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Curiosities"Cluster-balloonist" Trappe at "EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2010"
Oshkosh, USA - If weather allows, a takeoff on board his bunch of balloons
Flying a balloon attached to colorful. The dream that many people experience as children. And someone has succeeded ... 70 maybe attached to balloons. This was the undertaking of "Balloons" Jonathan... more
Fair and showsCessna celebrates two anniversaries at "2010 AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - 25 years of Caravan and the 50th anniversary of the Cessna 210
Cessna Aircraft Company flies into the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual week-long conference - "AirVenture 2010" (July 26-August 1st) - with a salute to classic aircraft past and present. In a... more
Fair and showsSikorsky Innovations brings at "Oshkosh 2010" its electric-propelled helicopter
Oshkosh, USA - A Schweizer 300 modified with permanent magnet motor
At first glance is a Schweizer 300 helicopter. Then you notice some details - so to speak - that are missing, starting with the 200 hp Lycoming. Replaced by a magnetic motor. It is Project Firefly,... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero participates at the edition 2010 of the "AirVenture"
Oshkosh, Usa - Began yesterday, on July 26, until next Sunday
The P-180 Avanti II aircraft is displayed by Piaggio Aero at the 2010 edition of the "AirVenture" (26 July to August 1st) in Oshkosh (WI, USA). There's really no place in the world like the Experimental... more
Fair and showsChina Yuneec brings new versions of electric aricraft in Oshkosk
Oshkosh, USA - At "AirVenture 2010" E-340, Viva and E-Spyder e-planes, flying on Friday
Is China to conquer the electric-propelled aviation market? Maybe time to give an answer to this question is not ripe, but certainly Yuneec - five of its electric planes will fly next July 30 in Oshkosh... more
Civil aviationAir traffic in Greece back to normal, waiting for union-ministry meeting today
Athens, Greece - Air controllers union: "If there won't be any results, a new strike starting next Sunday"
Traffic returned to normal at the airports of Greece after the suspension of the "White strike" by flight controllers in last two days. "We have no more delays, the traffic is normal", said official... more
Fair and shows"AIRVENTURE 2010": Terrafugia Transition gets a new look in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - The "Roadable aircraft" is in EAA with some new features
New design for Terrafugia Transition “Roadable aircraft” unveiled at the "AirVenture air show" in Oshkosh (July 26th-August 1st). The latest prototype for the Transition (with its folding wings as... more
DiscussionsWho was David Warren, inventor of the aircraft Cockpit Voice Recorder, benefactor of the flight safety
Rome, Italy - A tribute by Italian commander Renzo Dentesano
Reports of death of doctor in science David Ronald de Mey Warren (20 March 1925-19 July 2010), which occurred July 19 in Melbourne (Australia), inventor of the commercial aircraft's "Sound recording in... more
AerospaceRussia eyes look to Venus
Moscow, Russia - And in Baikonur prelauch operations for implementation of Glonass system
Russia is preparing a mission to Venus, planned for 2016, to study the planet’s atmosphere and surface, and find out why it is without water. The Venera-D (Venus-D) station is to be launched in December 2... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: MB-339 airplane chose for the UAE National Aerobatic Team
Varese, Italy - Two contracts for the conversion of ten aircraft
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has finalised with the United Arab Emirates two important contracts to provide the UAE Air Force with ten MB-339A aircraft in aerobatic configuration. The two... more
Science and technologyAerion, a supersonic business plane for rich Concorde nostalgics
Reno, USA - Commissioning in 2015, it will cost over 80 mln USD
Straight-winged, naturally flowing design, with proven engines Pratt & Whitney. This synthesis of Aerion NFL (or SBJ, Supersonic business jet) the plane that wants to be the author of the revival of commercial... more
IndustryBoeing completes FDR for P-8I aircraft
Seattle, Usa - India is the first customer for the model outside the United States
Boeing on July 16 (but unveiled only today by the industry) successfully completed the final design review (FDR) for P-8I, India's long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft.... more
Military aviationRussian military transport planes to be bought by Venezuela
Farnborough, UK - Rumors confirmed by Sergei Kornyev (Rosoboronexport)
Officially unconfirmed reports from the Russian arms exports state-controlled company Rosoboronexport reveal the possibility of selling several military transport planes to Venezuela. It is the latest... more
Civil aviationAlitalia A-330: the new cockpit, explained by first commander Manzoni (Video)
Milan, Italy - Not only a "Magnificent" class in the new Airbus on service on Milan-Tokyo
During the maiden flight of the new A-330 Alitalia AVIONEWS interviewed first crew at the cloche of the new aircraft. The captain Paolo Manzoni, in the first flight of the "Raffaello Sanzio" (named... more
AirlinesSIA: $ 253 million on higher revenue
Milan, Italy - Group financial performance
The Group earned a net profit of $253 million (of Singapore) in April–June 2010. This was a turnaround of $560 million from the loss of $307 million recorded in the same quarter a year ago. Group r... more
Fair and showsSkycar US showcase starts at Oshkosh today
Oshkosh, USA - Oma Sud brings the all-made-in-Italy aircraft to American market
OMA SUD Sky Technologies SpA, 20-year experienced Italian aerospace company, together with its sister company Miami-based OMA SUD US, start taking care on US market and after sales services. Italian... more
Press releaseItalian Aduc on air delays due to Greece strike
Florence, Italy - Considerable hardships from protest of air traffic controllers in the Hellenic country
"The strike by air traffic controllers in Greece is causing great inconvenience to those who must travel to that country and who is trying to come back. And the Italians are usually generous to the Greek... more
AirportsFiumicino: Scott Wilson wins tender to the terminal Masterplan
Rome, Italy - The English consortium wins thanks to a fall of over than 40%
British engineering company Scott Wilson wins the contract for the masterplan for the extended Fiumicino airport of the next 30 years. Even if the three other proposals (by the group led by Ove Arup &... more
Sport aviationHang-gliding: Italy, the European champion
Turin, Italy - 22 Nations present and overall 91 pilots
Italy, already world hang-gliding champion, wins the European title in nine competitions into the Ager's skies (Spain), village situated in the North of Noguera region. 22 Nations present for overall... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 26 to next Sunday 1st
Monday 26 - "EAA Air Venture 2010". Oshkosh, USA. www.airventure.org (July 26- August 1st) - "31st FAI World Gliding Championship". Szeged, Hungary. + 36 62 541 670 www.flatlandcup.hu Tuesday... more
IndustryRR: $1.7 billion in new orders during Farnborough
Rome, Italy - B-787 and the A-400M aircraft made their debut
Rolls-Royce (RR) secured $1.7 billion in new orders during the "Farnborough Air Show", ended yesterday. Two new Rolls-Royce powered aircraft made their Farnborough debut, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and... more
Civil aviationAir traffic controllers strike in Greece goes on
Athens, Greece - Delays and cancellations in half of Europe
Delays, cancellations and the inevitable chaos in airports of Europe because of Greek air traffic controllers' strike. Greek radar-men have decided to apply literally the book of the ICAO (International... more
AirlinesFlyLal Airline becomes Small Planet Airlines
Rome, Italy - New strategy, logo and livery
The airline of the Baltic area, FlyLal Charters, has presented in Vilnius the Group's strategy with new logo and livery. It has become the leisure carrier: Small Planet Airlines (SPA). Its fleet... more
AirlinesTwo A-319 and A-320 aircraft for Meridiana Fly
Rome, Italy - The Italian carrier strengthens its fleet, now counting on 18 Airbus
Meridiana fly fleet is enhanced by two aircraft, adding an Airbus 320 with 168 seats and an Airbus 319 with 126 seats. So rise up to eighteen Airbus aircraft in the fleet of the airline, with a total... more
SecurityEASA: Annual Safety Review 2009
Cologne, Germany - It's available on the Agency's website
The European Aviation Safety Agency has just published its Annual Safety Review for the year 2009 which shows that a high safety level has been maintained in commercial air transport operations of EASA... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: still intense hot
Rome, Italy - Storms on North arriving
The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that predicts from this early morning, on Friday July 23, 2010 precipitations... more
Fair and showsBoeing: the debut of B-787 Dreamliner at "Farnborough International Airshow 2010"
Farnborough, UK - Orders and activities announced during the event
The international debut of Boeing's technologically advanced 787 Dreamliner airplane and new unmanned systems created excitement and new energy in the aerospace industry at "Farnborough 2010" (July 19-25).... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines introduces simplified check-in for business customers
Singapore, Singapore - Allows to be at airport only 40 minutes before takeoff
Singapore Airlines plans something new for its business customer segment. In particular, the carrier just activated the new system of simplified PRS check-in, which allows all passengers - travelling... more
Civil aviationSpain approves decree that paves the way to private societies of air traffic control
Madrid, Spain - The liberalization arrives today with the ok by council of ministers to the decree
The decree has been approved today in Madrid and liberalizes the supply of services for air navigation and paves the way to the private societies. The standard that has received the green light of council... more
DefenseRussia to go on Boulava missiles test
Moscow, Russia - Starting again in August, ending by December
Russia is to resume tests on ill-fated Boulava intercontinental ballistic missile: between August and September should be a "Born-again" to the (new) first test of the SS-NX-30. The missile will be... more
IndustryAlaska Airlines completed order for two B-737NG airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at approximately $153 million at list prices
Boeing and Alaska Airlines yesterday announced the carrier has exercised options for two additional Next-Generation 737/800s. Valued at approximately $153 million at list prices, the Alaska order was... more
Military aviationTaranis: further details on the English stealth UAV aircraft, revealed at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - An unmanned invisible jetfighter: is this the end of RAF heroes' era?
After a prototype of the unmanned combat aircraft of the future was unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence at BAE Systems’ Warton facility on 12 July, Taranis now makes its showacase at Farnborough 2010. E... more
Press releaseAmadeus survey: aviation, ancillary services to 11 billion Euros, up 43%
Milan, Italy - The on-line booking website states the most popular are extra baggage, meals, car rental commissions
An analysis of IdeaWorks, supported by Amadeus that, in 2009, United, American, Delta, Qantas and Ryanair are the top for revenues from ancillary services. IdeaWorks, a consulting company that specializes... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new website and social network channel presented
Rome, Italy - The carrier created a special livery on one of its A-330 aircraft, for the event
On last Wednesday, during an event organized workshops at Officine del Farneto of Rome, Alitalia presented its new website and initiatives to listen and dialogue with customers through the most important... more
AirlinesAir Berlin to strengthen position on the Italian flight market
Berlin, Germany - New general manager Susanna Sciacovelli
The German air company aiming to increase Italian market share: at 29% in March on the routes from Italy to Germany, Air Berlin in June is at 35%. The expansion on Italian market is confirmed by the... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough 2010": Airbus wins commitments worth US$28 billion
Farnborough, UK - For a total of 255 airplanes
Signalling a clear upturn in the aviation industry, Airbus announced commitments at the "2010 Farnborough Air Show" for 255 aircraft, valued at around US$ 28 billion. The commitments so far include firm... more
DefenseRussia ready to export Iskander missile system
London, UK - Mikheiev of Rosoboronexport announced
News by Rosoboronexport do not end with the announcement of the next foreign sales of next-generation fighter Su-35, or with the one of Russia-India partnership for engines designed for fifth-generation... more
Fair and showsDEMA at "Farnborough 2010"
Farnborough, UK - The international strategy continues: Canada and Tunisia
DEMA SpA, aeronautical society with headquarters in Naples, continues its own international strategy at the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25). After the signing of two important agreements valued for... more
PeopleFather of Flight Data Recorder died in Australia
Sidney, Australia - David Warren was 85
Died Monday at age 85 David Warren, the Australian who 54 years ago invented the black box (actually today is orange). The announcement from Australian Defence sources, noting that Warren began working... more
HelicoptersCHC AW-139 helicopter achieved 5,000 hours milestone
Cascina Costa, Italy - MMEA received its first AW-139, while Samsung has taken delivery its second model
AgustaWestland (AW) announced that an AW-139 medium twin helicopter operated in the Netherlands by the CHC Helicopter group of companies is the first to achieve the milestone of 5,000 flying hours. CHC... more
Civil aviationTravel Insurance: US carriers leading the way
Washington (D.C.), USA - Lufthansa 1st among the Europeans: 6th fleet, 5th for passenger traffic
American website "Travel Insurance" establishes a strict ranking of air carriers, made of easy to read numbers. The Americans are - obvious to say - at the top. In 2009 Delta is to be the largest airline... more
AirportsNew business terminal at Vnukovo-3, the contract within 20 days
Moscow, Russia - Two bidders for the contract: Kubinka Airport (Nafta Moskva) and Balt Invest
According to rumors, Russian ministry of Defence received two bids for renewal of Moscow-Vnukovo-3 airport: one from Kubinka Airport, which belongs to Nafta Moskva, and the other from Balt Invest. The... more
Press releaseBari-Seville in Ryanair winter network
Bari, Italy - From November the new link, bringing to 20 routes by the "Wojtyla"
Kicks off in November for the Bari-Seville Ryanair flight. The carrier opens the new connection and brings to twenty the routes operated by "Karol Wojtyla" airport. "The flight to Seville, booking right... more
Military aviationSu-35 jetfighter plane: in 2010 the first sale abroad, according to forecasts of Rosoboronexport
London, UK - Director General of Russian exports said at "Farnborough Air Show"
This year's edition of "Farnborough" (London, July 19 to 25) also marks the announcement of the next export of the new Russian multi-role fighter aircraft Su-35, at least according to the statement yesterday... more
Civil aviationMS-21 airplane: Irkut collects total of 140 orders in the first days of "FIA"
Farnborough, UK - Today the agreement for 50 units to Malaysian Transport after 28 with Ilyushin Finance two days ago
Russian aircraft manufacturer Irkut sends to bullseye another shot at the "Farnborough International Air Show" (July 19-25): 50 more units of his new MS-21 sold to Malaysian transportation holding company... more
Military aviationRussia-India: Partnership for development of aircraft engine for 5th generation jetfighter
Farnborough, UK - Mikheiev (Rosoboronexport): agreements will be signed within the year
A contract between Russia and India drives the 5th generation aircraft will be signed by the end of 2010, announced Wednesday the deputy director of the Russian agency Rosoboronexport arms exports Alexander... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines: new link from Istanbul-Podgorica, Montenegro
Rome, Italy - Three times per week
Turkey’s flag carrier airline company, Turkish Airlines inaugurated its first service to Podgorica, Montenegro. The airline provides the service 3 times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays i... more
AirlinesCode-sharing in sight for Turkish and US Airways
Ankara, Turkey - Agreement under evaluation by the governments of both countries
Turkish Airlines and US Airways prepare to sign the agreement for code-sharing. The draft is now under the lens of their governments, under evaluation at the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Turkish... more
Fair and showsAir lessors among the Farnborough big spenders
Farnborough, UK - And official catalog prices are often inflated: airlines get substantial discounts
Among the big buyers at "Farnborough 2010" are two airplane leasing companies, just created a few months ago. New leasing company Air Lease Corp. has so far signed the biggest deals, dividing orders for... more
Fair and showsFarnborough. Qatar Airways and American Airlines ordered Boeing airplanes
Farnborough, UK - Models 777/200LR and 737/800NG
Boeing and Qatar Airways (QA) yesterday announced an order for two additional Boeing 777/200LRs. The order is valued at $501 million at average list prices. This order was previously accounted for on Boeing's... more