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AerospaceNew flight software architecture for Sbirs GEO satellites
Paris, France - The announce has been given by Lockheed Martin during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Lockheed Martin announced today, during the "Paris Air Show 2009" (Paris-Le Bourget June 15-21), that it has delivered the final block of a new flight software architecture that will provide highly reliable... more
Fair and showsMDBA: new MK2S missile's versions underway
Paris, France - The announcement today during the "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
Moment dedicated to the defense at the "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show", began today and until next Sunday. From MBDA the news that the industry, one of the world main manufacturers of missile systems, has... more
UAS-DronesSagem and Stemme present the "Patroller" drone
Paris, France - During the "Paris Air Show 2009"
At the "Paris Air Show" today, Sagem (SAFRAN group) and Stemme unveiled Patroller, a new dual long-endurance surveillance drone for both defense and security missions. It combines the Sagem’s expertise i... more
UAS-DronesNew UAS division for Boeing
Paris, France - Announced during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Boeing today, during the "Paris Air Show 2009" in Paris-Le Bourget (from June 15 to 21), announced the formation of an Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division within its defense and space business unit.... more
HelicoptersThe first Sikorsky S-70i assembled by PZL Mielec
Paris, France - The announcement today at "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
The major components of the first Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopter have been joined by PZL Mielec in Poland, marking the first time a Black Hawk helicopter has been assembled outside the United States... more
Civil aviationAEA, European airline traffic 2.4% down in April
Brussels, Belgium - And May could be the worst month so far
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has released traffic and capacity data for its members in April 2009, along with a projection for May. Passenger traffic in April was 2.4% down on the same... more
AirlinesChina Eastern and Shanghai Airlines confirm merger
Shanghai, China - Detailes will be unveiled in next days
The two Chinese airlines China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines reached an agreement in principle on the guidelines of a merger that will bring them to acquire more than 50% of Shanghai's passenger market,... more
Fair and showsRolls Royce announces Gulf Air contract worth $1.5 billion
Paris, France - For the supply of Trent 700EP engines for the carrier's A-330 aircraft
Rolls Royce (RR) announced today during "Paris-Le Bourget Air Show"'s first day that it has signed a contract with Gulf Air for the supply of Trent 700EP engines destined to the main carrier of the Kingdom... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Guarguaglini takes stock of the situation
Rome, Italy - Difficult moment for the group after Goldman Sachs's recent invite to sell
After the recent stock-market difficulties suffered by Finmeccanica, its president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, takes the stock of the situation concerning various hot themes, from defence expenses... more
AirlinesRyanair: 10 hour closure of its web-site
Milan, Italy - Due to an essential upgrade maintenance
"Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, today (15 June) confirmed that its website www.ryanair.com will close for a 10 hour period from 19:00hrs Wednesday 17th June 2009 until 05:00hrs Thursday (18th June) d... more
HelicoptersFrench-Russian common project for heavy helicopter
Paris, France - The announcement during "Paris-Le Bourget air show"
France and Russia might build together a heavy-lift helicopters within a joint project, Russian military cooperation service chief Alexander Fomin announced today at "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget... more
Military aviationThe A-400M is still vital for France
Paris, France - Prime minister Francois Fillon's statements at "Paris Air Show 2009"
Despite the strong delays suffered by the program, France confirmed its total belief about the importance of the A-400M built by EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company). Deliveries are almost... more
AirlinesTwin Jet announces services between Milan-Malpensa and Marseilles
Milan, Italy - Starting from June 15 with 10 operations per week
Starting from June 15, Twin Jet will start two daily operations between Milan-Malpensa and Marseilles, from Monday to Friday. The French carrier is targeted on business travellers, allowing daily round... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica protagonist at "Le Bourget Air Show 2009"
Paris, France - The Sukhoi Superjet 100, but also C-27J, ATR-42MP, Eurofighter Typhoon, Sky-Y, GCS and "Master"
"The 48th Le Bourget Air Show is also marked 'Alenia Aeronautica' thanks to the 'Prémière' of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jet, made by SCAC, Russian-Italian partnership and to its first p... more
Military aviationThe F-22 will not be showcased at "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - USAF cancelled its fighter's participation due to availability reasons
The US Air Force (USAF) cancelled the participation of the stealth F-22 Raptor fighter to "Paris Air Show 2009", Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. The official reason given by Lockheed Martin's spokesman,... more
Fair and showsEurocopter and ATE team up on stand-alone weapon system for helicopters
Paris, France - It is exhibited at the "Paris Air Show"
Eurocopter and French airborne systems integrator, ATE, have teamed up to design, develop, manufacture and sustain a modern, Stand-Alone Weapon System (SAWS) for any of Eurocopter’s light and medium h... more
Fair and showsAirbus: Qatar Airways buys 24 A-320 aircraft
Paris, France - The airline currently operates with 19 airplanes
"Doha-based national carrier, Qatar Airways, has signed a firm contract for 24 Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. The agreement includes the firming up of a contract for four A-321 aircraft announced at the... more
AccidentsRAF pilot and cadet killed in mid-air impact with a glider
London, UK - The occupant of the civil aircraft safely parachuted
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) men died yesterday after a mid-air impact between their Grob G-115 Tutor aircraft and a civil glider, which pilot managed to save himself jumping with the parachute. The two victims... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines adds capacity on its route from Pittsburgh to Dallas
Pittsburgh, Usa - In Pittsburgh, the number of passengers decreased by 10.9% in the first 5 months of 2009
American Airlines adds capacity on its route from Pittsburgh International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, offering a 140-seat MD-80 starting from June 12. Operations take place four... more
HelicoptersThe USA delivered four Mi-17s to Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - To deploy along Afghanistan's border
The Pakistani army has taken delivery of four Russian-made Mil Mi-17 transport helicopters from the United States. They will be used to fight terrorism and for humanitarian missions along the border with... more
Fair and showsATR announces mid-year orders for 28 new aircraft
Paris, France - On the occasion of a press-conference held today during the "Paris Air Show"
"On the occasion of a press conference held today at the 'Paris Air show', Stéphane Mayer, ATR Chief Executive Officer, announced ATR orders for 28 new aircraft in the first half of 2009, thus bringing... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates in the 2009 "Paris Air Show"
Paris, France - Company promotes its commercial portfolio and defense solutions at the centennial event
"In the year that Embraer celebrates its 40th anniversary, the Company participates in the '48th Paris Air Show' (www.paris-air-show.com), June 15-21, at Le Bourget Airport, in France. During the centennial... more
Fair and showsAir France's new B-777 Freighter at "Paris Air Show 2009"
Paris, France - Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 17
Air France's newest Boeing 777 Freighter arrived in Le Bourget for the opening of the 48th International "Paris Air Show". The 777 Freighter will be on display during the show, highlighting its fuel efficiency... more
Fair and shows"Paris Air Show 2009" opened today
Paris, France - Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21
The 48th edition of "Paris Air Show 2009" opened today at Paris-Le Bourget airport. One of the main world events dedicated to industry and innovation in aeronautics and aerospace sector, the show celebrates... more
SecurityNTSB seeks solutions to avoid bird-strikes
Washington, USA - Pulsing aircraft landing lights are one of the possibilities
Last week the American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) started to seek for more effective solutions to avoid aircraft impacts with birds, especially during take off and landing operations.... more
Tilt-rotorsBell-Boeing gets contract for the V-22 tiltrotor
Amarillo, USA - For all Marines' and Air Force Special Operations Command's aircraft
The Bell Boeing Program Office announced today that it has been awarded Phase 1.5 of a two-phase Joint Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the US Department of Defense to support the V-22 Osprey... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of June
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - "48th Paris Air Show - Trade Day". Le Bourget, Paris, France. + 33 1 53 23 33 33 www.paris-air-show.com Tuesday 16 - "48th Paris Air Show - Trade Day". Le Bourget, Paris, France.... more
ReportHumanitarian airplane took off last Friday towards Pakistani North West Frontier Province
Brindisi, Italy - It has arrived on Saturday in Islamabad with aids and goods for the population
The Italian ministry of foreign affairs issued a note stating: "Within the international commitment to face the serious humanitarian crisis in Pakistani North West Frontier Province, as required by minister... more
HelicoptersTata will produce Sikorsky S-92 cabins in India
Mumbai, India - The first delivery is scheduled by the end of 2010
The Tata Group and Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies (UTC), reached an agreement for Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture Sikorsky S-92 helicopter cabins in India. The... more
Civil aviationAir France replaced all Pitot tubes on its Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - Speed sensors changed on long-haul A-330s and A-340s
Air France has completed the replacement of all sensors "Pitot tubes" on its long-haul Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft, following June 1 accident in which 228 people were killed on board of flight AF447... more
Civil aviationSESAR injects €1.9 billion into ATM research
Brussels, Belgium - To avert congestion of European sky
"The SESAR Joint Undertaking, a unique public-private partnership in air traffic management (ATM) research and development founded by the European Commission and EUROCONTROL, signed 16 contracts totalling... more
Fair and showsESA will have its pavilion at "Paris Air Show 2009"
Paris, France - Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21
ESA (European Space Agency) will have its pavilion "L’Europe de l’Espace, Space for Earth" at "Paris Air Show 2009" in Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. It will be placed in the middle of two full-scale mod... more
AirportsItalian airports, fares and investments too low
Rome, Italy - ENAC's suggestions would not convince AdR
According to a study carried out by Italian weekly "Panorama", many of Italian airports' problems seem to be related first of all to low fares in comparison to the rest of Europe, and second to a insufficient... more
Military aviationCarrier suitability tests for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Bethpage, USA - To verify its landing and takeoff capabilities from a ship's flight deck
The first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft has flown to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, in Maryland, to begin the next phase of testing in preparation for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation in... more
Civil aviationThe popularity of low-cost airlines has increased in Finland during the past year
Helsinki, Finland - In May a total of 75,600 passengers flew these carriers
The low-cost carrier segment is one of the few to have increased in air traffic over the past 12 months in Finland. Growth during the year has been 12%. In May, a total of 75,600 passengers travelled with... more
Military aviationEADS granted further six months for the A-400M
Paris, France - Deal between the consortium and the governments of France and Germany
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium has been granted further six months by the governments of France and Germany, among the most reluctant to carry on with this expensive and... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: LRO Mission Update
Rome, Italy - Next Wednesday afternoon the Atlas V rocket will leave the Cape Canaveral base
"Final spacecraft closeouts are underway at the launch pad and countdown dress rehearsal activities are planned for all day Thursday. A Launch Readiness Review, or LRR, is scheduled for Monday at 9... more
SecurityFAA AD on GROB-Werke model G-120A airplanes (2009-12-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 111)] [Page 27689-27691] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAer Lingus cuts American routes
Dublin, Ireland - It will reduce its long-haul capacity by 25%
Irish carrier Aer Lingus is going to cut three of its routes to the USA within a plan of 25% reduction of its long-haul capacity for the winter season. Services that will be interrupted are Dublin-Washington,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-12-06)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Reigister: June 11, 2009 [Page 27698-27702] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42/200, ATR-42/300, ATR-42/320, ATR-42/500, ATR-72/101, ATR-72/201, ATR-72/102, ATR-72/202, ATR-72/211, ATR-72/212, and ATR-72/212A airplanes (2009-12-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: June 11, 2009 [Page 27695-27698] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ConferencesICCSAI presents the study on the competition of air transportation in Europe
Rome, Italy - Figures on routes, passengers and competitors
ICCSAI, the international centre for competitiveness studies in the aviation industry, released a study in Rome on 244 airports of 28 European countries. The work has been made by Stefano Paleari, director... more
AirportsBirmingham airport, passengers drop by 5.2% in May
Birmingham, UK - Three out of four transits are an scheduled flights
During May, Birmingham International Airport handled 831,738 travellers through its two terminals, including 611,780 scheduled passengers and 219,958 charter passengers. Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s c... more
AirportsAmerican Eagle Airlines launches five new services from Dallas
Dallas, Usa - The carrier is affiliate of American Airlines
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, began non-stop jet service to five new cities from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Santa Fe, N.M.; Tallahassee, Fla.;... more
AccidentsWreck of Indian missing airplane found: 13 victims
Mechuka, India - An engine fire might have caused the tragedy
The wreck of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 that went missing on Tuesday in the Indian region of Arunachal Pradesh (see AVIONEWS) has been found. Official IAF sources confirmed that all the 13... more
Military aviationBoeing gets USAF contract for A-10 systems
St. Louis, USA - The Air Force will invest up to $1.6 billion
Boeing has been awarded a four-year US Air Force contract to sustain the A-10 Thunderbolt II weapon system and integrate current and future upgrades into the aircraft’s avionics, mechanical and structural s... more
AirportsBergamo-Orio al Serio's airport: movement passengers +8,5% in May 2009
Bergamo, Italy - The positive trend continues in this segment
"The positive trend of passengers movement continues at Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport, that in May has recorded a 8,5% increase compared to one year ago. The reaching of 612,625 passengers, 40,000 more... more
IndustryEmbraer ERJ-145 jet family surpasses 15 million flight-hours
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After 12 years in operation, the pioneer regional jet continues to support airlines, worldwide
"After 12 years in service, Embraer’s ERJ-145 platform continues to surpass record breaking milestones. The worldwide fleet has flown more than 15 million flight-hours, with an average mission completion r... more
Defense"Cavour", the new flagship of the Italian Navy
Civitavecchia, Italy - The ceremony for the combat flag delivery on June 10 in Civitavecchia
The Italian Navy has a new flagship: it the "Cavour" aircraft carrier, that received its combat flag from Turin major, Sergio Chiamparino, during the Navy's feast on last June 10 in Civitavecchia (Rome),... more
AirportsAssaeroporti. Palenzona: "Italian airports must be updated"
Rome, Italy - The growth of charges is an important step in this direction
Fabrizio Palenzona, president of Assaeroporti (the Italian association of airports), participated to the meeting organized by ICCSAI (International Centre for Competitiveness Studies in the Aviation Industry)... more