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AirlinesTAM Airlines signed agreement with Austrian Airlines
Rome, Italy - The new partnership began last October 1st
"TAM Airlines has signed an agreement with Austrian Airlines (AA), a Star Alliance member, to allow to the associates of the TAM Fidelidade program to earn and to redeem the points on flights managed by... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers third C-17 SAC
Long Beach, USA - The last destined to the HAW Wing of Papa, Hungary
Boeing yesterday delivered a third C-17 Globemaster III to the NATO Airlift Management Organization (NAMO) in support of NAMO's 12-nation Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) initiative. Assigned to SAC's... more
AirlinesAir Malta signs partnership with Italian football team Inter Milan FC
Milan, Italy - Meanwhile it opens a new link between Reggio Calabria and Paris
The airline Air Malta and the Italian football team Inter Milan FC have signed a one-year commercial agreement that sees Air Malta becoming an official supplier of the Club. The contract includes the joint... more
IndustryATR delivers a 72/500 to Air Vanuatu
Toulouse, France - From the order announced last year at the "Singapore Air Show"
Air Vanuatu today accepted delivery of the new ATR-72/500, from the order announced last year at the "Singapore Air Show" and valued at US $ 20.5 million. The aircraft, configured with 68 seats and powered... more
AccidentsToday its the 8th anniversary of Milan airport accident
Milan, Italy - Commemoration mass celebrated in St. Ambrose
A commemoration mass was celebrated today in the Basilica of St. Ambrose, Milan (Italy), to remember the 118 victims of Linate airport accident on October 8, 2001, the worst in the history of Italian aviation.... more
AerospaceNASA: discovered largest ring around Saturn
Rome, Italy - NASA Space Telescope discovered it
"NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has discovered an enormous ring around Saturn -- by far the largest of the giant planet's many rings. The new belt lies at the far reaches of the Saturnian system, with... more
AirlinesUnions block British Airways' job cuts
London, UK - Threatening protests in the run-up to Christmas
Following British Airways' announcement for a plan to cut the equivalent of 1,700 jobs (see AVIONEWS), the Unite trade union, representing the UK airline's 14,000 cabin crewmembers, replied asking the... more
SecurityFedEx Express installs new firefighting system on its aircraft
Memphis, USA - To be mounted on the carrier's MD-11s and Boeing 777 Freighters
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx, has unveiled a new automatic fire-suppression system (FSS), elevating the level of safety during international, over-water flights. In April 2009, FedEx Express... more
DefenseRussia has 5 military contracts underway with Libya
Tripoli, Libya - And is participating in further tenders
Russia has five military procurement contracts underway with Libya, as reported yesterday by the news agency "RIA Novosti", quoting Alexander Mikheyev, deputy director general of Rosoboronexport, the Federal... more
DefenseThe US Senate rejects the VH-71 presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - Defense budget for FY 2010 approved
The US Senate, with 97 favourable votes against 3, yesterday approved the defense budget for FY 2010. The US$325,6 billion plan excludes both AgustaWestland's (Finmeccanica group) VH-71 Kestrel helicopter,... more
Civil aviationLufthansa's A-380 takes the sky
Toulouse, France - It will be transferred to Hamburg by the end of the year
The world's largest airplane took to the skies for Lufthansa for the first time Tuesday as its A-380 made its maiden voyage from Toulouse over the south of France. The maiden flight of the Lufthansa... more
OccurrencesFlap failure on landing for Ryanair airplane in London
London, UK - No problem for the people on board
Seconds of tension yesterday on board of a Ryanair's Boeing 737/800 (registration EI-DCI), flight FR5562 from Alicante (Spain) to London-Gatwick (UK), when the pilot noted that it had some issue with the... more
AirlinesAvianca and TACA to merge
Bogota, Colombia - They will generate sales for US$3 billion
The two south-American airlines Avianca (Colombia) and TACA (El Salvador) announced yesterday the plan for a strategic merger in a single holding. Initially the carriers will remain to separate entities,... more
Civil aviationThe aviation sector supports ICAO for the environment
Montreal, Canada - New call for governments to have a global sectoral approach
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Airports Council International (ACI), the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and the International Coordinating Council of Aerospace... more
AirlinesSeptember 2009: Air France traffic down 3.7%
Paris, France - But load factor grew by 1%
The French airline Air France has reported, in September 2009, a passengers load factor increase of 1% to 81.9%, with greater reduction in capacity (-4.9%) than decline in traffic (-3.7%). As for cargo... more
DefenseUS$133 million to Lockheed Martin for US army surveillance aerostat systems
Akron, USA - In support of the coalition forces
Lockheed Martin today announced it has received a US$133 million award to provide the US Army with eight additional Persistent Threat Detection Systems (PTDS) to support coalition forces. A tethered aerostat-based... more
CuriositiesSix airplanes out of seven fly with retreads
Rome, Italy - As reported by the Italian Retreaders Association
Six airplanes out of seven fly with retreads, as reported by the Italian Retreaders Association (AIRP), quoting data issued by the TRIB (Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau). The news is not surprising,... more
HelicoptersFirst flight of Boeing's AH-6i helicopter
Washington, USA - Studied for the international market
Boeing today announced that the AH-6i light attack/reconnaissance helicopter successfully completed its first flight on September 16, seven months after the company started work on the prototype aircraft.... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: traffic down, load factor up
London, UK - In September 2009
In September 2009 British Airways' passenger capacity was 3.7% below September 2008. Traffic fell by 0.8%. This resulted in a passenger load factor increase of 2.4% versus last year, to 81.3%. Traffic... more
SecurityAEA: pilots' flight hours do not affect safety
Brussels, Belgium - "Pilot unions’ claims are pure self-interest"
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has rejected claims by pilot unions that the rules governing flight duty and rest time which currently apply in Europe are unsafe. At present, Flight Time... more
AirlinesSAS, traffic down 17.7%
Stockholm, Sweden - In September 2009
Sas-Scandinavian Airlines System issued today its operational results for September 2009, reporting 17.7% slump in traffic compared to September 2008. The overall load factor was 70.6%, same as last year,... more
Civil aviationAlbanian handhold for Myair.com
Vicenza, Italy - From the group Kralj/Starairways
After last week's offer by the Albanian group Kralj/Starairways for the rescue of the Italian airline Myair.com, which has been grounded in July due to its excessive debts (see AVIONEWS), several concerns... more
CargoNew composite containers for cargo aircraft arrive from Germany
Staudt, Germany - They will allow operators to save up to € 2 million per year
Following two years of successful flight trials, the German company Dokasch, a leading manufacturer of air cargo equipment, yesterday presented its new AKE lw-65 air cargo containers that are the first... more
AccidentsAt least two killed in Libyan MiG-23 crash
Tripoli, Libya - During the "Lavex 2009" air show
At least two people, the two pilots on board, have been killed today in the accident occurred to a Libyan Air Force MiG-23 Flogger, during an air demonstration. The aircraft was taking part in the "Lavex... more
AirportsNew long-haul charter links operated by Air Italy from Verona "Catullo" airport
Verona, Italy - The details in a press conference on next Monday
The Italian airline Air Italy and the "Valerio Catullo" airport in Verona announced several new long-haul charter links scheduled from the winter season in the Italian airport. Similar connections are... more
AirlinesA Piaggio P-180 for Wind Jet Platinum Line's fleet
Rome, Italy - Opening to business aviation
In September, the airline Wind Jet has added to its fleet of 12 Airbus aircraft the first Piaggio P-180 Avanti, extending its offer also to the business aviation sector. The airplane is painted with the... more
IndustryUS$1 billion charges for Boeing
Chicago, USA - For delays in the 747/8 programme
Boeing yesterday said it expects a pre-tax charge against third-quarter results of approximately US$1 billion due to increased production costs and the difficult market conditions affecting its 747/8 program.... more
UAS-DronesVUAS Fire Scout completes flight with new ground station
San Diego, USA - To test systems that will be used with the army
Northrop Grumman-developed MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) completed a flight under the command and control of a new company-developed STANAG 4586 compatible ground control station... more
AerospaceTwo Kazakh contracts for Astrium
Astana, Kazakhstan - During president Sarkozy's visit in the country
Astrium (EADS) and JSC NC Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary (KGS), the company charged with the development of Kazakhstan’s space programme, yesterday signed a contract for two Earth observation satellites, a... more
SecurityUS carriers will have to check on-board drinking water
Washington, USA - To protect passengers from microbiological contamination
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued yesterday a final rule to ensure that safe and reliable drinking water is provided to aircraft passengers and crew. The rule provides multiple-barrier... more
AirlinesBritish Airways axes 1,700 jobs
London, UK - Trade unions threat industrial actions
The airline British Airways has stated yesterday that it is going to reduce its workforce of the equivalent of 1,700 jobs, through voluntary redundancy and switch to part-time work, and that it is also... more
DefenseIndia deploys Air Force along Pakistani border
New Delhi, India - Using the MiG-29s modernized in Russia
India has decided to deploy its air force along the Pakistani border. According to sources from New Delhi's minister of defense, in fact, the first lot of six MiG-29 aircraft modernized in Russia, scheduled... more
IndustryATR enters the Libyan market with a contract for 2 ATR-42/500s
Tripoli, Libya - Inked on the occasion of the "LAVEX 2009
ATR and Libya’s flag carrier Libyan Airlines today signed a contract for the purchase of 2 ATR-42/500s, which will become the first ATR aircraft to be operated in the country. The deal, valued at some U... more
Aerospace"Deep space pearls" discovered by Herschel
Rome, Italy - In the constellation of the Southern Cross
ESA's (European Space Agency) space telescope Herschel has photographed a necklace of "Deep space pearls", formed by stars of any age, in a part of our galaxy so far considered cold an inactive. The pictures... more
HelicoptersEADS and Eurocopter sign helicopter cooperation agreement with Kazakhstan
Astana, Kazakhstan - Soon a maintenance center will be opened in the ex-Soviet republic
During the official visit of French President Sarkozy to Kazakhstan, EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign wealth fund "Samruk-Kazyna" to create a public-private... more
AerospaceFrom Galileo to Galileo: Italy and Luxembourg meeting on October 8 and 9
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - To know the Universe to improve life on the Earth
Representatives from the Italian government and industries are going to meet Luxembourg's ones to discuss on space-related themes. This important meeting will be testified by the European Union. This is... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland gets contract for UK Apache IOS programme
London, UK - Deal worth € 480 million
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced today the award of the Apache Integrated Operational Support (IOS) contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), valued at GBP439 million (€ 480 million), t... more
Military aviationStork Fokker to produce flaperons for the F-35 Lightning II
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Contract initially worth US$200 million
Stork Fokker has won an important order in relation to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project. The US aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin has selected the Dutch company to produce the flaperons for the... more
AirlinesMeridie purchases 25% of Livingston
Rome, Italy - With a deal worth € 2.5 million
Meridie, investment company operating in central and southern Italy, took over 25% of the airline Livingston through its parent FG Holding group. Livingston is an Italian carrier which performs leisure... more
AirlinesQatar Airways novelties with the new winter schedules
Milan, Italy - New flights to Amritsar, Goa and Melbourne; strengthens in Europe
"With the start of the new winter schedule, Qatar Airways presented several novelties for the touristic market, also interesting for Italy. From October 11 a service will be activated to the Indian holy... more
Press releaseFlight crews' operational fatigue: Italian ENAC president wants the "Moebus Study"
Rome, Italy - To discuss it in an upcoming meeting of the board of directors
"Referring to yesterday's protest carried out in several airports of the European Union by pilots and flight assistants' trade unions, the president of the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), Vito... more
Military aviationFurther 50 Russian fighters for the Indian Air Force?
New Delhi, India - To be added to the 230 already ordered
The Indian Air Force (IAF) might buy 50 further Russian-built Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft, according to the news reported by the Indian newspaper "The Times of India". The fighter jets will be added... more
AirlinesJet2.com at "TTG Italia"
Milan, Italy - The UK low-cost present at the novelty-and-service trade fair
Jet2.com, UK-based low-cost airline, will be present at "TTG Incontri", the international b2b tourism fair that this year is going to be held in Rimini, Italy, from October 16 to 18. The carrier will attend... more
AirlinesAirAsia delays the delivery of 8 further Airbus A-320s
Sepang, Malaysia - Initially scheduled for 2011
The malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia will delay the delivery of 8 Airbus A-320s that it was due to receive in 2011, bringing to 16 the total number of these aircraft of which it deferred the delivery,... more
Fair and showsThe "Blue Angels" to fly over San Francisco
San Francisco, USA - In preparation to the annual "Fleet Week" show
The "Blue Angels", aerobatic display team of the US Navy, will fly over San Francisco today at 10:10 am local time (5:10 pm GMT), a few days before the official inauguration of the annual military show... more
DefenseItaly: 100th year celebrations for Cameri military airport
Novara, Italy - More than 120,000 attended the air show
Celebrations for Cameri (northern Italy) military airport's 100th year ended Sunday, with the participation of more than 120,000 people, in presence of the Italian Air Force chief of general staff, general... more
AirlinesOpposite trend for WestJet and Air Canada in September
Ottawa, Canada - Different load factor values compared to last year
The two Canadian airlines WestJet and Air Canada have announced yesterday their results for September, compared to the same period last year. The two carriers reported opposite values on the month: if... more
Fair and showsNew study presented on biofuels produced from sea plants
Hong Kong, China - To be carried out on "Halophytes"
Boeing, UOP (Honeywell) and the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi today announced a study on the sustainability of a leading family of saltwater-based plant candidates for renewable... more
Military aviationRussia confident on Brazilian fighters' tender
Moscow, Russia - Moscow accepted to sell technology to the south-American country
Following Sweden with the Saab Gripen NG (see AVIONEWS), also Russia is confident on the tender for the sale of 36 fighter jets to Brazil's Air Force, with the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft, a race in which everything... more
Fair and showsIATA invites governments to support aviation in respecting the environment
Hong Kong, China - During the "Greener Skies" conference in Hong Kong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) challenged governments to take four specific actions to support the aviation industry’s responsible approach to climate change. These steps include: a... more