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Aerospace"Cassini" discovers liquid methane over Titan
Washington, USA - Enrico Flamini elected Italian Program Manager of the mission for the "Team Achievement" of the IAA
The probe "Cassini" (NASA-ESA-ASI) has discovered, in South Pole of Titan, the largest satellite of Saturn, a region with a dozen of methane’s lakes. It is a question of an area with a surface of 235 f... more
AirlinesBoeing delivers to GOL a B-737/800 equipped to land on shorter runways
Seattle, Usa - The modified airplane will enable to land and take-off on strips less than 5000 feet long
The low-cost Brazilian air company GOL was far-back interested into enlarge its capability to operate on airports with runways less than 5000 feet long, in order to increase its competitiveness both at... more
AirlinesNew Jet Airways connection London-Amritsar
London, United Kingdom - It will take off three times a week from India and United Kingdom
Jet Airways is an Indian air company that operates more than 300 daily flights inside India, and several international links, among which an important place is occupied by the routes toward London. The... more
AirlinesFirst 747-400ER for Jade Cargo
Seattle, USA - Operating in first week of August
Boeing has delivered to Chinese carrier, Jade Cargo International, the first of six 747-400ER cargo ordered in 2005. This version has a maximum load of 113 tons and a maximum autonomy of 9200 km. Typical... more
CuriositiesIt costs USD 139 million the most expensive house in the world, and it has got a landing square for helicopters
London, United Kingdom - It's located on Surrey country, near Windsor's Castle
It’s surely not what can be called a cheaply deal. But it’s plan to see that the potential buyers won’t come short for the 103-rooms mansion "Updown Court", that for the second consecutive year keeps stayi... more
AirlinesStock Exchange: rally for Alitalia after Antitrust investigation
Rome, Italy - 2.25% rise probably thanks to AirOne difficulties
After yesterday’s news on Italian Antitrust prosecution against acquisition of Gandalf by Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for details), the shares of the Italian national airline fell to -2.88%. The maximum sanction b... more
Latest newsLast flight of a F-14D Tomcat
Washington, USA - A capitol of embarked American Air Force long 32 years
It has closed a capitol long 32 years of American Aviation Embarked on air carrier’s history: last Friday has been realized the last operative launch of a F-14D Tomcat on board of the USS "Theodore Roosevelt". The a... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new destinations with Winter schedule
Berlin, Germany - Both domestic and international
Low-cost carrier Germanwings empowers connections among Germany, Eastern Europe and Spain in its Winter 2006/2007 schedule. From Berlin-Schönefeld the airline will activate a new flight to Saint Petersburg... more
MiscellaneousStrong rains trigger air delays in the Beijing Airport
Beijing, China - Airport isolated for the flood of the Capital's main streets
In this month of July, the Chinese Capital has seen 26 days of rain, and according to Municipal Weather Department, is the most rainy of last five years. The copious rain fallen over Beijing yesterday... more
Weather forecasts"Vietnam: International Travel Expo" from August 4 to 6
Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam - Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the event
The "International Travel Expo" will start next August 4 and will go on for three days at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the show, where about... more
PeopleDHL returns 21 aircraft to ABX
London, United Kingdom - Deal between two carriers
In the month of August, the air courier DHL (acronym of three founders: Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hilldom e Robert Lynn) will cease to use eleven DC-9 and ten DC-10 of ABX air fleet, the American cargo airline... more
MiscellaneousIt is void the cease-fire in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Air raids against the rebels of the LTTE
It is again war in Sri Lanka between governmental Army and the rebel of the LTTE - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam that have stated "Void and without effect at the moment" the deal of the cease-fire in... more
DefenseCongo: elections took place without incidents
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - MONUC mission refers that
UN mission in Congo (MONUC) referred that political elections in the Mid-African Democratic Republic, the first multi-party elections since 1960, took place in a neat way and with no incidents. The 17,000... more
Latest newsBoeing KC-767A Tanker of Italian Air Force has completed its 100th test flight
Rome, Italy - It's four B-767 purchased by Italian Air Force and modified
The Italian Military Air Force has ordered four airplanes KC-767A Tanker produced by Boeing, and the first of these has just completed its 100th test flight, reaching so the total of 330 flight hours.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: flights between New York and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Houston, Usa - Starting from Dec 16, 2006
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it will launch new flights between its New York hub at International Airport and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, starting Dec. 16, 2006, pending government approval.... more
AerospaceNASA: return of the launch probes "STEREO"
Washington, USA – They will study the phenomenon of solar eruptions
It will slide from August 20 to after August 31 the launch of the twin probes "STEREO" (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) by NASA, reserved to study the solar eruptions. The return has been decided... more
AccidentsRescued by an helicopter of Tuscany Region a climber missing in Apuane
Massa, Italy - An 69-year-old English man stayed for 24 hours alone and without water, he had missed during an excursion
It’s has been recovered yesterday morning in shock, dehydrate and hungry the 69-year old English mountain climber that was missing since Sunday afternoon, when he parted company from his partners during a... more
AirlinesMenaces to Israeli airline, El Al
Brussels, Belgium - A letter was found at Brussels airport
Israeli flag airline, El Al, received menaces in the shape of a letter which was found yesterday in a toilette at Brussels airport. Security measures in the air station have been strenghtened and the power... more
PeopleBombardier delivers two CRJ-900 to SkyWest Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Firm order for 17 aircraft to the American carrier
The Air Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first two regional jet Bombardier CRJ-900 to the SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of the SkyWest Inc. of Saint George, in Utah. They are the first two specimens... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: the flight attendants have rejected the proposal of a new employement contract
New York, Usa - It's possible a strike of the workers starting from tomorrow
The proposal by the management to the flight attendants of the air company Northwest Airlines for a cut on the category salaries has received a denial. The syndicate of carrier’s flight attendants has t... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2). Siniora: Cana's slaughter is a crime against humanity
Beirut, Lebanon - Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati prompts weapons
Lebanese Premier, Fouad Siniora, rejected Israel apologies after Cana’s bombing that killed 52 civil people, among which many children. Siniora confuted Israeli accusations that said there were Hezbollah b... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon. Peretz: it takes ten more days of bombing
Tel Aviv, Israel - Olmert announces earth offensive expansion
After the announcement of Israeli Premier, Ehud OLmert, to expand earth offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanese territory, Arabian staellite TV, "Al Jazeera" reported that a barrage of militants’ missiles f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: we're interested into the maintenance of participation in Avio
Rome, Italy - It's stated in a dispatch of industrial Group of Piazza Montegrappa
"The President and CEO of Finmeccanica, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, has on several occasions represented the interest by Finmeccanica to keep holding a share in Avio, also following a possible change... more
PeopleEU Parliament: a less pollutant and more loyal air transport
Strasbourg, France - A resolution against gas carbon emissions has been approved
The European Parliament has approved a resolution to reduce environmental impact of air transport. Its targets are reduction of gap with less pollutant transports, tutelage of competitiveness between EU... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter Canada Limited model BO-105 LS A-3 helicopters (2006-15-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the fixed bolts and nuts, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 144)] [Page 42576-42577] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/ 114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 143)] [Page 42258-42260] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-365N2, AS-365 N3, EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-365N, N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters (2006-16-15R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in an MGB base plate and prevent failure of one of the MGB attachment points to the frame, which could result in severe vibration and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 143)] [Page 42254-42258] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Latest news"Linux" system will be introduced into military planes of Boeing
Washington, Usa - An agreement has ben signed between the aeronautic industry and Wind River Systems for the launch of the new operative system on military aircraft
Wind River Systems is a Californian company that deals with the supply of software to industries. Its products have application on the mobile telephone field, for digital cameras, for the Mars exploring... more
IndustryRolls Royce awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-402 engine
Rolls Royce, plc in Bristol, England, is being awarded a $5,352,621 priced order (5351) under previously awarded contract (N00383-04-G-001M) for procurement of ring base plates used in support of the F-402... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a 780 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For four C-17 aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $780,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This is an undefinitized contract action for a foreign military sales delivery order contract that... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: net profit of 291mln USD for the controller Amr Corporation
Fort Worth, Usa - The fuel increase keeps affecting the air company's costs
A note from Amr Corporation, the US society that controls the air company American Airlines, makes know that in the second quarter of this year has had a net profit of 291mln USD, in growth compared with... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines launches a new route non-stop London-New York
London, United Kingdom - It will connect the London airport of Gatwick with the "JfK" of New York
Within the end of the year the air company Delta Airlines should introduce in its operational flight network the daily connections between the London-Gatwick airport and the one of New York-"JfK", with... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (3): aids for Lebanon rebuilding
Beirut, Lebanon - Half world promises allocations
The international community has pledged itself to economically help Lebanon in the rebuilding effort for its infrastructures and industrial plants which have been destroyed by Israeli bombing, that caused... more
Science and technologyThe spy airplane for global changes research at "Catullo" Airport
Verona, Italy - It arrived Tuesday and went to Marrakesh this morning
"Ex-Soviet spy airplane M-55 Geophysica, that arrived at ’Catullo’ Airport last Tuesday, made flight test to Sicily Friday after being equipped with scientific means in Verona airport hangar, which was... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: the UN Security Council's resolution is expected today
Teheran, Iran - It will ask Teheran to suspend any activities within August 31
After months of negotiations, international summits, appeals, menaces and worries, the UN Security Council should finally adopt the ultimatum-resolution against Iranian nuclear programme today, asking... more
PeopleIATA: Chinese air traffic will keep on growing until 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - +9.6% per year for passengers and +14.4% for cargo
According to valuations given by Giovanni Bisignani, Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association), Chinese passenger traffic is rising 9.6% annually until 2009, while freight transport... more
Weather forecastsIt will be on Langhe the Alba Truffle Cup, a truffle-hunt on balloon
Cuneo, Italy - The award is a 3000 EUR truffle
The occasion to join for once sky and ground in a competition to search for the most precious among the soil products is given by the 76th "National fair of white truffle", organized by the National Fair... more
AirlinesAntitrust investigates on Alitalia for violation of preventive communication obligation
Rome, Italy - Concerning Gandalf purchase
Italian Antitrust started a prosecution against Alitalia for the unfulfilled preventive communication to the Authority of its purchase of a part of Gandalf airline in March 2004. The Italian national carrier... more
MiscellaneousCleaned out from the prostitutes the road that connects Moscow to the airport
Moscow, Russia - Turned away the girls that worked along the "Leningradskoe shosse", the road has a more decorous look
It wasn’t a good show to offer to the tourists just landed at Sheremietevo airport, the one represented by the road connecting the air terminal to Kremlin. The so-called "Leningradskoe shosse" was until f... more
MiscellaneousOld partners abandoned in one of the New York airports without assistance
New York, USA - For one day and one night they slept on a bench
It looks impossible that in 2006 in a big and modern airport like the ones of New York two old person can be forgotten, but this is exactly what happened to a couple of old partners from Conversano (Puglia)... more
DefenseUSA puts Cheyenne Mountain in standby
Washington, USA - The bunker in Colorado has been the symbol of Cold War
The Pentagon has decided to put the NORAD command centre in Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado, in "Warm standby" status, progressively transferring most of its operations to the near Peterson Air Force Base... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: NH-90 success story continues with New-Zealand
Marignane, France - Confirmation of the industry’s leadership in military transport helicopter
The government of New-Zealand announced today a firm order for 9 NH-90 to provide 8 operational helicopters to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). The NH-90 has been selected by New-Zealand in April... more
MiscellaneousTwo B-747 empty tons of kerosene above the skies of Switzerland and south Germany
Zurich, Switzerland - It's two aircraft, one of Lufthansa and one of Singapore Airlines
A curious report case has happened last week-end on the skies above Switzerland and southern Germany: two B-747, one of Lufthansa and one of Singapore Airlines, for technical reasons had to empty part... more
Science and technologyAt Fiumicino the longer waits on the flights to Sharm el Sheikh
Rome, Italy - In the long week-end of passion there have been delays up to 4 hours cumulated by the charter directed to the Red Sea localities
It seems as it’s an endless discomfort-list those that have been afforded by the travellers during the last July week-end (see also AVIONEWS). In the Roman air terminal of Fiumicino the major delays w... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2): new Israeli air attacks despite the announced truce
Tel Aviv, Israel - Taibe village was bombed
Despite Israel had promised a 48-hour truce in bombing, the David-starred air forces attacked the area near Lebanese village of Taibe in support of earth operations. Israeli Defense Minister, Amir Peretz,... more
AirlinesUS Airways offers a merger to Delta Airlines
Washington, USA - That is what the "Wall Street Journal" writes
According to the "Wall Street Journal" words, US Airways CEO, Doug Parker, proposed a merger to his counterpart in Delta Airlines, Gerald Grinstein, who refused the offer. According to the American financial... more
CuriositiesUsaf: an Academy professor beats world-record for long-distance swim
Washington, Usa - The Colonel Tim Lawrence has swam from Great Britain to France
The professor Colonel Tim Lawrence, 40 years-old, from Waterloo (Iowa), has beaten the world record for long-distance swim, exactly 14,8 miles. It’s happened last Sunday on the piece of sea between British i... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon: the Pentagon asked London to make other stopovers to carry weapons for Tel Aviv
London, United KIngdom - The "Times" reveals that
After polemics on the two American Airbus C-130s that landed at Prestwick airport, Scotland, with armaments for Israel on board, the "Times" has reported that USA asked the British Government to allow... more
Latest newsVenezuela will buy military airplanes by EADS-Casa
Caracas, Venezuela - Ten C-295 and CN-235 transport aircraft
After the announcement of the suspension of military airplanes sale by Spanish EADS-Casa Group to Venezuela, General Alberto Muller, General Staff consultant of Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, soon... more
AccidentsUSA: a paratrooper airplane falls down
Sullivan, USA - Four dead and four injured people
A small airplane with a group of paratroopers of Quantum Leap Skydiving Incorporated, who had to make a launch, crashed last Saturday afternoon shortly after landing, which took place at Sullivan airport,... more