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AirlinesAir Malta celebrates first 150,000 passengers on Reggio Calabria
La Valletta, Malta - The airline began the activity on Calabria's airport in 2005
Air Malta (AM) celebrates the continuous success of the operations in South Italy reaching 150,000 passengers transported from the opening's day to date on flights from and to Reggio Calabria. The answer... more
AirlinesRyanair increases the flights' frequencies in Rome-Ciampino in August
Milan, Italy - On eight routes to/from this airport
Ryanair has announced yesterday the increase of frequencies on eight routes to/from Rome-Ciampino starting from August, bringing to over 3,5 million per year the traffic at the airport that will contribute... more
HelicoptersEurocopter shapes its future through a major investment program in new products and services
Marignane, France - Financed through transformation of the company
In answer to the economical crisis and the evolution of the helicopter market, Eurocopter has decided to accelerate its SHAPE improvement program. The company intends to invest between 2010 and 2014 more... more
AerospaceSatellite Ses-1 successful launched in the space
Baikounur, Kazakistan - Placed at the key orbital position of 101, it will be used for commercial purposes
Ses World Skyes, a division of SES S.A., announced that the SES-1 satellite successfully roared into space on board a Proton Breeze M booster from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakistan on April 24 at 17:19... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi: higher flight frequency to and from Budapest
Brussels, Belgium - During the Summer season
Brussels South Charleroi announced today that the Hungarian company Wizz Air is increasing its flight frequency to and from Budapest during the summer season. From July onwards, the company offers... more
Military aviationItalian forces at the integrated training center for fighter aircraft F-35
Eglin , USA - Representatives from Air Force and Navy hosted by the 33rd Fighter Wings at Eglin
Representatives from the Italian Air Force and Navy visited the 33rd Fighter Wing here April 20 in an effort to check the progress of the first F-35 Lightning II integrated training center and learn more... more
AerospacePlanck highlights the complexity of star formation
Rome, Italy - Italian ASI: two new spectacular images by ESA's satellite
New images from ESA’s Planck space observatory reveal the forces driving star formation and give astronomers a way to understand the complex physics that shape the dust and gas in our Galaxy. Star f... more
AirlinesAsh cloud: SAS's comments on the EU Commission's guidelines for financial support to the airline industry
Stockholm, Sweden - Presented today and discussed next week
Today the EU Commission presented its guidelines for financial support to the airline industry following the Icelandic volcano eruption. SAS notes that the Commission is following the line that SAS... more
Civil aviationEruption crisis: EC outlines response to tackle the impact on air transport
Brussels, Belgium - The measures in favour of the sector's firms but also of the passengers' protection
European Commission Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport, today presented to the College a preliminary assessment of the economic consequences for the air transport industry of the volcanic... more
Military aviationTaiwan simulates response to chinese aerial assault
Hualien, Taiwan - The Drill demonstrates the threat persist, even if ties now have improved
Taiwan's military has lifted the veil on how it would respond to a massive Chinese air attack, showing that the island still takes the risk of war very seriously despite improving ties. Today, April... more
ReportStrikes: Airbus aircraft production stop continues to the bitter end
Toulouse, France - Employees supported by the unions claim for 3,5% increasing of wages
Airbus' employees working at Toulose's facility are continuing stop of production, began yesterday, today too, putting in action a series of strikes in turantion will last for all the week in many French... more
Fair and showsItalian Dema Spa at "Aeromart Montreal 2010"
Naples, Italy - The strategy of expansion to north-America continues
Dema Spa (Design Manufacturing), operating in aerospace sector since 1993, has its own stand to receive future customers and providers at "Aeromart Montreal", planned from 27th to 29th of April 2010, one... more
Fair and showsPuglia lands at "Aeromart 2010"
Montreal, Canada - The Puglia's aerospace system will have an its own delegation inside the convention
The regional aerospace production system of Puglia will compare with a very important showcase, the one of Montreal's "Aeromart", Canada. Companies and Universities Puglia-based operating in this sector... more
Fair and shows"Aeromart 2010" opens today: conferences, meetings, workshops about aerospace
Montreal, Canada - In Montreal until April 29
Today the 2010 edition of the "Aeromart" opens at the Palais des Congres de Montreal, the happening made of a series of conferences, meetings and workshops on several issues about the aerospace sector. For... more
ConferencesIn UAE second International Cooperation Forum in civil aviation
Cologne, Germany - For the first time outside Europe with the participation of more than 50 countries
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) organises the second edition of its International Cooperation Forum from 27 to 29 April 2010. The Forum, hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is the first... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units (2010-07-02)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew has accurate localizer and glideslope deviation indications
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15331-15336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/600, /700, /700C, /800, /900, and /900ER series airplanes (2010-06-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a loss of aircraft control and structural integrity
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket... more
Civil aviationACI Europe: airports welcome swift Commission response to volcanic ash shock
Brussels, Belgium - EUR 250 million losses during a week
Responding to European Commission Vice-President Kallas’ statement today on the impact of the volcanic ash crisis, European airport trade body ACI EUROPE called on Member States to take stock of the C... more
AccidentsThree victims in Royal New Zealand Air Force UH-1 Iroquois helicopter's incident
Wellington, New Zeland - Flying to Wellington to celebrate the Battle of Gallipoli's victims memory (April 25, 1915)
A Bell UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter belonging to the third squadron of Royal New Zealand Air Force crashed on last Sunday at 6:00 a.m., near Pukerua Bay, 40 km north-east of Wellington, New Zealand. Aircraft... more
AccidentsBalloon crash on South of Dubai caused two victims and wounded
Dubai, UAE - 14 people on board, among them the pilot and a crew member
A balloon served by BAE society (Balloon Adventures Emirates) has been protagonist of a tragic crash while was in landing phase, perhaps due to a sudden and violent blast of wind. The event has occurred... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland Helicopter Fleet Continues To Grow In Japan
Vergiate, Italy - With AW-119Ke, AW-109 Power and AW-139
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered three new helicopters to customers in Japan in recent weeks highlighting its continued growth in this important market. The three new helicopters include... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 757 airplanes (2010-06-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent electrical current, which can cause the low-pressure flex-hose of a flightcrew or supernumerary oxygen system to melt or burn, resulting in oxygen system leakage and smoke or fire
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15328-15331] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 800 series turbofan engines (2010-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15321-15322] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2010-06-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the center tank fuel densitometer from overheating and becoming a potential ignition source inside the center fuel tank, which could result in a center fuel tank explosion and loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15322-15325] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
DefenseIran makes simultaneous missile launch
Tehran, Iran - In the ambit of military manoeuvres between Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz
Both State tv and the Pasdaran (military corps of the guards of Iranian Islamic revolution) 's spokesperson have unveiled that military manoeuvres that involve naval and terrestrial forces, airplanes,... more
IndustryBoeing: 75th B-777 airplane delivered to Cathay Pacific Airways
Everett, Usa - In the version /300ER
Boeing and Cathay Pacific Airways celebrated in the last days as the airline took delivery of its 75th airplane purchased directly from Boeing, a 777-300ER (Extended Range). The new airplane expands... more
CargoMalpensa: new telematic system for goods
Milan, Italy - SEA confirms leadership in cargo sector
"SEA (Milan's airports management society), confirming attention to cargo sector's development and thanks to optimum relationship with customs' authorities and with field's operators, announced today the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: a perturbation arriving on northern Italy
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow storms also on the most part of the central side
A perturbation, coming from France, will arrive on northern Italy in the next hours, causing strong downpours and storms locally. Tomorrow the phenomena will interest also part of the central-southern... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-Trent 500, 700, and 800 series turbofan engines (2010-07-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15326-15328] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-EADS DS: joint presentation for the M-346 airplane
Rome, Italy - Platform will be the new generation "Master" aircraft
On 15 March 2010 (two industries unveiled it today), Alenia Aermacchi (AAEM), a Finmeccanica company, and EADS Defence and Security (DS) submitted a joint response to the Request For Information (RFI)... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of April
Rome, Italy - From on Monday 26 to next Sunday May 2
Monday 26 - "Cessna 200 Series Association 3rd Fly-in". Longreach, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)8 8766 0025 http://c200series.com.au - Gliding - "FCC Gliding 2010". Prievidza, Slovakia. + 421 (0)46... more
Civil aviationAir transport: full support by IATA to accelerate "Single European Sky"
Geneva, Switzerland - The issue will be discussed next May 4
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its full support for Spain’s transport minister Jose Blanco and Vice-President of the European Commission Siim Kallas in their call to fast t... more
DefenseBayern-Chemie successfully carried out two gel demonstrator test flights
Berlin, Germany - Benefits and advantages of this technology
Bayern-Chemie, a fully owned (100%) subsidiary of MBDA Deutschland, successfully carried out two gel demonstrator test flights at the German Armed Forces Test Range in Meppen in December 2009. Following... more
AccidentsFinland: PA-28R-200 crashes for engine problem
Helsinki, Finland - A victim and two severe injured among three people on board
A private airplane Piper PA-28R-200 Cherokee Arrow II has crashed today at 11:30 (local hour) in Emasalo, near Porvoo, in the extreme south of Finland. The airplane with three people on board has crashed... more
AirlinesJet2.com resumes air traffic
Milan, Italy - All flights at the Italian airports are regularly operated
Jet2.com, UK low-cost carrier, following to the reopening of skies in UK, informs to have resumed traffic of own airplanes, according to own schedule. The airline confirms its effort to overpass early... more
Press releaseAir Partner: a team of crisis for volcano's emergency
Milan, Italy - In service for all day
Air Partner, world society in supplying commercial airplanes and private jets, has established a team of crisis in service round the clock through which the individual travellers or groups, blocked in... more
Military aviationNew communication technologies for USA leaders' airplanes
Bedford, Usa - System will be standardized and leader will be able to carry out all their duties
Air Force officials here issued a contract award in mid-April that will provide highly reliable, secure and integrated voice, data and video equipment for airborne U.S. senior leaders. The nearly $209... more
Civil aviationEASA on volcanic ash: Safety Information Bulletin
Cologne, Germany - The Agency yesterday issued it with recommendations to operators
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has since last week been working intensively with aircraft and engine manufacturers to establish appropriate measures to ensure aircraft remain airworthy when... more
Civil aviationAEA on airspace closures: the human dimension
Brussels, Belgium - “We will fight for our affected passengers” says the Association
After the successive reopening of European air space, countless passengers, who had been stranded for a prolonged period, can be transported home. “The desire to return home is natural and fundamental t... more
AirlinesAirport handling: TAP Portugal new Aviapartner's client
Rome, Italy - For all services on Fiumicino
Aviapartner, the third largest handling service company expands its portfolio by adding services to cover TAP Portugal Airlines at Fiumicino airport in Rome, covering 4 daily flights to Lisbon and Oporto.... more
CuriositiesCA celebrates "Earth Day" by commitment to environment
Houston, Usa - Between 2006 and 2009, the airline collected more than 16.6 million pounds of recyclable materials
Continental Airlines recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving the environment: between 2006 and 2009, the airline collected more than 16.6 million pounds of recyclable materials from its... more
DefenseMalaysian Air Force's order for Eurocopter helicopters
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The contract has been finalized during last days of "DSA 2010" exhibition
Eurocopter has received a Letter of Acceptance from the Malaysian Defence Ministry for the supply 12 EC-725 helicopters for search and rescue missions. Eurocopter's, subsidiary of EADS - the European... more
Civil aviationItalian civil aircraft's certification: Ministry of Defense-ENAC agreement
Rome, Italy - The flight experimentation centre will supply a series of professional figures
A new agreement for civil aircraft's certification activity was signed between ministry of Defense - Military Aviation and ENAC (Italian Authority for civil aviation). The agreement foresees the co-operation... more
AirlinesNew Wind Jet 's connections to Russia
Catania, Italy - From Pisa and Bergamo, to Moscow and St. Petersburg
Eastern Europe even nearer for the Italian low-cost air company Wind Jet. The summer news will be service of new connections to Russia: Pisa and Bergamo will be connected with Moscow and St. Petersburg. It... more
IndustryDreamliner aircraft: extreme-weather testing in Florida
Valparaiso, Usa - A special hangar allows the airplane to experience to this kind of temperatures
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has begun a series of extreme-weather tests at Valparaiso, Fla. A special hangar at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin Air Force Base allows the airplane to experience... more
IndustryBoeing F-15K41 airplane successfully completed 1st flight
St Louis, Usa - The F-15K is an advanced variant of the combat-proven F-15E
Boeing on April 19 conducted (but announced only yesterday) the first flight of F-15K41, the first of 21 F-15K Slam Eagles the company is producing under the Next Fighter II contract for the Republic of... more
AirlinesBoeing announces launch of Orbital Test Vehicle
Cape Canaveral, Usa - It will be used to demonstrate the capability for US Air Force
Boeing yesterday announced the successful launch of the Boeing-built Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), also known as the X-37B, for the U.S. Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. The OTV was launched on an Atlas... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: thunderstorms and strong winds on most part of central-south
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse conditions
As already announced, the perturbation that is interesting the central Mediterranean from today, will continue to determine fickleness conditions on central-meridional regions. The Italian Civil Defense... more
AirlinesAlitalia sells 4 MD-80 aircraft
Rome, Italy - Bulgaria Air Charter wins the batch
Alitalia's special administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, has officially communicated the finalized transfer to Bulgarian Air Charter of 4 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft, property of the air company. The... more
Government actsItalian question about position by Italy on reinforcement weaponry by Venezuela
Rome, Italy - By honourable Renato Farina (PdL)
The Italian Honourable Renato Farina (PdL) asks to the Foreign Affairs minister to know granted that: the President of the Bolivarian Venuzuela Republic, Hugo Chavez, has fixed collaboration and reciprocal... more