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AirlinesNew JetBlue route for Barbados
Washington, USA - The airline aims to expand towards Caribbean Countries
JetBlue Airways announced its intention to open, starting from the 1st of October, a new route from New York to Bridgetown, Barbados. The route, currently waiting for US department of transports approval,... more
Civil aviationEASA certifies Embraer’s Phenom 100
Cologne, Germany - The aircraft is expected to enter into service in the EU in May 2009
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued today its type-certificate for the Embraer Model EMB-500 business jet (“Phenom 100”). The EASA "type-certificate" confirms that the design of the air... more
AirlinesAir Nostrum, 600 workers risk lay-off
Madrid, Spain - It to cut 18% of its flights and to ground 10 airplanes
Spain's Air Nostrum, which owns the franchise to fly many of Iberia's domestic routes, will cut 18% of its flights and could lay off almost 600 workers, on 2,250, after a sharp fall in traffic in the first... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica to participate in "IDEF 2009", Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey - At Istanbul from April 27th to 30th
For Finmeccanica, Turkey is a country to be given close attention with a view to establishing strategic industrial collaboration aimed especially at the domestic market as well as the possibility of exploring... more
Military aviationFinnish Air Force chose Pilatus PC-12
Helsinki, Finland - To replace the Piper Chieftains
Finnish defense forces announced today they chose Pilatus PC-12 NG to replace their aging fleet of six Piper Chieftains. The contract signed with the Swiss manufacturer is worth € 22.5 million and deliveries a... more
Fair and showsCirrus announces SR program suspension at "Sun 'n Fun"
Lakeland, USA - To develop the SF-50 Vision jet
Cirrus Aircraft announced during its press conference at "Sun 'n Fun Fly In 2009" the temporarily suspension, "For an undetermined period of time", of the light sport SR series aircraft program to dedicate... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a low-cost project for Malpensa
Rome, Italy - The strategies to face the current crisis
According to the Italian daily "Il Corriere della Sera", the real problem of Alitalia is the business client's drop, the passenger target that filled out airplanes, by paying the higher fare. But the... more
AirlinesItalian CODACONS denounces Alitalia for delays of an AirOne flight in Sicily
Rome, Italy - Onboard the CODACONS national secretary and the Sicily Region President
The matter of AirOne flight AP2834 from Rome and Catania, landed yesterday with three hours of delay, has been denounced by the CODACONS general secretary, Francesco Tanasi, one of the passengers along... more
Civil aviationEASA: “New common European rules on air operations and flight crew licensing by 2012”
Cologne, Germany - AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, director rulemaking of the European Aviation Safety Agency
AVIONEWS interviewed Jules Kneepkens, EASA’s new rulemaking director since September 2008. The agency is the centrepiece of the European Union’s strategy for aviation safety. A new basic regulation (21... more
IndustryCessna announces new seating configuration for "Skyhawk" airplane
Lakeland, Usa - In addition the industry hosts a stand for training and a new program during the "Sun 'n Fun Fly-In"
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced the option to order a new Skyhawk with the Crew/Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) training seat. A Skyhawk with the CRM configuration is on display at Cessna’s exhibit a... more
Civil aviationCirrus awarded FIKI certification for S-22 model
Duluth, USA - The new anti-ice system realized together with CAV Ice Protection
Cirrus was awarded FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) FIKI (Flight Into Known Ice) certification for the package designed for the SR-22 model. The system is enhanced with TKS "Weeping wing" technology... more
SecurityPiper Comanche accident under NTSB investigation
San Diego, USA - For still unknown reasons the plane broke apart while on flight
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued the preliminary report about an air accident happened on April 11 near the Navy base of Miramar, California, in which two people were killed... more
PeopleChristoph Franz new Lufthansa deputy chairman
Cologne, Germany - The appointment effective starting on June 1
German Lufthansa group appointed Christoph Franz, Swiss International Airlines CEO, as its new deputy chairman. The decision will be effective since the 1st of June. Furthermore Franz might take Wolfgang... more
IndustryF-35B STOVL exceeds vertical thrust requirements
Washington, USA - Thanks to the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine
The Short Take Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) variant of Lockheed Martin's F-35B fighter exceeded the vertical thrust requirements thanks to the Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine with 41,100 pounds of thrust,... more
Fair and showsFlying car prototype on stage at "Sun 'n Fun Fly In"
Lakeland, USA - Shown at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport until Sunday
The Terrafugia Transition is on stage at "Sun 'n Fun Fly In 2009" in Lakeland, Florida, from April 21 to 26. This innovative flying car prototype is one of the first in the world really capable to fly,... more
UAS-DronesInsitu awarded ScanEagle UAV contract by Canadian Government
Toronto, Canada - For intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Afghanistan
Insitu has received a 30 million dollar contract from the Canadian government to provide small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services to support the Canadian Forces’ intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (... more
AirlinesIberia: the Board approved yesterday the emergency plan
Madrid, Spain - No dividend for 2009
The Spanish airline Iberia's Board of Directors has drawn up yesterday an emergency restructuring plan which would cut staff and capacity and cap operating losses (see AVIONEWS). The plan will be make... more
Fair and showsHistorical aircraft show at "Sun 'n Fun 2009"
Lakeland, Usa - Thanks to Commemorative Air Force
CAF (Commemorative Air Force) displays in Lakeland, Florida, within the "Sun 'n Fun 2009 Fly In" air show, some of its historical war airplanes. Among these visitors will get the chance to make half-an-hour... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati: contract for the European program "Coflight"
Rome, Italy - The amount of the contract, for what concern the industry side only, is 26 millions euro
"The French Civil Aviation General Direction (DGAC), in partnership with the Italian (ENAV) and Swiss (Skyguide) companies for Air Navigation Services, awarded to the consortium formed by SELEX Sistemi... more
Fair and showsGarmin's Pilot My-Cast presented at "Sun' n Fun 2009" air show
Lakeland, USA - To receive weather and airport data on mobile phones
Garmin unveiled in Lakeland, Florida, during "Sun 'n Fun 2009 Fly In" air show, a new product that will allow regular fliers to be always updated with weather, airport and flight data directly on his cell... more
HelicoptersRussia Army in North Caucasus receives new attack helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Delivered first six Mi-28Ns Night Hunter
The first six Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters have been delivered to Russia's North Caucasus military district, a military source said on Tuesday. "The first six Mi-28N helicopters have been... more
AirlinesNew Alitalia: first 100 days report
Rome, Italy - 54% average load factor
A 54% average load factor is the accounts of the first 100 days of the new life. The goal was a 62-63%. The debut recorded a 43% load factor, while 63% in April and during the Eastern week there were peaks... more
Fair and shows"Sun 'n Fun 2009": hot-air balloon competition scheduled for Saturday
Lakeland, USA - Certified pilots will challenge themselves in a "Hare and hound" race
One of the most fascinating events of the "Sun 'n Fun Fly In 2009" air show, underway in Lakeland, Florida, from April 21 to 26, is the hot-air balloon race: tenths of colorful hot-air balloons in the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-07-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent discrepancies of the fuselage skin, which could result in fatigue cracking due to cabin pressurization and consequent rapid in- flight decompression in the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 16108-16111] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model BH-125 series 600A airplanes and model HS-125 series 700A airplanes modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA-2271SW (2009-08-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent smoke and fumes in the cockpit in the event that a blower motor seizes and overheats due to excessive current draw
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 16116-16117] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Press release"Fly your ideas" of Airbus: the jury members
Toulouse, France - Ten expert-jury from around the world to evaluate students' eco-efficient ideas
"Airbus, one of the world's leading aircraft design and manufacturing companies, announced the jury members for the final of its international student competition, 'Airbus Fly Your Ideas'. The competition... more
AerospacePlanck and Herschel on stage in Bologna
Bologna, Italy - The joint launch from ESA base in Kourou scheduled for half May
A journey towards the origin of the Universe, from galaxies to stars. It is what ESA (European Space Agency) scientific missions Planck and Herschel are designed for, both with a relevant participation... more
SecurityNTSB praises the decision to release bird-strike data
Washington, USA - The database will be opened today on FAA's web site
NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) acting president Mark Rosenker praised FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) decision to release the bird-strike database today, Friday 24, accepting the long-time... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model MD-900 helicopters (2009-07-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of directional control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 16114-16116] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryAirbus Tianjin to deliver its first A-320 in June
Tianjin , China - To Dragon Aviation Leasing company
Airbus Tianjin is going to deliver the first of the two already built A-320s to Dragon Aviation leasing company in June. The plane will then be leased to Sichuan Airlines, "Flightglobal" quoted Chinese... more
AirlinesThe Pope will fly El Al on his return trip from Israel
Rome, Italy - On May 15, after his visit in the Holy Land
President of El Al Israel Airlines, Haim Romano, CEO Amikam Cohen and Yechiel Eyni, director general for Italy, delivered in the hand of the Pope Benedictus 16th the invitation on board of the El Al flight... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC verifies easyJet assistance to passengers for flight delays
Rome, Italy - To and from Palermo on April 22
Italian ENAC (National Authority for Civil Aviation) president Vito Riggio, informed of the 7-hour delay on April 22, easyJet flight from Palermo to Rome and of the 4-hour delay of another easyJet flight... more
AirlinesPet Airways, the only airline in the World for four-legged passengers
New York, USA - Flights from July 14th
A new airline only for cats and dogs is born in US. Pet Airways, which begins service to select U.S. cities in July 14th, will accept only four-legged passengers. Pet owners flying out of major airports... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter earnings
Chicago, Usa - Backlog at $339 billion – nearly five times current annual revenues
The industry has unveiled the financial results regarding 1Q 2009. Following a summary of the report: "- First-quarter net income was $0.6 billion with earnings per share of $0.86 which includes... more
Military aviationRussia-India, joint project for a new military transport airplane
Moscow, Russia - The new airplane to enter in service within eight years
The Russian government allocated 64 million dollars in 2009 to part finance a joint project with India to develop a new military transport plane. Russia and India signed an intergovernmental agreement... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines renews its fleet with 76 new Boeing 737/800
Chicago, USA - All deliveries are planned within 2011
Bucking the trend of U.S. air carriers storing planes in the desert while riding out the global recession, American Airlines on Monday introduced the first of 76 new Boeing planes to fly on dozens of routes... more
Occurrences"Sun 'n Fun" air show underway in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, USA - One of the major general and sport aviation events
"Sun 'n Fun" air show, one of the main general and sport aviation events in the USA, is underway in Lakeland, Florida, from April 21 to 26. More than 500 expositors are present, including the major constructors,... more
AirlinesGulf Air cancels Boeing 777 lease
Manama, Bahrain - The airline confirms the news
Gulf Air confirmed the news stating it cancelled the project to dry-lease (without accessory services such as crew, insurance and maintenance) the Boeing 777/300ERs once the wet-lease contract with the... more
AerospaceThe ISS commander will have a special suit
Moscow, Russia - Capable to stimulate legs and back muscles
Russian spacecraft Progress M-02M, that will be launched on May 7 from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan, with a Soyuz-U launcher, will bring to the ISS (International Space Station) a special suit, called... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter to take delivery a new AS-350 helicopter to Placer County Sheriff’s Department
Grand Prairie, USA - For law enforcement and search and rescue missions
The Placer County Sheriff’s Department’s new helicopter lifts off from American Eurocopter’s headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas. The copter is now headed from American Eurocopter’s Grand Prairie... more
AerospaceItaly-Argentina aerospace cooperation goes on
Rome, Italy - An Italian ASI delegation in Buenos Aires to discuss the Siasge program and a new Master course
Cooperation between Italy and Argentina goes on and spreads to aerospace. While the making of a radar satellite system to prevent catastrophes, named SIASGE (made of Italian COSMO-SkyMed and Argentinian... more
SecurityNew FAA rules for medical helicopters
Washington, USA - After 2008 accidents in which 35 people were killed
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) announced yesterday its proposal to introduce new safety rules for medical helicopters by 2011. The decision has been taken following NTSB (National Transportation... more
Military aviationBoeing agrees on Tanker program split
Washington, USA - After EADS, also the American constructor accepts the hypothesis
Also Boeing, that in a first moment refused to express a clear position about the matter, agreed with the possible split of the new American Air Force tanker program with EADS/Northrop Grumman consortium. "We... more
AirportsMilan-Malpensa, new taxiway will be ready in June
Milan, Italy - The development of the airport for the upcoming "Expo 2015"
SEA, Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Linate operator, released the details of the construction of the new "Taxiway south", the path which will allow aircraft during taxiing and after landing not to cross the... more
Civil aviationConcorde flight simulator back to life
London, UK - At Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, London
The Concorde flight simulator, on which British Airways pilots were trained, has been restored by the Brooklands Museum of Weybridge in Surrey, near London, and is now available for those who want to try... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-50; DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55; DC-8-60; DC-8-60F; DC-8-70; and DC-8-70F series airplanes (2009-08-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent pump inlet friction when the fuel pumps are continually run as the center wing fuel tank becomes empty, and/or electrical arc burnthrough, which could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15841-15842] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesBlue1 joins "Star Alliance Company Plus"
Helsinki, Finland - The fidelity program by Star Alliance
Blue1, the Finnish carrier member of SAS Scandinavian Airlines Group, joined "Star Alliance Company Plus", the fidelity program of the carrier members of Star Alliance, designed for companies which can... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes equipped with a Cockpit Door Electronic Strike System (2008-26-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of this equipment, which could compromise flight safety
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15665-15666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER Luftfahrt GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes (2009-07-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15369-15371] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-40 and DA-40F airplanes (2009-07-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 15371-15373] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more