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HelicoptersGeisinger Medical Center orders an EC-145 helicopter
Grand Prairie , USA - It is the fourth aircraft of this kind that the center acquires from American Eurocopter
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, American Eurocopter announced that the Medical Center of Geisinger, an organization that provides integrated health services, has ordered an EC-145 helicopter to be used... more
IndustryAirbus delivers record number of corporate aircraft
Blagnac, France - Total orders to more than 170 jets
Airbus delivered 15 corporate jets in 2010, worth more than USD 1.5 billion at list prices, setting a new record for this facet of its business. The aircraft comprised 13 A-318 Elites, Airbus Corporate... more
HelicoptersFirst Italian/Turkish T-129 helicopter ready within April
Rome, Italy - It will be an improved version of the Agusta A-129 Mangusta
According to the Turkish newspaper "Zaman", TAI, Turkish Aerospace Industry, within the month of April should complete the assembly of T-129 attack helicopter, the first aircraft produced thanks to the... more
AerospaceUpcoming launch of India’s PSLV
New Dehli, India - ISRO aims at getting back on track
After the spectacular double failure of GSLV (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle) in April and December 2010, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) hopes to put itself back on a winning trajectory... more
AirlinesChinese airlines punctuality dropped last year
Beijing, China - Just 30% of airspace is open to civil aviation
Chinese airline punctuality last year dropped to below 81% for the first time since 2005, say statistics from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). According to similar data released by... more
AirportsAir chaos in the northeastern USA due to bad weather
New York, USA - The president Obama could not take the helicopter to return to the White House
For the second time in this season, bad weather is causing hardships in air traffic and the cancellation of thousands of flights in the US territory. After the first wave of freezing cold that paralyzed,... more
IndustryLM: first two MC-130J for the US Air Force
Marietta, Usa - More power for “America's Specialized Air Power”
The first two MC-130J airplanes for US Air Force Special Operations Command are nearing completion on the C-130J production line at the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga. Following final assembly... more
PeopleAlitalia: Colaninno, positive work; the project will be realized
Montecarlo, Principality of Monaco - Operating profit for 2011, net income 2012
The president of Alitalia-Cai (Compagnia aerea italiana), Roberto Colaninno, at the presentation of the new Piaggio Porter range in Montecarlo, talking about the airline said: "Financially everything is... more
Civil aviationJetstar Airways will receive Boeing 787 Dreamliner airplanes with a six month delay
Melbourne, Australia - That is in 2013
The low-cost Jetstar Airways will receive in 2013, with a six month delay, eight 787 Dreamliner aircraft, which in accordance with the agreement of July 2010 between the Australian airline Qantas, of which... more
SecurityCases of people pointing lasers at planes or helicopters are increasing worldwide
Washington, Usa - In north America is a federal crime and a guilty risks many years of prison
Bright lights assumed to be lasers being shone into the cockpit of airplanes is a growing problem for pilots in Canada and the United States. In Canada in 2010, flight crews complained of bright lights... more
AirlinesOman Air celebrates launch of the new Milan-Muscat connection
Milan, Italy - The Italian city is the 41st destination of the carrier
Oman Air inaugurated the new direct connection between Muscat, capital of Oman, and Milan, last December. The new flights to Milan operate with the newest Airbus A-330 airplanes on Mondays, Wednesdays,... more
ReportMassacre in Moscow: start security plan. China on alert taking preventive measures ahead of Chinese New Year.
Moscow , Russia - Increases law enforcement in Russia. Sweep check also in the airport of Beijing where are expected 280.000 people per day.
Further updates on the massacre at the airport in Moscow-Domodedovo (see more on AVIONEWS 1 and 2), where more than 30 person are died and other 130 were injured, tell us that there are three wanted for... more
AirlinesAsia-Pacific airlines experienced a “Solid growth” in 2010
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Different forecasts for 2011
Asia-Pacific airlines underwent a remarkable growth in 2010, thus recording enhanced passenger numbers. The dynamic growth of the Asia-Pacific region tightly linked with an expanding international... more
Civil aviationAir transport. EC: infringement procedure against Italy for agreement with Russia on Siberian overflight
Brussels, Belgium - Together the Italian Peninsula, establishment placing in default also for Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Holland, Sweden and UK
The European Commission has launched infringement procedures against several Member States and is actively assessing the compliance with EU law of the remaining Member States' bilateral aviation agreements... more
Military aviationIraq deals with USA and France on the purchase of airplanes to defend its airspace
Baghdad, Iraq - Once USA will leave the Country, at the end of the year
One of the spokesmen for Baghdad government, Ali Dabbagh, on Thursday said that Baghdad "Has submitted a letter of request for 18 F-16s and packages composed of spare parts, support equipment, weapons,... more
AirlinesNew Zealand Government could reduce its share in the carrier Air New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand - While remaining the majority shareholder
On Tuesday, January 26, 2011, Prime Minister of New Zealand John Key, during a speech on the Country's need to balance its budget, announced the government's intention to divest from some businesses, including... more
Civil aviationRussian authorities give the green light to the production of the modernized version of Tu-204SM airplane
Moscow, Russia - Red Wings Airlines will be the launch customer of the aircraft
As reported by "Flight Global", the Russian authorities would have given the green light to the building of an updated version of the Tu-204SM twin-jet airplane of the Russian company Tupolev. The production... more
SecurityACI Europe&ACI World: joint statement on the terrorist attack at Moscow-Domodedovo airport (VIDEO)
Brussels, Belgium - Support to the colleagues and sympathy to all those affected by this tragedy
Following the terrorist attack that took place on 24 January at the airport of Domodedovo in Moscow, Airports Council International (ACI) would like to express its heartfelt support to our colleagues at... more
AirportsFiumicino Airport: due to bad weather conditions flights to Washington and Philadelphia deleted
Rome, Italy - Flights to New York and Boston maintained
Due to extraordinarily adverse weather conditions in the Northeastern US, flights to Washington and Philadelphia as well starting from Fiumicino Airport “Leonardo da Vinci” have been cancelled. Passengers dir... more
Press releaseBoeing, Alaska Airlines complete contract for 15 next generation 737 airplanes
Anchorage, Alaska - Alaska places its first order for the 737-900ER
On Tuesday Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced "An order for 15 Next-Generation 737 airplanes, comprised of 13 737-900ERs (extended range) and two 737-800s. The 737-900ER is a new model for the Alaska... more
Civil aviationAea. Air safety in Europe: constantly maintaining and improving standards
Brussels, Belgium - A mix of good regulation, stakeholder engagement and so-called ‘just culture’ is needed
“Safety lies at the heart of air transport”, delegates at a High Level Conference on air safety, organised in Brussels by the European Commission on January 26th were told by Captain Bart de Vries of... more
IndustryTUI Travel PLC buys two new A-330/300 airplanes
Toulouse, France - Brand new customer for Airbus’ leading mid-size aircraft family
TUI Travel PLC, has become a new direct customer for Airbus, with an order for two A-330/300 aircraft. The European travel group has ordered these airplanes for its French airline subsidiary, Corsairfly.... more
AirportsChicago wins court appeal over O'Hare Airport expansion
Chicago, Usa - But the legal problems with United Airlines and American Airlines remains
The Illinois Supreme Court has denied an appeal that would have kept the city of Chicago from taking possession of St. Johannes Cemetery, which lies in the path of a new runway at O'Hare International... more
AerospaceLeaving tomorrow LV Soyuz-U carrying cargo spacecraft Progress M-09M
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - From Baikonur cosmodrome
It is scheduled for tomorrow, January 28, 2011, at 8:31 pm (EST), the departure of the Russian Soyuz-U rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the ISS, the International Space Station. The... more
AirportsLufthansa will serve San Francisco from Frankfurt by A-380 airplane
San Francisco, Usa - Beginning next May 10
Lufthansa announced yesterday that it will be the first airline to offer scheduled Airbus A-380 service to San Francisco with daily flights between Frankfurt and San Francisco International Airport beginning... more
Press releaseItalian Enac: displeasure of the President Riggio for Ryanair's behaviour
Rome, Italy - The carrier leaves on the ground a passenger because it didn't recognize the report of documents' theft released by an Italian Consulate
"With reference to the episode that involved an Italian citizen in Barcelona who was refused boarding on a Ryanair flight because the airline has not deemed acceptable as equivalent the report of theft... more
AirportsTrouble at the Peretola's airport yesterday
Florence , Italy - Flights diverted and deleted due to fog
Yesterday morning in the Florence airport of Peretola there was the fog, for this reason 7 flights outgoing were deleted, while 14 others incoming flights were diverted in others airports. In the time... more
AirlinesAir transport in Greece, stopped the merger between Aegean and Olympic
Athens, Greece - It would have created a monopoly
As we had anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS), the European Union decided yesterday to block the merger of the two Greek airlines Aegean Airlines SA and Olympic Air. The commitments provided are... more
Civil aviationRussian airlines could (and should) cut ticket prices by 10-15%
Moscow, Russia - Carrier are saving money from the cost of fuel
Russia's airlines should reduce their ticket prices by 10-15% due cost savings after the withdrawal of aircraft fuel dealers from airports, Russian Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) head Igor Artemyev... more
AirportsThree airports being renovated and ready to be opened in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - In Al-Ula, Tabuk and in Najran
In Saudi Arabia, the General Authority of Civil Aviation announced plans to develop three airports in Qassim, Abha and Al-Jouf spending 900 million Riyal (240 million Dollars). "We are currently renovating... more
AirportsGermanwings: new Naples-Hanover direct flight
Naples, Italy - Twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, from next 29 March
Germanwings, German low-cost, part of the Lufthansa Group, aims again at the Italian market and launches a new route from Naples to Hanover, operating twice a week (Tuesdays and Saturdays) from March 29,... more
AirportsDubai airport: passenger traffic rose 15% in 2010
Dubai, Emirates - Cargo traffic soared by 17.7%
Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport rose 15% in 2010 as the global economy picked up, and is poised to expand 11% this year, Dubai Airports said. Analysts say that this could eventually... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports fourth-quarter 2010 results
Chicago, Usa - And 2011 guidance
Boeing has released today the results about fourth-quarter 2010 and 2011 guidance. The highlights: Fourth-Quarter 2010 • Earnings per share of $1.56, including favorable tax settlement, on revenue o... more
IndustryAll five Gulfstream G-650 flight-test aircraft now flying
Savannah, Usa - Fifth aircraft joins flight-test program on Jan. 24
The fifth and final Gulfstream G-650 flight-test aircraft took to the skies Jan. 24, flying for 2 hours and 46 minutes. All five aircraft that are part of the flight-test campaign have now entered the... more
AirportsAtlanta Airport: discovered arm smuggling between US and Europe
Atlanta, USA - Gun dealers had mocked security checks for several months
Times reveals that several guns have been smuggled from US to be sold in Britain in May last year. Security checks in US-American and British airports as well have been smoothly bypassed. The weapons,... more
AirportsLos Angeles airport experienced increased passenger and cargo volumes in 2010
Los Angeles, Usa - Total transits reached 59 million (up 4.5%)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has witnessed a surge in passenger volume and air cargo tonnage in 2010, airport officials said today. The total passenger volume was up 4.5% to 59 million, compared... more
IndustryGulfstream: G650 flight tests completed
Washington, US - The final member of Gulfstream fleet is an ultra long-range jet
On Monday, January 24, the aircraft G650 has performed its first flight. The fifth and final member of its airborne certification fleet is an ultra long-range jet. Aircraft 5, S/N 6005, completed a... more
DefenseRussia will continue the development of its own missile defense system
Moscow, Russia - After the approval of disarmament treaty with the USA
According to the "RIA Novosti" news agency, today the Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, speaking at a session of the Council of the Federation, argued that his Country would continue with the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cabin crew threaten strike
London, United Kingdom - The workers agree, but still there are certain dates
January 20 the British Airways cabin crew, on war footing for a series of cuts and rearrangements launched by management, announce by Unite, the ballot for a new strike. The day after, the vote took... more
OccurrencesQantas Boeing 737/400 airplane, loss of cabin pressure
Melbourne, Australia - The occurrence happened yesterday, during a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne
It doesn't seem to be a favorable period for Qantas, whose planes in recent months have suffered a series of occurrences that could to have dispelled, at least for now, its reputation as a carrier with... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds arriving on the South
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the morning
A particular flow coming from North-Atlantic and hot one from North-Africa will cause tomorrow a fickleness conditions on the meridional regions of the Italian Peninsula and on the major islands. The... more
HelicoptersZhejiang Police orders two AW helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - An AW-119Ke and one AW-139
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Zhejiang Public Security Bureau in China has placed an order for two helicopters comprising one AW-119Ke single engine and one AW-139 medium... more
DefenseRussia, final approval of Start agreement on nuclear disarmament with USA
Moscow, Russia - Today by the high chamber of the Russian Parliament
After the approval by Duma on second reading (see AVIONEWS), the high Chamber of Russian parliament has finally approved in Moscow today, thanks to the favorable vote of all the 137 senators, the new "Start"... more
OccurrencesNTSB investigates on brakes after plane run off Wyoming runway last Dicember
Jackson Hole, Usa - A component was missing from a cockpit mechanism
Aviation investigators are looking into two braking systems on an American Airlines plane that ran off a runway while landing at the Jackson Hole Airport (see AVIONEWS). The National Transportation... more
Civil aviationMahindra plans to roll out a five-seat turboprop airplane for March
Bangalore, India - It will be targeted at charter and corporate operators
India's Mahindra Aerospace is planning to roll out its first aircraft in March to exploit the country's increasing hunger for business and general aviation. The five-seat turboprop - dubbed the NM5-100... more
OccurrencesAir New Zealand aircraft makes an emergency landing at Dunedin Airport
Dunedin, New Zealand - Following a bird-strike
An Air New Zealand 737/300 plane with 115 people on board landed safely today at Dunedin International Airport (southern island of the country) this evening (local time) following bird strike shortly after... more
UAS-DronesSaab delivers nEUROn UCAV plane fuselage to Dassault Aviation
Linkoping, Sweden - The French industry is the Prime-contractor
Saab AB (Sweden) officially delivered the front and central fuselage sections of the nEUROn European UCAV technology demonstrator to the Prime contractor, Dassault Aviation (France). For both companies,... more
IndustryGE Aviation to create 100 jobs in Wales
Cardiff, UK - As a result of growing demand for servicing of the GE90 engine
Airline engine maintenance company GE Aviation Wales is creating 100 highly-skilled jobs at Nantgarw, near Cardiff. The US-owned employer is to create the new aircraft engineer posts. With a 1,100 strong... more
IndustryFinmeccanica won orders for approximately EUR 155 million
Rome, Italy - DRS Technologies, SELEX Galileo, Elsag Datamat, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Sistemi Integrati
Finmeccanica has won orders for a combined value of approximately EUR 155 million through its companies DRS Technologies, SELEX Galileo, Elsag Datamat, Ansaldo STS and SELEX Sistemi Integrati. DRS... more
AirlinesAeromar and Continental Airlines to start code-share flights
Chicago, Usa - Effective Feb. 1, 2011
Aeromar and Continental Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc. and a Star Alliance member, yesterday announced that they will begin code-share cooperation on routes within... more