AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,497 news found
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2008-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the fuselage frame structure and to prevent structural failure in this area
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39572-39574] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsBoeing and Malaysia Airlines announce order for 35 Next Generation 737: "Special Farnborough 2008" (3)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Valued at more than USD 2.6 billion at current list prices
"Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines yesterday announced the airline has ordered 35 Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes. The order is valued at more than USD 2.6 billion at current list prices.... more
Fair and showsAsiana Airlines orders Airbuses: "Special Farnborough 2008" (2)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For 30 A-350 airplanes
"Asiana Airlines of South Korea has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A-350 XWB aircraft, plus 10 options. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in 2016 and the airline will take a... more
Fair and showsLockheed Martin partnerships are key to enhancing "Military Readiness": "Special Farnborough 2008"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Some of the corporation’s successful PBL partnerships
"A senior Lockheed Martin official told reporters attending the Farnborough Air Show today that Lockheed Martin partnerships around the world are providing military customers with enterprise support solutions... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency and Telespazio present e-Geos: "Special Farnborough 2008" (15)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Today afternoon at the Finmeccanica stand
e-Geos, the joint-venture established by the Italian Space Agency and Telespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales), has been presented today at the "Farnborough International Air Show". ASI President Giovanni Fabrizio... more
Fair and showsCampania, Piemonte and Puglia announce an agreement on aerospace at the air show: "Special Farnborough 2008" (14)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Amonf the first positive results presented at the event ongoing in these days
"The announcement today of an understanding reached among Campania, Piemonte and Puglia Regions, for the signature of an agreement for constitution of an Italian aerospace pole, is among the first positive... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland to target long range offshore market. "Special Farnborough 2008" (11)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - With a 400 kg increase on the current certified MGW of 6,400 kg
"AgustaWestland is undertaking work to certify the AW-139 with a Maximum Gross Weight (MGW) of 6,800 kg (14,991 Ib), a 400 kg (882 Ib) increase on the current certified MGW of 6,400 kg. The increased MGW... more
HelicoptersAgreement between AgustaWestland and Boeing for new CH-47F Chinook helicopter: "Special Farnborough 2008" (13)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - It will be destined to the Italian Army
Great bargains for AgustaWestland, one of the three mainstays of the Finmeccanica Group. In this way it was defined yesterday by the CEO Giuseppe Orsi during the press-conference at the "Farnborough International... more
AirportsThe first Alitalia Albenga-Bastia flight took off today
Albenga, Italy - By an ATR-72 airplane
Before the takeoff of this morning from the "Panero" airport of Albenga by an Alitalia Express ATR-72 aircraft to Bastia (Corsica), Pietro Balestra, President of AVA (airport management company), stated:... more
Fair and showsIn stalemate the collaboration between Alenia Aeronautica and Boeing: "Special Farnborough 2008" (12)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Bertolone: "Boeing has to present a proposal, otherwise the agreement will be signed with L-3"
In stalemate the collaboration between Alenia Aeronautica and Boeing. The two allies are currently in disagreement on two important projects: the manufacturing in USA of the Italian C-27J Spartan strategical... more
Fair and showsMoog to open Abu Dhabi logistic center: "Special Farnborough 2008" (10)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The new facility is scheduled to open in the end of 2008
Moog Inc., a designer, manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, will open a logistic center in Abu Dhabi to provide rapid response support of its products to airlines operating... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aeronautica: flight-refuelling simulation: "Special Farnborough 2008" (9)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A new record for the Sky-X
"A new record, a world record this time, for Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and for its unmanned development and demo programme: taking-off from the Italian Air Force’s Amendola Base, in t... more
Fair and showsSuperJet International signs agreement with AMA (Suisse) for five airplanes: "Special Farnborough 2008" (8)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry announces order for 20 Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft by an undisclosed customer
"SuperJet International and AMA Asset Management Advisors (Suisse) signed today an agreement for the acquisition of 5 new Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft for a total value of approximately USD 150 million.... more
Military aviationBoeing dismisses Northrop Grumman for the Next Generation Bomber: "Special Farnborough 2008" (7)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Exclusive collaboration with Lockheed Martin
Boeing has teamed with Lockheed Martin to meet the USAF's emerging requirement for a next-generation bomber (NGB). But beyond that the company won't say much about the program or how it intends to pursue... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: guidance and business plan objectives for 2008-2010
London, United Kingdom - Autogrill consolidated revenues to reach € 6.6 billion in 2010
"Business plan for 2008-2010 • Consolidated revenues in 2008: €5,780m, and average annual growth of 6.9% to 2010 • Consolidated Ebitda in 2008: €600m (net of restructuring costs of around €17m),... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206L, L-1, L-3, L-4, and 407 helicopters (2008-14-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39570-39572] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, and 206L-4 helicopters (2008-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39577-39578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV: strikes fixed for next Friday, July 18, have been postponed
Rome, Italy - For four hours
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) informs that all the strikes by air traffic controllers, fixed for next Friday, July 18, from 12am to 4:00pm, have been deferred". more
Fair and showsPratt & Whitney celebrates the 80th year: "Special "Farnborough 2008" (6)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - PT6 turboshaft engines have accumulated more than 330 million flight hours
80 years ago James Young, a Montreal businessman, founded Canadian Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company with six employees as a service center for Pratt & Whitney (Hartford, Connecticut) engines built in the... more
Fair and showsMichaniki SA of Greece orders an AgustaWestland "Grand" helicopter: "Special Farnborough 2008" (4)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The model delivered for the first time also in Russia
"AgustaWestland announced that Michaniki S.A. of Greece has placed an order for a Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter in VIP configuration. This purchase marks the entrance of the Grand in the Greek... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Wednesday 16 to next Sunday 20
Wednesday 16 - Precision Flying - "18th FAI World Precision Flying Championship". Ried - Kirchheim, Austria. + 43 7752 87480 www.ried2008.at - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Rieti,... more
Fair and showsNew orders by Airbus at the event: "Special Farnborough 2008" (3)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Aviation Capital Group for 23 airplanes; DAE Capital for 100 planes and Aeroflot for five aircraft
"United States based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 23 Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. With this contract, the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp... more
Fair and showsLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor aircraft showcases its aerodynamics: "Special Farnborough 2008" (2)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - During the opening day of the event
"The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter showcased its unique capability performing unequaled aerodynamic maneuvers during the opening day at the '2008 Farnborough Air Show'. The F-22... more
Fair and showsLM F-35 charts progress as services anticipate 5th generation capabilities: "Special Farnborough 2008"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - With two of its three variants now in flight test
"With two of its three variants now in flight test, the 17 remaining pre-production aircraft in assembly, the first two production aircraft in fabrication, another 12 production jets fully funded and early... more
UAS-DronesComing back for DRAC mini-UAV: "Special Farnborough 2008" (5)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The DGA orders other 35 systems
Having accepted the last of an initial order for 25 units, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered 35 additional DRAC mini-UAV close-range reconnaissance systems for the French Armed Forces... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (23): BAE anti-missile system tests on Super Hornet
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Deployment is set for December 2009
The AN/ALE-55 fiber-optic towed anti-missile decoy has begun operational tests on Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet of the US Navy as part of the IDECM radio frequency countermeasures system. "Its performance... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (22): GALILEO FOC satellite tender
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The system will become operational in 2013
The European Commission and European Space Agency (ESA) have issued a request for proposals for 28 full operating capability satellites - 26 operational units plus two spares - and related ground equipment,... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (21): Sikorsky equips the first US Army UH-60M unit
Farnboorugh, United Kingdom - This helicopter will replace older Black Hawk
Sikorsky Aircraft delivered the 30th UH-60M Black Hawk to the US Army for the 4-101 Assault Battalion, making it the First Unit Equipped (FUE) with the helicopter. The UH-60M`s enhancements include... more
AirportsCatania's airport to get close for 4 months
Catania, Italy - From November 2010 to February 2011
Catania-Fontanarossa airport will be closed to traffic for 4 months between November 2010, to February 2011. Roberto Serrano, SAC's (Catania airport management company) general director, has beforehand... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (20): Boeing and Arik Air announce Next-Generation 737 order
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Nigerian airline pursuing fleet modernization with order for seven 737-800s
"Boeing and Arik Air today announced an order for an additional seven Next-Generation 737s at the Farnborough Airshow. The airline ordered 10 Next-Generation 737s in September 2007 and now has a total... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (19): Thales Alenia Space contracts for Amos-4
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Israel Aerospace Industry is the prime contractor
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI), through its systems missiles and space Group, MBT Space Division, to supply RF communication assemblies for the Amos-4 communication... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (18): Bristow Helicopters adds nine Sikorsky Helos
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Two S-92s and six S-76C++
Offshore giant Bristow Helicopters will exercise options on two Sikorsky S-92 and six S-76C++ helicopters connected with existing sales agreements. Bristow also added options to purchase eight additional... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (17): ATR opens new training center in Kuala Lumpur
Farnborough, United Kingdom - In association with Malaysia Airlines
"On the occasion of the 'Farnborough Airshow', the turboprop manufacturer ATR today announced the opening, in association with Malaysia Airlines, of a new training center in Kuala Lumpur. The center will... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (16): new orders by Airbus
Farnborough, United Kingdom - By Qatar Airways (four A-321 airplanes) and Tunisair (16 aircraft)
"Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four Airbus A-321 aircraft. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the 46th 'Farnborough... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (15): the presentation of Sukhoi Superjet 100
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The certification is waiting in next months
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the World`s Super Regional Jet. This family of versatile state-of-the-art regional jet airliners will set new performance benchmarks in their category. The 98-seat Sukhoi Superjet... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (14): AgustaWestland announced today the agreement with Oboronprom
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the assembly in Russia of the AW-139 helicopter
AgustaWestland has announced this morning a contract with the Russian company Oboronprom. The two companies have signed a heads of agreement at the "Farnborough International Air Show" to set up an industrial... more
AirportsUSA, new technologies to face runway incursions
New York, USA - To improve safety in US airports
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Robert Sturgell yesterday announced new initiatives to improve runway safety at US airports, including the installation of Runway Status Lights at major... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (13): Boeing 787 VP says program is a leap forward on all fronts
Farnborough, United Kingdom - With almost 900 orders to date
"The Boeing Company is making steady progress on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running. Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, reporting on the... more
IndustryEaton and Alenia announce a Workshare Agreement related to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Program
Irvine, Usa - For a series of tubes to instal in the aircraft's wings
"Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation’s aerospace business and Alenia Aeronautica today announced the formal signing of an agreement to cooperate in a workshare program on the F-35 Lightning I... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (10): Irkut enters medium-haul
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Additional details of its MS-21 jet airliner project
Russia’s Irkut Corporation will release additional details of its MS-21 jet airliner program. The aircraft, which will be built in three successively larger configurations, is designed to replace the T... more
Civil aviationBoeing, high oil prices an "Opportunity" for the US company
Chicago, USA - According to the CEO James McNerney
Soaring oil prices are an "Opportunity" that will speed up orders for new aircraft that consume less fuel, the chief executive of US Boeing James McNerney told the weekly "Journal du Dimanche". "The... more
Civil defenseFires in Albania: Italian Canadair plane on action
Rome, Italy - The country hit by pyres because of high temperatures
"Italian Civil Defense Department of the Minister council's Presidency, has decided to send one of its Canadair planes in Albania to support operations of fire-fighting in Vallona and Fier valleys, in... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (8): the presentation of the Gulfstream and IAI’s system
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time in public
Gulfstream and IAI (Israeli Aerospace Industry) are also showing their Conformal AEW (CAEW - Compact Airborne Early Warning) system in public for the first time at Farnborough. The CAEW combines a Gulfstream... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (7): Raytheon delivers 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV to US Navy
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Enhanced capabilities to support land-based operations
Last month Raytheon delivered the 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to the US Navy. The missile provides an expanded array of operational capabilities with two-way satellite datalink enabling a... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (6): SAAB gets orders for Gripen EW Units
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
SAAB has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for electronic warfare systems and supplementary weapons pylons for the Gripen. The aircraft will be equipped with antennas,... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (5): Reaper UAV in Afghanistan combat with RAF
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time at the beginning of June
The RAF (Royal Air Force) used the General Atomic MQ-9 Reaper UAV to fire weapon during combat operations in Afghanistan for the first time at the beginning of June. The Reaper can carry the GBU-12 Paveway... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-20 and SR-22 airplanes (2008-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent in-flight failure of the cabin door, which could result in door separation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39583-39585] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines (2008-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines that would allow fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39574-39577] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (12): bigger BWB “X-plane” planned
Farnborough, United Kingdom - On the tracks of the X-48B
Boeing and the US Air Force have begun talks over development of a larger, piloted, blended-wing body (BWB) demonstrator that would follow on from the current subscale X-48B Unmanned BWB now flying at... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (4): Embraer signs Niki Airline for five 190 jets
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry and Nas Aviation confirm five more 190 jets
"Embraer and Austria’s NIKI Luftfhart GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets. The agreement was announced yesterday at the 60th 'Farnborough Airshow', in England, and includes purchase rights f... more