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Fair and shows"Farnborough": strong Russian civil-military presence at 2010 edition. Airplanes, helicopters and...
London, UK - ...Wide range in the field of defense and space by Rosoboroneport Fsue
The edition 2010 of the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25 in London) sees the participation of about 1350 societies coming from 52 Countries: 59 are Russian among them and include 29 industries that present... more
Civil aviationGECAS: order for 40 Boeing 737 aircraft, a $ 3 bln value
Farnborough, UK - Rich day at Farnborough for GE air service financial arm: also an order for 60 A-320
Boeing and GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric, announced yesterday at "Farnborough Airshow" an order for 40 Next-Generation 737-800s,... more
Fair and showsAirbus signs MoU for A-320, A-330 and A-350XWB
Farnborough, UK - By LAN (50) and by Hong Kong Airlines (15 +10)
LAN Airlines LAN Airlines, one of Latin America's leading passenger and cargo airlines, announced today its intention to order 50 new eco-efficient Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. The Memorandum of Understanding... more
AerospaceSpace race re-start: Moscow challenges USA in Mars-landing
Moscow, Russia - Head of Russian space agency won't believe in NASA sending first man on the red planet
USA astronauts to an asteroid and to Mars no later than 2015, according to NASA. Sooner than predicted in April by US President Barack Obama: Mars in the mid-2030s. "It is unreal by 2015," said yesterday... more
AirlineseasyJet on French ATC's strike
Milan, Italy - From this evening and all day of tomorrow
Due to the French Air Traffic Control (ATC) strike taking place on this evening 20th July and including all day on the 21st July, easyJet and all other airlines operating to, from, around and over France... more
ReportAir transport: French air controllers' strike until Thursday morning
Paris, France - Against the reorganization of European skies. DGAC asked companies 50% flights cancellations on Orly and 20% on Roissy
At the conclusion of a unions' meeting held yesterday evening, in agreement with French directorate general of civil aviation (DGAC), the associations of air traffic controllers have confirmed the notice... more
IndustryFinmeccanica launches new website
Rome, Italy - With its presence at the "Farnborough International Airshow"
To coincide with its presence at the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 19-25), Finmeccanica would like to announce the launch of its new website, one of the most effective, rapid and direct communication... more
Fair and showsEtihad welcomes first A-330/200 Freighter aircraft
Farnborough, UK - It's the launch customer of the model
Etihad Airways and Airbus have participated in a handover ceremony at "Farnborough International Air Show" (July 19-25) today, celebrating the first A-330/200 freighter aircraft to be produced. It's... more
Civil aviationMalaysia and China Southern airlines to equip Boeing 737-800 airplanes with Blended Winglets
Farnborough, UK - Both carriers announced at "FIA" the changes to their future aircraft
Malaysia and China Southern Airlines to rquip Boeing 737/800 airplanes with Blended Winglets. Aviation Partners Boeing Blended Winglets will be installed on all 35 of the 737/800 aircraft that Malaysia's... more
Fair and showsATR book orders for 42 aircraft in first half 2010
Farnborough, UK - 72 including options
On the occasion of a press conference held today at the "Farnborough Air Show", Filippo Bagnato, ATR Chief Executive Officer, announced orders for 42 new aircraft (72 including options) in the first semester... more
DefenseIsrael: Iron Dome air defense system tests completed
Tel Aviv, Israel - First interceptor missiles are expected to be deployed by November
Israeli Defense Ministry announced today completion of Iron Dome air defense system final tests. The Ministry led by Ehud Barak has so reported in a statement, pointing as soon to be expected deploy... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough". AVIO: role increases on SaM146, engine of the Sukhoi Superjet airplane
Farnborough, UK - Contract worth over €13 million
Italian aerospace propulsion company, Avio, has signed a contract with Russian company NPO Saturn for the supply of two transmission components (Inlet Gearbox and Radial Drive Shaft) for the SaM146 engine... more
Fair and shows"Farnborough": CAE and ATR sign master agreement
Farnborough, UK - It has been announced today at "FIA 2010"
CAE today announced at the "Farnborough Air Show" (FIA, July 19-25) that it has signed a master agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR as a framework for providing a range of products and support services... more
AirlinesNorwegian signed at "FIA" option for 15 Boeing 737/800 airplanes: deal for USD 1,15 billion
Farnborough, UK - The agreement provides for total purchase of 42 units
Boeing Company and the low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle have signed an agreement yesterday at the "Farnborough International Airshow", which provides for the exercise option to purchase 15 Boeing... more
Fair and showsAVIO signs at "FIA" agreement with P&WC for the PW150 destined to Q-400/8 airplane
Farnborough, UK - The Italian industry increases its share on the GE90 engine
Italian and world aerospace propulsion company, Avio, has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada that foresees the extension of the contract for the supply of the power transmission of the PW150... more
Fair and shows"FIA". F-35 airplane by LM: centerpiece of 21st century global security
Farnborough, UK - The declarations of yesterday during the opening day of the "Farnborough Air Show"
"The 5th generation F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter airplanes will serve as the centerpiece for 21st century global security while strengthening international political and industrial partnerships",... more
AirlinesEmirates: order for 30 Boeing 777/300ERs at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - UAE's carrier owns 86 in its fleet, at present
Emirates, UAE flag-carrier, announced yesterday at "Farnborough Airshow" a multi-billion dollar order for 30 Boeing 777/300ERs. Based in Dubai, Emirates is the only airline in the world to operate... more
Fair and shows"FIA 2010": AVIO and OBORONPROM Corporation start collaboration
Farnborough, UK - MoU signed for foundry and casting for the transmission accessory gearbox equipping the PS-90A engine
Italian aerospace propulsion company, AVIO, and OBORONPROM Corporation, a Russian diversified industrial-investment group in the engineering and high technologies sectors, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding... more
Fair and showsNew AW-169 helicopter from AgustaWestland at "FIA 2010"
Farnborough, UK - A next generation concept, 900-1000 sold are expected by 2030
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, unveils at "Farnborough 2010" the AW-169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market... more
Fair and showsFirst orders for Airbus airplanes at the "Farnborough International Air Show"
Farnborough, UK - From three customers: ALC, Aeroflot and GECAS
Air Lease Corporation (ALC) Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the recently formed aircraft financing and leasing company, has chosen to place its first firm order for new aircraft directly from a manufacturer... more
Fair and showsFarnborough: millionaire Sukhoi-Kartika contract for 30 Superjet 100 aircraft
London, UK - Deliveries between 2012 and 2015, worth 951 million dollars
The opening day of "Farnborough air show" 2010 was an opportunity yesterday for the signing of a contract between Sukhoi Civil Aircraft and Indonesian Kartika Airlines regional airline for 30 Superjet... more
Fair and showsEC-135 helicopter delivered to West Midlands Police Air Support Unit
Farnborough, UK - The order for this aircraft had been placed in September 2009
Today, on July 19, a brand new EC-135 P2i helicopter was handed over to Assistant Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sharon Rowe, on the EADS/Eurocopter booth No. G12 in Hall 4 at the "Farnborough... more
Press releaseAir transport in Italy: minister Matteoli defers airplanes strike tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Regular flights on Tuesday, July 20
Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transports, Altero Matteoli, considering also the assent of the Guarantee Commission who considered the excessive concentration of strikes on the same day, ordered... more
AccidentsAn aircraft crashed in the street of South Portland (ME), killed both occupants
South Portland, USA - Yak 52 plane hit the road and tumbled, crash-landing on Western Avenue
An Aerostar YAK-52, Russian-made plane, crashed between 3:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Saturday, near the intersection of Western Avenue and Foden Road, just moments after taking off from Portland International... more
IndustryAirbus at Hamburg: topping-out ceremony for new A-350 XWB airplane hangar
Hamburg, Germany - From Spring 2011 the aft fuselage sections will be assembled from CFRP in this German city
Last Friday Airbus celebrated the topping-out of the new A-350 XWB airplane fuselage assembly hangar. In the presence of Hamburg's Senator for Economics and Labour Affairs, Axel Gedaschko, the topping-out... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week in July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 19 to next Sunday 25
Monday 19 - "47th Farnborough International Airshow". Farnborough, UK (July 19-25). http://www.farnborough.com - "10th FAI European Glider Aerobatic Championship". Jämijävi, Finland.+ 358 440 591 7... more
UAS-DronesAuavt offers unmanned rotorcraft to global market (Video)
London, UK - A range of seven fully autonomous machines, covering payloads from 1.5kg to 350kg
British systems integrator, Advanced UAV Technology Ltd (“AUAVT”), announces the launch of commercial operations and one of the widest ranges of unmanned rotorcraft to the global aerospace market. AUAVT is... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa: faster refuelling, airplanes more on time
Milan, Italy - At start first airport testing in Italy
Save money and time for airlines needing supplies in Malpensa Airport with the new procedure. It allows refuelling with passengers on board without the presence of firemen. Thus, Malpensa ranks to major... more
Fair and showsFarnborough: Cae-Mitsubishi Aircraft agreement for Training Provider Program Mrj airplanes
Farnborough, UK - It will have a ten year duration
CAE announced today at the "Farnborough Air Show" (July 19-25) that it has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (MJET) to develop and deliver a comprehensive training solution for the... more
Civil aviationCooperation agreement between Italian Flight Assistance Company and Malaysian DCA
Rome, Italy - Italy chosen as partner to develop air transport in South-East Asian country
Signed Saturday in Kuala Lumpur a trade agreement between ENAV (National Flight Assistance Company) and the Malaysian DCA providers for the development of air navigation services. Signing the agreement,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "Farnborough 2010": a lasting commitment to security
Farnborough, UK - The 47th edition from July 19 and 25
From 19 to 25 July 2010, Finmeccanica will take part in the "47th Farnborough Air Show", which, together with that of "Le Bourget", with which it alternates years, is the world’s largest showcase for a... more
AirlinesAir France: third unexpected air inconvenient on Sao Paulo-Paris route
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Fault inside the fuselage before takeoff, flight shifted by one day
Now is an established fact for Air France: route to Brazil is ill-fated. Even Sherlock Holmes would have defined it - at this point - a fact ... On Friday was the third incident, the second in less... more
CuriositiesFrench hostesses unpopular, Brazilian passengers fall. Air France runs for cover
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Carrier forced to take Brazilian flight attendants to win back customers
Air France assume 90 assistenti di volo brasiliana. Ciò che appare come un servizio di notizie regolare , nasconde in realtà un sintomo ben più succoso che sembra dichiarare il declino del fascino della do... more
IndustryLM: Canada selects F-35 Lightning II airplane for next-generation fighter
Fort Worth, Usa - Delivery will begin in 2016
The Government of Canada last Friday announced plans to acquire the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II as the country’s next-generation fighter aircraft. The F-35 will replace Canada’s fleet of CF-18 Hor... more
AccidentsGlider falls, pilot dead
Marysville, Usa - Aircraft was declared missing on Saturday evening and located on Sunday
A glider plane Schreder RS-15 crashed Saturday evening near Marysvale, in Utah's Tushar Mountains. The pilot, a 52-year-old man from Spring Valley (CA), took off from Parowan airport, was flying with... more
Fair and showsEurofighter Typhoon plane: the heir to a century of air power
Hallbergmoos , Germany - A series of documentaries during the week of "Farnborough Air Show"
Eurofighter Typhoon will launch a series of heritage documentaries tracing the technological development of high-tech military aviation in Europe. The films will be available to watch on-line from Monday... more
ReportItalian soldiers wounded in Afghanistan is not life-threatening
Bala Morghab, Afghanistan - The Eurocopter Cougar ISAF helicopter shot while evacuating seriously injured
The three Italian soldiers' lives aren't in danger: the three were wounded this morning at 11am (local time) in Bala Morghab in Afghanistan in a firefight. Assurances from the Italian Defense Minister... more
Civil aviationChanging of the guard in financing for 50 Boeing aircraft Aeroflot
Moscow, Russia - One of the biggest Russian banks to replace state technology corporation: political or financial reasons?
VEB-Leasing, a subsidiary of one of the largest Russian banks, the Vnesheconombank (VEB), could replace Rostekhnologii, Russia's state technology corporation, from 2.5 billion dollars in the contract for... more
AirportsTurin-Caselle closes air-traffic for 63 hours, since 09:00 pm
Turin, Italy - Due to important works on runway; flights will be operated from Cuneo-Levaldigi, Milan-Malpensa, Genoa
Since next 09:00 pm Turin-Caselle Airport will be closed, as it has announced by Sagat (Turin's airport management society), due to reconstruction works on the runway and ending works on radio aids. The... more
Civil aviationSukhoi plans to sell 30 Superjet RRJ-100 at U.K. Farnborough Air Show
Moscow, Russia - "The air show would assure community Russian airliners meet global requirements" head of Sukhoi said
Farnborough "Will show potential buyers that Sukhoi has the potential to implement the project Superjet successfully and will reassure the global aviation community that the Russian airliners meet global... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms arriving on the North
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for adverse conditions
As predicted from the weather scenario already diffused, tomorrow a perturbation system, coming from France, will reach the Italian Alps sector, where will be recorded conditions of a marked fickleness,... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at Farnborough, strong of the historical presence of its helicopters in UK
Farnborough, UK - Where its machines "Constitute the largest fleet in the country"
"The presence of Eurocopter at this year’s 'Farnborough International Airshow' (July 19-25) will emphasize the company’s strong position in the UK marketplace, where its helicopters constitute the lar... more
IndustryFinmeccanica presents its 2009 Sustainability Report
Rome, Italy - It's available on its website from today
The Finmeccanica Group’s third Sustainability Report is available from today on its website. The report is an information tool which, using appropriate indicators, can measure the group’s economic, soc... more
Military aviation30 AgustaWestland helicopters to Algerian armed forces
Algiers, Algeria - € 460 m contract announced by Italian minister Frattini, in sight another contract for 2.5 bn
Algeria is renewing its fleet of military helicopters, with 30 aircraft produced by AgustaWestland. A contract worth 460 million euros that could be expanded soon with another one for 84 choppers, for... more
Weather forecastsWeather: intense hot in the week-end on all the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - Temperatures at seasonal levels from next week
Hot and sultry will continue to interest Italy during week-end. The wide anti-cyclonic structure that has invested the Mediterranean basin to bring conditions for a Summer stable weather on all the Peninsula... more
ReportAustralian Chinook helicopter fired upon by insurgents
Kandahar, Afghanistan - Two soldiers on board received minor wounds
An Australian CH-47 Chinook helicopter was fired upon by insurgents yesterday as it was taking off from a coalition patrol base in the Arghandab Valley region of Kandahar. Two coalition forces soldiers... more
IndustryBoeing: single-aisle airplane market driving forecast over the next 20 years
London, UK - 30,900 new models valued at USD 3.6 trillion
Boeing forecasts a $3.6 trillion market for new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years as world economies rebound and strong demand for new and replacement aircraft spurs growth. The Boeing 2010 Current... more
AirlinesNew Airbus 330 in Alitalia fleet and its "Magnifica" class
Milan, Italy - Italian carrier will have in flight 9 more by 2012
"Alitalia's return to long-haul routes". This symbolizes the new A-330/200 of Alitalia, according to a summary by marketing director Andrea Stolfa. The "Raffaello Sanzio" - the name of the aircraft,... more
IndustryAirbus: Alitalia receives first A-330/200 airplane
Milan, Italy - The new aircraft will bring comfort and efficiency on the intercontinental routes
Alitalia has received its first new Airbus A-330/200 aircraft from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is configured in a high comfort three class layout and is the first Alitalia aircraft... more
Report3 Italian soldiers wounded in a firefight in Afghanistan. Also damaged a helicopter
Bala Murghab, Afghanistan - 2 soldiers in serious conditions
Three Italian soldiers wounded in a shootout occurred about 3 hours ago in western Afghanistan. Also hit a helicopter. The firefight, as we know so far, occurred south of Bala Murghab, one of the most... more