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CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 26th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1879 - Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. Report: 1940 - World War II: Battle of Dunkirk – In France, Allied f... more
Military aviationRussia has shown the new Sukhoi Su-32 fighter-bomb
Minsk, Bielorussia - It is the exportable version of Su-34
Russia has shown the new Sukhoi Su-32 fighter-bomb, the exportable version of Su-34 aircraft developed for Russia Air Force, during the "MILEX 2007", the 4th international exhibition of arms and military... more
Military aviationEurocopter EC-635 performed its first flight for Swiss Air Force (2)
Zurig, Switzerland - It's one of the most versatile helicopter in the world
The first EC-635 destined for the Swiss Air Force successfully performed its maiden flight at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility on May 23. Certified in 2001, the EC635 is the military version of th... more
AirlinesMore routes between Italy and Canada
Montreal, Canada - Thanks by Air Canada and Air Transat
Notable increase for touristic market between Italy and Canada. Air Canada has expanded its non- stop flight Rome-Montreal that will become daily starting from 1 June until 30 September. Two countries... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "Spring Flag" (3): the aim is to train personnel to manage air operations
Decimomannu, Italy - Also outside the national borders
The scene that sees protagonist the forces in the field is totally analogous to a real situation; three levels exist of Command and control, the Comando delle Forze aeree, responsible of the air missions,... more
AirlinesRyanair launches Treviso-Stoccolma
Shannon, Irland - More than 12,000 bookings in 5 weeks
Inaugurated new route Treviso-Stoccolma, the twelfth for the Italian airport. The flight has recorded in 5 weeks more than 12 bookings according the data given by Marketing Board of low-cost Irish carrier... more
AccidentsA hunter finds a plane on Mount Cameroon
Douala, Cameroon - The aircraft resulted lost from 3 months
Three months after it disappeared, a hunter in Cameroon has discovered the wreckage of a South African six-seater aircraft and two charred bodies on Mount Cameroon. According to a source, the Cameroon... more
Fair and shows“Giornata Azzurra 2007”: the aircraft on display
Rome, Italy - Next May 27th in Pratica di Mare
On occasion of the extraordinary "Giornata Azzurra 2007” event, scheduled for next May 27th in Pratica di Mare (see AVIONEWS 1, 2 and 3), the following aircraft will be on display: A-109 (Italy) A-109 P... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "Spring Flag" (2): the trims and units that have participated
Decimomannu, Italy - Awaited the Hungarian Gripen, the real "Star" of this edition
For Italy all the trims of this following units have participated: 9^ Brigata aerea of Pratica di Mare with a B-707 aircraft and HH-3F helicopters; 46^ Brigata aerea Pisa with C-130J aircraft; 4° Wing... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "Spring Flag": the drill ends today
Decimomannu, Italy - An annual international interforce event organized and performed by Italian Air Force
Today, on May 25, 2007 the most important annual interforce exercise ends, organized and performed by Italian Air Force (AMI); this event is planned and operated by COFA (Comando operativo Forze aeree)... more
AccidentsDisappeared a plane with 20 people on board
Lima, Peru - Probably a tragic crash caused by the bad weather
Yesterday, at 05:45 p.m. local time, a plane disappeared in the jungle of the Peru northeastern region, with 3 crewmembers and 17 civilian passengers on board. The Twin Otter, this the model of the... more
AirportsThe Lazio regional court examined the appeal by AdR
Rome, Italy - Against the city plan approved in 1999
The recourse had in July 2006 by Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the managing company of Rome airports, against the approved suitability for building of Alitalia territories located near the Rome-Fiumicino airport... more
Airlines"Alitalia is worthless" says Air France President
Paris, France - But French carrier doesn't slam its doors
Air France does not slam its doors in Alitalia and Iberia's faces. This emerges for the President of French carrier, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, that want not confirm any official move of the company. "Air... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: only business class for the flights to US
London, United Kingdom - The idea in consideration after US-UE agreement
Reuters has reported that British Airways could be flying all business class services between the US and continental Europe, according to its chief executive, Willie Walsh. As the "Open skies" agreement... more
Civil aviationThe US FAA against the increase of flight delays
Washington, USA - 142,000 the delays on the current year
During this week, the US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) expressed its worries about the many delays registered by the US flights operations, stressing the the 2007 Summer operations could evidence... more
IndustryATR: Philippines’ Cebu Pacific orders up to 14 brand new ATR-72/500 aircraft
Toulouse, France - Aer Arann takes delivery of its ATR-72/500
Philippine-based low-fare carrier Cebu Pacific and ATR announced in Manila the signature of a contract for the purchase of 6 ATR-72/500s plus options for 8 additional aircraft. This major contract is valued... more
AirportsAdR: Gemina and Macquarie reach the understanding on the mediator
Rome, Italy - Tha name is not made known yet
The name of the mediator is not made known yet, but today Gemina and Macquarie have reached an understanding on the mediator for Aeroporti di Roma. A no-go situation was determined because of the loss... more
Fair and showsAnnual meeting of AOPA-Italy members at Carpi airport
Modena, Italy - Next June 2nd
On Saturday, June 2nd, the airport of Carpi, in province of Modena, Italy, is hosting from 11:00 a.m. the annual meeting of AOPA-Italy members (Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association). The event will... more
IndustryATR signs partnership for students maintenance training
Toulouse, France - The first students will arrive in France next July
ATR signed a partnership with the Aeronautical & Space Institute of Toulouse, and the Council and the Aerospace School of Blagnac (near Toulouse) to set up an educational programme in France aimed at training... more
Curiosities"Blair Force One": new air travel service for British Government representatives
London, United Kingdom - To replace the 32nd Squadron of RAF
Until now, the UK Royal family or Government representatives used to travel using air services provided by the 32nd Squadron of RAF (Royal Air Force), adjusting then diplomatic missions to military duties... more
AirportsBerlin-Tempelhof International Airport could live through the announced closing
Berlin, Germany - Ronald Lauder likely responsible for an important offer
The Berlin-Tempelhof International Airport, known as the hub selected by Hitler to become the symbol of the Nazi power in Germany, could live through the announced closing expected for October 2008. According... more
AirportsAeradria: first flight coming from Prague by SkyEurope
Rimini, Italy - After Austria and Poland
"The Federico Fellini, Rimini's airport, has inaugurated yesterday, on Thursday May 24, the first flight coming from Prague (Czech Republic). After Austria (Vienna, last April 5) and Poland (Krakow, April... more
Fair and shows"AeroExpo 2007" (2): Embraer exhibits Executive jets
Toluca, Mexico - The Legacy 600 and the full-scale mock-up of the Phenom 300 are on display
On occasion of the sixth edition of "AeroExpo 2007", Embraer is allowing visitors to experience the premium comfort, space and luxury of the full-scale mock-up of the company’s Phenom 300, as well as t... more
Fair and shows"AeroExpo 2007"
Toluca, Mexico - From yesterday to May 26th
The Toluca international airport, Mexico, is hosting from yesterday and until May 26th the 6th edition of the International Aviation Trade Show and Convention "AeroExpo 2007". The event hosts a static... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines orders 14 Bombardier CRJ-900s
Toronto, Canada - For an approximative value of USD 511 million
Delta Air Lines has signed a contract with Bombardier Aerospace for the purchase of 14 CRJ-900 regional jets, for an approximative value of USD 511 million on list price. Another important success for... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: CCTV orders a CA-109 Power helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will enter service in early 2008
AgustaWestland announced CCTV of China has signed a contract for a CA-109 Power helicopter for electronic news gathering and aerial filming operations in Beijing. The aircraft, which will be delivered... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2007-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)] [Page 28827-28830] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsSuspended the aerodrome licence of the City of Derry Airport
Derry, Ireland - Announcement by CAA
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) today announced that, following an inspection, the City of Derry Airport is subjected to a suspension of the aerodrome licence released for hubs meeting the security... more
IndustryIlyushin Finance Co. to export 40% of Russia-built aircraft in next three years
Voronezh , Russia - It has 38% of United Aircraft Building Corporation
Ilyushin Finance Co. (IFC) plans to export at least 40% of Russian-made aircraft in next three years, the company CEO Alexander Rubtsov said. Alexander Rubtsov said Russia's major aircraft leasing... more
AirportsSOGEAAL blaming the airport conditions and the lack of intervention by the Italian Minister of Transports
Alghero, Italy - The objective is to wholly control the hub
Franco Simula, a member of the board of directors of SOGEAAL, the managing society of the Alghero-Fertilia airport, Sardinia, released brief and effective declarations on the hub current conditions. Simula... more
AirlinesClub Air returns to fly in the Italian skies
Verona, Italy - A new management to restart better than before
By June 1st, Italian carrier Club Air returns to fly after that last December, ENAC - Italian Civil Aviation Agency suspended the license to the Italian carrier because of the persisting financial crisis... more
AirlinesAeroflot is considering to issue EUR 800-900 million in bonds to buy 39% of Alitalia
Moscow, Russia - For Aeroflot the 49% is not necessary
Russia's flagship air carrier Aeroflot said it was considering issuing EUR 800-900 million in bonds to buy a 39% stake in Italy's struggling national carrier Alitalia SpA from the country's government. Alitalia,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900; 757-200 and - 300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, MD-11F airplanes (2007-10-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wire chafing, which could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)] [Page 28832-28837] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-44 and R-44 II helicopters (2007-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the support strap and failure of a seat belt
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 99)] [Page 28830-28832] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for the EC-635 manufactured for Swiss Air Force
Donauwörth, Germany - Deliveries starting from March 2008
At the Donauwörth plant of Eurocopter, the EC-635 manufactured for the Swiss Air Force performed its first 35-minute long flight, tested by the pilot René Nater. 18 EC-635s will be in fact delivered t... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 25th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1940 - World War II: The Battle of Dunkirk begins. Report: 1946 - The parliament of Transjordan makes Abdullah I of Jordan their king. Report: 1953 - Nuclear... more
ConferencesICAO announces the third "World Conference on Fear of Flying"
Montréal, Canada - Next June 4th-6th
On next June 4th - 6th, the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) headquarters in Montréal is hosting the 3rd edition of the "World Conference on Fear of Flying". The meeting will be aimed... more
IndustryVacco Industries Inc. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk helicopter
Vacco Industries Inc., South El Monte, Calif., was awarded a delivery order amount of $7,090,800 as part of a $14,602,400 firm-fixed-price contract for anti-icing valve assemblies for the T-700 engine... more
IndustryFabritech Inc. awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 helicopter
Fabritech Inc., East Alton, Ill., was awarded an $ 11,370,375 firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts for the CH-47 helicopter. Work will be performed in East Alton, Ill., and is expected to be completed... more
AerospaceE-170 and E-175's Advanced Range is ready
San Jose, Brazil - Northwest Airlines will be first client
Embraer launches its last version of E-170 and E-175: it will call "Advanced Range" and first aircraft will be delivered to Northwest Airlines in the second tranche of US carrier's order of 36 E-175 that... more
DefenseItalian Navy: shift of responsibilities at the Italian-Spanish amphibious force
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at the Spanish port of Palma de Majorca
"On Friday, May 25, 2007, in the Palma de Majorca's Port (Spain) will take place the ceremony of shift of responsibilities between Spain and Italy of the Spanish/Italian Amphibious Force - Siaf and Spanish/Italian... more
IndustryBell/Agusta Aerospace Co. expecting certification for its BA-609 civil tiltrotor
Washington, USA - The agreement very close
Bell/Agusta Aerospace Co. (BAAC) recently announced to expect within 2010 the release of the certification for its BA-609 civil tiltrotor helicopter by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), EASA (European... more
ReportAC Milan lands in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - One hour late for Champions League's winners
One hour late for AC Milan winner of Champions League. The "rossoneri", waited by 2,000 joyfully supporters, have arrived to Malpensa Airport some minute after 3:00 pm. As usually the coach Carlo Ancelotti... more
DefenseItalian Army Forces recruit members from the Southern regions
Rome, Italy - According to a survey published by "L'Espresso"
The Italian magazine "L'Espresso" published a very interesting survey on the origin of people choosing military life, evidencing that the major part of them come from the Italian Southern regions. According... more
AirportsEnvironmental air station for Emirate of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - It will born on the Island of Abu Nu'air
The new air station of Emirate of Sharjah will born on the Island of Sir Abu Nu'air, a natural and archaeological paradise located about 60 kilometres from the coast. "It's an environmental project",... more
AirportsCancun airport, third terminal comes
Cancun, Mexico - It doubles air traffic
After an investment of about USD 100 million and works lasted 18 months Felipe Calderòn Hinojosa, President of Mexico, has inaugurated the third terminal of Cancun Airport. New structure of international... more
AirlinesAir France renews its fleet for 7 millions dollars
Paris, France - But Airbus will concede a big discount
Air France-Klm renews the contract with Airbus for USD 7 million ordering two new super-jumbo (the first one will arrive in 2009) and 30 A-320 aircraft, but could pay much less. The agreement is about... more
SecurityOn study a detector of hazardous materials and pathogens on board
Indianapolis, USA - Against terrorist threats and spreading of contagious diseases
At the Purdue University, Indiana, a study on the development of models and sensors aimed to detect the presence of hazardous substances and pathogens on planes cabins is ongoing, with the support of US... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines sees tourism push into Nepal
Beijing, China - Although the fraught diplomatic relationships
China Southern Airlines, with the largest and most technically advanced aircraft fleet in The People's Republic of China is planning a major tourism push to Nepal with its new twice weekly service to the... more
DiscussionsAirbus joins United Nations Global Compact
Paris, France - Confirming its enviromental approach
Airbus has joined the United Nations Global Compact, an international initiative launched in 2000 to promote and expand responsible corporate citizenship and provide the latest innovative and practical... more