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AccidentsLufthansa B-747's landing gear ceded
Frankfurt, Germany - No of the 258 people on board remained injured
Yesterday a B-747 of German airline Lufthansa, which was due to take off to New Delhi from Frankfurt, was obliged to postpone the departure because of the downfall of the landing gear. The snout of the... more
AerospaceVittori: resumption signals for NASA and ESA space missions
Rome, Italy - Several expeditions expected for Shuttle and on ISS
ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Italian Air Force pilot Colonel, Roberto Vittori, just back from a series of meetings in USA on the field of NATO Defence College, declared that there are good... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the Board has approved the first quarter of the Group at March 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - Net revenue equal to EUR 965 million
"Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board, gathered yesterday under the presidency of Eng. Giancarlo Cimoli at the society’s headquarter, has approved the report regarding the first quarter 2006 of the... more
Science and technologyCeliac disease: appropriate products in Italian airports
Milan, Italy - From June 21 at Milan-Malpensa air station
Good news for who suffers from celiac disease, cereal-based meals gluten intolerance which does not allow to eat a lot of kinds of food and which can be a serious problem when those who suffer from it... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines privatization continues
Ankara, Turkey - It was made known by the Turkish Privatization Office
Turkish Privatization Office (OIB) made known that Ankara’s Government has the intention to put on the market shares for a value equal to the 25% of Turkish Airlines’ stock. Turkey has already privatized the... more
AerospaceEADS could supply a satellite for Chilean Armed Forces
Santiago, Chile - The agreement should have signed during the next visit of French President Chirac in the South-American country
According to Chilean newspaper "El Mercurio" during the visit the on next May 24-26 French President, Jaques Chirac, will carry out in Chile it could be signed an agreement for the purchase, by Santiago... more
IndustryBoeing: USD 615m paid to Federal Government as fine
New York, USA - The "Wall Street Journal" wrote that yesterday
Yesterday the "Wall Street Journal" reported Boeing made an agreement with US Government on the payment of a fine in compensation for a corruption and embezzlement event involving the American aeronautic... more
AirlinesPositive April for China Southern Airlines
Hong Kong, China - Passengers' traffic rose of the 14%
China Southern Airlines, one of the three most important Chinese carriers, made known to have closed last April with a raise of the passengers’ traffic of the 14% respect the same month of last year. T... more
AirlinesLufthansa: signed an agreement with the Chinese East Star for USD 2,4m
Wuhan, China - The German carrier will provide aeronautical material and support to the maintenance to the fourth Chinese airline
Lufthansa unveiled to have signed, with the Chinese private carrier, East Star, a contract for the supplying of aeronautical materials and services, for the technological support to the maintenance and... more
IndustryThales. Ranque: an approach to Finmeccanica would have an industrial meaning
Paris, France - Thales CEO, Denis Ranque, said that in an interview on "La Tribune" newspaper
During an interview on "La Tribune" French newspaper, Denis Ranque, CEO of Thales, the first European group for defense and electronics industry, declared that an approach to Italian Finmeccanica would... more
Accidents"Piloted" landing of an Italian "Predator" in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq - The press release of the Defense General Staff
An Italian remote-controlled Predator UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle) fell yesterday in Nassiriya after an engine breakdown. The crash happened in a uninhabited area and it did not cause any damages to people... more
AirlinesMalev. Abramovich: we will join the privatization tender
Budapest, Hungary - The Russian business man Boris Abramovich said that
"We will surely join the tender. We believe the transaction will be a good thing for us, but also for the Hungarian airline", Boris Abramovich said so to journalists while he was in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.... more
Science and technologyThe Summer charter season from Turin-Caselle starts
Turin, Italy - Besides the traditional destinations, this year also the new flight to Malta
"Djerba, Sharm el Sheik, Monastir, Rodi, Crete, Palma de Majorca, Mahon (Minorca), Ibiza and Malta: these are the Summer destinations already inclosed in the abundant charter programme that will distinguish... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a 62 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $62,000,000 firm fixed price & cost plus fixed fee contract modification. This action will increase the current undefinitized contract action... more
Science and technologyFraport's passengers increased on April 2006
Frankfurt, Germany - It was made known by the airport management company
Fraport, the company which manages among the others the Frankfurt’s airport, made known that on april 2006 the passengers who passed through the German air station increased of the 3.1%. Totally 4.387 m... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (5): helicopters exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Eurocopter, Bell, HeliCopter
Visitors can expect some excitement during the flying display featuring the world’s most up-to-date combat helicopter, the Tiger, made by Eurocopter and already familiar as a result of its inclusion i... more
AirlinesOman Air: the Arab carrier announced its intention to purchase two B-737 version 800
Muscat, Oman - It was made known a Arab State carrier's statement
An Oman Air’s statement, flagship carrier of the homonym State of the Arabic peninsula, makes know that the carrier has the intention to purchase two B-737, version 800, to dedicate to the new network a... more
CuriositiesAeronautical technology for car?
Parma, Italy - It will be discuss in a meeting at Parma called "Il Veicolo Intelligente"
About 50 years ago, it was the 1958, it took place a technological revolution that, year after year, involved all the civil and military aviation. On 31 August of that year in fact there was the first... more
Airlines2006 first quarter negative for Iberia
Madrid, Spain - Red counts because of raising fuel cost
Iberia, Spanish flagship carrier closed 2006 first quarter with a net loss of EUR 44.96 million. Practically respect the same period of the 2005 the airline’s losses trebled. According to the carrier t... more
MiscellaneousAt least 40 Iraqi militants killed by US soldiers during the week end
Bagdad, Iraq - It was made known by an US military authorities' spokesman
The news is official: during several air raids in the last week end, carried out -in the Southern part of the capital Bagdad- with aircraft and rotorcraft, US military forces deployed in Iraq killed "At... more
IndustryATR will supply 10 aircraft to Aer Arann
Dublin, Ireland - The aircraft chosen by the carrier is the ATR-72-500
Today it was signed an agreement between Irish regional carrier Aer Arann and ATR (an industry owned by Alenia Aeronautica and EADS). The announcement of the agreement was given by the two industry officials... more
AirlinesAir Asia celebrates the first anniversary of the partnership with Manchester United
Seoul, South Korea - An A-320 with the Red Davil's colours arrived in UK
To celebrate the first anniversary of the partnership with Manchester United Air Asia, the South-Korean low-cost carrier, carried in the british city the "Red Davil Airbus". It’s an A-320 with a particular l... more
MiscellaneousCapo Gallo air disaster: it was asked a meeting with ENAC General Director
Palermo, Italy - The request presented by Davide Romano, lawyer of some relatives of incident's victims
Davide Romano, lawyer of some relatives of the Tuninter Atr-72 incident’s victims (see for details AVIONEWS) of UIL transport (italian union), and of ANPAV (flight attendants’ association), presented to... more
Science and technologyTerroristic risk in India
New Delhi, India - The controls in the country's airports improved
On last Friday the Indian intelligence agencies have warned about the real possibility that human bombs could try to attack one of the State’s airports. It is not excluded also the possibility of a plane’s hij... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (3): commercial aircraft exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Airbus, Ilyushin, Grob, Bombardier, Embraer, Eads Socata and Raytheon Aircraft present their new models
The ILA2006 is presenting an outstanding flying programme in which many of the aircraft will be making their international debut. There will also be some unusual and in some cases unique aircraft on display,... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (5)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, in countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them
"Is that service to the American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic? American citizens lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (6)
Teheran, Iran - And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American government?
"Mr. President, how much longer can the world tolerate this situation? Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (8)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive
"’Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds" "A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants" and "A g... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (4): military aircraft exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Fighters, transport and historical planes
The US Air Force is showing a remarkable aircraft at the ILA, and one with a particular relevance for Berlin. The C-17A Globemaster III (manufacturer: Boeing) was given the name "Spirit of Berlin" in 1998... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (2): exhibitors
Berlin, Germany - Russian, American and European industries joining the fair
Of all the countries exhibiting at the ILA the Russian display in Hall 10 is the largest, providing a comprehensive review of the country’s aerospace programme. Among the companies that are expected t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show": from May 16 to 21
Berlin, Germany - 1014 exhibitors and 250.000 square meters of exhibition ground
The ILA 2006, taking place from 16 to 21 May on the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, will be one of the most important events for the industry on the European continent this year. The upturn... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush
Teheran, Iran - Many questions remain unanswered
"In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful, Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, for sometime now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (4)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, September Eleven was a horrendous incident
"The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress.... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (7)
Teheran, Iran - All divine religions share and respect one word and that is "monotheism" or belief in a single God and no other in the world
"Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress anyone. If Prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph, or Jesus Christ were with us today, how would they have judged such behavior? Will we be given... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (3)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established
"Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established: -Many thousands were killed in the process. -Millions of indigenous people were made refugees. -Hundreds of thousands of... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (2)
Teheran, Iran - Young people, university students, and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel
"Mr. President, You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me how can these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ,... more
PeopleEUROCONTROL launches "Banned" aircraft alerting function
Brussels, Belgium – For safety reasons
EUROCONTROL has today begun providing an alerting service to those European states which are the departure or arrival point for an aircraft deemed by national authorities to pose a safety risk. Since... more
IndustryAll B-787 Dreamliners will have a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine
London, United Kingdom - Choosen as launch propellor for the 787 three versions
Air New Zealand was the first airline to choose Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine for the four Boeing 787/8 (then converted into 787/9) ordered in June 2004. The carrier has been the pacemaker in the whole... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747- 200F, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the longeron extension fitting, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and possible in-flight breakup of the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27592-27593] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100, A-320/200, A-321/100, and A-321/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion and damage on the lower part of the lavatory walls, which could compromise the structural integrity of the cabin attendant seat attachments, and cause injury to the cabin attendants during a crash landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27595-27598] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-400; AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (2006-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the wing lower spar cap before the originally established safe life is reached
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-Fairchild SF-340A (SAAB/ SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the uplock mechanism, which, combined with a loss of hydraulic pressure, could result in an uncommanded extension of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27598-27599] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF-9 propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27600-27602] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2006-08-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap at the center splice joint, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794-27795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the malfunction of emergency equipment during an emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27593-27595] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
MiscellaneousSix US soldiers killed yesterday in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Two of them were on board of a shot-down helicopter
Yesterday six American military men died in Iraq, in addiction of the 2432 deaths since March 2003, when US Armed Forces got off Iraqi territory. Two soldiers were on board of a helicopter shot down in... more
Science and technologyCAA issues policy update on price control review for BAA's airports
London, UK - Including implications of review for financing of air stations
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today published, as planned, the next policy document in the price control review for BAA’s designated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted), which is leading t... more
IndustryEADS closes down Sogerma plant in Merignac
Paris, France - After losses registered by the maintenance branch
European Aerospace and Defense Group EADS has decided to close down the plant in Merignac, near Bordeaux, of its branch Sogerma learned in aerostructures maintenance. EADS Sogerma Services have been affected... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will build Vinasat
Hanoi, Vietnam - The American Group won the order for TLC satellite
America-based Lockheed Martin Commercial Space System won the competitive tender for the building of Vinasat, the first Vietnam’s telecommunications satellite, beating its competitors, i.e. the European c... more
AccidentsAir disaster in the Black Sea: a robotic device to recover black boxes
Moscow, Russia - It is the first time it is tested for a non-natural object return
Russian authorities will use a special robotic device to recover data recorders of the Armenian plane which sank into the Black Sea less than two weeks ago, causing death to 113 passengers (see AVIONEWS... more