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Fair and showsGreat public success for "RIAT 2009"
Fairford, UK - More than 160,000 people attended the traditional military aviation show
The "Royal International Air Tattoo 2009", traditional two-day military aviation show held at RAF Fairford every year, ended yesterday. According to the organizers there have been more than 160.000 people... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 20 to next Sunday 26
Monday 20 - "8th World Games - Parachuting". Metropolitan Park, Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei. + 886 800 024 111 http://events.fai.org www.worldgames2009.tw/wg2009/eng/sport6_air.php - "2009 FAI World... more
IndustryFincantieri: shareholders renewed the Board
Trieste, Italy - In addition it gave the go-ahead to increase capital
"Fincantieri’s shareholders – who had already met on 27 May and approved the financial statement for 2008 with the distribution of a dividend of € 10.1 million for the fifth year running – met again l... more
IndustryDRS Technologies awarded contract from the U.S. Army
Rome, Italy - Valued over USD 100 million
"DRS Technologies, Inc. a Finmeccanica company, received an order valued over USD 100 million from the U.S. Army's 'Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM)', to manufacture 270 M1000 Heavy Equipment... more
Accidents16 killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan
Kandahar, Afghanistan - Further 5 people have been injured, including the three crewmembers
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter operated by Russian Vertikal-T Air Company crashed yesterday morning in Afghanistan, near NATO base in Kandahar. In the accident 16 people have been killed, all civilians, and further... more
SecurityBritish Airways and Virgin Atlantic block passengers with A/H1N1 virus
London, UK - Employees have been trained to check the symptoms
Alarm grows in the UK concerning A/H1N1 virus, the so called swine flu, or Mexican flu. British Airways and Virgin Atlantic airlines have in fact taken measures in order to control, and if necessary block,... more
ReportUS drone missile attack kills 5 in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - The action criticized by Islamabad's government
A missile attack performed today by an US drone is reported to have killed at least six people inside a house in Pakistan, in North Waziristan region, considered as one of Taliban and Al-Qaeda rebel guerrilla... more
Military aviationIn flight refuelling tests completed for Italian Air Force's KC-767 Tankers
Edwards AFB, USA - Tasks performed with an F-16 fighter jet
Two of the KC-767 aerial refuelling tankers that Boeing is building for the Italian Air Force recently performed a series of airborne boom contacts and fuel offloads in test flights with the US Air Force... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: still storms on North and strong winds on Sardinia and Centre-South
Rome, Italy - The Civil Defense Department issued an additional notice for adverse weather conditions
"An Atlantic's perturbation coming from France, as announced yesterday also through the diffusion of a notice for adverse weather conditions, has interested, in the last hours, the North of Peninsula with... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-15-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34222-34225] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsItaly, SAB: 24-hour strike on Monday in Bologna announced by CUB Trasporti trade union
Bologna, Italy - Airport services might not be guaranteed
SAB, Bologna airport operator, issued today a press release stating: "We inform passengers at Bologna airport that on Monday, July 20, due to a local strike announced by the CUB Trasporti trade union... more
AirlinesBritish Airways seeks buyer for OpenSkies
London, UK - Due to slump in business traffic
British Airways would have hired investment bank Reynolds Partners as advisor to seek a buyer for its subsidiary OpenSkies, airline which offers only business class flights. The news has been issued today... more
DefenseRussia, Bulava missile tests failed
Moscow, Russia - But the programme will be carried on
Russia will go on with its test programme for the Bulava SLBM (Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile) missile tests, despite the failure of recent launches (see AVIONEWS), Russian military-industrial committee... more
Military aviationKuwait seeks logistical support for its F/A-18s
Kuwait City, Kuwait - To maintain their operational effectiveness
Kuwait has requested the American DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) the supply of logistical support, maintenance and technical services for its fleet of Boeing F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, worth a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model BD-700-1A10 and BD- 700-1A11 airplanes (2009-15-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34225-34229] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationItaly: from Florence to Elba island with ElbaFly
Florence, Italy - Presented the service that will be operating starting next year
ElbaFly yesterday presented, with an opening flight from Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" airport to Marina di Campo on the Elba island, its new service that will allow, starting next year, air links between... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2009-15-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34218-34220] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC. President Riggio: engagements by Alitalia and AdR about Fiumicino very positive
Rome, Italy - With reference to the meeting held yesterday between Authority and two societies' leaderships
"Vito Riggio, ENAC's President (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), confirms positive opinion, already expressed in the press release diffused yesterday, regarding actions taken by Alitalia and AdR, to... more
Civil aviationChina, first Airbus A-320 delivered to Juneyao Airlines
Blagnac, France - The carrier will use it for links with China and Asia
Juneyao Airlines, a Chinese privately-owned carrier, has taken delivery of its first purchased A-320 during a delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France. The airline currently operates 10 leased Airbus aircraft... more
SecurityNTSB publishes pictures of Southwest Airlines damaged fuselage
Washington, USA - There is no evidence of pre-existing damages
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has published the pictures of Southwest Airlines Boeing 737/300's damaged fuselage. The aircraft had been forced to an emergency landing on Monday... more
AerospaceNASA, Endeavour: ISS docking scheduled for today
Cape Canaveral, USA - In the meanwhile Discovery is getting ready for its upcoming mission
The crew of mission STS-127 on board of space shuttle Endeavour has completed last routine checks before docking with the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled for today at 1:55 pm EDT (5:55 pm GMT).... more
AirportsSt.Louis airport showcases local attractions
St. Louis, Usa - A glass-walled gallery to get in touch with the city
St. Louis-Lambert International Airport is giving arriving passengers new incentives to stop and explore before they grab their bags. The Airport unveiled a new 130-ft long exhibit in the main terminal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12, PC- 12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-14-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 34213-34215] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsSold out tomorrow the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2009"
Fairford, UK - The show will take place on Saturday and Sunday at RAF Fairford
It has still to begin but it's already sold out, at least for tomorrow's opening day, Saturday July 18, the "Royal International Air Tattoo 2009" that will be held at RAF Fairford until Sunday. It is the... more
AirlinesPanama, Copa Airlines orders Boeing 737
Panama City, Panama - Plus an option for further eight
Panamian carrier Copa Airlines has ordered 13 Boeing 737/800 airplanes, plus options for an additional eight. The order represents a mixture of option conversions and new orders and brings to 27 the number... more
AccidentsIranian air accident caused by technical failure
Tehran, Iran - Pilot's responsibility excluded. Also two Canadians among the victims
It would have been a technical failure, not a pilot's mistake, the cause of Wednesday's tragical air accident, in which 168 have been killed on board of Tupolev Tu-154, en route from Tehran, Iran, to Yerevan,... more
IndustryTelespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) and the Turkish Defence Ministry sign contract
Rome, Italy - To build the Göktürk satellite system
"Telespazio, a company owned by Finmeccanica (67%) and Thales (33%), and Undersecretariat For Defence Industries (SSM - Turkish Defence Ministry), at the presence of the Italian Undersecretary of State... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Scirè" submarine in mission in the Atlantic Ocean
Rome, Italy - It will depart on Monday from Taranto for five months
"Monday July 20 the 'Scirè' submarine of the Italian Navy will depart for a 5-month mission in the Atlantic Ocean. The 'Scirè', second U212 class submarine, will perform an intense training programme w... more
Military aviationItaly will help surveillance of Albanian air space
Rome, Italy - Within NATO's "Air Policing" activity
Eurofighter jets of Italian Air Force 36th Wing of Gioia del Colle (Bari), starting from tomorrow, will participate to "Air Policing" operations for Albanian air space surveillance, as required by NATO.... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on North, strong winds on Sardinia and Tyrrhenian coasts from tomorrow
Rome, Italy - For next 24-36 hours
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions from early tomorrow, on Friday July 17, and for next 24-36 hours. Diffused... more
AirlinesAlitalia and Aeroporti di Roma signed an agreement
Rome, Italy - The Terminal dedicated to the airline and SkyTeam partners in service from October 30
"Fabrizio Palenzona, Aeroporti di Roma (AdR)'s President, and Rocco Sabelli, Alitalia's CEO, have signed yesterday an agreement that forecast a new configuration of terminal at Rome-Fiumicino's airport... more
AirlinesLufthansa tries to keep costs down
Frankfurt, Germany - While the dispute with EU on Austrian Airlines acquisition goes on
German airline Lufthansa is trying various ways to keep costs down due to low air traffic demand and to increased fuel price. Aim of the carrier is to cut expenses by € 1 billion within 2011. "Unless m... more
ReportRussian airline will race for US military transport to Afghanistan
Moscow, Russia - Volga-Dnepr Airlines operates the world's largest Antonov An-124/100 fleet
Volga-Dnepr Airlines will participate in the tender for US military supply transport to Afghanistan, in transit on the Russian territory. The deal to let American supplies pass through Russia had been... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC to Alitalia and to AdR: improve service's quality in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - The imperative during the meeting held today at the Authority's headquarters
"The meeting has taken place today at ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) headquarters, convoked by its President, Vito Riggio, and with delegates of Assaereo, Ibar, Assaeroporti, AdR (represented... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV meeting: new board of directors appointed, Guido Pugliesi confirmed; Luigi Martini president
Rome, Italy - 2008 budget approved
The second session of Italian ENAV's (Nationl flight assistance company) meeting took place today, chaired by general Bruno Nieddu, to approve 2008 budget and to renew the management. A central point... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati: signed a contract with the Civil Aviation Authority in Qatar
Rome, Italy - Worth 2,6 million Euro
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati has signed a contract, worth 2,6 million Euro, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar for the supply of the A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance & Control System) system... more
AerospaceBoeing signs contract for 4 satellites with Intelsat
El Segundo, USA - The first order for 702Bs designed by the American manufacturer
Boeing today announced that Intelsat, a provider of fixed satellite services, has selected it to build four telecommunication satellites that will refresh and add new capacity to Intelsat's global satellite... more
PeopleAndrea Molinari is the new CEO of Air Four
Milan, Italy - The airline is focused on executive flights
Andrea Molinari is the new Chief Executive Officer of Air Four SpA, the air carrier based in Milan-Linate airport and focused on executive flights. With a multi-year experience as CEO of Lauda Air, he... more
AerospaceESA celebrates 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's launch
Paris, France - The mission that for the first time carried the man to the Moon
"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind" (Neil Armstrong). On July 16, 1969, exactly 40 years ago, the Saturn V rocket with the Apollo 11 mission on board was launched from Kennedy... more
AirportsItaly: Aerdorica aims to budget balance in 2009
Ancona, Italy - The assembly approved 2008 results and next 10-year industrial plan
The meeting of members of Aerdorica SpA, Ancona-Falconara "Raffaello Sanzio" airport operator, Italy, approved 2008 budget and the industrial plan from 2009 to 2019. In last fiscal year it has reported... more
AirportsAutogrill: HMSHost secures early renewal of its concession at "Charlotte Douglas International Airport" in USA
Milan, Italy - Over 50 points of sale operated inside the airport
"Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill has secured renewal, a year in advance, of its concession contract for over 50 food&beverage points of sale in 'Charlotte Douglas International Airport',... more
AirlinesAirAsia might delay Airbus deliveries
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Due to low-cost terminal limitations at Kuala Lumpur airport
Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia is thinking to delay delivery of 8 out of 24 ordered Airbus A-320s, which arrival is scheduled for next year, and airline spokesman announced without saying whether an... more
Press releaseItaly: SDL suspends Alitalia-CAI strike scheduled on July 20
Rome, Italy - The airline summons the intercategory trade union
"After the meeting held yesterday at the transport ministry, concerning a settlement attempt on July 20's strike, we received today a summoning fax by Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) on next July... more
Weather forecastsIncreasing temperatures on Central-South of Italy and on Po Valley
Rome, Italy - A perturbation arriving on North
"The North African air flow, at the beginning of the week on central Mediterranean, continues to persist on Italy, with a constant and gradual increasing into temperatures on Central-Southern regions and... more
AirportsBlue Air starts operations from Vienna to the north of Romania
Vienna, Austria - Vienna airport will be soon audited
Vienna International Airport is expanding its offering of destinations in Eastern Europe. The Romanian carrier Blue Air started a three times a week operations to Suceava, a city located in the north of... more
CuriositiesUnited Airlines: pilot argues with steward, flight diverted
Miami, USA - The captain landed to disembark the "Unwanted" assistant
"Let's go outside and solve the question". This is what, very American-like, the pilot of United Airlines' flight UAL842, from Sao Paulo (Brazil) to Chicago (USA), must have thought after an argument with... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2009-15-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loose bridle cable clamps, which could result in the swaged ball unseating from the recess in the servo drum and contacting the cable guard pin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Page 34216-34218] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesLufthansa Italia names after an aircraft "Rome"
Rome, Italy - It's the sixth A-319
Lufthansa Italia names after the city of "Rome" its sixth 138 seat A-319, following a tradition of city or region names on the aircraft. The other five Airbus have been named after the Italian cities of... more
AccidentsTaiwanese F-5 fighter jet crashes, entire fleet grounded
Taipei, Taiwan - The two pilots have been killed
A Taiwan Air Force F-5F Tiger II fighter jet crashed yesterday, provoking the death of the two pilots on board. After taking off from Chingchuangkang air base, western coast, the aircraft disappeared from... more
ReportThe body of the Italian paratrooper killed in Afghanistan has been repatriated
Rome, Italy - Welcomed by the "Folgore" honor guard. La Russa: "A 50-70 kg bomb"
The Italian Air Force C-130J carrying the body of the paratrooper killed on Tuesday near Farah, in Afghanistan, in a terrorist attack (see AVIONEWS), landed this morning at Rome-Ciampino airport. The coffin... more