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CuriositiesWorld's only flyable B-29 completes testing
Midland, USA - It will attend to "CAF Airsho" in Midland, in October
Following an extensive re-engineering project, the world's only flyable Boeing 29 Superfortress has returned to the skies. A “Comeback-in-service” which the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) says it is jus... more
HelicoptersParvus, new supply of VME Ethernet switch cards for USA Navy's helicopters
New York , USA - They would be "Critical to the Seahawk's multiple missions"
In a press release spread yesterday, September 27th 2010, Eurotech subsidiary Parvus corporation announced it has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin Systems Integration-Owego for the supply of a few... more
AirlinesRyanair calls for EU action to avoid further strikes in the air transport
Milan, Italy - The airline will accept only "Hand baggage Only" to avoid cancellations due to the protests
Ryanair confirmed that it will operate ‘hand baggage only’ flights to/from Spain on Wednesday 29th September as it called on the EU Commission to take urgent action to prevent more ATC strikes and del... more
Sport aviationBalloons: "Bennett Coupe": other three ones on the Italian skies
Lausanne, Switzerland - Swiss and French teams landed
The Swiss team SWI 2 of Kurt Frieden & Pascal Witpraechtiger appear to have landed in the far east of Romania, near Black Sea. The distance of 2435km is extremely impressive from the point of start,... more
DefenseSukhoi delivers last three Su-30 airplanes to Indonesia
Moscow, Russia - Plans to buy another six
A handover ceremony for three Su-30MK airplanes was held at South Sulawesi air base, in southern Indonesia on Monday. "The handover of another three Sukhoi fighters is further evidence of the successful... more
IndustryRussia to resume 600 km/h aerodynamic hovercrafts construction
Moscow, Russia - Mass production to start in 2015-2020
Russia will resume the building of aerodynamic craft for both military and civilian purposes, the head of the Central Hydroplanes Engineering Bureau, Sergei Platonov, said on Friday. Sergei Platonov... more
HelicoptersEurocopter’s X3 high-speed hybrid helicopter demonstrator starts testing
Marignane, France - Twin turbofan long range with five-blade main rotor and two propellers on short-span fixed wings
Eurocopter has begun test flights of the X3 demonstrator for its innovative High-speed, long-range Hybrid Helicopter (H3) concept, which combines excellent vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with... more
AerospaceFirst Boeing SBSS satellite sends initial signals from space
El Segundo, Usa - Built for the US Air Force
The Boeing Company has acquired initial on-orbit signals from the first Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) satellite following its launch at 9:41 pm Pacific time on Sept. 25 from Vandenberg Air Force... more
IndustryAlenia NA sponsors a round table on aerospace items
Ottawa , Canada - With Carleton University, McGill University and the Italian embassy in Canada
Alenia North America, an Alenia Aeronautica subsidiary and part of Finmeccanica group, together with Carleton University, McGill University and the Italian embassy in Canada, host a round table about aerospace... more
IndustryBoeing: Air China announced order for B-777 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - For international routes
Boeing and Air China yesterday announced an order for four 777/300ERs (Extended Range), which have a total average list price value of $1.1 billion at current list prices. Air China, the flag carrier... more
AerospaceAustralia to launch space program
Brisbane, Australia - A ten-year 140 mln AUD program
Australian space scientists demand to the government to invest more than 140 million AU Dollars (134million US Dollars) to help safeguard from the effects of severe space weather and political obstruction.... more
AerospaceCassini makes first dive inside Saturn’s radio aurora
Cape Canaveral, USA - Released first images from 2008 shots
NASA released on Friday the first images shot in 2008 by its Cassini spacecraft. Data obtained by the spacecraft show the glow of auroras streaking out about 1,000 kilometers (600 miles) from the cloud... more
DefenseRussia-Kyrgyz joint-venture to supply Manas-Bishkek airbase, OK from USA
Bishkek, Kirghizistan - Military site was built in 2001 as a part of US-led international operations in Afghanistan
The United States has welcomed a proposal on establishing a joint Kyrgyz-Russian venture to supply aviation fuel to the Pentagon's transit center in Bishkek, Zhantoro Satybaldiyev, Kyrgyz deputy prime... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: contract to Singapore for supply 12 M-346 airplanes
Rome, Italy - Worth approximately EUR 250 million
Alenia Aermacchi (AA)–an Alenia Aeronautica subsidiary and part of the Finmeccanica Group– has signed a contract for attributable value worth approximately EUR 250 million to supply 12 M-346 advanced tra... more
DefenseRussia's S-300 missile systems sale ban, the blames is on Iran
Moscow, Russia - Accusation exchange between Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international affairs committee, and Iran defense minister Vahidi
Russia's ban on the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran was the result of Tehran's "Flawed foreign policies". So spoke, Konstantin Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: week with fickleness
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
The week began yesterday will be hit by the effects of a wide depression area that continues to interest the Peninsula, with fickleness and storms also on the meridional regions. The Italian Civil Defense... more
Civil aviationAEA: now is the time for global reductions of emissions of airplanes
Brussels, Belgium - The exigency will be riaffirmed on the occasion of the 37th Assembly of the ICAO from tomorrow in Montreal
On the occasion of the 37th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), taking place in Montreal from September 28th, the Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s 3... more
AirportsEuropean and North American airports call for more efficient, sustainable aviation security
Pittsburgh, Usa - During a joint board of directors meeting
During a joint board of directors meeting of the North American and European regions of Airports Council International (ACI-NA and ACI EUROPE), US, European, and Canadian airport directors discussed current... more
DefenseAVIONEWS: Rear admiral Parisi leads Italian Navy's Maricapitale (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The handover ceremony with admiral Luppino
AVIONEWS last Thursday attended the ceremony of handing over of "Autonomous military maritime command of the capital" (Maricapitale). Rear admiral Antonio Parisi succeeds to admiral Chief Inspector Nicola... more
HelicoptersBell and AgustaWestland retire from the competitive bid for the supply of 197 helicopters to India?
Paris , France - They participate in a competition for a 600 million dollar contract; aircraft destined to Indian army
French newspaper "La Tribune" announced on its pages today the withdrawal of Italy and USA from the competitive bid called by the New Dheli's government for the supply of 197 light helicopters to India's... more
AccidentsMicrolight plane crashes in New Zealand
Tauranga , New Zealand - The pilot died, incident's causes still to be established
This morning, at about 8:30 am (local hour), a microlight Windlass Aquila crashed in New Zealand. The aircraft had just took off from the airport of Tauranga, the most populous city in the Bay of Plenty... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: code-share agreement with US Airways
Rome, Italy - Greater travel options towards two Countries
The code-share agreement, two Star Alliance carriers signed between, enabled both airlines to use each other’s flight codes and the customers of Turkish Airlines and US Airways will soon enjoy greater t... more
AirportsPalermo's "Falcone-Borsellino" airport: after the danger, everybody ask for a greater safety
Rome , Italy - Italian Enac is peremptory: "Vital the installation of a radar against wind-shear"
The incident occurred to a Wind Jet aircraft, which recently went out of the runway, has generated fear, delays and controversies. Discussing about how to avoid future accidents, the discussion gets heated. The... more
IndustryCaribbean Airlines new ATR customer
Toulouse, France - With the purchase of nine -72/600 airplanes
European Turboprop manufacturer ATR and Trinidad and Tobago’s Caribbean Airlines announced today the signature of an agreement for the purchase of 9 ATR-72/600 aircraft. With this US$ 200 million order, C... more
Civil aviationS7 Airlines officializes the data of its entry into oneworld
Milan, Italy - It's the 12th partner of the alliance
S7 Airlines, Russia's domestic carrier, will become part of oneworld with effect from Monday 15 November, offering the alliance's full range of services and benefits from then. Its addition will substantially... more
Aerospace"Soyuz" space shuttle is back safely
Moscow , Russia - Landed in Kazakhstan on Saturday, with a 24 hour late
Soyuz TMA-18 landed safely on Saturday September 25th, with a delay of 24 hours. The Russian capsule didn't manage to separate from ISS, International Space Station on Friday, as planned, because of the... more
DefenseRussia breaks the contract for the supply of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. Tehran: "We can't trust"
Moscow, Russia - Recently, the Russian President signed a decree which forbids the sale of armaments to the Muslim Country
It's hard Iran's reply to the termination of the 800 million Dollars contract for the provision of armaments from Russia. The contract, signed in 2005, provided for the supply to Iran of 5 anti-missiles... more
Fair and showsBalloons. "Gordon Bennett" race: one of them took off from Bristol, "Touch" Rome
Lausanne, Switzerland - The event, the oldest and most prestigious aeronautical in the world, began on Saturday and the participants will overfly Italy and Mediterranean
Up to 21 teams from 12 countries around the world competed on 25 September 2010 in the "Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett - International Gas Balloon Race" (www.gordonbennett2010.com). Taking off at dusk... more
AirlinesAlitalia inaugurates new Rome-Rio de Janeiro direct flight
Rome, Italy - Carrier's intercontinental network continues to grow
From last Friday, tickets for the new Rome-Rio de Janeiro air connection are on sale (from Alitalia.com website, or by calling Customer Center at 06/2222, or in travel agencies). The route will be inaugurated... more
Press releaseRegional Tar of Catania suspends Fontanarossa airport contract again
Palermo, Italy - Next meeting is scheduled for January 2011
The first Department of the Regional administrative court (Tar) of Catania, with the writ number 1169 of September 24th, has confirmed the suspension of the call for tenders for works of Fontanarossa air... more
Military aviationHelicopter search and rescue exercise "Grifone 2010" ended on Friday
Grosseto, Italy - The results unveiled on the occasion of "Media day", in which Avionews took part in
International search and rescue exercise "Grifone 2010" ended on Friday, September 24th 2010. It was held at the home of Ami's (Italian air force) 4th Wing in Grosseto and in the area around Amiata mountain. As... more
SecurityEC about investigation, prevention of accidents by airplanes and new regulation
Brussels, Belgium - Welcoming European Parliament vote endorsing new rules in this sector
The European Commission welcomes the vote supporting a new regulation on investigation and prevention of accidents by airplanes in civil aviation which paves the way to a first reading agreement between... more
DefenseMEADS life cycle costs significantly lower than fielded systems
Orlando, Usa - With coverage area eight times greater
On the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has been presented to the three partner Nations a required life cycle cost estimate that proves the MEADS system design will significantly reduce... more
Civil aviationSuccessful SESAR seminar in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - The 150 participants agreed on some conclusions
On the occasion of a high level SESAR seminar organised by the Turkish Directorate General for Civil Aviation, EUROCONTROL and the SESAR Joint Undertaking together with the industry presented the most... more
AccidentsIndonesia: airplane crashes during an air show
Bandung, Indonesia - Pilot in critical conditions
A single-engine airplane crashed today in Bandung, Indonesia, during the second day of an air show celebrating the 200th anniversary of the foundation of the City, which is about 120 kilometers south from... more
DiscussionsMaxi re-armament: airplanes and helicopters for the Arab States of the Gulf
Washington, USA - Purchases from USA for a total of 123 million Dollars, Lockheed Martin and Boeing among the main suppliers
According to British newspaper "Financial Times", the Arab states of the Gulf would be preparing a large re-armament costing about 123 billion dollars, planned to be executed in 4 years. This is, it writes,... more
AirlinesTam Airlines records 81,7% load factor for international market
Milan , Italy - And 68,9% for the domestic
According to data diffused by Anac (the Brazilian civil aviation society) Tam Airlines recorded a 81,7% domestic load factor in the international flights, with a significant 8% growth respect to August... more
CuriositiesBergamo, gold bar vending machine at Italian Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo , Italy - First "Gold to go" dispenser of Italy inaugurated yesterday
The first gold bar vending machine in Italy was presented yesterday at Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport. The machine, whose name is "Gold to go", was located in the departures area, beyond the security check.... more
IndustryRR wins order from Lufthansa and Swiss
Rome, Italy - For a worth $560 m
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has won an order worth $560m, at list prices, for Trent 700 engines to power eight Lufthansa and SWISS Airbus A-330 aircraft. The order includes a TotalCare®... more
IndustryEmbraer-Air France Industries signed contract with Alitalia for EMB-170 planes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Five-year program will support the fleet of these models of the airline
Embraer and Air France Industries have signed a five-year Flight Hour Pool Program contract with Italy’s leading carrier Alitalia – Compagnia Aerea Italiana to support their fleet of six EMBRAER 170 jet... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): further notice with additional details
Rome, Italy - Precipitations, winds and tidal waves
As already announced, the perturbation of Atlantic origin from France begins today to interest the Italian Country bringing a general worsening of the weather conditions, as of Northern regions, and then... more
AirportsLiverpool Airport: easyJet launches more Winter routes
Liverpool, UK - To Grenble with twice weekly flights
easyJet, the UK’s airline has launched another new Winter route from Liverpool "John Lennon Airport", with twice-weekly flights from Liverpool to Grenoble. Earlier this year the low-fares airline a... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: rains on the most part of the Italian Country from today
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse conditions has been issued
A perturbation of Atlantic origin, coming from France, will reach Italy today in the afternoon bringing a general worsening of the weather conditions, with persistent rains and storms in the evening, and... more
AirlinesRyanair: details about news on FR9158 fligth Santiago/Rome-Ciampino denounced by Moige
Milan, Italy - A note to explain the facts
Mr Stephen McNamara, Head of Communications of Ryanair has sent in the last days a note regarding the article published by AVIONEWS about "Ryanair sued by Italian parents association, according to "Help... more
AirlinesQatar Airwyas: daily flights to 11 Indian destinations
Rome, Italy - Twice daily link to Delhi and Cochin
Qatar Airways announced further expansion to its Indian network with a 20 per cent increase in frequency covering the cities of Delhi, Cochin and Amritsar from this month. The number of flights to the... more
IndustryEADS forms partnership with “Ecole Centrale de Pekin”
Beijing, China - Goals: to pool talents and specialists catering the company’s need in China and to further increase research cooperation
Jean Botti, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) of EADS has forged a partnership with Ecole Centrale de Pekin (ECPk), a Franco-Chinese engineering school modeled after the French “Ecole Centrale” . The agreement was... more
CargoMidex Airlines inaugurates Turin for its cargo flights
Turin , Italy - The carrier serves the airport of Piedmont for the first time
"Candido" B-747/228F airplane landed at Turin-Caselle the night of Thursday, September 21st. It came from India with a load of clothes produced here and departed last Wednesday morning to Oman. This was... more
Government actsAir accident investigation: Parliament lays down strict criteria
Strasbourg, France - Approved in the session of September 20-23 th 2010
A new EU law to ensure the independence of air accident inquiries was approved by the European Parliament on Tuesday. The law also requires airlines to produce a list of those on board the plane within... more
HelicoptersMYS welcomes the first participation of Eurocopter “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès”
Monaco, Monaco - The event from September 22-25
Eurocopter’s “L’Hélicoptère par Hermès” is making its first appearance at the "Monaco Yacht Show", MYS (September 22-25) in 2010, with this exclusive EC-135 VIP helicopter being exhibited on the 214-fo... more
AirlinesRyanair asks UE the stop of "Strikes repeating" that damage the air transport
Dublin, Ireland - On the occasion of the strike involving French public employees, that today is grounding a number of flights
"European carriers and passengers have suffered too long because German, French and Spanish air-traffic controllers go on strike or insist in applying ridiculous working practices causing flight delays",... more