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Civil aviationIATA: Copenhagen agreement goes in the right direction
Copenhagen, Denmark - For a Global Sectoral Approach to climate changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Copenhagen Accord as an important step in the right direction for climate change. "Aviation emissions were not addressed specifically in... more
Civil aviationICAO: passengers traffic -3.1%, cargo -15% in 2009
Montreal, Canada - Moderate reprise expected in 2010
Scheduled passenger traffic on airlines of member states of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) declined some 3.1% overall in 2009 compared to 2008, according to preliminary figures released... more
Military aviationSecond Embraer 190 for the Brazilian government
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Capable to reach all the continent departing from Brasilia
Embraer has delivered the second E-190 jet to the Brazilian government. Like the first of this model, which was delivered in September of this year (see AVIONEWS), the aircraft is specially configured... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Authority's airport management guard sector to keep down hardships linked to the bad weather conditions
Rome, Italy - Activated the snow emergency management plans in all airports in the centre and north interested by snowy precipitations
"In consideration of the bad weather conditions that from the last days are interesting Europe and that have caused hardships into the transports also in Italy, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AirlinesQantas to raise capacity on domestic services
Sydney, Australia - Starting from March 29, 2010
Qantas announced today that, as a result of improving demand, it would begin increasing capacity across a range of domestic routes from 29 March 2010. Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Alan Joyce, said the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Twin Commander Aircraft LLC models 690, 690A, and 690B airplanes (2009-25-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion on the engine mount beam support straps and the upper wing skins, which could result in failure of the engine and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63565-63568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation models 58, 58A, 58P, 58PA, 58TC, 58TCA, 95-B55, 95-B55A, A36, A36TC, B36TC, E55, E55A, F33A, and V35B airplanes (2009-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct an incorrect washer installed in the pilot and copilot shoulder harnesses
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63581-63583] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryCessna delivers first Skycatcher aircraft
Wichita, Usa - The industry launched its program at "AirVenture Oshkosh" in 2007
Cessna Aircraft Company delivered its first Model 162 Skycatcher Light Sport Aircraft during a ceremony at Yingling Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. Yingling is one of three U.S. re-assembly facilities for the... more
AirportsTroubles at Bologna airport due to aircraft de-icing operations
Bologna, Italy - Flights delayed and cancelled
"Critical situation due to cold temperatures at Bologna airport. After recent snowfalls and the further lowering of temperatures tonight (-13°C) that comported an extraordinary usage of anti-ice liquids... more
AirlinesJAL might chose Delta's partnership
Tokyo, Japan - Instead of American Airlines'
JAL-Japan Airlines might chose Delta (SkyTeam) as its transpacific partner, ending its relationship with American Airlines and the oneworld group, according to the Japanese newspaper "Asahi". The carrier... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first Super Tucano aircraft to the Dominican Republic
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The airplanes will serve on border patrol missions and combat the drug traffic
Embraer delivered the first two Super Tucano aircraft, of a total of eight to the government of the Dominican Republic. The delivery ceremony was attended by the Dominican Secretary of Defense, Lieutenant... more
AirlinesBritish Airways personnel towards a new strike
London, UK - After the court cancelled the protests scheduled during holidays
Following the court's decision to declare illegal the announced 12-day protest, which would have begun on December 22, of British Airways' employees (see AVIONEWS), the Unite trade union stated that it... more
AirlinesTowards a joint-venture between Jetstar and AirAsia?
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - On the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia and Qantas' low-cost subsidiary Jetstar might soon launch operations for a new joint-venture on the markets of Asia and between southeastern Asia and Australia. Qantas... more
AerospaceFrench Helios-2B satellite launched
Kourou, French Guiana - On board of an Ariane 5 GS rocket
An Ariane 5 GS launcher lifted off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on a journey to place the French military reconnaissance satellite Helios-2B into Sun-synchronous polar orbit. Flight V193 w... more
Military aviationFirst flight test phase completed on the B-1 with upgraded avionics
Edwards AFB, USA - The second batch of trials will begin in April 2010
The first phase of flight test for a Boeing B-1 bomber upgraded with new digital avionics has been completed. The B-1 Fully Integrated Data Link (FIDL) flight test plan for Phase 1 included nine sorties... more
IndustryCongress urges for not rewarding illegally financed companies
Washington, USA - The issue particularly concerns state aid to Airbus for the A-350
A group of 125 US congressmen wrote a letter to president Obama asking that the administration would not reward foreign companies, European in particular, that receive unlawful subsidies by the governments,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still snowfalls on the north and strong winds on central-south
Rome, Italy - The freezing cold wave continues on the Peninsula
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models, has issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions that forecast from this morning, on Monday December 21, snowfalls... more
AirportsThe charter segment at Catania-Fontanarossa 10% increase in Christmas
Catania, Italy - New routes to Egypt and Romania
"The charter segment grows 10% in the Christmas week, according to the traffic analysis by SAC (Catania's airport management society). From next Monday to Sunday 27 in fact there will be a +16-17% the... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Etihad sign Memorandum of Understanding
Rome, Italy - To operate a code-share agreement from April
"Alitalia and Etihad Airways today exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that confirms the airlines’ intention to operate a code-share agreement from the start of the Northern Summer season in A... more
OccurrencesAir France A-380 grounded again
Paris, France - The carrier: "Normal adaptation period with a new aircraft"
The only Airbus A-380 of Air France has been grounded again due to a technical failure, for the second time in a week and the third since the launch of the route on November 23. Yesterday 303 of the 481... more
Military aviationNew EADS control system for Swiss military airports
Paris, France - For five military bases within 2016
EADS Defence & Security (DS) today announced that it will equip Swiss military airfields with a new military approach control system to ensure flight safety in the dense air traffic of Central Europe and... more
Government actsItalian question about bodies' reorganization, and the Italian Space Agency's situation
Rome, Italy - By honourable Massimo Polledri (Lega nord Padania)
"To the minister of education, university and research; to the minister of public administration and innovation. To know -bearing in mind that: in a recent council of ministers had been approved a decree... more
AirportsGenoa airport closed due to snow
Genoa, Italy - Bad weather conditions forecast until tomorrow
Genoa "Cristoforo Colombo" airport in northern Italy has been closed this afternoon due to heavy snow, after the delays and cancellations of the morning. It has not been unveiled yet when the airport will... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: Lazio administrative court rejected Ryanair's appeal against the authority's regulation about identity documents' equivalence
Rome, Italy - The Irish airline must accept documents according to the Italian law
"The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) said that the Lazio administrative court (TAR), section 3T, yesterday rejected Ryanair's appeal against ENAC's regulation concerning the equivalence of the... more
Weather forecastsBad weather (2): cold and snow at low altitudes in Italy
Rome, Italy - Storms and strong winds in week-end
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models that confirm the forecast scenario, has issued a new notice of adverse weather conditions that expands those diffused in the last... more
Civil aviation"Open Skies" agreement signed between Europe and Canada
Brussels, Belgium - Great opportunities for both the sides involved
European Commission yesterday signed an EU-Canada "Open Skies". The agreement had been initialled on 30 November 2008 in London and was politically endorsed by the EU-Canada summit on 6 May, 2009. The... more
Military aviationSwedish defense orders Gripen spare parts
Stockholm, Sweden - Contract worth SEK200 million
Saab today announced that it has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) regarding spare parts for the current JAS-39 Gripen fleet. The order amounts to SEK 200 million... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica expresses its satisfaction on the occasion of the maiden flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Rome, Italy - The participation by the industry in the programme
"'The maiden flight of the 787 Dreamliner represents a great accomplishment for Boeing and the Italian and international aeronautics industry', commented Giorgio Brazzelli, Chairman of Alenia Aeronautica,... more
AirportsTrapani airport opened new "Lost and Found" luggage office
Trapani, Italy - Active 15 minutes before and after each flight
A new "Lost and Found" luggage office has been opened recently at Trapani-Birgi "Vincenzo Florio" airport, in Sicily, southern Italy. The new desk will be managed by Airgest (Trapani airport operator)... more
HelicoptersFirst Chinook Mk3 delivered to the RAF
London, UK - Seven more to be upgraded in the upcoming months
Boeing Defence UK (Boeing) today confirmed the delivery of the first converted Chinook Mk3 helicopter to the Royal Air Force (RAF). Following the delivery, the RAF declared Initial Operational Capability... more
AirportsNew Ryanair link from Trapani to London
Trapani, Italy - To Stansted. The launch of the service to Düsseldorf -Weeze anticipated to early March
Ryanair announced some changes to its services to link Trapani-Birgi airport with important European destinations, such as London (UK) and Düsseldorf (Germany). From March 2010 it will be in fact possible... more
Civil aviationRyanair breaks discussions with Boeing for 200 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - The saved funds will be used to pay dividends
Discussions between Boeing and Ryanair for the purchase of 200 new 737/800 aircraft (to be delivered from 2013 to 2016), as often threatened by the Irish carrier's CEO, Michael O'Leary. An agreement on... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines celebrates 50 years of links between Italy and Turkey
Rome, Italy - With an aggressive development plan
"Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, celebrated 50 years of air links between Italy and Turkey and announced an aggressive development plan aimed at a fourfold increase in the number of flights... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica approves the calendar of events for 2010
Rome, Italy - And the updating of the Stock Option Plan 2002-2004
"Finmeccanica’s Board of Directors has approved the calendar of events for 2010, summarised in the table below. 2010 calendar of events - Thursday 4 March – Board of Directors: draft annual res... more
IndustryATR opens a logistic support center in Kuala Lumpur
Toulouse, France - The industry has four other centers around the world
"ATR today announced the opening of a logistic support center in Kuala Lumpur, which will be available to its operators in the Asia-Pacific region having contracted a global maintenance agreement (GMA).... more
Weather forecastsCold hits Europe: London airports closed
London, UK - Snow caused problems also in Paris
Bad weather and cold winds are hitting Europe in these days, causing serious problems to air transport, in particular in the north of the continent. easyJet has cancelled all of its flights today to Berlin... more
AirlinesTwo CRJ-900s for Andes Líneas Aéreas
Salta, Argentina - To enhance the carrier's regional links
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday announced that Andes Líneas Aéreas of Salta, Argentina, has selected the Bombardier CRJ-900 jetliner to suit its requirements. The airline has leased two previously owned 9... more
DefenseUSA: new defense budget bill cleared the Senate
Washington, USA - VH-71 partially safe, F-22 cancelled. Funding for new troops in Afghanistan, the C-17 and the F136 engine
The US Senate today approved with 63 votes against 33, after a night session, the US$636 billion defense budget bill that had already cleared the House of Representatives on Wednesday (see AVIONEWS). The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Learjet Inc. model 45 airplanes (2009-24-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the use of door seals and sealant that do not meet flammability requirements, which could result in an uncontrollable and undetected fire within the baggage compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63572-63574] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2009-24-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the MLG, which could result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing, and possible reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 63578-63581] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesRosavia postpones US$2.5 billion tender for the purchase of new aircraft
Moscow, Russia - 65 Boeing or Airbus airplanes to acquire in coming years
The new Russian state-controlled airline Rosavia announced the delay of its final decision on the US$2.5 billion for the purchase of 65 aircraft, explaining that it needs more time to analyze new offers... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches new service to Fiji
Houston, Usa - Twice-weekly flights offer convenient connections from U.S. mainland and Japan
Continental Airlines begins new non-stop service from Honolulu and its Guam hub to Nadi, Fiji on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009. The carrier serves more destinations in the Pacific than any other U.S. carrier.... more
Military aviation7th C-17 Globemaster III for the RAF
Long Beach, USA - It will be deployed at Brize Norton base, England
Boeing and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence announced an agreement for the acquisition of a seventh C-17 Globemaster III for the Royal Air Force (RAF). Boeing is scheduled to deliver the aircraft... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways increases flights on Dublin with success
Abu Dhabi, UAE - From next March 28
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to increase its flying programme to Dublin following the success of its services to Ireland’s capital city, moving from its current d... more
Press releaseItalian FILT-CGIL about Meridiana. Unions will go on strike if the company will perform more unilateral actions
Rome, Italy - After the decision to make over the business unit of the carrier to Eurofly
"'A viable and strategical industrial plan that looks beyond the crisis, strongly backed with investments by the shareholder, the involvement of the Meridiana group in a system of international alliances... more
Finance and economyCDP agrees to buy remaining stake in STM from Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - Increasing its holding to 13,77% of share capital
"Cassa Depositi e Prestiti SpA (CDP) and Finmeccanica SpA yesterday signed an agreement on the basis of which CDP commits to buy from Finmeccanica all its 33,770,436 shares in STMicroelectronics NV (STM)... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Trent 1000 powers Boeing 787 Dreamliner first flight
Rome, Italy - The engine will enter service with All Nippon Airways, the launch customer of the model
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has powered the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft first flight in Seattle, Washington, USA. The aircraft was powered by Trent 1000 engines, the latest generation... more
AirlineseasyJet: flights cancelled due to the unfavourable weather conditions
Milan, Italy - The complete list on the carrier's website and in real time
The following easyJet's flights from/to Italy, due to adverse weather conditions, will be cancelled today: - EZY4683 Berlin/Rome-Ciampino - EZY4684 Rome-Ciampino/Berlin All connections from/to London-Gatwick... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: snowy precipitations on the Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - During the week-end
"The cold air of polar origin continues on Italy and will bring, from this afternoon-evening, conditions of a perturbation on the most part of the central-northern regions, with snowfalls at low altitudes. In... more
AirlinesCourt blocks British Airways' strike
London, UK - Christmas holidays preserved
The court approved British Airways' file stating that the announced 12-day strike of the carrier's cabin crew starting on 22 December (see AVIONEWS) would be unlawful. The judge accepted the airline's... more