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Fair and showsTLC integrated: new satellites, new broadband
Rome, Italy - Satellites for communications in Ka and Q/v broadband soon to be launched
A Piaggio P180 airplane will be the testing ground for studies and applications on Q/V broadband. Specifically, tests aim to study Q/V band efficiency in communications, Internet and satellite services... more
Fair and shows3D-HD television broadcasts via satellite
Rome, Italy - Live events in 3D in HD at "SAT Expo 2009"
A real live concert at "SAT Expo 2009" will be transmitted on satellite with technology fielded by Open-sky on 3D-HD tv screen. For this demonstration, Atlantic Bird 3 of Eutelsat will transmit in the... more
Fair and shows"Digital divide": too much politics, few infrastructures
Rome, Italy - At "SAT Expo 2009" closes round table on digital divide opportunities
Infrastructures, alphabetization and switch-off in strong delay: these are the weak spots brought to light during the conclusive round table on "Digital divide". Among the speakers, Arturo Manera, vice-president... more
Fair and showsEutelsat signs an agreement with Thales Alenia Space for the new satellite W3C
Rome, Italy - EU allow it a frequency band
Thales Alenia Space, joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Finmeccanica (33%), is one of the main global leader in the space telecommunications sector with customers in the USA, Russia, Latin America,... more
Fair and showsEutelsat Hot Bird™ neighborhood consolidates reach in Italy
Rome, Italy - Results of its two-yearly survey today during "SAT Expo 2009"
Eutelsat Communications yesterday announced that the results of its two-yearly survey on satellite television trends in Italy reconfirm the Group’s HOT BIRD™ neighbourhood as the beacon for multi-channel vie... more
Fair and showsESA quits the program Egnos starting from April 1st
Rome, Italy - "It will focus on Galileo" said during "SAT Expo Europe 2009"
Giorgio Solari, coordinator of ESA satellite navigation programs, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS during "SAT Expo Europe 2009", the exhibition focused on aerospace and telecommunications, which began... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo Europe 2009" dedicates an area to tlc integrated
Rome, Italy - Conferences,workshops and seminars will take place there
"SAT Expo Europe 2009", the exhibition focused on aerospace and telecommunications (tlc) in progress at the fair of Rome - dedicated to tlc a showcase area and a conference session, with workshops and... more
Fair and showsSelex Galileo: the “Falco” UAV suitable also for civilian purposes
Rome, Italy - From "SAT Expo 2009". Pipeline surveillance, to prevent illegal immigration and borders surveillance its possible uses
“Falco” (“Hawk”) is a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) made by Selex Galileo (Finmeccanica Group), designed to acquire operational scenario in real time from several targets. Tactical system is designe... more
Fair and showsEyes of all the World staring at e-Geos
Rome, Italy - From "Sat Expo 2009". Probable share entry by an Abu Dhabi company
e-Geos is a joint-venture having as principal shareholders the Italian Space Agency (ASI) with 25% and Telespazio (a Finmeccanica/Thales company) with 53% (Efibanca Engineering Spa, Eurimage and Vitrociset... more
Fair and showsVeredice (Telespazio) to AVIONEWS: "An Italian satellite operator is required"
Rome, Italy - From "Sat Expo 2009". Italy is the only European country without it
During "SAT Expo Europe 2009" - the exhibition focused on space and advanced telecommunications - AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Veredice, CEO of Telespazio. "Italy is the only European country without... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo 2009" opens
Rome, Italy - A showcase in Rome of aerospace industries
"SAT Expo 2009" - the international exhibition of aerospace and telecommunication industry - opened in Rome today. The main European and Italian actors are present. In 2007, Italian companies of aerospace... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo 2009" (2), main European industries are here
Rome, Italy - Italian companies have the opportunity to grow
Italian companies for aerospace and Defence - which exhibit at "SAT Expo 2009" along with AVIONEWS, which will follow all the conferences of this Roman event on space and advanced telecommunications -... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo", Italian ministry of Economic development hosts foreign companies
Rome, Italy - The goal is to strengthen agreements between operator
Italian Ministry of Economic development will participate to "Sat Expo Europe 2009", the event focused on aero-space industry, on integrated and advanced telecommunications and to its applications, which... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo" (2), "We aim to integrate Defence and national space agency"
Rome, Italy - Marco Airaghi, counsellor of Italian ministry of Defence, said
During the presentation of "SAT Expo Europe 2009" , the exhibition dedicated to services and applications of space and integrated telecommunications which will take place in Rome from March 19 to 21, a... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo": in 2010 India will be Country partner
Rome, Italy - Paolo Dalla Chiara, president of the exhibition, said to AVIONEWS
During the presentation of "SAT Expo Europe 2009", the international exhibition dedicated to the services and application of the aerospace and integrated telecommunications, president Paolo Dalla Chiara... more
Fair and showsItaly: in Spotorno the 10th edition of "Festival del vento"
Savona, Italy - 22nd and 29th of March and 5th of April. Kites will open the fair next Sunday
The 10th edition of "Festival del vento" in Spotorno (Savona) will be organized thanks to the department of Tourism of Spotorno and to the Province of Savona. It will be held between March and April and... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "ATC Global 2009"
Rome, Italy - From March 17-19 in Amsterdam
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica Company active in the sectors of electronic systems for Air Defence, Naval Applications, Air Traffic Management and Airport, is exhibiting at the 2009 edition of... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of March
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 16 to next Sunday 22
Monday 16 - "2009 Bright Paragliding Open Australian National Championships". Bright, Victoria, Australia. + 61 437 137 893 http://events.fai.org www.brightopen.org - "2009 Valadares Paragliding... more
Fair and showsIn "SAT Expo Europe" the first conference on mobile satellite services
Rome, Italy - Eutelsat will present the new applications
Few days away from the launch in Baïkonour (in Kazakhstan) of the W2A, the first European satellite in S band, Eutelsat will present in SAT Expo Europe the new applications for mobility e their market... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show": Team Aero wins C-130J support contract
Avalon, Australia - Valued at USD 292 million
"With proven capability and experience in Deep Maintenance and Through-Life-Support (TLS) to large military fixed-wing aircraft, 'Team Aero' members Australian Aerospace (Eurocopter's subsidiary), Lockheed... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo", from March 19 to 21 at the fair of Rome
Rome, Italy - For the second year in a row, returns the appointment with satellite technology
Galileo Navigational System and UAV's (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), Earth Observation and Homeland Security, Space research and Transportation, Integrated Telecommunications, will be the four themes and... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show" to open tomorrow
Avalon, Australia - From March 10th to 15th
A wide spectrum of the Australian Defence Force’s air power will be on display during the "Australian International Air Show 2009" at Avalon Victoria. The air show runs from March 10th to 15th, with p... more
Fair and showsWorld Military Games: Val d'Aosta Region stands as candidate for the first edition
Rome, Italy - The event will take place in March 2010
Valle d'Aosta Autonomous Region decided to put in for hosting the first edition of the "World Military Games" that will take place in March 2010. The event is organized by Consiglio Internazionale dello... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of March
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - "Avalon Air Tour". Shepparton to Echuca,, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)3 5831 3600 www.thegreatairrally.com - "2009 Dalby Big Air". Dalby Airport, Queensland, Australia. + 61 414 779... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhitions in the first week of March
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 2 to next Sunday 8
Monday 02 - "2009 Killarney Paragliding Classic". Killarney, Queensland, Australia. + 61 407 638 834 http://events.fai.org http://fly-killarney.com.au - "Heli-Middle East 2009". Ritz Carlton, Doha,... more
Fair and showsWomen in aviation concluded its conference
Atlanta, Usa - "Industry operates in cycles. And this will pass"
The 20th Annual International Women in Aviation (WAI) Conference, concluded on Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. The Conference’s underlying thrust was unquestionably jobs and the economy. Despite furloughs, f... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2009" (2): UAE select Finmeccanica for 48 M-346 aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The agreement incluses the creation of a joint-venture between Alenia Aermacchi and Mubadala
"The United Arab Emirates Government today announced at 'IDEX 2009' (International Defence Exhibition & Conference) in Abu Dhabi that it had begun negotiations for the acquisition of 48 M-346 advanced... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2009": United Arab Emirates make purchases from Boeing and Lockheed Martin
Abu Dhabi, EAU - A contract signed for 4 C-17 Globemaster III and 12 C-130J for a total of 16 airplanes
Also UAE make puchases at "IDEX 2009", the International Defence Exhibition & Conference, ongoing in these days in Adu Dhabi. They have signed a double agreement with Boeing and with Lockheed Martin: the... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (3): Sikorsky's S-434 helicopter finally breaks cover
Anaheim, USA - Already 5 million dollars of orders
Sikorsky has lifted the lid on details of its S-434 programme. The recently renamed aircraft - a result of Sikorsky's re-branding to Sikorsky Global Helicopters - has so far earned the company $5 million... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo" (2): AgustaWestland and CAE partner to provide AW-139 helicopter training in the US
Anaheim, Usa - These programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration
At the "Heli-Expo" show, AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, and CAE announced that AW-139 initial helicopter type rating and recurrent training is now available in Morristown, New Jersey, USA. The... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009", Turbomeca engines will power Japan’s Defence Ministry
Anheim, USA - For Eurocopter EC-135T2 helicopters
The Turbomeca Arrius 2-B2 engine will power the future EC-135 helicopters of Japan’s Defence Ministry. Following the tender for training helicopters for the Maritime Self-Defence Forces (Navy THX programme), J... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (5). Flash: Turbomeca-Kamov-Helicopter Service contract
Anaheim, Usa - Regarding the Arrius 2G1 engines destined to the Kamov 226T helicopters
Turbomeca has signed with Russian Helicopters / Kamov and with Helicopter Services Company contracts for the development and serial engine production of the Arrius 2G1 to be installed on the Ka-226T, the... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (4). Flash: Sikorsky Aerospace Services announces distribution agreement with NAASCO Northeast Corp.
Anaheim, Usa - For an improvement to the S-76 Helicopter Starter-Generators
Sikorsky Aerospace Services at "Heli-Expo" today announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement with NAASCO Northeast Corp. for an improvement to the S-76 Helicopter Starter-Generators. The... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (3). Flash: Becker Avionics announces introduction of new Audio Control Unit
Anaheim, Usa - Designed for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft
Becker Avionics announces the introduction of its newest Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101. Based on the standard ACU6100, the ACU6101 Audio Control Unit is the latest addition to the state-of-the-art Digital... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2009" (2): Eolo Plus and AMIL take delivery AgustaWestland helicopters
Anaheim, USA - Two AW-119 Ke and one AW-109 Power in total
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that, during "Heli-Expo 2009", Eolo Plus has taken delivery of a second AW-119 Ke single engine helicopter. The Mexican company has ordered a total... more
Fair and shows"IDEX 2009": Boeing to demonstrate Vigilare air battle management system
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The program is on schedule to deliver in December 2010
Boeing will demonstrate the Vigilare integrated air battle management command-and-control (C2) system Feb. 22-26 at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference ("IDEX") in Abu Dhabi, United Arab... more
Fair and shows"HeliExpo 2009": Eurocopter reinforces its worldwide commitment to training
Anaheim, Usa - It launches new simulators and introduces new training devices
Eurocopter is extending its offer of full flight simulators, flight training devices and other training aids to cover all of its key markets around the globe. Pilot and crew training is paramount to enhancing... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland and Heli-One sign service centre network agreement
Anaheim, Usa - And FAASA Aviación of Spain has been appointed an authorised service station for its fleet of AW-119
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, signed a service centre network agreement with Heli-One of Canada. Under this agreement Heli-One will provide support services for the CHC AW-139 fleet as well as... more
Fair and showsSamsung orders two AW-139 helicopters
Anaheim, Usa - The aircraft are built by AgustaWestland
Samsung Techwin Co. of South Korea has placed an order for two AW-139 medium twin engine helicopters, built by AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company. The two aircraft will be used to perform corporate... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 23 to next Sunday, March 1st
Monday 23 - "7th Jeddah International Skydiving Championship". Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. + 966 2 652 9522 http://events.fai.org www.asiania.org Tuesday 24 - "7th Jeddah International Skydiving... more
Fair and showsEurocopter highlights product efficiency and growing scope of services at "Heli-Expo 2009"
Anaheim, Usa - First presentation of EC-175 Corporate interior concept
Eurocopter emphasizes the broad spectrum of versatility of its helicopters and service offers which become increasingly important in a difficult economic climate. On its booth number 2754 in Hall C,... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica at "IDEX 2009"
Rome, Italy - High-tech collaboration with aerospace and defence sector in United Arab Emirates
Finmeccanica, Italy’s leading high-tech group, will be exhibiting at "IDEX 2009", held in Abu Dhabi from 22 to 26 February. The Group will be displaying its system integrator capabilities in aerospace a... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica (2): the companies of the Group at "IDEX 2009"
Rome, Italy - At Abu Dhabi from February 22 to 26
Alenia Aeronautica is the Italian industrial leader in aeronautical production and one of the world's most advanced companies in this field, with products that range from next-generation defence, transport... more
Fair and showsAir Dolomiti and Munich Airport bring the Italian gardens at BIT
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The event will take place from 19 to 22 February in Milan
"Air Dolomiti, Italian regional carrier of Lufthansa Group and member of Lufthansa Regional, is present at BIT together with 'Joseph Strauss Airport'-Muenchen. The event will take place in Milan from February... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 17 to next Sunday 22
Tuesday 17 - "2009 XC-Open Paragliding World Series". Manilla, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 2 67 85 65 45 http://events.fai.org www.xc-open.org Wednesday 18 - "2009 XC-Open Paragliding... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2009" (2): CFM International agreement and GMR Hyberabad International Airport
Bangalore, India - For development of a maintenance school of CFM-56-5B and CFM56-7B engines in India
CFM International (CFM) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL). Under the terms of this agreement, GHIAL and CFM will work towards the development... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2009": Selex Galileo agreement with Vistar and with Bharat Electronics
Bangalore, India - A contract signed and a MoU underwrote
Selex Galileo (Finmeccanica Group), during the "Aero India 2009" ended yesterday in Bangalore, India, unveiled to have signed two important agreements, one with British Vistar and the other with Indian... more
Fair and showsNewness at "Aero 2009", known as Friedrichshafen air show
Friedrichshafen, Germany - It will become from biennial to annual as of this edition
The organizers of the "Aero 2009", the international fair dedicated to the general and sport aviation, known as Friedrichshafen Air Show, in this edition have great newness: mainly the two year event will... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2009": Embraer promotes defense solutions at the event
Bangalore, India - The seventh edition takes place at Air Force Station Yelahanka, February 11-15
"Embraer promotes its full portfolio for the Defense and Government segment at the seventh International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition – Aero India 2009 (www.aeroindia.in), takes place at Air Force S... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - "Vintage Voyage with Tigermoth Club of NZ National Fly-in". Gisborne, New Zealand. + 64 (0)6 867 9815 www.vintagevoyage.co.nz www.tigermothclub.co.nz Tuesday 10 - "Low-Cost Airlines... more