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IndustryCathay Pacific Airways orders 15 more A-330 airplanes
Blagnac, France - They will be delivered starting from 2013
Cathay Pacific Airways has placed a firm order with Airbus for 15 more A-330/300s. Scheduled for delivery from 2013, the aircraft will join the airline's existing A-330 fleet flying on services across... more
IndustryC-130J Super Hercules aircraft achieves 100,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force
Pisa, Italy - Celebrated during a ceremony in Pisa
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport fleet of 21 aircraft operated by the Italian Air Force 46th Air Brigade has reached 100,000 flight hours. This significant operational milestone was... more
Civil aviationEgypt: civil aviation employees demand resignation of newly-appointed minister
Cairo, Egypt - "He was one of Mubarak's men"
A delegation of Civil Aviation Ministry employees, in a meeting with Prime Minister Essam Sharaf on Tuesday, threatened to block air traffic for all flights on Sunday onwards if Ibrahim Mannaa, the newly-appointed... more
ReportGaddafi (2): plane lands in Cairo carrying a message of the Libyan leader
Cairo, Egypt - No comments by Egypt's military council
A Libyan plane carrying the head of the Libyan Authority for Supply and Logistics and who is carrying a message from Muammar Gaddafi has landed in Cairo airport, Egyptian airport officials said. Major-General... more
ReportGaddafi might have left Libya by plane
Tripoli, Libya - Three private aircraft has left the country bound to Vienna, Athens and Cairo
Three private jets owned by Colonel Gaddafi today left Libya headed for Vienna, Athens and Egypt, according to reports. Greek officials said they spotted one Libyan Airlines Falcon 900 jet as it briefly... more
AirportsMilan's airports, SEA: Board of Directors approves the 2010 draft budget
Milan, Italy - 27 million passengers (+5,3%)
Board of directors of SEA (management company of Milan's airports) has approved the draft budget for 2010. Those are the main data: - Consolidated revenues: 633.7 million euros (+5.7%). - Operating... more
CargoTNT Express opens a cargo facility at Dubai International airport
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier is looking to establish itself at "Al Maktoum" in either 2012 or 2013
The global delivery company TNT Express inaugurated its new 2,500 square metres cargo facility at Dubai International Airport. The company recently launched a B-767 freighter with a daily connection... more
IndustryILFC signed MoU for purchasing 100 A-320neo aircraft
Blagnac, France - Strong endorsement for the industry’s benchmark eco-efficient single-aisle aircraft
The world’s aircraft leasing company, ILFC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 100 A-320neo Family airplane. The order comprises 75 A-320neo and 25 A-321neo types. ILFC becomes the launch customer f... more
ReportIndia: 2 more airplane pilots found with fake license
Delhi, India - They had cleared the tests to graduate from co-pilot to the captain's seat
In India, investigations by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), initiated after a woman pilot was found repeatedly landing wrongly on the nosewheel of the plane, have thrown up two more... more
Civil aviationAEA: progress towards the "Single European Sky"
Brussels, Belgium - Hungarian conference keeps momentum, but progress must be translated into results
The "Single European Sky" ("SES") – the project to rationalise Europe’s Air Traffic Management (ATM) system – was the topic of a High Level Conference in Budapest on 3rd/4th March, to which AEA (Association of Eu... more
IndustryTurkish Airlines orders another 13 Airbus aircraft
Blagnac, France - Ten A-321 and three A-330/200F
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of ten Airbus A-321s and three A-330/200F Freighter aircraft to meet their growth plans in the passenger and cargo markets. The airline has a further... more
Fair and showsUTair Aviation signs a firm order for 15 EC-175 helicopters
Orlando, Usa - The deliveries in 2013 and 2014
Russia’s UTair Aviation yesterday signed a firm contract for the acquisition of 15 EC-175 helicopters, extending its long-term strategic partnership with Eurocopter and the Eurocopter Vostok subsidiary i... more
AirlinesAlso Alitalia celebrates the unification of Italy putting its logo on the aircraft
Rome, Italy - Employed both on national and international routes
Also Alitalia has joined the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, and did it putting the unification logo -consisting of three Italian flags waving to represent the three... more
SecurityBody imaging scanning equipments and pat downs might be banned in Texas airports
Austin, Usa - There are 15 advanced imaging machines in operation at Dallas-Fort Worth
A bipartisan group of more than 20 lawmakers have signed on in support of measures to ban the TSA from using controversial screening procedures in Texas airports like full-body scanners and invasive pat-down... more
HelicoptersSikorsky and SonAir Servico Aereo, contract for six S-76C++ helicopters
Orlando, USA - During a ceremony held at "Heli-Expo"
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and Aircraft SonAir Servico SA announced they have signed an agreement for the purchase of six S-76C++ helicopters, the current production model in the S-76 aircraft line.... more
ReportBritish airport chiefs to face House of Commons Transport Committee
London, UK - Following the air disruption last December
The boss of BAA Heathrow have faced today the House of Commons Transport Committee to answer questions about the airport chaos caused during the snow in December. Shortly before Christmas thousands... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: AW-139 capabilities expanded and orders for the helicopter
Orlando, Usa - By South Korean Government and OMNI Group
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced a further expansion of the AW-139 medium twin helicopter’s capabilities with two recent certification approvals. The AW-139 has recently obtained c... more
Civil aviationAir transport, "Atmosfair Airline Index" to record the level of pollution coming from airlines' aircraft
Berlin, Germany - It will be presented tomorrow at "International Tourism Expo"
On Wednesday, March 9th, 2011, at the "Berlin International Tourism Expo", the German NGO "Atmosfair", will present its "Airline Index", an index able to measure the level of pollution produced by airlines'... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati wins contracts for air traffic control services
Rome, Italy - In Ukraine and Malaysia
Many contracts for a total value of 25 million euros, have been recently signed in Ukraine and Malaysia by SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI) in the field of air traffic control. The first four agreements... more
HelicoptersMilestone Aviation Group: Sikorsky helicopters to be delivered by the end of 2011
Orlando, Usa - The contract for 5 S-76C++ has been signed in December
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and Milestone Aviation Group Limited jointly announced for the first time today the scheduled deliveries of five Sikorsky S-76C++ helicopters to Milestone in the second half of... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC joins the convention for the immediate alert in case of minors' disappearance
Rome, Italy - Signed this morning
"The Italian civil aviation board unveils it has signed this morning the inter-forces convention, coordinated by the Direction-General of criminal police of Public order department, for the creation of... more
Press releaseFirefighting airplane. Italy in the International Fire Aviation Working Group
Rome, Italy - Commander Giulio Fini in the work group supporting UN
"Also Italy is part of IFAWG (International Aviation Fire Working Group), which aims to identify and increase the opportunities for communication and multilateral cooperation, in order to improve safety,... more
AerospaceChina, over 30 satellites for global navigation system
Bejijng, China - Placed in orbit by 2020
According to reports by international sources, a China's space technology expert, Qi Faren, former chief designer for "Shenzhou" spacecraft, and currently member of the National Committee of CPPCC, Chinese... more
Fair and showsCessna announces 14 aircraft order to Hao Hai General Aviation Company
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - 11 Grand Caravan plus three Citation Encore+
Cessna Aircraft Company announced yesterday at "Asian Aerospace" in Hong Kong that Hao Hai General Aviation Company Ltd will add 11 Grand Caravan utility turboprop aircraft to its existing fleet of two... more
CuriositiesATR consigned to Azul "Pink" airplane
Toulouse, France - To sponsor the breast cancer fight
ATR, a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica company) and EADS, today delivered to the Brazilian carrier "Azul Linhas Aéreas" a pink painted ATR-72 aircraft, in order to promote the... more
Civil aviationIndia and Brazil sign bilateral air service agreement
Delhi, India - It allows both the countries to designate any number of airlines on reciprocal basis
India and Brazil today signed a bilateral air service agreement to increase air connectivity which is expected to boost tourism and strengthen exchanges between the people of the two countries. The... more
Civil aviationAir China to buy 5 Boeing aircraft
Hong Kong , Hong Kong - -747/8 Intercontinental model
Yesterday Boeing announced it has signed with Air China, China's flag carrier, an agreement for the purchase of five B-747/8 Intercontinental aircraft. With this agreement -which, however, must still... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo": Finmeccanica won orders for approximately EUR 320 million
Rome, Italy - Through the companies of the Group
Finmeccanica has won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 320 million through its companies AgustaWestland, DRS Technologies, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Galileo, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Communications. AgustaWestland... more
Military aviationJapan "Stealth" airplane prototype ready to fly in 2014
Tokyo, Japan - The country has put 473 million Dollars into the project since 2009
Japan is looking to join the ranks US, China and Russia’s aviation industry with a stealth fighter that senior Japanese air force officials say can be ready for a prototype test flight 2014. Lt. Gen. H... more
Press releaseIncreased passenger traffic will drive Asia-Pacific market to larger aircraft types
Hong Kong, Hong Kong - This is one of the key messages from Airbus’ market forecast
In a yesterday's press release, Airbus stated that "Airliners serving the Asia-Pacific region are expected to grow larger in the coming decades, responding to strong growth across this dynamic market – w... more
CargoIATA: action to improve air cargo competitiveness
Istanbul, Turkey - Announced during the "World Cargo Symposium" in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) laid out an agenda for the air cargo value chain to improve its competitiveness with a four point agenda. Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director general a... more
HelicoptersAW exhibits the AW-169 helicopter at "Heli-Expo 2011"
Orlando, Usa - For the first time
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, exhibits the AW-169 helicopter at "Heli-Expo 2011" (Orlando, FL, 6th–8th March) for the first time. Unveiled at the "Farnborough International Airshow" in J... more
AccidentsColombia, collision of two FAC Bell UH-1H helicopters
Bogota, Colombia - Five dead and four injured according to the latest information
Yesterday in Colombia, at 5:40 pm (2240 GMT), two Bell UH-1H military helicopters belonging to the helicopter school of FAC, Air Force of Colombia, crashed during an exercise mission. The crash occurred... more
Civil aviationObama allows 7 US airports to host Cuba flights
Washington, Usa - Travellers are allowed to go to Cuba to travel to the country, without applying for a specific license
Boosting the number of airports allowed to host Cuba flights from three to 11, the Obama administration is creating space for more growth of Cuba travel from the United States. US Customs and Border... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in March
Rome, Italy - From Tuesday 8 to next Sunday 13
Tuesday 08 - "Asian Aerospace 2011". Asia WorldExpo, Hong Kong, China. + 852 3606 8828 +852 2965 1615 www.asianaerospace.com Wednesday 09 - "Asian Aerospace 2011". Asia WorldExpo, Hong Kong,... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: Board approves the consolidated financial statements at 31st December 2010
Milan, Italy - Net profits reach EUR 103.4m, against 37 in 2009
The Autogrill's Board of Directors has approved the consolidated financial statements at 31st December 2010. The highlights are: · Flight business: deconsolidated following transfer executed on... more
AirlinesBrazil, Canada and USA in the Condor Airlines' Summer
Milan, Italy - The departure of all the connections is from Frankfurt airport
Condor Airlines, airline operating in the leisure sector, for Summer 2011 aims at USA. Out in the front line, there still will be Brazil, where the historic flights to Salvador da Bahia (2 weekly), will... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expands its product line with the EC-145T2 helicopter
Orlando, Usa - Integrating more powerful engines, a Fenestron tail rotor, new avionics and mission capabilities upgrades
The newest member of Eurocopter’s helicopter family was formally launched today with the unveiling of its EC-145T2 – an evolved version of the popular twin-engine EC-145 that incorporates new Arriel 2E... more
IndustryEADS NA will not protest USAF's aerial refuelling tanker plane selection
Arlington, Usa - Assigned to Boeing
EADS North America (NA) announced last Friday that it will not protest the US Air Force’s selection of the Boeing offering in the competition to replace the service's aging fleet of KC-135 aerial refuelling a... more
DefenseUS might crater Libyan airports
Washington, Usa - To prevent military air operations
Senator John Kerry yesterday said the US should prepare for a no-fly zone in Libya, with its allies, to thwart attempts by Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, to massacre large numbers of civilians. As the... more
Press releaseIberia signs MoU for 8+ 8 A-330 airplanes that IAG will manage
Blagnac, France - The engine selection will be made at a later date
Iberia, part of IAG, has become the latest customer of Airbus’ eco-efficient A-330 Family signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of eight aircraft. The A-330 selected will be t... more
HelicoptersEurocopter enhances the product line with evolution versions of four helicopters
Orlando, Usa - They involve the AS-350, EC-135, AS-365/AS-565 and AS-332
A comprehensive evolution of Eurocopter’s helicopter product line was announced at the "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition in Orlando, Florida, providing enhanced operating capabilities, improved mission effectiveness a... more
AirlinesThe air carrier Alitalia accords for the redundancy fund of 700 employees
Rome, Italy - Permanent contract for the ground staff who work from before the 2004
The air carrier Alitalia has reached an agreement with the unions, according to which all the personnel, up to a maximum of 700 employees, will can require extraordinary voluntary redundancy fund for a... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Discovery undocks from ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - With one-day delay. Return to Earth scheduled for the day after tomorrow
NASA unveiled that today, March 7, 2011, after 8 days, 16 hours and 46 minutes, the space shuttle Discovery undocked from ISS, International Space Station, and will return to Earth, after its 13th mission... more
CuriositiesAeroporti di Roma: parking of "Leonardo da Vinci" gets pinker
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow, on the occasion of March 8th
Tomorrow, March 8th, Aeroporti di Roma will celebrate the female passengers departing and arriving at "Leonardo da Vinci" Rome-Fiumicino airport, offering them a mimosa branch together with an information... more
Civil aviationItaly: new strikes in the air transport scheduled for April
Rome, Italy - Announced by minister of Transports
Umpteenth inconveniences is expected in April for the Italian air transport. We had already announced (see AVIONEWS), the general transport strike called for March 11th, among which the air transport... more
CuriositiesAir India to run all-women crew flights on Women's Day
Delhi, India - One of these will be from Delhi to Toronto
National-carrier Air India will operate eight flights with an all-women's crew on the International Women's Day Tuesday. According to the statement, the flag-carrier will also have a non-stop flight... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter reaches 50,000 flying hours with AW-139 helicopter
Vancouver, Canada - Of AgustaWestland
CHC Helicopter has reached 50,000 flying hours with the AW-139 helicopter. It was announced yesterday, March 6th 2011, by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company producer of the aircraft. CHC Helicopter,... more
SecurityIndia: covert cameras likely to be installed in passenger planes
Delhi, India - The country is increasing the measure to boost security
To boost airline security in India, passenger aircraft may soon be fitted with covert cameras to capture every incident on board. This is among a series of measures which the Bureau of Civil Aviation... more
IndustryEtihad Airways and the EA finalize GP7200 engine and fleet management agreements
Abu Dhabi, UAE - They are worth up to $1.5 billion (USD).
Etihad Airways and the Engine Alliance have signed agreements for the purchase of the GP7200 engines to power its fleet of 10 Airbus A-380 aircraft and for a long-term Fleet Management Agreement for the... more