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Military aviationRaytheon announces possible RACR radar sales to international customers
El Segundo, USA - To be installed on F-16 fighters
Raytheon Company today announced it is moving closer to its first international sale of RACR (Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar) following approval for the company to move forward with technical discussions... more
Airports"Tourist Angels" arrive also at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The service of the Rome's Municipality extended to the airport
They are young people who move on Segway (a form of motorised scooters) to the shape of shears the "Tourist Angels" of the Rome's Municipality, and are present as from today at the Fiumicino airport to... more
ReportPilot flying in a hot air balloon over the Grottaglie airport was denounced
Taranto, Italy - For compromising transport safety
Pilot was denounced for flying over Taranto-Grottaglie airport without pre-advise. The accusation is for provoking and upsetting safety of the area. Without taking regard, a 35 year old man brought... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman will supply AHRS systems for the European UCAV NEURON
Freiburg, Germany - The first flight of the demonstrator is scheduled for March 2012
Northrop Grumman Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Saab Aerosystems to deliver Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) for the NEURON European unmanned combat aerial... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati awarded a contract worth EUR 83 million
Rome, Italy - To supply five radar systems to the Italian Ministry of Defence
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded a contract worth EUR 83 million in its role as the head of a temporary consortium of companies with SAAB Microwave SA to supply the Italian... more
AirlinesMyair.com repays a third of its debts with Italian Sacbo
Bergamo, Italy - Handed 320 thousand Euro from the Irish society owner of aircraft
The Irish society owner of aircraft leased to Myair.com has given a caution of 320 thousand Euro to the society for the management of Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport, Sacbo, given that the law expects that... more
ReportHours delay at Bergamo for the Ryanair flight to Berlin
Bergamo, Italy - Passengers miss their flight for the celebrations of the fall of the Wall
A number of people waiting to depart to take part in the celebrations for the 20th celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall saw their plans fading away this morning, since their 9:40 Ryanair flight was... more
HelicoptersEADS Defense & Security: obstacle warning system to enhance flight safety of Slovenian police helicopters
Paris, France - 50 systems in operational use worldwide
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will equip the Slovenian police force’s helicopter squadron with the globally unique HELLAS (Helicopter Laser Radar) obstacle warning system, which enables helicopter missions t... more
Civil aviationTAM airlines obtains certification from ANAC for the maintenance of B-767
San Paolo, Brazil - It is the first authorization that the carrier receives for the entire structure of Boeing
"The technological centre of Tam Airlines, a MRO (maintenance, reparations, and inspections) business unit, was certified by ANAC (Brazilian National Agency for Civil Aviation) to perform maintenance on... more
AccidentsTwo American pilots die in a helicopter accident in Iraq
Salah ad Din, Iraq - Another soldier died yesterday "From injuries not connected to the fighting"
Two American helicopter pilots were found dead in Iraq, in the province of Salah ad Din, following an accident which happened to their aircraft during landing; USA Military sources announced today. The... more
AerospaceSoyuz rockets shipped to French Guiana
St. Petersburg, Russia - The Russian carriers will enter the Arianespace family
The first two Soyuz launchers have left Russia on Saturday for Kourou Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. The Russian launcher will lift off from its new launch pad, now being completed, f... more
CargoIATA launches the e-freight program in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - To speed up the air cargo supply chain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced the dawn of a new service for the air cargo supply chain in Taiwan. IATA e-freight went live in Taipei on November 3, 2009, and is operational... more
Military aviationPicture of the month: Boeing completes a series of tests on the 737 Wedgetail
Seattle, USA - Destined to the Australian Air Force
The picture shows an Australian Boeing 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft launching flares during a series of tests to the Counter Measures Dispenser System (CMDS), which... more
Press releaseAssaeroporti: new system for Italian airports
Rome, Italy - From words to investment plans
"In six months the Italian airports have become 'System': a troubled journey initiated on the 19th May, with the parliamentary hearing by the Assaeroporti president, Fabrizio Palenzona, in front of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747; and Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes (2009-22-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent injuries to persons and damage to the airplane and equipment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55763-55765] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2009-22-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55761-55763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Meridiana and Air Malta
Rome, Italy - It will strengthen links between the island and Italy
The Italian airline Meridiana and Air Malta have signed a code-share agreement to strengthen the links between Italy and the Mediterranean island. The deal will allow Meridiana to place its code on... more
Military aviationC-17 aircraft for the Indian air force
New Delhi, India - While the Ilyushin Il-76s remain grounded
While the Russian-built Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft are still grounded during the inquiry on Sunday, November 1, accident (see AVIONEWS), the Indian air force (IAF) would be thinking to purchase Boeing C-17... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of November
Rome, Italy - From Friday 13 to next Sunday 15
Friday 13 - "SAAF AFB Overberg Airshow and Fly-n". AFB Overburg, Bredasdorp, South Africa. + 27 28 425 4170 www.saairforce.co.za Saturday 14 - "AAC Qld Chapter - Mini Comp and Christmas Party".... more
AirlinesOctober 2009: load factor up for Air France/KLM
Paris, France - For both passengers and cargo traffic
The French-Dutch group Air France/KLM today issued the numbers concerning its operations in October 2009, reporting a slight increase in load factor (+1.3% to a total of 82.5%) compared to the same month... more
AirlinesNew Airbus aircraft for Turkish Airlines
Istanbul, Turkey - A-300/300 and A-330/200F
Turkish Airlines has signed a contract for the purchase of three additional Airbus A-330/300 aircraft, bringing the total number ordered by the company to ten. The carrier will operate the aircraft in... more
AccidentsRussia suspends flights of all naval planes of its Pacific fleet
Moscow, Russia - Following the accident of a Tupolev Tu-142M3 with 11 people on board
Following Friday evening's accident of a Tupolev Tu-142M3 reconnaissance aircraft belonging to the Russian Navy, Moscow decided to suspend the flights of all the naval planes of its Pacific fleet, while... more
Press releaseAmnesty International about twenty years from the fall of Wall, today: Governments to act on human rights
Rome, Italy - In the aftermath of the September 11 air attacks, Europe was host to secret prisons run by the US CIA
"Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin wall, European governments must act urgently to tackle human rights abuses against migrants, asylum seekers, detainees and minorities, Amnesty International said.... more
IndustryEmbraer ready to produce E-190s in China
Brasilia, Brazil - To take advantage of the economic recovery of the country
The Brazilian manufacturer Embraer might produce its 120-seat E-190 aircraft in China to be ready to take advantage, as soon as possible, of the economic recovery of the country. The news has been issued... more
SecurityFAA AD on American Champion Aircraft Corp. models 7ECA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC airplanes (2009-22-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the rear seat back hinge area and excessive elongation of the rear seat hinge bolt hole, either of which could result in failure of the seat back
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55765-55767] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG model BR700-715A1-30, BR700-715B1-30, and BR700-715C1-30 turbofan engines (2009-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55759-55761] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15 and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-22-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 208)] [Page 55767-55770] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsItalian SEA: the newness in Winter season 2009-2010 at Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Numerous new airlines have chosen the Lombard airport
"Many newness for Winter season 2009 in Malpensa. Numerous new airlines have chosen the Lombard airport or those already present that have decided to increase own frequencies. Among the new ones, the... more
CuriositiesEurofighter Typhoon showcased in Piazza Duomo, Milan (Italy)
Milan, Italy - Until Sunday November 8 for the celebrations of the armed forces
"One of the prototypes of the most advanced and modern European defense aircraft, the Eurofighter Typhoon, is being showcased in Milan, Italy, in Piazza Duomo within the celebrations dedicated to the Italian... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines traffic down, load factor up
Atlanta, USA - In October 2009 compared to last year
Delta Air Lines has reported traffic results for October 2009. System traffic including both Delta and Northwest operations decreased 6.5% compared to October 2008 on an 8.3% decrease in capacity. Load... more
ReportAircraft flying to Argentina forced to land back in Spain due to bureaucratic issues
Madrid, Spain - Brazil denied permission to fly in its airspace
The pilot of an Air Comet Airbus A-330/200 was forced today to invert its route when it was already in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, landing back at Madrid airport from where it had taken off yesterday... more
AirportsItaly: traffic growth on Bari and Brindisi airports
Bari/Brindisi, Italy - Results for October 2009
The Italian airports of Bari and Brindisi in October 2009 reported a strong increase of passengers traffic, as announced toady by the airport operator AdP-Aeroporti di Puglia SpA (which manages also Taranto... more
AirlinesItaly: easyJet's statement on CIPE's decision to increase airport charges
Milan, Italy - Words from François Bacchetta, Regional General Manager for south-Europe of the airline
"Concerning the increase of airport charges decided today by the Italian CIPE (Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning) and valid from Januray 2010, François Bacchetta, Regional General Manager... more
Military aviationNew A-10 maintenance contracts for Lockheed Martin
Owego, USA - Worth overall US$7.7 million
Lockheed Martin yesterday announced it has received three contracts totaling US$7.7 million from the US Air Force for the continued modernization and sustainment of the A-10 Thunderbolt close air support... more
Civil aviationIberia cancels flights due to a cabin crew members’ strike
Madrid, Spain - The strike fixed for next November 10 and 11
Because of the strike called by the CTA and SITCPLA cabin attendants unions, Iberia is cancelling some flights scheduled for 10-11 November, since they are not covered by the minimum services requirement... more
AccidentsMilitary helicopter crashes in Turkey
Eruh, Turkey - Injured the two pilots on board of the aircraft
A Bell AH-1 Cobra of the Turkish army crashed today near the city of Eruh, in the province of Siirt, south-eastern Turkey. The two pilots who were on board of the aircraft were injured and have been hospitalized... more
AccidentsMexico: a turbulence caused last year's Learjet accident
Mexico City, Mexico - The Interiors minister Juan Camillo Mourino was among the victims
It was a turbulence caused by a Boeing 767/300 to cause November 4, 2008, accident occurred to a Learjet 45 in Mexico City, in which 15 people were killed (6 of them were on the ground), including the... more
ReportInternational airlines will be allowed to invest in Indian carriers
New Delhi, India - The proposal is being evaluated by New Delhi's government
Despite the firm opposition of the airline Jet Airways, the Indian government might soon issue a law that would allow foreign airlines to take over up to 49% share into the Indian carriers, as reported... more
AirlinesLufthansa winter flights to 191 destinations in 78 countries
Milan, Italy - Winter timetable 2009/10 with fewer flights
"In view of weaker demand in the coming winter flight schedules, Lufthansa is reducing the number of its weekly flights, especially on German and European routes. All in all, a total of 12,406 weekly flights... more
Military aviationUK to back the Gripen in the tender for the new Brazilian fighters
London, UK - 20% of this aircraft's technology is British
The UK decided to put all of its weight in backing the Saab JAS-39 Gripen NG in the tender for the new Brazilian Air Force fighter jets, for which a decision is waited within this month. According to... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 767 million (n.m.); adjusted EBITA: 58 million (n.m.)
"Companies: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 767 million, in line with EUR 758 million reported in the first nine... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 639 million (-5%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 19 million (-30%)
"Companies: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (all figures relate to the two joint ventures – Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space – which are consolidated proportionally at 67% and 33% respectively). Revenues wer... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aermacchi, SuperJet International
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,768 million (+3.9%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 120 million (+3%)
"Companies: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE ATR (figures for the GIE ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally, at 50%), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (figures... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Galileo Avionica, Selex Sistemi Integrati
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 4,526 million (+91%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 394 million (+172%)
"Companies: SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Galileo Avionica, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies, Vega (which was transferred... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: further cost reduction is necessary
London, UK - GBP111 million operating loss in the six months from April to September
British Airways (BA) today presented its interim management report for the six months from April to September 2009, reporting an operating loss of GBP111 million (€ 124 million), with a slump in revenues b... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 2,499 million (+14%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 237 million (+2%)
"Revenues were EUR 2,499 million, a rise of EUR 311 million (+14%) versus EUR 2,188 million in the same period of 2008. The increase was mainly driven by the Company’s helicopter operations, where production v... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: breakdown of key figures
Rome, Italy - Orders, revenues, net profit and net debt
"To ensure an adequate assessment of the Group’s results, these comments at times take account of changes in the basis of consolidation (in those cases where the effects of the changes can be clearly i... more
SecurityFAA administrator calls pilots attention to professionalism
Washington, USA - Referring to Northwest Airlines' flight 188
US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Administrator, Randy Babbit, has called airline pilots attention to professionalism, following the recent event involving two Northwest Airlines' pilots who overflew... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC yesterday suspended the license to Air Vallée SpA
Rome, Italy - Due to financial and operational problems
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) announced that it has suspended the license to the carrier Air Vallée SpA. This measure, starting from November 5 and valid until a new decision is taken,... more
Military aviationThird F/A-18F fighter delivered to the Australian Air Force
St. Louis, USA - Three months ahead of schedule
Boeing yesterday announced that it delivered the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) third F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet three months ahead of schedule, after completing production on the multirole fighter... more