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AirportsInefficiencies at Rome-Fiumicino airport, the Italian transport minister saves the licenses
Rome, Italy - There are no reasons to retire them
The announced meeting took place yesterday between the Italian transport minister, Altero Matteoli, and Fabrizio Palenzona (president of AdR-Aeroporti di Roma), Vito Riggio and Alessio Quaranta (president... more
Fair and shows"Asian Aerospace" in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China - From September 8 to 10
The international commercial aviation show "Asian Aerospace" will be held next week, from Tuesday 8 to Thursday 10, in Hong Kong. The aim of this fair is admittedly to put together all the main players... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms on North and strong winds on the Central-Northern regions from today
Rome, Italy - New notice issued by the Italian Civil Defense Department
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a new notice for adverse weather conditions that predicts storms or downpours also heavy on the Northern-Eastern regions,... more
DefenseFrance confirms Russian interest in Mistral class helicopter carrier
Paris, France - The words of defense minister, Laurent Teisseire
The French government confirmed the Russian interest for a Mistral class amphibious assault ship, Paris's defence minister, Laurent Teisseire, stated today, explaining that this interest has been expressed... more
AerospaceTraining of new European astronauts began
Cologne, Germany - It will last 18 months
ESA’s six new astronaut recruits started the first days of their 18-month basic training at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany, in preparation for future missions to the International S... more
Civil aviationVitrociset awarded Eurocontrol tender
Rome, Italy - ARTAS operating programs updated for the air traffic management
"Eurocontrol, civil and military organization with adhesion of 38 European countries, that has basic aim the development and conservation of an efficient air traffic control system in the Continent, assigned... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers first 170 jet to British Airways
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft is part of an E-Jet order by BA for fleet modernization of BA CityFlyer
"Embraer delivers the first 170 jet, today, at its headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil, to British Airways. The aircraft, configured with 76 seats in a singleclass layout, will be operated by B... more
AirlineseasyJet cuts operations in the UK
London, UK - Due to excessive airport passenger duties
Low-cost airline easyJet might reduce its operations in the UK to move some of them on continental Europe, CEO, Andrew Harrison, announced today, explaining that such a measure is expected to affect about... more
HelicoptersPZL Mielec begins final assembly for S-70i Black Hawk
Kielce, Poland - The first is expected to be completed by 2010
PZL Mielec, a Sikorsky Aircraft (United Technologies group) company in Poland, has begun final assembly of the first S-70i Black Hawk helicopter. The production marks the beginning of a new helicopter... more
Civil aviationWTO might back Boeing's complains about state aids to Airbus A-350XWB
Geneva, Switzerland - A preliminary decision is expected for tomorrow
The WTO (World Trade Organization) might issue tomorrow a preliminary decision about the European countries' financing to the Airbus A-350XWB project. According to experts quoted today by "The Wall Street... more
AirlinesEtihad launches services betweeb Abu Dhabi and Chicago
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - They will have a frequency of six times per week
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has launched flights from its Abu Dhabi home-base to the American city of Chicago. Flight EY151 took-off on Wednesday 2 September, landing... more
OccurrencesNaples: GESAC's statements on Lufthansa aircraft occurrence
Naples, Italy - Capodichino airport forced yesterday to suspend operations
Concerning yesterday's occurrence involving a Lufthansa Airbus A-321, directed to Munich, that had caused the suspension of operations for several hours at Naples-Capodichino airport (see AVIONEWS), GESAC... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines delayed delivery of eight Airbus A-380s
Singapore, Singapore - Deferrals from six to twelve months
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced it has reached an agreement with French manufacturer Airbus for the deferral from six to twelve months of the deliveries of eight Airbus A-380 aircraft. The airline,... more
AirlinesJet2.com launches new route Venice-Manchester, from March 2010
Milan, Italy - The airline inaugurates its seventh base East Midlands
"The UK's low-cost carrier announces new route Venice-Manchester in service from March 3, 2010 with four weekly links (on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). In addition, it will continue, for all... more
AccidentsFive victims in Indian helicopter accident
New Delhi, India - Among them the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh state, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy
The charred bodies of the five victims of yesterday's helicopter accident have been found this morning on a hillock in a forest in Kurnool District, India. On board of the crashed Bell 430 helicopter there... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino luggage problems, excessive discounts for handling operations?
Rome, Italy - Trade unions: low fares lead to lack of personnel
The problem of handling, ground assistance to flights, recently made headline news due to the repeated problems occurred at Rome-Fiumicino airport, especially concerning luggage. The handling companies... more
SecurityAmerican carriers must replace their speed sensors
Washington, USA - On their Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft
Following the decisions taken last month by EASA (European Air Safety Agency) and manufacturer Airbus (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has required airlines to... more
AirportsItaly, Trapani airport: passenger traffic doubled in July
Trapani, Italy - 113.6% growth compared to the same month in 2008
Differently from what happened in most airports worldwide and, in particular, in Italy, Trapani-Birgi airport reported for July 2009 a 113.6% increase in passenger traffic, more than doubling the figures... more
IndustryBoeing Advanced Tactical Laser Defeats Ground Target in Flight Test
Albuquerque, Usa - The industry develops laser systems for US Air Force, Army and Navy
"The Boeing Company and the U.S. Air Force in the last days defeated a ground target from the air with the Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) aircraft, demonstrating ATL's first air-to-ground, high-power laser... more
OccurrencesNaples, aircraft gear tyre burst: airport closed
Naples, Italy - Operations stopped for several hours
The runway of Naples-Capodichino airport has been closed for several hours yesterday, after one of the gear tyres of a Lufthansa Airbus A-321, directed to Munich, burst during the taxiing phase before... more
AirlinesLufthansa completed Austrian Airlines' takeover
Cologne, Germany - The German carrier acquired 90% of the shares
Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Austrian industry-holding stock corporation (OIAG) today completed the take over of Austrian Airlines by Lufthansa. All conditions precedent of the transaction have been... more
IndustryGE Aviation and Rolls Royce offer fixed-price F-35 engines
Washington, USA - To keep producing the F136s
GE Aviation and Rolls Royce, that are jointly building the F136 engine, alternative to Pratt & Whitney's F135 for the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, offered the Pentagon the possibility to supply their engines... more
SecurityFAA to modify rules for Hudson River's air space
New York, USA - New training for pilots and flight controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at... more
Civil aviationTurkmenistan Airlines orders three Boeing 737s
Seattle, USA - For a total value of US$192 million
Turkmenistan Airlines has ordered three Boeing 737/700 Next-Generation aircraft worth approximately US$192 million at list prices. Turkmenistan Airlines' all-Boeing fleet includes 717s, classic and Next-Generation... more
IndustryECC Leasing delivers ERJ-145 jet to the Brazilian Federal Police
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft configured with 50 seats will be used for operational missions
"ECC Leasing Company Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Embraer, delivered an ERJ-145 jet to the Brazilian Federal Police Department (Departamento de Polícia Federal – DPF), in line with a sales co... more
OccurrencesSmoke in cabin on Air New Zealand airplane
Wellington, New Zealand - Flight diverted to Wellington
The pilot of an Air New Zealand Boeing 737/300, flight NZ535 from Auckland to Christchurch (New Zealand), decided today to change its route and ask a priority landing at Wellington airport (New Zealand),... more
AirportsACI World: global air traffic sees softer contraction in July
Geneva, Switzerland - Asia Pacific reports strong domestic market growth
"Airports Global passenger traffic in July 2009 showed positive signs of stabilisation, according to the ACI 'PaxFlash' report. Three regions – Asia Pacific, Latin America & Caribbean and Middle E... more
Civil aviationRussia, 16,5% slump in passenger traffic
Moscow, Russia - For the January-July 2009 period
Passenger air transport industry suffered a strong decrease also in Russia, according to Federal Aviation Agency today's report quoted by the news agency "Reuters". In fact, figures for the January-July... more
HelicoptersNTSB issued safety recommendations for helicopter emergency medical services
Washington, USA - In 2008, 29 people were killed in 12 accidents
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) yesterday issued 19 recommendations regarding helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). These recommendations address various safety issues... more
SecurityNTSB asks pilots to be checked for sleep apnea
Washington, USA - It might cause somnolence and concentration difficulties
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) has required FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) to insert among the medical checks required to airline pilots also those for sleep apnea (OSA),... more
CuriositiesSWISS names Airbus A-330/300 "Bellinzona"
Zurich, Switzerland - It's the second aircraft of new fleet with the name of the capital of Canton Ticino
"Bellinzona, the capital of Switzerland’s Canton Ticino, now has its name on a SWISS aircraft. New Airbus A-330/300 HB-JHC was correspondingly named yesterday at Zurich Airport. The naming was performed b... more
PeopleBarbara Robinson died after 12 years of illness
Hermosa Beach, USA - Ex wife of the founder of the homonym helicopter manufacturer
Barbara K. Robinson, ex-wife of the founder of Robinson Helicopters, died at 53 after 12 years of fight against cancer. In 2005 she had founded the "Robinson breast cancer research fund", initially financed... more
CargoGEnx-2B installed on the new B-747/8 Freighter
Everett, USA - The first flight is scheduled before the end of the year
Boeing's mechanics mechanics completed the installation of the new GEnx-2B engines on the 747/8 Freighter airplane number 1, currently in final assembly at the factory in Everett. These engines continues... more
OccurrencesQantas aircraft diverted after fuel leak
Perth, Australia - Decision taken as a precautionary measure
The pilot of a Qantas Boeing 747/400 (registration number VH-OJK), flight QF32 from Singapore to Sydney with 290 passengers on board, decided today to change route and land at Perth airport (Australia)... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, and -300; 747SP and 747SR series airplanes (2009-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43629-43632] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-6, PC-6-H1, PC-6-H2, PC-6/350, PC-6/350-H1, PC-6/350-H2, PC-6/A, PC-6/A-H1, PC-6/A-H2, PC-6/B-H2, PC-6/B1-H2, PC-6/B2-H2, PC-6/B2-H4, PC-6/C-H2, PC-6/C1-H2 airplanes (2009-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 43636-43638] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA), model CN-235, CN-235/100, CN-235/200, and CN-235/300 airplanes (2009-18-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 165) [Page 43632-43634] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
DefenseChina to unveil new missiles during October 1 celebrations
Beijing, China - According to military sources they should level the Asian country with USA and Russia
China is going to unveil five new types of missiles during the National Day on October 1, 60th anniversary of the revolution that brought to the birth of the People's Republic of China. The newspaper "The... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: short downpours and storms on the North
Rome, Italy - The Italian Civil Defense Department has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice for unfavourable weather conditions that anticipates from this evening, on Wednesday September 2, the arrival... more
HelicoptersItalian Air Force AB-212/ICOs reach 1,500 flight hours in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - In armed reconnaissance, tactical transport and aeromedical evacuation missions
Italian Air Force AgustaWestland/Bell AB-212/ICO helicopters of the 21th Group have reached the goal of 1,500 flight hours in Afghanistan, during a night mission that took off and landed in Herat. The... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways receives its first A-318 certified for steep approach
London, UK - It will serve the twice-daily London-New York route
Airbus has delivered the first of two A-318 aircraft equipped with steep approach capability to British Airways. The A-318 is the largest commercial aircraft certified to land at steeper than usual gradients... more
AccidentsItaly: tail strike on take off for A-320 at Verona airport
Verona, Italy - Passengers rearranged on Air Italy aircraft
A Balkan Holidays (on behalf of Air Vallee) Airbus A-320/200 aircraft, registration number LZ-BHC, yesterday hit the runway at Verona "Catullo" airport (Italy) with its tail while it was taking off towards... more
AirlinesGulf Air puts its A-340s on sale
Manama, Bahrain - Within a comprehensive review of the carrier's business
Gulf Air, national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, gave a remarketing mandate to the company Avinco to sell or lease its five owned A-340/300s within a comprehensive review if its business. The carrier... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines might lay off 921 flight assistants
Fort Worth, USA - The measure will be effective from October 1
American Airlines decided to cut 921 flight assistant jobs, about 6% of all those currently employed by the carrier, to face the difficulties caused by the global air transport crisis. Among these there... more
SecuritySouthwest Airlines must replace all unapproved parts by Christmas
Washington, USA - FAA's decision on about 80 of the carrier's Boeing 737 aircraft
The waited decision about the unapproved parts mounted on some Southwest Airlines' Boeing 737 aircraft (see AVIONEWS) arrived yesterday. The FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) approved a plan that would... more
Military aviationItalian "Frecce Tricolori" performed in Libya
Tripoli, Libya - All issues solved the exhibition took place in the usual way
The Italian "Frecce Tricolori" yesterday performed in the sky of Tripoli, leaving behind them the three-coloured smoke representing the Italian flag. The Libyan leader, Muammar al-Gaddafi, had to renounce... more
AerospaceISS: first spacewalk completed for mission STS-128
Cape Canaveral, USA - It lasted 6 hours and 35 minutes
The first of three spacewalks scheduled for mission STS-128 to the ISS (International Space Station) has been completed this morning at 4:24 am GMT (12:24 am EDT). It lasted 6 hours and 35 minutes during... more
UAS-DronesUAS Hunter satellite-guided weapons' testing completed
Herndon, USA - New GPS Viper Strike systems for the US Army
Northrop Grumman announced today that it has successfully completed testing of the new GPS-guided Viper Strike (VS) weapons system on the Hunter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), in use with the US Army... more
DefenseRaytheon gets support contract for Taiwan's Patriot missiles
Tewksbury, USA - The deal is worth US$26.9 million
Raytheon announced today it has been awarded $26.9 million contract for technical assistance in support of Taiwan's Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. This award from the US Army Aviation and Missile... more
IndustryUS's ExpressJet reaches 5 million flight hours for its all-jet fleet of ERJ-145s
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The largest operator of the aircraft, worldwide, celebrates historic milestone
"Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica S.A.) joins its Houston-based customer, ExpressJet Airlines, exclusively operating over 240 ERJ-145 jet aircraft, in celebrating yet another landmark in this... more