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AirlinesAir France-KLM, traffic down in August
Paris, France - Slight increase in load factor
The airline Air France-KLM announced today its results for traffic in August 2009. Passenger traffic decreased by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, with a capacity reduction of 4.2%. This... more
Sport aviationBalloon. FAI: "53rd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett"
Geneva, Switzerland - That this year sees the participation of 16 gas-balloon teams from 8 Nations
The “53rd Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett”, the famous international FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) aeronautical race, was launched Saturday evening from the Vessy Sports Center in Gene... more
AerospaceLast preparations for the launch of the Soyuz TMA-16 towards the ISS
Star City, Russia - On board also the space tourist Guy Laliberte
While the crew of the American space shuttle Discovery gets ready to leave the International Space Station (see AVIONEWS), Russia started today the operations that will lead on next September 30 to the... more
IndustryDemonstration tour in Australia for the P-180 "Avanti II" by Piaggio
Genoa, Italy - The airplane will fly at half of September in three airports: Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne
"P-180 'Avanti II', the world advanced turboprop aircraft, will depart on a demonstration tour that will parade its outstanding capabilities before potential customers in Australia. The aircraft will also... more
ReportTwo civilians killed in suicide bombing in Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - Several injured among which some NATO troops
Violence goes on in Afghanistan after the presidential elections that led to the disputed confirmation of Hamid Karzai. A man on an off-road vehicle exploded today near the NATO base at Kabul international... more
Fair and showsEmbraer showcases the Legacy 600 at "Asian Aerospace Expo 2009"
Hong Kong, China - Airplane will move on to a demo tour in mainland China following event
"Embraer participates in 'Asian Aerospace EXPO 2009' (www.asianaerospace.com/en/Home), September 8 - 10, at Hong Kong International Airport. Company officers meet the public in Suite 2, of the airport’s B... more
AirlinesIndia: pilots reported sick, dozens of Jet Airways' flights cancelled
New Delhi, India - To protest against the sacking of two colleagues
116 flights of the Indian airline, Jet Airways, have been cancelled today due to a protest carried out by pilots against the sacking of two of their colleagues. Just one of these flights was an international... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Discovery's crew readies for undocking from the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - To begin its return trip to Earth
After completing load operations and transferring the "Leonardo" module back in the space shuttle Discovery's cargo bay (see AVIONEWS), the crewmembers of mission STS-128 greeted their colleagues that... more
Military aviationBrazil to buy fighter jets from France
Brasilia, Brazil - The joint announcement made by the presidents of the two countries
Following recent statements made by Brazilian president, Lula, (see AVIONEWS), yesterday arrived the official confirmation that the south-American country will buy 36 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from... more
Civil aviationChinese airlines delay deliveries of the B-787 Dreamliners
Beijing, China - To face the global economic downturn
Chinese airlines are discussing with Boeing the planning of further delays of deliveries for the ordered 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The measure is necessary to allow the Asian country's carriers to better... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Sirocco" frigate returned yesterday from Lebanon
Rome, Italy - At the end of three months of operations in UNIFIL ambit
"The 'Sirocco' frigate of the Italian Navy returned in Taranto yesterday, on Sunday September 6, at the end of three months in Lebanon waters in the ambit of UNIFIL (UN Interim Force in Lebanon) named... more
ReportUK. In 2006 they were planning aircraft bombings: three charged
London, UK - Their arrest caused the limits on boarded liquids
Three terrorists arrested in 2006 while planning to cause a second "September 11" in Europe by carrying on board of some commercial flights liquid explosives, designed to pass through security checks.... more
AccidentsAt least 4 killed in Indonesian military aircraft crash
Jakarta, Indonesia - Ditched during a patrolling mission
A GAF N-24A Nomad aircraft of the Indonesian navy with 9 people on board crashed today at Long Apung, on the Borneo island. Four of five (depending on the sources) of the occupants of the airplane were... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 7 to next Sunday 13
Monday 07 - "Asian Aerospace 2009 Congress and Expo". AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, China. + 852 2965 1682 www.asianaerospace.com - "7th FAI European Rally Flying Championship". Castellón, Spain. +... more
AerospaceRussia to build a new space center
Moscow, Russia - The works will begin in 2011
Russia in 2011 is going to start works to build a new space center in Vostochny, a region in the far east of the country, as announced today by general Nikolai Abroskin, director of the Federal Service... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero at the "Asian Aerospace 2009"
Hong Kong, China - The P-180 "Avanti II" aircraft showcased at the event
The "Asian Aerospace 2009", that will begin tomorrow, on September 8 until Thursday in Hong Kong, at the 'Asia World Expo', will record for the first time the presence of one of the most significant Italian... more
CargoCargoitalia begins Milan-Hong Kong services
Milan, Italy - Starting on September 9
Starting on September 9 Cargoitalia will begin its services between Milan-Malpensa and Hong Kong. The route will have a frequency of two times a week and will be served using a McDonnell Douglas MD-11SF... more
UAS-DronesAustralia to lease Israeli UAVs
Canberra, Australia - To be used in Afghanistan for one year plus an option for further two
The Australian minister of defense John Faulkner confirmed today that his government has leased Israeli-made Heron unmanned air vehicles (UAV), built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), to be used in... more
AccidentsItalian Air Safety Board opens an inquiry on Monte Rosa accident (2)
Aosta, Italy - The French pilot is currently hospitalized at the "Parini" of Aosta
Confirming the first reports (see AVIONEWS), the Robin DR-400 aircraft (registration F-GJQG) that crashed this morning in northern Italy, on the Monte Rosa massif near the Lyskamm glacier, had taken off... more
ReportWTO ruled against state aid to Airbus
Geneva, Switzerland - But a final decision could take years
As expected the WTO (World Trade Organization), backing Boeing's protest, would have decided against governmental financial aid to Airbus by the countries members of the Eads consortium, France, Germany,... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama might fly to Angola
Luanda, Angola - To strengthen economic relationships between the two countries
The Italian airline Blue Panorama might start its operations in Angola following contacts started by its president Franco Pecci during his visit in Luanda, capital of the African country. The agreements,... more
AirlinesRyanair might takeover Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - The words of CEO Michael O'Leary
Ryanair might succeed in taking over the Irish airline Aer Lingus, according to the statements made by its CEO, Michael O'Leary, to the newspaper "Sunday Independent". Ryanair has been trying for years... more
AerospaceISS load operations completed
Cape Canaveral, USA - Space shuttle Discovery being readied for undocking
Mission STS-128 has completed the three scheduled spacewalks and the ISS (International Space Station) load operations with the supplies carried with the Italian module "Leonardo", which will be transferred... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines first half-year net profit 48 million Euro
Rome, Italy - The number of passengers carried increased by 9 percent
"Turkish Airlines 1st half year 2009 consolidated financial statements were reported to Istanbul Stock Exchange. According to the financial statements, the airline operating profit stood at 73 million... more
AirlinesAir France-Armavia: a marketing collaboration agreement signed
Rome, Italy - From today, nine weekly connections in code-share
Starting on 7 September, Air France and Armavia (French and Armenian, respecively) will be operating four weekly code-share flights between Paris and Yerevan (Armenia) and five between Yerevan and Paris.... more
AirlinesAlitalia signed the contract with Alitalia Maintenance System (AMS)
Rome, Italy - Immediate increase from 46 to 80 aircraft for the engine's component
"Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) has signed last Friday a multiyear contract with AMS (Alitalia Maintenance System), for engines maintenance and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit). The reliance includes... more
Accidents"Brixia Air Show 2009" air accident: the injured pilot is getting better
Montichiari, Italy - The victim is co-pilot Marzio Maccarana
The toll of yesterday's accident occurred to a Mudry Cap-10B during the "Brixia Air Show 2009" underway at Brescia-Montichiari airport in northern Italy. The Italian Air Force display team "Frecce Tricolori"... more
AccidentsItaly: aircraft crashes on Monte Rosa massif, pilot in serious conditions
Aosta, Italy - Hospitalized at "Umberto Parini" hospital, in Aosta
A tourism aircraft likely French-built, which model is still unknown, crashed this morning in northern Italy on the Lyskamm glacier, Monte Rosa massif. The pilot, lone occupant of the aircraft, was seriously... more
AirlinesBritish Airways ready to bid for BMI
London, UK - Talks started between the British and the Germans of Lufthansa
British Airways (BA) would be ready to bid for the airline BMI British Midland, currently controlled by the Germans of Lufthansa who would be keen to sell it due to its operational losses and strong pension... more
Military aviationThe UK might extend its Eurofighers' life time
London, UK - It uses them more than its partner countries
The UK might extend its Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets' life time beyond the current nominal 6,000 flight hours, as London uses these aircraft much more than the other countries members of the consortium... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc aircraft grounded by pilots' strike
Casablanca, Morocco - The carrier refused to give priority to Moroccan employments
Most of Royal Air Maroc (RAM) aircraft are grounded for the second day due to a pilots' strike, according to Nejib Ibrahimi, head of the Moroccan Pilots Association. The carrier stated that passenger traffic... more
PeopleChange at SAS Scandinavian Airlines' leadership from last September 1st
Milan, Italy - Chris Shern is the new General Manager for Italy and Eastern Mediterranean Countries
"Chris Shern is new General Manager of SAS Scandinavian Airlines for Italy and Eastern Mediterranean Countries, from last September 1st. Shern was previously as sales director of the SAS international... more
ReportAir attack in Afghanistan, NATO opens an inquiry
Kabul, Afghanistan - Several civilians likely involved
Following tonight bombing in northern Afghanistan that killed dozens of victims, likely including several civilians, besides Taliban rebels, (see AVIONEWS), NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen,... more
AerospaceLast modernized Lockheed Martin GPS-IIR begins operations
Newtown, USA - New services for both military and civil use
The last in a series of eight modernized GPS IIR (Global Positioning System) satellites built by Lockheed Martin has been declared operational by the US Air Force for military and civilian navigation users... more
DefenseIndia and Russia close to agreement for "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft carrier
Moscow, Russia - New Delhi might grant Moscow the requested financing
Russia and India might reach an agreement in mid-October on the new funds for the modernization of the "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft carrier that has to be delivered to New Delhi. The news has been confirmed... more
AerospaceESA: "Time bomb" in the Universe
Rome, Italy - XMM-Newton uncovers a celestial Rosetta stone
"ESA's XMM-Newton orbiting X-ray telescope has uncovered a celestial Rosetta stone: the first close-up of a white dwarf star, circling a companion star, that could explode into a particular kind of supernova... more
DefenseRussian company confirms MiG fighters' sale to Syria
Moscow, Russia - Contracts currently suspended and under discussion
The Russian company United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) confirmed the existence of contracts for the supply of MiG aircraft to Syria, even if they are currently frozen, as reported yesterday by the newspaper... more
Civil aviationNorthrop Grumman will participate in the modernization of European air traffic management
London, UK - Contracts awarded by the European Union and EUROCONTROL, under the SESAR programme
Northrop Grumman, as one of the member companies forming the North European Air Traffic Management Industry Group (NATMIG), announced today it has been awarded funding from the European Community and EUROCONTROL... more
Civil aviationFour former Alitalia ATR-72/200s sold to Magellan Aviation
Rome, Italy - One of the eight lots placed on sale by commissioner Fantozzi
Within the sale of old Alitalia aircraft not in use anymore, opened by extraordinary commissioner Augusto Fantozzi on December 23, 2008, four ATR-72/200 planes of the former Italian national carrier have... more
ReportDozen of victims in NATO bombing in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Against a tank-truck seized by Taliban rebels
The death toll of a NATO bombing tonight against Afghan rebels, who had seized a tank-truck in northern Afghanistan, is of dozens of victims (NATO says 56; 90 according to local sources), among which there... more
PeoplePiaggio Aero with Giancarlo Fisichella and the Ferrari team
Genoa, Italy - The Italian pilot will debut on September 13 in Monza
"The Ferrari team has chosen Giancarlo Fisichella as its new pilot for the upcoming Formula1 2009 GPs. The Italian pilot is taking place of Felipe Massa, while waiting for his comeback. Fisichella will... more
OccurrencesAirplane hits flock of birds in Australia, take off rejected
Adelaide, Australia - No problem for the passengers, substantial damages to the aircraft
A Tiger Airways Australia Airbus A-320/200, flight TT882 from Adelaide to Bilinga Gold Coast (Australia), rejected take off today after the aircraft hit a flock of Galah (roseate cockatoos) birds. At... more
DefenseBerlusconi visits the Italian Interforce Operational Command (COI)
Rome, Italy - Video conference with the country's troops deployed overseas
Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, today visited the Italian Interforce Operational Command (COI) in Rome-Centocelle airport. Together with the premier the visit was also attended by defense minister,... more
AirlinesAir France to cut 1,500 jobs
Paris, France - Through a voluntary redundancy plan
The airline Air France might cut 1,500 jobs, through a voluntary redundancy plan, to face difficulties caused by the difficult economic conditions that the carrier is challenging both in its passengers... more
OccurrencesAir India aircraft engine on fire, passengers safe
Mumbai, India - The accident while taxiing at Mumbai airport
The engine of an Air India Boeing 747 aircraft, flight AI829 from Mumbai to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with 213 passengers and 15 crewmembers on board, caught fire today while taxiing before take off. Panic... more
Fair and showsBoeing at "Asian Aerospace"
Hong Kong, China - In Hong Kong from September 8 to 10
Boeing will present several key-elements at "Asian Aerospace 2009", the international fair that takes place on September 8-10 at "AsiaWorld-Expo" in Hong Kong (see AVIONEWS). Boeing will spotlight its... more
Military aviationThe Rafale has advantage in new Brazilian fighter jets' tender
Brasilia, Brazil - France offered the transfer of technology together with aircraft
The French Dassault Rafale aircraft would have advantage in the tender for the new Brazilian Air Force fighters, thanks to Paris's availability to transfer technology together with the jets. This was confirmed... more
AerospaceAVIO: the site that unveils the Vega launcher, is born
Turin, Italy - On-line, from today, September 4
"Vega – the European launcher designed and developed by an Italian-run company – unveils its secrets on the Web. From today, 4 September, www.elv.it will be on-line – the ELV Web-site, the Italian compa... more
Fair and showsBombardier at "Asian Aerospace 2009"
Hong Kong, China - From September 8 to 10
Bombardier Aerospace will stress the importance of the Asia-Pacific market for its business and commercial aircraft activities at the "Asian Aerospace 2009" in Hong Kong from September 8 to 10 (see AVIONEWS). Four... more
AirportsThe answer of Aeroporti di Roma to the IBAR
Rome, Italy - Different infrastructure works have been already started
"Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) never denied that Fiumicino airport has to fill an infrastructure gap and already a long time ago it strongly committed to modernizing and developing the airport. It is also true... more