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DefenseNATO: "Noble Manta" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Took place in the Ionian Sea from 10 February 2010
NATO’s largest annual anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise ended with a first assessment of results conducted by participating commanders. Vice Admiral Maurizio Gemignani, Commander Allied Maritime C... more
Civil aviationSSJ-100 airplane arrived in Yakutsk to undergo cold soak trials
Yakutsk, Russia - At -35°? will be tested its take off capacity at low temperatures
Yesterday at 14:24 local time (+9 GMT) the third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype SN95004 landed at Yakutsk airport. The aircraft flew there to undergo cold soak trials. Cold soak trials are required... more
SecurityInstallation of 150 "full-body" scanners has begun in U.S. airports
Chicago , Usa - New technology embedded toward national security after the failed attempt on Christmas Day
New technology is part of the Obama administration's engagement toward national security improvement after the attempted bombing of Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day. International Airport of Chicago... more
AirlinesGermanwings opens new route to Tel Aviv
Milan , Italy - From Cologne-Bonn airport it will serve from next 30th March
New route is served by Airbus A-319 airplanes every Tuesdays and Sundays, departure is from Cologne-Bonn at 05:05 p.m and arrival to Tel Aviv at 10:20 p.m. Flight from Israel to Germany will take off at... more
AerospaceEarth Observation to screen European Investment Bank's projects
Paris, France - European Space Agency shows potential of satellite data to assess environmental impact
European Space Agency (ESA) highlights the potential of data get by "Earth Observation" (EO) throughout satellite. In these days ESA's experts are holding some workshops at European investment bank (EIB)... more
AirlinesIberia posted a net loss of EUR 273m in 2009
Madrid, Spain - It was one of the most difficult years in the Spanish airline's history
Iberia yesterday posted its results in 2009, one of the most difficult years in the airline's history, when the world economic crisis and stiff competition led to a steep decline in operating income. After... more
DefenseChange at the Italian Air Force top
Rome, Italy - General Giuseppe Bernardis is the new Chief of Staff
Yesterday morning in Rome ceremony took place to change at the top, between general Daniele Tei and general Giuseppe Bernardis, new Italian Air Force (AMI) Chief of Staff. "AMI - Bernardis said - is... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: starting experimentation of first body scanner in Fiumicino next Thursday
Rome, Italy - In front of the Italian Ministers Maroni, Matteoli and Fazio together with Authority's leadership
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that next March 4, at Terminal 5 in Rome-Fiumicino's airport at 11:30am, in concordance with the program fixed by CISA (Interministerial safety in air transport... more
DefenseAvio signs contract for the second series of U212 A submarines
Turin, Italy - Destined for the Italian Navy
"Avio has signed a contract with the Naval Division of the Fincantieri Company for the development and manufacture of two Autopilot systems for the second series of U212 A submarines, destined for the... more
AirlinesAvis and Wind Jet: fly & drive works on
Rome , Italy - The two partner companies express satisfaction about the formula launched in 2006
Fly & drive formula seems working on. Roberto Lucchini, CEO of Avis, and Massimo Polimeni, business manager of Wind Jet, express satisfaction. Both representatives of partner companies said that on-line... more
AerospaceFirst images from ESA’s SMOS
Rome, Italy - The new mini-satellite by ESA dedicated to the study of climate has been launched on last November 2
In less than four months since launch, the first calibrated images are being delivered by ESA’s SMOS mission. These images of 'brightness temperature' translate into clear information on global variations o... more
AirlinesWind Jet more and more present in Europe
Catania, Italy - Sicilian carrier announced many new routes
Massimo Polimeni, Wind Jet business manager, announced wind of changes from now until the beginning of summer. In fact, Sicilian carrier is going to expand its routes towards European cities, in particular... more
IndustrySelex Galileo: sonic system on NH-90 naval helicopter
Rome, Italy - Successfully showcased in Sydney
"SELEX Galileo’s sonic system OTS-90 was demonstrated successfully during recent flight trials performed in Australia. In a demo flight during the 'PAC 2010 Exhibition', the helicopter NH-90 (NHF) d... more
AirlinesItaly: Ryanair flies from Ancona to Trapani
Ancona, Italy - Starting from May 25, 2010
Ryanair today announced the launch of a new link between the Italian cities of Ancona and Trapani, bringing its routes served from Falconara airport to five. The service is going to begin on May 25, 2010. As... more
Civil aviationItalian Audit Authority: ENAV best European provider
Rome, Italy - Thanks to technological investments and to the integration with Techno Sky
According to the Italian Audit Authority ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Company) is the most efficient European service provider, among the five top air navigation companies. The statement is included... more
ConferencesSuperJet International: success for its first "Customer Services Operators"
Venice, Italy - The three days conference focused on main topics
The first “Customer Services Operators Conference”, organised by SuperJet International at the Tessera premises from the 9th to 12th of February 2010 (but unveiled also yesterday), was a further step tow... more
HelicoptersRR forecasts world demand for 16,400 new turbine helicopters
Houston, Usa - During next ten years
"Rolls-Royce (RR), the global power systems company, which offers one of the broadest power ranges of helicopter turboshaft engines in the world, forecast a market characterized by emerging near-term recovery... more
Military aviationBrazil to choose its fighter in March
Brasilia, Brazil - The tender between Dassault Rafale, Saab Gripen and Boeing F/A-18E/F
The tender for the new Brazilian Air Force fighter aircraft might end by the end of March, when a final decision will be made between the present offers, as stated by Air Force commander, general Juniti... more
Civil aviationThird Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft takes off
Everett, USA - For a series of flight tests
The third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft yesterday entered its flight-test program. ZA004, the fourth flight-test airplane to be built, took off before ZA003 because the data ZA004 is collecting is needed... more
Civil aviationATA: passenger and cargo traffic grows
Washington, USA - Reversing several months of declines
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, reported that passenger revenue rose 1.4% in January versus the same month in 2009, reversing... more
SecurityFAA AD on PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SpA model P-180 airplanes (2010-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5695-5697] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
AirlinesCA: severe winter weather to affect flights in NY area through tomorrow
Houston, Usa - The airline announced travel options for customers
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the New York area this week. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR; EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and - 145EP airplanes (2010-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5685-5689] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines (2010-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 5689-5690] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AccidentsMexican military aircraft crash: 2 killed
Chihuahua, Mexico - Injured the other three occupants of the Cessna 182
The toll of an accident occurred yesterday to a Mexican Air Force Cessna 182 aircraft is of two victims and three seriously injured people. The plane had taken off shortly before from Chihuahua air base,... more
Military aviationA-400M: governments' agree to carry on
Palma, Spain - Details will be discussed today
Governments participating in the Airbus A-400M programme yesterday announced they had found an agreement on cost sharing to carry on with the project, that is about four years behind schedule and that... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica: AW wins contracts worth more than EUR 130 million
Rome, Italy - During "Heli-Expo" held in Houston from February 21st to 23rd
"AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, has won contracts worth more than EUR 130 million at "Heli-Expo 2010" (HAI) exhibition held in Houston, USA, from February 21st to 23rd. In particular,... more
IndustryAgustaWestland: FAASA Group orders four helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Appointed an authorized service centre in Greece
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica Company announced that FAASA Group of Spain has taken delivery of an additional four AW-119Ke single engine helicopters for fire-fighting missions. The handover brings the... more
AirlinesEU investigates on state aid to Czech Airlines
Brussels, Belgium - For a € 94 million loan granted by Osinek
The European Commission today launched an investigation into a loan granted to CSA–Czech Airlines by the state-owned entity Osinek to determine if these actions are compatible with the EU state aid rules. "At t... more
CuriositiesAna: only women toilet on its airplanes
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese carrier, because of women customer claims, takes this singular initiative
Women's remark on mixed way of using toilet can hear also on board. In fact, because of many claims by feminine passengers, All Nippon Airways will take this singular initiative. The air company will... more
HelicoptersAW: Kaigai Aviotech Corporation orders a helicopter
Houston, Usa - It will be deliverd by 2012
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Kaigai Aviotech Corporation has placed an order for an AW-109 Power light twin helicopter. The helicopter is expected to be delivered by... more
AirportsNew Lleida-Alguaire airport
Leida , Spain - A sustainable project, designed by b720 studio from Barcelona
New Lleida airport, by b720 studio of Barcelona, has been designed as virtual building going beyond its own structure, connecting terminal project with other buildings and landscape around. Control... more
Fair and shows"Aero 2010" (2): in brief
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Headlines for the event in April
"AERO 2010" - in brief Dates: Thursday, April 8 to Sunday, April 11, 2010 Event Organizer: Messe Friedrichshafen GmbH, 88046 Friedrichshafen Partner Associations: Deutscher Aero Club e.V. (DAeC),... more
CuriositiesOddities on landing field
Rome, Italy - Landing on ice, sand, among buildings, landing field built on artificial islands
American website Popolar Mechanich's filled a list of the strangest scenarios, arising curiosity (and sometimes worrying) travellers or just observers and present some difficulties for pilots who are landing:... more
AirlinesWind Jet: new link Turin-Bucharest
Turin, Italy - Three times per week with A-320 and A-319 aircraft
From April 21 Wind Jet will activate a new link from Turin (Italy) to Bucharest (Romania), as announced today by the carrier and SAGAT, Caselle airport operator. The flight will be operated three times... more
ReportGreece: flights grounded by transport strike
Athens, Greece - Workers protest against the "Austerity" wanted by the government
Greece is living days of great tension due to the economic difficulties in which the Mediterranean country found itself. A nationwide strike of transport is creating great problems: today, in fact, flights,... more
Fair and shows"AERO Friedrichshafen": General Aviation fully represented
Friedrichshafen, Germany - 450 exhibitors from 25 countries
Despite current economic circumstances, "AERO Friedrichshafen" has managed to maintain its leading position in Europe. With roughly 450 exhibitors occupying nine halls and with outdoor exhibition grounds... more
HelicoptersAEurocopter: EC-130 and AS-350B3 helicopters for Air Methods
Houston, Usa - Other orders also by SCPD and by TEMSCO
American Eurocopter (AE) announced that Air Methods Corporation, the world’s largest air medical transportation provider, has ordered eight EC-130 and four AS-350B3 helicopters. The deal was finalized d... more
DefenseBruno Branciforte new Italian Navy Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - Handover yesterday in Rome
Admiral Bruno Branciforte has been appointed yesterday as new Italian Navy Chief of Staff. He succeeds to admiral Paolo La Rosa. The handover ceremony took place in Rome in presence of defense minister... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland-INAER agreement on training
Houston, USA - For light and medium twin helicopters
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) and Grupo INAER have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the provision of training services for the Spanish group's AgustaWestland light and medium twin models... more
HelicoptersFour Mi-171 for Azerbaijan
Ulan-Ude, Russia - One for passenger transport and three for cargo transport
Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (Russian Helicopters) delivered one passenger and three cargo Mi-171 helicopters to International Handling Company of Azerbaijan. The helicopters are equipped for oil & gas operations.... more
Helicopters10 AW-139 helicopters for Era Group
Houston, USA - They will serve for off-shore transport operations
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) announced that Era Group has agreed to purchase 10 AW-139 medium twin helicopters that will be used to perform off-shore transport missions. The deal has been reached during... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue orders 50 Being 737NG aircraft
Seattle, USA - To be used on domestic routes
The Australian airline Virgin Blue announced that it has reached an agreement in principles with Boeing of the USA to purchase 50 B-737NG aircraft, to be used to strengthen the domestic routes of the Brisbane-based... more
Military aviationChange at Italian AMI top between generals Tei and Bernardis, new chief of staff
Rome, Italy - Ceremony will take place at Pratica di Mare Military Airport on Thursday February 25, 2010
"On Thursday February 25, 2010, at the military airport 'Mario De Bernardi', in Pratica di Mare (Roma) change at Military Aviation leadership will take place: general Giuseppe Bernardis, new chief of staff... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines reinforces the offer from Milan
Milan, Italy - Towards Vienna's hub, as of next March 28
Austrian Airlines (AA), Star Alliance's member carrier, has recorded a demand in a constant growth for links departing from North Italy and in particular from Milan's airports (Linate and Malpensa). The... more
AirportsBrunetta said: "As Major, I'll sell Save"
Milan , Italy - If elected, the Italian Minister will sell share of Venice airport service company
The Italian Minister Brunetta said that, if he well be elected as Major of Venice, in his program priorities there will be selling Save share hold by municipal administration. Save is the company, which... more
AirlinesKingfisher joins oneworld alliance
Milan, Italy - Waiting for only the authorization by Indian civil aviation ministry
India's domestic carrier, Kingfisher Airlines (KA), is lining up to join oneworld® after signing a memorandum of understanding as its first step towards full membership of the world's leading quality... more
Civil aviationFrance: chaos in air traffic
Paris, France - Yesterday flights decreased in consequence of bad weather as requested by DGAC, and flight controllers strike
A flight out two cancelled at Paris-Orly Airport, one out four at Rossy's one, several airports closed (like Pau, Biarritz, Grenoble, La Rochelle and Chambéry) because of French air-traffic controllers... more
AirportsRyanair announced the closure of 7 routes from Alghero
Milan, Italy - The air company laments lack of support by local administration
Ryanair, through its italian press office in Milan, announced will close routes from Alghero Airport to Bari, Brussels-Charleroi, Barcelona-Reus, Bremen, Liverpool, Paris-Beauvais and Brescia. The air... more
IndustryAlenia NA delivers fourth C-27/G-222 aircraft to the US Air Force
Naples, Italy - The aircraft will remain at Alenia's Capodichino facility for training
Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and a part of the Finmeccanica Group, delivered the fourth Afghanistan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) C-27/G-222 aircraft to the United States... more