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Science and technologyNext April European presentation of "Solar Impulse" airplane
Brussels, Belgium - Scheduled for 2011 the first world tour by a solar energy powered airplane
The project "Solar Impulse", solar energy powered airplane, will be presented next April 9th by two eminent personalities of the European Union: the vice-president of the Commission Jacques Barrot and... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: Italian hang-gliding championships
Turin, Italy - From April 30th to May 4th
"From April 30th to May 4th, for the first time in 33 years of history, in Palazzago (Bergamo), will be held the Italian hang-gliding championships, open also to pilots from other countries and organized... more
IndustryGE's CF6 engines will be on USAF new tanker
Cincinnati, USA - The Northrop Grumman KC-45A aircraft was selected Friday by the United States Air Force
General Electric Company CF6 engines will power the Northrop Grumman KC-45A aircraft, which was selected Friday by the United States Air Force (USAF) for its tanker replacement program (see AVIONEWS). The... more
IndustryP&W F-135 engine exceeds 9,000 ground test hours
East Hartford, USA - This achievement is in addition to the 3,600 test hours accumulated during the F-35 concept demonstration program
The Pratt & Whitney F-135 engine exceeded 9,000 system development and demonstration (SDD) ground test hours this week. This achievement, in addition to the 3,600 test hours accumulated during the F-35... more
DefenseLa Corea del Sud sceglie i missili Patriot per la difesa del suo territorio
Tewksbury , Stati Uniti - Raytheon prevede un interessante business da questo contratto
La Corea del Sud ha richiesto alla Raytheon Company di appoggiare con supporto logistico e manutentivo la scelta che ha effettuato di equipaggiarsi di missili Patriot per la difesa del suo territorio nazionale. Questa... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: no transfer of the competences for the allotment of the slots
Rome, Italy - "The coordination must remain in the public"
As regards the proposal of the Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, about the transfer of the responsibility for the allotment of the airport slots by Assoclearance to ENAV, the Italian Flight... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes powered by GE CF6-45/50 and P&W JT9D-70, JT9D-3 or JT9D-7 series engines (2008-05-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and broken fasteners of the inboard and outboard nacelle struts, which could result in loss of the engine and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federa; Register: March 4, 2008 [Page 11534-11536] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-05-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent short circuit failures of certain AC contactors, which could result in arcing and consequent smoke or fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 4, 2008 [Page 11529-11531] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2008-05-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 4, 2008 [Page 11540-11542] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 182, and 206 series airplanes (2008-05-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the seat base/back attach brackets, which could result in the seats collapsing backwards during flight with consequent loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 4, 2008 [Page 11536-11538] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alexandria Aircraft, LLC models 17-30, 17-31, 17-30A, 17-31A, and 17-31ATC airplanes (2008-05-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the exhaust system, which could result in heat damage to magneto electrical wiring and smoke in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 4, 2008 [Page 11545-11551] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Civil aviationRoyal Jet to double air fleet by 2013
London, United Kingdom - Five-fold revenue increase predicted within five years
"Royal Jet, the Middle East’s leading business aviation operator, is to double its fleet and achieve a five-fold revenue increase by 2013, according to its President & Chief Executive, Shane O’Hare. He... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (3): share advances through positive trend
Milan, Italy - It is up 0.53%
Hard day for Alitalia. After the suspension for excessive loss, the share of the national airlines has been recovered to the trading to -2.22%, it loses 0.97% to 0.561 Euro. After an initial sharp decline,... more
Civil aviationGermany: chaos today in the airports due to the strike of the ground staff
Frankfurt, Germany - Lufthansa has cancelled about 100 landing and takeoffs only in Munich
Hard day in Germany for the passengers of Lufthansa. A strike of the ground staff has been announced in several airports of the Country: in Munich about 100 between landing and takeoffs have been cancelled... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on lax security at Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas International Airport
Strasbourg, France - By Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE)
"Written question P-0750/08 by Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: lax security at Terminal 4 of Madrid-Barajas International Airport At a time when all European Union Member... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on misinformation by the public broadcaster Radiotelevisión Madrid regarding entry controls at Barajas airport (Madrid)
Strasbourg, France - By Carlos Carnero González (PSE)
"Written question E-0391/08 by Carlos Carnero González (PSE) to the Commission Subject: misinformation by the public broadcaster Radiotelevisión Madrid regarding entry controls at Barajas airport (... more
AirlinesChina Southern announces expanded Beijing-Tehran service
Beijing, China - With four flights per week, from March 31
"China Southern Airlines announces all-new, non-stop direct flights from Beijing to Tehran and double the frequency to four flights per week, starting March 31. The carrier has been operating Beijing-Tehran... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 700th 777 airplane
Everett, Usa - To International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways
"The Boeing Company delivered its 700th Boeing 777 airplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), to International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) and its customer, Cathay Pacific Airways. The 777 Program reached... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (2): sharp decline of the stock after a positive opening
Milan, Italy - Now it is to -5%
The Alitalia share is ups and downs today in the Piazza Affari. Shares had initially risen, then fell amid speculation over an expected offer by Air France-KLM, which should detail its plan for the money-losing... more
AirlinesKlm starts double daily direct flights to Sweden
Rome, Italy - From Amsterdam to Linkoping
"Royal Dutch Airlines announced it will start direct flights between Amsterdam and Linköping. Starting on March 30th 2008, KLM will fly the Amsterdam - Linköping route twice daily, using Fokker 70 airplane s... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Board of Air France-KLM announced for March 10th
Rome, Italy - The deadline for the binding offer's presentation is on March 14th
The Board of Directors of Air France-KLM has been announced for March 10th and during this meeting will be presented the binding offer for the Alitalia takeover. The deadline for the binding offer's presentation... more
AerospaceJules Verne ATV launch rescheduled to March 9
Kourou, French Guyana - ESA and Arianespace decided to postpone the launch by one day
Arianespace and the European Space Agency confirm that the launch of Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle, is delayed 24 hours due to a technical concern about the ATV/Ariane 5 launcher separation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3). Berlusconi: "It must remain Italian"
Rome, Italy - "It is intolerable to penalize Malpensa"
"Our Country must not be deprived of a national airline", Silvio Berlusconi said during an interview criticizing bitterly the choices made to solve the Alitalia matter. "It must remain Italian", explained... more
Press releaseIata: improve air cargo competitiveness
Rome, Italy - The second World Annual Cargo Symposium takes place in Rome
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the air cargo supply chain to coordinate efforts to drive an industry agenda for change that will improve customer service and competitiveness.... more
Civil aviationTechnology proving the answer to cut aircraft gaseous and sound emissions
London, Great Britain - Aviation industry aiming for 50% CO2 cut and 80% reduction in NOx by 2020
The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) has launched the second in its series of eleven briefing papers looking at the technological progress being made by the aviation industry to reduce its... more
Weather forecastsItaly, bad weather: Italian Civil Defense weather report from today afternoon
Rome, Italy - For the next 24-36 hours
"From today, Tuesday March 4th, the weather conditions in Italy will get worse. From the northern region, the worsening will rapidly extend to all the Country. Cold air is coming from northern Atlantic. Rain.... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on European Defence Agency
Strasbourg, France - By Mary Lou McDonald (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-0978/08 by Mary Lou McDonald (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: European Defence Agency Can the Commission state how much Ireland has contributed as a result of its membership... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on transponders and Netherlands air space
Strasbourg, France - By Bill Newton Dunn (ALDE)
"Written question E-0592/08 by Bill Newton Dunn (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: transponders and Netherlands air space In The Netherlands, with effect from 31March 2008, a Mode S transponder... more
AirlinesKLM flies non-stop from Amsterdam to Panama
Rome, Italy - Starting from March 30th, 2008
"KLM will start operating direct flights from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Panama City, airport of Tocumen, starting from March 30th, 2008. Panama City is going to be the 62nd intercontinental destination of... more
IndustryCessna captures 74 orders at Asia-Pacific region shows
Wichita, USA - Cessna announced several agreements that were finalized in time for the "Singapore Airshow"
Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, completed a successful visit to the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition Forum 2008 on February 14 in Hong Kong and the "Singapore Airshow" February... more
Latest newsUnidentified helicopter crashed in north Albania
Tirana, Albania - Unconfirmed local sources say it was a NATO helicopter
An unidentified helicopter whose radar contacts have been lost seems to have crashed in north Albania, in a mountain area near the border with Montenegro and Kosovo, according to government sources. According... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2007-25-12)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 3, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 42)] [Page 11346] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and - 200CB series airplanes (2008-05-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks which could result in damage to the strut and consequent separation of the struct and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 3, 2008 [Page 11347-11349] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the meeting between Prato and the Unions forecast for March 6th
Rome, Italy - In France they minimize the repetition of the tender for Volare
The meeting between the President of Alitalia Maurizio Prato and the Italian Unions is forecast on Thursday March 6th and they will take stock of the situation as regards the negotiations with Air France-KLM. Following... more
AirlinesAlitalia: accepted the appeal of AirOne against the tender for Volare
Rome, Italy - Now the tender will recur with the old competitors
The Italian Council of State has accepted the appeal of AirOne against the takeover of the low-cost carrier Volare by Alitalia two years ago. The Carlo Toto's airline has challenged the no-execution... more
AirlinesEmirates to fly to Calicut starting from 1st July
Milan, Italy - And expands India network to ten cities
"Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, announced it will launch six-weekly non-stop services to the south Indian city of Kozhikode (Calicut), starting 1st July 2008. The airline to start... more
IndustryEADS to expand in US after winning KC-30 tanker deal
Amsterdam , The Netherlands - EADS and Airbus have begun work on US facilities to support tanker programme
Selection of the Northrop Grumman KC-30 Tanker by the U.S. Air Force, a system based on EADS' A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) and designated by the USAF as the KC-45A, will significantly increase... more
AerospaceThales transferred Turksat 3A satellite to launch site
Kourou, French Guyana - It will enable Turksat to offer telecommunication services
Thales Alenia Space announced that it has transferred the Turksat 3A communications satellite to the launch site in Kourou, French Guyana. Turksat 3A satellite will enable Turksat to offer telecommunication... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: Test Vehicle 3 made its maiden flight
Cascina Costa, Italy - It's the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme
"AgustaWestland announced that Test Vehicle 3, the third helicopter built for the VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme, made its initial flight Feb. 27 in Yeovil, England marking the fourth... more
UAS-DronesSwift completes test flights of Boeing AIS on KillerBee
San Clemente, USA - Completed flight tests to demonstrate the KB4 KillerBee Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Swift Engineering, in conjunction with Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, has completed flight tests to demonstrate the KB4 KillerBee Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, integrated with a Boeing-built Automatic Identification... more
IndustryExceptional year for Bombardier in terms of deliveries and orders
Montreal, Canada - Fourth consecutive year of increased orders in business aircraft
Bombardier announced that it delivered 361 aircraft for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008. This represents an increase of more than 10 per cent over the 326 aircraft deliveries in the previous fiscal... more
AerospaceStar One C2 satellite delivered to launch site
Cannes, France - The satellite will carry 28 transponders in C-band
Thales Alenia Space announced that it has transferred the Star One C2 communication satellite to the launch site in Kourou, French Guyana. Star One C2 is dedicated to the Brazilian satellite operator... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: new international dealer in Mexico
Menominee, Usa - Enstrom Helicopter welcomed Texas dealership
"Enstrom Helicopter Corporation’s newest international dealer, Aerolineas Ejecutivas S.A. de C.V (ALE), wasted no time getting started in Mexico. In only four months, the Toluca based dealer managed t... more
Military aviationRussia delivered Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighters to Malaysia
Moscow, Russia - The agreement signed in 2003 has a value of 900 million dollars
Russia has delivered four Su-MKM fighter planes to Malaysia under a contract signed in 2003. The Southeast Asian country will receive a total of 18 Su-30MKM fighters under a $ 900-million contract by... more
AirlinesSAS to reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 20 percent
Stockholm, Sweden - By 2020
"The SAS Group is launching a new environmental strategy that includes an ambitious strategic environmental target. The new environmental target is to reduce total carbon-dioxide emissions by 20... more
HelicoptersVH-71 Marine One: an endangered species?
Rome, Italy - Pentagon could restructure the whole program for the new US president helicopter
After a 500 million dollar chop decided by U.S. Congress on VH-71 Marine One program, the Italian-British AgustaWestland helicopter program for the U.S. President, the Pentagon decided to halt for a 90-days... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: stop to the Israeli aviation and artillery against Gaza Strip
Rome, Italy - Stop to the civilians killed
"Israeli military air strikes and artillery attacks on the Gaza Strip during the last few days have killed over 100 Palestinians, including dozens of children and other civilian bystanders. Three Israelis... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: Turkey about to take flight for the industry
Menominee, Usa - Plaquemines Parish took first flight with society
"Enstrom Helicopter Corp. recently delivered it’s first 480B destined for Turkey to Enstrom dealer Kaan Air Ltd. of Instanbul. Accepting the aircraft in Menominee on behalf of Kaan Air was Captain Muzaffer A... more
HelicoptersBoeing is awarded an agreement for new CH-47F Chinook helicopters destined to the US Army
St. Louis, USA - A deal worth 280,5 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a 280.5 million dollars U.S. Army contract for 11 new CH-47F Chinook helicopters, increasing the number of new Chinooks on contract to 59. Aircraft deliveries under... more
Military aviationSomalia: US AC-130 bombs Dhobley
Mogadishu, Somalia - Near the border with Kenya
According to the "Misna" agency, last night a USAF AC-130 Spectre bomber airplane dropped three bombs on Dhobley, south Somalia, near the border with Kenya. In the last days the town was theatre of fights... more