AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,329 news found
Fair and showsPratt & Whitney celebrates the 80th year: "Special "Farnborough 2008" (6)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - PT6 turboshaft engines have accumulated more than 330 million flight hours
80 years ago James Young, a Montreal businessman, founded Canadian Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company with six employees as a service center for Pratt & Whitney (Hartford, Connecticut) engines built in the... more
Fair and showsMichaniki SA of Greece orders an AgustaWestland "Grand" helicopter: "Special Farnborough 2008" (4)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The model delivered for the first time also in Russia
"AgustaWestland announced that Michaniki S.A. of Greece has placed an order for a Grand light twin turbine engine helicopter in VIP configuration. This purchase marks the entrance of the Grand in the Greek... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Wednesday 16 to next Sunday 20
Wednesday 16 - Precision Flying - "18th FAI World Precision Flying Championship". Ried - Kirchheim, Austria. + 43 7752 87480 www.ried2008.at - Gliding - "30th FAI World Gliding Championship". Rieti,... more
Fair and showsNew orders by Airbus at the event: "Special Farnborough 2008" (3)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Aviation Capital Group for 23 airplanes; DAE Capital for 100 planes and Aeroflot for five aircraft
"United States based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 23 Airbus A-320 Family aircraft. With this contract, the wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp... more
Fair and showsLockheed Martin F-22 Raptor aircraft showcases its aerodynamics: "Special Farnborough 2008" (2)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - During the opening day of the event
"The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter showcased its unique capability performing unequaled aerodynamic maneuvers during the opening day at the '2008 Farnborough Air Show'. The F-22... more
Fair and showsLM F-35 charts progress as services anticipate 5th generation capabilities: "Special Farnborough 2008"
Farnborough, United Kingdom - With two of its three variants now in flight test
"With two of its three variants now in flight test, the 17 remaining pre-production aircraft in assembly, the first two production aircraft in fabrication, another 12 production jets fully funded and early... more
UAS-DronesComing back for DRAC mini-UAV: "Special Farnborough 2008" (5)
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The DGA orders other 35 systems
Having accepted the last of an initial order for 25 units, the French defence procurement agency (DGA) has ordered 35 additional DRAC mini-UAV close-range reconnaissance systems for the French Armed Forces... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (23): BAE anti-missile system tests on Super Hornet
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Deployment is set for December 2009
The AN/ALE-55 fiber-optic towed anti-missile decoy has begun operational tests on Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet of the US Navy as part of the IDECM radio frequency countermeasures system. "Its performance... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (22): GALILEO FOC satellite tender
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The system will become operational in 2013
The European Commission and European Space Agency (ESA) have issued a request for proposals for 28 full operating capability satellites - 26 operational units plus two spares - and related ground equipment,... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (21): Sikorsky equips the first US Army UH-60M unit
Farnboorugh, United Kingdom - This helicopter will replace older Black Hawk
Sikorsky Aircraft delivered the 30th UH-60M Black Hawk to the US Army for the 4-101 Assault Battalion, making it the First Unit Equipped (FUE) with the helicopter. The UH-60M`s enhancements include... more
AirportsCatania's airport to get close for 4 months
Catania, Italy - From November 2010 to February 2011
Catania-Fontanarossa airport will be closed to traffic for 4 months between November 2010, to February 2011. Roberto Serrano, SAC's (Catania airport management company) general director, has beforehand... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (20): Boeing and Arik Air announce Next-Generation 737 order
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Nigerian airline pursuing fleet modernization with order for seven 737-800s
"Boeing and Arik Air today announced an order for an additional seven Next-Generation 737s at the Farnborough Airshow. The airline ordered 10 Next-Generation 737s in September 2007 and now has a total... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (19): Thales Alenia Space contracts for Amos-4
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Israel Aerospace Industry is the prime contractor
Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI), through its systems missiles and space Group, MBT Space Division, to supply RF communication assemblies for the Amos-4 communication... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (18): Bristow Helicopters adds nine Sikorsky Helos
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Two S-92s and six S-76C++
Offshore giant Bristow Helicopters will exercise options on two Sikorsky S-92 and six S-76C++ helicopters connected with existing sales agreements. Bristow also added options to purchase eight additional... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (17): ATR opens new training center in Kuala Lumpur
Farnborough, United Kingdom - In association with Malaysia Airlines
"On the occasion of the 'Farnborough Airshow', the turboprop manufacturer ATR today announced the opening, in association with Malaysia Airlines, of a new training center in Kuala Lumpur. The center will... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (16): new orders by Airbus
Farnborough, United Kingdom - By Qatar Airways (four A-321 airplanes) and Tunisair (16 aircraft)
"Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four Airbus A-321 aircraft. The agreement was signed at a ceremony at the 46th 'Farnborough... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (15): the presentation of Sukhoi Superjet 100
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The certification is waiting in next months
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 is the World`s Super Regional Jet. This family of versatile state-of-the-art regional jet airliners will set new performance benchmarks in their category. The 98-seat Sukhoi Superjet... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (14): AgustaWestland announced today the agreement with Oboronprom
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the assembly in Russia of the AW-139 helicopter
AgustaWestland has announced this morning a contract with the Russian company Oboronprom. The two companies have signed a heads of agreement at the "Farnborough International Air Show" to set up an industrial... more
AirportsUSA, new technologies to face runway incursions
New York, USA - To improve safety in US airports
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Robert Sturgell yesterday announced new initiatives to improve runway safety at US airports, including the installation of Runway Status Lights at major... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (13): Boeing 787 VP says program is a leap forward on all fronts
Farnborough, United Kingdom - With almost 900 orders to date
"The Boeing Company is making steady progress on getting the 787 Dreamliner global production system up and running. Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, reporting on the... more
IndustryEaton and Alenia announce a Workshare Agreement related to F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Program
Irvine, Usa - For a series of tubes to instal in the aircraft's wings
"Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation’s aerospace business and Alenia Aeronautica today announced the formal signing of an agreement to cooperate in a workshare program on the F-35 Lightning I... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (10): Irkut enters medium-haul
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Additional details of its MS-21 jet airliner project
Russia’s Irkut Corporation will release additional details of its MS-21 jet airliner program. The aircraft, which will be built in three successively larger configurations, is designed to replace the T... more
Civil aviationBoeing, high oil prices an "Opportunity" for the US company
Chicago, USA - According to the CEO James McNerney
Soaring oil prices are an "Opportunity" that will speed up orders for new aircraft that consume less fuel, the chief executive of US Boeing James McNerney told the weekly "Journal du Dimanche". "The... more
Civil defenseFires in Albania: Italian Canadair plane on action
Rome, Italy - The country hit by pyres because of high temperatures
"Italian Civil Defense Department of the Minister council's Presidency, has decided to send one of its Canadair planes in Albania to support operations of fire-fighting in Vallona and Fier valleys, in... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (8): the presentation of the Gulfstream and IAI’s system
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time in public
Gulfstream and IAI (Israeli Aerospace Industry) are also showing their Conformal AEW (CAEW - Compact Airborne Early Warning) system in public for the first time at Farnborough. The CAEW combines a Gulfstream... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (7): Raytheon delivers 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV to US Navy
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Enhanced capabilities to support land-based operations
Last month Raytheon delivered the 1,000th Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile to the US Navy. The missile provides an expanded array of operational capabilities with two-way satellite datalink enabling a... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (6): SAAB gets orders for Gripen EW Units
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A deal worth about 42 million dollars
SAAB has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for electronic warfare systems and supplementary weapons pylons for the Gripen. The aircraft will be equipped with antennas,... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (5): Reaper UAV in Afghanistan combat with RAF
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For the first time at the beginning of June
The RAF (Royal Air Force) used the General Atomic MQ-9 Reaper UAV to fire weapon during combat operations in Afghanistan for the first time at the beginning of June. The Reaper can carry the GBU-12 Paveway... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-20 and SR-22 airplanes (2008-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent in-flight failure of the cabin door, which could result in door separation from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39583-39585] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Lycoming Engines, Fuel Injected Reciprocating Engines (2008-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel injector fuel lines that would allow fuel to spray into the engine compartment, resulting in an engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 39574-39577] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (12): bigger BWB “X-plane” planned
Farnborough, United Kingdom - On the tracks of the X-48B
Boeing and the US Air Force have begun talks over development of a larger, piloted, blended-wing body (BWB) demonstrator that would follow on from the current subscale X-48B Unmanned BWB now flying at... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (4): Embraer signs Niki Airline for five 190 jets
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry and Nas Aviation confirm five more 190 jets
"Embraer and Austria’s NIKI Luftfhart GmbH signed a contract for five EMBRAER 190 jets. The agreement was announced yesterday at the 60th 'Farnborough Airshow', in England, and includes purchase rights f... more
Finance and economyAutogrill to launch buy-back programme
Milan, Italy - Up to 5% of the share capital
"Further to a resolution approved by shareholders on 23rd April 2008, Autogrill SpA has announced that, pursuant to art. 144-bis. Clause 3, 'Regolamenti Emittenti' (regulations for listed companies), it... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (3): Airbus' orders
Farnborough, United Kingdom - By Saudi Arabian Airlines (eight airplanes) and Ethiad Airways (55 aircraft)
"Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for eight A-330/300 wide-body aircraft, as part of its fleet modernisation plan. The contract follows o... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough Air Show 2008" (2): Air Engiadina adds an AW-119 Ke helicopter to its fleet
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Top-of-the-Range AW-119 Ke enters service
"AgustaWestland announced that Air Engiadina (operated by Swiss Jet) of Switzerland has added an AW-119 Ke single engine to its helicopter fleet. The helicopter, which is used for sightseeing, air taxi... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (9): H-92 SuperHawk helicopter to embark on European tour
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Over the next several weeks
Sikorsky has revealed that its H-92 SuperHawk helicopter will visit at least nine Countries throughout Europe over the next several weeks to demonstrate its mission capabilities. Able to accommodate 22... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008": Andhra Pradesh State Government orders one AW-139
Farnborough, United Kingdom - This helicopter will be used to perform executive transport missions
"AgustaWestland announced that Andhra Pradesh State Government (India) has signed a contract for one AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopter. This helicopter will be used to perform executive transport... more
UAS-DronesAVIONEWS at the “Farnborough International Air Show 2008” (11): first Sky Warrior UAS deployed in Iraq
Farnborough, United Kingdom - During the operation “Iraqi Freedom”
General Atomic Aeronautical System says that two of its Sky Warrior Block 0 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are now operational in Iraq, supporting US Army ground forces in operation “Iraqi Freedom”. The... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: hang-gliding's world championships
Turin, Italy - Eighty pilots from all over the world
"As from July, 19th to August, 2nd, it will take place the hang-gliding's world championship in Monte Cucco Park, Sigillo (Perugia), between Umbria and Marche, where 80 pilots from all over the world will... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS al "Farnboorugh International Air Show 2008" (18): Embraer and Aeroméxico sign a contract for 12 jets 190
Farnborough, United Kingdom - E-Jets to become key component of the company’s fleet renovation and expansion
"Embraer signed a contract with Aeroméxico for incorporating 12 EMBRAER 190 jets into its fleet as part of the airline’s modernization plan. The new aircraft will be flown by its Aeroméxico Connect sub... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (17): Boeing VS Airbus, eternal challenge
Farnboorugh, United Kingdom - Flood of order despite the crisis for the high oil price
The "Farnborough International Air Show" becomes the umpteenth theatre of the eternal challenge between Airbus and Boeing. Despite the crisis for the high oil price, Airbus has recorded 525 new orders... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (16): Boeing, Etihad Airways announce twin-aisle order
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Abu Dhabi-based carrier orders 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs
"Boeing and Etihad Airways today announced an order for 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the Farnborough Airshow. Valued at $9.4 billion at current list prices, the order has... more
Military aviationAVIONEWs at the "Farnborough International Air Show" (15): the official announcement of Chinese Jian-10 fighter
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The ceremony on July 26th
China`s Chengdu Aerospace Jian-10 (J-10) fighter airplane is finally coming out from under wraps. The public display of the aircraft will take place on July 26th as part of the official ceremony to commemorate... more
AirportsFoggia, flights from "Gino Lisa" to start again as of September
Foggia, Italy - A Swiss airline should have got a deal with "Aeroporti di Puglia"
Foggia airport "Gino Lisa" should be operative again as of next September after the break of Itali Airlines' flights called from Italian ENAC (Italian civil aviation company), on last May. The new airline... more
Tilt-rotors"Farnborough Air Show 2008" (14): Bell/Agusta BA-609 Tiltrotor makes its first appearance at the event
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The industry unveils the tiltrotor Sar variant
"The Bell/Agusta BA-609 Tiltrotor is making its first ever appearance at the Farnborough International Air Show. The second prototype, aircraft #002, is showcased by the Bell/Agusta Aerospace Company... more
PeopleBranson predicts "Spectacular" airline casualties in next months
London, United Kingdom - He said in an interview to the "Times"
There will be "Spectacular casualties" in the airline industry over the next 12 months, Virgin owner Sir Richard Branson was said. The airline industry has been battered by soaring fuel costs that are... more
AirportsFlorence, parallel-runway case to become concrete
Florence, Italy - It will be the subject of July, 21st's town council
The issue about parallel-runway at Florence-Peretola airport seems to be finally concrete after the words spent in last months (see for details AVIONEWS 1,2,3). Tomorrow, July 15th, health, town planning... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (12): Airbus' order backlog increasing further during the first six months of 2008
Farnborough, United Kingdom - For a total of 525 airplanes
"During the six-month period from January to June 2008, Airbus achieved a healthy gross order total of 525 aircraft units and a leading market share of 52 per cent. In dollar terms, this represents a total... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Farnborough International Air Show 2008" (11): CFM launches its next-generation engine
Farnborough, United Kigdom - Significant reductions in noise and emission levels
CFM has unveiled the LEAP-X, a new jet engine it hopes will one day power an entirely new generation of Boeing and Airbus airliners in the single-aisle class. A conventional enclosed turbofan, LEAP-X... more
AirportsNew York-"JFK", FAA to change yield's regulations of the planes
New York, USA - After last Friday's risk of collision
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), has decided to change directions which regulate yields of planes in transit at New York-"JFK" airport, after 2 aircraft were close to collide on last Friday. A... more