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Civil aviationRiggio: "Alitalia must fulfill expectations"
Rome, Italy - Italian ENAC president talks to AVIONEWS after the national carrier's conference
Alitalia must fulfill expectations concerning the difficult challenges it will have to face, especially referring to the other great carriers operating in Rome and Milan. Challenges which toughness was... more
AirportsBirmingham airport welcomed the inaugural service to Philadelphia
Birmingham, UK - Operated by US Airways five times a week
Birmingham International Airport welcomed the new flight to Philadelphia, operated five times a week by US Airways. It gives the passengers another route to destinations in the US such as: Boston, Chicago,... more
AerospaceNASA will pay $51 million for each seat on the Soyuz
Moscow, Russia - The only reliable vehicle to reach the ISS
Russian space agency (Roscosmos) and NASA reached the deal on the price that the American agency will have to pay to let its cosmonauts use the Soyuz spaceships to reach the International Space Station... more
Civil aviationICAO, two new treaties adopted by international conference on air law
Montreal, Canada - On the compensation for damage
Two new air law conventions setting out international compensation and liability rules for damage caused by aircraft to third parties were adopted by a diplomatic conference hosted by the International... more
AerospaceAtlantis shuttle's heat shield damaged
Cape Canaveral, USA - NASA says it is a minor issue
A debris impact during lift off is supposed to have caused the heat shield damage, a 53 centimeter crack, on the Atlantis shuttle. NASA, after a photographic inspection of the hit area, stated that the... more
Civil aviationIrish aviation claims a satisfactory 2008
Dublin, Ireland - The results unveiled by IAA
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) announced a satisfactory performance for 2008, in what was a difficult year. The IAA’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2008 show that turnover increased by 8.1 per cent t... more
Military aviationA woman will lead the French acrobatic team
Paris, France - From next year she will pilot aircraft n. 1
It will be the first time for a woman, 32-year-old commander Virginie Guyot, to take the lead of the French acrobatic team "Patrouille de France", starting from next year. To date the pilot, with 1600... more
Civil aviationNetJets Europe joins effort to unify European skies
Geneva, Switzerland - Designed to make sweeping improvements to European aviation practice
"NetJets Europe, one of the Europe’s largest business aviation company, announced today at 'EBACE' that it is partnering with the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) to assist in the development o... more
Military aviationDassault celebrates 20,000 hours flying time for four Falcon 50M
Paris, France - In force with Squadron 24F of the French Navy
The industry unveiled only today that on May 6, the Lann-Bihoué naval air base celebrated 20,000 hours of flying time for the Falcon 50 M of squadron 24F as well as the qualification by the DGA (Délégation gé... more
HelicoptersEsperia Aviation Services SpA orders one "Grand" helicopter
Cascina Costa, Italy - It will be used for passenger transport operating from base at Rome's-Urbe airport
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that Esperia Aviation Services S.p.A. of Italy has signed a contract for one Grand light twin helicopter. This six cabin seat-configured aircraft will... more
AirportsEuropean Commission will finance new Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - The German capital will have one single airport
"The European Commission has decided today not to raise any objections to the financing of the construction of Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI) airport through capital increases of €654.5 million, a... more
HelicoptersAW: Armaereo awards ICH-47F Chinook helicopter contract
Cascina Costa, Italy - Sixteen models plus four options
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces that it has been awarded a contract for sixteen ICH-47F Chinook helicopters plus four options for the Italian Army by the General Directorate of Air Armaments... more
Industry"QUOVADIS", the new RNP services company by Airbus
Toulouse, France - Developing RNP activity and procedures for authorities, airlines and airports
"From July 2009, QUOVADIS, a new 100 percent subsidiary of Airbus, based in Toulouse, will sell and provide 'Required Navigation Performance' (RNP) services to authorities, airlines and airports, ranging... more
Military aviationUK ready to confirm Eurofighter order
London, UK - Cancellation would weigh too much on London's accounts
The United Kingdom is understood to be ready to confirm its Eurofighter Typhoon order. The decision came after recent discussions on the impact that a cancellation would have on London's accounts: prime... more
AirportsEC approves public financing in regional airport in Ancona-Falconara, in Italy
Brussels, Belgium - For infrastructure investments
"The European Commission decided today not to raise any objections to Italy's plan to support infrastructure investments in Falconara regional airport in Ancona, Marche. The total amount of public financing... more
Fair and showsCessna at "EBACE 2009": new announcements and initiatives; the opening new service center in Spain
Geneva, Switzerland - The industry will deliver first Ukrainian registered Citation; the company will use Bell's center to enhance Aog support
"Cessna delivered more business jets and more propeller aircraft in the first three months of 2009 than any other company, according to figures just released by the U.S. General Aviation Manufacturers... more
Military aviationCzech Republic purchased four C-295 aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The deliveries by the end of 2010
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic and Airbus Military, a unit of the EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium, announced today that they have signed an agreement for... more
Civil aviationBoeing presents its Convertible business jet
Geneva, Switzerland - Showcased during Geneva's "EBACE 2009" expo
Boeing announced that the BBJ Convertible is now available to prospective customers and will be showcased at Geneva's "EBACE 2009" business aviation expo. The manufacturer states that these aircraft reconfigure... more
AerospaceHerschel and Planck ready for launch
Kourou, French Guiana - Ariane-5 launcher ready. Take off scheduled for tomorrow, 3:12 pm CEST
ESA (European Space Agency) satellites Herschel and Planck are ready for launch, as the Ariane-5 launcher has been declared fit for launch by Arianespace after completing reviews on the problem that caused... more
AirlinesAlitalia strengthens its partnership with Rome-Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The aim is to increase short, medium and long haul services
Alitalia made the final decision on what will be its main hub. The choice - should anybody have still doubts - is Rome-Fiumicino airport, positioning 99 out of 154 aircraft of its fleet, 14 of which will... more
Finance and economyAutogrill: the board of directors approves results for 1st quarter 2009
Milan, Italy - Consolidated Ebitda reaches €92.9m
Autogrill has unveiled the results regarding the 1st quarter 2009. "• Consolidated revenues: €1,216.2m, up 11.5% on €1,090.9m in 1st quarter 2008 (–7.3% pro forma at constant exchange rates) • C... more
AerospaceRussian vehicle Progress M-02M reached the ISS
Moscow, Russia - It transported scientific instruments, food and the Ribbons of Saing George
Russian cargo spacecraft Progress M-02M reached yesterday evening at 7:24 pm GMT the ISS (International Space Station). The vehicle's trip started on May 7 on board of a Soyuz-U launcher from Baikonur... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: Business Aviation traffic declines amid continuing difficult economic conditions
Geneva, Switzerland - The latest statistics by the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation
"The decline affecting the aviation industry is showing little sign of abating. The latest EUROCONTROL statistics show an 8% year-on-year decline in European air traffic for the first quarter of 2009.... more
OccurrencesBird-strike on Wind Jet flight Amsterdam-Forlì
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing
The pilot of a Wind Jet flight from Amsterdam to Forlì was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off due to a bird-strike as a bird was "Swallowed" by one of the airplane's... more
Accidents3 killed in South African Air Force helicopter crash
Bergville, South Africa - Smoke was seen coming out of the tail rotor before the accident
The three occupants of a South African Air Force Agusta A-109 helicopter died when their aircraft crashed by the city of Bergville in the Western part of the Country. The cause of the tragedy, according... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: Cosmo Sky-Med satellites passed the examination
Rome, Italy - The "Review" of the first two ones has been completed. ASI and Defense "Fully working and accessible"
The first two satellites of Cosmo Sky-Med constellation, launched in June and December 2007, operate well. This is final result by the Technical Committee of ASI (Italian Space Agency)-Defense Ministry... more
AerospaceESA will announce new astronauts
Rome, Italy - The names of chosen will be unveiled next May 20 in Paris. Waiting for the Italians in the list
ESA began the search for new astronauts in 2008, calling for applications from talented European citizens who wished to join the European Astronaut Corps to conduct future missions to the International... more
HelicoptersBritish Petroleum will restart using Bond Super Pumas
Aberdeen , UK - One month and a half after the accident in which 16 people were killed
Bond Offshore Helicopters Eurocopter AS-332/L2 Super Puma helicopters will finally go back into service to carry workers to and from British Petroleum's (BP) offshore oil platforms, starting from next... more
IndustryGulfstream tests composite structural wing assembly
Savannah, USA - At the Savannah facilities
Gulfstream Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, recently completed testing on its first all-composite structural wing assembly. The testing took place in the structural test hangar... more
Finance and economyIberia, 92.6 million Euro loss in the first quarter
Madrid, Spain - Negative forecasts in 2009
Spanish airline Iberia unveiled today the result for the first quarter 2009. The Group posted a consolidated loss of 92.6 million euros in the first quarter of 2009, chiefly due to the deep impact of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE-3007A series turbofan engines (2009-08-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained failure of the HPT stage 2 wheel and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 12, 2009 [Page 22091-22093] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Civil aviationEC proposes a new framework to regulate aviation security charges in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Five common principles
"Yesterday the Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on aviation security charges in Europe. The proposal follows a recent report on the financing of aviation security. The aims are to ensure transparency,... more
Military aviationUSA purchased two Su-27s from Ukraine
Washington, USA - To train pilots in challenging enemy aircraft
The USA purchased two Su-27 Flanker aircraft from Ukraine to train their pilots in challenging enemy aircraft, as always more fourth generation Russian fighters are being sold worldwide, American website... more
Finance and economyEADS, Q1 2009 results reflect strengths but challenges remain
Munich, Germany - Revenues reflect the drop of the Airbus deliveries
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) first quarter 2009 results demonstrate a continuing solid underlying performance. The strong order book allows active management of deliveries at the... more
AirlinesRyanair: Michael O'Leary Vs all the world
Milan, Italy - Today the press-conference for the launch of the mobile service from Orio al Serio
On the occasion of the launch for the mobile service on the eight airplanes based on Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport, the Ryanair CEO, Michaerl O'Leary, dressed up as a giant mobile, snipes at and does not... more
CuriositiesParamotors for Florida police
Palm Bay, USA - They will be used in search and rescue operations
The police of Palm Bay, Florida, will use motorized paragliders to patrol the city area. Four men have been chosen for their past experience on the aircraft and will fly at low altitude to find missing... more
SecurityParis airport in al-Qaeda's sight
Bari, Italy - Two members were commanding terrorist operations while in prison in Bari, Italy
Also Paris "Charles de Gaulle" airport was in al-Qaeda's sight, besides several other targets in France and England. To coordinate the operations were two men arrested in Bari, Italy, by the Italian anti-terrorist... more
ReportThe US President Barack Obama appoints the new US forces commander in Afghanistan
Washington, USA - Stanley McChrystal to replace David McKiernan
After 11 months, the US President, Barack Obama, and the Pentagon have decided that "They new set of fresh eyes in Afghanistan" as the new top American commander, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said. According... more
Civil aviationLiberalisation of EU-Canada air services welcomed by AEA
Brussels, Belgium - "Groundbreaking" deal will benefit passengers and airlines
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the conclusion of a comprehensive EU-Canada Air Transport Agreement which paves the way f... more
AirlinesLufthansa offer accepted by over 85 per cent of the shareholders of Austrian Airlines AG
Vienna, Austria - The approval of the EU Commission is still required in the aid and competition process
"On expiry of the acceptance term for the public takeover offer to the free-float shareholders of Austrian Airlines AG on 11 May 2009, Deutsche Lufthansa AG has through ÖLH Österreichische Luftverkehrs-Holding-GmbH r... more
AerospaceRussia will not cut the Glonass program
Moscow, Russia - Besides the global crisis
Russia is not going to cut funds destined to the GLONASS satellite navigation program, besides the global downturn, deputy prime minister Sergei Ivanov stated today during the International Satellite Navigation... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivers 50th 767 to Japan Airlines
Seattle, USA - The fifth major operator of this aircraft worldwide
Boeing announced yesterday it delivered the 50th 767 Jetliner to Japan Airlines (JAL), the fifth-largest 767 operator in the world. The 767/300ER is the 404th Boeing airplane delivered to Tokyo-based JAL... more
ReportUSA: Buffalo accident, the pilot's skills questioned
Buffalo, USA - The accident provoked 50 victims
A twin engine DHC-8-402 Q400 airplane, operated by Colgan Air, Flight CJC 3407, crashed on February 12th, 2009, during the approch phase to the airport, 10 km North-East from Buffao Niagara International... more
AirlinesWireless Internet for AirTran passengers
Orlando, USA - The Aircell system will be installed on the entire fleet by mid-summer
AirTran low-cost airline announced it will install wireless Internet systems on its aircraft by mid-summer. The carrier will equip its airplanes with services offered by Aircell provider. The project includes... more
ReportUSA: Japan Airlines airplane's engine sucked a metal baggage container
Los Angeles, USA - No injured among 245 passengers on board
Authorities say a metal baggage container was sucked into an engine of a Boeing 747 at Los Angeles International Airport. No one was injured. Marshall Lowe, an airport spokesman, says the incident occurred... more
ReportAir Force One low flight: responsible aide resigned
Washington, USA - A photo shoot caused panic in New York
Luis Caldera, White House aide responsible of the low flight of one of the presidential Boeing VC-25s, military version of the 747, that is called "Air Force One" when the president is on board, that on... more
Finance and economyMeridiana closes 2008 with a 23.9 million Euro net loss
Milan, Italy - The Board of Directors approves the account
The Board of Direction approved the accounts 2008 that will be submitted to the shareholders assembly on June 29th. After three years characterized by profits, Meridiana close the Financial Year (FY) 2008... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com to launch the Genoa-Rome route from June
Genoa, Italy - Two daily connections
With the announcement of the new Blu-express.com's flight that from June will connect Genoa and Rome, Franco Pecci, Blue Panorama President, remarks the uninterrupted investment on domestic connections... more
AirlinesVueling looks for an agreement with maintenance after the merger with Clickair
Madrid, Spain - The carrier is not willing to keep this activity
The management of the Spanish carrier Vueling to meet today with the representatives of the aircraft maintenance Spanish association (Asetma). The aim is to reach an agreement in order to avoid contrasts... more
Military aviationSouth Korea to build a semi-stealth fighter?
Seoul, South Korea - To replace its KF-16 fleet
South Korea might build a semi-stealth fighter after 2018 to replace its fleet of KF-16 aircraft, an unnamed military source revealed today through the pages of "Korea Times". The project comes after a... more