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Civil aviationEurocontrol: aviation stakeholders share experiences on benefits of collaborative decision making
Brussels, Belgium - Over 110 participants have met last 21-22 November
"Over 110 participants from airports, air navigation service providers, ground handling companies, the European Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have met to share experiences on... more
IndustryEmbraer: reached 700 Phenom jets as firm orders
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After the conclusion of the sale of 100 Phenom 300 airplanes
"Embraer announces that after the conclusion of the sale of 100 Phenom 300 jets to Flight Options this week, the numbers of firm orders for the Phenom family has reached close to 700 jets. Total backlog... more
DefenseIndia, successful test for anti-ballistic missile
New Delhi , India - Experiment carried out in the Bay of Bengal
India is working at the development of a multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. In the context of this military project, was conducted today a test for an Advanced Air Defence (AAD) missile,... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at the COSMO-SkyMed event: strong upper winds have blocked the launch of the second satellite
Rome, Italy - The launch could be postponed
Yesterday night, at the Italian Space Agency headquarters in Rome, a celebratory event on the occasion of the launch of the COSMO-SkyMed constellation's second satellite - fruit of the Italian space industry... more
AirlinesSas Cargo looks forward to new Sas destinations
Stockholm, Sweden - The A-340 aircraft will be used
"Scandinavian Airline's decision to start up two new intercontinental destinations as of October 2008 is good news for SAS Cargo. Thereby, the air cargo company is able to offer its customers, the forwarding... more
AirportsHigh risk of collisions in the US airports
New York , USA - 370 incidents in 2007
GAO's (Government Accountability Office, investigative arm of Congress) heads alert the US air traffic operators. They presented a report that underline the high risk of collision in the runways of US... more
AirlinesUSA, the airlines reduce the domestic flights
New York, USA - The choice comes after the continuous increases of the fuel cost
The US six major airlines (American, United, Delta, Continental, Northwest and Us Airways) planned a reduction of the domestic flights to meet the growth of the fuel cost. The daily "USA Today" reports... more
Latest newsAlitalia, Lufthansa abandons: "Too expensive"
Rome, Italy - German carrier does not tender
Lufthansa renounced officially to compete for the acquisition of Alitalia. The confirm arrived today on behalf of Lufthansa spokesman, Klaus Walther. "Although the two brands would be a good combination",... more
Press releaseAir France-Klm proposes that Alitalia join the world's leading air transport Group
Rome, Italy - This proposal is being made to a major commercial partner
"Today Air France-KLM is sending a non-binding letter of interest to Alitalia, which will be submitted to the Italian carrier’s Board of Directors (At this stage, this process is not legally binding f... more
Latest newsIncident verged on at Munich airport
Munich, Germany - Lufthansa airplane suffers tyres explosion during take-off
Moments of great fear this morning at the airport of Munich, in Germany. A Lufthansa aircraft bound to Muenster suffered the explosion of two tyres during the take-off phase, and parts of the tyres ended... more
AirlinesAlitalia: clarification
Rome, Italy - The airline will announce the number of proposals received and the names of the subjects who have made them
"With reference to newswires published this morning by Air France-KLM and Air One, Alitalia – at the request of Stock Exchange Controller (CONSOB) – confirms that at the end of today, referring to the... more
AirlinesAlitalia, offer presented by Air France-Klm
Rome, Italy - Stock gains 5% at the exchange in Milan
The Air France-Klm group is the first among the pretenders to the acquisition of the 49,9% of Alitalia put on sale by the Treasure Ministry, to present a non-binding letter of interest. This was revealed... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Systems awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
General Electric Systems, LLC of Grand Rapid, Mich., is being awarded a firm fixed price contract modification for $ 5,865,922. This requirement is for the depot repair, engineering analysis, and technical... more
ReportAfter 15 years, four high-rank former Jugoslavia officers commited for trial
Rome, Italy - They are charged for a Nato helicopter shooting down
After 15 years from the shooting down of a Nato Helicopter in former Jugoslavia, in which the crew of three Italians and one French died, four high rank officers of that Country have been committed to... more
AccidentsCanada: helicopter adapted to ambulance disappears during snow storm
Anchorage, Alaska - Three persons plus a sick woman on board
A helicopter adapted to be used as helicopter ambulance disappeared from the radar screens in the afternoon of last Monday; on board were the pilot, a nurse, a paramedic and a woman in serious health conditions.... more
AirportsLazio's third airport, Marrazzo: "Avoid cannibalism between airports"
Rome, Italy - Lazio's President to another regional airport, but Latina wages its protest
This morning the President of the Region Lazio intervened in the hall of the Regional Council to report about his government's position in regard to the question of the third (and the fourth) airport of... more
AirportsRome-Urbe, the requalification project is to be completed
Rome, Italy - Within the end of 2007 the airport will have a modern heliport, which will be used 24 hours on 24
Rome-Urbe airport draws its look. Within the end of 2007 the airport will have a modern heliport, which will be used 24 hours on 24, with instruments for the night flight and lighted helipad also by the... more
AirlinesTAM changes its CEO and other top-class officers
São Paulo, Brazil - Marco Antonio Bologna quits its CEo position
Marco Antonio Bologna left its CEO task in Tam Brazilian airlines, to enter as special advisor in Tam Empreendimentos e Participações S/A (Tep) holdings. Former Vice-President of Operations, captain D... more
CuriositiesAerospace terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>C as "COSMO-SkyMed"<b>
Rome, Italy - The second satellite will be launched this night
The COSMO-SkyMed satellite constellation is a low-orbit dual-use Earth observation satellite system operating in the X-band. Funded by the Italian Ministry of Research and Ministry of Defence the programme... more
Press releaseIATA: released traffic results for October
Geneva, Switzerland - Passenger demand remains robust
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for October 2007. The highlights are: Passenger Traffic · International passenger traffic for October increased 7.7%... more
AirportsAlghero airport: +39% of flights in month of November
Alghero , Italy - 1004 flights in one month
In the month of November 2007, Alghero airport registered an increase of 39% more flights (over 1000 flights) and an increase of 18% in passengers transit (over 80.000 passengers) compared with the same... more
AirportsLazio's third airport, Di Paola: "Viterbo take Stansted as model"
Rome, Italy - The President of Assaeroporti suggests the realization of a project like that of the London airport
Domenico Di Paola, President of Assaeroporti and sole director of Aeroporti di Puglia, makes his proposal with regard to the building of Lazio's third airport in Viterbo. Di Paola suggests to proceed with... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: John Slater elected managing director for Latin America
Houston, USA - Effective from January 1st, 2008
Yesterday, Continental Airlines announced the election of John Slater as managing director for Latin America. The office will be effective starting from next January 1st, 2008. Slater, formerly Continental's... more
Fair and shows"Lima Air Show 2007" (2): Superjet 100, announced the engines in-flight tests
Langkawi, Malaysia - They will be experimented on board an Il-76LL flying research laboratory
Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi and Italian Alenia Aeronautica, Finmeccanica Group, will start this week in-flight tests of a new engine for its SuperJet 100 regional aircraft, the company's CEO... more
CuriositiesSanta Claus lands in the airport of Orio al Serio
Bergamo, Italy - Arrival scheduled for Saturday morning
"Santa Claus lands in the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio together with his elves. The arrival of the popular character is scheduled at 9:30 am of Saturday, December 8th with a flight coming from Rovaniemi,... more
AirportsBerlin-Tempelhof airport, symbol of the Cold War, will be closed
Berlin, Germany - Rejected the last appeal, within October 31th 2008 the stop to flights will be completed
The German federal Court of cassation confirmed the decision about the final closing of the central airport of Tempelhof within October 31th 2008. In 1948-49, in the first phases of the Cold War, it was... more
Fair and shows"Lima Airshow 2007" (3): Airasia to become the largest airline customer for A-320 aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It has 175 aircraft ordered
AirAsia, the region's largest low-cost carrier, has placed a firm order for an additional 25 A-320s. The latest contract brings AirAsia Group's (Malaysia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia) total... more
DefenseItalian Navy: administrative delivery of the "Cavour" aircraft carrier
Rome, Italy - Next December 18th
Next December 18th will take place the purely administrative delivery to the Italian Navy of the new "Cavour" aircraft carrier, while it will come into force by the first half of next year, and only after... more
Civil aviationICAO: "2007 International Civil Aviation Day"
Montreal, Canada - It focuses on benefits of air transport around the world
"Global Air Transport – a driver of sustainable economic, social and cultural development is the theme for the 2007 edition of International Civil Aviation Day, celebrated annually on 7 December to m... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber Transport Commission: on agenda the agreements for the Galileo system
Rome, Italy - In addition to the resolution on the low-cost flights decrease in Ciampino
During today' session of the Italian Chamber Transport Commission were discussed: - the ratification of the following agreements: a) cooperation agreement relative to a global navigation satellite system... more
IndustryEurofighter: signed the contract for Typhoon to Saudi Arabia
Rome, Italy - For the supply of 72 airplanes
"Eurofighter GmbH has signed the contractual documents with its shareholder BAE Systems for the supply of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Eurofighter GmbH will manage... more
Fair and shows"LIMA Air Show 2007": the presence of Finmeccanica
Langkawi, Malaysia - The exhibition from December 4th to 8th
The Finmeccanica companies also will participate at the "LIMA Air Show 2007" AEROSPACE & MARITIME, that will take place at Langkawi, Malaysia. In the same pavilion: AgustaWestland, Alenia Aeronautica,... more
AirportsProtest in Ciampino's airport tomorrow, the air traffic has not been reduced
Rome, Italy - The citizens ask for the immediate transfer to other airports
The town administrations and citizens committee have organized a protest day, called "SOS Life", to ask for the immediate transfer of the low-cost flights from Ciampino. The towns of Ciampino, Marino and... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 airplanes (2007-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 231)] [Page 67847-67849] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing confirmed Lion Air order for 22 B-737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at more than USD 1.7 billions
"The Boeing Company confirmed a previously unidentified Lion Air order for 22 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Jakarta-based Lion Air's order was placed during the second quarter of... more
AirportsSAB: press-conference for the presentation of the flight to Malta
Bologna, Italy - To be held tomorrow at 11:30 am at "Marconi" airport
SAB (Bologna airport management company) and Air Malta inform that the press-conference for the presentation of the new scheduled flight to Malta will be held tomorrow, Thursday December 6th, at 11:30... more
AirportsLazio's third airport: regional Council's extraordinary session
Rome, Italy - Marrazzo reports about local Government
Present a large number of administrators and unionists of the defeated Provinces "First round", Latina and Frosinone. Two coaches left from Latina this morning at 9:30. Some sheets ironically demand "And... more
HelicoptersThe Dutch Ministry of Interior Affairs signed a contract for six Eurocopter EC-135
Marignane, France - The aircraft will be delivered between mid-2009 and the end of 2009
The Ministry of Interior Affairs and Kingdom Relations of the Netherlands signed a contract on November 28 for six Eurocopter EC-135P2i light twin-engine helicopters for the Dutch Police, KLPD (Korps landelijke... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: King Express Group Ltd appointed official AW distributor for Hong Kong and Macau
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the initial sale of nine helicopters
"AgustaWestland announced that King Express Group Limited has been appointed official distributor in Hong Kong and Macau for the complete range of AgustaWestland commercial helicopters. This three years... more
AerospaceTelespazio and MARS Center take part in scientific experiments on board the ISS
Rome, Italy - The launch is forecast on December 6th at 10:30 pm
Through its subsidiary MARS Center (Microgravity Advanced Research and Support Center) Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, is set to take part in scientific experiments to be conducted on board... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
Raytheon Co., Tactical Aircraft Systems, Goleta, Calif., is being awarded a $7,917,437 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Lot P9 Full-Rate Production of 30 Integrated Multi-Platform... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aviation awarded of a over 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-53 aircraft
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded $25,321,000 for priced order #GB56 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (FA8104-05-G-0003) for repairable components of the T64 engine... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-60 helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on $38,000,000, a firm-fixed-price contract for H-60 supplies and technical, engineering and logistical support. Work will be performed in Corpus... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aircraft Industries, a.s. model L-13 Blanik Gliders (2007-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 231)] [Page 67841-67843] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Airports"Dal Molin", Aeroporti Vicentini votes to keep the civil airport
Vicenza , Italy - December 14th the tribunal's decision on the bankrupcy motion of GSA is awaited
The directors' board of Aeroporti Vicentini SpA, managing society of the "Dal Molin" military airport open to civil traffic in Vicenza, voted in the yesterday's session against the closure of the civil... more
ReportAustralia: narco-trafficker gets rid of six kilograms of cocaine
Sydney, Australia - Thrown in a lavatory WC of an airplane
Fear of being arrested, a gleam of honesty or feeling of guilt? We know nothing about it: the passenger, still unknown, of a scheduled flight landed in the airport of Sydney, Australia, got rid of a package... more
ReportThe extravagant official visit of Gheddafi in France
Tripoli, Libya - With 400 people, a big tent and maybe some camels
The official visit of Libyan leader Moammer Gheddafi to the Elisée will last three days. According to the Kuwaiti newspaper "Al Jarida", the trip, officially the first after 34 years, would have also... more
Military aviationFrench Armed Forces order 68 NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters
Paris, France - They will replace the Puma by 2011
The French Defence Procurement Agency, DGA, has placed to the NHIndustries consortium the order for 68 NH-90 Tactical Transport Helicopters, meant to replace by 2011 the Puma helicopters, presently allocated... more
ReportAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>T as "Tailless"<b>
Rome, Italy - One of the best examples is the NASA/Boeing X-36
A Tailless aircraft (often tail-less) traditionally has all its horizontal control surfaces on its main wing surface. It has no horizontal stabilizer. A tailless type usually still has a vertical stabilizer... more
AirportsLazio's fourth airport, Bevilacqua: "For ENAC Latina is ahead of Frosinone"
Latina, Italy - The suitability indicators would give Latina 25 points, against 21 of Frosinone
Loreto Bevilacqua, secretary of the Province of Latina Democratic Party, specified that, contrary to the announcements of the official press release, in the ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) report... more