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AerospaceNorth Pole: SoRa mission starts on balloon
Rome, Italy - It will test technologies for planetary exploration, firstly Mars
The stratospheric balloon, pending on the suitable weather conditions, is ready to the launch in flight from Svalbard Isles, not far from North Pole, to circumnavigate the Arctic at 35 km from the ground... more
AirportsSaint Louis airport credit rating boosted to “A” category
Saint Louis, Usa - The debt service stabilization fund was a major factor for the upgrade
Standard & Poor’s, the nation’s leading credit rating agency, raised "Lambert"-St. Louis international airport’s BBB+ debt rating to A- with a stable outlook on Friday, June 6. The action comes as the c... more
Military aviationFirst Super Hornet Block II trainers delivered
St.Louis, USA - To the US Navy
Boeing and L-3 have delivered four Block II F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Tactical Operation Flight Trainers (TOFT) to the US Navy and declared them "Ready for Training". Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia,... more
ReportColonel Gheddafi will arrive tomorrow at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - For its first visit in Italy. Strong security measures will be taken
Libyan leader colonel Muammar Gheddafi is going to land tomorrow at Rome-Ciampino airport. This is its first visit to Italy and he will be accommodated in a tent in villa Pamphili. Strong security measures... more
AirlinesWind Jet, Catania might be its next hub
Catania, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Ilario Tolini, DOV at the carrier
The project is ambitious and real at the same time: to create a small hub in Catania and start long-haul operations within 18 months. Wind Jet, Italian low-cost airline, is growing in Italy and abroad:... more
Civil aviationILFC reconsiders its order for Airbus A-380s
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - There are no cancellation plans for the moment, but...
ILFC (International Lease Finance Corporation), a big group operating aircraft leases, is understood to be reconsidering its order for Airbus A-380s. Even if at the moment there are no cancellation plans,... more
AirlinesJet Airways to reduce capacity by 10%
Mumbai, India - On domestic flights
Indian airline Jet Airways will reduce its domestic flight capacity by 10%, carrier's executive director Saroj Datta confirmed, without supplying any further details on what are the routes that are going... more
Military aviationSix Brazilian Super Tucanos to Guatemala
Guatemala City, Guatemala - To fight drug traffickers
Guatemala is going to get Six Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucanos financed with Brazilian funds for an overall value of $99 million. The deal has been reached for a 12-year loan to supply the country with new... more
Press releaseItalian SDL union: the nth outrage on Alitalia's temporary workers
Rome, Italy - A protest today, but another one is fixed for next Monday
"A group of casual workers that worked in Alitalia until some months ago has arranged a first strike towards CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana). CAI has in fact strongly differentiated the temporary workers... more
Military aviationEgyptian pilots visit Italian Air Force 37th Wing in Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Within Italy-Egypt 2009 bilateral cooperation plan
Last week two Egyptian Air Force pilots visited Italian Air Force 37th Wing base in Trapani. The visit took place within Italy-Egypt 2009 bilateral cooperation plan. The two pilots were lieutenant colonel... more
Press releaseEmirates hits back over EC airline website claims
Milan, Italy - The airline was accused of not cooperating with the study
We receive and publish: "Emirates has now had the opportunity to look further into the claims made by the European Commission's Directorate General for 'Health and Consumers' (DG SANCO) following its report... more
AirlinesChina Eastern and Shanghai Airlines towards merger?
Shanghai, China - They might get 50% of Shanghai's market
China Eastern and Shangai Airlines might shortly proceed to a merger that would give them control of up to 50% of Shangai's market. This is a key city in Chinese air transport industry. Liu Jiangbo, spokesman... more
CargoUPS won't put its pilots on furlough thanks to Union agreement
Louisville, USA - Alternative solutions found to save 300 jobs
Cargo transports giant UPS and IPA (Independent Pilots Association) reached an agreement to avoid that 300 pilots of the carrier might be put on furlough, within a plan of cost reduction for a total of... more
Sport aviation"WAG 2009": the competitions' results of yesterday speak different languages
Turin, Italy - Gliders, paragliding, balloons, microlights, helicopters and acrobatics on the top
An intense activity of competitions at "World Air Games" in Turin 2009 (from June 6 to 14), during its second day, in spite of bad weather. In the acrobatics category by gliders, a Czech victory by... more
PeopleCathay Pacific’s Tyler is new Board's IATA Chairman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - FedEx’s Bronczek to follow in 2010
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Cathay Pacific Airways CEO Tony Tyler started his one-year term as the Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Tyler succeeds Samer Majali,... more
AirportsSouth Korean Incheon International Airport is the best in the World
Incheon, South Korea - Zurich is the best in Europe
South Korean Incheon International Airport has been selected as the best in the World for 2009 according to the annual survey carried out by British agency Skytrax. The airport jumped to top from last... more
AirlinesQantas might delay deliveries of Boeing 787s
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In particular those destined to low-cost Jetstar
Qantas group might ask Boeing to delay deliveries for its ordered 787 Dreamliners, in particular of those destined to subsidiary low-cost Jestar. The first deliveries are currently scheduled for May 2010,... more
IndustryBoeing 787 towards first flight
Everett, USA - Ground intermediate gauntlet test phase completed
Boeing has completed the intermediate gauntlet phase of testing on the first 787 Dreamliner. During the testing, pilots and engineers simulated multiple scenarios using all airplane systems as if the aircraft... more
IndustryUSS Independence trimaran ready for the sea
Bath, USA - It can also carry two SH-60 helicopters or several UASs
The USS Independence, second Littoral Combat Ship (LCS-2) prototype of the US Navy, completed its propulsion system test and is now ready for the sea for operational tests. It will be the first trimaran... more
AccidentsAF447 tragedy: tail rudder found intact
Recife, Brazil - Further bodies recovered, now they are 24
The tail rudder of Air France's Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic on June 1 has been found practically intact. The aircraft was en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 people on board.... more
AirportsAeroflot restarts operations at "Fellini"'s airport in Rimini
Rimini, Italy - The first connections last week-end by a B-767 airplane
Aeroflot, the historical "Brand" of the world business aviation, has restarted to fly on "Federico Fellini" International Airport in Rimini-San Marino. The first connections by a B-767 airplane in its... more
AirlinesGulf Air will not renounce to its new Airbus aircraft
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Delivery schedule confirmed
Gulf Air will not modify its delivery schedule for new Airbus aircraft, CEO Bjorn Naf said today in the margin of IATA (International Air Transport Association) annual meeting underway in Kuala Lumpur,... more
Civil aviationAirlines wait for directives following Airbus's accident
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Safety is a constant chalenge"
Airlines operating Airbus A-330/200 aircraft today said, during IATA's (International Air Transport Association) annual meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from June 7 to 9 (see AVIONEWS), that they will... more
Sport aviationAVIONEWS at the inaugural ceremony of "WAG 2009"
Turin, Italy - It took place last Saturday in Turin
The inaugural ceremony of the "World Air Games 2009" took place last Saturday, on June 6, in Piazza San Carlo. A flock of falcons and eagles circled in the square's sky, while 20 parachuters glide around... more
IndustryTerrafugia Transition towards production phase
Woburn, USA - Flight tests completed
Terrafugia's Transition flying car completed its test flight phase after performing its maiden flight on March 5 (see AVIONEWS), with a total of 29 successful flights. Now it will start a second development... more
Fair and showsAlenia Armacchi at the 2009 "Le Bourget Air Show"
Venegono, Italy - The industry will be present at the event from 15 to 21 June in Paris
"Le Bourget is the largest international showcase for the aviation industry. This year Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, will participate with its leading product, the M-346 'Master', which in... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to prove fuel and carbon saving benefits
Miami, USA - On trans-Atlantic routes
When American Airlines fight 63 departs Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 11, it will embark upon a journey that aims to prove that trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit greener... more
CargoFedEx announces battle on pro-unions regulation
Washington, USA - The bill is pending US Senate approval
Cargo transport giant FedEx announced that it will fight a tough battle to make US Senate stop the bill, already approved by the House of Representatives, that would pass its employees not directly linked... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC about the inquiry on usage of unsuitable material for side works at Palermo and Trapani airport
Rome, Italy - The authority contacted the prefects of the two cities
Concerning news about an inquiry underway in Sicily that brought to the discovery that unsuitable material have been used to realize several structures, including side works at Palermo and Trapani airport,... more
AirportsItalian ENAC receives government's areas of Milan airports from the ministry of defense
Milan, Italy - The deal will allow the building of Malpensa's third runway
The Italian ministry of defense will pass to ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) the control of some areas of Milan-Linate and Malpensa airports. In this way they will pass from military to civil administration.... more
AerospaceESA extends Envisat satellite mission
Paris, France - ESA has voted to extend it through to 2013
"ESA Member States have unanimously voted to extend the Envisat mission through to 2013. Envisat – the world’s largest and most sophisticated satellite ever built – has been providing scientists and o... more
Civil aviationIATA: loss forecast increases to USD 9 billion
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani noted risks and challenges
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revised its airline financial forecast for 2009 to a global loss of US$9 billion. This is nearly double the association’s March estimate of a US$4.7 b... more
Civil aviationBisignani: carbon-neutral growth by 2020
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - In his official speech for the Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry is committed to achieving carbon-neutral growth by 2020. 'Two years ago we set a vision to achieve carbon-neutral... more
Fair and showsSELEX Galileo at "UDT": a growing commitment to airborne undersea technologies
Cannes, France - The exhibition to be held from 9th to the 11th of June
"SELEX Galileo will again participate in the International Exhibition of 'Undersea Defence Technology' (UDT), to be held in Cannes, France at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès, from 9th to the... more
AirlinesTwo extra TAP flights to Dakar
Rome, Italy - For Summer season
"TAP will run two extra flights a week to Dakar over the period between July 23 and September 3 adding to regular daily flights by the airline to the capital of Senegal. With these extra flights to the... more
Fair and showsAerospace: the Italian excellence from Torino-Piemonte at "Le Bourget"
Turin, Italy - While Torino Piemonte Aerospace is ready to its third year of activity
"Piemonte, North-Western Italian region, attends 'Paris Air Show Le Bourget' (15-21 June) presenting 10 top-class companies. The participation – organised at Hall 1, stand G 165 of the Italian pavilion h... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 8 to next Sunday 14
Monday 08 - "World Air Games 2009". Turin, Italy. + 39 011 71 00 49 www.wag2009.com (during it will take place competions about model aeroplane making, hang-gliding, paragliding, helicopters, experimental,... more
Military aviationSultanate of Oman buys C-130J Super Hercules
Marietta, USA - It's the 11th country to acquire this aircraft model
The Sultanate of Oman bought from Lockheed Martin a C-130J Super Hercules. The aircraft, to be delivered in mid-2012, is in the longer C-130J-30 configuration. "The C-130J is ideally suited to the operating... more
AerospaceEADS Astrium to carry out feasibility studies for future Moon landings
Bremen, Germany - With a € 1 million contract awarded by the German Aerospace Center
EADS Astrium has been commissioned by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) to conduct a study for the testing of future moon landings. The aim is to prove the technological feasibility of a soft and precise... more
Weather forecastsNew notice for adverse weather conditions issued by the Italian Civil Defense Department
Rome, Italy - Bad weather: still storms and strong wind on North of the Peninsula
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the available models, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions that completes that diffused last Friday. From this afternoon, on Monday June... more
Military aviationAlso the second Boeing P-8A takes off
Seattle, USA - The US Navy will buy 117 of these aircraft
Also the second Boeing P-8A Poseidon, T2, painted in US Navy's livery, completed its first flight. T1's commissioning took place on April 25 (see AVIONEWS). The flight plan for T2 included a flyby of... more
Airlinesoneworld reports record revenues as it ends its first decade
Kuala Lampur, Malaysia - During the annual meeting by IATA (June 7-9)
"Airlines in oneworld generated record revenues from the alliance's sales activities in the past year - ending the grouping's first decade on a new high. More than eight million passengers transferred... more
Civil aviationICAO (2), global air traffic to decline by 4% in 2009
Montreal, Canada - Expressed in terms of passengers per kilometer
Global air traffic, expressed in terms of passenger-kilometres performed, is projected by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) to decline by approximately 4% in 2009. This bleak forecast reflects... more
Civil aviationICAO, airline industry showed a growth in passengers per kilometer in 2008
Montreal, Canada - But scheduled carriers estimated loss of 9.8 billion Dollars
Passenger traffic expressed in terms of passenger kilometres performed (PKP) increased marginally by 1.3% in 2008 compared to 2007, according to preliminary data provided to the International Civil Aviation... more
AccidentsAF447 tragedy: 17 bodies found besides debris and objects
Recife, Brazil - Wrong speed hypothesis gets credit
17 bodies have been found in the area of the accident that occurred on June 1 to the Air France A-330/200 that ditched while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 people on board. It was still... more
IndustryA-400: France prepares alternative solutions
Paris, France - Discussions among the parties continue within the 3-month moratorium
France prepares to take alternative measures, temporary or final, to face immediate air transport necessities. Paris in fact confirmed the possibility to lease or buy Lockheed Martin C-130J airlifters... more
AirlinesVoluntary salary reduction for British Airways pilots
London, UK - Within a cost-cutting plan
British Airways pilots might sign a deal including a voluntary salary reduction within the carrier's cost-cutting plans, the "Sunday Times" stated quoting industry sources close to the discussions, that... more
ReportNorth Korea: American journalists sentenced to 12 years
Pyongyang, North Korea - They will be detained in a labor camp. There will be no appeal
Pyongyang's high court condemned Laura Ling and Euna Lee to 12 years of "Reform through labor camp". The two American journalists had been arrested in North Korea on last March 17 for illegally trespassing... more
IndustryEmirates signs agreement with Engine Alliance
Dubai, UAE - For GP7200 Engines
Emirates and the Engine Alliance signed a Fleet Management Agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Emirates GP7200 engines that power its A-380 fleet. The Fleet Management Agreement is... more
AirlinesAn Alitalia B-767 will fly with SkyTeam livery
Rome, Italy - It will operate on routes to north America
Alitalia added to its fleet a B-767 airplane with the new SkyTeam livery. It will operate on routes to North America. The Boeing 767-300ERs 10,200km range and 185 tonnes maximum take off weight provides... more