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AirlinesAlitalia: tomorrow the meeting between the management and SEA
Rome, Italy - Confirmed by the Mayor of Milan Letizia Moratti
The first meeting between SEA and Alitalia has been summoned for tomorrow. The future of Malpensa airport will be the subject of the summit. The Mayor of Milan Letizia Moratti has confirmed the works that... more
AirportsDelayed planes: hard line started
Rome, Italy - The Board of Ministers will talk about a government decree to ask for more punctuality
Tomorrow Emma Bonino, the Minister of International Trade and for EU Policies, and Clemente Mastella, the Minister of Justice, will move a government decree issued under parliamentary delegation sanctions... more
IndustryFlir Systems sells night vision to UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Is a contract worth over 28 USDm
A contract worth 28,6 USDm has been signed between FLIR Systems, Inc. and United Arab Emirates for the supply of several Star SAFIRE III stabilized, multi-sensor systems. According to Earl R. Lewis,... more
AerospaceBoeing put its first WorldWiew-1 observation satellite on orbit
Vandenberg , USA - It is a high resolution observation satellite
The first WorldView-1 satellite for DigitalGlobe has been launched by The Boeing Company from the Pad SLC-2W at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, using a Delta II rocket, this confirming reliability... more
AirlinesCSA Czech Airlines orders another eight A-320 Family aircraft
Milan, Italy - For a total, to date, of 20 airplanes and four on option
"CSA Czech Airlines had selected the A-320 Family to replace the older generation aircraft in its core European fleet, following a thorough evaluation of both the A-320 Family and competing types. The... more
AirlinesMeridiana warns: the movement of the low-cost flights to Fiumicino provokes hardships for the Sardinian passengers
Cagliari, Italy - The Transport Committee will ask to the Defense Ministry a radar that will be managed by the civilians for the Elmas airport
Giovanni Rossi, CEO of Meridiana, shows the risks of the possible movements of many low-cost flights from Ciampino to Fiumicino and about the move of Alitalia long-range flights from Malpensa to Fiumicino. "Sardinia... more
ReportLondon's Genoese mobilize for low-fares flights
Genoa, Italy - Signatures for asking Ryanair to stay
After the recent news appeared in the press regarding the crisis of Genoa's "Cristoforo Colombo" airport and the cancelling of the London-Genoa/Genoa-London flight by Ryanair, the Genoese residents of... more
AirportsOpening of Beijing’s new air terminal imminent
Beijing, China - It will be the largest airport-complex in the world
The Chinese economic miracle can brag to have met another important goal. It has namely taken only three years to realize the new Terminal 3 of the airport of Beijing, which becomes this way, with 99 hectares... more
IndustryJet Alliance Group places repeat order for Airbus ACJ aircraft
Milan, Italy - Adding to an other ACJ and three A-318 Elite
"The Jetalliance Group of Vienna has placed a repeat order for an Airbus Corporate Jetliner (ACJ), adding to its previously ordered Airbus ACJ and three A-318 Elites. Like its other aircraft the new... more
AirportsCall for bids for the airport of Brindisi miscarries
Brindisi, Italy - Bari's competition weighs
The regional councillor Saverio Congedo, of the oppositional Forza Italia party, accuses: "The policy of marginalization and stripping of our territory goes on". As it seems, the failure of the call for... more
AirportsAdR: the Board of Directors summoned for tomorrow to launch the 2.2 billion Euro business plan
Rome, Italy - Today the assembly for the renewal of the Board
Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has summoned for tomorrow the Board of Directors during which would have to launched the 2.2 billion Euro business plan dedicated to take again the airport of Fiumicino at international... more
AirportsThe Ticino canton co-finances the Lugano-Malpensa railway
Lugano, Switzerland - Now signals from Italy are awaited
The Parliament of the Ticino canton, in Switzerland, has almost unanimously approved (76 yes, 2 abstained) a financing of CHF 72 millions for the realization of the rail connection from Lugano to Malpensa.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines (2007-19-10)
Washigton, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53108-53110] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsLazio's third airport: Anzio designates Latina
Rome, Italy - According to the mayors, the value of the neighbouring areas will be increased
After the meeting in which the Minister of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, met the representatives of the three province capitals (Viterbo, Latina and Frosinone) candidated for the Lazio's third airport,... more
AerospaceGalileo: the Commission proposes practical measures to ensure the programme's future
Brussels, Belgium - The budgetary resources required for funding are therefore set at € 3.4 billion
"The European Commission yesterday adopted a Communication to ensure that the European satellite radionavigation programmes (EGNOS and Galileo) continue, together with an amended Regulation on the funding... more
Fair and showsParachute and solidarity
Milan, Italy - Handicapped children jump for their first time
About 200 handicapped children will receive their "Air baptism" next Saturday, September 22nd, as from 10 o'clock in the morning, in the context of a solidarity event hosted by the Italian National Parachuters... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1519 - Ferdinand Magellan sets sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda with about 270 men on his expedition to circumnavigate the globe. Report: 1633 - Galileo... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft model 400, 400A, and 400T series airplanes (2007-19-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the attachment fasteners on the engine cowling panels, which could result in separation of a panel from the airplane, and consequent damage to airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53104-53106] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryAircraft Braking System awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 aircraft
Aircraft Braking System of Akron, Ohio is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract for $23,430,364. This is a delivery order against a commercial BOA for 458 each, landing gear heat shields in support... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18A/B/C/D, 2 SH-60F, 2 HH-60H helicopters and 14 F-16A/B aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest City, Okla., is being awarded a $9,523,390 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-01-C-0110) to exercise an option for the procurement... more
Civil aviationTecnam: first flight of twin-engine P-2006T
Capua, Italy - Taken off from Capua airport, with on board Andrea Canetto and Enzo De Blasio
After a long and heavy procedure which caused the postponement of the scheduled certification and static tests, EASA has finally released the "Permit to Fly" to Tecnam's P-2006T twin-engine. The first... more
IndustryBoeing projects USD 340 billion market for new airplanes in China
Beijing, China - Over the next 20 years
"China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about USD 340 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. Over the forecast... more
ConferencesAlenia Aeronautica organizes the fifth international conference on aerospace and defense
Sorrento , Italy - The appointment is for September 28-29 in Sorrento
The fifth international conference about the evolutionary scenario of the aerospace industry and of the defense will be in Sorrento on September 28-29. Alenia Aeronautica, a subsidiary company of Finmeccanica,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the appeal of vice-premier Francesco Rutelli for an aggregation with AirOne
Rome, Italy - "The most reasonable choice"
On the Alitalia matter, the vice-premier Francesco Rutelli cites Italian companies and banks, and announces as only road of salvation an aggregation with AirOne: "The Italian business system would have... more
AirlineseasyJet: plan to double dimensions in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Large investment forecast: EUR 600 million to the Milan air station within 2009
"easyJet, low-cost airline in Europe, announced yesterday its plans for Milan-Malpensa's future. Within next 18 months, it plans to double its presence in its main air station in Italy: an investment which... more
DefenseDefense Commission at Italian Senate: EUROCONTROL on agenda
Rome, Italy - Ministry contracts, national service obligatory and many other matters
The 4th Permanent Defense Commission of the Italian Senate during the today session, on agenda, among the other topics has discussed about the approval and realization of two protocols regarding the International... more
AirlinesAir France extends its code-share agreement with Qantas
Rome, Italy - In addition to Australia, it will be possible to reach Bali from Paris
"Starting from yesterday, September 18, 2007, Air France has a new destination within its code-share agreement with the Australian carrier Qantas: Denpasar, capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. In... more
Military aviationIsrael's air raid on Syria: the matter is wrapped up in the greatest secrecy
Jerusalem, Israel - Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister, interviewed by the journalists, refused to give details on the raid
Two weeks after the air raid carried out by two Israeli F-15 fighter airplanes (see AVIONEWS) the event is wrapped in the thick of mystery. The Israeli government refused to give official explanations... more
ConferencesCIRA: among the 53 there is also the unmanned helicopter
Naples, Italy - Yesterday, in the "Federico II" Naples university, the next targets of the research centre have been illustrated
Yesterday in the "Federico II" Naples engineering university there was a conference during which Sergio Vetrella, president of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Centre), showed 53 projects to the representatives... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica: C-27J Spartan in visit to Czech Republic for the second time
Ostrava, Czech Republic - Meeting with the leader of Aero Vodochody Zdenek Sykora
A few days after displaying at the Brno Air Show (on September 8th and 9th), the C-27J made a second visit to the Czech Republic on the occasion of NATO DAY in Ostrava. The aircraft, that during the... more
IndustryEmbraer participates in business aviation event in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Company displays the Legacy 600 jet in Moscow
Embraer participates in Jet Expo 2007, the second International Business Aviation Exhibition, to be held at the Crocus Expo Centre, pavilion 2, hall 7, in Moscow, Russia, September 19-21. The Company... more
SecurityInvestigation commences in Sweden on the Q-400s
Stockholm, Sweden - SAS: "We will cooperate"
The Swedish public prosecutor has officially begun to investigate the case of the Q-400 SAS aircraft, regarding suspicion of "Creating danger to another person". The preliminary investigations concern... more
Press releaseSDL: general strike call
Rome, Italy - Next November 9
Reference: general strike call "The undersigned (Cub, Sdl intercategoriale, Confederazione Cobas, Cib Unicobas, Slai Cobas, AL Cobas, Usi Ait - Italian unions) call the general strike of all the public... more
Press releaseTam has 49.3% domestic market share in August
São Paulo, Brazil - Domestic load factor was 3.0 p.p. above market average
"Tam announces operating data for August 2007, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). According to Anac, Tam registered a 10.1% increase in domestic Ask (supply) compared... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300F4-605R and A-300F4-622R airplanes (2007-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53102-53104] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company Aircraft Engine Group (GEAE) CF6-45A series, CF6-50A, CF6-50C series and CF6-50E series turbofan engines (2007-19-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine thrust control that could lead to loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53106-53108] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIcao: growth in air traffic projected to continue to 2025
Montreal, Canada - At an average annual rate of 4.6 per cent
"Total world airline scheduled passenger traffic in terms of passenger-kilometres is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.6 per cent up to the year 2025, half a percentage point lower than the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 19th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1783 - The Montgolfier brothers present the balloon with hot air in front of King Louis XVI, in the gardens of Versailles. Report: 1934 - Bruno Hauptmann... more
Military aviationAn American F-16 fighter-bomber of Aviano Air Base crashed near Belluno
Belluno, Italy - Save the pilot
An American 510th Fighter Squadron (USAFE - United States Air Forces in Europe) F-16 fighter-bomb of Aviano Air Base crashed in Soramaé area, in Val di Zoldo, Belluno province. The pilot is safe. He ejected... more
ReportShanghai empties as typhoon "Wipha" approached. Planes grounded
Shanghai , China - It could cause "The greatest disaster of the last years"
"Whipa" frightens, and by 6:00pm yesterday Shanghai time, China's most populated city counted 20.000 inhabitants less, evacuated to protect them from a typhoon that may cause "The worst disaster of the... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at MariStaEli in Luni: the history of the First Helicopter Group
Sarzana , Italy - About 15 months after our former visit in December 2005
At about 15 months from our former visit carried out in December 2005, we have had the possibility, kindly granted by the Italian Navy, to visit again the MariStaEli (that is, Marina Stazione Elicotteri)... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at MariStaEli in Luni (2): the helicopter EH-101
Sarzana, Italy - It is a rotary wing mean developed in the late 1970s
For the previous part of the report see AVIONEWS. The helicopter EH-101 is a machine developed in the late 1970s, when both the Italian Navy and the British Royal Navy started to "Think" about a valid... more
UAS-DronesSeminar: "Una nuova spinta per il futuro degli UAV"
Forlì , Italy - Today at the ENAV Academy in Forlì
Today, Wednesday September 19, 2007 at the ENAV Academy (Via Montaspro, 97) in Forlì a workshop is being held (from 9am to 2pm) with the title "Una nuova spinta per il futuro degli Uav" , sponsored by... more
IndustryLear Siegler Services Inc. awarded of a over 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-1, T-6, T-37 and T-38 aircraft
Lear Siegler Services Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $ 42,511,776. The undergraduate flying training (UFT) program consists of non-personal services to provide... more
Military aviationWTD61's 50th anniversary (2): historical outline
Manching, Germany - Set up in the October of 1957
Historical outline Set up in the October of 1957 in Oberpfaffenhofen, the Wehrtechnische Dienstelle, also known as WTD61, is the organ responsible for the Bundeswehr to make sure that all aircraft in... more
HelicoptersBotswana signed a contract for three Eurocopter's AS-350B3
Lanseria, South Africa - They will used in support to country's Police forces
The Botswana Police Service signed a contract for the purchase of three Eurocopter AS350 B3 single engine helicopters to serve its newly-formed Police Air Support . They will be equipped with FLIR (Forward-Looking... more
AirlinesAir One: 5 million passengers transported since the beginning of 2007
Rome, Italy - A growth of 19,5% with regard to the same period of last year
"Air One, the first Italian private airline, reached today 5 million passengers transported since the early year on scheduled flights with a 45 days advance with regard to 2006, recording an increase of... more
Government actsQuestion about the utilization of the Italian firefighting airplanes, Canadair, in Albania
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Marcello Taglialatela (AN)
The Italian Honorable Marcello Taglialatela (Alleanza Nazionale) asks to the Prime Minister, to the Environment Ministry to know: which public authority has authorized the employment in Albania of the... more
AccidentsThailand: the number of the victims is still uncertain
Phuket , Thailand - Rumours said 91 dead, while they are 89 according to other sources
After two days the crash took place on the runway of the Phuket airport, Thailand, the number of the dead is still unknown. The numbers quoted by the airline disagree with those showed by local police.... more
Military aviationWTD61's 50th anniversary
Manching, Germany - Held last Saturday an interesting air show open to public
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, WTD61 (Wehrtechnische Dienstelle), German Air Force's experimental unit, organized last September 15 in its base of Manching an interesting air show open to public. It... more