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IndustryBAE Systems and Dassault Aviation sign MoU for drone aircraft
Saint-Cloud Cedex, France - The aim is to develop and propose to France and UK the UAS MALE
BAE Systems and Dassault Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate exclusively on the preparation and submission of a joint proposal to the UK and French Ministries of Defence... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: airworthiness certificates issued in February 2011
Rome, Italy - They are globally 17
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has communicated that 17 airworthiness certificates have been issued in February 2011. Among the operators there is the Inaer Aviation Italia SpA. Among... more
AirlinesTap Portugal launches new connection to Bamako, Mali's capital
Rome, Italy - Operating from next June 2, 2011
Tap Portugal, a member airline of the Star Alliance network, is continuing its expansion strategy towards African continent, expanding its network's offer. Starting from June 2nd, 2011, the carrier will... more
Civil aviationAir transport: Rome signs agreement with Air Berlin
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of Berlin's "ITB"
On the occasion of the "ITB", "International Tourismus Borse", held in Berlin, Germany, from 9 to 13 March 2011, Mauro Cutrufo, deputy-Mayor of Rome, signed an agreement with Joachim Hunold, CEO of the... more
IndustryNordStar Airlines takes delivery of its first ATR-42/500 plane
Toulouse, France - The Russian carrier will operate four models in Krasnoyarsk Region
ATR and Russia’s Taimyr Airlines (NordStar Airlines), announce today the delivery of the first ATR-42/500, of a total order for 4 firm aircraft, plus 3 options placed in 2010. The Krasnoyarsk-based -42/500s w... more
SecurityThe oxygen in the bathrooms of the aircraft is a safety hazard
Washington, USA - The FAA is working to create a new type of oxygenation
The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has ordered the removal, or emptying, of emergency oxygen tanks from the bathrooms of all the aircraft of US airlines. The problem is security because these devices... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Japan: Italian team waiting to receive the authorization to leave
Rome, Italy - With the aim to assess and manage the emergency
It has been postponed the Rome-Ciampino/Tokyo flight of a Falcon aircraft of AMI, Italian Air Force, initially scheduled between Friday and Saturday, with on board a first Italian team of emergency assessment... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC suspended flight license to ItAli Airlines
Rome, Italy - Last Friday
ENAC, Italian civil aviation board, announced that from Friday, March 11th, 2011, the flight license of ItAli Airlines SpA has been suspended due to the persistence of some critical issues from the carrier. In... more
Press releaseItalian Labor unions: delayed 23th March's strike of Alitalia pilots and assistants
Rome, Italy - Called by FILT CGIL, IPA and AVIA
It has been cancelled the twenty-four hour strike of pilots and flight attendants of the Group Alitalia-CAI (Italian airline), called by FILT, CGIL and by the professional associations IPA and AVIA for... more
CuriositiesPrince Harry ends training course for Apache helicopters
London, United Kingdom - He may return to Afghanistan for the second time
Henry Charles Albert David Mountbatten-Windsor, usually called Prince Harry, has just completed a ten month training course for the piloting of Apache helicopters. Now he has to follow an even more... more
PeopleMaunu von Lueders appointed IATA RVP for Asia-Pacific
Singapore, Singapore - His aviation career began with Finnair
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Maunu von Lueders as Regional Vice-President for Asia-Pacific based in Singapore. A Finnish national, von Lueders has served as CEO... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-01M space shuttle will return to Earth on Wednesday
Cape Canaveral, USA - Today, Scott Kelly leaves the ISS command to Dmitry Kondratyev
NASA has unveiled that today, Monday, March 14th, Scott J. Kelly will leave the command of the ISS, International Space Station, to the flight engineer Dmitry Kondratyev. The commander of the 26th Expedition... more
AirportsCape Town airport has a new frequency
Cape Town, South Africa - To minimise technical issues and free up airspace
The radio frequency for Cape Town International Airport has changed from 126.5 MHz to 131.125 MHz to minimise technical issues and free up airspace, the Civil Aviation Authority (Sacaa) said. "The airport's... more
DefenseRussia: focus on purchase of advanced weapons, aircraft included
Moscow, Russia - In its new program until 2020
In an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia" published today, the deputy defense minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Popovkin stated: "The state arms procurement program until 2020 prioritizes... more
AirlinesUA and CA offer options to customers affected by Japan earthquake
Chicago, Usa - Two airlines are closely monitoring conditions
United Continental Holdings, Inc. today announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by the earthquake in Japan. Conditions at local airports are expected... more
ReportEarthquake in Japan: where could the aid airplanes land?
New Jersey, Usa - Many airports remain closed and some are flooded
Jewish organizations are mobilizing their responses to the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan today. IsraAid, an Israel-based coordinating organization for 17 Israeli and Jewish humanitarian... more
AirportsSan Francisco (2): update about flights interested by earthquake in Japan
San Francisco, Usa - At Tokyo-Narita and Haneda international airports
Updated information about flights impacted by the earthquake in Japan. Delta 58 for 3/11 (NRT-SFO) Cancelled (All flights between SFO and the Hawaiian Islands are operating as scheduled) NRT... more
CargoIATA: cargo services conference adopts measures to strengthen supply chain
Istanbul, Turkey - Decided during the "World Cargo Symposium"
The IATA Cargo Services Conference, a permanent and autonomous body consisting of representatives from IATA member airlines, yesterday adopted a number of measures at the "World Cargo Symposium": ·... more
DefenseOrbital Sciences Corporation: contract for ballistic missile targets
Washington, USA - From Missile Defense Agency
OSC, Orbital Sciences Corporation, announced it has been awarded from MDA, Missile Defense Agency, a seven year (2011-2018) contract for the provision of targets for IRBMs, Intermediate-Range Ballistic... more
Latest newsOffers of aid and aircraft support to Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The world gets moving to intervene
There are many countries that have offered to provide aircraft support and help in recovery operations and rescue of Japanese citizens shocked by the powerful earthquake of today (AVIONEWS). The United... more
AirportsFAA: improvements at Asheville Regional Airport
Washington, Usa - Paid for with Recovery Act Dollars
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday celebrated the completion of terminal improvements at North Carolina’s Asheville Regional Airport, paid for with $7.... more
AirportsSan Francisco International Airport: flights impacted by the Japan earthquake
San Francisco, Usa - To Tokyo-Narita and served by United, Delta, Japan Airlines and ANA
The following information regarding flights impacted by the earthquake in Japan is current as of 5:00 am PST on 3/11/2011. NRT = Tokyo-Narita International Airport United 837 for 3/10 (SFO – N... more
CargoItalian ENAC follows carefully the cargo sector
Rome, Italy - And will continue the meetings
"Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board), regarding the statement unveiled yesterday by Confetra (Italian general confederation of transport and logistics), expresses surprise about... more
AirportsTsunami forces Hawaii airports to close
Honolulu, Usa - Honolulu is open
Some Hawaii airports on at least three of the major Hawaiian islands, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island, have been shut down as a precaution for the tsunami. "Authorities also ordered evacuations from low-lying... more
Conferences"Air Surveillance and Reconnaissance 2011"
London, United Kingdom - From 21 to 23 March
From 21 to 23 March 2011 will be held at America Square Conference Centre in London, United Kingdom, a conference on aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, organized by Defence IQ. This is the eighth... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines orders 34 aircraft worth a value of 3.2 billion Dollars
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Including 32 A-320s and 2 B-777ERs
TAM Airlines announced the order of 32 aircraft from the Airbus A-320 Family and two Boeing 777/300ERs aircraft. The airline will use the new aircraft to strengthen its operations in both the domestic... more
IndustryBoeing and Air Berlin celebrate delivery of first B-737/700 plane with Sky Interior
Seattle, Usa - The airline is the first to operate both aircraft types with new interior
Boeing and Berlin-based German carrier Air Berlin celebrated this week the delivery of the first Next-Generation 737/700 with the new Sky Interior. It has received its first 737/800 with the new Sky Interior... more
Press releaseSpecific notice on the earthquake in Japan
Rome, Italy - Released by the website www.viaggiaresicuri.it
"On March 11, 2011 a strong earthquake (8.9 magnitude) with epicenter in the middle of the sea just opposite the Japanese regions of Miyagi and Iwate (north-east of Tokyo). A series of big tsunamis hit... more
Press releaseItalian Foreign Minister, Frattini, follows the development of the situation in Japan
Rome, Italy - Following the tragic earthquake and sea-quake that violently struck the Country
Italian Foreign Minister, Franco Frattini, expresses his nearness to the Japanese people for the tragic earthquake and the sea quake that this morning violently struck Japan. The task force of the Italian... more
IndustryRR received Trent 700 order from Cathay Pacific for Airbus airplanes
Rome, Italy - The engine will powered 15 A-330s
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has received an order from Cathay Pacific for Trent 700 engines to power 15 A-330 aircraft. The contract includes a TotalCare long-term service agreement. Cathay... more
UAS-DronesProposed seven day flight for RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV
Washington, USA - Of Northrop Grumman
"Flight Global" reports that Northrop Grumman would be pursuing the aim of performing a seven day nonstop flight by its R-Q4 Global Hawk UAV, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, after the completion, in the second... more
HelicoptersMarine Corps: AH-1Z Super Cobra "Operational"
Washington, USA - Ahead of schedule
The US Naval Air Systems Command has unveiled that Marine Corps has stated the AH-1Z Cobra helicopter has reached the IOC, Initial Operating Capability, status, earlier than schedule last month. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia: information on flights following the closure of the Tokyo-Narita airport
Rome, Italy - Due to the earthquake of this morning
Because of the closure of Tokyo-Narita airport, due to the earthquake occurred in Japan, Alitalia has canceled the Rome-Tokyo AZ784 flight, scheduled for today at 03:00 pm and the related Rome-Tokyo return... more
Science and technologyBoeing: legal action against Honeywell for Wi-Fi interference on airplanes
Chicago, Usa - The blanking occurred during certification testing
Boeing is about to cease linefit installs of in-flight connectivity systems across its portfolio, including wide-body aircraft. The reason is that Honeywell Phase 3 Display Units (DUs) have shown themselves... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivers first helicopter to JGSDF
Sendai, Japan - And then an agreement signed for a second TH-480B turbine
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered the first of a planned 30 TH-480B turbine training helicopters to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. The stunning blue and gold helicopter was handed... more
HelicoptersData and numbers of the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo" in Orlando
Orlando, USA - Ended on March 8th
It's just ended the 63rd edition of "Heli-Expo", the helicopter sector event held between 5 and 8 March at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA (see AVIONEWS). Data, numbers,... more
IndustrySJI starts Armavia flight airplane crew training course in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - This is the first course for the carrier, after Aeroflot
SuperJet International (SJI) -a joint-venture between Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica Company, and Sukhoi Holding- has started the Flight Crew Training Course for Armavia aircraft pilots at its Training... more
Latest newsJapan: the airport of Sendai is flooded (VIDEO)
Sendai, Japan - Problems even at the airports of Tokyo
The Japan airport of Sendai, the area closest to the epicenter of the earthquake of this morning (AVIONEWS) that produced the tsunami, is semi-destroyed. As reported by the local TV "NHK TV" its runways,... more
HelicoptersEnstrom returns to China
Menominee, Usa - With the 480B turbine model
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has recently signed a Purchase Agreement with Wuhan Helicopters in China for a 480B turbine helicopter. The state of the art aircraft will be equipped with a Garmin GPS system,... more
Latest newsViolent earthquake in Japan. Nuclear power plants, metro, trains and planes stopped as a precautionary measure
Tokyo, Japan - Tsunami alert in all the Pacific
A powerful earthquake struck in the morning, around 6:46 Italian time, in Japan. After two shocks, the first of 7.9-magnitude and the second of 8.9, the activities of nuclear power plants, airports, trains... more
AirportsFlorence's airport: approved the consolidated budget as of 31 December, 2010
Florence, Italy - Revenues increased by 12,2%
The Board of Directors of Airport of Florence-ADF SpA, chaired by Vincenzo Manes, approved yesterday the draft budget and consolidated as of December 31, 2010. Below, there's a synthesis of the main... more
Press releaseItalian Unione Piloti: unavoidable the confirmation of the 24 hour strike for today in Meridiana fly
Rome, Italy - Due to the irresponsible behaviour of the management
We receive and publish, ready to publish any possible reply: "UP, Italian Airline and Civil Pilots Association, while confirming the highest cooperation in the difficult solution of the redundancies reported... more
AirlinesCA announces daily non-stop service from NY to Stuttgart, in Germany
Chicago, Usa - Effective June 9, 2011
Continental Airlines (CA), a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., today announced that it will launch daily non-stop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International... more
Helicopters"Heli-Expo 2011": new agreements for 68 helicopters validate Eurocopter’s competitiveness
Orlando, Usa - As the industry moves toward a recovery
Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s "Heli-Expo 2011" exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive pos... more
AirlinesAgreement Airbus-Southwest Aluminium to supply plates used to build aircraft
Beijing, China - Yesterday in Beijing the ceremony to celebrate the contract
On 16 February, the aircraft manufacturer Airbus with EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) has signed a contract with the Chinese company Southwest Aluminium (SWA) for the supply of plates... more
ReportLibya, Sarkozy will propose to EU leaders targeted air raids on Libya
Paris, France - Frattini: Italy won't participate
According to reports from a source close to the Elysée, Nicolas Sarkozy will propose to his European counterparts to carry out targeted air strikes against a very limited number of target, in the areas... more
AirlinesAir Italy, new routes from Bari
Bari, Italy - Starting from March 28th
On the occasion of a press-conference, the airline Air Italy has announced that it has developed its air links from "Karol Wojtyla" airport in Bari, Italy. Since March 28, will be served a new connection... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Climate change and airplane flight efficiency: 142 new direct routes
Maastricht, The Netherlands - To save 1.16 million flight km per year in high-density airspace
142 new direct routes have been implemented in the airspace controlled by the EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC). These new direct routes will substantially contribute to reduce flight... more
AirportsItalian Financial Police: arrested a Romanian man at the airport of Florence-Peretola
Florence, Italy - For cigarette smuggling
The financial policemen of Florence and the officials of Customs Agency of Florence-Peretola airport have arrested a Romanian citizen stopped at the Florence airport with 30 kg of cigarettes in two luggage... more
Civil aviationAir transport: strikes emergency. The IACA requests to Spain
Brussels, Belgium - In view of a series of strikes that probably will last for over 22 days
The airline members of the International Air Carrier Association (IACA) transport a significant part of the tourism volume into Spain and call on the Spanish Government to ensure that all airports on its... more