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CuriositiesTurkish Airlines signs sponsorship deal with Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - For next three years
"Turkish Airlines (TA) has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with FC Barcelona football club in a ceremony in Barcelona. Dr. Temel KOT?L, the CEO of the airline, the Europe's fourth-biggest carrier... more
Report"Cavour" aircraft carrier ready to sail to Haiti
La Spezia, Italy - New flagship of the Italian Navy
On "Cavour" aircraft carrier, led by captain Gianluigi Reversi, the preparation (embark of vehicle, men and materials) for an its use in humanitarian mission for assistance to the Haiti's population is... more
AirlinesEmirates Airline takes delivery of Airbus’ 6,000th aircraft
Hamburg, Germany - It's 25th A-380 produced and the eight delivered to the carrier
Emirates Airline and Airbus have marked a major achievement, by celebrating the hand-over of the 6,000th aircraft in the airframe manufacturer’s 40 year history. The aircraft, an A-380, was handed over t... more
ReportUSA. Cocaine found in a NASA's hangar: it's a scandal...
Cocoa, Usa - An internal inquiry started
Last Friday a bag full of cocaine has been found at Kennedy Space Center, in Florida, in the hangar of Discovery shuttle. The finding has been made by a technician who has delivered the drug to the security... more
Finance and economyATR maintains its heading in 2009 despite adverse economical environment
Paris, France - Outlook 2010
On the occasion of its annual press conference, which took place today in Paris, ATR announced stabilization in 2009 of its previous year results, thus reaching its main goals for the year despite the... more
Fair and shows"GATE XXI, from ultralight to satellite": the event will be inaugurated next Thursday morning at Rome-Urbe's airport
Rome, Italy - The aerospace world exposed from January 21 to 24, 2010
"Gate XXI, from ultralight to satellite", the first international exposition organized in Italy dedicated to the aerospace world, will be inaugurated in Rome next Thursday January 21 at 10:00am at the... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama offers its cargo spaces for aids to Haiti
Rome, Italy - 25 tonnes per week on flights towards the Dominican Republic
The Italian airline Blue Panorama announced that it will offer cargo spaces for free to humanitarian organizations, Civil Protection and the ministry of Foreign affairs on its Boeing 767/300 Extended Range... more
Aerospace"Torino Piemonte Aerospace": the Czech societies Aero Vodochody and Evektor find partner into the Region
Turin, Italy - The meeting for next Wednesday will be opened with a conference
"The Piedmont's aerospace enterprises will meet, next Wednesday January 20, Aero Vodochody and Evektor Aerotechnik, Czech societies interested to the Italian local system and to find new suppliers. Precision... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F series airplanes (2008-10-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 906-910] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2009-21-08R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potentially dangerous veer along the runway
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 904-906] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
ReportHaiti earthquake - the EU coordinates aid
Brussels, Belgium - An initial € 3 million is being channelled into relief efforts and more may follow
"An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti on 12 January. Within hours of the disaster the EU provided €3 million for immediate relief activities. EU countries reacted swiftly b... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in January
Rome, Italy - From Thursday 21 to next Sunday 24
Thursday 21 - "Bahrain International Airshow". Sakhir Airbase, Kingdom of Bahrain. + 973 (0)17 321094 +44 (0)1252 532800 www.bahraininternationalairshow.com Friday 22 - "Bahrain International... more
PeopleAirbus nominated new Head of Engineering
Toulouse, France - From next April 1st
Charles Champion has been appointed Head of Engineering with effect from 1st April 2010, replacing Patrick Gavin who will retire after many years of dedicated service. In this position, Mr Champion will... more
Military aviationRolls-Royce extends its support to UK's Eurofighter jets
Bristol, UK - GBP 865 million until 2019
Rolls-Royce has signed a service contract worth GBP865 million (€ 984 million) with the UK Ministry of Defence to support the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft which are pow... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces non-stop service between Portland and Anchorage
Houston, Usa - From next June 10, 2010
Continental Airlines announced daily summer seasonal service between Portland, Ore. and Anchorage, Alaska. The non-stop flights will operate from June 10, 2010 through Sept. 6, 2010. The carrier will... more
Press releaseAviapartner handler of Czech Airlines in Malpensa
Rome, Italy - From next February 16
Aviapartner, airport handling society chosen by CSA (Czech Airlines), Czech Republic's flag carrier, for links to Milan-Malpensa. The society will interest, from next February 16, for services to passengers,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Masterplan of Fiumicino North new airport
Rome, Italy - By 2044
"AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) started the procedure for the publication of the international call for tenders for the preparation of the Masterplan relating to the development of Fiumicino airport in the North... more
Civil aviationFirst airworthiness tests for the Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First deliveries in the fourth quarter of this year
Boeing has completed initial airworthiness testing on the 787 Dreamliner. This result will enable more crewmembers to take part in flights and will allow more airplanes to join the flight test program. Since... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC issues a temporary licence for air transport to Air Vallée
Rome, Italy - It was suspended last November 5, 2009
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that has been issued last January 12, 2010 a temporary licence for air transport to Air Vallée SpA, following to the presentation of a financial reorganization... more
Security"Hamlet", the electronic nose against the explosives in airport
Rome, Italy - It launches the alarm hidden among the terminal walls
The researchers of "Fraunhofer institute for communication, information processing and ergonomics" (FKIE), have realized an electronic nose that, hidden among the terminal walls, could discover possible... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines responds to Haiti earthquake disaster
Houston, Usa - The carrier today announced steps to assist the population hit by it
Continental Airlines today announced steps to assist in the Haiti earthquake recovery effort. Members of Continental's OnePass frequent flyer program are now eligible to donate miles, in the amount... more
IndustryAlenia North America delivers third C-27/G-222 aircraft to US Air Force
Naples, Italy - For the Afghan National Army Air Corps (Anaac)
Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and a part of the Finmeccanica Group, delivered the third Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) C-27/G-222 aircraft to the United States Air Force.... more
HelicoptersRAF presents the first two Chinook HC3 (MK3) modified by Boeing
London, UK - The first of eight to be delivered this year
The Royal Air Force’s fleet of battle winning Chinooks has yesterday been boosted by the arrival of two new Mk3s. These are the first of eight new aircraft to be delivered to RAF Odiham this year.... more
IndustryAir Nostrum inks first ‘ATR-600 series’ Global Maintenance Agreement
Toulouse, France - Valued at USD 25 million
Spanish carrier Air Nostrum and ATR today announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA), valued at some USD 25 million, for the supply of spare parts and maintenance services for the... more
IndustryThe supply of elevators for A-350XWB to the Chinese HHAMC
Toulouse, France - Airbus’ latest JV in China to become sole supplier of A-350 XWB elevators
Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HHAMC, the Manufacturing Centre), a joint-venture between Airbus and Chinese partners, signed a contract for the work package of A-350 XWB elevators... more
ReportEarthquake in Haiti: Cuba opens the air space to USA
Washington, Usa - Allowed for flights with humanitarian aids and transport of wounded
White House has announced to have had the authorization to use air space in Cuba to make flights with the humanitarian aids and transport of wounded people of earthquake that has hit Haiti three days ago. The... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta model A-109A, A-109A II, A-109C, and A-109K2 helicopters (2010-02-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a crack in a main rotor scissor fitting assembly fixing bolt (fixing bolt), failure of a fixing bolt, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2010-02-51 Agusta Model A109A,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2010-01-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 2)] [Page 224-226] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fire Fighting Enterprises Limited Portable Halon 1211 Fire Extinguishers as installed on various transport airplanes, small airplanes, and rotorcraft (2010-01-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 2)] [Page 221-224] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AccidentsSu-27 disappears from radars in Russia's far east
Moscow, Russia - Search for the wreckage go on
A Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker yesterday disappeared from radars during a scheduled flight in the Russian far east Khabarovsk region. The defense ministry stated that contact was lost with the aircraft about 30... more
Military aviationFirst two upgraded P-3Cs for Pakistan delivered
Eagan, USA - Within a contract awarded to Lockheed Martin in 2006
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first two of seven upgraded P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan under the US Government's Foreign Military Sales program. This... more
Military aviationA-400M: France wants to keep it alive
London, UK - Other partners are skeptical, UK, Germany and Turkey in particular
Representatives from countries participating in the Airbus A-400M military transport aircraft programme met yesterday in London to discuss about the future of this costly and ambitious project. The seven... more
AirlinesAeroflot: Airbus to replace Tupolev
Moscow, Russia - After 40 years of service on domestic and international routes
The Russian airline Aeroflot yesterday announced the retirement of its historical fleet of Tupolev Tu-154Ms, after the last flight on December 31. First operations with the Tu-154 begun in 1970. After... more
Aerospacee-GEOS (Telespazio/ASI) and LM to supply satellite data to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (US)
Denver, USA - Five-year contract could be worth up to USD 85 million
"The team consisting of the US firm Lockheed Martin and the Italian company e-GEOS (Telespazio/ASI) has been awarded a contract worth up to USD 85 million by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency... more
AirportsItaly, Bari airport opens new Ryanair hub
Bari, Italy - The goal is to carry 1.2 million passengers on 17 routes
A new Ryanair hub at Bari airport, southern Italy, has been opened yesterday. This will be followed within February by a second airport in the Puglia region, Brindisi. With two of its aircraft based in... more
ReportEarthquake in Haiti: the imposing rescue machine started by Obama
Washington, Usa - Airplanes, helicopters, ships, civilians and 2000 Marines towards Caribbean
The first aids are arriving or have been already arrived in the Hispaniola Caribbean isle, occupied in the western part by Haiti Republic and on east by Dominican's one, of an imposing rescue operation... more
Weather forecastsStill bad weather in Italy: precipitations, strong wind, rough seas
Rome, Italy - In the early tomorrow morning
"The Atlantic perturbation continues and will bring a worsening of the weather conditions on major isles and on extreme southern regions, with diffused and intense precipitations on Sicily and on Calabrian... more
IndustryOMA SUD: EASA's certification for Skycar
Capua, Italy - The first flight on the local airport in December 2007; it will be exposed next week at Rome-Urbe's airport during "GATE XXI"
"The conclusion of the long procedure for EASA's certification (European Aviation Safety Agency) of the Skycar airplane has been ruled in the final meeting with ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AirportsDeparture under snow for the new flight Turin-Bari by Ryanair
Turin, Italy - This evening at 10pm the take off of a B-737/800
Today, on January 14, 2010 at 10:00pm, when the B-737/800 operated by Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair to take off from Piedmont's airport, covered from an ongoing snowfall, will inaugurate the new daily... more
ReportEnemy fire on ISAF helicopters in Afghanistan
Helmand, Afghanistan - Shots of small caliber but the aircraft has no had damages
The ISAF (International Security Assistance Force of UN) helicopter against which today some shots have been fired has not had damages, while it was in flight in Nad Ali district, in Helmand province,... more
AccidentsMilitary pilot died in New Zealand air accident
Ohakea, New Zealand - Member of the display team "Red Checkers"
A military instructor pilot of the New Zealand Air Force was killed this morning in an accident involving his Pacific Aerospace CT-4E trainer aircraft, near Ohakea Air Base. 32-year-old squadron leader... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati: contract in Colombia for ATC systems upgrade
Rome, Italy - For the international airport in Bogotà
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica Company, was awarded a contract with the Unidad Administrativa de Aeronautica Civil de Colombia, for the radar system upgrade of the international airport El Dorado... more
Military aviationFrance "Will do anything to save the A-400M"
Paris, France - Meeting today in London for programme-member countries
"France will do anything to save the A-400M project", Paris' defense minister, Herve Morin, said yesterday during the National Assembly. "It is a major programme for European defence", he stated, anticipating... more
ReportItalian Falcon to arrive today in Haiti
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - Carrying the advanced team that will coordinate rescue operations
The Italian advanced team that will coordinate rescue operations to the population hit by the earthquake in Haiti is going to arrive today, after a technical stop-over, on board of a Dassault Falcon aircraft... more
Airlines78-year-old Kazuo Inamori new CEO of JAL
Tokyo, Japan - Appointed today by the Japanese government
The Japanese government today appointed Kazuo Inamori, 78-year-old honorary chairman of the electronic industry giant Kyocera, as new CEO of struggling JAL-Japan Airlines that is about to file for bankruptcy.... 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, and MD-10-30F airplanes (2009-26-17)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69268-69271] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Corporation model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes (2009-26-16)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69249-69252] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Military aviationFirst Canadian C-130J unveiled
Marietta, USA - 17 of these aircraft will be delivered within the next two years
The first Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules produced for Canada yesterday left the company's paint facility in Marietta, USA. Canada's new fleet of 17 C-130Js will fly farther, faster, with more payload... more
ReportEarthquake: Italian C-130 fails to land in Haiti
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - Diverted to Santo Domingo due to damages suffered by the airport
An Italian C-130 flying to Haiti to supply first aid following the huge earthquake that has hit the island (see AVIONEWS) this morning could not land at Port-Au-Prince due to the serious damages suffered... more
AirlinesEarthquake in Haiti: Delta, Spirit and American suspend flights to Port-au-Prince
Washington, Usa - The Haitian capital's airport closed
Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines have announced yesterday to have cancelled all their flights with Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, due to the closure of the airport happened following... more