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IndustryAlenia Aeronautica has delivered the last C-27J to the Lithuanian Air Force
Rome, Italy - As per the contract signed in June 2006
Alenia Aeronautica has delivered on the 21st of October 2009 to the Air Force of the Lithuanian Republic the last out of 3 C-27Js, as per the contract signed in June 2006, fully meeting time schedule. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-21-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent stage 5 and 6 disc crack initiation and propagation that might lead to uncontained disc failure and damage to the airplane
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SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-21-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
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SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. ARRIUS 1A Turboshaft Engines (2009-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
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AerospaceItalian Space Agency (Asi): Rosetta takes off
Rome, Italy - Third and last flyby around the world of the directed toward the Churyumov Gerasimenko
On the 13th of November the Space probe Rosetta produced by the European Space Agency (ESA), which has already travelled for 4.5 million of kilometers, should circumnavigate the Earth for the last time... more
IndustryCessna posts the "NBAA" convention live on Internet for its customers
Orlando, USA - The industry partners with Williams International to provide new engine maintenance programs
Cessna Aircraft Company, said it will stream live on the Internet a number of maintenance and overhaul sessions for Citation aircraft conducted during the "National Business Aviation Association" ("NBAA")... more
Science and technology"Solar Impulse": the solar aircraft has been handed over to the test team last Monday
Lausanne, Switzerland - They will take place between November 2 and December 20, 2009, depend on weather conditions
"After spending the summer on the finishing and fine-tuning of their airplane, Bertrand Piccard, André Borschberg and their team will be rolling out the prototype Solar Impulse HB-SIA from its construction... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: strike called for tomorrow by Italian Cub Trasporti union
Florence, Italy - For four hours
"After the communication made by Cub Trasporti, calling for a general strike, which was adhered to by the Cub unions present at the Florence Airport SpA, changes to normal activities at the 'Amerigo Vespucci'... more
IndustryBombardier will open a new Assistance Center at Schiphol
Orlando, USA - For Learjet, Challenger and Global airplanes sold in the region
Bombardier announces the imminent opening of a new Service Center at the Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (Holland), the first center in Europe entirely owned by the company. This new structure that opens in... more
Finance and economyLockheed Martin announced third quarter 2009 results
Bethesda, Usa - Net sales of $11.1 billion
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the results concerning the third quarter 2009. The data in details are: - Third quarter net sales of $11.1 billion; Year-to-date net sales of $32.7 billion - Third... more
IndustryBombardier selects Lufthansa Technik for the development of its Learjet 85 cabin
Orlando, Usa - The new airplane entirely realized in all composite material
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Lufthansa Technik has been selected to develop the new all-composite Learjet 85 aircraft’s state-of-the-art cabin management system (CMS). The digital, Ethernet-based C... more
Finance and economyBoeing reports third-quarter financial results
Chicago, Usa - Backlog at USD 320 bn
Boeing has unveiled third-quarter financial results. In particular, the highlights are: - Third-quarter revenue was $16.7 billion, 9 percent higher than last year's strike-affected quarter -... more
Press releaseMeridie SpA: Alitalia Servizi asks for a defer on the bid to buy 100% of Atitech SpA shares
Naples, Italy - Deferred to next Tuesday, October 27
"Regarding the bid presented on the 29th of July 2009 and the subsequent financial agreement defined on the 14th of October 2009 by Meridie SpA - through their controlled company Manutenzioni Aereonautiche... more
AirlinesAlitalia about strike of tomorrow for four hours
Rome, Italy - The carrier decides to cancel six domestic flights
"Some unions have fixed a general strike, that will invest the whole air transport sector, on Friday 23rd October, from 12:00am to 4:00pm. To reduce inconveniences to their passengers Alitalia has decided... more
HelicoptersEurocopter announces the new "SHAPE" program
Marignane, France - Based on three main pillars: save, improve, invest
"In order to face the financial and economic crisis, which has created a period of strong uncertainty, Eurocopter, the world leading helicopter manufacturer, has launched a new corporation program called... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian signs an agreement with Amadeus
Milan, Italy - To pursue growth and modernisation
"Royal Jordanian (RJ) and Amadeus, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, announce a 10 year IT partnership. The airline will adopt the full... more
IndustryEmbraer: Phenom 100 jet receives certification in Argentina
Orlando, Usa - The industry implements MRO-ERP systems at its five own centers
Embraer’s Phenom 100 executive jet received type certification, in late August, from the Argentine aviation authority (Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil). The Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (AN... more
AirportsFraport Airport Winter timetable 2009-2010
Frankfurt, Germany - It will go into effect next Sunday, October 25
Featuring 4,275 flight departures per week, the Frankfurt Airport Winter Timetable 2009/10 will go into effect on Sunday, October 25 in tandem with the time change throughout Europe. Although there will... more
Press releaseFinancial integration offered to Myair/Krali Star Airways
Montebelluna, Italy - This goes for the payment of wages in arrears
We are here publishing a press-release from the Ioppolo Consulting, regarding Myair.com, which has interrupted its service on the 23rd July 2009, due to economic difficulties. "We here communicate that... more
AirportsGatwick Airport sold for 1,6 billion Euros
London, Great Britain - This was announced by British Airport Authority
A press-release from British Airport Authority (BAA), the company that manages 7 airports in Great Britain, declares that the Gatwick airport has been sold to the Global Infrastructure Partners for 1,6... more
HelicoptersBharat Hotels Limited takes delivery of a Grand helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - During an official ceremony recently held at AW's Vergiate plant
AgustaWestland (AW), a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bharat Hotels Limited (BHL), India’s largest privately owned Hotel Company, has taken delivery of a Grand twin engine helicopter during an o... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: thunderstorms and winds on the majority of the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - An additional notice for adverse weather conditions has been issued by the Italian Civil Defense Department
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued a further notice for unfavourable weather conditions that expands that diffused yesterday and that predicts precipitations,... more
AccidentsA B-707 cargo aircraft plummets in the United Arab Emirates (2): no survivors
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - The Sharjah airport is closed to air traffic
The first news on the B-707 cargo airplane that has plummeted today, have just arrived. The aircraft fell two miles away from the Sharjah airport in the United Arab Emirates, from which it had just taken... more
AccidentsB-707 cargo airplane plummets in the skies of the United Arab Emirates
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates - There is still no news of the six people on board
A Boeing 707 cargo aircraft has plummeted today with six people on board, two miles away from the Sharjah Airport (United Arab Emirates), from which it had just taken off. The airline company the plane... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines opens new Winter routes
Milan, Italy - Maldives and the Dominican Republic
"Austrian Airlines, member of the Star Alliance, decides to reinforce its long-range flights and opens two new connections to Male and Punta Cana. Both these destinations will be served by a weekly... more
AerospaceFinal look at ESA’s SMOS and Proba-2 satellites
Paris, France - Ready for the launch
As preparations for the launch of SMOS and Proba-2 continue on schedule, the engineers and technicians at the Russian launch site say goodbye as both satellites are encapsulated within the half-shells... more
IndustryEads. Gallois: Pentagon favoured Boeing in the bid for the provision of jet tankers
Rome, Italy - The accusations by Gallois follow those by Northrop Grumman
The accuses of the European of defence, space and aeronautics president, Eads, Louis Gallois, follow those of Northrop Grumman, blaming the United States Defence Administrator of favouring Boeing in clenching... more
IndustryCessna recruiting Citation owners for Special Olympics Airlift
Orlando, Florida - The aircraft producer also qualifies Citation Sovereign for Los Angeles-Honolulu Operations
Cessna Aircraft Company is recruiting Citation owners to transport more than 2,000 athletes and coaches across the United States to the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska.... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica brings to conclusion its debt structure optimization plan
Rome, Italy - By issuing a 500 million dollar bond with a 30 year maturity
"Yesterday Finmeccanica, through its wholly owned subsidiary Meccanica Holdings USA Inc., issued bonds in the US debt capital market in a private placement for an aggregate amount of 500 million dollar... more
Fair and showsCessna Citation Mustang continues to expand fleet
Orlando, Usa - The industry showcases entire current production Citation Line at NBAA
Cessna Aircraft Company announced that it has delivered 241 Citation Mustangs since the aircraft entered service in April 2007. The entry-level business jet has found worldwide appeal with deliveries revealing... more
Fair and shows"NBAA": EMBRAER signed first Legacy 650 jet order in Europe with AAM
Orlando, Usa - Embraer Cae Training Services issued 1st Phenom 100 jet type rating
Embraer signed a contract with Aircraft Asset Management AAM GmbH, of Hallbergmoos, Germany, for the sale of two Legacy 650 executive jets. The announcement was made yesterday at the 62nd Annual Meeting... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: the ambitions of Europe in space
Brussels, Belgium - On October 15 and 16 in Brussels a conference opened by EC President Barroso, that had anticipated the next meeting in Prague
A conference on ‘The Ambitions of Europe in Space’ on 15 and 16 October brought together members of the European Parliament, Council, European Commission, agencies, industry, research entities, operators, fin... more
Press releaseSpace: the French Secretary of State Pierre Lellouche visits the Roman space center of Thales Alenia Space Italia
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio are central hubs in European space technology
During his official visit in Italy, the French minister for European Affairs, Pierre Lellouche, visited the Roman space center of Thales Alenia Space (a joint-venture where Thales Alenia Space controls... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on the North from today
Rome, Italy - Strong winds on central Tyrrhenian and on major isles
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models that confirm the scenario diffused last Monday, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions for North-Western regions... more
Press releaseItalian SdL: national and general strike fixed for next Friday
Rome, Italy - All sectors in detail
"The general and national strike fixed for next Friday, on October 23, by Italian unions (RDB, COBAS, SDL Intercategory) will be for 24 hours and in the following manner, sector by sector: Public administration:... more
AirportsBritish Antitrust orders BAA to sell Gatwick airport
Rome, Italy - Some of the possible purchasers include the Global Infrastructures Partners and Ferrovial
The British authority that ensures fair trade and market competition, the Competition Commission, has established that the British Airport Authority (BAA) should sell the London airport of Gatwick. According... more
AirlinesDelta announces Summer 2010 relaunch of non-stop service between Venice and Atlanta, Rome-Detroit and Pisa-NY
Milan, Italy - From next May and June
Delta Air Lines today announced it will re-launch nonstop services between Venice International Airport and Hartsfield-"Jackson" Atlanta International Airport, between Rome’s "Leonardo da Vinci"-Fiumicino A... more
CuriositiesThe ambitious plan by Paris' municipality: a Zeppelin of last generation to monitor the city
Paris, France - The airship will be long 30m, 17 wide and will have a volume filled of helium equal to 300m3. The cost is about EUR 2 million
In the edition of last Monday of the French "Journal du Dimanche" ("JDD") is read that the project of a Zeppelin airship of new generation has been presented to the Paris' Council, for the "Ville Lumiere"... more
AirlinesAlitalia/Cai will purchase the Superjet 100 airplane?
Rome, Italy - Surely there will be an expansion of Alitalia's region fleet according to Rocco Sabelli
During the meeting between the unions and Alitalia/Cai's chief executive, Rocco Sabelli, he revealed his intentions to expand the company's regional fleet. Today, in the press release held after the opening... more
IndustryThe Cessna Aircraft Company launches new products for customer assistance
Florida, USA - Green Trak software is able to optimize flight itineraries
The Cessna Aircraft Company revealed the intention of releasing new services for customer assistance. In 2009 the company already launched the MSU (Mobile Service Unit) and the ART (Air Response Team)... more
Fair and showsCessna announced preliminary performance increases for Citation CJ-4
Orlando, Usa - The industry into the business aviation market at "NBAA"
Cessna Aircraft Company released preliminary performance increases for the Citation CJ4. Results of extensive engineering flight testing have validated significant performance enhancements including... more
AirlinesThai Airways elects a new president and launches flights to new destinations
Bangkok, Thailandia - The new president Piyasvasti Amranand will the lead the air company
Piyasvasti Amranand was elected as the new president of Thai Airways last Monday, inheriting a very fragile economic situation. The new president has stressed the importance of increasing the company's... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Cathay Pacific Airways 777-300ER in Oneworld livery
Everett, Usa - To highlight the commitment of the carrier to the alliance's 10th anniversary
Boeing delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to Singapore-based leasing company BOC Aviation and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways. The airplane is painted in a special oneworld livery to highlight... more
AirportsAeroporti di Rome (AdR): the glamour of cinema lands in Rome
Rome, Italy - For the fourth consecutive year the company partners this demonstration
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the society that manages both of Rome's airports, will partner the 2009 edition of the international Film Festival in Rome. For the fourth consecutive year AdR will join this... more
Fair and showsEMBRAER at the "NBAA 2009"
Orlando, Usa - The Company shows the Phenom 100, 300, Legacy 500, 600 and Lineage 1000, as well as a corporate version of the ERJ-135
Embraer presents its family of executive jets at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., October 20-22. The Company is at booth #5659... more
ConferencesAerospace Cluster and 12 enterprises will participate at the "Aerospace meetings" conference at the end of October
Turin, Italy - The aeronautical industry of Rhône-Alpes visits Turin
"Aerospace Cluster in Rhône-Alpes will participate at the 'Aerospace Meetings' convention organized in Turin next October 28 and 29, together with 12 societies that belong to cluster. This important event... more
PeoplePeter Malanik is voted onto AEA Presidents’ Committee
Milan, Italy - For two years
"At last Friday’s Annual General Meeting of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), Peter Malanik, a Member of the Executive Board of the Austrian Airlines Group, was voted onto the AEA Presidents’ Com... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T- 62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units (2009-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent over- fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53159-53160] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
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SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2007-23-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52877-52880] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more