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DefenseMersad, new Iranian missiles for air defense
Therean, Iran - While the nuclear programme facilities are seen with more and more suspect by international community
As reported yesterday Iranian press agency "Fars", Iran would have developed its first medium-range missile system for air defense (able to strike modern airplanes and helicopters flying at low and middle... more
AccidentsCessna 182 aircraft falls down near Ancona: three victims' corpse found
Ancona, Italy - Probably cause snowstorm; researches lasted all through the night
Cessna 182 aircraft took off yesterday at 5:00 p.m from Rome-Urbe's airport and directed to Austria, with a pilot and two passengers on board, fell down near Fabriano, district of Ancona. The airplane... more
AccidentsPresident Kaczynski dead in air incident: chief of state's mourning
Moscow, Russia - Medved and Putin, Walesa, Frattini and Berlusconi
Mourning's words are coming from many chiefs of state and important political representatives. First of all, beside Mendved's ones, (representing the Country where tragedy happened) and of first minister... more
AccidentsPresidential airplane fell down: president and government members are dead
Warsaw, Poland - 132 victims, among which the Kaczynski's wife, the Army's Chief of State and foreign minister assistant
Polish president Lech Kaczynski is dead on Saturday when the presidential Tupolev 154 airplane has fallen down while approaching the fourth attempt to land at Smolensk's airport, in south of Russia, the... more
IndustryEmbraer and Austral: contract for 20 EMB-190 airplanes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Agreement announced in May 2009 is finalized and deliveries begin in July
The contract for the sale of 20 EMBRAER 190 jets to Austral Líneas Aéreas, of Argentina, was finalized. The agreement was announced in May 2009, and was conditioned on fulfilling several requirements, w... more
OccurrencesSome problem to landing gear for Diamond DA-42: one hour stop at "Ronchi" airport
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - Unhurt two persons on board, but aircraft concluded its landing run on a half of wing on a sowing fields
Probably pilot was engaged in a touristic flight on Slovenian Diamond DA-42 Twin Star, that after flying over Friuli Venezia Giulia approaching to land at Portorose's airport, the third Slovenia's international... more
SecurityEASA: Agency published results of Flight Crew licensing consultation
Cologne, Germany - Revised proposals are "Proportionate and focused on safety"
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the Comment Response Document (CRD) which contains replies to comments by stakeholders, together with the revised text for Part-FCL and related Acceptable... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibition in the second week in April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 12 to next Sunday 18
Monday 12 - "24th International Kite Festival". Berck sur Mer, Cote D'Opale, France. + 33 (0)1 44 68 00 75 www.cerf-volant-berck.com Tuesday 13 - "24th International Kite Festival and World... more
CargoA-330/200F airplane receives Type Certification from EASA
Blagnac, France - Aircraft’s payload capability of 70 tonnes is one tonne greater than expected
The A-330/200F has been granted Type Certification today by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) following a successful 200-hour flight-test campaign. The trials were performed by two aircraft, covering... more
AirlinesGerman Court rejects compensation claim to Ryanair
Milan, Italy - Presented by a passenger for the cancellation due to bad weather
A German Courts has retained that the cancellation of a Ryanair flight, due to an unsafe weather conditions occurred in Jerez in Oct 2007, was in the exceptional circumstances under EU261 regulations.... more
Military aviationSecond A-400M airplane completes maiden flight
Seveille, Spain - The aircraft, during the test made in Seville, performed in line with expectations
The second Airbus Military A-400M military airlifter has made its maiden flight yesterday 8th April. Known as MSN2, the aircraft took off from Seville, Spain with a take-off weight off 128t at 15.15... more
AccidentsCV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor crashes in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Three victims and injured among soldiers; a death among civilians
A CV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor of US Air Force, operating in the ambit of ISAF forces (International Security Assistance Force) in Afghanistan, has crashed yesterday evening at 11 km east of Qualat, in the... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: shareholders' meetings convoked for end of April
Rome, Italy - Documents available to the public
"Finmeccanica advises that, with reference to its ordinary shareholders’ meeting, convened for 29 and 30 April (first and second call) and its extraordinary shareholders’ meeting convened for 28, 29 and... more
IndustryLM: first mission systems F-35 airplane enters flight test
Fort Worth, Usa - The full mission systems
"The first mission systems-equipped Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter flew for the first time last Wednesday, ushering in what will be the most powerful and comprehensive sensor... more
AirlinesAlitalia the most punctual in Europe in January
Rome, Italy - Data of AEA's confidential report sees it before all the other companies with a 84,3% rate
Alitalia has won the first place in the most punctual air companies' ranking. The data would be elaborated by Association of European Airlines (AEA), taken from a confidential report and published on web... more
IndustryAnsaldo Energia and AREVA sign nuclear power Memorandum of Understanding
Paris, France - As part of the agreements between France and Italy
"As part of the intergovernmental agreements between France and Italy to co-operate in nuclear power generation, Ansaldo Energia and its subsidiary Ansaldo Nucleare, both part of the Finmeccanica Group,... more
AirportsAfter 18 months "Dal Molin", the Vicenza's airport, re-opened for helicopters
Vicenza, Italy - Charged Esperia Aviation Services SpA, Rome's company operating in helicopter transport
After 18 months arrived the authorization by ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation), to use two hangars at the "Dal Molin", Vicenza's airport, and restart the heliport. In fact, "Aeroporti vicentini",... more
AirportsPalenzona president of Gemina, merger with Aeroporti di Roma nearer
Rome, Italy - Maleci designated CEO of AdR
The current president of Rome's airports, Fabrizio Palenzona, last Wednesday has been nominated president of Gemina, the holding company controlling Rome's airport management company. This means it's... more
Fair and shows"AERO 2010": Cessna celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Caravan airplane
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The industry supports International Learn to Fly Day in May
Cessna Aircraft Company is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Caravan airplane throughout 2010. The Caravan is known around the world for its versatility. Whether providing airline service, transporting... more
AerospaceSELEX Galileo discovers recent volcanic activity on Venus
Rome, Italy - Aided by the industry's VIRTIS
Using data from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Venus Express spacecraft, an international team of scientists from the US and Europe have detected for the first time clear signs of recent lava flows o... more
IndustryAnsaldo Energia signs important MoU to develop nuclear power in Italy
Paris, France - The Finmeccanica Group's industry signs it together with ENEL and EDF
"Ansaldo Energia and Ansaldo Nucleare, Finmeccanica companies, Enel and EDF signed an important Memorandum of Understanding at the Fifth Forum of Italian-French dialogue, chaired by Italian Prime Minister... more
Civil aviationEuropean Regions airline Association (ERA) about the air transport decreasing
Surrey, Great Britain - Reduction of 4,2%, but first restart signals are emerging
European Regions airline Association (ERA), established in 1980, is an organization representing the entire European air transport field, from industries to operators, active at regional level, included... more
Fair and showsCessna working to accelerate Skycatcher airplane deliveries
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The industry remains cautiosly optimistic about piston rebound
Cessna Aircraft Company said yesterday it during "AERO Friedrichshafen" (April 8-11) is set to accelerate customer deliveries of the new 162 Skycatcher light sport aircraft. The industry delivered its... more
AccidentsFrench Air Force's Mirage F-1 aicraft's technical breakdown
Reims, France - Pilot could saves his life launching by ejection seat
Sirpa Air, French Ministry of Defense's body, let know yesterday Mirage F-1 aircraft's pilot, because of a technical breakdown, was forced to eject himself while was flying near Orleans, district of Loire,... more
AirportsSardinia: Region approves funding to airports
Cagliari, Italy - On coming Euro 93,2 million to empower air transport development in the island
Sardinia's airports will profit by Euro 93,2 m, thanks to the law approved yesterday with 34 votes for and 22 abstainers inside Regional council. Money that will be useful to empower air traffic development... more
Military aviationEurofighter airplanes in Sardinia at their best
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Capabilities reach up to 100%
"The Italian Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons demonstrated exceptional operational availability during a recent deployment for an Autonomous Air-Combat Manoeuvring Instrumentation campaign, to Decimomannu, S... more
IndustryRedundancy fund for Piaggio Aero Industries' workers?
Finale Ligure, Italy - The measure would regard 300 employees in its plant in Finale Ligure
Piaggio Aero Industries' employees, Finale Ligure plant's workers, in district of Savona, these days will be laid off with a measure lasting 13 weeks and could be extended. Meanwhile, on 9th of April... more
AirlinesUnited and US Airways negotiate merger
Washington, USA - From this negotiation, could born the 10th American air company, but they are just started talks
American United Airlines and US Airways would have begun negotiations in view of a merger which could give birth to the 10th US' carrier, informed sources reveal, confirmed by the consultant analyst specialized... more
Civil aviationAIRE: reduced noise and emissions on first complete transatlantic green flights
Brussels, Belgium - By Air France and American Airlines
The two first complete (gate-to-gate) green transatlantic flights were operated from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Miami airports. The flights were carried out by Air France and American Airlines. This marks... more
Press releaseMeridiana: the Board will propose Massimo Chieli as new counsellor to the assembly
Olbia, Italy - Destined to the CEO's role
"The Meridiana SpA's Board of Directors, gathered today in Olbia under the presidency by Franco Trivi, has approved the list of candidates as administration councellors to propose to the member's assembly... more
IndustryBoeing confirms success on 787 wing, fuselage ultimate load test
Everett, Usa - This follows a thorough analysis of the results from a test on the 787 static test airframe
Boeing announced yesterday that all test requirements were successfully met during the 787 Dreamliner’s ultimate load wing and fuselage bending test. This follows a thorough analysis of the results from a... more
AerospaceCryoSat-2 in orbit: launch live today on ESA's website
Rome, Italy - At over 700 km above the Earth will observe the ice thickness accurate to within one centimetre
CryoSat, ESA's ice mission, is scheduled for launch today at 15:57 CEST (13:57 UT). Live web streaming starts at 15:35 CEST (13:35 UT). CryoSat-2 will be placed into orbit 700 km above the Earth by... more
HelicoptersAW: IOS contract for Apache helicopters now fully operational
Cascina Costa, Italy - Just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months earlier than originally planned
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract is now fully operational just six months after contract award and a whole 12 months... more
AirlinesFirst Air France's transatlantic flight at reduced emissions
Paris, France - Paris-Miami served yesterday, in reply to pollution produced by airplanes
Yesterday Air France effected first transatlantic "Green" flight. The Miami-Paris flight is result of co-operation between Europe and USA, in the frame of AIRE's (Atlantic Interoperability initiative to... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 767 airplanes (2010-06-16)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct scribe lines, which can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin and cause sudden decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12670-12674] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
ReportThailand's rebellion: flights regularly served by Blue Panorama Airlines' airplanes
Rome, Italy - Even if yesterday state of emergency has been declared
"As regard the situation being in Bangkok, Blue Panorama Airlines, the only Italian air carrier flying to South- East Asia Country, communicates to passengers its connections to and from Thailand are quite... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TFE731 series turbofan engines (2010-06-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of a second stage LPCR disc and/or a third stage LPCR disc due to cracks in the bore, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12663-12665] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-332C, L, L1, and L2; AS-350B3; AS-355F, F1, F2, and N; SA-365N and N1; AS-365N2 and N3; SA-366G1; EC-130B4; and EC-155B and B1 helicopters (2010-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition created by a manufacturing nonconformity found on one batch of servo-control caps
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12659-12661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesBritish and Iberia sign to create new air giant
London, Great Britain - Today two companies undersign agreement for merger. It will be completed by the end of 2010
Today British Airways and Spanish Iberia are going to sign an agreement for merger, after that it was postponed for technical problems, due also by double quotation. Journey together began in November,... more
AirlinesHong Kong Airlines confirms order for six A-330/200 planes
Milan, Italy - Carrier to start long range services to Europe
"Hong Kong Airlines has finalised a firm order with Airbus for six A-330/200 airplanes. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced during the 'Singapore Air Show' earlier this... more
SecurityFAA AD on International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500-A1, V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2525-D5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, V2528-D5, V2530-A5, and V2533-A5 turbofan engines (2010-06-18)
Washington, Usa - To inspect for cracks in the vortex reducer that could result in an uncontained failure of the high-pressure (HP) compressor stage 3-8 drum and subsequent damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12971-12972] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AerospaceSuccessful docking between Discovery and International Space Station
Houston, Usa - The two crews have met. They will work about two weeks together
Docking between Shuttle "Discovery" and International Space Station (ISS) happened successful this morning at 9:44 a.m. Italian local time, at 344 km over Caribbean, on line with new schedule. The announce... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: rains on Sardinia from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - A notice for adverse weather conditions has been issued
A flow from Atlantic origin will interest the western Mediterranean in the next hours, bringing sparse precipitations also of stormy aspect in particular on Sardinia. The Italian Civil Defense Department,... more
DefenseIn view of Russian-Bolivian cooperation agreement
La Paz, Bolivia - In electricity and energy sectors, about creation of new airport and about credits on Army's equipment
Agreement wind is blowing between Russia and Bolivia, after meeting Putin-Morales happened last Friday in Caracas, at the and of a meeting about energetic deal signed between Russian first minister and... more
Science and technologySuccessful maiden flight for Solar Impulse plane
Payerne, Switzerland - This morning at 10:27, the HB-SIA took off from Payerne airfield
Under the eyes of thousands of spectators from all over Switzerland, Solar Impulse HB-SIA slowly climbed up to 1200 meters. The next 87 minutes Solar Impulse test pilot Markus Scherdel spent familiarizing... more
IndustryRolls-Royce signs £690 million contract to support UK Tornado fleet
Bristol, UK - With RB199 engines
Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, has signed an innovative service contract worth £690 million with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Tornado ai... more
Report2010 World Soccer Cup and air tickets' price increase: South African air companies' offices inspected
Johannesburg, South Africa - South African, the low-cost Mango and AASA pointed by antitrust authority
South African antitrust authority continues to keep carefully watch on competition afraid of air carrier could join a trust with the purpose to increase ticket price on the occasion of "2010 World Soccer... more
Civil aviationBoeing completes first 787 Dreamliner maintenance training class
Everett, Usa - Boeing Training & Flight Services has developed an all-digital, internet-based teaching system for maintenance training
Boeing yesterday announced that it has completed the first maintenance training class for the 787 Dreamliner. The class consisted of 10 mechanics from 787 launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways) and two... more
IndustryRR: contract for Tanker aircraft engines for US Marine Corps
Indianapolis, Usa - For a worth of $51 million
Rolls-Royce announced a $51 million engine production and MissionCare™ services contract with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract is in support of Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3-powered KC-130J t... more
AirlinesTap Portugal enlarges its air connections to Africa
Rome, Italy - Reinforced flights to Johannesburg on the occasion of World Football Cup
Tap Portugal, Star Alliance member carrier, continues to develop and enlarge its air connection network to Africa. Starting from next June two new flights will be operative to Marrakesh and to Algiers.... more