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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a marked worsening and strong winds arriving
Rome, Italy - Snowfalls on low levels on Central-South, storms on South and on Sicily from today
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions that from yesterday evening, on Sunday December 13, forecast moderate snowfalls on all central Italy and alongside... more
Civil aviationTomorrow the first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - High-speed taxi tests completed
Boeing announced yesterday that the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner is scheduled for tomorrow, December 15, at 10:00 am, Seattle time (which is 6:00 pm GMT). On Saturday the company had completed high-speed... more
Civil aviationContinental on USA-Japan "Open Skies" agreement
Washington, USA - Benefits for the entire US aviation industry
Continental Airlines and Continental Micronesia said that they applaud the recently announced "Open Skies" agreement between the USA and Japan (see AVIONEWS). The US Government has signed an historic... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2009-24-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62485-62487] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-500 airplanes (2009-24-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62489-62490] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. LTS101 Series Turboshaft and LTP101 series turboprop engines (2009-24-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent rupture of the gas generator turbine disc, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62487-62489] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF34-1A, CF34-3A, and CF34-3B series turbofan engines (2009-24-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain P/N and SN fan blades and aft actuator head hoses, which could result in an under-cowl fire and subsequent damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62481-62485] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company model 525A airplanes (2009-24-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose and damaged fasteners and cracks in the thrust attenuator paddles, which could result in in- flight departure of the thrust attenuator paddles
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62479-62481] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Embraer and CDB Leasing
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For developing regional aviation in China
Embraer and CDB Leasing (CLC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement for aircraft financing and leasing could come to as much as US$2.2 billion over the next three years. CLC is the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: joint study with DSNA shows Point Merge applicable for ACC arrival sectors
Brussels, Belgium - Point Merge will be deployed at Oslo in April 2011
A series of simulations run at the EUROCONTROL Experimental Centre has demonstrated that Point Merge can provide safety and capacity benefits even in complex and congested airspace. Point Merge is an... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines records -7.1% in traffic in November
Atlanta, USA - Compared to the same month last year
Delta Airlines has reported traffic results for November 2009. System traffic in the month, including both Delta and Northwest operations, decreased 7.1% compared to November 2008 on an 8.4% decrease in... more
Military aviationAvio expressed its satisfaction for the first flight of the A-400M
Rome, Italy - The Italian company participates in the building of the engines
The Italian company Avio, which participates in the building of the Europrop International (EPI) TP400D engines for the A-400M airlifter, expressed its satisfaction for today's first flight of Airbus'... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines traffic data in November
Chicago, USA - Traffic growth for the airline
United Airlines issued its preliminary consolidated traffic results for November 2009. The company reported a November consolidated passenger load factor of 80.2% (+3.5%). Total consolidated revenue passenger... more
AirportsSAVE purchased 27.65% of Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Rome, Italy - SAVE took part in the operation together with Holding Communal
SAVE, Venice-"Marco Polo" airport operator, purchased 27.65% of BSCA's (Brussels South Charleroi Airport) equity, Brussels-Charleroi airport operator. The operation saw Holding Communal of Belgium... more
AirlinesUS Airways, traffic data for November 2009
Tempe, USA - Results decreased compared to the same period in 2008
US Airways Group has reported that revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for November 2009 were 4.2 billion, down 1.8% versus November 2008. Capacity was 5.4 billion available seat miles (ASMs), down 1.3% versus... more
Military aviationPhoto of the week: the first flight of the A-400M
Seville, Spain - Performed today in Seville
Some pictures of the A-400M aircraft's first flight performed today in Seville, Spain, succesfully performed today in Seville, Spain (see AVIONEWS). Airbus Military's A-400M airlifter, financed by the... more
Civil aviationTowards the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - Maybe on Tuesday, December 15
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner might take the sky for the first time early next week, maybe on December 15. Static tests on the aircraft had been completed recently (see AVIONEWS). The manufacturer... more
Military aviationFinally the first flight of Airbus A-400M
Seville, Spain - Takeoff and landing in Seville for the new EADS airlifter
The new A-400M airlifter built by Airbus Military (EADS) today took off for the first time in Seville, Spain, as announced in the last days (see AVIONEWS). The event gains particular relevance in a moment... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines about the Australian approval of the deal with Virgin Blue Group
Atlanta, USA - Now pending US authorization
Delta Air Lines applauded a decision by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to grant authorization to Delta and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group to enter into a joint venture on their... more
Civil aviation2.5% decline expected in America during the winter holidays
Washington, USA - Airlines requested a Special Activity Airspace
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, announced yesterday that it expects 41 million passengers to travel over the upcoming winter... more
AirlinesAmerican and GOL Airlines strengthen alliance
Fort Worth, USA - Now pending government authorization for a new code-share agreement
American Airlines and Brazil's GOL Airlines are enhancing their alliance by finalizing a code-share agreement to place American's AA code on GOL's growing network of flights within Brazil. American and... more
DefenseCritical Design Review for the new US communication network
San Diego, USA - It will supply better and more secure links to the warfighters
A secure, internet-like tactical network is one step closer to providing joint warfighters with unprecedented access to voice, data and video communications, as well as a level of interoperability never... more
IndustryC-27J JCA schoolhouse opening marks training transition to Robins Air Force Base
Waco, Usa - The C-27J JCA industry team is led by L-3 and includes aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aeronautica and GMAS
The C-27J JCA Team, led by L-3 Communications, announced that it has celebrated the opening of a new training center for the C-27J Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Program on Dec. 9, 2009, at Robins Air Force... more
IndustryBoeing completes review on 787 Dreamliner's static tests
Everett, USA - Needed to clear the aircraft for its first flight
Boeing yesterday completed the review and analysis of the static test that was conducted on November 30 to validate the side-of-body modification made to the 787 Dreamliner (see AVIONEWS). During the... more
ReportThai Airways sues protesters who blocked the airports in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailandia - The protests between November and December 2008
The airline Thai Airways sued the leaders of the protesters who, between November and December 2008, performed a series of sit-ins against the government of fugitive premier Thaksin Shinawatr, causing... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against Frankfurt airport pricing policy
Brussels, Belgium - "Dismay" and "Disbelief" expressed by European airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) reacted with "Disbelief" to the manner in which Stefan Schulte, CEO of Fraport, the company which owns and operates Frankfurt Airport, explained the deal struck... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) model TAE 125-01 reciprocating engines (2009-24-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 227)] [Page 62213-62215] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes (2009-24-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct scribe lines, which can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin. Undetected fatigue cracks can grow and cause sudden decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62217-62219] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationBombardier vision system for Challenger 605 gets FAA certificate
Montreal, Canada - It offers pilots enhanced situational awareness and visibility in difficult conditions
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that the Bombardier Enhanced Vision System (BEVS) and Head-up Display (HUD) for the Challenger 605 aircraft has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. BEVS... more
Civil aviationThe aviation sector's commitment in the Copenhagen conference
Copenhagen, Denmark - Air France asks for the climate change to be faced with a global approach
Aware of the challenges brought about by climate change, the international aviation industry is determined to meet these challenges and wants the sector to be included in a post-Kyoto treaty, as confirmed... more
AirlineseasyJet: 14 new international routes from June 2010
Milan, Italy - From Milan, Rome, Venice, Naples, Palermo and Olbia
easyJet, European low-cost airline, announced the deployment of 14 new international medium-haul routes that, beginning in June 2010, will link Milan-Malpensa to Bordeaux, Corfu, Thessaloniki and Santorini;... more
AirportsQantas innovation at Perth airport
Perth, Australia - A new system for security checks
Qantas today unveiled a new security screening facility at its domestic terminal in Perth, part of the airline's US$75 million terminal upgrade program. The new facility would reduce congestion and waiting... more
Government actsItalian question on the talks with Hong Kong for a bilateral agreement on air transport
Rome, Italy - By the Honourable Giovanni Reguzzoni (Lega nord)
"To know which is the state of the talks to renegotiate the bilateral agreements with Hong Kong regarding the air transport, started following to the new rules in order to liberalize the air transport".... more
AirportsNew link from Oxford to Rome, via Geneva
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the connection between Baboo and Alitalia
Thanks to a deal signed by Oxford Airport with the Swiss airline Baboo it will be possible to reach Rome directly from the English university city, with a brief stop-over in Geneva to get the Alitalia... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines inaugurates a new route to La Paz
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The link will be served by A-320 airplanes
TAM Airlines communicated today to have inaugurated the new international route to La Paz, in Bolivia, last December 1st. The carrier, with four weekly connections, serves the only link between Bolivian... more
AirlinesEmirates gets funds to finance 6 Airbus A-380s
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - More than US$1.13 billion needed
Emirates announced today that it has received the funds to finance 6 Airbus A-380s. The airline will receive the first of these aircraft early next week, with a second arriving in late December and the... more
Civil aviationFAA extends public access to information on airport delays
Washington, USA - To have up-to-date data on current airport situation and weather
As part of the Obama Administration’s "Open Government" initiative, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will expand public access to its frequently-updated information on airport delays through a... more
Civil aviationSecond Asia Pacific Embraer Legacy 600 users' meeting
Jakarta, Indonesia - The gathering in Jakarta, Indonesia
Embraer has hosted its second annual Asia Pacific Legacy 600 Operators Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia, December 8-9. The event gathered Legacy 600 operators from the region, as well as customer, service... more
AirportsFraport traffic figures in November 2009
Frankfurt, Germany - Traffic climbs; freight grows strongly again; passenger figures return to previous year’s level
In November 2009 traffic development at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) received another strong push forward. In the reporting month, Fraport AG registered 3.9 million passengers at its Frankfurt intercontinental... more
AirlinesNew Blu-express.com Rome-Istanbul flight presented today: € 49 including taxes
Rome, Italy - Active from December 17 and operated daily, Saturday excluded
The Italian low-cost airline Blu-express.com today presented in Rome its new service from Rome to Istanbul. Blu-express.com is the low-cost branch of Blue Panorama Airlines. The link will be active from... more
AirportsAci Europe: European traffic down -2.1% during October 2009
Brussels, Belgium - And freight -3.1%
The latest air traffic statistics from European airport trade body, ACI EUROPE reveal that the overall passenger traffic at European airports decreased by -2.1% in October 2009 compared with October 2008,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of December
Rome, Italy - From today, on Thursday 10 to next Saturday 12
Thursday 10 - "13th Hang Gliding Open de Canarias de Ala Delta". Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Spain. + 34 65 899 54 20 http://events.fai.org www.vuelolibrezonzamas.com Friday 11 - "13th Hang Gliding... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia revolutionises Malpensa’s connectivity to the region
Milan, Italy - Starting in early 2010
Lufthansa Italia today announced the launch of two new services connecting Milan-Malpensa Airport to the neighboring regions of Lombardy, Piedmont and Tessin starting in early 2010. Customers travelling... more
AirlinesBritish Airways' November traffic data
London, UK - Traffic down, load factor up
British Airways has issued the traffic data for the month of November 2009. Passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres, was 6.2% below November 2008. Traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger... more
Civil aviationAmerican Airlines on possible "Open skies" agreement USA-Japan
Washington, USA - It would be good for both airlines and passengers
American Airlines (AA) applauded Japanese and US negotiators for their progress in developing an "Open skies" agreement that will govern aviation in years to come. AA, a founding member of the oneworld... more
Civil aviationFive Boeing 747/8 Intercontinentals for Korean Air
Seattle, USA - First Asian airline to chose them
Boeing and Korean Air announced an order for five 747/8 Intercontinental jetliners. Korean Air is the first Asian airline to order the passenger version of the new, fuel-efficient 747/8. The airplanes... more
Press releaseItalian FILT-CGIL. Alitalia: cabin crew strike on February 5
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from 10 am to 2 pm
"A new strike of Alitalia's cabin crew has been announced for Friday, February 5, 2010, from 10 am to 2 pm. The protest, initially scheduled on 25 November and later on 9 December, had been postponed by... more
AerospaceArianespace, launch of the Helios-2B satellite postponed
Kourou, French Guiana - It will serve the French defense
The launch of the Helios-2B satellite scheduled yesterday from Kourou, French Guiana, has been postponed during final count-down operations due to an anomaly occurred in a launcher subsystem. The delay... more
Civil aviationAEA: "Copenhagen conference critical for aviation's future"
Copenhagen , Denmark - The European airlines urge a global effort on climate change
As the world travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, for the COP15 Climate Change Conference, the aviation sector expects to be a focus of attention as a solution is sought to include airline CO2 emissions in... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to take part in “Fiera della Conoscenza” (Knowledge Fair)
Rome, Italy - In L’Aquila from 10 to 12 December
"Finmeccanica will be present with its own display area at the “Fiera della Conoscenza” (Knowledge Fair), an event promoted by Servizi Innovativi - Confindustria Abruzzo, to be held at the Guardia di... more