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AccidentsCanadian helicopter crash (3): still missing 17 people
Saint John's, Canada - Difficult weather conditions are creating problems to the rescues
Still missing 17 passengers of the helicopter (maybe one of Cougar Helicopter's Sikorsky S-92s), that crashed today in the freezing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada. Despite... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: to come the sixth Charter of the passenger's rights
Rome, Italy - The document contains useful information for who decides to travel by plane
It will be in distribution among 36 airports the sixth edition of ENAC's (Italian authority for civil aviation) Charter of the passenger's rights. The initiative will be presented on next Thursday by president... more
DefenseFrance will come back into NATO
Paris, France - President Sarkozy's proposal. The parliament will decide on March 17th
A victory for France, for NATO and for the European Union: so the Treaty accepted the proposal of French president Sarkozy, who yesterday declared after a visit to Paris military school that France will... more
HelicoptersBAE Systems to supply maintenance for Royal Australian Navy Sikorsky Seahawk helicopters
Nowra, Australia - The facility will be establish in Nowra
BAE Systems plans to establish a world class aviation maintenance facility in Nowra, New South Wales, if it secures the contract to support the Royal Australian Navy’s Sikorsky S-70B/2 Seahawk helicopter f... more
AirportsEstonia: Tallinn airport named after first president
Tallinn, Estonia - The Baltic republic will dedicate its main airport to the memory of Lennart Meri
Tallinn airport will be dedicated to the memory of Lennart Meri, unforgotten first president after independence from Ussr in 1991. Prime minister Andrus Ansip announced that the ceremony will be held on... more
AirportsVienna lost 16,5% of its passengers in February
Vienna, Austria - Freight traffic lost even more
Vienna airport registered a loss of 16.5% in the number of passengers in February, if compared with the same month of 2008, which had 29 days. The number of transits is a little bit more that 1.1 million,... more
AirportsFiumicino: a new exit of the Rome Ring Road opened to reach the airport
Rome, Italy - A project for a value of 8 million Euros
ANAS SpA, Italian Highway and Road Management Company, opened a new exit of the A91 Highway between Rome and Fiumicino Airport, as part of a project for a value of 8 million Euros. The opening is part... more
AirlinesWind Jet signs a code-sharing agreement with Meridiana
Catania, Italy - Relating to the Sicilian routes
Wind Jet and Meridiana signed a code-sharing agreement for the Summer season for connections between Catania-Rome, Palermo-Rome and Catania-Verona. The agreement completes that already signed in the last... more
IndustryBoeing dispute: employees reject the offer and do not strike
Seattle, USA - They reject the offer by the Company on the contract's renewal
The Boeing Company employees reject the offer but do not strike. This is the new move by Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA), the union representing Boeing Wichita engineers,... more
AccidentsCanadian helicopter crash (2): at least one rescue
Saint John's, Canada - Still in the sea the other passengers
The authorities are struggling to rescue the passengers of the helicopter crashed today off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, with 18 people on board. The shuttle was flying towards an oil platform 300km... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: the Italian Air Force takes delivery of the first two MB-339CDs
Venegono, Italy - Upgraded to “Batch 2” standard
"The Italian Air Force took delivery yesterday of the first two MB-339CD upgraded to 'Batch 2' standard. Piloted by 61st Wing instructors Capt. Mauro Macrino, Capt. Michele Diamore, Lt. Luca Galli... more
AccidentsCanadian helicopter crashes with 18 people on board
Saint John's, Canada - Strong wind caused the accident off the coast of Newfoundland. Rescue operations in progress
A Canadian helicopter directed to an oil platform crashed today in the Atlantic with 18 people on board, off the coast of Newfoundland. The cause seems to have been the strong wind. Two rescue helicopters... more
AirlinesAlitalia signs agreement with APT and Province of Florence on the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo"
Florence, Italy - At Florence from March 13th to August 30th
On the occasion of the exhibition on "Galileo. Images of Universe from the past to the telescope", welcomed in Florence from March 13th to August 30th, was signed an agreement of co-marketing among Alitalia,... more
AirlinesAir France will reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%
Paris, France - The decision to match the drop of demand. "Frequency reductions, not route closing"
Due to demand dropping in the last months, Air France-KLM decided to reduce its Summer capacity by 3,4%, both for local and long distance flights. "This adjustment to capacity is the result of a route... more
Military aviationAir Force, Navy pilots train together over Okinawa
Kadena, Japan - From March 1st to 21st
Air Force and Navy pilots are sharpening their aerial combat skills in simulated dogfights and strike missions from March 1 through 21 over Okinawa. Using the base as a power projection platform, F-15... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol (2), domestic traffic decreased by 1.6%
Brussels, Belgium - Some statistics released by the European organization
Global statistics released by Eurocontrol - the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation - show that in Europe domestic traffic decreased by 1.6% with significant falls in Spain (mainly due... more
HelicoptersRolls-Royce Turbomeca signs engine support contract with Australian Aerospace
London, United Kingdom - For the Through-Life Support (TLS) of MRH-90 helicopters
Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) and Australian Aerospace have signed an agreement to provide Through-Life Support (TLS) for the Australian Army’s new fleet of MRH-90 Helicopters. Under the contract, R... more
AirportsKuala Lumpur: new terminal for low-cost flights
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - $540 million invested by the government to expand the international airport
Malaysia Airport Holding announced that by 2011 it will complete the construction of a new terminal for low-cost flights in Kuala Lumpur airport. The project, that will cost $540 million, came after AirAsia... more
AirlinesExcellence Swiss: in 2008 created over 500 jobs
Berne, Switzerland - It recorded a 10% growth
Positive results in 2008 for Swiss. "We are satisfied of our work in 2008 -CEO Swiss Christoph Franz said-. We transported over 13.5 million passengers (12.2 million in 2007), recording a +10% growth.... more
AirportsMaintenance works for Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - In April the routine operations
Prague airport is getting close to the routine maintenance works for its runways, scheduled for second half of April, using a system of sequential maintenance: the two runways will be alternatively closed... more
AirportsQatar Airways to commence new flights from Sydney
Sydney, Australia - An old agreement prevented the carrier to fly to this city
Sydney Airport has welcomed the announcement by Qatar Airways that they will commence flying from Sydney later this year. The CEO of the Australian airport, Russell Balding, said that this carrier was... more
AirportsFrankfurt air traffic declines in February
Frankfurt, Germany - The number of passengers decreased by 13.3% on the same month of 2008
Frankfurt Airport’s (FRA) traffic figures for February 2009 were similar with the preceding month of January. Despite a larger minus in overall figures, the traffic decline did not accelerate. The higher p... more
Civil defenseA new heliport for Italian Civil Defense near Caserta
Caserta, Italy - It will be the first similar structure in the area
It will be built in Carinaro (Caserta) a new heliport for Italian Civil Defense. To announce it was the coordinator of the rescue operational unit of Carinaro, Francesco Magurno. "We thank the mayor Masi... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol report, air delays had a little decrease in 2008
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of flights increased by 0.4%
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, released a report with the overview of the delay situation in the European Civil Aviation Conference area. It is based on the Eurocontrol... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM to buy new planes?
Paris, France - The carrier seems to be on the point of spending $20 billion to buy 100 A-350s or B-787s
According to French newspaper "La Tribune" Air France-KLM should be on the point of spending about $20 billion to buy 100 new planes, Airbus A-350 or Boeing 787 "Dreamliner". Only 20% of the total should... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-135 simulator ready
Donauworth, Germany - The new device will help training helicopter pilots
It's ready for use in Donauworth, the German headquarter of Eurocopter, the EC-135 flight simulator. It will allow Eurocopter's costumers to use another training instrument for their pilots' training. “We h... more
Civil aviationChina, 35 new routes to save fuel
Beijing, China - The initiative will be operating immediately: distances altogether reduced of 2900km
Despite some difficulties because the Chinese air space is strictly controlled by the military, airlines finally managed to convince Beijing to reorganize the local and international flights distribution... more
AerospaceDiscovery launch delayed again
Cape Canaveral, USA - Scheduled for tonight has been cancelled for a gas leak. Nasa: "Not before Sunday"
Another delay for the Discovery Shuttle, scheduled for tonight (European time, see AVIONEWS), but cancelled by NASA for a hydrogen leak during the countdown. The inspection will take place in these days... more
DefenseThe Italian Air Force 70th Wing entitled to general Graziani
Latina, Italy - The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at the "Comani" airport in Latina
It will be held on Saturday, March 14th, the ceremony, in front of Italian Defense Chief of Staff, general Vincenzo Camporini, for the entitlement of the Air Force 70th Wing to the memory of general Giulio... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 and CL-215-6B11 airplanes (2009-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corroded bearings which could lead to hinge deformation, and could result in a rudder jam and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8860-8863] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC, Riggio: "Great respect for minister Matteoli"
Rome, Italy - A press release from the authority clarifies some president's statements issued by the newspapers
ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) issued in a press release yesterday, 11th March, some clarification words of president Vito Riggio about his statements spread by the newspapers. In particular... more
Fair and showsIn "SAT Expo Europe" the first conference on mobile satellite services
Rome, Italy - Eutelsat will present the new applications
Few days away from the launch in Baïkonour (in Kazakhstan) of the W2A, the first European satellite in S band, Eutelsat will present in SAT Expo Europe the new applications for mobility e their market... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the dispute on Malpensa Airport goes on
Rome, Italy - The statements by Roberto Colaninno
"I understand the necessity of Mr Bonomi to reach agreements for saving Malpensa from the current crisis and I do not surprise me that flourishes the dread of Lufthansa in full a delicate negotiation with... more
AirportsUE Commission welcomes the adoption of the Directive on airport charges
Brussels, Belgium - Vice-President Tajani: "Important first step"
"The EU legislators agreed yesterday, March 11th, on a Directive on airport charges. Vice-President Antonio Tajani, responsible for transport said: 'I am delighted with this outcome: it is an important... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 airplanes (2009-01-06)
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 8853-8856] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationEU: "Use-or-lose" rules reignited the air dispute
Brussels, Belgium - The criticism by low-cost airlines against the Tajani's proposal
A European Commission proposal to help struggling airlines triggered a clash on Tuesday between big airlines and low-cost carriers, which dismissed the proposal as a protectionist ploy. At the dispute’s c... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers operational flight trainer for Australia's Wedgetail AEW&C Program
Seattle, USA - The flight simulator was designed, built by Thales
The Boeing Company has delivered an operational flight trainer (OFT) to Australia for the Project Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) program. The OFT, which the customer accepted on Feb.... more
AirportsBologna, temporary contract for the construction of a rail connection station-airport has been allocated
Bologna, Italy - Five km will be covered in ten minutes
The municipality of Bologna allocated a temporary contract for the construction of the rail "people mover" between Bologna train station and "Guglielmo Marconi" airport. The winner is Consorzio cooperative... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi delivers the first two MB-339CMs to the Royal Malaysian Air Force
Venegono, Italy - The remaining six models in the course of 2009
"Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force its first two MB-339CM trainers. These two aircraft are part of an order for eight trainers placed by the RMAF... more
AirlinesMacedonian national air company for sale
Skopje, Macedonia - Great interest from foreign investors for the Balkan carrier
MAT (Macedonia Avio-Transport) difficulties due to its huge debt with Eurocontrol, European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, seem not to come to an end, after Italy and Germany banned the... more
AirportsOslo airport: traffic decline continues in February
Oslo, Norway - Over 1,2 million passengers
In February 1,261,507 passengers travelled through Oslo Airport. This was 92,403 or 13% fewer than during the same period last year. The decline on domestic routes was 77,135 passengers or 11%, and on... more
AerospaceIss: spacewalk for two "Expedition 18" astronauts
Cape Canaveral, USA - EVA completed to install some experiments and check the Station's conditions
Two "Expedition 18" astronauts, American Mike Fincke and Russian Yuri Lonchakov, completed an EVA (Extra Vehicular Activity) to install some experiments outside the International Space Station (ISS). The... more
HelicoptersGuarguaglini: "Marine One" configuration is not going to change
London, UK - Pansa: "The order has never been into question"
The EH-101 (US-101, then renamed VH-71A Kestrel) is back on the news. The contract, won by a firm led by Lockheed Martin and Finmeccanica, for the supply of the American presidential helicopters, was in... more
Civil aviationAEA welcomes EU proposals on airport slots
Brussels, Belgium - "Practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines"
Temporary suspension of "Use it or lose it" rule practical and beneficial for the consumers, the environment and all airlines, says AEA The Association of European Airlines, which represents the 34... more
AerospaceNASA's Ares I rocket 1st stage igniter successfully tested
Huntsville, USA - The first crewed flight of Orion is planned for 2015
NASA has completed a successful test firing of the igniter that will be used to start the Ares I rocket first stage motor. The March 10 test paves the way for the initial ground test of the Ares I... more
IndustryLufthansa becomes launch customer for Bombardier Aerospace C-Series aircraft
Toronto, Canada - A deal worth about 1.53 billion dollars
Bombardier Aerospace announced that Deutsche Lufthansa AG, the launch customer for the C-eries aircraft program, has signed a firm purchase agreement for 30 C-Series model C-S-100 (formerly C-110) single-aisle... more
CuriositiesItaly: "Aerial" novelties at Vicenza Luxury & Yachts
Vicenza, Italy - Pieces of furniture built with parts from historical planes. Launched Air Partner's Jetcard
It's been held in these days in Vicenza the fair Luxury & Yachts. Within all the stands, some expositors suggested particular novelties concerning the aviation world, like Arteinmotion which presented... more
ReportCote d'Ivoire releases seized Nigerian plane
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - Solved after long diplomatic negotiations the drawback of an Arik Air charter
Ivoirian authorities finally released the seazed Hawker HS-850 XP aircraft seized of February the 16th for supposed air space violation. Also released the crew members. Days of intense diplomatic negotiations... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Board approved 2008 draft financial statements
Rome, Italy - It has also called for the shareholders' meeting at half of April
"Today the Board of Directors of Aeroporti di Roma SpA, chaired by Fabrizio Palenzona, approved the draft financial statements of the company Aeroporti di Roma SpA as well as the consolidated accounts... more
SecurityIndonesia grounds Lion Air MD-90s
Jakarta , Indonesia - Decision taken after two accidents in the last few days
After two accidents in two weeks the Indonesian government decided to ground all low-cost Lion Air Douglas MD-90s. The decision has been taken by minister of transports Jusman Syafii Djamal in a moment... more