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HelicoptersTwo new orders of Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter confirmed at "LIMA 2011"
Langkawi, Malaysia - The model remains the preferred heavy aircraft for off-shore operations in Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for off-shore operations in Malaysia with two EC-225 helicopter orders confirmed at the "Langkawi International Maritime... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC comments flights by aircraft. Is it the end of the low-cost?
Florence, Italy - The Irish company Ryanair announced a series of extra charges
We received from ADUC and so we are publishing the following, by reserving the same space for any replies: "The Irish low-cost company Ryanair, announced a series of price increases for the transport of... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma (2): forecasted investments valued more than 12.1 billion Euros (until 2044)
Rome, Italy - 2.5 billion Euros in the first ten years
"Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR) today announced the 2012-2044 development plan, which aims to serve as a fund at the service of the 'Country system' and support the expansion of the hub's infrastructure,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: presented the 2012-2044 investment plan of the Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - This morning at the "Immersive Gallery" at the departures terrace of Terminal T1
At 10:30 this morning, Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR), in view of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) consultations expected for tomorrow, 13 December, presented the 2012-2044 development plan of the... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary interpellation on the freezing of the payment of the severance pay to Guarguaglini (ex-Finmeccanica) and on salaries and compensation to public participated companies
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Marco Perduca (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Economy and Finance - Given that on several occasions, members of the Government announced that by virtue of the sacrifices demanded by the current economic scenario, waste... more
ReportMK-42 Sea King helicopter caught fire before taking off: 13 saved
Mangalore, India - The aircraft belonged to the Indian Navy
An MK-42 Sea King helicopter of the Indian Navy has caught fire for yet unknown reasons while taking off for a flight transfer to the airport in Mangalore, India, carrying 13 people (10 soldiers and three... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Guarguaglini's (ex-Finmeccanica) severance pay and financial compensation to the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Economy and Finance. - To know - given that: following the severance pay given to the resigning Finmeccanica President, Pierfrancesco... more
CuriositiesFive Barbie models wearing historic Alitalia uniforms auctioned on Ebay from 10 December
Rome, Italy - Proceeds will be donated to the "Telethon" research project
Alitalia and Mattel have created a collection of unique collection of Barbie models wearing flight attendants and captains uniforms, designed by important fashion designers starting from the '50s till... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy long week-end for the Immaculate Conception
Rome, Italy - The news agency will reopen next Monday, 12 December
AVIONEWS would like to advise its subscribers and followers that it will be closed on Friday, 9 December following tomorrow's celebration of the immaculate Conception. The news agency will reopen next... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4000 series turbofan engines (2011-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the parts, which could lead to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76027-76029] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737/200, /200C, /300, /400, and /500 series airplanes (2011-24-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the fuselage skin panels, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 74667-74670] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirlinesNewness by Emirates: it flies the flag for UAE’s 40th birthday; it is ready to launch flights to Buenos Aires
Milan, Italy - The airline increases on-time departures; SkyCargo reinforces routes between UAE and Africa
Emirates celebrates the 40th anniversary of the formation of the United Arab Emirates by carrying a special anniversary logo, emblazoned on its A-380 aircraft, around the world. The 40th Anniversary logo... more
SecurityFAA AD on Quest Aircraft Design, LLC Airplanes (2011-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 232 (Friday, December 2, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 75442-75445] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Press releaseIATA. Eurozone crisis biggest risk to profits
Geneva, Switzerland - Regional differences widen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced revisions to its industry outlook. For 2011, profitability remains weak but unchanged at 6.9 billion dollars for a net margin of 1.2%. Looking... more
Civil aviationRoyal Air Maroc and AEA agree partnership deal
Brussels, Belgium - RAM become the first non European airline to partner with Association
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has made history, becoming the first non-European airline to partner with the Association of European Airlines (AEA). The new Strategic Partnership was unveiled today by RAM Deputy... more
PeopleCessna's SVP Mark Paolucci announced retirement
Wichita, Usa - VPs Tim White and Trevor Esling to lead sales organization
Cessna Aircraft Company announced Friday that Mark Paolucci, senior vice president, Sales, will retire at the end of the year after 32 years with it. Paolucci joined Cessna in 1979 as a design engineer... more
PeopleFAA: statement from Administrator Randy Babbitt about his resignation
Washington, Usa - The declaration from US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "Behind the scenes" of his decision...
The FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt has unveiled yesterday this statement: "Yesterday I submitted my resignation to Secretary Ray LaHood and it has been accepted. Serving as FAA Administrator has been... more
Fair and showsRussia: potential supply of SU-30MK2 fighter airplane to Indonesia (VIDEO)
Langkawi, Malaysia - A preliminary agreement at "LIMA 2011"
Russia's participation to "LIMA 2011" ("Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition", 6-10 December at Langkawi, Malaysia) started the first day very positively following a preliminary agreement... more
CuriositiesThe best food on board of airplanes? Turkish Airlines provides it
Rome, Italy - Revealed by a survey conducted by Skyscanner reflecting passengers' preferences
"A group of international travellers said that the best food on board airplanes is served by Turkish Airlines, according to Skyscanner. The flight comparison site (www.skyscanner.it) included 19 international... more
OccurrencesRussia: a B-737/800 aircraft of Orenair went off-track
Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia - All 147 occupants unharmed
A B-737/800 aircraft of Orenair (or Orenburg Airlines), flight 9542, this morning went off-track by 40-50 metres when it landed at the airport of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. It seems that the aircraft was... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV signs agreement to resume Libyan airspace
Tripoli, Libya - Positive reaction from the local Minister of Transport
The Libyan Minister of Transport, Yussef Al-Whishi, has received today in Tripoli, in the presence of the Italian ambassador, Giuseppe Buccino Grimaldi, and sole administrator of ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2011-21-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming of a pilot cyclic control stick and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Federal Register Volume 76, Number 233 (Monday, December 5, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 75772-75774] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: new orders worth EUR 285 million
Rome, Italy - Through its companies AW, Ansaldo Energia, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Elsag
Finmeccanica won new orders for a total value of EUR 285 million through its companies AgustaWestland, Ansaldo Energia, Oto Melara, SELEX Galileo, Ansaldo STS e SELEX Elsag. AW has signed a contract... more
AirportsAir Arabia Egypt inaugurates the new Bergamo-Alexandria route
Bergamo, Italy - As from 17 December 2011
Air Arabia Egypt announced the new Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Alexandria Egypt ("International Airport of Borj Al Arab") as from 17 December 2011. Flights (round trip) will be operated two times weekly from... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport at "LIMA 2011", in Malaysia, from yesterday till 10 December: airplanes and helicopters
Moscow, Russia - As well as defense and naval systems
Rosoboronexport, the Russian State Agency intermediary in charge for the import and export of armaments and defense equipment is participating to the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" exhibition,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. airplanes (2011-24-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 231 (Thursday, December 1, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 74665-74667] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
DefenseFinmeccanica won a new order for the US Navy
Rome, Italy - Through its company DRS Technologies, Inc.
Finmeccanica, through its company DRS Technologies, Inc., received an award with a ceiling value of USD 691 million for a US Navy Submarine Technology Insertion Hardware (TIH) contract. DRS has been... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino: passenger traffic forecast for the Immaculate Conception celebration (7-11 December)
Naples, Italy - Nearly 60 thousand passengers
As from tomorrow, Wednesday 7 to Sunday, December 11, celebrating the Immaculate Conception, 60,000 passengers will transit the airport of Naples, between arrivals and departures: 35,000 on scheduled domestic... more
AirlinesWill Air France freeze salaries?
Paris, France - As reported by the tabloid "La Tribune"
The daily French financial newspaper "La Tribune" announced that freezing of Air France employees' salaries will be one of the "Emblematic measures of the savings plan" of the company, "That will be examined... more
AirlinesMeridiana Fly and Royal Jordanian sign a code-share agreement
Olbia, Italy - In service starting from next Thursday, 8 December 2011
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJA) and Meridiana Fly (MP) group have signed an important code-share agreement that will be in service from 8 December 2011. This agreement between RJA, partner of oneworld... more
Fair and showsEurocopter unveiled the Malaysian Air Force's first EC-725 helicopter during "LIMA 2011" exhibition
Langkawi, Malaysia - In a live video broadcast from industry’s French headquarters
The production roll-out of Eurocopter’s no. 1 EC-725 helicopter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force was shown today with a live video broadcast from the company’s Marignane, France facility, which was bea... more
IndustryF-35 airplane: LRIP 5 contract of JSF program
Washington, Usa - Reached a tentative agreement on key terms
The Department of Defense and the Lockheed Martin Corporation have reached a tentative agreement on key terms of the 5th F-35 Low Rate Initial Production contract, known as "LRIP 5", which will enable... more
Fair and showsSikorsky S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” Demo helicopter on display in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The aircraft recently launched the second leg of its worldwide tour with its arrival in Singapore on Nov. 21
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.’s S-92 “Legacy of Heroes” demonstration helicopter on static display at the "Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition" that begins today, Dec. 6. The aircraft recen... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: new revelations from Mars Express
Rome, Italy - ESA' s satellite photographs in HD the Phlegra Montes region where considerable volumes of water ice have been detected
Ice and Martian mountains. The new high-resolution images of Mars Express show a detailed image of Montes Phlegra. At the core of this region, radar have detected considerable volumes of water ice that... more
Fair and showsHelicopters: Malaysian Helicopter Services celebrates one million flight hours with Turbomeca engines
Langkawi, Malaysia - The engines power five S-76C, seven S-76C++ and a Dauphin AS-365N2
During "LIMA" ("Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition") in Malaysia, Turbomeca (Safran group) announce that its Arriel and Makila engines, powering 21 helicopters of Malaysian Helicopter... more
AirportsItaly. "Marconi" airport: give start to the new Bologna-Düsseldorf flight
Bologna, Italy - As from 26 March, six weekly flights
The presence of Lufthansa at the airport "Marconi" keeps getting stronger. The German air company has opened today the sales of the new direct Bologna-Düsseldorf flight, which will be in service next... more
AirlinesJet Airways: the Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi flight celebrated its first anniversary
Milan, Italy - Load factor of 80% for a total of 63 thousand passengers
Launched on December 5 last year, yesterday's daily direct flight Milan-Malpensa/New Delhi, operated by Jet Airways, India's international airline, celebrated its first successful year of operation. More... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: Standard&Poor’s will maintain society's status
Rome, Italy - At investment grade level
"Standard&Poor’s yesterday announced it will maintain Finmeccanica’s investment grade status, while lowering its long-term credit rating from BBB/Negative Outlook to BBB-/ Negative Outlook and maintaining at... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2011" starts today
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The 11th edition from 6 to 10 December in Langkawi. The organization's press release
Malaysia hosts the 11th edition of the "LIMA Exhibition", which takes place from 6–10 December 2011 in Langkawi. The "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition" is the destination f... more
AirlinesMore than 54,7 million passengers transported during the first 10 months of 2011 by Russian carriers
Moscow, Russia - Between January and October 2011
Last Friday, 2 December, the Federal Air Transport Agency unveiled the statistics on passenger and cargo traffic of Russian airlines during the period January to October 2011. According to this data,... more
AirlinesAlitalia has been awarded the international prize for the quality of the menu on board aircraft
Rome, Italy - For the second consecutive year
Alitalia has once again received the award for the category "Best Airline Cuisine", considered the best carrier in the world for the quality of meals served on board of the airplanes. The award was conferred... more
IndustryTransaero Airlines firms up order for eight A-320neo aircraft
Toulouse, France - First customer in Russia and CIS for eco-efficient airplane
Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest airline, has signed a firm order for eight A-320neo aircraft following a Memorandum of Understanding signed in August at the "International Aviation and Space S... more
AirportsItaly. "Antonio Canova" airport of Treviso reopened today
Treviso, Italy - After six months of work
For six months the airport has undergone major works for the restoration of the runway, which resulted in the displacement of all flights to the airport of Venice "Marco Polo", confirming the effectiveness... more
AirlinesQatar doubles flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - A success since the first take off
From 1 December, Qatar Airways will fly twice daily from Rome. The doubling of the flight has been a success since its start, taking off a few minutes earlier than the scheduled time 10.20pm. The final... more
AirlinesBelle Air returns to Caselle sul Tirana-Turin
Turin, Italy - Will fly three times weekly from 17 December
The Albanian airline Belle Air will start operating once again, from Turin-Caselle airport, the flight Tirana-Turin formerly operated by Albanian Airlines which had stopped the service due to various reasons. Three... more
Fair and shows"LIMA 2011": Eurocopter's Tiger attack helicopter takes to the skies in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The event from December 6 to 10
Eurocopter stands ready to propose its latest-generation Tiger attack helicopter to bolster Malaysia’s defense capability as the company showcases this combat-proven multi-role aircraft during flight d... more
AirportsSAT SpA: "Galilei" airport of Pisa registered a growth in November too
Pisa, Italy - Passenger traffic from the beginning of the year: 4.3 million (+10.7%)
SAT - Tuscan Airport "Galileo Galilei"company - SpA, which manages the airport of Pisa, closed the month of November 2011 registering a new passenger-traffic growth of 5.9% over the same month last year,... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport: airplanes, helicopters and Russian technology at "LIMA 2011" (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The exhibition will be held at Langkawi, Malaysia, between 6th and 10th this month
The "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" has been held since 1991. Today it is one of the most important arms exhibitions in the region. With the role of Asian-Pacific countries in international... more
IndustryAeroflot’s Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft starts to serve international routes
Moscow, Russia - To Oslo and this year also to Budapest
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft (RA 89002, MSN 95010) in operation with Aeroflot Russian Airlines performed a flight SU391/392 on route Moscow–Oslo–Moscow, marking the beginning of the scheduled services of... more
Tilt-rotorsBell Boeing: V-22 tilrotor spurs international interest in the Middle East
Patuxent River, Usa - After the success during "Dubai Airshow"
The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company, and The Boeing Company, drew wide international attention at the "Dubai Airshow" held in Dubai, United Arab... more