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Military aviationRussian Su-27SKM fighter jet postponed handover to Indonesia, accomplished today
Makassar, Indonesia - Third contracted plane will be delivered on Sept. 16th
Russia delivers two of its contracted Su fighter jets to Indonesia today, which is two days later comparing to the previously announced date, according to Russian press agency "RIA Novosti". Today a Russia's... more
DefenseRussian air force drills on Israeli drones
Moscow, Russia - UAV contract signed in April 2009, a second one to be by yearend
About 50 Russian military servicemen are undergoing training in the use of Israeli-built Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Russian Defense Minister, Anatoly Serdyukov, said yesterday, when Russia and Israel... more
Weather forecastsWeather: storms on all the Italian Country arriving
Rome, Italy - An improvement into the week-end
The week started yesterday will have effects of a perturbation of North-Atlantic origin in a quick approaching to the central Mediterranean area that will bring thunderstorms also of strong intensity on... more
PeopleSingapore Airlines announces new CEO
Milan, Italy - From next January 1st
The Board of Directors of Singapore Airlines announces that Mr Goh Choon Phong will succeed Chew Choon Seng as CEO when Mr Chew retires at the end of December 2010. Mr Goh, age 47, joined SIA in 1990,... more
IndustrySELEX SI wins a contract in Colombia for ATC systems upgrading
Rome, Italy - The activity will last nine months
SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded a contract by the Aeronautica Civil de Colombia, for the upgrading of the radar system set in Cerro Maco, near San Jacinto, in the region of... more
DefenseOne killed and 3 wounded in Israel's airstrikes on southern Gaza
Gaza, Palestine - Warplanes launched three successive attacks
Israel's overnight airstrikes on the borders between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt have killed at least one person and wounded three, medical sources and witnesses said Sunday. Sources said that rescue... more
AccidentsBavaria, a pilot lost control of his aircraft killing one person and injuring 38
Lillinghof, Germany - In an airshow at Schnaittach-Lillinghof airport
One person killed and 38 injured, 5 of which seriously, in a crash occurred yesterday at Schnaittach-Lillinghof airport, Bavaria, about 20 miles north from Nuremberg. The biplane, a 1933 Tiger Moth,... more
ReportFrance, national warning strike to disrupt air traffic tomorrow
Paris, France - The demonstration will be against public-sector pension reforms
French DGCA, director general of civil aviation, announces that tomorrow, September 7th 2010, travel by airplanes is likely to be disrupted because of a warning strike announced by French public services'... more
CargoHong Kong Airlines becomes new operator of A-330/200F plane
Toulouse, France - The three models will be operated linking HK with destinations in Asia
Hong Kong Airlines has become the first operator of the new A-330/200F freighter in East Asia, following the delivery of the first of three aircraft on long term lease from global aircraft lessor Aircastle... more
SecurityGlobal Commercial Aircraft Programs: revenue opportunities
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The total commercial future aircraft market is likely to generate $170.2 million in 2010
The latest market research report on Global Commercial Aircraft Programs provides valuable information. This research service focusses on the future aircraft models and the revenue opportunity of suppliers... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 6 to next Sunday 12
Monday 06 - "18th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO". Targi Kielce, Kielce, Poland. + 48 41 365 12 22 www.targikielce.pl Tuesday 07 - "18th International Defence Industry Exhibition... more
IndustryFinmeccanica obtains order to supply Eurofighter airplane protection systems
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 490 million
Finmeccanica, via its company SELEX Galileo (SG), has been awarded a contract worth GBP 400 million (approximately EUR 490 million) by BAE Systems to supply Praetorian Defensive Aids Sub-Systems (DASS)... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: the newness for Autumn
Rome, Italy - The airline aims at Asiatic South-East
Qatar Airways (QA) announced further expansion to its Indian network with a 20 per cent increase in frequency covering the cities of Delhi, Cochin and Amritsar from next month. Began September 1, the... more
CargoEtihad commences A-330/200F aircraft service
Abu Dhabi, EAU - From Abu Dhabi to Tripoli, in Libya
Etihad Crystal Cargo, a division of Etihad Airways, has commenced scheduled services with its first Airbus A-330/200 freighter aircraft, operating from Abu Dhabi to Tripoli in Libya. The Airbus A-330/200... more
DefenseUS-ROK joint drill planes and ships postponed by tropical storm
Seoul, South Korea - New dates still to be decided
The new round of South Korea-US joint naval drills, which had been scheduled to start on Sunday, were put off due to an approaching typhoon, local media reported. The five-day anti-submarine exercise,... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi with its M-346 plane participates at the "Mspo" in Poland
Venegono, Italy - The event takes place from today, 6, to 8 September 2010
Alenia Aermacchi (AA) - a Finmeccanica Company - a world society in the design, production of military training aircraft and integrated solutions, attends the "18th International Defence Industry Exhibition... more
DefenseIndia: testfire for supersonic BrahMos missile
New Dehli, India - Launch off coast of eastern State of Orissa
India testfired the supersonic BrahMos cruise off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa on Sunday. "The preparation for the testfiring is on”, project's responsibles said on Saturday: “The missile, dev... more
DefenseRussia to decide on French Mistral-class helicopter carrier purchase by yearend
Brest, Francia - France to win international tender, if none makes a better offer, ambassador Orlov says
Russia will make a final decision on whether to buy a French Mistral-class amphibious assault helicopter carrier by the end of 2010, Alexander Orlov, Russian ambassador to France said on Friday. Russia... more
IndustryLM: C-5 airplane becomes C-5M strategic "Super Galaxy"
Marietta, Usa - The next model will be delivererd at the end of September
Another Lockheed Martin C-5 airplane is being transformed into one of the world’s most capable strategic airlifter, the C-5M Super Galaxy (SG), with more than 70 improvements. The next C-5M SG will b... more
IndustryBoeing projects $700 billion commercial airplanes market in North America
Montreal, Canada - Strong demand seen for new, more fuel efficient single-aisle aircraft
Boeing forecasts that air carriers in North America will take delivery of about 7,200 new airplanes over the next 20 years at an investment of $700 billion. New airplane deliveries in Canada and the... more
ReportPakistan: US drone strike kills 6
Data Khel, Pakistan - 25:1 ratio of civilians killed against intended military target, according to reports
At least six people were killed and two others injured in a US drone strike launched Saturday night in Pakistan's northwest tribal area, reported local media. According to the report, the strike took... more
AerospaceChina launched communications satellite Sinosat-6
Xichang, China - Carried on the Long March 3B rocket
China successfully launched the "SinoSat-6" satellite for radio and television live broadcast at 12:14 am Sunday from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The satellite... more
DefenseRussia to resume test launches of Boulava missile on September 9-12
Moscow, Russia - If successful, at least another 3 test launches before the end of 2010
Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Boulava (or Bulava) ballistic missile will resume between September 9th and 12th, a defense industry source said on Friday. Bulava test launches were put on hold... more
AccidentsUPS B-747/400 cargo aircraft crashes in Dubai
Dubai, UAE - Both pilots dead
A UPS cargo plane has crashed in an unpopulated area between two highways in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates. The crash killed the two pilots on board. The Boeing 747/400 operated by the US logistics... more
AerospaceChina: second probe Chang'e-2 to reach lunar orbit
Beijing, China - Set to be launched at the end of the year
China's second lunar probe, the Chang'e-2, will fly much faster than its predecessor and reach lunar orbit within a shorter period of time, Ouyang Zi Yuan, chief scientist at the China Lunar Exploration... more
CuriositiesChina publishes official Chinese names for places on the moon
Beijing, China - Starting with 468 out of more than 9000
China's Ministry of Civil Affairs has published the official Chinese names for places on the earth's moon, in a first attempt to eliminate confusion and to help the nation's lunar exploration efforts. The... more
HelicoptersNine AW-139 helicopters For Weststar Aviation Services
Cascina Costa, Italy - All nine aircraft will be delivered by March 2011
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, confirms a previously unannounced order by Weststar Aviation Services of Malaysia for nine AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters. The helicopters will be used... more
Science and technologyIndia to build world's largest solar telescope
New Delhi, India - Will cost 31 mln Dollars, built in Ladakh desert
India is to build the world's largest solar telescope in the India-controlled Kashmir's cold desert region of Ladakh at an estimated cost of 31 million US dollars, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics... more
HelicoptersEurocopter and Kannad receive an award for their co-development of the world's first aviation distress beacon
Jouy-en-Josas, France - With integrated antenna and Global Positioning System
The joint development by Eurocopter and Kannad of a new-generation emergency distress beacon for helicopters was recognized yesterday with an award presented during a conference of industry managers, entrepreneurs,... more
AerospaceFirst Canadian commander for ISS
Longueuil, Canada - Chris Hadfield will take charge in March 2013
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced Thursday that veteran astronaut Chris Hadfield will return to space for a third time and become the first Canadian Commander of the International Space Station... more
AirlinesAir France considers creation of a new domestic low-cost carrier
Paris, France - According an anonymous source quoted by French newspaper "Les Echos"
According to French newspaper "Les Echos", a new low-cost carrier is under consideration by Air France. It would serve domestic flights and would have bases in the cities of Nice, Marseilles and Toulouse. The... more
OccurrencesCRJ-200 airplane by Huaxia Airlines scrapes wings during landing in China
Guiyang, China - Bombardier says occurrence will not affect sales
"The CRJ series is our flagship product, and the accident will not impact sales in China", said Xiao Xiao from the communications department with Bombardier China, commenting the Huaxia Airlines accident... more
Fair and showsEurofighter builds links with the Czech Republic
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The Typhoon will attend both Hradec Králové and Ostrava air shows
This month sees Eurofighter Typhoon airplane venturing to the Czech Republic as we attend two key European air shows held in the country. With a potential requirement for a new, more capable and fully... more
AirlinesAir France, the new directive to prevent in-flight paedophilia
Paris, France - Airline staff unions say the decree goes contrary to standard security procedures
Adult passengers must not sit close to "Unaccompanied Minors", unless the flight is full. Children and kids ages 4-14 flying without their parents can travel alone or sit next to other children or to the... more
AirlinesTui ponders whether to sell its Hapag-Lloyd 43% share
Berlin, Germany - "Financial Times Deutschland" reports
According to the German financial newspaper "Financial Times Deutschland", the Board of TUI airline is considering several expressions of interest for the acquisition of its 43.3% in cargo carrier Hapag-Lloyd,... more
Fair and showsAVIO main sponsor of 50th anniversary of the "Frecce Tricolori" Italian Aerobatics Team
Rome, Italy - The event will take place on September 11 and 12 in Rivolto (Udine)
Avio is supporting the Italian Air Force. The Company, in the sector of aerospace propulsion, is the main sponsor for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the National Aerobatics Team, the "Frecce... more
AerospaceIsraeli spy satellites aim to West
Tel Aviv, Israel - Retrograde orbit a choice for tactical reasons
Israel launches its rockets to the west in the direction opposite to the rotation of the Earth, aiming on a retrograde orbit. Although at first glance it seems technically little senses (you can not exploit... more
AerospaceNASA to launch mission to study sun at closer distance
Los Angeles, USA - Launch of Solar Probe Plus no later than 2018
NASA is working on a plan to launch a mission to visit and study the sun closer than ever before, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) announced on Thursday. The unprecedented project, named "Solar Probe... more
DefenseIsrael: supply large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military vehicles from US
Tel Aviv, Israel - Analysts fear attack on Iran or Hezbollah's Lebanon
An official notification of the US government certifies the sale of large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military land to Israel. The official note joined by the unofficial signals which analysts... more
AirportsComiso, in Sicily: without protocol signature, call for new tenders to airport's management company
Rome, Italy - A date to be the meeting of September 14th, pending the Sicilian Region
The President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Vito Riggio, in a statement yesterday postponed to a date to be the meeting originally scheduled for September 14th, pending finalization by Siciliy... more
IndustryBombardier: 27% fall in profits in the second quarter of 2010
Ottawa, Canada - Canadian manufacturer's other fugures falling, too
Net income for the Bombardier declined to $ 148 million in the second quarter, equivalent to 8 cents per share. The figure is equivalent, in percentage terms, a fall of 27% and is linked - as the Canadian... more
SecurityCivil Security Air Surveillance Programs: UAVs and helicopters
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The document has been published by ASDReports.com, in the section Civil Security
The latest market research report on Civil Security Air Surveillance Programs provides valuable important information. Below the topics covered in this market forecast report. The report covers: -... more
Press releaseEC: black-list updated of airlines subject to an operating ban into the European skies
Brussels, Belgium - It adds two Ghanese airlines in the EU list
The European Commission has yesterday updated the list of airlines banned in the European Union to impose an operating ban on one air carrier from Ghana and to place operating restrictions on another air... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS interviews Marco Lant, commander of "Frecce Tricolori", Italian aerobatic team (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - Half a million people provided to attend to acrobatic squadron's 50th, in September 11th and 12th
It will be a must for all lovers of aviation. Rivolto air base (Udine) will completely change appearance over the next ten days, to accommodate the massive influx of people attending the celebrations of... more
AirlineseasyJet: Palermo-Gatwick becomes all-year operational
Milan, Italy - From next November
easyJet, European low-cost airline, announced today that Palermo / London-Gatwick route, activated with great success for the summer seasons 2009 and 2010, will become operational throughout the year to... more
Press releaseIATA: Jat Airways among the top 30 safest airlines
Belgrade, Serbia - Turkish Airlines continues to be the most interested buyer for Serbian carrier
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has listed Jat Airways, one of Belgrade's leading airlines among the top thirty safest airlines in the world as part of its operational safety audit program. The... more
HelicoptersRussia to sell Argentina two Mi-17 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - The sale is the first military-technical cooperation between the two countries
The ministry of Defence of Argentina signed a contract that provides for the delivery of two Mil Mi-17 helicopters from Russia. According to the Agency "RIA Novosti", the news was broken Wednesday by a... more
Press releaseTurin-Caselle airport: passengers boom in August
Turin, Italy - +19% growth during the summer have passed 1.25 million passengers
Turin Airport passenger traffic in August gets a sharp increase of 19% compared to 2009, with over 323,000 units. In particular, it is the second best result of the history of the airport, the first ever... more
Press releaseUseless Airports: are small ones really so?
Milan, Italy - Skyscanner.it analysis on 22 million flight research would reveal a very different scenario from ENAC's "Blacklist"
As reiterated in recent days on the main newspapers, the Italian airports are 106, "a figure out of all proportion and has created discomfort," said during a conference the Minister of Infrastructure and... more
DefenseFrance-EU consultations to sell Mistral helicopter carrier to Russia
Vilnius, Lithuania - Baltic countries concerned
France is conducting the necessary consultations with its EU partners on the sale of the helicopter carrier Mistral in Russia, causing the concern of the three Baltic countries, said Wednesday in Vilnius... more