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Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": Phenom 100 jet gains maintenance coverage in Eastern Europe
Dubai, EAU - Embraer Cae Training Services reaches milestone in the UK
Embraer informs that ABS Jets, of Prague, Czech Republic, is now certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Part 145 maintenance on the entry level Phenom 100 jet. The company is also... more
ReportAfghanistan: German minister's helicopter attacked
Kunduz, Afghanistan - No injuries or damages
The German minister for defence, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, was a victim of an attack while he was on helicopter during his surprise visit in the Kunduz province, in northern Afghanistan. No one belonging... more
IndustryBombardier expands its depot in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dedicated to commercial aircraft operators
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it will offer its commercial aircraft customers in the Middle East ready access to parts through its existing parts depot at Dubai International Airport. The announcement... more
Fair and showsEthiopian Airlines orders 12 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - For routes towards Europe, USA and Asia
Ethiopian Airlines has yesterday ordered 12 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft, that will be powered by specifically designed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines (see AVIONEWS). This contract brings total orders for the... more
AccidentsHelicopter accident in Varese: wreckage recovered
Varese, Italy - Autopsies on the two victims' corpses today
The Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350B3 which fell last Saturday in the waters in the lake of Varese was recovered after many hours of difficult attempts. Businessman Marcello Gabana and the pilot Simone Detomi... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board are prohibited: news in sight
Brussels, Belgium - European Union proposal
The European Commission will present a short proposal to eliminate the prohibition of carrying liquid substances on board of airplanes, and to be substituted by a screening effected by special machinery.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: Stockholm-Arlanda, first airport to become Airport Carbon Accredited for carbon neutrality
Brussels, Belgium - ACA is comprised of 4 progressive levels of accreditation
Following the launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation by ACI EUROPE in June this year, LFV’s Stockholm-Arlanda airport has become the first airport to receive the highest possible accreditation status f... more
IndustryEmbraer: new distribution center in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In partnership with CEVA Logistics
Embraer yesterday announced, at the "Dubai Air Show 2009" underway until Thursday, November 19, that it has established a partnership with CEVA Logistics to offer its executive jet customers a new distribution... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at the aeronautical show in Dubai 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Collaboration between the hi-tech sector, the aeronautical industry, and of defence
"Finmeccanica will participate in the aeronautic show which will take place in Dubai from the 15th to the 19th November. The Italian group, world leader in the aeronautical sectore, is present with their... more
Fair and shows10 Airbus A-320s for Yemenia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Deliveries starting in 2011
Yemenia Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European manufacturer Airbus for 10 A-320 aircraft, which deliveries should start in 2011. The value of the agreement, reached during... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce engines Trent XWB for Ethiopian Airline
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To power 12 Airbus A-350 due for delivery in 2017
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB engines worth US$480 million, taking sales of the Trent XWB past 1,000. The engines, the first Trent purchase by the airline, will power 12 Airbus... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce sells engines worth US$1.5 billion to Air China
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To power 20 Airbus A-330 aircraft
Rolls-Royce has won an order for Trent 700 engines to power 20 Air China Airbus A-330 aircraft. The contract, worth US$1.5 billion, includes long-term TotalCare service support. The aircraft, to be... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": WINGS AIR increases ATR-72/500 order to 15 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - With options for other models in 600 series
Indonesia’s carrier WINGS AIR, -a subsidiary of Indonesian largest private carrier LION AIR-, and ATR today announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of 15 ATR-72/500s, with options for 1... more
Press releaseTap Portugal prized by "World Travel Awards"
Rome, Italy - As a world airline leader for South-America
"Tap Portugal, airline member of Star Alliance, is awarded 'World Travel Awards' prize as an air world Leader for South America. The prize was given to Luiz Mór, CEO of Tap Portugal, during the gala... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette: ratification and execution of the EuroMediterranean agreement on air transport, between the European Community and its Member states, and the Kingdom of Morocco, signed in Brussels on 12th December 2006
Rome, Italy - Law 13th October 2009, n.158 (GU n. 264 of 12-11-2009) -(Ordinary supplement n.207)
"The Chamber of deputies and the Senate of the Republic have approved; The President of the Republic Promulgates the following law: Article 1 Authorisation of ratification 1) The president... more
Airlines"El Pais" announced that Iberia and British Airways will be based shortly
Rome, Italy - According to the Spanish daily newspaper, the Board of directors of the two airlines would have already deliberated
According to the news, which is as yet neither confirmed nor official, the title of the two airlines have gained, respectively, 12.64% of Iberia, and 10.5% of British Airways. According to what is reported... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: results of the third quarter of 2009
Florence, Italy - The salient details
The Airport of Florence communicates the results of the third quarter of 2009 The highlights are as follows: · In the third quarter of 2009 (July-September): - Proceeds equal to 9,8 million Euro... more
AccidentsVietnamese MiG-21 explodes in mid-air
Hanoi, Vietnam - The two pilots have been killed
A Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter aircraft yesterday crashed at about 2:00 pm 200 km north-west of Hanoi, as reported by an unnamed source from the provincial military command of Yen Bai base. The airplane would... more
AirlinesTar on Alitalia: the "Legge Scajola" will not be taken to Constitutional Court
Rome, Italy - The appeal of the Codacons was rejected by the III Section of the administrative court of the Lazio Region
Following today's decision of the administrative court of the Lazio Region, the Constitutional Court will not have to pronounce itself about the constitutional legitimacy of the law thanks to which the... more
AerospaceBoeing to supply large spare parts for the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - 12 elements out of 15 are built or provided by the company
When Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from Kennedy Space Center on November 16 (see AVIONEWS) to begin its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), it will carry more than 14 tons of large spare... more
HelicoptersJoint venture between Sikorsky and Tata in India
Mumbai, India - To produce aerospace components
Sikorsky Aircraft (United Technologies) and Tata Advanced Systems (Tata Sons) yesterday announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky... more
AirlinesEurofly has joined IATA
Rome, Italy - International Air Transport Association
The airline Eurofly officially entered in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on November 10, allowing it to pursue the development of its accounts with the associate airlines, making the... more
AirlinesEurofly: interim management report to September 30 approved yesterday
Milan, Italy - Results in line with the expected 2009 budget
Eurofly's board of directors yesterday approved the interim management report to September 2009. Here are the main points in detail. - Sales and performance related revenues of € 237,501 thousand (... more
AirlinesFilt-Cgil and other trade unions announced a 4 hour strike for pilots and assistants of the Alitalia CAI-Air One group
Rome, Italy - Also IPA, AVIA, and ANPAC
The pilots and flight assistants belonging to FILT-CGIL, IPA, AVIA, and ANPAC, announced a 4 hour strike on the next 25th November from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the Alitalia CAI-AirOne group due to the... more
AirlinesCodacons on Alitalia: the authorisation law for the sale of Alitalia is unconstitutional
Rome, Italy - Confirmed by a press release from thee Codacons consumer association
A press release by the Codacons stated yesterday that the law on the basis of which the sale of Alitalia was authorised is unconstitutional. Codacons today affirmed their reasons in front of the Lazio... more
AerospaceEstonia is the fifth ESA European Cooperating State
Tallinn, Estonia - To develop shared programs with the Agency
Estonia, thanks to an agreement signed in Tallinn between ESA’s Director of Legal Affairs and External Relations, Peter Hulsroj, and Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, Juhan Parts, h... more
AirlinesBoards approved British-Iberia merger
Madrid, Spain - EU asks for competition to be guaranteed
Confirming recent anticipations issued by AVIONEWS, the boards of directors of British Airways and Iberia yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out the basis for a proposed merger... more
Military aviationFrench defense approves contract for further 60 Rafales
Paris, France - Destined to both navy and air force
French defense minister Hervé Morin today approved an investment plan linked to a contract for 60 Rafale fighter aircraft destined to both navy and air force; the investment had already been inserted... more
Military aviationCanada ready to replace its fleet of CF-18s
Paris, France - Their operational life will end in 2017
According to the French newspaper "Le Devoir", Ottawa's government would be ready to launch (perhaps already next month) a tender to renew the fleet of 80 CF-18 fighters of the Canadian Air Force, purchased... more
Fair and showsItalian companies present at the "Dubai Air Show 2009"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In the United Arab Emirates from November 15 to 19
These are the Italian companies that are going to take part in the "Dubai Air Show 2009", that will take place from November 15 to 19. To-date information from dubaiairshow.aero. In brackets, when present,... more
AirportsMalta Airport denies hampering Efly
Luqa, Malta - MIA: "We have simply adhered to regulations"
MIA-Airport of Malta yesterday denied Efly airline's statements reporting that the airport operator would have hampered the carrier's operations. MIA said that it has simply adhered to its regulations,... more
SecurityEASA approved the A-330 for ETOPS rules "Beyond 180 minutes"
Cologne, Germany - The first aircraft to achieve this certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved all Airbus A-330 models for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) rules “Beyond 180 minutes”. This award makes the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-09-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57405-57408] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 150 and 152 series airplanes (2009-10-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rudder from traveling past the normal travel limit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57408-57411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy to gradually receive NH-90 helicopters
La Spezia, Italy - First deliveries scheduled for next Autumn
The Italian Navy (MMI) has accepted to gradually receive NH-90 helicopters, in the naval NFH version, built by NH Industries (NHI), as stated by rear admiral Paolo Treu, chief of the Navy's air force,... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-300 airplanes (2009-01-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57411-57414] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 airplanes (2008-05-18R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57402-57405] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AccidentsAirplane crashes against VIP lounge in Rwanda. 1 victim
Kigali, Rwanda - The aircraft likely auto-accelerated while taxiing
A Canadair Regional Jet CRJ/100ER operated by Rwandair Express yesterday crashed against the VIP lounge at Kigali airport, in Rwanda, as the pilot wasn't able to stop the engines following an emergency... more
Fair and showsAirbus at the "Dubai Air Show 2009"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Highliting the European manufacturer's corporate jet family
Airbus corporate jetliner (ACJ) family will be a highlight of the "Dubai air show", that will take place from November 15 to 19, giving important businessmen, companies and governments in the region the... more
Civil aviationReinforcements installed on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First flight scheduled within the end of the year
Boeing yesterday announced that it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on the first 787 Dreamliner, which first flight, initially scheduled in June, had been delayed... more
CuriositiesContinental Airlines announces results of expanded recycling program
Houston, Usa - The US prepares to observe "America Recycles Day" on Sunday
Continental Airlines announced a major increase in the effectiveness of its recycling programs after the company put special emphasis on recycling projects in support of its ongoing commitment to the environment. As... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: European passenger traffic down -4.1% during September 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Also freight decreased -7.8%
The overall passenger traffic at European airports decreased by -4.1% in September 2009 compared with September 2008. The overall freight traffic among European airports decreased -7.8% in September 2009... more
CargoThe first 747/8 Freighter leaves the factory
Everett, USA - Destined to launch customer Cargolux
Boeing yesterday towed the first 747/8 Freighter out of the factory in Everett, USA. The airplane, ultimately destined for launch customer Cargolux, will be painted and begin preparations for flight test. This... more
HelicoptersThe AW-159 prototype Lynx Wildcat took off
Yeovil, UK - The new multi-role military helicopter of the industry belonging to Finmeccanica Group
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced yesterday that the first AW-159 multi-role military helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight at AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility with AgustaWestland C... more
DiscussionsHistoric maiden flight for the AW-159 of the British Army
Yeovil, UK - Designed and developed to meet the UK MoD’s requirements
As anticipated (see AVIONEWS), AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica subsidiary, has successfully performed the maiden flight of its AW-159 Lynx Wildcat multirole helicopter for the British Army, at its facility... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines auctions trip to 8 wonders of the world
Houston, USA - To celebrate its entrance in Star Alliance
Continental Airlines announced the opportunity for its Frequent Flyers to bid their miles on a premium around-the-world trip to visit eight wonders of the world in an online auction at the company's web... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 1900, 1900C, and 1900D airplanes (2009-23-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct leaking and cracks in the MLG actuators, which could result in loss of hydraulic fluid
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register [Page 56710-56713] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes (2009-22-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent water contamination in the electrical/electronic units in the main equipment center, which could result in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56717-56719] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2008-04-19R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56713-56717] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
DefenseNew success for the JASSM-ER missile
Orlando, USA - The sixth positive test out of six performed
Lockheed Martin yesterday announced that its Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) successfully completed its sixth flight demonstration in a recent test at White Sands Missile... more