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ReportThe passenger's behaviour forces pilot to make an emergency landing in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - The man arrested at his arrival in Shannon
A pilot of a Boeing 767 with 224 passengers on board has been forced yesterday to ask to make a landing at Shannon's airport, Ireland, while was in flight from Amsterdam to Aruba's isle, into the small... more
AccidentsItalian AMI: today air crash to an UAV Predator
Rome, Italy - The aircraft, in a training flight on Puglia's skies, has been spotted on the sea in Camporino
"The Italian Air Force Chief of Staff communicates that today, on Wednesday January 13, a Predator A-Plus aircraft, during the phase in a training flight on Puglia's skies, crashed. The Predator, took... more
ReportStrike by French flight controllers: airplanes with delay and cancellations into airports
Paris, France - Hardships today and tomorrow in all Country
The 48 hour strike by French air traffic controllers today and tomorrow is added to the heavy snowfalls and ice, that for days have paralyzed the air traffic in France and UK. After the cancellation of... more
UAS-DronesAustralian University builds solar-powered UAV
Brisbane, Australia - Ready to be commercialized 24 months after flight tests
A special solar-powered UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) built by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, might be commercialized within 24 months from successful flight tests. The maiden flight... more
AirlinesAlitalia: strike by air traffic controllers in France
Rome, Italy - And bad weather in London, Brussels and Geneva
"Eurocontrol has notified to Alitalia the request to reduce links with France today, due to the 48 hour strike by French air flight controllers. Alitalia has planned the cancellation of six flights... more
AirportsAeradria: Air Berlin towards 14 destinations from Rimini
Rimini, Italy - Massimo Masini, president of the airport's management society: "Important program for 2010"
"'The completion of 2010 program by Air Berlin on Rimini's airport (at the end of April) and the consequent tickets sale for overall 14 destinations, represent - Massimo Masini, president of Aeradria (Rimini's... more
HelicoptersAW-139 delivered to VIH Cougar Helicopters
Vergiate, Italy - For offshore transport missions in the Gulf of Mexico
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that VIH Cougar Helicopters of USA has taken delivery of an AW-139 helicopter during an official ceremony recently held at Vergiate plant (Italy). This 12 seat-configured... more
CuriositiesBeijing will build the world highest airport in Tibet
Rome, Italy - The new Chinese air station to be erected in Nagqu Dagring province at 4436 m. above the sea level
The Beijing Government, according to the local press, would have the intention to construct a new airport in Tibet, in Nagpu Dagring province at 4436 m. of height, becoming so the world highest airport... more
AirlinesAlitalia-CAI's 1st birthday, Colaninno: "We are competitive"
Rome, Italy - The president denied a possible sale to the French
Exactly one year after its birth from the ashes of the old Italian national airline, Alitalia-CAI's management is satisfied by the results and confident in the current possibilities, despite the internal... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines Group: 9.9 million passengers carried in 2009
Vienna, Austria - Trend for short, medium and long range and charter flights
"The Austrian Airlines Group achieved an average load factor of 72.5 percent on its flights in December 2009. This figure was 3.1 points above the level recorded for December 2008. The airline carried... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati: contract for three radars in Poland
Rome, Italy - For the Polish Defence Ministry
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati (SSI), a Finmeccanica Company, signed a contract worth around 5 million Euros with NATO agency NC3A (NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency) for the supply of three IFF... more
IndustryWTO to rule in June on EU's protest against aid to Boeing
Geneva, Switzerland - The question about state funding goes on
The World Trade Organization (WTO) said that in June it will issue an interim rule about EU's protest against a multi-billion aid guaranteed by the US government to Boeing, following an opposite protest... more
ReportHaiti earthquake (2): the airport runway might have been damaged
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti - It might cause difficulties for the rescues to arrive
According to local sources the runway of Port-Au-Prince airport, Haiti, might have been damaged by tonight's earthquake, differently from what reported by the first news issued after the event (see AVIONEWS).... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Haiti: an Italian team has left
Rome, Italy - The departure of a C-130 airplane of the 46th Air Brigate
"The Italian Civil Defense Department in close collaboration with Foreign Affairs and Defense's Ministries and with Italian Red Cross, has organized in these hours a first team for intervention for rescue... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes, and ERJ-190/100LR, -100IGW, -100STD, -200STD, -200LR, and -200 IGW airplanes (2009-26-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69262-69264] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Military aviationFourth KC-767 Tanker delivered to the Japanese defense
St. Louis, USA - It can also be used as a transport aircraft
Boeing yesterday announced that it has recently delivered the last of four KC-767 aerial refuelling tankers to the Japan Ministry of Defense, completing one of the International Tanker team's most significant... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes (2009-26-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69247-69249] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ReportViolent earthquake in Haiti, thousands of victims feared
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - Hospitals, hotels and governmental palaces collapsed
An earthquake more violent than the 7th degree Richter hit Haiti during the night, devastating the capital Port-au-Prince. Thousands of victims are feared and first witnesses said that there are hundreds... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still snow on central-north
Rome, Italy - And storms on central-south
"An Atlantic perturbation will quickly transit on the Peninsula causing a worsening of the weather conditions, with snowfalls on north-west, precipitations on central-south and strong winds on two major... more
SecurityFAA disposes detailed inspections for over 130 B-737
Washington, Usa - According to a directive unveiled yesterday
FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, US Authority for civil aviation, has ordered a detailed inspection to more than 130 B-737 airplanes, the oldest of US carriers, according to a directive unveiled yesterday,... more
IndustryAirbus: more funds needed for the A-400M
Seville, Spain - Gallois: "The A-380 will be an economic burden for years"
EADS and Airbus yesterday held a joint conference to present the 2009 financial results, year in which the manufacturer delivered a record figure of 498 aircraft, including 402 of the A-320 family, 86... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 244 jets in 2009
São José dos Campos, Brazil - With this result, Company surpasses last year goal
Embraer delivered 91 jets to the airline, executive and defense markets during the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09), totaling 244 airplanes for the year, surpassing the guidance of 242 deliveries. The Company’s f... more
ReportFailed attack in Christmas: two US senators asks sanctions against security delegates
Washington, Usa - McCain: "Someone should be retained guilty"
"Someone should be retained guilty", has resounded to "CNN" the Republican senator John McCain, losing candidate to the US Presidential elections won by Obama, referring to the mistakes made by American... more
IndustryAirbus achieves record aircraft deliveries in 2009
Toulouse, France - 310 new orders prove eco-efficient aircraft to be high in demand
"Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009. The figure is a new company delivery record for a single year and is 15 more than in 2008. The figure includes 402 A-320 Family aircraft, 86 A-330/A-340s... more
AirlinesJAL could cut 15,600 jobs in three years
Tokyo, Japan - And that is 30% of its real
Japan Airlines (JAL), the main Japanese carrier in severe economic crisis, according to the local press in these days, in its reorganization planning would have taken into account the cut for 15,600 jobs... more
AirlinesLufthansa is planning flights to Iraq
Milan, Italy - Baghdad and Erbil new Middle East destinations
"As Iraq is increasingly opening up to civil aviation, demand for flights to the country is growing. Lufthansa is therefore examining the possibility of launching several new services to Iraq and is currently... more
AirportsACI Europe: passenger traffic returns to growth during November 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The same story applies to freight traffic
Newly released figures from ACI EUROPE today give a rare sighting of good news for European air traffic, with the overall passenger traffic at European airports reporting an increase of +1.0% in November... more
Science and technologyThe first Italian and European aircraft powered by hydrogen is ready for flight
Reggio Emilia, Italy - The ENFICA-FC project has a cost of EUR 4,5 million of which 2,9 by EC
"The first high speed taxiing tests were successfully carried out on the Rapid 200-FC 'Zero emission' aircraft between 10 and 18 December of last year. The next step for the European team, coordinated... more
Civil aviationFour ERJ-135s leased to South African Airlink
São José dos Campos, Brazil - They will strengthen the carrier's network during the upcoming football world cup
ECC Leasing Company Limited, a subsidiary of Embraer, has leased four ERJ-135 pre-owned jets to South African Airlink. These aircraft will replace some of the airline’s turboprops and are scheduled to b... more
AirlinesJAL: oneworld offers US$2 billion
Tokyo, Japan - Improving the offer to keep the Japanese airline in the alliance
American Airlines, British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific Airways, today outlined USD$2 billion in commercial benefits to Japan Airlines (JAL) over three years. The enhanced oneworld proposal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies (2009-26-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69252-69259] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, -842, and -861 airplanes (2009-26-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69260-69262] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Tilt-rotorsTwo MV-22 Osprey simulators for the Marine Corps
St. Louis, USA - Installed at Miramar Air Station
Boeing and Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the US Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. The CFTD trains aircrew on basic... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: Italian airlift for population hit by floods in Albania
Rome, Italy - The first helicopters of the Italian Army are at work from yesterday morning
"The two CH-47 helicopters of the Italian Army and the operating team of the Italian Civil Defense are at work from the early morning of yesterday in Albania to ensure distribution of drinking water, medicines... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: week with fickleness
Rome, Italy - Already from tomorrow
"A week with a weather fickleness that just began from Wednesday will be hit by the passage of many perturbations. Today, on Tuesday January 12, northern-western flows will bring stable air, with minor... more
AirportsSibir S7 Siberian Airlines in Turin-Caselle for the first time
Turin, Italy - An airplane of the Russian carrier has landed at the Turin's airport last Saturday
An aircraft with the colours of the Russian airline Sibir S7 has landed in Turin-Caselle last Saturday for the first time. The Boeing B-737/400 airplane with its bright green, that indicates the new... more
Military aviationIndia submits letter of request for potential Boeing C-17 Globemaster III order
Long Beach, Usa - To improve and reinforce its military tactical transport airplane capability
The Boeing Company announced that the U.S. government has received a Letter of Request from India's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Indian Air Force regarding the potential acquisition of 10 C-17 Globemaster... more
Press releaseItalian Transports Ministry, ENAC and GESAC signed agreement for EUR 3 million in favour to Atitech
Naples, Italy - Destined to reorganization, requalification and adaptation of the facility
Last Saturday, during the inauguration's ceremony of the new Terminal in Naples' airport in front of the undersecretary of the Premiership, Gianni Letta and Transports Minister Altero Matteoli, the ENAC's... more
SecurityEADS DS selected to supply CORP25 Radio Network to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police “O” Division
Blagnac, France - It will be main resource to ensure wireless communications on the occasion of next G8 set for June 2010
EADS Defence & Security has announced that it has been awarded the contract for deployment of its CORP25 digital radio communications network to service the RCMP “O” Division critical communications in... more
AirportsItalian GESAC-ENAC: the new terminal in Naples' airport has been inaugurated
Naples, Italy - "L'aeroporto di domani" at the presence of the authorities and media
"The inauguration's ceremony of the new Naples airport's Terminal has taken place last Saturday at the presence of the local and national authorities. During the inauguration have been presented by... more
IndustryTurbomeca delivers 2,000th Makila 2A1 engine to Eurocopter
Bordes, France - It will power EC-225 helicopter
Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC-225 and has just entered into service. In nearly 30 years of service, the Makila has built a reputation... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic confirms order for ten A-330 aircraft
Blagnac, France - Four of them will be served in leasing
British based Virgin Atlantic Airways, has bought six A-330/300 long-range aircraft from Airbus, and is leasing a further four from AerCap. The contract was formally completed on December 30th, 2009, following... more
IndustryEADS Defence & Security signs contract worth over 9 million euros with Spanish Navy
Madrid, Spain - For AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft
EADS Defence & Security (DS) signed a fixed-wing maintenance contract with the Spanish Navy for the AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft. Worth more than 9 million euros, the contract... more
CuriositiesA "Flying Reindeer” lands in Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - The Thomson Fly's aircraft in a special livery for a snow charter flight
A flying reindeer has landed yesterday at Turin-Caselle's airport. The British carrier Thomson Fly, specialized in charter flights, has used on a snow flight towards Piedmont's airport from London-Gatwick... more
Science and technologyEtihad offers new iPhone app to Etihad Guest members
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - They will be allowed to change their miles in prizes
Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates today launched a new iPhone application for members of its Etihad Guest club. With this tool the carrier's passengers will be allowed to immediately convert their... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-10-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69264-69267] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd models N-22B, N-22S, and N-24A airplanes (2009-26-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68508-68510] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
DefenseIsraeli air attack in Gaza, three Palestinians killed
Gaza, Gaza Strip - They were preparing to launch rockets against Israel
Three Palestinians have been killed yesterday in an air strike performed by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as reported by local medical sources. The three belonged to the Islamic Jihad and would have been killed... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: December 2009 traffic data
Paris, France - European operation also affected by bad weather conditions
Air France-KLM today issued its December 2009 traffic data, reporting a decline in traffic (-4.6%) that was more limited than the reduction in capacity (-5.5%). The load factor therefore gained 0.8 points... more
OccurrencesUnited aircraft lands without right-hand gear at Newark
New York, USA - No injuries among passengers, who will be refunded anyway
The pilot of a United Airbus A-319/100 aircraft was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing at New York-Newark airport, as the right-hand gear failed to deploy while approaching the airport. After... more