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AerospaceGalileo: European alternative to GPS needs more funding
Brussels, Belgium - Budget for 18 of 30 satellites
Nowadays we rely heavily on satellite positioning and navigation, but the only available technology is American. The European Galileo project is a viable alternative to the GPS system and it is at an advanced... more
AirlinesAlitalia: shareholders fear new capital increase
Rome, Italy - With enormous losses, old stockholders still refuse to participate in 2nd stage of capital increase
Big minus in Alitalia's balance sheet: world crisis and Iceland volcano left deep scars on Italian flag company accounts, still pressed by their start-up and fear of a new capital increase, after only... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week in June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 14 to next Sunday 20
Monday 14 - "Queensland State Aerobatics Championships". Watts Bridge Memorial Airfield, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)419 715 332 www.wattsbridge.com.au - "2010 Queens Birthday Boogie". Skydive... more
SecurityEurocontrol report about 2009 aviation's activity
Brussels, Belgium - Requested an improved system of reporting incidents and more flexibility to exit from the crisis
The Eurocontrol Performance Review Commission (PRC) has issued its Performance Review Report for the year 2009, which was marked by an unprecedented traffic downturn. As regarding the issues directly... more
Aerospace"ILA 2010": framework agreement between NASA and German Aerospace Centre
Berlin, Germany - Possible future co-operation continuing on ISS orbiting station, SOFIA telescope and GRACE satellite
On Thursday at the ILA the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) established the conditions for a framework agreement between these two organizations... more
AccidentsAircraft Cessna 172 has crashed in San Marino, safe two persons on board
Torraccia , San Marino - Skid off during landing: possible is the braking system's failure
A Cessna 172 touristic airplane with two persons onboard has crashed this morning at about 11.00 a.m. against an embankment in the Republic of San Marino. The plane has couldn't stop during the landing... more
Civil aviationIATA seals strategic partnership with Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Cooperation and reforms needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) formalized a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Transport of Ukraine and the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine with the signing of a Memorandum... more
Civil aviationFinnair first to commit to A-321s with Sharklets
Helsinky, Finland - Fleet harmonisation aims at lower fuel consumption and eco-efficiency
The airlines Finnair has signed a Letter of intent with Airbus for the five A-321s equipped with the new Sharklet wing tips device. This is the first order registered for this model by the european airplane... more
AirlinesAlitalia: agreement with pilots to introduce Flight Data Monitoring system
Rome, Italy - The arrangement, among the most advanced in Europe, is a further empowerment of the venture to guarantee standards of excellence
Alitalia subscribed an agreement with all the pilots' unions - Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Ugl Trasporti and Unione Piloti - planning the crew's involvement in the investigations' activity aimed... more
Civil aviationAEA enlightens contradictions about German tax on airline's ticket
Brussels, Belgium - They discourage passengers and at the same time want pouring money into the treasury
In the world of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four, the word "Doublethink" was used to describe the holding, simultaneously, of two mutually-exclusive beliefs. The German Chancellor’s proposal to lev... more
AccidentsTurkish Aviation Army's S-70A/28 helicopter crashed: four victims
Ankara, Turkey - The cause is a technical problem, according to the preliminary results of the inquiry
A Sikorsky S-70A (CH-60) helicopter, belonging to the Turkish Aviation Army, has crashed yesterday in Erbaa, in the central-northern province of Tokat. The aircraft's pilot, with other three men on board,... more
IndustryEADS and Embraer together for a new medium range airplane?
Berlin, Germany - With China and Canada that go forward, "The duopoly has ended" Airbus-Boeing, Gallois said, and new alliances are necessary
New technological and market strategies, EADS has announced during the first days of the "ILA" event in Berlin (from June 8-13). But also new alliances on the horizon to fight a fierce market. The declarations... more
AirportsFraport: traffic figures in May 2010
Frankfurt, Germany - Impressive growth in passenger and airfreight traffic at Frankfurt
With the growth trend stabilizing, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) registered new record levels for both passengers and airfreight in May 2010. FRA welcomed some 4,761,086 passengers and handled more than 200,000... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic tumbled by 13.5% in April
Brussels, Belgium - The unprecedented closure for several days of up to 80% of Europe’s airspace
The unprecedented closure for several days in April of up to 80% of Europe’s airspace caused a sharp and shocking fall in air traffic at European airports. The overall passenger traffic at European a... more
IndustryThe F-35 airplane completes ground-tests five months ahead of schedule
Fort Worth, Usa - Conducted on AG-1, an F-35A dedicated to validating the strength of the jet's airframe
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program successfully completed F-35A conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL) full-scale static testing – with zero structural failures –five months ahead of schedule and... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways predicts busy Summer season
Abu Dhabi , UAE - A significant increase in bookings to several of its key destinations
The Abu Dhabi-based airline has seen a significant increase in bookings to several of its key destinations as customers from the Middle East book their summer travel. Etihad Airways is advising passengers... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers its first executive EC-145 Stylence helicopter in Germany
Berlin, Germany - The Spedition and Helicopterservice Linke receives it during "ILA Berlin" in the VIP configuration
Yesterday, June 10th, during the aeronautic event "ILA Berlin" Eurocopter haded with a ceremony the helicopter VIP configuration EC-145 Stylence. The aircraft, the first of its kind in Germany, was bought... more
AirlinesNew link between Rome and Amman by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The airline's international network growth continues
The first flight of the new direct connection with Amman by Alitalia has started yesterday from Rome-Fiumicino and predicts 4 weekly frequencies. The airline, with this new route, reinforces its presence... more
AirportsBologna: traffic figures in May and activation of five new routes from November
Bologna, Italy - Passengers increasing 11,3%
"The Bologna's airport expresses satisfaction for the Ryanair's choice to recompense the good results reached in Bologna in a year of base's operativeness, with the activation of five new routes (Fez,... more
Civil aviationAir transport: four cornerstones of change, according to IATA
Berlin, Germany - The Association launches vision 2050
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry leaders to look beyond the crisis that buffeted the air transport industry over the last decade and to strategically define a sustainable... more
AirlinesFinnair: scheduled traffic grew 16%
Milan, Italy - Cargo 30%
The strong growth in scheduled traffic that began in March continued in May. Scheduled traffic grew by 16 per cent from the previous year. Asian traffic demand was strengthened by 28 per cent. Passenger... more
IndustryHalf a million of hours UAS onboard for the Athena flight control
New York, USA - Primarly bused in Iraq's and Afganistan's misisons
Rockwell Collins’ Athena flight control and navigation systems recently exceeded the half-million flight hours mark flying Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) in operations primarily in I... more
HelicoptersBavarian police empowers its aircraft fleet with EC-135 helicopters
Berlin, Germany - At Berlin's "ILA 2010" they communicated the purchase of 8 machines equipped for special missions
At an official ceremony held today at the "ILA Berlin Air Show", the Bavarian State Minister of the Interior Joachim Hermann accepted the keys to the eighth new EC-135 P2+ for the Bavarian Police. With... more
Civil aviationAlso Delta welcomes Vietnam Airlines into SkyTeam
Atlanta, Usa - The carrier added to Korean Air and to China Southern Airlines
Delta Air Lines today welcomed Vietnam Airlines (VA) as the newest member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. Korean Air and China Southern Airlines also are long-standing Asian-based members... more
AirlinesAlitalia welcomes Vietnam Airlines in the SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - It's the first south east air company
"Today the Vietnam Airlines' entrance in SkyTeam alliance was celebrated in Hanoi. Vietnam Airlines is the first south-east Asia's first air company to join the alliance, which so enforces its offer... more
Industry"ILA 2010": Rockwell technology for Turkish's aircraft
Berlin, Germany - In Berlin the agreement between two companies is celebrating. Highlight the hazardous detecting system MultiScan
Inside the Berlin's aircraft, helicopters and airspace show "ILA 2010", ongoing these days, the agreement reached between Rockwell Collins industry e la Turkish Airlines air company. This one has selected... more
IndustryCloser collaboration between Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The first in a series of meetings next Wednesday
As part of the collaboration between Finmeccanica and the Italian Air Force, the first in a series of meetings aimed at optimising the flow of information between the two organisations will be held at... more
DefenseItalian Navy: today celebrations for Armed Force in Naples
Rome, Italy - The events to celebrate the event have begun yesterday with the inauguration of an exhibition and a concert
Today, on Thursday June 10, in Naples the Italian Navy has celebrated its own feast, remembering the Premuda undertaking, in front of the Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano in the ambit of... more
Fair and shows"ILA 2010": Airbus wins commitments worth US$15.3 billion
Berlin, Germany - First signals for recovery of the industry, and the remaining sector will improve
During the 2010 "ILA Berlin Air Show", Airbus announced commitments across its broad product range covering a total of 67 aircraft, valued at over USD 15.3 billion. These commitments include firm orders... more
UAS-DronesIs the future of aviation into unmanned airplane?
New Jersey, USA - UAVs, considering also rotorcraft, is getting closer to the flying public
The future of the aerospace system seems to be always more depending airplaine (and rotorcraft) on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). These vehicles have been used for years now for military and scientific... more
SecurityItalian Eurofighter airplanes in Air Policing exercise with Switzerland
Hallbergmoos , Germany - Part of a bilateral agreement recently signed between two States
Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft from the 4th Stormo intercepted a civil aircraft flying from Italy into Switzerland last Tuesday as it was not complying with air space rules. A potentially... more
AirlinesOver 500,000 customers have chosen the AirOne flights from last March 28
Rome, Italy - From July 19 the new links from Malpensa to Olbia, Ibiza and Palma de Majorca
More than 500,000 customers have chosen to fly by AirOne, as of last March 28 (day of the opening of links), from Milan-Malpensa towards 14 destinations in Italy and Mediterranean basin: 250,000 passengers... more
HelicoptersEads shows to the world a new concept of ecologic helicopter
Berlin, Germany - For aircraft a new power supplied by hybrid electric-diesel system whom promises up to 50% fuel saving
The 2050 hags over the entire aerospace industry as the final date to respect the agreement submitted by all the members of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to reduce by 50% carbon dioxide... more
IndustryLM: F-35C airplane made its inaugural flight (video)
Fort Worth, Usa - Lasted almost an hour
The most advanced aircraft in the history of the United States Navy made its inaugural flight assuring a future of long-range' first-day-of-the-war stealth striking capability from the Navy's big-deck... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches daily flights to Barcelona
Rome, Italy - 90 destinations reached
Qatar Airways (QA) achieved yet another milestone as it launched daily flights between Doha and Barcelona – its 90th destination. The city is the fifth new destination launched by QA so far during 2... more
Civil aviationAEA: April traffic figures demonstrate impact of airspace closures due to the cloud
Brussels, Belgium - It was down 13.1%, but positive indications in May
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has issued its members’ traffic and capacity figures for April and the year-to-date, giving the clearest picture so far of the impact of the volcanic ash crisis a... more
HelicoptersSikorky seeks for partners for aftermarket services of helicopters
Connecticut, Usa - The giant American group is expanding in the European market and signed agreement with Ruag and ZF Luftfahrttechnik
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation continues in the expansion towards European markets. The company spent already some time trying to explore the possibility to create strategic agreements to reach the consumers... more
AirlinesContinental began new no-stop service Houston-Tuxtla Gutierrez
Houston, Usa - Chiapas is the airline's 30th Mexican destination
Continental Airlines yesterday began twice-weekly flights between its Houston hub at Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, the airline's 30th Mexican destination. The... more
Helicopters"ILA 2010" confirms contract for two EC-145 helicopters to Turkey
Berlin, Germany - For deployment of airport security missions and corporate transportation needs
The Turkish State Airport Administration (DHMI), a subsidiary of the Turkish Ministry of Transport and the Eurocopter Group today confirmed a contract for two EC-145 helicopters, at the "ILA" trade fair... more
Military aviationCanada accepts its version of C-130J aircraft
Trenton , Canada - The contract with Lockheed Martin was finalized in December 2007 and the delivery will last until 2012
Canada formally accepted the first of 17 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at ceremonies here and at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Canada finalized its CC-130J contract with Lockheed Martin... more
Civil defensePresented airplanes and helicopters for fighting season 2010 in Italy
Rome, Italy - Whose activity will begin officially next Monday, and to last for three months
"43 means on 21 bases on all Italian territory. There are the aircraft on which COAU (Unified Air Coordination) of the Italian Civil Defense Department (DPC) could count during the Summer season for fighting,... more
Civil defenseFleet against forests burnings: some data on the involved area
Rome , Italy - The National Forest Police, in its unit at "Urbe" Rome's airport, focuses the attention on the phenomenon again
The National Forest Police, in its "Urbe" Rome airport's unit, has hosted today the event to introduce the new fire-fighting fleet at disposal of Civil Defense, which will use flight crew coming from military... more
ReportSmolensk aircraft's disaster: victims' credit cards stolen
Smolensk, Russia - Four Russian soldiers would have stolen them in the incident's scene and used to withdraw money
In the "Moskow Times" newspaper we can read that 4 Russian soldiers would have been arrested by the Polish authorities because of they stole some credit cards on the Smolensk disaster's scene, where on... more
Science and technologyNext week NASA will launch the mission to study Arctic ice
Los Angeles, USA - They will sample the ocean waters to make prevision on climate changes
NASA next week launches its first dedicated oceanographic research mission to study the ice cover in the Arctic Ocean. More than 40 scientists will spend five weeks at sea on board "The Healy", sampling... more
AirlinesNew air connection Fiumicino-Palma de Mallorca
Rome, Italy - Two weekly flights from next 15th of July
The Spanish air company Air Europa plans a Summer with Mediterranean atmospheres. In fact, it will launch next 15th of July, until 15th of October, a new air connection between Rome-Fiumicino and Palma... more
Latest newsNATO helicopter shot down by the Taliban
Kabul, Afghanistan - Hostile fire kills 4 soldiers
A NATO helicopter was shouted down in Sangin district of Helmand province (southern Afghanistan), around 10 am (Italian time) this morning. During the attack claimed by the Taliban the four members... more
AirlinesLast day of stop for many British airplanes. But it doesn't finish here..
London, England - There isn't a solution yet in the long dispute between the air company and flight attendants' union
Today marks the last of a series of five-day strikes by cabin crew, but British Airways (BA) faces the possibility of further industrial action with the union representing its flight attendants planning... more
AirlinesAir France: Paris-Tokyo on board of the A-380 airplane
Rome, Italy - Three weekly connections starting September 1st
Starting 1 September 2010, Air France will be bringing into service the A-380 airplane on flights between Paris and Tokyo (on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays). The largest civilian aircraft in the world... more
Military aviationFirst boarded Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter flew
Paxtuent, USA - Equipped with systems able to process great amount of data
The boarded version mission-equipped Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II test flew at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md., USA. Piloted by F-35 Test Pilot Dave "Doc" Nelson, the short takeoff/vertical... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati wins Forza NEC contract
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 238 million
Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary SSI, has signed a contract worth EUR 238 million with the Land Armaments General Directorate of the Italian Ministry of Defence to supply the Italian armed forces with... more