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AirportsSydney airport welcomes Air Austral
Sydney, Australia - The Reunion carrier will fly twice a week
Sydney airport has welcomed Air Austral which next week will commence flying a twice weekly service between Sydney and Paris via Reunion Island, where the carrier is based. The CEO of the airport, Russell... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC, an engineer dies in the earthquake
Rome, Italy - Along with her 9 year old son
"ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) announces that the engineer Giuliana Tamburro is among the casualties of the earthquake occurred in the Italian region of Abruzzo at 3:30 a.m. (local time) on April... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: clarification on the VH-71 programme
Rome, Italy - The industry confirms that this is only the first step in a complex process
"With regards to the US Defence Administration's possible cancellation of the VH-71 programme, Finmeccanica confirms that this is only the first step in a particularly complex budget approval process and... more
AerospaceItalian Space Agency (ASI): Cosmo-SkyMed at work for the earthquake in Abruzzo
Rome, Italy - The first imagines of the hit area predicted for this morning
"Cosmo-SkyMed, the Earth observation satellite system, following to the request by the Italian Civil Defense Department, has acquired, in the last afternoon of yesterday, the first radar imagines of L'Aquila's... more
IndustryUSA could freeze the VH-71 program
Washington, USA - Robert Gates's proposal to help cutting military costs. Finmeccanica: "No impact"
The US secretary of defense, Robert Gates, reaffirmed his doubts about the VH-71 helicopter program, on which Lockheed Martin is working in a joint venture with AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group). The... more
UAS-DronesBoeing demonstrates Command and Control of ScanEagle UAS
Seattle, USA - From Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft
"Boeing on March 16 successfully demonstrated simultaneous command and control of three ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wedgetail 737 Airborne Early Warning... more
AirportsNew route from London-City to Nantes
Nantes, France - Operated by Air France and its subsidiaries City Jet and VLM Airlines
Nantes-Atlantique Airport welcomed Air France and its subsidiaries, CityJet and VLM Airlines, new flights to London-City starting from from 27th April. François Marie, Nantes-Atlantique Airport director... more
ReportMerkel: a short visit in Afghanistan
Kunduz, Afghanistan - Directly from Prague to visit the German soldiers of the ISAF
The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, with a short visit today, coming from US-EU summit in Prague ended yesterday, has met about 700 German soldiers in Kundur base, within the ISAF (International Security... more
ReportItaly, earthquake in Abruzzo (3): more than 100 victims
L'Aquila , Italy - 1,500 injured people in L'Aquila, half the buildings damaged
It has grown to 100 the number of the certain victims of tonight's earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy. Prime Minister Berlusconi said that 5,000 people are working to save those who are still trapped under... more
Press releaseItalian SdL suspended the four hour strike fixed for next April 8
Rome, Italy - Due to the severe earthquake in Abruzzo
"Sdl (Italian workers intercategory union), following to the earthquake that has hit Abruzzo Region last night, has decided to suspend, for a sense of responsibility, the four hour strike announced for... more
DefenseItalian Navy: NATO, naval replacement
Rome, Italy - Today, 6th of April
"Today 6th of April the 'Luigi Durand de la Penne' destroyer goes back to operations at the air-sea department of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, in command of rear admiral Giovanni Gumiero. The 'Luigi... more
AccidentsNorth Sea accident: all the bodies recovered
Aberdeen, UK - Discussions about safety of the "Super Puma" go on
All the bodies of the victims of the accident that occurred last week to a Bond operated Eurocopter "Super Puma" in the North Sea, off the coast of Aberdeen, in Scotland, returning from an oil platform,... more
IndustryCessna: Korean Air ordered two airplanes for pilot training
Wichita, Usa - A pilot center in India
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced Korean Air has ordered two Citation CJ1+ aircraft to boost its advanced pilot training capability. The two new Citation CJ1+ aircraft will have a special center-mounted... more
IndustryStrategic partnership between BAE Systems, SSMART and SIGNAAL HELLAS
Athens, Greece - The long-term agreement for the Greek defense programs
BAE Systems Integrated System Technologies Limited today announced it has entered into a definitive Memorandum of understanding to establish a long term strategic partnership in support of the Hellenic... more
AirportsNaples airport, a swarm of bees blocks three gates
Naples, Italy - The passengers have been moved, no problem for the operations
Curious accident at Naples-Capodichino airport where a swarm of bees flew across three terminal gates stopping by the ones dedicated to extra-Schengen passengers. The gates have been closed as a precaution... more
AerospaceESA: postponed the decision about launch's date of the Herschel and Planck satellite
Paris, France - Further verifications necessary
"The verification of operations procedures for Herschel and Planck at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) has now positively concluded. However, during final checks on the spacecraft, concerns h... more
AirportsAer Lingus commences flights from Ireland-West Knock to London-Gatwick
County Mayo, Ireland - The region will benefit from an increase of around 35,000 tourists
Ireland West Airport Knock welcomed the return of Aer Lingus, which has today commenced a daily London-Gatwick service. The new flights will provide the West and North West region of Ireland with easy... more
ReportSogeap, Aeroporto Parma, firm arrested
Parma, Italy - Owner of Meinl International Airports that holds 67% of the airport's managing society
It seems to have been arrested for fraud, embezzlement and trust abuse against the costumers Julius Meinl, owner of Meinl International Airports, society that holds 67% of Sogeap, the managing society... more
AccidentsMilitary airplane crashes in Indonesia: 24 victims
Bandung, Indonesia - The aging Fokker 27 hit a hangar and exploded
A 32-year-old Fokker 27 crashed this afternoon in Bandung, Indonesia, with 24 people on board. The plane crashed, seems due to heavy rain, on a hangar, exploding and killing all the occupants. Among them,... more
AirlinesAer Lingus CEO resigned
Dublin, Ireland - Mannion: "New ideas will be good for the airline"
Dermot Mannion, Aer Lingus CEO, resigned this morning after 4 years at the head of the Irish airline. President Colm Barrington will take his place until a new CEO is elected. Aer Lingus realized a loss... more
Civil aviationIn May, the first edition of "Aviation Management"
Rome, Italy - In the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna, by ENAV
The first edition of the Summer school in "Aviation management" - an issue created by the cooperation of Bologna University and ENAV (Italian flight assistance authority) and with the aid of ENAC (Italian... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance outlines next stage of "Move under one roof" at London-Heathrow airport
Milan, Italy - It has predicted this Summer the relocating by some carriers from Terminal 2
"With more space now being available at Heathrow Terminal 1, Star Alliance is preparing to implement the next stage of its 'Move under one Roof' (MuoR) strategy. This sees current Terminal 2 carriers -... more
DefenseNATO: success for the summit
Strasbourg, France - Obama: "I dream a nuclear-free world". Disorders in the streets with arrests and injuries
According to the protagonists, the NATO summit held in Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) on the 3rd and 4th of April for the 60th anniversary of the Treaty was a success. The members agreed on all... more
AirlineseasyJet passenger statistics for March 2009
Milan, Italy - -2,8% in the load factor
"The Load factor for March was down 2.8 percentage points versus last year due to the movement of Easter from March in 2008 to April in 2009. For the six months to 31 March 2009 in line with our expectations... more
IndustryEurope divides on the A-400M
Paris, France - Spain and Turkey defend the project. France, UK and Germany criticize it
The contract between EADS and its partner-Countries has a deadline that allows them to leave the program, individually or as a group, with the legal right to have the invested money refunded. This deadline... more
AccidentsWorld War II airplane crashes in New York
New York , USA - Killed the expert pilot
A Curtiss-Wright P-40 "Warhawk" World War II aircraft ditched yesterday in the Atlantic ocean off the coast of New York, killing the pilot, expert 61-year-old Robert Baranaskas, who was practicing for... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2009-06-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13094-13096] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2009-06-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13089-13092] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Abruzzo Region, in Italy: the first interventions by the Department
Rome, Italy - The head of the Civil Defense, Bertolaso, has taken off by helicopter for a reconnaissance
"After the earthquake around 3:30 of this morning in Abruzzo and Lazio, the Operating Committee of the Civil Defense gathered with the involved institutions, under the coordination by the head of the Department,... more
ReportPhilippines: still no trace of the missing airplane
Manila, Philippines - Despite the presumed sightings in the late days
Searches go on for the airplane that disappeared on last Thursday in the Philippines with 7 people on board (see AVIONEWS). Despite some presumed sightings local police stated yesterday that after days... more
AccidentsAerobatic airplane crashes in the USA: pilot killed
Englewood, USA - Seriously injured the second occupant
A single-engine Van's RV-6A aircraft crashed on Saturday near Englewood, Florida, while performing aerobatic tricks. The pilot was instantly killed. The second occupant was instead hospitalized with serious... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of April
Rome, Italy - From good Friday 10 to next Monday 13
Good Friday 10 - "NatFly, National Ultra-light Fly-in". Narrowmine Aerodrome, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 (0)2 6280 4700 www.narromine.nsw.au/events/natfly - "ASRA National Gyroplane Championships".... more
AirlinesAlitalia towards the merger with AirOne
Rome, Italy - Discussions on redundancies already underway
The new Alitalia prepares to the merger with AirOne, and the redundancies' problem will have to be discussed. "Reuters" press agency quoted two unnamed sources on the matter. One, close to the Unions,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2009-06-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13086-13089] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
ReportItaly, earthquake in Abruzzo (2): 50 victims so far
L'Aquila, Italy - Up to 50,000 evacuees, rescue operations underway
The provisional balance just a few hours after the tremendous earthquake that hit central Italy tonight at 3:32 am CET speaks of 50 certain victims (five children) and tenths of thousands, maybe up to... more
DefenseNorth Korea: satellite launch failed
Pyongyang, North Korea - UN discussions about possible sanctions against Pyongyang
North Korea completed on Sunday at 11:20 am (4:20 am CET) the launch of the satellite/missile, announced in late weeks, in presence of president Kim Jong-il. According to North's press agencies the launch... more
DefenseThe "Caio Duilio" destroyer delivered to the Italian Navy
La Spezia, Italy - Launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso
"The 'Caio Duilio' destroyer, launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso, has been delivered to the Italian Navy during a ceremony took place today at the Fincantieri facility in Muggiano (La Spezia). This... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - Good results from the B-737 new generation
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2009. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Number of commercial... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (7): Diora KX-165 "Icepick" helicopter
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Presented by Hungarian Dioferr
The Hungarian manufacturer Dioferr presented the Diora KX-165 "Icepick" helicopter at "Aero Friedrichshafen". The "Icepick" has a steel frame on which the engine (Subaru 175 hp), the complete propulsion... more
PeopleAlitalia appointed Clemente Senni as Communication Manager and External relations
Rome, Italy - He will take on the assignment from next Monday, on April 6
"Clemente Senni will lead the new Communication and external relations Direction of Alitalia, from next Monday, on April 6. It will have the task to support the President, Roberto Colaninno, and the... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (4): general aviation sales' 13,4% growth in 2008
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The results presented in a press-conference by the manufacturers association
During yesterday's press-conference at "Aero Friedrichshafen" the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) presented the results of the sales for 2008. The year has been closed with a worldwide... more
PeopleNASA: inspector general Robert Cobb resigns
Washington, Usa - He submitted a letter to the White House
NASA inspector general Robert Cobb submitted a letter of resignation to the White House on Thursday, April 2, 2009. President Barack Obama accepted Cobb's resignation, which is effective April 11. The... more
IndustryEADS DS modernizes aircraft identification systems of the Bulgarian Armed Forces
Paris, France - Reliable identification avoids accidental attacks on own forces
"EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the Bulgarian armed forces in order to avoid friendly fire and increase air traffic security. As reported yesterday, Defence Electronics... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland withdraws its helicopters from Bosnia-Herzegovina
Berne, Switzerland - Starting from next Fall
Switzerland will withdraw its two Cougar helicopters from Bosnia-Herzegovina starting from the end of September. The aircraft were in the region since 2005 within the international mission Eufor Althea.... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen" (3): amphibian airplane prototypes presented
Friedrichshafen, Germany - One by Avana Industries and one by Idea Aircraft
Avana Industries presented an amphibian turboprop 5-7 seats airplane prototype in composite materials. With its Walter type gas turbine engine it is the fastest amphibian in the category. Idea Aircraft... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen" (2): Cessna achieves FAA certification for the Garmin G-1000 system
Friedrichshafen, Germany - To come in the next months also from European EASA
Cessna Aircraft Company issued a press release during "Aero Friedrichshafen" stating it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) f... more
SecurityNATO Summit: the Swiss Air Forces ready for QRA
Rome, Italy - F/A-18 aircraft will ensure the air space
"The Swiss Air Forces will offer their support to the air space safety for all NATO summit that will take place in Strasbourg (France) and in Kehl (Germany). Today, on April 3, in the ambit of a normal... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen": the first e-flight-expo
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Hydrogen and solar-power propellers presented
The first e-flight-expo is taking place at "Aero Friedrichshafen", Germany, from the 2nd to the 5th of April. The "E" stands for electrical, ecological and evolutionary, and defines the world’s first e... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport selects transportation company to enhance services
New Orleans, Usa - To manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport
The New Orleans Aviation Board has selected a national transportation company to manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport. Dulles Airport Taxi of Virginia was selected to initiate ground... more
PeopleEutelsat, Giuliano Berretta awarded as “Promoter of the information society"
Paris, France - Within the information technology
Giuliano Berretta, chairman and CEO of Eutelsat Communications, has been awarded in Paris as "Promoter of the information society". The prize is awarded yearly to a key figure in recognition of his or... more