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Civil aviationFAA is going to fine Atlantic Southeast Airlines for making operate two Bombardier CRJ-200 airplanes
Washington, USA - Struck by lightnings, without completing the necessary checks
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, the board of the US Department of Transportation which oversees and regulates all the issues related to civil aviation, announced on Thursday that it is going to fine... more
PeoplePrince Harry will lead an Apache helicopter in Afghanistan
London, UK - He could return next Spring on the front lines
Prince Harry could return on the front. It writes the British newspaper "Sun", which reveals that the top defense and Queen Elizabeth gave their blessing for Harry to return to Afghanistan, but only after... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: published on its website an integration of 2010 traffic data with distribution between traditional and low-cost airlines
Rome, Italy - Classification of the first 50 carriers in Italy, general aviation's traffic chart
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) unveils that on its web-site www.enac.gov.it (direct link http://www.enac.gov.it/La_Comunicazione/Pubblicazioni/info1014822582.html) is available the update of the... more
PeopleItalian ENAV: Director-General appointed at the management of CANSO
Rome, Italy - The worldwide air traffic control service provider organisation
"The Director-General of ENAV (Italian flight assistance board), Massimo Garbini, was appointed president of the European CEO Committee (EC3) of CANSO, the worldwide organization of service providers supplying... more
AerospaceThe Hubble Space Telescope photographed the galaxy Centaurus A
Washington , USA - Images never seen before
Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, of the NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) was never been possible to make observations never happened before of the galaxy Centaurus A, also known as NGC 5128, peculiar... more
AccidentsAir France's A-330 airplane crash: transported the wreckage of Airbus in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - Expected for today forensic examinations
The wreckage of the Air France's Airbus A-330 plane crashed in the Atlantic on June 1, 2009 while it was flying from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, found after two years in the Atlantic Ocean (see AVIONEWS),... more
Science and technologyExperiments on synthetic telepathy for aircraft pilots
Rome, Italy - Presented the preliminary results yesterday in Rome
They are taking place in Rome the first synthetic telepathy tests on aircraft pilots: to present the first results is Fabio Babiloni, of the Foundation Saint Lucia and University of Rome La Sapienza "These... more
Military aviationDassault's Falcon 900LX plane receives certification by CAAC, Civil Aviation Administration of China
Teterboro, USA - The first copy of this model will be delivered to the Asia's Country within the end of the year
After the Falcon 7X and Falcon 2000, also a third "Falcon" model of Dassault Aviation, the 900LX, received the certification from CAAC, Civil Aviation Administration of China. It's the winglet-equipped... more
AirlinesGoAir, 7.2 billion dollar contract with Airbus for 72 A-320neo airplanes
New Delhi, India - Plus an option for 10 further aircraft
GoAir has unveiled it has signed with Airbus a 7,2 billion dollar agreement for the purchase of 72 A-320neo airplanes, plus an option for 10 additional specimens, which are to be added to the 10 aircraft... more
Press releaseLM delivers tactical hardware for MEADS Intra-Fire Unit Communications
Orlando, Usa - The kit will support integration, test and qualification of the launcher
"Lockheed Martin (LM) recently delivered the first intra-fire unit communications kit qualified for use with the tri-national Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS). This kit, also known as the MEADS... more
Military aviationUS Navy starts flight tests of ATK's advanced missile AARGM
Minneapolis, USA - A cooperative program with Italy
A press release of the company announced that American firm ATK recently completed an initial flight integrated test of EA-18G Growler electronic aircraft and F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft equipped with... more
Weather forecastsLinks by airplanes between Australia and New Zealand return to normal
Canberra, Australia - Puyehue's ash cloud is moving from the area
The situation of links by airplane between Australia and New Zealand, really affected, in recent days, due to the ash cloud of the Chile's volcano Puyehue-Cordon Caulle, continues the process of normalization. On... more
Press releaseBlue-express: new flights Linate-Reggio Calabria (Italy)
Rome, Italy - Also opened flights from Fiumicino to the Calabrian city
"It's strengthening the presence of Blu-express and Blue Panorama Airlines in domestic network. With the great opening's news, today on June 17, the connection (from Monday to Friday) between Linate Airport... more
Press releaseBoeing projects market for 33,500 new airplanes over next 20 years
Paris, France - For $4 trillion
"Boeing forecasts a $4 trillion market for new aircraft over the next 20 years with a significant increase in forecasted deliveries. That’s according to the Boeing 2011 Current Market Outlook (CMO) released y... more
HelicoptersNew rescue helicopters for six Finland cities
Helsinki, Finland - To reorganize air rescue
Finland has allocated a fund of 11.8 million euros so as 6 cities can receive new helicopter ambulances, the cities of Rovaniemi, Oulu, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku and Helsinki, spread throughout the Country. The... more
Civil aviationPuyehue volcano, air traffic partially resumed
Wellington, New Zealand - ANZ will resume operations in the afternoon in the south of New Zealand; Qantas has instead cancelled all the flights to the Island and will operate regularly those on Australian territory
The traffic by airplanes is partially returning to normal, in New Zealand and Australia, after the disruptions of last days, due to the suspension of many flights due to the ash cloud of Chile's volcano... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin F-35 airplane program flight test update
Fort Worth, Usa - During May the program accomplished 378 ones versus a plan of 297
"Overall, the F-35 program remains ahead of the overall goals for test flights and test points year-to-date. Through May 31, the program accomplished 378 flights versus a plan of 297 and accomplished 3,342... more
ConferencesAirports and Sesar together to modernise European ATM
Lisbon, Portugal - Signed a contract and cooperation agreement with Aci Europe
The SESAR Joint Undertaking, a unique public-private partnership in air traffic management, has signed a contract and cooperation agreement with ACI EUROPE – the European airports’ trade body - to eng... more
AirportsTwo new facilities for TrueStar Group in two Spanish airport
Milan, Italy - In Palma de Mallorca and Santiago de Compostela
"Two important new openings for TrueStar Group, an internationally company in the field of winding and luggage's protection, which kicks off the activities in the Spanish airports of Palma de Mallorca... more
ConferencesEuropean airports release latest figures on CO2 reduction achieved
Lisbon, Portugal - A report of the plan two years on from the launch during 21st Annual Congress in Lisbon
Two years on from the launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE took a moment at its 21st Annual Congress in Lisbon to give an update on the programme. The institutionally... more
AirportsAci Europe: "21st annual assembly, congress & exhibition"
Lisbon, Portugal - It takes place today and tomorrow in Lisbon
Following the recent annual meetings of various airline trade bodies, this week it is the turn of airports, as the European airport industry gathers in Lisbon today and tomorrow for the "21st ACI EUROPE... more
AerospaceSoyuz-2.1A/Fregat ready for integration
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - With Globalstar-2 satellites
Continues the launch campaign of the second generation six Globalstar satellites at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. After the test of the satellites, later mated with the dispenser, the upper... more
ConferencesItalian airport of Rimini: on Thursday, second workshop on Safety Management System
Rimini, Italy - Useful to deepen issues related to safety of airport operations
"Today, on Thursday, June 16, in the Council house of Aeradria SpA, management company of "Federico Fellini" international airport of Rimini and San Marino (Italy, Ed), it took place the second workshop... more
CuriositiesRaoul Bova visits Malta with the domestic carrier
La Valletta, Malta - The island is the possible setting for the shootings of a TV series
Air Malta hosted yesterday, on Wednesday June, 15, Raoul Bova with his wife and two sons, on the return flight Rome-Malta. The actor, holder, together with the wife, of the film production studio "San... more
AirlineseasyJet-Sab: new Bologna/Paris-"CdG" route
Bologna, Italy - After just a few months from the launch of the first destination of the Emilia Romagna's airport
"easyJet, the air transport network in Europe, and Sab (management company of Bologna's airport), announce today the new Bologna/Paris-'Charles de Gaulle' route, operational from December 16, 2011, with... more
HelicoptersMilitary cooperation grows between Czech Republic and United States
Prague, Czech Republic - Focus on helicopter area
In a time of military reforming, the Czech Republic strengthens its ties with the United States, as reflected by the closing statement issued following the meeting held in Prague yesterday, on Wednesday,... more
AccidentsAndorra, AS-350B3 helicopter crashes on the Pyrenees while bringing food supplies to a refuge
Andorra La Vella, Andorra - Five dead and one injured with serious burns
On Wednesday morning, at 9:40 local time, an AS-350B3 Ecureuil helicopter, belonging to Heliand company, registration unknown, crashed into the Pyrenees in Estany de Juclà, Canillo (Andorra), while bringing... more
Press releaseMoU Airbus-Cebu Pacific for 30 A-321neo aircraft: further details
Blagnac, France - Low-cost carrier also exercises options for seven more A-320s
"Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A-321neo aircraft. The carrier has also exercised existing options for seven more standard... more
Press releaseMeridiana fly. Italian unions: signed reorganizatio's agreement
Rome, Italy - Signed during the night
"Signing an agreement in the night between Meridiana fly and Italian Filt, Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugltrasporti, Usb and professional associations Up, Ipa, Apm, Avia and Anpav concerning society... more
Civil aviationANA unveils flight validation schedule for B-787 Dreamliner airplane
Seattle, USA - Which is now to receive the government approval
In late May, the Japanese airline All Nippon Airways, ANA, and Boeing, had announced their intention to cooperate in the deployment of a second copy of B-787 Dreamliner, ZA002, for the simulation of service... more
AirportsUK strike on June, 30: NATS reiterates it is not involved
London, England - NATS belonging air traffic controllers will not walk out
With regards to the news about the proposed PCS strike in UK (see AVIONEWS), in a note NATS reiterates that "Air traffic controllers are not involved. The proposed PCS industrial action on 30th June relates... more
HelicoptersBulgaria would renegotiate deal with Eurocopter
Sofia, Bulgaria - The order was signed in 2005
According to media sources, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has decided to revise an agreement with industry Eurocopter for the supply of 18 helicopters, 12 Cougars and 6 Panthers. Minister Anyo Angelov... more
AerospaceProgress M-11M cargo spacecraft mated with adapter
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Following the conclusion of final tests
Russian Federal Space Agency "Roscosmos" announced that, following the completion of final tests, Progress M-11M cargo spacecraft was mated with the adapter. It is therefore prepared, the agency explains,... more
AirportsUK airports: announced airport workers' strike
London, England - On June, 30 together with public sector workers
It has been called by union PCS (Public and Commercial Services) a mass strike in England scheduled for next June, 30, involving about 250,000 public sector employees in a battle over pensions, retirement... more
ReportFootball player arrested on an airliner
Redwood, USA - Because of his wearing
A passenger of the flight 488 of US Airways has been arrested yesterday morning, on Wednesday, June 15, because of his clothing, which has offended a member of the crew. Deshon Marman, twenty-year old... more
AirlinesKorean Air announces new routes by Airbus A-380 aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - The 5th airplane will arrive by the end of 2011
A Korean Air's spokesman (KA) has announced that the carrier will start four new services by Airbus A-380 airplanes from June to October: the first will be a daily one between Seoul-Incheon airport and... more
UAS-DronesPakistan: CIA drones kill 16 Talibans
Islamabad, Pakistan - Three attacks yesterday
Continuing CIA's attacks by the employment of UAVs (Unmanned remote-controlled aerial vehicles, also called drones) in Pakistan: yesterday in fact the US spy agency has hit three times the tribal territories... more
Military aviationBoeing, Indian Air Force will purchase 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes
New Delhi, India - Deliveries should occur in 2013 and 2014
On Wednesday, it was signed an agreement establishing India as C-17 largest international customer: it's the purchase, from Indian ministry of defense, of 10 copies of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, for... more
HelicoptersAustralia will buy 24 naval MH-60R helicopters for Royal Navy
Canberra, Australia - To replace 16 Sikorsky's S-70B Seahawks
On Thursday, the Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith announced that the government is going to acquire 24 multi-mission naval helicopters MH-60R, in order to satisfy the dual need to equip the Royal... more
AirlinesCebu Pacific, agreement for the purchase of 37 Airbus planes: 30 A-321neos and 7 A-320s, plus options for further aircraft
Cebu, Philippines - Worth 3.8 billion dollars
On Thursday the Cebu Pacific's CEO Lance Gokongwei announced, during a press-conference, that the low-cost airline based in Cebu has ordered 37 Airbus planes: 30 A-321neos and 7 A-320s, plus an option... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati achieves CMMI level 3 rating certification also for Civil Systems
Rome, Italy - Another important result reached
"After having achieved the level 3 rating CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) in the domain of Large Systems, SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica company, has reached another important... more
AirlinesKLM announces new flight to Rio de Janeiro
Rome, Italy - Starting from next November, after twenty years
Starting from November the 1st, KLM will reopen after 12 years, the Amsterdam-Rio de Janeiro route. Rio will thus become the 70th destination intercontinental of KLM. Brazil will host in 2014 the next... more
Civil aviationVietnam approves plan against transport system pollution
Hanoi, Vietnam - 18 projects to carry out by 2015
The Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung earlier this week approved a five-year plan to tackle pollution from the whole transport system, caused by road, rail, inland waterways, maritime and air transport,... more
Press releaseCivil airplanes. Airbus presents a panoramic view of 2050
Paris, France - Intelligent cabin interiors replace class system for a bespoke flying experience
"The aircraft manufacturer Airbus, in advance of the Paris Airshow “Le Bourget”, invited the passengers of 2050 to discover its Concept Cabin - a whole new flying experience inspired by nature. Personalised zon... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse plane has landed in Paris (VIDEO)
Paris, France - After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel
After a flight lasting 16 hours 05 minutes, using no fuel, Solar Impulse HB-SIA landed safely at Paris-Le Bourget, where it will be on display as a “Special Guest” at the opening of the "International Par... more
AirportsNew Terminal B for Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar - Increase of Qatar Airways' passenger traffic
It has been inaugurated yesterday, on Tuesday, June 14, a new terminal for departure at Doha International Airport, for flight operations of over 30 foreign companies that pass through the airport. The... more
AirportsGalway Airport is likely to close
Galway, Ireland - For no State funding
Galway Airport on Ireland west coast, could close if the government will not be back on the decision to suspend Operational Subvention (OPEX) funding from 2012. The Ministry of Transport, Tourism and... more
AirlinesQatar Airways landing on Venice
Venice, Italy - The third Italian destination after Rome and Milan
Qatar Airways has launched today the new daily flight between Venice and Doha, Qatar capital. Thus continues the expansion plan of the the carrier in Europe. Venice is the third Italian destination,... more
AirportsSecond runway for Catania-Fontanarossa's airport (Italy)
Catania, Italy - Great designs for airstation's development
According to the Catanese newspaper "La Sicilia", SAC, the Catania airport management company, announced the construction of a second runway, which will be 3200 meters long and will allow the arrival and... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for American Airlines flight
Gravepine, USA - After striking a flock
It has been issued a few minutes ago that Monday, on June 13, a MD-82 aircraft operated by American Airlines had to make an emergency landing at the international airport of Dallas-Fort Worth after an... more