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Civil aviationEurocontrol-Euromed joint seminar for the Meda Countries
Brussels, Belgium - On pan-European ATM functions
"In the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean Transport Forum intended for the benefit of the MEDA countries (Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Palestinian Authority, Syria, Tunisia and... more
AirlinesThree new Air China flights towards North Korea
Beijing, China - Sign of détente between the two Countries
After the agreement signed for the renounce to its nuclear programme, the relations between North Korea and the rest of the world are improving. Sign of this new détente are e.g. the three new flights... more
Civil aviationUS: for Thanksgiving Day military airspaces open to civilian traffic
Washington, USA - Decision made by President Bush
Thanksgiving Day is one of the most celebrated events in the United States: this year it falls on November 22nd, and an air-passenger movement of 27 millions is awaited, outnumbering the last year's movement... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, A-340/300, A-340/500, and A-340/600 series airplanes (2007-22-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 221)] [Page 64532] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
ConferencesAir-traffic controllers' General Assembly starts today
Ostia, Italy - At the Hotel Satellite in Ostia, near Rome
Organized by the Italian Flight Safety Association, the 37th edition of the General Assembly of the World Federation of Air-Traffic Controllers (IFATSEA) begins today, meaning of all those technicians... more
Civil aviationAfter the drug-test-decree, the doubts by the sector's operators
Rome, Italy - The unions: "Workers being picked on"
After Italy's Unified Conference of State, Regions and municipalities, finally reached an agreement on the categories of workers to undergo to the new norms on drug-tests (see AVIONEWS in this regard),... more
AirlinesAir Arabia awarded "Low-Cost Carrier of the Year" title
Dubai , UAE - At the Aviation Business Awards in Dubai
Air Arabia, one of the major low-fares carriers of the Middle East and Northern Africa, has gained the title "Low-Cost Carrier of the Year" at the Aviation Business Awards 2007 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,... more
IndustryBoeing delivered AirBridgeCargo's first 747-400 Freighter on lease from GECAS
Everett, Usa - First Boeing airplane new production freighter delivery to Russian carrier
"Boeing delivered the first Boeing 747-400 Freighter to enter the fleet of AirBridgeCargo, a subsidiary of Volga-Dnepr Group, under lease from GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS). The new airplane... more
IndustryBoeing, transavia.com announced Next Generation 737 order
Seattle, Usa - Worth about USD 523 million
"Boeing and Dutch airline transavia.com have finalized an order for seven 737-800s with conversion rights to other model types. The order is worth approximately USD 523 million at list prices. The airline... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the tender is drawing to an end among several doubts
Rome, Italy - On November 23rd there will be the opening of the bid envelopes
The moment of the truth is drawing near for Alitalia and in few days (probably on November 23rd) the curtain will ring up on the bids of the buyers. Within the end of November the President Maurizio Prato... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>F as "FMS"<b>
Rome, Italy - Flight Management System
FMS (Flight Management System) - A computer system that uses a large data base to allow routes to be programmed and fed into the system by means of a data loader. The system is constantly updated with... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: Alitalia? Only at certain conditions
Paris, France - Those are the words of Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, Dutch-French airline financial director
The French daily "La Tribune", in its on-line edition, announced that during the Parisian show Actionaria, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, the financial director of Air France-KLM, said the French-Dutch group is... more
IndustryITT Industries awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AN/SPS-48E Radar System
ITT Industries, Van Nuys, Calif., is being awarded a $14,212,378 modification to exercise an option under previously awarded contract N00024-06-C-5204, for the radar obsolescence availability recovery... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>A as "Aster"<b>
Rome, Italy - In the field of Franco-Italian FSAF programme
The ASTER family of vertically launched missiles is being developed by MBDA within the Franco-Italian FSAF (Future Surface-to-Air Family) programme. Aster 30 will feature in a family of air defence... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>P as "PAR P-2090CM"<b>
Rome, Italy - Particularly useful for emergency applications
P.A.R. 2090C, designed by Galileo Avionica, is an X band, state-of-the-art ground controlled precision approach radar, particularly useful for emergency applications to allow the landing and taking off... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica and Boeing: agreement for research and innovation activities about materials and aerostructures
Rome, Italy - Opening of the new Boeing Research Centre in Campania
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and The Boeing Company have signed an agreement to develop jointly some research activities about the advanced materials and aerostructures. This agreement... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines: AirDC, a new Congolese airline
Brussels, Belgium - First flights are forecast early 2008
"The new Congolese airline set up by Hewa Bora Airways together with the Brussels Airlines group by means of its Mauritius subsidiary Pan African Airlines, will carry the name 'AirDC'. The first 'airDC'... more
Press releasePedrini on Alpi Eagles: ENAC, what is happening?
Rome, Italy - "The carrier's matter is paroxysmal"
"'The matter of Alpi Eagles is paroxysmal' declares Italian honourable Egidio Pedrini, secretary of the Chamber's Transport Commission, who specifies that 'ENAC (Italian civil Aviation Authority) has power... more
Military aviationThe bilateral air-naval exercise "Aswex 2007" concluded today
Canberra, Australia - Began last November 5
The Australian and New Zealand's Navies involved into the "Aswex 2007" drill that, began last November 5, concluded today. The Australian Navy has participated with Sea Hawk helicopters of the 816th... more
ReportVictim of a helicopter crash, corpse stolen: he was a drug lord
Ensenada, Mexico - Fierce gunfight in the morgue
Francisco Medardo Leon Hinojosa, wanted for being a drug lord financing one of the most important cartels smuggling narcotics between Mexico and the United States, that of Tijuana, led by the Arellano... more
Press release"Europe for Peace": the Czech Republic against the radar, asks a real democracy
Rome, Italy - The protest is supported in all the Continent
"On November 17, 18th anniversary of the Rivoluzione di Velluto, at 4pm Ne zakladnam (The Committee No to bases), students and unions committees will protest in Venceslao Place against the radar installation... more
OccurrencesFrance: an Airbus aircraft against an anti-noise barrier
Toulouse, France - Ten injured
An Airbus A-340/600 airplane crashed against a barrier and rammed into a wall during tests of the plane at the Toulouse-Blagnac airport, in France. The crash has left 10 people injured, three of whom seriously. The... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>M as "Mars Express"<b>
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space is responsible for the satellite integration and testing
Mars Express is the European scientific probe to study the atmosphere of Mars and map the geology of its surface. Thales Alenia Space was responsible for the satellite integration and testing, and... more
AirlinesExplosive O'Leary: hostesses calendar
Dublin, Ireland - The earnings will go to charity
"Ryanair's wonderful crew is raising the cabin's temperature with the sexiest calendar of 2008. Starting from tomorrow, passengers will have the chance to take home a dozen flight attendants of Europe's... more
Press releaseANSV: investigator in the inquiry about air crash in Texas
Rome, Italy - The PA-28R-200 airplane took off for a training flight
"ANSV (the Italian air safety board) has elected its own investigator in the technical inquiry led by the US authorities, after the accident occurred yesterday, November 15, near Abilene, Texas, to a Piper... more
PeopleBianchi on the election of Sciacchitano as vice-president of the Eurocontrol assembly
Rome, Italy - The Italian minister of Transport expresses his satisfacion
"The Italian minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, expresses great satisfaction about the election of Salvatore Sciacchitano as vice-president of the assembly of Eurocontrol, the European organization... more
AerospaceFinmeccanica (5). sectors of activity - Space
Rome, Italy - Thales Alenia Space and Telespazio
- Revenues were EUR 593 million, up 14% on the EUR 519 million the previous year, essentially as a result of more production work in the manufacturing segment. Production related principally to: planning... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (4): sectors of activity - Aeronautics
Rome, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica, Alenia Aeronavali, Alenia Aermacchi, Gie Atr, Alenia Sia
- Revenues were EUR 1,496 million, up 13% from EUR 1,329 million for the first nine months of 2006 thanks to a greater contribution by the civilian segment, in particular from work on ATR aircraft and... more
Press releaseFIAVET reacts to the declarations of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - Detrimental definitions concerning the travel agencies by the carrier's Head of Communications
"Very harsh the reaction of FIAVET (Italian federation of travel agencies and tourism) to the declarations of Peter Sherrard, Head of Communications of the Irish airline Ryanair, about teh travel agencies... more
Sport aviationThe candidatures to host the "World Air Games 2011" opened
Losanne, Switzerland - Officially, from yesterday
"The bidding process is open to all cities, regions, FAI (The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the World Air Sports Federation) member associations, private event organisers and corporate partners. One We... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (3): sectors of activity - Defence Electronics
Rome, Italy - Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, Selex Communications, Selex Sistemi Integrati, Selex Service
- Revenues came in at EUR 2,462m, broadly in line with the figure for the same period of the previous year (EUR 2,444). Contributions to revenue came especially from: in avionics, the production of the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (2): sectors of activity - AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - The result of helicopter sector
AgustaWestland - Revenues were EUR 2,084 million, up from EUR 1,949 million at 30 September 2006 (+7%). This improvement was due to the increase in volumes in the civilian and government helicopters... more
IndustryEmbraer announced its long-term market outlook
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Forecast includes the airline and business aviation markets
"During the 8th Embraer Day held November 13 and 14 in São José dos Campos, Brazil, Embraer presented its 20-year forecast for world demand of 30 to 120-seat commercial jets, as well as its ten-year f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: nine months highlights and significant events since September 2007
Rome, Italy - Intervened after the closure of the this period
- On 7 February 2007 AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for joint production of the next generation of Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian Army, as well... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles: the President of Veneto Region demands the opening of a negotiation table
Venice, Italy - Anxieties for the future of the employees
The President of Veneto Region has requested the opening of a negotiation table about the Alpi Eagles case, remarking lastest news. "The Alpi Eagles matter provokes several troubles to the Veneto Region.... more
IndustryNo agreement between EU and USA about aids to Airbus and Boeing
Brussels, Belgium - "The differences between two counterparts are too extensive"
"In spite of several attempts to solve friendly the dispute about aids of the European Union and the USA to Airbus and Boeing, the differences between two counterparts are too extensive". A press release... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2007-23-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion of the out-tank wire harness, which could result in total loss of the electrical grounding between the lightning shield and the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64132-64135] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series airplanes (2007-23-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion damage due to missing or insufficient fillet sealant
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64143-64145] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2007-23-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wear and corrosion at the flap support joints, which could result in loss of the trailing edge flap and possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64139-64143] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 560 airplanes (2007-23-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an inadvertent stall due to the inadequate stall warning margin provided by an improperly adjusted stall warning system, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64135-64139] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsTexas: crash of a Piper aircraft. Killed two italian flight students
Abilene, USA - They were left with their instructor
Two students from Italy and a flight instructor from Texas were killed Thursday afternoon when their small plane, a single-engine Piper, crashed in central Texas. Luca Visani, of Cesena and Andrea Venturini,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: changes in company organization
Rome, Italy - Different appointments to lead various field of the airline
"Alitalia announces that the following organisational changes have been approved: · the Business & Corporate Coordination department, headed by Giancarlo Schisano, is eliminated; · a new Passenger &... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F; 757-200; 767-200, 767-300, and 767-300F series airplanes (2007-23-08)
Washington, Usa - To ensure there is sufficient fire suppressant to control a cargo fire if the airplane is more than the relay delay time from a suitable airport, which could result in an uncontrollable fire in the cargo
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 15, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 220)] [Page 64130-64132] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded $8,726,900 for firm-fixed-price order #5095 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-06-G-032D) for aircraft rudders... more
Press releaseSdl about Lufthansa: provocation or destruction of the Italian aeronautical heritage?
Rome, Italy - In the airline's plans there would be the reduction of Alitalia's fleet of 30%
"Only few days ago, SDL (Italian intercategory workers' union) had denounced the lack of information about some candidates for Alitalia's control would have made of the Italian carrier and has expressed... more
DiscussionsIyalian ENAC announces a competitive exam worth 500,000 Euro
Rome, Italy - Future development of the national airport network as strategic component of the territory's infrastructural organization
It raised curiosity the article, signed G.D., that yesterday on the daily “Il Sole-24 ore” underscored that, rather than spending half a million Euro to order a consultancy study with the topic "Future dev... more
Military aviationItalian Army: some Algerian paratroopers in training in Trentino Alto Adige
Trento, Italy - Held by the 4th Paratrooper Alpine Regiment
The 4th Paratrooper Alpine Regiment hosts in these days a platoon of the Algeria Army soldiers. The Algerian unit will carry out an intense training activity under the guidance of the 4th Regiment trainers... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Alpine troops train some UN officials
Turin, Italy - At the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment
The practical phase of the course for the UN officials assigned to the security in the UN missions took place yesterday in Turin at the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment. The... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to launch twice-daily no-stop flights to Heathrow from both New York and Houston
New York, Usa - Flights to commence March 29 next year
"Continental Airlines today announced that it will launch nonstop flights to London-Heathrow from both its New York and Houston hubs on March 29, 2008, subject to government approval and slot approval. Continental... more
Fair and showsTelespazio takes part in the exhibition "L'altra Istanbul"
Rome, Italy - At the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome on November 16th-25th
Telespazio will take part in the photographic exhibition, "L'altra Istanbul" ("The other Istanbul"), which will be held at the Ara Pacis Museum, Rome, on November 16 - 25, 2007. The event aims to promote,... more