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UAS-DronesFirst satellite-guided flight of a Predator between two Italian bases
Cagliari, Italy - On August 3 the UAV will take off from Amendola (Foggia) and will land in Decimomannu (Cagliari)
For the first time an Italian Air Force UAV (Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle) will fly between two bases guided through a satellite link. On August 3 the Predator A will take off from Amendola (Foggia), base... more
AerospaceEutelsat Communications reports its 2008-2009 financial year
Paris, France - The Group raises short and medium term growth objectives
"Eutelsat Communications, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, today reported results for the full year ended June 30, 2009. In detail: - Strong growth of all business applications: r... more
Military aviationUS House backs presidential helicopter, scraps F-22
Washington, USA - Many military cuts proposed by the Obama administration have been rejected
Fight in the USA between Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, and congress about next year's military budget goes on. With 400 favourable votes against 30, yesterday the House of Representatives approved an... more
ReportSpain: Mallorca airport opened again
Palma, Spain - It had been closed yesterday after ETA's terrorist attack
After being suspended yesterday after ETA's terrorist attack in which two Civil Guard agents have been killed (see AVIONEWS), operations at Mallorca airport and ports have been reopened just before 6:00... more
Military aviationUS Navy P-8A Poseidon unveiled
Renton, USA - It will enter into service by 2013
The US and Boeing Navy yesterday unveiled the service's newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon, during a ceremony at the Boeing facility in Renton, USA. This aircraft... more
DefenseRussia to raise US$2.6 billion in military aircraft exports
Moscow, Russia - New developments expected with Libya
Rosoboronexport, Russian agency for military exports, expects US$2.6 billion in aircraft sales for 2009, making this sector the most profitable. Recently Alexander Fomin, chief of Moscow's military cooperation... more
Press releaseAlitalia extends favour fares offer to answer requests from Myair.com passengers
Rome, Italy - Until August 7 included
"To answer several requests from passengers in possess of a Myair.com ticket, Alitalia has decided to extend, until August 7 included, the possibility for them to get favour fares. So, showing a ticket... more
ReportItaly, Fantozzi: two offers received for Atitech and Alitalia Maintenance Systems
Rome, Italy - Payment of Atitech's salaries for July guaranteed
Augusto Fantozzi, Alitalia Servizi extraordinary commissioner, issued today a note communicating that two irrevocable purchase offers have arrived, within the deadline fixed by the Italian ministry of... more
AccidentsAirbus will finance flight AF447 black boxes' search
Paris, France - Recovered so far only 4-5% of the A-330/200
Airbus is going to finance the search for black boxes and debris from the A-330/200, flight AF447, that ditched in the Atlantic on June 1 while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 people on... more
Civil aviationIATA: weak demand, falling load factor
Geneva, Switzerland - International scheduled traffic results for June
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced international scheduled traffic results for June showing passenger demand declining 7.2% compared to the same month in the previous year while... more
AirlinesBritish Airways keeps cutting costs
London, UK - From delay of 787 instalments, to scrap of inflight meals for short-haul routes
Willie Walsh, British Airways CEO, might start to make Michael O'Leary, eclectic CEO of Ryanair, envious as he is recently trying any possible way to cut costs and try to drive his airline out of the crisis. After... more
ReportMallorca airport activities suspended
Mallorca, Spain - ETA's terrorist attack put airlines' programs at risk
According to airlines' schedules for the next days, from July 31 to August 3, on Balearic airports there would be 4,627 flights and for this reason 745,389 aircraft seats have been made available, departing... more
DefenseBoeing delivered four upgraded Harpoon missiles
St. Louis, USA - Destined to two foreign customers
Boeing has delivered the first four Harpoon Block II missiles equipped with a redesigned Guidance Control Unit (GCU), which provides growth capabilities and resolves obsolescence issues. The missiles were... more
HelicoptersTrinidad and Tobago orders four AW-139 helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - The contract, comprising the aircraft and support package, is valued at USD 348 million
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that the government of Trinidad and Tobago has signed a contract to purchase four AW-139 medium twin turbine helicopters. Trinidad and Tobago's Air Guard... more
Military aviationParis sends three Tiger helicopters to Kabul
Kabul, Afghanistan - On board of a military transport Antonov 124 aircraft
The French defense ministry has sent three Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters to Kabul. They landed in the Afghan capital's airport on board of a military transport Antonov 124 aircraft. The machines... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2009-15-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37523-37527] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesQatar Airways foresees delivery of 787s by 2011
New York, USA - The CEO: "If they cannot sort it out then Boeing has forgotten how to make airplanes"
Qatar Airways, despite delays recently announced by the manufacturer (see AVIONEWS), still expects to receive its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner by 2011, and deliveries of all 30 aircraft on order to be completed... more
Civil aviationAirbus delivered 1000th A-330/A-340 family aircraft
Toulouse, France - To Thai Airways
Airbus today delivered the 1000th aircraft from the A-330/A-340 family. The aircraft, an A-330/300, was handed over to Thai Airways at a ceremony in Toulouse. In attendance was a delegation from Thailand... more
DefenseIn 2008 USA totaled US$10.9 billion in weaponry exports
Washington, USA - Israel has been the major buyer
Israel has been US military exports agency's best customer, spending about US$1.36 billion in weaponry (including fifteen F-16D fighter aircraft worth at least US$400 million). The total of US foreign... more
IndustryFinmeccanica will pay € 2.88 billion for its share in Eurofighter tranche IIIA
Rome, Italy - First six-monthly report 2009 with € 242 million net profit
Finmeccanica will participate in Eurofighter Typhoon tranche IIIA with € 2.88 billion, the holding's CEO Pier Francesco Guarguaglini stated, on the sidelines of the meeting that approved the first six-monthly r... more
Civil aviationJet Republic, luxury airline, lands in Italy
Rome, Italy - It has a fleet of 110 Bombardier Learjet 60XRs
The global crisis, concerning in particular air traffic, gave the possibility to innovative projects to succeed: it is the case of Jet Republic, an airline that offers "Time-share" business flights. Managers... more
ReportItaly, Atitech: salaries will arrive thanks to IesMed?
Rome, Italy - The situation might be unlocked today
Atitech workers' salaries might be unlocked already today, after the agreement reached in these days between Investimenti e Sviluppo Mediterraneo (IesMed) CEO, Giovanni Lettieri, Alitalia-CAI extraordinary... more
Press releaseAlitalia's Board discussed the management trend of first six months
Rome, Italy - Positive results despite the international crisis
"Alitalia (Compagnia aerea italiana SpA)'s Board of Directors, gathered yesterday in Rome, led by Roberto Colaninno. It has discussed about the management trend, presented by CEO, Rocco Sabelli, regarding... more
IndustryRolls-Royce: 2009 half-year results
Rome, Italy - Group Highlights
"Rolls-Royce plc, leader society in propulsion systems, announced today the economic results for first six months. Group Highlights • Order book increased by £2bn to a record £57.5bn (2008 year-end £55... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and 146-200A series airplanes (2007-15-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37528-37530] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceRussia put six international satellites into orbit
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - With an RS-20 launcher rocket
Russia has put six international satellites, launching them with an RS-20 converted ICBM carrier rocket. Lift off took place yesterday at 10:46 pm Moscow time (6:46 pm GMT). On board of the RS-20 there... more
Military aviationIndia seeks engines for it Tejas-2 fighters
New Delhi, India - Request for proposal made to General Electric and EuroJet Turbo
India is seeking new, more powerful engines for its light combat Tejas MkII aircraft. For this reason the Aeronautical Development Agency has issued a request for proposal to General Electric and the European... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour ready for comeback
Cape Canaveral, USA - Scheduled for tomorrow, after deploying two small satellites
Last technical checks performed by mission STS-127 crewmembers are underway, in preparation of tomorrow's comeback. Landing is scheduled for 10:48 am EDT, pending good weather conditions. Once these... more
ReportCrisis: airlines seek support from the European Commission
Brussels, Belgium - Meeting between Tajani and carriers' CEOs
Antonio Tajani, European commissioner for transports, has recently met CEOs from the main carriers who asked the Union for a help in passing through current difficulties, finding an institutional way in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2009-15-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 29, 2009 [Page 37521-37523] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsCessna develops Unique Sport/Private Pilot Training Program
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry's Oshkosh exhibit in new, larger location; final assembly for Corvalis to Independence
"Cessna Aircraft Company has developed an innovative flight training system in partnership with King Schools to enhance safety and increase pilot proficiency while making the learning process easier to... more
Fair and showsNASA at "EAA AirVenture 2009" with a concept lunar habitat
Oshkosh, USA - To celebrate past and future missions on our Satellite
NASA takes part in the "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show, underway in Oshkosh, USA, until August 2 (see AVIONEWS), celebrating 40th anniversary since the first landing on the Moon and the will, expressed... more
Fair and showsAlenia Aeronautica at the "Maks 2009" air show
Moscow, Russia - In Moscow from August 18 to 23
Alenia Aeronautica anticipated its intention to participate, from August 18 to 23, to the "Maks 2009" aviation and space show that will be held in Moscow, Zhukovski airport. This participation has an... more
IndustryEthiopian Airlines orders 12 Airbus A-350XWBs
Toulouse, France - Becoming a new indsutry's customer with the newest model aircraft
"Ethiopian Airlines, one of the largest and fastest growing airlines in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 12 Airbus A-350 XWB aircraft, becoming a new Airbus customer. The airline... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama (2): good performance on domestic routes; difficulties for long-range
Rome, Italy - Franco Pecci, carrier's president, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Blue Panorama's chairman Franco Pecci, interviewed by AVIONEWS, expressed his satisfaction for 2009 concerning domestic routes, in particular thanks to the activity of low cost carrier Blu Express; medium... more
AirportsAtitech workers blocked Naples airport check-in desks
Naples, Italy - Agreement reached on the sale of the company
After about two hours of protest the block of Alitalia and AirOne check-in desks at Naples-Capodichino airport, performed by Atitech workers who were asking for salaries and certainties for the future... more
Military aviationFirst US Navy stealth fighter unveiled
Fort Worth, USA - The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
The first ever US Navy stealth fighter jet has been unveiled in a ceremony held yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas. It is the F-35C Lightning II, carrier version of the aircraft built by Lockheed Martin. This... more
Fair and showsLycoming purses Echelon STC for engine to install on Mooney M-20 aircraft family
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry expands its role in the development of future fuels; new authorized service centers
"Lycoming Engines is pursuing engine certification for its IO-390-A3A6 as well as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install the engine in three legacy models of the Mooney Airplane Company’s M-20 s... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama pleased with Meridiana deal
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Franco Pecci, president of the airline
Blue Panorama's chairman, Franco Pecci, told AVIONEWS about the deal with Meridiana, expressing satisfaction from both parts. Concerning the next future, it is not to exclude that the airline might take... more
AirlinesLufthansa asks to extend Austrian Airlines acquisition deadline
Brussels, Belgium - A decision will be taken by the end of this week
Lufthansa expressed its will to ask the Austrian Takeover Committee (ATC) the possibility to carry on talks with the European Commission also behind the self-imposed July 31 deadline. The German carrier... more
IndustryA MoU signed between Finmeccanica and Libyan LIA and LAP
Rome, Italy - For a strategic cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
"Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company and the Libyan Investment Authority ('LIA'), the Libyan sovereign wealth fund, and Libya Africa Investment Portfolio ('LAP'),... more
SecurityIATA and India sign agreement for civil aviation training
Geneva, Switzerland - The initial deal will last one year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Indian civil aviation p... more
Civil aviationEthiopian Airlines ordered five Boeing 777/200LR
Seattle, USA - For an overall value of US$1.3 billion
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five Boeing 777/200LRs for an overall value of US$1.3 billion, becoming the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777/200LR model, powered by General... more
AirportsNew marketing initiatives needed at Trapani-Birgi airport (3)
Trapani, Italy - Giancarlo Guarrera, Airgest's director general, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Interviewed by AVIONEWS, Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, talked about passengers' expectations travelling through the airport, especially after its modernization... more
AirportsTrapani-Birgi, Guarrera (2): "Higher airport fares are needed"
Trapani, Italy - Director general of Airgest interviewed by AVIONEWS
Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, told AVIONEWS about perspectives and future investments on the Sicilian airport. In particular he talked about the current... more
AirlineseasyJet: 3Q (fiscal year) statement
Milan, Italy - Passengers carried increased by 2.9%
The airline easyJet announced in a press-release the results regarding the 3Q of the fiscal year. "Highlights: - Total revenue up 12% to £ 721million. - Total revenue per seat increased by... more
OccurrencesNew problems with speed sensors for Air France Airbus aircraft
Rome, Italy - Reported by pilots of July 13 Rome-Paris flight
Pilots of Air France flight AF1905 from Rome-Fiumicino to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" of July 13 reported yesterday a loss of some minutes of speed information supplied by Pitot tubes, the speed sensors... more
IndustryRolls-Royce invests in two advanced research programmes
London, UK - And in four new factories to support future growth
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, yesterday announced plans to invest in four new factories and two advanced research programmes in the UK. These investments will enable Rolls-Royce to... more
ReportItalian IPA: Fabio Berti, ANPAC president, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The new association will give new strength to Italian pilots
A new Italian Pilot Association (IPA) has been founded yesterday (see AVIONEWS). To talk about this new entity within Italian trade unions, AVIONEWS interviewed commander Fabio Berti, ANPAC (Italian association... more
AirportsItaly: Airgest relies on Ryanair for the development of Trapani-Birgi airport
Trapani, Italy - The director general of the managing company interviewed by AVIONEWS
Airgest, airport operator of Trapani-Birgi, Italy, is planning large investments on structures and activities, from requalification works to deals with airlines, such as Ryanair, to strengthen services.... more