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Civil aviationDifficult moment for Nigerian airlines
Lagos, Nigeria - Among the reasons: raise in the cost of fuel, cut of subsidies and naira devaluation
These are not the best times for Nigerian airlines. Virtually all of them are distressed. The distress is the product of a combination of factors. Like the situation in the global industry, surging price... more
Science and technologyUSA: USD 8 billion to upgrade GPS
Washington, USA - In order to make it even more precise and reliable
In United States a USD 8 billion investment has been destined to make more precise and reliable the navigation a positioning satellite systems (GPS). Works are getting very near and the US Army is charged... more
Fair and showsSELEX Galileo to further develop links with Kazakhstan industry at "KADEX 2010"
Astana , Kazakhstan - The Country’s first international exhibition of military technology
SELEX Galileo (SG), a Finmeccanica Company, will be reinforcing partnerships with the Kazakhstan Ministry of Defence (MoD) and in-country Industry at "KADEX 2010", the Country’s first international exhibition o... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Colaninno: "Air France remains as minority shareholder"
Rome, Italy - Alitalia chairman's statements replying target said by French air company
Alitalia's chairman, in some statements released on last Thursday, affirmed that the company was not interested in selling out to Air France-KLM, the Italian airlines partner and minority shareholder. Speaking... more
AirportsVolcano's ashes: Kalitta Air's Cargo Jumbo Jet chooses Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - Intense traffic because of Amsterdam's airport closing
Last week, characterized again by volcanic cloud-caused discomfort in the north Europe air traffic, Turin-Caselle was theater of B-747 Kalitta Air's several re-directions, directed from USA to Middle-East... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2010-10-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26883-26885] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters (2010-10-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent degraded servo actuator performance as a result of piston head seal leaking and plasma spray flaking, which could result in subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26885-26887] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationSchool in Aviation Management: the second edition in October 2010
Bologna, Italy - To further reinforce the already set up integration, disclosing other opportunities
"The present global world crisis is heavily influencing the air transport market, leading to a consistent revenues’ fall. Despite such crisis, it is important to explore new opportunities aimed at reinforcing t... more
DefenseRussia negotiates 4 helicopter-carriers purchase with France
Moscow, Russia - Next to close the Euro 2 bn and 400 ml deal
Russia is said to be in final talks to buy a flotilla of four French helicopter-carriers - a deal massive both in terms of the vessels' size and their price tag. "At the moment we are in pre-contract talks... more
CuriositiesJuventus FC flies to New York from Turin
Turin, Italy - The direct flight Turin-Newark by an A-319CJ airplane in VIP configuration
The Airbus A-319CJ airplane of the German DC Aviation has taken off at 9:30am of last Friday on May 21 from Turin-Caselle to Newark; on board the Juventus FC on the luxury airplane with a 48 seat configuration... more
Military aviationNew MK-9A Lynx helicopters of Royal Army Air Corps in Afghanistan
London, UK - Transported by a C-17 airplane
The new Lynx Mk9A helicopters of the Royal Army Air Corps have been transported by C-17 aircraft in Afghanistan to support the air forces of the Alliance in ambit of ISAF (International Security Assistance... more
AirportsAirports push for liberalisation between EU & Latin America
Brussels, Belgium - It has emerged from the 1st EU-Latin America Aviation Summit kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro
As the 1st EU-Latin America Aviation Summit kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro, airports on both sides were quick to herald the benefits of opening aviation markets between Europe and Latin America. European... more
AirlinesVirgin considers an air venture with BMI
London, Great Britain - To compete with British Airways and American Airlines potential agreement
Virgin Atlantic Airways president, Sir Richard Branson, reluctantly accepts that his airline may be forced to seek out partnerships to compete with the likes of British Airways and American Airlines. Branson... more
AccidentsIndia's air disaster: first voice recording from the black boxes
Mangalore, India - Pilot would have tried to take off again
Investigators into the Air India jet, which crashed on Saturday killing 158 passengers, have found the cockpit voice recorder showing that the pilot was suddenly ordered to abort the landing. From recording... more
MiscellaneousReview of the book "The private pilot. Theoretical-practical guide".
Rome, Italy - From May on sale an useful tool to spend immediately for training
It's just arrived in bookshops, published by IBN Istituto Bibliografico Napoleone, a very useful tool, whose demand was needed: "The private pilot. Theoretical-practical guide". The manual was written... more
Civil aviationSecond day of British Airways' cabin crew strike
London, Great Britain - The biggest aircraft will be grounded. The air company expects to fly 60 thousands passengers
A substantial part of British Airways (BA) fleet of jumbo jets remained grounded today as a strike by cabin crew entered its second day. With fewer flight attendants turning up for work due to the industrial... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2010-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26881-26883] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, SA CFM56-5B1/P, 5B2/P, 5B3/P, 5B3/P1, 5B4/P, 5B5/P, 5B6/P, 5B7/P, 5B8/P, 5B9/P, 5B1/2P, 5B2/2P, 5B3/2P, 5B3/2P1, 5B4/2P, 5B4/P1, 5B6/2P, 5B4/ 2P1, and 5B9/2P engines (2010-09-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent two engines on an airplane from having greater than 80 °C of EGT margin deterioration
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23574-23576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Corporation model DC-10/10, DC-10/10F, DC-10/15, DC-10/30, DC-10/30F, DC-10/40, DC-10/40F, MD-10/10F, MD-10/30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes (2010-09-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent point-of-contact arcing or filament heating damage in the fuel tanks, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23571-23572] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe-146/100A, 200A, and 300A, and Avro-146/RJ70A, 146/RJ85A, and 146/RJ100A airplanes (2010-09-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23568-23571] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil defenseVolcanoes: inauguration of the new operating room of the Italian INGV in Catania
Rome, Italy - A current topic after the recent eruption of the Icelander volcano
"The inauguration today, on May 25, of a new operating room in the Catania's section of the INGV (Italian geophysics and volcanology Institute) has been the occasion to make a report with the public authorities... more
ReportSeul plans military action with Usa: tensions raises up between two Korea after gunboat shinking
Seoul, South Korea - And the North Korea leader Kim Jong-il would have ordered his soldiers to get on war footing
Tension between the two Korea has been a sudden escalation with the sanctions decided on Monday by Seoul against Pyongyang, charged with the shinking of a South Korea gunboat causing death of 46 persons.... more
Civil aviationRyanair asks damages for the air traffic's stop
Dublin, Ireland - Submitted claims to the governments of Ireland and Britain. It will be followed soon by other air companies
Ryanair has submitted claims to the government of Ireland and Britain asking them for compensation over flight disruption caused by volcanic ash last month. The low-cost carrier is believed to have lost... more
AirlinesRyanair: Italian ENAC has still not notified the 178 claimed breaches
Milan, Italy - Or EUR 3 million fine
We receive and publish: "Ryanair questioned why ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has still not notified Ryanair of its claimed 178 breached of EU261 or its €3m fine and nor has ENAC or answered a... more
AirportsDubai International growth continues despite volcanic disruption
Dubai, UAE - April passenger traffic up 13.9%, cargo increases 19.6%
The volcanic ash cloud that grounded flights around the world for six days last month had a minimal impact on growth at Dubai International as April passenger numbers rose 13.9 per cent from 3,289,037... more
ReportJamaica. Closed the Kingston's airport: police-narcos fighting
Kingston, Jamaica - The US Department of State warns people about travel to Jamaica
The US Department of State has warned people against any travel to Kingston and around areas. "The access to Norman Manley International Airport is closed intermittently by criminals and police fighting",... more
AirportsAutogrill secures new award at "Miami International Airport"
Milan, Italy - The North American airport debut of the Beaudevin
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group continues to develop its business in the USA having been awarded a new agreement to operate food & beverage and retail offerings at Miami International... more
HelicoptersThe 300th AW-139 helicopter to the Italian Coast Guard
Cascina Costa, Italy - Other three models will be delivered in the coming months
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Italian Coast Guard has taken delivery of its first AW-139 medium twin helicopter during an official ceremony held at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate p... more
IndustryLM to provide airborne surveillance system to Finnish Air Force
Denver, Usa - Team to provide special mission capability
Lockheed Martin (LM) announced today that it has been awarded a four-year contract to supply the Finnish Air Force with an airborne surveillance system and associated ground systems. The value of this... more
Civil aviationTo South-Africa on the Air Partner wings
Milan, Italy - The company has established an office at Johannesburg on the occasion of Soccer World Cup
"Air Partner is one the main world-wide companies to rent charter flights and private jet. With 20 offices placed in 15 different countries, from Europe to North America, from South Africa to Asia thanks... more
IndustryAirFlite and Piaggio Aero sign agreement for maintenance
Singapore, Singapore - This appointment underlines industry’s commitment to customer service
"Piaggio Aero Industries and AirFlite Pty Ltd. have signed an agreement to qualify and approve AirFlite Asia as an OEM appointed maintenance provider for Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti/ II aircraft in the Asia... more
CargoQatar Airway empowers its cargo fleet
Rome, Italy - The opening of the new airport is planned for the end of 2011
With the arrival of the first of four Boeing 777 Freighter already ordered by the Seattle' aviation industry, Qatar Airways started the empowerment pf its cargo fleet, joining the increase of destinations... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8/400 series airplanes (2010-10-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 24389-24392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on GA 8 Airvan (Pty) Ltd models GA8 and GA8-TC320 airplanes (2010-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 23577-23579] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Makila 2A turboshaft engines (2010-09-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 22693-22695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF34-1A, CF34-3A, and CF34-3B series turbofan engines (2010-01-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain P/N and S/N fan blades and aft actuator head hoses, which could result in an under-cowl fire and subsequent damage to the airplane
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 1017-1020] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
OccurrencesSpice Jet loses pieces on the runway: touched on second tragedy in India
Delhi, India - Warned the pilot, aircraft has come back and landed in emergency. Crew staff and passengers are safe
Today, just some hours ago, at about 2:20 pm (local time), there has been an emergency landing in the big Indian country, already under observation for the heavy air tragedy happened last Saturday to Air... more
Civil aviationUSA: FAA proposes USD 1,55 million for FedEx
Washington, Usa - The transportation company denies and think to appeal it
US aviation regulators proposed on Wednesday 19th of May a USD 1,55 million heavy fine against FedEx Corp. The transport company specialized in express delivery, with overnight services for goods, post... more
AirlinesSkytrax awards: South African Airways the first in the black continent
Hamburg, Germany - Passengers elected it. The African air company awarded on 20th of May at Hamburg
World soccer cup coming nearer, it's more noticeable the election of the best African air company of the year. Inside the eleventh edition of the Hamburg's Aircraft Interiors Expo was elected the first... more
Civil aviationIcelandic volcano calms down. EASA's initiative to manage air traffic future crisis
Rekijavik , Iceland - The air company have to face these natural phenomena, but they are asking common rules to manage the air spaces closing
The frightful Icelandic volcano placed in the Eyjafjallajökull glacier seems to be calmed down, After weeks, months of continuous eruptions, whose effects from the deep north became visible in mostly... more
AccidentsAir India Express's tragedy. Mangalore-Bajpe: "Uneasy" airport
Mangalore, India - Become international just thanks to Air India Express's flights to and from Dubai, in 2006
The Mangalore-Bajpe's airport, scenario were the Saturday tragedy happened, when few later 06:00 Air India Express Airlines' aircraft over run the runway's limit falling down in a sort of ravine with 166... more
Report"Jet Blue's pilot menaces suicide on flight", but the company denies
Boston, Usa - But the professional would be hospitalized in a neurology unit
At the moment we can't say how much is real about news circulated on world-wide newspaper during last hours, regarding the assumed email sent day before yesterday by American Jet Blue airplanes' pilot... more
HelicoptersAerosouz appointed as an AgustaWestland authorized service centre in Russia
Cascina Costa, Italy - .The number of them worldwide now exceeds 70
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Aerosouz has been appointed an authorized Service Centre in Russia for the AW range of light commercial helicopters. The Service Centre, based... more
AirportsApril passenger traffic up by +10% at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Cargo tonnage up by 21.3%
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) released its monthly traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport, which shows the double-digit growth experienced since the start of 2010 is still holding strong.... more
Latest newsAir India Express: the list of passengers. Among them 22 children and babies
Mangalore, India - Nine persons should have fly, but for some reasons they didn't
Following there is the flight 818's list of passengers is reported, who were on Air India Express Airline's Boeing 737/8HG aboard crashed Saturday morning at Mangalore, India, sent by Prabhakar Sharma,... more
AccidentsAir India Express B-737-8HG crashed with 166 persons on board
Mangalore, India - The airplane over run the runway's limit falling in a ravine
Still a tragedy, at Saturday sunrise (06:10 local time) involved Air India Express Boeing 737-8HG aircraft with 160 passengers and 6 crew staff members on board. The aircraft took off at Dubai's airport... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week in May
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 24 to next Sunday 30
Monday 24 - Gliding - "4th Continental Slingsby Rally". Goch-Asperden, Germany. - Gliding - "The Grunau Baby Rally 2010". Jezow Sudecki, Jelenia Gora, Poland. - Hang Gliding - "2010 Jura Open". Biel,... more
IndustryA-380 aircraft powered with Rolls-Royce engines delivered to Lufthansa
Frankfurt, Germany - Engines release 10% less emission, Rolls-Royce let know
Last days three of the most important names in civil aviation field had in common the delivery of an airplane. Lufthansa, Airbus and Rolls-Royce celebrated the first Airbus A-380's delivery to the German... more
AirlinesToday it's strike for British: risk of chaos for air traffic
London, Great Britain - Failed last agreement's attempt
It's failed during late night of yesterday, with reciprocal accuses, the last agreement's attempt between British Airways management and Unite union's representative. So today the English air company's... more
AirlinesTap Portugal reinforces offer to San Paulo
Rome, Italy - In addition it inaugurates new link towards Viracopos' airport
Tap Portugal, Star Alliance's member airline, continues its expansion strategy towards Brazil, expanding the offer of its own network. The carrier, starting from July 3, 2010, will inaugurate three flights... more