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IndustryBoeing delivered B-747/400BCF to Singapore Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The converted airplane in cargo to be operated by Dragonair
Boeing yesterday announced that it recently delivered a completed 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter to Singapore Airlines. For this modification, Boeing managed every aspect of the conversion process... more
AirlinesANA exercises two options with order for B-767/300 Boeing Converted Freighters
Seattle, Usa - Now the airline holds a total of five firm orders and two options
Boeing and Tokyo-based ANA (All Nippon Airways) yesterday announced that the airline exercised options for two additional 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters. ANA launched the 767-300BCF passenger-to-freighter... more
IndustryL-3 Vertex Aerospace LLC awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6B fleet
L-3 Vertex Aerospace LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $28,507,463 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-06-D-0011) to exercise... more
AirlinesLufthansa: 40.2 million of passengers in first nine months
Berlin, Germany - In growth of the 3,6% respect to 2005
The Lufthansa Group has set a new passenger number record for 2006. In the first quarters of 2006, the carrier has carried a total of 40.2 million of passengers. This is an increase of 3,6% compared to... more
AirportsRonchi dei Legionari: +10% traffic
Gorizia, Italy - In the first nine months of 2006
Record numbers for Ronchi dei Legionari airport (Trieste, North Italy). In the January-September period passengers were 515,317, compared to 469,843 in 2005 (+10%). In September 65 thousand passengers,... more
IndustryIn China the first Airbus plant out Europe
Toulouse, France - The plant will be built in Tianjin
Airbus has signed a deal with the Beijing government for the sale of 150 A-320 and a letter of intent for 20 A-350XWB. The Airbus CEO, Louis Gallois, retailed it during a visit in China with the delegation... more
AirlinesLufthansa (2): 2500 new hirings
Frankfurt, Germany - And an order of 5 A-330
Despite the decrease of net profit, Lufthansa CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, shows off strong optimism, saying that the results and the market penetration underline the airline's strength and the company expects... more
AccidentsSweden: a Coast Guard plane crashed, maybe 4 died
Stockholm, Sweden - The rescuers have already found a body, and search for the others
The victims of the air crash of today in Sweden are feared to be four. A plane of the Coast Guard fell into a canal in the south-eastern zone of the Country. The plane sank before the rescuers could reach... more
CuriositiesCentralwings was awarded as "Coolbrand"
Warsaw, Poland - The Polish low-cost airline was considered a trendy brand
"Coolbrands" is an European contest which awards brands that are recognized as trendy and with a great impact on public opinion. The jury, made of notorious journalists, celebrities and trendy people,... more
AirlinesIt increases the fleet of Continental
Washington , USA - In the future it will inaugurate new connections
In the future Continental Airlines should have to inaugurate any new connections: New York-Bonaire in the Netherlands Antilles, New York-Roatan in Honduras and the flight Cleveland-Paris. Also the fleet... more
IndustryNew orders for Airbus: Skybus has purchased 65 A-319s
Paris, France - The European constructor has reached an increased of 2,16% of its shares
New orders for Airbus. After the China Aviation Corporation which has ordered 150 A-320s, a US low-cost airline, the Skybus, has announced an order for 65 A-319 planes. The quotation of Eads keep growing:... more
AerospaceAlcatel Alenia Space in the LISA Pathfinder program
Cannes, France - It will provide tools to the verification satellite for the space astronomic observatory
Alcatel Alenia Space announced today it will develop and produce tools for the satellite and the ground segment of the LISA Pathfinder program, which will verify innovative technologies to use on the space... more
IndustryKC-767 extends the Boom
Seattle, USA - It fires F-16 and C-130J
Boeing has made known the photos of first extension of the Boom, the rigid bar for the refueling of the USAF. The KC-767 has completed first phase of stability test in flight and has started the tests... more
Finance and economyLufthansa: good results for the quarter
Berlin, Germany - The German carrier has realized a net profit of EUR 414m in the first 9 months of the year
Good results for Lufthansa in the latest quarter. The airline has closed yesterday with an increase of 0,73% in the German market. The German carrier has registered in the last 9 months a net profit of... more
SecurityA new airport security system is under study in the USA
Washington, Usa - The Interior Department has allocated USD 4,1m for the tests
The US airport security officers could be soon equipped with some lasers and other particular devices that are currently under the study by the Interior Ministry. According to US press sources the Department... more
AirportsThe works to enlarge the Dublin airport have been approved
Dublin, Ireland - The cost for the works is EUR 395m
The board of directors of the Dublin airport has approved the plan to enlarge the air station, for a total cost of EUR 395m. The works include the construction of a second terminal, which will allow to... more
AirlinesAer Lingus announces could have to cut jobs
Dublin, Ireland - The airline's CEO has communicated it could be necessary to cut jobs in order to compete
Aer Lingus said it could have to cut jobs. The CEO of the Irish carrier, Dermont Mannion, has in fact stated it could be necessary to reduce the staff so that the airline can be competitive with airlines... more
AerospaceRussia: USD 6.300 million for the space programs up to 2010
Moscow, Russia - A special fund for the GLONASS system
Up to 2010, Russia will employ more then USD 6.300 million for the development of the space programs, included the creation of a global system for the satellite navigation, GLONASS, which will be the key... more
DefenseRussia: sea-launched ballistic missile test fails
Moscow, Russia - The first in-flight test launch was conducted September 7, 2005
Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the "Dmitry Donskoi" nuclear submarine in the White Sea self-destructed after it deviated from its trajectory, the Russian Navy press service said... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no competition between Rome and Milan
Rome, Italy - It is what emerged from the meeting between the Mayor of Rome and Lazio and Lombardy Governors
The Mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni, the President of Lazio Region, Piero Marrazzo, and the President of Lombardy Region, Roberto Formigoni, met yesterday to talk about the Alitalia relaunch and decided... more
Report50 died during a NATO air raid in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - The NATO bombed the southern zone of the Country during Islamic celebrations
According to local sources there have been about 50 civilian killed during the latest NATO air raid in Afghanistan, during the Islamic celebration of Eid al Fitr. The NATO planes in fact yesterday bombed... more
Civil aviationFerrarese: Brindisi-Zurich and Bari-Zurich suspension is a serious signal
Brindisi, Italy - By Helvetic Airways
The president of Brindisi Chamber of Commerce, Massimo Ferrarese, commented the news about the suspension of air connections from Zurich to Bari and Brindisi (South Italy) by Helvetic Airways, after only... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Madagascar: the three Italians have been identified
Antanarivo, Madagascar - They are three businessmen went to the island with a Swiss entrepreneur
The names of the three Italian businessmen died in the Madagascar air crash of yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS) have been revealed. The incident of the Cessna 425 also the two pilots and a Swiss entrepreneur. Carlo... more
AirlinesChina: CASGC signed the deal for 170 Airbus
Beijing, China - 150 Airbus A-320 and a letter of intent for 20 A-350XWB
China and European Aircraft giant Airbus Thursday signed a framework agreement and a letter of intent for 150 Airbus A-320 aircraft and 20 Airbus A-350XWB airplanes. The agreement and letter of intent... more
AirlinesLufthansa confirms selection of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 for new A-330
Berlin, Germany - A worth USD 300 million
The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 has been selected in a follow-on order to power a fleet of five Airbus A-330s ordered by Lufthansa. The deal includes a TotalCare long-term services agreement and is worth around... more
AirportsNew tapis roulant at Amsterdam airport
Amsterdam, Holland - They are KONE InnoTrack (TM)
The first six KONE InnoTrack (TM) tapis roulants will be installed in April 2007 in terminal B at Amsterdam-Schiphol airport, which is endowed with advanced people flow management systems. According to... more
AirportsGeneva airport: check operators complain for very hard shifts
Geneva, Italy - A problem for the airport security
IVRI (Italian Surveillance Joint Institutes) employees that operates at "Cristoforo Colombo" Airport in Geneva sent a letter to the Police, Firemen and other authorities where they tell about their work... more
AirlinesRyanair voted the worst airline of the year
New York, Usa - The list has been made by an on-line travel service operator
Ryanair has been voted by the customers of a travel information service on-line called "TripAdvisor" as the worst airline of the year, for what concerns the cramped seats, unfriendly staff and delays.... more
Military aviationThe first Tranche 2 Eurofighter is coming up
Berlin, Germany - It will be IPA7, the 29th aircraft made in Germany
The first Eurofighter Typhoon of the Tranche 2 is about to be completed in Germany and it will be sent to Manching's EADS plants by the end of the year for its final assembly. The first Tranche 2 aircraft... more
DefenseMysterious Israeli air attack to German ships in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - Yesterday evening the news of an Israeli overflight of some German ships; Tel Aviv denied
It is not very clear what happened yesterday when some F-16 airplanes of the Israeli Air Force seemed to having shot some rockets near German ships on the Lebanon water. The Israeli planes were flying... more
AerospaceTwo NASA probes to study solar spots
Cape Canaveral, USA - They will provide the first 3D pictures of the Sun
NASA launched two twin satellites from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with the purpose to study solar eruptions phenomenon which is called "Solar spots". The two satellites, which... more
AirlinesMore intercontinental links for Swiss International
Zurich, Switzerland - 69 total destinations in 42 Countries
By next Spring Swiss International Airlines will enlarge its fleet and, with two new A-330 aircraft, it will increase intercontinental flights, providing more frequent connections between Zurich and North... more
OccurrencesA private plane goes off runway in the United States
Teterboro, Usa - No one on board has been injured, the plane was stopped by the arrestor beds
A private plane with seven people on board yesterday went off runway at Teterboro airport, in New Jersey (USA), during the landing phase. No one on board has been injured. The plane which had lifted from... more
SecurityThe "Safety Database System"
Rome, Italy - A software for saftey control of air transport
A new software named "Safety Database System" promises to soar the control level and the safety of air transport analyzing data concerning all the occurrences, even the smallest ones, which can happen... more
AirlinesPeru proposes new alternative destinations
Lima, Peru - The Italian market is at 5th place among the Europeans
The promotional budget of PromPeru for Italy in 2007 will be similar to 2006. The Italian market is at 5th place in Europe, after The United Kingdom, Spain, France and Germany, while Chile and United States... more
DefenseBush: "More troops to Iraq"
Washington, Usa - The American President launches a warning to the Iraqi Premier
President of the United States, George W. Bush, launched a clear warning to the Iraqi Premier, Nouri al Maliki, asking for a serious engagement for peace in the Country. "Our patience is not unlimited-... more
AirlinesQatar Airways raises towards Japan in the Winter
Doha, Qatar - It is the 6th weekly flight towards Osaka
The news is the 6th weekly flight towards Osaka by Qatar Airways. The air company will start new connection from October 29, also in view of the Asian Games which will take place in Doha from December... more
AirlinesContinental in competition for a Chinese connection
Washington, USA - The other candidates are American Airlines, Northwest, United
Continental Airlines is in competition with American Airlines, Northwest, United for the assignment of the route on Shanghai: "Continental has made an application to American Department of Transport to... more
AirlinesNew intercontinental Business Class for Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria - It is equipped with sleeper seats
Austrian Airlines has been presenting its intercontinental Business Class, which was recently renewed and is endowed with lie-flat-sleeper seats. The new Business Class has been in Austrian's Boeing 777... more
AirlinesThe first Oasis flight finally lifted off
Hong Kong, China - After the delay due to Russian overflight refusal
The airplane of the first long-range low-cost airline has finally lifted off today at Hong Kong airport, after a night of delay due to Russia's refusal to allow the aircraft to fly over its Country (see... more
IndustryBoeing delivered B-747/400 Freighter to China Airlines
Washington, Usa - The Taiwan-based national carrier operates with 15 passenger airplanes as well as 12 B-737NG
The Boeing Company and China Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline's 20th Boeing 747-400 Freighter. Today's delivery of the new airplane continues China Airlines' leadership in the market with... more
Civil aviationEl Al cancels flights to the Cairo
Tel Aviv, Israel - The costs for security are too high, the flights will be stopped at the end of November
The last El Al flight to the Cairo (Egypt) will take off at the end of November. The carrier in fact decided to definitively suspend all the routes to the Egyptian Capital because of the high costs to... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on October 26
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1917 - Battle of Caporetto: Italy suffers a catastrophic defeat at the hands of Germany and Austria during the First World War; Military Aviation: 1940 - The... more
AccidentsIce on the wings, a Cirrus crashed in the USA
Las Vegas, Usa - The pilot had launched the alarm before disappearing from the radar screen
A private plane crashed yesterday at about 60 miles far from Las Vegas (USA), after the pilot communicated to the control tower there was ice on the wings. The 4-seated single-engine was flying at about... more
AirportsTimor East airport is open again
Dili, Timor East - After the dramatic fights of last two days the airport is now working
After two days of disorder, the airport of Dili, capital of Timor East, has been opened again today. The violent fights among youth gangs had put on serious risk the safety of passengers (see for details... more
AirportsSAB: the low-cost flights to Paris and Barcelona by Myair started
Boulogne, Italy - With Airbus airplanes from 180 seats
"The new low-cost flights from Boulogne to Paris and Barcelona will begin in the next days; both connections served by Italian carrier Myair.com with Airbus from 180 seats, are proposed with tariffs as... more
AirlinesTAM approaches to Milan-Malpensa
Milan, Italy - The interest of the Brazilian carrier for Italy
The governmental authorizations are been reached, now it is waiting for the official announce for the operational going ashore of the Brazilian airline in Italy, in the "Malpensa" airport, after the flights'... more
Military aviationIraq: US air raid to Baghdad, 5 died
Baghdad, Iraq - The bombs of the US Air Force hit the quarter of Sadr City
The US Air Force made last night an air raid to Baghdad, in the quarter of Sadr City, during which 5 people died and other 6 have been injured. According to local sources the target of the operation is... more
Defense"Euronaval 2006" (2): Stealth technology employed on the Russian units
Paris, France - The latest fourth-generation diesel-powered submarines
Around 20 Russian shipbuilding companies will display a total of 130 units of naval equipment, many featuring stealth technology, at the "Euronaval 2006" exhibition opening in Paris on Monday, an official... more
AirlinesThe Hong Kong-London low-cost flight has been blocked from Russia
Moscow, Russia - The Russian government has denied to the Oasis the overflying on its territory
The take off of first low-cost flight from Hong Kong to London-Gatwick has been postponed. The connection, which had to be realized from the Oasis Airlines this morning, has been blocked from the Russian... more