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Civil aviationCAE: Jet Blue Airways has signed a contract for CAE True Airport
Montreal, Canada - For five years
"CAE announced that JetBlue Airways has signed a contract for CAE True(TM) Airport, a subscription-based service that keeps visual databases current with rapidly changing airport environments. Under... more
Civil aviationRolls Royce proposes propeller-engine
Rome, Italy - 30% cuts on Co2 emissions
In order to cut environmental pollution, Rolls Royce proposes propeller-engines, allowing to reduce fuel consumption and cutting 30% of Co2 emissions. As Mark Taylor of Rolls-Royce explained to "The Guardian",... more
HelicoptersThe UK Government ordered 70 twin-engine Future Lynx helicopters
Indianapolis, USA - Future Lynx Engine achieves EASA Certification
The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the CTS800-4N engine that... more
CuriositiesUS Air Force launches 'BlueTube' site for online videos
Washington, USA - Dedicated to the Air Force
When you get an interesting or funny Air Force video in your e-mail, do you ever send it out to family, friends and co-workers? Now the Air Force has its own channel, called AirForceBlueTube, for those... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: cancelled the order of 12 Eurocopter EC-725
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia - Cause: the international crisis
According to "The Malaysian Insider" website, the Government of the Country has decided to cancel an order of 12 Eurocopter EC-725 military helicopters, due to the international financial crisis. These... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA (2): applications in the daily life
Capua, Italy - Technological effects; trans-atmospheric flight; space tourism and the exploration of cosmic
"The USV program, and in particular the SHS (Sharp Hot Structures) project and those associated to it, allows to Italy to put on an international scenario with its own important technology. The results... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board: stop to the restrictions?
Washington , USA - By 2010 an X-ray device to detect dangerous liquids
According to "USA Today", TSA (Transportation Security Administration) could lift the ban forbidding passengers to carry liquids in hand baggage. By the end of 2010 an X-ray device, able to detect dangerous... more
Military aviationAVIO: "Contract for the engines powering the G-222 USAF"
Brindisi, Italy - A contract worth 11 million Euros
Avio (85% Cinven and 15% Finmeccanica), "Has been awarded a contract for the supply of parts and overhaul service for the General Electric T64/4D engines that equip the G-222 tactical transporters to be... more
UAS-DronesCamcopter® S-100 UAS demonstrates maritime capabilities on French Frigate
Vienna, Austria - One of the first helicopter of this kind to have received the EASA certification
After the successful trials on the German K130 class corvettes during the summer, the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) continued its maritime progress, by again demonstrating its suitability... more
AerospaceItalian CIRA: thermostructures at UHTC basis
Capua, Italy - The obtained progresses have been presented
"The important progresses obtained in Italy towards the development of space aircraft have been presented to the press and to the scientific community. This is the aim of the first workshop about science... more
Military aviationNATO to patrol Baltic airspace through 2011
Riga, Latvia - Meeting between U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff and Latvia President
NATO will continue patrolling Baltic airspace until at least 2011, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff has told the Latvian president. U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen discussed defense and NATO... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol and ACI Europe join forces
Berlin, Germany - To combat airport congestion and reduce fuel burn and emissions
"EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) and ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) signed a wide-ranging cooperative agreement, which commits the two organisations to... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: postponed the decision on the selling of the carrier
Vienna, Austria - A step back by Lufthansa?
The Austrian national carrier, Austrian Airlines, decided to postpone the decision on the selling of the carrier, at the moment with in-the-red accounts for more than 900 million Euros. In order to alleviate... more
Military aviationNato pattuglierà i cieli baltici almeno fino al 2011
Riga, Lettonia - Incontro tra i capi di Stato maggiore Usa e il presidente della Lettonia
La Nato continuerà a pattugliare lo spazio aereo del Baltico almeno fino al 2011, lo hanno riferito i capi di Stato maggiore statunitensi durante un incontro con il presidente della Lettonia. L'ammiraglio... more
ReportAfghanistan. Black Hawk forced to an emergency landing: 12 Talebans died
Kabul, Afghanistan - Ten soldiers on board reply to hostile fire
US-led coalition in Afghanistan announced that an attack was perpetrated by Talebans against a Black Hawk helicopter, hit in the tail and so forced to an emergency landing in Wardak province, near Kabul.... more
Civil aviationBoeing and union reached tentative agreement on new contract
Seattle, Usa - IAM leadership is recommending that employees vote to ratify the contract
"Boeing and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) yesterday reached tentative agreement on a new four-year contract covering 27,000 employees in Washington, Oregon and... more
DefenseSea piracy: NATO escort missions
Brussels, Belgium - NATO press release
Faced with the widespread problem of sea piracy, offshore Somali seas and with the impact on a poor Country, NATO has decided to launch escort missions in Somali waters in order to assure World Food Program... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): new stakeholders in the horizon
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon CAI meeting
It is scheduled for today in the afternoon CAI (Italian air company) assembly. On the agenda, the capital increase and the transformation into SpA. There are probably five new entry, interested to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: yesterday meeting results
Rome, Italy - Some figures...
Cai (Italian air company) and Unions meeting began yesterday at 6:00 p.m. to continue till late in the night. Negotiations should lead to sign the agreement that CEO, Rocco Sabelli wants within next Friday.... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CT58 series turboshaft engines (2008-22-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks could result in an uncontained rotor burst and damage to, or loss of, the helicopter and serious injuries to any person onboard
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: October 27, 2008 [Page 63629-63630] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Maryland Air Industries, Inc., model Fairchild F-27 and FH-227 series airplanes (2008-22-02)
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: (Volume 73, Number 207)] [Page 63352-63353] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 390 airplanes (2008-22-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid from the pump output hose within the engine compartment, which could result in an in-flight fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 207)] [Page 63357-63359] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseAlitalia: information for creditors
Rome, Italy - Two websites are now active to present applications
"The Extraordinary Administrator announces that, on the basis of instructions agreed with the Rome Court, bankruptcy section, the two websites are now active: www.alitaliaamministrazionestraordinaria.com... more
AerospaceMaster's Degree II level University of Bari and ASI: "Technologies for the Space Remote Sensing"
Bari, Italy - Registration until November 26th
University of Bari and Italian Space Agency, in collaboration with Telespazio - Thales Alenia Space - CNR-ISSIa, Istituto di studi sui sistemi intelligenti per l’automazione – Planetek Italia - Consorzio Inn... more
Military aviationHelicopters raid in Syria: anti-US slogans during victims funeral
Sukkariyeh, Syria - Yesterday the funeral fired the hearts
Yesterday the funeral of the eight civilians (among them a man, his four sons and a woman), died while four US helicopters (according to Damascus) hit Syria, near the borders with Iraq took place under... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and strong winds on major part of the Italian regions
Rome, Italy - A weather notice issued by the National Civil Defense
"A further weather notice has been issued by the Italian Civil Defense Department for all this week. From this afternoon, and for next 24 hours, are forecast strong winds, with reinforcement of tempest,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "Euronaval 2008"
Paris, France - From October 27th to 31st
Although Le Bourget, near Paris, is well-known as the site of the famous aerospace salon, "Euronaval", as the name clearly indicates, is an event devoted to the sea and marked by a strong international... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the HH-3F grounded as a precaution
Rome, Italy - Until on completion of verifications about crash's causes happened last October 23
The Italian Air Force (AMI) decided to not take again, as a precautionary measure, flight activity by HH-3F helicopters until on completion of all verifications of technical type, currently conducted from... more
Military aviationItaly extends leasing of F-16 Fightning Falcon airplanes
Rome, Italy - The agreement concerns fighters of 37th Wing Trapani-Birgi
Extension of the leasing for a part of the F-16 ADF (Air Defence Fighter) Block 15 for Italy Air Force. Reported by press sources still not confirmed, by citing Lockheed Martin Business Development F-35... more
HelicoptersRussia Air Force ready to send Mil Mi-8MT Hip helicopters to Chad
Moscow, Russia - In support of the UN peace-keeping mission
Russia's Air Force is ready to send a helicopter group with more than 100 servicemen to Chad, the Air Force commander reported. "Agreements on normative and legal documents have been reached", General... more
AirportsViterbo airport: "EU ready to collaborate"
Viterbo, Italy - A promising airport
Last week-end, after an "Inspection" in the area where Viterbo airport will be built, EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani declared to be "Satisfied" for having seen there are not too many obstacles... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: started the analysis of the monthly report on Alitalia financial conditions
Rome, Italy - The aim is the continuative monitoring that ENAC exercises on the carrier
"ENAC has started the examination concerning the monthly updating of Alitalia financial conditions. The aim of such initiative is the continuative monitoring that ENAC (Italian authority for civil... more
CuriositiesNo smoking on airplanes and public spaces? Dont' worry: there is the "Liquid cigarette"
London, UK - By United Drink and Beauty Corporation. On sale within a few weeks
Stop to the long and exhausting hours of nicotine abstinence on airplanes and trains. Stop to the habit of going out to smoke a cigarette quickly. For all cigarette-addicted people there is "Liquid smoking",... more
Military aviationHelicopters "Violate Syria airspace" (2): an US source probably confirms
Damascus, Syria - An officer's declarations
It seems that US have probably confirmed yesterday air raid perpetrated by four helicopters that, "Violating Syria airspace", attacked a building under construction (see AVIONEWS). An US officer, defining... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-22-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 207)] [Page 63349-63352] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2008-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the mount system structural integrity could result in the engine separating from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 207)] [Page 63354-63357] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsItalian SAB: Ryanair's first flights start today
Bologna, Italy - Also Wizzair's links take off towards Poland
"The first airplane of Ryanair's age in Bologna landed this morning at 10:20, with perfect punctuality. The airplane, a Boeing 737/800 from 189 seats, came from Birmingham with 149 passengers on board. The... more
ReportLos Roques accident: does hijacking hypothesis re-emerge?
Rome, Italy - The case was analyzed yesterday during Italian TV programme "Alle falde del Kilimangiaro"
Yesterday during the Italian TV programme "Alle falde del Kilimangiaro" Los Roques case was debated. The airplane, disappeared on January 4th in Venezuela, carried on board two pilots and 12 passengers,... more
IndustryEmbraer renewed support for EMB-121 Xingu aircraft in France
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The four-year contract concerns 41 airplanes in operation
"Embraer renewed the contract for technical and logistical support for the fleet of EMB-121 Xingu aircraft in France, with Structure Intégrée de Maintien en Condition Opérationnelle des Matériels Aéronautiques de l... more
Civil aviationICAO: a stronger awareness of green-house emissions
Montreal, Canada - An "Emissions calculator" on the website
Faced with the widespread problem of environmental pollution "Emissions calculators" have been made. Such instruments aims at creating a stronger awareness of pollution levels we produce daily. Many... more
HelicoptersBrindisi: emotional farewell to HH-3F victims
Brindisi, Italy - Yesterday the funeral
An emotional farewell for the Italian aviators died in the terrible accident occurred to an HH-3F helicopter of Italian Air Force (see AVIONEWS 1, 2) and a long applause when the coffins went out of the... more
Military aviationHelicopters "Violate Syria airspace": words of condemnation
Damascus, Syria - Eight people died
According to Damascus authorities, yesterday four US helicopters, after having "Violated Syrian airspace", attacked a "Building under construction". Eight people died. "US has neither confirmed nor denied... more
Military aviationPakistan: hit a Taleban leader
Islamabad, Pakistan - Nearly 20 people died
A rebel training camp, located at the borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan, was hit by a a suspected UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle). Nearly 20 people died, among them Haji Omar Khan, a Taleban leader.... more
Civil aviationTSA and Continental Airlines expanded paperless boarding pass program
Cleveland, Usa - To Cleveland "Hopkins" International Airport
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced the expansion of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The program will... more
AirlinesAlitalia: this week's meetings
Rome, Italy - Denied "La Tribune" dates
A crucial time is beginning for Alitalia because its future route will depend on this week' s meetings. So a busy agenda beginning with today meeting that will take place at 6:00 p.m., when CAI (Italian... more
Civil aviationIATA: successful "Agenda for freedom summit" concluded yesterday
Istanbul, Turkey - With a total of 14 Nations
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully concluded the Agenda for Freedom Summit. A total of 14 nations plus the European Commission attended the week-end meeting in Istanbul which... more
AirlinesEmirates receives second A-380 airplane
Milan, Italy - The airline has inaugurated the route to LA and announces the double flight to Moscow
"Emirates Airline received delivery of its second Airbus A-380 superjumbo last Friday, bringing its all wide-bodied aircraft fleet to 122, inclusive of freighters. With Adel Al Redha, Emirates' Executive... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: a week with strong fickleness
Rome, Italy - On the great part of the Italian peninsula
"From today, on October 27, on the Italian Central-Western of Mediterranean there will be a 'Block' situation, with persistence that will insist on all the national territory. Today the bad weather... more
Press releaseEurocopter delivered the first EC-120B Colibrì helicopter to HeliDax
Marignane, France - The preferred training model selected by the French Army
"Eurocopter delivered in its Marignane site, the first EC-120B Colibri helicopter to HeliDax, the company selected by the French Ministry of Defense in 2007 to provide up to 22,000 helicopter flight hours... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: a concrete step for Tuscany's airport system
Florence, Italy - With relevant participations
"Aeroporto di Firenze AdF SpA, AdF SpA, declared last October 23 to have surpassed the 2% of SAT (Pisa's airport management society) capital owned. The participation of SAT's capital (197,201 shares equivalent... more