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Military aviationIsraeli Air Force receives the first four of 25 ordered T-6 Beechcrafts (Efroni)
Tel Aviv, Israel - Deliveries will be completed by the end of the year
Israeli Air Force has received the first four Beechcraft T-6 (dubbed "Efroni" by Tel Aviv's air force) trainer aircraft that will replace the aging CM-170 Zukit ("Fouga Magister") that have been used for... more
Fair and shows"Forbes" publisher Rich Karlgaard will Be keynote speaker at "NBAA2009"
Washington, Usa - On October 20-22, in Orlando (Florida)
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced that "Forbes" magazine publisher and business airplane owner and pilot Rich Karlgaard will be a keynote speaker at the opening general session... more
AirportsFlorence, bid for the enlargement of the terminal
Florence, Italy - Worth a value of 20 million euros
Florence airport published a bid for the enlargement of the air terminal, worth a value of 20 million euros. Companies which are planning to run for the bid can visit the airport and its structures till... more
AirlinesSouthwest inspects its Boeing 737s
Charleston, USA - Following the opening of a hole in the fuselage of flight WN2294
Southwest Airlines has decided to open an inspection on its entire Boeing 737/300 fleet after the emergency landing caused yesterday by the opening of a football-sized hole in the fuselage of the aircraft... more
ReportThe school of aerospace engineering of "La Sapienza" University at Rome-Urbe airport
Rome, Italy - The move is scheduled for September 2009
The school of aerospace engineering of Rome's "La Sapienza" University will be moved to Rome-Urbe airport starting from September 2009. From San Pietro in Vincoli it will come back to the buildings and... more
DefenseNATO air drills in the Baltic sea
Tallinn, Estonia - Today and tomorrow in the skies of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia
Between today and tomorrow in the skies of Baltic republics of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia a NATO-organized air exercise will be held. Aim of the drills is to increase interoperability among air space... more
Military aviation100,000 flight hours for Dassault airplanes of the Italian AMI's 31st Wing
Rome, Italy - Dassault Falcon Service, on the occasion, will pay out a donation in favour of Abruzzo's population
The 100,000 flight hours of Dassault Aviation's airplanes of the Italian Air Force (AMI)'s 31st Wing have been celebrated yesterday, on Monday July 13, 2009 at Rome-Ciampino's military airport. This... more
SecurityGlobal airline black-list: France is trustful
Paris, France - Despite ICAO's doubts
France is trustful on the creation of a global black-list for those airlines that do not respect safety standards. The proposal was made by European transport commissioner, Antonio Tajani, following... more
ReportAfghanistan: Italian paratrooper killed in terrorist attack
Farah, Afghanistan - Further three military have been injured
An Italian paratrooper, 25-year-old Alessandro Di Lisio, has been killed this morning in Afghanistan, near Farah, in a terrorist attack. Besides him, further three paratroopers have been injured, even... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour's launch postponed to Wednesday
Cape Canaveral, USA - Bad weather prevented again the lift off of Mission STS-127
It seems not going to end the wait for space shuttle Endeavour's launch, that is supposed to carry the crew of mission STS-127 to the International Space Station (ISS). Some fuel leaks in June had caused... more
AirportsMiami opens multi-use business centre in south terminal
Miami, Usa - Passengers can use pc, fax machine or a meeting room
Passengers in Miami International Airport’s South Terminal have an one-stop location where they can fax or photocopy an important document, rent a mobile phone for use in the U.S. or abroad, or even h... more
OccurrencesHole in the fuselage forces airliner to emergency landing
Charleston, USA - The aperture caused the sudden depressurization of the cabin
The pilot of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737/300 was forced yesterday to make an emergency landing in Charleston, West Virginia, due to a football-sized hole in the fuselage that caused sudden depressurization... more
AirportsAeromexico launches new service from San Francisco
San Francisco, Usa - To Hermosillo, Mexico, five times a week
San Francisco International airport announced that AeroMexico started service between San Francisco and Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico’s largest city. The inaugural flight arrived at SFO on Monday, July 1... more
HelicoptersSikorsky X-2 completed two flight tests
Stratford, USA - The counter-rotating coaxial rotor helicopter will be the fastest in the world
The Sikorsky X-2 technology demonstrator has completed two test flights that included full engagement of the distinctive propeller for the first time. In one hour of testing conducted in two flights, the... more
IndustryConstruction started for third "Littoral" class combat ship
Marinette, USA - At Marinette Marine's (Fincantieri group) shipyards
A keel-laying ceremony has been held at Marinette Marine’s shipyard for "Fort Worth", the US Navy’s third Littoral Combat Ship (LCS-3). Two SH-60 Seahawk helicopters and several unmanned aerial systems (Ua... more
AccidentsNon-military helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, 4 victims
Kandahar, Afghanistan - Maybe shot down by Taliban rebels, who claimed the attack
It is of at least four victims the toll of an accident that this morning involved a civil helicopter in Afghanistan, near Sangin base in the province of Helmand. Taliban rebels who are fighting in the... more
Military aviationIsrael closer to F-35 fighter jets' purchase
Tel Aviv, Israel - New request for proposal presented by Tel Aviv after American requirements
After the letter of request (LOR) presented last week (see AVIONEWS) Israel issued an updated request for proposal (RFP) to solve some problems underlined by the United States concerning the sale of 25... more
Fair and showsThe 60th International Astronautical Congress will be held in South Korea
Daejeon, South Korea - From 12 to 16 October 2006 in Daejeon
The 60th International Astronautical Congress IAC 2009 will be held in Daejeon, South Korea, from 12 to 16 October 2009. The event, which last year in Glasgow (Scotland, UK) attracted around 3000 participants,... more
DefenseDAGR rockets successfully launched from an AH-6 Little Bird helicopter
Orlando, USA - The second test of this kind carried out by Lockheed Martin in a few months
Lockheed Martin announced today that it has launched DAGR rockets from an airborne AH-6 Little Bird helicopter and successfully hit the target in two separate trials. This is the second platform DAGR has... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense (2): increasing temperatures on most part of the regions
Rome, Italy - And possible storms on alpine sides
"The flow coming from North Africa is bringing to a gradual and constant increase into temperatures that will reach high limits starting from half of the week, in particular on Central-Southern regions... more
ReportBouquet launched from an autogyro breaks the engine
Suvereto, Italy - Injured the two occupants, the passenger is in serious conditions
A marriage risked to end up in tragedy in Suvereto (Livorno, Italy) when two people, 61-year-old pilot Luciano Nannelli and 44-year-old Isidoro Pensieri, decided to launch the bride's bouquet from the... more
PeopleThe Pope's holidays pass from Turin
Turin, Italy - Before he landed by an A-319 and then continued in Valle d'Aosta on an AB-212
The Holy Father has landed this morning at 11:30 on Turin-Caselle's airport runway coming from Rome-Ciampino on board of an Airbus A-319 airplane. A stage necessary to continue his journey by an AB-212... more
Civil aviationSESAR: 30 projects in 30 days
Brussels, Belgium - In total, 124 projects are planned to be launched in 2009
While millions of European citizens are flying to their holiday destination, the SESAR programme is launching its first projects to avert the congestion of the European sky. In 30 days, 30 projects have... more
ReportNew airlines join the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
Seattle, USA - Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, TUIfly and Virgin Blue
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group, an airline-led industry working group that aims to promote next-generation sustainable bio-fuels, today announced that several leading air carriers have been... more
ReportA German court ruling challenges Ryanair
Berlin, Germany - For the fees for paying by debit or credit card
Ryanair's practice of charging passengers extra for using credit and debit cards could be challenged following a court ruling in Germany. The no-frills airline lost a court case in Germany last month... more
AirlinesDelays and inefficiencies: Italian ENAC summons Myair, airline already operating with a temporary license
Rome, Italy - The meeting is scheduled for Thursday at the Authority's headquarters
Concerning several inefficiencies that in this period are limiting punctuality and regularity of Myair's flights, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) informs that the carrier has been summoned... more
DefenseA new Russian base in Kyrgyzstan?
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Positive opinion also by the USA
Russia might open a new military base in Kyrgyzstan after the positive opinion expressed on the issue by Bishkek's government, a move that many see as an answer to Kyrgyz's decision not to close the American... more
AirlinesBritish Airways might accept 50% merger with Iberia
Madrid, Spain - The news issued by Spanish press
British Airways (BA) might be ready to accept a merger deal with Iberia for a 50% participation of the two carriers in the new joint-venture, Spanish newspaper "El Economista" reported today quoting sources... more
HelicoptersAmerican Eurocopter celebrates 40 years of investment and growth in U.S.
Grand Prairie, Usa - The company employs more than 750 U.S. employees
American Eurocopter celebrated 40 years of growth in the United States with a special anniversary event at company headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas. The “All American Celebration” commemorated the... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the training campaign of "San Giusto" ship
Rome, Italy - Today at Livorno's port
"The training campaign for the second class' students of the Naval Academy, on board of 'San Giusto' ship, has started today, on July 13, at Livorno's port. During the campaign, the 'San Giusto', led... more
AirlinesContinental gets antitrust immunity to join Star Alliance
Washington, USA - The final OK by the US Department of Transport
After long discussions and despite recent doubts expressed by the US Department of Justice (see AVIONEWS), Continental Airlines finally received the final OK by the US Department of Transport to join Star... more
Military aviationSecond E-2D Advanced Hawkeye enters new test phase
Bethpage, USA - To verify its carrier suitability
Test phase for Northrop Grumman's experimental E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft continues. Following the Delta One (see AVIONEWS), also the second one, known as Delta Two, has transitioned to Naval Air Station... more
AirportsSix months 2009 at Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport: more passengers, less airplane movements
Bergamo, Italy - The analysis of the half-year trend records a new goal
"Orio al Serio's airport confirms the passengers movement in June with a total of 645.221 and an increase of 6.2% compared to June 2008. In the first half-year in 2009 passengers in transit at Bergamo's... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 13 to next Sunday 19
Monday 13 - "2009 Àger Open - Pre-European competition". Ager, Spain. + 34 93 458 51 23 http://events.fai.org www.ager2010.com Tuesday 14 - "2009 Àger Open - Pre-European competition". Ager, S... more
Civil aviationDespite airline cost decline in first quarter 2009, industry remains unprofitable
Washington, Usa - Labor costs overtook fuel costs
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the first quarter... more
AirlinesItalian president of Sicily's regional government asks Alitalia-CAI for refund
Rome, Italy - Problems go on despite ministers' reassurances
The Italian president of Sicily's regional government, Raffaele Lombardo, due to the new delay of Alitalia-CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) airline that had prevented him from returning to Sicily where he... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour's launch postponed again
Cape Canaveral, USA - This time due to bad weather. New attempt today
The launch of space shuttle Endeavour has been postponed again. This time the bad weather caused the stop of the countdown. As forecast it made impossible to go on with operations at launch pad 39A, Kennedy... more
SecurityEuropean Union to lift ban on 4 Indonesian airlines
Brussels, Belgium - DGCA: "The decision will be ratified on July 15"
Following a positive report presented by the air safety committee (see AVIONEWS), the European Union has decided to remove four Indonesian airlines from the European black-list: Garuda Indonesia, Mandala... more
Weather forecastsCivil Defense: increasing temperatures on all Italian Peninsula
Rome, Italy - For this week
"Clear sky and a gradual increasing temperatures for this week on all Italian peninsula. From yesterday, on Sunday July 12 there is a phase of summery weather with temperatures in a gradual rise and... more
AirlinesChina Eastern-Shanghai Airlines merger: the official offer
Shanghai, China - CNY 9 billion (about € 944 million)
China Eastern, one of Chinese major airlines, presented its official offer of the long announced merger with smaller Shanghai Airlines (see AVIONEWS). The operation will have a cost of CNY 9 billion (about... more
AirlinesAlitalia: occupied in May 60% of capacity
Rome, Italy - AEA's (Association of European Airlines) monthly report presented
Alitalia, the Italian national airline, occupied in the month of May just more than 60% of its available seats per km (ASK). Of the 4,083,500 offered seats, in fact, only 1,987,100 have been used, with... more
CuriositiesSarkozy and Premiére Dame arrived in Caselle
Turin, Italy - A private short visit in the Carla Bruni's childhood place
French President, Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni, landed at 2:30 pm in Turin-Caselle, coming from L'Aquila on board of a Dassault Falcon 900 airplane of the Arméè de l'Air for a short private v... more
Press releaseG8: Italian ENAV, in three days more than 260 aircraft movements managed at L'Aquila
Rome, Italy - All regular also in central Italian air traffic
"In the three days of the G8, ENAV (Italian flight assistance company) controllers managed 260 aircraft movements from the tower of L'Aquila's small airport. In particular there have been 82 movements... more
PeopleAntonio Vázquez, Iberia's new Chairman
Madrid, Spain - He replaces Fernando Conte
"In a meeting held yesterday, Iberia’s Board accepted the resignation of Fernando Conte, until now the Company’s CEO, as Company Chairman. The Board also unanimously resolved to appoint Antonio Vázquez, who... more
Civil aviationSix old Iraqi Airways aircraft for sale
Baghdad, Iraq - Four Boeing 727s and two 707s currently grounded in Amman, Jordan
The Iraqi ministry of transports decided to sell six aircraft that are currently grounded at "Queen Alia" airport in Amman, Jordan. The aircraft are there since the early 90s when they had been taken there... more
Military aviation14th C-130J delivered to the USAF 41st Airlift Squadron
Marietta, USA - Received by 18th Air Force's commander
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 14th of 16 C-130J Super Hercules to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The aircraft will be assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, the first active-duty combat C-130J... more
AccidentsComoros accident: further bodies and debris found
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania - Recovered off the coast of Tanzania
Research teams committed in the area of last June 30's accident have recovered 5 more bodies and parts of the ditched aircraft off the coast of Tanzania, hundreds of km away from the place of the impact.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000EX airplanes (2009-14-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 32417-32419] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityAir France will change crew training for meteorological radar usage
Paris, France - Following flight AF447 accident
Air France is studying new crew training modes for meteorological radar usage, following June 1's tragic accident of flight AF447, that ditched in the Atlantic with 228 people on board, carrier's CEO,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2009-14-06)
Washignton, Usa - To prevent an undetected failure of the primary load path for the ballscrew in the drive mechanism of the horizontal stabilizer and subsequent wear and failure of the secondary load path
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 32414-32417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more