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SecurityNTSB organizes a 3-day course for disaster responders
Washington, USA - To study reaction methods in case of serious accidents
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is offering a three-day course, "Transportation Disaster Response - A Course for Emergency Responders," at the NTSB Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia... more
AccidentsAir France on SPAF trade union's statements (3)
Paris, France - The carrier invites to respect the ongoing inquiries
"In the media, assumptions have been made on the causes of the AF 447 flight accident, expressed by the head of a minority pilots’ union and a retired pilot from another airline (see AVIONEWS). Air F... more
Military aviation"Squalo 2009", SaR drill, ended in Italy: two air crashes simulated
Rome, Italy - Last week the operations led, jointly, by Italian AMI and Coast Guard
"'Squalo 2009', the SaR (Search and Rescue) drill, ended last Friday, on October 2. The general scenario of the practice has forecast search and rescue crews and passengers of aircraft involved in aeronautical... more
OccurrencesUSA: passenger injured in priority landing for engine fire
Orlando, USA - During evacuation via slides
One passenger was injured yesterday following the priority landing of an AirTran Boeing 717/200 aircraft on which he was travelling, flight (FL904) from Orlando (Florida) to Akron Canton (Ohio) with 117... more
AirlinesJAL blocks discussions with Delta and American Airlines
Tokyo, Japan - For the carrier's restructuring plan
The Japanese airline JAL (Japan Airlines) would have temporarily blocked discussions with both Delta Airlines and American Airlines, with which it was talking separately about their possible intervention... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney proposes engines for Chinese airliner
Beijing, China - COMAC seems to prefer the PW1000G for the C-919
Chinese manufacturer COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) seems to prefer the PW1000G PurePower engines built by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) to power the new narrow-body airliner C-919, that is expected... more
AccidentsBEA replies to SPAF on AF447 flight accident
Paris, France - The bureau recommends the greatest caution
"Last weekend the press featured some statements on the accident that occurred on 1st June 2009 to flight AF447. The BEA (Bureau d'enquêtes et d'analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile, Editor's no... more
AccidentsAir France disaster, SPAF: the accident could be avoided
Paris, France - According to the pilots' trade union the Pitot tubes would have been the main factor
The French pilots' trade union SPAF charged Airbus and the flight safety authorities of not considering the problems of the speed sensors "Pitot Tubes", that SPAF believes were the main factor in June... more
CuriositiesANA asks passengers to use the toilet before boarding
Tokyo, Japan - Travelling lighter it will be possible to save fuel and emissions
Should you have to fly with the Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA), remember to use the toilet before boarding. The reason, as explained by the carrier, is that "Empty bladders mean lighter passengers,... more
CargoDHL Express strengthens its service with a fleet of new B-767 airplanes
Milan, Italy - Six cargo aircraft will be added within 2012; the first two models in service last month
"DHL Express, international express transport society, has announced the introduction of six new B-767 ERF (Extended Range Freighter) in its fleet within 2012. The new airplanes will serve to improve... more
Civil aviationAEA protests against new US health inspections
Brussels, Belgium - On aircraft and passengers arriving to the United States
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has reacted with dismay at an announcement from the US Authorities that health inspections of arriving aircraft and passengers, conducted by the Animal and Plant... more
Fair and showsIATA's exhibition in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - On aviation and environment
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted aviation’s commitment to its environmental responsibility at the launch of its aviation and environment exhibition in Hong Kong. The exhibition w... more
Military aviationEnhanced Saab Gripen proposal to Brazil
Brasilia, Brazil - The Swedish company competing for the supply of 36 fighters to the south-American country
Swedish manufacturer Saab has submitted an update on the proposal offering 36 Gripen Next Generation (NG) to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). The updated proposal fulfils all the requirements stated by Brazil... more
Fair and showsRosoboronexport, Russian weaponry on display at "Lavex 2009"
Tripoli, Libya - Airplanes, helicopters, missiles and avionics in Tripoli from October 5 to 8
Rosoboronexport, the Russian agency that manages military exports, issued today its expectations from the participation to the third edition of the "Lavex 2009" air show, underway in Tripoli (Libya) from... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTAHRT GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, and 228-202 airplanes (2009-20-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49801-49803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203 and -222 airplanes and model A-300B4/620 airplanes (2009-20-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49805-49809] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes (2009-20-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49795-49797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryChinese XAC takes over Austrian manufacturer FACC
Xi'an, China - With the commitment to keep operations in the European country
Chinese aircraft manufacturer XAC (Xi'an Aircraft International) has taken over 91.25% of Austrian company FACC (Fischer Advanced Composite Components), which builds composite parts for aviation. Approval... more
DefenseFrance and Spain might use Kyrgyz air base
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - After recently reopening it to US operations
The Kyrgyz parliament is evaluating two treaties proposed by France and Spain to decide whether to allow them to use the Manas air base or not for transit of troops and supplies to Afghanistan. Bishkek's... more
PeoplePier Francesco Guarguaglini named President of the ASD European Association
Rome, Italy - The position was previously held by Eng. in 2004
"Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO of Finmeccanica, was named President of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD) last Friday, in Helsinki, during the Association’s a... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL: "Adrenalina 2009" next Saturday and Sunday on lake Garda
Turin, Italy - It's an event of aerobatic by paraglider
"'Adrenalina 2009', the show of acrobatics by paraglider in Malcesine (Verona) on lake Garda, returns, as every year, next Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October, organized by Paragliding Club Malcesine. It's... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft crashes in Italy, occupants uninjured
Acqui Terme, Italy - Tragedy skimmed after the plane caught fire on impact
The two occupants of an ultralight Tecnam P-92 aircraft that crashed yesterday in the town of Acqui Terme, in northern Italy, managed to exit uninjured from the impact. The airplane, which crashed against... more
AirportsNew flights to Oslo from Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Charleroi, Belgium - Another new route which will connect Brussels South Charleroi to the city of Stockholm, from 26 October
Brussels South Charleroi, the most accessible airport of Belgium, launched its first flight to Norway last Friday: Oslo-Rygge. This new destination is offered by Ryanair and brings the number of flights... more
IndustryEmbraer with commercial jets at "ERA 2009", in Switzerland
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company will promote its full range of commercial airplanes of up to 122 seats
Embraer will participate in the annual European Regions Airline Association (ERA) General Assembly. The event, to be held October 8 to 10, is one of the most important airline, airport and supplier gatherings... more
ReportScuffle between crewmembers on Air India flight
Lucknow, India - The co-pilot would have molested the hostess
Air India flight IC884 performed with an Airbus A-320/200 aircraft, with 106 passengers and 7 crewmembers on board, has surely been a lively one. When they were about 3 hours into the flight between Sharjah... more
SecurityEmirates denies crew fatigue charges
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Published by the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun"
Dubai's national airline Emirates has strongly denied press reports published yesterday in the Australian newspaper "The Herald Sun" regarding the airline’s management of fatigue risk. Reiterating its a... more
ReportEuropean pilots protest against EU regulation on aircrew fatigue
Rome, Italy - They ask Europe to follow the "Moebus Study"
The European Cockpit Association (ECA), European trade union representing about 38,000 airline pilots in the continent, announced for today a series of protests against the European regulation concerning... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of October
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 5 to next Sunday 11
Monday 05 - "LAVEX 2009 The 4th Arab African Aviation Exhibition and Conference - Trade Day". Mitiga Airport, Tripoli, Libya. + 218 (0)21 726 9417 www.wahaexpo.com International Contact +44 (0)207... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes (2009-20-02)
Washington, Usa - To address the identified unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49798-49801] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH Model DG-100 Gliders (2009-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49803-49805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2009-20-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the left-and right-side web posts and shear ties of the kickload beam, which, when coupled with failures in the adjacent structure, could result in loss of control of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 49792-49795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland congratulates the 2009 Cormorant Trophy Winners
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the skilful night rescue of a skier who had fallen 30 metres down a crevasse on Hamathko Glacier
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, congratulates the crew of the Canadian Forces 442 Search and Rescue Squadron, based at CFB Comox, on winning the 2009 Cormorant Trophy for the skilful night rescue... more
ReportDozens of FARC guerrilla killed in air raid in Colombia
Bogota, Colombia - Among them also commander Jeronimo Galeano
From 30 to 40 FARC guerrilla have been killed yesterday in an air raid performed by the Colombian air force in the mountainous province of Tolima, in the center of the country. The strike has been one... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers restored CBA-123 aircraft to MAB
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Brazilian Aerospace Memorial receives the first prototype of the airplane
Embraer delivered the first prototype of the CBA-123 airplane, yesterday, October 1, to the Brazilian Aerospace Memorial (Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro – MAB). The ceremony was held at the Memorial, l... more
Civil aviationTwo Bombardier Q-400 NextGen for Air Niugini
Montreal, Canada - Plus an option for another aircraft of the same model
Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has placed a firm order for two Q-400 NextGen high-speed turboprop airliners. The airline has also taken... more
AccidentsFighter jet crashes in Yemen, maybe hit by rebels
Sana'a, Yemen - But the military stated it was a technical failure
A MiG-29 (or MiG-21, depending on the source) of the Yemeni Air Force crashed today during a strike mission against Houthi fighters active in the region. Some local media reported that the aircraft would... more
DefensePresident Obama meets US commander in Afghanistan on the Air Force One
Copenaghen, Denmark - 25-minute meeting in Copenaghen
American president, Barack Obama, and US forces' commander in Afghanistan, Stanley McChrystal, met today on board of the Air Force One in Copenaghen, where Obama is to help Chicago in the race to organize... more
AerospaceAnother Arianespace launch success and a new commercial record for Ariane 5
Kourou, French Guiana - 33rd consecutive success and its fifth flight in 2009
Arianespace achieved another commercial milestone with yesterday’s Ariane 5 launch, which was the vehicle’s 33rd consecutive success and its fifth flight in 2009 – bringing total payloads orbited by th... more
ReportThe crew of the Hudson river miracle back in flight
New York, USA - On January 15 they saved the lives of 155 people with a spectacular sea-landing on the river
Pilot-hero Chesley Sullenberger and his co-pilot Jeff Skiles, protagonists of the spectacular sea landing on the Hudson river, New York, with which on January 15 they saved the lives of 155 people on board... more
IndustryFirst flight of Alenia Aermacchi's 7,000th aircraft
Venegono, Italy - It's the sixth within the Malaysian deal signed in 2006
"The 7,000th aircraft built by Alenia Aermacchi, subsidiary of the Finmeccanica group, performed Wednesday its first flight. The prestigious goal has been reached by a MB-339CM in a test flight that... more
AccidentsFrance: body of missing Rafale pilot found
Perpignan, France - Inside the cockpit, 700 meters under the sea
The body of captain Francois Duflot, Rafale pilot who went missing on September 24 after the accident that involved his aircraft for the possible mid-air collision with another of the same model, piloted... more
AirportsItaly: protests in Cagliari to "Save" Alghero airport
Cagliari, Italy - To seek aid from Sardinia's regional government
Following Ryanair's recent decision to sensitively reduce its presence at Alghero-Fertilia "Riva del corallo" airport, in Italy, the entire north-western area of Sardinia is unresting. Today, October 2,... more
Press releaseGreat satisfaction by Italian ENAV for launch of EGNOS, the European satellite system
Rome, Italy - The declaration by the Flight Assistance Society's CEO, Guido Pugliesi
"The ENAV SpA's CEO, Guido Pugliesi, following to the declarations by honourable Antonio Tajani (Vice-president of European Commission for Transports) about EGNOS (European satellite system), expresses... more
Civil aviationThe European Commission investigates on oneWorld's transatlantic operations
Brussels, Belgium - Concerns about competition
The European Commission's competition control authority today expressed its concerns about oneWorld member airlines' (British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia) plans to launch a joint-venture operating... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero at "Lavex 2009"
Genoa, Italy - The third edition will be held from the 5th to 8th October 2009 in Tripoli
"Piaggio Aero participates for the first time at 'LAVEX 2009' the Third Libyan Aviation Exhibition that will be held from the 5th to 8th October 2009 in Tripoli. 'LAVEX' is considered as one of the... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol. Air transport: decline of 6% in 2009 according to its latest short-term forecast
Brussels, Belgium - No clear sign of economic recovery
EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation) is forecasting that the number of flights in Europe will show a year-on-year decline of 6% in 2009 according to the latest short-term... more
AerospaceThe European Commission asks for children's opinion on Space
Brussels, Belgium - The survey will be active until October 10
The European Commission has activated a survey to acknowledge the opinion of children aged 6 to 14 about Space and related activities. The initiative, launched by vice-president and in charge of Space... more
AirlinesLufthansa completes bmi takeover
Frankfurt, Germany - Buying shares currently held by SAS
With effect from 1 November 2009, Lufthansa-related UK holding company LHBD will take over a further 20% stake in British Midland (bmi). These shares are currently held by SAS. Consequently LHBD will hold... more
SecurityANSV: urgent security recommendation sent by the Italian Air Safety Board to FAA and EASA
Rome, Italy - The severe occurrence happened last June 13 to a B-737/700 airplane
"The B-737/700 airplane, code OY-MRG, powered with CFM56-7B22 engines, of Danish nationality, suffered the turn-off of one of two engines, during the approaching to Florence's airport, last June 13, 2009.... more
DefenseCSTO exercises in Kazakhstan
Matybulak, Kazakhstan - 7,000 troops involved from October 2 to 15
From today until October 15 ex-Soviet CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) member countries will hold a series of exercises at Matybulak's training grounds, in Kazakhstan. The drills will be... more