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Civil aviationJet Airways asks for talks to Italian ENAC
New Delhi, India - For code-share flights from Italy to India
"We intend to meet ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) to talk about code-share flights from Milan, Rome, Boulogne to Brussels and to continue to India", this is the statement of Michel Simiaut, Jet... more
AirlinesAir Berlin will start operations between Oslo and Berlin-Tegel on April 29
Oslo, Norway - The carrier lands in Norway for the first time
Starting this Spring, Air Berlin will commence direct flights to Norway for the first time. Starting on 24 April 2009, Germany's second largest airline will operate a connection between Oslo and Berlin-Tegel... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica (2): the companies of the Group at "IDEX 2009"
Rome, Italy - At Abu Dhabi from February 22 to 26
Alenia Aeronautica is the Italian industrial leader in aeronautical production and one of the world's most advanced companies in this field, with products that range from next-generation defence, transport... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly's Photo: when it says "Being first"
Rome, Italy - The first wind tunnel of Langley
The honeycombed, screened center of this open-circuit air intake for Langley's first wind tunnel insured a steady, nonturbulent flow of air. Two mechanics pose near the entrance end of the current... more
Government actsItalian question about supplying of VH-71 helicopters to US Government
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Guglielmo Picchi (PdL)
"The Italian Honourable Guglielmo Picchi (Popolo delle Libertà) asks to the Economic Development Minister to know, granted that: US Government, is read by press sources, would have intention to revise... more
IndustryAirbus revises its production rates
Toulouse, France - Also if not many, Family A-320's one decreases; A-330/A-340 Family not increased further as previously planned
Airbus is adapting production rates of its A-320 Family programme from 36 to 34 a month from October 2009 onwards. Production rates of the A-330/A-340 family will be paused at the current level of 8.5... more
AirlinesAir Italy: TAR postpones the appeal on the slots of Linate Airport
Milan, Italy - GESAC requests the liberalization of slots
The TAR of Lazio decided to postpone the hearing of the appeal requested by Air Italy for the temporary assignment of three couples of slots to operate daily flights from Milan-Linate to Naples and one... more
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Rome, Italy - Technical problems
Due to some technical problems recovered on Friday February 20th, the publication of the news restarted regularly on Monday. The AVIONEWS Direction apologizes for the discomforts of the last days which... more
AirportsThe Venice-Treviso airport system presented new links
Venice, Italy - During the BIT in Milan ended yesterday
"SAVE (Venice's airport management society) has presented, at Veneto Regions stand, the new program flights of the Venice-Treviso's airport system, during BIT (International Tourism Fair) in Milan ended... more
AirlinesWizz Air to double fleet in two years
Katowice, Poland - It closed 2008 with 5.8 million passengers
Polish low-cost air carrier, Wizz Air, plans to double its fleet over the next two years. It intends to double its fleet to 42 planes by 2011 from the 21 Airbus A-320s it has now. The carrier aimed to... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama to take delivery the fourth Boeing 767
Milan, Italy - The airplane will be based at Milan-Malpensa Airport
The fourth Boeing 767 enters in the Blue Panorama Airlines (BPA) fleet. The airline has now six aircraft for the long-range destinations that will use during the Summer 2009. Blue Panorama President,... more
AirlinesRyanair and OnAir launch the first service in Europe of wide Inflight Mobile Phone
Dublin, Ireland - The passengers can now call & text onboard 20 of its aircraft
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, yesterday (19th Feb) launched its in-flight mobile phone service initially onboard 20 of its (mainly) Dublin based aircraft. This is the first step in fitting Ryanair’s ent... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM introduces a new route between Rome and Detroit
Rome, Italy - Starting from June 5th
Air France-KLM introduces a new route from June 5th from the airport of Rome-Fiumicino to Detroit. A Northwest Airlines aircraft will be used for this service. "The airline has now 32 direct flight... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines adds MD-80 service from Pittsburgh to Dallas-Fort Worth
Pittsburgh, Usa - Service begins on June 12
American Airlines has announced it will add MD-80 service from Pittsburgh International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport beginning June 12, 2009. “This route has proven to be a strong p... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, and 402B airplanes (2009-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, which, if not corrected, could result in failure of the wing auxiliary spar web and cause landing gear collapse during normal landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7552-7554] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, and A-340/200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes (2009-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7549-7552] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Learjet model 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes (2009-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improper installation of the lavatory light assembly, which could result in contact between the electrical terminals of the light assembly and an adjacent oxygen supply line
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7554-7557] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia moves and leaves via della Magliana
Rome, Italy - Starting from next Monday
Starting from next Monday the Top Management led by Rocco Sabelli should leave the headquarters in via della Magliana to move at Fiumicino-Rome Airport. The old headquarters will not remain uninhabited... more
AirportsEU rules on airport charges, "Important step" says AEA
Brussels, Belgium - Airports were natural monopolies
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network airlines, has described the adoption of the EU’s Airport carges drective by cuncil on February 19th as an "Important fir... more
CargoLufthansa cargo started operations from Milan-Malpensa to Usa
Milan, Italy - Flights are twice a week to New York and Chicago
Lufthansa cargo started flights from Milan-Malpensa to New York and Chicago, operated Wednesdays and Saturdays with MD-11F. During the opening ceremony, the CEO Carsten Spohr said: "Italy is the main... more
AccidentsEgypt: Ukrainian Antonov cargo airplane burst into flame at Luxor Airport
Cairo, Egypt - Five victims
Ukrainian Antonov An-12 cargo plane burst into flames on Friday as it tried to take off in south Egypt killing five crew members, the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority said. A spokesman said the Ukrainian... more
OccurrencesJapan: emergency landing for a Northwest Airlines Boeing 747 airplane
Tokyo, Japan - About 30 wounded due to a severe turbulence
About 30 people were injured after a passenger jet was hit by severe turbulence as it neared the end of a flight from Manila to Tokyo. "Two people were seriously injured and about 30 slightly injured",... more
Press releaseIATA-Bisignani called on the new Obama Administration to prioritise aviation’s role in economic recovery
New York, Usa - In the areas of security, environment and commercial freedoms
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the new Obama Administration in the US to prioritise aviation as a catalyst to stimulate the US economy. 'Smart investments - not bailouts... more
Civil aviationIntolerance from the director general of the Italian Enac, Silvano Manera
Rome, Italy - During a business meeting lost heavily his control
At the end, the staff of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) said: "That's enough". The issue is the way in which their director general avoid to meet the Labour minister in reference to a work conciliation.... more
AirportsACI Europe welcomed the Commission’s use of ICAO guidelines
Brussels, Belgium - A new EU directive will be the template for setting of airport charges
ACI Europe, the Airports Council International, welcomed the Commission’s use of ICAO guidelines and recognition of the role of small, regional airports in the European Union. The new UE directive w... more
HelicoptersUS Army selects air conditioning systems of Air Comm for LUH
Fort Irwin, USA - Deliveries under way
Air Comm Corporation has been selected by American Eurocopter to provide vapor cycle air conditioning systems for the U.S. Army’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program, led by EADS North America. Deliveries o... more
Airportsbmi to cease operations from Leeds to London-Heathrow
Leeds, United Kingdom - The airline carried 62,000 passengers on this route in 2008
Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBIA) has today confirmed that bmi mainline is to cease operating the London-Heathrow service from 28 March 2009. bmi carried 62,000 departing passengers on their... more
AirlinesAustralia: Virgin Blue cuts 400 jobs
Sydney, Australia - And Qantas reduces flights to China
The economic global crisis reaches also the Australian airlines. According to some International press-sources, Virgin Blue would intend to discharge about 400 workers, after to have decided to cut 8%... more
Civil aviationIntolerance from the director general of the Italian Enac, Silvano Manera
Rome, Italy - During a business meeting lost heavily his control
At the end, the staff of Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) said: "That's enough". The issue is the way in which their director general avoid to meet the Labour minister in reference to a work conciliation. This... more
IndustryLufthansa expands CFM56-5B-powered Airbus fleet
Evendale, Usa - Places $ 375 Million Engine Order
Lufthansa has selected CFM International's CFM56-5B engine to power 27 new Airbus A-319/A-320 aircraft in a firm engine order valued at approximately $375 million. The airline is scheduled to take its... more
Military aviationRussia: Sukhoi confirms Su-35 deliveries to Russian Air Force in 2011
Moscow, Russia - 87 flight tests carried out from July 2008
Russia's Sukhoi aircraft maker confirmed on Thursday that the advanced Su-35 Flanker multi-role fighter would enter service with the Russian Air Force in 2011. "The current progress of the Su-35 testing... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles returns to fly maybe in the Summer
Verona, Italy - The extraordinary administrator appointed on Thursday a GSA
Starting from today Alpi Eagles has a new General Sales Agent (GSA). The extraordinary administrator, Gianluca Vidal, appointed today Trawel as GSA for the Italian market. "The administrator is working... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines signs pact with Brazilian carrier GOL
Dallas, USA - The announcement on Thursday
American Airlines Inc. and Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA said Wednesday they've agreed to exchange passengers and sell tickets on each other's flights. Under this agreement American... more
IndustrySuperJet International opens North America office
Washington, Usa - It will be run by John Buckley, vice-president, business development
"Regional jet marketing, customization and support company SuperJet International opened its North American sales and customer support office in Washington DC. SuperJet International’s North American o... more
HelicoptersCAE and AgustaWestland’s Rotorsim to train Norway’s NH-90 aircrews
Sesto Calende, Italy - Flight simulation training for NH-90 NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH)
CAE and AgustaWestland consortium, Rotorsim, has signed a three-year contract to provide NH-90 flight simulation training to the Norwegian armed forces. Rotorsim, equally owned by CAE and AgustaWestland,... more
HelicoptersHere comes the largest helicopter never built by Boeing, XCH-62HLH
Fort Rucker, USA - Delivered to the World’s biggest "Helicopter Museum" in UK
The Helicopter Museum in the UK has taken delivery of parts recovered from the Boeing XCH-62 Heavy Lift Helicopter (HLH), cancelled as a project in 1975 and eventually scrapped at Fort Rucker in Alabama... more
SecurityIata (2), three main reasons account for air accidents
New York, Usa - Runway excursions, ground damages and deficient safety management
In reference to the air accident figures of 2008, released today by IATA, three issues emerged. Runway excursions accounted for 25% of all accidents in 2008. IATA will launch a Runway Safety Toolkit in... more
UAS-DronesIran develops spy drone capable of reaching Israel
Tehran, Iran - It has a range of 1,000 km
Iranian scientists have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of reaching Israel, an Iranian news agency said on Wednesday, citing a senior military official. Deputy Defense Minister, Ahmad... more
SecurityIata, more accidents but fewer fatalities in 2008
New York, Usa - The association released the aviation safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2008. The total number of fatalities from aviation accidents dropped from 692 in 2007 to 502 in 2008. This... more
AirlinesA-380 makes first flight powered by GP-7200, destined to Air France
Hamburg, Germany - The delivery in October
A-380 has made its first flight, four hour duration, destined to Air France, powered by Engine Alliance GP-7200. The airplane has then taken off again towards Hamburg, where will be subjected to painting... more
Press releaseItalian ANSV: updating about crash in Trigoria
Rome, Italy - Occurred last February 7 at a Cessna 650 airplane, code I-FEEV
"ANSV (Italian Air Safety Board), according to recurring requests, by specialized press, about the timely of interpretation of FDR and CVR of the damaged airplane in Trigoria (Rome) last February 7, retains... more
Press releaseCAE 5000 series simulator surpasses 15,000 hours of training
Montreal, Canada - Aeroflot and Zhuhai Flight Training Centre simulators latest to achieve Level D qualification, while Ryanair simulators also qualified for training
CAE announced that its CAE 5000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS), which was launched in March 2007 and entered service a year ago, has surpassed 15,000 hours of training in its first year of service.... more
Finance and economyHypothesis of joint-venture among American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia
Atlanta, Usa - Maybe within the Summer
American Airlines will reduce the market's domestic capacity of 8-10% (and not the European network that, on the contrary, will profit by the introduction of the new route from Dallas to Madrid). But the... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines takes delivery its first Boeing 737 airplane
Atlanta, USA - It renews the medium-range
Starting from March the first Boeing 737/800 Next Generation (order of 75) will be operational in the American Airlines fleet. "The new airplanes will replace the old MD-80, will be used in the domestic... more
AirportsItalian SAB: local four hour strike next Saturday at "Marconi" air station in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The airport services could not be ensured from 12am to 4pm
"SAB, Bologna's airport management society, informs passengers that airport services could not be assured from 12am to 4pm next Saturday, February 21, due to a local four hour strike fixed by Cub Trasporti... more
AirlinesAlitalia: unions request the intervention by Government for CIGS workers
Rome, Italy - About procedures of payment's supply
"The Alitalia workers in CIGS did not receive payments since three months and the last complete salary date back to September 2008". Filt-Cgil, Fit.Cisl, Uil-Trasporti and Ugl-Trasporti unions sent a letter... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation AE-3007A1E and AE-1107C turbofan/turboshaft engines (2009-04-03)
Washington, USA - To prevent low-cycle-fatigue failure of the parts, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7309-7310] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW-4090 and PW-4090-3 turbofan engines (2009-04-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of the front turbine hub, resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 7304-7306] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space delivers two deep space observatories to launch site
Rome, Italy - Herschel and Planck scientific satellites kick off launch campaign in Kourou, French Guiana
"The Herschel and Planck satellites, built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor for the European Space Agency, have arrived at the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, for final preparations... more
Military aviationKyrgyzstan approves the closure of the US Air Force Base
Manas, Kyrgyzstan - The Parliament decided on Thursday
Kyrgyzstan's Parliament voted with an overwhelmingly majority on Thursday to approve a government proposal to close a U.S. Air Base in the Central Asian nation. The Parliament, met in plenary session,... more