bring to a change of the ongoing agreements
Finmeccanica's CEO Giuseppe Orsi commented on the developments of the political situation in Libya, where rebels -armed against the loyalists- have now taken control of 90% of the capital city (see AVIONEWS):... more
ReportLibya: Tripoli conquered by the rebels; three sons of Gaddafi captured
Tripoli, Libya - No trace of the colonel, different rumors on him
After months of fighting is finally close to be decided the future of Libya, where the rebels have today entered in Tripoli, conquering it for 90% and thus launching a decisive attack to the supporters... more
AccidentsRed Arrows pilot killed during Uk airshow
Dorset , UK - Suspected "Bird strike" cause
A Red Arrows 33-year old pilot, Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging was killed on Saturday 20th August when his plane crashed after a display at the Bournemouth Air Festival. His Hawk T-1 aircraft plunged to... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2011": Sukhoi T-50 plane's pilot aborts demonstrative flight take-off
Moscow, Russia - Due to a problem with the right engine
On Sunday, in the context of last "International Aviation and Space Show MAKS 2011" (see AVIONEWS), the pilot Sergei Bogdan interrupted the take-off of a 5th generation Sukhoi T-50 fighter, departed from... more
AccidentsCessna aeroplane accident causes the death of four persons
Krakow, Poland - The aircraft crashed into a wooden house
Yesterday evening 21st August a fatal aviation accident occurred in Krakow, southern Poland causing the death of three girls (two 12-year olds and one 14 year-old) and the pilot. The plane departed from... more
Civil aviationSkyteam aligns extra baggage allowance for Elite members
Amsterdam, Holland - The harmonization of rules across the Alliance makes it easier to travel with more carriers.
As from 1 September 2011, SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, will implement an extra baggage policy for Elite and Elite Plus frequent flyers across all 14 member airlines. This policy has already... more
AccidentsAnother Antonov plane crash in Siberia
Irkutsk, Siberia - One dead and three seriously injured in the accident occurred during an emergency landing
On Monday, in Siberia occurred the umpteenth accident of the year involving an Antonov aircraft. It's an An-2 which carried out an emergency landing at about 100 km from Kyzyl, the capital of Siberian... more
Fair and showsSpotlight on Aerospace at Turin’s third convention of ‘Aerospace and Defence Meetings’
Torin, Italy - 450 companies from all round the World will participate at the international convention on aerospace and defence industrial sectors, held in Turin from 25th to 27th of October
Aerospace and Defence Meetings (www.aerospacemeetings.com) is the only aerospace business convention held in Italy. It is supported by Turin’s Chamber of Commerce and it is part of the Turin Piedmont A... more
AccidentsStill unclear the causes of Saturday's crash of B-737 airplane
Ottawa, Canada - Occurred in Canada, in which 12 people died
Still unclear the causes of the crash that, at 12:50 local time of 20 August, 2011, involved a Boeing B-737/210C operated by First Air in Canada, causing the death of 12 and the wounding of 3 people. The... more
Civil aviationBoeing 747/8 obtains approval from FAA and EASA
Seattle, USA - Finally ready to enter into service
The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced that the B-747/8 cargo airplane will soon be ready to enter into service, having received the Federal Aviation Administration's approval as cargo... more
IndustryAntonov signs an agreement on cooperation with Aviaprom
Moscow, russia - Agreement signed during MAKS-2011
The Ukranian aircraft manufacturing company Antonov has signed an agreement on cooperation with Russia's open joint-stock company Aviaprom. The agreement took place at the "International Aviation and Space... more
DefenseNext launch of Bulava missile scheduled for September
Moscow, Russia - Despite of the many failures in the previous tests, the SLBM should enter service by the end of 2011
On Sunday, a spokesman from the Russian Defense Ministry stated that the State Commission for Flight Testing established that next launch of Bulava missile will occur in September. It will be the 16th... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a mid August period to everybody
Rome, Italy - The Agency after a week of break will open regularly on Monday 22
AVIONEWS communicates to its readers and subscribers that will be closed, for the Summer holiday, from August 16 to 19. The Agency will regularly open on Monday 22 with the normal diffusion of the news. The... more
DefenseIndia successfully launched "BrahMos" missile
New Delhi, India - Announced by defense
The Indian defense ministry announced today August 12 that took place the 25th launch of supersonic cruise missile "BrahMos"; the test was performed successfully and has met all the parameters of the mission. The... more
AerospaceChina launched Paksat-1R communications satellite for Pakistan
Beijing, China - On a Long March 3B/E rocket
At 00:15 am on Friday (1615 GMT Thursday) China launched Paksat-1R communications satellite for Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) of Pakistan, inaugurating the cooperation between... more
AerospaceNASA, contracts with seven companies operating commercial space flights
Washington, USA - For a total value of 10 million dollars
NASA has recently unveiled it has signed two-year contracts, for a total value of 10 million dollars, with seven companies operating commercial space flights, most of which have already worked with the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week in August
Rome, Italy - From Monday 22 to Sunday 28
Monday 22 - "6th FAI European Style & Accuracy Parachuting Championship". Kikinda, Serbia. + 381 230 424 881 www.aeroklubkikinda.rs Tuesday 23 - "6th FAI European Style & Accuracy Parachuting Championship".... more
SecurityNew US security software started in several US airports
Washington, USA - First installed in 40 airstations
US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the new ADR (Automated Target Recognition) software developed by L-3 Communications for 2.7 million dollars for airport controls faster and more... more
Civil aviationEmbraer delivers first E-190 regional aircraft to CDB Leasing
Sao Paulo, Brazil - As part of a contract for 20 copies ordered by the company for China Southern Airlines
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A, consigned the first regional E-190 aircraft to CDB Leasing Co. It's the first copy of a series of 20 ordered by the Chinese company... more
AirportsSogaer: traffic previsions for mid-August at the Italian airport of Cagliari, in Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - In the period from 12 to 18 of the month
Sogaer (management company of Cagliari-Elmas airport) unveils the passenger traffic and movement previsions at the airport of Cagliari for the period 16-18 August. 2011 foresights (arrivals and departures) Estimated... more