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Civil aviation"Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium": "Language proficiency: Implementing the requirements"
Montréal, Canada - A new meeting after 2004
On May 7-9th, Montréal is hosting the "Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium" (IALS/2), after the first edition held on September 2004. The symposium, promoted by ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 30 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AIM-9M missiles
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $ 30,141,985 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed price contract (N00019-03-C-0003) for the upgrade of 268 AIM-9M missiles for the... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/1-18 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 9,105,605 ceiling priced delivery order (# 7020) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-07-G-005H) for repair of... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines Exits Chapter 11 Stronger and Better Positioned
Atlanta, Usa - Lenders support Delta’s emergence with $2.5 billion in financing
Delta Air Lines today is emerging from Chapter 11 positioned to compete aggressively around the globe with a best-in-class cost structure and balance sheet, a diversified global network, a renewed focus... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on March 31, 2007
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 1072 million
"- Net financial position of the Group on March 31, 2007 equal to EUR 1072 million, with a reduction of the net indebtedness of EUR 30 million (-2,7%) compared to the analogous situation on February 28,... more
AirlinesAir France gives the go-ahead to the use of the mobiles services onboard
Paris, France - By next July
Air France will give the go-ahead to the test phase on the use of the mobiles services onboard. The experiment will start by next July. An Airbus A-318 aircraft will be equipped with technology provided... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS present at the inauguration of the PAN acrobatic season (2)
Rivolto, Italy - A spectacle that has not disappointed the expectations of the numerous public
The arrival of two C-130J airplanes coming from Rome with the military authorities on board and numerous civilian guests and then the performance began. The "Blue Voltige" started the show, Fabio and... more
AirportsIs Reggio Calabria Airport safe?
Reggio Calabria, Italy - The security is not in agreement with the preliminary contracts
If the news that AVIONEWS managed to pick up on the situation of Reggio Calabria Airport are true, can not be at peace. The available informative record on Aeroporto dello Stretto (Reggio Calabria)... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines launches a "Brand New" era with the new logo
Milan, Italy - The new brand signals Delta’s confident emergence, renewed focus on global customer service
Delta Air Lines has unveiled its updated corporate brand, a striking three-dimensional, red “Widget” icon flying across a blue background, that reflects the company’s successful transformation into a hig... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS present at the inauguration of the PAN acrobatic season
Rivolto, Italy - On the occasion of the May 1st traditional event
Traditionally, on May 1st the "Frecce Tricolori" inaugurates the acrobatic season and, accordingly, yesterday more than 15,000 people, supporters, fans, and friends, reached the airport of Rivolto, the... more
HelicoptersWreckage of the helicopter disappeared during the night in the UK was found
Peterborough, United Kingdom - The Twin Squirrel was ferrying the Chelsea vice-president
The rescuers found near Wansford the wreckage of the Eurocopter AS-355 Twin Squirrel helicopter disappeared during the night round 01:45 AM Greenwich time. The Atlas Helicopter's vehicle left the John... more
Fair and shows"AHS 63rd Annual Forum and Technology Display", for vertical flights lovers
Alexandria, USA - From last May 1st until tomorrow
From last May 1st until tomorrow, the Virginia Beach Convention Center is hosting the "AHS 63rd Annual Forum and Technology Display", an unmissable event for lovers of vertical flight, STOVL (Short Take... more
CuriositiesWeightless flights provided by Zero Gravity Corp
Las Vegas, USA - At "McCarran" International Airport
Last month, Zero Gravity Corp. inaugurated weightless flights to Las Vegas, providing passenger to take part to a very fabulous travel, very similar to the one experienced by NASA astronauts on board of... more
Military aviationBoeing prepares second C-130 AMP aircraft for delivery
St.Louis, USA - On March 25th the airplane successfully completed its maiden flight from Lackland Air Force Base
A Boeing employee guides the second C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft in preparation for a recent flight test. The aircraft, H2.5, successfully completed its maiden flight from Lackland... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Jet Airways' first 777/300ER
Seattle, USA - New livery unveiled
The Boeing Company and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, on Monday celebrated the delivery of the airline's first of 10 777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplane was delivered in Jet... more
AccidentsPilot misjudged U-turn in plane crash that killed Cory Lidle
Washington, USA - The National Transportation Safety Board investigators released it
New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle's plane crashed in New York because the pilot misjudged a narrow U-turn before veering into a Manhattan high-rise, federal investigators said Tuesday. In presenting... more
Civil aviationUSA and EU sign the "Open Skies" agreement
Brussels, Belgium - + € 12 billion over five years
Last Monday, USA and EU ultimated the popular negotiation on the "Open Skies" project (see AVIONEWS), signing the final agreement aimed to the transatlantic air traffic liberalization. The agreement... more
AirlinesAlitalia flight attendants strike confirmed
Rome, Italy - 356 cancelled flights
The tomorrow strike of Alitalia flight attendants has been officially confirmed. The demonstration will determine the cancellation of 356 flights, 213 out of which operating at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. Taking... more
AirportsSEA: the greatest parking in Milan has been built at Linate
Milan, Italy - The works will begin next May 4 in the P3 parking area that will be useless
"Important innovation at Linate's airport where, starting from May 4 the works for the realization of the greatest parking in Milan city will have the beginning. The facility, in fact, will arrange... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney Canada joins Cessna Aircraft in celebrating new Citation Encore+ entry into service
Longueuil, Canada - Successor to the popular Citation Encore
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC), a United Technologies Corp. company, yesterday joined Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, in celebrating the new mid-size Citation Encore+ business jet's... more
AirportsThe airport of Detroit hosting a museum entirely dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen
Detroit, USA - The fund collection ongoing
Last week it was announced that the airport of Detroit is going to host a new museum entirely dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen, the Afro-American pilots servicing the 332d Fighter Group of the US Army Air... more
AirlinesA new resort in Seychelles for Emirates Airlines
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tim Clark: "This is just the beginning"
Emirates Airlines, Arab flag carrier based in Dubai, has announced an investment for USD253 million in order to build a new resort in the Seychelles. The new facility, that will count a 472-room hotel,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin unveils state-of-art production facility
Baltimore, USA - For non-line-of-sight missile launching system
On April 30th, Lockheed Martin officially unveiled its state-of-the-art production facility for the Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) on its Baltimore campus. The new $3.7 million facility will... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin declares quarterly dividend
Bethesda, USA - 35 cents per share
The Lockheed Martin Corporation Board of Directors recently declared a regular quarterly dividend on the Corporation's common stock of 35 cents per share. The dividend is payable June 22, 2007 to holders... more
AirlinesKLM takes delivery of its 15th 777/200ER in Seattle
Seattle, USA - Currently a total of 19 777s
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of its 15th Boeing 777/200ER (Extended Range) last Friday from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle. KLM is leasing the airplane from International Lease... more
Press releaseBoeing reports quarterly dividend
Chicago, USA - 35 cents per share
Boeing Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney reports that the board of directors last April 30th declared a quarterly dividend of thirty five (35) cents per share. The dividend... more
HelicoptersAustralian Defense Department to purchase 46 helicopters
Brisbane, Australia - A deal worth USD 4.2 billion
More than USD 400 million will be pumped into Brisbane's economy through the Defence Department's plan to spend USD 4.2 billion on building 46 helicopters. Four of the MRH-90 machines will be built... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on May 2nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1889 - Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs a treaty of amity with Italy, which gives Italy control over Eritrea. Report: 1945 - World War II: Fall of Berlin... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on May 1st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - World War II: German forces launch a major attack on Tobruk. Report: 1948 - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) is established, with... more
IndustryBoeing marks 18th anniversary of “GPS Block II” program
St. Louis,, USA - Thanks to a more than 30-year teamwork
Boeing and the U.S. Air Force marked the 18th anniversary of the activation of the first “Global Positioning System Block II” satellite on April 14. The “GPS Block II/IIA” constellation went on to achi... more
Sport aviation“Scalea Air Show 2007”: international meeting of civil, military and sport aircraft
Scalea, Italy - From April 29th to May 1st
From April 29th to May 1st, the airsurface of Scalea, Italy, is hosting the “Scalea Air Show 2007”, an event expected to count the participation of many curious visitors attracted by the international mee... more
Curiosities“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On April 27th
Until April 28th, Los Angeles held the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jury composed of 50 members. In add... more
CuriositiesAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington,, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
AerospaceTwo important acquisition announced by L-3 Communications
Washington, USA - In UAV and satellite communication fields
Double success for L-3 Communications, that, together with the acquisition of Geneva Aerospace, yesterday announced the acquisition of Global Communications Solutions, gaining the control on two important... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh flight. The lau... more
Civil aviation“Railteam”: a North European alliance against airlines
Berlin, Germany - Promoted by eight rail companies
The agreement signed in Berlin last June allowed 8 North European rail companies to join their efforts in order to face the continuous growth of low-cost airlines, promoting the “Railteam” initiative, sta... more
CuriositiesItalian Virtual Air Force: “Virtual flight, real emotions”
Rome, Italy - On the Website at “amvi.it”
The Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana (AMVI - Italian Virtual Air Force) is an interesting meeting-place for flight and Internet lovers. In fact, it is sufficient to visit the Website at “amvi.it” to... more
AirportsHeathrow airports wakes up earlier
London, UK - Flights brought forward at 05:00 a.m.
From last April 21th, BAA (British Airports Association) set some modifications on the schedule of flights to/from the airport of London-Heathrow. Temporarily, in fact, to prevent any discomforts due... more
AirlinesHorizon Air acquires 15 Bombardier Q-400 planes
Washington, USA - With an option for other 20
Horizon Air yesterday announced a purchase order for 15 Bombardier Q-400s, with an option for other 20. The agreement, with a list price value of USD393 million, set deliveries from October 2008 to... more
Civil aviationCaa against batteries on board
London, UK - To prevent fires
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has recently published a press release informing passengers on potential risks rising from battery-powered devices, like laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players. According... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines protecting the environment
Washington, USA - Also passengers can contribute
Delta Air Lines has recently announced its support to the environment safeguard campaign, notifying its intention to make a grant for each passenger that took one of its planes last April 22th, in order... more
CuriositiesBritish Airways censoring Richard Branson
London, UK - Cut some scenes of the film “Casino Royale”
British Airways has cancelled some scenes of the new 007 film “Casino Royale” transmitted on its on board videos. In fact, the airline has decided to censor the scenes featuring Richard Branson, Vir... more
IndustryRussia’s S7 Group announces order for 10 Boeing aircraft
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD 705 million
Boeing confirmed that Russia's S7 Group has ordered 10 Next-Generation 737/800s and secured purchase rights for an additional 10 of the world's most popular jetliner. The aircraft have been carried as... more
AirlinesSpiceJet purchases 10 Boeing Next Generations
New Delhi, India - The order is valued at more than USD 700 million at list prices
The Boeing Company and New Delhi-based SpiceJet today announced that the airline has ordered 10 Next-Generation 737/800s. The order, valued at more than USD 700 million at list prices, follows previous... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the new Next Generation 737/900ER receives FAA Certification
Seattle, USA - To carry up to 220 passengers in a single-class configuration
The newest member of the Boeing Next-Generation 737 family, the 737/900ER (Extended Range), earned type certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on April 20. The 737 derivative incorporates... more
HelicoptersTested the first Eurocopter NH-90 assembled in Finland
Helsjnkj, Finland - The fourth out of the 18 ordered by Swedish Defence Forces
Great success for the first test flights of the fourth out of the 18 Eurocopter NH-90 transport helycopters ordered by the Swedish Defence Forces, the first to be assembled by Patria, group operating in... more
AirlinesAviation Capital Group announce order for 20 airplane
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 1.6 billion at list price
Boeing and Aviation Capital Group (ACG) announced that the leasing company has placed an order for 15 Next-Generation 737s and five 787 Dreamliners. The order, worth approximately USD 1.6 billion at... more
IndustryBoeing announces 777 Freighters sales to Oak Hill Capital partners
St. Louis, USA - The order is valued at about USD 1.4 billion, at list prices
The Boeing Company and Oak Hill Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm, today announced an order for six Boeing 777 Freighters. The order is valued at about USD 1.4 billion, at list prices. The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1900 - Hawaii becomes a territory of the United States, with Sanford B. Dole as governor. Report: 1943 - World War II: “Operation Mincemeat”. The submarine “HM... more
Science and technologyThree-dimensional Sun
Washington, USA - Images published by NASA
Visiting the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Website, anyone can take a look at fantastic 3D Sun images, transmitted by the two probes involved in the “STEREO” (Solar Terrestrial Rel... more