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AirportsAtitech workers blocked Naples airport check-in desks
Naples, Italy - Agreement reached on the sale of the company
After about two hours of protest the block of Alitalia and AirOne check-in desks at Naples-Capodichino airport, performed by Atitech workers who were asking for salaries and certainties for the future... more
Military aviationFirst US Navy stealth fighter unveiled
Fort Worth, USA - The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter
The first ever US Navy stealth fighter jet has been unveiled in a ceremony held yesterday in Fort Worth, Texas. It is the F-35C Lightning II, carrier version of the aircraft built by Lockheed Martin. This... more
Fair and showsLycoming purses Echelon STC for engine to install on Mooney M-20 aircraft family
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry expands its role in the development of future fuels; new authorized service centers
"Lycoming Engines is pursuing engine certification for its IO-390-A3A6 as well as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install the engine in three legacy models of the Mooney Airplane Company’s M-20 s... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama pleased with Meridiana deal
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Franco Pecci, president of the airline
Blue Panorama's chairman, Franco Pecci, told AVIONEWS about the deal with Meridiana, expressing satisfaction from both parts. Concerning the next future, it is not to exclude that the airline might take... more
AirlinesLufthansa asks to extend Austrian Airlines acquisition deadline
Brussels, Belgium - A decision will be taken by the end of this week
Lufthansa expressed its will to ask the Austrian Takeover Committee (ATC) the possibility to carry on talks with the European Commission also behind the self-imposed July 31 deadline. The German carrier... more
IndustryA MoU signed between Finmeccanica and Libyan LIA and LAP
Rome, Italy - For a strategic cooperation in Africa and the Middle East
"Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company and the Libyan Investment Authority ('LIA'), the Libyan sovereign wealth fund, and Libya Africa Investment Portfolio ('LAP'),... more
SecurityIATA and India sign agreement for civil aviation training
Geneva, Switzerland - The initial deal will last one year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance the skills and knowledge of Indian civil aviation p... more
Civil aviationEthiopian Airlines ordered five Boeing 777/200LR
Seattle, USA - For an overall value of US$1.3 billion
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered five Boeing 777/200LRs for an overall value of US$1.3 billion, becoming the first African carrier to order and operate the ultra-long-range 777/200LR model, powered by General... more
AirportsNew marketing initiatives needed at Trapani-Birgi airport (3)
Trapani, Italy - Giancarlo Guarrera, Airgest's director general, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Interviewed by AVIONEWS, Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, talked about passengers' expectations travelling through the airport, especially after its modernization... more
AirportsTrapani-Birgi, Guarrera (2): "Higher airport fares are needed"
Trapani, Italy - Director general of Airgest interviewed by AVIONEWS
Giancarlo Guarrera, director general of Trapani-Birgi airport operator, Airgest, told AVIONEWS about perspectives and future investments on the Sicilian airport. In particular he talked about the current... more
AirlineseasyJet: 3Q (fiscal year) statement
Milan, Italy - Passengers carried increased by 2.9%
The airline easyJet announced in a press-release the results regarding the 3Q of the fiscal year. "Highlights: - Total revenue up 12% to £ 721million. - Total revenue per seat increased by... more
OccurrencesNew problems with speed sensors for Air France Airbus aircraft
Rome, Italy - Reported by pilots of July 13 Rome-Paris flight
Pilots of Air France flight AF1905 from Rome-Fiumicino to Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" of July 13 reported yesterday a loss of some minutes of speed information supplied by Pitot tubes, the speed sensors... more
IndustryRolls-Royce invests in two advanced research programmes
London, UK - And in four new factories to support future growth
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, yesterday announced plans to invest in four new factories and two advanced research programmes in the UK. These investments will enable Rolls-Royce to... more
ReportItalian IPA: Fabio Berti, ANPAC president, interviewed by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The new association will give new strength to Italian pilots
A new Italian Pilot Association (IPA) has been founded yesterday (see AVIONEWS). To talk about this new entity within Italian trade unions, AVIONEWS interviewed commander Fabio Berti, ANPAC (Italian association... more
AirportsItaly: Airgest relies on Ryanair for the development of Trapani-Birgi airport
Trapani, Italy - The director general of the managing company interviewed by AVIONEWS
Airgest, airport operator of Trapani-Birgi, Italy, is planning large investments on structures and activities, from requalification works to deals with airlines, such as Ryanair, to strengthen services.... more
AerospaceHubble photographed Jupiter collision
Rome, Italy - The sharpest images taken so far of this extraordinary event
Hubble space telescope has managed to take some extremely sharp pictures of the wide "Scar" left on Jupiter's surface from the impact with an asteroid or comet on last July 19 (see AVIONEWS). The images,... more
Fair and showsCessna is ready for SkyCatcher's deliveries
Oshkosh, Usa - The industry announced an order from Singapore Flying College in Australia with Mustang
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced yesterday its Model 162 SkyCatcher Light Sport Aircraft is in compliance with ASTM International standards for Light Sport Aircraft. Deliveries are expected to begin... more
IndustryAgustaWestland to takeover Polish PZL-Swidnik?
Rome, Italy - The proposal will be checked by Finmeccanica's board of directors
AgustaWestland, Finmeccanica group, would be about to acquire Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik, founded in 1951, and currently the most important of the country in this sector. AgustaWestland... more
Military aviationBoeing presented an upgrade proposal for USAF's KC-10 cockpits
St. Louis, USA - After success with Dutch KDC-10s
Boeing today announced it has submitted a proposal to the US Air Force to upgrade the cockpits of the service's fleet of 59 KC-10 Extender tanker-transport aircraft. The proposal covers engineering and... more
Civil aviationIPA, a new Italian pilots' association, founded today. It is supported by ANPAC and FILT-CGIL
Rome, Italy - Trade unions invited their members to subscribe
A new Italian pilots' association, IPA, has been founded today. FILT-CGIL and ANPAC trade unions expressed their support to the new association, inviting all pilots to subscribe. The IPA association,... more
Press releaseItaly: "Telefono Blu" urges freedom for individuals to claim lost luggage refunds
Rome, Italy - EU? Only useless bureaucracy
"Lost luggage? 'Telefono Blu SOS turista' praises Tajani's statement, a due admission. European regulation on lost luggage is useless, procedures are bureaucratic. Tajani might ask to his predecessors.... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines ordered seven further 777/300ERs
Seattle, USA - The total for this model grows to 12 units
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for seven Boeing 777/300ERs (Extended Range) airplanes valued at $1.9 billion at current list prices. This order is in addition to the five 777-300ERs... more
ReportEU: Tajani asks new rules for baggage losses
Brussels, Belgium - Lost or delayed in Europe, in the first 10 months of 2008, 4.6 million bags
European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, has reaffirmed its intention to propose new rules concerning baggage losses in the airports of the Union. In the first nine months of 2008, in fact, just... more
IndustryConfiguration of the SkyHook heavy transport airship
St. Louis, USA - It will carry up to 40 tons for 370 km without refueling
Boeing and SkyHook International today announced that the design of the SkyHook Heavy Lift Vehicle (HLV) has reached the configuration freeze milestone, meaning the aircraft's overall performance and layout... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, Usa - A Phenom 100 jet and a Phenom 300 mock-up will be on display at "EAA AirVenture 2009"
"Embraer is present for the fourth consecutive year at the 'Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture' in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA. The annual event, in its 57th edition, is one of the world’s mos... more
Fair and showsVirgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo on display in Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - It will launch into orbit future space tourists
Virgin Galactic's WhiteKnightTwo (WK2) arrived yesterday in Oshkosh, USA, to take part in the "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show, underway until August 2. It will be used to launch into orbit future space... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 28 to next Sunday August 2
Tuesday 28 - "5th FAI Women's World Gliding Championship". Szeged, Hungary. + 36 33 331 068 http://events.fai.org www.flatlandcup.hu/2009 - "15th FAI European Gliding Championship". Pociunai, Kaunas,... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster III SAC arrives in Hungary
Papa Air Base, Hungary - It will be deployed at Papa Air Base
The first Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft acquired by the NATO Airlift Management Organization and the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) consortium officially joined the Heavy Airlift Wing (HAW)... more
ReportItaly, Atitech: meeting today in Rome
Naples, Italy - The company is facing months of uncertainty and on Friday it risks to be closed
A meeting is going to be held today in Rome between representatives from the government, Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) management and trade unions to save Atitech, Naples-based company that performed... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo wins 15 million Euro contracts for the Italian–French FREMM programme
Rome, Italy - The Company participation in the programme is now valued at more than 42 million Euro
"SELEX Galileo was awarded orders worth 15 million Euro for its sensors solutions for the FREMM frigates of the Italian Navy, the Marina Militare. The total participation of SELEX Galileo,... more
Fair and shows"AirVenture 2009", "Elvis" arrives at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter
An Erickson S-64F Aircrane helicopter, dubbed "Elvis", has been yesterday protagonist of a spectacular demonstration of its firefighting capabilities, dropping the content of its tank for the delight of... more
IndustryEIB lends Finmeccanica EUR 500 million for investments in southern Italy
Rome, Italy - The loan is destined for Alenia Aeronautica SpA
"The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Finmeccanica SpA signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement in Rome last Friday, which is to fund investments that are part of the Italian aerospace group’s multi-year b... more
AerospaceISS: last spacewalk completed
Cape Canaveral, USA - Endeavour's crew prepares for undocking
After cosmonauts Tom Marshburn and Chris Cassidy completed yesterday the first and last spacewalk scheduled for mission STS-127, space shuttle Endeavour's crew is preparing to leve the International Space... more
Fair and showsThe UAV Predator B protagonist at "EAA AirVenture 2009"
Oshkosh, USA - It will remain in Oshkosh until August 5
It is certainly an event the participation of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Predator B to "EAA AirVenture 2009" air show in Oshkosh, USA, underway from yesterday until August 2 at Wittman Regional... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206A, PW206B, PW206B2, PW206C, PW206E, PW207C, PW207D, and PW207E turboshaft engines (2009-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 27, 2009 [Page 36925] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Fair and showsAirbus A-380 from today on display at Oshkosh
Oshkosh, USA - It will be possible to visit its interior and observe it in flight
The arrival in Oshkosh, USA, of the Airbus A-380 Superjumbo, the world's largest passenger aircraft, for the "EAA AirVenture 2009" show underway from yesterday until August 2, is scheduled for today. The... more
AirportsThe charter flights chain departed from Cuneo to Palma de Majorca
Cuneo, Italy - An other important step for airport's development
The first people departed yesterday, on Sunday July 26, with first flight of charter connections chain that will link Cuneo to Palma de Majorca, by "I viaggi del Turchese" Tour Operator. The route,... more
AerospaceAsco Industries arrives in Italy and values possible collaborations with Torino Piemonte Aerospace's enterprises
Turin, Italy - From tomorrow to Thursday in Piedmont's city
"The conference 'Asco Industries: how to develop new marketing associations in an international ambit' will take place tomorrow in Turin (at 9:15am at Centro Congressi Torino Incontra) with 40 adhesions. This... more
Press releaseItalian trade unions: Atitech can't guarantee July's salaries
Naples, Italy - A meeting held in the morning between company's management and CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL, SDL trade unions
"This morning has been held a meeting between Atitech management and Italian trade unions CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL and SDL. The company has communicated to the unions that, due to the current terrible economic... more
Military aviationSaudi Arabia ordered three new A-330 MRTT Tankers
Madrid, Spain - With these the deal grows to six aircraft
The Saudi Ministry of Defence and Aviation has ordered three additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Air Force, bringing its total order to six. Saudi had signed... more
HelicoptersColombian army received six UH-60L helicopters
Bogota, Colombia - First lot had been delivered in April; last deliveries are scheduled in October
On July 24, 2009, the Colombian army has received six US Army UH-60L second-hand helicopters that arrived in Santa Marta carried by ship. The Black Hawks are part of a total of 15 aircraft included... more
Civil aviationFlight tests started for third Superjet 100 prototype
Komsomolsk, Russia - Later it will undergo other trials in Italy
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 prototype (SSJ00 SN 95004) has started its flight test phase, taking off from Komsomolsk adding momentum to the flight test campaign. This flight lasted 1 hour and 21 minutes.... more
OccurrencesCabin pressure loss for Qantas's Boeing 737
Auckland, New Zealand - Pilot forced to land back at departure airport
A cabin pressure loss while ascending from Auckland airport, New Zealand, destination Brisbane, Australia, forced the pilot of a Qantas Boeing 737/400 with 91 passengers on board to invert the route and... more
DefenseItalian defense minister will ask parliament to allow Tornadoes to use cannons
Rome, Italy - In the meanwhile Lega party asks to retire the troops. The foreign minister: "They work also for them"
The Italian minister of defense, Ignazio La Russa, will ask the parliament to allow Tornado fighter jets in Afghanistan to use their onboard cannons to support troops on the ground. The statement comes... more
UAS-DronesEADS tests largest European UAS system
CFB Goose Bay, Canada - With technologies developed in recent years
In a series of tests including four flights, Defence & Security (DS) unit of the EADS (European Aeronautics Defense and Space Company) consortium has successfully tested the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)... more
Military aviationEADS welcomes A-400M renegotiation
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Seeking a solution acceptable for both sides
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium, following foreign ministers' decision to renegotiate terms for the production of the Airbus A-400M airlifter (see AVIONEWS), has welcomed... more
Military aviationBoeing delivered 440th F/A-18/EF to the US Navy
St. Louis, USA - The Super Hornet will be also sold to foreign countries
Boeing has delivered the 400th F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to the US Navy in June. The original Super Hornet strike fighter achieved initial operational capability with the Navy in September 2001. The advanced... more
AirportsLugano-Agno airport becomes "Aeroporto dei laghi"
Como, Italy - With the writing "Lago di Como" inside its logo
Lugano-Agno and Como province have found an agreement to value the already famous brand of Lake Como in the world. The new name of Swiss Lugano-Agno airport will in fact be "Aeroporto dei laghi". In its... more
SecurityAmerican FAA requires airbags on aircraft from October
Washington, USA - But costs might be charged on tickets
From October 27 the American FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) requires that all new commercial aircraft will be equipped with seats capable to bare a crash 16-times superior than the force of gravity,... more
AirportsThe PFI 2009-2011 of Catania-Fontanarossa in detail
Catania, Italy - Besides the Corporate Identity and to the SAC Training School
SAC, Catania's airport management society, explains in particular the objectives of PFI for 2009-2011 and also other two initiatives: the Corporate Identity and the SAC Training School with its organization... more