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AirlinesAirplane transport: Meridiana Fly, today on a 4-hour strike today
Rome, Italy - Press release by USB
We receive and publish, and reserve the same space for any replies: "The USB (Unione Sindacale di Base) trade-union is today ordering a 4-hour strike for Meridiana Fly flight attendants category on all... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: Quaranta participated to the 137th meeting of the civil aviation General Directors of ECAC
Rome, Italy - Held yesterday in Paris
Yesterday, December 15, 2011, the 137th meeting of the General Directors of ECAC, European Civil Aviation Conference, was held in Paris to which the Italian General Director of the National Civil Aviation... more
Press releaseItaly. Unione Piloti: strike during the first 4 hours, today 16 December by Meridiana Fly
Rome, Italy - The company's future still uncertain and nebulous
We received from "Unione Piloti" (Pilots Trade-union) and we reserve the same space for any replies: "For 10 years, Meridiana Fly has enjoyed all the social safety nets available. Four solidarity contracts... more
Civil aviationItalian Fiavet wins case against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Regarding offensive expressions against travel agents
The first section of the Court of Rome, with Judgement of First Instance as of 28 November, retained the Irish airline Ryanair liable to Fiavet for libel, and sentenced it to pay 25,000 Euros in favour... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica. Selex: conferred on Chairman Giuseppe Veredice the powers necessary to manage the company
Rome, Italy - The Shareholders’ Meeting therefore increased the number of the company’s Directors of the Board to nine
The Shareholders’ Meeting of SELEX Sistemi Integrati SpA, which met under the chairmanship of Giuseppe Veredice, acknowledged the resignation tendered by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating O... more
IndustryBoeing and Fedex: contract for 27 B-767/300 aircraft and 2 B-777 Freighter aircraft
Seattle, USA - One model will complete the fleet, the other will replace less performing aircraft
Today, Boeing announced that FedEx Express has ordered 27 B-767/300 Freighter and has exercised the option for 2 B-777 Freighter. The new B-777 Freighter will support the Fedex growth on international... more
HelicoptersBrunei orders 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters
Stratford, USA - The contract contains an option for 10 additional aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies, has formally signed a contract with the Brunei Ministry of Defence to provide 12 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters with associated spare parts, training... more
Press releaseEurocopter Romania delivers a new EC-135 helicopter to Romania's Ministry of Health
Bucharest, Romania - The helicopter will be used for emergency medical missions
A ceremony was held in Bucharest today for the delivery by Eurocopter Romania, a subsidiary of Eurocopter - the world’s leading civil and parapublic helicopter manufacturer - of an EC135 helicopter to R... more
Press releaseBoeing riceve certificazione per il nuovo B-747/8 Intercontinental
Washington, USA - Apre la strada alla consegna del nuovo aereo dall'inizio del prossimo anno
Boeing ha ricevuto la certificazione per il nuovo B-747/8 Intercontinental dall'agenzia del dipartimento dei trasporti statunitense -Us Federal Aviation Administration (Faa). Tale certificazione apre la... more
Press releaseInaugurated the world class training center for Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Inaugurated today 15 December 2011
The opening ceremony of the Training center for the flight and technical staff of customers and operators of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft was held today in Zhukovsky. The ceremony was attended... more
AirlinesErrata-corrige: Hellenic Imperial Airlines
Athens, Greece - Not present in the European "Black List"
Last 21 November, we published in our site an article under the title “New European Black List” where it was stated that “to limit the validity of the license of the air carrier Hellenic Imperial Airwa... more
Press releaseEtihad Airways inaugura oggi nuovo volo Abu Dhabi-Chengdu
Ghendu, Cina - La tratta sarà servita da quattro voli settimanali, andata e ritorno non-stop
Etihad Airways, la compagnia aerea nazionale degli Emirati Arabi Uniti, ha inaugurato oggi i voli tra il suo hub di Abu Dhabi e Chengdu, la capitale della provincia del Sichuan, in Cina sud-occidentale,... more
Government actsMotion on the Defense appropriations and the blocking of the F-35 JSF aircraft programme
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Augusto Di Stanislao (IDV)
"addressed to the Chamber, Given that: the problem of the Italian military spending, becomes more significant if placed in the context of the of the international financial crisis which triggered... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani (2): Italian Navy and the Libyan crisis
Trapani, Italy - Italian Navy played a key role in tackling it
The Italian Navy, together with allies, played a key role in responding promptly and effectively manage the crisis in Libya that has characterized this 2011. The participation to the "Unified Protector"... more
IndustryThe glorious good-bye to Guarguaglini and his wife: Marina Grossi resigned as well
Rome, Italy - After the 5 million Euro severance pay, how much money will the CEO of Selex Sistemi Integrati take home?
Everything was ready at the headquarters of Selex Sistemi Integrati yesterday: managers of the holding company had prepared a farewell gift for the company's former CEO, agreeing on the proposal to increase... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani. Italian Air Force involved in the "Odyssey Dawn" and "Unified Protector" operations
Trapani, Italy - Since the 20 March 2011, date when activities started
Since 20 March 2011, the starting date of operations aimed at achieving the main objectives set by the UN Security Council in its resolutions 1970 and 1973, which established a "No-fly zone" over the Libyan... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch Systems: Allen announces revolution in space transportation (VIDEO)
Seattle, Usa - During a press-conference
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Paul G. Allen announced yesterday that he and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan have reunited to develop the next generation of space travel. Allen and Rutan, whose SpaceShipOne... more
HelicoptersFirst of five AW-139 helicopters to DanCopter
Milan, Italy - It will be used for off-shore missions
AgustaWestland, (Finmeccanica Group) announced that DanCopter, (a Blueway AS company), has taken delivery of the first of five AW-139 medium twin helicopters. This aircraft will be used for off-shore transport... more
Military aviationEurofighter combat jet: awaiting the outcome of the Indian and Japanese tenders
L'Aquila, Italy - Almost sure that the European fighter jet lost its Japanese tender
These are decisive days for the Eurofighter Group, as its plane is competing in two major tenders in Japan and India. The first tender seems to have been lost, as announced yesterday by the Japanese press,... more
IndustrySouthwest Airlines: first firm maxi-order for 150 B-737 MAX airplanes
Dallas, Usa - The agreement for $19 billion includes also 58 B-737NGs
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient 737 MAX airplanes. The airline becomes the launch customer and the first to formalize an order for MAX. The Dallas-based carrier... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: General Director Quaranta become international referent for Italy with regards to air transport safety
Rome, Italy - Appointed by Minister Corrado Passera
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Alessio Quaranta, general manager of ENAC, has been appointed as Accountable Executive for the Italian "State Safety Programme" by the Minister of Economic... more
DefenseItaly. Trapani: greeting ceremony to the staff participated at the operations for Libya
Trapani, Italy - In front of the Minister Di Paola and the leadership of the Armed Forces
The greeting ceremony to the Italian military staff that has participated at the "Unified Protector" NATO operation took place this morning at 10:00 at the air base in Trapani-Birgi. The Defense Minister,... more
DiscussionsItaly. Trapani (2). Defense Staff on "Unified Protector" operation
Trapani, Italy - Since the initial phase of the "Odyssey Dawn" intervention, Italy took part by providing aircraft and airports
"From the initial clashes between the police and the Benghazi population, following the previous riots that have occurred in the Arab world and North Africa (the so-called "Arab Spring "), Libya triggered... more
UAS-DronesCASSIDIAN and Alenia Aeronautica agree on UAS aircraft
Rome, Italy - Two societies jointly investigate the potential cooperation in this field
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Cassidian on behalf of EADS Deutschland GmbH and Alenia Aeronautica to jointly investigate the potential cooperation in the field of Medium Altitude... more
HelicoptersFAA approves type design for PW210S engine in S-76D helicopter by Sikorsky
Washington, Usa - The industry expects to receive EASA validation in the coming months
Sikorsky has achieved another significant milestone in its S-76D helicopter program as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently certified the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW210S engines that... more
AccidentsSeychelles: American UAV crashed
Mahè, Seychelles - Authorities are investigating. No injuries caused on ground
While Tehran opposes the return of the RQ-170 Sentinel spy-drone "Lost" on Iranian ground about ten days ago by the Americans, see also AVIONEWS, the US have lost another one today, this time a PQ-9 Predator,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC: started the consultation with the users regarding the programme planned with Aeroporti di Roma
Rome, Italy - Held at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport of Fiumicino
"The National Civil Aviation authority announced that today, the public consultation was held with the users' committee of Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino at the 'Leonardo da Vinci' airport of Fiumicino,... more
AerospaceAstrium will continue to manage the ISS on behalf of ESA
Bremen, Germany - Contract valued at €240 million for the period 2011/2012
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Astrium, Europe’s space company, to manage the continued operation and exploitation of the European components of the International Space Station (ISS) as t... more
IndustryBoeing supports US action against illegal Airbus subsidies
Washington, Usa - The industry has issued a statement
Boeing issued the following statement after the US Trade Representative continued its efforts to ensure European Union compliance with last June's WTO ruling regarding illegal subsidies to Airbus. "Boeing... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways to become the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner airplane
Abu Dhabi, UAE - After the announcement for purchase of ten more B-787/9
Etihad Airways yesterday announced it was buying 10 more B-787-9 Dreamliners in a deal which will make it the largest operator of the aircraft type in the world. The airline has also ordered another... more
AirportsNew Turin-Tirane flight with Belle Air
Turin, Italy - As from next Saturday, 17 December
Turin airport and Belle Air announced the new flight to Tirane. As from 17 December, the capital city of Albania will be connected to Turin thanks to the low-cost carrier that will operate a flight every... more
HelicoptersEnstrom continues to deliver helicopters to Royal Thai Army
Menominee, Usa - Four models part of a program for 16 aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently shipped 4 new 480B turbine helicopters to Thailand. The helicopters are part of a program for 16 training/utility helicopters for the Royal Thai Army. Enstrom... more
AirlinesEthiopian Airlines joins Star Alliance
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Three member carriers based on African continent
At a ceremony held at Addis Ababa’s "Bole International Airport" the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the Alliance's third carrier based on the African continent. With t... more
AirlinesSkywest Airlines to introduce 5 additional ATR-72/600 aircraft into Australia
Toulouse, France - It will fly on behalf of Virgin Australia
Australia’s Skywest Airlines will introduce five more ATR 72/600 aircraft into its fleet, to be operated on a range of routes on behalf of major carrier Virgin Australia. These five aircraft take to 1... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC regarding Tuscan airport pole
Rome, Italy - The analysis highlights the importance of the potential development of the airport of Pisa as well as the critical situation of the airport of Florence
"With reference to the recent press articles about airports in Tuscany, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority ENAC shows that the study on the airport system infrastructure, developed and commissioned by... more
DefenseIran will not return the captured American drone and declared to be capable of cloning it (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - Lost by CIA in Iran last week
Iranian Air force will produce a spy drone similar to the American one lost by the CIA, captured last week in Iran, the RQ-170 Sentinel, a remotely controlled unmanned spy plane. This was announced by... more
AirlinesBrussels Airlines increased its flights towards five African destinations
Brussels, Belgium - As from April 2012
A from April 2012, Brussels Airlines will increase flights to five African destinations: Yaounde and Douala (Cameroon), Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Nairobi (Kenya), Bujumbura (Burundi) and Kinshasa (DRC). The... more
Press releaseB-787 Dreamliner airplane touches down in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - First stop of the African part of six-month Dream tour
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner touched down in Ethiopia's capital yesterday to kick off the Africa portion of Boeing's 787 Dream Tour – a six-month worldwide tour featuring the Dreamliner. This is the first t... more
AirlinesEtihad Airways orders 10 B-787/9 Dreamliner aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - With 41 units in order, the airline becomes the largest operator of the model
Boeing and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced an order for 10 B-787/9 Dreamliners and two B-777 Freighters. Valued at a combined $2.8 billion at current list... more
Weather forecastsItaly. Bad weather: storms extending till the lower Tyrrhenian
Rome, Italy - Most of all on Campania, Basilicata and Calabria
The perturbation of Atlantic origin transiting Italy is leading to conditions of strong instability on the central-southern Tyrrhenian regions. On the basis of forecasts available, the Department of... more
HelicoptersTwo new orders of Eurocopter EC-225 helicopter confirmed at "LIMA 2011"
Langkawi, Malaysia - The model remains the preferred heavy aircraft for off-shore operations in Malaysia
Eurocopter Malaysia keeps up its 100% market share in the heavy helicopter category for off-shore operations in Malaysia with two EC-225 helicopter orders confirmed at the "Langkawi International Maritime... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC comments flights by aircraft. Is it the end of the low-cost?
Florence, Italy - The Irish company Ryanair announced a series of extra charges
We received from ADUC and so we are publishing the following, by reserving the same space for any replies: "The Irish low-cost company Ryanair, announced a series of price increases for the transport of... more
Press releaseAeroporti di Roma (2): forecasted investments valued more than 12.1 billion Euros (until 2044)
Rome, Italy - 2.5 billion Euros in the first ten years
"Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR) today announced the 2012-2044 development plan, which aims to serve as a fund at the service of the 'Country system' and support the expansion of the hub's infrastructure,... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: presented the 2012-2044 investment plan of the Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - This morning at the "Immersive Gallery" at the departures terrace of Terminal T1
At 10:30 this morning, Aeroporti di Roma SpA (AdR), in view of ENAC's (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) consultations expected for tomorrow, 13 December, presented the 2012-2044 development plan of the... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary interpellation on the freezing of the payment of the severance pay to Guarguaglini (ex-Finmeccanica) and on salaries and compensation to public participated companies
Rome, Italy - Presented by Senator Marco Perduca (PD)
"Addressed to the Minister of Economy and Finance - Given that on several occasions, members of the Government announced that by virtue of the sacrifices demanded by the current economic scenario, waste... more
ReportMK-42 Sea King helicopter caught fire before taking off: 13 saved
Mangalore, India - The aircraft belonged to the Indian Navy
An MK-42 Sea King helicopter of the Indian Navy has caught fire for yet unknown reasons while taking off for a flight transfer to the airport in Mangalore, India, carrying 13 people (10 soldiers and three... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question on Guarguaglini's (ex-Finmeccanica) severance pay and financial compensation to the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Presented by Honourable Maurizio Turco (PD)
"Addressed to the President of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of Economy and Finance. - To know - given that: following the severance pay given to the resigning Finmeccanica President, Pierfrancesco... more
CuriositiesFive Barbie models wearing historic Alitalia uniforms auctioned on Ebay from 10 December
Rome, Italy - Proceeds will be donated to the "Telethon" research project
Alitalia and Mattel have created a collection of unique collection of Barbie models wearing flight attendants and captains uniforms, designed by important fashion designers starting from the '50s till... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes a happy long week-end for the Immaculate Conception
Rome, Italy - The news agency will reopen next Monday, 12 December
AVIONEWS would like to advise its subscribers and followers that it will be closed on Friday, 9 December following tomorrow's celebration of the immaculate Conception. The news agency will reopen next... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4000 series turbofan engines (2011-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the parts, which could lead to an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 76027-76029] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more