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AirlinesBA-Iberia's merger imminent
Madrid, Spain - The unions convinced, according to "Cinco Dias", the economic daily
The Iberia's unions are convinced that final agreement for merger with British Airways (BA) is imminent (in a few weeks but also of days), and are worried because the management has freezed negotiations... more
AccidentsThree helicopters crashed yesterday: AH-1F Cobra, AS-350BA, HB-350L1 Esquilo
San Paulo, Brazil - Three victims in total
The world helicopter panorama has been hit from three crashes yesterday, mortal two of them, that have caused the death of three people in total. The first one has regarded a Bell AH-1F Cobra military... more
IndustryATR-72/500 airplane delivered to Air Algérie
Toulouse, France - It's the first of the 4 ordered in 2009
The first ATR-72/500 of the 4 ordered in 2009 by national airline Air Algérie has been delivered, this morning, during a ceremony organized in Toulouse. The carrier, which already operated 8 ATR-72/500s,... more
IndustryFaculty Scholar Fund by Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - The beneficiaries are selected every two years by a committee
Innovation, research and the promotion of merit are some of the areas where Finmeccanica excels. It was with these objectives in mind that Finmeccanica in 1989 established the Finmeccanica Faculty Scholar... more
AirportsCuneo: "Welcome" to the Wizz Air's aircraft
Cuneo, Italy - The new link served by low-cost inaugurated yesterday to Cluj-Napoca, in Romania
The Cuneo-Levaldigi's airport has passed yesterday another great day. A crowded press-conference to present the new link twice per week to Cluj-Napoca, North of Romania in front of Geac (Cuneo's airport... more
AirportsETF: "Pack less" day in some European airports
Brussels, Belgium - To raise attention on the workers who have to handle hold baggage that suffer musculoskeletal diseases
The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) communicates that an event is scheduled for tomorrow, on Friday, 12 February 2010 at Heathrow Airport (London). This event is part of our "Pack Less" c... more
AirlinesAir China: 20 A-320 aiplanes by 2014
Shanghai, China - Deal worth more than US$1.6 billion
Air China announced that it has ordered 20 new Airbus A-320 aircraft to be delivered between 2011 and 2014, to support its fleet expansion plan on domestic routes. The deal is worth over US$1.6 billion. "In... more
HelicoptersAn AW-139 for the police of Shenzhen
Shenzhen, China - The second after the one chosen by Beijing
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday announced the order of an AW-139 helicopter by the Public Security Bureau of Shenzhen. This medium twin aircraft will be used to perform a number of roles also including... more
Fair and showsBosch as project manager of Friedrichshafen Fair
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Management changes at "AERO"
One is leaving, and the other is taking his place: "We’re undertaking a seamless, internal transformation", declares Messe Friedrichshafen CEO Klaus Wellmann. As he assumes his new responsibilities at M... more
Military aviationP-8I aircraft parts: Boeing-HAL partnership
New Delhi, India - The Indians will provide weapons bay doors
Boeing and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) today announced that they have signed a contract for the India-based manufacturer to provide weapons bay doors for eight P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance... more
AirlinesAir France on JAL's commitment to oneworld
Paris, France - The French: "We are ready to study any proposition made in a constructive way"
Air France, airline belonging to the SkyTeam alliance, commented JAL-Japan Airlines' decision to stay in the oneworld group, despite a strong attempt made by Delta Airlines to take the Japanese carrier... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: 245 million lost in 3rd quarter
Paris, France - Towards a break even in 2010/2011
Air France-KLM yesterday issued the financial results for the third quarter ended on December 31, 2009, reporting € 245 million operating losses in the period, similar level to last year’s, while in the... more
AirlinesSIA with A-380 also from Zurich
Milan, Italy - From the end of next March
From 28 March 2010, Singapore Airlines’ customers travelling between Singapore and Zurich will get to fly on the world’s largest aircraft, the Airbus A-380, when the superjumbo makes its way to the Swi... more
Press releaseeasyJet greets the Alitalia/AirOne's arrival in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - With reference to the presentation of the new AirOne's relaunch plan, announced for today
With reference to the presentation of the new relaunch plan by AirOne, announced for today, on February 11, 2010, François Bacchetta, Regional General Manager easyJet, declares: "easyJet warmly desires... more
IndustryRR Group plc: preliminary results 2009
Rome, Italy - The Group highlights
ROLLS-ROYCE GROUP plc has unveiled 2009 preliminary results. Group Highlights: • Order intake of £13.4bn resulted in a record order book at the year-end of £58.3bn (2008 £55.5bn). • Group revenu... more
CuriositiesSan Valentino: curious ways to celebrate it
Milan, Italy - Emerged from a survey by easyJet
"easyJet, low-cost airline that links daily 28 Nations, has made a survey about the traditions and uses by the other countries to celebrate San Valentino. In Holland, to spend an evening in a sauna;... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: cold and snowfalls from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Until low altitudes on the Peninsula
"As already announced in the last days, a cold air wave from Arctic will reach Italy tomorrow and cause conditions of a perturbation on the most part of Country. Strong winds, rains, snowfalls until low... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for CH-53GA helicopter
Donauwörth, Germany - Right on schedule
The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests. Eurocopter... more
IndustryJSF airplane: Vitrociset-LM enter into the program
Rome, Italy - The Italian industry to be awarded its first contracts
"This morning in Rome at the headquarters of Vitrociset, leaders of Lockheed Martin and Vitrociset met to announce an agreement for Vitrociset to supply high-performance electrical carts for the F-35 Joint... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747-100B SUD, -200B, -300, -400, and -400D series airplanes (2010-01-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain fuselage stringers, which, if left undetected, could result in fuselage skin cracking and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 3147-3149] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-26-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 3125-3127] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thrush Aircraft, Inc. model 600 S-2D and S-2R series airplanes (2009-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing front lower spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing in flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 3127-3141] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as installed on various transport airplanes (2009-21-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an oxygen cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on the location, could result in structural damage and rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 12)] [Page 3141-3143] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesNew First Class by BA takes off today
Rome, Italy - With the departure by B-777 airplane to Chicago
"British Airways’ new First takes off today (February 10, 2010) on a Boeing 777 aircraft bound for Chicago, The Windy City. The airline has invested £100 million in its flagship brand drawing on it... more
ReportPope Benedict XVI to visit Malta in April
Rome, Italy - For a trip on St. Paul's footsteps
As announced today by the Vatican, Pope Benedetto XVI will be in Malta on April 17 and 18 for a trip on St. Paul's footsteps. The Pope and his delegation will fly from Rome-Fiumicino to Luqa on an Alitalia... more
UAS-DronesSecond block of Drac drones for France
Paris, France - They will be deployed by the army in mountainous territories
35 new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems delivered to the French Army, to enhance its capabilities in mountainous terrain. EADS Defence & Security today announced it. This delivery took place on... more
Civil defenseThe Italian civil defense becomes a company
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the former deputy head of the department, Angelo Balducci, has been arrested
The Italian senate has approved a bill on civil defense, the earthquake in L'Aquila and the trash emergency in the Campania region. The civil defense department becomes a company, Protezione Civile SpA,... more
AirlinesBorajet presents the ATR ex-Alitalia
Istanbul, Turkey - Purchased with other two at an auction
The Turkish airline Borajet has presented the first ATR-72/500 aircraft ex-Alitalia, painted in its new colors. This airplane, registration TC-YAD, is the first of three that the carrier has purchased... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin delivers 50th MH-60R helicopter to the US Navy
Owego, USA - It will be deployed on the USS George Bush with the squadron HSM-70
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 50th MH-60R helicopter, fully equipped for its mission to protect the US Navy fleet from hostile submarines and surface ships. The newest member of the Seahawk family... more
IndustryPhenom 100 jet goes to Australia for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer’s jet will touch nine cities
As part of its flying demo tour throughout Asia Pacific, Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry level jet landed, this week, in Perth, Australia. After being exhibited in India, in November 2009, and participating i... more
IndustryFinmeccanica reaches $100 million in orders
Rome, Italy - From US military sector
"Finmeccanica, through its company DRS Technologies, Inc., have reached $100 million in U.S. military orders for infrared Driver’s Vision Enhancers (DVEs). The delivery orders have been placed against a... more
UAS-DronesEADS studies UAV integration in civil airspaces
Brussels, Belgium - A six-month research for joint EDA-ESA project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Astrium and EADS Defence & Security (DS) to lead a six-month study to demonstrate that by using satellite communications it is feasible to integrate UAVs... more
AirlinesCA suspends flights at Newark today
Houston, Usa - In preparation for severe Winter weather
Continental Airlines will suspend operations at its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the severe winter weather conditions forecast for the area.... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters on Mediterranean for "Noble Manta 2010"
Naples, Italy - The most important NATO's annual exercise from February 10 to 24
"Ten NATO nations will task seven submarines, 18 aircraft (including ship-based helicopters) and eight surface ships to take part in Noble Manta 10, NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) e... more
Fair and showsBoeing in India at "Defexpo 2010"
New Delhi, India - Showcasing the C-17, the F/A-18IN, the P-8I, the AH-64D and the CH-47F
Boeing will present its airplanes, helicopters and services at "Defexpo 2010", the exhibition that takes place from February 15 to 18 in New Delhi. Among others there will be the F/A-18IN Super Hornet,... more
AccidentsEthiopian's aircraft exploded in flight
Beirut, Lebanon - According to Lebanese Health Minister has affirmed yesterday
The Ethiopian Airlines' B-737/800 airplane, sank off Lebanon's coasts last January 25 with 90 people on board, would be exploded in flight shortly after the take-off from Beirut's airport. "The aircraft... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): thunderstorms with strong winds on South
Rome, Italy - And snow until low altitudes on North
"As already announced, a wide depression system, coming from northern-western Europe, is causing perturbation on Italian territory, in particular on central-southern regions. The national Civil Defense... more
Civil aviationFlights from/to Greece: 24h stop tomorrow for strike
Athens, Greece - The entire Country paralyzed
Tomorrow all airplanes from and to Greece blocked for a national 24 h strike into the public sector that will paralyze schools, hospitals, public offices, and then also the air traffic controllers will... more
ReportAirplane seats: Japanese firm falsified safety tests
Tokyo, Japan - The cheat regarded 150,000 seats installed on airplanes of 32 world carriers
Koito Industries, the most important Japanese producer of airplane's seats, has falsified the results of safety checks regarding 150,000 seats, then installed on aircraft of 32 world airlines. Takashi... more
IndustryFirst flight B-747/8F: satisfaction by Boeing
Rome, Italy - The newest industry's Freighter touched down safely after 3-hour, 39-minute mission
The Boeing 747/8 Freighter successfully took to the sky for the first time yesterday before more than 5,000 employees, customers, suppliers and community leaders. With 747 Chief Pilot Mark Feuerstein... more
IndustryP-180 Avanti II airplane: agreement Piaggio-Susi Air
Singapore, Singapore - Two models plus an option, for EUR 11 million worth
Susi Air and Piaggio Aero Industries announced on the occasion of the "Singapore Air Show", the agreement for two additional P-180 Avanti II delivered to Indonesia. Susi Air ordered 2 P-180 Avanti II and... more
AerospaceASI-NASA: other seven years for Cassini
Rome, Italy - The spacecraft works still perfectly, and the NASA approved the extension of budget until 2017
NASA will extend the international Cassini-Huygens mission to explore Saturn and its moons to 2017. The agency's fiscal year 2011 budget provides a $ 60 million per year extension for continued study of... more
AirlinesLufthansa, A-380s dubbed Frankfurt and Munich
Frankfurt, Germany - One million miles offered to decide a nickname
Lufthansa has dedicated its first A-380s to the cities of Frankfurt and Munich, to underline the central importance of the airline's two major hubs. In May, the "Frankfurt" superjumbo will land for the... more
AirlinesJAL strengthens partnership with oneworld
Tokyo, Japan - Confirmed today the decision to stay with American Airlines and other members
JAL-Japan Airlines announced today the decision to strengthen its partnership with oneworld and American Airlines. The carriers will jointly apply to the US Department of Transportation and the Ministry... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2010-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of the valve in the closed position, open position, or partially open position, which could result in engine fuel flow problems and possible uncontrolled fuel leak or fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 2062-2064] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca SA model Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines (2010-02-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 9)] [Page 2067-2068] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft engines (2010-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 2787-2789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationSpain lowers airport taxes by 15%
Madrid, Spain - Minister Blanco: "A choice of responsibility"
AENA, Spanish airports' operator, announced that it will lower airport fares by 15%, confirming a royal decree approved by the government last week, undertaking the organization of air traffic control... more
AirlinesAmerican on JAL's permanence in oneworld
Fort Worth, USA - CEO Arpey: "We reiterated our commitment to support Japan Airlines"
American Airlines announced that it is pleased JAL will continue its relationship with the oneworld Alliance, through a speech of its CEO, Gerard Arpey. "We believe they have made the right choice for... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM, traffic down in January 2010
Paris, France - Load factor grew thanks to a capacity reduction. Improvements in the cargo sector
Air France-KLM has issued its traffic results for January 2010, reporting a traffic decline by 1.6% with capacity reduced by 3.4%, leading to a 1.4 improvement in the load factor to 78.0%. The group carried... more