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Civil aviationOag reports global airline capacity up 4% in December 2009
Chicago, Usa - Low-cost sector continues to show growth with frequencies and capacity up 10%
Global airline capacity for December 2009 shows positive growth compared to December 2008, reports OAG, (www.oagaviation.com) the world’s leading aviation data business with its monthly report on trends i... more
Military aviationUS Navy Secretary visits the F-35 line
Fort Worth, USA - The American naval forces will order 680 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
US Navy Secretary Ray Mabus toured Lockheed Martin's F-35 facility for a preview of the Department of the Navy's first-ever stealth strike fighter. Secretary Mabus got a firsthand look at BF-2, the... more
HelicoptersUSA: Obama approves defense budget 2010
Washington, USA - Funding included to save VH-71 technologies
After months of discussions the fiscal year 2010 defense budget has been finally approved by president Obama. The new law includes funding to recoup technologies developed under the Lockheed Martin/AgustaWestland... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-25-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63574-63576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes political acknowledgement of the airline crisis
Brussels, Belgium - By the EESC
AEA, the Association of European Airlines, has welcomed yesterday the endorsement by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of a relief programme for European aviation, which is enduring the... more
SecurityFAA AD on ZLT Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik GmbH & Co KG model LZ N07-100 airships (2009-25-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63583-63585] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesBad weather: easyJet passengers can ask for refund on-line
Rome, Italy - In case of flight cancellation due to bad weather conditions
easyJet passengers whose flights have been cancelled due to bad weather conditions can ask for refund or free rearrangement directly on the airline's site.The carrier also invites them not to contact the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: precipitations on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Snowfalls continue in valley on north
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that extends and expands those issued in the last days and that forecast... more
DefenseChavez accuses: "The USA are violating Venezuelan airspace"
Caracas, Venezuela - And threatens: "We'll shoot down every intruder"
Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela, has accused the USA of violating the airspace of the south American country, with a spy aircraft, as reported today by the Russian news agency "RIA Novosti", quoting... more
Military aviationSukhoi delivers two Su-34s to the Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The deal foresees the delivery of 32 aircraft by 2013
Sukhoi today announced that VP Chkalov Novosibirsk Aircraft Production Association (NAPO) handed over to the Russian Air Force two batch-production Su-34 frontline fighter-bombers produced in the framework... more
HelicoptersFive Eurocopter AS-532AL Cougars to Albania
Tirana, Albania - To be delivered in three or four years
The Albanian defense ministry has signed a 78.6 million contract for the purchase of five Eurocopter AS-532AL Cougar helicopters, that will enter service within the next three or four years. Eurocopter... more
AirlinesBoeing airplanes for All Nippon Airways
Seattle, USA - New 777s and 767s
ANA-All Nippon Airways has selected additional 777s and 767s for its fleet, as announced today by the American manufacturer. “ANA’s decision reinforces the value these two airplanes have delivered for... more
ReportAircraft seized in Thailand possibly bound for Iran
Bangkok, USA - A report by today's "Wall Street Journal"
It would have probably been bound for Iran the airplane, coming from South Korea, that was seized some days ago in Bangkok with a load of weapons on board, as reported today by the "Wall Street Journal",... more
Civil aviationIATA: Copenhagen agreement goes in the right direction
Copenhagen, Denmark - For a Global Sectoral Approach to climate changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Copenhagen Accord as an important step in the right direction for climate change. "Aviation emissions were not addressed specifically in... more
Civil aviationICAO: passengers traffic -3.1%, cargo -15% in 2009
Montreal, Canada - Moderate reprise expected in 2010
Scheduled passenger traffic on airlines of member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declined some 3.1% overall in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures released... more
Military aviationSecond Embraer 190 for the Brazilian government
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Capable to reach all the continent departing from Brasilia
Embraer has delivered the second E-190 jet to the Brazilian government. Like the first of this model, which was delivered in September of this year (see AVIONEWS), the aircraft is specially configured... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Authority's airport management guard sector to keep down hardships linked to the bad weather conditions
Rome, Italy - Activated the snow emergency management plans in all airports in the centre and north interested by snowy precipitations
"In consideration of the bad weather conditions that from the last days are interesting Europe and that have caused hardships into the transports also in Italy, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AirlinesQantas to raise capacity on domestic services
Sydney, Australia - Starting from March 29, 2010
Qantas announced today that, as a result of improving demand, it would begin increasing capacity across a range of domestic routes from 29 March 2010. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, said the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models 690, 690A, and 690B airplanes (2009-25-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion on the engine mount beam support straps and the upper wing skins, which could result in failure of the engine and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63565-63568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation models 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 95-B55, 95-B55A, A36, A36TC, B36TC, E55, E55A, F33A, and V35B airplanes (2009-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct an incorrect washer installed in the pilot and copilot shoulder harnesses
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63581-63583] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryCessna delivers first Skycatcher aircraft
Wichita, Usa - The industry launched its program at "AirVenture Oshkosh" in 2007
Cessna Aircraft Company delivered its first Model 162 Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft during a ceremony at Yingling Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. Yingling is one of three U.S. re-assembly facilities for the... more
AirportsTroubles at Bologna airport due to aircraft de-icing operations
Bologna, Italy - Flights delayed and cancelled
"Critical situation due to cold temperatures at Bologna airport. After recent snowfalls and the further lowering of temperatures tonight (-13°C) that comported an extraordinary usage of anti-ice liquids... more
AirlinesJAL might chose Delta's partnership
Tokyo, Japan - Instead of American Airlines'
JAL-Japan Airlines might chose Delta (SkyTeam) as its transpacific partner, ending its relationship with American Airlines and the oneworld group, according to the Japanese newspaper "Asahi". The carrier... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first Super Tucano aircraft to the Dominican Republic
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The airplanes will serve on border patrol missions and combat the drug traffic
Embraer delivered the first two Super Tucano aircraft, of a total of eight to the government of the Dominican Republic. The delivery ceremony was attended by the Dominican Secretary of Defense, Lieutenant... more
AirlinesBritish Airways personnel towards a new strike
London, UK - After the court cancelled the protests scheduled during holidays
Following the court's decision to declare illegal the announced 12-day protest, which would have begun on December 22, of British Airways' employees (see AVIONEWS), the Unite trade union stated that it... more
AirlinesTowards a joint-venture between Jetstar and AirAsia?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - On the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia and Qantas' low-cost subsidiary Jetstar might soon launch operations for a new joint-venture on the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia. Qantas... more
AerospaceFrench Helios-2B satellite launched
Kourou, French Guiana - On board of an Ariane 5 GS rocket
An Ariane 5 GS launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on a journey to place the French military reconnaissance satellite Helios-2B into Sun-synchronous polar orbit. Flight V193 w... more
Military aviationFirst flight test phase completed on the B-1 with upgraded avionics
Edwards AFB, USA - The second batch of trials will begin in April 2010
The first phase of flight test for a Boeing B-1 bomber upgraded with new digital avionics has been completed. The B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) flight test plan for Phase 1 included nine sorties... more
IndustryCongress urges for not rewarding illegally financed companies
Washington, USA - The issue particularly concerns state aid to Airbus for the A-350
A group of 125 US congressmen wrote a letter to president Obama asking that the administration would not reward foreign companies, European in particular, that receive unlawful subsidies by the governments,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still snowfalls on the north and strong winds on central-south
Rome, Italy - The freezing cold wave continues on the Peninsula
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that forecast from this morning, on Monday December 21, snowfalls... more
AirportsThe charter segment at Catania-Fontanarossa 10% increase in Christmas
Catania, Italy - New routes to Egypt and Romania
"The charter segment grows 10% in the Christmas week, according to the traffic analysis by SAC (Catania's airport management society). From next Monday to Sunday 27 in fact there will be a +16-17% the... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Etihad sign Memorandum of Understanding
Rome, Italy - To operate a code-share agreement from April
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that confirms the airlines’ intention to operate a code-share agreement from the start of the Northern Summer season in A... more
OccurrencesAir France A-380 grounded again
Paris, France - The carrier: "Normal adaptation period with a new aircraft"
The only Airbus A-380 of Air France has been grounded again due to a technical failure, for the second time in a week and the third since the launch of the route on November 23. Yesterday 303 of the 481... more
Military aviationNew EADS control system for Swiss military airports
Paris, France - For five military bases within 2016
EADS Defence & Security (DS) today announced that it will equip Swiss military airfields with a new military approach control system to ensure flight safety in the dense air traffic of Central Europe and... more
Government actsItalian question about bodies' reorganization, and the Italian Space Agency's situation
Rome, Italy - By honourable Massimo Polledri (Lega nord Padania)
"To the minister of education, university and research; to the minister of public administration and innovation. To know -bearing in mind that: in a recent council of ministers had been approved a decree... more
AirportsGenoa airport closed due to snow
Genoa, Italy - Bad weather conditions forecast until tomorrow
Genoa "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in northern Italy has been closed this afternoon due to heavy snow, after the delays and cancellations of the morning. It has not been unveiled yet when the airport will... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Lazio administrative court rejected Ryanair's appeal against the authority's regulation about identity documents' equivalence
Rome, Italy - The Irish airline must accept documents according to the Italian law
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) said that the Lazio administrative court (TAR), section 3T, yesterday rejected Ryanair's appeal against ENAC's regulation concerning the equivalence of the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather (2): cold and snow at low altitudes in Italy
Rome, Italy - Storms and strong winds in week-end
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models that confirm the forecast scenario, has issued a new notice of adverse weather conditions that expands those diffused in the last... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement signed between Europe and Canada
Brussels, Belgium - Great opportunities for both the sides involved
European Commission yesterday signed an EU-Canada "Open Skies". The agreement had been initialled on 30 November 2008 in London and was politically endorsed by the EU-Canada summit on 6 May, 2009. The... more
Military aviationSwedish defense orders Gripen spare parts
Stockholm, Sweden - Contract worth SEK200 million
Saab today announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding spare parts for the current JAS-39 Gripen fleet. The order amounts to SEK 200 million... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica expresses its satisfaction on the occasion of the maiden flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Rome, Italy - The participation by the industry in the programme
"'The maiden flight of the 787 Dreamliner represents a great accomplishment for Boeing and the Italian and international aeronautics industry', commented Giorgio Brazzelli, Chairman of Alenia Aeronautica,... more
AirportsTrapani airport opened new "Lost and Found" luggage office
Trapani, Italy - Active 15 minutes before and after each flight
A new "Lost and Found" luggage office has been opened recently at Trapani-Birgi "Vincenzo Florio" airport, in Sicily, southern Italy. The new desk will be managed by Airgest (Trapani airport operator)... more
HelicoptersFirst Chinook Mk3 delivered to the RAF
London, UK - Seven more to be upgraded in the upcoming months
Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) today confirmed the delivery of the first converted Chinook Mk3 helicopter to the Royal Air Force (RAF). Following the delivery, the RAF declared Initial Operational Capability... more
AirportsNew Ryanair link from Trapani to London
Trapani, Italy - To Stansted. The launch of the service to Düsseldorf -Weeze anticipated to early March
Ryanair announced some changes to its services to link Trapani-Birgi airport with important European destinations, such as London (UK) and Düsseldorf (Germany). From March 2010 it will be in fact possible... more
Civil aviationRyanair breaks discussions with Boeing for 200 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - The saved funds will be used to pay dividends
Discussions between Boeing and Ryanair for the purchase of 200 new 737/800 aircraft (to be delivered from 2013 to 2016), as often threatened by the Irish carrier's CEO, Michael O'Leary. An agreement on... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines celebrates 50 years of links between Italy and Turkey
Rome, Italy - With an aggressive development plan
"Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, celebrated 50 years of air links between Italy and Turkey and announced an aggressive development plan aimed at a fourfold increase in the number of flights... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica approves the calendar of events for 2010
Rome, Italy - And the updating of the Stock Option Plan 2002-2004
"Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors has approved the calendar of events for 2010, summarised in the table below. 2010 calendar of events - Thursday 4 March – Board of Directors: draft annual res... more
IndustryATR opens a logistic support center in Kuala Lumpur
Toulouse, France - The industry has four other centers around the world
"ATR today announced the opening of a logistic support center in Kuala Lumpur, which will be available to its operators in the Asia-Pacific region having contracted a global maintenance agreement (GMA).... more
Weather forecastsCold hits Europe: London airports closed
London, UK - Snow caused problems also in Paris
Bad weather and cold winds are hitting Europe in these days, causing serious problems to air transport, in particular in the north of the continent. easyJet has cancelled all of its flights today to Berlin... more
AirlinesTwo CRJ-900s for Andes Líneas Aéreas
Salta, Argentina - To enhance the carrier's regional links
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday announced that Andes Líneas Aéreas of Salta, Argentina, has selected the Bombardier CRJ-900 jetliner to suit its requirements. The airline has leased two previously owned 9... more