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AerospaceHigh-performance ESA receiver brings satnav indoors
Paris, France - Satellite navigation is having an enormous impact on our daily lives
Satellite navigation is having an enormous impact on our daily lives. In practical terms it means the only place left to get lost is indoors, where satnav signals fail to reach. But one ESA project is... more
AerospaceReady to use the second tool "ROSA" to study the ocean
Rome, Italy - Delivered from Italian Space Agency to Argentinian's one
The second tool "ROSA", developed by Italian Space Agency (ASI) and built by Leben (today Thales Alenia Space) is ready to be operative. This small jewel made in Italy, with 16 Kg weight, will measure... more
Civil aviationAir Partner is continuing its effort for Haiti
Milan, Italy - More than a month after the earthquake of last 12th January
"More than a month after the earthquake that stroke Haiti, help operations of Air Partner, global company providing commercial airplanes and private jets with offices in all over the world, are continuing. Last... more
IndustryBombardier announces order for 40+40 CS-300 airplanes
Toronto, Canada - With this order Republic Airways Holdings becomes first customer for CSeries
Bombardier Aerospace announced a major order for its all-new CSeries aircraft to Republic Airways Holdings Inc. The Indianapolis, Indiana-based airline has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire 40... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/221, -222, -322, - 324, and -325, A-300B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, and F4-622R, equipped with P&W PW4000 or JT9D-7R4 series engines (2010-04-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6849-6851] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault-Aviation model Falcon 900EX airplanes (2010-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 6854-6857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsWind Jet will fly from Turin to Bucharest
Turin, Italy - The new link three times per week from next April 21
Wind Jet continues to grow on Turin-Caselle's airport with the inauguration of the new Turin/Bucharest-Otopeni flight, from next April 21. The connection will be served by Airbus A-320 aircraft from 180... more
CuriositiesSome British hostesses push their fantasy too much over
London, England - Some sexy photos published on a website and English tabloids
Some hostesses pushed their fantasy too much over. On a hard website is possible to see photos of some hostesses working with one of best known airlines, the British Airways. They took pictures of... more
DefenseThe brand new "Blue Army" of Chinese Air Force
Nanjing , China - Reorganization of troops acting the role of imaginary enemy during exercise
Chinese Air Force was involved, in a top secret area of east China, in a two day-and-night exercises under information-based conditions. Here new troop unit of the air force of the Nanjing Military Area... more
HelicoptersMilitary helicopters: Boeing-Australia deal
Oakey, Australia - For support, training and maintenance services
Boeing has signed an USD 39 million change proposal with Australia to increase the scope of the Army Aviation Training and Training Support (AATTS) contract for support to operators of the Australian Army's... more
Civil aviationAEA: unlock the benefits of the Single Sky
Brussels, Belgium - Needed to rationalize European air transport
AEA, the Association of European Airlines, has today expressed the need to pursue progress towards the rationalisation of European airspace under the "Single European Sky" (SES) programme. According... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines orders 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Chicago, USA - Plus an option for further 50
Boeing and United Airlines yesterday announced that they have finalized an order for 25 787/8 Dreamliner aircraft. The agreement includes the opportunity to purchase another 50 Dreamliners. The order is... more
DefenseNATO: "Noble Manta" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Took place in the Ionian Sea from 10 February 2010
NATO’s largest annual anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise ended with a first assessment of results conducted by participating commanders. Vice Admiral Maurizio Gemignani, Commander Allied Maritime C... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane arrived in Yakutsk to undergo cold soak trials
Yakutsk, Russia - At -35°? will be tested its take off capacity at low temperatures
Yesterday at 14:24 local time (+9 GMT) the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype SN95004 landed at Yakutsk airport. The aircraft flew there to undergo cold soak trials. Cold soak trials are required... more
SecurityInstallation of 150 "full-body" scanners has begun in U.S. airports
Chicago , Usa - New technology embedded toward national security after the failed attempt on Christmas Day
New technology is part of the Obama administration's engagement toward national security improvement after the attempted bombing of Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day. International Airport of Chicago... more
AirlinesGermanwings opens new route to Tel Aviv
Milan , Italy - From Cologne-Bonn airport it will serve from next 30th March
New route is served by Airbus A-319 airplanes every Tuesdays and Sundays, departure is from Cologne-Bonn at 05:05 p.m and arrival to Tel Aviv at 10:20 p.m. Flight from Israel to Germany will take off at... more
AerospaceEarth Observation to screen European Investment Bank's projects
Paris, France - European Space Agency shows potential of satellite data to assess environmental impact
European Space Agency (ESA) highlights the potential of data get by "Earth Observation" (EO) throughout satellite. In these days ESA's experts are holding some workshops at European investment bank (EIB)... more
AirlinesIberia posted a net loss of EUR 273m in 2009
Madrid, Spain - It was one of the most difficult years in the Spanish airline's history
Iberia yesterday posted its results in 2009, one of the most difficult years in the airline's history, when the world economic crisis and stiff competition led to a steep decline in operating income. After... more
DefenseChange at the Italian Air Force top
Rome, Italy - General Giuseppe Bernardis is the new Chief of Staff
Yesterday morning in Rome ceremony took place to change at the top, between general Daniele Tei and general Giuseppe Bernardis, new Italian Air Force (AMI) Chief of Staff. "AMI - Bernardis said - is... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: starting experimentation of first body scanner in Fiumicino next Thursday
Rome, Italy - In front of the Italian Ministers Maroni, Matteoli and Fazio together with Authority's leadership
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that next March 4, at Terminal 5 in Rome-Fiumicino's airport at 11:30am, in concordance with the program fixed by CISA (Interministerial safety in air transport... more
DefenseAvio signs contract for the second series of U212 A submarines
Turin, Italy - Destined for the Italian Navy
"Avio has signed a contract with the Naval Division of the Fincantieri Company for the development and manufacture of two Autopilot systems for the second series of U212 A submarines, destined for the... more
AirlinesAvis and Wind Jet: fly & drive works on
Rome , Italy - The two partner companies express satisfaction about the formula launched in 2006
Fly & drive formula seems working on. Roberto Lucchini, CEO of Avis, and Massimo Polimeni, business manager of Wind Jet, express satisfaction. Both representatives of partner companies said that on-line... more
AerospaceFirst images from ESA’s SMOS
Rome, Italy - The new mini-satellite by ESA dedicated to the study of climate has been launched on last November 2
In less than four months since launch, the first calibrated images are being delivered by ESA’s SMOS mission. These images of 'brightness temperature' translate into clear information on global variations o... more
AirlinesWind Jet more and more present in Europe
Catania, Italy - Sicilian carrier announced many new routes
Massimo Polimeni, Wind Jet business manager, announced wind of changes from now until the beginning of summer. In fact, Sicilian carrier is going to expand its routes towards European cities, in particular... more
IndustrySelex Galileo: sonic system on NH-90 naval helicopter
Rome, Italy - Successfully showcased in Sydney
"SELEX Galileo’s sonic system OTS-90 was demonstrated successfully during recent flight trials performed in Australia. In a demo flight during the 'PAC 2010 Exhibition', the helicopter NH-90 (NHF) d... more
AirlinesItaly: Ryanair flies from Ancona to Trapani
Ancona, Italy - Starting from May 25, 2010
Ryanair today announced the launch of a new link between the Italian cities of Ancona and Trapani, bringing its routes served from Falconara airport to five. The service is going to begin on May 25, 2010. As... more
Civil aviationItalian Audit Authority: ENAV best European provider
Rome, Italy - Thanks to technological investments and to the integration with Techno Sky
According to the Italian Audit Authority ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) is the most efficient European service provider, among the five top air navigation companies. The statement is included... more
ConferencesSuperJet International: success for its first "Customer Services Operators"
Venice, Italy - The three days conference focused on main topics
The first “Customer Services Operators Conference”, organised by SuperJet International at the Tessera premises from the 9th to 12th of February 2010 (but unveiled also yesterday), was a further step tow... more
HelicoptersRR forecasts world demand for 16,400 new turbine helicopters
Houston, Usa - During next ten years
"Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, which offers one of the broadest power ranges of helicopter turboshaft engines in the world, forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery... more
Military aviationBrazil to choose its fighter in March
Brasilia, Brazil - The tender between Dassault Rafale, Saab Gripen and Boeing F/A-18E/F
The tender for the new Brazilian Air Force fighter aircraft might end by the end of March, when a final decision will be made between the present offers, as stated by Air Force commander, general Juniti... more
Civil aviationThird Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft takes off
Everett, USA - For a series of flight tests
The third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft yesterday entered its flight-test program. ZA004, the fourth flight-test airplane to be built, took off before ZA003 because the data ZA004 is collecting is needed... more
Civil aviationATA: passenger and cargo traffic grows
Washington, USA - Reversing several months of declines
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, reported that passenger revenue rose 1.4% in January versus the same month in 2009, reversing... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2010-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5695-5697] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AirlinesCA: severe winter weather to affect flights in NY area through tomorrow
Houston, Usa - The airline announced travel options for customers
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the New York area this week. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR; EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2010-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5685-5689] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines (2010-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5689-5690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AccidentsMexican military aircraft crash: 2 killed
Chihuahua, Mexico - Injured the other three occupants of the Cessna 182
The toll of an accident occurred yesterday to a Mexican Air Force Cessna 182 aircraft is of two victims and three seriously injured people. The plane had taken off shortly before from Chihuahua air base,... more
Military aviationA-400M: governments' agree to carry on
Palma, Spain - Details will be discussed today
Governments participating in the Airbus A-400M programme yesterday announced they had found an agreement on cost sharing to carry on with the project, that is about four years behind schedule and that... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: AW wins contracts worth more than EUR 130 million
Rome, Italy - During "Heli-Expo" held in Houston from February 21st to 23rd
"AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has won contracts worth more than EUR 130 million at "Heli-Expo 2010" (HAI) exhibition held in Houston, USA, from February 21st to 23rd. In particular,... more
IndustryAgustaWestland: FAASA Group orders four helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Appointed an authorized service centre in Greece
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company announced that FAASA Group of Spain has taken delivery of an additional four AW-119Ke single engine helicopters for fire-fighting missions. The handover brings the... more
AirlinesEU investigates on state aid to Czech Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For a € 94 million loan granted by Osinek
The European Commission today launched an investigation into a loan granted to CSA–Czech Airlines by the state-owned entity Osinek to determine if these actions are compatible with the EU state aid rules. "At t... more
CuriositiesAna: only women toilet on its airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese carrier, because of women customer claims, takes this singular initiative
Women's remark on mixed way of using toilet can hear also on board. In fact, because of many claims by feminine passengers, All Nippon Airways will take this singular initiative. The air company will... more
HelicoptersAW: Kaigai Aviotech Corporation orders a helicopter
Houston, Usa - It will be deliverd by 2012
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has placed an order for an AW-109 Power light twin helicopter. The helicopter is expected to be delivered by... more
AirportsNew Lleida-Alguaire airport
Leida , Spain - A sustainable project, designed by b720 studio from Barcelona
New Lleida airport, by b720 studio of Barcelona, has been designed as virtual building going beyond its own structure, connecting terminal project with other buildings and landscape around. Control... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2010" (2): in brief
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Headlines for the event in April
"AERO 2010" - in brief Dates: Thursday, April 8 to Sunday, April 11, 2010 Event Organizer: Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, 88046 Friedrichshafen Partner Associations: Deutscher Aero Club e.V. (DAeC),... more
CuriositiesOddities on landing field
Rome, Italy - Landing on ice, sand, among buildings, landing field built on artificial islands
American website Popolar Mechanich's filled a list of the strangest scenarios, arising curiosity (and sometimes worrying) travellers or just observers and present some difficulties for pilots who are landing:... more
AirlinesWind Jet: new link Turin-Bucharest
Turin, Italy - Three times per week with A-320 and A-319 aircraft
From April 21 Wind Jet will activate a new link from Turin (Italy) to Bucharest (Romania), as announced today by the carrier and SAGAT, Caselle airport operator. The flight will be operated three times... more
ReportGreece: flights grounded by transport strike
Athens, Greece - Workers protest against the "Austerity" wanted by the government
Greece is living days of great tension due to the economic difficulties in which the Mediterranean country found itself. A nationwide strike of transport is creating great problems: today, in fact, flights,... more
Fair and shows"AERO Friedrichshafen": General Aviation fully represented
Friedrichshafen, Germany - 450 exhibitors from 25 countries
Despite current economic circumstances, "AERO Friedrichshafen" has managed to maintain its leading position in Europe. With roughly 450 exhibitors occupying nine halls and with outdoor exhibition grounds... more
HelicoptersAEurocopter: EC-130 and AS-350B3 helicopters for Air Methods
Houston, Usa - Other orders also by SCPD and by TEMSCO
American Eurocopter (AE) announced that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has ordered eight EC-130 and four AS-350B3 helicopters. The deal was finalized d... more