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DefenseRussia and France sign contract to jointly build of helicopter carriers
Moscow, Russia - Mistral class
According to news agency "RIA Novosti" on Tuesday, January 25, 2010, Russia and France signed an agreement for the joint building of Mistral class helicopter carriers, intended for the Russian Navy. The... more
Civil aviationSwiss receives the 10th Airbus A-330/300
Zurich, Switzerland - The last delivery took place on January 21
Last week the HB-JHJ aircraft performed its delivery flight, for the SWISS, on the route of Toulouse-Zurich. So, the fleet of Switzerland airline received the tenth A-330/300 twin-jet. The plane entered... more
IndustryLM: final F-35A development airplane arrives at Edwards AFB
California, Usa - For testing
A Lockheed Martin (LM) F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter comes in for a landing at Edwards AFB, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 22, after a 3.2-hour ferry flight from Fort Worth, Texas. The jet, known as AF-4,... more
ReportItalian democratic party: "We do not accept the crisis of the new Alitalia"
Rome, Italy - This political area (left) is afraid for the unemployment rate in the area of Rome
Italian democratic party (labor or left) is worried about the reorganization structure of Alitalia. "The management of the airline -they assume- had to work for a real modernization of the carrier,... more
AirportsInaugurated the new "Sheraton Milan-Malpensa Airport Hotel & Conference Centre"
Milan, Italy - In the presence of the mayor Moratti and of the President of SEA, Giuseppe Bonomi
Yesterday, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., as management company, SEA-Milan airports and Gruppo Degennaro, the owner company, inagurated in the presence of the Mayor of Milan Letizia Moratti,... more
AirportsMoskow-Domodedovo: East Line Group flights restored
Moskow, Russia - Still deleted international flights, Lufthansa, Iberia and Austrian carriers
International arrivals are assigned the main Terminal, north of the main apron of the airport of Moskow-Domodedovo, which last Monday was the scene of a terror attack, whose matrix remains still unknown... more
IndustryThomas Cook Group signs firm order for 12 A-321 airplanes with "Sharklets"
Toulouse, France - Fleet harmonisation and renewal with the eco-efficient A-320 Family
Thomas Cook Group has signed a firm order for 12 A-321 airplanes, as a first step of its single aisle fleet harmonisation and renewal plan which is based on the A-320 Family. The aircraft will be fitted... more
DefenseAfghanistan: handover at the Italian fighter jet "AMX" command
Herat, Afghanistan - Major Michele Grassi alternated by major Salvatore Lombardi
Italian major Michele Grassi has been alternated by major Salvatore Lombardi at the command of the task group "Black cats" (jet fighter "AMX") in Afghanistan. The group is part of the "Joint Air Task Group... more
SecurityUSA: Transportation Security Administration plans to introduce a new version of its body imaging scanners
Washington, Usa - It will create a generic image that highlights any suspicious items with a rectangle
The blast in Moscow-Domodedovo airport has made the security officials more focused in providine more efficient measure to prevent such attacks. "Terrorists will hit the United States again". Of this,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter, financial results: in the 1st place in the civil helicopter market
Paris, France - And increasing turnover for the French manufacturer
During the "Greetings to the press" event, with which Eurocopter has opened the new year, were unveiled some of the financial data for 2010, and compared with those recorded last year and with the data... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: data on services booking and helicopter sales
Paris, France - For 2010; and expectations for 2011
During the press-conference held yesterday, January 24, 2011, in Paris, Eurocopter has released data on bookings of aircraft and services registered in the past year and some forecasts for the coming year.... more
Airports2010, the year of record in Genoa's airport
Genova , Italy - The airport can even improve
2010 was the year of record for Genoa's airport that has seen the flow of passengers increase of a 13,26%. Good sign for the movements of the aircraft too, that are increased of a 7,9%. The fact, like... more
HelicoptersThree Black Hawks delivered to Mexico
Mexico, Mexico - The helicopters will be used by Mexican security force according to a security co-operation agreement between Mexico and the USA
The Mexican government received three more Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters, for a total fleet of seven aircraft now. Later this year, a further three of the twin-engined utility types will join the line-up,... more
IndustrySaab receives order for development Gripen airplane system
Linkoping, Sweden - From FMV, Swedish Defence Material Administration
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding development of the existing material system 39 (edition 19). The order amount is... more
CuriositiesSkyscanner expects for 2011 a continuously growing trend for big Eastern metropolis
Trento, Italy - Tripled the on-line request for Asian destinations
Skyscanner, the Italian free web-site for the online search of low-cost flights (www.skyscanner.it), unveils that the travelers from Italy are increasingly interested in Asia. Five of the top ten destinations... more
AirlinesNew flights and new routes for Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey - It will launch 11 destinations in 2011
Europe’s fastest growing airline company, Turkish Airlines will add new destinations on its rapidly expanding network this year. The world’s eighth-largest carrier by number of destinations, Turkish Air... more
AirlinesAgreement between Alitalia and PayPal for the purchase of air tickets on the site
Rome, Italy - From January 24, 2011 it is possible
From yesterday on the site of Alitalia.com it's possible to buy airline tickets making payment with PayPal, the most popular, fast, easy and secure kind of payment of the world. The payment option... more
SecurityMacao and China sign a cooperation agreement for civil aviation safety
Macao, China - CAAC will invite Macao to participate in training courses and exchange activities
Civil aviation authorities of Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) and Chinese mainland signed a cooperation agreement for civil aviation safety, in an effort to share resources, acquire mutual support... more
SecurityRussian president blames airport officials after the attack at Domodedovo
Moscow, Russia - "There were violations in providing security" he said
Russian president Dmitri A. Medvedev today sharply questioned security precautions at the airport on Moscow that was hit by a suicide bomber yesterday, saying that officials must be held responsible for... more
IndustryBombardier delivers Estonian Air's first CRJ-900 NextGen airplane
Toronto, Canada - The carrier will use it on high-demand business destinations
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday delivered the first of three CRJ-900 NextGen regional jets ordered by Estonian Air in 2010. The transaction included options on two additional CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft. The... more
SecurityChina tightens security measures at Beijing's main airport
Beijing, China - Following the attack at Moscow-Domodedovo
China's official Xinhua News Agency says security at Beijing's main airport has been tightened after the bombing in Moscow that killed 35 people and wounded tens of others (see AVIONEWS). Xinhua says... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: helicopter orders and deliveries
Paris, France - 2010 results
At the conference held yesterday, on January 24, 2011, by Eurocopter, which was also attended by our news agency (see AVIONEWS), at "Le 8 Valois" in Paris, President and CEO Lutz Bertling has summarized... more
ReportITF about Moscow bombing
London, UK - Its statement by general secretary David Cockroft
Commenting on yesterday’s bomb attack, ITF (International Transport Workers' Federation) general secretary David Cockroft said: “It is with deep pain, sorrow and indignation that we have heard the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter press-conference: in 2011 investments for the development of new helicopters
Paris, France - Or for updating older models
During the press-conference, held at "Le Valois 8" in Paris, with which Eurocopter inaugurated yesterday its annual relations with the press, which was also attended AVIONEWS (see AVIONEWS) the French... more
Industry100,000 flying hours for Eurofighter Typhoon plane
Hallbergmoos, Germany - This important target celebrated today during an event held in Munich
The operational fleet of Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes in service since the second half of 2003 achieved the impressive milestone of 100,000 flying hours in January 2011. This total was celebrated today... more
AirlinesAir Malta: flights of this morning to Moscow deleted due to closure of the Russian airport
La Valletta, Malta - After the explosion into Domodedovo
Due to the yesterday's explosion in the airport of Domodedovo (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the flights of Air Malta KM562/3, scheduled for this early morning, for and from this airport were deleted... more
Military aviationChina might have replicate an F-117 "Stealth" jet shot down in Serbia in 1999
Beijing, China - Agents from Beijing have bought parts of the plane from local farmers
Chinese engineers might have replicate an F-117 "Stealth" jet shot down by a Serbian anti-aircraft missile during a Nato bombing raid in 1999, Adm Davor Domazet-Loso, Croatia's military chief of staff... more
CargoSingapore civil aviation authorities ready to develop a new air cargo hub
Singapore, Singapore - The city will have direct airside access
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore and Changi Airport Group are set to develop a new express air cargo hub. The hub will have direct airside access, provide a specialised cargo and logistics... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: 16.9 million flights expected in 2030
Brussels, Belgium - 1.8 times more than in 2009
EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, has released a new long-time forecast of flights in Europe. In the most likely of the four scenarios considered, air traffic in... more
AirlinesThis week the merger between BA and Iberia starts
Rome, Italy - 2010: a year of great changes and innovations
Shares in International Airlines Group (IAG), the new holding company of British Airways and Iberia, started trading on the London Stock Exchange and the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges... more
AirlinesNon-refundable ticket cancellation: Indian airlines to return money
Delhi, India - Passengers can avail this facility only if they cancel their reservation two hours prior to the flight departure
In a big relief to air travellers, Indian airlines have agreed to refund passengers all costs barring the base fare if a non-refundable ticket is cancelled. However, passengers can avail this facility... more
AirportsTel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" airport handles record 12 million fliers in 2010
Tel Aviv, Israel - With an increase of 9.37% over 2009
More than 12 million passengers travelled through Tel Aviv-"Ben Gurion" airport with 95,170 flights, the civil aviation authority said. This represents an increase of 9.37 and 5.54%, respectively, over... more
HelicoptersAn agreement for helicopters between Erickson Air-Crane and China Taicang Aircrane
Taicang, China - The "Non-Binding" contract includes cooperation and support
Erickson Air-Crane and China Taicang Aircrane had signed on December 6, 2010 a non-binding agreement in connection with any services which will implements, not only the Chinese company's air fleet, but... more
OccurrencesLondon-bound flight diverted after threat. A terrorist has been arrested
London, UK - A passenger claimed to have a bomb
British fighter jets escorted a passenger plane to a London airport following a bomb threat made by a passenger onboard. British police said that a 37-year-old British national was arrested after making... more
MiscellaneousZimbabwe: 500 MLN dollars are ready to relaunch the local airlines transport
Harare, Zimbabwe - Air Zimbabwe try to return to normality
Air Zimbabwe, airline flag carrier of the homonym country, after an economic and social crisis period is trying to renovate itself. It is attempting to come out from a bad condition due to the decay of... more
Latest newsMoscow-Domodedovo's attack (2): Medvedev orders increased security in all airports
Moscow, Russia - 31 people dead in the attempt, seems suicide
The Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, has ordered a short time ago that the security has been increased in all airports and hubs of the transports in Russia, is read on "Ria Novosti", after the suicide... more
IndustryGECAS orders 12 A-330 aircraft
Blagnac, France - Continuing market success for Airbus’ efficient long-range A-330 Family
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, has signed a firm order for 12 additional long-range A-330/300 aircraft. This new order brings... more
IndustryEurofighter delivered five Typhoon aircraft to the Italian Air force in one day
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The programme that never sleeps
With most companies on Christmas break between Christmas and New Year, it was a welcome surprise to learn that Alenia Aeronautica was busy completing their final aircraft deliveries for the year, exceeding... more
IndustryEurocopter's results in 2010: the challenges in 2011 and the helicopters sold
Paris, France - Positive, despite the global economic crisis. Presented during a conference with the press
Eurocopter generated an increased turnover in 2010 with the delivery of 527 helicopters. The year also was marked by achievements in innovation, new products, services and the company’s "SHAPE" transformation p... more
AccidentsBlast at Moscow-Domodedovo airport: 31 casualties
Moscow, Russia - The explosion ripped through the arrivals hall
A explosion ripped through the arrivals hall at Moscow's busiest airport today, killing 31 people and wounding about 130, Health Ministry officials said. Sources said the explosion may have been caused... more
Military aviationUS military proposals to expand its airspace worry pilots in Alaska
Fairbanks, Usa - The changes are needed to better equip US troops to fight the ongoing global war on terror
The US military has about 67,000 square miles of airspace to train in Alaska. Fairbanks pilots aren't sure it needs any more. "The military needs areas to train, but they've got a huge amount of area... more
Civil aviationAirplane pilot schools might be moved out of Manila
Manila, Philippines - Aviation authorities wants classes to transfer to regional airports to decongest from the "Ninoy Aquino" International airport
Ramon S. Gutierrez, CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines) officer-in-charge wants to transfer aviation schools to regional airports to decongest from the Maniela-"Ninoy Aquino" International... more
HelicoptersRega signs contract for a "GrandNew" helicopter simulator
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will become operational in 2012
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has announced that a contract has been signed with Rega, the Swiss SAR and EMS provider, for the supply of a state-of-the-art advanced simulator to meet the... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week in January
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 26 to next Saturday 29
Wednesday 26 - "Low-Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011". Grand Hyatt, Singapore. + 65 6322 2771 www.terrapinn.com Thursday 27 - "Low-Cost Airlines World Asia Pacific 2011". Grand Hyatt,... more
CuriositieseasyJet: newness regarding transport of musician instruments
Milan, Italy - Music to their ears
easyJet, European low-fares airline, highlighted that its musician friendly hand baggage policy is one of the best within the airline industry. Over recent months the airline has been in dialogue with... more
PeopleBoeing: Robert E. Verbeck appointed chief financial officer
Seattle, USA - For BDS, Defense, Space and Security, unit
Boeing on Wednesday announced it had appointed a new chief financial officer for Boeing Defense, Space and Security, BDS, business, which has a worth of 34 billion dollars (revenues 2009). This is Robert... more
AccidentsAirport of Frankfurt, bus hit group of passengers
Frankfurt, Germany - Killing 1 and injuring 5
International press reports that, according to statements from police's spokesman Manfred Fuellhardt, yesterday morning it would have been a serious incident at the airport of Frankfurt, Germany. A... more
Civil aviationIATA: improving Canada's air transport competitiveness
Montreal, Canada - Bisignani outlined short and long-term opportunities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Canadian government to improve its global competitiveness in air transport, travel and tourism by working with industry to address issues... more
PeopleUlf Kramer of German BFU elected president of the European network of the agencies that conduct technical inquiries on aeronautical accidents
Brussels, Belgium - The English Keith Conradi as vice-president
Yesterday, on Thursday 19 in Brussels, the election of the president has taken place of the network of the agencies that conduct the technical inquiries finalized to establish the causes of the aeronautical... more
AirportsUnited Continental and American Airlines sue the city of Chicago
Chicago, Usa - They want to block it from selling bonds and beginning work for an airfield expansion project
The two largest airlines at Chicago's-O'Hare International Airport sued the city Tuesday to block it from selling bonds and beginning work this spring on the second phase of an airfield expansion project,... more