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SecurityFAA AD on Aviointeriors SpA passenger seat 12M series, installed on but not limited to ATR model 42 and 72 airplanes (2011-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63161-63163] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker Services BV model F-27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes; and F-28 (2011-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63156-63159] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Civil aviationBA chooses Aviapartner to manage its ground operations in Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - As from December the Belgian multinational will manage ground services on daily flights to London-Heathrow and Gatwick
British Airways (BA) chose Aviapartner, Italian airport operator, to manage the 8 daily flights from London-Heathrow and Gatwick to Rome-Fiumicino. Aviapartner will take care of passengers and crew... more
ReportDash-8 aircraft accident: 28 victims
Madang, Papua New Guinea - Only 4 persons out of the 32 that were on board managed to survive
Yesterday at 5:00am local time, 20 miles south of Madang, north coast of Papua New Guinea a DHC-8/102 aircraft crashed with 32 people aboard and caught fire while approaching the runway of Madang airport. Reports... more
IndustryBritish Prime Minister opens new Airbus wing factory for A-350 XWB airplane
Blagnac, France - Aircraft programme will support over 6,000 jobs across the UK
The British Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron, officially opened Airbus’ new £400 million wing factory in Wales this afternoon, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility which will assemble the wi... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243F airplanes equipped with RR Trent 700 series engines (2011-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63159-63161] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather: strong Northern winds expected to hit the North-Eastern part of the peninsula
Rome, Italy - Storms in the south
A vast low-pressure area, stationed North-Eastern Europe, is attracting cold flows from the Scandinavian peninsula leading to very unstable conditions on Southern Italy and strong winds in almost all the... more
CuriositiesA P-68B aircraft welcomes passengers at the Palma de Majorca airport
Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Abandoned since 2005, acquired by Aena following a public tender
A new sentinel will welcome passengers at the airport of Palma de Majorca Spain: a P-68 B aircraft on static display on the northern access roundabout of the airport. Since 2005, the aircraft which was... more
Civil aviationIn a world first, Air France organizes lowest CO2 emissions flight
Paris, France - 1h20mins flight AF6129 from Toulouse-Blagnac to Paris-Orly
In a world first, Air France’s today completed the world’s lowest CO2 emissions flight. To achieve this feat, Air France did everything possible to reduce noise hindrance and greenhouse gas emissions: - Use... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767 airplanes (2011-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking which could result in failure of the bulkhead structure for carrying the flight loads of the horizontal stabilizer, and loss of controllability of the plane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63172-63177] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AerospaceIndia: PSLV-C18 launched with four satellites on board (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - The indigenous Jugnu, SRMSat, Vesselsat-1 from Luxembourg and the Mega-Tropiques born after ISRO-CNES joint-venture
Yesterday India successfully sent into orbit the PSLV-C18 launcher (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) carrying four satellites: the Jugnu and SRMSat (manufactured by the Indian Institute of Technology and... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH airplanes with Supplemental Type Certificate (2011-21-10)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on the products
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63167-63169] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. model DHC-8/102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 airplanes (2011-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 197 (Wednesday, October 12, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63169-63172] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways started an engine upgrade program for its A-330 aircraft fleet
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It optimises green credentials of Trent 700
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has started an engine upgrade program for more than half its A-330 aircraft fleet. Scheduled to last two years, the program will see... more
Civil aviationEOS: a showcase of new & emerging security technology
Brussels, Belgium - Taking civil aviation security into the future
The European Organisation for Security with the support of Brian Simpson, Member of the European Parliament and the Chair of the European Parliament Transport Committee, organized the Showcase of new and... more
Science and technologyUkraine: developed a bacteria able to dispose of bomb explosives
Kiev, Ukraine - .... and convert them into organic fertiliser
Some Ukrainian scientists have developed a method to dispose of explosives thanks to a bacteria that converts them into organic fertiliser. The news was announced today by Gennady Baranov, a research... more
AirlinesGulf Air launched the first aircraft in the world that offers live television programmes
Manama, Bahrain - "Global Communication Suite" will eventually be installed on the entire fleet
The first A-330/200 aircraft with the 'Global Communication Suite' of Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) was delivered yesterday to Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain. This... more
IndustryDema SpA signs a new contract with Bombardier Aerospace
Las Vegas, USA - Learjet Inc. selects the Italian company for primary and secondary structures of the Learjet 85 business aircraft
Dema SpA confirmed its growth and development in the North American market by announcing that it has been selected by Learjet Inc. (Bombardier Aerospace) for primary and secondary structures of the Learjet... more
AirlinesEmirates newness: carrier's Munich A-380 plane service to arrive early
Milan, Italy - The superjumbo made inaugural landing in Johannesburg; SkyCargo transports its heaviest ever item
Emirates is bringing forward its first daily A-380 airplane service to Germany by serving Munich from 25th November, nearly five weeks earlier than expected. The double decker was originally set to replace... more
AirportsItaly. "Marconi" airport of Bologna: in September 570 thousand passengers
Bologna, Italy - In the first nine months of the year 4.6 million, an increase of 9.7%
The airport of Bologna continued to grow: in September 570,619 passengers registered, an increase of 3.6% over the same month of 2010. The data confirms the positive trend of recent months, with a constant... more
CuriositiesSafe Bag awarded in Portugal
Milan, Italy - Awarded the tender for the management of all Portuguese airports
Safe Bag, company that provides integrated services of protection, traceability and security of travellers' luggage, has won the tender for the management of all airports in Portugal. The service will... more
UAS-DronesAermatica: workshop held today on small unmanned aircraft
Rome, Italy - At DGAA, general directorate Aeronautical Armaments
The "Small Remotely piloted aircraft"(small unmanned aircraft): The Italian community comes to life workshop is being held today, October 13, 2011 (2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. hours) at DGAA (General Directorate... more
IndustryEads NA begins deliveris of Lakota helicopters with an advanced MEP
Washington, Usa - The industry has achieved another significant milestone on the UH-72A LUH
EADS North America has achieved another significant milestone on the UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program with the delivery of Lakotas to the National Guard outfitted with the Security... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on the elimination of Alenia's production sites situated in Campania and Lazio
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourale Francesco Barbato (IdV)
"The undersigned ask the minister of Economic Development - considering that: as reported by national press, Alenia Aeronautica SpA, part of the Italian company Finmeccanica, last 16 September announced... more
HelicoptersNew Generation AW-169 helicopter landed in London
Cascina Costa, Italy - The 4.5 ton model has been launched in July 2010 at the "Farnborough Air Show"
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that a full scale mock-up of the all new AW-169 twin engine light intermediate helicopter is being exhibited in London this week (10th to 14th... more
SecurityTransport by airplane and helicopter. Eurocontrol about Laser Interference Seminar: the conclusions
Brussels, Belgium - "Doing nothing is not an option"
Laser interference is a growing menace: the malicious use of powerful laser pointers to dazzle pilots and controllers is rising during flights on the airplanes. The United Kingdom had 30 instances in... more
Fair and showsCessna at "NBAA": Citation Mustang fleet closing in on 400 aircraft
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry delivers CJ4 to Hahn Air; Stationair prototype made first flight 15 years ago
Cessna Aircraft Company said at the "NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention" (October 10-12 in Las Vegas) its popular Citation Mustang is reaching a fleet size of nearly 380 aircraft and more than 175,000... more
PeopleBardaro (Italian ENAC) elected in ICAO's transport committee
Rome, Italy - Already part of the council of the organisation as an added Italian representative
The Italian national civil aviation agency announced that last 7 October Antonino Bardaro, manager of the entity and added Italian representative at the Council of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation),... more
Press releaseEU-Russia Airplane transport summit. IATA: global standards as cornerstone for development of two markets
St. Petersburg, Russia - Industry a ready partner
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged Russian and European officials meeting at the Euro-Russia Aviation Summit in St. Petersburg to make global standards the cornerstone of their discussions... more
Civil aviationTransport by airplane. Aci Europe on EU-Russia Aviation Summit: time for normalisation & liberalisation
St. Petersburg, Russia - A decisive action to integrate the Russian aviation market with the rest of Europe
As the EU-Russia Aviation Summit kicks off today in St Petersburg, airports on both sides called for swift and decisive action to integrate the Russian aviation market with the rest of Europe. European... more
AirlinesCondor Airlines, new agreement with Bahamasair
Milan, Italy - As from next 4 November
Condor Airlines, the global airline in the leisure sector represented by Aviareps in Italy, signed an Interline agreement with Bahamasair, the national airline of Bahamas. The carrier continues to strengthen... more
AirportsItaly. Bologna airport to serve as pilot model for the new automated check-in kiosks
Milan, Italy - After two years since the signing of the first supply contract
The first supply contract for the baggage-sorting system, signed two years ago, gave start to the construction and installation of fourteen Sicheck Full Auto Check In, the new automated kiosks being utilised... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: AMI (Italian Air Force) approves the proposed increase of flights operated from the airport of Trapani
Rome, Italy - For the 2012 Summer season
"Yesterday 11 October, ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) reported that during a meeting held at the staff of the Air Force, the Italian Air force has positively assessed the possibility of increasing... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in October
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 12 to next Sunday 16
Wednesday 12 - "AXALP 2011 Swiss Air Force Demonstrations". Fliegerschiessplatz Axalp-Ebenfluh Air Force Firing Range above Brienz, Switzerland. + 41 33 972 64 64 www.lw.admin.ch/internet/luftwaffe... more
HelicoptersColombian Helistar orders for three more EC-145 helicopters
Mexico City, Mexico - Eurocopter, through its Mexican subsidiary, reinforces its presence in the Country
Colombian operator Helistar has signed a contract with Eurocopter de México, subsidiary of Eurocopter Group, to purchase three EC-145s. With these three new helicopters, the fleet of Colombia’s largest he... more
Fair and shows"Unioncamere Lazio" organises the participation of 11 Italian companies at the "Inter airport Europe"
Rome, Italy - In Munich between 11 and 14 October
"Unioncamere Lazio", in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Rome, has organised the participation of 11 Italian companies within the 18th "Inter Airport Europe" exhibition, an international fair... more
AirportsMeridiana fly-Air Italy: a conference to present future development projects
Verona, Italy - Was held this morning at 11:00 at the "Catullo" airport in Verona
At 11:00 this morning, at the airport of Verona, a press conference was held during which the Meridiana-Air Italy (second largest Italian industry following the integration of the two companies) CEO Giuseppe... more
Fair and showsEADS NA readies its AAS-72X helicopter
Washington, Usa - The aircraft is on display at the AUSA convention this week in Washington
In anticipation of a competitive flight demonstration, EADS North America’s (NA) Armed Aerial Scout 72X (AAS-72X) is on display at the "Association of the US Army" (AUSA) convention this week in Washington, D... more
CuriositiesSales record for ANA Dreamliner B-787 launch flight on ebay
Tokyo, Japan - Take off of the historic flight next 26 October from Narita to Hong Kong
As in the case of the Airbus A-380 launch flight, operated by Singapore Airlines on the Singapore-Sydney route, the on-line auction site eBay registered a hunting record for the launch flight tickets on... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question: can CONSOB confirm the suspension of Avio SpA listing process; clarifications on Safran's interest
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Fugatti (Lega nord Padania)
"Addressed to the ministers of economy and finance. - Given that: Avio SpA, controlled by Cinven Fund (81 percent) and owned by Finmeccanica (14 percent) is an important and historic Italian company,... more
AirportsADR: all the inventions of the Renaissance Genius exposed at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport
Rome, Italy - Will be launched tomorrow
The first full exposition of the 21 machines and flight equipment designed by Leonardo da Vinci and built by the "Foundazione Anthropos" in their original materials and size will be exhibited tomorrow... more
AirlinesAir Malta: check-in closing timetable changed
Valletta, Malta - As from 1 November
Air Malta advises its customers that there will be a change in check-in closing timetable for flights departing from some airports where the airline operates. This change will be effective from 1 November... more
UAS-Drones"Demetra" study centre: tomorrow UAV conference
Rome, Italy - All day long, from 9.30am till 5.00pm
The "Demetra" centre announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12, will take place (throughout the day, from 9.30am - 5.00pm approximately) a workshop entitled "Remote controlled aircraft: a new dimension... more
Civil aviationAea-SES: European Commission will criticise States for improvements of own airspace
Brussels, Belgium - The joint press release issued also by EBAA, ELFAA, ERA
Later this month the European Commission is expected to finalise a report, criticising every member of the European Union for not going far enough in their airspace improvement plans. European Member... more
Civil aviationAirbus: Russia will need more than 1,000 passenger aircraft within the next 20 years
Blagnac, France - The ex-URSS ranks sixth among the top 10 countries for demand
Russian carriers will need more than 1,000 passenger aircraft over the next 20 years in response to the strong traffic growth, according to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF). The forecast... more
AirlinesVueling increases by 22% the number of passengers carried in September
Barcelona, Spain - The company increases its load factor by 4.1 points year-on-year, reaching a 79.7%
Vueling, the new generation airline, has carried 1,261,089 passengers in September 2011. This represents a 21.6% raise compared to September 2010. The company has reached a load factor of 79.7%, 4.1 points... more
IndustryTAME introduces ATR-42/500 airplane in Ecuador
Toulouse, France - The contract for three models signed at the "Paris Air Show" last June
Ecuador’s national flag carrier TAME today has taken delivery of the first ATR-42/500 that will operate in the country. The European turboprop manufacturer ATR and TAME inked a USD 54 million dollars c... more
Fair and showsAircraft by Eclipse Jet at "NBAA": opened the sales for the "550"
Las Vegas, Usa - The industry expects to produce 50 to 100 planes per year with deliveries beginning in 2013
Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. announced it is now taking orders for the "550", the new twin-engine airplane model in the homonymous family. The model will be a technologically advanced, twin-engine jet aircraft... more
Fair and shows"NBAA": Cessna debuts with new Citation M-2 airplane that will be in service in 2013
Las Vegas, Usa - The entire Citation series in static display; Citation Ten program continues to the first flight
Cessna Aircraft Company brings a mock-up of its newly unveiled Citation M2 business jet as a centerpiece to its product lineup for the "64th National Business Aviation Association Annual Meeting and Convention"... more
Civil aviationAirplane transport. Hedegaard: no revisions for the Emission Trading System
Luxembourg, Grand Duke - EU commissioner climate action said no during a press conference. Revoked for next meeting
Connie Hedegaard, EU commissioner climate action, did not approve the so awaited revision of the ETS (Emission Trading System), imposed by the EU on companies operating in European airspace. During yesterday's... more