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SecurityEurocopter replies to AAIB about safety of the "Super Puma"
Paris, France - "Safety is and has always been our number one priority"
Eurocopter replied to the request made by the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) to issue an alert service bulletin to all the operators of "Super Puma" helicopters after the first... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and model ERJ-190 airplanes (2009-06-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13096-13098] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
OccurrencesLanding on the taxiway at Cagliari airport (2), Ryanair replies to AVIONEWS' requests
Dublin, Ireland - "The carrier is cooperating with authorities"
Following the landing on the taxiway at Cagliari airport of a Ryanair flight coming from Girona on April 12 (see AVIONEWS), Stephen McNamara, spokesperson of the Irish carrier, made this statement to AVIONEWS:... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2009-07-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracks from propagating to an uncontained failure of the disk and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13092-13094] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation (RRC) AE-3007A series turbofan engines (2009-08-51)
Washington, Usa - To correct a condition that could result in a possible uncontained failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2009-08-51 Rolls-Royce Corporation... more
UAS-DronesGermania: le forze armate ordinano altri 19 sistemi Fancopter
Berlino, Germania - Due sistemi di pre-produzione sono stati consegnati rispettivamente nel 2006 e alla fine del 2007
Si chiama Fancopter, un sistema micro-Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) senza pilota ed a controllo remoto con capacità di atterraggio e decollo verticale, progettato per essere utilizzato in missioni di... more
HelicoptersEASA orders inspections on "Super Puma" helicopters
Aberdeen, UK - The AD number 2009-0087-E has immediate effect
Following the accident occurred on the 1st of April off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, in the North Sea, in which 16 people were killed on board of a ditched Eurocopter "Super Puma" helicopter (see AVIONEWS),... more
UAS-DronesBoeing-Insitu ScanEagle Logs 150,000 Service Hours in Iraq and Afghanistan
St. Louis, USA - Capable of flying above 16,000 feet and loitering over the battlefield for more than 24 hours
The ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS), a joint effort of The Boeing Company and its subsidiary Insitu Inc., last week flew its 150,000th hour in service with the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Forces,... more
OccurrencesRyanair aircraft lands on the wrong runway
Cagliari, Italy - No damages or problems for the passengers
At 11:30 a.m. on Easter eve, a Ryanair B-737 jet landed on the alfa taxiway at Cagliari airport instead of the runway. A bulletin, released by SOGAER (Cagliari airport operator), says that "Flight assistance... more
Civil aviationRyanair calls on Italian ENAC to take responsibility for Rome bird hazard
Milan, Italy - Following to the bird-strike of a B-737 on November 10
The collision between a Ryanair aircraft and a storm of birds, occurred on November 10 to a B-737 aircraft few minutes after take off from Rome-Ciampino which caused severe damages to the plane but no... more
Fair and showsSELEX Galileo at "LAAD 2009"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - AESA technology on the next generation fighter aircraft
"SELEX Galileo, of Finmeccanica, will showcase its key capabilities at the Latin America Aerospace and Defence Exposition- LAAD 2009, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 14 to 17 April. Over the past decades... more
Helicopters"LAAD 2009": Eurocopter and Helibras show the first flight simulator for EC-725 helicopters in Latin America
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - To recreate the cockpit environment and military missions
Eurocopter and its Brazilian subsidiary Helibras announced the introduction of the first flight simulator for helicopters during the "Latin America at the Latin America Aerospace & Defense (LAAD)" air... more
AccidentsPhilippines: missing airplane found after 12 days. 7 victims
Manila, Philippines - The helicopters could not land: recovery operations delayed
The airplane that went missing in the Philippines (see AVIONEWS) was found today after 12 days of searches made difficult by the bad weather and by the unevenness of the ground. According to Philippine... more
Military aviationUSAF officials approve F-22 program cuts
Washington, USA - Without support from the military is likely that the expensive project will be dropped
US Air Force (USAF) agrees with Obama, supporting his proposal to buy only 4 new Lockheed Martin F-22 fighters. US Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz announced... more
Civil aviationUSA-Cuba, the return of regular flights
Havana, Cuba - The US President Obama repeals the travel restrictions
During his election campaign, Barack Obama talked about a new opening up to Cuba, and today signals are tangible. US President Barack Obama has lifted curbs on travel (flights return regular) and money... more
CargoFedEx to reduce its capacity by retiring 14 aircraft from service
Memphis, USA - The decision taken to face difficult economic conditions
Cargo transport giant FedEx from the 31st of May will retire 14 aircraft (10 Airbus A-310s and 4 Boeing MD-10s), besides some excess engines, to reduce its operational capacity as further measure to face... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines, today owned by Marfin Investment Group
Athens, Greece - Signed a deal worth 177 million Euros
By putting an end to a matter that provoked a loss of over 2.6 billion Euros in the last 15 years, the Greek Government ratified few days ago the Olympic Airlines's take-over to Marfin Investment Group... more
AirlinesShare capital increase for Turkish Airlines
Ankara, Turkey - From TRY 175 million Lira to TRY 875 million (around € 420 million)
Turkish national carrier Turkish Airlines announced to the stock market its intention to boost its capital from the present TRY 175 million Lira (around € 85 million) to 875 million (€ 420 million). The... more
AirportsSpirit Airlines connects Boston and Atlantic City
Boston, Usa - Logan airport also welcomed Sun Country Airlines
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines will begin offering daily service to Boston’s newest destination Atlantic City, starting May 1. With the addition o... more
Press releaseUiltrasporti: the helicopter's pilots strike, fixed for next April 19, has been postponed
Rome, Italy - Following to the earthquake occurred in Abruzzo last week
"Uiltrasporti informs that the strike by helicopter's pilots, fixed for next April 19, has been postponed following to the tragedy recently happened in Abruzzo and in the ambit to supply the major support... more
Finance and economyBoeing to slow production 2009
St. Louis, USA - The announcement of the production cut
Hard days for Boeing. The Company last week announced that it would slow manufacturing rates for three larger jet models, the 767, 777 and 747/8, whose sales have been battered by a decline in air freight... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 14 to next Sunday 19
Tuesday 14 - "2009 Pribina International Gliding Cup". Nitra, Slovakia. + 421 37 656 1251 www.pribinacup.sk Wednesday 15 - "2009 Pribina International Gliding Cup". Nitra, Slovakia. + 421 37... more
AirlinesSyrian Air to open second weekly flight from Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - Starting from June 2nd, 2009
New manoeuvres for Syrian Air. Starting from June 2nd the Syrian airline will launch the second weekly flight from Milan-Malpensa Airport and will be valid until September 16th, 2009. The carrier operates... more
Civil defenseEarthquake in Abruzzo: the Italian Civil Defense has set up two banks accounts
Rome, Italy - To make donations in support of the population affected by the quake
"The Italian Department of Civil Protection has set up two bank accounts where it is possible to make donations in support of the population affected by the earthquake. - BANK ACCOUNT IBAN IT72U0300205207000401124180... more
AirlinesThe Milan Province criticizes Alitalia's monopoly on Linate-Fiumicino route
Milan, Italy - SDL continues its battle on the lack of personnel
Following protests by airlines and consumer associations against Alitalia's monopoly on Linate-Fiumicino route, the Milan Province takes the filed, the Italian daily "Il Sole 24 Ore" said on Monday. Mr... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways to go on strike tomorrow
Tokyo, Japan - 18% flights could be cancelled
All Nippon Airways (ANA) said Monday that unions representing pilots at four group companies plan to go on strike Wednesday, a move that could result in widespread cancellations of domestic flights. The... more
OccurrencesUSA: passenger lands plane after pilot's death
Fort Myers , USA - Thanks to help from ATC. He was an experienced pilot, but only on single-engines
The passenger of a Beechcraft B-200 "Super King Air" with six people on board managed to make it land in Fort Myers, Florida, after the pilot's death for a heart attack a few minutes after taking off on... more
IndustrySBIRS program, Lockheed Martin ready to follow-on production phase
Sunnyvale, USA - The preliminary design review for the Space-based Infrared System has been completed
Lockheed Martin, after completing the preliminary design review (PDR) of the project together with US Air Forces (USAF), submitted its proposal for the SBIRS (Space-based Infrared System) program's follow-on... more
UAS-DronesUS Armed Forces demand drones and UAV helicopters
Washington, USA - US Navy opts for hydrogen fuel cell and Marines seek aircraft to deploy in Afghanistan theater
The U.S. Navy is planning a spring flight test for an unmanned aerial vehicle powered entirely by a hydrogen fuel cell, which is twice as efficient as an internal combustion engine. "This will really... more
MiscellaneousA peace wishes by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We will resume the publication on April 14th
In this sad time shaken by the earthquake that hit Abruzzo, AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and newsreaders a peaceful and solidarity Easter 2009 and informs the Agency will remain closed on April... more
Civil defenseImposing funeral of victims in the Abruzzo's earthquake
Rome, Italy - The local and national State Authorities were present
"The imposing funeral for the earthquake's victims, occurred last Monday, have been taken place in Piazza d'Armi (Italian Financial Police's School) in Coppito, near L'Aquila, by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone... more
AerospaceNew images of L'Aquila from space sent by Cosmo-SkyMed
Rome, Italy - In the satellite map of the city are recognizable the mainly hit areas
The acquisition work continues for satellite images on the area hit from an earthquake in Abruzzo by the Cosmo-SkyMed's team, the satellite system of the ASI (Italian Space Agency) and Defense Ministry. New... more
IndustryRolls Royce will supply engines for USD $900 million to Saudi Arabian Airlines
London, UK - The airline will install the Trent 700EPs on its A-330s
Saudi Arabian Airlines chose the Trent 700EP engines for 12 Airbus A-330s (8 plus an option for further 4). The contract has a value of about USD $900 million and includes an agreement for long-term services.... more
AerospaceRussia to launch new spy satellite within 2009
Moscow, Russia - GLONASS-K to be put into orbit in 2011
A new Russian spy satellite will be launched within 2009, deputy Minister of Defense Vladímir Popovkin said to the press. "We plan to launch in 2009 a new spy satellite" and he added at the same time... more
AirportsItaly, Florence airport: € 6,000 found in chocolate egg
Florence, Italy - A Chinese citizen has been blocked by Italian customs officers
Who of us would not be happy, opening a chocolate egg, to find a similar surprise? The Italian customs officers at Florence-Peretola airport in fact blocked a Chinese citizen who was carrying a chocolate... more
HelicoptersS-92 Cougar helicopter crash: inquiry into worker safety
Toronto, Canada - Announced by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board has announced that in accordance with the provisions of the Atlantic Accord Acts pertaining to "Mandatory Inquiries", the Board shall establish... more
OccurrencesBird-strike for United Airlines A-320 in California
Sacramento, USA - The aircraft was forced to invert the route and land at the departure airport
A bird-strike forced a United Airlines Airbus A-320/200 to invert its route and land at the departure airport in Sacramento, USA. The plane, some minutes after taking off, hit a bird with the nose and... more
OccurrencesProblems for Air France Boeing 747 with 433 passengers on board
Paris, France - The airplane, that was flying to Miami, was forced to land again for a possible problem to the gear
The crew of an Air France Boeing 747-400 that took off yesterday from Paris airport, France, flying to Miami, USA, while already in flight noticed a possible anomaly to the gear and was forced to invert... more
AirportsLondon-Stansted: gas consumption 40% reduction thanks to alternative fuels
London, UK - Despite one of the coldest winters in 13 years
The use of alternative fuels allowed London-Stansted airport to save up to 40% in gas consumption compared with the predictions for what turned out as being one of the coldest winters in the last 13 years.... more
AirportsSacbo: passengers at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport
Bergamo, Italy - A positive result in the first quarter 2009
"A positive result for passengers at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio's airport in the first quarter 2009. The increase equal to 0,6% on total 1,452,923, indicates the good trend of the load factor on scheduled... more
AirportsAir Nostrum to cease operations from Pisa to Madrid
Pisa, Italy - Starting from October 1st
SAT, Pisa airport operator, announced that Air Nostrum flight Pisa-Madrid is likely to cease starting from October 1st. According to the carrier (which operates the service in cooperation with Iberia),... more
IndustryBoeing to decrease production of twin-aisle aircraft for 2010
Seattle, USA - Due to difficult global economic conditions
Boeing will decrease production of wide-body twin-aisle aircraft in 2010 due to the difficulties suffered by the market for the global economic downturn, passing from seven 777s produced every month to... more
AirportsHeathrow terminal evacuated for suspect parcel
London, UK - Closed for about a hour
Alarm for the possible presence of a suspect parcel at London-Heathrow airport yesterday at about 12:30 pm. Evacuation of a part of terminal 3 was necessary, and the area was closed for about a hour to... more
AirportsLeeds-Bradford Airport prepares for a cracking Easter week-end
Leeds, UK - Over 25,000 passengers are expected to use the airport
Over 25,000 passengers are expected to use Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBIA) this week-end as the people of Yorkshire plan their Easter getaway. Tony Hallwood, commercial and aviation development... more
AirportsMalpensa: closed some luxury shops. Alert by CGIL
Milan, Italy - "3,000 workers for 130 companies that cannot count on the social safety valves"
It is not enough the Alitalia's flight cut and the global downturn, now the airport of Milan-Malpensa sees to close different luxury shop like Valentino, Diesel and Trussardi. But it seems Bulgari, Herme... more
CuriositiesHistorical livery for the DC-3 at Turin airport
Turin, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica and SAGAT restored the old aircraft
SAGAT (Turin airport managing society) and Alenia Aeronautica restored the historical "Dakota" aircraft of Turin-Caselle airport. The old Douglas DC-3 was repaired and repainted with the livery of the... more
AirlinesAir France takes delivery of its 54th Boeing 777
Rome, Italy - It's first with the new livery and the 777th model manufactured by the industry
"On Friday 10 April 2009, in Everett, Air France will take delivery of its 54th Boeing 777, registration F-GZND. This aircraft is the 777th Boeing 777 produced by the manufacturer Boeing at its workshops... more
AirlinesXL Airways announces new Paris-NY flight
Paris, France - From June 26th to September 14th
XL Airways announces the new biweekly flight (on Monday and Friday) from Paris to New York starting from June 26th to September 14th. The route will be operated with an Airbus A-330/200 airplane to a low-cost... more
AirlinesAlitalia: scandal of the law on bond
Rome, Italy - Planned a 32.5% repay of the bond's nominal value
Yesterday the decree on incentives to industry and economics became law, the daily "MF" said. "The modality of repay for the bondholders - that will have only 32.5% of the Alitalia bonds' nominal value... more
AccidentsTexas airplane crash: pilot killed
Edinburg, USA - The Cessna went down in a field after damaging some power lines
A 1979 Cessna T210N "Turbo Centurion" II, tail number N127TC, crashed yesterday morning at about 8:00 am local time in a field near Edinburg, Texas. The pilot, William Peisen, 50-year-old lawyer, is understood... more