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IndustryAssociated Aerospace Activities awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 Bomber aircraft
Associated Aerospace Activities, Inc., San Leandro, Calif., is being awarded a $ 14,641,822 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This action provides divergent flaps applicable... more
AirportsThe Madonna of Fatima takes off from Urbe airport
Rome, Italy - The hub a place of prayers before the departure
This morning, a financial police's helicopter took off from the Urbe airport, Rome, with a really exceptional passenger on board, the original Madonna of Fatima statue. The very worshipped statue, left... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": updates
Hamburg, Germany - Boeing and Airbus available for visitors
The important "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007" event (see AVIONEWS), currently in his final day, has counted, as expected, the participation of great representatives of the aeronautic sector, like Boeing... more
AirlinesSky Europe's Summer
Milan, Italy - Special promotion for € 19 per route, all inclusive
SkyEurope, Central and East European low-cost airline, advances the Summer offers allowing travellers to avoid the peak season and take benefits from an interesting special promotion: € 19 per route, a... more
Sport aviationThe first Italian aerostatic port is born in Mondovì
Cuneo, Italy - Last April 14, historical date for the Italian aerostatic flight
Last April 14, 2007, historical date for the Italian aerostatic flight, has been inaugurated in Mondovì (near Cuneo) the "Balloonporto", as named by balloons' pilots. It's the first facility of this... more
Civil aviationBoeing signs Spirit AeroSystems
Seattle, USA - To provide nacelle component repair and overhaul
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has signed Spirit AeroSystems to provide component repair and overhaul services on Boeing airplane components. Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will repair... more
AirportsNext May the results of the International Airport of Seoul's tender
Rome, Italy - Autogrill entering the lists
Emma Bonino, the Italian Minister of Foreign Trade, has announced that, within next May, the results of the tender for the distribution rights in the Incheon international airport of Seoul will be finally... more
AirlinesBoeing and Air Pacific sign Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul/exchange agreement
Seattle, USA - The first customer for the program
Boeing Commercial Aviation Services has signed Air Pacific for Boeing's Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. This is the first customer for the program and this agreement will... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: new tests in wind tunnel at high speed for nEUROn
Rome, Italy - The European demonstrator for an UCAV
New tests for nEUROn program, the European demostrator for an UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle), combat aircraft without pilot at remote control of new generation, developed jointly by Dassault Aviation,... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Italy and Egypt on the civil aviation sector
Cairo, Egypt - Bianchi meets the Egyptian Minister Ahmed Shafik
The visit in Egypt by the Italian Minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi, yesterday concluded, seems to have opened new possibilities for a strict cooperation between the African country and Italy in... more
AirlinesSeminars for relaxed flying
Milan, Italy - On April 21st-22nd the next sessions
On April 21st-22nd, Milan will host the next session of the seminars for relaxed flying, an initiative by Lufthansa that has achieved a great success among the fearful passengers. The seminars, for... more
AirlinesFlight+cruise: agreement between Costa Crociere and Air France
Paris, France - Today signed in Paris, but Alitalia still an important partner
"Thanks to this agreement the two companies announce a long-term partnership. The flight+cruise sector is an always more important market niche: we expect 28,000 passengers flying on Air France planes... more
Press releaseAlitalia: traffic figures in the month of March 2007
Rome, Italy - For the passengers and cargo sectors
"The acquisition of Alitalia's traffic figures in March 2007 has pointed out, compared to the same period of 2006, a growth both in passengers transport and cargo. In particular, in passengers transport,... more
Civil aviationIATA report on air transport safety 2006
Geneva, Switzerland - Russia the less safe country
IATA (International Air Transport Association) published during this week a report on air transport safety 2006. According to Director General Giovanni Bisignani "The safety results for 2006 are impressive.... more
AirlinesThe new TAM flight connecting Italy and Brazil reaches the 80% of load factor
Milan, Italy - The plane every day takes off from the Malpensa airport at 01:30 p.m. and lands on Sao Paulo at 08:25 p.m.
On March 31st, 2007, TAM started its new international route between Europe and Brazil: the Milan-Sao Paulo route, registering a clamorous load factor: 80% for the outward trip and 83% for the return. Every... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 19th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1587 - Sir Francis Drake sinks the Spanish fleet in Cádiz harbor. Report: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Lexington and Concord which began... more
AccidentsSwitzerland: found the tourism plane the day before yesterday undiscoverable by radar screens
Urnäsch, Switzerland - Dead the two people on board
The tourism plane with two people on board that the day before yesterday was undiscoverable by radar screens was found only yesterday morning. Its wreckage and the dead men were found in the Appenzell... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes (2007-07-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the inability of the waste compartment doors to adequately contain a fire inside the lavatory waste compartment, and consequent uncontained fire and smoke within a lavatory during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15814-15816] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-25419;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes (2007-07-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator control systems, which could result in failure. This failure could lead to loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15822-15824] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell Flight Management Systems (FMSs) installed on various transport category airplanes (2007-07-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a shift in the FMS computed position, which could result in uncommanded deviations from the intended flight path of the airplane and compromised terrain/traffic avoidance
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15818-15820] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
Defense"Hotline" between China and Japan
Tokyo, Japan - To prevent sea and air intrusions
The Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, during his last weekend visit to Japan, entered into agreement with the Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe, in order to create a 24-hour "Hotline" aimed to allow a continuous... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2007-07-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing in the center fuel tank due to inadequate bonding, which could result in an explosion of the center fuel tank and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15812-15814] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-26812;... more
AirlinesSet for next April 23th the Alitalia strike expected for the day before yesterday
Rome, Italy - 24-hour demonstration for Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl Trasporto aereo and Sdl unions
"The Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl Trasporto aereo and Sdl unions delayed the 24-hour strike of Alitalia employees, expected for yesterday and delayed until next April 23th. The decision was made... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2007-07-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ASCPC failure that could stop airflow into the airplane, inhibit the cabin altitude warning message, and cause an incorrect display of cabin altitude
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15820-15822] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2007-07-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15816-15818] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
Airlines300 Australian tourists forced in Honolulu
Sydney, Australia - Complaints against Jetstar
Jetstar has to give explanation about the last weekend clamorous case of 300 Australian tourists forced to a prolonged stay in Honolulu, apparently due to a technical fault to the plane that might have... more
DefenseItalian Army: NATO General visits Brigata Aeromobili "Friuli"
Bologna, Italy - Particular interest in preparation activities of the Force
NATO General David Richard Bill (UK) has visited the Brigata Aeromobili "FRIULI" of Italian Army. After the arrival to the "Mameli" Barracks in Bologna, General has been welcomed by Brigata "FRIULI"... more
AirlinesA new service by Air Canada
Montreal, Canada - For a major comfort
Air Canada has announced the providing of a new service aimed to censure the maximum comfort on its planes. In fact, according to Sean Menke, Executive Vice-President & Chief Commercial Officer of the... more
CuriositiesA two-wheeled flight: the "Super Sky Cycle"
Washington, Usa - By the American inventor Larry Neal
A new flying motorcycle: this is the invention designed by the American inventor Larry Neal, thanks to the dsign of a new foldable rotor, a rear wheel suspension lowering unit and transmission swapping... more
Defense"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, an
Rome, Italy - A search project for the air traffic control
"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi... more
AerospaceSimonyi forced to a prolonged stay on ISS
Washington, Usa - Without further expenses
Charles Simonyi, top manager of Microsoft last week launched on board of the space shuttle "Soyuz" (see AVIONEWS), will stay on the International Space Station (ISS) a day more than expected. The prolonged... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 18th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1942 - World War II: The "Doolittle Raid" of US Air Force occurs in Tokyo as retaliation for the attack suffered in Pearl Harbor. Military Aviation:... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53E and MH-53E aircraft
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded an $ 11,109,382 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-06-G-0006) for approximately 69,288 hours... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a near 45 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6B aircraft
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $ 44,977,846 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-04-C-0101) to provide additional funding... more
AirportsAprilia the new candidate for the third Lazio airport
Rome, Italy - A new summit next Thursday
Next Thursday, Rome will host another summit aimed to evaluate the probable third Lazio hub, during which Aprilia's representatives are expected to take a hard line in order to become the candidate chosen... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: postponed the starting of Master Aviation MBA
Rome, Italy - Predicted for today, the expiration of the applying is foreseen for October
"Alenia Aeronautica informs about the press release sent yesterday on the "Collaboration between Luiss Business School, ENAC and Alenia Aeronautica for the new Master Aviation MBA", Luiss Business School... more
Press releaseAlitalia: considerations about AdR's declarations
Rome, Italy - Surprising the affirmations by managing director and General Director of the management society
"The affirmations by managing director and General Director of the AdR (Rome's airports management society) surprise, from which notice that only Alitalia wouldn't have respected the engagements assumed... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 17th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
Report: 1521- Martin Luther was excommunicated. Report: 1861 – The State of Virginia separates from USA. Report: 1924 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) foundation Report: 1941 – Second World War: Yugoslavia surro... more
Civil aviationCAA consults on the future approach to regulation at Manchester Airport
London, UK - According to the aviation market changes
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its first major statement on the future regulation of Manchester Airport, setting out a number of options for consultation. In fact, the aviation... more
Fair and shows“ILA Berlin Air Show 2008”: the International Suppliers Center
Berlin, Germany - A “Trade fair within the trade fair”
The “ILA2008” event will focus on the aerospace equipment industry and aerospace suppliers. The International Suppliers Center ISC will expand, becoming a “Trade fair within the trade fair”. As a trade... more
AirlinesVueling the first Spanish airline to directly connect two foreign destinations
Madrid, Spain - According to the carrier's European expansion plan
Vueling, the new Spanish airline, this month made its further step through its expansion over the European market. In fact, the carrier inaugurated the Milan-Malpensa – Paris-“Charles de Gaulle” route... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Washington, USA - 106 commercial airplanes delivered
During this month, the Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2007. With regard to the commercial airplanes programs, Boeing reported... more
AerospaceThe astronaut Sunita Williams ready to break the US record for continuous time in space
Washington, USA - Due to the delayed launch of the shuttle “Atlantis”
The announced delay of the shuttle “Atlantis” launch (see also AVIONEWS) will cause a very prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for the astronaut Sunita Williams, who reached the spa... more
AirlinesSAS commences new code-share partnership with Croatia Airlines
Stockholm, Scandinavia - New routes for the Scandinavian airline
Based on a new partnership, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is able to offer its Scandinavian customers, from last Monday, a flight product involving one stop to and from Croatia. SAS and Croatia Airlines... more
Civil aviationICAO releases preliminary safety and security statistics
Montreal, Canada - For air carrier operations in 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has completed analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006. Regarding safety in 2006, there... more
AirlinesNew designation at Jet2.com
Milan, Italy - Valeria Rebasti appointed General Manager Marketing in Italy
During this month, Jet2.com announced the designation of Valeria Rebasti, already European Sales & Manager of the airline, as new General Manager Marketing in Italy. This new designation has a very... more
HelicoptersA French man already escaped by Spanish prison run away from a Belgian jail while comes extradited in Spain
Lantin, Belgium - He escapes by helicopter: manhunt
The story is always the same: parties from the external, threatening the pilot of an helicopter compel him to land on the prison’s yard, where a detained was waiting for the aircraft. Since 20 years e... more
AirlinesEmirates inaugurates new flights to Australia
Sydney, Australia - Expected an increase by 71% within 2011
Emirates Airline, after the negotiations conducted by Australia and United Arab Emirates governments, was entitled to operate new flights to Australia. Within 2011, Emirates will progressively increase... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland continues to grow in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - A contract for five AW-109 Power helicopters
“AgustaWestland has been awarded a further contract by the Japan National Police Agency to supply five AW-109 Power law enforcement helicopters as part of an on-going program to modernise the Police h... more
AirlinesUnions postponed sine die the Alitalia’s strike predicted for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The decision was made following a Unions-carrier meeting passed this morning
This morning, after the Alitalia-Unions meeting, Marco Veneziani, UIL Trasporti National Segretari, has announced the delay of the national airline ground personnel’s strike fixed for tomorrow April 1... more