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AirlinesDelta announces Summer 2010 relaunch of non-stop service between Venice and Atlanta, Rome-Detroit and Pisa-NY
Milan, Italy - From next May and June
Delta Air Lines today announced it will re-launch nonstop services between Venice International Airport and Hartsfield-"Jackson" Atlanta International Airport, between Rome’s "Leonardo da Vinci"-Fiumicino A... more
CuriositiesThe ambitious plan by Paris' municipality: a Zeppelin of last generation to monitor the city
Paris, France - The airship will be long 30m, 17 wide and will have a volume filled of helium equal to 300m3. The cost is about EUR 2 million
In the edition of last Monday of the French "Journal du Dimanche" ("JDD") is read that the project of a Zeppelin airship of new generation has been presented to the Paris' Council, for the "Ville Lumiere"... more
AirlinesAlitalia/Cai will purchase the Superjet 100 airplane?
Rome, Italy - Surely there will be an expansion of Alitalia's region fleet according to Rocco Sabelli
During the meeting between the unions and Alitalia/Cai's chief executive, Rocco Sabelli, he revealed his intentions to expand the company's regional fleet. Today, in the press release held after the opening... more
IndustryThe Cessna Aircraft Company launches new products for customer assistance
Florida, USA - Green Trak software is able to optimize flight itineraries
The Cessna Aircraft Company revealed the intention of releasing new services for customer assistance. In 2009 the company already launched the MSU (Mobile Service Unit) and the ART (Air Response Team)... more
Fair and showsCessna announced preliminary performance increases for Citation CJ-4
Orlando, Usa - The industry into the business aviation market at "NBAA"
Cessna Aircraft Company released preliminary performance increases for the Citation CJ4. Results of extensive engineering flight testing have validated significant performance enhancements including... more
AirlinesThai Airways elects a new president and launches flights to new destinations
Bangkok, Thailandia - The new president Piyasvasti Amranand will the lead the air company
Piyasvasti Amranand was elected as the new president of Thai Airways last Monday, inheriting a very fragile economic situation. The new president has stressed the importance of increasing the company's... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Cathay Pacific Airways 777-300ER in Oneworld livery
Everett, Usa - To highlight the commitment of the carrier to the alliance's 10th anniversary
Boeing delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to Singapore-based leasing company BOC Aviation and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways. The airplane is painted in a special oneworld livery to highlight... more
AirportsAeroporti di Rome (AdR): the glamour of cinema lands in Rome
Rome, Italy - For the fourth consecutive year the company partners this demonstration
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), the society that manages both of Rome's airports, will partner the 2009 edition of the international Film Festival in Rome. For the fourth consecutive year AdR will join this... more
Fair and showsEMBRAER at the "NBAA 2009"
Orlando, Usa - The Company shows the Phenom 100, 300, Legacy 500, 600 and Lineage 1000, as well as a corporate version of the ERJ-135
Embraer presents its family of executive jets at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) 62nd Annual Meeting & Convention, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., October 20-22. The Company is at booth #5659... more
ConferencesAerospace Cluster and 12 enterprises will participate at the "Aerospace meetings" conference at the end of October
Turin, Italy - The aeronautical industry of Rhône-Alpes visits Turin
"Aerospace Cluster in Rhône-Alpes will participate at the 'Aerospace Meetings' convention organized in Turin next October 28 and 29, together with 12 societies that belong to cluster. This important event... more
PeoplePeter Malanik is voted onto AEA Presidents’ Committee
Milan, Italy - For two years
"At last Friday’s Annual General Meeting of the Association of European Airlines (AEA), Peter Malanik, a Member of the Executive Board of the Austrian Airlines Group, was voted onto the AEA Presidents’ Com... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems T- 62T-46C12 Auxiliary Power Units (2009-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent over- fueling of the APU during the start sequence, which could lead to fuel explosions, injury, and damage to the APU and the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53159-53160] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-21-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 199)] [Page 53156-53159] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2007-23-05R1)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52877-52880] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationAmsterdam District Court supports IATA in PaxIS dispute
Geneva, Switzerland - The decision last October 1st
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) won a major court victory in a dispute with Travelport over PaxIS. On 1 October the Amsterdam District Court denied an application by Travelport for an... more
Conferences"The future of Trans-European Transport Networks" in Naples on the 21st and 22nd October
Naples, Italy - Constructing bridges between the European Union and its neighbours
The European commission, together with the Swedish Presidency and the Italian Ministry of Transport, will organize a conference entitled "TEN-T Days 2009: The future of trans-European transport networks.... more
DefenseNation’s newest USAF environmental satellite launched
Vandenberg, USA - It has been launched yesterday morning
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) F-18 Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built under contract for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin, was launched yesterday morning from Vandenberg Air Force... more
DefenseNation’s newest USAF environmental satellite launched
Vandenberg, USA - It has been launched yesterday morning
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) F-18 Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built under contract for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin, was launched yesterday morning from Vandenberg Air Force... more
Press releaseAnpac-Eca about seven actions in favour of an air crew fatigue
Rome, Italy - An action plan to ask a political effort
"ECA and ETF organised the 2nd European Action Day to raise public awareness of the potential dangers of inadequate legal protection against the effects of Pilot and Cabin Crew fatigue. Pilots and cabin... more
AccidentsDC-3C cargo crashed at Manila's airport
Manila, Philippines - Four victims
A DC-3C cargo aircraft of the Victoria Air has crashed last Saturday at 11:56am (local hour) after the taking off from "Ninoy Aquino" International airport in Manila, Philippines, on board three crewmembers... more
IndustryAirbus delivers tenth A-318 Elite
Blagnac, France - To Comlux, based in Switzerland
Airbus, EADS Group, has delivered the tenth A-318 Elite, the new member of the family, launched in November 2005. The A-318 Elite has won more than 25 sales in Asia, Europe and the Middle East - about... more
Civil aviationIATA: broad industry agenda for the Middle East
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Meeting the challenges of growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the air transport industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to focus on key challenges of growth, including safety, cost control, liberalization... more
IndustryBoeing and Alenia Aeronautica present the edition of the environmental and technology education program
Rome, Italy - For the middle schools of the Puglia Region
"On October 23rd Boeing and Alenia Aeronautica will present 'Natural..mente scuola: educazione ambientale e tecnologia', a program sponsored by the two companies to bring today’s young people closer t... more
IndustryA successful initial test phase for the Microturbo and -APU, a Safran Group company
Orlando, Florida - The e-APU has now exceeded its nominal power
The first results of the Microturbo’s e-APU test campaign confirm the excellent general dynamic behavior of this new auxiliary power unit, specially designed to meet the requirements of new-generation b... more
Weather forecastsWeather in Italy: a new perturbation arriving
Rome, Italy - As of next Wednesday
"The perturbation that is interesting the Southern Tyrrhenian will continue also today to bring fickleness conditions on Southern regions and on Adriatic side, while tomorrow, an area of high pressure... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero participate at the 62nd "NBAA 2009"
Genoa, Italy - It will take place in Orlando, Florida, from October 20-22
"Piaggio Aero will be participating in the 62nd 'National Business Aviation Association' (NBAA) Annual Meeting and Convention in Florida this month. The premier event for business aviation, 'NBAA... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of October
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 20 to next Sunday 25
Tuesday 20 - "Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition - Trade Day". Seoul Airport, Gyeonggi-do Seongnam-si; Korea. + 82 (0)2 761 1105 www.seoulairshow.com Wednesday 21 - "Seoul... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes (2009-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the aft fuselage skin along the longitudinal edges of the bonded skin doubler, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52395-52398] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-535E4 Series Turbofan Engines (2009-20-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained outer combustion case burst, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52393-52395] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, and C-212-CE airplanes (2009-20-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 52391-52393] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationAEA: turbulent skies with 35,000 job cuts, record losses overshadow the assembly
Brussels, Belgium - "A healthy European industry was a prerequisite for global economic recovery"
"The Chief Executives of Europe’s leading network airlines met in Dubrovnik (Croatia) today to discuss the industry’s response to the crisis which has driven down traffic and revenues and destroyed the... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance growth continues in Italy with the winter schedule
Rimini, Italy - More than 1,500 weekly frequencies operated by members of the alliance among 16 airports in the country
"By the end of the year, with the arrival of Continental and Brussels Airlines, Star Alliance members operating directly among 16 Italian airports will become 18, flying to 39 destinations, 3 of which... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy (2): a new worsening on Central-South arriving
Rome, Italy - Storms, strong winds on the Isles and snow on the Apennines
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available models that confirm the scenario diffused yesterday, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions for central-Southern regions, that... more
Civil aviation"Open skies" between Serbia and United Arab Emirates
Belgrade, Serbia - To develop tourism, trade and business
Serbia and United Arab Emirates signed an "Open Sky" agreement that will allow airlines from the two countries to fly limitless over the mutual airspace, and to use each other's airports. Particularly... more
Press releaseAlitalia: final acts of the financial audit signed
Rome, Italy - The deal is now pending authorities' validation
"The extraordinary commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi, and the CEO of Alitalia-CAI SpA, Rocco Sabelli, yesterday announced that they signed the final acts of the scheduled financial audit, which led to the... more
Military aviationUSAF's ADVENT programme enters Phase II
Washington, USA - Both General Electric and Rolls Royce will develop their demonstrators
Correcting what erroneously reported by some media, stating that General Electric would have been chosen as lone developer for USAF's (US Air Force) ADVENT (Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology) programme... more
Curiosities"Intelligent" bombs to fight deforestation
Rome, Italy - Dropped from airplanes, they will release on terrains fed soil and seeds
The idea comes from designers Jin Wook, Jeon You ho, Han Kuk and Kim Ji, inspired by Gail Halvorsen, the American pilot who dropped "Candy" bombs for kids during World War II's humanitarian airlift over... more
AerospaceInternational Astronautical Congress: the IAC 2012 will be held in Naples
Seoul, South Korea - The Italian city has been unanimously voted by IAF's board
The 63th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will be held in Naples, Italy. The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) has voted today to assign the event that will take place... more
AccidentsTwo killed in Dutch air accident
Weert, Netherlands - Their Pilatus PC-12 crashed in a field
Two people were killed this morning in the crash of the Pilatus PC-12/47E aircraft on which they were flying, near Weert, Netherlands. The aircraft ditched into a field next to a farm, catching fire immediately... more
Civil aviationSouth African Air Force awards contract to Pilatus
Stans, Switzerland - To upgrade avionics on Pilatus Astra PC-7 MkII aircraft
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has contracted Pilatus to integrate an avionics upgrade on 35 of their Pilatus Astra PC-7 MkII aircraft. The main objective of the upgrade is to remove the obsolete avionic... more
AirlinesJAL-Japan Airlines towards bankruptcy?
Tokyo, Japan - Shares slump despite government's promises
JAL-Japan Airlines shares hit today a record low following voices talking about a possible bankruptcy of the carrier, with a maneuver similar to the one that concerned General Motors, despite Tokyo's government... more
AccidentsThree killed in helicopter crash in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Probably due to bad weather conditions
An Eurocopter EC-120 Colibri helicopter crashed yesterday in the Dominican Republic, in the region of San Jose de Ocoa. All people on board, the pilot and two passengers, were killed in the impact that... more
UAS-DronesSix Canadian UAVs for France
Paris, France - That also might buy a further one from EADS
France purchased six unmanned air vehicles (UAV) SDTI (Système de drone tactique intérimaire) from Canada and is about to buy a further SIDM (Système intérimaire des drones MALE) medium-altitude long-endurance one... more
AirlinesSAS introduces mobile boarding pass
Stockholm, Sweden - On some of the airline's routes
SAS-Scandinavian Airlines has introduced mobile boarding passes, allowing its customers to travel using only their mobile phone and with an ID card/passport. The mobile boarding pass contains a 2D bar... more
AccidentsPilot missing after mid-air collision between two American F-16s
Charleston, USA - The other aircraft landed safely
Following the mid-air collision between two US Air Force (USAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, occurred yesterday evening over the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, one of the... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand axes domestic fares
Auckland, New Zealand - In September 2009 domestic traffic up, international traffic slumps
Air New Zealand announced today that it will cut domestic fares by 23%, trying to stimulate its local traffic that has been hardly hit by the global economic downturn. Another reason for this choice is... more
Military aviationGeneral Electric will study USAF's new ADVENT engine
Washington, USA - Chosen after a competition with Rolls Royce
After evaluating purposes by General Electric and Rolls Royce (Pratt & Whitney's one had been rejected earlier), the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has chosen GE to carry on designing and building... more
IndustryEmbraer sells second ERJ-135 jet to the Royal Thai Navy
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Thai government buys four aircraft of the same model in less than two years
Embraer has signed a contract with the Royal Thai Navy for the sale of its second ERJ-135 jet. Added to the other two orders made by the Royal Thai Army, this is the fourth aircraft acquired by the Thai... more
HelicoptersSikorsky X2 Technology tops 100-knot speed
West Palm Beach, USA - Development of the new counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter goes on
Sikorsky’s X2 Technology demonstrator achieved a maximum speed of 106 knots (196,3 km/h) in a recent test flight, as announced yesterday by the US manufacturer, a subsidiary of United Technologies. This a... more
Military aviationBAE Systems signs half-billion contract for Eurofighter support
London, UK - For the Typhoons of Italy, Germany, Spain and UK
BAE Systems yesterday announced it has been awarded a five and a half year contract worth more than GBP400 million (about € 440 million) by Eurofighter. The new contract will provide support for the r... more