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DefenseItalian Navy helicopter foils pirate attack in the gulf of Aden
Rome, Italy - It took off from the "Maestrale" frigate
A new pirate assault in the gulf of Aden against an Italian merchant ship has been foiled this morning thanks to the intervention of the Italian Navy AB-212 helicopter that took off from the "Maestrale"... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to supply Héli-Union with the first Dauphin N3 simulator
Marignane, France - It will have a dual qualification
Eurocopter has signed a contract with Heli-Union (a French civil helicopter operator) to supply the first ever simulator for the Dauphin AS-365 N3. Developed and built in partnership with Thales, the simulator... more
IndustryEADS DS and Larsen & Toubro agreement in India on defense technologies
Mumbai, India - For a joint-venture in India
EADS Defence & Security (DS) and Indian engineering giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Mumbai, announced today that they will join forces in the fields of defence technology. During a signing ceremony in Mumbai,... more
IndustryFincantieri will race with Boeing for the new US Navy hovercrafts
Trieste, Italy - The contract is worth $4 billion
Marinette Marine, a subsidiary of Fincantieri Marine Group, and Boeing announced yesterday a teaming effort to race in the tender for the building of the new US Navy hovercrafts. The race for the Ship-to-Shore... more
AerospaceNASA mission to Hubble telescope will be filmed with IMAX 3D cameras
Los Angeles, USA - To produce "Hubble 3D" movie to be issued in 2010
While preparations blaze for mission STS-125 to the Hubble telescope launch, scheduled for May 11 from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on board of the Atlantis shuttle, NASA, Imax Corporation and... more
Science and technologyTelit will realize wireless communication systems for Eurocopter
Trieste, Italy - Within an international R&D project
The Italian company Telit announced that it will develop a wireless communication system for Eurocopter within an international research and development (R&D) project for the production of monitor and... more
AirlinesFinnair launches the fast check-in procedure for its passengers
Helsinki, Finland - They will allow faster connection in Helsinki
Finnair passengers, coming from Asian destinations and with a connecting time in Helsinki shorter than 60 minutes, from June 15 will have a dedicated path to pass security controls: when checking-in at... more
Helicopters"Merci Alouette": the Groupement Hélicoptères Sécurité Civile Grenoble celebrates the last day of helicopter's activity
Grenoble, France - After 47 years of service
A great "Porte Ouverte" to JPO in Grenoble-Le Versoud to greet, in an official manner, the end of the flight activity for Alouette III, the French rescue helicopter, by the Groupement Hélicoptères Sécurité Civ... more
HelicoptersExercise in Frosinone, Italy, for Dutch Air Force Apache helicopters
Frosinone, Italy - To train for mountain area missions in Afghanistan
Royal Netherlands Air Force chose Frosinone, headquarters of the Italian Air Force 72st Wing, to train its Apache AH-64D helicopters' pilots for the upcoming missions in the mountain areas of Afghanistan. Frosinone... more
IndustryLM F-35 "CATBird" shows key-avionics capability, reliability
Fort Worth, Usa - At Edwards Air Force Base
"The Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter Cooperative Avionics Test Bed ('CATBird') aircraft recently completed a two-week deployment to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., where it demonstrated the robust... more
SecurityAmsterdam-Schiphol Turkish Airlines accident: EASA bulletin for B-737/800 operators
Cologne, Germany - To verify the altimeter that caused the disaster
Following last February 25 accident occurred to a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737/800 near Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, that caused the death of nine people (see AVIONEWS), EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS-PZL "Warszawa-Okecie'' S.A. model PZL-104 WILGA 80 airplanes (2009-09-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18979-18981] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryCessna Citation Mustang fleet grows to 200
Wichita, Usa - To Maritime Air Charters
"Cessna Aircraft Company announced it has delivered the 200th Citation Mustang, with the aircraft going to Maritime Air Charters. The event was marked with a brief ceremony at Cessna's Independence, Kan.,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-92A helicopters (2009-07-53)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a stud, which could result in rapid loss of oil, failure of the main gearbox, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18977-18978] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arriel 2B and 2B1 turboshaft engines (2009-09-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18981-18982] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Civil aviationHonda Aircraft postpones deliveries of its HondaJet
Greensboro, USA - Due to delays in the supply chain
Honda Aircraft manufcaturer announced the necessity of 1-year postponement in the deliveries of its $3.9 million HondaJet due to delays in the supply chain. The new date now are January 2010 for the first... more
DefenseGeorgia accuses Russia of failed military takeover
Tbilisi, Georgia - At the eve of the scheduled NATO drills
Georgian authorities today announced they blocked a military takeover plan. "The plan had been coordinated with Russia - ministry of interiors spokesman Shota Utiashvili stated - and was aimed at disrupting... more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: the report following to eight hour strike of yesterday
Florence, Italy - The adhesion was 47%
Aeroporto di Firenze SpA communicates the results regarding the eight hour strike of yesterday. In detail, the report: "- Total planned movements: 42 - Total served flights: 18 in Florence and... more
AerospaceEutelsat Communications delivers to UK the service "Tooway™"
London, UK - It will provide satellite broadband internet
Eutelsat Communications, the European leader for satellite communications, has launched its revolutionary new Tooway™ consumer Internet access service in the UK, available from 29.99 Pounds per month. I... more
AccidentsRussian military helicopter crashed in the Baltic Sea. Crew safely rescued
Kaliningrad, Russia - After touching the frigate on which it was deck-landing, the Ka-27 ditched into the water
A Russian Navy Kamov Ka-27 Helix helicopter crashed on Monday in the Baltic Sea during an exercise, Baltic fleet commander vice-admiral, Viktor Mardusin stated. All the 5 crew members survived and, according... more
HelicoptersEnstrom operator receives Part 135
Menominee, Usa - Goshen Air Center is one of industry’s premier US dealers in the region
"Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently announced that Aircraft Charter Services, a subsidiary company of Goshen Air Center, has added an Enstrom 480B to their charter certificate. Goshen Air Center,... more
HelicoptersEADS North America selects Lockheed Martin as Mission Equipment Package integrator
Nashville, Usa - For a new armed scout helicopter
EADS North America announced it has assembled a world-class industry team comprised of Lockheed Martin and American Eurocopter that will offer a new armed scout helicopter solution to the U.S. Army — t... more
IndustryBae Systems to close three plants in England
Farnborough, UK - 500 jobs will be cut
Bae Systems announced the closure of three of its British plants and the personnel reduction in other three, bringing to an overall jobs cut of about 500 people, within its transformation programme in... more
Military aviationChile to buy eighteen F-16 from Holland
Santiago, Chile - Minister of defense Francisco Vidal announcement
Chile is about to sign a purchase contract for eighteen F-16 fighters from the Netherlands. Santiago's minister of defense Francisco Vidal announced it. "The deal is closed, only the signatures are missing",... more
PeoplePisa airport, Costantino Cavallaro confirmed chairman, Gina Giani appointed new CEO
Pisa, Italy - They will be in charge till the end of 2011
The board of directors of SAT Galileo Galiei (Pisa airport operator), confirmed Costantino Cavallero as chairman of the board and appointed Gina Giani as new CEO. The new board of directors of SAT will... more
DefenseNasams-II missiles to the Finnish defense
Helsinki, Finland - Produced by Kongsberg and Raytheon
The Finnish ministry of defense chose the NASAMS-II missiles produced by Norwegian Kongsberg and US Raytheon for its Medium Range Air Defense Missile System (MRADMS). Also the SAMP/T produced by Italian-French... more
AccidentsThe number of victims of last Wednesday's air accident in Congo raises to 7
Bangui, Central African Republic - The Central African transportation minister Parfait Mbay announced it
After the initial esteem of three victims of last Wednesday's accident occurred to a Boeing 737 cargo in Democratic Republic of the Congo (see AVIONEWS) the number raised to 7, including a French citizen.... more
AirlinesChina Eastern sells to aircraft to get cash
Shanghai, China - The Airbus A-340s given under a lease-back contract worth $86 million
China Eastern Airlines announced it approved the sale of two Airbus A-340 aircraft under a lease-back contract to get cash. The overall value of the two planes is around $86 million. The two aircraft have... more
AccidentsSixty years ago the Superga air disaster
Turin, Italy - That wiped out one of the best football teams ever
On May 4, 1949, at 5:03 pm, an ALI (Avio Linee Italiane) Fiat G-212 coming back from Lisbon crashed on Superga hill, near Turin. In the accident all players and managers of Torino A.C. football team, popularly... more
AirlinesArvind Jadhav new Air India chairman and managing director
New Delhi, India - He takes Raghu Menon's place
The Indian government appointed Arvind Jadhav as Air India new chairman and managing director (CMD) after removing Raghu Menon last week. In the meanwhile the carrier was managed by E.K. Bharat Bhushan... more
CuriositiesPaper-plane world championship in Austria
Salzburg, Austria - "Red Bull Paper Wings 2009" at Salzburg airport Hangar-7
The "Red Bull Paper Wings World Finals 2009" have been held at Salzburg airport Hangar-7 on last May 1 and 2. 253 participants from 83 countries worldwide competed in this picturesque but full of scientific... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland suggests a compromise to the US government on the VH-71 project
Washington, USA - Producing more Increment-1 the cost can be brought back to the original values
A few days after the delivery of the last VH-71 Increment-1 helicopter (see AVIONEWS), AgustaWestland (Finmeccanica group) opens to a possible compromise with the American government, following the strong... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320 and A-321 series airplanes (2009-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18118-18121] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week in May
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 4 to next Sunday 10
Monday 04 - "2009 Paragliding Pre-Asian and Paragliding Japan Championship". Yoshinogawa, Japan. + 81 90 3181 6317 http://events.fai.org http://asia.hangpara.jp - "2009 PGAWC Jugra Paragliding".... more
HelicoptersEurocopter delivers to Falcon Aviation Services the first EC-135 "Hermès"
Abu Dhabi, UAE - It is designed for VIP and business travellers
The first Eurocopter EC-135 has been delivered to Falcon Aviation Services, provider of high level aviation services in the UAE and Gulf regions, in Abu Dhabi. Eurocopter and Hermès created this state-of-the-art... more
AirportsNew domestic and international flights from San Francisco International airport
San Francisco, Usa - To Dubai, Boston and Orange County
New domestic and international flights from San Francisco International airport. Emirates introduced daily non-stop service from Dubai to San Francisco starting Friday, May 1, 2009. Having operated... more
Finance and economyAsian fund purchased Piper Aircraft
Vero Beach, USA - Imprimis acquired 100% of the constructor's stocks from American Capital
Piper Aircfaft, historical aircraft manufacturer, has been bought by Asian investment fund Imprimis, operating between Bangkok, Singapore and Brunei. American Capital sold its 100% stake in the company... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes (2009-08-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18116-18118] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
IndustryBoeing 787 Dreamliner moves to flight line for testing
Everett, Usa - The model has orders for 886 airplanes from 57 customers
"The Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will fly later this quarter has moved to the flight line. Fuel testing - the first in the next phase of extensive checks the airplane must undergo - will begin in the next... more
Military aviationAustralia will buy 100 F-35 fighters
Canberra, Australia - The announcement within the country's Defence White Paper
Australia will buy 100 new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft to face changing scenarios in the Asian Pacific area within the next 20 years, concerning in particular possible threats coming from China,... more
DefenseIsrael might attack Iran without US approval
Rome, Italy - Lieberman: "It's the biggest threat for the region"
Israel prepares to react if US anti-nuclear sanctions against Iran should fail. Furthermore a survey conducted among the Jewish country's population revealed that not only two thirds of Israeli people... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2009-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 18121-18124] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AccidentsVenezuela: 18 killed in helicopter crash
Caracas, Venezuela - A military Mi-35 went down near the Colombian border
A Venezuelan Air Force Mil Mi-35 helicopter (as confirmed by general Angel Delgado, even if some sources report that to be involved was a Mi-17) crashed yesterday afternoon (CET) during a patrolling mission... more
IndustryHainan Airline Company Ltd adjusts order for the ERJ-145 jet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Deliveries rescheduled for completion by the first half of 2011
Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry Company, Ltd. (HEAI) has reached an agreement with Hainan Airline Company, Ltd. (HNA) to amend the existing contract signed on August 31, 2006, readjusting the original... more
AirlinesLaunched seasonal service to London-Heathrow from Cleveland served by Continental Airlines
Cleveland, Usa - From May 2 to September 26
"Continental Airlines launched seasonal daily non-stop service between its Cleveland hub and London's Heathrow Airport, effective May 2, 2009 (eastbound) through Sept. 26. The new route replaces the previous... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced temporary reductions in Mexico capacity
Houston, Usa - Total capacity to Mexico reduced by 50 percent; the carrier continues to serve all Mexico destinations
"Continental announced significant, temporary reductions in capacity to Mexico, effective May 4, 2009, in response to lower demand. Initially, for the month of May, the company has reduced capacity to... more
ConferencesFrom Cambridge to Turin: Marshall Aerospace lands in Piedmont
Turin, Italy - For the Piedmont's societies possible occasion of business with English society, the Royal Air Force's supplier and management operator of Cambridge's airport
"Marshall Aerospace, British society among world leaders of civil and military aeronautics industry, will meet tomorrow the Piedmont's enterprises, for the first time. During the opening conference (Torino... more
IndustryLockheed Martin laser technologist receives Missile Defense Agency Team Award
Sunnyvale, USA - For the Airborne Laser Beam Control/Fire Control
Lockheed Martin’s Paul Shattuck, Airborne Laser (ABL) Beam Control/Fire Control chief engineer and technical director, and five of his government and industry ABL teammates have received a U.S. Missile D... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS wishes to everyone a nice worker's day
Rome, Italy - The Agency will open again next Monday
AVIONEWS wishes to everyone a nice worker's day. The Agency will reopen next Monday May 4. On the case of particular events AVIONEWS will publish news. more
AirportsAeroporto di Firenze SpA: labor unions announce strike
Florence, Italy - From 10 am to 6 pm on Monday, May 4
Aeroporto di Firenze SpA announced today that after the announced strike for Monday May 4 there might be modifications to the normal operational activity of the "Amerigo Vespucci" airport. The present... more