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Military aviationItalian Air Force (2): EH-101 and C-130J tanker, a possible binomial
Rome, Italy - The helicopter is known as AW-101
The AgustaWestland EH-101 is a multipurpose helicopter, designed by AgustaWestland (joint-venture between the Italian industry Agusta and the British Westland later purchased by Finmeccanica). The EH-101... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Commission: 10 years of improvements to ATM safety
Brussels, Belgium - In fact, it was established in 1998
"The EUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Commission (SRC) is today celebrating ten years of achievement in increasing air traffic management safety. The SRC was established in 1998 to improve safety by developing... more
Military aviationDarfur: air strikes at the border with Chad
Abéché, Chad - UNHCR forced to recall staff after bombings in Sudan
The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was forced to recall staff from a section of eastern Chad's border with Sudan after earlier air strikes against targets just across the frontier... more
Press releaseItaly: February 21 strike, not ENAV radar men but Techno Sky technicians
Rome, Italy - ENAV specifies who participates to the protest
"Regarding the strike scheduled for next February 21, ENAV (Italian Company For Air Navigation Services) specifies that it is not about 'Radar men', that is air traffic controllers, but the Techno Sky... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the EH-101 helicopter started in-flight refueling tests
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Support by the Flight Experimental Division
The AgustaWestland EH-101 helicopter started on February 12th, 2008, the in-flight refuelling tests with the Italian Air Force C-130J tanker and with onboard a team of the Flight Experimental Division... more
AccidentsAn Indian Cheetah helicopter crashes near Himalaya, one heavy wounded
Lobuche, Nepal - It's a military version of Lama
A SA-315B Cheetah, military Indian license produced version of the French Aerospatiale (now Eurocopter) Lama, a well known high-altitude capable helicopter, crashed today in the Khumbu Valley, near Himalaya... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: new orders for AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - Respectively by the Korean Coast Guard and by Malaysian YTL Corporation Berhad
"AgustaWestland announced that the Korean Government has signed a contract for two AW-139 medium-twin helicopters in maritime patrol configuration for operation by the Korean Coast Guard. The order represents... more
AirlinesTiger Airways selects IAE V-2500 engines
Singapore, Singapore Republic - The agreement worth USD 580 million
Tiger Airways Group announced its selection of IAE V-2500 Engines to power the additional 20 Airbus A-320 aircraft orders it confirmed in December 2007. All engines will be of the SelectOneTM build standard... more
IndustryPowerJet's successful results of SaM146 engine flight test program for Superjet-100
Singapore, Singapore Republic - It is the engine for for the Alenia/Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft
PowerJet, a joint-venture between Snecma (SAFRAN Group) and NPO Saturn announced the first successful results of its SaM-146 engine flight test program.for the Superjet 100 regional aircraft produced in... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the stock rises in Piazza Affari waiting for the decision of TAR
Rome, Italy - Passera: "AirOne has the capital necessary for the takeover and relaunch of the airline"
The decision of the Administrative Tribunal (TAR) is expected for this afternoon. AirOne, one of the candidates in the Alitalia privatization procedure, appealed on January 31st, 2008, demanding the cancellation... more
AirlinesPostponed the merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines
Atlanta, USA - No agreement with the unions of the pilots
The negotiations between the US carriers Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines have been blocked by the Unions of the pilots that want greater guarantees for the future. A merger between Delta and... more
AirlinesTiger Airways sceglie i motori IAE V-2500 per 20 suoi Airbus A-320
Singapore, Repubblica di Singapore - L'accordo ha un valore di 580 milioni di dollari
Il vettore Tiger Airways Group ha annunciato di avere scelto i motori IAE V-2500 per l'installazione sui suoi nuovi 20 Airbus A-320, che saranno coperti dall'accordo di manutensione 2500Select e costruiti... more
IndustryRolls-Royce starts a new Trent aero engine facility in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Is the first plant in Asia
Rolls-Royce took the first step towards its USD 225 million Trent aero engine facility in Singapore with a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Seletar Aerospace Park. It will be the most modern Rolls-Royce... more
IndustryCFM consegna il 18.000° motore CFM-56
Singapore, Singapore republic - E' stato consegnato ad Airbus che lo monterà su un A-320
CFM International, l'azienda motoristica aeronautica formata in modo paritetico da Snecma (Safran Group) e General Electric, ha consegnatoo il 18.000° motore CFM-56 ad Airbus, che lo installerà su un a... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica inaugurates the new assembly line for the AW-139 in Philadelphia
Milan, Italy - The facility will be soon able to produce 30 AW-139 helicopters each year
Finmeccanica inaugurated its new AgustaWestland facility in Philadelphia, where the medium twin-engine AW-139 helicopter will be assembled and where the assembly line for the single-engine AW-119 Ke is... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... F as "Fluid Two Formation"
Rome, Italy - The aircraft are at the same altitude and lined up side by side
In the "Fluid Two Formation" the two airplanes are at the same altitude and lined up side by side. The distance between the two aircraft changes from 4,000 ft to 6,000 ft. The main advantage is the... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (3): ATR and Air Vanuatu sign contract for one ATR-72/500 airplane
Singapore, Singapore - Air Tahiti orders its 25th ATR aircraft
"On the occasion of the 'Singapore Airshow', ATR and Air Vanuatu announced today the signature of the contract for the purchase of the first ATR-72/500 for the airline. This contract signature follows... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (2): Boeing, Garuda Indonesia announced 777 order
Singapore, Singapore - The carrier currently operates a mixed fleet of airplanes
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Garuda Indonesia yesterday announced at the 'Singapore Air Show' that the airline has ordered four 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order is valued at more... more
AirlinesEmirates invests in RFID trials at three important airports
Milan, Italy - The airline based in Dubai will try out the technology to improve the baggage handling system
"Emirates Airline announced it is partnering with London-Heathrow, Dubai International and Hong Kong International airports, to trial the latest RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology in baggage... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008": Boeing, Lion Air announced order for 737s
Singapore, Singapore - Valued at more than USD 4.4 billion at current list prices
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday announced an order for 56 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. This order, valued at more than USD 4.4 billion at current list... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines resumes service to Erbil
Milan, Italy - Three flights a week to Iraq from 2 April onwards, four flights a week from June
"For Austrian Airlines, the highest priority at all times is the safety of the passengers and employees of the company. Additional improvements for more security have been implemented during the last months... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: military aviation in ruin?
Berne, Switzerland - The cause would be the population malcontent for flights on touristic areas
The "Very civil" Swiss population will soon be summoned to vote a referendum proposing to prohibit military airplanes of the Helvetian Confederation from overflying its touristic areas which are in fact... more
AerospaceCIRA: second specimen of the Centre's unmanned aerospace flying lab
Capua, Italy - "Polluce" ready to fly
"One year after the first flight of "Castore", the president of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Center) Sergio Vetrella announced today the start of the operative phase of 'Campagna Arbatax 2008' relative... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at the presentation of new network 2008 by Meridiana and Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Two airlines present a wide offer of flights for many destinations in the world
The IATA "Summer 2008" start next March 31, 2008 and Meridiana and Eurofly present a wide offer of intercontinental, international and domestic flights, thanks to the code-sharing agreements between two... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands A-380 aircraft order with three new airplanes
Toulouse, France - The relationship between industry and carrier dates back to 1974
"Korean Air is expanding its A-380 fleet with the purchase of three more A-380 aircraft. This firm order is in addition to the five A-380 aircraft ordered by Korean Air in 2003. Starting in 2010, Korean... more
AirportsVatry airport, front-line hub for cargo
Paris, France - 13% of goods traffic increase recorded in 2007, also Alitalia among the users
Also Alitalia Cargo among the users of the French airport of Vatry, which recorded in 2007 an increase in good traffic equal to 13% with regard to 2006, with 37,270 tons of actual cargo goods. The Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Malpensa must be reorganized or Air France-KLM will withdraw from the tender
Paris, France - Debates after the interview of Leo van Wijk
The interview of the Air Franc-KLM vice-president, Leo van Wijk, released to the "Wall Street Journal", about the Alitalia's purchase, provoked several debates. The Alitalia deal, meanwhile, depends... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (3): Embraer releases commercial aviation forecast for the Asia Pacific region and China
Singapore, Singapore - Company reveals its long-term expectations during the event
"Embraer has released its projections for commercial air traffic demand in the Asia Pacific region and China over the next 20 years (2008-2027) during the 'Singapore Airshow 2008' (February 19-24). Asia... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines celebrates its 5 millionth passenger
Brussels, Belgium - Since its first flight on March 25, 2007
"On S. Valentine's day, February 14, Brussels Airlines welcomed its 5 millionth passenger since the day of its first flight, March 25, 2007. The lucky passenger, Mr. Carl Verbrugge, received a warm welcome. The... more
Civil aviationFlight controllers 24-hour strike
Rome, Italy - Next February 21
"In support of the dispute of the contract which has not been renewed for over 15 years and concerns the flight attendants operating in the radar and telecommunication centres, in the auxiliary installations... more
CuriositiesAeronautical terminology in dribs and drabs... F as "Fighting Wing Formation"
Rome, Italy - It allows the wingman to control the leader's movements without hampering him
The Fighting Wing Formation is often used by the pilots. The wingman is positioned at 6:00 in a cone between 20° and 60° regards to the leader, as if it were carrying out a dogfight along with him. The d... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on minimum standards for European airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-0137/08 by Manolis Mavrommatis (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: minimum standards for European airlines Passengers travelling with the major - mainly European - airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on CIA flights or similar air transport services and illegal detention of prisoners
Strasbourg, France - By Pedro Guerreiro
"Oral question H-0061/08 for Question Time at the part-session in February 2008 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Pedro Guerreiro to the Council Subject: CIA flights or similar air... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on discrimination at UAE airports
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Evans (PSE)
"Written question E-5614/07 by Robert Evans (PSE) to the Commission Subject: discrimination at UAE airports Will the Commission take up with the United Arab Emirates the alleged discrimination... more
AirlinesVietJetAir, is born the first private airline of Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - It will operate national and international routes
Here comes the first private airline of Vietnam, VietJetAir. The company has a capital of 600 million of dongs, equal to 25 million Euro, a fleet of about 12 aircraft that will operate national and... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU peace-keeping mission to Chad - short on helicopters and medical facilities
Strasbourg, France - By Colm Burke
"Oral question H-0971/07 for Question Time at the part-session in January 2008 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Colm Burke to the Council Subject: EU Peace-keeping Mission to Chad... more
Civil aviationThe European Union screens the Open Sky agreement with China and India
Brussels, Belgium - The last agreement of this kind has been signed between USA and Australia
The European Union is currently screening the hypothesis to sign agreements of Open Sky with Asia, now still in phase of preliminary negotiations with China and India, following the US model, in order... more
DefenseAfghanistan, opened the "Italy" Health District
Kabul, Afghanistan - Joint team of Italian, Afghan and Greece doctors and nurses
Another stop has been reached from the Italian mission in Afghanistan, and after numerous discussions about the matter if to remain or go away from this war theatre, here comes the moment to announce several... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008" (2): Cebu Pacific receives the first ATR airplane to fly in the Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - A model ATR-72/500
"Philippine-based low-fare carrier Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first ATR aircraft, a brand new ATR-72/500. The airline inked last year two contracts with ATR for the purchase of a total of 10... more
Fair and shows"Singapore Air Show 2008": Embraer underscores its 30 year presence in the Asia Pacific region
Singapore, Singapore - The Company reinforces its commitment to the region’s growing customer base
"Embraer commemorates 30 years of presence in the Asia Pacific region during the 'Singapore Airshow 2008' (February 19-24). Throughout these years, the Company has gained customers in various countries... more
PeopleChicago Court declares Steve Fossett officially dead
Chicago , USA - The decision by Judge Jeffrey Malak
Last Friday, the millionaire adventurer, 63-year-old holder of several aviation and sailing records Steve Fossett was declared legally dead by Judge Jeffrey Malak in Chicago Court, five months after the... more
DefenseSwitzerland: warlike equipment export in 2007
Berne, Switzerland - Towards 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs
According to the Swiss Confederation, in 2007 the Country has exported warlike equipment to 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs (in 2006: 397.6), an amount corresponding to an increase... more
Military aviationAlgeria to return 15 MiG fighters to Russia for inferior quality
Moscow, Russia - A deal signed in March 2006 for a value of 1.28 billion dollars
In an unprecedented move, Algeria is to return to Russia 15 MiG aircraft delivered in 2007, the Russian business daily "Kommersant" reported on Monday. "Kommersant" quoted a source in the state-owned... more
Military aviation41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2008" has begun
Sigonella, Italy - Means as airplanes and helicopters, but also ships and submarines will be involved
"Last February 15 has begun the 'Noble Manta 2008', the greatest anti-submarine war drill, organized annually by NATO. Besides Italy, other Countries of the Atlantic Alliance participate: USA, Germany,... more
AirportsClub Air leaves the Falconara's airport
Ancona, Italy - No more links from Ancona starting from today
Club Air has interrupted, from today, its links from Ancona-Falconara's airport. The connections departing from the Marche's main city to Bergamo-Orio al Serio and Verona will stop, and to international... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the V-RMTC system reaches Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - An Italian delegation on a visit from February 13th to 15th
A delegation of Italian Navy officers has been received by the General Staff of the Singapore's Republic Navy from February 13th to 15th, to discuss the technical and operative aspects related to data... more
Helicopters"DefExpo India 2008", the Indian Army to purchase over 250 helicopters by 2020
New Delhi, India - The value of the investment is about USD one billion
The Indian Army intends to double its fleet of attack and other types of helicopters to 500 by 2020. An Indian Army colonel told a seminar at the international "DefExpo India 2008" exhibition that the... more
IndustryBoeing and Tata industries announce joint-venture
Chicago, USA - Agreement will strengthen Boeing-India partnership
The Boeing Company and Tata Industries Limited of India have agreed on a plan to form a joint-venture company that will initially include more than USD 500 million of defense-related aerospace component... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Air France aims at the 100% takeover
Paris, France - Interest in the merger between Delta and Northwest
Air France has announced to be willing to invest three billion Euro in next six years, and in case of agreement for the purchase, the French-Dutch Group would be ready to tender for the 100% of the Alitalia's... more
ReportBad weather stops air traffic in Greece and Turkey
Athens, Greece - Heavy snowfalls, ice everywhere
An uneven fight against the snow which has been falling non-stop for days, and against the ice which is everywhere due to the very low temperatures, is being fought in the airports of Greece and Turkey,... more