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Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: cold and snowfalls from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Until low altitudes on the Peninsula
"As already announced in the last days, a cold air wave from Arctic will reach Italy tomorrow and cause conditions of a perturbation on the most part of Country. Strong winds, rains, snowfalls until low... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for CH-53GA helicopter
Donauwörth, Germany - Right on schedule
The CH-53GA medium-lift military transport helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight over the Bavarian town of Donauwörth today before an admiring crowd of approximately 150 guests. Eurocopter... more
IndustryJSF airplane: Vitrociset-LM enter into the program
Rome, Italy - The Italian industry to be awarded its first contracts
"This morning in Rome at the headquarters of Vitrociset, leaders of Lockheed Martin and Vitrociset met to announce an agreement for Vitrociset to supply high-performance electrical carts for the F-35 Joint... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 747-100B SUD, -200B, -300, -400, and -400D series airplanes (2010-01-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking in certain fuselage stringers, which, if left undetected, could result in fuselage skin cracking and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane
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SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-26-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 3125-3127] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thrush Aircraft, Inc. model 600 S-2D and S-2R series airplanes (2009-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing front lower spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks. Such failure could result in loss of a wing in flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 3127-3141] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as installed on various transport airplanes (2009-21-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an oxygen cylinder from rupturing, which, depending on the location, could result in structural damage and rapid decompression of the airplane
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AirlinesNew First Class by BA takes off today
Rome, Italy - With the departure by B-777 airplane to Chicago
"British Airways’ new First takes off today (February 10, 2010) on a Boeing 777 aircraft bound for Chicago, The Windy City. The airline has invested £100 million in its flagship brand drawing on it... more
ReportPope Benedict XVI to visit Malta in April
Rome, Italy - For a trip on St. Paul's footsteps
As announced today by the Vatican, Pope Benedetto XVI will be in Malta on April 17 and 18 for a trip on St. Paul's footsteps. The Pope and his delegation will fly from Rome-Fiumicino to Luqa on an Alitalia... more
UAS-DronesSecond block of Drac drones for France
Paris, France - They will be deployed by the army in mountainous territories
35 new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems delivered to the French Army, to enhance its capabilities in mountainous terrain. EADS Defence & Security today announced it. This delivery took place on... more
Civil defenseThe Italian civil defense becomes a company
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile the former deputy head of the department, Angelo Balducci, has been arrested
The Italian senate has approved a bill on civil defense, the earthquake in L'Aquila and the trash emergency in the Campania region. The civil defense department becomes a company, Protezione Civile SpA,... more
AirlinesBorajet presents the ATR ex-Alitalia
Istanbul, Turkey - Purchased with other two at an auction
The Turkish airline Borajet has presented the first ATR-72/500 aircraft ex-Alitalia, painted in its new colors. This airplane, registration TC-YAD, is the first of three that the carrier has purchased... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin delivers 50th MH-60R helicopter to the US Navy
Owego, USA - It will be deployed on the USS George Bush with the squadron HSM-70
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 50th MH-60R helicopter, fully equipped for its mission to protect the US Navy fleet from hostile submarines and surface ships. The newest member of the Seahawk family... more
IndustryPhenom 100 jet goes to Australia for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Embraer’s jet will touch nine cities
As part of its flying demo tour throughout Asia Pacific, Embraer’s Phenom 100 entry level jet landed, this week, in Perth, Australia. After being exhibited in India, in November 2009, and participating i... more
IndustryFinmeccanica reaches $100 million in orders
Rome, Italy - From US military sector
"Finmeccanica, through its company DRS Technologies, Inc., have reached $100 million in U.S. military orders for infrared Driver’s Vision Enhancers (DVEs). The delivery orders have been placed against a... more
UAS-DronesEADS studies UAV integration in civil airspaces
Brussels, Belgium - A six-month research for joint EDA-ESA project
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Astrium and EADS Defence & Security (DS) to lead a six-month study to demonstrate that by using satellite communications it is feasible to integrate UAVs... more
AirlinesCA suspends flights at Newark today
Houston, Usa - In preparation for severe Winter weather
Continental Airlines will suspend operations at its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on Wednesday, Feb. 10, due to the severe winter weather conditions forecast for the area.... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters on Mediterranean for "Noble Manta 2010"
Naples, Italy - The most important NATO's annual exercise from February 10 to 24
"Ten NATO nations will task seven submarines, 18 aircraft (including ship-based helicopters) and eight surface ships to take part in Noble Manta 10, NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) e... more
Fair and showsBoeing in India at "Defexpo 2010"
New Delhi, India - Showcasing the C-17, the F/A-18IN, the P-8I, the AH-64D and the CH-47F
Boeing will present its airplanes, helicopters and services at "Defexpo 2010", the exhibition that takes place from February 15 to 18 in New Delhi. Among others there will be the F/A-18IN Super Hornet,... more
AccidentsEthiopian's aircraft exploded in flight
Beirut, Lebanon - According to Lebanese Health Minister has affirmed yesterday
The Ethiopian Airlines' B-737/800 airplane, sank off Lebanon's coasts last January 25 with 90 people on board, would be exploded in flight shortly after the take-off from Beirut's airport. "The aircraft... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): thunderstorms with strong winds on South
Rome, Italy - And snow until low altitudes on North
"As already announced, a wide depression system, coming from northern-western Europe, is causing perturbation on Italian territory, in particular on central-southern regions. The national Civil Defense... more
Civil aviationFlights from/to Greece: 24h stop tomorrow for strike
Athens, Greece - The entire Country paralyzed
Tomorrow all airplanes from and to Greece blocked for a national 24 h strike into the public sector that will paralyze schools, hospitals, public offices, and then also the air traffic controllers will... more
ReportAirplane seats: Japanese firm falsified safety tests
Tokyo, Japan - The cheat regarded 150,000 seats installed on airplanes of 32 world carriers
Koito Industries, the most important Japanese producer of airplane's seats, has falsified the results of safety checks regarding 150,000 seats, then installed on aircraft of 32 world airlines. Takashi... more
IndustryFirst flight B-747/8F: satisfaction by Boeing
Rome, Italy - The newest industry's Freighter touched down safely after 3-hour, 39-minute mission
The Boeing 747/8 Freighter successfully took to the sky for the first time yesterday before more than 5,000 employees, customers, suppliers and community leaders. With 747 Chief Pilot Mark Feuerstein... more
IndustryP-180 Avanti II airplane: agreement Piaggio-Susi Air
Singapore, Singapore - Two models plus an option, for EUR 11 million worth
Susi Air and Piaggio Aero Industries announced on the occasion of the "Singapore Air Show", the agreement for two additional P-180 Avanti II delivered to Indonesia. Susi Air ordered 2 P-180 Avanti II and... more
AerospaceASI-NASA: other seven years for Cassini
Rome, Italy - The spacecraft works still perfectly, and the NASA approved the extension of budget until 2017
NASA will extend the international Cassini-Huygens mission to explore Saturn and its moons to 2017. The agency's fiscal year 2011 budget provides a $ 60 million per year extension for continued study of... more
AirlinesLufthansa, A-380s dubbed Frankfurt and Munich
Frankfurt, Germany - One million miles offered to decide a nickname
Lufthansa has dedicated its first A-380s to the cities of Frankfurt and Munich, to underline the central importance of the airline's two major hubs. In May, the "Frankfurt" superjumbo will land for the... more
AirlinesJAL strengthens partnership with oneworld
Tokyo, Japan - Confirmed today the decision to stay with American Airlines and other members
JAL-Japan Airlines announced today the decision to strengthen its partnership with oneworld and American Airlines. The carriers will jointly apply to the US Department of Transportation and the Ministry... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2010-02-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failure of the valve in the closed position, open position, or partially open position, which could result in engine fuel flow problems and possible uncontrolled fuel leak or fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 2062-2064] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca SA model Arriel 1B, 1D, and 1D1 turboshaft engines (2010-02-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 75, Number 9)] [Page 2067-2068] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C turboshaft engines (2010-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 2787-2789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationSpain lowers airport taxes by 15%
Madrid, Spain - Minister Blanco: "A choice of responsibility"
AENA, Spanish airports' operator, announced that it will lower airport fares by 15%, confirming a royal decree approved by the government last week, undertaking the organization of air traffic control... more
AirlinesAmerican on JAL's permanence in oneworld
Fort Worth, USA - CEO Arpey: "We reiterated our commitment to support Japan Airlines"
American Airlines announced that it is pleased JAL will continue its relationship with the oneworld Alliance, through a speech of its CEO, Gerard Arpey. "We believe they have made the right choice for... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM, traffic down in January 2010
Paris, France - Load factor grew thanks to a capacity reduction. Improvements in the cargo sector
Air France-KLM has issued its traffic results for January 2010, reporting a traffic decline by 1.6% with capacity reduced by 3.4%, leading to a 1.4 improvement in the load factor to 78.0%. The group carried... more
CargoVideo: Boeing 747/8 Freighter maiden flight
Everett, USA - A 1,600-hour flight test phase begins
Boeing's 747/8 Freighter successfully took to the sky for the first time yesterday, beginning a test program for the last born in the American manufacturer's cargo aircraft family, one of the most efficient... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and winds from today on central-south
Rome, Italy - A week with a fickleness
"A perturbation coming from Iberian Peninsula will reach in the next hours Italian Peninsula and will bring conditions of fickleness of weather on the central-southern regions, mainly on two major isles... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker Services BV model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2010-01-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 2055-2057] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on EMBRAER model ERJ-170 airplanes (2010-01-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
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DefenseIndian AGNI III missile's launch with success
New Delhi, India - It deals of the fourth one, began with a failure by that in 2006
A note by Indian Defense Ministry communicates the success of the fourth test launch by ballistic nuclear AGNI III missile, able to hit targets in most part of Asia and Middle East, happened yesterday... more
Civil aviationSITA: partnership in Brazil
Rome, Italy - In advance of FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games in coming years
"SITA has completed a vital upgrade to Brazil’s air-ground data link communications system as the country embarks on a major air traffic management modernization programme in advance of hosting both t... more
AerospaceBoeing's contribution to the Node 3 "Tranquillity"
Kennedy Space, Usa - The module has been realized by Thales Alenia Space Italia in Turin
The Boeing Company provided engineering and cargo processing services for the Tranquility module, which will be delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) on Space Shuttle Endeavour mission STS-130.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter SEA announced two contracts at "SAS"
Singapore, Singapore - With MNRE of Thailand and Vinacopter
Eurocopter Southeast Asia (ESEA) announced its first sales contract with Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (MNRE) for one EC-135 aircraft. The sale follows the establishment of Eurocopter’s fir... more
Military aviationBoeing's support to Australian F/A-18A/Bs continues
Williamtown, Australia - 30-month contract worth US$1.5 million
Boeing Defence Australia, subsidiary of American manufacturer, has been awarded a US$1.5 million contract for the provision of engineering support services for the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) fleet... more
AirlinesJAL might stay in oneworld
Tokyo, Japan - Ending talks with Delta Airlines and SkyTeam
According to the Japanese newspaper "Asahi", JAL-Japan Airlines might remain within the oneworld alliance, together with American Airlines, ending talks with Delta Airlines and SkyTeam. The two American... more
AccidentsEthiopian: black boxes recovered from the crashed Boeing
Beirut, Lebanon - All 90 people on board had been killed in the accident
Black boxes from the crashed Ethiopian Airlines' Boeing 737/800 aircraft that last month ditched into the Mediterranean sea off the coast of Lebanon have been recovered. All 90 people on board had been... more
CargoBoeing 747/8 Freighter ready for maiden flight
Everett, USA - Last taxi tests completed
The maiden flight of Boeing's new cargo airplane, the 747/8 Freighter, should be performed today. The announcement has been made by the company after taxi tests successfully completed on Saturday. During... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of February
Rome, Italy - For today, on Monday 8, and Sunday 14
Monday 08 - Cancelled "Five-Yearly Rotary Air Show". Bairnsdale, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)3 5152 7313 www.bairnsdaleairshow.com Sunday 14 - "Warriors at Wigram 2010". Royal New Zealand... more
Civil aviationAEA: 20 million passengers lost in 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Capacity management not enough to prevent traffic slump effects
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has published its traffic and capacity figures for the last two months of 2009. The outcome for the year was a decrease in passenger-kilometres of 4.5% with an... more
Fair and showsTajani and Dalla Chiara interviewed in 3D at Sat Expo
Rome, Italy - Thanks to an innovative satellite live broadcasting system
Antonio Tajani, vice-president of the European Commission, explained the possibilities offered by the two systems EGNOS and Galileo in an interview by AVIONEWS. "EGNOS and Galileo are father and son... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour lifts off towards the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - To carry the Italian-built "Tranquillity" module
Space shuttle Endeavour was launched tonight (4:14 am EST) from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for its trip towards the International Space Station (ISS). Aboard there are six astronauts... more