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Military aviationItalian Air Force: the 60,000 flight hours of Tornado IDS
Bari, Italy - A goal of 156° Gruppo and of Centro manutenzione (Cm) of 36° Wing
Yesterday March 21th, the 156° Group and Maintenance Center (Cm) of 36° Wing “Helmut Seidl” of Gioia del Colle (Bari) celebrated the goal of 60,000 flight hours of Tornado IDS in equipment since 1984.... more
IndustryAlenia: delivered the first fuselage sections of B-787 Dreamliner
Grottaglie , Italy - Central and central rear sections
Alenia Aeronautica, subsidiary of Finmeccanica, has delivered the first fuselage sections of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that were manufactured in carbon fibres by the facility in Grottaglie (Taranto). The... more
DefenseThe delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry visits Italy
Rome, Italy - To receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian military
A delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry participated yesterday to a meeting with the representatives of the Italian General Staff in order to receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian... more
Civil aviationNew connections from Palermo to Nice and Grenoble
Palermo, Italy - Introductory press-conference
Giacomo Terranova, CEO of GESAP, managing society of Palermo airport, and Franco Pecci, Blu-express airline's President, will hold a press conference to announce the new routes from Palermo to Nice and... more
Press releaseBoeing supports Nippon Cargo Airlines with innovative supply-chain solution
Seattle, USA - "IMM" contracts with 10 customers worldwide
Boeing will manage a significant portion of Nippon Cargo Airlines' spare-parts inventory under a program designed to improve spare-parts availability for the freight carrier while reducing operating costs.... more
OccurrencesIndian Airlines plane forced to an emergency landing
New Delhi, India - Passenger declares to have a bomb
An Indian Airlines plane leaving from Bangkok and bound to New Delhi has been forced to an emergency landing in the eastern region of India, near Calcutta. A Mexican man, in fact, after a scuffle with... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin completes work on modernized GPS satellites
Washington , USA - Last of eight block IIR-M spacecraft ready to support future launch
Lockheed Martin announced today the delivery of the eighth and final satellite in the modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) production program to the Air Force. The GPS constellation... more
AirlinesDiscomforts for about hundred Ryanair passengers in Ciampino
Rome, Italy - ENAC arises complaints for no services and sends a petition to the Frontier Police
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Agency) has announced that about hundred Ryanair passengers headed to Bergamo from the airport of Rome-Ciampino, were victim of several discomforts starting from the day before... more
Airports4 kg of heroin in the airport of Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Arrested Kenyan model
The airport of Fiumicino dealt another heavy blow to drugs trafficking, arresting a model found in possession of 4 kg of pure heroin. The Kenyan woman, 30, currently domiciled in Germany, reached Fiumicino... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 22
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - Abyssinia: the city of Harar is captured by Italian troops and stated "Opened City". Report: 1942 - World War II: In the Mediterranean Sea, Britain's Royal... more
AirlinesClub Air returns to fly
Rome, Italy - The customers will be compensated
Currently, Club Air announced that the service will reopens as from April. Last December, ENAC - Italian Civil Aviation Agency suspended the license to the Italian carrier because of the persisting financial... more
AirlinesKorean Air (2): a brief note on financial results on last quarter 2006
Seoul, South Korea - An increase of 6,7% as regards 2005
Korean Air has closed 2006 with an excellent forth quarter in which the profits have been increased of 6,7% reaching KRW (South Korean Won) 2115 billion as regards the 1982 billion of 2005 forth quarter.... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands the code-share with Northwest
Seoul, South Korea - More possibilities of travels between Asia and USA
Korean Air announced as from the end of 2006 increases the code-share relations with Northwest, an advantage of the clients that travel on the seven international routes operated by Korean Air and on the... more
AerospaceNo gravity classroom in Florida
Orlando, USA - An incredible opportunity for US students
The State of Florida has announced it is going to organise no gravity classroom for Florida students inside a modified 727 plane by Zero G company. The original initiative is expected to be repeated... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007" (3): Eagles bare their claws
Victoria, Australia - Simulated attack manoeuvres at the Air Show
Three massive F-15C “Eagles” are poised to bare their hi-tech claws at the "Australian International Airshow 2007". The aircraft will be flown into Australia, from the USAF base in Kadena Japan, esp... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007" (2): Airservices
Victoria , Australia - The latest Air Traffic Management and Communications and Navigation Systems
"Airshow 2007" CEO Ian Honnery has praised the involvement of Airservices Australia in this month’s Avalon-based aerospace, aviation and defence event. Airservices will provide a wide range of vital s... more
Science and technologyDeutsche Bank funds Piccard's solar plane
Berne, Switzerland - Always nearer the collection of the necessary 112 million Francs
Bertrand Piccard, inventor of "Solar Impulse", solar energy-powered airplane, seems to get nearer to the collection of the 112 million Francs necessary to implement the innovative aircraft (see AVIONEWS). The... more
Military aviationAir raid: the USA destroy a factory producing explosives in Iraq
Baghdad , Iraq - Found cylinders containing over 200 litres of explosive substances
It has been revealed the news about an US air raid against a factory producing explosives located near Taji, about 20 km North of Baghdad. The facility was quite certainly involved in the manufacturing... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lufthansa promotes a proposal to AirOne
Rome, Italy - Strict reserve of Air France
From Frankfurt, some remarks arrived to French Trade-Union leaders and so Air France is closed in a strict reserve about it. According to some rumors, German summit would be disposed to speak with... more
IndustryMemorandum of Understanding between CGTM and Global Air Strategy
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Turbomeca's subsidiary expands in Latin America
CGTM, a Turbomeca's subsidiary, and Global Air Strategy have announced the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed to establish a strict cooperation between the two parts on upgrade and... more
DefenseBrussels: a NATO high officer pro-Italian militaries in Afghanistan
Brussels, Belgium - "If they were not, it should be very difficult replace them"
"We hope that Italian militaries remain in Afghanistan for a long time. If they will reinforce their presence so much the better, but we can underestimate their role. 2000 soldiers are important, if they... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the strategy of Libonati chills Carlo De Benedetti
Rome, Italy - AirOne as connection for an international alliance
Rumors declare the Libonati's strategy of prudence should have chilled the interest of Carlo De Benedetti's Fund. On the contrary, the attention of AirOne is always awake. Different is the situation... more
Civil aviationEuropean Commission asks the Member States to soon implement the "Single European Sky" (SES)
Brussels, EU - The European air traffic control must reach the top
European Commission, in a recent press release by its Vice-President Jaques Barrot, Commissioner for Transport, asked for the actual implementation of the “Single European Sky” (SES), in order to allow an... more
ReportMastrogiacomo finally at home
Rome, Italy - Emergency's mediator still arrested
Yesterday night, at 11:30 p.m., the Prime ministership's Falcon plane landed on the airport of Ciampino, with the most awaited Italian man on board, the reporter Daniele Mastrogiacomo. The man was enthusiastically... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2008" heads to Houston
Orlando, USA - "Heli Expo 2007": results
The Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) "Heli Expo 2007", the world’s largest event dedicated to the international helicopter community has completed another successful showing. The 59th annual con... more
Civil aviationEASA answers for the issue of "Permit to fly" as from March 29th
Colonia, Germany - Another step towards the Unique European Authority
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) answers for the issue of "Permit to fly" as from March 29th, the definition of the flight conditions that today are issued by the national authorities (ENAC - Italian... more
OccurrencesJapan: another Bombardier in troubles
Tokyo , Japan - Only one week after a similar case
While landing on the airport of Kumamoto, an Amakusa Airlines' Bombardier DHC-8 plane could not open its landing gear, being forced to manually activate it. The emergency landing caused no victims... more
HelicoptersHelicopters New Zealand purchases second AgustaWestland AW-139 helicopter
Yeovil Somerset, New Zealand - To perform offshore oil transport and support tasks
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Helicopters New Zealand (Helicopters NZ) has ordered a second AW-139. The company, located at Nelson Airport, has been operating helicopters for over 50 years... more
IndustryTurbomeca: new orders by the Australian Department of Defense
Sydney , Australia - Great success for RTM322
Turbomeca has announced a new order by the Australian Department of Defense for RTM322 engines to be used on 24 MHR-90 Multi-Role helicopters This requests adds up to the previously one made by the... more
AirportsAirport of Ciampino: report of the table on Lazio air system
Rome, Italy - Minister Bianchi: "Ciampino emergency exists and must be solved"
The Minister of Transports Alessandro Bianchi, on the occasion of the yesterday table on Lazio air system, reiterated the necessity to solve the noise problems due to the night flights operating in Ciampino. "Within... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007": ATR, today the press conference
Toulouse, France - At 1:00 pm in the Room n°5 of Avalon Airport
ATR is present to Avalon-based "Australia International Airshow 2007" that will held on 20-25 of March, and is represented on the EADS stand (Hall A booth 1H16). A press conference by ATR SVP Commercial... more
AerospaceBillionaire extravagances on the International Space Station
Washington , USA - Charles Simonyi asks for nouvelle cousine
Charles Simonyi, one of the key man of Microsoft, next April 7t will leave on board of the "Soyuz" shuttle to the International Space Station (ISS), sent by Space Adventures Ltd (see AVIONEWS). The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 21th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1928 - Charles Lindbergh is presented the Medal of Honor for his first trans-Atlantic flight. Reprot: 1933 - Dachau, the first Nazi Germany concentration... more
ReportATR-42 ditches off Bari
Bari, Italy - The unhappy memory of Tuninter incident
This morning at 10:15, 2 miles from Puglia coast between San Giorgio and Torre a Mare, sounded tha alarm for a ditching of an ATR-42 with 30 people on board. Providential the aids of Harbour Office, 118... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a future as "Fundamental industrial agent"
Rome, Italy - Optimistic words by the Italian Minister of Economics Development Pierluigi Bersani
Pierluigi Bersani, Italian Minister of Economics Development, has looked optimistic about the Alitalia future and the privatization plan impact on the financial situation of the Italian airline. According... more
PeopleJörg Eberhart, the new vice-president marketing, network and commercial of Air Dolomiti
Verona, Italy - Man ten-years of experience in this sector
"Air Dolomiti, Italian regional airlines part of Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Regional announces Jörg Eberhart as the new vice-president marketing, network and commercial. The previous vice-president... more
AirportsMalpensa third European hub in flight punctuality
Milan, Italy - The airlines keeps on rewarding the Milan airports
In 2006, as in the previous year, Malpensa has gained the third place in the AEA (Association of European Arlines) classification of the most punctual airports. The airport preserves its position topping... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007" (3): the expected aircraft
Victoria, Australia - As from today
These the aircraft expected to the "Australian International Air Show 2007"as from today and until March 25th at Avalon Airport of Victoria. USAF -US Air Force will participate: F-15, F-16, KC-10, C-17A,... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2007" (2): Alenia Aeronautica
Victoria, Australia - The C-27J to visit Australia
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, will be presenting to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the public the C-27J Spartan, the only true new generation medium military airlifter. The Australia... more
AirportsAirport of Grottaglie: delayed Boeing 747 LCF Dreamlifter landing
Taranto, Italy - A technical problem according to the available data
The landing of Boeing 747 LCF expected last March 12th in the airport ''Marcello Arlotta'' in Grottaglie, Taranto, has been delayed, almost apparently, for tomorrow. The Boeing plane was expected to... more
AirlinesEurofly: dismissals warded off
Rome, Italy - According to a declaration of the Fit-Cisl national secretary
The risk of dismissal announced last January seems to have been warded off for the employees of the Italian airline Eurofly. The news has been made official by Claudio Genovesi, Fit-Cisl (Italian Federation... more
AirlinesSurvey on the sell of the Australian airline Qantas: 56% opposing
Sydney, Australia - According to the daily newspaper "The Age"
"The Age", daily newspaper of Melbourne, has published the results of a survey aimed to assess people opinions on the sell of Qantas to the Airline Partners Australia consortium for € 6.6 bn (see AVIONEWS). The r... more
AirlinesSkyWest Airlines: no entry in the restroom because of a light fault
Salt Lake City , USA - A passenger urinates in an air-sickness bag
James Whipple, while on board of a SkyWest Airlines plane headed to Salt Lake City, Utah, has been force to meet a normal call of nature urinating in an air-sickness bag. "It was like I had no choice",... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2007": today the ceremony
Vittoria, Australia - Until March 25th
The "Australian International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2007" starts today at Avalon Airport of Vittoria, a biennial exposition one of the Asia-Pacific's most prestigious aviation, aerospace and defense... more
Press releaseTaranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust orders an A-119 Koala
Yeovil Someset, United Kingdom - To provide emergency medical services in the Taranaki district
"AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the sale of an A-119 Koala helicopter to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust of New Zealand. The arrival of the A-119 Koala at Base Hospital will dramatically improve... more
Military aviationItalian Military Aviation: the Iraqi Air Force deputy chief has visited the Experimental Flight Center
Rome, Italy - Pratica di Mare, Thursday 15th March
On Thursday 15th March, the Iraqi Air Force deputy chief, General Alaa Abid Atiya, has visited the Experimental Flight Center (CSV) of Pratica di Mare. The event is part of international cooperation activity... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded a USD 400 million contract
Fort Worth, USA - For provisioning spaces of sole source consumable and replenishment spares in support of the F-16 program
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a USD 400 million firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for provisioning spaces of sole source consumable and replenishment spares in... more
DefensePalazzo Marina opens the doors
Rome, Italy - On Saturday March 24th and Sunday 25th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
FAI (Italian Environment Fund) in the order of its activities proposes the XV Edition of "The FAI Spring Day" with the extraordinary opening of 500 monuments in 200 Italian cities. In Rome, Palazzo... more
AirlinesEmbraer sells five e-jets to Alpi Eagles
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Italian operator will be the first to fly EMBRAER 195 jet with a 122–seat high-capacity
Embraer has signed with Alpi Eagles to deliver five EMBRAER 195 jets, as part of the Italian airline’s expansion plan for Europe, which has also taken options on another five planes and purchase rights f... more
AirportsMalpensa: the airport for the business traffic
Milan, Italy - At 8th place in the European classification about the connections
Milan-Malpensa airport draws up a balance after 9 years from the starting of the "Malpensa 2000" project: 5° for goods transported in Europe and 8° for the connections. According to the Camera di C... more