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IndustryAirbus achieves record aircraft deliveries in 2009
Toulouse, France - 310 new orders prove eco-efficient aircraft to be high in demand
"Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009. The figure is a new company delivery record for a single year and is 15 more than in 2008. The figure includes 402 A-320 Family aircraft, 86 A-330/A-340s... more
AirlinesJAL could cut 15,600 jobs in three years
Tokyo, Japan - And that is 30% of its real
Japan Airlines (JAL), the main Japanese carrier in severe economic crisis, according to the local press in these days, in its reorganization planning would have taken into account the cut for 15,600 jobs... more
AirlinesLufthansa is planning flights to Iraq
Milan, Italy - Baghdad and Erbil new Middle East destinations
"As Iraq is increasingly opening up to civil aviation, demand for flights to the country is growing. Lufthansa is therefore examining the possibility of launching several new services to Iraq and is currently... more
AirportsACI Europe: passenger traffic returns to growth during November 2009
Brussels, Belgium - The same story applies to freight traffic
Newly released figures from ACI EUROPE today give a rare sighting of good news for European air traffic, with the overall passenger traffic at European airports reporting an increase of +1.0% in November... more
Science and technologyThe first Italian and European aircraft powered by hydrogen is ready for flight
Reggio Emilia, Italy - The ENFICA-FC project has a cost of EUR 4,5 million of which 2,9 by EC
"The first high speed taxiing tests were successfully carried out on the Rapid 200-FC 'Zero emission' aircraft between 10 and 18 December of last year. The next step for the European team, coordinated... more
Civil aviationFour ERJ-135s leased to South African Airlink
São José dos Campos, Brazil - They will strengthen the carrier's network during the upcoming football world cup
ECC Leasing Company Limited, a subsidiary of Embraer, has leased four ERJ-135 pre-owned jets to South African Airlink. These aircraft will replace some of the airline’s turboprops and are scheduled to b... more
AirlinesJAL: oneworld offers US$2 billion
Tokyo, Japan - Improving the offer to keep the Japanese airline in the alliance
American Airlines, British Airways, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific Airways, today outlined USD$2 billion in commercial benefits to Japan Airlines (JAL) over three years. The enhanced oneworld proposal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Engine Components, Inc. (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Assemblies (2009-26-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks at the head-to-barrel interface and possible engine failure caused by separation of a cylinder head, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69252-69259] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-380/841, -842, and -861 airplanes (2009-26-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69260-69262] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Tilt-rotorsTwo MV-22 Osprey simulators for the Marine Corps
St. Louis, USA - Installed at Miramar Air Station
Boeing and Bell Helicopter delivered two MV-22 Osprey Containerized Flight Training Devices (CFTD) to the US Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. The CFTD trains aircrew on basic... more
Civil defenseCivil Defense: Italian airlift for population hit by floods in Albania
Rome, Italy - The first helicopters of the Italian Army are at work from yesterday morning
"The two CH-47 helicopters of the Italian Army and the operating team of the Italian Civil Defense are at work from the early morning of yesterday in Albania to ensure distribution of drinking water, medicines... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: week with fickleness
Rome, Italy - Already from tomorrow
"A week with a weather fickleness that just began from Wednesday will be hit by the passage of many perturbations. Today, on Tuesday January 12, northern-western flows will bring stable air, with minor... more
AirportsSibir S7 Siberian Airlines in Turin-Caselle for the first time
Turin, Italy - An airplane of the Russian carrier has landed at the Turin's airport last Saturday
An aircraft with the colours of the Russian airline Sibir S7 has landed in Turin-Caselle last Saturday for the first time. The Boeing B-737/400 airplane with its bright green, that indicates the new... more
Military aviationIndia submits letter of request for potential Boeing C-17 Globemaster III order
Long Beach, Usa - To improve and reinforce its military tactical transport airplane capability
The Boeing Company announced that the U.S. government has received a Letter of Request from India's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Indian Air Force regarding the potential acquisition of 10 C-17 Globemaster... more
Press releaseItalian Transports Ministry, ENAC and GESAC signed agreement for EUR 3 million in favour to Atitech
Naples, Italy - Destined to reorganization, requalification and adaptation of the facility
Last Saturday, during the inauguration's ceremony of the new Terminal in Naples' airport in front of the undersecretary of the Premiership, Gianni Letta and Transports Minister Altero Matteoli, the ENAC's... more
SecurityEADS DS selected to supply CORP25 Radio Network to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police “O” Division
Blagnac, France - It will be main resource to ensure wireless communications on the occasion of next G8 set for June 2010
EADS Defence & Security has announced that it has been awarded the contract for deployment of its CORP25 digital radio communications network to service the RCMP “O” Division critical communications in... more
AirportsItalian GESAC-ENAC: the new terminal in Naples' airport has been inaugurated
Naples, Italy - "L'aeroporto di domani" at the presence of the authorities and media
"The inauguration's ceremony of the new Naples airport's Terminal has taken place last Saturday at the presence of the local and national authorities. During the inauguration have been presented by... more
IndustryTurbomeca delivers 2,000th Makila 2A1 engine to Eurocopter
Bordes, France - It will power EC-225 helicopter
Turbomeca has delivered its 2,000th Makila engine to Eurocopter. The 2A1 variant was installed in an EC-225 and has just entered into service. In nearly 30 years of service, the Makila has built a reputation... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic confirms order for ten A-330 aircraft
Blagnac, France - Four of them will be served in leasing
British based Virgin Atlantic Airways, has bought six A-330/300 long-range aircraft from Airbus, and is leasing a further four from AerCap. The contract was formally completed on December 30th, 2009, following... more
IndustryEADS Defence & Security signs contract worth over 9 million euros with Spanish Navy
Madrid, Spain - For AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft
EADS Defence & Security (DS) signed a fixed-wing maintenance contract with the Spanish Navy for the AV-8B Harrier II, AV-8B Harrier II Plus and CESSNA aircraft. Worth more than 9 million euros, the contract... more
CuriositiesA "Flying Reindeer” lands in Turin-Caselle
Turin, Italy - The Thomson Fly's aircraft in a special livery for a snow charter flight
A flying reindeer has landed yesterday at Turin-Caselle's airport. The British carrier Thomson Fly, specialized in charter flights, has used on a snow flight towards Piedmont's airport from London-Gatwick... more
Science and technologyEtihad offers new iPhone app to Etihad Guest members
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - They will be allowed to change their miles in prizes
Etihad Airways of the United Arab Emirates today launched a new iPhone application for members of its Etihad Guest club. With this tool the carrier's passengers will be allowed to immediately convert their... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-10-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 250)] [Page 69264-69267] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd models N-22B, N-22S, and N-24A airplanes (2009-26-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68508-68510] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
DefenseIsraeli air attack in Gaza, three Palestinians killed
Gaza, Gaza Strip - They were preparing to launch rockets against Israel
Three Palestinians have been killed yesterday in an air strike performed by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as reported by local medical sources. The three belonged to the Islamic Jihad and would have been killed... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: December 2009 traffic data
Paris, France - European operation also affected by bad weather conditions
Air France-KLM today issued its December 2009 traffic data, reporting a decline in traffic (-4.6%) that was more limited than the reduction in capacity (-5.5%). The load factor therefore gained 0.8 points... more
OccurrencesUnited aircraft lands without right-hand gear at Newark
New York, USA - No injuries among passengers, who will be refunded anyway
The pilot of a United Airbus A-319/100 aircraft was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing at New York-Newark airport, as the right-hand gear failed to deploy while approaching the airport. After... more
AirportsEgis wins three airport concessions in Congo
Brazzaville, Congo - In Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and New Ollombo
The Congolese government signed with Egis on December 14th, 2009 a concession contract for the development, operation and maintenance of Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire and Ollombo International Airports. Egis... more
Civil aviationAEA: new security measures are useful, but need a review
Brussels, Belgium - They can cause strong inconvenience to passengers
"Emergency measures following December 25th incident must be superseded by cohesive policy to maximise security, minimise passenger inconvenience". This is the AEA (Association of European Airlines) opinion... more
AirportsPittsburgh: two men saved after cardiac arrests in airport
Pittsburgh, Usa - Thanks to the quick response of bystanders and emergency machines
The Allegheny County Airport Authority recognized individuals who helped to save the lives of two travelers at Pittsburgh International Airport last month. Thanks to the quick response of bystanders... more
AccidentsSix victims in Mexican helicopter crash
Mexico City, Mexico - Bad weather has likely caused the crash
Six people died yesterday in an accident occurred in Mexico to the Agusta 109E Power helicopter (registration XA-LSA) on which they were flying for an executive flight. The crash took place within the... more
SecurityHeathrow: three people arrested for threats made to staff
London, UK - On board of a Boeing 777 bound for Dubai
Three people have been arrested at London-Heathrow airport for threats made to staff on board of the airplane on which they had boarded, an Emirates' Boeing 777, bound for Dubai. "A verbal threat was... more
SecurityUS F-16s escort passenger airplane in Colorado
Colorado Springs, USA - Due to an unruly passenger
Two US F-16 fighter jets escorted an AirTran Boeing 737/700 airliner to Colorado Springs airport following the alarm launched by cabin crew due to the presence of an unruly passenger on board. According... more
IndustryBoeing Defense Unit Realigns for Growth, Expansion Into New Markets
ST. LOUIS, USA - Boeing Defense, Space & Security is born
The Boeing Company announced organization and leadership changes within its Integrated Defense Systems unit that continue to reposition the company for growth in the current business environment. The realignment... more
AirportsAeradria: it's possible to fly towards Rimini from 11 destinations by Air Berlin
Rimini, Italy - From Germany and Austria in 2010
"From Germany and Austria this year by Air Berlin with flights to Rimini from Cologne-Bonn, Berlin, Hamburg, Munster-Osnabruck, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe-Baden Baden, Nuremberg (no-stop direct links); Memmingen,... more
SecurityEASA: Agency issues preliminary safety data for 2009
Cologne, Germany - One fatal accident overshadows good safety record
2009 was the year with the lowest number of fatal accidents on record for the 31 Member States of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), according to preliminary data. However this good safety record... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: traffic data for December 2009
London, UK - Slight decrease in passengers operations, premium services resist
In December 2009, British Airways' passenger capacity, measured in Available Seat Kilometres (ASK), was 4.2% below December 2008. Traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPK), fell by 4.0%.... more
AirlinesJetstar and AirAsia launch world first low-cost alliance
Sydney, Australia - Among the opportunities also the joint purchase of new aircraft
In a world first for low-cost airlines, Jetstar and AirAsia announced they would form a new alliance that would reduce costs, pool expertise and ultimately result in cheaper fares for both carriers. Key... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines December 2009 traffic decreased
Atlanta, USA - -7.5% versus the same month in 2008
Delta Airlines reported traffic results for December 2009. System traffic in December 2009, including both Delta and Northwest operations, decreased 7.5% compared to December 2008 on an 8.0% decrease in... more
AirportsItalian Gesac: inauguration of the new terminal at Naples-Capodichino's airport
Naples, Italy - It will take place tomorrow in the morning, at 11:30
Gesac, Capodichino's airport management society, communicates that the inauguration of new terminal in Naples' air station will take place tomorrow, on Saturday January 9, 2010 at 11:30am. Besides the... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first Phenom 300 executive jet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The industry delivers also first Lineage 1000 jet to Al Jaber Aviation
Embraer has begun delivering its recently certified Phenom 300 executive jet, just one year after the first Phenom 100 customers received their aircraft. The first Phenom 300 was delivered at the Company’s h... more
AirlinesWind Jet: three million passengers carried in 2009
Catania, Italy - The carrier expanded its international network from its hub in Forlì
The Italian airline Wind Jet has carried in 2009 about 3 million passengers, marking a 4-5% increase on 2008. Performed flights have been 23,000, while in the previous year they had been 20,000 (+15%).... more
HelicoptersSikorsky completed IDR review on CH-53K helicopter
Stratford, USA - To be deployed on Marine Corps' amphibious assault ships
Sikorsky Aircraft (United Technologies) yesterday announced that an Integration Design Review (IDR) of the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter has charted a course for a successful Critical Design Review in 2010.... more
SecurityIt may have been a goodbye kiss to cause Newark airport closure
New York, USA - A video would support this hypothesis. Security officer suspended
The panic on Monday night that led to the closure of a terminal at New York-Newark airport may have been caused by an unauthorized man who had entered the secure area to give his girlfriend a last goodbye... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. model PC-7 airplanes (2009-26-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68499-68501] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-26-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the forward trunnion pin, which could result in fracture of the pin and consequent collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 247)] [Page 68512-68515] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityBelgium rejects full body scanners. Europe divided
Brussels, Belgium - Waiting for a common decision by the Union
The state secretary for mobility of Belgium, Etiennne Schouppe, announced that Belgium is not going to install full body scanners in its airports, waiting for a common decision by the European Union. This,... more
Military aviationSTOVL flight tests begin for the F-35B
Patuxent River NAS, USA - Turbine engaged for the first time
The Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) stealth fighter engaged its STOVL propulsion system in flight for the first time yesterday. The successful test is the first... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong thunderstorms on central-south from today
Rome, Italy - And snowfalls on the north-eastern of the Peninsula
"Intense electric storms on central-south and diffused snowfalls, ample locally, on northern-eastern of Italy. The forecast anticipated through notices of adverse weather conditions last Wednesday find... more
ReportRome-Fiumicino, anonymous call announced the presence of a bomb on an aircraft
Rome, Italy - But it was only a hoax
An anonymous phone call advising yesterday that on an Alitalia Boeing 767 due to take off for Accra (Ghana) there would have been a bomb, provoked panic at the airport for a couple of hours. After disembarking... more