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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and -400F series airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce RB211 series engines (2009-13-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent automatic retraction of the leading edge flaps during takeoff, which could result in reduced climb performance and consequent collision with terrain and obstacles or forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31169-31171] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman successfully tested the AN/APG-81 radar for F-35 fighters
Linthicum, USA - During the "Northern Edge 2009" joint exercise
Northrop Grumman announced today that the key electronic protection capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II's AN/APG-81, built by the industry, have been successfully demonstrated during a recent joint military... more
DefenseRussia, Medvedev urges aircraft carrier delivery to India
Moscow, Russia - The Russian president: "Otherwise there will be serious consequences"
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev expressed today his concern about the overhauling works on the "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft carrier, Kiev class, to be delivered to India by 2012. According to Medvedev... more
AccidentsAir France disaster, BEA: the A-330 did not break up in flight
Paris, France - Searches for the black boxes will continue until July 10
The French BEA (Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses), the agency that is investigating on June 1st accident in which 228 people were killed on board of an Air France Airbus A-330/200, issued today the first... more
Civil aviationAirbus wants to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways
Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad's carrier uses only Boeing aircraft
The French manufacturer Airbus, member of the European EADS consortium, stated its will to sell aircraft to Iraqi Airways. The announcement was made today by the company's CEO, Louis Gallois, during his... more
AerospaceAriane-5 puts into orbit the largest telecommunications satellite ever
Kourou, French Guiana - From Kourou spaceport in French Guiana
The European Space Agency (ESA) yesterday evening, from Kourou Spaceport in French Guiana, launched an Ariane 5 ECA launcher on its mission to place the heaviest and most powerful telecommunications satellite... more
Press releaseItaly, SDL: flight assistants to go on strike on July 20
Rome, Italy - Punctualizations following CAI's CEO Rocco Sabelli's statements
"Concerning the implementation of law 151/2001 in defense of the minors, we believe that it is necessary to precise on some misleading statements recently made by CAI's CEO, Rocco Sabelli, on some media. What... more
DefenseThird and fourth missiles launched by North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea - After the two of this morning
After the two short-range missiles launched this morning (see AVIONEWS), North Korea performed in the afternoon further two missile tests. The news has been reported by the South-Korean press agency "Yonhap"... more
DefenseEADS to power Saudi Arabia's defences
Riyad, Saudi Arabia - For the surveillance of the kingdom's 9000 km of borders
The European consortium EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space company) got from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia a contract for the country's national security program. The Defense and Security (DS) division... more
AirlinesSAS announced the new fuel surcharges
Copenhagen, Denmark - The increases are between 3 and 10 euros per passenger
Due to recent increase in jet fuel prices, SAS Scandinavian Airlines announced the increase our fuel surcharge amounts in all its fares as from July 15, 2009. The increase will apply to SAS Group airlines... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi at the Austrian "AirPower 2009"
Rome, Italy - The air show held at the end of June
"The M-346 'Master' advanced trainer aircraft designed and built by Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, took part in the 'AirPower 2009' air show held at Zeltweg Air base in Austria. This is... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the Italian Eurofighters are the first to successfully accomplish NATO’s operations assessment
Rome, Italy - Grosseto Air Base airplanes pass the test of the Atlantic Alliance
"The Italian Eurofighters are the first to successfully pass NATO’s operational assessment and they are now ready to be deployed abroad for peace-keeping and peace-making operations. This is and excellent r... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and EgyptAir expand code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - From last June 1st
"From 1 June, Singapore Airlines’ customers will be able to enjoy daily flights between Singapore and Cairo as a result of an expanded code-share agreement with EgyptAir. Singapore Airlines flies f... more
Press releaseG8 Summit: inaugurated the works realized on L'Aquila's airport
Rome, Italy - The Italian ENAC proposed to give a title to the Authority's Eng. Giuliana Tamburro, dead in the earthquake of last April 6
"The 'Aeroporto dei Parchi' in L'Aquila, in Preturo place, has been inaugurated this morning, after the modification works accomplished on the basis of increased operativeness' exigencies, following to... more
ReportPassenger gets naked and forces pilot to land
Albuquerque, USA - On US Airways flight 705
The pilot of a US Airways Airbus A-320/200, en route from Charlotte to Los Angeles with 147 passengers on board, was forced to land in Albuquerque due to a passenger that, after getting naked, lost his... more
UAS-DronesBAE Systems to develop new UAV technologies
Canberra, Australia - For the Australian department of defense
The Australian department of defense assigned BAE Systems the task to develop a demonstration program for new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) surveillance capabilities and technologies. In particular,... more
AirportsSydney Airport welcomes services by Delta Air Lines and Tiger Airways
Sydney, Australia - To Los Angeles and to Melbourne
Sydney Airport welcomes the launch of services by two new carriers – Delta Air Lines and Tiger Airways – this Friday. The US airline will commence a daily operation to Los Angeles, whilst the 49% owned by... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0100 airplanes (2009-13-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent operation in the prohibited stabilized engine speed range on the ground, which could result in uncontained engine fan blade failure due to high cycle fatigue cracking
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30914-30917] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
DefenseNew missile tests for North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea - Short-range rockets launched in the Sea of Japan
The tension policy carried on by North Korea goes on. This morning Pyongyang in fact launched two further short-range missiles from a base near the eastern port of Wonsan, a source from South-Korean minister... more
AirlinesQatar Airways flies to Melbourne in December
Rome, Italy - The carrier to begin operating first Australian service
"Qatar Airways will begin operating to Australia before Christmas and in time for the holiday rush, airline Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker announced it. The airline CEO said that Qatar Airways... more
Fair and showsEmbraer shows three jets at "12th Expo Aero Brasil"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Phenom 100, Legacy 600, and EMBRAER 190 aircraft will be at the aeronautics trade fair
"Embraer participates in the '12th Expo Aero Brasil' – International Aeronautics and Defense Trade Fair (www.expoaerobrasil.com.br), July 2-5, at São José dos Campos International Airport, inside the Aer... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 2F turboshaft engines (2009-14-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine, which could result in a forced autorotation landing and damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30917-30919] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Military aviationSAAB gets Gripen development contract
Stockholm, Sweden - Worth € 32.3 million
The Swedish manufacturer SAAB has received an order valued at about SEK 350 million (€ 32,3 million) from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) for development of the JAS-39 Gripen system. The c... more
Civil aviationAir Partner Fuel is launched
Milan, Italy - It is the entry into the fuel broking market
Air Partner plc, provider of private aviation services to industry, commerce, governments and private individuals worldwide with 20 offices in 15 countries, launches its new division: Air Partner Fuel.... more
IndustryBoeing to realize new space power system
Huntington Beach, USA - $15.5 million contract from DARPA
An industry team led by The Boeing Company has received a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for work on Phase 2 of the Fast Access Spacecraft Testbed (FAST) program. The... more
DefenseAfghanistan: USA launch a huge attack against Taliban rebels
Kabul, Afghanistan - The operation dubbed "Strike of the sword" is the biggest since Vietnam
A huge military operation has been launched in Afghanistan, in the Helmand river valley. Dubbed "Strike of the sword" it has been described as the biggest attack since Vietnam. 4,000 among US marines and... more
AirlinesNew Airbus A-330s for Jetstar?
Sydney, Australia - After parent Qantas cancelled its 787 orders
Jetstar Airways, low-cost subsidiary of Australian airline Qantas, might acquire new Airbus A-330s to expand its fleet, after Qantas announced the cancellation and delay of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner's... more
AccidentsComoros: blackbox finding denied
Moroni, Comoros - An inquiry for negligent homicide has been opened
Following yesterday's news about the finding of one of the flight recorders of the Yemenia Airbus A-310/300 (see AVIONEWS), ditched in the Indian ocean on June 30 with 153 people on board, Alain Joyandet,... more
Press releaseYemenia-Yemen Airways about the air crash
Rome, Italy - French, American and local forces are constantly coordinating research of eventual survivors
"Following tragic accident occurred to Yemenia flight IY626 on 30th June 2009, en route from Sana’a to the island of Gran Comore, which cost 152 casualties among 141 passengers and 11 crew members, Yemenia-Yemen A... more
AerospaceProblems with space shuttle Endeavour's refuelling solved
Cape Canaveral, USA - Lift off scheduled for July 11
Checks on a failed refuelling system that caused the delay of space shuttle Endeavour's launch (see AVIONEWS), that will carry the crew of mission STS-127 to the International Space Station (ISS), have... more
Press releaseItalian SDL: general transport strike on July 7
Rome, Italy - Different duration in different sectors
"Following the recent terrible facts happened in Viareggio that caused a consistent number of victims and injuries, the trade unions have called a general transport strike for July 7. The action is... more
AirlinesFlyDubai gets financing for four Boeing 737 aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A USD 320 million deal with GECAS
The Emirati low-cost airline FlyDubai today announced they had got a financing for four Boeing 737 aircraft to be delivered by the end of the year. The sale and lease-back deal has been signed with GECAS... more
AirportsENAV and airports of Calabria sign an agreement
Rome, Italy - For investments worth a value of 40 million euros
ENAV (Italian authority for flight control) and the operators of the airports of the Italian region of Calabria (Lamezia Terme, Reggio Calabria and Crotone) signed an agreement today. The aim is modernize... more
SecurityFAA AD on Microturbo SA Saphir 2 model 016 Auxiliary Power Units (2009-13-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30912-30914] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
PeopleACI welcomes two new appointees
Geneva, Switzerland - Georgina Graham and Ali Tounsi
Airports Council International (ACI) today announced two key management appointments in the organization. Effective today, Georgina Graham will serve as director of the ACI Bureau based in Montreal, Canada,... more
Civil defenseG8 Summit L'Aquila: collection of press accreditation
Rome, Italy - Over 3,500 applications for the event
"Over 3,500 applications for press accreditation for the G8 Summit to be held in L’Aquila from 8 to 10 July have been registered. Those who have received an e-mail confirming their accreditation can c... more
AirportsItaly: 2008 operational losses for Aeroporti di Puglia SpA
Bari, Italy - More than € -7 million, they will be covered thanks to an "Anti-crisis bill"
Aeroporti di Puglia SpA, southern Italian Bari, Taranto, Brindisi and Foggia airports' operator, presented for € 7,634,575 of operational losses for the year 2008. The loss will be covered thanks to t... more
DefenseRaytheon will produce infrared-guided air-to-air missiles for the US Navy
Tucson, USA - Under a $167 million contract
The US Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $166.9 million contract for Lot 9 production and delivery of the AIM-9X infrared-guided air-to-air missile. The firm-fixed-price contract will provide the US military... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: still winds and storms on the Central-South of the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - From this afternoon
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models, has issued a new notice for adverse weather conditions that expands and integrates those diffused in the last days. In particular,... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Colaninno: "We have punctuality problems"
Rome, Italy - The manager then stated that he wants to work together with the Railway on the Rome-Milan route
Alitalia's president Roberto Colaninno admitted the serious problems that the Italian national carrier has with punctuality, explaining that every day from 140 to 150 flights take off with dealays. However,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2009-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wear damage and cracks of the fuselage skin in the interface area of the vertical stabilizer seal and fuselage skin, which could cause in-flight depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30919-30922] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes (2009-13-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the fail-safe structure that may not be able to sustain limit load, which could result in the loss of overall structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30922-30924] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
UAS-DronesFirst flight for MQ-8B Fire Scout VUAS
San Diego, USA - Designed for land-based operations
A MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), built by Northrop Grumman and designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations. Unlike current Navy configured Fire Scouts,... more
AerospaceNew astronauts for NASA
Washington, USA - Six men and three women chosen among 3,500 candidates
NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, selected nine new astronauts among more than 3,500 received applications. The three women and six men chosen will start their training at Johnson... more
AirlinesTemporary flight license for Italian carrier Myair.com
Rome, Italy - It will expire on October 31, 2009
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) decided to modify the flight license of Myair.com airline, making it temporary, with expiring date on October 31, 2009. The news has been issued through a modification... more
AerospaceCapital increase for e-GEOS: company created by ASI and Telespazio fully operational from today
Rome, Italy - Company aims for global leadership in the Earth observation sector
"e-GEOS, the company created by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio (a Finmeccanica /Thales company) is fully operational from today. The shareholders’ meeting of the company approved the c... more
SecurityTajani on Yemenia accident: "A world blacklist is needed"
Brussels, Belgium - The commissioner also intervenes on Italian rail accident
The president of the EU transport committee, Antonio Tajani, expressed his proposal for a worldwide airlines' blacklist, on the model of the one already in use in the European Union. The announcement comes... more
Military aviationTurkish Aerospace Industries will upgrade Pakistani F-16s
Ankara, Turkey - With a USD 75 million contract
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has signed a contract to upgrade 42 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets of the Pakistani Air Force (PAF). The tender had started in 2006 and had been closed in July 2008... more
Military aviationBoeing will supply engineering support to USAF's B-52s
Wichita, USA - With a 10-year contract worth $750 million
Boeing has received a $750 million, 10-year contract from the US Air Force (USAF) to provide engineering support for the B-52 bomber aircraft . Under the Engineering Sustainment Program (ESP) contract,... more
AccidentsComoros tragedy: one black box found
Moroni, Comoros - Contrasting information about survivors
One of the flight recorders of Yemenia's Airbus A-310/300 that ditched yesterday in the Indian ocean, with 153 on board, has been found. The black box might be recovered already today while search operations... more