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AirportsEtna dies down: Catania's airport reopens
Catania, Italy - It was closed last night as a precaution by reason of intense activity of the volcano
Today at 4:40 a.m. Catania-Fontanarossa international airport was reopened regularly to the air traffic. The air station has been closed shortly after the mid-night, as a precaution, to guarantee the flying... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy airplanes and model Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2007-17-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49170-49172] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 5th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - Decree "On Red Terror" is published in Russia. Report: 1939 - World War II: the United States declares its neutrality in the war. Report: 1943 - World... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is being awarded a requirements contract for $ 8,767,176. This is a contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-16 and F-22 aircraft for USAF. At this... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is being awarded a requirements contract for $12,605,578. This is a contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-16 aircraft for foreign military sales... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a near 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A-10, B-52, C-130, F-15, F-16, C-5/E-3, and B-1B aircraft
Honeywell International Inc. is being awarded firm fixed price contract for $ 34,936,373. This action provides for non-personal services-secondary power logistics solutions for ground carts, A-10, B-52,... more
AerospaceArianespace is ready to launch 24 Globalstar satellites
Paris, France - As from the Summer 2009 will be carried out four launches
Jean-Yves Le Gall, CEO of Arianespace, and Jay Monroe, CEO of Globalstar, have announced the signing of a contract for four launches, along with an option on four additional launches. The new net will... more
AirlinesCiampino case: Ryanair awaits recourse by Lazio's TAR
Rome, Italy - For September 26th
"We are waiting for the response by the TAR of Lazio of September 26th to our recourse. Then we will see. Anyway we don't want Fiumicino", said Alessia Viviani, Ryanair's marketing director for Italy,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Eurofly interested in Malpensa slots
Venice, Italy - For new openings to the Asian market
The status quo of the air market in Northern Italy might be reviewed with the severance of Alitalia's 150 daily flights on Malpensa airport. The void that the national airline would leave would tempt... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): an inquiry on the strike in base public services
Rome, Italy - Warning by the President of Lombardia, Roberto Formigoni
"The Commission informs it has already asked the company for urgent and detailed information", reports a note by the base public services controller, who opened an inquiry about the sudden cancellation... more
Press releaseAir France's CO2 emissions calculator is now on-line
Paris, France - It is hosted on the http://developpement-durable.airfrance.com website
"During the Air France-Klm Shareholders’ General Meeting held yesterday, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Group Chairman and CEO, announced that the Air France CO2 emission calculator was accessible on the airline’s web... more
CargoAviapartner Cargo in partnership with Martinair
Brussels, Belgium - A deal worth more than one million of Euro
Aviapartner Cargo has signed an agreement with Martinair, covering 9 German stations: Cologne, Dusseldorf, Hannover, Berlin-Tegel, Munster-Osnabruck, Dortmund, Leipzig, Dresden, and Bremen. The contract... more
AirlinesTAM will operate daily flights to Germany
Milan, Italy - The airline received the authority for four further frequencies
"Last August 16, 2007 TAM received from ANAC (Brazilian Authority for Civil Aviation) the official authority to operate four further weekly frequencies to Germany, thus reaching seven daily flights. The... more
HelicoptersSuccessful first flight tests with the EADS obstacle warning system for NH-90
Friedrichschafen , Germany - Important requirement for deployment on NH-90 helicopter
EADS Defence & Security has successfully tested the military version of the HELLAS (Helicopter Laser Radar) obstacle warning system in flight. The equipment known as the Military Obstacle Warning System... more
IndustryService contract assigned to Rockwell Collins by Singapore Airlines
Cedar Rapids , USA - "Dispatch 100" agreement signed for the Airbus 380 fleet
Singapore Airlines has decided to grant to US-based company Rockwell Collins the maintenance of its 19-Airbus-380 fleet through a "Dispatch 100" contract. The 10-year agreement provides for the American... more
UAS-DronesGeneral Atomics RQ-1A Predator achieve the 300,000 flight hour milestone
San Diego, USA - Since 1995 they have been used in the war theaters of Iraq, Afghanistan, the Balkans and in the other world's hot areas
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA?ASI), a leading manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical reconnaissance radars, recently announced that its flagship Predator A UAS series... more
AirlinesDragonair is going to join Oneworld
Hong Kong, China - The Chinese airline allies itself as of November 1st
The Chinese carrier Dragonair, subsidiary of the Cathay Pacific Group, will join Oneworld as from November 1st this year. The announcement was made by the company's management. Oneworld is a global... more
AirlinesTiger Airways: signed the agreement with Rolls Royce
Singapore , Singapore - The contract value exceeds USD 400 million
Rolls Royce has signed an agreement for more USD 400 million for an order of V-2500 engines with the airline Tiger Airways. The contract regards a fleet of up to 50 Airbus A-320 airplanes, that cover the... more
ConferencesTelespazio at the International Broadcasting Conference
Rome, Italy - From September 7th to 11th in Amsterdam
Telespazio will be present at the International Broadcasting Conference that will take place c/o RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam (Hall 5 - booth 321) from 7th to 11th of September. IBC is committed... more
IndustryFirst Embraer 170 aircraft delivered to Virgin Blue
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Australian airline was the first in the Pacific to sign with the industry
"Embraer delivered the first EMBRAER 170 jet to Australia’s Virgin Blue Airlines Pty Ltd., during a ceremony held at Company headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Virgin Blue has six firm orders for... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-1A, -3A, -3A1, -3A2, -3B, and -3B1 turbofan engines (2007-07-07R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained fan disk failure and airplane damage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49183-49186] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2007-17-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49173-49175] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AirlinesAlitalia: less than 150 flights from Malpensa airport and tens aircraft grounded for the survival of the airline
Rome, Italy - Also possible over 1,000 personnel cuts
Perplexity by Unions after the yesterday meeting with Alitalia management for the officially presentation of the new business plan worked out by President Maurizio Prato. A reduction of 150 flights... more
AirlinesChina Southern chooses Panasonic for in-flight entertainment
Hong Kong , China - The eX2 system will be installed on 10 Boeing 787 airplanes
US-based society Panasonic Avionics, subsidiary of Matsushita Electrics, has let know it was selected to provide its eX2 multi-media system for in-flight entertainment for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft... more
AirlinesContinental to help passengers going to areas affected by hurricanes
Houston, USA - Possible to change flights to Central America
"Houston, we got a problem". If you have purchased a Continental Airlines flight ticket to destinations in Central America hit by recent hurricane "Felix" or by tropical storm "Henriette", you can address... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space delivers to ESA the Giove-B satellite
Cannes, France - Left yesterday for the European Center of Estec, in The Netherlands
Thales Alenia Space delivers to ESA, European Space Agency, the Giove-B satellite, the second test satellite in the Galileo navigation constellation, left from its plant in Rome yesterday for the ESA-Estec... more
Weather forecastsA weather report issued by the Italian Department of the Civil Defense
Rome, Italy - From last night and next 24-36 hours
"By the available forecasts the Italian Department of the Civil Defense has issued a weather report. Owing to polar low that will interest the whole peninsula, there will be a bad weather with a fall in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Learjet model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C, and model 45 airplanes (2007-17-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent penetration of flammable liquids or fire through the engine firewall into the engine pylon, which could lead to fire inside the airplane
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49162-49164] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 4th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1900 - The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) comes into effect in Italy. Civil Aviation: 1923 - Maiden flight of the first US airship, the "USS Shenandoah". Report:... more
AirlinesAir Pampas, Argentinian carrier still in the making
Buenos Aires , Argentina - It will operate only on domestic routes
The new Argentinian carrier flying only on domestic routes, called Air Pampas, is on the go. Initially using three MD-80, 160-seats aircraft, it is meant to compete with the Austral-Marsans Group. Primary... more
IndustryCathay Pacific Airways entrusts Ameco Beijing with the A-320 and A-321 LDG exchange/overhaul services
Beijing , China - Signed an agreement with a term of eight years
Ameco (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering corporation) Beijing signed the A-320 and A-321 LDG exchange and overhaul agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways. It will provide A-320/A-321 LDG exchange/overhaul... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-321 series airplanes (2007-17-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49157-49158] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Enstrom Helicopter Corporation model F- 28A, F-28C, F-28F, TH-28, 280, 280C, 280F, 280FX, 480, and 480B helicopters (2007-11-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect corrosion and prevent failure of a push-pull rod, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 166)] [Page 49177-49180] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryThe Boeing Company awarded of a over 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For CH-47 helicopters
The Boeing Company, Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded a $ 25,500,000 firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47 helicopters. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., and is expected to be completed by Dec. 31,... more
ConferencesThe 20th conference of aeronautics and space medicine opens tomorrow in Florence
Florence, Italy - It is forecasted the partecipation of the astronaut Roberto Vittori
Great wait in Florence for the opening of the 20th national conference of the AIMAS (Space and Aeronautics Medicine Italian Association), scheduled from the 2 p.m. at the ISMA (Air Force Science Institute)... more
Fair and shows"Asian Aerospace Expo 2007": the Airbus A-380 coming after the Bangkok hitch
Hong Kong, China - From 3rd to 6th September
Also the Airbus A-380 landed in Hong Kong's international airport for the "Asian Aerospace Expo and Congress 2007" air show with seven hours of delay, and this morning it also conducted the flypast despite... more
AirlinesAir Europa officially joins SkyTeam Airlines Alliance
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Starting from September 1st, 2007
Starting from September 1st, 2007, Air Europa, Spanish carrier, has officially joined SkyTeam alliance, after the pre-agreement signed in June. The partnership with SkyTeam will allow Air Europa to... more
AerospaceAn international conference on outer space usage
Bonn , Germany - Risk assessment and possibilities on discussion board
Usage of outer space for an ever broadening range of activities is rapidly increasing and these aspects will be discussed in a conference which will be held in the next September 11-12th, organized by... more
Military aviationBoeing completes its first phase on tests for ballistic missile laser defence system
St. Louis , USA - It's the first step to the final tests in 2009
U.S. company Boeing successfully demonstrated the Airborne Laser's battle management and beam control/fire ballistic missile system in a flight test conducted with a modified Boeing 747-400F operated from... more
AirlinesThree new routes for Bulgaria Air
Sofia, Bulgaria - By the end of this year
Bulgaria Air, national flag carrier of the Balkan Country, will operate three new regional routes by the end of 2007. The news was reported by the airline through an official announcement. Dimitar Pavlov,... more
Fair and showsHistorical flight meeting near Rome on September 11th
Rome, Italy - They are 19 aircraft coming from Great Britain
On the next September 11th, in the morning at about 9:30 a.m., 19 aircraft of British association Air Squadron coming from England will land on the airfield “La Celsetta” of Campagnano, a few kilometers far... more
Military aviationBoeing resumes JASDF KC-767 Tanker flight tests
Wichita, Usa - Is the first of four to be delivered
Japan Air Self-Defense Force's (JASDF) requested Boeing to resume fligh testing of the first KC-767 Tanker which will be delivered in the first quarter of 2008. The KC-767 Tanker, a military derivative... more
DefenseUSA-North Korea talks: no more nuclear
Geneva, Switzerland - The mediator Christopher Hill reports what was established in Geneva
After two days of negotiation in Geneva with North Korea delegates the US negotiator Christopher Hill announced that the Asian Country will give up nuclear by dismantling its installations within 2007. Hill... more
OccurrencesAirbus A-380 hits a building in Bangkok's airport
Bangkok, Thailand - Due to communication problems
During the promotional Asian tour, the new giant of the skies Airbus A-380 had a light accident. According to French sources, the super-jumbo hit a building in the airport of Bangkok and reported damages... more
HelicoptersEurocopter Witnesses an Important Growth Market in Central & Eastern Europe
Kielce, Poland - a Strong Presence at MSPO Show in Kielce, Poland
In conjunction with its parent company, EADS, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer, Eurocopter, shows a strong presence at this year’s MSPO in Kielce, Poland. on its booth (Number A32), whe... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): for Milan-Malpensa two hypothesis of relaunch come from the Lombardy Region
Rome, Italy - Formigoni announces also the appeal to EU
"We have contacts with many world airlines of prime importance. We want that the airline intentioned to invest does all that Alitalia in these years has promised and has not carried out", these are the... more
AccidentsThree people died in the tragic air crash in Poland
Radom , Poland - Besides the two pilots another person on board has died
There was nothing to be done for the two pilots and for the passenger on board. The two planes have collided at 300 kilometres per hour during an acrobatic air show. The plane wreckage have not hit the... more
IndustryXiamen Airlines orders 25 Boeing airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 1.9 billion
"Boeing and Xiamen Airlines identified the Xiamen, China-based carrier as the customer for 25 Next-Generation 737-800s listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in early August. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Deutsche Post project new joint air-freight line
Bonn/Frankfurt, Germany - Application presented to Anti-trust authority
Lufthansa's air transportation division and express delivery company DHL, acquired by German mail delivery enterprise Deutsche Post in 2001, have presented request to the Bundeskartellamt, the German Federal... more
AirlinesNew appointments at Scandinavian Airlines System
Stockholm, Sweden - Today first day for Bjoern Alegren and Patrik Knutsson
The new appointments at Scandinavian airline SAS of Bjoern Alegren and Patrik Knutsson, respectively, as head of SAS Ground Services and new Chief Purchasing Officer will have effect as of today, the air... more