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Weather forecastsUS air transport: 18,700 flights cancelled
Chicago, USA - For the persistence of frost and bad weather
As reported today by "CNN", rain, sleet and ice from this morning are hitting USA in an area from Texas to Maine, that is 2/3 of the United States, bringing up to 5 inches the snow in the south and at... more
CuriositieseasyJet passenger numbers rise to 50m each year
Milan, Italy - The mileston has been celebrated with Laura Tabourin
easyJet, European low-fares airline, has reached an important milestone in its history as it now welcomes 50 million passengers each year. The airline has seen phenomenal growth since it began operating... more
AirportsAirgest: January 2011's data about Trapani's airport
Trapani, Italy - With a 39,70% passenger increase
Also the month of January 2011 confirmed a double-digit growth over the previous year. The data released by the Statistics Office certify a +39.70% with 103,120 passengers in absolute value with a daily... more
AirlinesMalév celebrates 65th anniversary with retro-livery aircraft
Milan, Italy - With a series of initiatives
To mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of Malév, one of the fleet’s Bombardier Q-400 aircraft has been painted in the Malév colours of the 1960s. The authentic paintwork, which suits the mod... more
Press releaseItalian Farnesina: travels by airplanes to Egypt imprudent. Adiconsum in this case advices tourists...
Rome, Italy - Operational the front offices of the association
Regarding the Egypt's emergency, Adiconsum and other consumer associations have jointly agreed together with Astoi (tour operators association) and Assotravel (travel agencies association), the following... more
Military aviationSan Diego ready to kick off the centenary of naval aviation
San Diego, Usa - The air parade will take place on February 13th
US Navy and aviation enthusiasts kick off a yearlong celebration of the 100th anniversary of naval aviation next week, the first events will be held in San Diego. The centerpiece of San Diego's observation... more
AerospaceUS Army airship Lemv: the countdown has started (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The new intelligence system is capable of 21 day aloft a time
Perfectly on schedule, Northrop Grumman’s hybrid airship programme is proceeding at a fast pace. Its name is LEMV (Long-Endurance Multi-Intelligence vehicle) and it will be supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sku... more
SecurityArmy aircraft are flying to North Queensland
Brisbane, Australia - Tropical cyclone "Yasi" emergency zone is enlarging
“Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft including both C-17 Globemaster’s (heavy transport aircraft) and C-130 Hercules are on standby to fly north to cyclone-affected areas and the Australian arm... more
Civil aviationFAA and JetBlue agreement will bring more precise satellite-based airplane operations
Washington, Usa - It's a "NextGen" deal for flights from Boston, Washington and New York to Florida and the Caribbean
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced yesteday that the FAA and JetBlue have signed a "NextGen" agreement that will allow the airline to fly more precise, s... more
HelicoptersCAE and HAL helicopter training centre takes delivery of Dhruv simulator cockpit
Bangalore, India - It has been built in Montreal, Canada
The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced that its simulator cockpit for the civil/conventional... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma: no request of capacity increase at the airport of Rome
Rome, Italy - The management company answers to ENAC
"Regarding yesterday's press release of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) Aeroporti di Roma (management company of Rome airports) specifies that, being understood the optimization of its operational... more
HelicoptersUnacceptable charges for the Fire Brigade
Genoa, Italy - Luca Infantino: "We had touched an even greater tragedy"
Continuing the polemics about the death of a ski instructor Marco Corvisiero, overwhelmed, last week, by an avalanche detached from the peaks of Santo Stefano d'Aveto (Genoa). The debate turns on the helicopter... more
CuriositiesSweden tests iPad as flight instruments
Stockholm, Sweden - There will be any papers in the cockpit
The Swedish company Amapola is testing the use, on the cockpit of its planes, of an electronic flight-bag installation, based on Apple's iPad, for its Fokker 50 biturboprop fleet. This technology, that... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth airport might add charter flights to Cuba
Dallas, Usa - It would be the 4th US gateway to the island, after Miami, Los Angeles and New York
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is in talks with government officials and airlines to become a designated gateway to Cuba. Only airports in Miami, Los Angeles and New York have the designation... more
AccidentsCrash in Australia: a Robinson R-44 helicopter was engulfed in flames
Hunter Valley , Australia - Two victims, the pilot survived
This morning, in Australia, at 11:45 there was an air crash in the Cessnock Aerodrome in NSW (New South Wales) Hunter Valley. The aircraft was an helicopter Robinson R-44 which was engulfed in flames after... more
Civil aviationFAA aligning transport aircraft rule with EASA standards
Washington, Usa - Proposed changes in design requirements in the airworthiness standards are intended to minimize design-related flight crew errors
The Federal Aviation Administration published a notice of proposed rulemaking that would change design requirements in its airworthiness standards for transport category airplanes to prevent design-related... more
HelicoptersAgusta, two helicopters for Kremlin
Rome, Italy - Delivery expected this year. To Russia two Airbus airplanes also
As reported yesterday by "Interfax" agency, Kremlin property chief Vladimir Kozhin said that the ex-Soviet Country awaits for 2011 the delivery of two medium-range Airbus planes and two AgustaWestland... more
PeopleThe Pisa's airport looks to the future (Video)
Pisa , Italy - Gina Giani: "A unic airport in its kind"
During the press conference of February 1, 2011, held in Pisa, Sat (Tuscany Airport Society) and Air One has announced the important innovations of the company at the airport of Pisa. So AVIONEWS was... more
Fair and showsAviation manufacturers, vendors, suppliers at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - From 9 to 13 February in Bangalore
It will take place from 9 to 13 February 2011, at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, "Aero India 2011-Asia's premier air show", the eighth edition of the aerospace, defense and civil aviation... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: president Riggio expressed satisfaction for Russian certification to SSJ-100 airplane
Rome, Italy - And he hopes it to be certified soon also in Europe
"The president of the Italian Civil Aviation Board ENAC, Vito Riggio, yesterday morning talked with Tatjana Anodina, President of IAC, Interstate Aviation Committee, the Russian civil aviation authority,... more
AirportsIn Linate inaugurated the biggest parking space of Milan
Milan, Italy - With 3000 covered places for cars it guarantees direct access to terminals and it is equipped with the last generation surveillance systems
There's an important innovation at Linate airport: yesterday was inaugurated the new P2 Executive parking space, the largest in the city of Milan. With its 3000 covered places for cars. The new parking... more
Military aviationMiG-35 Russian airplane won't fly at "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - In the context of the bid for 126 fighters for Indian Air Force
As reported on Wednesday by a representative of the Russian company MiG, Mikoyan-Gurevich, to Russian news agency "RIA Novosti", the MiG-35 Fulcrum-F aircraft will not fly at "Aero India 2011", the event... more
AirlinesAir National in dispute over operator certificate. Its planes are not allowed to fly
Wellington, New Zealand - It was suspended by Civil Aviation Authority
Airline Charter company Air National is battling with the Civil Aviation Authority after being slapped with a 10 day suspension order last Friday. CAA spokesman Bill Sommer said the company appealed... more
SecurityUN staff evacuated with flights from Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - By yesterday the government eased the curfew
Today the United Nations moved to Cairo to evacuate much of its staff in Egypt. About 160 Americans were at the airport out of 5,000 passengers of various nationalities, waiting for commercial or government-chartered... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic up 4.2% during 2010
Brussels, Belgium - Freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%
European airports saw passenger traffic increase by +4.2% in 2010 compared to 2009. Over the same period, freight traffic increased by +18.7% while movements dropped by -0.2%. The year ended with limited... more
AirportsFlight cancellations persist at Chicago airports
Chicago, Usa - Due to bad weather conditions
Airlines at both "O’Hare" and Midway International Airports have resumed operations and will be stepping up their schedules as the day continues, according to the city’s Dept. of Aviation. As of 7:3... more
AirportsOrlando airport traffic increased by 3.5% in 2010
Orlando, Usa - There have been a total of 34.8 million passengers this year
Despite stormy weather that cancelled thousands of flights in the Northeast around Christmas Day, Orlando International Airport enjoyed another strong month in December, and its annual passenger count... more
AirportsWashington’s Airports see growth in 2010
Washington, Usa - 18.1 million passengers at "Reagan National"; 23.7 millions at "Dulles"
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority yesterday released the 2010 passenger statistics for Ronald "Reagan Washington National Airport" and "Washington-Dulles International Airport". Together,... more
Civil aviationUganda: CAA plans to overhaul national airplane trasportation industry
Kampala, Uganda - More funds are channeled to revive the once thriving sector
Attempts are underway to reverse the bleak picture of Uganda’s inland civil aviation industry as more funds are channeled to revive the once thriving sector. “We are looking at the tourism and agricultural pot... more
IndustryBoeing marks a milestone with roll-out of 1,000th B-767 plane
Washington, Usa - Employees past and present celebrate landmark airplane
Boeing marked a proud moment in the company's history yesterday at a ceremonial rollout of the 1,000th 767 airplane. Hundreds of current employees, joined by Boeing retirees who worked on the first 767,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Rome-Toulouse direct route from March 27th
Rome, Italy - With six weekly frequencies
Alitalia's new Rome-Toulouse route will start on March 27th with six weekly frequencies. The return ticket price starts from 129 euros, all inclusive. The connection will be operated by a 90 seat... more
IndustryIPA4 Eurofighter airplane logs 500 flight hours
Madrid, Spain - Cassidian is the new name of EADS Defence & Security
The first single-seat instrumented production Eurofighter (IPA4) has completed 500 hours of flight at the Cassidian Spain facility at Getafe, near Madrid. This aircraft pioneers the most advanced technology... more
Press releaseAirbus to increase A-330 airplane production rate to ten units a month
Blagnac, France - Unprecedented demand for long range aircraft family, the industry's flagship
Airbus has decided to raise the production rate for its A-330 Family to ten aircraft a month from the second quarter of 2013. Currently the European consortium turns out eight ones each month. This monthly... more
AirlinesAir India signs a maintenance agreement with GE for the engines of its airplanes
Delhi, India - The US company will provide support at the national carrier's current facility in Mumbai
General Electric Co.'s (GE) aviation unit has signed an engine maintenance agreement with Air India, the US company said today. The 20-year agreement covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul of GE90... more
CuriositiesThe children are too "Harassment" to travel with adults
London, United Kingdom - The guilty are the parents
In a conference, that will be held next week in London, a survey, on a 1000 customers of "Business-class", will be presented. This investigation clearly says that children are not welcome on planes and... more
ReportTen arrests for terrorist attack in Moscow-Domodedovo airport
Moscow, Russia - In which on January 24th 36 people were killed
According to the international press, Aleksander Bortnikov, head of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), on Thursday would have stated that about ten people able to provide information about details... more
Civil aviationAzerbaijan and UK ready to liberalize airplane transport
Baku, Azerbaijan - Civil aviation authorities grant airlines the right to conclude bilateral agreements
The civil aviation administrations of Azerbaijan and the Great Britain decided to grant the designated airlines of both countries the right to conclude bilateral agreements on joint commercial activities,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC-ENAV: meeting on investments in the field and capacity of Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Committee will evaluate how to rationalize pending on the current airport development
"On Tuesday, February 1st, in the context of routine periodic consultations of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) and ENAV (Italian flight assistance Society) aimed at the constant monitoring, for the... more
AirlinesUnited and Continental: options to customers affected by weather forecast for Texas
Chicago, Usa - From February 2 through Feb. 4
United Continental Holdings, Inc. yesterday announced travel options for United and Continental customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe Winter weather forecast for Texas. Weather conditions... more
IndustrySSJ-100 airplane obtained IAC AR Type Certificate
Moscow, Russia - The EASA's one is expected to follow in this year
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 Type Certificate was presented today by the Russian Certification Authority IAC AR. The Official Ceremony was held in Interstate Aviation Comittee Aviation Register (IAC AR)... more
SecurityWikileaks. Security in airplanes potentially threatened by toys filled with explosive
London, United Kingdom - Airport employees ordered to raise the threshold of attention
Yesterday the British newspaper "Daily Telegraph" published the content of one of the cables of the US State Department released by the website Wikileaks, which contains statements that would have been... more
AerospaceRussia lost GEO-IK-2 satellite
Moscow, Russia - Maybe due to Rockot launcher
Russia has lost GEO-IK-2 geodetic satellite, created to provide a three-dimensional map of Earth and a report on the movements of tectonic plates, thus helping the Russian armed forces to check the locations... more
IndustryAirbus "Fly Your Ideas 2011" contest attracts over 300 teams worldwide comprising students of 75 nationalities
Blagnac, France - Best ideas for greener aviation in the running to win €30,000
Over 2,600 students have registered for the second Airbus Fly Your Ideas (FYI) university contest which challenges students from all around the world to develop new ideas for a greener aviation industry.... more
AirportsNew Alitalia routes (Video)
Florence, Italy - From Florence to Amsterdam and Catania
In the agreement of Alitalia with the Tuscany Region, there are new flights from and to the Airport of Florene-Peretola direct to Amsterdam and Catania. These links, active since March 27, 2011, will be... more
HelicoptersRobinson's helicopters: sales growing and a 2010 positive stronger
Torrance, Usa - A year of transition for the industry
2010 marked a year of transition for Robinson Helicopter Company. During the first half of the year, the company worked to move unsold inventory created by the unstable economy. By mid-year, the inventory... more
AerospaceSpace telescope Kepler discovers six planet system
Washington, USA - Orbiting around a sun-like Star
During the conference held yesterday, February 2, 2011, at its headquarters in Washington (see AVIONEWS), NASA revealed the latest planetary discoveries made by Kepler space telescope, launched in orbit... more
Press release"Yasi" cyclone emergency
Brisbane , Australia - Air Force evacuates 173 patients with mercy flights
Air Force has completed a series of mercy flights from Cairns to Brisbane, evacuating hospital patients ahead of the arrival of "Yasi" cyclone in northern Queensland. Last Tuesday evening, Air Force... more
SecurityNew airport scanners are being tested in 3 US airports
Washington, Usa - Here is how they work
The Transportation Security Administration (Tsa) began testing a new, more modest body scanning system at three US airports. They hope it will assuage critics' concerns that the nearly 500 full-body scanners... more
AirportsFAA: Long Island MacArthur Airport belongs to New York City
New York, Usa - It has been listed in its latest directory for the northeastern United States
The Federal Aviation Administration has just listed Long Island MacArthur Airport as a New York City airport in its latest directory for the northeastern United States. LIMA was previously listed by... more
Civil aviationComair Airways Limited announces order for 8 Boeing 737/800 airplanes
Seattle, USA - To modernize the fleet of the subsidiary kulula.com
Boeing today announced that it has received from Comair Airways Limited a 646 million dollar order for 8 737/800 airplanes. Comair Limited, which operates in franchise with British Airways, serving... more