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OccurrencesTechnical issues for Italian Senate president's aircraft in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The pilot had to land back at the departure airport
The Airbus A-319 that should have carried the Italian Senate's president, Renato Schifani, back to Rome, after his visit in Moscow, was forced this afternoon to land back at Vnukovo military airport, from... more
HelicoptersUSA to sell Apache helicopters to Egypt?
Washington, USA - For a price of $820 million
The USA might sell 12 AH-64D Block II Apache Longbow helicopters to Egypt for a price of $820 million, DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) suggested to the Congress. Besides the aircraft, within... more
Sport aviation"World Air Games 2009" (2): the event in details
Turin, Italy - And the initiatives around it
The "WAG Turin 2009" in details: five sites for competition, whose base will be the Turin-Aeritalia's airport in Collegno, Mondovì, Avigliana and the "Palaruffini" in Turin. 700 between athletes and official... more
Military aviationRussia to upgrade its military air transport fleet
Moscow, Russia - It will purchase new aircraft starting in 2012
Russia will start to purchase new military air transport aircraft starting in 2012, while upgraded versions of the Il-76, An-22 and An-124 will stay in service for 20-30 years more, 61st Air Army commander... more
Military aviationRussia extends air base lease in Kyrgyzstan
Kant, Kyrgyzstan - For 49 years with automatic renewal after every 25
The Russian government approved an agreement for a 49-year lease of Kant air base, Kyrgyzstan, with automatic renewal every 25 years. This replaces the previous contract that included the lease for a period... more
AccidentsPakistani fighter crashes on a house. One woman killed
Islamabad, Pakistan - Six further people injured on the ground
A Pakistani Air Force Chengdu FT-7 fighter crashed today on a house in Mianwali, Punjab province. A woman was killed on the ground and at least six more people were injured. The two pilots managed to eject... more
AerospaceExpedition 20 arrived to the ISS
Rome, Italy - On board of Russian Soyuz TMA-15 spaceship
Expedition 20 to the International Space Station (ISS) completed its trip today at 12:36 pm GMT after taking off on last Wednesday from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan (see AVIONEWS), on board of Russian... more
AirportsPisa airport, the offer of seats will grow next summer (+3%)
Pisa, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews the CEO, Gina Giani
The new CEO of Pisa-"Galileo Galilei" airport, Gina Giani, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS. Object: the results of the first four months of the year and the targets for the upcoming summer season. This... more
Sport aviationTurin takes off with the "World Air Games 2009"
Turin, Italy - Presentation to the media of the "WAG" at OGR in the city
The press-conference ended yesterday entitled "World Air Games 2009 - Imbarco immediato alle OGR, Officine grandi riparazioni in Turin", a chosen and suitable site for event because there is an interesting... more
DefenseNorth Korean threats go on
Pyongyang, North Korea - New short-range missile launched. Pyongyang: "We'll react to UN sanctions"
North Korea launched today another short-range missile from Musudan-ri base on its eastern coast, South Korean press agency "Yonhap" reported. According to the South it is a new missile, different from... more
AirlinesSeats from $9 on JetAmerica's flights
Clearwater, USA - On its sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft
JetAmerica will offer $9 seats on its flights to its customers. The new airline will operate with a sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft between Lansing, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Newark, South Bend and Toledo,... more
DefenseThree Italian paratroopers injured in Afghanistan
Bala Murgab, Afghanistan - During an attack to a rebel group
Three paratroopers of the "Folgore" brigade, 183th "Nembo" regiment of the Italian army, were injured this morning near Bala Murgab, in Afghanistan, during a joint operation with the Afghan army. The three... more
SecurityFAA AD on M7 Aerospace LP models SA-226AT, SA-226T, SA-226TC, SA-227AC, SA-227AT, SA-227BC, SA-227CC, and SA-227DC airplanes (2009-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing of electrical wires, components, and tube assemblies
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25390-25394] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model MBB-BK-117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 helicopters (2009-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To limit the applicability to those blades fitted with lead balance weights that could detach, migrate, and cause severe vibrations leading to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25402-25404] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AccidentsHot air balloon falls in Turkey: 1 killed and 10 injured
Ankara, Turkey - Maybe after colliding with another gasbag
One man died and further ten were injured this morning in Turkey after an accident occurred to the hot air balloon on which they were flying. The passengers, many of which are British, were overflying... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines suggests voluntary retirement to its pilots
Atlanta, USA - In order to cut costs
Delta Airlines yesterday announced its intention to offer "Voluntary retirement" packages to its pilots, within a wider program of cost reduction. The carrier didn't specify how many jobs are to be cut,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model EC-135 helicopters (2009-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent Loose screws in the bearing support, if not detected and corrected, could result in abnormal main rotor blade vibrations and subsequent damage to the main transmission
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 28, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 101)] [Page 25394-25396] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsOlbia ready to welcome new summer operations
Olbia, Italy - From the airport, new domestic and international flights
With the upcoming summer season, Olbia airport is ready to welcome new domestic and international operations, becoming the main summer airport for the island of Sardinia. After the good results of last... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland opens new dedicated T-129 facility
Cascina Costa, Italy - This helicopter demonstrator is planned to fly in Italy soon
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of its new T-129 facility in Cascina Costa, Italy. The T-129 programme is on schedule and on budget, and has already successfully completed... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica is going to fight for the presidential helicopter
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "The match is not over"
Finmeccanica announced it will fight for the US presidential helicopter, after the Pentagon blocked the VH-71 Kestrel programme (see AVIONEWS), Finmeccanica's president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini,... more
CargoBill on FedEx workers approved by the American Congress
Washington, USA - Cargo transports' giant will have to guarantee more rights to its employees
A bill that will transfer FedEx employees not directly linked to air transport (such as truck drivers) under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) has been approved by the American Congress. In this... more
SecurityNTSB will publish all accident dockets on its web site
Washington, USA - Starting from June 1
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) yesterday announced that it will begin to release all accident (aerial, naval, street and railway) investigation public dockets to its public website... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new Italian CIRA's President
Capua, Italy - For the next three years
"The members' meeting has appointed Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Aerospace Researches Center (CIRA) for next three years. He replaces Renzo Piva as leadership of the CIRA. The new President... more
Civil aviationAirline chiefs call for joint initiatives to overcome crisis
Brussels, Belgium - “But we always focus to safety, jobs and environmental protection” say AEA Presidents
Chief executives of Europe’s most important network airlines met in Brussels to debate the impact of the ongoing economic recession on the aviation sector. The assembly of the Association of European A... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand, biofuel test flight report shows significant fuel saving
Auckland, New Zealand - About 1.4 tonnes can be saved on a 12 hours flight
Scientific testing has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet... more
Press releaseRome-Ciampino Airport goes back to night close-down
Rome, Italy - The short extraordinary opening period is over
After the extraordinary opening of 72 consecutive hours, necessary to manage the 400 extra-flights in three days (30 charters and 370 general aviation) organized for the Champions League final, Italian... more
Military aviationDassault's Rafale might be allowed back in Indian race for new MMRCAs
New Delhi, India - For the supply of 126 aircraft to the country's Air Force
Dassault's Rafale might be allowed back into the $10 billion race for Indian Air Force's (IAF) new MMRCA fighters (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft), after news that the French aircraft might be excluded... more
Military aviationBoeing and Eurofighter to race for Canadian new fighters
Ottawa, Canada - They will contend the contract to Lockheed Martin
Boeing and Eurofighter are going to race with Lockheed Martin for the new Canadian air force fighters that should be delivered starting in 2017. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Typhoon will challenge F-35 Joint... more
UAS-DronesBoeing reaches $25 million reinvestments in Canadian economy
Ottawa, Canada - Under an agreement with Ottawa's government
Boeing and its wholly owned subsidiary Insitu announced the first $25 million in contracts to Canadian companies as part of a government order for small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services. The... more
UAS-DronesUganda might buy UAV from Israel
Kampala, Uganda - For control and intelligence gathering along its borders
Uganda might purchase a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle at remote control) from Israeli manufacturer Innocon. The aircraft should supply the African country capability for control and intelligence gathering... more
IndustryRaytheon will continue to produce radar receivers for the US Navy
Goleta, USA - Under a $84 million contract
Raytheon yesterday announced it was awarded a $84 million contract to continue production of its ALR-67(V)3 digital radar warning receiver for the U.S. Navy as well as several international customers.... more
AerospaceESA: GOCE's "Drag free" achievement
Rome, Italy - The satellite reaches a never-before technological record
ESA's (European Space Agency) gravity mission GOCE has achieved a first in the history of satellite technology. The sophisticated electric propulsion system has shown that it is able to keep the satellite... more
HelicoptersHelicopters: Bristow Group acquires shares in Brazilian Lider
Houston, USA - To expand its market in South America
Bristow Group acquired 42.5% of Brazilian company Lider Aviacao Holding for an overall value of $174 million, of which $119 million cash and $55 million in exchange of five helicopters, one large and four... more
AirportsNew scheduled flights to Düsseldorf and Berlin at Verona's airport
Verona, Italy - Today the maiden flight served by carrier Germania
"Germania links Verona with Düsseldorf and Berlin, starting from today, on May 28, 2009. The German airline, based in Cologne-Bonn airport and operating office at the Berlin-Tegel's air station, will... more
Fair and shows100 years of the "ILA": commemorative coin and postage stamp to mark anniversary
Berlin, Germany - The air show will take place from June 8-13, 2010
"To mark the 100th anniversary of the 'ILA Berlin Air Show' the German government will be issuing a 10 Euro silver commemorative coin and a special postage stamp on 4 June 2009. The commemorative coin... more
AirlinesRyanair remembers to the passengers the cancellation of flights in Paris-Beauvais
Milan, Italy - Between June 3 and 10
Ryanair, the European airline, remembers today to the passengers that could not made the flights from and to Paris-Beauvais between June 3 and 10 (included), because the airport will be closed for a week... more
AirportsChina will have a new hub by 2015
Chengdu, China - Chengdu-Shuangliu will be the fourth largest airport
China will have a fourth hub by 2015. An airport - in Chengdu - which ought to handle about 40 million passengers per year and one million tons of cargo, opening 20 new routes from this city in the centre-western... more
AirlinesLufthansa might takeover LOT Polish Airlines
Warsaw, Poland - But Warsaw's government slows voices down
Yesterday several newspaper and press agencies reported the news that LOT Polish Airlines was in talks with Lufthansa for a possible takeover by the big German carrier that would bring LOT within the wide... more
Military aviationThe first Indian AWACS enters into service
New Delhi, India - A tripartite project with Russia and Israel
The first Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) today entered into service after a commissioning ceremony in presence of IAF chief, Marshal Fali Homi Major. The aircraft... more
Civil aviationBoeing 787's first flight in June?
Washington, USA - First deliveries should take place in the first quarter of 2010
After several delays that characterized its production it seems that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is about to reach the time of its first flight, that should take place in June. The announce was given yesterday... more
IndustryRolls-Royce awarded USD 80 million contract
Rome, Italy - For engines to power LM C-130J aircraft
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a contract worth USD 80 million by the U.S. Air Force to provide AE2100D3 spare engines and parts to power Lockheed Martin C-130J military... more
ReportTwo Italian Air Force Eurofighters intercepted non-authorized aircraft
Trento, Italy - A Montenegrin Cessna 551 flying over the Italian air space
Two Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons of the 4th Wing of Grosseto yesterday morning intercepted a non-authorized military aircraft, a Montenegrin Cessna 551, that was flying over the Italian air space... more
AccidentsThree victims in cargo aircraft accident in Congo
Isiro, Congo - The Antonov AN-26 was not airworthy
A Services Air Antonov AN-26 cargo aircraft with four crewmembers on board crashed on Tuesday while approaching Isiro Matari airport, Democratic Republic of Congo. Three of the occupants died in the impact... more
AccidentsUS Army helicopter crash kills two
Honolulu, USA - Probably an error while landing
A Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior US army helicopter crashed yesterday at Wheeler Airfield, Hawaii. Both the soldiers on board were killed in the accident. It seems from the first reconstructions that the crash... more
Fair and shows"Roma international air show" will commence on May 31
Rome, Italy - In the exhibition, military and civil aircraft
"Roma international air show" has been presented in Rome. This is the exhibition attended by many kind of aircraft, which will fly over the coast near Rome starting from 1 p.m. on May 31. The event has... more
AirportsLufthansa Italia hires about 200 employees
Milan, Italy - Mainly in the area of Milan
Lufthansa Italia announced that about 200 new employees will be hired, in order to guarantee the operational efficiency of the carrier and in order to "Italianize" the company and its staff. Personnel... more
ReportLos Roques: Venezuelan authorities reassured the Italians about the investigation
Caracas, Venezuela - Responsibilities will be verified and punished also without finding the relic
Venezuelan authorities reassured the relatives of the 8 Italians that are still missing since the presumed accident of January 4, 2008, in Los Roques (see AVIONEWS), stating that investigation are at a... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to delay the replacement of its B-737s
London, UK - To reduce its expenses and face the crisis
British Airways might delay the replacement of its 19 Boeing 737/400s of almost three years, to reduce expenses and try to face difficulties caused by the economical crisis, carrier's CEO Willie Walsh... more
CargoFirst flight for Indian Deccan Express Logistics
Delhi, India - A new airline operating cargo services
The new Indian cargo carrier Deccan Express Logistics performed today its first flight, from Delhi to Hong Kong, with an Airbus A-310F aircraft. In the next weeks the airline will add new routes to its... more
AirlinesBahrain Air expands its fleet
Manama, Bahrain - It will get to nine aircraft within the next five months
Bahrain Air will expand its fleet reaching nine aircraft within the next five months. The carrier recently received its fifth Airbus A-320 and will put the sixth into service on May 29. The seventh and... more