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AccidentsTwo marines died in California helicopter accident
San Diego, USA - During a training session
Marine Corps officials identified the two military that were killed in Wednesday morning's (European time) accident occurred to their Bell AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter in a forest in Southern California.... more
AerospaceBoeing participates in the STS-125 shuttle mission
Cape Canaveral, USA - It is primary payload integrator for the Atlantis
Boeing team in Florida have ensured that all necessary interfaces, data systems, and hardware is ready for Space Shuttle Atlantis' mission to the Hubble Space Telescope. When Atlantis launches May 11 on... more
IndustryBoeing to develop and test a demonstrator for "Phantom Ray" technology
St. Louis, USA - The first flight is scheduled for December 2010
The Boeing Company announced today its plans to develop and demonstrate an unmanned flying test bed for advanced air system technologies. The internally funded program, called "Phantom Ray", will use the... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: "Trofeo dell'Isola", hang-gliders in flight near Bergamo
Turin, Italy - The fifth edition will take place next May 16 and 17
"The fifth edition of the 'Trofeo internazionale dell'Isola', competition by hang-gliders, valid for the list of Coppa Italia, will take place next May 16 and 17 in Palazzago (Bergamo), after the success... more
AccidentsCessna 340 crashes in Mexico
Veracruz, Mexico - Killed three of the four occupants
A Cessna 340 aircraft crashed shortly after taking off yesterday from "General Heriberto Jara Corona" airport in Veracruz with four people on board. The plane was heading towards McCallen, Texas, and the... more
Military aviationAustralia to participate in P-8A Poseidon's development
Canberra, Australia - By 2018 it will buy eight of them to replace its AP-3Cs
Australian Minister of Defence and US Navy signed a memorandum of understanding for the participation in the development of Boeing P-8A Poseidon patrolling aircraft. As part of the $3.75 billion agreement... more
AirlinesPhilippine airline Seair renounces to A-320s
Manila, Philippines - Due to the global economic crisis
Philippine airline Seair renounced to the plan to introduce new Airbus A-320s in its fleet. The decision was taken due to difficulties caused by the global economic downturn. The project originated in... more
IndustryDassault Aviation at "Ebace business aviation 2009"
Paris, France - In Geneva on May 12, 13 and 14
Dassault Aviation announced its presence at "Ebace 2009" meeting dedicated to European business aviation that will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 12th to 14th of May. It will have three stands:... more
SecurityAmerican air traffic control systems vulnerable to cyber attacks
Washington, USA - FAA countermeasures are urgently needed
An inquiry by the American Department of Transports (DoT) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) demonstrated that the national air traffic control (ATC) systems are vulnerable to cyber attacks. The... more
SecurityIATA: France implements "One-stop" Security
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association applauds measure to reduce security hassles
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed France’s adoption of One-Stop Security. Passengers that have already been screened at a European airport will not need to be screened a second t... more
AerospaceASI and Telespazio present "Open Day" of the Matera Space Centre, from 9 to 22 May
Matera, Italy - During that period, as part of the programme of events to celebrate Finmeccanica’s 60th anniversary, a photography exhibition will be on display
"From 9 to 22 May 2009 a series of open days will be held at the Matera space centre, in a joint initiative between the Italian Space Agency and Telespazio. During that period, as part of the programme... more
Military aviationA-400M program blocked by bureaucratic forgetfulness
Paris, France - Civil authorization missing for FADEC systems of TP400-D6 engines
One of the main reasons for A-400M program delays could have been a bureaucratic forgetfulness, sort of, made by Europrop International (EPI) manufacturer within the certification procedures for the FADEC... more
IndustryFive teams reach Airbus’ “Fly Your Ideas” contest final
Blagnac, France - Teams hail from the Asia-Pacific, North America and Europe
Five teams out of the 86 that were still in the competition have been chosen to go forward to the grand final of the Fly Your Ideas challenge at the "Paris-Le Bourget Airshow". Airbus, launched the contest... more
AirlinesBaboo, new Embraer 190 to join the fleet
Geneva, Switzerland - Starting from October 2009
Baboo, Swiss carrier base in Geneva, announced to AVIONEWS that three new Embraer 190 will join the flee starting from October 2009. The second and the third will be delivered next spring. Alexander Koening,... more
Military aviationRussian helicopters and planes for Nicaraguan army
Managua, Nicaragua - To fight drug trafficking
Nicaragua might soon order several Russian combat airplanes and helicopters according to statements made by top officials of the armed forces of the center-American Country. Which are the exact models... more
AerospaceRussian Progress M-02M cargo spacecraft successfully launched
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - It carries resupplies for the International Space Station
Russian Progress M-02M spacecraft took off yesterday evening at 6:37 GMT from Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhstan, for its resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The success of the launch... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the backup intercostals and upper sill web of the forward airstair doorway, which could result in a rapid loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 87)] [Page 21254-21255] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
IndustryBoeing received 25 order cancellations for the 787s
Washington, USA - By an undisclosed customer
Boeing announced it reached the agreement, during last week, with an undisclosed customer for the total cancellation of its 25-aircraft order for the 787 Dreamliner. In this way total cancellations for... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes (2009-10-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain structurally significant items, including the MLG and the NLG, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 87)] [Page 21246-21249] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplane (2009-09-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the upper lobe doublers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 87)] [Page 21249-21251] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a damage to the flight control cables that could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 87)] [Page 21251-21254] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsTurin's airport: Sagat's financial statement 2008 approved
Turin, Italy - EUR 65,9m as group sales; 4,2 m as net profit; dividend approved of EUR 2,05 per share
The shareholders' ordinary meeting of SAGAT SpA, (Turin's airport management society), gathered under the presidency of Maurizio Montagnese, has approved the statement of the parent company and that accounts... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS celebrates its 9th birthday
Rome, Italy - Our best appreciation for those who follow and support us
New York Twin towers were the highest skyscrapers in Manhattan, Alitalia flew from Milan-Malpensa carrying passengers (on board) and loss (with the State), Iraq was known just for its National museum of... more
Latest newsAlessio Quaranta appointed as new Italian ENAC general manager
Rome, Italy - Things finally change at the top of the authority
After the Italian prime minister's recent decree the appointment of the new general manager of the Italian civil aviation authority (ENAC) has been finally confirmed. To take Silvano Manera's role who... more
AirportsACI Europe disappointed by European Parliament vote on slots
Brussels, Belgium - "The economic cycles of airports and airlines are different"
ACI Europe regrets the European Parliament’s adoption today, of a proposed regulation which suspends the application of the so-called “use-it-or-lose-it” rule for airport slots, for the summer 2009 seaso... more
Civil aviationAEA, airlines welcome summer "slot" decision
Brussels, Belgium - Carrier can adapt their flights to the rapidly changing demand
The Association of European Airlines (AEA), representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has applauded the EU’s decision to waive the "Use it or lose it" slot rule for the summer season. “It goes... more
AirlinesAlitalia for promotion of Veneto Region and Venice
Venice, Italy - The initiative's aim is to favour the increase of touristic flows arriving in airport
"Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, and its President, Roberto Colaninno, together with Veneto's Region President, Giancarlo Galan, Venice's Mayor Massimo Cacciari, and SAVE (Venice's airport management society)... more
AirportsBrussels-Charleroi airport transported more than 300 000 passengers in April
Brussels, Belgium - An increase of 29% compared to April 2008
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (BSCA) has carried more than 327,907 passengers in April, thereby for the first time surpassing the old record of 287,000 in August 2008. This represents an increase in... more
Military aviationRussian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers continue routine patrols over Atlantic and Arctic
Moscow, Russia - A mission shadowed by NATO F-16 and Tornado fighters
A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday. "The crews practiced instrumental... more
AirportsNew summer routes from Manchester airport
Manchester, UK - Meanwhile some shops open in the terminals
There are some summer news at Manchester airport: the low-cost carrier easyJet will start new operations starting from May 22. Passengers will catch flights to Corfu, Athens, Bastia and Dalaman (Turkey).... more
Military aviationBAE Systems presents a final proposal with General Dynamics on US Navy electronic warfare system
Hudson, USA - To defeat sophisticated maritime threats
BAE Systems and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems have presented their final proposal to provide the surface-ship electronic warfare (EW) system for the U.S. Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare I... more
Civil aviationStrasbourg: slot confirmed for Summer 2010
Strasbourg, France - The airlines could keep their slots, with possibility to extension
"Airline companies hit by the economic slowdown will benefit from relaxed rules on the allocation of airport slots, allowing them not to lose unused slots, MEPs agree in Strasbourg today when they adopted... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin: Air Mobility Commander takes delivery 13th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
Marietta, USA - Yesterday at Little Rock Air Force Base
Lockheed Martin yesterday delivered the 13th of 16 C-130J Super Hercules to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The aircraft will be assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, the first active-duty combat... more
IndustryAVIO delivers the 100th EJ200 engine for the Typhoon fighter aircraft
Brindisi, Italy - To the Italian Armed Force, at the Brindisi's site
Avio has delivered the 100th EJ200 engine for the Typhoon fighter aircraft issued to the Italian Armed Forces. The delivery took place at Avio’s Brindisi industrial site, a Centre of Excellence for military e... more
DefenseRussia to deploy regiment of RS-24 ballistic missiles in late 2009
Moscow, Russia - They to replace the older SS-18 and SS-19 missiles
Russia will put the first regiment of new-generation RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in late 2009, the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) commander, Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, said... more
IndustryTarom takes delivery of its first ATR-72/500 airplane
Toulouse, France - Following to the contract signed last year, valued USD 37 million, for two models
Romania’s flag carrier Tarom today took delivery of its first ATR-72/500 aircraft. This follows the contract signed last year, valued at some USD 37 million, for two ATR-72/500s. The airline currently o... more
Military aviationRussia to show S-400 air defense systems at "Victory Day" parade
Moscow, Russia - For the first time on May 9th, 2009
Russia's advanced S-400 Triumf air defense systems will be displayed for the first time in the May 9 "Victory Day" parade on Moscow's Red Square, the defense minister Anatoly Serdyukov said in an interview... more
AirlinesGo-ahead to the merger between Vueling and Clickair
Madrid, Spain - The new airline to start flights in July
Go-ahead to the merger between Vueling and Clickair. The shareholders assembly voted the plan with over 90% of votes in favor. The "New Vueling" will start flights from July with a fleet of 35 Airbus... more
AirlinesAlitalia managers today in Venice for a SkyTeam project
Venice, Italy - To improve the value of the Italian airports and tourist cities
According to the statements of the Alitalia managers yesterday in the meeting of the first executive committee and in the presence of Premier Silvio Berlusconi, undersecretary Gianni Letta and Air France-KLM... more
ReportLa Reunion: captured Guru pedophile escaped by helicopter
Saint-Denis, La Reunion Island - He was serving a 15-year term for raping and sexually assaulting children
French police has recaptured a cult leader jailed for child abuse after he escaped last week from a prison on the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion by a helicopter. Dozens of police clad in bullet-proof... more
UAS-DronesBAE Systems is to fly its Mantis UAV later this month
London, United Kingdom - The exact date is still not made known
The news was revealed by Managing Director of Military Air Solutions at BAE Systems, Kevin Taylor, speaking at the Shephard-organised RAF Air Power conference this week. This twin-engined, medium-altitude,... more
Airlines"The Alitalia's first three months": yesterday the first meeting of the executive committee
Rome, Italy - At the presence of Silvio Berlusconi, Jean Cyril Spinetta and Gianni Letta
"The first three months of Alitalia are in line with the business plan planned for the revival of the airline and the counter situation is better than expected", Air France-KLM President, Jean Cyril Spinetta,... more
Military aviationUSAF signed a contract with General Dynamics for the air space security
Scottsdale, USA - A deal worth 30 million dollars
The U.S. Air Force Cryptologic Programs Systems Group has awarded General Dynamics C4 Systems a 30 million dollars, six-year contract to design, develop, install and support the Remote Rekey Modernization... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2009-06-22)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 6, 2009 [Page 20867] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsBonomi, SEA President, in hearing to the Italian Chamber
Rome, Italy - On passenger traffic and problems about Italian airport system
Giuseppe Bonomi, SEA (Malpensa and Linate Airports Management Company), after his hearing to the Chamber yesterday, unveiled the number of passenger traffic in April and explained problems of the Italian... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency: spotlight on "Pamela"
Rome, Italy - Rome hosts a workshop about the mission and the study of cosmic rays
"On the 15th of June 2006 the PAMELA satellite-borne experiment was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome and it is collecting data since July 2006. The core of the instrument is a silicon-microstrip magnetic... more
AirlinesAir Italy aims at Africa
Verona, Italy - New flight to Zanzibar in the next Winter Season
Air Italy announced the new project to open another connection between Bari and Zanzibar for the next Winter Season and relaunch the bet on Africa. "We forecast a particular collaboration with those... more
DefenseMore than 100 victims in allied air attack in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Several civilians. Two inquiries open on the event
According to Red Cross and local authorities reports the victims of yesterday's American led allied air attack in the western Afghani province of Farah are more than 100. Among them several women and children.... more
Civil aviationItalian union, "SdL", denounces the lack of personnel in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - "The number of hiring is smaller than we agreed in September"
SdL, one of the Italian unions, denounced in a release the reasons of the bad services that Alitalia is offering to its passengers. "We want to recall - they stated - that we were the first subject... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Jet Airways and Virgin Atlantic
Mumbai, India - From today on the London-Mumbai route
Jet Airways announced yesterday a code-share agreement with Virgin Atlantic for its two daily frequencies on the London-Mumbai route. The deal will be operating starting today, May 6. Virgin Atlantic ceased... more