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IndustryAtr Group and Oma Sud Sky Technologies announce a joint-venture
Teramo, Italy - In the aeronautical sector
Atr Group and Oma Sud Sky Technologies recently announced the signing of a joint-venture. The new partnership is based on the acquisition by Oma Sud of 40% shares of Atr Aerospace, an Atr Group's unit... more
Civil aviationFirst client for the new EMTEQ's seat heater solution
Washington, USA - Following the FAA approval
EMTEQ has recently signed a contract with the American manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for installing its new seat heaters on the Beechcraft King Air planes, probably followed by Hawker 400XPs,... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines launches the London-New York route at very attractive prices
Toronto, Canada - By June 21, 2007
Expecting for the transatlantic flights announced by Ryanair (see AVIONEWS), there is someone who has already taken advantage of the agreements reached through the implementation of "Open Skies Program"... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800 and -900; and 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2007-07-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the activation mechanism in the chemical oxygen generator, which could result in a possible incapacitation of passengers and cabin crew of its use during an in-flight decompression
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 14400-14402] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica signs a contract for Eurofighter logistic support
Rome, Italy - A deal worth EUR 58 million
The Eurofighter consortium, established by Alenia Aeronautica, BAE Systems, EADS-Germany and EADS CASA for the production of the Eurofighter Typhoon, and NETMA, the intergovernmental agency that manages... more
AirlinesTam enters into cyberspace
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil - A new advertisement on the "Second Life" Website
The first Brazilian airline TAM enters into the cyberspace, announcing its access to the virtual word of "Second Life", an American Website by Linden Lab wholly dedicated to 3D trips for users acting as... more
AirportsAirSea Lines launches Brindisi-Corfù route
Brindisi, Italy - By next June
AirSea Lines/Pegasus Aviation will launch the Brindisi-Corfu route with daily frequency by June 1st, 2007. The connection will be operated by a seaplane, with departure from Brindisi airport and landing... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the "Voglia di volare" program is 10 years old
Rome, Italy - Since 1997, 2,000 people have defeated the flight fear
"During the 60th anniversary of Alitalia foundation, the company is celebrating another important event. The 'Voglia di volare' program, in fact, celebrates the 10th year and since 1997, thanks to the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2007-07-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent leakage of fuel or fuel vapors into areas where ignition sources may be present, which could result in a fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 14395-14397] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2004-19755;... more
Curiosities"QuattroRuote" belies the TV news of Rai 1
Rome, Italy - Boeing the unaware protagonist
The online Website of the Italian magazine "QuattroRuote" has reported a strange episode related to the TV news of Rai 1, the first Italian state television. Last April 10th, in fact, during the TV... more
Military aviationThe combat helicopter KA-50 again into production
Moscow, Russia - The first delivery to Russian Military Forces expected within the year
The former Russian Defence Minister, Serghej Ivanov, recently announced that the national Military Forces are going to order combat helicopters KA-50s. The production of KA-50s, the famous "Black Shark",... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: price set for Datamat "squeeze-out"
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 10,040 per share
Finmeccanica would like to announce that the purchase price of the shares included in the “squeezeout” of the remaining Datamat shares outstanding has been set at EUR 10,040 per share. As required by... more
Latest newsAn Indian missile skimmed a Boeing aircraft and grazes the slaughter
Jakarta, Indonesia - Sure the diplomatic case to have not give any warning
An Indonesian passenger aircraft was forced to turn around over Indian airspace after a nuclear-capable ballistic missile streaked across the sky, the Foreign Ministry said Friday, demanding an explanation... more
Fair and shows"XXVII Feria Internacional de Turismo Cuba 2007"
Havana, Cuba - Cubana de Aviación is the official airline
Cubana de Aviación, Cuban flag carrier, will be the official airline responsible for the air transport of people visiting the "XXVII Feria Internacional de Turismo Cuba 2007" event, that will be held... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines accused of negligence
Washington , USA - Claimed damages for USD 150,000
During this week, American Airlines was subjected to a legal act by the widow of Taisuke Matsuo, the passenger that on April 2005 was found dead in the toilette of an airline's plane departed from Tokyo... more
ReportThe Cuban-Venezuelan terrorist responsible for the attempt against a Cuban plane in 1976 sentenced to probation
Havana, Cuba - Complaints by relatives of the victims
Just two years ago, the Cuban Chief Commander accused United States to protect the Cuban-Venezuelan terrorist Luis Posada Carriles responsible for the attempt against a Cuban plane in Barbados, 1976. The... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of April
Rome, Italy - From Saturday and Sunday
Saturday 14 - Wings and Wheels. Parys, Free State Province, South Africa. + 27 (0)56 811 3693 +27 (0)82 6867209 - The Jock Fly-in. Pyramid Airfield, Barberton, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 3378206 +27... more
OccurrencesAvoided a collision between two planes
Tel Aviv, Israel - Thanks to a prompt manoeuvre of the Russian pilot
Recently, a tragedy was avoided in the airport "Ben Gurion" of Tel Aviv, exclusively thanks to the prompt and efficient manoeuvre performed by the Russian pilot involved. A charter plane of the Turkish... more
Press releaseSdL asks to the magistrature to investigate about "Phantom workers" of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The declaration by the national coordinator of the Workers Union, Fabrizio Tomaselli
“SdL (Italian workers union) , last April 11 sent a petition/denunciation to the public prosecutor’s offices of Rome, Velletri (near Rome), Pisa and Bergamo, offices in which Ryanair has recruited per... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - Pact of neutrality between the USSR and Japan is signed. Report: 1943 - World War II: The discovery of a mass grave of Polish prisoners-of-war executed... more
IndustryATK Tactical Systems Co. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Sparrow Missile
ATK Tactical Systems Co., Rocket Center, W. Va., is being awarded a $ 7,625,700 modification to previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0019) for the procurement of RIM-7P Rocket Motor... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a near 69 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15, F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft
Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 68,781,989 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price contract. This action provides for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) Full... more
IndustryL.C. Gaskins Construction Co. awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For design and construction of an aircraft maintenance hangar
L.C. Gaskins Construction Co., Jacksonville, Fla., was awarded a $ 7,997,757 firm-fixed-price contract for design and construction of a medium bay aircraft maintenance hangar. Work will be performed at... more
IndustryTyonek Fabrication Corp. awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Tyonek Fabrication Corp., Madison, Ala., was awarded a delivery order amount of $ 35,580,232 as part of a $35,580,232 firm-fixed-price contract for form fit functional replacement for the UH-60 Blackhawk... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awarded of a over 122 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64 Apache helicopter
Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $ 122,633,090 firm-fixed-price contract for logistical support for the AH-64 Apache Modernized and Legacy Target Acquisition Designation Sight Assembly and... more
DefenseItalian Navy: ended "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign
Rome, Italy - Air and naval means have been engaged
Last week, with the return to Taranto of "Pelosi" submarine, "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign ended. This operation started on January 31, involved "Pelosi" submarine, "Bettica" deep-sea ship with... more
AirportsAirport of Genoa in collaboration with MSC
Genoa, Italy - Charters for the cruisers
In March the airport of Genoa recorded an increase of passengers equal to 6% compared with the same period of 2006. Recently, the airport signed an agreement with MSC, the cruise company of Gianluigi Aponte. Genoa... more
AirlinesAirOne: expecting for Alitalia to complete its projects
Rome, Italy - New proposals for airports and foreign airlines
Italian airline focus on rise expecting for the Alitalia affair closes. Carlo Toto's carrier realized a strong strengthen for next Summer as regards to national and international network. In the midst... more
AirlinesA surcharge for USD 10 for passengers departing from Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles, USA - Due to increasing maintenance and operation costs
United Airlines yesterday announced it is going to apply a surcharge for USD 10 to passengers leaving from the international airport of Los Angeles. The measure will take immediately effect, and will... more
Military aviationBoeing flies second C-130 AMP aircraft for first time
St. Louis, USA - Successfully completed its maiden flight from Lackland Air Force Base
The Boeing Company flew the second C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft for the first time March 25th, logging another milestone in the most comprehensive C-130 avionics modification ever... more
AirlinesThree Bombardier Q-400 for Luxair
Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Deliveries expected within this year
Luxair, Société Luxembourgeoise de Navigation Aérienne S.A., has announced the purchase of three 72-seat Bombardier Q-400, that will be delivered, according to the company expectations, within this ye... more
AirportsAirport of Munich: passengers increase by 12% in the first four 2007 months
Munich, Germany - A record for the last eight years
During the first four 2007 months, the passenger traffic registered in the airport of Munich evidenced an increase by 12%: 7,229,000 passengers compared with the 6,482,644 of last year. This is a record... more
AirportsCroatia confirms as Western Balcans Hub
Zagreb, Croatia - The results have been made known by ICE of Zagreb
According to a report of European Commission, (results unveiled by ICE of Zagreb - Istituto italiano per il Commercio estero), the airports of Croatia cover most of air traffic in Western Balkans, while... more
AirlinesIn four years Ryanair will fly offshore
Dublin, Ireland - According to Michael O’Leary in an interview released to “Flight International”
Ryanair announces its transatlantic connections of the future. Few days before the green light to the Open Skies Program, the Irish carrier's President and CEO, Michael O'Leary, in an interview released... more
Civil aviationAuthorized the accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement
Rome, Italy - A new opportunity for the Republic of San Marino
Yesterday morning, the Italian Government authorized accession to the International Air Services Transit Agreement, signed at Chicago on December 7th, 1944, allowing the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Bianchi: "No change in the rules"
Rome, Italy - "If Air France really wanted to participate, it had all the time for do it"
"We have established conditions for regulating the tender, transparent conditions: I cannot understand the reason why changing the rules just at the eve of the more important stage conclusion". This... more
Civil aviationGreen light for Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation Conference
Rome, Italy - According to State Congress
During the yesterday session, the State Congress authorized the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs to start the procedures concerning the Republic of San Marino admission to the European Civil Aviation... more
ReportRecommendation by the CEO of FS Group
Rome, Italy - More attention for the transport sector
On the occasion of the recent meeting on rail transport promoted by Federmanager (the Italian National Federation of Industries Managers), Mauro Moretti, CEO of FS Group, the managing company of Italian... more
ReportHuman error behind the Greek cruise ship accident
Santorini, Greece - Six accused people
The last Thursday accident that involved the Sea Diamond cruise ship operated by Louis Cruise Lines (see AVIONEWS) seems to have been caused by a human error. The declaration was released by Manolis... more
AirlinesAirlines responsible for lost bags
Marsala, Italy - According to a sentence by the civil section of Marsala court
A last April 5th sentence by the civil section of Marsala court, Sicily, established that in case of lost bags, passengers are entitled to claim compensation not only to tour operators or travel agencies,... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines introduces its new website for women
Washington, USA - Expected a revenues increase by USD 94 million
American Airlines has introduced a new version of its website dedicated to women, in order to increase its revenues by USD 94 million a year through a growth by 2% of flights booked by female customers. “In d... more
Industry"KC-X Program": today the call for bids expires. Boeing confirms KC-767 Advanced Tanker proposal
St. Louis, USA - Also Northrop Grumman will partecipate to the tender
The Boeing Company confirmed its KC-767 Advanced Tanker proposal Tuesday for the U.S. Air Force KC-135 Tanker Replacement Program, a call for bids with expiration predicted today. Also Northrop Grumman... more
Press releaseENAC keeps on investigating Eurofly disservices in the Maldives
Rome, Italy - With reference to the Community Regulation no. 261/2004
With reference to the case of Eurofly passengers bound in the Maldives due to technical problems occurred in the airline's aircraft, now almost all returned to Italy, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)... more
AerospaceBill Gates the next to reach the International Space Station
Washington , USA - As reported by the cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin
Today, during a video link-up from the International Space Station (ISS), the cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin, launched on board of the shuttle "Soyuz" (see AVIONEWS), affirmed that the next famous tourist... more
AerospaceLaunched the shuttle "Soyuz"
Washington, USA - Charles Simonyi on the International Space Station
At the beginning of this week, Charles Simonyi reached the International Space Station (ISS) on board of the shuttle "Soyuz", accompanied by the two cosmonauts Fyodor Yurchikhin and Oleg Kotov (see AVIONEWS). The... more
Finance and economyBoeing to release first-quarter 2007 financial results on April 25th
Chicago, USA - Jim McNerney and James Bell will discuss the results
The Boeing Company will release its first-quarter 2007 financial results at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 25. Boeing Capital Corp. results will be released at the same time. Chairman,... more
CuriositiesInsects like to fly by artificial wings
Washington , USA - Air transport as a threat to biodiversity
The scientific magazine "Proceedings of the Royal Society B" has published the results of a study carried out by Andrew Tatem and Simon Hay, researchers at Oxford University, concerning the movement of... more
SecurityUS National Transportation Safety Board recommendation
Washington, USA - More sleep hours for air traffic controllers
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent Federal agency investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States, asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a... more
ReportContinental's scheduled flight intercepted by four Israeli combat planes
Tel Aviv , Israel - Shooting-down risk because of a human error
Today, a Boeing 777 plane of Continental Airlines bound to Tel Aviv from Newark, New Jersey, risked to be shot down by four Israeli Air Force's combat planes, two F-15s and as many F-16s. The great... more
ReportRome Football Club returns to the Capital
Rome, Italy - Cold comeback without supporters
Hopes shattered for Rome Team and its supporters. Yesterday evening cold return at 3:00 pm in Fiumicino airport. The aircraft with aboard the Team, AirOne flight, landed on Rome with one hour of delay. The... more