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AirlinesQatar Airways foresees delivery of 787s by 2011
New York, USA - The CEO: "If they cannot sort it out then Boeing has forgotten how to make airplanes"
Qatar Airways, despite delays recently announced by the manufacturer (see AVIONEWS), still expects to receive its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner by 2011, and deliveries of all 30 aircraft on order to be completed... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivered 1000th A-330/A-340 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - To Thai Airways
Airbus today delivered the 1000th aircraft from the A-330/A-340 family. The aircraft, an A-330/300, was handed over to Thai Airways at a ceremony in Toulouse. In attendance was a delegation from Thailand... more
DefenseIn 2008 USA totaled US$10.9 billion in weaponry exports
Washington, USA - Israel has been the major buyer
Israel has been US military exports agency's best customer, spending about US$1.36 billion in weaponry (including fifteen F-16D fighter aircraft worth at least US$400 million). The total of US foreign... more
IndustryFinmeccanica will pay € 2.88 billion for its share in Eurofighter tranche IIIA
Rome, Italy - First six-monthly report 2009 with € 242 million net profit
Finmeccanica will participate in Eurofighter Typhoon tranche IIIA with € 2.88 billion, the holding's CEO Pier Francesco Guarguaglini stated, on the sidelines of the meeting that approved the first six-monthly r... more
Civil aviationJet Republic, luxury airline, lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - It has a fleet of 110 Bombardier Learjet 60XRs
The global crisis, concerning in particular air traffic, gave the possibility to innovative projects to succeed: it is the case of Jet Republic, an airline that offers "Time-share" business flights. Managers... more
ReportItaly, Atitech: salaries will arrive thanks to IesMed?
Rome, Italy - The situation might be unlocked today
Atitech workers' salaries might be unlocked already today, after the agreement reached in these days between Investimenti e Sviluppo Mediterraneo (IesMed) CEO, Giovanni Lettieri, Alitalia-CAI extraordinary... more
Press releaseAlitalia's Board discussed the management trend of first six months
Rome, Italy - Positive results despite the international crisis
"Alitalia (Compagnia aerea italiana SpA)'s Board of Directors, gathered yesterday in Rome, led by Roberto Colaninno. It has discussed about the management trend, presented by CEO, Rocco Sabelli, regarding... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: 2009 half-year results
Rome, Italy - Group Highlights
"Rolls-Royce plc, leader society in propulsion systems, announced today the economic results for first six months. Group Highlights • Order book increased by £2bn to a record £57.5bn (2008 year-end £55... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and 146-200A series airplanes (2007-15-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37528-37530] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceRussia put six international satellites into orbit
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - With an RS-20 launcher rocket
Russia has put six international satellites, launching them with an RS-20 converted ICBM carrier rocket. Lift off took place yesterday at 10:46 pm Moscow time (6:46 pm GMT). On board of the RS-20 there... more
Military aviationIndia seeks engines for it Tejas-2 fighters
New Delhi, India - Request for proposal made to General Electric and EuroJet Turbo
India is seeking new, more powerful engines for its light combat Tejas MkII aircraft. For this reason the Aeronautical Development Agency has issued a request for proposal to General Electric and the European... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour ready for comeback
Cape Canaveral, USA - Scheduled for tomorrow, after deploying two small satellites
Last technical checks performed by mission STS-127 crewmembers are underway, in preparation of tomorrow's comeback. Landing is scheduled for 10:48 am EDT, pending good weather conditions. Once these... more
ReportCrisis: airlines seek support from the European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - Meeting between Tajani and carriers' CEOs
Antonio Tajani, European commissioner for transports, has recently met CEOs from the main carriers who asked the Union for a help in passing through current difficulties, finding an institutional way in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2009-15-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37521-37523] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsCessna develops Unique Sport/Private Pilot Training Program
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry's Oshkosh exhibit in new, larger location; final assembly for Corvalis to Independence
"Cessna Aircraft Company has developed an innovative flight training system in partnership with King Schools to enhance safety and increase pilot proficiency while making the learning process easier to... more
Fair and showsNASA at "EAA AirVenture 2009" with a concept lunar habitat
Oshkosh, USA - To celebrate past and future missions on our Satellite
NASA takes part in the "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show, underway in Oshkosh, USA, until August 2 (see AVIONEWS), celebrating 40th anniversary since the first landing on the Moon and the will, expressed... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica at the "Maks 2009" air show
Moscow, Russia - In Moscow from August 18 to 23
Alenia Aeronautica anticipated its intention to participate, from August 18 to 23, to the "Maks 2009" aviation and space show that will be held in Moscow, Zhukovski airport. This participation has an... more
IndustryEthiopian Airlines orders 12 Airbus A-350XWBs
Toulouse, France - Becoming a new indsutry's customer with the newest model aircraft
"Ethiopian Airlines, one of the largest and fastest growing airlines in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 12 Airbus A-350 XWB aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. The airline... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama (2): good performance on domestic routes; difficulties for long-range
Rome, Italy - Franco Pecci, carrier's president, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Blue Panorama's chairman Franco Pecci, interviewed by AVIONEWS, expressed his satisfaction for 2009 concerning domestic routes, in particular thanks to the activity of low cost carrier Blu Express; medium... more
AirportsAtitech workers blocked Naples airport check-in desks
Naples, Italy - Agreement reached on the sale of the company
After about two hours of protest the block of Alitalia and AirOne check-in desks at Naples-Capodichino airport, performed by Atitech workers who were asking for salaries and certainties for the future... more
Military aviationFirst US Navy stealth fighter unveiled
Fort Worth, USA - The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
The first ever US Navy stealth fighter jet has been unveiled in a ceremony held yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas. It is the F-35C Lightning II, carrier version of the aircraft built by Lockheed Martin. This... more
Fair and showsLycoming purses Echelon STC for engine to install on Mooney M-20 aircraft family
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry expands its role in the development of future fuels; new authorized service centers
"Lycoming Engines is pursuing engine certification for its IO-390-A3A6 as well as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install the engine in three legacy models of the Mooney Airplane Company’s M-20 s... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama pleased with Meridiana deal
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Franco Pecci, president of the airline
Blue Panorama's chairman, Franco Pecci, told AVIONEWS about the deal with Meridiana, expressing satisfaction from both parts. Concerning the next future, it is not to exclude that the airline might take... more
AirlinesLufthansa asks to extend Austrian Airlines acquisition deadline
Brussels, Belgium - A decision will be taken by the end of this week
Lufthansa expressed its will to ask the Austrian Takeover Committee (ATC) the possibility to carry on talks with the European Commission also behind the self-imposed July 31 deadline. The German carrier... more
IndustryA MoU signed between Finmeccanica and Libyan LIA and LAP
Rome, Italy - For a strategic cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
"Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company and the Libyan Investment Authority ('LIA'), the Libyan sovereign wealth fund, and Libya Africa Investment Portfolio ('LAP'),... more
SecurityIATA and India sign agreement for civil aviation training
Geneva, Switzerland - The initial deal will last one year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Indian civil aviation p... more
Civil aviationEthiopian Airlines ordered five Boeing 777/200LR
Seattle, USA - For an overall value of US$1.3 billion
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five Boeing 777/200LRs for an overall value of US$1.3 billion, becoming the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777/200LR model, powered by General... more
AirportsNew marketing initiatives needed at Trapani-Birgi airport (3)
Trapani, Italy - Giancarlo Guarrera, Airgest's director general, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Interviewed by AVIONEWS, Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, talked about passengers' expectations travelling through the airport, especially after its modernization... more
AirportsTrapani-Birgi, Guarrera (2): "Higher airport fares are needed"
Trapani, Italy - Director general of Airgest interviewed by AVIONEWS
Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, told AVIONEWS about perspectives and future investments on the Sicilian airport. In particular he talked about the current... more
AirlineseasyJet: 3Q (fiscal year) statement
Milan, Italy - Passengers carried increased by 2.9%
The airline easyJet announced in a press-release the results regarding the 3Q of the fiscal year. "Highlights: - Total revenue up 12% to £ 721million. - Total revenue per seat increased by... more
OccurrencesNew problems with speed sensors for Air France Airbus aircraft
Rome, Italy - Reported by pilots of July 13 Rome-Paris flight
Pilots of Air France flight AF1905 from Rome-Fiumicino to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" of July 13 reported yesterday a loss of some minutes of speed information supplied by Pitot tubes, the speed sensors... more
IndustryRolls-Royce invests in two advanced research programmes
London, UK - And in four new factories to support future growth
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, yesterday announced plans to invest in four new factories and two advanced research programmes in the UK. These investments will enable Rolls-Royce to... more
ReportItalian IPA: Fabio Berti, ANPAC president, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The new association will give new strength to Italian pilots
A new Italian Pilot Association (IPA) has been founded yesterday (see AVIONEWS). To talk about this new entity within Italian trade unions, AVIONEWS interviewed commander Fabio Berti, ANPAC (Italian association... more
AirportsItaly: Airgest relies on Ryanair for the development of Trapani-Birgi airport
Trapani, Italy - The director general of the managing company interviewed by AVIONEWS
Airgest, airport operator of Trapani-Birgi, Italy, is planning large investments on structures and activities, from requalification works to deals with airlines, such as Ryanair, to strengthen services.... more
AerospaceHubble photographed Jupiter collision
Rome, Italy - The sharpest images taken so far of this extraordinary event
Hubble space telescope has managed to take some extremely sharp pictures of the wide "Scar" left on Jupiter's surface from the impact with an asteroid or comet on last July 19 (see AVIONEWS). The images,... more
Fair and showsCessna is ready for SkyCatcher's deliveries
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry announced an order from Singapore Flying College in Australia with Mustang
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced yesterday its Model 162 SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft is in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin... more
IndustryAgustaWestland to takeover Polish PZL-Swidnik?
Rome, Italy - The proposal will be checked by Finmeccanica's board of directors
AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica group, would be about to acquire Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik, founded in 1951, and currently the most important of the country in this sector. AgustaWestland... more
Military aviationBoeing presented an upgrade proposal for USAF's KC-10 cockpits
St. Louis, USA - After success with Dutch KDC-10s
Boeing today announced it has submitted a proposal to the US Air Force to upgrade the cockpits of the service's fleet of 59 KC-10 Extender tanker-transport aircraft. The proposal covers engineering and... more
Civil aviationIPA, a new Italian pilots' association, founded today. It is supported by ANPAC and FILT-CGIL
Rome, Italy - Trade unions invited their members to subscribe
A new Italian pilots' association, IPA, has been founded today. FILT-CGIL and ANPAC trade unions expressed their support to the new association, inviting all pilots to subscribe. The IPA association,... more
Press releaseItaly: "Telefono Blu" urges freedom for individuals to claim lost luggage refunds
Rome, Italy - EU? Only useless bureaucracy
"Lost luggage? 'Telefono Blu SOS turista' praises Tajani's statement, a due admission. European regulation on lost luggage is useless, procedures are bureaucratic. Tajani might ask to his predecessors.... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines ordered seven further 777/300ERs
Seattle, USA - The total for this model grows to 12 units
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for seven Boeing 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes valued at $1.9 billion at current list prices. This order is in addition to the five 777-300ERs... more
ReportEU: Tajani asks new rules for baggage losses
Brussels, Belgium - Lost or delayed in Europe, in the first 10 months of 2008, 4.6 million bags
European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, has reaffirmed its intention to propose new rules concerning baggage losses in the airports of the Union. In the first nine months of 2008, in fact, just... more
IndustryConfiguration of the SkyHook heavy transport airship
St. Louis, USA - It will carry up to 40 tons for 370 km without refueling
Boeing and SkyHook International today announced that the design of the SkyHook Heavy Lift Vehicle (HLV) has reached the configuration freeze milestone, meaning the aircraft's overall performance and layout... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - A Phenom 100 jet and a Phenom 300 mock-up will be on display at "EAA AirVenture 2009"
"Embraer is present for the fourth consecutive year at the 'Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. The annual event, in its 57th edition, is one of the world’s mos... more
Fair and showsVirgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo on display in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - It will launch into orbit future space tourists
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) arrived yesterday in Oshkosh, USA, to take part in the "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show, underway until August 2. It will be used to launch into orbit future space... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 28 to next Sunday August 2
Tuesday 28 - "5th FAI Women's World Gliding Championship". Szeged, Hungary. + 36 33 331 068 http://events.fai.org www.flatlandcup.hu/2009 - "15th FAI European Gliding Championship". Pociunai, Kaunas,... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster III SAC arrives in Hungary
Papa Air Base, Hungary - It will be deployed at Papa Air Base
The first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft acquired by the NATO Airlift Management Organization and the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) consortium officially joined the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW)... more
ReportItaly, Atitech: meeting today in Rome
Naples, Italy - The company is facing months of uncertainty and on Friday it risks to be closed
A meeting is going to be held today in Rome between representatives from the government, Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) management and trade unions to save Atitech, Naples-based company that performed... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo wins 15 million Euro contracts for the Italian–French FREMM programme
Rome, Italy - The Company participation in the programme is now valued at more than 42 million Euro
"SELEX Galileo was awarded orders worth 15 million Euro for its sensors solutions for the FREMM frigates of the Italian Navy, the Marina Militare. The total participation of SELEX Galileo,... more
Fair and shows"AirVenture 2009", "Elvis" arrives at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter
An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter, dubbed "Elvis", has been yesterday protagonist of a spectacular demonstration of its firefighting capabilities, dropping the content of its tank for the delight of... more