Hello. So I was on vacation but not from plane spotting! I have lots of photos and news to upload so stay tuned to my blog as they will commence to appear!
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JetPhotos News
- Boeing picks South Carolina for second 787 line Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009
- Northwest A320 overflies destination by 150 miles Quinta-Feira, Outubro 22, 2009
- Six dead in Boeing 707 crash at Sharjah Quarta-feira, Outubro 21, 2009
- Delta 767 lands on taxiway in Atlanta Quarta-feira, Outubro 21, 2009
- US Airways, United face FAA fines for safety violations Quinta-Feira, Outubro 15, 2009
- Singapore Airlines begins daily A380 service to Melbourne Quarta-feira, Setembro 30, 2009
- Air India pilots call off five-day strike Quarta-feira, Setembro 30, 2009
- Four injured, 2 critically, in South African Airlink J41 crash Quinta-Feira, Setembro 24, 2009
- Airbus raises long-term forecast for aircraft demand Quinta-Feira, Setembro 17, 2009
- AMR obtains $2.9bln in liquidity, arcraft financing Quinta-Feira, Setembro 17, 2009
- Virgin Nigeria gets new name Quinta-Feira, Setembro 17, 2009
- FAA orders replacement of Airbus airspeed sensors Quinta-Feira, Setembro 3, 2009
- Southwest Airlines reduces flights on 92 routes Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- American Airlines cutting 921 flight attendant jobs Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- SkyEurope halts operations, starts bankruptcy proceedings Terça-feira, Setembro 1, 2009
- 787 'will fly by end of year,' Boeing says Quinta-Feira, Agosto 27, 2009
- Southwest launches service from Boston Logan Airport Segunda-feira, Agosto 17, 2009
- Ryanair to establish new base at Leeds-Bradford Segunda-feira, Agosto 17, 2009
- Flaws halt work on Boeing 787 sections Sexta-feira, Agosto 14, 2009
- Airspeed systems failed on 12 Northwest A330 flights Sexta-feira, Agosto 7, 2009
Notícias de aviação no Google
- União Europeia ameaça interditar o espaço europeu à aviação civil ... - LUSA Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009
- Fusão Iberia-British Airways cria novo colosso na aviação europeia - Turisver Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009
- Avião entra por zona VIP do aeroporto adentro (COM VÍDEO) - Correio da Manhã Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009
- Levantamento da Anac mostra aumento de 16,6% nas passagens aéreas ... - Correio Braziliense Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009
- Ministro da Defesa reconhece que saída de pilotos para a aviação ... - Público.pt Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009
- Aeroporto passa por vistoria na segunda - Diário Catarinense Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Aeroporto passa por vistoria na segundaDiário CatarinenseTécnicos da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) e do Centro Integrado de Defesa Aérea e Controle de Tráfego Aéreo (Cindacta 2) realizam, ...
- Aviação brasileira cresce 32,7% em Outubro e ocupação média dos ... - PressTur Quarta-feira, Novembro 11, 2009
- Aviação: Ibéria acusa sindicatos de não quererem evitar greve de ... - Visão Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009
- Brasil e Israel têm interesses comuns na área de tecnologia de ... - Zero Hora Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009
- Aviação: Voo entre Lisboa e Copenhaga lança caos nos céus europeus - Correio da Manhã Segunda-feira, Outubro 19, 2009
Aviação – Compras, Vendas, Entregas, Acidentes e Incidentes
- Salvando vidas no céu de Curitiba Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Um dia de trabalho da equipe de resgate aéreo da PRF-Curitiba,uma das maiores do país em volume de salvamentos Anoitecia quando os quatro tripulantes do Patrulheiro-3 foram acionados para a última ocorrência do dia. Sob os primeiros pingos da chuva iminente, o comandante avisa que restam poucos minutos de voo em condições seguras. Para voar com segurança o H […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Helicóptero faz pouso de emergência na Austrália Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Um helicóptero em dificuldade foi forçado a fazer um pouso de emergência em uma escola em Cheltenham, na Austrália nesta tarde de sábado(14). O rotor de cauda do Robinson R22 Beta II, prefixo VH-LTD, quebrou, desprendendo-se da aeronave, que aterrissou de emrgêngia na Escola Primária Le Page por volta das 15:45 (hora local).O helicóptero decolou do Aeroporto […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Piloto morre em queda de avião em show aéreo na África do Sul Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Um jato ex-militar caiu matando o piloto em um show aéreo na África do Sul Na foto, a aeronave decolando pouco antes do acidenteA aeronave English Electric Lightning T5, prefixo ZU-BEX, explodiu depois de cair perto de uma Base da Força Aérea em Bredasdorp, na África do Sul, neste sábado (14).O avião era operado pela Thunder City Aircraft Company na Cidade d […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Operação Laçador: Marinha, Exército e Aeronáutica estarão mobilizados na região Sul do Brasil Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009De 16 a 27 de novembro, será realizada na região Sul do Brasil a Operação Laçador. Trata-se de uma operação combinada, coordenada pelo Ministério da Defesa, que se constitui numa simulação de guerra entre dois países. O objetivo é o adestramento das Forças Armadas no planejamento e execução de exercícios. Em torno de 10 mil militares da Marinha, Exército e A […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Secretaria de Saúde do Maranhão aluga helicóptero e avião para transportar “enfermos” Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Tem cheiro de campanha no ar.O secretário de saúde do Maranhão, Ricardo Murad, alugou um helicóptero e um avião a título de, vejam bem, “fazer operações de transporte aéreo público de enfermos no Estado do Maranhão”.Isso mesmo, de agora em diante os nossos enfermos serão transportados rapidamente para um centro mais avançado.E mais rapidamente ainda o nosso […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Infraero quer incentivar setor de logística de carga no Maranhão Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A Infraero pretende fomentar a atividade de logística de carga aérea e o crescimento da movimentação de cargas internacionais e nacionais no Estado do Maranhão. Com esse objetivo, foi realizado na última quinta-feira (12/11), em São Luís, o I Workshop de Logística Modal Aéreo do Maranhão.Segundo o diretor comercial da Infraero, Fernando Nicácio, a instituiçã […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Exército iraniano inicia produção em série de mísseis termoguiados Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009O Exército iraniano iniciou a produção em série de mísseis termoguiados ar-ar, informou hoje o comandante chefe Das Forças Aéreas, general Hassan Shahsafi."Este míssil, disparado de um avião, pode perseguir objetos no ar a uma distância de 100 quilômetros", explicou o militar, citado pela agência oficial de notícias local "Irna".Shahsafi […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Com chuvas fortes, goteiras surgem no Salgado Filho Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Problema ocorre na vedação das clarabóias Passageiros dividiram o espaço com baldes que aparavam as goteirasAs fortes chuvas registradas na manhã desta sexta-feira não causaram atrasos nos voos, nem superlotação no estacionamento do Aeroporto Internacional Salgado Filho, na Capital. Mas quem precisou fazer check in nos balcões de algumas companhias aéreas pr […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Erro em foto de caça sueco em portal causa constrangimento na FAB Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Site da Operação Laçador apresentava Gripen como caça da FABO portal oficial da Operação Laçador, o maior exercício militar combinado da América Latina, coordenado no Brasil pelo Ministério da Defesa estampava hoje (13) uma foto do caça sueco Gripen, como se fosse um avião da Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB). O Gripen disputa com o Rafale francês e o F-18 americ […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Governo indiano oferecerá US$ 170 mi para companhia aérea estatal Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009O Governo indiano oferecerá 8 bilhões de rúpias (US$ 170 milhões) à companhia aérea estatal Air India, anunciou neste sábado o ministro de Aviação Civil, Praful Patel. Segundo Patel, citado pelas agências "PTI" e "Ians", a contribuição será feita em dezembro e está condicionada à redução de custos pela companhia, que o Executivo acompanha […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aeroporto de Joinville: Vistoria da Anac na segunda Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Uma esperança para a retomada dos voos noturnos em Joinville está no ar. Uma vistoria de técnicos da Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (Anac) e do Centro Integrado de Defesa Aérea e Controle de Tráfego Aéreo (Cindact) está marcada para segunda -feira e pode retirar a determinação de encurtamento da pista em função das árvores que atrapalhavam a o acesso dos […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Revista da IATA agora também disponível online Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Os conteúdos da Airlines International, a revista oficial da IATA, já estão disponíveis online, através do site www.iata.org/airlines-international, informou a Associação Internacional de Transporte Aéreo em comunicado.Tal como a edição impressa, a revista vai continuar a ser publicada a cada dois meses, apresentando uma visão geral sobre as principais quest […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Maringá (PR) forma 140 comissários e pilotos por ano Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Todos os anos, 140 comissários de voo e pilotos privados concluem o curso de formação na escola de aviação Aeronova, em Maringá. São 11 meses de estudo para formar comissários e cinco meses para pilotos de avião. O mercado, segundo o diretor da escola, Marcelo Ramalho, é promissor. “Para cada dois formados, um já está em companhias aéreas”, diz. O salário in […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Aviões "planando" para poupar o meio ambiente Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009O governo espanhol anunciou, nesta sexta-feira (13), que vai adotar uma estratégia de "aterrissagem verde" nos aeroportos já a partir de 2010. O objetivo é reduzir as emissões de CO2 para poupar o meio ambiente, noticia o "El País".Desse modo, os aviões vão "aproximar-se do solo com a potência mínima, planando, com menos ruído, com m […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Comissão Europeia seguirá em frente com caso contra Iberia e British Airways Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A Comissão Europeia (órgão executivo da União Europeia) seguirá em frente, apesar do projeto de fusão de Iberia e British Airways, com sua investigação sobre estas duas companhias, e sobre a American Airlines por pactuar supostamente rotas transatlânticas."Não está claro neste momento como pode afetar a fusão proposta para essa cooperação, mas até que n […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Um avião da Aerosur faz pouso de emergência em Tucuman, na Argentina Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A aeronave saiu do aeroporto de Ezeiza e rumava para Santa Cruz de la Sierra.Às 16:07 (hora local) de hoje (13), o voo 5L-211 da Aerosur decolou do Aeroporto Internacional de Ezeiza, em Buenos Aires, na Argentina, para Santa Cruz de la Sierra, na Bolívia.Mais tarde, a aeronave apresentou uma falha em um de seus motores e seu comandante solicitou autorização […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Boeing termina trabalho na fábrica de seu maior avião Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A Boeing anunciou nesta quinta-feira que seu primeiro cargueiro 747-8 Freighter deixou a fábrica da empresa, no Estado americano de Washington, para iniciar os preparativos de seu voo inaugural. A aeronave - a maior da Boeing - será entregue para a companhia Cargolux.Em outubro, a Boeing anunciou que postergou o primeiro voo de seu novo cargueiro 747-8F do q […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Barrado em Xangai, ativista chinês acampa em aeroporto no Japão Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Um ativista de direitos humanos chinês está acampado no aeroporto internacional de Tóquio desde 4 de novembro porque as autoridades da China o impediram de voltar ao país.Feng Zhenghu, 55, um morador de Xangai que pode ser encontrado por telefone celular no aeroporto de Narita, disse que está dormindo em um sofá perto do setor de imigração e está sobrevivend […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Nasa diz ter localizado evidências de quantidade 'importante' de água na Lua Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Agência espacial divulgou hoje resultados de experiência com sonda.LCROSS promoveu choque duplo em cratera no polo sul lunar. A Nasa, a agência espacial americana, anunciou nesta sexta-feira (13) que localizou uma "importante" quantidade de água congelada na Cratera Cabeus, no polo sul da Lua. O dado foi obtido graças ao choque duplo promovido pela […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
- Astronautas do "Atlantis" chegam à Flórida para lançamento Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Os seis astronautas do ônibus espacial "Atlantis" chegaram ontem ao Centro Espacial Kennedy, no sul da Flórida, para iniciar os preparativos para o lançamento programado para a próxima segunda-feira, que dará início a uma missão de 11 dias.Segundo o comandante da missão, Charles O. Hobaugh, com os trabalhos que agora se iniciam terminam "quase […]desastresaereos@gmail.com (Jorge Tadeu da Silva)
Aircraft News
- Dubai 09: 500 up for A350 as Ethiopian firms up XWB MoU Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed its memorandum of understanding for 12 Airbus A350 XWBs, signing a firm contract today at the Dubai air show.
- Dubai 09: A320’s sharklets to deliver 3.5% lower fuel burn from 2012 Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009A winglet-equipped version of the Airbus A320 will enter service in late 2012, delivering fuel burn improvements of up to 3.5%. Launch customer is Air New...
- Italy eyes Cameri as new aerospace hub Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009In the quiet acres of farmland in northern Italy, a sparse airbase is set to be transformed into a busy aerospace hub
- Dubai 09: AeroDAC and Arabian Jets sign services agreement Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Aerospace design and certification company AeroDAC signed a business alliance agreement yesterday with Saudi Arabia's Arabian Jets to deliver aviation design...
- Dubai 09: Steady military and civil business for CAE in Middle East Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009With its partnership training organisation in Dubai, Emirates/CAE Flight Training, simulation giant CAE (stand E224) is putting down roots in the Gulf and...
- Dubai 2009: Airbus's A380 arrives with humanitarian aid delivery Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Airbus's A380 demonstrator arrived for the show carrying 8t of humanitarian aid that will be used to boost crucial stocks at Action Against Hunger's hub...
- Dubai 09: Hawker Beechcraft promotes T-6 trainer in Middle East Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Hawker Beechcraft is pushing its T-6 military trainer in the Middle East, touting recent successful sales and the aircraft's capabilities to meet basic training...
- Dubai 09: Airbus forms spare parts joint venture in India Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Europe's Airbus (stand A140) has formed a joint venture with an Indian company and a Turkish firm to provide spare parts for aircraft operators in India. Airbus...
- Dubai 09: France increases Rafale order Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009French defence minister Hervé Morin has approved a contract to acquire a further 60 Dassault Rafale fighters for the French air force and French navy. The...
- Dubai 09: Mubadala seps up factory construction Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Abu Dhabi's Mubadala is stepping up construction of its first aerostructures factory, with an event yesterday to unveil the site that will open in a year's...
- Dubai 2009: Boeing’s 787 wing-fix progress gives boost to local customers Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Middle East Boeing 787 customers will be encouraged by news from Seattle that the airframer has completed the installation of reinforcements within the side-of-body...
- Dubai 09: Wings adds more ATR 72s to its fleet Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Indonesia's Wings Air ordered 15 ATR 72-500s, with options for 15 ATR 72-600s series aircraft at the Dubai air show. This is a development of a deal announced...
- Dubai 09: R-R reaches 1,000-sales mark for Trent 700 and XWB Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Rolls-Royce hit the milestone of 1,000 engines sold for both the oldest and youngest members of its Trent family of large turbofan engines following orders...
- Dubai 09: Comlux plots Middle East expansion Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009VIP charter operator Comlux is moving closer to its core Middle East customer...
- Trent 1000 completes crucial ETOPS test phase Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 powerplant has completed an extended twin-engined operations testing phase, aimed at demonstrating reliability over 3,000 cycles...
- RwandAir halts JetLink CRJ services after Kigali collision Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009RwandAir has suspended all operations with JetLink Express Bombardier CRJ aircraft following the fatal building collision at Kigali Airport, as investigators...
- Dubai 09: AJA buys Airbus corporate jets Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009AJA - the aviation arm of the UAE's largest private employer, the Al Jaber Group (chalet A2) - is set to become the region's largest user of Airbus corporate...
- PICTURE: Dubai 09 - Boeing 747-8F begins journey to first flight Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009The first Boeing 747-8 Freighter has broken cover in Everett ahead of its first flight early next year. The new freighter, for which Dubai Aerospace...
- Dubai 09: Embraer eyes Middle East E-Jet opportunities Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Embraer aims to capitalise on its early successes in penetrating the Middle Eastern market with its E-Jet family of airliners, by placing the type with several...
- Upset training group to hold first meeting Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A working group formed under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society in June to develop standards for how simulator manufacturers can model the aerodynamics...
Air Transport News
- Emirates' Clark outlines concerns over alliance power Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has expressed strong concern over the increasing power of airline alliances, and insists that membership would stem...
- Dubai 09: Sama relaunches Riyadh-Sharjah service Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Sama has resumed service on the Riyadh-Sharjah route. The carrier says the service, which was suspended early this year,...
- Dubai 09: Steady military and civil business for CAE in Middle East Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009With its partnership training organisation in Dubai, Emirates/CAE Flight Training, simulation giant CAE (stand E224) is putting down roots in the Gulf and...
- Dubai 09: Wings adds more ATR 72s to its fleet Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Indonesia's Wings Air ordered 15 ATR 72-500s, with options for 15 ATR 72-600s series aircraft at the Dubai air show. This is a development of a deal announced...
- Dubai 09: R-R reaches 1,000-sales mark for Trent 700 and XWB Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Rolls-Royce hit the milestone of 1,000 engines sold for both the oldest and youngest members of its Trent family of large turbofan engines following orders...
- Flightglobal Achievement Awards 09: Aviator of the year - Chesley Sullenberger - Captain coolest Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Captain Chesley Sullenberger of US Airways became a hero when he successfully ditched his stricken A320 into New York's Hudson River without loss of life. His achievement made him popular choice as the Aviator of the Year
- RwandAir halts JetLink CRJ services after Kigali collision Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009RwandAir has suspended all operations with JetLink Express Bombardier CRJ aircraft following the fatal building collision at Kigali Airport, as investigators...
- Upset training group to hold first meeting Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A working group formed under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society in June to develop standards for how simulator manufacturers can model the aerodynamics...
- FAA to reinforce controller training for loss of radio communication Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says the agency is in the process of updating training and procedures for air traffic controllers in both handling the...
- TAG’s plan for Farnborough movement hike rejected Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009TAG Farnborough's hopes to almost double the number of aircraft movements at the UK's only dedicated business aviation...
- Indian domestic airlines carry 3.7 million passengers in October Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009India's domestic airlines carried 3.7 million passengers in October. Jet Airways and its subsidiary Jet Lite led the market with 1.1 million passengers...
- Regulators worry about take-off performance miscalculation Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch has called for regulators to develop safeguards to prevent take-off performance miscalculations. The AAIB argues...
- JAL posts 2Q net loss of ¥32.1bn Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Japan Airlines (JAL) posted a fiscal second quarter net loss of ¥32.1 billion ($356 million), citing an extremely severe operating environment. For...
- JAL turns to mediator to try and reach deal with creditors Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Financially troubled flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to have formal mediation with its banks in an effort to reach an agreement on payment...
- Sukhoi cites engine issues as Superjet schedule slips Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Superjet100 maker Sukhoi is blaming engine supplier PowerJet for delays that will push first delivery of the regional aircraft to Russian flag carrier Aeroflot...
- Lion Air starts twice daily Jakarta-Jeddah services Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Indonesian carrier Lion Air has commenced twice daily non-stop services on the Jakarta-Jeddah route, several months after initially planned. The carrier...
- SIA Cargo starts weekly service to Atlanta Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Singapore Airlines Cargo has started a weekly freighter service to Atlanta. It will operate a Boeing 747-400F on the service, says the carrier. The...
- Govt calls on Air India to slash costs Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Indian Government is considering an infusion of equity into Air India, but only if the loss-making carrier saves 20 billion rupees ($430 million) this...
- Vietnam Airlines aims to purchase four Airbus A380s Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA. The...
- Garuda looks to buy back two tranches of debt Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Garuda Indonesia, in an effort to restructure its debt, is offering to buy out holders of two tranches of floating rate notes at a discount. Garuda...
Airline Business News
- JAL turns to mediator to try and reach deal with creditors Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Financially troubled flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to have formal mediation with its banks in an effort to reach an agreement on payment...
- Govt calls on Air India to slash costs Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Indian Government is considering an infusion of equity into Air India, but only if the loss-making carrier saves 20 billion rupees ($430 million) this...
- Vietnam Airlines aims to purchase four Airbus A380s Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA. The...
- Garuda looks to buy back two tranches of debt Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Garuda Indonesia, in an effort to restructure its debt, is offering to buy out holders of two tranches of floating rate notes at a discount. Garuda...
- Air India reports annual net loss of $1.2 billion Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009Air India has posted a net loss of 56 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2009 after it was hit by the economic downturn and...
- Thai's new president unveils four-year turnaround plan Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009Thai Airways International's newly appointed president has outlined details about the carrier's financial turnaround effort that includes a new fleet plan...
- Vietnamese regulators take issue with Jetstar Pacific's branding Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) and Vietnam's Ministry of Transport has told Jetstar Pacific that its use of the Jetstar brand is contrary...
- Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific gets new CEO Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009Vietnamese carrier Jetstar Pacific has undergone a management change. Jetstar Pacific's CEO Luong Hoai Nam has resigned and left the carrier, says...
- Australia's Tiger launching service to Rockhampton Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009Tiger Airways' Australian outfit is launching a service on the Brisbane-Rockhampton route. The daily service starts on 28 March, says the airline,...
- Kingfisher seeking £400 million private equity infusion Quarta-feira, Novembro 11, 2009India's Kingfisher Airlines is looking to raise £400 million ($670 million) from private equity investors, as it struggles with fuel bills and India's competitive...
- Jetstar Asia applies for Singapore-Tokyo Haneda rights Quarta-feira, Novembro 11, 2009Jetstar Asia has applied for rights to fly between Singapore and Tokyo's Haneda Airport, which will handle international flights in October 2010. The...
- JAL may receive bridge loan from government bank Quarta-feira, Novembro 11, 2009Japan Airlines (JAL) could receive a bridge loan from the Development Bank of Japan as it awaits a government restructuring plan. Japan transport minister...
- SIA remains in red with Q2 loss of S$159 million Quarta-feira, Novembro 11, 2009Singapore Airlines (SIA) has posted a net loss of S$159 million ($114.5 million) during its fiscal second quarter mainly due to higher fuel prices. This...
- JAL bail-out could be delayed to 2010 Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009Japan Airlines' (JAL) future is likely to remain uncertain for several more months while the Japanese Government's Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation...
- Tiger Airways plans Adelaide-Brisbane service Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009Low-cost carrier Tiger Airways' Australian subsidiary plans to start a daily Adelaide-Brisbane service from 28 March 2010. It will also double its...
- Jet Airways Konnect adds new services from Delhi Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009Jet Airways' low-cost subsidiary Jet Airways Konnect has started daily flights from New Delhi to Raipur, Chennai and Patna. "There has been strong...
- Tiger Airways plans Singapore-Hong Kong flights Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009Singapore's Tiger Airways plans to start twice daily services to Hong Kong from 1 February 2010. "Hong Kong's status as a tourist and business destination,...
- China Development Bank finances four AerCap A330s Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009AerCap has secured funding for four new Airbus A330s from China Development Bank. "China is becoming increasingly involved in international aircraft...
- China Eastern gets nod for institutional placement Quinta-Feira, Novembro 5, 2009China Eastern Airlines has received conditional approval from the China security regulatory commission to place 1.35 billion A-shares with institutional...
- SIA Engineering 2Q net profit down 16.8% Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009SIA Engineering's fiscal second quarter net profit fell 16.8% to S$61.1 million ($43.6 million). The maintenance arm of Singapore Airlines (SIA) says...
Helicopters News
- Dubai 09: Lebanon reveals improvised Huey bomber Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Lebanon's air force officials on Saturday revealed how they had made a desperate modification to a Bell UH-1 Huey to drop bombs amid a bloody war against...
- Dubai 09: Lynx Wildcat makes first flight Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009The UK armed forces' new Lynx Wildcat helicopter made its first flight on 12 November, with the programme milestone to boost AgustaWestland's marketing efforts...
- Dubai 2009: Aerocopter deal signals first UAE aircraft assembly line Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009The United Arab Emirates is set for its first aircraft manufacturing deal following the acquisition of a small Ukrainian helicopter company by Dubai-based...
- Dubai 09 PICTURES: Design Q unveils luxury heliport concept Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A futuristic-looking heliport design that could transform VIP travel around the Middle East has been unveiled by international design consultancy Design...
- UK investigates cause of non-fatal Merlin helicopter crash Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The RAF is investigating the cause of a 9 November Merlin HC3 helicopter crash in USA which injured three people ...
- PICTURES: Lynx Wildcat makes first flight, with AW149 also poised for debut Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009AgustaWestland has conducted the on-time first flight of its Lynx Wildcat/AW159 multirole helicopter, just days before the Dubai air show ...
- Italian navy accepts stepped approach to NH90 service entry Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Italian navy has followed other customers for NH Industries' NH90 helicopter by accepting a stepped approach for operating the NFH naval variant.
- Israel drops interest in V-22, eyes CH-53K evaluation Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009The Israeli air force has abandoned its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey and is instead showing interest in the capabilities of Sikorsky's developmental...
- Australia says two candidates remain for Seahawk replacement Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009The MH-60R and NH90 both remain as potential replacements for the Royal Australian Navy's S-70B-2 Seahawk fleet ...
- Morocco requests $134m purchase of CH-47D Chinooks Sexta-feira, Outubro 30, 2009Morocco has requested the purchase of three Boeing CH-47D Chinook transport helicopters worth up to $134 million ...
- PICTURES: Pilots escape as Ecuadorian Dhruv helicopter crashes Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009The two-man crew of an Ecuadorian air force Dhruv light helicopter escaped with their lives after crashing the Hindustan Aeronautics-built aircraft ...
- Eurocopter boosts R&D, slashes costs Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009Eurocopter has launched a three-pronged Shape programme to cut costs, reduce inventories, redeploy workers and boost technology to maintain competitiveness...
- FAA to mirror EASA S92 emergency directive Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009The US Federal Aviation Administration plans issue an airworthiness directive calling on Sikorsky S-92 operators to repetitively inspect the helicopter's...
- Israeli air force happy with 2025 upgrade to CH-53 helicopter Quarta-feira, Outubro 28, 2009The Israeli air force is satisfied with the performance of a new upgrade for its Sikorsky CH-53 "Yasur" assault helicopters ...
- US helicopter crashes claim 14 lives in Afghanistan Segunda-feira, Outubro 26, 2009Fourteen US personnel have been killed in a helicopter crash and separate mid-air collision in Afghanistan ...
- Israel shows UH-60 missile capability Quinta-Feira, Outubro 22, 2009An Israeli air force Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk has shown its capability to launch the Rafael Spike ER missiles.
- KAI reveals options for army attack helicopter Quarta-feira, Outubro 21, 2009Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled two options for the South Korean army's AH-X attack helicopter requirement ...
- Power pay-off Terça-feira, Outubro 20, 2009The winner of the race to replace the GE T700 military engine could find a huge commercial market too
- Business briefs Sábado, Outubro 17, 2009French aviation industry body CORAC has proposed that France's government assign it €800 million...
- China's navy about to receive Ka-28s Quinta-Feira, Outubro 15, 2009Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters, is about to begin delivery of a second batch of Kamov Ka-28 helicopters to...
Maintenance News
- Dubai 09: India's Air Works targets international MRO market Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Air Works is promoting India as a base for international airlines, including those from the nearby Middle East, after...
- Dubai 09: Honeywelll sees rising demand for 'power by the hour' support Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Honeywell is seeing increasing demand in the Middle East region for its "power by the hour" product support offerings, driven by growth in the low-fare airline...
- Airbus forms spare parts joint venture in India Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Europe's Airbus has formed a joint venture with an Indian company and a Turkish firm to provide spare parts for aircraft operators in India. Airbus...
- Rolls-Royce on 'vital paths' Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009Major North American investment demands progress on key supplier and research plans
- Jordan's reputation for stability and friendliness boosts growth of aviation industry Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009The kingdom's image as a stable, friendly, non-expensive country has been a major advantage for its growing aviation industry
- Visions of Arabia Segunda-feira, Novembro 9, 2009Can the Middle East help pull the aerospace industry from its malaise?
- Israel to review UAV maintenance arrangements Quinta-Feira, Novembro 5, 2009The Israeli air force is evaluating changes to its maintenance infrastructure to support the growing use of large unmanned air vehicles ...
- Qantas' top engineers vote for industrial action Quinta-Feira, Novembro 5, 2009Qantas Airways' professional engineers have voted to take industrial action against the carrier over wages. The engineers want a 30% pay rise implemented...
- India's Air Works Hosur gets EASA certification Quinta-Feira, Novembro 5, 2009India MRO firm Air Works has received EASA certification for its maintenance facilities at Hosur, Tamil Nadu. This is the first time EASA has awarded...
- Chinese cargo start-up takes Precision-converted 757 Quarta-feira, Novembro 4, 2009China's SF Express has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a Boeing 757-200PCF converted by Precision Conversions, which will be operated by SF's newly...
- Australia's JHAS investing in aircraft paint shop Quarta-feira, Novembro 4, 2009Australian maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS) is investing in aircraft painting facilities to win more heavy...
- Hyderbad Airport, CFM to create CFM56 training centre Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) and CFM International will establish a CFM56 training centre to support the engine's users in South Asia. The...
- Air India in middle east engine MRO alliance Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009Air India's engine overhaul facility and UAE based MRO firm Aerostar Asset management have entered an engine repair and management alliance to serve middle...
- SIA Engineering 2Q net profit down 16.8% Terça-feira, Novembro 3, 2009SIA Engineering's fiscal second quarter net profit fell 16.8% to S$61.1 million ($43.6 million). The maintenance arm of Singapore Airlines (SIA) says...
- Special Report: Maintenace Segunda-feira, Novembro 2, 2009As airlines continue to scrutinise every element of their cost base, we look at the appeal of outsourcing maintenance to emerging markets, along with the contentious people issues this stirs up
- Maintenance outsourcing: Emerging appeal Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009With lower people costs and a strong desire to gain a foothold, the attraction of emerging market maintenance providers is clear. But at what cost?
- Maintenance: Powering upwards Quinta-Feira, Outubro 29, 2009Like it or not, the success of the big three engine-makers in driving into the aftermarket continues to yield strong results.
- Spare parts: Cash on the shelf? Quarta-feira, Outubro 28, 2009Spare parts inventories are a critical part of the battle to keep aircraft flying. But with airline budgets under relentless pressure, Flight journalist Kieran Daly questions whether could at least some of that stock be turned in to cash?
- Qantas appoints new head of engineering Sexta-feira, Outubro 23, 2009Qantas Airways has appointed a new head of engineering, a position that has been vacant since David Cox left. Chris Nassenstein will be executive general...
- Garuda signs on with SR Technics for component support Sexta-feira, Outubro 23, 2009Garuda Indonesia has extended its component support agreement with maintenance, repair and overhaul firm SR Technics. The new agreement is until 2014...
Airlines News
- Dubai 09: 500 up for A350 as Ethiopian firms up XWB MoU Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed its memorandum of understanding for 12 Airbus A350 XWBs, signing a firm contract today at the Dubai air show.
- Emirates' Clark outlines concerns over alliance power Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Emirates Airline president Tim Clark has expressed strong concern over the increasing power of airline alliances, and insists that membership would stem...
- Dubai 09: Sama relaunches Riyadh-Sharjah service Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Sama has resumed service on the Riyadh-Sharjah route. The carrier says the service, which was suspended early this year,...
- Dubai 2009: Boeing’s 787 wing-fix progress gives boost to local customers Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Middle East Boeing 787 customers will be encouraged by news from Seattle that the airframer has completed the installation of reinforcements within the side-of-body...
- Dubai 09: Wings adds more ATR 72s to its fleet Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Indonesia's Wings Air ordered 15 ATR 72-500s, with options for 15 ATR 72-600s series aircraft at the Dubai air show. This is a development of a deal announced...
- Dubai 09: R-R reaches 1,000-sales mark for Trent 700 and XWB Domingo, Novembro 15, 2009Rolls-Royce hit the milestone of 1,000 engines sold for both the oldest and youngest members of its Trent family of large turbofan engines following orders...
- Upset training group to hold first meeting Sábado, Novembro 14, 2009A working group formed under the auspices of the Royal Aeronautical Society in June to develop standards for how simulator manufacturers can model the aerodynamics...
- US Airways pilots seek mediation Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Pilots at US Airways are seeking help from the US National Mediation Board (NMB) in talks that have lingered since the merger of US Airways and America West...
- FAA to reinforce controller training for loss of radio communication Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009US FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt says the agency is in the process of updating training and procedures for air traffic controllers in both handling the...
- Indian domestic airlines carry 3.7 million passengers in October Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009India's domestic airlines carried 3.7 million passengers in October. Jet Airways and its subsidiary Jet Lite led the market with 1.1 million passengers...
- JAL posts 2Q net loss of ¥32.1bn Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Japan Airlines (JAL) posted a fiscal second quarter net loss of ¥32.1 billion ($356 million), citing an extremely severe operating environment. For...
- JAL turns to mediator to try and reach deal with creditors Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Financially troubled flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to have formal mediation with its banks in an effort to reach an agreement on payment...
- Lion Air starts twice daily Jakarta-Jeddah services Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Indonesian carrier Lion Air has commenced twice daily non-stop services on the Jakarta-Jeddah route, several months after initially planned. The carrier...
- SIA Cargo starts weekly service to Atlanta Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Singapore Airlines Cargo has started a weekly freighter service to Atlanta. It will operate a Boeing 747-400F on the service, says the carrier. The...
- Govt calls on Air India to slash costs Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009The Indian Government is considering an infusion of equity into Air India, but only if the loss-making carrier saves 20 billion rupees ($430 million) this...
- Vietnam Airlines aims to purchase four Airbus A380s Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase four Airbus A380s, and plans to fly the double-deck jets on new services to the USA. The...
- Garuda looks to buy back two tranches of debt Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Garuda Indonesia, in an effort to restructure its debt, is offering to buy out holders of two tranches of floating rate notes at a discount. Garuda...
- Qantas engineers plan industrial action after pay dispute Sexta-feira, Novembro 13, 2009Qantas Airways' professional engineers look set to commence industrial action at 1700 local time today, as they are unable to come to an agreement with the...
- Merging BA and Iberia to split holding company 55:45 Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009British Airways' proposed merger with Spain's Iberia will involve creating a holding company, TopCo, in which BA shareholders will have a 55% stake
- BA and Iberia reach merger agreement Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009British Airways and its Oneworld partner Iberia have reached an agreement to merge the two carriers. The memorandum of understanding, which follows...
AirNav Systems Twitter news
- AirNavSystems: AirNav ShipTrax hardware development continues. Expect the best AIS receiver on the market in 2 months. Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav ShipTrax hardware development continues. Expect the best AIS receiver on the market in 2 months.
- AirNavSystems: Did you know that AirNav RadarBox 3 is 100% compatible with all our competitor's product addons? Check http://www.sbs-resources.com/ Quinta-Feira, Novembro 12, 2009AirNavSystems: Did you know that AirNav RadarBox 3 is 100% compatible with all our competitor's product addons? Check http://www.sbs-resources.com/
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.08 software final beta released. We are getting closed to a final non-beta release. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.08 software final beta released. We are getting closed to a final non-beta release.
- AirNavSystems: Network outage on our servers. We are working hard to solve the situation. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: Network outage on our servers. We are working hard to solve the situation.
- AirNavSystems: New Windows 64bit Microsoft Certified drivers now available. Ready for Windows 7 64 bit. Terça-feira, Novembro 10, 2009AirNavSystems: New Windows 64bit Microsoft Certified drivers now available. Ready for Windows 7 64 bit.
- AirNavSystems: Expect amazing ShipTrax news from AirNav Systems during this week. Quinta-Feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: Expect amazing ShipTrax news from AirNav Systems during this week.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.06 Beta released: the most advanced flight tracking software available.
http://bit.ly/2vgc7L Quinta-Feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox 3.06 Beta released: the most advanced flight tracking software available. http://bit.ly/2vgc7L
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox Real-Time Network Released:
http://bit.ly/15Hv0d Quinta-Feira, Outubro 1, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox Real-Time Network Released: http://bit.ly/15Hv0d
- AirNavSystems: Expect a mega surprise when we release V3.06 to the public. Something many users have been asking for since RadarBox was released. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: Expect a mega surprise when we release V3.06 to the public. Something many users have been asking for since RadarBox was released.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.06 about to be released to the general public after 2 months under beta testing. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.06 about to be released to the general public after 2 months under beta testing.
- AirNavSystems: ShipTrax development continues. Centralized database with Ship Information for more than 5000 ships deployed. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: ShipTrax development continues. Centralized database with Ship Information for more than 5000 ships deployed.
- AirNavSystems: AirNav FS Live Traffic: new version to be released before Christmas. You will be able to fly in real-time with real traffic worldwide. Sábado, Setembro 26, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav FS Live Traffic: new version to be released before Christmas. You will be able to fly in real-time with real traffic worldwide.
- AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.05 released to beta testers only. We are getting closer to a final beta public release. Segunda-feira, Setembro 21, 2009AirNavSystems: RadarBox V3.05 released to beta testers only. We are getting closer to a final beta public release.
- AirNavSystems: heathrowcam.net : we have revised the way flight details are shown. Check it now. Segunda-feira, Setembro 21, 2009AirNavSystems: heathrowcam.net : we have revised the way flight details are shown. Check it now.
- AirNavSystems: http://www.Heathrowcam.net: now with a new London based server and real-time flight details. Powered by AirNav RadarBox. Domingo, Setembro 13, 2009AirNavSystems: http://www.Heathrowcam.net: now with a new London based server and real-time flight details. Powered by AirNav RadarBox.
- AirNavSystems: Breaking News: AirNav RadarBox 3D to be Released in November!
http://bit.ly/fTYIH Sexta-feira, Setembro 4, 2009AirNavSystems: Breaking News: AirNav RadarBox 3D to be Released in November! http://bit.ly/fTYIH
- AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3.02 Beta released to beta testers today. Segunda-feira, Agosto 24, 2009AirNavSystems: AirNav RadarBox 3.02 Beta released to beta testers today.
- AirNavSystems: Help! More translators wanted! Check: http://bit.ly/15Aejg Quinta-Feira, Agosto 6, 2009AirNavSystems: Help! More translators wanted! Check: http://bit.ly/15Aejg
- AirNavSystems: We did some maintenance work on our RadarBox Network Server today. Report any issues to our support at support@airnavsystem.com Sexta-feira, Julho 31, 2009AirNavSystems: We did some maintenance work on our RadarBox Network Server today. Report any issues to our support at support@airnavsystem.com
- AirNavSystems: Help and Manual now available in Greek.
http://bit.ly/tQQ43 Quinta-Feira, Julho 30, 2009AirNavSystems: Help and Manual now available in Greek. http://bit.ly/tQQ43
