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AerospaceHubble photographed Jupiter collision
Rome, Italy - The sharpest images taken so far of this extraordinary event
Hubble space telescope has managed to take some extremely sharp pictures of the wide "Scar" left on Jupiter's surface from the impact with an asteroid or comet on last July 19 (see AVIONEWS). The images,... more
Fair and showsCessna is ready for SkyCatcher's deliveries
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry announced an order from Singapore Flying College in Australia with Mustang
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced yesterday its Model 162 SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft is in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin... more
IndustryAgustaWestland to takeover Polish PZL-Swidnik?
Rome, Italy - The proposal will be checked by Finmeccanica's board of directors
AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica group, would be about to acquire Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik, founded in 1951, and currently the most important of the country in this sector. AgustaWestland... more
Military aviationBoeing presented an upgrade proposal for USAF's KC-10 cockpits
St. Louis, USA - After success with Dutch KDC-10s
Boeing today announced it has submitted a proposal to the US Air Force to upgrade the cockpits of the service's fleet of 59 KC-10 Extender tanker-transport aircraft. The proposal covers engineering and... more
Civil aviationIPA, a new Italian pilots' association, founded today. It is supported by ANPAC and FILT-CGIL
Rome, Italy - Trade unions invited their members to subscribe
A new Italian pilots' association, IPA, has been founded today. FILT-CGIL and ANPAC trade unions expressed their support to the new association, inviting all pilots to subscribe. The IPA association,... more
Press releaseItaly: "Telefono Blu" urges freedom for individuals to claim lost luggage refunds
Rome, Italy - EU? Only useless bureaucracy
"Lost luggage? 'Telefono Blu SOS turista' praises Tajani's statement, a due admission. European regulation on lost luggage is useless, procedures are bureaucratic. Tajani might ask to his predecessors.... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines ordered seven further 777/300ERs
Seattle, USA - The total for this model grows to 12 units
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for seven Boeing 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes valued at $1.9 billion at current list prices. This order is in addition to the five 777-300ERs... more
ReportEU: Tajani asks new rules for baggage losses
Brussels, Belgium - Lost or delayed in Europe, in the first 10 months of 2008, 4.6 million bags
European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, has reaffirmed its intention to propose new rules concerning baggage losses in the airports of the Union. In the first nine months of 2008, in fact, just... more
IndustryConfiguration of the SkyHook heavy transport airship
St. Louis, USA - It will carry up to 40 tons for 370 km without refueling
Boeing and SkyHook International today announced that the design of the SkyHook Heavy Lift Vehicle (HLV) has reached the configuration freeze milestone, meaning the aircraft's overall performance and layout... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - A Phenom 100 jet and a Phenom 300 mock-up will be on display at "EAA AirVenture 2009"
"Embraer is present for the fourth consecutive year at the 'Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. The annual event, in its 57th edition, is one of the world’s mos... more
Fair and showsVirgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo on display in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - It will launch into orbit future space tourists
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) arrived yesterday in Oshkosh, USA, to take part in the "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show, underway until August 2. It will be used to launch into orbit future space... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 28 to next Sunday August 2
Tuesday 28 - "5th FAI Women's World Gliding Championship". Szeged, Hungary. + 36 33 331 068 http://events.fai.org www.flatlandcup.hu/2009 - "15th FAI European Gliding Championship". Pociunai, Kaunas,... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster III SAC arrives in Hungary
Papa Air Base, Hungary - It will be deployed at Papa Air Base
The first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft acquired by the NATO Airlift Management Organization and the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) consortium officially joined the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW)... more
ReportItaly, Atitech: meeting today in Rome
Naples, Italy - The company is facing months of uncertainty and on Friday it risks to be closed
A meeting is going to be held today in Rome between representatives from the government, Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) management and trade unions to save Atitech, Naples-based company that performed... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo wins 15 million Euro contracts for the Italian–French FREMM programme
Rome, Italy - The Company participation in the programme is now valued at more than 42 million Euro
"SELEX Galileo was awarded orders worth 15 million Euro for its sensors solutions for the FREMM frigates of the Italian Navy, the Marina Militare. The total participation of SELEX Galileo,... more
Fair and shows"AirVenture 2009", "Elvis" arrives at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter
An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter, dubbed "Elvis", has been yesterday protagonist of a spectacular demonstration of its firefighting capabilities, dropping the content of its tank for the delight of... more
IndustryEIB lends Finmeccanica EUR 500 million for investments in southern Italy
Rome, Italy - The loan is destined for Alenia Aeronautica SpA
"The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Finmeccanica SpA signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement in Rome last Friday, which is to fund investments that are part of the Italian aerospace group’s multi-year b... more
AerospaceISS: last spacewalk completed
Cape Canaveral, USA - Endeavour's crew prepares for undocking
After cosmonauts Tom Marshburn and Chris Cassidy completed yesterday the first and last spacewalk scheduled for mission STS-127, space shuttle Endeavour's crew is preparing to leve the International Space... more
Fair and showsThe UAV Predator B protagonist at "EAA AirVenture 2009"
Oshkosh, USA - It will remain in Oshkosh until August 5
It is certainly an event the participation of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Predator B to "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show in Oshkosh, USA, underway from yesterday until August 2 at Wittman Regional... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 27, 2009 [Page 36925] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAirbus A-380 from today on display at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - It will be possible to visit its interior and observe it in flight
The arrival in Oshkosh, USA, of the Airbus A-380 Superjumbo, the world's largest passenger aircraft, for the "EAA AirVenture 2009" show underway from yesterday until August 2, is scheduled for today. The... more
AirportsThe charter flights chain departed from Cuneo to Palma de Majorca
Cuneo, Italy - An other important step for airport's development
The first people departed yesterday, on Sunday July 26, with first flight of charter connections chain that will link Cuneo to Palma de Majorca, by "I viaggi del Turchese" Tour Operator. The route,... more
AerospaceAsco Industries arrives in Italy and values possible collaborations with Torino Piemonte Aerospace's enterprises
Turin, Italy - From tomorrow to Thursday in Piedmont's city
"The conference 'Asco Industries: how to develop new marketing associations in an international ambit' will take place tomorrow in Turin (at 9:15am at Centro Congressi Torino Incontra) with 40 adhesions. This... more
Press releaseItalian trade unions: Atitech can't guarantee July's salaries
Naples, Italy - A meeting held in the morning between company's management and CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL, SDL trade unions
"This morning has been held a meeting between Atitech management and Italian trade unions CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL and SDL. The company has communicated to the unions that, due to the current terrible economic... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia ordered three new A-330 MRTT Tankers
Madrid, Spain - With these the deal grows to six aircraft
The Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation has ordered three additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force, bringing its total order to six. Saudi had signed... more
HelicoptersColombian army received six UH-60L helicopters
Bogota, Colombia - First lot had been delivered in April; last deliveries are scheduled in October
On July 24, 2009, the Colombian army has received six US Army UH-60L second-hand helicopters that arrived in Santa Marta carried by ship. The Black Hawks are part of a total of 15 aircraft included... more
Civil aviationFlight tests started for third Superjet 100 prototype
Komsomolsk, Russia - Later it will undergo other trials in Italy
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototype (SSJ00 SN 95004) has started its flight test phase, taking off from Komsomolsk adding momentum to the flight test campaign. This flight lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes.... more
OccurrencesCabin pressure loss for Qantas's Boeing 737
Auckland, New Zealand - Pilot forced to land back at departure airport
A cabin pressure loss while ascending from Auckland airport, New Zealand, destination Brisbane, Australia, forced the pilot of a Qantas Boeing 737/400 with 91 passengers on board to invert the route and... more
DefenseItalian defense minister will ask parliament to allow Tornadoes to use cannons
Rome, Italy - In the meanwhile Lega party asks to retire the troops. The foreign minister: "They work also for them"
The Italian minister of defense, Ignazio La Russa, will ask the parliament to allow Tornado fighter jets in Afghanistan to use their onboard cannons to support troops on the ground. The statement comes... more
UAS-DronesEADS tests largest European UAS system
CFB Goose Bay, Canada - With technologies developed in recent years
In a series of tests including four flights, Defence & Security (DS) unit of the EADS (European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company) consortium has successfully tested the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)... more
Military aviationEADS welcomes A-400M renegotiation
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Seeking a solution acceptable for both sides
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium, following foreign ministers' decision to renegotiate terms for the production of the Airbus A-400M airlifter (see AVIONEWS), has welcomed... more
Military aviationBoeing delivered 440th F/A-18/EF to the US Navy
St. Louis, USA - The Super Hornet will be also sold to foreign countries
Boeing has delivered the 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the US Navy in June. The original Super Hornet strike fighter achieved initial operational capability with the Navy in September 2001. The advanced... more
AirportsLugano-Agno airport becomes "Aeroporto dei laghi"
Como, Italy - With the writing "Lago di Como" inside its logo
Lugano-Agno and Como province have found an agreement to value the already famous brand of Lake Como in the world. The new name of Swiss Lugano-Agno airport will in fact be "Aeroporto dei laghi". In its... more
SecurityAmerican FAA requires airbags on aircraft from October
Washington, USA - But costs might be charged on tickets
From October 27 the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires that all new commercial aircraft will be equipped with seats capable to bare a crash 16-times superior than the force of gravity,... more
AirportsThe PFI 2009-2011 of Catania-Fontanarossa in detail
Catania, Italy - Besides the Corporate Identity and to the SAC Training School
SAC, Catania's airport management society, explains in particular the objectives of PFI for 2009-2011 and also other two initiatives: the Corporate Identity and the SAC Training School with its organization... more
Accidents16 victims in Iranian air accident
Mashad, Iran - License retired to Aria Air
16 people, 13 crewmembers and 3 passengers, have been killed Saturday when the Aria Air Ilyushin Il-62M aircraft on which they were flying skidded the runway on landing, crashing against the external wall... more
AirlinesItalian Blue Panorama extends Thailand routes
Rome, Italy - Up to three links from Rome and Milan to Bangkok and Phuket in winter
Blue Panorama Airlines' offer towards Thailand will be extended. As often announced in recent months, the airline is continuing its activity towards the destination and for the winter it will bring to... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2009-11-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks and corrosion around and under the chafing plates of the wing root, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 35777-35780] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama and Cuba: four flights confirmed until December
Rome, Italy - Seven connections from Rome and Milan for Winter
Blue Panorama Airlines reinforces its leadership in links from Italy to Cuba, confirming current four links from Rome and Milan, until December, and announcing seven links from Fiumicino and Malpensa for... more
DefenseItalian foreign minister agrees on Tornadoes combat use in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Also UAV Predators will be increased
After the Italian defense minister, Ignazio La Russa (see AVIONEWS), also Franco Frattini, minister of foreign affairs, expressed to the newspaper "Corriere della Sera" his favourable opinion on the use... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-15-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the engine fuel suction feed capability of the fuel system, which could result in multi-engine flameout, inability to restart the engines, and forced landing of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35788-35789] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146RJ airplanes (2009-15-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 138) [Page 35772-35774] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseMyair.com chairman resigned, but board of directors refused
Vicenza, Italy - Complete quotation of the letter
"The board of directors of Myair.com held a meeting this afternoon. The board, after acknowledging chairman Bernini's resignation, considering his work useful to pass the present crisis, decided to refuse... more
ReportServisair Cargo workers "Kidnap" manager
Paris, France - To protest against possible layoffs
Around 60 employees of the airline Servisair Cargo tonight have "Kidnapped" a manager of the carrier, Abderrahmane El-Aouffir, preventing him from leaving offices at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport as... more
DefenseTwo Italian military heads change
Rome, Italy - Valotto Army Chief of Staff; Gallitelli Carabinieri general commander
Two Italian military heads changed: on suggestion of defense minister Ignazio La Russa, general Giuseppe Valotto has been appointed today new Army Chief of Staff, while general Leonardo Gallitelli has... more
Military aviationA-400M: governments agree on renegotiation
Nice, France - The new deadline is the end of the year
The foreign ministers of the seven countries participating in the programme for the production of Airbus's military transport A-400M aircraft (Germany, France, UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain and Turkey),... more
OccurrencesPriority landing for Flybe aircraft in London
London, UK - Due to cabin smoke
The pilot of a Bombardier Dash 8 Q-400 en route from Paris, France, to Cardiff, UK, has been forced today to make a priority landing at London-Gatwick airport. Cause of the diversion has been the presence... more
PeoplePatrice Durand is appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Telespazio Holding
Rome, Italy - He replaces Bruno Rambaud
"The Board of Directors of Telespazio Holding (Finmeccanica: 67%; Thales: 33%) appointed Patrice Durand as its new Chairman at a meeting held on 22 July 2009 at the Fucino Space Centre. Patrice Durand,... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo introduces an integrated surveillance system easily deployable
Rome, Italy - To the Italian Navy and to a delegation of the Italian Army
"SELEX Galileo of Finmeccanica has recently presented to the Italian Navy and to a delegation of the Italian Army the new TPS - 730 radar integrated with the electro-optic turret NEMO at the UTT Nettuno... more
Civil defenseForest fires: Italian firefighters deploy a helicopter on the eastern riviera
Rimini, Italy - Based in Bellaria Igea Marina
As every year in summer Italy is hit by forest fires. To face this threat along its eastern riviera, one of the most visited tourist areas in the country, Italian firefighting (VVFF) flight unit of Emilia... more