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AccidentsThailand: aircraft hit the control tower on landing. At least 1 victim
Koh Samui, Thailand - Heavy rain is likely the cause of this accident
A Bangkok Airways ATR-72/500 this morning skidded of the runway while landing, crashing against the old control tower, currently unused, of Koh Samui airport, where it had arrived after taking off from... more
Civil aviationECC-NET: accounting for one third of complaints regard the transport
Rome, Italy - And among these 80% of problems concerned air transport
"The European Consumer Centres Network (ECC-Net) handles over 62.000 contacts with EU consumers who turn to them for advice or for help with problems affecting cross-border shopping, both in person and... more
AerospacePreparation underway for next space shuttle launch
Cape Canaveral, USA - Discovery will take off for mission STS-128 on August 25
Preparation for next space shuttle Discovery's mission STS-128 to the International Space Station (ISS) are underway at the Kennedy Space Center of Cape Canaveral, Florida. The spaceship has been moved... more
AirlinesEurofly: trend of the management for the first six months
Milan, Italy - The net financial position is positive for EUR 0,9 million
"The Board of Directors of Eurofly has approved in the last days the trend of management for the first six months 2009. The net financial position at June 30, 2009 is positive for EUR 0,9 million compared... more
DefenseItalian Navy about piracy: "Borsini" patroller leaves the gulf of Aden
Rome, Italy - After its participation in the Atalanta mission
"The 'Borsini' patroller of the Italian navy leaves today, August 3, the gulf of Aden after its participation in the Atalanta mission: the EU-led operation to contrast piracy in the Indian ocean. The... more
AirportsPescara: over 60,000 passengers in July and a +16%
Pescara, Italy - The negative traffic phase ended, following to the economic crisis due to earthquake
"The president of SAGA (Abruzzo's airport management society), Vittorio Di Carlo, has announced, during a press-conference held last Saturday in airport, that the negative phase for traffic ended, following... more
OccurrencesTurbulence caused 26 injuries on Continental Airlines flight
Miami, USA - The pilot forced to land in Miami
The pilot of a Continental Airlines' Boeing 767/200, flight CO128 from Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) to Houston (USA), has been forced today to request an unexpected landing in Miami, Florida, after 26 people... more
IndustryEADS DS wins the contract to expand Asia's largest TETRA network
Paris, France - After the Beijing Games in 2008 and on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 2009
"EADS Defence & Security and Beijing JustTop Communication Co., Ltd have signed the contract on the Phase-4 JustTop project for the Beijing Government Shared TETRA Network. Mr Su Zhenze, President of JustTop,... more
Press releaseAustrian Airlines on the green light by EU Commission on its purchase by Lufthansa
Vienna, Austria - AA will improve its own economic position both in revenues and long term costs
"The EU Commission announced that it has reached an agreement with Deutsche Lufthansa AG on the takeover of Austrian Airlines Group. This means an important remaining obstacle to the successful conclusion... more
AirportsRome-Ciampino, acoustic pollution: ARPA sues Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Due to O'Leary's libellous statements on the Cristal project
Corrado Carrubba, extraordinary commissioner of ARPA (Italian Lazio regional environment agency) has officially taken an action against Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary due to his statements that Carrubba... more
IndustryAerolia will make Tunisia an important aeronautical pole
Tunis, Tunisia - The large industrial facility will employ 1,500 people by 2014
Tunisia aims to become an important pole for international aeronautical industry, thanks to Aerolia's facilities covering an area of 20 hectares north-west of Tunis. Aerolia is a member company of the... more
AirlinesAir France auctions A-380 seats for charity
Paris, France - On inaugural flights of the Paris-New York route
Air France has announced today the auction of 380 seats on each of its two inaugural flights on the Airbus A-380, operating from Paris to New York on 20 November and from New York to Paris on 21 November... more
IndustryAVIO for the Tranche 3 of Eurofighter
Turin, Italy - Worth EUR 270 million contract
"The contract for Phase A of the Tranche 3 of Eurofighter, after 18 months of negotiations, has been signed in Munich last Friday by consortium Eurofighter, Eurojet and NETMA: 112 airplanes, 241 engines... more
ReportPrince William took part in rescue missions
London, UK - During his SAR pilot training
Prince William, 27-year-old heir to the throne of UK, took part in several rescue operations during his two-week posting at RAF Valley search and rescue base. This period is part of prince's RAF (Royal... more
AirlinesBritish Airways halves free baggage allowance
London, UK - Economy passengers may carry only one bag instead of two
British Airways economy class (World Traveller) long-haul flights' (except to Brazil, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria) passengers will not be allowed anymore to carry two free bags but will only have the chance... more
Civil aviationACI traffic statistics in June 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - Down by 5% compared to the same month in 2008
"Airports Council International reports that global traffic in June 2009 was down by 5 percent compared to June 2008. Although markedly lower than June 2008, this is a clear improvement over the 8 percent... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Compagnia aerea italiana goes into the General Confederation of Italian Industry
Rome, Italy - Signed the adhesion to the Unione industriale di Roma
"Alitalia - Compagnia aerea italiana has formalized its adhesion in General Confederation of Italian Industry, underwritting the adhesion for the Unione degli industriali e delle imprese di Roma (UIR). The... more
HelicoptersHelicopter is Canadian drug traffickers' favourite vehicle
Ottawa, Canada - An inquiry by the "Associated Press" shows how hurdles are overtaken
For Canadian drug traffickers operating along the US border, helicopter is the perfect transport vehicle: even if it is not as fast as airplanes, it can fly at low altitude to avoid radars, and it doesn't... more
ReportIndian private carriers retire the threat of a strike on August 18
New Delhi, India - The protest due to high fuel taxes
Claiming a lack of support by the Indian government to challenge the current crisis of air transport, several private airlines belonging to FIA (Federation of Indian Airlines) had announced a strike for... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in August
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 3 to next Sunday 9
Monday 03 - "2009 FAI World Championship for Radio Controlled Multitask Gliders". Ivancice, Nr Brno, Czech Republic. + 420 606 747 404 http://events.fai.org www.rcbrno.com - "5th FAI Women's World... more
AirlinesLufthansa gets EU tentative approval on Austrian Airlines acquisition
Brussels, Belgium - Final decision to be taken within the next two weeks
A step forward has been taken towards Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines merger after the German carrier had been granted the possibility to extend talks of a further month after the initial deadline scheduled... more
AirlinesAlmasria Universal Airlines in Turin for the first time
Turin, Italy - The airplane used is an Airbus A-320
The new Egyptian airline, Almasria Universal Airlines, has operated a charter flight on Turin-Caselle's airport, yesterday, on Sunday August 2, for the first time; the connection, coming from Sharm el... more
HelicoptersIndependent helicopter organisations form the new European Helicopter Association
Essen-Werden, Germany - After two years of intensive discussions
"After two years of intensive discussions the new European Helicopter Association (EHA) is now operational. The new EHA finally gathers under the same roof all sectors in the European helicopter industry,... more
OccurrencesItaly: aircraft en route to Egypt landed back in Cagliari due to an engine's failure
Cagliari, Italy - No consequence for the 150 passengers on board
Fear yesterday on board of an Egyptian AMC Airlines Boeing 737/800 carrying 150 passengers. While it was flying over Sicily at about 9,000 meters of altitude, an explosion and a sudden loss of power made... more
OccurrencesCabin smoke for British Airways flight in Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - After landing, passengers have been evacuated with the slides. No injuries
The pilot of a British Airways Boeing 757/200, flight BA478 from London-Heathrow to Barcelona with 176 passengers and 7 crewmembers on board, had to declare emergency right before landing in the Spanish... more
UAS-DronesAssembly of first Euro Hawk for the German Air Force completed
San Diego, USA - It will be delivered by 2010
Northrop Grumman has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence. With a wing span larger than a commercial airliner and endurance projected... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino: tenths of passengers left on the ground due to Alitalia's overbooking
Rome, Italy - The carrier refunded travellers that couldn't depart
Tenths of passengers, between 50 and 100, yesterday have been left on the ground at Rome-Fiumicino airport due to Alitalia's overbooking. Too many tickets sold more than the actual seat availability and... more
ReportAircraft with 16 people on board disappeared in Indonesia
Jayapura, Indonesia - Searches hampered by bad weather
A De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter 300 of Indonesian Merpati Nusantara Airlines, en route from Jayapura to Oksibil with 16 people on board, yesterday disappeared from radars without leaving a trace.... more
UAS-DronesThe X-47B UCAS validated for carrier operations
San Diego, USA - After a two-month test series
Northrop Grumman has recently completed a series of static and dynamic proof load tests to validate the design and structural integrity of the US Navy's first X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) for... more
AerospaceSpace Shuttle Endeavour safely landed at Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral, USA - Ending mission STS-127 to the ISS
Space shuttle Endeavour landed at Florida's Kennedy Space Center today with a touchdown at 10:48 a.m. EDT, capping STS-127 mission to the International Space Station. Commander Mark Polansky is expected... more
IndustryLockheed Martin-Built Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 127 Successful Test Flights
Sunnyvale, Usa - Royal Navy Fleet Ballistic Missile Launched in Test in the Atlantic
"The U.S. Navy supported the May 26 launch of a U.K. Royal Navy Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin. The unarmed missile was launched from the submerged Royal Navy submarine... more
SecurityAmerican Airlines inspects its B-737s for fuselage scratches
Fort Worth, USA - A precautionary measure wanted by the airline
American Airlines' Boeing 737 fleet underwent deep inspections to verify the presence of scratches on the fuselage, in particular near the main cabin door. It is a safety measure firmly wanted by the airline... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivered 78th B-777 to Emirates
Everett, USA - The carrier is now the world's largest operator of these aircraft
Boeing has delivered Emirates' 78th 777 yesterday, the airline's 45th 777-300ER (Extended Range). The Dubai-based carrier is now the world's largest operator of the 777 and the only airline to operate... more
Fair and showsCooperation agreement between "EAA AirVenture" and "AERO Friedrichshafen"
Oshkosh, USA - Visibility exchange during the respective annual events
"EAA AirVenture" and "AERO Friedrichshafen" organizers, two of the largest annual general-aviation exhibition and trade shows in the world, announced at "AirVenture 2009", underway in Oshkosh, USA, until... more
ReportItaly: Giovanardi requires cocaine tests for aircraft pilots
Rome, Italy - If found positive, their mansion will be changed
Italian Prime Minister's Office undersecretary with responsibility for anti-drug policies, Carlo Giovanardi, suggested to introduce extended cocaine tests, in particular for airline pilots and truck or... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Defence systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 514 million (n.a.); adjusted EBITA: EUR 42 million (n.a.)
"Companies: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (*) (*) Figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25% Revenues were EUR 514 million, a flat performance versus EUR 513 million in... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Space
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 435 million (-4%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 13 million (-13%)
"Companies: Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space (*) (*) All figures relate to the two joint ventures – Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio – which are consolidated proportionally at 33% and 67%, respectively. Revenues wer... more
SecurityAirbus asks airlines to replace speed sensors
Paris, France - After several occurrences caused by Pitot tubes produced by Thales
Anticipating EASA's (European Aviation Safety Agency) move that announced a regulation to ban Pitot tubes (see AVIONEWS) of the type installed on Air France's Airbus A-330/200 that ditched in the Atlantic... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Defence and Security Electronics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 3,075 million (+89%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 274 million (+180%)
"Companies: SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Galileo Avionica, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies, Vega Group (acquired... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,208 million (+14%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 60 million (-14%)
"Companies: Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, GIE-ATR (*), Alenia North America, SuperJet International (**) (*) Figures for the GIE ATR consortium are consolidated proportionally... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Results by business sector: AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,646 million (+12%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 162 million (+3%)
"(First half 2009) Revenues were EUR 1,646 million, up EUR 177 million (12%) versus EUR 1,469 million recorded in the same period of 2008. The increase was mainly driven by the company’s helicopter o... more
SecuritySwine flu fear on Alitalia Mykonos-Rome flight
Rome, Italy - Sanitary procedures activated after landing
Swine flu fear this morning on an Alitalia flight, AZ8364, from Mykonos (Greece) to Rome-Fiumicino (Italy) with 161 passengers on board. After reporting the presence of at least 10 people showing suspect... more
Press releaseEASA plans to issue an AD on Thales-made Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - Installed on Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
"The European Aviation Safety Agency plans to propose an Airworthiness Directive mandating that all Airbus A330/A340 aircraft currently fitted with Thales Pitot probes must be fitted with at least two... more
IndustryEurofighter: the role of the Finmeccanica companies
Rome, Italy - Typhoon, the future of the European defense
"The Eurofighter Typhoon was designed as the world's most advanced new-generation swing-role combat aircraft and is in operation in ten Air Force bases across Europe, delivering security every day. The... more
AccidentsMotor glider crashed in northern Italy: pilot killed
Bolzano, Italy - ANSV opened an inquiry
A Fournier RF-4D motor glider, tail number D-KIRE, crashed this morning at about 10:30 local time near Bolzano, in Italy. Rescuers could only report the pilot's death, lone occupant of the aircraft,... more
HelicoptersRotorWay presented Eagle 300T helicopter at "AirVenture 2009"
Oshkosh, USA - It will be destined to trainer market
RotorWay International has presented its Eagle 300T helicopter at the "AirVenture 2009" air show, underway in Oshkosh, USA, until August 2. The first flight of this aircraft is scheduled for next year,... more
AirlinesLufthansa granted Austrian Airlines takeover extension
Frankfurt, Germany - German carrier has another month to discuss with the European Commission
Lufthansa today has been granted by the Austrian Takeover Committee (ATC) an one-month extension to its self-imposed July 31 deadline, to continue its discussions with the European Commission about the... more
Military aviationThirty years of the Italian contingent Unifil celebrated in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - The helicopters have made 35,000 flight hours
The Italian contingent in Lebanon has celebrated thirty years; it ensures, since July 1979, the territory control, rescue and firefighting operations in the ambit of UN Unifil mission. The Contingent's... more
Industry9 billion euro contract for 112 Eurofighter Typhoons signed
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Including 241 engines
"NETMA (NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency), Eurofighter GmbH and EUROJET Turbo GmbH signed today the production contract for a further 112 aircraft, including 241 engines, for the four partner... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: clarification on the MyAir's licence suspension term
Rome, Italy - With reference to some communications that airline is sending to its own passengers
"With reference to some communications that MyAir is sending to its passengers about suspension of airline's links is valid until July 31, 2009, intending an activity's resume that could be shortly, ENAC... more