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AccidentsSantiago de Chile: airplane falls on a stadium's gym causing 11 casualties
Santiago de Chile, Chile - It is only a temporary toll
A Cessna 210 of Carabineros of Santiago de Chile fell on the gym of the municipal stadium in the residential quarter of Penalonen. The crash occurred shortly after the takeoff from the local airport: in... more
IndustryPrecision Air Services takes delivery of its first ATR aircraft
Toulouse, France - It's a model ATR-72/500
"Tanzania’s Precision Air Services today accepted delivery of its first ATR-72/500. This first delivery follows a deal inked in 2006, for the purchase of 6 new ‘-500s’ ATRs. In 2007, the airline booke... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti on Eurofly: serious worry for operative management out of control
Rome, Italy - With heavy repercussions on the regularity of flights, inefficiencies, damages and losses
"Unione Piloti (Italian association) expresses serious worry for the future of the airline Eurofly. An operative management out of control implies heavy repercussions on the regularity of flights provoking... more
AirlinesAlitalia: TAR states lawfulness of the exclusive Air France-KLM negotiations
Rome, Italy - The negotiations can go on
The exclusive negotiation between Alitalia and Air France-KLM has been retained lawful. Now the negotiations can go on. TAR Lazio rejects the appeal of AirOne, whose target was to block the exclusive... more
Military aviationIsraeli Aviation slaughters children in a few hours
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Four innocents killed yesterday, four more today
The attacks, carried out in the last hours by Israeli military airplanes and helicopters, caused a children massacre. Yesterday evening the Israeli rockets caused the death of four Palestinian children,... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2008": the final figures. Two European giants in confrontation
Houston, USA - AgustaWestland confirms 78 new orders, Eurocopter 120
"Heli-Expo 2008" just finished on February 26th in Houston, reporting record numbers: 17,373 visitors, 523 exhibitors who showcased their products and services, and 65 helicopters displayed on the showroom... more
HelicoptersKaigai Aviotech and AgustaWestland signed an agreement for two helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - One AW-119Ke and one AW-109 Power
AgustaWestland and Kaigai Aviotech Corporation have signed an agreement for one AW-119 Ke single engine and one AW-109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopter. The AW-119 Ke is AgustaWestland’s a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: second question on the interpretation of regulation (EC) No 261/2004
Strasbourg, France - By Herbert Reul (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-0451/08 by Herbert Reul (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: second question on the interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on flight permits between London and Brussels and Paris
Strasbourg, France - By Syed Kamall (PPE-DE)
"Written question P-5967/07 by Syed Kamall (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: flight permits between London and Brussels and Paris On 20 November, Mayor of London Ken Livingstone told BBC London... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 regarding the air passengers
Strasbourg, France - By Herbert Reul (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-5267/07 by Herbert Reul (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers... more
AirlinesSAS strengthens offering to Milan
Stockholm, Sweden - As of April 16
"It will now be simpler to fly with SAS to Italy. As of April 16, SAS is to increase the number of departures between Stockholm and Milan. This increase will involve an additional afternoon departure... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: GME Aviation Services appointed AW independent sales representative in Central America
Cascina Costa, Italy - Including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Belize
"AgustaWestland announced that GME Aviation Services have been appointed as an AgustaWestland Independent Sales Representative for a number of Central American countries including Costa Rica, Nicaragua,... more
ReportAnkara: "We will not withdraw our troops from Iraq"
Ankara, Turkey - USA: "We must respect the Iraqi sovereignty". Diplomat crisis?
The spokesman of the Iraqi Government, Ali Al Dabbagh, instructed Turkey to withdraw its troops from the Iraqi Kurdistan, but the Ankara Government replies by reinforcing all the garrisons in the border... more
IndustryEmbraer disclosed first customer of Phenom jets in India
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Bangalore-based Aviators India takes two Phenom 100s
“Embraer disclosed a contract with Indian business aviation solutions company Aviators India Pvt. Ltd. for two Phenom 100 executive jets, totaling USD 5.96 million, at list price. This order, announced a... more
Press releaseIATA partners with Flight Safety Foundation to tackle pilot shortage
Madrid, Spain - But also engineers and maintenance certification staff
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the U.S.-based Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) announced a new partnership to tackle the global shortage in pilots, engineers and maintenance certification... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to purchase other 15 Airbus A-380 airplanes
Toulouse, France - "It would need at least 10 more A-380s to keep with the rapidly expanding aviation sector in Asia"
According to a report by the International "Herald Tribune", Airbus is expecting Singapore Airlines to purchase 10 to 15 additional A-380 superjumbos. This is in addition to the 19 A-380s the airline already... more
ReportBaghdad asks Turkey the withdrawal of its soldiers from Iraqi Kurdistan
Baghdad, Iraq - After months of air raid, from six days Turkish ground troops occupy the territory
It have to be a mega-assault launched by Ankara towards the guerrilla of Pkk, the workers union not recognized by Turkish Government, but the rebellion of these last ones seems be beyond expectation, after... more
OccurrencesKenya: charter flight with Italians on board carries out an emergency landing
Mombasa, Kenya - They were all reprotected in hotels of the area
The pilot of a charter flight with about 190 Italians on board changed course and carried out an emergency landing in the airport of Mombasa apparently due to a technical hitch in one engine. The airplane... more
AirlinesAir France inaugurates new link Trieste-Paris
Rome, Italy - Starting from Sunday, March 30th
"Starting from Sunday March 30th, Air France will connect Trieste to Paris-'Charles de Gaulle' with direct flight operated by Britair, regional company of the Group. The flights, operated on 50-seat... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2008-04-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes of the flight deck windows, which could result in loss of a window and rapid loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9670-9672] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes, and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2008-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9666-9668] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Airports"Planet Stupid" group, spectacular protest against third runway in Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Unrolled banner on the roof of the British Parliament
After the protest of a group of activists that two days ago climbed on a B-777 airplane of British Airways parked in Heathrow, unrolling a banner reading "Climate Emergency - No Third Runway" against the... more
Press releaseIATA: "Asia become eco-aviation leader"
Hong Kong, China - During the "Greener Skies for Asia 2008" conference
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Asia to play a leadership role in driving the aviation industry towards carbon neutral growth leading to a zero-emission industry. 'By... more
AirlinesEstonian Air and embassy: presentation of the northern Country
Rome, Italy - To be announced the opportunities for leisure and business
Estonian Air and the Estonian embassy in Italy inform that tomorrow, Thursday February 28th at 12:00 (at Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, Via G. Frescobaldi 5, Rome) a press conference will be held to introduce... more
AirlinesVolareweb: further destinations for the Summer
Gallarate, Italy - 25 destinations now reached from Milan
"Volareweb proposes further new and interesting destinations for the Summer season, that are now 25. From May 6th will start the link Milan-Malpensa/Ljubljana twice a week (on Tuesdays and Thursdays).... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: operational the new Product Support Logistic Centre at Lonate Pozzolo
Houston, USA - Strategically located near other AW facilities
The new AgustaWestland Product Support Logistic Centre at Lonate Pozzolo, Italy, is now fully operational and work has started on the second phase which will see the current 10,000 m2 (107,000 ft2) facility... more
Military aviationDiamond Aero presents at the Guidonia Centre its new AMI airplanes
Rome, Italy - An occasion for a cultural exchange and aeronautical information
"Four airplanes for base touristic flight, aeroclubs and flying schools, DA-20, Da-40 and DA-42 have been presented by Diamond Aero of Rome in the military airport of Guidonia, in the presence of Air Squadron... more
HelicoptersKing Express Group orders three AgustaWestland helicopters
Houston, USA - One AW-119Ke, one AW-109 Power and one Grand
AgustaWestland has announced that King Express Group Limited has ordered three helicopters comprising one AW-119 Ke single engine, one AW-109 Power and one Grand light twin turbine engine helicopters.... more
Civil aviationThe member assembly defends unanimously Assoclearance
Rome, Italy - Today the meeting in Paris between Prato and Spinetta
The members assembly of Assoclearance, ten airlines (Air Alps, AirOne, Alitalia, Alitalia Express, Alpi Eagles, Eurofly, ItAli Airlines, Myair.com, Volare and Wind Jet) and airport management companies... more
HelicoptersCopterline took delivery of its first AW-139 helicopter
Houston, Usa - JSC Euro-Asia Air orders two models; SAM purchases five helicopters
"AgustaWestland (AW) announced that Copterline of Finland has taken delivery of the first of two AW-139 helicopters at AgustaWestland’s Vergiate facility. It will soon enter service operating scheduled f... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault Model Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000EX, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Fan Jet Falcon, Mystere- Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 20, Mystere-Falcon 200, and Falcon 10 airplanes (2008-04-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the overwing emergency exits to open, and consequent injury to passengers or crewmembers during an emergency evacuation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 26, 2008 [Page 10139-10140] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseIATA: January traffic
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association released the data yesterday
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday released international traffic data for January. Year-on-year international passenger demand grew by 4.3% in January. This is sharply down... more
AirlinesAer Lingus opens the first connection between Rome and Belfast
Belfast, Ireland - The new hub of the Irish airline out of Eire
Green-light for the first Aer Lingus connection from Rome to Belfast, the new hub of the national Irish airline out of Eire. Ten destinations are scheduled: Barcelona and Amsterdam have been operating... more
IndustryEmbraer and Jetscape sign for ten 190 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - E-Jets will allow Florida-based lessor to offer flexible leasing solutions to airlines worldwide
"Embraer and the U.S. aircraft leasing company Jetscape, Inc., based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., signed an agreement for the acquisition of ten EMBRAER 190 jets, with options for an additional ten aircraft... more
Finance and economyThe merger between Delta and Northwest is still uncertain
Atlanta, USA - "Any potential merger would have to meet certain principles"
Another sign of trouble for a proposed merger between Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines. Delta Chief Executive, Richard Anderson, and Chief Financial Officer, Ed Bastian, told employees in an e-mail... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9661-9663] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (10): the Texas DPS chooses Eurocopter
Houston, USA - Five AS-350B/2s and one EC-145
The Texas Department of Public Safety (Texas DPS) has purchased five AS-350B/2s and one EC-145 from American Eurocopter. When received, the new aircraft will join the existing Texas DPS fleet of nine AS-350B/2s... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF340A and SAAB 340B airplanes (2008-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9659-9661] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsGESAC: signed agreement protocol ministry-Region for Grazzanise airport
Naples, Italy - Further considerable funds appropriated
"Today, February 26th 2008 in Palazzo Santa Lucia, Naples, seat of Campania's regional council, the president of Campania Antonio Bassolino and the minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi have signed... more
SecurityFAA AD on Taylorcraft A, B, and F series airplanes (2008-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the left and right wing front and aft lift struts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9655-9659] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseLivingston flight Milan-San Salvador to be reactivated
Milan, Italy - Agreement between the carrier and El Salvador's Tourism ministry
On occasion of the BIT (Tourism International Exchange) in Milan and in the presence of the Tourism ministry of El Salvador, Ruben Rochi Parker, Livingston and the Tourism ministry jointly announce the... more
AirlinesEstonian Air activates route Rome-Tallinn
Tallinn, Estonia - Starting from next April 4
Estonian Air, Estonian national airline - 49% of which is owned by SAS - Scandinavian Airlines, 34% by the Republic of Estonia and 17% by Cresco, an Estonian investment group - already connects Tallinn,... more
AirlinesAeroflot receives a new Airbus A-320
Moscow, Russia - The carrier has an Airbus fleet of 36 aircraft
Russia's flagship carrier Aeroflot has received a new Airbus A-320 under a leasing contract. "This is the second aircraft obtained this year under an operational leasing deal signed in February 2007... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9668-9670] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes (2008-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: February 22, 2008 [Page 9663-9666] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (9): in two days the EC-175 totalized 98 orders
Houston, USA - The announcement has been given by Lutz Bertling
The Eurocopter CEO, Lutz Bertling, has announced that in the first two days of the international exhibition the EC-175 helicopter has totalized 98 orders. The last order belonging to the Halvorson family... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (8): Scott Kasprowicz announces a new venture on board an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter
Houston, USA - Planned in July 2008
Scott Kasprowicz announced today his plans to make an attempt at setting a new speed record for an around-the-world helicopter flight. The record setting flight is scheduled to take place in July 2008... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (7): P&WC launched innovative maintenance program for helicopter customers
Houston, Usa - The industry signed maintenance contract with Era Helicopters
"Pratt & Whitney Canada has launched an all-new Fleet Management Program designed to meet the wide-ranging engine maintenance needs of helicopter customers around the world. The new Fleet Management... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: E-tix flies with the carrier
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - With many advantages
"Air Dolomiti, Italian regional airline of the Lufthansa Group and member of Lufthansa Regional, makes its passengers fly with electronic tickets. Since yesterday air tickets for flights leaving from... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at the "Heli-Expo 2008" (6): American Eurocopter delivered the first EC-225 in the US to Era Helicopters LLC
Houston, Usa - The model had received certification from US FAA at the end of January
"On 30 January 2008, the EC-225 received its type certification from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). On 27 July 2004, the EC-225 received its twin-pilot IFR and single-pilot VFR airworthiness... more