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SecurityNTSB seeks solutions to avoid bird-strikes
Washington, USA - Pulsing aircraft landing lights are one of the possibilities
Last week the American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) started to seek for more effective solutions to avoid aircraft impacts with birds, especially during take off and landing operations.... more
Tilt-rotorsBell-Boeing gets contract for the V-22 tiltrotor
Amarillo, USA - For all Marines' and Air Force Special Operations Command's aircraft
The Bell Boeing Program Office announced today that it has been awarded Phase 1.5 of a two-phase Joint Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract from the US Department of Defense to support the V-22 Osprey... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of June
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - "48th Paris Air Show - Trade Day". Le Bourget, Paris, France. + 33 1 53 23 33 33 www.paris-air-show.com Tuesday 16 - "48th Paris Air Show - Trade Day". Le Bourget, Paris, France.... more
ReportHumanitarian airplane took off last Friday towards Pakistani North West Frontier Province
Brindisi, Italy - It has arrived on Saturday in Islamabad with aids and goods for the population
The Italian ministry of foreign affairs issued a note stating: "Within the international commitment to face the serious humanitarian crisis in Pakistani North West Frontier Province, as required by minister... more
HelicoptersTata will produce Sikorsky S-92 cabins in India
Mumbai, India - The first delivery is scheduled by the end of 2010
The Tata Group and Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies (UTC), reached an agreement for Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture Sikorsky S-92 helicopter cabins in India. The... more
Civil aviationAir France replaced all Pitot tubes on its Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - Speed sensors changed on long-haul A-330s and A-340s
Air France has completed the replacement of all sensors "Pitot tubes" on its long-haul Airbus A-330 and A-340 aircraft, following June 1 accident in which 228 people were killed on board of flight AF447... more
Civil aviationSESAR injects €1.9 billion into ATM research
Brussels, Belgium - To avert congestion of European sky
"The SESAR Joint Undertaking, a unique public-private partnership in air traffic management (ATM) research and development founded by the European Commission and EUROCONTROL, signed 16 contracts totalling... more
Fair and showsESA will have its pavilion at "Paris Air Show 2009"
Paris, France - Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21
ESA (European Space Agency) will have its pavilion "L’Europe de l’Espace, Space for Earth" at "Paris Air Show 2009" in Paris-Le Bourget from June 15 to 21. It will be placed in the middle of two full-scale mod... more
AirportsItalian airports, fares and investments too low
Rome, Italy - ENAC's suggestions would not convince AdR
According to a study carried out by Italian weekly "Panorama", many of Italian airports' problems seem to be related first of all to low fares in comparison to the rest of Europe, and second to a insufficient... more
Military aviationCarrier suitability tests for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye
Bethpage, USA - To verify its landing and takeoff capabilities from a ship's flight deck
The first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft has flown to Naval Air Station Patuxent River, in Maryland, to begin the next phase of testing in preparation for Initial Operational Test and Evaluation in... more
Civil aviationThe popularity of low-cost airlines has increased in Finland during the past year
Helsinki, Finland - In May a total of 75,600 passengers flew these carriers
The low-cost carrier segment is one of the few to have increased in air traffic over the past 12 months in Finland. Growth during the year has been 12%. In May, a total of 75,600 passengers travelled with... more
Military aviationEADS granted further six months for the A-400M
Paris, France - Deal between the consortium and the governments of France and Germany
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium has been granted further six months by the governments of France and Germany, among the most reluctant to carry on with this expensive and... more
AerospaceItalian ASI: LRO Mission Update
Rome, Italy - Next Wednesday afternoon the Atlas V rocket will leave the Cape Canaveral base
"Final spacecraft closeouts are underway at the launch pad and countdown dress rehearsal activities are planned for all day Thursday. A Launch Readiness Review, or LRR, is scheduled for Monday at 9... more
SecurityFAA AD on GROB-Werke model G-120A airplanes (2009-12-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 111)] [Page 27689-27691] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAer Lingus cuts American routes
Dublin, Ireland - It will reduce its long-haul capacity by 25%
Irish carrier Aer Lingus is going to cut three of its routes to the USA within a plan of 25% reduction of its long-haul capacity for the winter season. Services that will be interrupted are Dublin-Washington,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes (2009-12-06)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Reigister: June 11, 2009 [Page 27698-27702] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on ATR model ATR-42/200, ATR-42/300, ATR-42/320, ATR-42/500, ATR-72/101, ATR-72/201, ATR-72/102, ATR-72/202, ATR-72/211, ATR-72/212, and ATR-72/212A airplanes (2009-12-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: June 11, 2009 [Page 27695-27698] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
ConferencesICCSAI presents the study on the competition of air transportation in Europe
Rome, Italy - Figures on routes, passengers and competitors
ICCSAI, the international centre for competitiveness studies in the aviation industry, released a study in Rome on 244 airports of 28 European countries. The work has been made by Stefano Paleari, director... more
AirportsBirmingham airport, passengers drop by 5.2% in May
Birmingham, UK - Three out of four transits are an scheduled flights
During May, Birmingham International Airport handled 831,738 travellers through its two terminals, including 611,780 scheduled passengers and 219,958 charter passengers. Paul Kehoe, Birmingham Airport’s c... more
AirportsAmerican Eagle Airlines launches five new services from Dallas
Dallas, Usa - The carrier is affiliate of American Airlines
American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, began non-stop jet service to five new cities from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): Santa Fe, N.M.; Tallahassee, Fla.;... more
AccidentsWreck of Indian missing airplane found: 13 victims
Mechuka, India - An engine fire might have caused the tragedy
The wreck of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Antonov An-32 that went missing on Tuesday in the Indian region of Arunachal Pradesh (see AVIONEWS) has been found. Official IAF sources confirmed that all the 13... more
Military aviationBoeing gets USAF contract for A-10 systems
St. Louis, USA - The Air Force will invest up to $1.6 billion
Boeing has been awarded a four-year US Air Force contract to sustain the A-10 Thunderbolt II weapon system and integrate current and future upgrades into the aircraft’s avionics, mechanical and structural s... more
AirportsBergamo-Orio al Serio's airport: movement passengers +8,5% in May 2009
Bergamo, Italy - The positive trend continues in this segment
"The positive trend of passengers movement continues at Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport, that in May has recorded a 8,5% increase compared to one year ago. The reaching of 612,625 passengers, 40,000 more... more
IndustryEmbraer ERJ-145 jet family surpasses 15 million flight-hours
São José dos Campos, Brazil - After 12 years in operation, the pioneer regional jet continues to support airlines, worldwide
"After 12 years in service, Embraer’s ERJ-145 platform continues to surpass record breaking milestones. The worldwide fleet has flown more than 15 million flight-hours, with an average mission completion r... more
Defense"Cavour", the new flagship of the Italian Navy
Civitavecchia, Italy - The ceremony for the combat flag delivery on June 10 in Civitavecchia
The Italian Navy has a new flagship: it the "Cavour" aircraft carrier, that received its combat flag from Turin major, Sergio Chiamparino, during the Navy's feast on last June 10 in Civitavecchia (Rome),... more
AirportsAssaeroporti. Palenzona: "Italian airports must be updated"
Rome, Italy - The growth of charges is an important step in this direction
Fabrizio Palenzona, president of Assaeroporti (the Italian association of airports), participated to the meeting organized by ICCSAI (International Centre for Competitiveness Studies in the Aviation Industry)... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol publishes guidance on implementing the European Air Traffic Management master plan
Brussels, Belgium - The aim is to support the execution of ATM
In order to support the air navigation community in executing the European ATM Master Plan, Eurocontrol (the European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation) has published strategic guidance describing... more
IndustryEmbraer E-jets family moving toward delivery of 600th aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company works steadily and positively in the face of world economic crisis
"Embraer is approaching another significant milestone, to be marked by the delivery of its 600th E-Jet, in the third quarter of this year. In 2008, the Company delivered its 400th E-Jet to U.S. operator... more
AirportsBologna "Marconi" airport: tenders launched for € 14 million
Bologna, Italy - In May passengers 15.7% up; +4.4% in the first five months
The board of directors of Bologna "Guglielmo Marconi" airport management company yesterday met and approved the launch of public evidence procedures for the realization of three important works: - the... more
ReportAfghanistan: three Italians wounded
Kabul, Afghanistan - Two with minor injuries, one in serious conditions
Bala Murgab and Farah, two "Hot" provinces in western Afghanistan, where since mid May rebels started again to fight against Afghan regular troops. These are supported by the Italian military present in... more
Civil aviationAirbus confirms A-330's reliability
Frankfurt, Germany - The words of the company's CEO Thomas Enders
Following the shock caused by June 1 incident, in which 228 have been killed on board of an Air France Airbus A-330/200, en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, the manufacturer's reply arrived through... more
AccidentsAir France disaster: three more bodies found
Recife, Brazil - Searches will continue until June 19
Three more bodies have been found in the Atlantic near the zone of the accident occurred on June 1 to Air France's Airbus A-330/200, flight AF447, while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris with 228 people... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-12-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 111)] [Page 27686-27689] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Military aviationF-35s for Norway
Oslo, Norway - The parliament voted to allow discussions
It will be Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter the new Norwegian fighter aircraft. Oslo's parliament made its final choice, allowing discussions for this airplane that matched its... more
AerospaceSpace shuttle Endeavour to take off tomorrow
Cape Canaveral, USA - Boeing completed works on Japanese laboratory Kibo
Lift off of space shuttle Endeavour is scheduled for tomorrow at 7:17 am EDT (11:17 am GMT) from the Kennedy Space Center of Cape Canaveral, Florida. It will carry STS-127 mission crew to the ISS (International... more
ConferencesItalian Vertical takeoff air transport: a resource for the territory
Rome, Italy - Speeches of institutional personalities
Several Italian institutional personalities took part to the presentation conference for the "VertiPass" study, carried out by AgustaWestland and TEH-Ambrosetti. Some of them spoke during the meeting. "It... more
DefenseNorth Atlantic theatre of "Frukus 2009" naval exercises
Paris, France - Four Navies will simulate joint antipiracy maneuvers
From June 22 to 26 in northern Atlantic will be held antipiracy naval operations' simulations. The aim of these exercises is to better the interoperability between France, USA, UK an Russia's Navies, within... more
Military aviationEurofighter: Germany and UK hesitate
London, UK - Berlin will probably carry out the order. Doubts for London
The governments of Germany and UK are considering the possibility to an early interruption of the Eurofighter Typhoon programme, signed together with Spain and Italy. However, while Berlin is understood... more
Sport aviationTwinning between "World Air Games 2009" and Hautes Alpes
Turin, Italy - The French Department has four airports
The Hautes-Alpes French Department's President, Jean Yves Dusserre, is today in Turin, guest of the "WAG" Organizating Committee, received by WAG's leadership during a press-conference took place this... more
Sport aviation"World Air Games 2009": great spectacular in Avigliana for the paragliding competitions
Turin, Italy - The competitions of all three categories took place
A great show on Avigliana lake where yesterday the competitions of all three categories at "WAG" for paragliding discipline took place. Numerous people have seen along the lakeside in a sunny day to... more
Conferences"VertiPass": the future of vertical takeoff air transport
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland and TEH-Ambrosetti's study presented today at Rome-Urbe airport
This morning at Rome-Urbe airport was held a meeting on the theme "Development of vertical takeoff air transport within a cutting edge mobility system for the country". On the occasion was presented the... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force in Turin for the "World Air Games 2009"
Rome, Italy - The AMI provides necessary support to the flight competitions from June 6-13
"The Italian Air Force (AMI) is present at 'World Air Games 2009' in Turin, on going from June 6 to 13, with pilots and airplanes of Gliding centre of AMI in Guidonia (Rome), specialized for towing sailplanes... more
ConferencesAgustaWestland asks for more infrastructures for vertical takeoff aircraft
Rome, Italy - Giuseppe Orsi's speech this morning at Rome-Urbe airport
This morning at Rome-Urbe airport took place a meeting named "Development of vertical takeoff air transport within a cutting edge mobility system for the country". Aim of the conference was to present... more
AirportsToulouse-Blagnac: passengers drop by 0.9% in May
Toulouse, France - International routes had a particular decrease
The number of passengers at Toulouse-Bragnac airport slightly dropped: in May, 554,462 transits represented a decrease of 0.9% if compared with the same month of 2008. In particular, international connections... more
AirlinesKLM to replace seasonal staff with pilots
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The initiative to save on Summer hirings
Dutch carrier KLM, Air France-KLM group, found an innovative way to try to save money in this crisis period: make the pilots to the ground work, from baggage recovery to hospitality services, during the... more
Sport aviation"WAG 2009": many categories won by Italian athletes
Turin, Italy - Yesterday an intense day of competitions
Another intense day for "World Air Games" where in many categories have won the Italian athletes. We see in details the lists. Mondovì, balloon: the Italian Igor Charbonnier the first, then British... more
PeopleNBAA welcomes Debbie Hersman nomination as NTSB chair
Washington, Usa - Before joining the NTSB, she was a staff member of the US Senate
National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) president and CEO, Ed Bolen, commended the Obama administration for nominating Deborah A. P. Hersman as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). "NBAA... more
AirlinesRyanair: also on board of flights departing from Pisa the use of cell phone will be allowed
Pisa, Italy - In 2009, 2.5 million passengers will fly the Irish carrier from "Galileo Galilei" airport
After Bergamo-Orio al Serio and Rome-Ciampino airports, now is the turn of Pisa: passengers of Ryanair flights will be allowed to use their mobile phone when on board of the six aircraft based at "Galileo... more
AirportsEuropean passenger traffic down -4.8% during April 2009
Brussels, Belgium - Significant signs of the negative impact of the crisis on many airports
"The latest ACI EUROPE airport traffic report for April 2009 continues to reveal significant signs of the negative impact of the crisis on many European airports. Although an improvement on recent months’ f... more
Aerospace"Cirque du Soleil" founder will go on the ISS
Ottawa, Canada - He will be the seventh space tourist, the first from Canada
Guy Laliberte, founder of the "Cirque du Soleil", will be the first Canadian space tourist to fly to the ISS (International Space Station), the seventh globally. The billionaire will pay $35 million for... more