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AccidentsRussia: Tu-134 airplane tries to make an emergency landing on freeway in Karelia, at least 44 dead and 8 injured (VIDEO)
Besovets, Russia - The manoeuvre was carried out maybe due to the adverse weather conditions or problems with the runway illumination
Tonight, the pilot of a Tupolev Tu-134A/3 runway operated by RusAir tried to make an emergency landing on the freeway, two km far from the Petrozavodsky airport, the capital city of the Republic of Karelia,... more
AerospaceSTS-135 mission crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center with T-38 airplanes
Cape Canaveral, USA - They will leave on July 8th on the shuttle Atlantis
Yesterday, on June 20, 2011, at 5:30 pm EDT, arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center on Northrop T-38 aircraft, the four astronauts who will leave for the last mission of the space shuttle program, the... more
Fair and showsFirst Airbus' aircraft orders at "Le Bourget Air Show"
Paris, France - By three customers: GECAS, Saudi Arabian Airlines and SAS
"GE Capital Aviation Services GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, has announced a firm order for 60 A-320neo Family aircraft... more
Civil aviationFAA accuses United Airlines for no respect drug tests
Dallas , USA - Staff is not carefully controlled
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed a fine of $ 584,375 to United Airlines for failing to comply with regular drug control procedures that are performed on employees. According to the... more
Fair and showsBell presents in Paris two new versions of 407 helicopter
Paris, France - European preview of 407GX and 407AH
After being officially presented last March during the last "Heli-Expo" in Orlando, Florida, the American industry Bell Helicopter Textron took advantage of the prestigious showcase of "Paris-Le Bourget"... more
Weather forecastsQantas, Tiger Airways and Virgin suspend some flights to and from Australia
Canberra, Australia - Further disruptions due to the ash cloud of Chile's Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano
Further disruptions for the air connections from and to the Australian territory due to the persistence of the ash cloud of Chilean Puyehue-Cordon Caulle volcano. Qantas Airways, Tiger Airways Australia... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show". ATR: 110 aircraft, a record number of orders
Paris, France - 78 firm ones and 32 options
At a press-conference held this morning at the "Paris Air Show", Filippo Bagnato, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, announced a record number of orders for the Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer: 78 firm... more
Press release"Paris Air Show": ALC buys up Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - It chooses 50 ones of A-320neo Family, 11 A-330 Family aircraft and one A-321
"Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has opted to expand its single-aisle and wide-body fleet portfolio with modern, eco-efficient Airbus aircraft. ALC signed a... more
IndustryFinmeccanica could be a new EADS stockholder
Paris, France - Top's meeting at Le Bourget
According to a recent interview with Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), Finmeccanica could become part of the shareholder of the group, which also controls Airbus.... more
Civil aviationUK minister Mark Prisk at Le Bourget manifestation
Paris, France - Scheduled meeting with French, German and Spanish ministers
The "Paris Air Show", held during this week at Paris-Le Bourget airport (see AVIONEWS) is not only a show or one of the many moments of meeting for business and industrial negotiations, but also an opportunity... more
Military aviationStarted today a series of inspection flights of British observers above Russian skies on Saab-340 Swedish aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Under the "Open Skies" treaty
Today were started, and will end on June 24, inspection flights over Russian territory carried out by a team of British observers, monitored and coordinated by local specialists. The controls, falling... more
Fair and showsEurocopter Malaysia signs as anchor tenant for a new Helicopter Centre
Paris, France - Being developed by Malaysia Airport Holding
A new Helicopter Centre will be developed within the Malaysian International Aerospace Centre and will become the hub for all rotary wing operations and activities. As the anchor tenant of the Helicopter... more
AirportsFalse bomb alarm on a plane headed to Washington
Washington, USA - Airport closed for several hours
Yesterday an airplane operated by US Airways, which had taken-off from the international airport of Dayton, Ohio, with 44 passengers on board, was forced to make an emergency landing at the destination... more
Fair and showsForecast for airline industry from "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Lights cast on Boeing and Airbus
There are positive forecasts on the development of civil and commercial aviation, and optimistic climate at the "Paris Air Show" (see AVIONEWS), which will host this year a record 2100 exhibitors. The... more
Tilt-rotorsAgustaWestland re-acquires from Bell the 51% of the shares of the joint-venture for the development of the tilt-rotor
Milan, Italy - The aircraft will be named A-609 instead of BA-609
According to reports from sources inside the company, AgustaWestland would have signed an agreement, whose value has not yet been unveiled, with Bell Helicopter, for the re-acquisition of 51% of the shares... more
AirlinesEmirates inaugurates a new air connection with Baghdad
Milan, Italy - The first direct flight is scheduled for November 13, 2011
"Starting from November 13, 2011, Emirates will inaugurate the passenger route to Baghdad, adding therefore a second destination in Iraq. Operated four times per week, Baghdad will be the 5th international... more
Science and technologyBombardier presents new CSeries technology at "Le Bourget 2011" (VIDEO)
Paris, France - In an stately built ad hoc
The Canadian manufacturer Bombardier will celebrate 25 years of presence in the aerospace industry by presenting the new CSeries aircraft at the "Paris Air Show", an important international event at the... more
Science and technologyFrom Paris to New York in one hour and a half. EADS unveils details about the hypersonic, zero emission aircraft ZEHST
Paris, France - It will enter service not earlier than 2040
Today, on the occasion of the 49th edition of "Paris Air Show", EADS, European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, unveiled the details of the project of the new ZEHST, Zero Emission High-Speed Transport,... more
AirlinesSAS places an order with Airbus for 30 aircraft
Stockholm, Sweden - A-320neo with an option for 11 models
The SAS Group has today placed an order for 30 A-320neo airplanes with an option of an additional 11 models with first delivery from the second half of 2016 and final delivery during 2019. SAS has... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce to power enhanced Airbus A-350/1000 plane
Rome, Italy - For the Trent XWB
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed an agreement to be the exclusive engine provider for an enhanced version of the A-350/1000 aircraft. The new higher thrust version of the Trent... more
IndustryEurocopter recruits more than 300 experienced engineers to "Write the next chapter in its history” (VIDEO X3)
Marignane, France - They will reinforce the research and development teams in Marignane, France and Donauwörth, Germany
Eurocopter today launched an ambitious program to hire over 300 experienced engineers for its French and German operations as the company further enhances its research and development resources in remaining... more
IndustryRecord of orders from Asia at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - After IndiGo, now AirAsia
Chase each other the items on the record purchase that should be made official during the "Paris Air Show", scheduled for June from 20 to 26 at the Paris-Le Bourget airport (see AVIONEWS). The news... more
Civil aviationBoeing announces the rise of production of B-737 plane
Chicago, USA - To satisfy demand
The US industry Boeing has announced that it will increase the average of B-737 aircraft production per month by 33% to meet the demands of a growing number of customers. According to the most recent... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV: C-172 airplane crashed in the area next to Piacenza, Italy
Rome, Italy - With three people on board
"Italian Air safety board (ANSV) established the forwarding of an its own investigator in Aglio, in the city of Coli (Piacenza), to make an inspection on the spot of the crash that, on Saturday in the... more
IndustryDefense industry: Israel records great exports
Jerusalem, Israel - 15 Israeli firms at "Le Bourget"
Israel is among the first Countries in the world by number of exports in the field of military defense: awaiting the unfolding of the event "Paris Air Show" (see AVIONEWS), SIBAT, the Defense Ministry's... more
AccidentsPlane crash close to Piacenza, Italy: dead all the three occupants
Piacenza, Italy - Still uncleared the causes of the incident, Italian ANSV opened an investigation
A Cessna 172 airplane, registration unknown, which had taken off from Ybbs headed to Albenga, Liguria, crashed on Saturday in Pradovera, in the city of Farini. When the rescuers arrived -the Fire Department... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse airplane at the "Paris Air Show"
Payerne, Switzerland - The event takes place from June 20-26 in Le Bourget
The organisers of the "International Paris Air Show" (June 20-26) announce the presence of the solar airplane "SOLAR IMPULSE" as the show's "Special Guest" (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2). Air show premiere This... more
Occurrences"Paris Air Show", engine gearbox problem for the A-400M aircraft: it will not fly, but will remain on static display
Paris, France - No demonstration flights, during the event, also for A-380, due to the incident occurred yesterday
During a media conference held last Saturday, Domingo Urena, chief executive of Airbus Military, stated that due to an engine gearbox problem to the TP400-D6 copy of the A-400M -the four-turboprop tactical... more
Fair and shows140 aircraft on display at 49th edition of "Paris Air Show", starting today
Paris, France - The event will last until June 26th and will include a series of events and exhibitions
It starts on Monday, June 20, 2011, and will continue until the 26th of the month, the 49th edition of "Paris Air Show" in Le Bourget. The event, organized by "Salon International de l'Aeronautique et... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "Le Bourget 2011": airplanes, helicopters, UAV and integrated solutions
Paris, France - Its stand, the static area and the Group's presence in France
"Finmeccanica –through its companies, AgustaWestland, Alenia Aermacchi, Alenia Aeronautica, DRS Defence Solutions, DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Service Management, Seicos, SELEX S... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland unveils the AW-189 helicopter (VIDEO)
Paris, France - Presented at the "Paris Air Show"
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, to unveil the AW-189, a new generation affordable multi-purpose twin-engine 8-tonne class helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher... more
IndustryChinese aviation industry makes its entrance at "Le Bourget"
Hong Kong, China - 280 square meters for the Asian exhibitor
China presents itself as one of the leading actor in the event of the year, the "Paris Air Show", scheduled for June from 20 to 26 at Le Bourget airport (see AVIONEWS). The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation... more
IndustryEurofighter airplane: 1000 Typhoon flying hours for Italian Air Force over Libya
Hallbergmoos, Germany - By 4 and 36 Stormo
Italian Air Force Typhoons aircraft of 4 and 36 Stormo, redeployed to Trapani-Birgi Air Force Base, have reached the milestone of 1000 flying hours whilst involved in the NATO operation "Unified Protector"... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget 2011": GECAS signs order for 15 ATR-72/600 aircraft
Paris, France - Plus 15 options
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric and European turboprop manufacturer ATR, today announced a new order for 15 ATR-72/600 airplanes,... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force Eurofighter airplanes in Iceland for the "Northern Viking" exercise
Hallbergmoos, Germany - From June 2-10
Another challenging, long distance deployment for the Typhoon. Four aircraft in service with the Italian Air Force recently participated in the "Northern Viking" exercise held in Iceland from the 2nd to... more
ConferencesAci Europe: Collier elected to lead European airports trade body
Lisbon, Portugal - Next edition will take place in Madrid in mid June 2012
The Annual Assembly of European airport trade body ACI EUROPE has taken place, as part of the 21st ACI EUROPE Annual Assembly, Congress & Exhibition in Lisbon, hosted by Aeroportos de Portugal. Mr... more
Civil aviationEasa approved Falcon 7X plane modification
Saint Cloud, France - Dassault will be at "Paris Air Show"
The French manufacturer Dassault announced on Friday, June 17, during a press conference that the aircraft Falcon 7X will resume flying after being blocked by May 26 due to a technical fault On May... more
UAS-DronesSpy UAV aircraft Phantom Eye HALE of Boeing is ready for the first flight scheduled for this summer
Seattle, USA - Following the completion of ground vibration tests
On Thursday Boeing unveiled that its unmanned airborne system Phantom Eye HALE, High Altitude Long Endurance, is ready for its first flight, scheduled for this summer. The UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,... more
IndustryBoeing takes time on decision of the plane renewal B-737
Chicago , USA - It could build a model ex novo
Yesterday, marketing director of Boeing American industry, Randy Tinseth, said: "The company has decided to take time" before deciding whether to develop an updated version of the B-737 with a new engine,... more
HelicoptersAero Sekur will bring helicopters' air bag to "Paris Air Show"
Aprilia, Italy - Many Italian firms will be there
Among the many Italian industries that will be present at the "Paris Air Show", the area dedicated to helicopters will be able to view the latest invention made by the company Aero Sekur, which produces... more
AirportsItaly: the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport takes the name "Il Caravaggio"
Bergamo, Italy - Awarded the two millionth passenger of Ryanair
Yesterday is officially appeared on the front of the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio the name 'Caravaggio'. The decision to name the airport to the great painter from Bergamo had already been taken on... more
AirportsAeradria: press-conference of presentation of My Sun Sea flights from Rimini
Rimini, Italy - To destinations in Italy, Greece and in the Mediterranean Sea
Aeradria, management company of Rimini-San Marino airport in Italy, unveils that this morning took place the press-conference of presentation of My Sun Sea flights from "Federico Fellini" airport to destinations... more
AerospaceNASA satellite shoot swallowed star by a black hole
Berkeley, USA - The event took place in a galaxy distant 4 billion light years
A star in the constellation Draco, 3.8 billion light years away, was shot by NASA's Swift Gamma Burst Mission satellite, in orbit to study gamma-ray bursts (gamma ray burst, GRB), energy phenomena observed... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: thunderstorms incoming on the North of Italy
Rome, Italy - In the late evening today
The transit of a disturbance insisting on continental Europe will cause on the Italian northern regions changeable weather with downpours and thunderstorms on the Alpine areas and, locally, on Pianura... more
AerospaceATV-2 Johannes Kepler carries out its last re-boost of ISS orbit
Moscow, Russia - On Friday, before 21 June's docking
On Friday, 17 June, 2011, ATV-2, Automated Transfer Vehicle-2, Johannes Kepler, will raise for the last time the orbit of the ISS, International Space Station. It's unveiled by the Russian Mission Control... more
AirlinesNew charter flights between Italy-Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Operated by BH Airlines
The reference airline of Bosnia-Herzegovina, BH Airlines, on a proposal made by Mostar International Airport and following the directions of a local tour operator will launch charter flights to Pescara... more
AirlinesChina Southern launches new Amsterdam-Guangzhou route
Beijing, China - The second carrier's international destination of 2011
New intercontinental routes for China Southern Airlines: in fact the air company has launched three weekly direct services between Amsterdam and Guangzhou in China with which opened the second international... more
AerospaceFairing installed on the nose of Progress M-11M cargo spacecraft
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Preparation to 21 June's launch goes on according to schedule
It's going on according to schedule the preparation to launch of Progress M-11M spacecraft at Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Roscosmos, Russian Federal Space Agency, reports in fact that have been... more
AerospaceIran will launch a monkey in space
Teheran , Iran - This Summer will leave the capsule
Iran is getting closer to the launch of the first man in space, and does so by announcing the presence of a monkey on board the next capsule to be sent during the month of Mordad, ie between 23 July and... more
HelicoptersIt will be presented at "Paris Air Show" Sikorsky CH-148 Cyclone helicopter
Stratford, USA - It will be located at station F210 in the static display area
The American industry Sikorsky will premier at the "Paris Air Show", the new CH-148 Cyclone helicopter, designed exclusively for the Canadian Navy (see AVIONEWS) of which only few units have been already... more