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Fair and shows"SAS": Embraer expands sales network in Indonesia
Singapore, Singaproe - The industry selectes FlightSafety International as training provider
Embraer has named P.T. Ekspres Transportasi Antarabenua, known as Premiair, as its authorized sales representative (ASR) in Indonesia. The announcement took place during a press conference for the "Singapore... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo 2010" opens under EGNOS sign
Rome, Italy - Antonio Tajani, UE vice-president has ended the opening session
EGNOS system closing in. The European geostationary Navigation Overlay service topic opens "Sat Expo 2010". A more accurate GPS data system is ready to be used. EGNOS is the first step to Galileo, the... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo Europe 2010": Adolfo Urso opened today the event
Rome, Italy - The fair has been closed by EC vice-president Antonio Tajani
"Italian vice-minister for Economical Development, honourable Adolfo Urso, has opened the conference 'Ready for EGNOS, A new Era for European Navigation', on Thursday at 9:45 am in Rome, during the "Sat... more
Fair and showsSkylogic at the third edition of "SAT Expo Europe"
Rome, Italy - The focus on the infrastructures and on broadband via satellite
"Skylogic, society by Eutelsat, participates actively at 'Sat Expo Europe'. The firm is protagonist of conferences and workshop dedicated to the satellite technology and its applications. The focus is... more
ConferencesAyman El-Dessouki presents the Egyptian Space Program
Rome, Italy - During the conference on space geopolitics
Ayman El-Dessouki, president of the Egyptian NARSS (National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences) Wednesday presented projects and goals of Egypt's Space Program (ESP) during the conference... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo", Tajani: Galileo will be operating in 2014
Rome, Italy - Europe could save up to € 90 billion
European Commission vice-president, Antonio Tajani, today spoke at "Sat Expo Europe 201"0 during the conference "Ready for EGNOS", explaining the perspectives of this system, but especially of the upcoming... more
ConferencesSridhar Murthy's speech at "India Partner Country"
Rome, Italy - Preliminary conference to the opening of "Sat Expo Europe 2010"
Sridhar Murthy, managing director of Antrix Corporation, Wednesday spoke during the conference "India Partner Country", preliminary to the opening of the "Sat Expo Europe 2010" that will take place in... more
CuriositieseasyJet offers journey in UK to Pope
Milan, Italy - Return flight completely free
Following to the news diffused yesterday by British press regarding the Pope's journey in UK, that will cost more GBP 20 million to the Vatican and English taxpayers, easyJet, low-cost airline in Europe,... more
ConferencesRoscosmos administrator Anatoly Perminov's speech
Rome, Italy - At the conference on Great Nations' space agencies
Anatoly Perminov, Russian Roscosmos administrator, spoke Wednesday during the conference "Development and cooperation programmes of Great Nations and World space agencies", presenting Russia's aerospace... more
Fair and showsAirbus: Asia-Pacific airlines to acquire 8,000 new aircraft
Singapore, Singapore - Over next 20 years
Airlines in Asia and the Pacific will acquire some 8,000 new passenger and cargo aircraft over the next 20 years, according to European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Valued at USD 1.2 trillion, the requirement... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a gradual worsening from today
Rome, Italy - As of north-western of the Peninsula
"After a week beginning with harsh and dry climate, with temperatures below of the averages of the period, from this evening is predicted the arrival of an Atlantic perturbation that will bring decreasing... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV: Meridiana's strike postponed
Olbia, Italy - "Abuse of authority"
"We inform you that in the evening of last February 2 the Italian Transports minister has diffused the postponement of strikes fixed into the air transport for tomorrow, on February 5. The postponement... more
Fair and showsCessna encouraged by market stability in Asia-Pacific region
Singapore, Singapore - The industry to deliver first of five Citation Mustangs to Singapore Flying College
Cessna Aircraft Company is encouraged by the stability of the general aviation market in the Asia-Pacific region. The Citation Sovereign continues to be very popular in the Asia-Pacific region. Most... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": Embraer's presence
Singapore, Singapore - A new service center in Asia Pacific and a new representative in the Philippines the newness
Embraer has appointed ExecuJet Australia Pty. Ltd. as its exclusive authorized executive jet service provider in Australia. ExecuJet has been offering services to all of Embraer’s Legacy 600 customers s... more
Military aviationDassault Rafale: Thales will supply support to the avionics
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France - For 10 years plus five options of one year each
Thales yesterday announced that it has signed a contract with Dassault Aviation to provide maintenance support for avionics equipment on Rafale combat aircraft in service with the French armed forces.... more
Civil aviationEngine upgrade for the A-320 within Farnborough?
Singapore, Singapore - Waiting for new offers by CFM International and International Aero Engines
European manufacturer Airbus might launch a re-engining programme for its A-320 aircraft family within the fair that will take place in Farnborough, UK, in July. The new configuration is expected to enter... more
Fair and showsGaruda Indonesia showcases the 737/800 at the "Singapore Air Show"
Singapore, Singapore - New livery and interiors configuration
Garuda Indonesia is leveraging the 2010 "Singapore Air Show" this week to spotlight its new livery and interior decor, using a Boeing Next-Generation 737/800 with blended winglets. Boeing has delivered... more
ConferencesRome at the middle of world center of space
Rome, Italy - Today in the Italian capital the "Conference about Mediterranean position in the geopolitics of the space" started
Today, on February 3 Rome is in the middle of the world aerospace community. The works of the conference on Mediterranean position into the geopolitics of the space have been opened by Foreign undersecretary,... more
Conferences"SAT Expo": "India Partner Country" presented today in Rome
Rome, Italy - Intervention by Indian Ambassador in Italy
The rooms in Campidoglio (Rome's Municipality headquarters) have hosted this morning the presentation's press-conference of "India Partner Country", in the ambit of the works opening of "Sat Expo 2010",... more
Civil aviationEmbraer 190 certified at London City Airport
London, UK - Authorized to steep approaches
The Embraer 190 has received steep approach certification to operate at London’s premier business airport, London City. It joins the E-170 which received the same certification in 2007 and is currently o... more
MiscellaneousTechnical problem for AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We apologize with you subscribers and readers for them
Technical problem about publishing of the news, not for our guilty, have occurred today and could return to happen in the next hours, due to the adjustment phase of the new system, thanks to which we have... more
Press releaseItalian Filt Cgil about postponement of Alitalia's strike on Friday
Rome, Italy - Franco Nasso, the general secretary: "It's abuse of authority by Matteoli"
"'Still a severe and unjustified act by minister of Transports'. Franco Nasso, Filt Cgil's general secretary, affirms that following to the order by the same Ministry that has postponed the strike fixed... more
Military aviationA-400M: fourth airplane assembly process begins
Toulouse, France - The MSN4 will have its maiden flight before the end of 2010
The final assembly process for the fourth Airbus Military A-400M military airlifter has already begun in Seville (Spain). The wings for the aircraft, known as MSN4, arrived at the final assembly line... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: "SAT Expo" begins
Rome, Italy - The third edition from February 4-6, while today meeting in Campidoglio
"The third edition of 'Sat Expo Europe 2010', the international kermesse dedicated to services and space application and integrated telecommunications, opens tomorrow, on February 4. The event's calendar,... more
Aerospace"SAT EXPO": meeting by Mediterranean and world space agencies tomorrow in Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian capital in the middle of the world space
"The main space agencies tomorrow, on Wednesday February 3, will be protagonist for a day of the Roman cultural and political life and for a day Rome will be at the middle of the world aerospace community. The... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: NASA, it's changed page
Rome, Italy - Obama presents the budget proposal for the Agency. Constellation and return on the Moon cancelled. The ISS program confirmed until 2020. Green light to the private flights
As anticipated in the last days by different sources, US President Barack Obama has decided to step off on Constellation program by NASA, the American Space Agency. The perspective about a return on the... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": Eurocopter soars to greater heights in Asia
Singapore, Singapore - The EC-120, EC-130, EC-135, AS-350B3, NH-90 TTH and the EC-725 will be on display during the event
The most popular helicopters of Eurocopter’s range are on display at the "Singapore Air Show" – the EC-120, EC-130, EC-135, AS-350B3, NH-90 TTH and the EC-725. The industry in 2009 recorded a turnover of... more
IndustryEADS DS signed contract with Canton for Tetra network
Paris, France - System built to ensure security of the "16th Asian Games in 2010". Final set-up will cover an area of 7,000 square kilometres
EADS Defence & Security (DS) and CETC-7 Ltd. (China Electronic Science and Technology Group Corporation No.7 Research Institute) have just been awarded a contract to jointly provide a TETRA radio communication... more
Civil aviationBoeing towards the Dreamliner's fatigue tests
Everett, USA - To guarantee the new aircraft's longevity
Boeing has started the 787 Dreamliner fatigue test phase after moving the airframe to its structural test rig, located in the company's facility in Everett, USA. This testing is instrumental in confirming... more
IndustryAt Finmeccanica orders for approximately EUR 300 million
Rome, Italy - With three different orders through the Group's societies
Finmeccanica has won tree orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 300 million through his companies Ansaldo STS, SELEX Sistemi Integrati and DRS Technologies. In particular, Ansaldo STS (STS.MI)... more
AccidentsFrance, the Concorde trial starts today
Pontoise, France - Continental Airlines is charged with negligent homicide
Ten years after the tragic accident of the Concorde, 25 July 2000, the trial has started in Pontoise, France. In the crash 113 people were killed, four of which on the ground. The disaster ended the career... more
AirlinesWind Jet flies to Copenhagen and Ibiza
Forlì, Italy - From the Italian hub in Forlì in connection with Catania and Palermo
The Italian airline Wind Jet has launched two new European services adding them to its network: the Danish capital, Copenhagen, and the tourist city of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza. The links will be operated... more
SecurityFAA proposes US$2.5 million fine against American Eagle
Washington, USA - For not correctly verifying the weight of loaded baggage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty totaling almost US$2.5 million against American Eagle Airlines for operating flights without adequately ensuring the weight of baggage... more
AirlinesFacilitations for Alitalia's passengers who go to the ski cities in Piedmont
Rome, Italy - Six days of skipass at 50%, proposals and packages for week-end and ski holidays, in agreement with Piedmont Region
"Alitalia and Piedmont Region, together to Chamber of Commerce, 'Turismo Torino e Provincia' and SAGAT (Turin's airport management society), have presented in Rome the developments of the promotion plan... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 100th Phenom 100 jet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Milestone jet is the sixth to join JetSuite’s fleet
Embraer delivered the 100th Phenom 100 aircraft in the last days to JetSuite, a U.S.-based private jet charter company. The commemorative aircraft is the sixth delivered to this customer. The Phenom... more
Civil aviationAntitrust: Commission confirms assessment of proposed commitments from oneworld airline alliance
Brussels, Belgium - From British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia
The European Commission can confirm that it is assessing the effectiveness of proposed commitments received from British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia to alleviate the Commission's concerns regarding... more
ReportThe helicopters of "Cavour" ship landed in Port-au-Prince
Port-au Prince, Haiti - Sailed last January 19 from La Spezia, after a short stop in Fortaleza, the flagship of the Italian Navy is still offing of the Hispaniola isle
The first helicopters have finally landed in Port-au Prince, took off from "Cavour", the flagship of the Italian Navy, the aircraft carrier sailed last January 19 from La Spezia and arrived today in the... more
AerospaceNO by Obama to return on the Moon?
Washington, Usa - The President will propose it today at the Congress according to American press
Different American press sources reported news in the last days that President Obama would have the intention to ask at American Congress, today in the ambit of the presentation of budget 2011, to abandon... more
AirlinesFinnair: humanitarian aid for the severe situation in Haiti
Helsinki, Finland - The airline has planned to use special aircraft to transport equipments and staff
"Finnair has been playing a role in contributing humanitarian assistance to victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti by offering cargo space on its Leisure flight traffic to the Dominican Republic.... more
Press releaseItalian ANPAV: next February 5 strike by Meridiana's flight assistants
Olbia, Italy - After months of meeting without results with the airline
"After months of meeting without results with the airline, ANPAV, represented by the major flight assistants of Meridiana Group, has decided the immediate restarting of unions' initiatives to support the... more
AirlinesJAL hasn't chosen yet its international partner
Tokyo, Japan - Uncertain between American and Delta Airlines
Masaru Onishi, recently appointed as new JAL-Japan Airlines president, today said that the airline hasn't chosen its international partner yet between oneworld ally American Airlines and SkyTeam's Delta... more
Press releaseItalian Adiconsum asks data to the Government about public money disbursed to the low-cost
Rome, Italy - "That the funds forecast for body-scanner are invested into the improvement of services to passengers and tourists"
"Pietro Giordano, national secretary of Adiconsum, declared 'It's not possible to continue with monopolies on air transport that don't allow a real competition on price and services in favour to the customers,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 1 to next Sunday 7
Monday 01 - AUVSI's Unmanned Systems Asia-Pacific 2010 Conference. Pan Pacific, Singapore. +1 703 845 9671 X 213 www.auvsi.org Tuesday 02 - "Singapore International Air Show - Trade Day". Changi... more
Military aviationAustralia, training of RAAF C-17 pilots started
Amberley, Australia - The course includes 350 hours in 100 days
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) today announced the beginning of the Globemaster III training course at RAAF Base Amberley. Two RAAF student pilots entered Pilot Initial Qualification... more
AirlinesRyanair, € 11 million loss in third quarter of 2009
Dublin, Ireland - O'Leary: "This result is disappointing"
The low-cost airline Ryanair today announced € 11 million loss in the third quarter of 2009/2010. Revenues rose by 1% to € 612 million, as 14% traffic growth was largely offset by a 12% decline in ave... more
Civil aviationITF's invitation: "Let’s solve aviation crisis together"
London, UK - After the IATA released figures with worst decline in passenger traffic since the WWII
Global union the ITF (International Transport Workers’ Federation) issued an urgent invitation to everyone involved in civil aviation to join together to find answers to the crisis in the industry and b... more
ReportHaiti, airlift to the USA reopened
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - To carry people with critical injuries
The airlift to carry seriously injured people from Haiti to the USA, previously closed due to Florida's protest against the heavy support cost, has been reopened. In particular, Florida asked the federal... more
CuriositiesMr Bond's Bizjet... James Bond in Turin
Turin, Italy - Ocean Sky Aviation's business jet used by the producers of the movie
A Bombardier Challanger 604 with an elegant livery has used yesterday Turin-Caselle airport for training activities. The news itself is not unusual, but this "BizJet" is part of Ocean Sky Aviation (UK... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show": Cessna to highlight new programs, service updates
Singapore, Singapore - During a press conference tomorrow afternoon
Cessna Aircraft Company will provide updates on aircraft programs as well as the dynamic business jet market and new customer service initiatives at its press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. (SST-UTC+8)... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air show", Embraer products on display
Singapore, Singapore - From February 2 to 7 at the Changi Exhibition Center
Embraer will participate in the 2010 "Singapore Airshow", to be held at the Changi Exhibition Center from February 2 to 7, to promote its entire range of products from the airline, executive, and defense... more