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HelicoptersChinese Public Security Bureau of Ordos orders two AW GrandNew helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The aircraft will be used for firefighting, rescue, observation, transport and civil defense duties
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that the Public Security Bureau of Ordos, in China’s Inner Mongolia, has ordered two GrandNew twin-engine helicopters. The two helicopters will b... more
IndustryAlenia and trade unions met today in Rome
Rome, Italy - Recovery plan of the company forecasts cuts
It was held today, in Rome, the meeting between trade unions and Alenia Aeronautica, which will soon change its name to Alenia Aermacchi, regarding the recovery plan of the company Finmeccanica, forecasting... more
Weather forecastsHurricane "Maria" threatens Canada
Toronto, Canada - Category 1 Hurricane
The Hurricane "Maria" (category 1), the third one that developed in the Atlantic this year, is threatening the southern coasts of Terranova and Labrador, in Canada, and is rapidly moving towards Nova Scotia;... more
DefenseUSA and Poland officialise deployment of part of the missile defense shield
Brussels, Belgium - NATO welcomes this news
The United States and Poland have jointly announced that the 2008 agreement on the missile defense program and its amending protocol of 2010 became effective September 15, 2011: The Standard Missile SM-3... more
Military aviationBelarus could purchase Su-30 aircraft from Russia
Moscow, Russia - It regards back-dated vehicles
According to local press reports, Belarus is interested in buying 18 Su-30K military aircraft from Russia, which should be improved, but Belarus would prefer to purchase the original version thus saving... more
Finance and economyUSA: Senate cuts to the defense could raise unemployment. Lockheed Martin answers regrading F-35 programme
Washington, USA - Serious repercussions on work industry
The US defense secretary Leon Panetta said that the freezing of the defense budget that Congress proposed would lead to the growth of the unemployment rate in the United States by one point, which currently... more
AirlinesRyanair starts appeal process with TAR against Antitrust fine
Rome, Italy - It had been fined more than 500 thousand euros
The Irish carrier Ryanair announced that it has started ??an appeal process with TAR (Tribunale Amministrativo Regionale - Regional Administrative Tribunal) of Lazio against the fine ordered by the Antitrust... more
Military aviationRoyal Australian Air Force conducts first flight for new air tanker plane
Canberra, Australia - For two hours and 45 minutes
Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that A39-002 KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport has completed its first flight in RAAF service. The aircraft took off from RAAF Base Amberley... more
ReportUS drone kills the leader of Al Qaeda in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Reported these days
The US authorities announced that on Sunday 11 September, co-incurring with the tenth anniversary of the Twin Towers attack, in Pakistan a CIA drone seems to have killed Al-Qaeda's leader of local terrorist... more
Civil aviationCessna Citation CJ-3 airplane to be displayed at "BGAD11"
London, UK - Next Tuesday on September 20
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announces that a Citation CJ-3 will be on show at the seventh "UK Business & General Aviation Day" ("BGAD11") on Tuesday September 20 this year. The... more
AerospaceNASA officially announces the Space Launch System (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Fore-casted initial expenditure of 18 billion dollars
According to rumors (see AVIONEWS), NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration- officially unveiled the Space-Launch System (SLS), the new launch system with a similar power to the Saturn V that... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air France-KLM to acquire up to 60 A-350 XWB airplanes
Toulouse, France - The model continues to attract world class airlines
"The Air France-KLM Group has announced its intention to sign for up to 60 A-350 XWB aircraft, of which 25 A-350/900 will be firmed up shortly. The aircraft will become an essential pillar in the group’s l... more
AirportsBoston-Logan Airport: Massport Board approved funding for major safety and security projects
Boston, Usa - $140 million will help build second generation baggage screening system
The Massachusetts Port Authority Board yesterday gave the go-ahead for a capital improvement project that will replace and optimize the checked baggage screening system at Boston Logan International Airport,... more
ReportSarkozy and Cameron visit officially Tripoli (VIDEO)
Tripoli, Libya - For the first time after Gheddafi's regime fall
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister Cameron were eagerly welcomed during yesterday's first official visit to Tripoli and Benghazi; this is the official first visit by foreign... more
AirlinesAirOne: as from 19 September new flights from Milan-Malpensa to Athens and Prague
Rome, Italy - In Summer more than 500,000 passengers transited Milan airport
From 19 September the Milan-Malpensa airport will be operating direct connections to Prague and Athens thanks to AirOne Smart Carrier, part of the Alitalia Group which offers connections at highly competitive... more
AirlinesWizz Air announces new route from Liverpool to Vilnius
Warsaw, Poland - From next Summer
Wizz Air, the low fare-low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced a new service that will link Liverpool "John Lennon Airport" (JLA) with Vilnius, Lithuania's capital, from next Summer. As... more
Civil aviationFAA proposes civil penalty against Colgan Air
New York, Usa - For $1.9 million
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a civil penalty of $1,892,000 against Colgan Air, of Manassas, Va., a subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines, for allegedly allowing flight attendants to... more
DefenseObama approves sale of weapons to Taiwan
Washington, USA - F-16 aircraft excluded from the package
Rumors revealed that Obama's administration would have approved the arms package to Taiwan for an agreement worth 4.2 billion dollars, but the contract is to exclude the 66 F-16 fighter planes that have... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM officially announces order for Airbus and Boeing aircraft
Paris, France - Valued 12 billion dollars
The Air France-KLM Group has officially announced the order for 50 new aircraft, issue which has been very discussed in the previous months (see AVIONEWS); it was announced today that the company plans... more
Government actsItalian question on departure tax payable to municipalities neighboring airports but transferred to Trapani airport
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Marco Giovanni Reguzzoni (Lega nord Padania Italian political party)
"To the minister of economy and finance, the minister of infrastructure and transport. - To know - given that: the municipal surcharge on the departures commonly known as 'Departure tax', is due to... more
HelicoptersChina reveals first "Ultralight" civil helicopter
Tianjin, China - During "China Helicopter Exposition 2011"
During the first edition of "China Helicopter Exposition 2011", Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) presented its first "Ultralight" helicopter designed for civil use, the AC-130 aircraft, able... more
SecurityUS DoT proposes to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft
Washington, Usa - Amtrak has banned it on trains and US Navy in submarines
US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced that the Department of Transportation is proposing to explicitly ban the use of electronic cigarettes on aircraft. A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking... more
IndustryThales and Yahsat team up to offer satcom services
Neuilly-sur-Seine , France - For military forces and government entities
The French company Thales and Al Yah Satellite Communications - company controlled by the government of the United Arab Emirates - have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide high secure... more
HelicoptersEurocopter showcases in China its three most successful helicopter versions
Tianjin, China - At the country’s first exposition for rotary-wing aircraft
During China’s inaugural helicopter exposition being held this week in Tianjin, Eurocopter will showcase three of its most successful models currently operating in the country: the AS-350 B3, EC-135 a... more
Military aviationUSA: Senate proposed limit to the F-35 programme
Washington, USA - A maximum of 32 units per year
Rumors indicate that, for the fiscal year 2012, the US Senate committee proposed to block the production of the F-35 warplanes at around 32 aircraft per year until 2013; the commission recommended also... more
AirlinesCivil airplanes: Lebanon withdraws licenses of three national companies
Beirut, Lebanon - Negligence reasons
Local press reported that the Lebanese transport minister Ghazi Aridi has withdrawn the licenses of three local air transport operators whose name was not specified; according to sources, in Lebanon there... more
IndustryMASkargo takes delivery of first A-330/200F airplane
Blagnac, France - Newest operator of mid-size freighter
MASkargo, the freight subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, has become a new operator of the A-330/200F, following the delivery of the first of four PW4000-powered aircraft ordered by the airline. The aircraft... more
AirlinesAir Malta: Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas
Valletta, Malta - The carrier will announce its schedule of flights as soon as the airport reopens
Air Malta informs that the Maltese embassy in Tripoli has begun the process of issuing visas. The company is working closely with the Maltese government and Libyan authorities in view of the reopening... more
IndustryPeople close to Finmeccanica could be under investigation for corruption to win over contracts abroad
Naples, Italy - Prosecutor of Naples hypothesis
It seems that the investigation initiated by the prosecutor of Naples on the alleged blackmail against prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has led to unexpected scenarios: the press today reported that attorneys... more
DefenseMeeting between German and Russian defense ministers
Moscow, Russia - NATO Missile shield on the agenda
The local press reported that a meeting was held today in Moscow between the Russian and German defense ministers to discuss military cooperation between the two countries and issues related to international... more
HelicoptersHelicopter crash in France, 4 died
Vallorcine, France - During inspection flight
An Eurocopter AS-350B3 (code F-HFBI) helicopter operated by Chamonix Mont-Blanc Hélicoptères crashed yesterday at 10:00am local time in Vallorcine, France, in the region of Rhone-Alpes. According t... more
UAS-DronesGoodrich presents new navigation system for UAV aircraft
London, UK - During "DSEi 2011" event in London
US company Goodrich, specialising in aerospace, presented a new steering mechanism, the "MicroNav", an inertial navigation aid for aircraft UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control), rockets and... more
HelicoptersQinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China orders two AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Configured for VIP transport purposes
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Qinghai Zhingao Natural Gas and Chemical of China has placed an order for two AW-139 medium twin helicopters. The aircraft, configured for VIP transport... more
AccidentsMexico: Air Force PC-9 aircraft crashes, 1 victim
Tuxtla, Mexico - An incident registered in Bolivia as well
Yesterday two plane crashes have been registered, causing the death of a person. In both cases Air Force aircraft were involved, one happened in Mexico, and another one in Bolivia. The most serious was... more
AirlinesRiccardo Toto denies his exclusion from the Livingston offer
Cardano al Campo, Italy - Next week the decision of minister Romani
In an interview with the newspaper businessman Riccardo Toto denied rumors that his purchase offer, partial or total, for the charter company Livingston has been excluded and declared that "Someone is... more
AirlineseasyJet launches UK Summer 2012 schedule
London, UK - With a choice of more than 300 destinations
easyJet, the UK’s airline, today launches its Summer 2012 schedule with a choice of more than 300 destinations. More than 110,000 flights are now on sale to destinations throughout Europe, the Middle E... more
DefenseMEADS Integrated Launcher Electronics System Completes First Simulated Missile Launch
Orlando, Usa - Marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments
The Medium Extended Air Defense System’s (MEADS) Integrated Launcher Electronics System (ILES) recently executed a simulated missile launch, marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments. The s... more
IndustryAirbus: Singapore Airlines signs for 15 A-330/300 aircraft
Blagnac, France - The signature firms up an announcement from 29th June
Singapore Airlines CEO, Goh Choon Phong signed today the final agreement to acquire 15 more A-330/300 aircraft with John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer - Customers at Airbus’ headquarters in Tou... more
Fair and showsThe air shows and exhibitions in the next week-end in September (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - From Friday 16 to Sunday 18
Friday 16 - "C200 Series Association Fly-in for Carnival of Flowers". Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)428 752 055 http://c200series.com.au - "International Sanicole Airshow". Sanicole in... more
DefenseRussia orders new Krivak IV frigates
Moscow, Russia - Will be finished by 2016
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian construction, repairs and maintenance industry, today announced the signing of a contract with the ministry of defence for the construction of another 3 Krivak... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashes in Angola, at least 17 the victims (VIDEO)
Huambo, Angola - Causes unknown
Angolan Air Force Embraer 120 aircraft crashed yesterday while taking off from Huambo, a city in the centre of the country at 550 km south-west of the capital; the local press and military sources reported... more
CuriositiesSolar panels on American military bases' roofs
Washington, USA - For the "Solar Strong" project
In recent days, US secretary of energy Steven Chu announced that the US will proceed with the initiative that involves the installation of solar panels on the roofs of 124 military bases in the country,... more
Curiosities"Caravaggio a Cuba" programme in collaboration with Blue Panorama Airlines
Rome, Italy - Exhibition from 23 September to November 27 at the National Museum fine arts in Havana
An event of historic significance for the cultural and political history of Cuba and Italy. This is how the exhibition "Caravaggio in Cuba" can be defined, which opens on September 23, until November 27... more
DefenseAgreement signed between USA-Turkey on the deployment of radar NATO "Missile Shield"
Ankara, Turkey - Designed to intercept medium-range missiles at very high altitudes
As anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS ) United States and Turkey are proceeding in the negotiations on the deployment of a US radar on Turkish territory: the memorandum was signed today in Ankara... more
AirlinesEmirates set to take A-380 to Riyadh
Rome, Italy - The airline inaugurates the daily service to Dublin; the freight division celebrates flight on Far East and Australasia
Emirates will operate the first ever A-380 airplane service into Riyadh this month, in honour of "Saudi Arabia’s 81st National Day". Operating into "King Khalid International Airport" in Riyadh, on 23rd S... more
IndustryAlabama Aircraft Industries would sue Boeing
Birmingham, USA - Referred by local press
According to local press, Alabama Aircraft Industries, an industry based in Birmingham (Alabama), sued its former partner Boeing for stealing a contract worth 1.1 billion dollars previously signed with... more
Civil aviationEASA proposes new regulation in order to reduce the risk of fuel exhaustion
Cologne, Germany - And to reduce accidents
EASA -European Aviation Safety Agenc - is considering the introduction of a new regulatory framework to control the fuel used by airliners, by modifying the CS-25 certification standard covering power... more
OccurrencesRussia: emergency landing for Rossija Airlines aircraft
Moscow, Russia - No damage caused to passengers
The Chinese news agency "Xinhua" reported that an Airbus 139 operated by the Russian carrier Rossija Airlines today at around 3:30pm local time made ??an emergency landing at the international airport... more
Military aviationIran modifies foreign military aircraft (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Flight tests start
The local press reported that IRIAF - Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force - has these days started the main phase of a four stage air drill, running tests on the missiles and ammunition; the lieutenant... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines denies rumors about the purchase of other aircraft
Atlanta, USA - Seemed announced by previous declarations
The US carrier Delta Air Lines has denied rumors alleging that the company was about to purchase more aircraft after the last order made last month for 100 Boeing 737/900 (see AVIONEWS); during the Deutsche... more