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Civil aviationIndia wants to produce new commercial airplane to meet the growing domestic demand
Bangalore, India - NAL unveils it at "Aero India 2011"
During "Aero India 2011", the international aviation event to be held from 9 to 13 February in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), India has announced that, to meet the growing demand in the domestic civil aviation... more
HelicoptersEurocopter sells five AS-350B3 helicopters in India
Bangalore, India - To three local customers
The acquisition of five AS-350B3 helicopters by three Indian customers was announced by Eurocopter and its India subsidiary at the "Aero India 2011" exhibition in Bangalore (Feburary 9-13). Three of... more
Latest newsThe Italian Financial Police seized drugs at Milan-Malpensa airport
Miland, Italy - Controls get smarter and base on risk-indexes now
Yesterday at Milan-Malpensa airport 350 cocaine and 200 heroin grams were seized by the Italian Financial Police (GdF) in collaboration with customs officers. They detected two couriers, i.e. two women... more
AirportsBologna's airport: on Sunday, flights and road traffic restrictions
Bologna, Italy - For an hour in the morning to defuse a war explosive device
Bologna's airport informs passengers that on Sunday February 13, from 9:40am to 10:40am local hour, due to scheduled defusing of a war explosive device found near Pontelungo, ENAC (Italian civil aviation... more
Civil aviationIATA to grow presence in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore - Dated to 1969
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Government of Singapore have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the further growth and development of IATA’s Regional O... more
IndustryIndonesia certifies Phenom 100 and 300 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The country is the first in Asia Pacific to issue such approval
Embraer’s Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 executive airplanes have been certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Indonesia. This makes Indonesia the first country in Asia Pacific to have the P... more
Science and technologyHydrogen fuels for airplanes thanks to the nanotechnology: at work scientists and EADS
Glasgow, UK - ... To develop new storage tanks of the chemical element
EADS Innovation Works, the Group’s corporate research arm, is working with university researchers to find a new solid state storage system for hydrogen. This technology would make it possible to use h... more
AirportsNew flights Blu-express.com from Catania-Fontanarossa
Catania, Italy - The routes to Cagliari, Bari and Rome
Blu-express.com, the low-cost brand of Blue Panorama Airlines, decided to strengthen its presence in the airport of Catania-Fontanarossa, by opening new routes and adding flights to some existing connections.... more
IndustryEurocopter to extend its global industrial network with a new production facility in Mexico
Marignane, France - To reinforce its presence in the Latin American marketplace
Eurocopter will create a new industrial facility in Querétaro, Mexico to support its global production network, further reinforcing the company’s manufacturing capabilities while also augmenting its pr... more
ReportPirates attack to two tankers: potential implications for oil supplies
Rome, Italy - After the "Savina", also captured a Greek ship
Still no news from the "Savina Caylyn", the Italian tanker seized by pirates on February 8, about 670 miles east of the island of Socotra, in the Indian Ocean. The ship, owned by shipowners Brothers D'Amato,... more
Press releaseManx2.com: press release about aircraft crash in Cork (VIDEO)
Belfast, Ireland - The plane involved was a Metro Liner leased from Flightline BCN in Spain
Manx2.com has issued a statement about the tragic fatal air incident which happened today (Thursday 10th February) The aircraft was carrying ten passengers and two crew members –a captain and a co-pilot. T... more
HelicoptersUS armed forces order for 32 helicopters UH-72A "Lakota" is on-time
Arlington, Usa - Army and Navy will receive a total of 219 units
EADS North America’s UH-72A Lakota helicopter program continues on-time and on-budget deliveries Latest contract award, valued at 52 million Dollars, brings the total number of Lakotas ordered to 219 f... more
Civil aviationIndia: NAL receives DGCA approval for improved Saras aircraft
Delhi, India - They have higher power engine and some changes in the flight control and flap operation systems
In India, National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) has received approval from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the manufacture of "Improved" civil transport aircraft Saras. "DGCA has given its... more
Finance and economyRolls-Royce Group: 2010 full-year report
Rome, Italy - The Group highlights
Rolls-Royce Group plc has unveiled 2010 full year report: Group highlights: - Order book remains strong at £59.2bn (2009 £58.3bn), having booked £12.3bn in new orders in 2010. - Group revenues in... more
Civil aviationUAE signs "Open Sky" air services agreement with Djibouti
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Designated airlines will have the right to perform unrestricted air services
The United Arab Emirates represented by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has signed an "Open sky" Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Djibouti in Dubai. Omar Bin Ghaleb,... more
Military aviationDevelopment of Russian/Indian combat airplane will cost 6 billion dollars
Moscow, Russia - HAL told during "Aero India 2011"
During "Aero India 2011", the international aviation exhibition held from February 9 to 13 in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), the Financial director of the Indian HAL, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, D. Shivamurti... more
AccidentsPlane crash at Irish airport of Cork
Cork, Ireland - Eight dead
It has recently been unveiled the news of a plane crash in Ireland, in which eight people were killed and wounded four ones. According to preliminary reports provided by the international press, this... more
Latest newsNew kamikaze massacre in North-East Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Apparently finished the quiescence of Pakistani Taliban anti-American terrorism
Today in Pakistan in a recruitment centre in Mardan, 30 Km north-east of Peshavar, another kamikaze-attack occurred. It was the second biggest Taliban attack since last Christmas: it killed 27 people and... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma on the master plan for the doubling of the airport of Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The company renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table
AdR (Airports of Rome) renews its proposal to make permanent the institutional table, table always included in the master plan, that encourages the inter-institutional meeting facilitating a widely accepted... more
AirportsAirOne Technic issue discussed today at the ministry of economic Development in Rome
Chieti, Italy - The safeguard of workers at "Abruzzo Airport" plays a key role in the regional economy
Today at 10:30 at the ministry of economic Development in Rome a national meeting is held aiming to safeguard AirOne staff, who provides maintenance and services at "Abruzzo Airport". Together the president... more
AirlinesBoeing: Air India will receive first 787 Dreamliner airplane
Bangalore, India - At the end of 2011, with a three year delay
During "Aero India 2011", the international event which was inaugurated yesterday, and will last until February 13 in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), Dinesh Keskar, president of Boeing India, unveiled that the... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC starts dialogue with institutions and operators on national airport system
Rome, Italy - On possibilities and development strategies for the elaboration of airports' national plan
"The Italian civil aviation board (ENAC) unveiled that, with the sharing of contents of the "Study of the Italian airport system, possibilities and strategies for development" by the Ministry of Infrastructure... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: signed in Washington ENAC-TSA agreement for development of airport security
Rome, Italy - During an official visit of President Vito Riggio
ENAC (Italian civil aviation board) announces that last Tuesday, February 8, 2011, the president Vito Riggio, during an official visit to Washington DC at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA),... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: change at the top of the Administrative Center in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - Intense activity to stimulate the economic development in the region
In the base of Camp Arena in Herat, was held the succession in the position of Director of the interforce Administrative Center (Cai-I) between Colonel Giuseppe Rinaldi, outgoing director, and Colonel... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Piedmont present menus on the long range flights
Rome, Italy - In 2010 the passengers' traffic in Turin is grown by 7% compared to 2009
Alitalia and the Italian Piedmont Region, together with the Chamber of Commerce, Province, "Turismo Torino e Provincia" and Sagat (Turin's Airport), presented today in Rome-Fiumicino airport the exclusive... more
AirportsThe number of low-cost routes departing from "Abruzzo International Airport" rises
Pescara, Italy - The airport ground features among the latest positions in eDreams ranking
After Ryanair new routes, FlyOnair and Balkan Express new services will raise to 20 the number of the latest seasonal destinations that Saga handling society is going to set up thanks to the regional... more
Civil aviationBusiness planes: an accident more than 2009
Alexandria , USA - There were eight in 2010
According to the Flight Safety Foundation, global business aviation has undergone, in 2010, eight important aircraft accidents. It's one more than in 2009, but it could be a reflection of increased activity.... more
Civil aviationIata's Bisignani called on UK government to improve competitiveness in civil aviation
London, UK - It should reduce taxes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the British government to improve its global competitiveness in air transport by taking a global approach to aviation and climate change, reducing... more
DefenseRussia won't build the Mistral helicopter carriers ships until 2020
Moscow, Russia - Funds for the construction had not been allocated
Russia may not build the Mistral ships at least until 2020 mainly because the funds for the construction had not been allocated under the state armaments procurement program until 2020, Russian agency... more
CuriositiesThe safest seats in airplane? In the rear
London, UK - A report made by an English company says that is always safer to fly
The air travel has never been safer. A research made by the English company Ascend reveals that in 1945 death rate was 27 casualties out of 1 million passengers. Today it's less than one. Statistics... more
AccidentsIran: Minister of Transport involved in an helicopter crash
Tehran, Iran - He was in office from only one day
On February 1, after a plane crash, the Iranian parliament had discouraged the Minister of Transport Hamid Behbahani, forced to resign after an aircraft disaster happened in Urumieh, in the north-west... more
OccurrencesA Boeing 757 airplane makes an emergency landing in Russia
Novosibirsk, Russia - The aircraft is owned by North Wind airlines. The 228 persons on board are reported safe
A Boeing 757 bound from Kemerovo for Bangkok was forced to make an emergency landing in Novosibirsk. After takeoff, the crew failed to retract the landing gear. The captain therefore decided to make an... more
Report"Madera" cocaine operation in the airport
Rome, Italy - Seized about 90 kilograms of drug
The "Madera" operation ended yesterday, conducted by the Financial Police of Fiumicino and coordinated by the public prosecutor of the Anti-Mafia Department Carlo Lasperanza. The investigation began in... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2011", reveals advanced options for Boeing F-18 E/F Super Hornet airplanes
Bangalore, India - Available from 2015
As reported by "Flight Global", during "Aero India 2011", the international aviation event to be held, from today and for the next four days, in Bangalore (see AVIONEWS), Boeing unveiled the advanced options,... more
AerospaceSoyuz TMA-21 spacecraft starts launch preparation
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - Which will happen on March 30th and will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1st space mission
Started the Soyuz TMA-21 launch preparation. Today, as reported by the Russian Federal Space Agency "Roscosmos", the crew spacecraft arrived at the Baikonur cosmodrome, in the steppes of Kazakhstan, and... more
DefenseChina-Taiwan detente at risk: arrested Taiwanese General, spy of Beijing
Taiwan, Taiwan Republic - The case, unveiled only today, has been defined the "Worst espionage case in the past half century"
The story, revealed only today, is seriously staking the fragile detente created between China and Taiwan, of which the plan of resumption of direct air links between the two Countries is only one outcome. The... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs contracts for two AW-139 helicopters in India
Cascina Costa, Italy - One for Adani Group and the other for a corporate customer
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announces that it has sold two more AW-139 helicopters to customers in India. Adani Group has signed a contract for one AW-139 to perform VIP/corporate transport... more
PeopleDi Palma appointed Deputy Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Defense
Rome, Italy - Council of ministers established it this morning during the 9 o'clock meeting
This morning at 9 am meeting the Council of Ministers appointed the lawyer Pierluigi Di Palma Deputy Secretary General of the Italian Ministry of Defence. Di Palma was born in Grottaglie (Taranto) on... more
Civil aviationIata (2), airplanes traffic control: "UK government should sell its shares in NATS"
London, UK - Giovanni Bisignani suggests a complete privatization
In a speech to the Aviation Club in London, Giovanni Bisignani, IATA's Director General and CEO said that UK policies will destroy the "Proud legacy" of British aviation. He talked of the capacity of... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica takes part in "Aero India 2011"
Bangalore, India - A global partner for the Indian aerospace, defence and security industry
Finmeccanica –through its Operating Companies AgustaWestland, Alenia Aeronautica, DRS Technologies, SELEX Communications and SELEX Galileo– takes part in "Aero India 2011" in Bangalore from 9th to 13t... more
IndustrySAA becomes A-330 aircraft operator
Toulouse, France - The first of six models
South African Airways (SAA) has become the latest operator of Airbus' A-330 aircraft family. The A-330/200 is the first of six to be delivered to Aircastle Limited during 2011, all of which will be leased... more
Fair and showsItalian airplanes at "Aero India 2011" with Piaggio Aero
Bangalore, India - P-180 Avanti II on display
Piaggio Aero Industries, the Italian manufacturer based in Genoa, unveils that it will attend the eighth edition of "Aero India 2011", the international exhibition organized by the local Ministry of Defence... more
Fair and showsSAAB at "Aero India 2011": airplanes and helicopters on display to consolidate presence in Indian market
Bangalore, India - Into play the MMRCA's contract for IAF and a joint-venture with HAL
Saab has a strong presence at this year's "Aero India", the international aviation sector which is held every two years in Bangalore. A presence, says the director of Gripen India Eddy de la Motte,... more
Helicopters"Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter delivers 429 helicopter
Bangalore, India - For the first time to an Indian customer, Span Air private company
During the international exhibition "Aero India 2011", Bell Helicopter has revealed that it has delivered for the first time a 429 helicopter to a customer in India: it is Span Air, a company based in... more
AirportsBologna's Airport. Excellent beginning of the year: +23.4% in January
Bologna, Italy - After closing the past one with the new record of traffic
Excellent starting to the year for the Bologna's airport: in January the passengers were 425,925, an increase of 23.4% over the same month of 2010. After closing 2010 with a new record of traffic of the... more
AccidentsPrivate plane crash in the suburbs of Sydney
Sydney, Australia - The passengers are saved
On board of the small private plane, crashed last night (about the 00:30pm in Australia ) in the outskirts of Sydney, there were only 2 passengers and a dog. The occupants of the aircraft are all miraculously... more
UAS-DronesUS Navy satisfied with X-47B unmanned aircraft (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - Which made its maiden flight on February 4th
The US Navy is satisfied with the first flight of UCAS-D, Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstrator, X-47B of Northrop Grumman, which occurred on February 4, 2011, at the Edwards Air Force Base, California.... more
IndustryVlj Aircraft: Sikorsky is officially Eclipse Aerospace stakeholder
Washington, USA - The main target is relaunching production and deliveries of E-500s
The production of the very light business jets Eclipse E-500s, which belong to the Vlj (Very Light Jet) class, will be restarted possibly within 2012. Sikorsky Aircraft has invested in airframer Eclipse... more
DefenseUSC denies rumors about its getting out from negotiations about Mistral helicopter carriers
Moscow, Russia - With French DCNS
According to the "RIA Novosti" news agency on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, Roman Trotsenko, president of USC, United Shipbuilding Corporation, denied the rumors -reported in the same day by the newspaper... more
SecurityEGIS: new version of the TCAS now in operations on the aicraft
Paris, France - This system is mandatory worldwide since 2003
The TCAS (Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System) plays a critical role in Air Traffic Management (ATM) and is used as a last resort safety net to avoid aircraft collision, irrespective of distance... more