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Fair and shows"IMDEX Asia 2011": Australia wants to extend its influence in South-East Asia
Singapore , Singapore - The statement of Terry Whelan of the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation
Officials of the Australian Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) have stated that the organisation wants to extend its influence in South-East Asia with negotiations ongoing in the region for armoured vehicle... more
DefenseEuropean missile shield could be a "Real threat" for Russian nuclear strategic forces
Moscow, Russia - It was affirmed by an official from Russian General Staff
Today the Russian news agencies unveiled that Lt. Gen. Andrei Tretyak, head of the General Staff Main Operations Directorate, has re-opened the issue of the risk constituted by the creation, from US and... more
AirportsRationalization of energy consumption at the airport of Madrid-Barajas
Madrid, Spain - In 2010, a saving of 900,000 Euro
In a statement from AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea) we read that the measures taken by Madrid-Barajas airport in 2010 the Madrilenian airport is able to obtain significant energy savings. Last ye... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers nEUROn Smart Integrated Weapon Bay hardware to Dassault Aviation
Rome, Italy - A complex system designed, built and integrated by the Finmeccanica's company
Alenia Aeronautica (AA), a Finmeccanica company, announces today that it has recently delivered the Weapon Bay Doors & Mechanism for nEUROn (the new-generation technology demonstrator for a European Unmanned... more
ReportAirbus-Boeing: WTO ruling passed on May, 18
Geneva, Switzerland - A summary of key findings
The Appellate Body upheld the Panel's finding that certain subsidies provided by the European Union and certain Member state governments to Airbus are incompatible with Article 5(c) of the SCM Agreement... more
OccurrencesMore occurrence for Qantas planes
Bangkok, Thailand - A B-747 reverses the route due to the failure of one engine, and an A-380 remain without the fuel needed to reach its destination
Today, another Qantas plane had a problem during flight. In fact, due to an increase in temperature and vibration of an engine Rolls Royce, that has been turned off as a precaution, the pilot of the B-747... more
Industry"Heli Russia 2011": UTair’s Training Center approved for AS-350 and AS-355 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - PTC becomes the 20th training center in Eurocopter training network and the 1st one without Eurocopter shareholding participation
Andrei Martirosov, CEO UTair Aviation, and Vladimir Demkin, director of Personnel Training Center (PTC) received from Derek Sharples, Eurocopter Executive Vice-President for Support and Services, a certificate... more
DefenseLockheed Martin, 45.3 million dollars for upgrade of MLRS launchers
Dallas, USA - Of the Finnish Army
Lockheed Martin recently announced in a press release that it has received a 45.3 million dollar contract by Finland's Army for the upgrade of 22 MLRS launchers, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, model... more
AirlinesAlitalia obtains Rina ISO 9011:2008 and EN 9110:2500 certifications
Rome, Italy - For management and reparation of airplanes, components and engines
All the engineering and maintenance system of Alitalia received Rina certifications, in accordance with EN 9001:2005 and ISO 9001:2008 rules, constituting the highest standard for the management of the... more
ConferencesItalian "Demetra" conference: aerospace sector: satellite monitoring" (3)
Rome, Italy - Guests spoke
The conference ended with the interventions of the engineers Cosimo La Rocca and Marcello Spagnulo of ASI (Italian Space Agency). The engineer La Rocca spoke about "The PPP (Public Private Partnership)... more
ConferencesItalian "Demetra" conference: aerospace sector, satellite monitoring" (2)
Rome, Italy - Guests spoke
During the Italian "Demetra" conference about aerospace sector, satellite monitoring" held yesterday at the faculty of Engineering, University "La Sapienza" of Rome, next speaker was Giovanni Del Duca... more
ConferencesAVIONEWS at Italian "Demetra" conference: "Aerospace sector: satellite monitoring"
Rome, Italy - It was held yesterday at the "Sala del Chiostro" of the faculty of Engineering, University "La Sapienza" of Rome
It was held yesterday the conference organized by the Italian "Demetra" study center, within the Master of Management of civil aviation, about the "Aerospace sector: satellite monitoring". Initiated... more
IndustryUTair takes delivery of the first ATR-72/500 plane to operate in Russia
Toulouse, France - Two parts recently announced an order for 20 models
The Russian air carrier UTair has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-500 aircraft, which is also the first one of this type to be operating in Russia. UTair and ATR recently announced an order for 20 aircraft,... more
CargoLufthansa Cargo orders five Boeing B-777 Freighter planes
Seattle, USA - Worth 1.35 billion dollars
After announcing its intention in this regard in March 2011, Lufthansa Cargo has recently confirmed the order, worth 1.35 billion dollars, according to current price lists of the US manufacturer, for the... more
IndustryWTO ruling on State subsidies: statements by Airbus and Boeing
Geneva, Switzerland - The matter the two industrial giants fighting for years within the World Trade Organization
Last May 18, the WTO (World Trade Organization) has issued a ruling on the dispute between the two industry giants Airbus and Boeing, European and American, respectively, in charging one another to have... more
SecurityRosoboronexport at "ISSE 2011", fourth international exhibition on security and protection by illegal acts
Moscow, Russia - Ongoing in Moscow until May, 20
It is started on May 17th, and will finish tomorrow, 20 May, 2011, the fourth international exhibition "Integrated Safety and Security", ISSE, at Moscow Exhibition Centre in Russia. The event is organised,... more
DefenseMedvedev: possible another Cold War with the West
Moscow, Russia - Russia is worried for European missile shield that could be a threat for its safety
Russia keeps on expressing its worries about the establishment of an European missile system that USA would have decided to put on its borders, formally against Iran and North Korea, but that according... more
HelicoptersBurbank Group orders an AW-109 Power helicopter
Milan, Italy - Plus an option for a GrandNew aircraft
AgustaWestland yesterday announced that the Australian Burbank Group has ordered an AW-109 Power helicopter, plus an option for a GrandNew aircraft. The copy of the order, a light twin-engine helicopter... more
AccidentsCaught fire an air-tanker load of fuel in California (VIDEO)
California, USA - The three people on board are safe
Yesterday, an air-tanker operated by Omega Air Refueling, carrying a cargo of fuel and three crew members crashed during takeoff from the Naval Air Station at Point Mugu in Ventura County in California. The... more
Industry"IMDEX Asia 2011": Singapore Technologies Engineering increases the UAV airplane family
Singapore, Singapore - Developed new type of powering
Singapore Technologies Engineering (STE), which occurred within the biennial exhibition "IMDEX Asia 2001" (see AVIONEWS), today announced the latest addition to the family of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)... more
AirportsAeradria: called meeting to increase corporation stock of EUR 6 million
Rimini, Italy - The statements of Vitali (Province) and the comment by the management company Masini
• Today, Tuesday May 19, 2011, at 3:00 pm was held the meeting of the members of Aeradria (management company of Rimini's airport) to decide about the increase by 6 million Euros of the corporation stock. • Thi... more
AirlinesDelta, Air France KLM and Alitalia to Reduce Trans-Atlantic capacity in Fall 2011
Rome, Italy - Joint Venture enables coordinated response to high fuel prices, seasonal demand
The members of the main trans-Atlantic joint-venture – Delta Air Lines, Air France KLM and Alitalia – today announced a year-over-year 7 to 9 percent reduction in trans-Atlantic passenger capacity thi... more
AirportsAeradria: passengers increasing in Rimini, Italy, in January-April 2011
Rimini, Italy - +83.70% compared to 2010
Aeradria, management company of the airport of Rimini, Italy, unveiled the data about passengers in the period from January to April 2011. Below, the division in the several segments: 31.676 domestic... more
Airlines"EBACE 2011": Aviation Link buys two Airbus ACJ-319s
Geneva, Switzerland - Interiors by a design firm
In the final day of the international event "EBACE 2011" (see AVIONEWS), the Saudi company Link Aviation has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of two aircraft ACJ-319. Abdulaziz Al Rowaished,... more
HelicoptersSikorsky, 3 S-92 helicopters to Royal Thai Air Force
Stratford , USA - And installs the first LifePort medical system in an aircraft of this model
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has delivered three S-92 helicopters to the Royal Thai Air Force. This is, the statement of Sikorsky explains, the first delivery of the manufacturer to this institution,... more
AirportsRussian airports under Navtech coverage
Chicago, USA - Of all domestic and international hubs
Navtech, an American company that produces software for flight operations, has signed an agreement with FSUE Centre of Aeronautical Information in Moscow for the supply of services extended to all airports... more
AirlinesTransAsia Airways plans to buy twelve Airbus planes
Taipei, Taiwan - Increased demand
TransAsia Airways, a private company based in Taipei, Taiwan, said today that it intends to buy twelve planes from Airbus. The carrier announced that the purchase was made ??necessary by the constant... more
OccurrencesOccurrence to the plane of Barack Obama in Connecticut
Connecticut, USA - The pilot was forced to stop landing due to bad weather
Yesterday the weather encountered at the airport Bradley International in Connecticut has complicated the landing of Air Force One of Obama that was directed at the Coast Guard academy for the year-end... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Patagonia
Patagonia, Argentina - 22 people had lost their life
Last night a plane Saab-340 twin turbo operated by the company Sol, with 22 people on board, crashed in Patagonia near Prahuaniyeu. The accident occurred about 40 minutes after takeoff, more precisely... more
IndustryTurbomeca's Arriel 2D engine for AS-350B3 helicopter is certified by EASA
Bordes, France - Its entry into service is scheduled in the second half of this year
The Turbomeca (Safran group) Arriel 2D engine, with a take-off power of 950 shp, has been certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The Arriel 2D will power the Eurocopter AS-350B3e helicopter.... more
AirportsWind Jet flights in the Italian airport of Rimini: carried 30,000 passengers
Rimini, Italy - In just more than a month, from March 27 to April 30, 2011
Aeradria, management company of the Italian Rimini's airport, unveils the data about passengers about Wind Jet flights, which carried 30,000 passengers in one month (27 March-30 April). • From March 2... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2011": Bombardier delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft
Geneva, Switzerland - To Kuwait-based customer
Bombardier Aerospace announced that it has delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft to Mr. Ahmed Al Jarallah, based in Kuwait City, State of Kuwait. This aircraft will be operated by Gulf Wings and is the fourth... more
Helicopters"HeliRussia 2011": Russian Helicopters orders 40 Ardiden 3G to power the Ka-62
Moscow, Russia - This first lot will be delivered over a period of two years
During the "Heli Russia Air Show", Russian Helicopters, JSC has formally placed on Turbomeca (Safran group) the first order for the delivery of 40 serial Ardiden 3G engines for the Ka-62. This first... more
Civil aviationThe Indian Air Works for the first time at "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Switzerland - Many projects announced
Air Works, a maintenance center based in Mumbai, has made ??its appearance for the first time at the event "EBACE 2011 "(see AVIONEWS) represented by Vivek Gour, manager director of the company, specializes... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2011": Comlux The Aviation Group signed for three Legacy 650 airplanes
Geneva, Switzerland - Deal includes options for another four aircraft
Embraer and Comlux The Aviation Group announced a contract for the acquisition of three large Legacy 650 executive aircraft for the Fly Comlux Division, in Kazakhstan. The agreement was revealed at the... more
AerospaceProton-M/Telstar 14R, close to completion the preparation phase for launch
Moscow, Russia - That will occur tomorrow from Baikonur cosmodrome
It should take place tomorrow, on May 20, at 23:15 MSK, the launch of the Telstar-14R satellite on board the Proton-M carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Are currently ongoing... more
AerospaceNASA, undergoing inspection of heat shield tiles of Endeavour
Cape Canaveral, USA - Damaged during voyage to ISS. Experts: "Any reason for concern"
According to reports by international media, NASA astronauts would currently be examining seven heat shield tiles that seem to have been damaged during Endeavour's voyage to ISS, International Space Station. The... more
Industry"IMDEX Asia 2011": The German Navy will receive Carl Zeiss MEOS II systems
Singapore, Singapore - Unknown the quantity of devices ordered
The magazine "Shephard", present at the biennial "IMDEX Asia 2011" (see AVIONEWS), reported that there is an ongoing negotiation between the German Navy and industry Carl Zeiss, for the delivery of an... more
Fair and showsEBACE 2011: The United Kingdom does not uses the Ets funds for environmental cause
Geneva, Swiss - 50% of operators that join the system are not ready to face charges
At the exhibition "EBACE 2011" being held this week in Geneva the President of the European Business Aviation Association, Brian Humphries, has accused the British bureaucrats to profit from taxes related... more
Military aviationRoyal New Zealand Air Force: three new AW-109 helicopters
Wellington, New Zealand - The first of a five-copy order to replace Bell 47 Sioux aircraft
A few days ago, New Zealand Defence Force announced that RNZAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force, held a ceremony at Air Force Base Ohakea, attended by the highest local authorities, during which three new... more
HelicoptersAgusta Westland sells GrandNew helicopter to "EBACE 2011"
Geneva, Swiss - The first model of this kind to enter in the turkish market
At the exhibition "EBACE 2011" Agusta Westland made ??the sale of a GrandNew helicopter, which will be delivered in June, to the operator Genel Havacilik celebrating the entry of the first aircraft of... more
DefenseRussia, dismissed army and defense officials involved in the failure of weapon procurement plan
Moscow, Russia - Of last year
Yesterday, the Russian government announced officially it has dismissed a series of military and defense officials due to the failure of the implementation of weapon procurement plan for defense sector... more
IndustryAirbus single aisle aircraft production to increase to 42 per month in Q4 2012
Toulouse, France - It reflects strong order backlog and continued stable growth
Airbus will increase the production rate of its popular A-320 Family of eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft to 42 aircraft per month in the fourth quarter of 2012. Currently Airbus produces 36 A-320 Family... more
ReportEstablished the responsibility of the aircraft accident took place in 2006 in Mato Grosso
Mato Grosso, Brazil - Relatives of victims are not satisfied with the punishment inflicted to the guilty
It was established that the responsibility of the aircraft accident that took place in 2006 in Mato Grosso, in which 154 people lost their lives, is of the two American pilots Joseph Lepore and Jan Paladino.... more
ReportArrested a Nigerian man who tried to transport drugs at the airport of Alghero-Fertilia, in Sardinia (Italy)
Alghero, Italy - He had swallowed 16 heroin ovules
A Nigerian of 28 year old resident in the province of Rome, was arrested yesterday after arriving at 11:45pm at the Alghero-Fertilia airport, in Sardinia (Italy) with a flight from Bologna. To make suspicious... more
Fair and showsGuided-missile destroyer "USS McCampbell" to the "IMDEX Asia 2011"
Singapore, Singapore - The crew will compete in exercises
It has been arrived yesterday at the port of Singapore, the guided-missile destroyer "USS McCampbell", Arleigh Burke class, sent by the US Navy at the international event "IMDEX Asia 2011", ongoing until... more
Military aviationIsraeli Air Force seeks to the training for UAS aircraft system
Jerusalem, Israel - Always more important the unmanned air systems
The Israeli Air Force has issued a tender to select an Unmanned Air System (UAS) at remote control for training purposes. Until now, in fact, the air force's UAS school has used operational vehicles drawn... more
Helicopters"HeliRussia 2011": the 4th International exhibition of the helicopter industry (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - It will take place from May 19 to 21 in Moscow
In 4th International Exhibition of the Helicopter Industry will take part 161 companies from 16 countries: Russia, Ukraine, USA, Great Britain, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Germany, Canada,... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2011": Lufthansa Technik signs B-747/8 plane completion contract
Geneva, Switzerland - Three letters of commitment for the same aircraft type
Today at "EBACE 2011" (May 17-19 in Geneva) Lufthansa Technik (LT) has unveiled that the industry has signed a completion contract for a Boeing 747/8 with an undisclosed customer. The completion will start... more
Military aviationService entrance for the first two tanker aircraft Boeing KC-767 of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The third adoption by this Summer
Yesterday it was held at the hangar of the 14th Wing of the Italian Air Force of Pratica di Mare (Rome), the "Entry Into Service" ceremony of KC-767/A aircraft, in the presence of the State Under-Secretary... more