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AirlinesMetamondo confirms the Uzbekistan and Armenia destinations
Venice, Italy - Several novelties for Autumn-Winter 2007
Metamondo Tour Operator confirms for next Autumn-Winter 2007 the Uzbekistan and Armenia destinations. Scheduled flights of Uzbekistan Airlines will start from Rome for group of at least 15 people, and... more
ReportAnother helicopter shot in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Two US soldiers died
US military authorities in Baghdad said that another American helicopter crashed yesterday evening in Dyala's district, not specifying if it was shot down by enemy forces or because of a technical hitch... more
Press releaseSdL: today meeting at Italian Transport Ministry about flight assistants' dispute
Rome, Italy - The category in the last days exerted itself to relieve hardships to passengers
"On the eve of the meeting fixed by Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, for this evening, we retain due to reaffirm that the entire dispute has been opened exclusively because of the denial by Alitalia... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on what chance of an EU foreign and defence policy
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-1097/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: what chance of an EU foreign and defence policy What hope is there of a common EU foreign policy – let alone a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on serious disruption of European defence policy by Poland and the Czech Republic
Strasbourg, France - By Emilio Menéndez del Valle (PSE)
"Written question E-1044/07 by Emilio Menéndez del Valle (PSE) to the Council Subject: serious disruption of European defence policy by Poland and the Czech Republic On 19 February 2007, Mr Kaczynski... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on US missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland
Stasbourg, France - By Libor Rou?ek (PSE), Jan Marinus Wiersma (PSE) and Marek Siwiec (PSE)
"Written question E-0576/07 by Libor Rou?ek (PSE), Jan Marinus Wiersma (PSE) and Marek Siwiec (PSE) to the Council Subject: US missile defence system in the Czech Republic and Poland On 20 January... more
AirportsSAB: balance sheet 2006 record
Boulogne, Italy - Turnover EUR 52,6 m, MOL 37%, revenue 2,7 million
"The Board of Directors of SAB (Boulogne's airport management society) approved yesterday the balance sheet regarding the financial period 2006 that, shortly, will be submitted to the shareholders' meeting. 2006... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Europe's aerospace industry
Strasbourg, France - By Françoise Castex (PSE)
"Written question E-2428/07 by Françoise Castex (PSE) to the Commission Subject: Europe's aerospace industry Over the last few decades, air travel has seen far and away the most spectacular levels... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Airbus
Strasbourg, France - By Christine De Veyrac (PPE-DE)
"Written question P-1288/07 by Christine De Veyrac (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: air transport - Airbus The Airbus company unveiled its 'Power8' restructuring plan. Although the plan will... more
AirlinesSAS strike: discomforts continue after the failure of the negotiations between Unions and Company
Stockholm, Sweden - Until now 1,200 flights cancelled
The agitation of SAS cabin employees continues. Last Saturday 300 flights cancelled and also yesterday there were discomforts in the Scandinavian skies. The strike of flights attendants provoked until... more
AirportsSAGAT: British Airways confers the "Most Improved Station" award
Turin, Italy - To SAGAT Handling
"Sagat Handling, SAGAT Group society, (Turin-Caselle's airport management) has been decorated by British Airways of the 'Most Improved Station' prize. The Turin's society has been evaluated by British... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - Russia: a decree establishes the compulsory military service. Science: 1919 - Einstein's theory of general relativity is tested (later confirmed) by Arthur... more
DiscussionsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (5): onboard Chinook
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Extraordinary capabilities for a helicopter that performed its maiden flight in 1961
The myth continues. CH-47 Chinook helicopter, that last Saturday and Sunday performed in public during the "Giornata Azzurra 2007", Italy Air Force show, is one of the more interesting and enquiring air... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2007-11-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in an MLG sliding tube, which could result in failure of the sliding tube, loss of one axle, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29241-29244] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2007-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of one or more brake control levers, which could result in uncommanded braking and loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, landing, or taxiing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29245-29246] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2007-11-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29237-29239] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2007-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cross-connection, which could result in failure of the fire bottles to discharge and consequent inability to extinguish a fire in the affected areas
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 101)] [Page 29239-29241] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (4)
Rome, Italy - Men and women at AMI give their solidarity
Concluding, some words to remember new solidarity campaign supported by the Air Force with VIS (International Voluntary for Development). In 2005 the "Negombo Project" for the building of reception centre... more
OccurrencesA Boeing plane stopped by a swarm of bees
Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Cancelled a Palmair flight
Last week, a Boeing 737/200 plane bound to Faro, Portugal, and operated by the British airline Palmair was forced to return to the airport of Bournemouth, United Kingdom, just after taking off. The... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (3)
Rome, Italy - The BA-609, real star of two days
The performances are then continued with an intervention by EH-101 helicopter of the Italian Navy belonging to the 1st Grupelicot stationed in Luni, and later the appearance by Swiss team PC-7 with well... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007" (2)
Rome, Italy - Exhibitions and the aircraft present
One AV-8B of Grupaer, 4 MB-339, 3 AMX (one of them special color), 1 two-seater Efa of 4th Flight, 1 F-16 and 1 F-16 of 37th, 1 Boeing 707T/T, Atlantic, P-180, Awacs Nato, Predator, C-130J, C-27J and many... more
AirportsAirport Baneasa of Bucarest closed
Bucharest , Romania - It will open again on 31 July
The “Aurel Vlaicu” Airport in Baneasa near Bucharest has been closed for maintenance works on May 10. Romanian air station, where most low-cost companies are operating, will reopen on July 31. All fli... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS at "Giornata Azzurra 2007"
Pratica di Mare, Italy - Every day six hours of breathtaking performances
On Sunday May 27 the most important air show in Italy took place, "Giornata Azzurra 2007". This important event is organized by Italian Air Force (AMI), which like every year dedicates this day to... more
AirlinesAir France finalises USD 7 billion aircraft deals
Paris, France - To add 50 more planes to its fleet
Air France yesterday announced that it has made new orders with both Airbus and Boeing amounting up to USD7 billion to add 50 more planes to its fleet. The new deals see Air France add two more Airbus... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): other 10 flights cancelled in Fiumicino. Tomorrow the meeting between Government and company
Rome, Italy - A four hour strike of has been announced on June 4th
At least 10 flights have been cancelled today in Rome-Fiumicino Airport because of the Union agitation of cabin- crew for the renewal of the contract. In last days, more than 20 flights were cancelled... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today despite itself synonym of chaos
Rome, Italy - Padoa Schioppa puts up for sale the whole package
To lost EUR 400 million every day, it seems to not interest Unions that, in spite of catastrophic crisis of Alitalia, bet to achieve the contractual renewals by a wave of strikes. Today Alitalia is... more
ReportBad weather in Tuscany: discomforts for air passengers
Pisa, Italy - Two cancelled and one diverted flights
Due to bad weather, this morning two flights of the Irish low-cost airline Ryan Air scheduled to leave from the airport "Galileo Galilei" of Pisa, Italy, were cancelled: the first with departure scheduled... more
CuriositiesNew Aero Club in Vibo Valentia
Vibo Valentia, Italy - Inauguration next June 1st-3rd
Next June 1st-3rd, a new Aero Club called "Il Grifo" will be inaugurated in Vibo Valentia, in the Italian southern region of Calabria, expected to be a point of reference not only for plane pilots, but... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 28 to next Sunday June 3
Monday 28 - Routes Regional Africa - The Intra- Regional Route Development Forum. JW Marriott Hotel Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. + 44 (0)20 88 31 75 05 www.routesregionalevents.com - Gliding - UK Overseas... more
Fair and shows"1st Flight day 2007" next June 24th
Rome, Italy - Promoted by Aero Club d'Italia and Italian Air Force
The Aero Club d'Italia (AeCI) association has announced a new initiative, that will take place next June 24th under the denomination "1st Flight day 2007". The event will request the active participation... more
AirportsExplanatory meeting for the City of Derry Airport
Derry, Ireland - Set the remedial measures
Following the announced suspension of the license of aerodrome licence released to the City of Derry Airport (see AVIONEWS), the representatives of UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) last week announced... more
ConferencesRound table on "Airships: new technologies and economics opportunities"
Ravenna, Italy - Aircraft with "Immeasurable chances"
Last Saturday, the "Cavalcoli" room of the chamber of commerce in Ravenna hosted a round table on “Airships: new technologies and economics opportunities”. The meeting was promoted by the faculty of... more
IndustryAvion Aircraft Trading selects the Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Paris, France - To power eight Airbus A-330/200F
The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 has been selected by Avion Aircraft Trading to power eight Airbus A-330/200 Freighters in an order worth around USD 300 million at list prices. Deliveries to the Reykjavik-based... more
AirportsAirport of Dubai: restrictions on liquids from next June 17th
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - According to international standards
From next June 17th , as officially announced last week, the restrictions on liquids on board will take effect at the Dubai international airport, United Arab Emirates. The regulation application will... more
AirportsAeradria (2): double flight from Norway with SAS-Braathens
Rimini, Italy - Expecting for the next connection thorugh Ryanair
Yesterday May 27th, 2007, the first Norwegian guests of Riviera di Rimini 2007 arrived to "Federico Fellini" International Airport by SAS-Braathens Boeing 737 aircraft. Oslo and Bergen are the opened... more
AirlinesIndian airlines against an old legacy of British colonization
New Delhi, India - Requested the change of national planes registration code
The major Indian airlines, among which obviously Air India, have requested the national civil aviation ministry to ask ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) for the change of planes registration... more
AirportsAeradria: arrival of Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti ATR-42/500 aircraft
Rimini, Italy - Opening of new Summer connection
A German-Dutch Saturday for "Federico Fellini" International Airport of Rimini-San Marino. On May 26th, 2007, Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti, Air Berlin and Transavia started the first biweekly connections,... more
AirportsAirport of Lamezia Terme: the new president of SACAL
Catanzaro, Italy - Tomorrow the board of directors
Tomorrow, its is expected to take place the board of directors that should bring to the election of the successor of Giuseppe Vitale, the outgoing president of SACAL, the managing company of the airport... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Peru: 13 deaths
Lima, Peru - Among survivors, a seven months gone woman
The Twin Otter plane last Thursday disappeared in Peru (see AVIONEWS) was finally found in the jungle of the country northeastern region. According to released information, the crash killed 13 out of... more
AirlinesBritish Airways entertainment services satisfy passengers
London, UK - Audio and video on demand
British Airways satisfies its passengers with its AVOD (Audio and Video On Demand) service offered inside plane cabins. Thanks to the new entertaining service, passengers can choose the video to watch... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 28th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: In retaliation for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, Nazis in Czechoslovakia kill over 1800 people. Report: 1964 - The Palestine Liberation... more
AirportsSardinia: a 2007 on travel
Cagliari, Italy - Air passengers increased by 3.15%
From January to April 2007, the passenger traffic reported on the Italian isle of Sardinia evidenced a remarkable increase, both in harbours and at airports. In the above mentioned four months, in fact,... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "Spring Flag" (4): last Thursday, the day by one of our reporters
Decimomannu, Italy - For airplanes and helicopters high operational efficiency and well 529 missions flew
After landing in Decimomannu we are welcomed by Cap. De Maio of the press office and then an important briefing on the drill. Later a short introduction by Gen. Iacomino, the salient phases of this exercise... more
ReportTwo USAF F-16s trespassed the Turkish air space
Ankara, Turkey - According to a press release by the national army
Two F-16 planes of the USAF (US Air Force) trespassed the Turkish air space, this according to a press release yesterday published on the Turkish Army Website. The case seems even more serious when... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 27th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1919 - The NC-4 aircraft arrives in Lisbon after completing the first transatlantic flight. Report: 1941 - World War II: The German battleship "Bismarck"... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 26th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1879 - Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state. Report: 1940 - World War II: Battle of Dunkirk – In France, Allied f... more
Military aviationRussia has shown the new Sukhoi Su-32 fighter-bomb
Minsk, Bielorussia - It is the exportable version of Su-34
Russia has shown the new Sukhoi Su-32 fighter-bomb, the exportable version of Su-34 aircraft developed for Russia Air Force, during the "MILEX 2007", the 4th international exhibition of arms and military... more
Military aviationEurocopter EC-635 performed its first flight for Swiss Air Force (2)
Zurig, Switzerland - It's one of the most versatile helicopter in the world
The first EC-635 destined for the Swiss Air Force successfully performed its maiden flight at Eurocopter’s Donauwörth facility on May 23. Certified in 2001, the EC635 is the military version of th... more
AirlinesMore routes between Italy and Canada
Montreal, Canada - Thanks by Air Canada and Air Transat
Notable increase for touristic market between Italy and Canada. Air Canada has expanded its non- stop flight Rome-Montreal that will become daily starting from 1 June until 30 September. Two countries... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS at "Spring Flag" (3): the aim is to train personnel to manage air operations
Decimomannu, Italy - Also outside the national borders
The scene that sees protagonist the forces in the field is totally analogous to a real situation; three levels exist of Command and control, the Comando delle Forze aeree, responsible of the air missions,... more