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ReportResumed in Chile the rescue operations of the Swiss mountain climber
Santiago, Chile - The operations were suspended because of the bad weather
After a several days stop because of the bad weather conditions, the sweeps of the Swiss mountain climber Franco Della Torre missing in Chile's Andes have been resumed. The man is missing since last week... more
ReportCat injured on flight, Cathay Pacific has been sued
Hong Kong, China - For the fact happened last Summer a USD 5,800 compensation has been asked
A Persian cat, winner of several prizes, has been injured during an international flight of the Cathay Pacific, and for this the airline has been sued by the cat's owner. The many-times pluri-awarded cat... more
ReportProtests in the USA for the mother expelled from a plane because she was breast-feeding
New York, USA - The fact has been contested by women groups in several airports
Several protests have been made in many US airports against the Delta Airlines' decision to expel from a plane a mother who was breast-feeding her baby. The fact happened a few weeks ago at Burlington... more
AirportsLow-cost (2). Zaratti: Ciampino is in the airlines' hands
Rome, Italy - The Lazio Environment Councillor's comments upon O'Leary's words
"Words by the Ryanair CEO confirm the fact that Ciampino airport's direction authority is limited and that the rules regulating the airport use are ordered by the low-cost airlines". Filiberto Zaratti,... more
AirlinesLow-cost. O'Leary: either Ciampino or nothing
Rome, Italy - Press conference on the pollution accusations
"The enclosure of Ciampino airport to low-cost airlines would mean a loss of 3 thousand jobs in Rome area and the loss of half a billion Euros per year in tourism". Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary, said so... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at "Indodefence 2006 Expo & Forum" (3)
Jakarta, Indonesia - Three decades of success in Indonesia
"Eurocopter in Indonesia – Three decades of success With a track record of more than 150 aircraft either built under license or delivered in Indonesia until today, the legendary BO-105 and Puma f... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at "Indodefence 2006 Expo & Forum" (2)
Jakarta, Indonesia - In South-East Asia a strong footprint in the Asian-Pacific region
"Eurocopter South-East Asia – strong footprint in the Asian-Pacific region Set up in 1977 as Regional Headquarters of the Eurocopter Group, Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) has been present in the r... more
Fair and showsEurocopter at "Indodefence 2006 Expo & Forum"
Jakarta, Indonesia - Strong commitment to Indonesia’s central defence exhibition in Asia-Pacific’s biggest country
"Eurocopter, one of the world leader in civil and parapublic helicopters, announces to be one of the major exhibitors at the second 'Indodefence 2006 Expo & Forum', from November 22 to 25 at the Jakarta... more
AirlinesAgreement Estonian-Air Baltic
Riga, Latvia - New flights to the Baltic Countries
Air Baltic and Estonian Air have signed an agreement to activate connections to the Baltic Countries. It has been reported by some sources of the two airlines. Air Baltic is the Latvia's flag air company... more
Civil aviationEU will increase the cost of air tickets?
Brussels, Belgium - The measure aims to reduce the pollution
The proposal made yesterday by the European responsible for Environment, Stavros Dimas, which plans to establish a maximum level of Co2 the planes of the airlines flying in Europe can give out. A few days... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 22
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1718 - Off the coast of North Carolina, British pirate Edward Teach (best known as "Blackbeard") is killed in battle with a boarding party led by Lieutenant... more
AirlinesAlitalia: share keeps growing
Milan, Italy - Also today the carrier's share raises
Alitalia keeps growing in the Milan's stock exchange. After yesterday it reached an increase of 3,30% (see for details AVIONEWS), this morning the airline's share has grown up to EUR 0,938m equal to an... more
AirlinesDelta transfers its planes to SkyWest
Atlanta, USA - The American carrier is trying to cut costs
Delta Airlines has decided to shift 12 planes to SkyWest Inc. in the field of an operative plan to cut the costs and come out from a situation near to bankruptcy. In this way some of the regional flights... more
Civil aviationThe Argentinean Government will increase its shareholding in Aerolineas Argentinas
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The State will purchase 5% of shares of the airline
The Argentinian Government increases its quotations in the airline Aerolineas Argentinas. It has been revealed by the Argentinian newspaper "Ambito Financiero", which clarifies the authorization for the... more
AirlinesRyanair does not increase the take-over bid for Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - The President of the low-cost airline has sent a letter to Aer Lingus shareholders
A new chapter of the controversy between Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The President of the Irish low-cost airline, Michael O'Leary, has sent a letter to the Irish flag carrier's shareholders, about the take-over... more
Civil aviationChina at the second place for civil aviation
Beijing, China - It comes after the United States
After the United States, China is the second Country of the world for volume of air transport. It has been stated by the IATA (International Air Transport Association) data, and then reaffirmed by Yang... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna model 750 airplanes (2006-24-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this interference, which could result in chafing, fuel leaking into an area where ignition sources are present, and possible fire in an area without fire detection
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 224)] [Page 67295-67297] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3A aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $8,431,537 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0003) for non-recurring engineering... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 1 USD bn
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $1,046,165,392 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This action provides for (23) F-22 aircraft and (1) F-22 replacement test aircraft. This... more
AirportsAn authority to stop the airport costs
Brussels, Belgium - With the fuel costs strongly penalize the airlines
During an interview to "Financial Times", the European commissioner for the Transport, Jacques Barrot, has stated it exists a study on an authority that checked the immense growth of the airport costs. "We... more
AirlinesAEA: Tap is the less on time European airline
Lisbon, Portugal - Because of the malfunctioning of the Lisbon airport as a hub
A research by AEA (Association of European Airlines) reveals that Tap is the next-to-last airline in Europe in the ranking of luggage losses and the last as for punctuality. The main reason of delays... more
ReportThe BA employee loses crucifix lawsuit
London, United Kingdom - She had broken the airline's regulation
A British Airways check-in staffer at Heathrow airport lost a lawsuit against the airline, which had forbidden her to show a crucifix in her neck while working. 55-year-old Nadia Eweida, English woman... more
Civil aviationIsrael could launch direct flights to the Turkish Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to press sources the Israeli Government is negotiating with the Turkish Airlines
After the refusal of the Turkish Premier Erdogan to respect the European Union ultimatum about the opening of ports and airports to Cyprus, it seems Israel could open direct flights between Tel Aviv and... more
AirlinesDelta recalls 700 employees
Atlanta, USA - In addition to 200 workers already recalled
Delta Airlines plans to recall about 700 maintenance of airplanes employees from mid-December after it recalled 200 furloughed workers over the past few months. The carrier, which last week received... more
DefenseCIA: Iran has not a secret program of development for the nuclear weapons
Washington, USA - The statements of the journalist Seymour Hersh
The CIA has presented a new report to the White House, in which is affirmed Iran has not a secret program of development for the nuclear weapons. According to the American journalist Seymour Hersh,... more
AirportsSAB: the flight to New York restarts from May 2007
Boulogne , Italy - The direct link to have two weekly frequencies
"Eurofly and Boulogne's airport ('Guglielmo Marconi') announce restarting, next May 6, 2007, of direct link Boulogne-New York. The flight will have two weekly frequencies and an operativeness of over six... more
Military aviationThe Indonesian Army will provide of Russian aircraft and helicopters
Jakarta, Indonesia - Also included two submarines
The decision to purchase war materiel from Russia for a value of USD 1 billion inserts in the defense strategy of the State: the Defense Chief Executive of the Indonesia's Military Department, Budi Susilo... more
AirlinesBritish Airways rearranges its flights from Gatwick
London, United Kingdom - The British carrier will move some flights and will cancel others
The British Airways has announced it has approved a plan to rearrange its connections to and from the airport of London-Gatwick. Starting from the Spring of 2007 in fact the airline will not operate the... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines confirms the A-380 orders
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - An Airbus top manager said that
An Airbus top manager confirmed that Malaysia Airlines did not cancel its A-380 order. The program delays of the double-deck aircraft, the largest passenger airplane in the world, did not force the Asian... more
AirlinesA hub in Vienna for SkyEurope?
Bratislava, Slovakian Republic - To open links to Eastern and Western Europe
SkyEurope is about to open an operating base in Vienna, an airport which is only 60 km far from its hub in Bratislava. According to an internal source, the Slovakian carrier intends to place three B-737s... more
Civil aviationIberia opens the route to Gibraltar
Madrid, Spain - For the first time Madrid and Gibraltar will be daily connected
Iberia has announced since next December 16th a new connection between Madrid and Gibraltar will be launched. The A-319 plane of the Spanish carrier will fly every day from the Spain's capital to the Straits,... more
IndustryEADS (3): a decision on the A-350 next week?
Paris, France - "Les Echos" writes that
The announcement of the A-350 launch by EADS should occur next week, according to French economic newspaper "Les Echos". The newspaper specifies that the decision will be taken next Friday during a meeting... more
AerospaceRussia: joint project to realize a new telescope
Moscow, Russia - It will have superior characteristics to Hubble
The Russian scientifics, jointly with their partners of Germany, China, Spain and United Kingdom, have proposed the development of a telescope which characteristics will be superior to Hubble, the American... more
Civil aviationTurkey refuses EU ultimatum to open to Cyprus
Ankara, Turkey - Premier Erdogan asserts it takes more time to open ports and airports
Turkey gave a net refusal to the ultimatum imposed yesterday by the European Union about the opening to Cyprus. The Turkish Premier, Tayyp Erdogan, stated in an interview to the Turkish TV "Ntv" that... more
IndustryOn the march the ITER project
Paris, France - It is considered a model of international cooperation in XXI century
Today, in the Elisée Palace of Paris has taken place the signature of the deal on the construction of the ITER first International experimental nuclear reactor of thermonuclear fusion. In the International... more
AccidentsIndonesia: a military plane fells
Jakarta, Indonesia - The number of victims is unknown
Military sources said a military plane crashed today in Indonesia. There are not many details available on the incident, someone initially said the plane went out of strip during the landing, but later... more
AirlinesVueling plans to fly high in 2007
Madrid, Spain - The low-cost carrier will be quoted on the stock exchange of Madrid next year
The previsions for 2007 of the Spanish low-cost air company, Vueling, are very encouraging. With a fleet which will reach the number of 16 Airbus planes, 37 within the end of 2008, the low-fare airline... more
AerospaceAn Orbital Test Vehicle for USAF
Washington, USA - A space UAV
USAF intends to launch an Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) in 2008, a remote-controlled, reusable, long-time space UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). The OTV prime contractor is Boeing, which has already realized... more
Military aviationGE Rolls-Royce Fighter engine successfully completes design review for the JSF
Cincinnati, USA - The first complete engine should have to be ready in 2008
The second propellor for the Joint Strike Fighter has successfully pass the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) by the F-35 Lightning II programme Office and American Aerospace Industry Lockheed Martin. General... more
AirlinesKLM-Northwest agreement
Amsterdam, Netherlands - New transatlantic routes
Dutch flag airline KLM and its US partner Northwest Airlines announced the extension of their North-Atlantic routes, in order to face market needs. The new agreement plans more destinations, more frequencies... more
AirlinesNew Bari-Tirana flight by Myair
Tirana, Albania - Thrice weekly service
Italian low-cost airline Myair opened a three weekly service on the Bari-Tirana route. The Tirana's "Teresa International Airport", which is managed by Albanese-American-German consortium Tirana Airport... more
HelicoptersOfficial opening of Eurocopter Malaysia's regional maintenance centre
Selangor , Malaysia - With the additional 30,000sq²ft space
"The Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Datuk Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi, today officially launched Eurocopter Malaysia’s Regional Maintenance Centre in Subang, Selangor. The event, which showcased t... more
Military aviationEADS (2): Denmark gets nearer Eurofighter
Copenhagen, Denmark - The Danish Defense wants to develop closer relationships with the program
Denmark intends to develop closer relationships with the Eurofighter program in the field of the replacement project of F-16s that are currently in service in the national Air Force or Kongelige Danske... more
AirlinesKLM renews the interior of its planes
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The carrier will invest EUR 100m
KLM will invest EUR 100m to increase the comfort of its passengers. The Dutch carrier in fact will renew the interior of the planes of its fleet. An operation which will assure the "Standard of the KLM... more
AerospaceEpicos and Exostar for Finland
Helsinki, Finland - It will allow to small and medium size enterprises to reach larger markets
The government of Finland approves to finance through the industrial compensations the participation of 45 Finnish companies in the e-business platforms for the Aerospace and Defence industry, Epicos and... more
AirportsTransparent bins: the airport directions intervene
Rome, Italy - The difficulties compared by the passengers are linked to the scarce knowledge of new rules
In the distance of two weeks, the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) airport direction of Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci", has not still made clarity on the "Querelle" that away, has involved the... more
IndustryTo be broken for the first time a B-777/200 aircraft
Memphis, USA - It belonged to the Brazilian Varig Airline
The first Boeing 777 to be broken is a specimen of the B-777/200 planes series, belonged to the Brazilian Company Varig. The aircraft, nr 27190, goes back to the beginning of the production. It is the... more
Tilt-rotorsBoeing and Bell begin the collaboration for the logistic support of CV-22 Osprey
St. Louis, USA - The official delivery is occurred last November 16
Boeing Company and the industry partner Bell Helicopter began the collaboration for the support services to the first nine tilt-rotor CV-22s Osprey manufactured for the US Air Force Special Operations... more
ReportRwanda's President under charge for an air crash
Paris, France - A French court ordered he will be brought before the Court for Rwanda's crimes
Nine arrest warrants and one order to the Rwanda's President, Paul Kigame, to be brought before the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda; this is the result of years of investigation about a plane... more
UAS-DronesEADS: a new reconnaissance UAV
Paris, France - Replacing the "Barracuda"
EADS Military Air Systems intends to replace its "Barracuda" UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) that was lost on September 23 with a new aircraft which will shift away from low observable configuration towards... more