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IndustryEmbraer opens new service center for its executive jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - This facility is dedicated to its executive jets customers
Embraer officially opened a service center dedicated exclusively to executive jets at its headquarters in São José dos Campos. Now, the Company offers a new support and services option, especially for L... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120B helicopters (2009-25-07)
Washington, Usa - To prohibit flight over water if a functional test indicates that the emergency floatation gear cannot be armed, which would preclude deployment of the floats in an emergency water ditching
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 237)] [Page 65682-65684] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines (2009-21-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent asymmetric thrust and loss of thrust control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 66042] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada (BHTC) model 407 and model 427 helicopters (2009-25-08)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in a loss of hydraulic pressure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 237)] [Page 65684-65686] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Security"Body scanner" into the English airports?
London, UK - The Government would evaluate such possibility
The English Interiors Minister, Alan Johnson, has declared today during an interview at "BBC 4" radio that the British Government is valuating the opportunity to install "Body scanner" inside the English... more
DefenseSwitzerland, currently, renounces to purchase new combat airplanes
Berne, Switzerland - A decision is expected for next Spring. Completed the evaluation's phase for candidates to replace part of Tiger
The federal councillor Ueli Maurer, at the end of his first year as head of defense, sport federal Department (DDPS), has made a positive report on the occasion of a talk with media delegates took place... more
ReportAbout 25 British extremists ready to hit on western airplanes
London, UK - All prepared in Yemen, as Mutallab, the attacker in Christmas day
The British daily, "The Sun", citing sources near to Scotland Yard, unveils today on its pages that there would be around 25 young people, mainly of Somali or Pakistan origins but British citizens, engaged... more
ReportFini in Shama praises the work by the Italian soldiers
Shama, . - Engaged within the UNIFIL mission
Gianfranco Fini, the President of the Chamber, together with an Italian parliamentary delegation has gone, on board of a military airplane, to Shama, a ground strip that divides Lebanon and Israel, to... more
ReportAlarm-security on airplanes to USA: a second Nigerian arrested for aggressive behaviour on Delta's flight
Detroit, Usa - Obama convokes the counsellors in tele-conference
A new episode, after terrostic attack's threat happened in Christmas on an American Delta Airlines' airplane that had to serve the Amsterdam-Detroit route by the 23 year Nigerian Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab,... more
AirportsThe new flight Turin-Moscow by Aeroflot has taken off
Turin, Italy - With a week in advance compared to that previously planned
The new Turin/Moscow-Sheremetyevo link, that had to begin next Saturday, on January 2, 2010, with surprise, has taken off with a week in advance. Positive news for local tourism, mainly that towards... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC arranges controls on all flights towards USA
Rome, Italy - As requested by TSA, after recent events
"The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)'s President, Vito Riggio, also as a President of the CISA (Interministerial Committee for Air and airport Safety), in agreement with the law enforcements, has... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC sanctions easyJet
Rome, Italy - For EUR 110,000
"The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) unveils that its airport management in Rome-Fiumicino has disbursed, last Thursday, three administrative sanctions (for a total of EUR 110,000) to easyJet,... more
AirlinesEtihad took delivery of an Airbus A-330/300
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The aircraft is the first of five new models that the carrier will receive during the next two years
Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A-330/300, configured with the airline’s new first, business and economy cabin product. The aircraft is the first of five new A-330/300s the A... more
AirportsTurin-Caselle's airport rushed by skiers
Turin, Italy - The 2009-2010 snow charter season has begun
The first real and great invasion by skiers has begun yesterday, on Sunday December 27, 2009 with the arrival of 15 snow charters in Turin-Caselle, served by British carriers Thomson Fly by B-757/200,... more
CuriositiesFAA's green light for Santa Claus' takeoff
Washington, USA - Administrator Randy Babbit controlled all the sleigh's systems
Federal Aviation Administration chief Randy Babbitt braved snow, ice and foggy conditions at North Pole International Airport to give Santa Claus and his sleigh a thumbs-up for the traditional round-the-world... more
MiscellaneousMerry Christmas by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - Services will start again on Monday, December 28
All the staff at AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and readers a Merry Christmas, thanking them for the attention and interested shown to our work and services. The agency will open on Monday, December... more
Civil aviationSecond P-180 Avanti for Wind Jet Platinum
Rome, Italy - The delivery in January
Piaggio Aero and Wind Jet yesterday signed a contract for the sale to the airline of its second P-180 Avanti, that will be used by Wind Jet Platinum for its executive and taxi services. The delivery of... more
DefenseUS Senators oppose French helicopter carrier's sale to Russia
Washington, USA - It would create problems to the stability of the area
A group of US Senators warned France of the possible consequences of the sale of some "Mistral" class warships, amphibious assault helicopter carriers, to Russia (see AVIONEWS). "We fear this sale sends... more
Military aviationSecond flight of the first A-400M
Seville, Spain - Three hours and ten minutes, departed from Seville
Airbus Military has completed the second flight of the new A-400M airlifter in a three-hour and ten minute flight of the first aircraft, known as MSN1, from Seville, Spain, conducted by experimental test... more
DefenseSAAB radar systems to Italy
Rome, Italy - Order worth € 46 million
Saab has signed a contract for the sale of its Arthur WLS (Weapon Locating System) to the Italian Army. The order has been obtained in collaboration with the Italian company Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica).... more
UAS-DronesTactical Common Data Link installed on UAS Hunter MQ-5B
Herndon, USA - Deployed in Afghanistan with counter-insurgent role
Northrop Grumman has equipped and fielded Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) on a US Army Hunter MQ-5B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), which has been deployed in support of the Afghanistan surge. The TCDL... more
AirlinesAir Austral announces order for two Boeing Next-Generation 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The first in service with the French carrier
Air Austral of France announced an order for two Next-Generation Boeing 737/800 aircraft. The order is valued at US$152 million at list prices. The two 737/800s will be the airline's first of this model,... more
AirlinesFour Next-Generation 737/900ER for Lion Air
Seattle, USA - Launch customer for the aircraft
Boeing yesterday announced that it has delivered four Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to Lion Air (PT Lion Mentari Airlines) in December. The new jetliners will be deployed to increase... more
Airlines30 new Airbus A-320s for LAN Airlines
Santiago, Chile - Deal worth US$1.97 billion
LAN Airlines, the national carrier of Chile, yesterday announced that it has signed a contract for the purchase of 30 modern Airbus A-320 family aircraft to be delivered between 2011 and 2016. The new... more
HelicoptersTexas Aviation Services delivers an Eurocopter AS-350B2
Arroyo Grande, USA - To Arroyo Grande Ranch Company
Texas Aviation Services (TAS) recently delivered a multi-mission Eurocopter AS-350B2 to Arroyo Grande Ranch Company to be utilized for Patrol, Search and Rescue, Domestic and Wildlife Animal Preservation... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 1st Super Tucano airplanes to Chile's Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be used on tactical training missions
Embraer delivered the first four Super Tucano airplanes, of a total of 12, this week, to the Chilean Air Force (FACH). The contract, which was announced in August 2008, is the result of a competitive public... more
Military aviationMorocco orders 24 F-16 fighter jets
Washington, USA - Contract worth US$841.9 million
The Kingdom of Morocco has ordered 24 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 52 fighter jets, worth overall US$841.9 million, within a previously signed deal between the north-African country and the government of... more
AirlinesCA: severe Winter weather expected to affect flights in the Midwest through Friday
Houston, Usa - The fastest and most convenient way to change travel plans is via carrier's website
Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe winter weather forecast for the Midwest through Friday. Weather conditions are expected to make... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the loss of structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65403-65406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier, Inc. model BD-100-1A10 (Challenger 300) airplanes (2009-25-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65401-65403] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesRyanair announces temporary closure of domestic routes from ten Italian bases
Milan, Italy - As ENAC unlawfully undermines safety and security procedures
"Ryanair, the Irish airline, today announced that it would temporarily cease operating domestic routes to/from its 10 Italian bases Alghero, Bari, Bologna, Brindisi, Cagliari, Bergamo, Pescara, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/243 airplanes and model A-330/341, -342, and -343 airplanes (2009-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65396-65398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, A-300B2-203, A-300B2K-3C, A-300B4-103, A-300B4-203, e A-300B4-2C airplanes (2009-25-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63576-63578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300; A-340/200 and -300; and A-340/500 and -600 series airplanes (2009-25-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65406-65409] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300/600 series airplanes (2007-10-10R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 65398-65401] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: strong downpour on North and strong winds on the all Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow in the early morning
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that forecast, in particular, from tomorrow in the early morning, diffused precipitations... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about Linate airport (2): updated bulletin
Rome, Italy - Cancelled 15 arriving and 17 departing flights
"ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) airport management of Milan-Linate airport stated that from today at 12 pm the weather situation is quickly getting better, a factor that is leading to recover... more
HelicoptersKorea Coast Guard orders another AW-139 helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - Also Ministries of Finance and Interior of Bulgaria order an AW-139 to meet border police requirement
AgustaWestland announced that the Korean Government has signed a contract for one more AW-139 medium-twin helicopter in Maritime Patrol configuration for the Korea Coast Guard. The order represents the... more
HelicoptersFirst four Lynx Mk-9As delivered to the British Army
Dishforth, UK - Just 12 months after the contract award
AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica) yesterday completed the delivery of the first four upgraded Lynx Mk-9A helicopters for the British Army, just 12 months after contract award. Three of these four aircraft... more
AirportsThe "White nights" in Turin-Caselle's airport
Turin, Italy - Third night with snowy precipitations, the snowplough means make efficient the runway
It has been another difficult night for the North-Italian airports: Caselle, also this time, has overpassed positively the wave. The snowplough means, efficient runway and aprons, and the de-icing operations... more
Helicopters20th Eurocopter EC-635 for the Swiss Air Force
Alpnach, Switzerland - LTSH contract completed
The Swiss federal procurement, technology and real estate competence centre, Armasuisse, handed over the last of 20 EC-635 helicopters to the Swiss Air Force. The delivery took place at the Alpnach facility... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about bad weather emergency: improving situation into the North airports
Rome, Italy - Apart from the Linate's with specific update through reports
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), with reference to the limitations occurred in the last days in various airports in the North of the Country due to bad weather conditions, unveils that the situation... more
HelicoptersInfrared systems for the US Chinooks
Nashua, USA - BAE Systems' ATIRCM installed on the Army's helicopters
BAE Systems has successfully installed the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system on US Army CH-47D Chinook aircraft. The ATIRCM system is a laser-based, directable countermeasures system... more
OccurrencesRyanair aircraft skids off the runway in Scotland
Prestwick, Scotland - Due to ice, no consequence for the passengers
A Ryanair Boeing 737/800 after landing today at Prestwick airport, Scotland, skidded off the runway causing concern and fear among the 129 passengers on board. Luckily the aircraft stopped in the ground... more
AirlinesAeroflot, US$170 million profit in the first nine months of 2009
Moscow, Russia - Results increased by 20.7% compared to last year
Russian airline Aeroflot yesterday announced that, for the first nine months of 2009, it has reported net profits totalling US$170.4 million, a 20.7% increase on the same period in 2008. The group's revenue... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney starts tests on a new family of aircraft engines
Longueuil, Canada - They will power the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the Bombardier CSeries
Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies) has launched testing of a full-scale PurePower engine core, marking a major milestone in the development of the new generation of jet engines. The engine core,... more
IndustryEmbraer sells two 190 jets to Aircraft Asset Management
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft will be operated by Augsburg Airways in the network of Lufthansa Regional
Embraer and Germany’s Aircraft Asset Management AAM GmbH & Co. KG have signed a firm order for two 190 jets. The deal is valued at US$ 79 million, at list price, and is already included in Embraer’s fir... more
Civil aviationMalaysia Airlines and Airbus sign MoU for orders of up to 25 airplanes
Rome, Italy - 15 A-330/300s and an option for another 10
Malaysia Airlines and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday covering the order of 15 A330-300 and acquired purchase options for another 10. The total cost of the 25 aircraft is USD... more
AirlinesAlitalia: situation of today for links from and to Linate
Rome, Italy - This morning 22 flights took off to different destinations
"This morning 22 Alitalia's flights have taken off from Milan-Linate to different destinations: Naples, Catania, Palermo, Rome, Bari, Brindisi, Cagliari and Lamezia Terme, Paris, Amsterdam and Brussels... more
Civil aviationFirst flight of the second 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - In the livery of ANA-All Nippon Airways
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner, ZA002, completed its first flight yesterday. The all-new airplane, which features the livery of the Dreamliner's launch customer, ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan, took... more