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DefenseNuclear energy: EU will make "Bold" proposals to Iran
Brussels, Belgium - Solana has announced that today
The EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, has announced at European Foreign Minister Council, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Brussels, that the European Commission is ready to make... more
Latest newsAlternative fuel for American fighters
Washington, USA - USAF will make some tests on B-52s
USAF, the "New York Times" said, is about to start some tests to try out alternative fuel on its aircraft, within an energy saving program. A F-16 burns 105 litres per minute and in 2005 US Air Force spent... more
Weather forecasts"Ballooning Week" in Tuscany from today to Saturday
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Italy - It will gather balloons coming from Europe
The ninth edition of the "Ballooning Week", the international balloon meeting, is taking place from today May 15 to Saturday 20 in Chiantishire and it is gathering keen people on aerostatic flight from... more
MiscellaneousCIA flights: the first trial started
Alexandria, USA - Khaled el-Masri indicts CIA to have wrongfully seized him for 5 months
The first US trial against CIA secret flights, making "Extraordinary renditions" of suspicious terrorists world-wide, started last Friday at a federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. The case is of Khaled... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - Paragliding - 3rd International German Championship 2006 and Berchtesgaden Open 2006. Berchtesgaden, Germany. + 49 171 35 43 772 www.bgd-open.de - Hang Gliding - 6th Eva Menyhart Commemorative... more
Latest news"Spring Flag 2006" in Sardinia
Decimomannu, Italy - All Italian, Israeli and German Air Force tactic aircraft lined up
The multinational drill named "Spring Flag 2006" is being conducted in these days by Air Forces of several European Countries at Decimomannu Airport, Sardinia, under the command of Colonel Roberto Ferro... more
MiscellaneousThe nine Afghan hijackers of Stanstead airport will be not deported
London, UK - Critics by Prime Minister Tony Blair
The decision of a judge of the High Court of London, who blocked the transfer of the nine Afghan hijackers who in 2000 hijacked a plane at Londoners airport of Stanstead threatening to kill the 173 passengers... more
IndustryL3 Communications Vertex Aerospace awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-12 C/D aircraft
L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a 5,687,913 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This action provides for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems B-Kits for the... more
MiscellaneousIt is started the trial for the lake Constance air disaster
Constance, Germany - It was asked to the German Government a EUR 2.6 million compensation
Yesterday started in Germany at Constance the trial for the air incident happened in the night of July first 2002 which caused the death of 71 people. In that night of four years ago a Tupolev 154 of the... more
AirlinesNew destinations for SkyTeam
Paris, France - Also Pantelleria and Lampedusa in the alliance's circuit
SkyTeam, the alliance that clubs airlines of all around the world, created by Air France and Delta, to which also Alitalia belongs, announced the enlargement of its world net with the introduction of 37... more
MiscellaneousUN's anxiety because of the violations of the Lebanese air space by Israeli fighters
Beirut, Lebanon - It was expressed by Kofi Annan's representative in Beirut
Also UN expressed its anxiety for the constant violation, by Israeli military aircraft, of the Lebanese air space. Geir Pedersen, representative of the UN General Secretary Kofi Annan in Beirut, said that... more
DefenseUSA wants a space shield also in Europe
Washington, USA - It was retailed by US newspaper "Washington Times"
According to what the US newspaper "Washington Times" retailed the American Government should be pushing EU so that also it provide itself of a space shield which was able to protect it from a missile... more
AirlinesSardinia territory continuity: Ryanair will appeal
Rome, Italy - Against the Italian Regional Administrative Court's decision to reject its petition on Rome-Alghero route
Ryanair has decided to appeal at European Courts against Lazio TAR (Regional Administrative Court) decision to prohibit its Rome-Ciampino/Alghero route because of the territory continuity regime started... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on losses suffered by Olympic Airways through transfer to Spata airport and reasoned opinion concerning the repayment of State aid by OA
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM)
"Written question E-1752/06 by Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM) to the Commission Subject: losses suffered by Olympic Airways through transfer to Spata airport and reasoned opinion concerning the repayment... more
AirlinesEurofly Rome-New York direct flight
Rome, Italy - Three times weekly service until November
After Milan and Naples, Eurofly disembarks in Rome for its transoceanic routes: the first Fiumicino-New York direct flight has taken off today with the Airbus A-330 of the fourth Italian airline which... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the Inclusion of Congolese airlines on European black list
Strasbourg, France - By Johan Van Hecke
"Oral question H-0285/06 for Question Time at the part-session in April 2006 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Johan Van Hecke to the Commission Subject: inclusion of Congolese airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the price indication in the air transport sector
Strasbourg, France - By Simon Busuttil (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-1963/06 by Simon Busuttil (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: price indication in the air transport sector EU law requires traders to indicate the full selling price for all... more
MiscellaneousUSAF General charged of power abuse
Washington, USA - He would have sent an e-mail to support a candidate for Congress
A US Air Force officer, General Jack J. Catton Jr., has been charged to have sent an e-mail to more than 200 fellow Air Force Academy graduates where he exhorted addressees to make campaign contributions... more
CuriositiesUnsighted pilot aims to world record
Paris, France - He will cover a tour of France in June
An unsighted Belgian 40-year-old man, Luc Costermans, wants to match two world records in June: the larger number of kilometers covered and the higher number of flight hours made by a blind man. With his... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the application of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights
Strasbourg, France - By Marc Tarabella (PSE)
"Written question E-1422/06 by Marc Tarabella (PSE) to the Commission Subject: application of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: EU delegation in Washington
Washington, USA - America does not deny but refuses EP jurisdiction
A delegation of the European Commission composed by 13 Europarliamentarian and leaded by Portuguese Carlo Coelho has just ended its journey, started Monday, in Washington, on the field of the inquiry on... more
IndustryToday Airbus' board of directors to decide about A-350 modifications
Toulouse, France - Clients' critics have been received
Today it should be examinated by Airbus’ board of directors the A-350’s dossier. It seems in fact that European consortium’s officials were persuaded, after the critics received by some clients, that... more
AirlinesAir Berlin tries stock market again
Berlin, Germany - Fleet expansion in the airline's plans
For the second time this month, Air Berlin tried its stock market debut this week at EUR 12.65 per share. The shares dropped to EUR 12.18 by midmorning. Germany’s second largest airline expects to gain a... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines loses more than one billion dollars
Eagan, USA - Because of bankruptcy expenses
Minnesota-based Northwest Airlines, under bankruptcy protection since September, lost USD 1.1bn in the first quarter of 2006, despite operating revenue was up 3.3% compared to last year, reaching USD 2.9bn.... more
AirlinesThe Regional Administrative Court of Lazio rejected AirOne appeal against Alitalia's purchase of Volare
Rome, Italy - The operation of the Italian national carrier doesn't undermine market's freedom
The Regional Administrative Court of Lazio rejected the appeal presented by AirOne about the measure in basis of which, after the purchase race, Volare carrier was bought by Alitalia (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
MiscellaneousTwo of the four Italian Alpine soldiers injured in Kabul got out from the Celio hospital
Rome, Italy - The conditions of the other Italian soldiers hit in the Afghan capital are getting better
Emanuele Rivano and Salvatore Giarracca, the two Italian Alpine Caporals injured in last May 5 attempt in Kabul, in which Captain Manuel Fiorito and warrant officer Luca Polsinelli died (see for details... more
IndustryIs Airbus scheduling the planning of a new aircraft?
Toulouse, France - It will be an 300 seats medium-haul aircraft
There are rumors, spread by anonimous people who are near to Airbus consortium, according to which the European industry should be considering to invest EUR 8 billion (USD 10 Billion) in the planning and... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on historic aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Ivo Belet (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-1728/06 by Ivo Belet (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: historic aircraft Regulation (EC) No 785/2004 lays down minimum requirements for the insurance taken out by air carriers... more
PeopleOpens skies agreement between USA and EU postponed
Brussels, Belgium - Before it is necessary to change an American law
It was postponed to the Summer of the 2007 the liberalization of the civil aviation markets between USA and EU, agreement known as open skies. It was announced yesterday in Brussels by the responsibles... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad does not fear US attack but UN find new uranium traces
Jakarta, Indonesia - And USA do not want to draw up direct negotiations with Teheran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s statements goes on from Indonesia, where he has been on tour these days. The threat of possible American military attacks for Iran’s presumed war-purpose nuclear pro... more
PeopleNATS: late Easter slows air traffic growth
London, UK - But in April there was a record for flights
NATS, the UK’s leading air traffic management provider, handled a record 187,788 flights in April, but the late Easter slowed the rate of growth to 2.1 per cent over April 2005. The Oceanic Area Control C... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the in-flight security officers on board aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Saïd El Khadraoui (PSE)
"Written question E-1668/06 by Saïd El Khadraoui (PSE) to the Commission Subject: in-flight security officers on board aircraft After the attacks of 11 September 2001, new rules were introduced... more
AirlinesQatar Airways from May 22 and for two weeks, will be on view in the Italian capital city's subway
Rome, Italy - The initiative will be repeated next September in that one in Milan
As of next May 22, Qatar Airways will be present in Rome with great light panels set up in all the subway’s stations. The promotional campaign, for two weeks, has the aim to make know better the carrier’s bra... more
DefenseCOFA Commander visits AMI division of ISAF mission in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - He arrived with a C-130J of the Pisa 46th Air Brigade
The Italian Air Force Command placed in ISAF mission in Afghanistan received the visit of the Commander of COFA (Air Forces Operative Command), General Roberto Iacomino, who arrived yesterday in Kabul... more
IndustryBoeing to deliver first B-787/9 to Air New Zealand
Phoenix, Usa - In December 2010
The Boeing Company will deliver the first 787-9 Dreamliner to Air New Zealand in December 2010. Boeing and ANZ, along with engine-maker Rolls-Royce, held a ceremonial signing today in which ANZ converted... more
Latest news53rd anniversary of Italian Army Aviation
Tallil, Iraq - All the staff of the 6th ROA joined the ceremony
The ceremony for the 53rd anniversary of the Italian Army Aviation constitution took place yesterday at the military airport in Tallil, Iraq, before the Italian Air Force 6th ROA (Autonomous Operative... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the operating plan for new airline in Greece
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Written question P-1269/06 by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: operating plan for new airline in Greece Mr Jacques Barrot, the Commissioner responsible for transport,... more
PeopleEASA: the Agency launched Airworthiness Directives notification website
Cologne, Germany - It's active from yesterday at the ad.easa.eu.int
The European Aviation Safety Agency now provides direct on-line access to all EU Airworthiness Directives (AD). The new website ad.easa.eu.int also enables visitors to search for specific ADs and to subscribe... more
Science and technologyGesac: the flight to New York by Eurofly has restarted yesterday
Naples, Italy - Three weekly connections towards "Big Apple"
"Eurofly, the private airline in the leisure sector and from last December quoted at the Milan’s Stock Exchange, with Campania Region and GESAC, Naples’ airport management society, announced that yesterday the... more
AccidentsRussian helicopter crashed into the sea: two victims
Moscow, Russia - The accident was shot by cameras
Victims offset rises in the accident where a Russian Civil Defense helicopter sank yesterday into the Sea of Okhotsk, North of Japan, during a rescue exercise (see AVIONEWS for details). In addition to... more
Press releaseENAC: TAR rejects Ryanair petition for Alghero-Rome route
Rome, Italy - easyJet petition for Milan-Olbia route rejected too
"Referring to Ryanair words about presumed ’illegality’ of ENAC measures, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority underlines that Lazio Administrative Court has confirmed those measures, rejecting the Iri... more
Weather forecastsGuests of honor at "Insubria Air Show" 2006 edition
Varese, Italy - Cheli will pilot EFA and "Frecce Tricolori" and "Red Bull" will perform
Varese area skies will be crossed by planes of 2006 "Insubria Air Show", which will take place Saturday May 13 and Sunday 14 at "Adele Orsi" Aero Club in Calcinate del Pesce, Varese Lake (Lombardy, Northern... more
IndustryTests on real-dimension cabin and effort tests end successfully for 10,000 flight cycles of A-380 program
Hamburg, Germany - This week two milestones placed for Airbus program
In Hamburg, Germany, Airbus successfully completed the first long ground test of a fully equipped A-380 aircraft cabin. In five-hour testing, 474 passengers and 20 crew members simulated a 15-hour flight... more
PeopleFalse alarm on an Aegean Airlines Athens-Rome flight
Athens, Greece - The on-board computer signals a mechanic damage
Greek Aegean Airlines flight 650, taken off yesterday morning in Athens and headed to Rome, went back to the departure airport shortly after its lift-off, because an alarm signalled a possible mechanic... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 49 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 and C-130 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $49,500,000 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. The contract will require delivery of large aircraft infrared countermeasure... more
Defense"Combined Endeavor" from today to May 25
Baumholder, Germany - Armed Forces of 42 Countries involved in the USEUCOM drill
From today till May 25 the multinational interforces drill called "Combined Endeavor" takes place at Aulenbach German Army base in Baumholder and at Camp Eagle base in Tuzla, Bosnia. The training activity,... more
Press releaseENAV: regular flights tomorrow, on Friday May 12
Rome, Italy - The strike was fixed by the Italian air traffic controllers
"ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) informs that the stikes by the air traffic controllers, fixed for tomorrow, on Friday May 12, 2006, have been all postponed. The air traffic services will... more
PeopleFAA passes to Red Hat Enterprise Linux system
Washington, USA - Thanks to the new computing system, the Authority saves USD 15m
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the civil aviation authority of US Transportation Department which manages more than two million passengers on national airlines everyday, has recently passed... more
Science and technologySAB: the direct connection to New York will start again tomorrow
Boulogne, Italy - The initiatives to "Live the Big Apple" also begin
"The direct flight Boulogne-New York will restart tomorrow, after the optimum trend last Summer. Served by Eurofly with an Airbus A-330 (26 seats in Business class and 256 in Economy one), the no-stop... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue: net profit falls 8.4%
Sydney, Australia - Too high fuel costs in the first half fiscal year
Australian low-fare airline, Virgin Blue, as many other carriers, communicates that, despite its growth in passenger numbers and revenue, in the six months ended March 31 its net profit fell 8.4% compared... more