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CargoHumanitarian aid flown in to “Action Against Hunger”, Dubai
Dubai, UAE - Thanks to an aircraft with eight tonnes of load
An Airbus A-380 arriving for the "Dubai Airshow" will carry with it eight tonnes of humanitarian aid. Founded in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger is recognised as one of the most important humanitarian... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of November
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 16 to next Thursday 19
Monday 16 - "Dubai Airshow 2009". Dubai World Central Aviation City, Jebel Ali, Dubai, UAE. + 971 (0)4 286 7755 http://dubaiairshow.aero Tuesday 17 - "Dubai Airshow 2009". Dubai World Central... more
Fair and showsUK chooses Selex Galileo to upgrade its Chinook fleet
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - With a contract worth more than GBP10 million
Selex Galileo, Finmeccanica, has been chosen by the UK Ministry of Defense for a GBP10 million (€ 11.2 million) order to supply 21 Titan 385ES-HD airborne turrets for the Chinook fleet SH and SF FLIR c... more
HelicoptersThe AW-149 performs its first flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The first helicopter will be followed by a second prototype in 2010
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the first prototype of the AW-149 multi-role military medium twin helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight on November 13th at AgustaWestland’s V... more
Fair and showsSelex Galileo to supply support services for Eurofighter systems
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Contract worth more than GBP350 million
Selex Galileo, of Finmeccanica, and its partners have been awarded a five and a half year contract worth in excess of GBP350 million (€ 391.5 million) by BAE Systems for Captor Radar and Praetorian Defence A... more
AerospaceLast preparatives for the launch of the Atlantis shuttle
Cape Canaveral, USA - Expected for today at 14:28 local time
The operations of supplying of the external reservoir of the shuttle Atlantis with about 535.000 gallons (2.025.000 litres) of hydrogen liquid and oxygen, the propellant that will develop three principal... more
AerospaceItalian Asi: water on the Moon. Data from L-Cross
Rome, Italy - From preliminary results to NASA mission, the definitive confirmation: ice at the Poles
There are no more doubts at this point. After the observations with sound waves and artificial satellites that, just some weeks ago, were giving for almost certain presence of water on the Moon to several... more
Fair and showsCessna: new aircraft deliveries at the "Dubai Air Show"
Dubai, UAE - Sovereign to Arab Wings; Mustang to Egypt's EAA; XLS+ to Algeria's ENNA
Cessna Aircraft Company announced today at the "Dubai Airshow" the delivery of a Citation Sovereign business jet to Arab Wings of Jordan. Founded in 1975, Arab Wings is the longest-established executive... more
Civil aviationAirbus presents the "Sharklet" wingtips
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Air New Zealand is the launch customer
Airbus has launched its new “Sharklet” large wingtip devices, specially designed to enhance the eco-efficiency and payload-range performance of the A-320 Family. Sharklets are expected to result in at... more
Fair and showsComlux purchases Airbus and Bombardier aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A Corporate Jetliner and a Challenger 605
VIP operator Comlux has order an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ) and a Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft. The two orders were announced during the 2009 edition of the "Dubai Air Show", underway in the... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero moves from Finale Ligure to Villanova d'Albenga
Genoa, Italy - 50 year agreement signed with the State Agency
The facilities of Piaggio Aero in Finale Ligure will be transferred to the airport "Clemente Panero" in Villanova di Albenga. The agreement was reached in fact with the Agency of the State property for... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze: Meridiana cedes entire participation share in the society of management to the Savings bank of Florence
Rome, Italy - The entire operation will re-enter in the ambit of extraordinary operations that the airline is doing
Meridiana, is today no longer a shareholder of the society of management of the airport of Florence. The 17.5% share has been given to the Company Savings bank of Florence for a total amount equal to 28... more
AirlinesRyanair reimburses 6000 Euro to passengers for cancelled flights
Dublin, Ireland - The sentence from the Dublin tribunal
Three Ryanair passengers have received 6000 Euro after a court in Dublin as reimbursement for a cancelled flight from the Irish capital to Carcassonne (France) in 2007. This sentence could become a decisive... more
Press releaseMeridie SpA: Board of Directors approves the intermediate management report of the first quarter
Naples, Italy - Closed on 30th Septermber 2009
The Board of Directors of Meridie approved on Friday the quarterly report closed in September 30, 2009. The salient data are: · Results of the first quarter of the exercise 2009-2010 (vs first... more
AirlinesAlitalia activates the new Mobile Check-In service
Rome, Italy - The boarding pass directly on the mobile
"As of yesterday, 15th November, for passengers of Alitalia flights between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate (or viceversa), who have an electronic ticket, check-in and on boarding operations have become... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": Phenom 100 jet gains maintenance coverage in Eastern Europe
Dubai, EAU - Embraer Cae Training Services reaches milestone in the UK
Embraer informs that ABS Jets, of Prague, Czech Republic, is now certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Part 145 maintenance on the entry level Phenom 100 jet. The company is also... more
ReportAfghanistan: German minister's helicopter attacked
Kunduz, Afghanistan - No injuries or damages
The German minister for defence, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, was a victim of an attack while he was on helicopter during his surprise visit in the Kunduz province, in northern Afghanistan. No one belonging... more
IndustryBombardier expands its depot in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Dedicated to commercial aircraft operators
Bombardier Aerospace today announced that it will offer its commercial aircraft customers in the Middle East ready access to parts through its existing parts depot at Dubai International Airport. The announcement... more
Fair and showsEthiopian Airlines orders 12 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - For routes towards Europe, USA and Asia
Ethiopian Airlines has yesterday ordered 12 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft, that will be powered by specifically designed Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines (see AVIONEWS). This contract brings total orders for the... more
AccidentsHelicopter accident in Varese: wreckage recovered
Varese, Italy - Autopsies on the two victims' corpses today
The Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350B3 which fell last Saturday in the waters in the lake of Varese was recovered after many hours of difficult attempts. Businessman Marcello Gabana and the pilot Simone Detomi... more
Civil aviationLiquids on board are prohibited: news in sight
Brussels, Belgium - European Union proposal
The European Commission will present a short proposal to eliminate the prohibition of carrying liquid substances on board of airplanes, and to be substituted by a screening effected by special machinery.... more
Civil aviationAci Europe: Stockholm-Arlanda, first airport to become Airport Carbon Accredited for carbon neutrality
Brussels, Belgium - ACA is comprised of 4 progressive levels of accreditation
Following the launch of Airport Carbon Accreditation by ACI EUROPE in June this year, LFV’s Stockholm-Arlanda airport has become the first airport to receive the highest possible accreditation status f... more
IndustryEmbraer: new distribution center in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In partnership with CEVA Logistics
Embraer yesterday announced, at the "Dubai Air Show 2009" underway until Thursday, November 19, that it has established a partnership with CEVA Logistics to offer its executive jet customers a new distribution... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at the aeronautical show in Dubai 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Collaboration between the hi-tech sector, the aeronautical industry, and of defence
"Finmeccanica will participate in the aeronautic show which will take place in Dubai from the 15th to the 19th November. The Italian group, world leader in the aeronautical sectore, is present with their... more
Fair and shows10 Airbus A-320s for Yemenia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Deliveries starting in 2011
Yemenia Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European manufacturer Airbus for 10 A-320 aircraft, which deliveries should start in 2011. The value of the agreement, reached during... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce engines Trent XWB for Ethiopian Airline
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To power 12 Airbus A-350 due for delivery in 2017
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered Rolls-Royce's Trent XWB engines worth US$480 million, taking sales of the Trent XWB past 1,000. The engines, the first Trent purchase by the airline, will power 12 Airbus... more
Fair and showsRolls-Royce sells engines worth US$1.5 billion to Air China
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To power 20 Airbus A-330 aircraft
Rolls-Royce has won an order for Trent 700 engines to power 20 Air China Airbus A-330 aircraft. The contract, worth US$1.5 billion, includes long-term TotalCare service support. The aircraft, to be... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show": WINGS AIR increases ATR-72/500 order to 15 aircraft
Dubai, UAE - With options for other models in 600 series
Indonesia’s carrier WINGS AIR, -a subsidiary of Indonesian largest private carrier LION AIR-, and ATR today announced the signature of a contract for the purchase of 15 ATR-72/500s, with options for 1... more
Press releaseTap Portugal prized by "World Travel Awards"
Rome, Italy - As a world airline leader for South-America
"Tap Portugal, airline member of Star Alliance, is awarded 'World Travel Awards' prize as an air world Leader for South America. The prize was given to Luiz Mór, CEO of Tap Portugal, during the gala... more
Civil aviationOfficial Gazette: ratification and execution of the EuroMediterranean agreement on air transport, between the European Community and its Member states, and the Kingdom of Morocco, signed in Brussels on 12th December 2006
Rome, Italy - Law 13th October 2009, n.158 (GU n. 264 of 12-11-2009) -(Ordinary supplement n.207)
"The Chamber of deputies and the Senate of the Republic have approved; The President of the Republic Promulgates the following law: Article 1 Authorisation of ratification 1) The president... more
Airlines"El Pais" announced that Iberia and British Airways will be based shortly
Rome, Italy - According to the Spanish daily newspaper, the Board of directors of the two airlines would have already deliberated
According to the news, which is as yet neither confirmed nor official, the title of the two airlines have gained, respectively, 12.64% of Iberia, and 10.5% of British Airways. According to what is reported... more
AirportsFlorence Airport: results of the third quarter of 2009
Florence, Italy - The salient details
The Airport of Florence communicates the results of the third quarter of 2009 The highlights are as follows: · In the third quarter of 2009 (July-September): - Proceeds equal to 9,8 million Euro... more
AccidentsVietnamese MiG-21 explodes in mid-air
Hanoi, Vietnam - The two pilots have been killed
A Vietnamese MiG-21 fighter aircraft yesterday crashed at about 2:00 pm 200 km north-west of Hanoi, as reported by an unnamed source from the provincial military command of Yen Bai base. The airplane would... more
AirlinesTar on Alitalia: the "Legge Scajola" will not be taken to Constitutional Court
Rome, Italy - The appeal of the Codacons was rejected by the III Section of the administrative court of the Lazio Region
Following today's decision of the administrative court of the Lazio Region, the Constitutional Court will not have to pronounce itself about the constitutional legitimacy of the law thanks to which the... more
AerospaceBoeing to supply large spare parts for the ISS
Cape Canaveral, USA - 12 elements out of 15 are built or provided by the company
When Space Shuttle Atlantis launches from Kennedy Space Center on November 16 (see AVIONEWS) to begin its journey to the International Space Station (ISS), it will carry more than 14 tons of large spare... more
HelicoptersJoint venture between Sikorsky and Tata in India
Mumbai, India - To produce aerospace components
Sikorsky Aircraft (United Technologies) and Tata Advanced Systems (Tata Sons) yesterday announced the signing of an agreement creating a joint venture that will manufacture aerospace components for Sikorsky... more
AirlinesEurofly has joined IATA
Rome, Italy - International Air Transport Association
The airline Eurofly officially entered in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on November 10, allowing it to pursue the development of its accounts with the associate airlines, making the... more
AirlinesEurofly: interim management report to September 30 approved yesterday
Milan, Italy - Results in line with the expected 2009 budget
Eurofly's board of directors yesterday approved the interim management report to September 2009. Here are the main points in detail. - Sales and performance related revenues of € 237,501 thousand (... more
AirlinesFilt-Cgil and other trade unions announced a 4 hour strike for pilots and assistants of the Alitalia CAI-Air One group
Rome, Italy - Also IPA, AVIA, and ANPAC
The pilots and flight assistants belonging to FILT-CGIL, IPA, AVIA, and ANPAC, announced a 4 hour strike on the next 25th November from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, in the Alitalia CAI-AirOne group due to the... more
AirlinesCodacons on Alitalia: the authorisation law for the sale of Alitalia is unconstitutional
Rome, Italy - Confirmed by a press release from thee Codacons consumer association
A press release by the Codacons stated yesterday that the law on the basis of which the sale of Alitalia was authorised is unconstitutional. Codacons today affirmed their reasons in front of the Lazio... more
AerospaceEstonia is the fifth ESA European Cooperating State
Tallinn, Estonia - To develop shared programs with the Agency
Estonia, thanks to an agreement signed in Tallinn between ESA’s Director of Legal Affairs and External Relations, Peter Hulsroj, and Estonian Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications, Juhan Parts, h... more
AirlinesBoards approved British-Iberia merger
Madrid, Spain - EU asks for competition to be guaranteed
Confirming recent anticipations issued by AVIONEWS, the boards of directors of British Airways and Iberia yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) setting out the basis for a proposed merger... more
Military aviationFrench defense approves contract for further 60 Rafales
Paris, France - Destined to both navy and air force
French defense minister Hervé Morin today approved an investment plan linked to a contract for 60 Rafale fighter aircraft destined to both navy and air force; the investment had already been inserted... more
Military aviationCanada ready to replace its fleet of CF-18s
Paris, France - Their operational life will end in 2017
According to the French newspaper "Le Devoir", Ottawa's government would be ready to launch (perhaps already next month) a tender to renew the fleet of 80 CF-18 fighters of the Canadian Air Force, purchased... more
Fair and showsItalian companies present at the "Dubai Air Show 2009"
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In the United Arab Emirates from November 15 to 19
These are the Italian companies that are going to take part in the "Dubai Air Show 2009", that will take place from November 15 to 19. To-date information from dubaiairshow.aero. In brackets, when present,... more
AirportsMalta Airport denies hampering Efly
Luqa, Malta - MIA: "We have simply adhered to regulations"
MIA-Airport of Malta yesterday denied Efly airline's statements reporting that the airport operator would have hampered the carrier's operations. MIA said that it has simply adhered to its regulations,... more
SecurityEASA approved the A-330 for ETOPS rules "Beyond 180 minutes"
Cologne, Germany - The first aircraft to achieve this certification
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved all Airbus A-330 models for ETOPS (Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards) rules “Beyond 180 minutes”. This award makes the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 340A (SAAB/SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-09-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57405-57408] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 150 and 152 series airplanes (2009-10-09R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the rudder from traveling past the normal travel limit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 57408-57411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy to gradually receive NH-90 helicopters
La Spezia, Italy - First deliveries scheduled for next Autumn
The Italian Navy (MMI) has accepted to gradually receive NH-90 helicopters, in the naval NFH version, built by NH Industries (NHI), as stated by rear admiral Paolo Treu, chief of the Navy's air force,... more