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Press releaseMyair.com admonishes the tour operator Todomondo
Vicenza, Italy - For the sale of non-existent flights
We receive and publish "Due to the unauthorized sale of Myair.com flights by the tour operator Todomondo through the website www.todomondo.it, the airline Myair.com states that no agreement has ever been... more
Civil aviation"Authorities must co-ordinate activities on swine influenza" says AEA
Brussels, Belgium - Airline body reacts to the outbreak
The 34-member Association of European Airlines (AEA) has given its full backing to initiatives developed within the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
IndustryBoeing participation in Israeli missile defense system
Huntsville, USA - Successfully tested on April 7
The Boeing Company announced today its participation in building part of the Arrow II interceptor that successfully shot down a ballistic missile target April 7 in a test of Israel's national missile defense... more
DefenseElettronica, Finmeccanica and Havelsan sign a MoU at the "IDEF 2009"
Istanbul, Turkey - For a cooperation in Defence Electronics
Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company, Elettronica, the Italian leader of electronic defence warfare, and Havelsan, the Turkish company leader of C4ISR systems and simulation... more
SecurityBomb hoax on Indian Airlines A-321/200
Jaipur, India - Emergency landing after a phone call
An Indian Airlines Airbus A-321/200 was forced today to make an emergency landing at Jaipur airport, in India, after a call advising of the presence of a bomb on board. Fear moments for the 91 passengers... more
Press releaseAerospace: engines of the European Vega launcher ready to flight
Rome, Italy - The qualification and certification phase for the three solid propellant engines has been passed with flying colours
"The last engine, the third stage of the new European Vega launcher, Zefiro 9, manufactured by Avio, has completed all the qualification stages and is now ready, together with Zefiro 23 and P-80, for the... more
Fair and showsCannes "EUR-AVIA" air show takes off tomorrow
Cannes, France - The third International General Aviation Exhibition will be held from April 30 to May 2
The third Cannes International General Aviation Exhibition "EUR-AVIA" will be held at Cannes-Mandelieu International Airport from tomorrow, April 30, to May 2. The fair will showcase airplanes, helicopters,... more
AirlinesWind Jet presents "Night-Fly"
Catania, Italy - The carrier will fly from Catania to Malta as first product of the series
Wind Jet presents its new brand identifying Summer night flights at extremely convenient prices, named "Night-Fly". The first product of the series is the Catania-Malta route. The launch fare of the... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino airport forecasts 80,000 passengers in transit
Naples, Italy - From tomorrow April 30 to the 4th of May
From tomorrow, April 30, to the 4th of May about 80,000 passengers are forecast to be in transit at Naples-Capodichino airport: 40,000 national, 30,000 international an 10,000 chartered. The day with... more
ReportCooperation renewed between Lecce local health unit and Italian Air Force 61st Wing
Lecce, Italy - To train Air Force's sanitary personnel
Italian Air Force (AMI) and Lecce local health unit (ASL) signed the renewal of the agreement, started in 2008, between the sanitary office and the Galatina airport 61st Wing for the supply of training... more
AirportsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport, 2008 financial staements approved
Bergamo, Italy - Turnover and profit grow
SACBO (Bergamo-Orio airport operator) shareholders' meeting approved 2008 financial statements. Turnover reached 84.22 million euros, with a growth of 7.3% compared to 2007, driven aviation and non-aviation... more
AirlinesTen new A-320s for Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - After renouncing to the B-777 lease
After recently renouncing to the "Dry Lease" of Boeing 777/300ERs (see AVIONEWS) the Bahraini airline renewed its intention to add 10 new Airbus A-320s to its single-aisle aircraft fleet. Carrier's... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: President Obama sends mixed messages on counter terrorism
Rome, Italy - In his first 100 days as US President
"Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as 'Promises for change with only limited action'. 'President Obama's actions -... more
IndustryUSD 500 million agreement between Dubai Aerospace and US Ex-Im Bank
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To finance the delivery of 10 Boeing aircraft
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) signed a USD 500 million agreement with Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to finance the delivery of 10 Boeing-manufactured aircraft. The airplanes will... more
AirlinesSummer novelties for British Airways
London, UK - In particular for the Italian market
British Airways (BA), UK National airline, announced changes for the Summer season, in particular for the Italian market. BA introduced the sixth daily service from Rome-Fiumicino to London-Heathrow and... more
Press releaseState aid: European Commission adopts Simplification Package
Brussels, Belgium - To accelerate state aid decisions
"The European Commission has adopted a Simplification Package for state aid with a Best Practice Code and a Simplified Procedure Notice. Both aim at improving the effectiveness, transparency and predictability... more
DefenseNorth Korea threatens new nuclear tests
Pyongyang, North Korea - If UN will not apologize for the sanctions
After UN Security Council's decision to sanction North Korea in violation of UN October 2006 resolution 1718 after early April's launch (see AVIONEWS), Pyongyang announced it will reopen its nuclear plants... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman buys the "KillerBee" UASs from Swift
El Segundo, USA - The new aircraft family will be named "Bat"
Northrop Grumman announced the production of a line of small unmanned air systems (UAS). The new aircraft family will be named "Bat" and will replace Swift Engineering's "KillerBees", recently purchased... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2 and ALF502L-2C turbofan engines (2009-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a disc fracture could result in an uncontained failure of the disc and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 69)] [Page 16755-16758] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryBoeing announces changes in the Next-Generation 737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Concerning performance, airframe and comfort
"Boeing announced that seven airlines will be the first to incorporate the new, spacious 737 Boeing Sky Interior starting in late 2010. The interior features soft, blue-sky-like lighting overhead. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A series turbofan engines (2009-08-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks developing at the aft chamfer of the blade dovetail slots that could propagate to a failure of the disk and cause an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 69)] [Page 16754-16755] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
HelicoptersAW: final VH-71 for completion by Lockheed Martin
Cascina Costa, Italy - Satisfaction expressed by industry's CEO, Giuseppe Orsi
"The ninth and final VH-71 to be built under 'Increment 1' of the US Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme departed AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility yesterday on its way to the United States f... more
AirlinesLufthansa talks with EU for Brussels Airlines acquisition
Brussels, Belgium - Decision date extended to 1st of July
The European Commission decided to extend the date for the last decision on its anti-trust inquiry concerning Lufthansa's acquisition of Brussels Airlines (see AVIONEWS). In the meanwhile the group carries... more
HelicoptersSuper Pumas back to service in the North Sea
Aberdeen, UK - Safety checks completed as required by EASA
After on last April 11 EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an airworthiness directive for "Super Puma" AS-332-L2 and EC-225-LP helicopters, following AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch)... more
AerospaceItalian telescope Galileo takes images of the death of the oldest star in the universe
Santa Cruz, Canary Islands - It occurred on April 23
At 10 a.m., Italian time, on April 23, the satellite Swift (mission by NASA with the contribution of United Kingdom and of Italian Space Agency) catch a sudden flash of gamma rays, thanks to its special... more
UAS-DronesLondon extends H-450 UAS contract with Thales UK
London, UK - It will run through to 2011
The British Minister of Defense (MoD) extended the contract with Thales UK for the UAS (Unmanned Air System) H-450 ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance). The contract... more
AirportsPisa airport, new board of directors and 2008 financial statements approval
Pisa, Italy - With 2.66 million euros profit
Shareholders' meeting of SAT "Galileo Galilei" (Pisa airport operator) approved 2008 financial statements and appointed the new board of directors, in charge till December 31, 2011 and made of: Costantino... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 1B, 1D, 1D1, 2B, and 2B1 turboshaft engines (2009-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 70)] [Page 17075-17077] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Military aviationItalian "Frecce Tricolori" summer season takes off on the 1st of May
Udine, Italy - The traditional exhibition at Rivolto Air Base, near Udine
The traditional air exhibition that opens the Italian national air display team (PAN) "Frecce Tricolori" summer season will be held at Rivolto Air Base (Udine) on the 1st of May. Aircraft of the Italian... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo in the T-129 programme
Istanbul, Turkey - The design and development of the AVMS is at its final phase
"SELEX Galileo, a Finmeccanica company, has been selected by AgustaWestland to supply the Air Vehicle Monitoring System (AVMS) designed to provide the Turkish T-129 with the following functionalities: • A... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC on the swine flu virus
Rome, Italy - An issue supplies measures for a general prevention and surveillance organization in national airports
Referring to the reported presence of a new swine flu virus in some regions of Mexico and United States, Italian ENAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) reminds that since 2007 the APT 27 circular gives... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 completes natural icing tests
Arkhangelsk, Russia - Held in Arkhangelsk due to its cold weather conditions
"Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Flight Test Center welcomes back Sukhoi Superjet 100 S/N 95001, returning from Arkhangelsk after successful completion of natural icing tests. The aircraft departed to Arkhangelsk,... more
Military aviationBoeing-Danish Aerotech agreement for Super Hornet logistic support
Karup, Denmark - The program might be extended if Danish Air Force will chose the F/A-18E/F
Boeing and Danish Aerotech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the supply of logistical support services for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet program. If Danish Air Force will chose this aircraft... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma dodges 22 million Euros
Rome, Italy - For sales beyond limits to duty-free, VAT and other taxes no payed
For sales beyond limits to duty-free, VAT and other taxes no payed, Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) will have to pay 22 million Euros. The Agenzia delle Dogane won a dispute against the Fiumicino and Ciampino... more
UAS-DronesTurkey: Russia to purchase new UAVs in 2010
Istanbul, Turkey - The statements by Russian deputy Minister of Defense at "IDEF 2009"
Russia's Armed Forces are to be equipped with new domestically-produced drones in 2010, a deputy Russian defense minister responsible for military procurements said Tuesday. "Russian drones not inferior... more
IndustryRoyal Navy contract for Thales UK
London, UK - It will supply innovative support solutions for the electronic warfare
Thales UK signed a contract with the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the supply to the Royal Navy of innovative support solutions for the electronic warfare to be installed either on warships or... more
Civil aviationIATA (2), "Many governments see airlines as a cash cow"
Geneva, Switzerland - Giovanni Bisignani stated
Giovanni Bisignani, director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) spoke about the swine influenza, which could have a significant impact on air traffic. “Safety, as always, i... more
IndustryHéroux-Devtek will realize structural parts for the F-35
Longueuil, Canada - USD 41 million contract with Lockheed Martin
Progressive, aerospace division of Canadian Héroux-Devtek company, Arlington-based, in Texas, has been awarded a CAD 50 million contract (USD 41 million) by Lockheed Martin to produce, assembly and deliver... more
Civil aviationIATA, load factors drop as passenger demand falls
Geneva, Switzerland - Freight demand was relatively stable at -21.4% compared to March 2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released March data for scheduled international traffic. Passenger demand fell to 11.1% below March 2008 levels. Airlines cut international passenger... more
AirlinesAlso Aer Lingus to review long-haul aircraft orders
Dublin, Ireland - Management changes after bad results in early 2009
Irish low-cost carrier Aer Lingus stated that orders for long-haul aircraft are going to be reviewed due to air traffic slump. Furthermore the airline announced changes in the management after the bad... more
DefenseRussia criticizes NATO exercises in Georgia
Moscow, Russia - Minister of foreign affairs Lavrov invites other countries to boycott them
Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed yesterday Moscow's criticism concerning the NATO exercises to be held in Georgia from May 6 to June 1, also inviting other Countries to boycott... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport: its presence at "IDEF 2009"
Istanbul, Turkey - The 9th edition from April 27-30
"This April 27-30, Istanbul hosts the 9th International Defense Industry Fair, 'IDEF 2009'. It takes place under the auspices and with the support of the Ministry of National Defense of Turkey. Its immediate... more
DefenseSTART Treaty, talks between USA and Russia in May
Moscow, Russia - The agreement expires on December 5th, 2009
Russian and US officials will meet in Moscow next month for the first round of negotiations to replace a Cold War-era nuclear arms control treaty, the Russian foreign ministry said Monday. The two sides... more
AerospacePlanck and Herschel will be launched on May 14
Kourou, French Guiana - Completed controls on the Ariane 5 launcher
ESA (European Space Agency) and Arianespace announced today that controls on the Ariane 5 launcher, to verify the failure that caused the launch of the two twin satellites Planck and Herschel to be delayed... more
Military aviationRussia to conduct five tests of Bulava missile in 2009
Istanbul, Turkey - The statement by the deputy defense minister for procurement today during "IDEF 2009"
The Russian Navy will conduct at least five test launches of the new Bulava sea-based ballistic missile in 2009, the deputy defense minister for procurement said on Tuesday. Despite five failures in... more
AirlinesWind Jet: new international flight Forli-London
Catania, Italy - From July 2 twice per week
"Wind Jet raises on Forli. The links from new airline's hub to London-Luton will begin from July 2, with a twice frequency per week (on Monday and Thursday) and coincidences from/to Catania and Palermo. The... more
Industry747-8 Intercontinental passes 25 percent design milestone
Everett, Usa - The aircraft was launched in November 2005 by Cargolux and Nippon Cargo Airlines
"The Boeing Company has passed a major milestone in the design of the 747-8 Intercontinental, completing 25 percent of the design releases for the new passenger airplane. This means a quarter of the information... more
ReportAir Force One's low flight causes panic in New York
New York, USA - White House official apologies
One of the presidential Boeing VC-25, military version of the 747, that is called "Air Force One" when the president is on board, performed yesterday morning a low flight above New York escorted by two... more
AirportsMilan airports, shareholders' meeting approved 2008 financial statements
Milan, Italy - Net profits reached 1.8 million euros
SEA (Milan airports operator) shareholders' meeting took place yesterday, led by its Chairman Giuseppe Bonomi, approved 2008 financial statements, where net profits reached 1.8 million euros and turnovers... more
DefenseChinese Navy wants a new supercruising aircraft
Beijing, China - Admiral Wu Shengli statements
Chinese Navy wants a new supercruising aircraft (supersonic aircraft without afterburners). "It is a high priority", admiral Wu Shengli said in a statement reported by "Aviation Week". Some days ago he... more