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PeopleTaiwan allows charter flights to China
Taipei, Taiwan - The connections will start next week
Since 1949, when the Popular Chinese Republic was born and the Beijing Government and Taipei Government split up, Taiwan decided to ban every sea, postal and air connection with China. A first opening... more
AerospaceBreak day for the astonauts on ISS
Washington, USA - Discovery's crew will come back on Earth next Monday
The astronauts of Shuttle Discovery, took off last July 4 to International Space Station (ISS), are passing a break day. Yesterday the crew completed the third and last space walk of the mission (see for... more
Science and technologyPescara: tomorrow the first flight coming from Moscow
Pescara, Italy - It will be a Tupolev 154
Tomorrow, Saturday July 15, the first flight coming from Russia and touching Abruzzo Region ground will be launched. A 166-seat Tupolev TU-154 will leave in Moscow and land at "Aeroporto d’Abruzzo" in P... more
DefenseMore naval units of the US Navy in Pacific
Tokyo, Japan - Renewal of American Armed Force
US Navy is strengthening its presence in Pacific and according to South-Korean newspaper "Yonhap", in the first days of next week, Air Carrier Group ruled by Nuclear Carrier "Enterprise" will arrive in... more
MiscellaneousFifth anniversary of September 11: it will be the widows to lead the ceremony
New York, Usa - They'll read the names of their dears victims of terrorist attempt
Next September 11 it will be celebrated the fifth anniversary of World Trade Center, Pentagon and of United Airlines’ plane fallen in Pennsylvania terrorist attempts. At 8:46 (local time) the ceremony w... more
AirlinesSAS Cargo signs cargo capacity agreement with Spanair
Stockholm, Sweden - The contract involves the carrier's 51 aircraft
With the agreement, involving Spanair’s 51 aircraft, SAS Cargo continues its strategy towards expanding capacity on a number of important strategic growth markets. The agreement starts September 1st. A... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (6): Tel Aviv advised Beirut's citizens about the next bombing
Beirut, Lebanon - The Vatican condamned Israeli aggression
Israeli military aircraft flew over Beirut launching leaflets that advised about the next bombing against "Salim Salam" tunnel, which link Lebanese capital to the international airport bombed hardly in... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (5): Italian Foreign Office is preparing the repatriation of Italian people in Lebanon
Rome, Italy - The evacuation plan is still under study
Italian Foreign Office should be preparing the return of Italians, about 1,300 people, who for several reasons are in Lebanon. The decision of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is a further confirm of the... more
MiscellaneousItalian Transport stikes in July have been suspended
Rome, Italy - Including the Alitalia strike on July 20
Fabrizio Solari, Italian Transport Unions National Secretary, announced that, after the meeting between Union representatives and the Government, the strikes expected in transport sector next days have... more
DefenseNew positive test for Boeing's laser
Washington, Usa - Interesting future use perspectives
Boeing is developing a new laser that can be strapped on the front of weapons to allow them a more precise research of targets. Its application on bombs that already use the GPS guidance system guarantee... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start (3): the Government summons unions
Rome, Italy - Access to Milan-Linate has been released
Negotiations between Italian Government and taxi drivers is going to re-start: unions have been summoned today at 5 pm at the Economic Development Ministry seat. In the meantime, the situation seems to... more
PeopleMexicana de Aviacion: operating reduction of the 20% in next 12 months
Mexico City, Mexico - In search of major competitiveness
Director General of Mexicana de Aviacion airline, Emilio Romano, in press conference of this morning, has announced an operating reduction of the 20% during next twelve months, and that will consequently... more
Science and technologyPositive results for flight's test realized in third Civilian Airport of Tibet
Chengdu, China - It's possible to fly only for 100 days in one year
Air China Southwest announced that test’s flights in new Airport of Nyingchi, in Autonomous region of Tibet, have had positive results. It is not possible beginning date of regular flights between Chengdu, t... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines adds its 50th interline eTicket partner
Houston, Usa - It's the carrier Japan Airlines
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it has implemented electronic interline ticketing capabilities with Japan Airlines (JAL), its 50th interline eTicketing partner. As the first carrier to reach this... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start (2). Letta: unacceptable situation
Rome, Italy - The Italian Prime Minister Undersecretary announces possible call-up
Taxi drivers protest in Milan too, where the service is suspended at Linate airport and a procession is about to march in the city. In Turin-Caselle airport the stop is not total and emergency travels... more
DefenseC-130 act an extraordinary supplies delivery in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The require came from a Base in the Asian Country
Recently the crew of the 738th Airlift Squadron of US Air Force has acted, trough C-130 Hercules, an extraordinary supplies delivery to an operative base in Afghanistan. The 738th Squadron Commandant Travis... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (4): Beirut's Army attacked for the first time by Israel
beirut, Lebanon - USA blocked a UN's resolution against Tel Aviv
It is by now very delicate the situation in Middle East. Yesterday for the first time Israeli Air Force attacked Lebanese Army. Fighters with the david Star in fact bombed yesterday Rayak airport, currently... more
MiscellaneousElections in Congo: Italian Government makes available an airplane for the volunteers
Milan, Italy - It will begin at the end of July the elections surveillance mission
The next July 30 in Congo will be held the first democratic election after 40 years. In the African Country that comes out from a very long war to control the golden fields still the complete quiet isn’t r... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Irkutsk airport
Moscow, Russia - No hurts
Yesterday afternoon, a Russian Airbus A-350, that travelled with 170 passengers made an emergency landing in Russian city Irkutsk, in Siberia. Liables of Ministry of Emergency Situation have stated that... more
SecurityIsrael-Lebanon (3): Beirut airport has been struck again
Beirut, Lebanon - It has been the fourth attack since the beginning of Israeli offensive
Beirut International Airport has been bombed today again, for the fourth time in not much more than 24 hours. Until now they aimed at neuralgic points, such as fuel deposits, taking off and landing runways.... more
AirlinesJetBlue inaugurates new links between Boston, Columbus and New York
Washington, Usa - Starting from October daily flights between the cities
The American air company JetBlue Airways, based on New York-JFK airport, is, like its spokesman Todd Burke stated, "Always looking for routes that are unserved and overpriced", to expand its connections... more
PeopleWTTC: coal oil tax is not enough, it takes more infrastructures
London, United Kingdom - The President of the World Travel and Tourism Council said that
The recent measures by the European Parliament on air transport environmental impact (see AVIONEWS for details) are only a part of the problem whole involving the whole sector, according to the President... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2): discomforts for hundred passengers coming from or headed to Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - 200 Lebaneses blocked in Cyprus, tourists in Lebanon on the run to Damascus
Since blasts on Beirut and its airport began, several airlines have started to cancel or redirect flights headed to Lebanon. Two planes by Lebanese flag airline, Middle East Airlines (MEA) headed to the... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica at UV Europe 2006
Rome, Italy - It was held in London yesterday and today
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the UV Europe 2006 Conference & Exhibition in London on the 13th and 14th of July with the Falco UAV system and the concept of operations (CONOPS)... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Discomfort in Rome-Fiumicino, Naples-Capodichino and Genoa
The break of negotiations between Italian taxi drivers and the Government on licenses led to agitations once again. This morning the white cars start to strike in Italian main cities. In front of arrivals... more
Civil defenseBoeing chose a new site for ScanEagle training
Washington, Usa - It will be Clovis, in New Mexico
ScanEagle is a remote-control Unmanned arial vehicle (Uav), also called drone realized by Boeing in cooperation with Insitu Group. Its take-off is operated trough a pneumatic wedge and controlled by the... more
AccidentsIraq: an American Apache falls down
Baghdad, Iraq - The Islamic Army claims its shooting down
US Forces Command in Iraq confirmed the news that an Apache AH-64D helicopter of its fell South-West of Baghdad around 2 pm yesterday during a surveillance service. The two pilots on board are safe and... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Donadi: if the "Unione" doesn't vote compact the re-financing we won't make discounts to anybody
Rome, Italy - The warning has been sent by the honorable Massimo Donadi, group leader of "Italia dei Valori" at Italian Chamber
"Sadden and disconcert the statements of some exponents of radical left, and especially of Pdci, (Italian especially Party) that deny, just exit from the door, agreements that short before they decided... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon: it is a serious crisis
Beirut, Lebanon - New air raids on the Lebanese Capital in the night
Israeli fighters bombed Beirut before dawn in three times, aiming at Southern suburbs, stronghold of Hezbollah, and causing 4 dead and 50 injured people, according to al Jazeera. The bridge on Aawali river... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan."Verdi" Parliamentarian groups: Italy to became supporter of international initiatives for the civilian re-built of the Country
Rome, Italy - The text of the release issued yesterday by the parliamentarian groups of Chamber and Senate of the "Verdi" for "Ulivo"
"The parliamentarian groups of ’Verdi’ of Chamber and Senate listened the relation of ’Sole che Ride’ Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio and shared the resolution of the national executive they believe that the dec... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA979NE
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural overload of the cargo barriers, which could cause the barriers to fail, allowing the cargo to shift, resulting in damage to the auxiliary fuel tanks, residual fuel leakage, and consequent increased risk of a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 134)] [Page 39521-39522] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecasts"Farnborough Air Show 2006": Embraer presents two E-jets
Farnborough, United Kingdom - EMBRAER 190 and Legacy 600
Embraer, Brazilian E-jet planemaker, will join the prestigious air show which is taking place next week, from July 17 to 23, in Farnborough, near London. It will exhibit two products of its: EMBRAER 190... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Bertolini: Prodi should take note that he doesn't have a shared foreign policy and should resign
Rome, Italy - Napolitano's words, to honourable Isabella Bertolini of "Forza Italia", are the demonstration of Berlusconi's choice appreciation
"The high warning of the State Chief to Unione has been clear: Prodi can’t hide behind a finger anymore. The Italian Republic President Napolitano has appreciated the responsible choice of Berlusconi a... more
SecurityMission in Afghanistan. Napolitano: "I appreciate Casa delle Libertà's decision to vote for mission"
Florence, Italy - If current Majority had not to vote compact, for President of Republic Napolitano, would open delicate political scenarios
Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano, shown in parliamentary debate in process, all his authority of his function and of his institutional office. Talking from Florence, where was in visit, stated... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan: D'Alema didn't say nothing to Annan's delegate in Asian State, Tom Koenings
Rome, Italy - Presented about event also a question by the Honorable Francesco Amoruso
"I don’t marvel at all that, breaking news of conversation had today between D’Alema and Kofy Annan in Afghanistan, Tom Koenings, Farnesina had not reported any statement of our Foreign Minister. However, wha... more
DefenseNo breakthrough for Chinese mission in North-Korea
beijing, China - Christopher Hill: " Chinese delegation to Pyongyang has achieved nothing"
Negative judgement by the side of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill, from two days in Beijing for the consultations about ONU’s reply to North-Korean taunt. "... more
Press releasePW-100 engines maintenance for Alitalia Express ATR has been given to Avio
Turin, Italy - A statement by the Turin's company makes it known
Avio won the contract for the revision of PW-100 engines for ATR aircraft total fleet by Alitalia Express, the first Italian regional carrier. The exclusive and 5-year long contract is worth about EUR... more
MiscellaneousThe new Aviano hospital
Aviano, Italy - At the USAFE base in North-Eastern Italy
The new hospital at the American base in Aviano (Pordenone, North-Eastern Italy) performed its first surgery this week, even if patients started to be treated earlier this month. The structure, which is... more
AirlineseasyJet launches a campaign in favor of the European Register of the bone marrow's donors
Milan, Italy - During July and August all the flights departing from Italy will host, in fact, this operation
easyJet, low-cost carrier in Europe, has announced the greatest campaign and raise funds ever realized onboard of its own airplanes, in favor of the Anthony Nolan Trust and of the other European registers... more
DefenseUS Air Force asks for shorter times in defining the alternative satellite infrared system
Washington, Usa - The proposals have to be presented by the end of July the decision
The US Air Force has exhorted industries to define as soon as possible their proposal on the alternative infrared system for launches of missiles. A research program issued on last July 7 by Air Force... more
DefenseRussia and France side against Israel
Moscow, Russia - Foreign Ministers of the two Countries condemn attacks in Lebanon
UN, EU, USA and Russia started consultations to decide what to do in order to prevent the Israel-Lebanon crisis degenerates into an open fight. Serghei Yakovlev, Russian Foreign Ministry delegate for Middle-East... more
DefenseIranian nuclear dossier presented again to United Nations Security Council
New York, USA - Bill of resolution
North-Korean and Iranian nuclear dossier return again to fold in front of United Nations Security Council. Foreign Ministers of G8 summit gathered up in Paris, sent back to beginning’s box the legal a... more
Civil aviationAnti-terrorism agreement between Switzerland and USA
Washington, USA - It will be in force in 2007
Switzerland and USA signed an agreement in Washington to strenghten anti-terrorism cooperation. The Helvetic Justice Minister, Christoph Blocher, and his American counterpart, Alberto R. Gonzales, signed... more
Fair and showsSITA: the Italian Eraldo Baluci named Vice-President for the South Europe of the society
Milan, Italy - Roman, a degree in mathematics, 52 years old
"Eraldo Baluci, Roman, a degree in maths, 52 years old, has been named Vice-President Sales & Relationship Management for the South Europe of SITA (International society for the aeronautical telecommunications),... more
AirlinesFirst Italy-Texas aircargo direct connection
Milan, Italy - Operated by Cargoitalia
With the arrival of the second DC-10/30F aircraft, Cargoitalia launched a new route to Houston. It is the first aircargo direct connection between Italy and Texas. Flights leave from Milan-Malpensa airport... more
AirlinesTenth birthday of NetJets Europe
London, United Kingdom- The 1000 clients goal has been reached
NetJets Europe operates with 650 airplanes towards 500 airports all around Europe and 689 in the rest of the world. In 2006 NetJets celebrates its tenth anniversary and registers remarkable increases in... more
AccidentsA military helicopter falls in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia, Canada - The victims are militaries of Canadian Air Force
At about 12:30 of this mourning (local time) an helicopter CH-149 Cormorant that was transporting seven militaries in service to Canadian Air Force has fallen into the water offing Nova Scotia (Canada).... more
AirlinesMorgan Stanley becomes Japan Airlines majority shareholder
Tokyo, Japan - The carrier is trying a financial relaunch
Morgan Stanley business bank has become the first shareholder of Japan Airlines, ending an operation which lets it control 5.78% of the Japanese national carrier’s capital. JAL management is currently t... more
Science and technologyRequests for Spanish slots grows 28%
Madrid, Spain - Numbers of 2006/2007 Winter season
According to the Slot Coordination Conference, which was recently held in Vancouver, Canada, request for slots by airlines operating in Spain increased 28% for 2006/2007 Winter season. In fact 867,110... more
DefenseNATO: transfert of handover between Italy and Spain
Taranto, Italy - Cerimony on board of the cruiser "Garibaldi"
Yesterday, on board of the cruiser "Garibaldi", moored c.o. naval station Mar Grande of Taranto, Italian Navy passed to Spain the command of the maritime component of the NATO Responce Force (NRF), the... more