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Military aviationFires in Spain: Italian Civil Defense has sent two Canadair airplanes
Rome, Italy - Many fires are interesting different areas of the Iberian country
"The Italian Civil Defense Department has organized the sending of two Canadair airplanes of its own fleet to support the operations against the numerous fires that are interesting different zones of Spain.... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on frequency of air traffic movements versus well-being of the public
Strasbourg, France - By Bart Staes (Verts/ALE)
"Written question E-3442/06 by Bart Staes (Verts/ALE) to the Commission Subject: frequency of air traffic movements versus well-being of the public Noise nuisance from air traffic, whether by night... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22A aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $19,600,000 million firm-fixed-price contract. This undefinitized contract action is for advanced procurement for titanium in support... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a MLG, which could result in significant structural damage to the airplane and possible injury to the occupants
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 8, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 152)] [Page 44883-44885] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: systems RFI for US Army and United Arab Emirates
Washington, USA - A contract for a value equal to USD 16 millions
Lockheed Martin has won a contract for a value of the USD 16 millions for supply 37 systems of Radar Frequency Interferometer-RFI) AN/APR-48A for the AH-64D Apache Longbow and Kiowa Warrior Oh-58D helicopters,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM increases fuel surcharge
Paris, France - Starting from August 10
Franco-Dutch Air France-KLM Group has decided to increase fuel surcharge on air tickets of the two airlines, because of the new crude price rise. Starting from August 10, Air France will apply 1 Euro in... more
Curiosities15-hour flight for Real Madrid
Salt Lake City, Usa - A series of difficulties turned their trip into a nightmare
An endless trip for Real Madrid players, who arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah, to start their tournee in USA with incredible delay. Problems started when Sergio Ramos forgot his passport at Madrid airport,... more
Science and technologyAeroporto d'Abruzzo: increasing foreign arrivals
Pescara, Italy - A possible direct connection to New York
Foreign arrivals rise 20% at "Aeroporto d’Abruzzo" in Pescara, Centre Italy. Data report a passage from 72,826 from January to July 2005 to 89,227 in the same period this year. Main flows come from London a... more
Civil aviationAmerican Airlines Flight for Boston reverses for security reasons
London, United Kingdom - A name of the "No Fly List" among passengers
A Boeing 777 of the American Airlines in flight from London to Boston, with on board 240 passengers and 13 member of the crew, just after the take off has reversed and has returned in the Heathrow Airport... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (5): downed by Israeli helicopters a drone Hezbollah
Tel Aviv, Israel - Probable a load of 40 kg of explosive
Yesterday evening, the Israeli media have noised about the news, confirmed then by a military spokesman, that Israeli helicopters have downed an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) at remote controlled, better... more
AirlinesFinnair: in the second quarter profits equal to Eur 0,9 millions
Helsinki, Finland - Turnover in increasing of the 5,4%, weights the raising fuel cost on the quarterly counts
A press release of the Air Company makes known the economic quarterly datums of the period April-June. According to Carrier’s note, it learns that the profits have been equal to Eur 0,9 millions, downward r... more
MiscellaneousBoulogne: emergency landing of an Air France flight
Boulogne, Italy - Because of landing gear problems
The pilot of an Air France Venice-Paris flight, because of presumed hydraulic problems in a landing gear, decided to turn back to Venice’s "Marco Polo" air station this morning shortly after lift-off, w... more
Science and technologyLos Angeles Airport: jumps landing system
Los Angeles, USA - Caos in the fifth terminal most crowded of the world
Yesterday afternoon, has gone in panne the electronic system that manages the instrumental landing procedures of the International Los Angeles Airport, the fifth terminal most crowded of the world. One... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (4): while diplomatic negotiations are working, the conflicts goes on
Beirut, Lebanon - Three Israeli soldiers have been killed today
Air raids and ground offensives shaked Southern Lebanon again today, waiting for new diplomatic negotiations aiming to stop a four-week-long conflict. Three David-starred soldiers were killed, leading... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): according to USA, Hezbollah attacks Israel to turn the attention aside from Iran
Washington, USA - And Israel is doing a war that the Pentagon has wanted for years
According to some members of Bush administration, Hezbollah militants attacks against Israel would be a manoeuvre to turn the International Community’s attention aside from Iranian nuclear programme a... more
PeopleThe first flight of the Farnborough Aircraft F-1 Kestrel
Salem, USA – At the end of tests a tour of two weeks in Arab Emirates
In Oregon, on the Bend Municipal Airport, last week, the Farnborough Aircraft F-1 Kestrel has carried out its first flight. Fruit of the collaboration between Farnborough Aircraft Corporation Limited and... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2): Bush does not exclude talks with Iran and Syria
Washington, USA - But he recalls that past attempts always failed
During a press conference in his Texan ranch in Crawford, where he is having his Summer holidays, US President George W. Bush has not excluded the hypothesis of talks with Iran and Syria as a way to terminate... more
Miscellaneous120 kg of drugs have been seized at Rome-Ciampino airport
Rome, Italy - Four English coming from London carried khat in their suitcases
Four people have been arrested at Rome-Ciampino airport with the charge of international drugs traffic. During their searches, Financial Police have discovered in their suitcases more than 120 kg of khat,... more
Science and technologySogas: direct link from/to Zurich from September 12
Reggio Calabria, Italy - The twice per week connection is served by Helvetic Airways
"A new direct service from/to Zurich to start as of Tuesday, September 12, served by Helvetic Airways by a Fokker 100 aircraft. The connection, twice per week, already purchasable on-line (by the www.helvetic.com),... more
AirlinesItalian Unions: Alitalia risks not to have new routes until 2008
Rome, Italy - Alarm for a new strategic industrial plan
Italian Unions give an alarm concerning Alitalia, which risks to be blocked on current connection network until Winter 2008, if it does not present a clear and strategic industrial plan for the next two... more
MiscellaneousThe settlement of Uribe, President of Colombia, yesterday
Bogotà, Colombia - The Capital was completely militarized by security forces
In a maximum security atmosphere, the second presidential mandate of Alvaro Uribe started yesterday with his oath to the Colombian Congress and several Latin-American political leaders. Uribe was re-voted... more
AerospaceSpaceland: Sunday has left the mission "Zero gravity"
Turin, Italy - Among the crew the Honorable Marco Airaghi and the young handicapped Elma Schippa
Last Sunday, at 7:00 (1:00pm Italian hour) has left from Cape Canaveral the mission "At zero gravity" of Spaceland, the Italian airspace reality that include the general public in the scientific research... more
Science and technologyPassengers record at Rome-Fiumicino's airport: 111,000 on Sunday, August 6
Rome, Italy - Last year's 106,000 people record has been surpassed
Rome-Fiumicino airport reached its absolute record on Sunday, August 6: in concomitance with Summer holidays exodus, almost 111,000 passengers passed at "Leonardo da Vinci" departing or arriving. Last... more
AerospaceNASA: in search of ivory-billed woodpecker
Washington, USA - A laser device to deepen the knowledges of the bird's habitat
The ivory-billed woodpecker is bound by a mystery that beyond to attract ornithologists and the persons who practice bird-watching, now attracts also the NASA scientists. The American Space Agency has... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: demonstration of the RATTLRS system
Washington, USA – Resolution of the complex dynamic flow associated with a supersonic weapon
Lockheed Martin has completed with successful a series of tests for the demonstration of its system Revolutionary Approach To Time-critical Long Range Strike (RATTLRS), that is developing in the field... more
DefenseUSA will further reduce military presence in South Korea
Seul, South Korea - Cuts will surpass previously announced 25,000 units
US military presence in South Korea will be reorganized within 2008, but Pentagon sources make known that the reduction will go under 25,000 units, as it was previously announced. USA currently have 30,000... more
IndustryVinci sells World Flight Services for EUR 315 million
Paris, France - It will reduce its indebtedness of EUR 300m
Vinci, global group of building and associated services, has sold its airport services WFS (World Flight Services) to the French Fund LBO (Leveraged Buy Out) for EUR 315 million. The relinquishment returns... more
DefenseIraq: Italian military men leave command to local Forces
Nassiriya, Iraq - The official announcement on August 15
The official announcement of passage from Italian military men to the Iraqi ones will be given in Nassiriya on the 15th of August. Within the end of September local security Forces should take over in... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: +4.9% passenger traffic in July
Paris, France - +4.1% cargo traffic
Air France-KLM Group makes known its performance data in July. Passenger traffic rose 4.9% with 6.8 million people that were carried by the airlines and load factor lost 0.1 percentage points at 85.2%.... more
PeopleBritain Government purchases four Boeing C-17
London, United Kingdom - The value of operation does not stated because sensitive under the commercial layout
Britain Foreign Minister has announced to have decided to purchase four Boeing C-17, today using in leasing and to add in the 2008 a fifth specimen. The value of the operation has not been stated because... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on MANPADS
Strasbourg, France - By Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (ALDE)
"Written question E-3014/06 by Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: MANPADS MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defence Systems) also known as shoulder-fired missiles, present a tremendous... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on working in Europe over the age of 60 - joint aviation regulations
Strasbourg, France - By Graham Watson (ALDE)
"Written question E-0624/06 by Graham Watson (ALDE) to the Council Subject: working in Europe over the age of 60 - joint aviation regulations Further to my written question E-1636/99, what, if... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on cooperation in the transport sector and specific measures for island regions
Strasbourg, France - By Antonio López-Istúriz White
"Oral question H-0183/06 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Antonio López-Istúriz White to the Commission Subject: cooperation in the transport sector and specific measures for island r... more
IndustryEmbraer proposes Super Tucano for Turkish trainer aircraft bid
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Proposal includes significant industry cooperation and technology transfer involving Turkey’s defense companies
Embraer announced yesterday that it presented a proposal to the Turkish government on July 14, 2006 to sell between 36 and 55 Super Tucano trainer aircraft. The proposal submitted is associated with a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on promoting airship transport
Strasbourg, France - By Gérard Onesta (Verts/ALE)
"Written question P-4292/05 by Gérard Onesta (Verts/ALE) to the Commission Subject: promoting airship transport Airships offer distinct advantages compared with other modes of transport (aircraft,... more
Science and technology"Charles de Gaulle": since the foundation beyond 800 million of passengers
Paris, France - Opening of the first information point for tourists
AdP, Administrator of the French Capital’s Airports, has made known in last days that since 1974, year of the "Charles de Gaulle" Airport’s foundation in Roissy, the Parisian terminals have received bey... more
IndustryIsrael-Lebanon: USA impose sanctions to Russian war industry
Moscow, Russia - Also Israel accuses Moscow to provide Hezbollah with weapons
Washington imposed unilateral sanctions against two Russian war industry giants, airplane manufacturer Sukhoi and State export agency Rosoboronexport. The former is accused to have sold SU-17, SU-24 and... more
MiscellaneousAviano USAF base: citizens presidium today
Aviano, Italy - They want to verify the presence of nuclear warheads
Anti-nuclear polemics at USAF base in Aviano (Pordenone, Northern Italy) go on. A 16-citizen delegation has gathered this morning in front of military base’s gates asking US and Italian authorities to g... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on free travel for pensioners
Strasbourg, France - By Mary McDonald (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-4723/05 by Mary McDonald (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: free travel for pensioners Would the Commission have an objection to moves by the Irish Government to grant a free... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines: in the second quarter of this year losses for 26,8 billions of yen
Tokyo, Japan - Turnover on the rise, but for the Japan Airlines of the 4% in respect to last year
The Japan Airlines announces for the second quarter of this year, losses for 26,8 billions of yen, equal to € 182 million. In the same period of 2005, the losses has been equal to € 38,4 millions. The... more
AirlineseasyJet Q3 statistics
London, UK - The carrier now operates 121 aircraft on 267 routes between 74 airport in 21 countries
"At the time of the June traffic statistics, easyJet commented on the strong revenue performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2006 and upgraded its guidance for the full year. We are maintaining our... more
MiscellaneousBanat Air accident: the process on compensations for 49 victims risks cancellation
Verona, Italy - The seat transfer would make the process re-start
The civil cause of 49 victims families in the air accident involving a Banat Air AN-24 on December 13, 1995, risks to be cancelled and re-start after 11 years. This is because of the decision by the judge... more
Latest newsEURFOR: the UAV was shot down by a small shooting iron
Rome, Italy - The spokeswoman of Belgian Defense Minister said that
Ingrid Baeck, spokeswoman of Belgian Defense Minister, said that the EUFOR UAV which was destroyed in Congo last July 28 did not fall for technical reasons or for a damage in computers. The drone was struck... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Avio: its share has been sold to Cinven
Rome, Italy - The Italian industrial group will re-buy 15% of Avio
Finmeccanica makes known it sold its 30% share in Avio to Cinven, so that it will get about EUR 430m, three times more the initial investment with a gaining of more annual 50%. Finmeccanica will also re-buy... more
Latest newsZambia orders to the China five Y-12
Harbin, China - The order will come broken loose within November 2006
The Zambia’s Ministry of Defense has purchased by Harbin Aviation Industry Group, the largest key enterprise under the Aviation Industries of China (AVIC), five two-engineed Y-12 that will be used for t... more
MiscellaneousVeneto Region will make the Spad XIII fly
Venice, Italy - The European Community project
Local authorities of Veneto, Austria and European Commission will make the Spad-XIII of Francesco Baracca re-fly, the same airplane that fell during the "Great War" causing death to the Italian pilot.... more
Press releaseAutogrill reinforces own presence in the USA with 11 rest stops in the Nashville Airport
Rome, Italy - The society will realize a turnover equal to USD 182 million in 13 years in the Tennessee terminal
"The Group wins 11 rest stops in Tennessee and 10 retail stores in Florida. Autogrill enter in the Nashville Aiport and strengthens the presence in the Miami terminal with the retail. In the Nashville... more
AirlinesAir Berlin: +15% passenger traffic in July
Berlin, Germany - 85.67% load factor
Air Berlin, the second German airline after Lufthansa, registered a 15% rose in July passenger traffic compared to the same month last year, reaching 1.61 million people carried (1.4 million in 2005).... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): naval alternation in the East-Mediterranean
Beirut, Lebanon - Surveillance of the opposite waters Lebanon
Yesterday, August 6, at 9:40pm Italian hour, the patrolman "Artigliere" of Italian Navy has replaced the frigate "Aliseo" in the activities of international waters opposite Lebanon’s surveillance. The "... more
Science and technologyFour people were arrested at Prestwick airport
Prestwick, United Kingdom - They were protesting against US planes stopovers with weapons to Israel on board
Three women and a man were arrested yesterday at Prestwick airport, Scotland, after they ran on to the runway in order to protest against the use of the air station by the Pentagon in its armaments to... more