AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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OccurrencesContinental pilot dies in flight, co-pilot landed safely
Newark, USA - Probably due to a heart attack
The pilot of Continental flight CO-61, en route from Brussels to Newark, with 250 people on board between passengers and crewmembers, died in flight apparently for natural causes. The readiness of the... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aermacchi and Italian Ministry of Defence sign agreement to supply six M-346 airplanes
Paris, France - At the "48th International Air Show at Le Bourget"
"At the '48th International Air Show at Le Bourget', Paris, the Italian Defence Ministry and Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the agreement to supply six M-346 'Master' aircraft... more
AerospaceLRO and LCROSS took off towards the Moon
Cape Canaveral, USA - Preparations for GEOS-O's satellites launch already underway
LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Spacecraft) successfully took off yesterday at 5:32 pm EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on board... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": Italian CIRA in the MIDCAS international consortium
Paris, France - For the development of new mid-air collision avoidance systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
"CIRA (Italian Aerospace Researches Center) 's President, Eng. Enrico Saggese, has signed, during 'Le Bourget Air Show', a contract for the participation to the Center of the international project MIDCAS... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms, strong winds and temperatures gradually decreasing on all Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - From today, on Friday June 19
"Storms, blast of winds and significant temperatures' decreasing: this is the scenario predicted for the week-end on the Italian Northern and Central regions that, from today, on Friday June 19, will be... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. helicopters (2009-12-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a main rotor blade spar crack as a result of an incorrectly installed clip, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27915-27917] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAFI and Royal Air Maroc sign for MRO joint-venture
Paris, France - The announcement during "Paris-Le Bourget air show" underway until Sunday 21
Royal Air Maroc and AFI (Air France Industries) yesterday signed a deal for the creation of a joint-venture MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) that will perform its activity at "Mohamed V" airport... more
IndustryAFI and KLM E&M to upgrade French Air Force C-135s
Paris, France - The contract also includes related support services
"French defense procurement agency Délégation Générale pour l'Armement (DGA) has selected Air France Industries (AFI) and KLM Engineering & Maintenance (KLM E&M) to upgrade the French Air Force fleet of... more
IndustryEtihad record engine order to top USD 14 billion
Paris, France - At the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Abu Dhabi's airline, United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways placed a series of orders for aircraft engines that, if all options and purchase rights will be confirmed, will top record expense of USD 14 billion.... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways orders Engine Alliance for its A-380s
Paris, France - Deliveries scheduled from 2012. Deal worth $1.3 billion
Etihad Airways, United Arab Emirates' national carrier, has chosen GP7200 engines to power its ten A-380 aircraft. The contract, signed at Paris-Le Bourget during the "Paris Air Show 2009", also includes... more
Fair and showsEurocopter: its presence at "Le Bourget Air Show" with new contracts and deliveries
Paris, France - For EC-135, AS-350B3, EC-145 helicopters
"Eurocopter announced the deliveries of new EC-135 helicopters to the Turkish operator Koço?lu Aviation, who has ordered a total of 12 helicopters. Koço?lu Aviation has been operating six aircraft since N... more
Military aviationThe F-22 programme might be saved
Washington, USA - If the Congress will approve a bill for the production of further 12 stealth fighters
Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor project might receive an unexpected aid following yesterday's decision by the House Armed Services Committee that voted, after 16 hours of discussions, a bill for the production... more
AirlinesWizz Air orders 50 new Airbus A-320s
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Low cost carrier Wizz Air announced it has reached an agreement in principles for the purchase of 50 new Airbus A-320 aircraft. The memorandum of understanding has been signed today in Paris-Le Bourget... more
Civil aviationSix orders for Oma Sud's Skycar
Paris, France - The announcement made at Paris-Le Bourget air show
Italian aircraft manufacturer Oma Sud announced it has received the six orders for its Skycar, which model was presented to the public four years ago. The announcement has been made in Paris-Le Bourget... more
Civil aviationRyanair, Michael O'Leary back to Rome tomorrow. What's news?
Rome, Italy - A hard struggle on noise pollution at Ciampino airport is expected
The management of Ryanair are about to come to Rome for a press conference. At the moment, all the meetings with Michael O'Leary look like free advertisements instead of press conferences useful for the... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": new contracts and deliveries for AgustaWestland
Paris, France - AW-139, "Grand" and AW-109 "Power" helicopters
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bel Air of Denmark has taken delivery of the first of several AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopters. This 12 seats configured aircraft will be used... more
DefenseIs North Korea going to hit Hawaii?
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese sources announce the possible launch of a long-range missile towards the American state
North Korea might launch a long-range ballistic missile towards the American state of Hawaii, between 4 and 8 of July. The news has been given this morning by the Japanese "Yomiuri" newspaper, quoting... more
Fair and showsDAHER signed new contract with Eurocopter
Paris, France - To design and produce a new generation airframe for light helicopters
"DAHER, the European integrated equipment and services supplier, has cemented its position as one of EUROCOPTER’s leading partners: the world helicopter manufacturer has awarded DAHER the contract to d... more
AirportsVerona's airport "Valerio Catullo": enriched the offer to Albania
Verona, Italy - From next July 2
"The Verona's airport will enrich, from next July 2nd, of new links to Tirane, served by Albanian Airlines. The three weekly frequencies added to six ones already available and will be served by MD-82... more
Fair and showsItalian Air Force at the 48th edition of "Le Bourget Air Show"
Paris, France - A rich, important and differentiate Italian presence
"The 48th edition of the 'Le Bourget Air Show', ongoing from 15 to 21 June on the Paris' airport, has confirmed the important event that belongs to the world aeronautical tradition. A rich, important... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: shares to pilots in exchange for salary cut
London, UK - Deal reached between the carrier and the BALPA union
British Airways reached an agreement with the BALPA union, representing almost all of the carrier's airline pilots, that includes that they would get shares in exchange for a salary cut. This measure is... more
AirlinesAegean Airlines to start flights towards Turkey
Athens, Greece - The Athens-Istanbul route will be launched on September 9
Greek carrier Aegean Airlines announced the opening, from September 9, of a new Athens-Istanbul route to Turkey. The link will have daily frequency and will be served using Airbus A-320 aircraft from the... more
IndustryUSD 590 million contract between Pratt & Whitney and China Southern
Paris, France - Signed during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
China Southern Airlines has chosen Pratt & Whitney for the supply of its PW4170 Advantage70 engines that the carrier will install on 10 Airbus A-330/200 aircraft. The contract, valued about $ 590 million,... more
AccidentsRussian Su-24 aircraft crashed on landing
Moscow, Russia - But the defence ministry will not ground this attack aircraft
A Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer tactical attack aircraft of the Russian Air Force crashed yesterday on the runway, in the northern region of Murmansk, while performing landing operations. Both the pilots ejected... more
Civil aviationAir Transport Association calls on U.S. Senate
Washington, Usa - To support antitrust immunity for international airline alliances
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, asked members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee for their continued... more
AerospaceNASA: LRO and LCROSS ready for launch
Cape Canaveral, USA - They will study the Moon with a wide range of instruments
Following the delays caused by space shuttle Endeavour's problems (see AVIONEWS), the day of lunar missions LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Spacecraft)... more
Civil aviationFinal assembly started on the first Boeing 787 destined to ANA
Everett, USA - Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2010
Final assembly has begun on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner destined for delivery to launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways) of Japan. ANA and Boeing launched the 787 program with a firm order for 50... more
OccurrencesCanadair's tyre explodes; Bari's airport closed
Bari, Italy - Also blocked the two candidate majors of Bari
The tyre of a wheel of the front gear of a Canadair aircraft, which was coming back from a firefighting mission n the area of Gravina di Puglia, exploded yesterday on landing at Bari-Palese, blocking "Karol... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2009-12-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the longeron, which can propagate and cause damage to the adjacent horizontal stabilizer pivot bulkhead and could result in loss of structural integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 111)] [Page 27693-27695] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
HelicoptersRTE contributes to the economic stimulus plan and renews part of its helicopter fleet
Paris, France - The company will purchase four Eurocopter aircraft
At the centenary celebrations of the "Paris International Air Show" at Le Bourget, and in the presence of Patrick Devedjian, the minister responsible for France's Economic Stimulus Plan, Philippe Harache,... more
Military aviationBoeing confirms its commitment to develop the F-15 Silent Eagle
Paris, France - The announcement during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Boeing will dedicate funding to further development of the F-15 Silent Eagle program, with the goal of a flight demonstration in the third quarter of 2010. The announcement came at the "Paris Air Show... more
AccidentsAir France disaster: is the investigation close to an end?
Paris, France - Brazilians still talk about in-mid-air explosion
The investigation might be close to an end, said Paul-Louis Arslanian, head of the investigation board (BEA) for June 1 accident in which 228 people have been killed on board of an Air France Airbus A-330/200... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": F-35 program spotlights international partners
Paris, France - Global Partners Building Global Security
"International participants in the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II program have begun purchasing aircraft and making long-range commitments to integrate the fighter into their fleets, a Lockheed Martin... more
AirportsMiami adds Tenerife to its European network
Miami, Usa - It is the first U.S. city with non-stop flights to the largest of the Canary Islands
Miami-Dade County officials will welcome the inaugural flight by Air Europa from Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain to Miami International Airport, which begins the only non-stop air service from Tenerife... more
Civil aviationSita: passenger self-service for baggage tracing
Rome, Italy - The "WorldTracer" will allow to passengers to follow their own missing bags
"Two new environmentally friendly airport kiosks, including one which allows passengers check the status of delayed or missing baggage, were demonstrated by the air transport IT specialist, SITA, at the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes (2009-12-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage of the wiring bundle of the right recirculation fan. Such damage could result in a short circuit and possible fire in the mix bay or smoke in the main cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27704-27706] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, and C- 212-DE airplanes (2009-12-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 27702-27704] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": MIDCAS consortium wins 50 million euro contract
Paris, France - To supply mid-air collision avoidance system for unmanned aerial systems
"The MIDCAS consortium, comprising 13 European companies including the Finmeccanica Group companies Alenia Aeronautica, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Communications and SELEX Sistemi Integrati, has been awarded... more
AirportsACI Europe Best Airport Award winners for 2009 announced
Manchester, UK - Bologna, Ankara, Palma de Mallorca and Amsterdam were the winners
The 5th Annual ACI Europe Best Airport Awards were announced yesterday evening in Manchester during the gala dinner of the 19th annual congress of the Airport Council International. ACI Europe counts more... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica presents its Strategic Situation Centre at the "Le Bourget Air Show"
Paris, France - It is focused on five main areas
"At the 48th International Air Show at 'Le Bourget', Paris, the Finmeccanica stand was home to the Group’s Strategic Situation Centre, a control room that uses the Group’s most advanced products and sys... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati awarded an 11.6 million euro contract
Paris, France - For air traffic control systems in Senegal
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica Company, signed a contract valued 11,6 million euro with Saudi Binladin Group (SBG) for the supply of air traffic control systems for the Blaise-Diagne International... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget Air Show": DRS Technologies wins contract worth USD 43.9 million
Paris, France - To supply P5 aerial training systems
"DRS Technologies, Inc., a Finmeccanica (FNC.MI) company, has been awarded a contract worth USD 43.9 million to supply P5 aerial training systems. DRS will be responsible for manufacturing, testing and... more
Civil aviationMeeting between Italian ENAC and SEA-Aeroporti di Milano
Rome, Italy - Positive audit on investments
Italian Civil Aviation Authority's (ENAC) president Vito Riggio met in Rome SEA-Aeroporti di Milan's president Bonomi for an audit by the authority on the investments made by Milan's airports operator.... more
DefenseRussian bombers come back from Arctic mission
Moscow, Russia - Flanked by Tornadoes and F-16s
Two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 strategic bombers have completed a patrol mission in the Arctic skies, flanked by two British Tornadoes and two Norwegian F-16 aircraft, lieutenant colonel Vladimir Drik said... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia is officially born
Milan, Italy - Meanwhile the carrier baptizes its fifth A-319 aircraft
It’s official: Lufthansa Italia has been legally registered in Italy as a new Italian airline, "Lufthansa Italia SpA". This means that it is a joint stock company, with limited liability for the shareholders w... more
Civil aviationMCAP ordered two Boeing 737/800s
Paris, France - Agreement signed at "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
Boeing and MC Aviation Partners (MCAP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corp., have finalized an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s valued at $153 million at list prices. The order represents... more
IndustryEngine Alliance and Air Austral deal for A-380's engines
Paris, France - $240 million contract for the power plants of two Superjumbos
Engine Alliance, a 50% joint-venture of General Electric and Pratt & Whitney, announced today that it has signed a $240 million agreement with Air Austral for the supply of GP7200 engines for two Airbus... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica and MAS Aerospace Engineering seal joint-venture agreement
Paris, France - For turboprop aircraft MRO
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE), a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, sealed an agreement to create a joint-venture company for the provision of MRO (Maintenance,... more
Fair and showsEurocopter hands over an additional EC-155 B1 to Dancopter
Paris, France - Marking the 100th EC-155 and 900th Dauphin Helicopter Family Delivery
Eurocopter CEO, Lutz Bertling is proud to hand over the 100th EC-155 B1 to Dancopter CEO Nils Skeby at the "Paris Air Show" today. The Scandinavian operator is a long-standing Eurocopter customer operating... more
DefenseMagna presents its new surveillance system
Rome, Italy - It will allow to detect FOD and intrusions without operator
Israeli industry Magna BSP presented today at Rome-Urbe airport its new surveillance system "Stereoscopic Passive Electro-Optic Radar". The device consists of a totem about 1.5 meters tall equipped with... more