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PeopleBarack Obama lands at Rome-Urbe airport again
Rome, Italy - Also used for Clinton and other personalities' visits
American president Barack H. Obama landed at 3:50 pm (Italian time) at Rome-Urbe airport, coming back from L'Aquila, after the G8 summit that had started last Wednesday. Obama and his family went to... more
Sport aviationICON Aircraft receives new investment capital to complete the tests on A-5
Los Angeles, Usa - Sales of the amphibious sport plane remain strong
"ICON Aircraft announced that it successfully closed another round of equity financing in June. The new round of investment capital is intended to take ICON through the completion of its ongoing engineering... more
AirportsBoston airport tests radar to avoid bird strikes
Boston, Usa - Trailers cost about 400,000 Dollars each
Logan International Airport is testing a specialized radar system the Air Force uses to protect its fighters and NASA uses to guard its shuttles, as it considers stepping up its efforts at preventing collisions... more
HelicoptersChile insists on Russian Mi-17 helicopters
Santiago, Chile - Despite US pressure
Chile will go on in its intention to purchase Russian-made multi-role Mil Mi-17 Hip helicopters, despite US pressure to make the country's air force change its mind, Russian "RIA Novosti" press agency... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force points on Sukhoi Su-30s
New Delhi, India - The fleet might be extended to 230 aircraft by 2015
The Indian Air Force might increase its fleet of Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters to 230 aircraft by 2015. According to New Delhi's minister of defence, Arackaparambil Kurian Antony, this Russian-built model "Is... more
Military aviationF-35 Lightning II JSF fighters for Israeli defense
Tel Aviv, Israel - To contrast threats brought by Syria and Iran
Israel has ordered its first squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, the most modern product of the American aviation, to contrast the threats brought by Syria... more
Civil aviationIATA welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for the approach with aviation’s emissions
Geneva, Switzerland - The long term target is carbon-neutral growth by 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the G8 leaders’ support for a global sectoral approach in dealing with aviation’s emissions in the post-2012 period on the way to a 50% reduction in... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) models PW305A and PW305B turbofan engines (2009-14-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 9, 2009 [Page 32802-32803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AccidentsFlight AF447 debris en route to France
Paris, France - On board of the "Ville de Bordeaux" ship
More than 640 pieces of Air France's Airbus A-330/200, flight AF447, that ditched on June 1 in the Atlantic during its Rio de Janeiro-Paris flight with 228 people on board, have been sent from Brazil to... more
AerospaceNASA: new launch attempt for the Endeavour
Cape Canaveral, USA - But weather conditions are not favourable
It is all ready at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour, that will carry STS-127 mission's crew to the International Space Station (ISS). Lift off... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 20-C5, 20-D5, 20-E5, and 20-F5 airplanes (2009-14-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 32419-32421] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityEASA safety standards for Macedonia
Skopje, Macedonia - The new requirements have to be implement by August
Macedonian air transport authorities will have to comply with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) standard safety requirements starting from the upcoming month of August. This decision comes from the... more
Press releaseDNV expands the quality certification of Italian ENAV SpA
Rome, Italy - To the educational services in the air transport sector
"The Norwegian Authority DNV (Det Norske Veritas), international world leader board for quality's certification, has extended the quality's certification ISO 9001 to the educational services of ENAV SpA,... more
SecurityWorld black-list, Tajani insists
Brussels, Belgium - But ICAO is not convinced
European Commission vice-president, Antonio Tajani, insists on his proposal, launched after June 30's Comoros accident, to realize a world airline black-list (see AVIONEWS). But ICAO (International Civil... more
AccidentsYemenia Airbus shot down by French missile?
Moroni, Comoros - The stunning revelation made by people close to the investigation on June 30's accident
Yemenia Airbus A-310/300, flight IY626, might have been shot down by a French missile. The aircraft, with 153 people on board, ditched in the waters of the Indian ocean on June 30, while en route from... more
AirlinesSAS Group signs long-term content agreement with Amadeus
Stockholm, Sweden - A five year agreement
"The SAS Group, Northern Europe airline group has signed a five year, full content agreement with Amadeus, a global leader in technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry,... more
AirportsBergamo: Wizz Air adds third airplane and opens new routes from Gda?sk
Bergamo, Italy - From next December 17
"Wizz Air, low-cost airline in Poland, central and East Europe, has announced that will expand its base in Gda?sk adding a third airplane, launching new routes and increasing frequencies on some of the... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines launched yesterday first A-380 service to Hong Kong
Rome, Italy - With 450 passengers on board
"The Singapore Airlines A-380 made its grand entrance yesterday in Hong Kong when the world’s largest passenger aircraft touched down at Hong Kong International Airport. Over 450 customers have embarked o... more
ReportNTSB issued the final report on Steve Fossett's accident
Washington, USA - Downdrafts caused the death of the American billionaire aviator in 2007
The American National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued the final report on the accident that, on September 3, 2007, caused the death of the American billionaire aviator Steve Fossett (for a list... more
Civil aviationHere is the "Carla One", Sarkozy's presidential airplane
Rome, Italy - The Dassault Falcon 7X is worth € 36 million
French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has received his € 36 million Dassault Falcon 7X aircraft, complete of the "Carla One" writing on the fuselage, in honor of his Italian wife. The airplane, according t... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC General Manager, Alessio Quaranta, at the 31st plenary triennial meeting of GM of ECAC
Rome, Italy - It took place on Tuesday and Wednesday in Strasbourg
"The General manager of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Alessio Quaranta, and the General Vice-Director, Salvatore Sciacchitano, have participated at the 31st triennial plenary meeting of the... more
AirlinesAirbus A-380 with new Air France livery revealed
Paris, France - It will start operating in November 2009
"Air France’s first Airbus A-380 has just been painted with the airline’s new livery in Hamburg. This aircraft will start operating a daily Paris-'Charles de Gaulle'-New York-'JFK' route in November 200... more
AirportsReggio Calabria airport: funds cannot be invested due to bureaucracy
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Four million euros are waiting to be used to open new routes
The effects of bureaucracy: the only obstacle to the investment of four million euros allocated by the Italian government for Reggio Calabria airport is the so called "Conference of the services". That... more
Military aviationFirst F/A-18F of the Royal Australian Air Force unveiled
St. Louis, USA - Delivery scheduled within this month. Further 23 between 2010 and 2011
Boeing unveiled the first F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at Boeing's production facilities in St. Louis. The aircraft will be delivered later... more
IndustryBoeing will realize anti-cyber attack systems for USAF
Arlington, USA - With a $1.2 million contract
Boeing announced today it has been awarded a $1.2 million contract by the US Air Force to study and demonstrate improved situational awareness, visualization, and automated course-of-action processing... more
IndustryEADS Defence & Security modernizes Slovakian identification systems
Paris, France - Reliable identification for aircraft of armed forces and allied from accidental attacks or friendly
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the Slovakian armed forces in order to avoid friendly fire and to increase air traffic security. According to an announcement made... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol releases revised Guidelines for Contingency Planning of Air Navigation Services
Brussels, Belgium - For States and flight assistance authorities
Eurocontrol, the European Organisation for the safety of air navigation, has officially released revised guidelines to help states and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) identify and decide their... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-14-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32411-32414] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney models PW2037, PW2037(M), and PW2040 turbofan engines (2009-14-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the HPC 12th stage disk and airplane damage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32421-32423] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesCrisis: Air France-KLM might reduce working hours
Paris, France - The carrier's employees will receive less profit-sharing rewards
For the first time in its history Air France-KLM airline might decide to reduce working hours as a measure to cut costs amid the crisis that hit global economy and air transport demand in particular. The... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cabin crew refuses salary cuts
London, UK - The struggle of the British carrier to reduce costs go on
The battle between British Airways and trade unions, including cabin crew ones, continues after the June 30 deadline to find an agreement passed without the slightest sign of deal. The workers stated that... more
IndustryRolls-Royce announces Air New Zealand Trent 1000 orders
Rome, Italy - Important engine components realized in Italy
"Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, is to power Air New Zealand’s order of Boeing 787-9 aircraft with Trent 1000 engines, including a TotalCare long-term service agreement. The order will t... more
Press releaseThe UE Court imposes two fold-penalty on Greece
Brussels, Belgium - For non-recovery of State aid to Olympic Airways held illegal in 2005
"In 2002, the Commission took the view that certain aid granted by Greece to Olympic Airways (OA) was incompatible with the common market for failing to comply with certain conditions initially laid down.... more
CuriositiesTurtles block operations at New York "JFK" airport
Ney York, USA - It took 35 minutes to move all the 78 animals
Several passengers blocked at New York-"JFK" airport would surely be surprised of the reason that caused yesterday's delays: 78 "Diamondback Terrapin" turtles decided to cross a runway, preventing aircraft... more
Press releaseUE Court specifies about compensations in the event of cancellation of an intra-community flight
Brussels, Belgium - The rules governing jurisdiction in the field of air transport
"A claim for compensation following the cancellation of a flight provides the Court of Justice with an opportunity to define the rules governing jurisdiction in the field of air transport. The regulation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-14-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion of the electrical connectors of the wing rear spars, which could result in short circuits and consequent incorrect functioning of airplane systems needed for safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32423-32426] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS-PZL "Warszawa-Okecie'' S.A. model PZL-104 WILGA 80 airplanes (2009-14-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: July 8, 2009 [Page 32426-32428] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesNew destinations by Qatar Airways in India
Rome, Italy - In October flights to Goa and Amritsar
"Qatar Airways announced it was bringing forward the launch dates of two new Indian routes – Goa and Amritsar – in time for the busy winter holiday season. Scheduled flights to the northern Indian cit... more
Civil aviationJourney updates now an SMS away for Grupo SATA travellers thanks to Amadeus
Milan, Italy - The new solution brings benefits for both airlines and their passengers
"Grupo SATA, the Azorean air transportation group, has successfully launched Amadeus’ new Altéa Automated Customer Contact solution, which enables airlines to notify individual travellers of changes to... more
IndustryEmbraer begins to deliver the Phenom 100 in Brazil
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The first three models of the entry level aircraft are already operating in the country
"Embraer began deliveries of the first units of the entry level Phenom 100 executive jet in Brazil at the end of June. The first customers to receive the aircraft were Algar Aviation, from Uberlândia,... more
AirlinesCode-share agreement between Virgin Blue and Delta Airlines
Atlanta, USA - For services among USA, Australia and South Pacific
American Delta and Australian Virgin Blue airlines announced today its intention to realize a code-share plan for services between USA, Australia and South Pacific. In particular, the two carriers will... more
UAS-DronesDrones' battle in Georgia
Tbilisi, Georgia - Charges and denials bounce between Tbilisi, Russia and Abkhazia
According to the Georgian government, Russia would have yesterday increased its reconnaissance missions with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in the skies of the Caucasian republic. Previously Georgia itself... more
Civil aviationThe UK offers financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project
London, UK - The consortium also includes France, Germany and Spain
The British government announced that it will offer a financial aid for the Airbus A-350 project, that is being developed by a consortium of four nations also including France, Germany and Spain. The statement... more
AccidentsAir France accident: pilots' union charges aviation safety agencies
Paris, France - According to the carrier it is not unusual that reaction after loss of contact was not immediate
SPAF, a union of Air France pilots, charged French (DGAC) and European (EASA) aviation safety agencies of not considering the problems with speed sensors, not making all that was possible to avoid possible... more
DefenseICX Technologies to supply Fido systems to Afghan defense forces
Washington, USA - Under a US$ 6.8 million contract with the US Army
ICX Technologies, a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications, has received from the US Army a USD 6.8 million contract for the supply... more
HelicoptersFAA certification for the Elite S-623 helicopter simulator
Orlando, USA - As Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
The Elite S-623 helicopter-simulator received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certification as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). The S-623 previously received numerous certifications in... more
AccidentsYemenia might cancel Airbus order
Moroni, Comoros - In the meanwhile first bodies recovered on the place of June 30's accident
Yemenia Airways might cancel a US$2 billion order for 10 Airbus A-350 aircraft, if France will continue with its hard position against the carrier, Yemenia president Abdulkalek Saleh Al-Kadi stated. The... more
DefenseTurkey: decision on new helicopters postponed
Ankara, Turkey - The race is between AgustaWestland TUHP-149 and Sikorsky T-70
The Turkish Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSIK), made by prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, defense minister Vecdi Gonul and chief of staff general Ilker Basbug, issued the results of a meeting... more
DefenseAl Qaeda was planning attacks during the G8
Rome, Italy - The aim would have been to hijack and destroy airliners of the participant countries
Al Qaeda's terrorist network would have been planning to perform attacks during the G8 underway at L'Aquila, in Italy, according to what has been reported by the Israeli site "Debka" quoting sources of... more
HelicoptersBel Air’s First AW-139 Helicopter Named “Spirit of Agusta” Enters Service
Yeovil, UK - This aircraft adds to around 150 AW-139s in service or on order for offshore missions
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Bel Air’s first AW-139 medium twin helicopter named “Spirit of Agusta” has entered service. The 12 seat configured aircraft, which has started flyin... more