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IndustryAirbus Military completes A-400M plane full scale fatigue tests
Madrid, Spain - For EASA certification
Airbus Military has successfully completed the number of required simulated flight-cycles on a full scale test airframe to achieve civil type certification of the A-400M by the European Aviation Safety... more
AirportsAci Europe: Kallas congratulates Budapest Airport on becoming "Airport Carbon Accredited"
Budapest, Hungary - At the Mapping level
At the European Air Traffic Movements conference, taking place yesterday and today under the Hungarian Presidency of the EU, European Commission Vice President in charge of Transport, Siim Kallas presented... more
Civil aviationPiaggio Aero a hair's breadth away from a new order of P-180 Avanti aircraft
Avalon, Australia - The plane is suitable to provide medical service
During the event "Avalon 2011" (AVIONEWS) John Bingham, managing director of Piaggio America and chief marketing officer of Piaggio Aero, is convinced that the Australian aviation may make an order of... more
AccidentsIsrael, Cessna 172 plane crashes
Jerusalem, Israel - Two dead
According to the local press, two people would have died in the North of Israel because of an accident occurred to the Cessna 172 aircraft on which they were travelling. It seems that the airplane,... more
SecurityFAA replies to the two recommendations issued by Italian ANSV
Rome, Italy - Following an event occurred to a B-737/700 plane
The reply given by US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to the two safety recommendations issued by ANSV (Italian Air safety board) during the investigation about the serious occurrence happened on... more
SecurityTwo safety recommendations by Italian ANSV addressed to US FAA
Rome, Italy - Following an event occurred to a MD-82 plane
The two safety recommendations that ANSV, Italian Air Safety board, following a problem found in the course of an investigation about the serious occurrence happened on January 3rd, 2010, to a MD-82 plane,... more
Civil aviationEurope works to help reduce air traffic disruptions from volcanic ash
Istanbul, Turkey - Airlines and regulators to test system aimed at minimizing problems
European airlines and regulators plan next month to test a new regional emergency-response system intended to help reduce air-traffic disruptions from volcanic ash. The exercise, spelled out Thursday... more
AirportsBergamo: Sacbo's board approves 2010 draft budget
Bergamo, Italy - It will be presented to next shareholders' meeting
"The board of directors of Sacbo (management company of Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport) has approved the draft budget for 2010 which will be presented to next shareholders' assembly, of which first meeting... more
HelicoptersIsrael will rebuild a CH-53 helicopter that is in a scrap yard from several years
Jerusalem, Israel - Will be implemented according to more modern standard 2025
Israel decided to rebuild a Sikorsky CH-53 helicopter left in a scrap yard for several years, on the wave of modernization of the another aircraft of the same model of its rolling stock. This decision... more
AirlinesRyanair, five new air connections from Rome-Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Operating from May. And to celebrate the new routes, it will provide 1 million seats at 7 Euros
Today, March 3rd, 2011, in the course of a press-conference held in Rome, Ryanair's CEO Michael O 'Leary announced that from May its airline will double the routes to Brindisi and will inaugurated five... more
AerospaceAccomplished second and last STS-133's spacewalk
Cape Canaveral, USA - At 05:00 pm greetings by President Obama
STS-133's mission specialists Steve Bowen, and Alvin Drew have made the second and last EVA, Extravehicular Activity. The spacewalk -the seventh for Bowen and the second for Drew- started yesterday... more
AirlinesQatar Airways continues expanding with new flights, frequencies and airplanes
Rome, Italy - In Germany, England and in the East; from June also Montreal will enter the network
Intercontinental network of Qatar Airways continues expanding due to the constant arrival of new aircraft in a fleet currently having 94 units. The imminent coming of spring, is marked by the announcement... more
Military aviationUS Navy is looking for airports to train pilots
Norfolk, Usa - One might be located in Accomack County, in Virginia
Accomack County's airport (in the eastern part of US state of Virginia) could again be in the running to be the site of Navy flight training after Franklin's city council voted earlier this month to stop... more
AirlinesGulf Air opens flights to Basra, in Iraq
Basra, Iraq - With 4 weekly services operated by Embraer or Airbus A-319 airplanes
Gulf Air has begun its service to Basra in Iraq with four weekly flights starting from 10:15 today from Bahrain International Airport. It is the fourth destination in the country. Mr. Majali, who travelled... more
AirlinesSunwing Airlines expands its presence in the European air transport market
Ottawa, Canada - From June, new connections from Rome-Fiumicino and other 5 European cities
Sunwing Airlines Inc., airline subsidiary of Sunwing Travel Group which has its base in Toronto, Canada, has announced that, from next Summer season, it is going to expand its presence in the European... more
Tilt-rotorsBell Boeing-built V-22 Osprey aircraft fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours
Rome, Italy - MV-22 Osprey is safest Marine Corps rotorcraft over past 10 years, according to John Rader, executive director of the program
The Boeing Company and Bell Helicopter yesterday applauded the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) V-22 Joint Program Office (PMA-275) announcement that the Bell Boeing-built V-22 Osprey fleet has surpassed... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: tomorrow rains on Isles and central-South
Rome, Italy - Starting from tomorrow morning
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a further notice for unfavourable weather conditions that extends and integrates those unveiled in the last days... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: President Riggio on O'Leary's statements
Rome, Italy - Quoted by the media
With reference to today's statements made from Michael O'Leary, quoted by the media, the President of ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) Vito Riggio states: "I want to reassure O'Leary that the denunciation... more
IndustryEADS to open research facility at Russia’s Skolkovo innovation centre
Paris, France - The MoU has been signed
Jean Botti, Chief Technical Officer of EADS, and Viktor Vekselberg, Executive President of the Skolkovo Foundation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on research collaboration. The agreement... more
DefenseRussia could pay 1.5 billion euros to France for Mistral class helicopter carriers
Mosca, Russia - It was unveiled by the deputy minister of Defense Vladimir Popovkin
Recently, during an interview, the Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin said that his Country may have to pay 1.5 billion euros to France for the construction of four Mistral class helicopter... more
AirlinesDubai Aerospace Enterprise axed an order for 30 aircraft from Airbus
Dubai, Emirates - The carrier has also dropped contracts with Boeing
After having cancelled many orders with Boeing, now it's the turn of Airbus: Middle Eastern lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has cancelled another 30 aircraft from the European consortium's order book,... more
Civil aviationOld passenger aircraft won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. Perhaps
La Paz, Bolivia - Following some incidents of a Boeing 727s in 2010
The aircraft older than 25 years won't be allowed to land in Bolivia. The decision has been taken by the civil aviation directorate which has added that the measure is for scheduled passenger flights.... more
Civil aviationThe business jet Hawker 4000 receives certification in Australia
Victoria, Australia - It has 3,280 nautical mile non-stop range
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet has received type certification from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of the Australian Government. “There i... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's Board of Directors. Results by business unit: Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,210 million (+1.3%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 107 million (-17.7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 1,210 million (+ 1.3%), broadly in line with the EUR 1,195 million posted in 2009. The... more
SecurityAirport screening could be considered sexual assault
Washington, Usa - Legislation in New Hampshire may see security workers charged for abusing their powers
New legislation in the US state of New Hampshire may see airport security workers charged for abusing their powers. Under the recently proposed legislation, Transportation Security Administration agents... more
Fair and shows"Avalon 2011": "Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition"
Avalon, Australia - The event, began March 1st, will end next Sunday 6
In Australia in these days is taking place the "Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition", known as "Avalon 2011". The event, which takes place every two years, started March... more
AirportsAutogrill: contract at "John Wayne" airport in California
Milan, Italy - The Company now has 17 points of sale in the airport
Through its American subsidiary HMSHost, Autogrill Group has entered a new 10-year (2011-2021) contract for food & beverage business in John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana (Orange County), California. HMSHost... more
SecurityPerimeter fence is a security concern at New York "JFK" airport
New York, Usa - At least a quarter mile is down
The perimeter fence at "JFK Airport" in complete disrepair: at least a quarter mile of the perimeter fence is down, leaving a gaping hole in security along a main "JFK" runway. A memo from a Port Authority... more
Military aviationFirst flight for the prototype of the plane T-50 fighter
Moscow, Russia - Encloses the characteristics of most modern fighter
Russia is testing the second prototype of fifth generation of the plane T-50 fighter. The aircraft under development since 1990 has been designed to compete with the F-22 Raptor U.S.. Even if the information... more
Fair and showsCessna delivers first international Skycatcher airplane
Avalon, Australia - During the "Australian International Airshow Avalon 2011"
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, announced it has made the first international delivery of a model 162 Skycatcher to a customer in Australia. The aircraft is on display at the "Australian... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica's Board. Results by business unit: Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 925 million (+1.8%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 39 million (-17.0%)
Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (all figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively). Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business unit: Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,809 million (+6.4%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 205 million (-14.9%)
Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (Figures for the GIE ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (Figures for the SuperJet International... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business unit: Defence and Security Electronics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 7,137 million (+6.2%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 735 million (+5.3%)
SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies. Revenues were EUR 7,137 million, up EUR 419 million (+6.2%) from EUR... more
Civil aviationNetJets, order for up to 120 Bombardier "Global" business jets
Montréal, Canada - According to the formula 50+options for additional 70 units
Bombardier Aerospace has recently announced "The largest business aircraft sale in the company's history". The order, made from the important business aircraft operator "NetJets", provides for the purchase... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica's BoD. Results by business unit: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,644 million (+4.7%); Adjusted EBITA: EUR 413 million (+11.3%)
AgustaWestland Revenues were EUR 3,644 million, up EUR 164 million (+4.7%) versus EUR 3,480 million in 2009, mainly owing to ongoing work on current programmes, increases production volumes on the... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica's Board: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Revenues in 2010 were EUR 18,695 million
Revenues in 2010 were EUR 18,695 million, versus EUR 18,176 million in 2009, an increase of EUR 519 million (2.9%). The rise is mainly attributable to higher production volumes in Helicopters (particularly... more
ReportLibya, further air raids against rebels
Brega, Libya - This time to be bombed it was Brega, Cyrenaica, already attacked yesterday by Gaddafi's soldiers
Muammar Gaddafi this morning would have launched the umpteenth air raid against pro-democracy rebels. Fighter planes piloted by pro-regime soldiers would have bombed the city of Brega, in Cyrenaica (eastern... more
ReportScheduled for today in Rome the funeral of Italian Captain Massimo Ranzani
Rome, Italy - The member of Italian alpine troops dead in Afghanistan last Monday
It was opened to public at 9:00 this morning the burial chamber of Massimo Ranzani, the member of Italian alpine troops dead at the beginning of this week in Afghanistan. It had been possible to pay homage... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: snow on the North and still rains on the Centre
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse weather has been issued
The perturbation that in the last days has interested also the Peninsula continues on the central Mediterranean, with marked condition of fickleness on Italy and bringing thunderstorms on the central regions... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Board of Directors approves 2010 results
Rome, Italy - New orders grow to EUR 22.5 billion
Finmeccanica's Board of Directors approved yesterday 2010 results. Following those in summary: All 2010 financial data is unaudited. · Finmeccanica Group produced 2010 results in line with,... more
Civil aviationTechno Sky: Garbini appointed new President and Cipollini new CEO of the company
Rome, Italy - Massimo Garbini remains in office as Director-General of ENAV
The assembly of Techno Sky Srl, a company completely hold by ENAV SpA, met in Rome last February 21 and appointed Massimo Garbini as President of the society. Later, the board of directors of Techno... more
AirportsPhilharmonic orchestra of Italian RAI has gone on concert tour to the United Arab Emirates from Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - Departed yesterday morning headed to Abu Dhabi on board an Hi Fly A-310 plane
Yesterday morning the Philharmonic Orchestra of Turin's RAI departed from Turin-Caselle to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on an Hi Fly charter flight. Today it will play at Emirates Palace Auditorium... more
AirlinesRyanair in talks with Russian and Chinese airplane makers
Dublin, Ireland - For a possible single-aisle aircraft order
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is in the early stages of talks with Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. and China’s Comac for a possible single-aisle aircraft order. “They are very keen to work with Ryana... more
Military aviationRAAF, possible purchase of a further C-17A Globemaster
Canberra, Australia - Australia sends to USA a letter of request seeking information and availability
Australian Defence Minister, Stephen Smith, announced yesterday, March 1st 2011, that his Country has sent an official Request Letter to USA seeking cost and availability information about C-17A Globemaster... more
Civil aviationAirlines: more fuel or more passengers?
Seattle, Usa - Heavy winds may be forcing planes to stop for gas
Stronger headwinds and rising fuel prices may be leading to more unscheduled stops for jetliners to grab extra fuel during flights. When planes fly long distances, head winds become a problem. It's... more
Civil aviationICAO will audit 22 Nigerian airports and the civil aviation
Lagos, Nigeria - To certify them according to international standards
To certify the 22 airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
Civil aviationTechnoavia has ordered 30 H80 engines for its Rysachok aircraft
Evendale/Ohio , USA - GE Aviation is satisfied of cooperation with the Russian manufacturer
Technoavia, a Russian aircraft manufacturer, has signed a cooperation agreement with GE Aviation for the purchase of engines H80. The order includes thirty engines with the option of being able to have... more
AirlinesBrazil: merger between TAM and LAN Chile approved by ANAC
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The operation must still be subscribed by antitrust
The board of Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency, or ANAC, approved the planned merger of Brazilian airline TAM SA and Chile's flagship carrier LAN Airlines SA, an ANAC's spokeswoman said today without releasing... more
ReportLibya: rebels call for UN strategic air strikes
Tripoli, Libya - Against foreign mercenaries hired by Gaddafi
As reported by the international press, the National Libyan Council of rebels in Benghazi, formed by leading professionals, has clearly called for UN to intervene against the regime of Muammar Gaddafi... more
SecurityEC: new European satellite navigation service increases aviation safety
Brussels, Belgium - The EGNOS “Safety-of-Life”
Today the European Commission launched the EGNOS “Safety-of-Life” service for aviation. The system enables precision approaches by airplanes and renders air navigation safer as well as helps reducing del... more