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Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in August 2004
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EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH…July 27-Aug. 2, Oshkosh, Wis. Info: (800) 564-6322 www.airventure.org. NBAA SECURITY TRAINING FOR PART 91 OPERATORS…Aug. 24, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (202) 783-9000; www.nbaa.org.... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: a new advanced trainer for China?
Farnborough, UK – Yakovlev could cooperate for its designing
The growth of Chinese aerospace industry does not stop, especially when considering the promotion of new products for national or export exigencies. It seems now that Beijing is willing to encourage the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS a Farnborough International 2004: Rosoboronexport’s participation
Farnborough, UK – The success of the Sukhoi Flanker goes on
Participation by Russia at Farnborough International 2004 has always the same relevant protagonist, that is to say Rosoboronexport, which is the Moscow’s agency attending to promote abroad in the international m... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Lockheed Martin grows without stopping
Farnborough, UK – 28.000 employees for the US major defence company
Lockheed Martin has unveiled in Farnborough the latest data related to company’s growth, a growth which has enabled the company even to remarkably increase its employment: Lockheed has today some 28.000 e... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the evolution of the Boeing 777
Farnborough, UK – Two new versions in order to meet the near-term exigencies related to international air transport
According to Boeing analysts’ forecasting, by the next 20 years carriers all over the world will have progressively to meet the increasing demand in the air transport sector, and at least 25.000 new a... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Royal Jet selects the Bombardier Challenger 300
Farnborough, UK – Two new business jets for the Abu Dhabi’s carrier
Two new Bombardier Challenger 300s for Royal Jet, an Abu Dhabi‘s carrier (UAE), have been officially revealed at Farnborough International 2004. These business jets of the Canadian company have been s... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Thales and Diehl Avionik for the A-400M
Farnborough, UK - Airbus selects these two companies in order to supply avionics components for the new airlifter under development
Thales and Diehl Avionik are going to provide several avionics systems for the new Airbus A-400M military airlifter. This agreement was achieved right on the occasion of Farnborough International 2004... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: cuts for British defence but helicopters' role still remains a major one
Farnborough, UK - Defence Minister Hoon would appear convinced of it
Participation by British Defence Minister, Geoff Hoon, to Farnborough International 2004 has put into evidence the national defence exigencies, and defence should experience significant cuts in order to... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the AVTS programme has been granted to Landmark Training Consortium
Farnborough, UK - Also AgustaWestland to participate to the production of the new training system for armoured vehicles' crews
Landmark Training Consortium will attend to the development of the AVTS (Armoured Vehicle Training Service) programme, on the basis of what has been decided by British Ministry of Defence. This company,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: "The Usaf's fighters? No comparison is possible with the Typhoon"
Farnborough, UK - It would have been maintained by Usaf Chief of General Staff after a test flight on the new combat aircraft
Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon's high performances cannot be denied even by the most important representatives of US Air Force. But this fact appears even more relevant when an extremely positive comment... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS a Farnborough International 2004: PowerJet as the new joint-venture between Snecma and NPO Saturn
Farnborough, UK - It will attend to the development and the promotion of the engines devoted to the new Sukhoi RRJ regional jets
PowerJet: this is the name of the new joint venture created by the rising cooperation between French Snecma and Russian NPO Saturn for the production of what are going to be the new engines destinated... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Italy appears more and more a leader in the aerospace sector
Farnborough, UK - Italian Minister for Productive Activities Antonio Marzano appears convinced of it
Participation by Italian Minister for Productive Activities, Antonio Marzano at the Air Show appears particularly significant with reference to the situation of aerospace sector in Italy. According to... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the alternative solution against the JCM comes from MBDA
Farnborough, UK - The European missile group intends to develop a new flexible system against surface targets
MBDA group intends to promote an alternative solution against the JCM (Joint Common Missile) for the production of a new air-to-surface missile system destinated to replace several weapon systems for such... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Galileo Avionica’s participation
Farnborough, UK – Falco and radar systems in the centre of attention
Galileo Avionica attends Farnborough International Air Show 2004 by showing a wide range of products for aviation and aerospace employment. The Falco UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) is in particular in the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Eads still aims to the KC-X
Farnborough, UK – The European group will not renounce to carry on the promotion of its alternative solution against the 767 Tanker
A final choice for the KC-X programme does not exist yet in the United States with reference to the need for providing US Air Force with new air tankers. Eads is quite aware of it and it will nor renounce... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS a Farnborough International 2004: a simulator for the AB-139
Farnborough, UK – It is produced by the Rotorsim consortium for all the dedicated missions of the aircraft
AgustaWestland’s Cascina Costa facility will receive a new simulator entirely dedicated to the AB-139 helicopter. The development of such simulator must be referred to Rotorsim, a consortium based on A... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Neuron and Euromale for the growth of European cooperation for aerospace sector
Farnborough, UK – The future of European military aviation also depends on these two new UAVs
Neuron and Euromale: these are the two major European aviation programmes related to the future unmanned aircraft devoted to encourage further cooperation among several countries’ producers, and a higher i... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Eads-Irkut alliance is stronger
Farnborough, UK - A new agreement has been signed right during the Air Show in order to promote in the international market the Beriev BE-200RR jet firefighter
It had already announced during the last ILA 2004 edition in Berlin in May and a first important step in this sense had already been performed, but now Eads and Irkut have signed a really relevant agreement... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: will be the Alenia's facility aimed to manufacture components for the Dreamliner in Brindisi?
Farnborough, UK - It is the proposal by Puglia Region Council Vice-president Carmine Dipietrangelo
Brindisi as the proper location for the production of structural components for the Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner. This is a proposal put forward by Puglia Region Council Vice-President Carmine Dipietrangelo and... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Vitrociset’ participation
Farnborough, UK – The best logistics and defence solutions of the Italian company are being shown at the great Air Show
Vitrociset attends Farnborough International 2004 by showing its main products and putting into evidence the capabilities of the company in meeting a large series of exigencies both regarding the civil... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the 7E7 exists but is it a realistic solution?
Farnborough, UK – Airbus bears in mind the new Boeing’s programme but appears doubtful about the possibility it can really satisfy the concrete exigencies of air transport.
Airbus seizes a chance at Farnborough to put into evidence how Boeing goes on denying the existence of a major relevant aviation programme at an international level like the A-380 is. "We do not deny instead... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: institutional and military representatives visited AgustaWestland’s stands
Farnborough, UK – Italian ministers Martino, Marzano and Gasparri met the representatives of the helicopter company
AgustaWestland was significantly visited during these days at Farnborough International 2004 from an institutional and military point of view. On July 20 Italian Defence Minister arrived at helicopter... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Mitsui and KAI for the Bell 427i IFR
Farnborough, UK – The new helicopter to enter service in 2007
South Korean KAI and Japanese Mitsui will be major partners in developing the new Bell 427i IFR helicopter. The aircraft of the well known US company will be provided with state-of-the –art avionics, s... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Bell starts the first test flights of the new MAPL rotor
Farnborough, The system to be likely to be adopted also for the 427i helicopters
Bell starts appraising an important testing stage regarding its new tail rotor designed in order to improve a wide series of performance parameters for its own helicopters. The system, which is being developed,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the BE-200 against the flames of terrorism
Farnborough, UK - The airplane was recently deployed even during a joint anti-terrorism exercise in the Baltic Sea
Two Irkut Beriev BE-200 are presently available for the Russian Ministry which deals with civil defence in the country. Russia is going to operate some seven multirole anphibious aircraft by 2007, and... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: "Cut for Italian defence spending will not affect the Eurofighter programme"
Farnborough, UK - Italian Defence Minister Martino would be sure of it mainly with reference to the Tranche 2
Two days ago Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, commented the problem related to possible cuts for the sector on the occasion of the showing of the new financial measure, maintaining that Italian... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the success of Finmeccanica group
Farnborough, UK - After the Agusta Grand, a new agreement with Lockheed Martin in the missile sector
After the official showing of the new AgustaWestland A-109 Grand helicopter occurred yesterday at Farnborough (see for details AVIONEWS), Finmeccanica group has unveiled also the sign of an important agreement... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: a new Apache for the British Army
Farnborough, UK - Combat helicopters availalble for the British Army rise up to 67
The official delivery of the 67th AH Mk.1 Apache combat helicopter for the British Army Air Corps occurred today at Farnborough International 2004. The British Army is so provided with almost 70 airframes... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the helicopter sector should emulate civil transport industry
Farnborough, UK - Boeing Rotorcraft would be convinced of it, in order to encourage the development of new helicopter programmes
Representatives from the helicopter sector of boeing analyze the present situation at Farnborough and point out a relevant aspect for the development of new programmes in this sector. According to Boeing... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: new customers for the F-16 within the next two years
Farnborough, UK - Lockheed Martin's representatives would be convinced of it
The F-16 Fighting Falcon could find new customers and strenghten its own presence in those countries which already operate with it witin the next two years. Lockheed Martin's representatives would be convinced... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Thales to participate for the development of the Watchkeeper UAV programme
Farnborough, UK - The British Ministry of Defence has selected its new partner for such important military programme
The United Kingdom does not appear willing to contribute for the development of new UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) by cooperating with other countries in Europe, especially with reference to the Euromale... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Russia wants a new military airlifter
Farnborough, UK - The Antonov AN-70 could be ordered with 164 airplanes
Russia and Ukraina intend to resort to a sufficient number of new airlifters for their own armed forces and, with reference to this matter, they would be carefully thinking to increase their cooperation... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the A-400M programme goes on
Farnborough, UK - EADS to attend to the production of composite materials for the fuselage of such military cargo
The new Airbus A-400M airlifter programme goes on. Germany needs some 60 military cargo and EADS will have a major part in producing airframe structure. What in particular EADS is going to provide is its... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: the Eurofighter's challenge
Farnborough, UK - The programme could achieve new customers by this year, among those which have appraised its quality for a long time and those which could start considering its relevance
The Eurofighter programme still has great potentialities in the international market and the development of the Tranche 2 will go on together with an increase of promotional increase, also in order to... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Sikorsky attacks the US-101 and Lockheed Martin reacts
Farnborough, UK - According to Lockheed's representatives, competitors' position would be absolutely based on hypocrisy
Lockheed Martin reacts, right on the occasion of Farnborough International 2004, against the recent Sikorsky’s comment against the possibility that US Government can think to adopt a not American-made h... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: Aermacchi attending with all its products
Farnborough, UK - Also the M-346 and the M-311 are being shown
Aermacchi's participation, as a worldwide leader for military pilots' training, at the great Farnborough International Air Show 2004 is a significant one as the company is actually attending with all its... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Farnborough International 2004: first customer for the Sukhoi RRJ
Farnborough, UK - Siberia Airlines to be the first carrier to take delivery of the new airliner produced by the Russian producer
Siberia Airlines will be the first carrier to take delivery of the new Sukhoi's regional jets. The RRJ class' aircraft find so their launcher customer, whereas the Russian company aims to win in a large... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in July 2004
Rome, Italy - And those ones in August
FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW…July 19-25, Farnborough, England. Info: +44 (0) 20 7227 1043; www.farnborough.com. EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH…July 27-Aug. 2, Oshkosh, Wis. Info: (800) 564-6322 www.airventure.org.... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in July 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA BUSINESS AVIATION REGIONAL FORUM…July 15-16, Hong Kong, China. Info: (202) 783-9000; www.nbaa.org. ARCHIE TRAMMEL RADAR TRAINING…July 16, Wingate Inn, Addison, Texas. Info: (800) 687-5661; www... more
Weather forecastsBoeing at Farnborough International 2004
Farnborough, UK - The MMA and the 7E7 Dreamliner in the centre of attention
Boeing's participation at Farnborough International 2004 (July 19-25) appears a significant one, when considering the wide series of products that such US company is able to show, due to the several sectors... more
Weather forecastsAgustaWestland at Farnborough International 2004
Farnborough, UK - The wide range of civil and military helicopters, together with products designed by cooperations with the various partners of the group
Farnborough International 2004 (July 19-25) also waits for AgustaWestland's participation, attending with its wide range of civil and military helicopters. At the helicopter group's stands one will be... more
Weather forecastsAirbus at Farnborough International 2004
Farnborough, UK - The European group promotes its leading products for both the civil and military sectors
Airbus is going to attend next edition of the great Farnborough International 2004 Air Show which will occur in the United Kingdom from July 19 to 25. The European group will participate to the new edition... more
Weather forecastsEF-2000 Typhoon's debut during Italian Republic celebration
Rome, Italy - Two Eurofighters opened yesterday the overflight by Italian armed forces' aircraft over Fori Imperiali Street in Rome
Italian Republic celebration had among its main protagonists two EF-2000 Typhoons, which opened the overflight by airplanes and helicopters over Fori Imperiali Street in Rome. Actually, three would have... more
Weather forecastsTests for June 2 Italian Republic Celebration have started
Rome, Italy - 3500 soldiers and 75 aircraft have been scheduled for next Wednesday event
Movement tests for June 2 Italian Republic Celebration have started at night in "Fori Imperiali" street in Rome, opened by Carabinieri band and followed by those belonging to Guardia di Finanza, Italian... more
Weather forecastsOpen Day at Pratica di Mare base for an official "good bye" for the F-104
Pratica di Mare, Italy - 500.000 attendees and the most important institutions for seeing for the last time the fighter which defended Italy during decades
Pratica di Mare base's Open Day occurred on May 29-30 in order to watch the F-104 Starfighter of the Italian Air Force flying for the last time. On May 29 the base has been exclusively opened for handicapped... more
Weather forecastsEmbraer shows its new jet
Brasil - Embraer shows its new Legacy Executive Jet at the European airshow of Geneve
For the first time the Embraer will show, at the European airshow of Geneve, on the next May from 25 to 27 its new Legacy Executive Jet. The inauguration of the Ebace (European Business Aviation Conference... more
Weather forecastsThe success of Savona Airshow 2004
Savona, Italy - Appreciation by Italian Minister Scajola
Savona city was the protagonist of the significant Airshow on last May 22 (see for details AVIONEWS) where also the MB-339s of the Italian national acrobatic squad ("Frecce Tricolori") participated, providing... more
Weather forecastsPacifists against VolaGenova airshow
Genoa, Italy - Criticism against public investment on weapon systems
A group of pacifists consisting of some twenty persons led by Vittorio Agnoletto have demonstrate against VolaGenova Airshow occurred on May 22-23 in Genoa. The Carabinieris have operated in order to evict... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhitions in May 2004
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EUROPEAN BUSINESS AVIATION CONVENTION AND EXPO…May 25-27, Palexpo Convention Center, Geneva, Switzerland. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.ebace.com. CESSNA M&O ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS FOR EUROPEAN O... more
Weather forecastsILA 2004's success
Berlin, Germany - More than 200.000 visitors for an event which has clearly shown present growth of European aerospace sector
The great ILA 2004 Airshow ended with a remarkable success in terms of orders, agreements, visitors amount and political, military and institutional attendees. More than 200.000 visitors participated to... more