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PeopleUkraine opened its air space to EU airlines
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission's press release
"Ukraine’s sky opens up to Europe’s airlines. The agreement signed yesterday at Kiev, as a part of EU-Ukraine’s summit, by Prime Minister Tony Blair for the EU Presidency and by President José Manuel Barros... more
HelicoptersRobinson Helicopter: lessons in growth
Los Angeles, USA - One of the fastest annual growing US private firms thanks to the great success of its helicopters
After more than 30 years activities and after achieving 6500 helicopter deliveries to its customers worldwide, Robinson Helicopter (which employs 1200 persons) can be considered as one of the fastest annual... more
Latest newsIsrael hopes to find an aviator disappeared in Cyprus 19 years ago
Nicosia, Cyprus - Banners offering reward appeared on the island
The Israeli navigator Ron Arad disappeared 19 years ago while he was overflying Southern Lebanon. His plane, according to following narrations, had been downed by the artillery fire of Lebanese militiamen... more
Latest newsMalaysia selected the A-400M
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A contract about to be signed to purchase four military cargo aircraft
The EADS-Airbus A-400M got its third non-European customer after South Africa and Chile: it deals with Malaysia which is about to sign a contract (maybe next week) to purchase four new tactical airlifters,... more
Science and technologyKabul International Airport: Greece replaced Portugal in leading ISAF forces
Kabul, Afghanistan - The Afghan airport involved in the 34,000 soldiers pass
A Change in Kabul International Airport Command has been celebrated yesterday. Greece replaced Portugal to lead the competent airport ISAF forces. Portuguese officer said that, starting on August 1st,... more
Latest newsSAAB and BAe launch an "All-Danish" Gripen
Copenhagen, Denmark - A competitive offer has been suggested to replace the F-16s with the JAS-39s
Danish Air Force requested SAAB and BAe to provide technical information about the JAS-39 Gripen multirole light fighter and the two companies, by the Gripen International’s promotional activities, created t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a new competitive and flexible ticket price for the Rome-Parma route
Rome, Italy - It costs as much as EUR 29 per route during week-ends
Alitalia launched an important initiative concerning the Rome-Parma route, by a competitive ticket price and a service under banner of flexibility. It costs as much as EUR 29 per route during week-ends... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-60 Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $14,354,633 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity option contract for the repair/overhaul for the tail rotor blades on the H-60... more
Press releaseENAV-MFF: programme's results presented today in Rome
Rome, Italy - It was born in 2000 with an investment of EUR 51m in five years
The final workshop on Mediterranean Free Flight (MFF), a pre-operative and quinquennial programme, opened today in Rome. It has co-financed by European Commission with participation by ENAV (Italian Flight... more
Latest newsSpain to supply Colombia with military air forces
Madrid, Spain - It talks about 21 airplanes and 4 helicopters in all
The following day of the historic agreement with Venezuela which has irritated so much the United States (see for details AVIONEWS), Spain’s Defence Minister Jose Bono, announced to have achieved a deal w... more
AerospaceIce beneath Mars' red surface
Brussels, Belgium - It would have been discovered by Italian Marsis radar installed on the Mars Express probe
The Mars Express probe found ice in the planet’s underground. Realizing about its presence was possible thanks to the Marsis radar, designed and manufactured by Alenia Spazio on the behalf of the Italian S... more
AirlinesUS Airways confirms order for 20 A-350s with a press release
New York, Usa - The engines's choice and the seats' configuration are not unveiled yet
"Following to the order announced in May by US Airways and America West, US Airways Group has confirmed the order and signed the purchase contract for 20 A-350s, but carrier has not been unveiled yet about... more
Science and technologyExercise at Hong Kong Airport
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - To prepare for protests on the occasion of WTO meeting
Hong Kong Airport and city hospitals are preparing for the event of this month: the Ministerial Conference of the WTO, World Trade Organization which will be held from December 13 to 18. Fourteen hospitals... more
AerospaceTitan: Huygens probe detected the first bolt outside the Earth
Rome, Italy - Thanks to Hasi-produced-Galileo Avionica technology
The bolt was detected last January 14 by ESA’s Huygens probe sent to Titan, Saturn’s greatest moon after Cassini. Hasi, Huygens Atmosphere Structure Instrument, designed by Marcello Fulchignoni, a res... more
MiscellaneousMan selling parts for fighter planes to China sentenced to 15 years
Washington, USA - "A threat to worldwide air safety"
A man who tried to sell component for fighter planes to China and forged the certificates of quality of other aircraft parts, has been sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison by a judge who described... more
HelicoptersIndonesia: US helicopter market opened again
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Asian country could purchase new military aircraft but problems related to available funds remain
After the US armaments embargo against Indonesia in 1999, the Asian country was prevented from providing with American military helicopters as scheduled at first. The recent cancellation of sanctions,... more
AirlinesRyanair: new flight from Ciampino to Ireland as from February 23
Milan, Italy - The Western city of Shannon will be linked with Murcia, Manchester and Warsaw
"Ryanair announces a new route for Ireland. The flight from rome to Shannon will start on February 23, 2006. Michael O’Leary, airline’s CEO, during the press conference held at Shannon today, also ann... more
AirlineseasyJet took off from Malpensa today
Varese, Italy - Milan-London/Gatwick route has started
The British low-cost airline inaugurated today the new connection from Milan-Malpensa Airport toward London-Gatwick (see for details AVIONEWS): flights will be operated from Monday to Friday while in the... more
AccidentsSpain: helicopter carrying politicians went down
Madrid. Spain - Passengers suffered for light injuries only
Mariano Rajoy and Esperanza Aguirre, the presidents of the Partido Popular and the Autonomous Community of Madrid respectively, survived a helicopter accident occurred after midday today. The mayor of... more
Government actsQuestion time: Finmeccanica's activities in Brindisi territory
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Giovanni Carbonella (Dl-l'Ulivo)
Italian Deputy Hon. Carbonella asked Italian Minister of Productive Activities for making clear some negative and doubtful aspects concerning Finmeccanica firms’ role in Brindisi territory as it would s... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport's privatization: BAA to offer EUR 1.58bn
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian newspaper "Nepszabadsag" revealed it
The previous highest offer had been that from Germany’s Hochtief concerning the first tender (see for details AVIONEWS). Today newspaper "Nepszabadsag" said that the British Airport Authority would h... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: new links from Vienna to Pecs starting from next March 26
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" wrote it
Austrian Airlines, according to the financial Magyar newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" reported, should inaugurate next March 26 four weekly links between Austrian capital and Pecs, the Hungarian city. Flights... more
PeopleSyrian Government gave the green light for 8 new private airlines
Damascus, Syria - The new carriers will start flying in 2006
Damascus Government, through its Minister of Transport, Makram Ubayd, announced to have given the approval for the start of 8 new private airline from 2006. Carriers accepted to execute Syrian rules on... more
Civil aviationUSA: transport of small scissors and screwdrivers can be carried again in the hand-bag
New York, USA - "Washington Post" stated it
"Washington Post" reported that a new anti-terrorism plan is about to be set in few days. Among the newness in the plan, there should also be an authorization to carry small scissors and nails screwdrivers... more
AirlinesKorean Air: negotiations for a new flight Budapest-Seul
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" revealed it
The Hungarian newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" reported that Korean Air would plan to establish a non-stop connection between Budapest and South Korea’s capital Seul in cooperation with Budapest Airport. The H... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport's privatization: an investment not including political risk
Budapest, Hungary - BAA's President, Mike Clasper, said it
"When we prepare to invest hundreds of millions, or even billions of pounds, we need that the political and regulatory risk is at an acceptable level. But within this framework we have had to make an assessment... more
PeopleIATA: passenger and cargo air traffic growth decreased
Sanaa, Yemen - International Association reported it during the meeting held in the arab country
IATA, International Air Transport Association, stated that passenger and cargo air traffic growth decreased during a Sanaa (Yemen) meeting related to AACO, the Arab Air Carriers Organisation. There has... more
MiscellaneousAlitalia: Cimoli, carrier's President, at Palazzo Chigi last evening
Rome, Italy - Received by Gianni Letta, Undersecretary of the Premiership
Giancarlo Cimoli, Alitalia’s CEO and President, last evening has been seen to enter in Palazzo Chigi, Italian Government’s headquarter. Some Premiership’s sources sustain that Alitalia’s leader has bee... more
AirlinesMexicana de Aviacion sold to Posadas group for USD 1.45bn
Mexico City, Mexico - Aeromexico Group's privatization has been suspended
The financial enterprise Cintra has sold Mexicana de Aviacion to Posada Group for USD 1.45bn. Mexican Government owns a 50.5% of Cintra, and the rest belongs to banks, institutional investors and privates.... more
AerospaceRussian delegation visiting Italy for the "Space Days" and attend a conference in Cuneo
Cuneo, Italy - Bossea Caves could be used to train astronauts
A Russian space technicians delegation visited recently Cuneo’s Bossea Caves in order to appraise if they can be used for Russian astronauts’ training. Such delegation came to Italy in order to attend the... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: the new plant, worth USD 27m, to create 150 new jobs
Philadelphia, USA - Local celebration attendees' comments
The new US plant of AgustaWestland (see for details AVIONEWS) needed an investment worth USD 27m, creating some 150 new jobs. A celebration was held in the USA regarding such facility and also Finmeccanica... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: the cuts are needed to fund further investments
London, Great Britain - Airline's CEO, Willie Walsh, affirmed it
"We must lower our costs so that we can fund future investment in our business. We are restructuring the airline to eliminate duplications and streamline our core business. The reduction will occur in... more
PeopleEurocontrol hosted major workshop on "Wake vortex"
Brussels, Belgium - It was held on 29 and 30 November
EUROCONTROL’s Experimental Centre has hosted a two day workshop to examine possible changes to the distances or times that must be maintained between aircraft in flight as a result of advances in research o... more
IndustryFinncomm Airlines took delivery of its first Atr-42/500 aircraft
Toulouse, France - This airplane is part of the contract for eight ones unveiled in June at Paris air Show
Finnish Commuter Airlines (Finncomm Airlines) took delivery of its first new ATR 42-500 aircraft, yesterday, in Toulouse. Delivered with a 48-seat configuration, this aircraft is part of the contract for... more
Science and technologyBulgaria to grant concession of uncared-for military airports to private investors
Sophia, Bulgaria - But they should remain available in situation of emergency
According to the Bulgarian daily "24 Chassa", the Defence Ministry would have already started the plan of transfer of military airports to the Ministry of Transport which will sell them to privates for... more
Government actsQuestion time: "Italian soldiers abroad should vote"
Rome, Italy - By senator Luciano Falcier (FI)
Italian senator Falcier asked Italian Minister of Interior for knowing if Italian Government intends to promote initiatives aiming at allowing that the Italian militaries deployed in peace-keeping missions... more
SecurityAer Lingus plane for Milan evacuated
Dublin, Ireland - The cabin was covered by smoke before taking off from Dublin
An Airbus A-320 from the Irish carrier Aer Lingus has been evacuated at 7:55am today after the cabin was filled with smoke shortly before taking off from Dublin Airport. Flight EI-432, which was delaying... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller Assemblies Models 2D34C53/74E-X; D2A34C58/90AT-X; 3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3AF32C87/82NC-X; D3A32C88/82NC-X; D3A32C90/82NC-X; and 3AF34C92/90LF- X (2005-24-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracked propeller hubs, which could cause failure of the propeller hub, blade separation, and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 229)] [Page 71753-71756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Five-Blade Propeller Assemblies (2005-24-08)
Washington, Usa - To to prevent cracked propeller hubs, which could cause failure of the propeller hub, blade separation, and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 229)] [Page 71756-71758] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesContinental Airlines will transport today the cat "Emily"
New York, Usa - It was disappeared from her home in Appleton late in September and was found nearly a month later
Continental Airlines today will transport Emily, the stowaway cat that made her way from Appleton, Wis. to France in a shipping container over two months ago, back to her family. Emily disappeared from... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region-US Embassy meeting on departure
Cagliari, Italy - The United States confirmed their committment and Sardinia Governor Soru thanked them but Italian authorities will have to face employment consequences
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, met two US Embassy representatives yesterday. They obviously gathered in order to talk about the American submarines departure from La Maddalena and the US representatives... more
HelicoptersKuwait: two Dauphins for border protection
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The helicopters to be deployed also to face Islamic terrorism
Kuwait’s Interior Ministry will be able to strengthen national border monitoring activities and country’s protection against Islamic radicalism thanks to the acquisition of two Eurocopter Dauphin helicopters. Ara... more
DefenseEADS: German air space protection to be more effective
Berlin, Germany - A new IFF system to be available for the European country's radars in time for World Soccer Championship 2006
EADS will attend to improve German defensive capabilities concerning the air space protection in time for World Soccer Championship 2006 scheduled in the country next Summer. On such an occasion, it will... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial status on October 31, 2005
Rome, Italy - Honouring CONSOB's requests, carrier releases information about its net financial status
Alitalia’s net financial status on October 31 2005 consisted of EUR 1718m with a partial increase of debt. It was released after a CONSOB’s request concerning it. Financial leasing exist about the fle... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $29,419,876 cost-plus fixed fee contract to provide for support of the F-16 Development, Test and Evaluation at Edwards and Eglin Air Force... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D/VH-60N Presidential Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $8,241,615 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0006) to extend the period of performance of the Special... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Marine Corps KC-130J
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $9,062,613 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-03-D-0002) to exercise an option for logistics... more
HelicoptersCzech Republic: 26 Russian helicopters are arriving
Prague, Czech Republic - It deals with 16 Mil Mi-171s and 10 Mi-35s
A total number of 26 military helicopters is scheduled for the Czech Republic’s armed forces which is about to take delivery of these aircraft. It deals in particular with 17 Mil Mi-171 transport choppers a... more
DefenseMeans and materials for Albanian armed forces
Tirana, Albania - "Major" ship has docked at Durazzo's harbour yesterday
"’Major’ cargo ship has docked yesterday, November 29, at the Durazzo’s harbour with onboard means and materials worth of about EUR 2m gave by Italian Defense to Albanian Armed Forces. The cargo will... more
PeopleA "softer" GEnx for the 747-8
Washington, USA - It will be the same engine scheduled for the Dreamliner but with some differences in terms of thrust, turbine stages and fan
General Electric is setting a special version of its GEnx turbofan to be destined to the new variant of the Boeing 747 Jumbo, the 747-8. It deals with a solution which practically proves similar to the... more