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HelicoptersEurocopter has created a tailor-made directorate
Marignane, France - Entirely dedicated to the safety of the flights for its whole fleet
"Eurocopter is demonstrating its commitment to giving flight safety the highest priority by taking the matter straight to the top: the newly created flight safety directorate, headed by Jean-Pierre Dedieu,... more
PeopleFinmeccanica (2): Giovanni Bertolone's declaration, Alenia Aeronautica's CEO
Rome, Italy - "The C-27J the clearest evidence of the excellence of the Italian aerospace industry"
“'The success in the U.S. tender', Giovanni Bertolone, Alenia Aeronautica’s CEO, says, 'Is the clearest evidence of the Alenia Aeronautica C-27J’s excellence, the only aircraft of its category to perfe... more
CargoBoeing completes 50 percent of 777 Freighter design
Seattle , USA - Designed half of the parts of the freighter
Engineers at The Boeing Company have recently completed 50 percent of the design for the new 777 Freighter. The completion of this work means that half of the detailed design of the 777 Freighter is defined... more
Civil aviationLow-cost airlines play a leading role in Spanish tourism
Rome, Italy - Valencia is the most Italian town
Thanks to low-cost flights the number of Italian passengers flying to Spain greatly increased, achieving an increase of 34% with respect to past year. "In 2006 of the 4.2 million passengers coming from... more
Military aviationAlso Norway entered into JSF programme
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the MOU signed in Rome
Yesterday, on June 13, 2007, at Sala Douhet of Palazzo Aeronautica in Rome, held the meeting of Defense Deputy Ministers Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Group. The meeting has been convoked in order to reinforce... more
IndustryBoeing begins mission system flight testing of first Australian Wedgetail aircraft
St. Louis, Usa - Conducted the first test to measure impacts
The Boeing Company has begun flight testing the mission system aboard the first 737 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft for Australia's Project Wedgetail. During an initial four-hour... more
AerospaceSpace tourism: scheduled for 2012 first trips to space
Rome, Italy - First space flights are being planned by Eads
Eads announced that within 2012 will be completed the space tourism project that will allow passengers to leave from any airport and reach a distance of more than 100 km from earth. The Eads's division... more
AirlinesItAli Airlines increases the connections with Reggio Calabria
Pescara, Italy - By June 22, 2007
The new schedule of ItAli Airlines towards Reggio Calabria Airports will be actuated by next June 22, 2007. Among the new proposals: the doubling of daily connection with Turin, with departures in the... more
Press releaseEnac: the landing in Ciampino of the airplane coming from Hong Kong wasn't an emergency
Rome, Italy - It wasn't an emergency landing
"With respect to the landing of this morning of a Boeing 747 airplane, coming from Hong Kong, by Cathay airline, Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that it hasn't been an emergency landing. The... more
AirportsSkyEurope: a press conference to launch the flight Bergamo-Vienna
Bergamo, Italy - It's scheduled for next Tuesday, June 19
SkyEurope organizes a press conference to launch the new flight Orio al Serio-Vienna for Tuesday, June 19. The meeting is at 11:30 at the "Circolo della stampa" in corso Venezia 16. During the press... more
IndustryFinmeccanica awarded the contract for C-27J cargo aircraft
Rome, Italy - In Team with L-3 Communications and Boeing for a deal worth USD 2,04 million
Finmeccanica has won an important new order in the US through Alenia North America (an Alenia Aeronautica subsidiary), in partnership with L-3 Communications (see AVIONEWS) and Boeing. The C-27J - designed,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: The United States Army is established by the Continental Congress. Curiosities: 1777 - Stars and Stripes adopted by Congress... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D and F/A-18E/F aircraft
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded an $ 18,548,481 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0310) for the infrared marker upgrade for the Full Rate Production... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Integrated Systems awarded of a over 2 USDbn contract
Washington, Usa - For the 78 Joint Cargo Aircraft (C-27J Spartan)
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P., of Greenville, Texas, was awarded a firm-fixed price contract, estimated at $2.04 billion for procurement of up to 78 Joint Cargo Aircraft (C-27J Spartan).This... more
AirlinesGreat offer by Centralwings for Poland
Milan, Italy - Booking up to June 17
The summer of Centralwings starts with a great offer: EUR 19 all inclusive. The carrier invites to visit the cities of Poland and to attend numerous events in programme for next summer: exhibitions,... more
Aerospace"US needs to develop a system of small satellites" said some Pentagon's officials
Washington, USA - They could provide emergency capabilities if the big spacecraft are disabled
The Defense Department opened a new office at New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force base last month to focus on so-called "Operationally responsive space". Air Force Under Secretary Ronald Sega said the new... more
AirlinesEC sets to block the takeover bid of Ryanair for Aer Lingus
Brussels, Belgium - It should undermine the competition
The European Commission is reportedly set to block Ryanair's bid to take over Aer Lingus. Reports today say the commission has decided that the move would undermine competition and harm consumers. The... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin conducts successful flight tests for F-35 EOTS
Orlando, USA - Subsequent flights will test the laser
The Lockheed Martin Electro Optical Targeting System (EOTS), the latest generation infrared sensor technology for the F-35 Lightning II, successfully completed its inaugural flight test, that met all objectives... more
PeopleLet's give an hand to find Madeleine!
Algarve, Portugal - The child has her right eye with an unmistakable distinguishing sign
AVIONEWS can't remain insensible to the appeal of the parents of the little Madeleine, the three year old child mysteriously disappeared from her room during the holiday with her family in Portugal. Hair... more
PeopleGunnar Reitan to leave SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - On next August 15
Gunnar Reitan, Executive Vice President of SAS and head of the business area Individually Branded Airlines, will leave his position on August 15, 2007, at his own request. Gunnar Reitan has been employed... more
IndustryEmbraer and Cae study extended team relationship for pilot training
São José dos Campos, Brazil - In support of industry's customers throughout the Americas
Embraer and CAE are working on extending their relationship to include pilot training for the EMBRAER 170/190 family of E-Jets and the Lineage 1000 executive jet, in support of Embraer’s customers throughout t... more
Civil aviationEU plans the "Clean Sky" project in support of European aviation
Brussels, Belgium - So that Europe does not tail off in the development of air sector
To aid the European industry to develop a new generation of clean and no noisy airplanes, European Union is planning a partnership between public and private subjects. The project has a value of EUR 1,6... more
Civil aviationTo measure "Carbon footprints" in the air? Now you can
Rome, Italy - Back Aviation Solutions launches a "Special" calculator
Back Aviation Solutions, a leader in providing strategic and technical consulting and data information services to the aviation industry, announced the release of their new carbon emissions calculator.... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL leads integration of UAS into the European ATM network
Brussels, Belgium - The Organization will continue to coordinate closely with other bodies to ensure UAS transparency
"EUROCONTROL has amalgamated its broad activities associated with the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into a comprehensive and well-defined working structure. The principle objective is... more
AerospaceIn October a sensational experiment on memory in gravity-zero
Rome, Italy - The researcher Golfer will be put through a NASA-SpaceLand's test
Next October Italian aerospace association SpaceLand, first in the world to organize scientific mission in particular gravity conditions, with NASA and no-profit organization "Memory research", will experiment... more
CuriositiesFlight attendant celebrates 50 years of service with Continental Airlines
Houston, USA - Illustrious career, over 26 million miles with the carrier
Flight attendant Norma Heape, who has been working for Continental Airlines since 1957, will celebrate her fiftieth year of service before flying from Newark to Hong Kong. An illustrious career, in... more
DefenseUS Defense will decide about JASSM programme on June 27
Washington, USA - Salvage or cancel?
The US Department of Defense said last June 6 that it will decide on June 27 meeting of the defense acquisition board-whether whether to salvage the troubled USD 5.8 billion Lockheed Martin AGM-158 joint... more
AccidentsTwo US Air Force jets collided near Fairbanks
Anchorage (Alaska), Usa - Two pilots were uninjured
Yesterday some minutes after 11 a.m. a simulated mission ended in a mid-air collision nearly 100 miles East of Fairbanks and Eielson US Air Force base in an air space known as the Pacific Alaska Range... more
AirlinesA new business strategy for Sas' future
Stockholm, Sweden - New measures will be implemented in 2007-2009
Today, on June 13, the Board of Directors of Sas decided some measures that will ensure to the air company a leading role future in the market of airlines of Northern Europe. Decision about the new direction... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2007-12-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the skin, doubler, and bear strap at the hinge cutouts of the forward entry door, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 111)] [Page 31978-31982] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2007-12-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct incorrect installation of the square and conical washers in the girt bar support fitting, which could result in failure of the escape slide when deployed
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 111)] [Page 31984-31988] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Viking Air Limited, models DHC-2 Mk. I, DHC- 2 Mk. II, and DHC-2 Mk. III airplanes (2007-12-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 111)] [Page 31971-31973] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAir France: the B-737 leaves the French airline's fleet
Rome, Italy - After 25 years of activity
"After 25 years of operations, last Monday, June 11, the last Boeing 737 aircraft of the Air France's fleet made its final route Paris-Roissy-CdG/Turin and return, piloted by Eric Monlouis, Captain and... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first 737-900ER in Lion Air livery
Seattle, Usa - To date, the Jakarta-based airline has received three airplane's models
Lion Air took delivery yesterday in Seattle of its first Boeing Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane in the airline's livery. To date, the Jakarta-based airline has received three 737-900ERs.... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (4)
Rome, Italy - Today the "Movement Coordination Centre Europe
"Nothing happens until it moves" is the maxim of "Movement Coordination Centre Europe - MCCE". Today its birth will be endorsed in London through the signature of a "Technical Agreement". 17 Countries... more
Government actsInterpellation: "Global Hawk Aircraft Maintenance & Operations Complex" deployed in Italy?
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione comunista)
"The undersigned person asks to interpellate the minister of Defence in order to know - since: an article by Antonio Mazzeo published on 'www.terrelibere.it' says literally: 'Global Hawks are remote-controlled... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations
Rome, Italy - To increase the interoperability both in equipments terms and doctrine and employment procedures
On June 11 in Rome, at Palazzo Salviati in the main office of CASD - Centro Alti Studi della Difesa, "The Expeditionary Era - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations" seminar started. Two days of... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (2)
Rome, Italy - The papers of allied air forces
During PANEL 1 eminent speakers, among which the USAF, Dutch and French Air Forces representatives expressed their opinions. - Colonel Luca Goretti, Chief of Ufficio Piani, Dottrina and Policy of 3rd... more
CargoNew flight Venice-Dubai by Emirates SkyCargo
Milan, Italy - Increasing freight traffic in Venice airport
Next July 1st Emirates Sky Cargo will start up a new freight service in the "Marco Polo" airport of Venice exercising the new flight of the Dubai based airline, which will be operative at first five days... more
AirlinesAlitalia: according to Alazraki the call for bids is a farce
Rome, Italy - "The only real competitor is Lufthansa, is expecting for the ashes of the others"
"Today's newspapers say it in very clear manner, but we have said it on January 27th that this call for bids is a farce". This the opinion by the businessman Paolo Alazraki, that last January pulled... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "The Expeditionary Era" seminar - The Air Forces in the Expeditionary operations (3)
Rome, Italy - C-17A Globemaster, the all-inclusive solution? Impossible!
"Transport Capability" is the talking-point of PANEL 2 and the undisputed protagonist was the C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. An effective planning is the only way to operate Expeditionary and the heavy... more
Military aviation100 bersaglieri corps sent by Ministry of Defence
Herat , Afghanistan - But aims of the Italian mission are unchanged
General Vincenzo Iannuccelli, through the 1° Regiment Commander, Colonel Maurizio Scardino wished the best to the two platoons of bersaglieri corps who arrived to Herat to join Italian forces of the Brigata... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of June
Rome, Italy - From Saturday 16 to Sunday 17
Saturday 16 - Air Borne '07. Aeroklub Murska Sobota, Rakucan, near Murska Sobota, Slovenia. + 386 2 523 1080 www.airborne07.com Sunday 17 - Air Borne '07. Aeroklub Murska Sobota, Rakucan,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 13
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - The United States opens its Office of War Information. Military Aviation: 1944 - World War II: Germany launches a V1 Flying Bomb attack on England. Only... more
Military aviationUS air raid. A clamorous error: Afghan policemen killed
Kabul, Afghanistan - And the Red Cross launches humanitarian alarm
Seven policemen killed by friendly fire and 13 their colleagues missing is the balance of the American air raid occurred the day before yesterday in the evening and night in the oriental area of Khogiani,... more
CuriositiesWhen Italy wanted to bomb New York
Rome, Italy - In 1942 it was studied an air plan to attack the city
The fascist Italy wanted to bomb New York city. According a Pietro Faggioli's study, the regime was planning an air attack on US city: the project, of year 1942, was launched by Niccolò Lama, a Piaggio's... more
Government actsStatus changes for 15 Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Brindisi's "Papola-Casale" is at the top of the list
Andrea Annunziata, Italian Transport's deputy-minister with devolution to Airports, has answered yesterday to a parliamentary question made by MP Carbonella about of some airports' demilitarization, as... more
AerospaceAgreement between Campania and Piemonte to develop the aerospace industry
Naples, Italy - The protocol follows the collaboration started last February
It has been signed yesterday morning a protocol between the Regione Campania's chairmen Andrea Cozzolino (Industrial activity) and Teresa Amato (University, research and technological innovation) and the... more
DiscussionsAeroclub of Contrada Oliva, a good reality near Benevento
Benevento, Italy - It's a touchstone in the region for all who loves to fly
The association of Contrada Oliva is born in 1992 with the name "Club aereo" dedicated to the general Nicola Collarile, then named "Aeroclub Benevento" starting to be a touchstone for who wants to going... more
AirlinesNew route by China Southern Airlines
Guangzhou , China - Announced a flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
It's part of China Southern Airlines' strategy of expansion of international destinations the just announced route Urumqi-Sharjah-Jeddah, with which the Chinese airline provides a new flight to the Arabian... more