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Press releaseItalian ENAC asks to quickly unlock airport investment funds
Rome, Italy - President Riggio to the presidents of the regions of Calabria, Campania, Puglia, Sardinia and Sicily
"Italian ENAC (Civil Aviation Authority) president Vito Riggio announced that he had written a letter to the presidents of the regions with which the Authority had signed the agreements on airport investments,... more
Fair and showsJoint-venture for aftermarket services between Pratt & Whitney and Malaysia Airlines
Langkawi, Malaysia - To repair engine nacelles
Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies) and Malaysia Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form an engine nacelle repair facility in Kuala Lumpur via a joint venture. Ownership for... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: wind, snow and storms hit Italy
Rome, Italy - From this night
"Thundery showers, snowfalls also at hilly levels and strong winds will be the weather conditions in the next hours. The worsening is then confirmed, announced yesterday for a passage of a perturbation... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Aeroflot sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Rome, Italy - At present two carriers offer code-share jointly operated daily flights between Moscow and Rome, Milan, Venice and Turin
"The 3rd of December 2009, Rome – Alitalia and Aeroflot have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies, within the framework of the official Russian – Italian intergovernmental sum... more
OccurrencesPassengers see flames from an engine and leave the airplane
Bali, Indonesia - The event happened to a Batavia airplane before takeoff
An accident happened today in Bali (Indonesia) on board of a Batavia Boeing 737/400 might sound incredible. After receiving the communication that the final destination of the flight, Kupang airport, would... more
ConferencesItalian air transport conference (2). Rossi: "Low-cost carriers are too strong in Italy"
Rome, Italy - "Compared to what happens in other European nations"
Speaking yesterday in Rome at the conference "The crisis of air transport: reprise or decline?", the national secretary of the FILT-CGIL trade union, Mauro Rossi, underlined the excessive importance of... more
ConferencesItalian air transport conference: Rossi: "The country needs an airport system"
Rome, Italy - The words of the national secretary of the FILT-CGIL trade union
Yesterday took place in Rome the conference "Air transport crisis: reprise or decline?", presented by an introduction from the national secretary of the FILT-CGIL trade union, Mauro Rossi, who suggested... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: the vice-director of the Authority, Salvatore Sciacchitano, confirmed first vice-President of the Eurocontrol's Council
Rome, Italy - The confirmation arrives few days from the introduction of the second package of the "Single European Sky"
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that the general vice-manager, Salvatore Sciacchitano, has been confirmed first vice-president of the Provisional Council of Eurocontrol, the European Organisation... more
Science and technologyFirst flight for the Solar Impulse, sun-powered aircraft
Dübendorf, Switzerland - The HB-SIA took off today from Dübendorf, Switzerland
The Solar Impulse HB-SIA, airplane designed to fly day and night without fuel, today left the ground for the first time from Dübendorf airfield, Switzerland. The results of the ground tests conducted... more
SecurityBoeing presents its new flight simulator display
Orlando, USA - During the "Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference"
Boeing demonstrated its Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS) for potential customers at the "Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference" in Orlando, Florida. CRVS, the company's... more
Airports41% more passengers in November at Brussels-South Charleroi
Brussels, Belgium - The total number of destinations has increased from 43 to 74 in one year
Brussels-South Charleroi had 98,641 more passengers passing through than in the same month the previous year. This is an increase of 41%. 341,662 passengers were counted compared to 243,021 in November... more
AirlinesAmerican Eagle to purchase 22 Bombardier CRJ-700s
Toronto, Canada - Deal worth about US$779 million
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, the parent company of American Eagle Airlines, will acquire 22 CRJ-700 regional jetliners. The transaction represents the conversion... more
AccidentsMerpati Airlines airplane lands without left gear
Kupang, Indonesia - No injuries among passengers, airport closed for several days
A Fokker 100 aircraft of Merpati Airlines yesterday had to land at Kupang airport (Indonesia) without the left-hand gear, due to a technical failure. Flight MZ5840 departed from Ujung Pandang/Makassar... more
IndustryFinmeccanica signs new agreements in Russia in the civil Security and Transport sectors
Rome, Italy - such as airports, seaports, railway stations, and potentially dangerous industrial facilities
"Finmeccanica and Russian Technologies State Corporation today signed in Rome an Agreement of Intent with a view of establishing a joint venture for complex security systems production. The agreement... more
SecurityFAA AD on Scheibe-Flugzeugbau GmbH models Bergfalke-III, Bergfalke-II/55, SF 25C, and SF-26A standard gliders (2009-24-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62224-62226] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-7, -7A, -7B, -9, - 9A, -11, -15, and -17 turbofan engines (2009-24-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of 2nd stage fan blades, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62229-62231] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-50C series turbofan engines (2007-11-18R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained fan blade failures, which can result in separation of airplane hydraulic lines, damage to critical airplane systems, and possible loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62215-62217] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAir India points on technology
New Delhi, India - The airline aims to join Star Alliance in 2010
Air India is still completing the upgrade of its technology services, in particular of its computer systems, in sight of its upcoming entrance in Star Alliance from June 2010. The airline had already been... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300; A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-24-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62208-62211] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers two EC-155 in China
Shenzen, China - To Citic Off-shore Helicopter
Eurocopter delivered the first two EC-155B1 Dauphin helicopters to Citic Off-shore Helicopter (COHC) in Shenzhen, China. The delivery is part of a contract signed in October 2008 for a total of ten helicopters... more
HelicoptersSikorsky delivers Black Hawk helicopter to Bahrain
New York, USA - The first of nine included in the contract
Sikorsky Aircraft (United Technologies) has delivered the first of nine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to the Defense Forces of Bahrain. The delivery also marks the beginning of the first squadron of UH-60M... more
Civil aviationBombardier Global Express XRS beats transatlantic record
Montreal, Canada - 10 hours to fly from Toluca to Paris
Bombardier Aerospace yesterday confirmed that its Global Express XRS jet set a new speed record on October 26, flying 9,249 km non-stop from Mexico City to Paris in just ten hours. The flight was officially... more
Civil aviationSecond Legacy 600 operators meeting in the Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Today in Dubai
Embraer hosts its second Middle East Legacy 600 Operators Meeting in Dubai, today, at the Sheraton Creek Hotel. This is an opportunity for strengthening the Brazilian company’s relationship with its c... more
ReportFlightcare workers to AVIONEWS: "We want a regulation of the sector"
Rome, Italy - The national secretary of UGL Trasporti, Roberto Panella, interviewed by the agency
Roberto Panella, national secretary of the trade union UGL Trasporti, yesterday told AVIONEWS that the main issue concerning the handling industry is the excessive liberalization. "Today there are six... more
ReportFlightcare to AVIONEWS: "We are not seeking a clash"
Rome, Italy - This agency interviewed the CEO of the handling company, Roberto Bruni
The CEO of Flightcare, Roberto Bruni, yesterday told AVIONEWS about his company's position concerning the events that took place in recent days, when workers had held several assemblies and protests. "We... more
AirlinesSabelli: "I would execute the same industrial plan"
Rome, Italy - The words of Alitalia's CEO at a conference on air transport today in Rome
Alitalia's CEO, Rocco Sabelli, confirmed the value of the industrial plan stating that he would execute it in the same way. "The results for 2009 are acceptable -Sabelli said on the sidelines of a conference... more
AirlinesNew A-330/200 for Qantas
Sydney, Australia - The first of two that will be used on the carrier's domestic network
Qantas introduced its brand new A-330/200 aircraft to the domestic network today, offering passengers new seating and personal on-demand inflight entertainment in all cabins. The A-330 aircraft is configured... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier Inc. model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2008-09-23R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62226-62229] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Airbus model A-318/111 and -112 series airplanes, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2007-15-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 62219-62222] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: storms and strong winds arriving in Italy
Rome, Italy - New advice of adverse weather conditions issued for Sardinia
"The short pause from the bad weather today will change to a new perturbation phase that already tomorrow, on Thursday December 3, to interest the Italian Country, beginning from Sardinia and then to the... more
AirlinesChina Airlines opened yesterday new Rome-Delhi-Taipei flight
Rome, Italy - The route will have three-times-per-week frequency and it's the only direct link with India
A new flight operated by China Airlines from Rome to Taipei with a stopover in Delhi has been launched yesterday evening. The route, only direct link between Italy and India, will have a three-times-per-week... more
Civil aviationIATA: securing aviation’s future
Montreal, Canada - Environment and safety top priorities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its call for a global sectoral approach for aviation and climate change under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization... more
AirlinesHundreds of Aer Lingus jobs at risk
Rome, Italy - Agreement with trade unions failed
Aer Lingus might cut jobs and eliminate loss-making routes following the interruption of discussions with trade unions about cost reduction. The jobs at risk would be around 1,000. According to the airline's... more
Military aviationRadar antenna installed on the P-8A Poseidon T2
Seattle, USA - Built by Raytheon
Boeing and Raytheon technicians completed installation of an APY-10 radar antenna on P-8A Poseidon test aircraft T2 at the Boeing Developmental Center in Seattle. Following completion of the next phase... more
HelicoptersFirst EC-135 trainer delivered to Japanese defense
Tokyo, Japan - On schedule
Eurocopter Japan handed over today the first EC-135T2i training helicopter to the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF). The delivery ceremony took place at the Tokyo heliport in presence of the Japan... more
AirlinesNew Turin-Amsterdam flight operated by Alitalia in code-share with KLM
Rome, Italy - It will be launched on December 16
"On December 16 a new Turin-Amsterdam route is going to be launched, operated by Alitalia in code-sharing with KLM. The new flight will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday departing from... more
AirlinesNew code-share by Alitalia and AirOne
Rome, Italy - To London City, Switzerland and France
"Alitalia and AirOne expand own marketing offer with new code-share agreements for links between Milan-Linate and London City, Italy and Switzerland and Italy and France. Thanks to the coupling of own... more
PeopleAlenia North America appoints John H. Young, Jr. CEO of Alenia North America Defense
Washington, Usa - He spent over 30 years of his carreer at the Northrop Grumman Corporation
"Today Alenia North America Inc., a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica (a Finmeccanica Company) is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of John H. Young, Jr. as the Chief Executive Officer of Alenia... more
Military aviationEADS denies possible end of the A-400M programme
Paris, France - The news issued by a German web site
The European consortium EADS has denied the possible closure of the A-400M programme due to heavy cost, possibility suggested by the German web site "Focus Online". "Negotiations are ongoing -an EADS spokesman... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: satisfaction for agreement between Flightcare and unions for truce until January 10
Rome, Italy - Responsibility act to avoid hardships to travellers during the imminent Winter holidays
"The ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) expresses satisfaction for truce reached yesterday between company and Flightcare workers, society that offers ground assistance services to some carriers that... more
ReportMother falls asleep while breastfeeding, daughter smothered
London, UK - The tragedy on board of a United Airlines' flight
A 4-week-old baby died on board of a United Airlines' airplane. Her mother, 29-year-old with Egyptian origins, would have fallen asleep while breastfeeding her, leaning forward and smothering the baby.... more
Military aviationCAE to supply M-346 simulators to the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Deliveries scheduled in the second half of 2011
CAE announced at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) that Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica) has awarded it a contract to design and manufacture a M-346 full-mission... more
AirlinesDelta and V Australia towards joint venture
Brisbane, Australia - Pending US Department of Transport's approval
Delta Airlines and V Australia (Virgin Blue) aim to start a code-share agreement on transpacific flights already by mid-next year, as announced by Virgin Blue CEO Brett Godfrey. The move would be part... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-09-25R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 61501-61504] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on McDonnell Douglas Corporation model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F, MD-11 and MD-11F (2008-06-21R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 61504-61506] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
OccurrencesBrazil: hydraulic failure for TAM A-330
Sao Paulo, Brazil - It needed to land back at the departure airport
The pilot of a TAM Airlines' Airbus A-330/200 has been forced yesterday to invert the route and land back a Sao Paulo-Guarulhos, from where it had taken off shortly before for flight JJ8018 to Buenos Aires... more
OccurrencesAir France about the emergency on flight AF445
Paris, France - The crew acted respecting the procedures
After the emergency on board of flight AF445 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris due to severe turbulence (see AVIONEWS), following an internal investigation, Air France can confirm that approximately four hours... more
AirportsFraport and airlines sign agreement for airport charges
Frankfurt, Germany - The agreement signed covers the years 2010 and 2011
Fraport AG and airline representatives have agreed on the future schedule of airport charges at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) during a hearing held by the Hesse economics ministry. A corresponding agreement... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino airport: inefficiencies due to Flightcare workers' assemblies
Rome, Italy - Employees ask for ENAC to summon them to discuss their problems
Two Flightcare workers' assemblies at Rome-Fiumicino today caused problems to passengers arriving and departing from the Italian airport. Employees are protesting against the possible layoffs that the... more
Civil aviationIACA's round table on aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow and Thursday in Brussels
The International Air Carrier Association (IACA) will be holding a series of round table discussions on the state of the aviation industry, flight time limitations, passenger rights and the single European... more