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AerospaceNASA and Lockheed Martin celebrate the "Space Day"
Washington, USA - With learners of all ages around the world
NASA, Lockheed Martin and learners of all ages around the world are celebrating Space Day 2009 beginning Friday, May 1. Space Day is an education and public outreach initiative that takes place annually... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: shareholders' meeting approved 2008 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - Consolidated results were positive and up sharply on the previous year
"The Shareholders of Finmeccanica SpA, who met yesterday in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2008 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. Consolidated results were p... more
Press releaseItalian labor unions confirm Alitalia-CAI personnel strike
Rome, Italy - For next Monday, May 4
Yesterday, April 29, a meeting was held at the Italian minister of infrastructures and transports, within the dispute settlement procedure. In that occasion the labor unions reaffirmed the plain legitimacy... more
SecurityIATA: airlines prepared for swine flu
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA director general and CEO Giovanni Bisignani's statements
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised that airlines are prepared for the heightened level of alert following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) decision to move to Phase 5 o... more
DefenseRussia-NATO tension raises on Georgian drills
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev signs a deal with Abkhazia and Ossetia criticized by NATO
Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev stated today that May's NATO exercises in Georgia are an "Open provocation" and that "Those who took a decision to conduct them will bear responsibility for their negative... more
HelicoptersThe French Defense Ministry orders five EC-725 helicopters
Marignane, France - As part of the government’s economic recovery plan
This new acquisition is part of the plan to revitalize the economy, which the French government introduced in December 2008. The five helicopters are scheduled for delivery between late 2010 and early... more
AerospaceEuropean conference on satellite navigation in Naples
Rome, Italy - For the first time in Italy the main event of the European sat system will be held at Naples University from May 4 to 6
New technologies for satellite navigation; state-of-the-art applications; future scenarios for the positioning systems. These will be the main topics of the European Navigation Conference - Global Navigation... more
AirlinesNew Venice-Düsseldorf route for Air Berlin
Venice, Italy - Daily frequency from May 1
The German airline Air Berlin will start operations from "Marco Polo" airport in Venice to Düsseldorf starting on May 1. The flights will have daily frequency and will be of interest both for business... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 206A series, 206B series, 206L series, 407, and 427 helicopters (2009-07-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bearing, failure of the lever assembly, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 72)] [Page 17593-17595] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. model PC-12/47E airplanes (2009-08-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 71)] [Page 17384-17386] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2009-08-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 71)] [Page 17386-17388] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
CuriositiesDutch police presents the "Canna chopper", anti-drug mini-helicopter
Amsterdam, Netherlands - It can be driven from the ground with a joystick
The last innovation in the war to drugs comes from Netherlands: it's called the "Canna chopper", an unmanned mini-helicopter (a sort of Uav) that can be piloted from the ground with a joystick and is capable... more
IndustryBoeing completes preliminary design review for K-L series satellites
El Segundo, USA - For its Tracking and Data Relay system
Boeing announced yesterday it has successfully completed the system-level Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system (TDRS) K-L program, an important design milestone... more
IndustryAerolia: contract with Airbus for A-350 XWB tubes and pipes
Toulouse, France - Since its creation in January 2009, it has shown its determination to conquer sales markets throughout the world
Aerolia, a society of the EADS Group, created in January 2009, has shown its determination to conquer sales markets throughout the world and with all manufacturers. With a wide range of products and services,... more
AirportsMan arrested with cocaine-filled oranges at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - The 76-year-old pusher was carrying 6 kg of drug
The Italian customs police of Rome-Fiumicino airport this morning arrested a man who was carrying a bag full of oranges that were found filled with cocaine. The 76-year-old pusher is from the Netherlands... more
AirlinesAir Europa cuts charter flights to Mexico
Madrid , Spain - Due to swine flu alarm
Spanish airline Air Europa will cut charter flights to Mexico by 80% due to the alarm provoked by the swine flu. The carrier will in fact reduce its weekly links from Madrid to Cancun from five to... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Seattle for an Asiana Airlines B-777
Seattle, USA - Due to a failure of the left engine
The pilot of an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777/200ER airplane with 176 passengers and 16 crewmembers on board, en route from Seattle to Seoul (South Korea), decided yesterday to invert its course and make... more
AerospaceESA's "SMOS" satellite to take off on September 9
Paris, France - The second within the Earth Explorer project
The second satellite of the ESA (European Space Agency) Earth Explorer project, named "SMOS" (Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity), should be launched on next September 9 as confirmed by Eurockot Launch Services.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to resume flights from NY to Athens
Houston, Usa - Daily non-stop seasonal service begins May 2
"Continental Airlines announced it will resume daily, non-stop seasonal service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Athens, Greece, effective May 2, 2009 (eastbound). The... more
Accidents3 killed in Boeing 737 freighter air accident in Congo
Massamba, Congo - Two crewmembers and another person, maybe hit on the ground
A cargo aircraft with two crewmembers crashed yesterday morning at about GMT 5:00 am in Massamba, Democratic Republic of Congo. The plane, initially reported as being a B-727, should instead be a Centrafrique... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates in "Eur-Avia Cannes 2009"
Cannes, France - Company showcases the Legacy 600 super midsize executive jet at the static display
"Embraer participates in 'Eur-Avia Cannes 2009' (www.eur-avia.com), in France, from April 30 to May 2. 'Eur-Avia', now in its third edition, is an annual international exhibition dedicated to general aviation... more
AirportsUnited adds daily service from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and Los Angeles
Pittsburgh, Usa - New west coast non-stop flights will commence on September 2nd
Allegheny County executive Dan Onorato and the Allegheny County Airport Authority announced two new non-stop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to the west coast on United Airlines. Beginning... more
DefenseAlso Moldova out of NATO exercises in Georgia
Chisinau, Moldova - Following Kazakistan
Also Moldova is out of the NATO exercises scheduled for next month, from May 6 to June 1, in Georgia. The decision was reported yesterday by state-run "Moldpres" press agency, without supplying any further... more
AirlinesCape Air thinks to replace its Cessna 402s
Hyannis, USA - Seeking models with similar features
US airline Cape Air announced to be thinking about the replacement of its Cessna 402 fleet. The carrier is in talks with several manufacturers because, as airline's CEO Dan Wolf explained: "As the aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing engineers receive Missile Defense Agency award
Washington, USA - For the Airborne Laser (ABL) project
Boeing announced today that three of its Airborne Laser (ABL) engineers and three of their government and industry teammates received the Technology Pioneer Award from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA)... more
DefenseSCO will hold military exercises in Kazakhstan in 2010
Moscow, Russia - Russian minister of defense statement
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will organize military exercises in Kazakhstan in 2010, Russian minister of defense Anatoly Serdyukov stated today after a meeting with his counterparts from the... more
Press releaseMyair.com admonishes the tour operator Todomondo
Vicenza, Italy - For the sale of non-existent flights
We receive and publish "Due to the unauthorized sale of Myair.com flights by the tour operator Todomondo through the website www.todomondo.it, the airline Myair.com states that no agreement has ever been... more
Civil aviation"Authorities must co-ordinate activities on swine influenza" says AEA
Brussels, Belgium - Airline body reacts to the outbreak
The 34-member Association of European Airlines (AEA) has given its full backing to initiatives developed within the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... more
IndustryBoeing participation in Israeli missile defense system
Huntsville, USA - Successfully tested on April 7
The Boeing Company announced today its participation in building part of the Arrow II interceptor that successfully shot down a ballistic missile target April 7 in a test of Israel's national missile defense... more
DefenseElettronica, Finmeccanica and Havelsan sign a MoU at the "IDEF 2009"
Istanbul, Turkey - For a cooperation in Defence Electronics
Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company, Elettronica, the Italian leader of electronic defence warfare, and Havelsan, the Turkish company leader of C4ISR systems and simulation... more
SecurityBomb hoax on Indian Airlines A-321/200
Jaipur, India - Emergency landing after a phone call
An Indian Airlines Airbus A-321/200 was forced today to make an emergency landing at Jaipur airport, in India, after a call advising of the presence of a bomb on board. Fear moments for the 91 passengers... more
Press releaseAerospace: engines of the European Vega launcher ready to flight
Rome, Italy - The qualification and certification phase for the three solid propellant engines has been passed with flying colours
"The last engine, the third stage of the new European Vega launcher, Zefiro 9, manufactured by Avio, has completed all the qualification stages and is now ready, together with Zefiro 23 and P-80, for the... more
Fair and showsCannes "EUR-AVIA" air show takes off tomorrow
Cannes, France - The third International General Aviation Exhibition will be held from April 30 to May 2
The third Cannes International General Aviation Exhibition "EUR-AVIA" will be held at Cannes-Mandelieu International Airport from tomorrow, April 30, to May 2. The fair will showcase airplanes, helicopters,... more
AirlinesWind Jet presents "Night-Fly"
Catania, Italy - The carrier will fly from Catania to Malta as first product of the series
Wind Jet presents its new brand identifying Summer night flights at extremely convenient prices, named "Night-Fly". The first product of the series is the Catania-Malta route. The launch fare of the... more
AirportsNaples-Capodichino airport forecasts 80,000 passengers in transit
Naples, Italy - From tomorrow April 30 to the 4th of May
From tomorrow, April 30, to the 4th of May about 80,000 passengers are forecast to be in transit at Naples-Capodichino airport: 40,000 national, 30,000 international an 10,000 chartered. The day with... more
ReportCooperation renewed between Lecce local health unit and Italian Air Force 61st Wing
Lecce, Italy - To train Air Force's sanitary personnel
Italian Air Force (AMI) and Lecce local health unit (ASL) signed the renewal of the agreement, started in 2008, between the sanitary office and the Galatina airport 61st Wing for the supply of training... more
AirportsBergamo-Orio al Serio airport, 2008 financial staements approved
Bergamo, Italy - Turnover and profit grow
SACBO (Bergamo-Orio airport operator) shareholders' meeting approved 2008 financial statements. Turnover reached 84.22 million euros, with a growth of 7.3% compared to 2007, driven aviation and non-aviation... more
AirlinesTen new A-320s for Gulf Air
Manama, Bahrain - After renouncing to the B-777 lease
After recently renouncing to the "Dry Lease" of Boeing 777/300ERs (see AVIONEWS) the Bahraini airline renewed its intention to add 10 new Airbus A-320s to its single-aisle aircraft fleet. Carrier's... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: President Obama sends mixed messages on counter terrorism
Rome, Italy - In his first 100 days as US President
"Amnesty International today described US President Barack Obama’s first 100 days when it comes to counter terrorism policies as 'Promises for change with only limited action'. 'President Obama's actions -... more
IndustryUSD 500 million agreement between Dubai Aerospace and US Ex-Im Bank
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - To finance the delivery of 10 Boeing aircraft
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) signed a USD 500 million agreement with Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to finance the delivery of 10 Boeing-manufactured aircraft. The airplanes will... more
AirlinesSummer novelties for British Airways
London, UK - In particular for the Italian market
British Airways (BA), UK National airline, announced changes for the Summer season, in particular for the Italian market. BA introduced the sixth daily service from Rome-Fiumicino to London-Heathrow and... more
Press releaseState aid: European Commission adopts Simplification Package
Brussels, Belgium - To accelerate state aid decisions
"The European Commission has adopted a Simplification Package for state aid with a Best Practice Code and a Simplified Procedure Notice. Both aim at improving the effectiveness, transparency and predictability... more
DefenseNorth Korea threatens new nuclear tests
Pyongyang, North Korea - If UN will not apologize for the sanctions
After UN Security Council's decision to sanction North Korea in violation of UN October 2006 resolution 1718 after early April's launch (see AVIONEWS), Pyongyang announced it will reopen its nuclear plants... more
UAS-DronesNorthrop Grumman buys the "KillerBee" UASs from Swift
El Segundo, USA - The new aircraft family will be named "Bat"
Northrop Grumman announced the production of a line of small unmanned air systems (UAS). The new aircraft family will be named "Bat" and will replace Swift Engineering's "KillerBees", recently purchased... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. ALF502L-2 and ALF502L-2C turbofan engines (2009-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a disc fracture could result in an uncontained failure of the disc and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 69)] [Page 16755-16758] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryBoeing announces changes in the Next-Generation 737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Concerning performance, airframe and comfort
"Boeing announced that seven airlines will be the first to incorporate the new, spacious 737 Boeing Sky Interior starting in late 2010. The interior features soft, blue-sky-like lighting overhead. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80A series turbofan engines (2009-08-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks developing at the aft chamfer of the blade dovetail slots that could propagate to a failure of the disk and cause an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 69)] [Page 16754-16755] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
HelicoptersAW: final VH-71 for completion by Lockheed Martin
Cascina Costa, Italy - Satisfaction expressed by industry's CEO, Giuseppe Orsi
"The ninth and final VH-71 to be built under 'Increment 1' of the US Presidential Helicopter Replacement Programme departed AgustaWestland’s Yeovil facility yesterday on its way to the United States f... more
AirlinesLufthansa talks with EU for Brussels Airlines acquisition
Brussels, Belgium - Decision date extended to 1st of July
The European Commission decided to extend the date for the last decision on its anti-trust inquiry concerning Lufthansa's acquisition of Brussels Airlines (see AVIONEWS). In the meanwhile the group carries... more
HelicoptersSuper Pumas back to service in the North Sea
Aberdeen, UK - Safety checks completed as required by EASA
After on last April 11 EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued an airworthiness directive for "Super Puma" AS-332-L2 and EC-225-LP helicopters, following AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation Branch)... more