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Civil aviationSpain and Portugal sign an agreement for a "Single sky"
Amsterdam, Holland - Air navigation control will be less fragmented
The authorities in charge of air navigation in Spain and Portugal signed an agreement to work together to enhance a "Single sky" in the area, known with the acronyms "FAB". According to the director... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo Europe 2009" dedicates an area to tlc integrated
Rome, Italy - Conferences,workshops and seminars will take place there
"SAT Expo Europe 2009", the exhibition focused on aerospace and telecommunications (tlc) in progress at the fair of Rome - dedicated to tlc a showcase area and a conference session, with workshops and... more
SecurityICAO presents the 2008 statistics about air accidents
Montreal, Canada - Released the preliminary report on safety and security for airlines
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today released preliminary safety and security statistics for airlines of its 190 Member States for 2008. Regarding safety, there were 11 aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Sabelli: "Fiumicino is our referential airport"
Rome, Italy - Also announced a new product on the Rome-Milan route to challenge the train
Talking today during the presentation of the passengers' rights charter, Alitalia CEO, Rocco Sabelli, stated that "Alitalia has the necessity and the ambition that Fiumicino should be our referential airport"... more
CuriositiesOn-line on NASA web site the Space "Mission Madness" tournament
Washington, USA - In a bracket-like tournament visitors can chose their favourites. The winner on 8th April
Americans are doubtless the masters of communication. The NASA web site (a governmental portal, not a commercial site) has put on-line a funny contest called "Mission Madness 2009". In a bracket-style,... more
Fair and showsSelex Galileo: the “Falco” UAV suitable also for civilian purposes
Rome, Italy - From "SAT Expo 2009". Pipeline surveillance, to prevent illegal immigration and borders surveillance its possible uses
“Falco” (“Hawk”) is a UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) made by Selex Galileo (Finmeccanica Group), designed to acquire operational scenario in real time from several targets. Tactical system is designe... more
IndustrySolid outlook for MBDA thanks to exports
Paris, France - Sales turnover of 2.7 billion Euros for 2008
MBDA (European Consortium, missile and defence technologies maker), a subsidiary of BAE Systems, EADS and Finmeccanica, has registered a sales turnover of 2.7 billion euros for 2008 (compared to 3 billion... more
IndustryAir Botswana takes delivery of its first ATR-72/500 airplane
Toulouse, France - In accordance with a deal for two models last year
National-flag carrier Air Botswana today took delivery of its first new ATR-72/500, in accordance with a deal for two ATR-72/500s inked last year and valued at some USD 37 million. With its new ATR-72/500s,... more
ReportChina: East Star Airlines chairman arrested while escaping
Wuhan, China - The indebted airline is under the eye of Air China for acquisition
After Air China, Chinese national airline, declared its interest in the acquisition of East Star Airlines (see AVIONEWS) there have been a couple of stall days because, according to what has been reported... more
Civil aviation"MSSR 2000 I" radar allowed to be used by civil aviation
Berlin, Germany - The technological device achieved the DFS certificate
EADS Defence & Security issued today in a press release the fact that its "MSSR 2000 I secondary radar" achieved the DFS, German organization for air traffic control, certificate to be used also for civil... more
Press releaseUrso and Crosetto: "Space to come out of the economic crisis"
Rome, Italy - "SAT Expo 2009". Two Italians among the finalists for selection of future European spacemen
"'The space activities are a development factor that can allow us to come out of the economic crisis in which we are'. The Italian Honourable Adolfo Urso, Under-Secretary of the Economic Development, has... more
DefenseLockheed Martin's Aegis certified by US Navy
Moorestown, USA - They are effective also against short range ballistic missiles
The last Lockheed Martin's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System has been certified by the US Navy to be effective against short range missiles. After its proven effectiveness in tracking long range missiles... more
IndustrySuperJet International selects Lufthansa Technik Logistik
Frankfurt, Germany - As global logistics provider for Sukhoi Superjet 100 fleet
"SuperJet International - the regional jet marketing, customization, and support company for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft, has selected Lufthansa Technik Logistik GmbH (LTL) as the exclusive... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed, the confirmation of the Italian excellence in the aerospace sector
Rome, Italy - From "SAT Expo 2009". The 4th satellite of the constellation to put into orbit in 2010
"Italy is oriented to the Earth observation. It is its first priority", ASI extraordinary commissioner Enrico Saggese said during the first conference "Europe and geopolitics space". "In this idea we... more
Fair and showsEyes of all the World staring at e-Geos
Rome, Italy - From "Sat Expo 2009". Probable share entry by an Abu Dhabi company
e-Geos is a joint-venture having as principal shareholders the Italian Space Agency (ASI) with 25% and Telespazio (a Finmeccanica/Thales company) with 53% (Efibanca Engineering Spa, Eurimage and Vitrociset... more
Fair and showsVeredice (Telespazio) to AVIONEWS: "An Italian satellite operator is required"
Rome, Italy - From "Sat Expo 2009". Italy is the only European country without it
During "SAT Expo Europe 2009" - the exhibition focused on space and advanced telecommunications - AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Veredice, CEO of Telespazio. "Italy is the only European country without... more
DefenseSuccessfully tested Lockheed Martin's THAAD missile
Dallas, USA - It will be used to shoot down ballistic missiles
Lockheed Martin and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted on Tuesday their sixth successful test of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile. The demonstration showed the system's... more
AerospaceSan Marino: a world meeting on space, aliens and UFO on Saturday and Sunday
Rome, Italy - Delegates from Italy, France, UK, Switzerland, Turkey, Croatia, Iran and UN will participate
"The Centro nazionale ufologico organized for next March 21 and 22, with the usual support of the Segreteria di Stato for Tourism of San Marino Republic and with the coordination by aerospace journalist... more
Science and technologyAlso Lockheed Martin in DASH7 Alliance
Mountain View, USA - A step forward in wireless technology
Also Lockheed Martin will be part of the DASH7 Alliance, together with Michelin, Texas Instruments, Savi and other companies. The initiative will be supported by the US Department of Energy through three... more
AirlinesEmirates: no more A-380s to fly to New York
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Airbus superjumbos will be replaced by Boeing 777s
Emirates announced that, due to lower demand, it will not use anymore the Airbus A-380 airplanes for the links with New York. The two superjumbos now used for this route will be moved to fly from Dubai... more
AerospaceEnrico Saggese: "Space is a way to promote development"
Rome, Italy - A collaboration agreement will be signed tomorrow with the Israel Space Agency
With investments of about 10 billion dollars, the space was recognized by Europe, at least for the next three years, as strategical axis of growth and development. In this contest ASI, Italian Space Agency,... more
IndustryBoeing: final assembly for C-17 airplane
Long Beach, Usa - The SAC1 C-17's first flight is set for June, with delivery scheduled for early July
"Boeing marked a key milestone at its C-17 final assembly facility in Long Beach -- the 'Major join' ceremony for the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) consortium's first C-17 Globemaster III. The unique... more
AerospaceA new launch vehicle for Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Produced by Mitsubishi the H-IIB will carry the HTV to the International Space Station
It will take-off in 2009 the new JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launch vehicle H-IIB. Produced by Mitsubishi it will carry the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) to the ISS. It will be used also for... more
AerospaceIndia, new "Alien" bacteria discovered in stratosphere
New Delhi, India - Three microorganism species are not present on Earth, they might come from Space
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) discovered in the high stratosphere, about 40km from the ground, three bacterial species not present on Earth, characterized by high resistance to ultraviolet... more
AerospaceItalian ASI warns: attention to Space debris
Rome, Italy - The Space around the Earth is getting more and more crowded
ASI, Italian Space Agency, published yesterday on its site an article expressing concern about the super-crowding of the Space around the Earth, were are orbiting about 12,000 objects of various nature.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Systems (2009-05-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a pilot from making an unsafe decision based on erroneous information provided by the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11003-11004] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceRound table: "Digital divides, a business opportunity"
Rome, Italy - "SAT Expo 2009": going over digital divide, with sat technology becomes a business opportunity
The passage from traditional digital technologies to those satellite becomes a big business chance for Italian market, too, and mostly, this is true in less accessible areas of the country. It was stated... more
IndustryArmavia took delivery of its first new A-319 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56 engines
"Armenia flag carrier Armavia has taken delivery of its first new A-319. The aircraft was handed over to Armavia's President, Mikhail Bagdasarov, at a ceremony held at the Airbus factory in Hamburg, Germany.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 airplanes (2009-06-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such fatigue cracks, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11006-11009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Aerospace"Europe and space geopolitics" Conference
Rome, Italy - "Sat Ecpo 2009". Dalla Chiara: "The space is a very important brand, is free, and must be used on an informed basis"
As a privileged showcase of the new scientific discoveries grown out of the aerospace research, "SAT Expo Europe 2009" is the main event for Italy and Mediterranean dedicated to the space industry, to... more
AirportsDemonstrators invade Heathrow's runway: arrested
London, UK - The two men belong to the "Fathers 4 Justice" group
The airport police arrested the two men that yesterday morning attempted to invade Heathrow airport runways. "They were quickly apprehended and arrested and are now in police custody - BAA (British Airports... more
HelicoptersNew helicopter for Grosseto, Italy, helicopter rescue
Grosseto, Italy - Operating from 1st of April the AgustaWestland AW-139
The 118 operating center in Grosseto, in Tuscany, Italy, will soon have its new helicopter. Called by AVIONEWS they confirmed that "The new AgustaWestland AW-139 will be operating since 1st of April".... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space presents new programs
Rome, Italy - During "SAT Expo Europe 2009" its products are dedicated to TLC and Earth observation
Thales Alenia Space participates at "SAT Expo Europe 2009", the international exhibition of aerospace and telecommunication industry which is being held in the Fair of Rome. The company will present programs... more
AerospacePlanck and Herschel satellites launch delayed
Rome, Italy - More ground tests needed
The two ESA (European Space Agency) satellites Herschel and Planck will not take off on 16th of April as scheduled. They are currently in Kourou spaceport, French Guiana. The new launch date, delayed of... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo 2009" opens
Rome, Italy - A showcase in Rome of aerospace industries
"SAT Expo 2009" - the international exhibition of aerospace and telecommunication industry - opened in Rome today. The main European and Italian actors are present. In 2007, Italian companies of aerospace... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and snowfalls on the Centre-South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - But also strong winds and a marked decreasing into the temperatures
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models that confirm the predicted weather scenario, has issued a notice for adverse conditions as of this evening, on Thursday March... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo 2009" (2), main European industries are here
Rome, Italy - Italian companies have the opportunity to grow
Italian companies for aerospace and Defence - which exhibit at "SAT Expo 2009" along with AVIONEWS, which will follow all the conferences of this Roman event on space and advanced telecommunications -... more
Civil aviationEU establishes new rules for the air transport
Brussels, Belgium - Shorter flights, reducing fuel consumption as well as emissions
The European Union reached an agreement on new rules to shorten plane flights, reducing fuel consumption as well as emissions and streamline aviation regulation in Europe. Ambassadors of the 27 E.U.... more
Military aviationRussia to test launch Angara carrier rocket in 2011
Moscow, Russia - It will put into orbit heavy payloads
Russia's new Angara carrier rocket will start test flights in 2011, the rocket's developer said on Wednesday. The Angara, designed to place heavy payloads into orbit, is currently under development... more
AirportsLugano-Agno airport conforms to Schengen
Lugano, Switzerland - Changing from March the 29th the customs operations at the Swiss airport
Also Lugano-Agno airport will conform to the European regulation about free circulation of citizens, after Switzerland's compliance to the Schengen treaty. From March the 29th in fact the customs practice... more
Civil aviationBefore 2010 the Brussels-Tunis "Open Skies" agreement
Tunis, Tunisia - Planned another investment of € 10 million on tourism
Tunisian minister of tourism Tijani Haddad declared to the French press that "From now until 2010 we will ratify an 'Open Skies' agreement with Brussels, that will allow all European airlines to open regular... more
Military aviationRussia to put regiment of RS-24 missiles into service in December
Moscow, Russia - The START-1 Treaty will expire on December 5th
Russia will put a regiment of new-generation intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in December, the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) commander said on Tuesday. "After December 5, 2009, when... more
Military aviationWashington approves P-8I's sale to India
Washington, Usa - Eight models for USD 2,1 million as worth
The US Department of State announces that Washington's Government has approved the contract with USD 2,1 million as worth, regarding to sale to India of eight P-8I, the maritime patroller long range antisom... more
DefenseItalian Air Force: installed the “Portarrest p-V” system in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - The emergency arrest cables will help to stop airplanes in case of landing or taking off problems
Installed on last Saturday by personnel of the 10th aircraft maintenance unit of Galatina, Lecce, the emergency arrest cables on Herat (Afghanistan) airport's runway. These will help to stop planes with... more
AirportsRotten food seized in Catania "Bellini" airport, Italy
Catania, Italy - The operation should have been carried out by Carabinieri
According to the on-line newspaper "Catania Oggi" a control operation on some commercial activities inside Catania "Vincenzo Bellini" airport should have been carried out by Carabinieri, together with... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Spain for drug-carrying plane
Valdepenas, Spain - The pilots have been arrested and the aircraft, registered in Hungary, has been seized
Local police sources announced yesterday to have blocked the two Mexican pilots of an airplane that had to make an emergency landing between Valdepenas and Moral de Calatrava, in Spain. More than 1,000... more
DefenseJapan commissioned its biggest helicopter carrier
Yokohama, Japan - The ship, that resembles an aircraft carrier, respects the Country's pacifist constitution
Japanese Marine Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) commissioned today in Yokohama their biggest helicopter carrier, named "Hyuga". 197 meter long, it carries a crew of 340 people (with 17 women) and can carry... more
Military aviationF-15 Silent Eagle: Boeing unveils new international F-15 configuration
St. Louis, USA - For a value of about 100 million dollars
The Boeing Company yesterday in St. Louis unveiled the F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE), a new F-15 configuration designed to meet the future needs of international customers. Improvements in stealth include... more
Civil aviationFlight test for the Terrafugia Transition, the flying car
Boston, USA - An original "Roadable Aircraft"
"I've flown several thousand hours in everything from Piper Cubs to F-16s, and the Transition flew like a really nice airplane". With these words former Air Force colonel Phil Meteer commented the test... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC about air baggages lost: the suggestions
Florence, Italy - There is not air traveller who has not been involved in this situation
"42 million baggages delivered with delay or lost, over a million in an irreparable manner: these are the figures regarding only in 2007- unveiled by Air Transport Users Council (AUC). There is not air... more