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CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>A as "Angle of Attack"<b>
Rome, Italy - Also called ?
Angle of Attack (AoA, ?, Greek letter alpha) is a term used in aerodynamics to describe the angle between the airfoil's chord line and the relative airflow, wind, effectively the direction in which the... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: DGA orders five EC-145 helicopters for Sécurité Civile
Marignane, France - The aircraft will be delivered from January 2009
"Délégation Générale pour l’Armement (DGA) signed a contract with Eurocopter for 5 new EC-145 (3 firm and 2 options) to be used by Sécurité Civile. The aircraft will be delivered from January 2009 enablin... more
AirlinesLufthansa becomes shareholder of JetBlue
Berlin, Germany - Deal for the purchase of 19% of the shares
A Lufthansa press release let know yesterday that the German airline reached an agreement with US-based low-cost carrier jetBlue for the purchase of a 19-per-cent-stake of the entire parcel of shares.... more
AirlinesAir France: Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air new partners of the French carrier
Rome, Italy - 18 new destinations in the US
"Air France has signed a code-share agreement with the airlines Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, offering its customers the opportunity to travel to 18 new destinations in the Western United States and... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica: the journey of VIR-MS continues with success
Rome, Italy - In the NASA mission DAWN
After the successful launch of the interplanetary space probe DAWN on the 27th of September 2007 from Cape Canaveral, the VIR-MS (Visibile InfraRed – Mapper Spectrometer) instrument was switched on for t... more
IndustryBoeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services announced order for aircraft
Seattle, Usa - GECAS order includes 53 737s and two 777s, bringing total orders from lessor in 2007 to 61 airplanes
"Boeing and GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) announced a 55-airplane order that includes 53 Next-Generation 737-800s and two Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jetliners. The order,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: some details about the AirOne business plan
Rome, Italy - Postponed until December 18th the choice of the new buyer
The Alitalia Board of Directors decided yesterday to postponed again the choice for the new buyer. Next date is December 18th (see AVIONEWS). In the meantime, some details about the AirOne business... more
Military aviationTest succeeded for KC-30's in-flight refueling system
Los Angeles , USA - Produced by Northrop Grumman and Eads, it will replace the KC-135s
US-based defence and aeronautic corporation, Northrop Grumman, announced the success of the first test in-flight refueling operation carried out with the new KC-30 Tanker Aerial Refueling Boom System(ARBS),... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., of Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $9,100,000. This effort supports F-22 aircraft. At this time $5,000,000 has been obligated. ASC 478 AESW/PK,... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 114 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F119-PW-117-PW-100 engines
United Technologies Corp., Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Group of East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded an undefinitized contract for $ 114,663,000. This action provides for F119-PW-117-PW-100 engines,... more
AirportsSingapore's duty-free meets EU security standards
Brussels, Belgium - It will be possible to carry on board of European flights liquids purchased in that airport
As many air-travellers had to learn at their costs, since some terrorists tried to smuggle liquid explosives on board of an English plane, each vessel containing more than 100 ml of liquids found in the... more
Civil aviationItalian implementation of EC regulation 2004/36
Rome, Italy - Critical remarks by commander Renzo Dentesano
Last November was published on the Italian Official Gazette the government decree no. 192/207 named "Implementation of EC regulation 2004/36 on airplanes safety of third Countries using community airports",... more
IndustryBae Systems develops a new zero-visibity landing system
Edwards Air Base, USA - It uses a millimeter radar and infrared imaging sensors
BAE Systems has completed the first test of an autonomous landing system intended for large mobility and transport aircraft. The test demonstrated the system's ability to enhance pilot vision in a simulated... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol launched process for managing human performance issues in ATM
Brussels, Belgium - During a workshop held at the end of November
"EUROCONTROL has launched its Human Factors Case, a revised practical process for identifying and managing human performance issues within aviation projects. The new Human Factors Case was launched... more
DiscussionsCamcopter S-100: a new frontier in UAV (3)
Vienna, Austria - Real-time information from the sky
The Camcopter S-100 features two payload bays, side hard points and an internal auxiliary electronics bay. In a standard configuration, the helicopter is capable of carrying a 25 kg (55 lbs) payload for... more
ReportPoor Italy: Transport national strike called for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Already in trouble for truck drivers turmoil
After the turmoil of truck drivers, who went on strike from midnight of last Sunday causing a lot of problems to Italy and Italians, tomorrow will be another day of trouble due to the Transport national... more
DiscussionsCamcopter S-100: a new frontier in UAV
Vienna, Austria - It's a new surveillance platform from Schiebel
Austrian firm Schiebel produces an helicopter-type Uav (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), the Camcopter S-100, a highly versatile, autonomous system developed to provide a unique balance between advanced capabilities... more
AirlinesVolareweb.com presents its new flight Malpensa-Timisoara
Gallarate, Italy - From next January 8th onboard A-320 airplanes
"Volareweb.com presents the new low-fare connection to Timisoara, Romania, operative from next January 8th. The airplanes to be used are modern A-320 with a capacity of 180 seats. In addition to Timisoara,... more
AccidentsSingle-engine plane crashes in Idaho, 3 dead
Iron County , USA - The accident took place on the Black Mountains
The sheriff of Iron County, in the South of Utah, and his deputies, have found yesterday afternoon the lifeless bodies of three passengers of a single-engine-plane crashed in the morning in the Black mountains... more
ReportTropical storm rages in the Caribbean
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic - Helicopters involved in rescue operations in the Dominican Republic
A conglomerate of tropical storms named Olga, with a diameter of about 100 kilometers, has left a trail of destruction and death in the Caribbean. In the last days pouring rains and floodings were reported... more
Press releaseAirOne pilots strike
Rome, Italy - Called by the pilots professional Association
"AirOne pilots of APP - Associazione Professionale Piloti call a strike on December 14th from 2pm to 6am. The reasons for the strike are: - loss of contract extension (expired one year ago); -... more
ReportVietnam: flying with scorpions
Danang, Vietnam - The arachnids found on a scheduled flight of Vietnam Airlines
Onboard a B-777 airplane of Vietnam Airlines, shortly before taxiing in the airport of Danang with 170 passengers embarked, it was noticed the presence of two scorpions: the airplane was stopped, passengers... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS access statistics of last three months
Rome, Italy - Over a million accesses only from the United States
The statistics system of AVIONEWS servers has provided the following information regarding Internet accesses to the agency on www.avionews.com: In the past three months, the users who visited the pages... more
DiscussionsCamcopter S-100: a new frontier in UAV (2)
Vienna , Austria - A fully integrated mission control system
The control station concept is scaleable, from operation from two laptop computers (one for mission planning/control, one for payload control, imagery exploitation) to larger, integrated suites. Mission... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Communication received from SA Holdings Ltd, Evergreen LLC and THL Transportation
Rome, Italy - On the subject the acquisition of the airline
"At the request of Italian Stock Exchange Controller (CONSOB), Alitalia announces that it has received a communication today from a lawyer who has forwarded a letter signed by representatives of SA Holdings... more
AerospaceTelespazio presents the “Love Planet Earth 2008” calendar dedicated to the North and South Poles
Rome, Italy - A look on the different realities of the Planet
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, is proud to present its Love Planet Earth 2008 calendar, dedicated - in the International Polar Year - to the coldest places on Earth, those where global warming... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>R as "Roll"<b>
Rome, Italy - The rotation around the longitudinal axis
Roll is rotation around the longitudinal axis, an axis drawn through the body of the vehicle from tail to nose in the normal direction of flight, or the direction the pilot faces. The roll angle is... more
AirlinesAir India to join Star Alliance
New Dehli, India - During the annual Board Meeting of today
"At their annual Board Meeting, the CEO's of the Star Alliance member airlines have today voted to accept the application of Air India to become a future member of the alliance. The specialised teams... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2007-25-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69606-69607] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365 N1, AS- 365 N2, AS-365 N3, SA-366G1, EC-155B, and EC-155B1 helicopters (2007-25-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the bearing resulting in end play, loss of T/R pitch control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69604-69606] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2007-25-17)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the STA 1241 bulkhead fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69590-69591] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 series airplanes (2007-25-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking and buckling of the forward or rear heat exchanger shell of the air distribution system of the crew rest area, which could result a consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69587-69589] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2007-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69598-69600] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesSAS first airline in Europe...
Stockholm, Sweden - ...to commence trans-Atlantic green flights
"SAS Scandinavian Airlines recently concluded Europe's first commercial trans-Atlantic green approach trial, which is designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. SK-904, an Airbus A-330 airplane, from... more
Press releaseIATA: new financial forecast predicts 2008 downturn
Geneva, Switzerland - From USD 5.6 billion in 2007 falling to USD 5.0 billion in the next year
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new industry financial forecast estimating a global industry profit of USD 5.6 billion in 2007 falling to USD 5.0 billion in 2008. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2), Air One's comeback reopens the games
Rome, Italy - Board of directors' meeting drifts to the 18th
Alitalia's management announced that the decision on which is going to be the interlocutor for the transfer of the share parcel the Treasury is selling will be made at the next meeting of the board of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the deliberations of the directors' board
Rome, Italy - The next meeting is summoned for Tuesday afternoon
"The board of directors of Alitalia, after the meeting held yesterday from 4:00pm, has decided to take further the elements arisen in regard to the identification of a subject with which to initiate an... more
Press releaseIata launches www.iatatravelcentre.com
Geneva, Switzerland - Information Portal For Travellers
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the IATA Travel Centre at www.iatatravelcentre.com. The IATA Travel Centre provides passport, visa and health information necessary for air... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter storm will affect flights in the Northeast through Thursday
New York, Usa - The carrier announced travel options for customers
"With severe winter weather conditions forecast for the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by the weather. Weather... more
AirportsTarbes-Lourdes Airport: 80% of passengers are pilgrims
Lourdes, France - A record turnout forecast for February 11th, 2008
The international airport of Tarbes-Lourdes is the fifth of France for charter flights, completely renewed in 1999, with over 600,000 passengers every year, equal to 80% of the air traffic. "We receive... more
AirportsAir New Zealand is looking for "Walking Wikipedias"
Wellington, New Zealand - New inflight assistance service for long-haul passengers
Everything arises from complaints of cabin crew members, pressed by continuous information requests of various kinds coming from the passengers, which they were not able to satisfy since this kind of service,... more
ReportNorth Sea: oil spill from the platform
Oslo, Norway - Spelt in the sea the equivalent of 21,150 oil barrels
"There was a very large spill while transhipping oil from the platform to a ship," said Inger Anda, spokeswoman for the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway. the oil spill occurred on the oil platform "Statfjord",... more
AirlinesAir Malta to the conquest of Europe
La Vallette, Malta - Flights boost for England, France, Germany, Italy
The advertising campaign organized by Air Malta's management together with the Maltese Tourist Board is giving its results. In the last months, England in the first place but also the other large Western... more
ReportChina. Fire in a 28-floor building: helicopters and firemen in action
Whenzou, China - More than 20 dead so far
A large fire started inside a flower shop at the ground floor of a 28-floor building in Whenzou, South-Eastern China. The flames quickly spread to the whole building. According to the authorities there... more
Press releaseSDL on Alitalia: AP Holding's plan, a credible confrontation
Rome, Italy - After yesterday's presentation for the purchase of the carrier
"On last Tuesday, December 11th, the president of Air One, Carlo Toto, presented to the unions and professional associations business plan for the purchase of Alitalia. SDL, workers union, is following... more
Airlines"Charter della neve": Turin-Caselle's 2007-2008 season
Turin, Italy - Started in December
December gave start to the Winter season of snow-charter flights in Turin-Caselle that will transport Winter sports lovers to the mountains of Piedmont, Valle d'Aosta and near Savoy, this year with a very... more
AirlinesTransavia.com renews its fleet
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Seven Boeing 737 and an option for three more airplanes
"New aircraft for transavia.com: the airline has recently ordered seven Boeing 737 and signed an option for three more planes. Starting from 2009 transavia.com will begin to gradually replace the fleet's... more
AirlinesRyanair: "When air transport goes down, we buy new planes"
Dublin, Ireland - How to take advantage of crisis moments
A self-respecting low-cost carrier cannot avoid adopting low-cost strategies in each and every ambit of its economic activity, also for what concerns new aircraft. And thus Ryanair, Europe's major no-frills... more
SecurityFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-139 and AW-139 helicopters (2007-25-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent any cracks from developing into failure of the exhaust tailpipe assembly
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69595-69598] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 206A and 206B helicopters (2007-25-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the vertical fin from rotating into the tail rotor, separation of the tail rotor, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 10, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 236)] [Page 69614-69616] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more