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AirlinesAmsterdam Airport: given last suitcase back
Over 10,000 pieces of luggage had been stuck at the airport since 28 June
More than 10,000 suitcases, hand luggage and miscellaneous items were stacked in the warehouses of Amsterdam-Schiphol airport. It was caused by an outage in the baggage system on 28 June, which prevented... more
IndustryBoeing: contract for second Japan KC-46 tanker aircraft
The industry was awarded the initial FMS agreement for Japan’s first airplane in December 2017
The US Air Force has exercised the option for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s second Boeing KC-46 tanker through the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) process. The industry was awarded the initial FMS contract f... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. IATA: Passenger Services Conference approves resolution on One Order standard
Dubai, UAE - The fundamental objective of it is to replace multiple rigid and paper-based booking, ticketing, delivery and accounting methods
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Passenger Services Conference (PSC) adopted a Resolution on a standard for the ONE Order initiative. Leveraging the data communication... more
AerospaceTelespazio and DLR confirm responsibility for Galileo operations
Rome, Italy - The programme financd by the EU, mandated by the EC and implemented by ESA
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and Telespazio reconfirmed their cooperation for the operation of the European satellite navigation programme Galileo. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on The Boeing Company Model 737/100, 200, 200C, 300, 400, and 500 series airplanes (2014-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such cracks, which could grow and result in a fuel leak and possible fire
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 5, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12368-12370] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA (Agusta) model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2014-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the M/R blades and subsequent loss of helicopter control
[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11697-11699] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc... more
Press releaseAlitalia first European carrier to sell airline extras to agencies through Sabre
Rome, Italy - For pre-paid baggage and lounge access
Sabre Travel Network, a global technology company serving travel agencies and suppliers, has signed a multi-year agreement with Alitalia to sell its ancillary products to Sabre travel agents in Italy,... more
Civil aviationEuropean flights expected to decline by 1.3% in 2012
Brussels, Belgium - The first 3 months of this year saw a total of 2.12 million flights in the continent
The first 3 months of 2012 saw a total of 2.12 million flights in Europe. This is a decrease of 3.3% on the first 3 months of 2011, after allowing for the leap year. The busiest day so far this year was... more
AerospaceRSS moved waiting for the launch of Discovery
Cape Canaveral, USA - Scheduled for today at 4:50 pm EST
NASA has announced that the RSS, or Rotating Service Structure, which is used as a protection against weather and for the access to the shuttle, which is located on platform number 39 of Kennedy Space... more
AerospaceTelespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) becomes main player in Galileo Operations
Brussels, Belgium - Spaceopal signed a contract with the ESA relating to operations that will bring European satellite navigation system Galileo to full operational capacity
Spaceopal, the 50:50 joint-venture between Telespazio (Finmeccanica/Thales) and DLR GfR (a German Space Agency company) signed yesterday a contract with the European Space Agency acting on behalf of the... more
HelicoptersHelibras will upgrade 34 Eurocopter helicopters for the Brazilian Army
Marignane, France - Four aircraft will be upgraded per year; deliveris between 2011 and 2021
Helicópteros do Brasil S.A.-Helibras, Eurocopter subsidiary in Brazil, signed on the 24th of December 2009 a contract to upgrade 34 AS-365K Panther helicopters of the Brazilian Army Aviation. This is... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 and AB-412 EP helicopters (2009-18-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hoist cable and inadvertent loss of a load
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 171)] [Page 45754-45756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Civil aviationDespite airline cost decline in first quarter 2009, industry remains unprofitable
Washington, Usa - Labor costs overtook fuel costs
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization representing the leading U.S. airlines, released its quarterly Airline Cost Index, incorporating data through the first quarter... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes (2008-23-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain discrepancies associated with the design which could result in the asymmetric flight control limits being exceeded, and could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 67722-67726] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model 750XL airplanes (2008-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 26475] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Limited model 750XL airplanes (2008-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 19967-19968] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes (2008-07-11)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: April 4, 2008 [Page 18433-18436] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland model EC-135 helicopters (2008-04-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 20, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 34)] [Page 9181-9183] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes (2007-26-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks from fracturing and separating, which could inhibit oxygen flow to the masks and consequently result in exposure of the passengers and cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 17, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 241)] [Page 71210-71212] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6- 80C2B1 turbofan engine (2007-24-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible uncontained release of multiple fan blades, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 28, 2007 [Page 67240-67242] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryEDO Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems (RSS) awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
EDO Reconnaissance and Surveillance Systems (RSS), Morgan Hill, Calif., is being awarded a $ 6,985,100 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N68335-06-G-0016)... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engines awarded of a over 26 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-46E helicopters
General Electric Aircraft Engines, General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $26,402,508 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-02-C-3021) to purchase 60 T-58... more
Press releaseEnac: a final balance on the air sector during the Winter holidays
Rome, Italy - A balance of the Authority's activity in 2005
"ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) President and General Director, Vito Riggio and Silvano Manera, met yesterday afternoon, the sector’s delegates to examine the performance of the air t... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-46E
General Electric Aircraft Engine, General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $5,453,950 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-02-C-3021) for the procurement... more
AirportsAVIONEWS web site updated
Rome, Italy - New graphic look and new services in order to fully meet the users' needs
AVIONEWS has now a new graphic look and many additional services. First of all, it is possible to use the RSS, a simple, fast and automatic way to access the news, together with a notification system able... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a near 49 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., St. Augustine, Fla., is being awarded an estimated value $48,840,543 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for services and material to perform minor inspections,... more
Science and technologyContract: "Miscellaneous furniture and equipment in Falconara Marittima airport - Italy"
Rome, Italy - The notice publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S238 of 10 December 2003 I-Falconara Marittima: miscellaneous furniture and equipment Contract award notice - Supplies This contract is covered by the Government... more
IndustryEads Systems & Defence Electronics is present at the Milipol trade show
Paris, France - It is a major international event given over to the internal state security
The Eads Systems & Defence Electronics Business Unit is present to the Milipol trade show being held at "Le Bourget" site on November 18-21, 2003, a major international event given over to the internal... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
USA
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $5,377,251 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-99-C-1175) for the engineering effort in support of configuration... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
USA
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded a $8,179,374 cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for development, delivery and testing of four prototype Improved Thermal Sight Systems,... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded of a over 165 USDm contract
USA
The Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $165,321,232 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for the purchase of 387 Advance Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for the U.S. Air Force,... more