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AirlinesAlitalia-Compagnia aerea italiana goes into the General Confederation of Italian Industry
Rome, Italy - Signed the adhesion to the Unione industriale di Roma
"Alitalia - Compagnia aerea italiana has formalized its adhesion in General Confederation of Italian Industry, underwritting the adhesion for the Unione degli industriali e delle imprese di Roma (UIR). The... more
HelicoptersHelicopter is Canadian drug traffickers' favourite vehicle
Ottawa, Canada - An inquiry by the "Associated Press" shows how hurdles are overtaken
For Canadian drug traffickers operating along the US border, helicopter is the perfect transport vehicle: even if it is not as fast as airplanes, it can fly at low altitude to avoid radars, and it doesn't... more
ReportIndian private carriers retire the threat of a strike on August 18
New Delhi, India - The protest due to high fuel taxes
Claiming a lack of support by the Indian government to challenge the current crisis of air transport, several private airlines belonging to FIA (Federation of Indian Airlines) had announced a strike for... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in August
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 3 to next Sunday 9
Monday 03 - "2009 FAI World Championship for Radio Controlled Multitask Gliders". Ivancice, Nr Brno, Czech Republic. + 420 606 747 404 http://events.fai.org www.rcbrno.com - "5th FAI Women's World... more
AirlinesLufthansa gets EU tentative approval on Austrian Airlines acquisition
Brussels, Belgium - Final decision to be taken within the next two weeks
A step forward has been taken towards Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines merger after the German carrier had been granted the possibility to extend talks of a further month after the initial deadline scheduled... more
AirlinesAlmasria Universal Airlines in Turin for the first time
Turin, Italy - The airplane used is an Airbus A-320
The new Egyptian airline, Almasria Universal Airlines, has operated a charter flight on Turin-Caselle's airport, yesterday, on Sunday August 2, for the first time; the connection, coming from Sharm el... more
HelicoptersIndependent helicopter organisations form the new European Helicopter Association
Essen-Werden, Germany - After two years of intensive discussions
"After two years of intensive discussions the new European Helicopter Association (EHA) is now operational. The new EHA finally gathers under the same roof all sectors in the European helicopter industry,... more
OccurrencesItaly: aircraft en route to Egypt landed back in Cagliari due to an engine's failure
Cagliari, Italy - No consequence for the 150 passengers on board
Fear yesterday on board of an Egyptian AMC Airlines Boeing 737/800 carrying 150 passengers. While it was flying over Sicily at about 9,000 meters of altitude, an explosion and a sudden loss of power made... more
OccurrencesCabin smoke for British Airways flight in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - After landing, passengers have been evacuated with the slides. No injuries
The pilot of a British Airways Boeing 757/200, flight BA478 from London-Heathrow to Barcelona with 176 passengers and 7 crewmembers on board, had to declare emergency right before landing in the Spanish... more
UAS-DronesAssembly of first Euro Hawk for the German Air Force completed
San Diego, USA - It will be delivered by 2010
Northrop Grumman has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence. With a wing span larger than a commercial airliner and endurance projected... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino: tenths of passengers left on the ground due to Alitalia's overbooking
Rome, Italy - The carrier refunded travellers that couldn't depart
Tenths of passengers, between 50 and 100, yesterday have been left on the ground at Rome-Fiumicino airport due to Alitalia's overbooking. Too many tickets sold more than the actual seat availability and... more
ReportAircraft with 16 people on board disappeared in Indonesia
Jayapura, Indonesia - Searches hampered by bad weather
A De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 of Indonesian Merpati Nusantara Airlines, en route from Jayapura to Oksibil with 16 people on board, yesterday disappeared from radars without leaving a trace.... more
UAS-DronesThe X-47B UCAS validated for carrier operations
San Diego, USA - After a two-month test series
Northrop Grumman has recently completed a series of static and dynamic proof load tests to validate the design and structural integrity of the US Navy's first X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) for... more
AerospaceSpace Shuttle Endeavour safely landed at Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, USA - Ending mission STS-127 to the ISS
Space shuttle Endeavour landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center today with a touchdown at 10:48 a.m. EDT, capping STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. Commander Mark Polansky is expected... more
IndustryLockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 127 Successful Test Flights
Sunnyvale, Usa - Royal Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Launched in Test in the Atlantic
"The U.S. Navy supported the May 26 launch of a U.K. Royal Navy Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin. The unarmed missile was launched from the submerged Royal Navy submarine... more
SecurityAmerican Airlines inspects its B-737s for fuselage scratches
Fort Worth, USA - A precautionary measure wanted by the airline
American Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet underwent deep inspections to verify the presence of scratches on the fuselage, in particular near the main cabin door. It is a safety measure firmly wanted by the airline... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivered 78th B-777 to Emirates
Everett, USA - The carrier is now the world's largest operator of these aircraft
Boeing has delivered Emirates' 78th 777 yesterday, the airline's 45th 777-300ER (Extended Range). The Dubai-based carrier is now the world's largest operator of the 777 and the only airline to operate... more
Fair and showsCooperation agreement between "EAA AirVenture" and "AERO Friedrichshafen"
Oshkosh, USA - Visibility exchange during the respective annual events
"EAA AirVenture" and "AERO Friedrichshafen" organizers, two of the largest annual general-aviation exhibition and trade shows in the world, announced at "AirVenture 2009", underway in Oshkosh, USA, until... more
ReportItaly: Giovanardi requires cocaine tests for aircraft pilots
Rome, Italy - If found positive, their mansion will be changed
Italian Prime Minister's Office undersecretary with responsibility for anti-drug policies, Carlo Giovanardi, suggested to introduce extended cocaine tests, in particular for airline pilots and truck or... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Defence systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 514 million (n.a.); adjusted EBITA: EUR 42 million (n.a.)
"Companies: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (*) (*) Figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25% Revenues were EUR 514 million, a flat performance versus EUR 513 million in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 435 million (-4%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 13 million (-13%)
"Companies: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (*) (*) All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively. Revenues wer... more
SecurityAirbus asks airlines to replace speed sensors
Paris, France - After several occurrences caused by Pitot tubes produced by Thales
Anticipating EASA's (European Aviation Safety Agency) move that announced a regulation to ban Pitot tubes (see AVIONEWS) of the type installed on Air France's Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Defence and Security Electronics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,075 million (+89%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 274 million (+180%)
"Companies: SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Galileo Avionica, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies, Vega Group (acquired... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,208 million (+14%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 60 million (-14%)
"Companies: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (*), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (**) (*) Figures for the GIE ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,646 million (+12%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 162 million (+3%)
"(First half 2009) Revenues were EUR 1,646 million, up EUR 177 million (12%) versus EUR 1,469 million recorded in the same period of 2008. The increase was mainly driven by the company’s helicopter o... more
SecuritySwine flu fear on Alitalia Mykonos-Rome flight
Rome, Italy - Sanitary procedures activated after landing
Swine flu fear this morning on an Alitalia flight, AZ8364, from Mykonos (Greece) to Rome-Fiumicino (Italy) with 161 passengers on board. After reporting the presence of at least 10 people showing suspect... more
Press releaseEASA plans to issue an AD on Thales-made Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - Installed on Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
"The European Aviation Safety Agency plans to propose an Airworthiness Directive mandating that all Airbus A330/A340 aircraft currently fitted with Thales Pitot probes must be fitted with at least two... more
IndustryEurofighter: the role of the Finmeccanica companies
Rome, Italy - Typhoon, the future of the European defense
"The Eurofighter Typhoon was designed as the world's most advanced new-generation swing-role combat aircraft and is in operation in ten Air Force bases across Europe, delivering security every day. The... more
AccidentsMotor glider crashed in northern Italy: pilot killed
Bolzano, Italy - ANSV opened an inquiry
A Fournier RF-4D motor glider, tail number D-KIRE, crashed this morning at about 10:30 local time near Bolzano, in Italy. Rescuers could only report the pilot's death, lone occupant of the aircraft,... more
HelicoptersRotorWay presented Eagle 300T helicopter at "AirVenture 2009"
Oshkosh, USA - It will be destined to trainer market
RotorWay International has presented its Eagle 300T helicopter at the "AirVenture 2009" air show, underway in Oshkosh, USA, until August 2. The first flight of this aircraft is scheduled for next year,... more
AirlinesLufthansa granted Austrian Airlines takeover extension
Frankfurt, Germany - German carrier has another month to discuss with the European Commission
Lufthansa today has been granted by the Austrian Takeover Committee (ATC) an one-month extension to its self-imposed July 31 deadline, to continue its discussions with the European Commission about the... more
Military aviationThirty years of the Italian contingent Unifil celebrated in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - The helicopters have made 35,000 flight hours
The Italian contingent in Lebanon has celebrated thirty years; it ensures, since July 1979, the territory control, rescue and firefighting operations in the ambit of UN Unifil mission. The Contingent's... more
Industry9 billion euro contract for 112 Eurofighter Typhoons signed
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Including 241 engines
"NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency), Eurofighter GmbH and EUROJET Turbo GmbH signed today the production contract for a further 112 aircraft, including 241 engines, for the four partner... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: clarification on the MyAir's licence suspension term
Rome, Italy - With reference to some communications that airline is sending to its own passengers
"With reference to some communications that MyAir is sending to its passengers about suspension of airline's links is valid until July 31, 2009, intending an activity's resume that could be shortly, ENAC... more
UAS-DronesFirst satellite-guided flight of a Predator between two Italian bases
Cagliari, Italy - On August 3 the UAV will take off from Amendola (Foggia) and will land in Decimomannu (Cagliari)
For the first time an Italian Air Force UAV (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle) will fly between two bases guided through a satellite link. On August 3 the Predator A will take off from Amendola (Foggia), base... more
AerospaceEutelsat Communications reports its 2008-2009 financial year
Paris, France - The Group raises short and medium term growth objectives
"Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today reported results for the full year ended June 30, 2009. In detail: - Strong growth of all business applications: r... more
Military aviationUS House backs presidential helicopter, scraps F-22
Washington, USA - Many military cuts proposed by the Obama administration have been rejected
Fight in the USA between Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, and congress about next year's military budget goes on. With 400 favourable votes against 30, yesterday the House of Representatives approved an... more
ReportSpain: Mallorca airport opened again
Palma, Spain - It had been closed yesterday after ETA's terrorist attack
After being suspended yesterday after ETA's terrorist attack in which two Civil Guard agents have been killed (see AVIONEWS), operations at Mallorca airport and ports have been reopened just before 6:00... more
Military aviationUS Navy P-8A Poseidon unveiled
Renton, USA - It will enter into service by 2013
The US and Boeing Navy yesterday unveiled the service's newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, during a ceremony at the Boeing facility in Renton, USA. This aircraft... more
DefenseRussia to raise US$2.6 billion in military aircraft exports
Moscow, Russia - New developments expected with Libya
Rosoboronexport, Russian agency for military exports, expects US$2.6 billion in aircraft sales for 2009, making this sector the most profitable. Recently Alexander Fomin, chief of Moscow's military cooperation... more
Press releaseAlitalia extends favour fares offer to answer requests from Myair.com passengers
Rome, Italy - Until August 7 included
"To answer several requests from passengers in possess of a Myair.com ticket, Alitalia has decided to extend, until August 7 included, the possibility for them to get favour fares. So, showing a ticket... more
ReportItaly, Fantozzi: two offers received for Atitech and Alitalia Maintenance Systems
Rome, Italy - Payment of Atitech's salaries for July guaranteed
Augusto Fantozzi, Alitalia Servizi extraordinary commissioner, issued today a note communicating that two irrevocable purchase offers have arrived, within the deadline fixed by the Italian ministry of... more
AccidentsAirbus will finance flight AF447 black boxes' search
Paris, France - Recovered so far only 4-5% of the A-330/200
Airbus is going to finance the search for black boxes and debris from the A-330/200, flight AF447, that ditched in the Atlantic on June 1 while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 people on... more
Civil aviationIATA: weak demand, falling load factor
Geneva, Switzerland - International scheduled traffic results for June
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for June showing passenger demand declining 7.2% compared to the same month in the previous year while... more
AirlinesBritish Airways keeps cutting costs
London, UK - From delay of 787 instalments, to scrap of inflight meals for short-haul routes
Willie Walsh, British Airways CEO, might start to make Michael O'Leary, eclectic CEO of Ryanair, envious as he is recently trying any possible way to cut costs and try to drive his airline out of the crisis. After... more
ReportMallorca airport activities suspended
Mallorca, Spain - ETA's terrorist attack put airlines' programs at risk
According to airlines' schedules for the next days, from July 31 to August 3, on Balearic airports there would be 4,627 flights and for this reason 745,389 aircraft seats have been made available, departing... more
DefenseBoeing delivered four upgraded Harpoon missiles
St. Louis, USA - Destined to two foreign customers
Boeing has delivered the first four Harpoon Block II missiles equipped with a redesigned Guidance Control Unit (GCU), which provides growth capabilities and resolves obsolescence issues. The missiles were... more
HelicoptersTrinidad and Tobago orders four AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract, comprising the aircraft and support package, is valued at USD 348 million
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has signed a contract to purchase four AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopters. Trinidad and Tobago's Air Guard... more
Military aviationParis sends three Tiger helicopters to Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - On board of a military transport Antonov 124 aircraft
The French defense ministry has sent three Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters to Kabul. They landed in the Afghan capital's airport on board of a military transport Antonov 124 aircraft. The machines... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37523-37527] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more