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AirportsCorsairfly starts operations from Nantes to Quebec City
Nantes, France - Once a week till September 5
Corsairfly started a weekly service from Nantes-Atlantique to Quebec City, in Canada, operated with a 350 seated A-330/200 airplane, departing every Saturday at 1:05 p.m. from the French airport. The flight... more
IndustrySecond B-787 Dreamliner ready for new test phase
Everett, USA - In flight-line to begin fuel testing
The second Boeing 787 Dreamliner has moved to the flight line to begin fuel testing. This is the second of six 787s being used in the all-new airplane's flight-test program. Each of the six flight-test... more
AerospaceGPS III project entered Critical Design Review phase
Paris, France - Lockheed Martin's announcement during the "Paris Air Show 2009"
Lockheed Martin, during its participation at the "Paris Air Show 2009" underway in Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21, announced that the Global Positioning System (GPS) III program for the US Air Force... more
HelicoptersEurocopter South East Asia will move in 2010 to the new Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore
Paris, France - New facilities will cover an area of 8200 square metres
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA), a 75% subsidiary of Eurocopter S.A.S. and 25% subsidiary of ST Aerospace, will move in the third quarter of 2010 to the newly redeveloped 300 hectare Seletar Aerospace... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia took delivery of the first two Eurofighters
London, UK - The deal includes a total of up to 72 aircraft
Saudi Arabia now has its Eurofighter Typhoon. In a ceremony held last week at BAE Systems facilities in Warton, England, the two aircraft have been delivered to the Arab kingdom in presence of aviation... more
Sport aviation"WAG 2009": world speed record for electrical aircraft
Turin, Italy - The airplane, a Sky Spark, piloted by Maurizio Cheli, has touched 250km/h
On June 12, 2009 is one of the dates that will remain in the history: the cosmonaut Maurizio Cheli has fixed the world speed record for the ultralight aircraft category powered by electrical thrust touching... more
Sport aviationThe Gran Gala Air Show of the "World Air Games"
Turin, Italy - After eight days of intense competitions
The Great Gala Air Show celebrated the closing of the "World Air Games" on Turin-Aeritalia's airport in Collegno, after eight days of competitions. The opening is assigned to the Italian Acrobatic Group... more
Sport aviationAll medals of the "World Air Games 2009"
Turin, Italy - Divided by category
The "World Air Games 2009" in Turin ended in a sunny day. For all day, the numerous people present on airfield in Turin-Aeritalia in Collegno, has seen the spectacular finals, and then prize-giving... more
AirlinesAF447 air disaster: € 67.4 million compensation for Air France
Paris, France - Still too soon for the families of the victims
Air France is going to receive an overall compensation of € 67.4 million from its insurances for the loss of the Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic on June 1 with 228 people on board, while e... more
Civil defenseG8 summit L'Aquila: on-line press accreditation
Rome, Italy - It will take place from 8 to 10 July
"The 2009 G8 Summit is to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July. Journalists, photographers, cameramen and all media personnel wishing to cover the event must register on the official G8 website www.g8italia2009.it a... more
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