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Civil aviationATA approves ICAO environmental suggestions
Washington, USA - For a global sectoral approach to climate change
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) commended the 190 Member States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for confirming a comprehensive Program of Action at last week’s H... more
AccidentsFour victims in Chinese hot air balloon accident
Guilin, China - They were all Dutch
Four tourists, all Dutch, were killed today in Guilin, southern China, in the accident that occurred to the hot air balloon on which they were travelling for a touristic flight. Besides the victims, on... more
Civil aviationAn ATR-42/500 will serve the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Atlantic Ocean)
Saint Pierre, Saint Pierre-e-Miquelon - By local airline Air Saint Pierre
Air Saint Pierre took delivery today of the first ATR-42/500 that will be operated in the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The aircraft, ordered in 2008 by SAEMAI (Société Anonyme d’Economie Mix... more
PeopleNew appointments at Airbus Military
Toulouse, France - To reinforce the company’s new operational efficiency
Airbus has made the following appointments with immediate effect: - Rafael Acedo is the new Head of Strategy. - Miguel Angel Morell succeeds Rafael Acedo as the new Head of Engineering and Technology.... more
AerospaceAstrium: major milestone on the James Webb Space Telescope program
Ottobrunn, Germany - Completed development of the instrument that will study the evolution of stars and galaxies
Astrium has successfully completed the Engineering Test Unit (ETU) for the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec). NIRSpec will be integrated in the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and will peer into the... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against Polish charges increase
Brussels, Belgium - The European "Single Sky" is crucial
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has reacted strongly to the decision of PANSA, the Polish air navigation service provider, to raise its fees next year by 32% for flights across Polish airspace... more
AirportsThe Italian government backs the development of Rome and Milan airports (3). Speeches by Matteoli, Palenzona and Berlusconi
Rome, Italy - Increase of airport fares and certainty of investment return are necessary to attract private capitals
The Italian minister of transport and infrastructures, Altero Matteoli, welcomed today the development plans presented by ADR and SEA. "So far -the minister stated- our country has not been able to work... more
AirportsFiumicino and Malpensa airports: short- and long-term investments for the future (2)
Rome, Italy - Presented today to the Italian government
The president of SEA-Aeroporti di Milano, Giuseppe Bonomi, together with his colleague from ADR-Aeroporti di Roma, Fabrizio Palenzona, today presented to the government the projects for the future investments... more
HelicoptersSELEX Galileo selected by the RAF to protect upgraded Pumas
Luton, UK - As part of the £300 million programme
SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, will provide the Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) as part of the £300 million upgrade programme for 28 of the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma Mk1 helicopters. The upgrade, ba... more
AirlineseasyJet about the possible increase of airport fares
Milan, Italy - The statement of François Bacchetta, Regional General Manager South Europe
"Concerning the possible increase of airport fares, easyJet's Regional General Manager South Europe François Bacchetta, stated: 'Higher fares are negative for consumers, for airlines and for airports,... more
AirportsItaly: SEA and ADR together for the growth of the country
Rome, Italy - Presented the project for the complementary usage of the two hubs of Fiumicino and Malpensa
The development program of Rome and Milan airports, dubbed "Two hubs, one goal: make the country grow", was presented this morning at Villa Madama, Rome (see AVIONEWS). The two airport operators, ADR-Aeroporti... more
AirportsAVIONEWS at the presentation of ADR and SEA (Rome and Milan airports operators) development plans
Rome, Italy - Two hubs, one goal: make the country grow
SEA and ADR (airport operators of Milan and Rome respectively) this morning presented together to the Italian government their development plans to 2020 and 2040: 17 construction sites overall, for an... more
Military aviationFirst of 18 new F-16 destined to the Pakistani Air Force
Fort Worth, Usa - The Pakistani order, designated "Pace Drive" includes 12 F-16Cs and six F-16Ds
Lockheed Martin unveiled the first of 18 new F-16s being produced for Pakistan in ceremonies yesterday at its Fort Worth, Texas, facility. Officials including the Chiefs of Staff of the U.S. and Pakistan... more
IndustryHawker Beechcraft awarded first contract for new T-6C trainer aircraft
Wichita, Usa - Royal Moroccan Air Force order calls for 24 aircraft and support
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) announced a recently-awarded contract to provide 24 of its new Beechcraft T-6C trainer aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The contract represents several significant... more
Press releaseDefined agreement for acquisition of Atitech SpA's 100%
Naples, Italy - By Meridie SpA, Alitalia and Finmeccanica jointly
"Meridie SpA (MeMI), investment company dedicated to the enterprises in Central-South of Italy -through the Manutenzoni Aereonautiche Srl company- communicates that has been defined an agreement finalized... more
HelicoptersFAI awards A-109 Grand helicopter's pilots for world speed record
Cascina Costa, Italy - The De la Vaulx Medal assigned to pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik, on being named the 2009 recipients of the De la Vaulx Medal, presented by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, du... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: four B-777 into its fleet
Rome, Italy - Two in 300ER version and other two in 200LR
"Qatar Airways has announced imminent arrival of 4 new B-777 into its fleet, two B-77/300ER and two B-777/200LR that will be delivered between October and December 2009. The funding for acquisition... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds on the South and on isles
Rome, Italy - A possible improvement is forecast on Friday
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions that predicts from the second part of today, on Wednesday October 14,... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways presents e-flights programme
Tokyo, Japan - A series of environmental preservation initiatives
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has introduced e-flights, which aim to promote a strong ecological message and environmentally friendly products related to air travel as part of ANA’s environmental initiatives. The p... more
Civil aviationIATA: presented aviation climate change plan to the UN
New York, Usa - UN Secretary-General Commends Aviation’s Commitment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, presented the aviation industry’s climate change strategy and targets to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon i... more
UAS-DronesFoliage-penetrating radar tested on A-160T unmanned helicopter
Irvine, California - It offers enhanced coverage of moving vehicles and troops in forest areas
Boeing today announced that its A-160T Hummingbird unmanned helicopter successfully completed 20 test flights with the Foliage Penetration Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Tracking and Engagement Radar (FORESTER).... more
ReportItaly, the president of Aeroporti di Puglia accused of corruption
Bari, Italy - Within a wide inquiry on health-related bribes
Also the president and director general of Aeroporti di Puglia, Domenico di Paola (for corruption) and Marco Franchini (for auction disturbance), are among the charged ones in wide inquiry called "La Fiorita"... more
AirportsTokyo-Haneda might become an international hub
Tokyo, Japan - In autumn the Japanese airport will have 110,000 slots to handle
The Japanes transport ministry announced today its intention to make Tokyo-Haneda airport an international hub, as next autumn it will have 110,000 slots to handle. Half of these, in the government's plans,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, and 747SR series airplanes (2009-20-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a decrease of the aerodynamic controllability of the airplane, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50686-50688] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with a DTSD installed in accordance with STC, ST00127BO (2009-20-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 50683-50686] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors O-470, IO- 470, TSIO-470, IO-520, TSIO-520, IO-550, and IOF-550 series reciprocating engines (2009-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine power due to cracks in the cylinder head, possible engine failure, and fire in the engine compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 51464] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
DefenseNew North Korean missile tests
Pyongyang, North Korea - While it opens to discussions with Seoul
North Korean provocations go on. If on one side it opens to discussions with the government of South Korea, on the other hand it keeps performing missile tests. After launching five short-range missiles... more
IndustryGulfstream Aerospace: roll-out of G-250 aircraft
Savannah, Usa - Deliveries in 2011
Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) rolled out the all-new, super mid-size Gulfstream G-250 at "Ben Gurion International Airport"... more
AerospaceOceansat-2 sends good quality data
New Delhi, India - All instruments are active, including the Italian-made ROSA
All the three payloads on-board the Oceansat-2, namely Ocean Colour Monitor (OCM), Scatterometer and the Italian built Radio Occultation Sounder for Atmospheric Studies (ROSA) have been successfully turned... more
AccidentsMilitary aircraft crashed in Ireland, both pilots killed
Cornamona, Ireland - Flight recorders found
The two pilots on board of an Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9 were killed yesterday in the crash that involved their aircraft near Cornamona, in the Irish region of Connemara. The two men, an instructor and... more
ReportKazakh fighter drops bomb on houses
Almaty, Kazakhstan - No victims nor injured people reported
A Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer of the Kazakh air force yesterday accidentally dropped one of its bombs, which fell on a house in the region of Almaty (ex Alma-Ata). Luckily the bomb didn't explode, but the country's... more
Military aviationBAE Systems gets contract for Saudi Arabian Eurofighters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - For a three-year period
The Royal Saudi Air Force has commenced flying operations following the delivery of the first 4 of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force. To support this, the Governments of the... more
AirlinesQatar Airways performs first commercial flight with fuel made from natural gas
Doha, Qatar - From London to Doha with a passengers Airbus A-340/600
A Qatar Airways Airbus A-340/600 yesterday completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas. The journey from London-Gatwick to Doha took over six hours a... more
Military aviationFirst order for Hawker Beechcraft T-6C trainers
Wichita, USA - By the Royal Moroccan Air Force
Hawker Beechcraft yesterday announced a contract to provide 24 of its new Beechcraft T-6C trainer aircraft to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The contract represents the first sale of the all new T-6C trainer.... more
AirlinesInternet and haute cuisine on Lufthansa's flights
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to Panasonic and to the French chef Jean-Georges Klein
The German airline Lufthansa has announced the introduction of two new services to enhance the comfort and experience of its flights: the introduction of an onboard Internet connection, and the offer of... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: traffic results for January to September 2009
Vienna, Austria - Passenger volume stabilised
"The Austrian Airlines Group achieved an average passenger load factor of 77.9 percent on its flights in September 2009. This was exactly on the figure for September last year. Austrian Airlines carried... more
IndustryEmbraer’s ECC sells three regional jets to Seaa, from Angola
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Start-up scheduled airline acquires two ERJ-135 and one ERJ-145 pre-owned jets
ECC Leasing Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, has sold two ERJ-135 and one ERJ-145 pre-owned jets to Serviços Executivos Aéreos de Angola (SEAA). The African start-up scheduled a... more
AirportsAci Europe: European passenger traffic down -4.5% during August 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Its report confirms that any improvement in the recovery of air traffic is likely to be slow
"ACI EUROPE’s latest monthly airport traffic report – for August – confirms that any improvement in the recovery of air traffic is likely to be slow. The overall passenger traffic at European airports decre... more
AirportsItaly: Sardinia region confirms its trust in Luzzati, president of Alghero Airport
Alghero, Italy - The governor denounces "Political plots" against SOGEAAL
The president of Sardinia region, Ugo Cappellacci, confirmed its full trust in the president of Alghero-Fertilia Airport operator, Carlo Luzzati, denying recent voices. The "Riviera del corallo" airport... more
Airports€ 3.6 billion investment for the airports of Rome
Rome, Italy - The development program that will be unveiled tomorrow is ready
The new development program of AdR-Aeroporti di Roma will for the next 10 years will be presented tomorrow and, as anticipated today by the Italian newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore", includes an overall investment... more
AirportsFraport placed more than €1 billion in contracts
Frankfurt, Germany - Already during the first nine months of the year
Fraport AG continued to serve as a major economic engine during the first three quarters of 2009 – particularly in the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region. Already during the first nine months of the year Fraport a... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Piedmont Region together for territory's development
Turin, Italy - New international links from Turin to Amsterdam, Berlin, Moscow and Istanbul
"The Piedmont Region and Alitalia, together with SAGAT (Turin's airport management society), Chamber of Commerce, Turin's Municipality and Province, have signed an agreement with the aim to promote the... more
DefenseBoeing announces successful GBU-40 SDB-II bomb tests
St. Louis, USA - Dropped by an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter
Boeing announced today it has successfully concluded a 42-month risk reduction program on the GBU-40 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II with a flight test in which the weapon impacted its target. In the latest... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines, traffic up 8.8% in September
Dallas, USA - The load factor grew to 74,7%
The US carrier Southwest Airlines reported a traffic improvement of 8.8% in September 2009, compared to the same month last year. Capacity was reduced by 7.8%, resulting in an increase of the load factor... more
AirlinesAlitalia, the real problem is AirOne integration
Rome, Italy - Alessandro Cenci's words representing the FIT-CISL flight crews' trade union
Alitalia's real problem is AirOne integration, as stated today by captain Alessandro Cenci, representing the FIT-CISL flight crews' trade union, to the Italian newspaper "Il Giornale". Mr. Cenci spoke... more
IndustryAirbus MRO Network welcomes Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies as new member
Blagnac, France - The sodality in order to enhance maintenance in the Middle East for Airbus customers
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT), a Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) affiliate has signed an agreement with Airbus making it the latest member to join the worldwide Airbus MRO Network. ADAT,... more
AirlinesAir Italy inaugurates 18 intercontinental flights from Verona
Verona, Italy - The entry into the fleet of a new B-767/300ER coincides with the debut of the links
"The development by Air Italy from 'Valerio Catullo' Verona's airport doesn't stop. After a Summer season rich of satisfactions and the reinforcement of the scheduled and charter flights for short and... more
HelicoptersRussia delivers Ka-28 helicopters to China
Moscow, Russia - They can operate both in search and strike missions
Russia, through the company Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise (Russian Helicopters group), has produced the first shipment of the anti-submarine Ka-28 for The Republic of China Navy. The first three... more
Aerospace"IAC" opens in South Korea from October 12-16
Seoul, Korea - The 60th International Astronautical Congress was officially opened
"The 60th International Astronautical Congress was officially opened today in Daejeon, South Korea. The Daejeon Convention Centre, under the aegis of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute and the International... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of October
Rome, Italy - From Saturday 17 to Sunday 18
Saturday 17 - Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre and Nhill Aero Club Fly-in. Nhill Airfield, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)3 5391 2001 - Jamestown Fly-in & Air Spectacular. Jamestown Aerodrome, Jamestown,... more