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OccurrencesEngine failure for Singapore Airlines Airbus A-380
Paris, France - Forced to land back in Paris
After discovering an oil leak in one of the engines, the pilot of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A-380, flight SQ333 from Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" to Singapore with 444 passengers on board, yesterday has... more
DefenseIran tests long range Shahab 3 missiles
Tehran, Iran - Potentially capable to hit Israel
The Islamic republic of Iran launched today two long range Shahab 3 missiles, following the recent tests concerning Shahab 1 e 2 missiles with ranges from 300 to 700 km. According to local authorities,... more
Civil aviationFirst Embraer 195 delivered to Lufthansa CityLine
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The order for 30 E-Jets was placed in 2007
Embraer delivered the first 195 jet, yesterday, to Germany’s Lufthansa at the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa CityLine, the wholly owned... more
HelicoptersEngland will upgrade its Chinooks in Afghanistan
London, UK - The operation will cost £408 million
The UK announced yesterday its intention to upgrade its Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters deployed in Afghanistan, following recent criticism about a lack of air power in the region. The operation will... more
Civil aviationTajani: "'Single Sky' helps to fight the crisis"
Brussels, Belgium - Measures to reduce CO2 emissions are needed
The "Single Sky" initiative is a valid tool to fight the global air transport crisis, according to the European commissioner for transports, Antonio Tajani, as quoted by the news agency "AGI". "Due... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: up to £60 to chose seat in advance
London, UK - So far it was possible to reserve it (for free) only 24 hours before departure
Do you want to be sure to travel sitting next to your friends or relatives? Do you prefer sitting near the window or the emergency exits? Well, from October 7 on British Airways it will be possible to... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney signs US$70 million contract with El Al
Hamburg, Germany - For service to PW4060 engines
El Al signed with Pratt & Whitney a five year extension agreement for a "Pratt & Whitney Fleet Management Program" for service on PW4060 engines powering its Boeing 767s and 747-400 airplanes. The agreement... more
Press releaseAlitalia on Benedict XVI's trip to Czech Republic
Rome, Italy - The Airbus A-320 aircraft will take off tomorrow morning from Rome-Ciampino airport and will land two hours later in Prague
"It will be Alitalia to carry His Holiness Benedict XVI in its journey to Czech Republic that will begin tomorrow, September 26. The flight will be performed with a new Airbus A-320 aircraft which entered... more
CargoTwo further Airbus A-330/200 Freighters for MNG Airlines
Blagnac, France - The Turkish carrier will extend its services also in the middle-East, Asia, China and USA
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has placed an order with Airbus for two more A-330/200 Freighters to support its expanding cargo operations. These aircraft are in addition to the two firm orders for... more
Military aviationAMI and Luftwaffe renew Italian-German agreement for Decimomannu's base
Decimomannu, Italy - The 50th anniversary of the collaboration between two Air Forces, the occasion of the signature
A collaboration long 50 years, that links the Italian Air Force (AMI) and German's one, the Luftwaffe, regarding the cooperation in the training for crews at the Decimomannu's air base, near Cagliari,... more
Government actsSwitzerland: earnings from kerosene taxes to the aviation industry
Berne, Switzerland - A new amendment presented today, on which the Swiss electorate will vote on November 29
The Swiss Federal Council and Parliament presented an amendment to the country's Constitution to change the current law which destines the income generated by a tax on fuel sold in Switzerland (including... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti strengthens its links with Rimini airport
Rimini, Italy - Starting on October 25
Air Dolomiti (Lufthansa group) and Rimini International Airport "Federico Fellini" announced today the activation of new links on San Marino's airport for the winter season, strengthening its position... more
ReportThe Pope flies to Prague with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The less christian European capital
Pope Benedict XVI will fly tomorrow for a trip to the less christian capital in Europe, with only 2% of participation to Sunday's masses. The Pope will travel with the airline Alitalia-CAI. "Alitalia... more
SecurityFAA AD on 328 Support Services GmbH Dornier model 328-100 and -300 airplanes (2009-18-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 46339-46342] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc. (RR) RB211 Trent 900 series turbofan engines (2009-18-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46329-46331] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsItaly: Ryanair leaves Alghero, the protests of the local authorities
Alghero, Italy - An intervention from the regional government is needed
Coming back from her journey to Dublin, together with the president of SOGEAAL, Carlo Luzzati (see AVIONEWS), the president of the province of Sassari (Sardinia, Italy) and member of Alghero Airport operator's... more
Military aviationSAAB gets modernization contract for the SK-60 trainer aircraft
Stockholm, Sweden - The deal is worth about €13 million
The Swedish company Saab has received from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) an order worth about €13 million for the development and upgrade of the Armed Forces SK-60 training aircraft. The o... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin's IKONOS satellite reaches 10 years in service
Denver, USA - Launched in 1999, it will remain fully operational also into the next decade
Lockheed Martin's IKONOS satellite yesterday achieved its 10th year of operation, while it continues to provide high-resolution imagery of the Earth to commercial and government customers around the world.... more
Military aviationFirst refurbished G-222 for the Afghan army to be delivered today
Naples, Italy - In a ceremony that will take place at Capodichino modification center
The delivery ceremony for the first refurbished G-222 destined to the Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) will take place today at Alenia Aeronautica's (Finmeccanica group) Capodichino modification... more
AirportsItalian AdR and SEA will present the airport development plan to the Government next October 14
Rome, Italy - The announcement anticipated during a telephone conversation between Palenzona and Scajola
"During their telephone conversation, the Minister for Economic Development, Claudio Scajola, and the chairman of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Fabrizio Palenzona, shared their views on the importance of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-18-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173) [Page 46317-46319] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 series airplanes (2009-18-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46334-46336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Press releaseItalian SACAL: its president of Lamezia's airport announces the arrival of a new airline
Lamezia Terme, Italy - Besides new air links with the Lombardy
"The participation yesterday of the President of Sacal, Eugenio Ripepe at the fifth edition of 'Calabria Festival', versatile and fun cultural event, with exhibitions, music, theater, wine tasting, held... more
ReportIATA aims to improve credit card operations
Geneva, Switzerland - Two services to reduce commissions and to protect airlines from frauds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday announced the launch of two services for airlines around the world to reduce costs and help manage risk associated with credit card operations. The... more
ReportAt least 12 killed in US drone attack in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Hit one of Taliban and Al Qaeda's strongholds
At least 12 people were killed tonight in a strike likely performed by a US drone in Pakistan, in the north Waziristan region, an area near the Afghan border. Around midnight hit the Dandy Darpa Khel village,... more
AccidentsTwo French Rafales crash in the sea, one of the pilots missing
Perpignan, France - Likely mid-air collision between the two fighters
Two French Navy Dassault Rafale fighter jets, that had taken off from the "Charles de Gaulle" aircraft carrier, crashed yesterday in the Mediterranean Sea, some 30 km off the coast of the city of Perpignan.... more
Fair and showsThe "Malta International Airshow" will take place in the week-end
Luqa, Malta - With the participation of military and civil operators from several countries
The "Malta International Airshow" will be held at Malta International Airport, Luqa, from Saturday 26 to Sunday 27 September. Military and civil operators from several countries are going to take part... more
AerospaceNASA instruments reveal water molecules on Lunar Surface
Rome, Italy - Three findings published on "Science" indicate tracks and not only on the Poles.
NASA scientists have discovered water molecules in the polar regions of the moon. Instruments aboard three separate spacecraft revealed water molecules in amounts that are greater than predicted, but still... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin sells Sniper ATP systems to Morocco
Orlando, USA - They will be installed on F-16 Block 50 fighter jets
Lockheed Martin announced today it has signed a foreign military sales contract to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The US$30 million contract includes integration... more
Military aviationBoeing gets contracts for the modernization of the A-10
St. Louis, USA - Within the Thunderbolt Life-Cycle Program Support
Boeing announced today that it has received two separate contracts from the US Air Force to support modernization of the fleet of 365 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. The contracts, which have a total value... more
IndustryHelisim inaugurates its first NH-90 simulator
Marignane, France - Realism of the images, special effects and possibility to night flight training the characteristics of the machine
Helisim, a company jointly created by Eurocopter (EADS), Thales and DCI, inaugurated its first NH-90 flight simulator at the training center in Marignane (South of France) where it will be used to train... more
AirlinesAEA approves IATA's commitments on climate change
New York, USA - Presented to the United Nations in New York
The Association of European Airlines, representing Europe’s most important network carriers, has welcomed the commitments made by aviation-industry leaders to the United Nations in New York, to address a... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and Heli-One sign Repair & Overhaul agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - For a centre in Vancouver, Canada
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announces it has signed an agreement with Heli-One for the establishment of a Repair & Overhaul Centre in Vancouver, Canada. Under this agreement the Centre will... more
AccidentsFour injured in air accident in Durban, South Africa
Durban, South Africa - The crash against the fence of a primary school
Four people (three crewmembers and a woman who was working on the ground), have been injured in an air crash occurred today to a British Aerospace Jetstream 41 aircraft operated by South African Airlink,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter, Edmiston and AWD present a new design for the EC-155
Monaco, Monaco - During the "Monaco Yacht Show 2009"
Andrew Winch Designs (AWD), a specialist in yacht design, has taken up a challenge to come up with a dream helicopter concept especially for yachts. The AWD Design, which is based on the Eurocopter EC-155B1... more
ReportIATA presents climate change proposals to heads of governments
New York, USA - Getting close to Copenhagen meeting in December
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its proposals to the UN summit in New York. The forum takes place in the run-up to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes, and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2009-18-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks and corrosion in the body terminal fittings above and below the floor, which could cause loss of support for the wing and could affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 173)] [Page 46331-46334] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2009-19-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in failure of a tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Directorate Identifier 2009-SW-50-AD;... more
AerospaceAstrium will put into orbit the first German military communications satellite
Ottobrunn, Germany - The network will be completed by the end of 2010
Astrium will deliver into orbit the first of two military communications satellites for the German Defense Force (Bundeswehr). The first satellite has been shipped to the European Space Centre in Kourou,... more
AirportsWDF awarded duty free contract at Bristol International Airport
London, UK - For seven years
"WDF, the British travel retail & duty free division of Autogrill Group, strengthens its presence in the UK by winning the contract to operate retail & duty free activities at Bristol international airport. The... more
Military aviationAn aircraft from the Vietnam War to be used in Afghanistan?
Washington, USA - Boeing might supply the USAF with an upgraded version of the OV-10 Bronco
A reconnaissance aircraft designed for the Vietnam War might come back into service. Boeing has in fact proposed to the US Air Force a modernized version of the OV-10 Bronco to match its necessities in... more
IndustryQantas took 75th Boeing 737
Auckland, New Zealand - Named for famous New Zealand aviator
Boeing and Qantas celebrated as the Australian airline's 75th 737, adorned with a special decal to commemorate the milestone, arrived in Auckland, New Zealand. Qantas named the Boeing Next-Generation... more
Military aviationItaly wants to hold costs down for the F-35 production line
Novara, Italy - To be installed in Cameri Air Base (Novara)
The governments of Italy and the United States, Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and Lockheed Martin are in talks to asses costs and financing for the final assembly and check-out (FACO) production... more
Civil aviationSukhoi Superjet 100 completed high altitude flight
Gyumri, Armenia - At Shirak Airport in Gyumri, Armenia
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, serial number 95003, successfully completed the high altitude flight test campaign in Armenia. The international Shirak Airport at Gyumri is located at 1524 meters. The... more
AirlinesAir traffic decline in August for American carriers
Washington, USA - Both in passengers and cargo sectors
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, reported that passenger revenue fell 21% in August 2009 versus the same month in 2008, the 10th... more
CargoFedEx Express receives first Boeing 777 Freighter
Everett, USA - It will cut costs and enhance efficiency
Cargo transport giant FedEx Express took delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft. This twinjet freighter will help FedEx Express deliver more cargo even faster, allowing the carrier to offer... more
Fair and showsItalian ENAV and Techno Sky at "Malta Airshow 2009"
Rome, Italy - The event will take place next Saturday and Sunday
"ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) and Techno Sky will participate at 'Malta Airshow 2009', that to take place at the Malta's International airport next September 26 and 27. Techno Sky, ENAV's... more
SecurityEASA's emergency AD on Goodrich's Pitot tubes
Cologne, Germany - On Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD), effective from yesterday, concerning Goodrich's speed sensors "Pitot tubes" (P/N 0851HL with serial numbers... more
AirlinesOman Air took delivery of first Airbus A-330
Toulouse, France - It will serve for adding long haul flights to the network
Oman Air has taken delivery of its first A-330/200, becoming the newest operator of the aircraft, enabling the carrier to introduce long haul flights for the first time. The aircraft was acquired under... more
DefenseIsrael to sell radar systems to South Korea
Tel Aviv, Israel - For fighters and air defense
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced yesterday it has been awarded two multi-year contracts, worth US$280 million, in the Republic of South Korea (ROK) to supply radar systems for fighter jets and... more