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AirlinesAlitalia: restructuring works for the Freccia Alata "Borromini" room begin today
Rome, Italy - It will be closed for about a three month period
"Alitalia starts today, on September 29, the restructuring for Freccia Alata 'Borromoni' room, situated at the B pier at the 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport in Rome-Fiumicino, with the aim to propose modern... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines gets financing for US$2.1 billion
Atlanta, USA - Secured by liens against Delta's Pacific franchise
Delta Air Lines yesterday announced it has closed US$2.1 billion of financing transactions, marking a significant step toward addressing the company's 2010 debt maturities and further strengthening its... more
HelicoptersFirst All Nippon Helicopter’s AW-139 achieves operational readiness
Cascina Costa, Italy - For Electronic News Gathering missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and Mitsui Bussan Aerospace, the official distributor for the AW-139 medium twin helicopter in Japan, announced that the first of two AW-139 medium twin helicopters... more
HelicoptersEASA certification for the Bell 429 helicopter
Cologne, Germany - Initial maintenance requirement report also approved
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued yesterday, in a ceremony at its Cologne headquarters, a type-certificate to the Bell 429 helicopter, twin-engine, multipurpose rotorcraft (Category A).... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati opened new headquarters in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - It will become the group's base for Sub-Saharan Africa
Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica group) opened yesterday its new headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, in presence of the local trade minister Amos Kimunya, of the Italian ambassador Pierandrea Magistrati,... more
HelicoptersATAK Team announced T-129 maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - The Turkish aviation industry is fully involved in the design, development and production phases of the programme
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the ATAK Team, comprising Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), Aselsan and AgustaWestland, has successfully performed the maiden flight of the... more
Civil aviationIATA: traffic volumes improve
Geneva, Switzerland - But profitability remains distant
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced international scheduled traffic results for August. Compared to August 2008, passenger demand was down 1.1%, (an improvement compared... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signs contract with Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority
Rome, Italy - Worth more than EUR 26 million
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth more than EUR 26 million with the General Directorate of Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority, to supply civilian air traffic c... more
AccidentsUSA: NTSB investigation on helicopter accident that killed three
Washington, USA - Aircraft technical problem ruled out
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of a medical emergency services helicopter near Georgetown, South Carolina. The Eurocopter AS-350B2 (registration N417AE) helicopter... more
DefenseItaly, the "Squalo 2009" drills start today
Rome, Italy - International air-land and air-sea Search and Rescue activity
The joint "Squalo 2009" drills, International air-land and air-sea Search and Rescue (SAR) activity, started today with the participation of Italy, France and Spain within the implementation of the international... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: "Score" under the Sun
Rome, Italy - The Italian tool, launched last September 14, has obtainted the first image of helium into crown of our star
"For the first time, a telescope has looked at the Sun and to take photograph the helium emissions that well up from the crown of our star. The merit of the initiative goes to SCORE (Sounding-rocket Coronagraphic... more
DefenseRaytheon completes flight tests for air intelligence system
Falls Church, USA - It will link more than 500 pilots, operators and analysts
Raytheon Company announced today that it has conducted flight tests for a key communications component for the US Air Force DCGS (Distributed Common Ground System). The new intercom communications system,... more
AerospaceBoeing completes security upgrade on GPS control system
El Segundo, USA - The tests performed together with the US Air Force
Boeing announced today that it has completed developmental system testing on the US Air Force's Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite ground control system, known as the Operational Control Segment... more
AirlinesBritish Airways launches the "All Business" service on the London-New York route
London, UK - Fares start from GBP1,901
British Airways announced today the launch of a new "All Business" service on its London-New York route, on board of an Airbus A-318 aircraft in 32-seat configuration. The service, that has a twice-daily... more
DefenseThe Italian frigate "Maestrale" comes back
Augusta, Italy - After six months of missions in the Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Aden
The Italian frigate "Maestrale" came back today after six months of mission in the Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Aden (see AVIONEWS). The ship's commander is frigate captain Angelo Virdis. The vessel... more
AirportsItaly, man arrested at Palermo airport with 77 drug ovules in the stomach
Palermo, Italy - Blocked thanks to a sniffer dog
A man has been arrested at Palermo-Punta Raisi "Falcone e Borsellino" airport with 77 drug ovules in his stomach. The 51-year old Spanish, Linares Ruiz, having landed in Palermo coming from Granada, via... more
Military aviationFirst Embraer 190 delivered to the Brazilian government
Brasilia, Brazil - It will be used for missions involving the President of the Republic
Embraer officially delivered the first Embraer 190 jet to the Brazilian Government in a ceremony held at the Brasilia’s Air Force Base. The aircraft is especially configured for missions involving the P... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-18-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46313-46317] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2-1C, B2-203, B2K-3C, B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes (2009-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46327-46329] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes and model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-18-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46322-46324] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, -204, -221, - 222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes (2009-18-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46342-46345] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AccidentsPieces of the crashed Rafales recovered, pilot still missing
Perpignan, France - The mid-air collision during a training mission
Francois Duflot, pilot of the second Dassault Rafale fighter jet that ditched on Thursday in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Perpignan, France (see AVIONEWS), is still officially missing, even... more
AerospaceVIII edition of the Italian master course in "Satellites and orbiting platforms"
Rome, Italy - It will be presented tomorrow in Rome
The VIII edition of the master course in "Satellites and orbiting platforms" will be presented tomorrow, September 29, at the faculty of engineering of "La Sapienza" university in Rome, Italy, during the... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for Italian airplane in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - The occurrence likely caused by the failure of one of the engines
The pilot of an Eurofly Airbus A-330 with 235 people on board was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing at Cairo airport, in Egypt, while he was en route from the Seychelles to Italy. The occurrence,... more
DefenseRussia tests high precision weapons in Belarus
Baranovichi, Belarus - During the "Zapad 2009" drills underway until tomorrow
Tactical and strategical Russian bombers yesterday performed successuflly some tests with high precision weapons during the "Zapad 2009" drills underway in Belarus at the Obuz-Lesnovski range, as confirmed... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first days of October
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 30 to next Sunday 4
Wednesday 30 - "Regional Aviation Association 10th Annual Convention". Hyatt Regency Coolum, Queensland, Australia. + 61 (0)2 6162 0305 www.raaa.com.au Thursday 01 - "Regional Aviation Association... more
Military aviationA-400M contract deal close?
Madrid, Spain - End of the year confirmed as deadline for the first flight
Airbus Military (EADS consortium) would have reached an agreement in principles with the customers of the A-400M aircraft project concerning the restructuring of the contract, while the goal to perform... more
Defense"Loyal Midas 09" drills underway in the Mediterranean sea
Rome, Italy - Including ships, submarines and aircraft from the NATO navies
The "Loyal Midas 09" drills are underway in the Mediterranean sea until October 3 which sees the deployment of 29 ships, 3 submarines and 45 aircraft from the navies of France, Italy, USA, Turkey, Spain,... more
AirlinesSeat-back advertising for Wizz Air
Vecses, Hungary - The revolutionary initiative to generate non-ticket revenues
The Hungarian airline Wizz Air announced today a new initiative to generate revenues without influencing ticket fares: Seat-back advertising. Thanks to an agreement with OnBoard Media Group, in fact, the... more
OccurrencesEngine failure for Singapore Airlines Airbus A-380
Paris, France - Forced to land back in Paris
After discovering an oil leak in one of the engines, the pilot of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A-380, flight SQ333 from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" to Singapore with 444 passengers on board, yesterday has... more
DefenseIran tests long range Shahab 3 missiles
Tehran, Iran - Potentially capable to hit Israel
The Islamic republic of Iran launched today two long range Shahab 3 missiles, following the recent tests concerning Shahab 1 e 2 missiles with ranges from 300 to 700 km. According to local authorities,... more
Civil aviationFirst Embraer 195 delivered to Lufthansa CityLine
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The order for 30 E-Jets was placed in 2007
Embraer delivered the first 195 jet, yesterday, to Germany’s Lufthansa at the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine, the wholly owned... more
HelicoptersEngland will upgrade its Chinooks in Afghanistan
London, UK - The operation will cost £408 million
The UK announced yesterday its intention to upgrade its Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters deployed in Afghanistan, following recent criticism about a lack of air power in the region. The operation will... more
Civil aviationTajani: "'Single Sky' helps to fight the crisis"
Brussels, Belgium - Measures to reduce CO2 emissions are needed
The "Single Sky" initiative is a valid tool to fight the global air transport crisis, according to the European commissioner for transports, Antonio Tajani, as quoted by the news agency "AGI". "Due... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: up to £60 to chose seat in advance
London, UK - So far it was possible to reserve it (for free) only 24 hours before departure
Do you want to be sure to travel sitting next to your friends or relatives? Do you prefer sitting near the window or the emergency exits? Well, from October 7 on British Airways it will be possible to... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney signs US$70 million contract with El Al
Hamburg, Germany - For service to PW4060 engines
El Al signed with Pratt & Whitney a five year extension agreement for a "Pratt & Whitney Fleet Management Program" for service on PW4060 engines powering its Boeing 767s and 747-400 airplanes. The agreement... more
Press releaseAlitalia on Benedict XVI's trip to Czech Republic
Rome, Italy - The Airbus A-320 aircraft will take off tomorrow morning from Rome-Ciampino airport and will land two hours later in Prague
"It will be Alitalia to carry His Holiness Benedict XVI in its journey to Czech Republic that will begin tomorrow, September 26. The flight will be performed with a new Airbus A-320 aircraft which entered... more
CargoTwo further Airbus A-330/200 Freighters for MNG Airlines
Blagnac, France - The Turkish carrier will extend its services also in the middle-East, Asia, China and USA
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for two more A-330/200 Freighters to support its expanding cargo operations. These aircraft are in addition to the two firm orders for... more
Military aviationAMI and Luftwaffe renew Italian-German agreement for Decimomannu's base
Decimomannu, Italy - The 50th anniversary of the collaboration between two Air Forces, the occasion of the signature
A collaboration long 50 years, that links the Italian Air Force (AMI) and German's one, the Luftwaffe, regarding the cooperation in the training for crews at the Decimomannu's air base, near Cagliari,... more
Government actsSwitzerland: earnings from kerosene taxes to the aviation industry
Berne, Switzerland - A new amendment presented today, on which the Swiss electorate will vote on November 29
The Swiss Federal Council and Parliament presented an amendment to the country's Constitution to change the current law which destines the income generated by a tax on fuel sold in Switzerland (including... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti strengthens its links with Rimini airport
Rimini, Italy - Starting on October 25
Air Dolomiti (Lufthansa group) and Rimini International Airport "Federico Fellini" announced today the activation of new links on San Marino's airport for the winter season, strengthening its position... more
ReportThe Pope flies to Prague with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The less christian European capital
Pope Benedict XVI will fly tomorrow for a trip to the less christian capital in Europe, with only 2% of participation to Sunday's masses. The Pope will travel with the airline Alitalia-CAI. "Alitalia... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-18-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46339-46342] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc. (RR) RB211 Trent 900 series turbofan engines (2009-18-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46329-46331] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsItaly: Ryanair leaves Alghero, the protests of the local authorities
Alghero, Italy - An intervention from the regional government is needed
Coming back from her journey to Dublin, together with the president of SOGEAAL, Carlo Luzzati (see AVIONEWS), the president of the province of Sassari (Sardinia, Italy) and member of Alghero Airport operator's... more
Military aviationSAAB gets modernization contract for the SK-60 trainer aircraft
Stockholm, Sweden - The deal is worth about €13 million
The Swedish company Saab has received from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) an order worth about €13 million for the development and upgrade of the Armed Forces SK-60 training aircraft. The o... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin's IKONOS satellite reaches 10 years in service
Denver, USA - Launched in 1999, it will remain fully operational also into the next decade
Lockheed Martin's IKONOS satellite yesterday achieved its 10th year of operation, while it continues to provide high-resolution imagery of the Earth to commercial and government customers around the world.... more
Military aviationFirst refurbished G-222 for the Afghan army to be delivered today
Naples, Italy - In a ceremony that will take place at Capodichino modification center
The delivery ceremony for the first refurbished G-222 destined to the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) will take place today at Alenia Aeronautica's (Finmeccanica group) Capodichino modification... more
AirportsItalian AdR and SEA will present the airport development plan to the Government next October 14
Rome, Italy - The announcement anticipated during a telephone conversation between Palenzona and Scajola
"During their telephone conversation, the Minister for Economic Development, Claudio Scajola, and the chairman of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Fabrizio Palenzona, shared their views on the importance of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-18-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46317-46319] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more