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SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, models C-90A, B-200, B-200C, B-300, and B-300C airplanes (2007-12-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly assembled or damaged flight controls, which could result in an unsafe condition by reducing capabilities of the flight controls and lead to loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 11, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 111)] [Page 31988-31990] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeoplePersonal jets for the Cruises
Beverly Hills, USA - Tom Cruise gives wife Katie Holmes a jet
Most people generally move via car, bus or train. Millionaire actor Tom Cruise offered his wife Katie Holmes aboard his Gulfstream aircraft a ride to Louisiana, where she is working on her new film Mad... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on June 12
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Science: 1849 - L.P. Haslett patents the gas mask. Report: 1900 - Reichstag approves a second law that allows the expansion of German Navy. Report: 1901 - Cuba becomes... more
DiscussionsGossamer Albatross: today the anniversary of the Channel crossing
Rome, Italy - The human-powered aircraft today is on display at Smithsonian
The Gossamer Albatross was a human-powered aircraft built by American aeronautical engineer Dr. Paul B. MacCready's AeroVironment. The aircraft was designed and built by a team led by Paul B. MacCready,... more
AirportsToo much traffic in New York's sky
New York, USA - FAA denounces five cases of unsuccessful collisions in May
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has stated the opening of an inquiry on too much cases of unsuccessful collisions between planes of New York airport: in May at Newark there could have been five,... more
AirlinesUS Helicopter and Continental Airlines announced code-share agreement
New York, Usa - Effective immediately
"To further simplify the booking and ticketing experience, US Helicopter Corporation (US Helicopter) and Continental Airlines today announced a code-share agreement to expedite the process for customers... more
ReportTalibans try to reconquer West-Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - They seize Bala Murghab and Farahrod's districts
Taliban guerrillas are trying to reconquer Western Afghan provinces and this night, after they have conquered Bala Murghab's district in the Baghdis province, they have seized Farahrod in the Farah's province.... more
Finance and economyAir France-KLM's stocks on the rise today
Paris, France - After a Spinetta's statement
"We could act very soon [...] as soon as there will be offer economically good" has said Jean Cyril Spinetta, Air France's boss, to a German tabloid about the French carrier and KLM's purpose to take an... more
AirlinesBritish Aiways new Business class presentation
Milan, Italy - Milan-Linate, new chair shown until June 30th
British Airways will present in Milan's Linate airport the new Club World, a long-range Business class which is the result of a hundred million pounds investment. Passengers in transit will have the... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at base of "Blue Voltige" (2)
Treviso, Italy - Fabio and Ivan: "The dancing patrol"
Fabio and Ivan trains weekly to refine and improve their own display. Blue Voltige are became a promise in civil sector and are invited often to participate to shows and important events for overflying... more
AirportsCIA: transportation of terrorists, GB police denies use of English airports
London, United Kingdom - Closed the inquiry lasted 18 months
Came to nothing the English police inquiry on CIA's use of some England's airports to transport terrorists toward US prisons in foreign countries with the purpose of torture them to prize information. According... more
Latest newsDiscovered currency traffic of EUR 250,000
Bari, Italy - Egyptian stopped by financial police at the airport
Financial police of Bari's provincial command has confiscated today at "Giovanni Paolo II" airport a sum of money of about EUR 250,000 composed by undeclared titles without any headings to an Egyptian... more
CuriositiesEmirates luxury transfer
Milan, Italy - Motor boat limousine in Venice airport
For the first time an air company offers a transfer service to and from the airport of Venice using a motor boat limousine. That air company is Emirates, which already provides a chauffeur service to and... more
Airports"Gino Lisa", Foggia focuses on AP's contract
Foggia, Italy - But Region adverts: without traffic no funds, better to concentrate on Bari
Started in Foggia the provincial Council focused on local airport "Gino Lisa" without Domenico Di Paola, governing director of Aeroporti di Puglia (AP), because of a mourning. The assembly is trying to... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at base of "Blue Voltige"
Treviso, Italia - Not extreme aerobatics but an elegant and harmonious dance
Undoubtedly it has been a novelty the place that Italian Air Force has dedicated during "Giornata Azzurra" to civil acrobatic patrol, and so thanks by this "Opening" we could see the Team Yak Italia, Walter’s B... more
IndustryJean-Paul Gut leaves EADS
Amsterdam, Netherlands - He will be replaced by Marwan Lahoud
EADS announced today that Jean-Paul Gut, Chief Operating for Marketing, Strategy and Global Development is to leave the society on next October 1st, 2007 in case of divergences in views over the organization... more
AirlinesAir France launches a campaign in three continents
Paris, France - Europe, Asia and Middle East, until June 15.
A new launch campaign of the French airlines Air France to fly to several destinations all over the world from October 1 to March 31 of 2008 at interesting prices. And it offers more. It guarantees, or... more
Finance and economyAutogrill rises to 62,4% of Alpha Airports capital
Milan, Italy - Terms and conditions will be reported briefly within Monday, July 2
"Autogrill SpA (AGL IM) bought out from Servair SA ( Air France AF FP Group) the remaining 16.005.994 stocks in its possession of Alpha Airports Group Plc (AAP LN) and 18.824.908 more stocks at the unit... more
Press releaseAlitalia: board of directors convocation
Rome, Italy - Forecast for today, June 11th
"We inform that the Alitalia board meeting is to be held today, on June 11,with on agenda the discussion about the financial situation up to March 31st 2007, article 2446, first paragraph of the civil... more
Airports"Valerio Catullo": Clickair press conference next Wednesday
Verona, Italy - For the Verona's air station programmes presentation
Spanish air company Clickair and Verona airport "Valerio Catullo" inform that the press conference for the Veronese air station programmes presentation will be held next Wednesday, June 13 at 12:00am in... more
PeopleStéphane Mayer appointed CEO of ATR
Toulouse, France - From the beginning of this month
"The ATR Assembly of Members appointed Stéphane Mayer (44) as Chief Executive Officer of ATR from 1st of June 2007. Stéphane Mayer succeeds Filippo Bagnato whose 3-year mandate expired at the end of M... more
IndustryBoeing and Sukhoi announced expanded agreement
St Petersburg, Russia - About Superjet 100 program
"The Boeing Company and Sukhoi signed an agreement to expand collaboration between the two companies. As a result of extended negotiations, Boeing will expand its advisory role on the Sukhoi regional... more
AerospaceGalileo will be public only
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - More details on financial cover next Autumn
After the discussion on involvement of European carriers for CO2's emissions (see AVIONEWS for more details), in Luxembourg the 27countries UE's Ministers of Transport, with Italian Minister Bianchi, are... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 11th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1940 - World War II: British forces bomb Genoa and Turin in Italy. Report: 1942 - World War II: The United States agrees to send Lend-Lease aid to... more
CuriositiesIt happened yesterday... on June 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1924 - Fascists kidnap and kill Italian socialist leader Giacomo Matteotti in Rome. Report: 1940 - World War II: Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom.... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on June 9th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1923 - Bulgaria's military takes over the government in a coup. Report: 1923 - US President Warren G. Harding ratifies the "Washington Naval Treaty". Report:... more
Civil aviationUE Ministers of Transport: even the aviation must limit CO2's emissions
Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg - It has emerged for this morning's meeting
Air transport is an important factor for economy, occupation and mobility [...] Considering the previsions of air traffic movement, and consequentially its increasing environmental effects, even the aviation... more
AirportsIt's Ripepe new Sacal president
Lamezia Terme, Italy - He succeed to magistrate Vitale
Eugenio Ripepe is the Sacal new president, society that manages Lamezia Terme's airport. Ripepe, member of the board designed by Regione Calabria, has been elected this morning from the board with 8... more
AirportsLatina's civil airport: the solutions are on the table
Latina, Italy - The technical projects are two
The Chamber of Commerce of Latina has commissioned to the Centre of research of Transport of University of Rome "La Sapienza"'s Engineer Faculty a technical feasibility study for the realization of Latina's... more
DefenseUS anti-missile system: Azerbaijan runs to hold it
Baku, Azerbaijan - It will take more stability in the Region
"The Azerbaijan position supported by Russia and USA concerns in bilateral or trilateral negotiations. Azerbaijan is ready to these consultations, and this will take more stability in the Region. I do... more
AirlinesBA considering buying A-380 ariplane as part of long-haul fleet renewal after 2010 CEO
Milan, Italy - CEO Willie Walsh said it
British Airways PLC is considering buying the Airbus superjumbo A-380 as part of its plans to renew its long-haul fleet after 2010, BA CEO, Willie Walsh, said in an interview with Italian daily "Sole 24... more
Government actsQuestion on Finmeccanica-Alenia
Rome, Italy - By Senator Franco Turigliatto (Misto)
"The Italian Senator Franco Turigliatto (Misto) asks to the Foreign Affairs Minister, considering that: Finmeccanica-Alenia has awarded a contract for the production of US war airplanes for a value... more
AirportsAdR: extraordinary Board of Directors today afternoon
Rome, Italy - The bid to take over the 45% of Gemina could be decided
An extraordinary Board of Directors of Gemina has been announced for today afternoon, during which could be decided the bid to take over the 45% of the Rome Airports Management Society by Macquarie. It... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines denies the indiscretion on a possible interest by Aeroflot
Vienna, Austria - Russian CEO has not intention to issue any statements up to pursuit of Alitalia question
Austrian Airlines AG (AUA) Chief Executive, Alfred Oetsch, reacted to reports that Aeroflot might hold a longer term interest in investing in the Austrian flag carrier by saying that he could not see any... more
OccurrencesPakistan: a military aircraft crashed. Save the pilots
Islamabad, Pakistan - They ejected before the incident
Two Pakistani pilots on Friday ejected safely before the crash of their Chinese-built FT-6 military jet trainer near Pakistan's North-West city of Peshawar, the Air Force said. The pilots ejected just... more
AirportsAeroporti di Puglia, go to the strengthening of regional air stations
Bari, Italy - The Region will invest EUR 63 m
Domenico Di Paola, Chief Executive of Aeroporti di Puglia, has dictated his plan on regional airports. Increase for Bari and Brindisi's air stations, with for the airport of Foggia "Gino Lisa" are foreseen... more
ReportG8: Greenpeace tries to violate the no-fly zone in Heiligendamm
Heiligendamm, Germany - The summit "Surrounded" by the opponents by sea, ground and sky
This time that in Heiligendamm has been a super-protested and "Encircled" summit, in that it has been tried to fell blocks imposed by security measures by ground (anarchicals and no-global), via sea (Greenpeace)... more
AccidentsIndonesia. Flight crashes, end to pilot criminalization
Jakarta, Indonesia - Aviation sector pushes
The Indonesian Pilots Federation is seeking to ensure that the aviation bill does not allow for the criminalization of pilots by police investigations into aviation accidents. According to International... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed: in orbit the first Italian dual satellite (2)
Avezzano, Italy - The last decade's most important Italian space programme. The event followed by AVIONEWS
The constellation of four satellites COSMO-SkyMed is the last decade's most important Italian space programme, and is an unique global project born from ASI - Italian Space Agency "National Aerospace Plan",... more
Press releaseANSV: accepted security recommendations regarding the Russian airplanes of the general aviation
Rome, Italy - Marked from the presence "K" letter in the mark identifications
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) communicates that ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has received two security recommendations issued following to some events (a severe occurrence and three crashes)... more
AirportsThe enlargement of the Cologne-Bonn airport will start next Autumn
Cologne, Germany - Goods flow 7,3% increase in 2006
Cologne-Bonn airport is a strategic arrival for those wishing to travel around the hearth of Europe and to easily reach different countries as Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands and obviously Germany.... more
AirlinesChinese Southern Airlines awarded by IATA
Guangzhou, China - The increase of number of passengers of the Chinese carrier continues
The constant economic increase of the Chinese giant is reflected inevitably on the air market of the country. The numerous Chinese air companies saw a significant technological and of services for customers... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the Armed Force's feast day next Sunday with numerous spectacles
Rome, Italy - A lot of events have been organized on the whole national territory until Tuesday 19
"Next Sunday, on June 10, the Italian Navy will celebrate its feast day in memory of Premuda. The feast of the Navy reminds the glorious enterprise on June 10, 1918, when, during the First World War,... more
Press releaseLaunched with success Italian satellite Cosmo-SkyMed
Avezzano, Italy - It will start from tomorrow to download data
First of the fourth satellites of Cosmo-SkyMed's costellation has left today from Vandenberg's base in California at 7:35 pm LH (04:35 am in Italy). The satellite is an Italian system launched to observe... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed: in orbit the first Italian dual satellite (3)
Rome, Italy - The space and ground segment
COSMO-SkyMed, one of the most innovative Earth Observation programmes, is financed by the Ministry for Education, Universities and Scientific Research, the Italian Space Agency and the Ministry of Defence.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: on June 18th strike of aircraft maintenance-clerk technicians
Rome, Italy - UIL-T National Secretary Marco Veneziani confirmed it
The strike of Alitalia aircraft maintenance-clerk technicians has been announced on June 18th, UIL-Trasporti confirmed it. The time-course is: from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for all the Italians airports. UIL-T... more
AerospaceCOSMO-SkyMed: in orbit the first Italian dual satellite
Avezzano, Italy - Greater emotion for the event that marks an advance in all the space sector followed in direct by AVIONEWS
An emotion started at this morning 2:30 am and a memory that will remain in the mind of all the people that had the fortune to be present at an unique event for Italian Country. Instants of tension... more
AirlinesA new air link between Houston and Loreto
Houston, Usa - Continental Airlines will operate the link with two weekly flights
Continental Airlines is one of the biggest air company of the world. The American carrier is currently linking America to Asia and the old European continent thanks to hundred of daily flights. Since... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6-80C2B series turbofan engines (2007-12-07)
Washington, Usa - To provide increased margin to flameout, which will minimize the potential of an all-engine flameout event caused by ice accretion and shedding during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 108)] [Page 31174-31176] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-340/211, -212, -311, and -312 airplanes (2007-12-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent discrepancies of the fastener holes of the horizontal flange of the keel beam, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 108)] [Page 31171-31174] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more