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MiscellaneousHelicopter crash in Iraq (2): names of the two US deceased soldiers are still unknown
Baghdad, Iraq - Dozens US soldiers have died in the Arab country because of air accidents since 2003, though often due to enemy fire
US military authorities in the Iraqi territory have not unveiled yet the names of the two US soldiers killed due to the accident which involved their helicopter in the Baghdad’s area. The US armed forces r... more
Finance and economyAlitalia: Italian Ministry of Economy reduced its stake under a 50%
Milan, Italy - CONSOB's updates revealed it
CONSOB, which checks financial operations of companies with shares at the Milan Stock Exchange, unveiled updates of shares from companies at Piazza Affari by its traditional releases. The Italian Ministry... more
Science and technologyFiumicino: Cites campaign has started
Rome, Italy - It needs to be careful to coral key case, tortoiseshell comb as well as shells
A campaign against the illegal traffic of animals and plants has been started at Rome-Fiumicino Airport. It aims at inform tourists about risks and conduct to adopt. The campaign has been arranged by Italian... more
MiscellaneousTwo American pilots killed in a helicopter crash in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - It was no hostile fire
"There was no hostile fire" the US military command in Iraq said in an statement about the helicopter crash occurred to a US chopper last night: it killed two American pilots on board. The statement gave... more
AirlinesFalse alarm on a Ryanair flight departing from Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Six Algerian passengers have been searched
At Christmas Eve, on December 24 afternoon, six Algerian passengers with British passport passed through check gates at Ciampino Airport to board a Ryanair Boeing 737 headed to London, starting the alert... more
Latest newsOlympic Winter Games: Italian Air Force defence guard is ready
Turin, Italy - Fighters, helicopters and surface-to-air missiles to protect the sport event against any aerial threat
Italian Air Force Chief of Staff, Leonardo Tricarico, seized a chance recently to remind how the guard scheduled to protect the Turin’s Olympic Winter Games (February 10-26) is a particularly complex, s... more
AccidentsAN-28 came down in Sudan killing two
El Geneina, Sudan - The plane belonged to the African Union, the body which attends to Darfur troubled situation
An Antonov AN-28 airplane of the African Union crashed in the region of Darfur last December 24 killing the two pilots on board, an Ukrainian and a Moldovan. The aircraft had been hired to carry African... more
AccidentsAzerbaijan Airlines plane crashed killing 23
Baku, Azerbaijan - There were also 8 foreign citizens among fatalities
An Azerbaijan Airlines Antonov 140-100 jet, crashed on the Caspian Sea shore last December 23 shortly after departure from Baku (Azerbaijan). All killed the 18 passengers and five crew members on board... more
Science and technologyThe after-tsunami on exhibition at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - While in the next days a book titled "Tsunami. I rode the killer wave" will be presented in the Rome's hub
The Italian Cooperation, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have set, in collaboration with Airports of Rome, by the Terminal B at "Leonardo... more
AerospaceGlonass: Putin wants it to operate in 2007
Moscow, Russia - Russian President intends to accelerate schedule to make the global positioning system enter service
The first Russian Glonass global positioning system satellite was put into orbit in 1982 but the officialization of the programme was announced only in 1993. The system schedules a total number of 24 satellites... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of December
Rome, Italy - From today, Tuesday 27, 2005 to next Sunday January 1st, 2006
Tuesday 27 - Hang Gliding - Deniliquin Competition. Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 3 5962 9371 www.xcflight.com - Hang Gliding - 2006 New Zealand National Open Championship. Blenheim,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: competing to acquire Volare
Rome, Italy - Together with Air One and Radici Group's owners
The deadline of the presentation of offers to acquire Volare is set on December 29 and three subjects are competing presently: Alitalia, Air One and the Radici group’s owners. A decision could arrive b... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation LTD. (2005-26-53)
Washington, Usa - Model 750XL
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information 14 CFR Part 39 Directorate Identifier 2005-CE-54-AD; AD 2005-26-53 Pacific Aerospace Corporation LTD. Model 750XL PDF... more
IndustrySmiths Aerospace Inc. awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AV-8B
Smiths Aerospace Inc., Electronic Systems, Grand Rapids, Mich., is being awarded a $12,862,995 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously awarded requirements contract (N00019-04-D-0080) for... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Aircraft Group awarded of a over 17 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $17,043,769 delivery order under previously awarded firm- fixed-price contract (N00383-04-G-003M) for the repair of nine line items... more
AirlinesAir India and Indian Airlines: the merge has to wait
New Delhi, India - It is only a proposal at the moment
The Indian Government seems to have no intention to perform a merge between the national airlines Air India and Indian Airlines. Although this operation was considered, it remains only a proposal at the... more
DefenseRussia: a Bulava missile test launch has been successfully performed
Moscow, Russia - The weapon system is destined to a new submarine class
A Russian Bulava ballistic missile has been successfully launched during a trial hitting its target located in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The missile left from a Typhoon-class submarine, and what has been... more
AirlinesIraqi Airways to carry pilgrims to the Mecca
Basra, Iraq - The first group made up of 144 Muslims has departed
On last Thursday has been the day of the first direct flight from Basra Airport to Saudi Arabia operated by Iraqi Airways to transport Iraqi pilgrims. The first Iraqi carrier’s plane took off yesterday w... more
Science and technologyJapan developing a new astronaut suit
Tokyo, Japan - Devoted to the next Moon manned mission which should occur in 2018
The United States and Russia could be stopped from being the only countries to dominate the astronaut suits sector in the aerospace industry. Japan, by a cooperation involving JAXA (Japanese space agency),... more
AirportsDecember 26: one year after tsunami tragedy
Rome, Italy - A cerimony in Thailand: the Government sustains travel expenses for the wounded and for relatives of each victim
The Thai government has organized a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the tsunami that took place on December 26 2004 (see for details AVIONEWS). The ceremony will take place in Phuket next Monday... more
Science and technologyDARPA believes in the heliplane formula for the future of SAR missions
Washington, USA - A prototype could be ready by 2008
Despite the great attention payed by the United States for both civil and military programmes regarding the tilt-rotor formula (such as for example the BA-609 and the V-22 Osprey), the US DARPA (Defence... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Saudi Arabia selected the Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Piaggio competing for the bid related to the acquisition of Aero Vodochody
A new customer for the Eurofighter, Piaggio’s participation to the bid for the acquisition of Aero Vodochody and the delicate Iranian military and nuclear matter in the centre of attention in the defence s... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Lufthansa acquired Eurowings
Rome, Italy - Alitalia accomplished the return of the EUR 400m bridge-loan
Airlines prove to be the major issues from December 19 to 26 in the civil aviation field, with reference in particular to Alitalia and Lufthansa. Airlines - Alitalia accomplished the return of the... more
Latest newsIraq: F-14 Tomcats' recce role evolving
Baghdad, Iraq - Real time images transmitted to troops on the ground on their laptops about the situation in the area
The F-14 Tomcats, despite the announced retirement from the operational service, go on playing an important role in the Iraqi theatre, also with reference to reconnaissance missions. A new data processing... more
AirportsAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody
Rome, Italy - The press agency will restart operating regularly on next Tuesday, December 27
AVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody. The aviation press agency will restart operating regularly next Tuesday, December 27. more
CuriositiesThe 50th anniversary of NORAD tracking Santa Claus
Rome, Italy - Santa Claus in under the eye of radar, satellites, cams and jet aircraft
NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defence Command for Canada and the United States. Since 1955 it is known also among children: the tradition began after a Colorado Springs-based store advertisement... more
Press releaseADR: group Board of Directors assigned Fiumicino Airport's Pier C construction
Rome, Italy - A partnership agreement has been signed to manufacture a cogeneration plant at the air station
Rome-Fiumicino Airport operator ADR assigned Fiumicino Airport’s Pier C construction and signed a cooperation deal with Sistemi di Energia SPA to manufacture cogeneration plant at the air station. Also t... more
AirlinesAir France and Klm will file comments on Dot's proposed decision
Paris, France - About Anti Trust immunity for six airlines
"The Show Cause Order (SCO) that was issued yesterday by the DOT proposes to positively grant broad codesharing authority to the six members of the SkyTeam international aviation alliance, to enhance their... more
IndustryAvio: EUR 400m contract for the Ariane 5's boosters
Turin, Italy - The company's press release content
EADS-Space Trasportation and Europropulsion, as a company with a Avio’s 50% stake, signed a contract for the production of 30 booster couples, devoted to the Ariane 5 rocket carrier. It is worth EUR 9... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: amount for acquiring Budapest Airport has been completely paid
Budapest, Hungary - BAA announced it in a statement
"The BAA has completed the acquisition of 75%, minus 1 share, of Budapest Airport in addition to the 75-year management contract and other assets for total cash of GBP 1.255 billion", the British Airport... more
AirlinesFedEx: net income surged 33% in the second quarter 2005
New York, USA - The US mail delivery company announced it
"Customer demand for our broad portfolio of transportation services, a disciplined pricing approach and strong productivity gains led to a sharp improvement in our operating margins. The group is also... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 8-hour-strike to occur next January 19
Rome, Italy - It was called by unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl and Up
"The failed observance of the underwritten agreements and the interruption of negotiations aiming at reorganizing and developing Alitalia group". This is the reason that induced Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti,... more
AirlinesJAT: registered 10% losses in passenger traffic over 2005
Belgrade, Serbia - Milutin Popovic, airline's commercial director reported it
"It has been a difficult year due to the increase in fuel cost, the reduction of offers and strikes that hit the airline early 2005", said Milutin Popovic, Commercial Director for Jat Yugoslavian Airlines,... more
PeopleICAO: major safety measures and record number of passengers highlights of 2005
Montreal, Canada - It will take place a worldwide conference next March 2006 of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCAs)
"The development and implementation of major safety measures highlight a year when the total number of passengers on the scheduled airlines of the 189 Member States of the International Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesMalev to surrender fuel supply service to BAA
Budapest, Hungary - The privatization agency revealed it
RUK, the company managing service of aircraft fuel supply at Budapest International Airport, now controlled by BAA, has been sold by Malev, the Hungary’s flag carrier, to the British Airport Authority f... more
Science and technologyPowerful explosion at Indian airport of Srinagar, there would be injured people
Srinagar, India - The American television CNN-IBN reported it
A blast. It is uncertain if it occurred into the Srinagar Airport or nearby. Srinagar is the Summer capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The news, reported by domestic media, has been released... more
AirlinesLufthansa: European Commission approved the planned acquisition of control over Eurowings
Dusseldorf, Germany - The German carrier will acquire control over a low-cost airline for the first time
The European Commission has cleared Lufthansa to purchase Eurowings no-frills airline as reported by German newspaper "Handelsblatt" (see for details AVIONEWS). But the German carrier is expected to observe... more
PeopleBulgaria to join EU common airspace as from 2007
Sophia, Bulgaria - "Dnevnik" newspaper said it
The European Union and Bulgaria achieved a deal to allow the Central-European state to enter EU common airspace starting from early 2007. Procedures and standards for Bulgaria’s access will be discussed a... more
PeopleNew Delhi: problems to air traffic due to fog
New Delhi, India - Many flights delayed and diverted to other airports
For the second consecutive day a thick fog engulfing New Delhi is causing delays that try the Indian capital’s air traffic sorely. At least 65 domestic flights have been delayed as ground visibility w... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-45A, CF6- 50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 245)] [Page 75933-75934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Airbus model A-320/111, -211, -212, - 214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the wing, which could result in fire or explosion in the center wing fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 245)] [Page 75932-75933] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyStrike at Vancouver Airport ward off
Vancouver, Canada - A last minute agreement gave the green light to Christmas travellers
It was risking a stop of handling operations over Christmas. But the union representing about 500 baggage handlers and aircraft cleaners, reached an agreement on the contract with employers last evening... more
AirlinesXiamen Airlines ordered 10 B-737/800s
Shanghai, China - The cost of transaction was not still reported
The Chinese private carrier Xiamen Airlines, owned by China Southern Airlines Group, issued an order for buying 10 B-737/800 jets. Airplanes are expected to be delivered starting from 2008 and contract’s w... more
Science and technologyMalaysia: "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport closed until Tuesday
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Heavy floods caused damage at airport's facilities
Flights have been suspended since Monday and the "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport at Alor Star (Malaysia) will reopen not before the midnight on next Tuesday because of damage caused by recent floods. The... more
DefenseJapan: "China's defence spending increase arouses worry"
Tokyo, Japan - People Republic's answer came quickly, expressing all its disappointment
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs criticized recently the growth of defence sector investments in China during the last 15 years, describing it as a worrying one. On its part, the Chinese People Republic... more
MiscellaneousTwo US brigades to leave from Iraq by June 2006
Falluja, Iraq - A surprising announcement by Defence Secretary Rumsfeld visiting the US contingent in the Arab country
US Defence Secretary Doanld Rumsfeld performed a surprise visit in Falluja, meeting 300 soldiers of the American contingent in Iraq. Rumsfeld announced during his speech that the Bush-led Administration... more
Latest newsF-22A Raptor: USAF's "Battering ram"
Washington, USA - In case of conflict, the stealth fighter would open the door to other USAF's aircraft to easily penetrate in the enemy's territory
US Air Force’s pilots in operational service with the F-22A Raptor expressed the first excited comments on the new stealth interceptors of the armed force. It mainly deals with personnel who previously f... more
AirlinesRyanair launched 18 routes from Dublin to Europe, 5 new aircraft based at Dublin in 2006
Rome, Italy - The airline's press release
Ryanair announced the last of its new route announcements for Summer 2006 by selecting Dublin Airport as effectively its 16th European base. The carrier from April 2006 will base 5 new Boeing 737-800 in... more
AirlinesAir Europe to fly to Mexico from January
Milan, Italy - New flight from Malpensa to Cancun
Air Europe inaugurates a new flight from Milan-Malpensa to Cancun (Mexico): the new route will start on January 14, 2006 but tickets can be acquired as from yesterday on the web site www.aireuropeagent.it.... more
AerospaceUS Senate approved funds devoted to the Space Shuttle and the ISS
Washington, USA - The country will so be able to play a worldwide leading role in this sector in the forthcoming years
The United States’ Senate approved fund devoted to NASA in order to carry on two major space activities that make possible for the USA to play a major role worldwide in this sector, but also for the f... more