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HelicoptersBell Helicopter closed out 2008 with its ninth OH-58D
Fort Worth, USA - The aircraft will be deployed by US Army in Iraq and Afghanistan
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, closed out 2008 with delivery of the ninth OH-58D aircraft to be modified under the current Kiowa warrior safety enhancement program contract. "We delivered... more
ReportItalian Army: closed the first course on Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
Herat, Afghanistan - The courses carried out in Camp David
The certificate of attendance's ceremony to soldiers that attended to the first course on Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) took place in Camp Arena, ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) Regional... more
AirportsLeeds-Bradford completed the redevelopment of airport forecourt
Leeds, England - For the first phase, 2 million pounds have been invested
Leeds-Bradford International Airport (LBIA) completed of the first phase of the 2 million pounds redevelopment of the airport forecourt. Improved access to a redesigned bus terminus which links the... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: load factor up 1.2 % in December 2008
Houston, USA - Traffic declined 6.7% and capacity 8.1%
The company's monthly load factor, an industry measure of occupancy, was 79.9%, up from 78.7% in December 2007. Continental Airlines Inc. said Tuesday that its consolidated traffic, which includes both... more
HelicoptersEurocopter number one in the world in the helicopter industry
Paris, France - In 2008, 715 new machines ordered
During Eurocopter convention in Paris, President and CEO, Lutz Bertling, said that his company has the primary target to remain top rank in technological innovation and in production, in order to strengthen... more
AirportsLondon-Gatwick Airport: six initial offers for the take-over
London, United Kingdom - Abu Dhabi Investment Authority is out
British Airport Authority (BAA), the owner of London-Gatwick Airport, has received six initial offers for the UK's second busiest aviation hub. BAA is understood to have been offered up to 2,15 billion... more
Military aviationSwitzerland: Sion's air base in the front line during "World Economic Forum"
Berne, Switzerland - Used airplanes to respect limitation area to flight during the meeting
The Swiss Federal Council has decided to reduce air space over Davos during period in which in this place the "World Economic Forum" will take place. According to a fixed alternation among the various... more
Finance and economyAlitalia to leave Piazza Affari on January 26th
Milan, Italy - A decision by Borsa Italiana
Alitalia will say goodbye to Piazza Affari on January 26th, after the starting of the cancellation's procedure of the quotation in the Stock Exchange. This decision has been taken by Borsa Italiana. The... more
Military aviationPakistan: new offensive of the regular forces in North-West
Islamabad, Pakistan - Helicopters and war planes for the first time in the district
"We have launched a major operation in Mohmand district early this morning", a paramilitary force official said. Mohmand is a known Taliban and Al-Qaeda stronghold. Pakistani troops backed by war planes... more
ReportCoast Guard's airplane spot castaways from 25 days in sea in a polystyrene box
Brisbane, Australia - When the "Lucky"...
More than twenty years old, with few forces, have been spotted from a pilot of a Coast Guard's airplane of Queensland, in the waters of Torres Strict, a sea side situated between Australia and New Guinea:... more
AirlinesTiger Airways takes delivery of 1st A-319
Singapore, Singapore's Republic - Directly from Hamburg
Tiger Airways' first A-319 aircraft has arrived at its Singapore base last night straight from the Hamburg factory. Rosalynn Tay, managing director of Tiger Airways Singapore said "I am so excited... more
AirlinesRyanair: only 10 kg free baggage allowance
Milan, Italy - 1 million €/£10 seats to celebrate free cabin baggage allowance until the fixed limit
Ryanair, Europe’s low-fares airline, today (20th Jan) confirmed that there will be no exceptions to its passenger Cabin Baggage Allowance in response to the growing number of passengers carrying more t... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin selects Rockwell Collins for F-22 avionics support
Cedar Rapids, USA - A deal worth 23.8 million dollars
Rockwell Collins has been awarded a Depot Activation contract by Lockheed Martin to provide test capability, training and integration support for F-22 avionics at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC).... more
HelicoptersAFS nears certification for AgustaWestland AW-139 engine inlet filter
St. Charles, Usa - A solution that aims at the operating costs' reduction
Aerospace Filtration Systems (AFS) anticipates near-term Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for an Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) system for the AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter. With this... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin: F-22 Raptor fighters begin training in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Arrived on January 14th
F-22 Raptors took to the sky over Japan January 14 as members of the 27th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron began flight operations with Kadena Air Base officials. More than 200 Airmen and 12 F-22s from... more
AccidentsSpain: collision in flight between two Mirage F-1 fighters
Madrid, Spain - Died three Air Force pilots
Three Spanish Air Force pilots died this morning when two Mirage F-1 fighters apparently collided during a training exercise over eastern Spain, in the province of Albacete. It was not immediately clear... more
CuriositiesAAA: helicopters, airplanes, dogs, horses and uniforms for rent. Ask to the Serbian Police
Belgrade, Serbia - The law enforcement, be out of money, leases all that it has
This is a hard period, mainly for the Serbian Police, that to face crisis moment has thought to rent all that it has, to private or organizations or cinema sets, for holidays or work reasons, or for who... more
AirportsItalian ENAC gives today the airport licence to Trapani
Trapani, Italy - Airgest achieves the Handler Certification
This morning at Trapani-Birgi Airport ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, delivered the "Airport Licence" to Airgest, Trapani Airport Management Company, at the presence of... more
DefenseIndian Navy to buy Aerostat radars EL/M-2083 from Israel
New Delhi, India - A decision taken after the attacks in Mumbai
The Indian Navy is to buy two airborne radars from Israel to fill vital gaps in the Country's coastal security system, the national daily "Indian Express" reported today. According to the newspaper,... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force to get 35 warplanes rejected by Algeria
Moscow, Russia - Within the end of this year
Russia's Air Force will receive later this year 35 modern MiG-29 SMT and MiG-29 UBT fighter jets that Algeria refused to accept under an earlier contract, a Russian Defense Ministry source said on Tuesday.... more
HelicoptersEurocopter strengthens its presence in the world
Paris, France - The company is implementing synergies and acquisitions worldwide
The growth of Eurocopter passes through acquisitions of foreign companies, with the target of becoming an even more worldwide and to reach new markets. The company is creating an helicopter industry... more
AerospaceEutelsat Communications inks key contracts with Telespazio for broadcasting RAI channels
Rome, Italy - At the HOT BIRD™ video neighbourhood
Eutelsat Communications and Telespazio announce the signature of an agreement for capacity at the 13° East HOT BIRD™ video neighbourhood until 2020. The agreement concerns the lease of two transponders fo... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines appoints Cinzia Fabbris new commercial and marketing manager for Italy, Malta and Greece
Milan, Italy - Former Country Manager of Austrian Airlines
Cinzia Fabbris was appointed new commercial and marketing manager of Malaysia Airlines for Italy, Malta and Greece. With a past in different companies in this sector, Madame Fabbris was also former Country... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: good results in 2008
Paris, France - Turnover and deliveries soars. Good forecasts for 2009
Lutz Bertling, President and CEO of Eurocopter, released figures concerning 2008 and spoke about the forecasts for 2009. Figures show a 4.5 billion dollars turnover (with an increase of 7.5% on 2007) and... more
HelicoptersRussia to sell KA-52 helicopters to three foreign Countries
Moscow, Russia - No details have been disclosed
Russia has received export orders for the delivery of KA-52 Hokum-B combat helicopters from three foreign Countries, but any names have been disclosed. The KA-52 is a twin-seat derivative of the KA-50... more
Finance and economyAlitalia (2): the share cancellation procedure is under way
Milan, Italy - Still no communication by Economics Ministry
Borsa Italiana decided to start the quotation cancellation procedure of the Alitalia's ordinary stocks, suspended since June 5th, 2008. The only possibility for the shareholders to achieve a payback... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the capital's increase decided yesterday
Milan, Italy - To the entry by Air France-KLM industrial partner
"Alitalia-CAI SpA (Compagnia aerea italiana) stakeholders ordinary and extraordinary meeting, gathered yesterday, has decided: to change the articles of society and to increase the capital of EUR 167.088.836,00,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of January 2009
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 20 to next Sunday 25
Tuesday 20 - "2009 FAI Qualifying Sailplane GP". Club de Planeadores Vitacura, Santiago, Chile. + 56 2 264 9364 http://events.fai.org www.grandprixchile2009.org Wednesday 21 - "2009 FAI Qualifying... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: strong wind and storms on South
Rome, Italy - A further notice for adverse weather conditions after that one issued yesterday for the North of Peninsula
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued an additional adverse weather conditions' notice that integrates and expands that one issued yesterday regarding... more
AirlinesJet Airways and JetLite sign code-share agreement
Milan, Italy - To enhance connectivity in global markets
JetLite, Jet Airways’ all-economy subsidiary carrier, added its extensive domestic network to Jet Airways’ global (domestic and international) route network, via code-share between the two carriers eff... more
AirportsMalpensa in the aims of United Arab Emirates
Milan, Italy - Ronza: "In this way the empty left by CAI will be covered"
If Alitalia disappoints, United Arab Emirates satisfy. Robi Ronza, representative of Lombardia Region for the international relationships is just returned from an institutional mission in UEA and brings... more
AirportsNew ski-route by Centralwings from Warsaw to Turin
Turin, Italy - Served by a B-737/300 airplane
Last Friday morning the new ski-route has left (seasonal flight dedicated to the Winter sport keens) by Centralwings, low-cost carrier, LOT's affiliate, that will fly on Saturday from Warsaw to Turin by... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): the new partnership manager is Jean-Louis Pinson
Rome, Italy - Appointed by Air France-KLM's Board of Directors
The Air France-KLM's Board of Directors has appointed as new Partnership Manager of Alitalia, Jean-Louis Pinson. The French-Dutch group disclosed it in a press-release (see AVIONEWS). Pinson, whom... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo’s ATOS selected for the new Italian ATR-72 patrollers
Rome, Italy - Seaspray AESA Radar to be integrated onto ATOS system for the first time in Italy
"As part of Alenia Aeronautica’s contract with Italy’s Direzione Generale Armamenti Aeronautici (General Management for Aeronautical Armaments), for the supply of four ATR-72 Maritime Patrol aircraft, SEL... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): strike provokes 22 cancellations
Rome, Italy - Six international and the remaining on the domestic routes
The strike started at 10:00 am and ended at 2:00 pm provoked the cancellation of 22 Alitalia's flights. This is the assessment of the SDL Intercategoriale's protest against redundancies, hiring criteria... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter delivers first nine SEP OH-58D Kiowa Warriors
Fort Worth, USA - A deal worth 30 million dollars
Bell Helicopter closed out 2008 with delivery of the ninth OH-58D aircraft to be modified under the current Kiowa Warrior Safety Enhancement Program contract. Bell's Safety Enhancement Program (SEP)... more
ReportUSA: all ready for the Obama DAY
Washington, USA - Impressive security measures
The world’s biggest musical acts took to the stage Sunday at a massive outdoor concert on the majestic steps of the "Lincoln Memorial": Bruce Springsteen, U2, Sheryl Crow, Steve Wonder, James Taylor, S... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines towards Paris by the sky's giant
Milan, Italy - From next June 1st daily Asia-France by the A-380
From 1 June 2009, Singapore Airlines will fly the world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus A-380, on its Singapore-Paris route. The daily A-380 flights between Singapore and Paris will replace the e... more
HelicoptersTurbomeca do Brasil to assembly and support the Makila 2A engines of new Brazilian EC-725 helicopters
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The first delivery is announced for 2010
Following to the contract signed between Eurocopter and the Brazilian Army and Navy for 50 EC-725 helicopters to be delivered between 2010 and 2016, Turbomeca do Brasil will be the partner of the local... more
AirlinesAnd Fiumicino Airport will lose 15% of the Alitalia's flights
Rome, Italy - Joint strategies between AdR and SEA
At the moment Rome-Fiumicino Airport is awarded the war for the main hub, but despite that the Italian Capital airport forecasts to lose a part of the traffic following the passage from the old to new... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): strike causes delays and cancellations
Rome, Italy - At the moment there are seven flights cancelled
The four hour protest by the Alitalia's personnel and announced by SDL Intercategoriale goes on. The agitation has been proclaimed against the number of redundancies, the hiring criteria and the lack of... more
AirlinesAir France: a simplified organization
Paris, France - A more tight-knit team
"To cope with the crisis marked by shrinking demand and therefore a slowdown in activity, Air France intends to protect its economic stability and company jobs. Cost-control has therefore become ever... more
Weather forecastsWeather alert in Italy: storms and strong winds on Central-Northern regions from this evening
Rome, Italy - The temperatures not particularly severe will maintain the snow altitude on medium-high levels
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of available forecast, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions, from this evening, with precipitations, locally of strong intensity, on Northern... more
AirportsSpain: crisis hits the most important airports
Madrid, Spain - A decrease equal to 3.2% compared with 2007
According to AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea)'s data, the air traffic in Spain suffered in 2008 a decrease equal to 3.2% with 203.8 million passengers, compared with 2007. Madrid-Barajas Ai... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): heads meet today the Lombardia Governor
Milan, Italy - Formigoni: "Two-three years of suffering await us"
Crucial day for Alitalia President, Roberto Colaninno, and CEO Rocco Sabelli. After this morning meeting (see AVIONEWS), the managers will meet Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, on the occasion... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino invests in alternative energies
Rome, Italy - In Spring, a cogeneration implant. And in two years, it's the turn of photovoltaics
A 25 million euros investment, which will cover 85% of the energetic need of the terminals. This is the commitment of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) for the sustainable development and to preserve the environment,... more
AirlinesIata airlines to loose 2,5 billion dollars in 2009
Rome, Italy - Problems also for cargo, with -13,5% in November 2008 compared to the same month of 2007
Last year must be forgotten. Forecasts for 2009 are negative for the aviation industry, with a crisis which will last for the whole year. According to Iata, at the end of December global losses will reach... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the first strike of the new era
Rome, Italy - The agitation also by the Meridiana's personnel
The first strike of the new era Alitalia will continue from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The agitation, announced by SDL Intercategoriale, concerns all the Alitalia's personnel in Italy against the hiring's criteria... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the ratification of the agreement with Air France-KLM
Milan, Italy - In the first day of strike announced by the personnel
In the first day of the new Alitalia's strike, announced by SDL from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the shareholders' assembly is forecast in the afternoon at Banca Intesa-Sanpaolo Headquarters in Milan to ratify... more
HelicoptersGabon: French Army Cougar helicopter crashed
Paris, France - Seven victims
Seven French soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash off the coast of Gabon in western Africa on Saturday. Search operations continue for one remaining missing person. Two survived the crash, one soldier... more