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AerospaceNASA: the next years' space programmes at risk for funds' lack
New york, Usa - The "Washington Post" wrote it
Because of high costs of Shuttle’s programme and the missions performed on Discovery, the NASA’s budget would not allow to complete the space programmes announced by Bush. The saving operations are und... more
SecuritySyria: struggles between US and Syrian soldiers
Damascus, Syria - It is being talked about a trespass by the US contingent with four dead among the marines and three among the Syrian soldiers but all must be confirmed
American contingent’s soldiers in Iraq would have performed a raid in the Syrian homeland with a struggle between the US and the Syrian troops which would have killed three Arab soldiers and four marines. T... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air will be privatized within the end of 2006
Sofia, Bulgaria - The Bulgarian Transport Minister, Peter Mutafchiev, announced it
During financial report’s presentation in the first 100 days of the new Bulgarian Government led by socialists, the Transport Minister, Peter Mutafchiev, announced that the carrier’s privatization of... more
Science and technologyThailand: Samui Airport closed traffic due to heavy rains
Bangkok, Thailand - Tens flights were cancelled
Torrential rains and tropical storms in the past three days have forced the airport of Southern island of Samui to close the air traffic. Hundreds passengers have "Stranded" today in the air station while... more
Government actsQuestion time: "Government briefs Parliament on time of retirement of US base at Santo Stefano"
Rome, Italy - By senator Bruno Dettori (Margherita, Dl-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Dettori asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing when Italian Government briefs Parliament on the agreement signed with counterpart Donald Rumsfeld as well as time of retirement of... more
DefenseIndia ready to "launch" its missiles on the global market
New Dheli, India - Promotion of several nation-made weapon systems will start in December with some demonstrative events
January 2006 could prove a turning point moment for the Indian armaments industry. Government would have decided to start a series of demonstrative launches for some among its missiles produced by its... more
AirlinesAir France: flights' punctuality and luggages' performance in October
Paris, France - The 82,1% flights departed and arrived in time; the 18,7% lacking luggages for 1000 passengers embarked
"Punctuality and regularity of Air France’s flights: The results for October are in diminution compared to those in previous month. In October, on the overall Air France’s connections: - departed and... more
AirlinesAir Madrid likes the A-350
Madrid, Spain - Negotiations for the purchase of 15 new Airbus' aircraft are under way
The Airbus A-350, the new medium-long range airliner under development at the technical offices of the aerospace company, could gain a new European customer. It deals with the Spanish carrier Air Madrid,... more
Civil aviationFederal Express plane made an emergency landing in India
New Delhi, India - Flight destination and load remain uncertain
A cargo plane by Federal Express operated an emergency landing at New Delhi’s "Indira Gandhi" International Airport after a technical engine failure: ambulances and firemen hurried to the scene. The B... more
Government actsInterpellation: transfer of civil facilities to Sardinia Region after US submarines left La Maddalena
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Cossiga (Per le Autonomie)
Italian senator Cossiga asked Italian Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence and Minister of Economy, for making clear if bilateral agreements between Italy and USA on free transfer... more
AerospaceVenus Express: that is the importance of Italian contribution
Brussels, Belgium - Equipments and instruments for the probe are installed also on other spacecraft for Sistem Solar exploration
The Venus Express probe will reach Venus planet in April 2006 and ESA (European Space Agency) will manage the entire programme developed by more than twenty aerospace companies under EADS’ lead. Italian c... more
Science and technologyBad weather in Europe: Frankfurt Airport suffered for discomforts too
Frankfurt, Germany - Several flights were delayed or cancelled this morning
At Frankfurt International Airport, because of storms hitting Northern Europe last night (see for details AVIONEWS), early today 43 flights have been cancelled and 44 delayed. The hub, first in Germany... more
DefenseBulgaria: possible cuts for military airlifters and helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - Military expense containment could lower the number of the C-27Js, the Panthers and the Cougars but nothing is sure yet
Bulgarian Ministry of Defence would intend to modify expense schedule for several equipment ordered during the last months. In an attempt to contain costs, Sofia’s Administration could opt for lowering o... more
Science and technologyAmsterdam-Schiphol Airport is semi-paralysed
Amsterdam, Holland - A spokesperson for the management company reported it
It was able to use only one runways and airplanes have been redirected to other airports due to a storm which has been hitting Holland from last night. Consequently Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport’s activity h... more
AccidentsCessna landed on its belly at Las Vegas
Washington, USA - An electrical problem forced the pilot to the special procedure
The pilot of a Cessna 340 aircraft has been forced to land on its belly at the North Las Vegas Airport due to problems with the electrical system. Airport spokeswoman, Linda Healey, has reported that none... more
Government actsUrgent Interpellation: hypothesis of deployment of white phosphorus in Nassiriya area
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Luciano Violante (DS) and other Deputies
Italian Deputy Hon. Violante and other Deputies intended to understand if the white phosphorus could have been even deployed in Nassiriya area as, in such a case, proper measures should be taken in... more
Government actsInterpellation: about security checks at Israeli airports for humanitarian aid personnel
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Laura Cima (Verdi)
Italian Deputy Hon. Cima asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for making clear which steps can be considered to solve a matter concerning supposed unclear security checks at Israeli airports involving... more
MiscellaneousFrance: investigation onto free flights of Chirac's family is continuing
Paris, France - To look into Euralair's bankruptcy
French police are continuing to look into allegations that President Jacques Chirac and his family would have taken advantage for private purposes from free flights operated by Euralair carrier (see for... more
SecurityAlitalia's flight performed an emergency landing at Sophia
Sophia, Bulgaria - The B-767 departed from Dubai and was returning to Italy
An Alitalia’s flight carrying 146 passengers has been forced today to an emergency landing at Sophia Airport (Bulgaria). Bulgarian Transport Ministry reported that pilots would have found problems with o... more
Latest newsThe Boeing BBJ will be the Indian "Air Force One"
New Dheli, India - Three 737 airplanes for institutional VIP transport equipped with state-of-the-art self-protection systems have been ordered
The Boeing Business Jet will carry the most important state officers in India during the most relevant travels for official diplomatic visits. Indian Air Force will in fact take delivery BBJs based on... more
AirlinesQatar Airways also flies to Nairobi with five connections per week
Rome, Italy - A new link for Africa, ninth in the continent
Qatar Airways has started a new link no-stop Doha-Nairobi with a frequency of five connections per week last November 15. With this new link the carrier reaches nine destinations on the African Continent... more
AirlinesUS Airways-America West's merger may not achieve expected results and turn out into a chagrin
New York, USA - The "Wall Street Journal" reported it
The "Wall Street Journal" said that merger between US Airways America West may disappoint expectations due to the significant challenges the new subject should face in the next months. To the financial... more
Latest newsFCA: a struggle on reliability
Washington, USA - The teams promoting respectively the C-27J and the C-235/295 for US Army would be mutually criticizing regarding quality of their aircraft
Competition for the US Army’s FCA programme (Future Cargo Aircraft) is getting really fierce. The Alenia C-27J and the EADS-Casa C-235/295 platforms are being respectively sponsored by Lockheed Martin/L3 C... more
Science and technologyLos Angeles Airport is the sixth most dangerous hub in the USA
Los Angeles, USA - "Los Angeles Times" reported it
Los Angeles International Airport is the fifth in the world but it is also the hub where planes to reach take-off runways and gates are forced to cross a second runway. This crossing makes it one of US... more
Latest newsThe Eurofighter "flies high" over defence spending cuts in Great Britain
London, UK - No damages for the four-nation fighter funding because it is considered as too important
Downsizing and rationalization of defence spending in the UK is being carefully managed thanks to an excellent coordination between British Defence Ministry and BAe Systems’ exigencies. Some military p... more
DefenseSpain: no compromises with the USA, Venezuela will get military ships and aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Spanish Government did not welcome US invitation to renounce to export weapon systems provided with USA's technology to Chavez
Spain did not give in front of US pressure intended to convince Spanish Administration to renounce to sell military ships and aircraft to Venezuela. Washington protested by justifying it saying that such... more
IndustryAero Vodochody: privatization started yesterday
Prague, Czech Republic - Offers should reach the privatization agency by December 14
Starting from yesterday Aero Vodochody company’s buyers can present their offer to Government’s privatization agency. Offers can reach it within next December 14: short list companies can present their off... more
Science and technologySophia International Airport increased passengers in 2005
Sophia, Bulgaria - It expects charter traffic goes up by 40%
Despite of airport modernization works to construct a runway -works costed EUR 11m- Sophia hub is continuing to growth. Bulgarian daily "Dnevnik" said its charter traffic will increase by 40% next Winter... more
DefenseUS base and submarines in Italy: "Leaving in 6-12 months and without new infrastructures"
Cagliari, Italy - Sardegna Region President, Soru, appears convinced about it
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, put into evidence some major aspects of the project for the withdrawal of the US submarines from La Maddalena. Soru thinks that there is need of realism taking in... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines to close 2005 with loss near EUR 16m
Prague, Czech Republic - Airline's President, Jaroslav Tvrdik, reported it
Czech Airlines, carrier owned by Czech Republic, will close 2005 financial year with a loss near to USD 12.1-16.2m. The loss was due to fuel high cost despite of 2005 passenger traffic increase (see for... more
Science and technologyAlitalia's gates at Fiumicino to change as from next Monday
Rome, Italy - Airport's spaces will be reorganized to offer passengers a better service
Check-in for Alitalia’s flights from Rome-Fiumicino Airport to Milan-Malpensa, including both domestic services and international connections with stopover in Varese hub, will be moved from Terminal B... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for two USAF F-16 jets
Tokyo, Japan - Pilots emerged safe
Two US Air Force F-16 fighter jets based at Misawa (Japan), carried out an emergency landing at Manila’s "Ninoy Aquino" International Airport, Philippines, last Tuesday. The two Vipers has taken off f... more
Latest newsRussia: no international partner for the future 5th generation fighter
Moscow, Russia - Nevertheless, authorities intend to produce a military airlifter with India
Russia and India will co-produce new military airlifter. The respective governments are likely to gather soon to analyse the programme though no clear information regarding it exist currently. Analysts... more
Science and technologyBelgrade's airport: total investments for EUR 140m by the management society
Belgrade, Serbia - The same operator, Airport City, announced it
The Belgrade’s Airport management society, Airport City, has communicated to have in programme a series of investments to expand and to develop a "Park Business" at the Serbian Capital’s air station. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Swiss carrier to launch combined fares
Frankfurt, Germany - The join statement by two carriers
As a part of the new partnership between the two airlines, another goal has been achieved to meet more and more passengers requirements. Now it is possible acquiring a return ticket for a destination served... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Treasury: "We have granted our cum rights"
Rome, Italy - Italian Economy Ministry's statement
Italian Economy Ministry informed it has granted its own cum rights for underwriting Alitalia new shares appertaining to the Ministry which intends to dilute its stake in the airline to 49.9%. Deutsche... more
AirlinesOther problems for Ryanair in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - A local promotion company belonging to the airline was in a fix
After troubles suffered due to Charleroi Airport, there are other problems in Belgium for the Irish carrier. Belgian investigators have called Ryanair executives for questioning as part of a fraud investigation... more
IndustryBoeing celebrated with ANA the delivery of the first B-737 Next Generation
Seattle, USA - The Japanese carrier ordered 45 of these planes in all
Boeing and All Nippon Airways have celebrated the delivery of the first B-737/700 of 45 ordered by the Japanese carrier in 2003. ANA’s first B-737 Next Generation will carry between 118 and 136 passengers d... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Cimoli: "Recapitalization was desperate and courageous"
Paris, France - Airline's CEO said to "Il Sole 24 Ore" newspaper
Giancarlo Cimoli has been interviewed by "Il Sole 24 Ore" newspaper at Paris. He said that "We needed to do this desperate and courageous operation. Alitalia’s capital increase has aroused the interest o... more
Science and technologyA new international airport in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - But analysts criticized the high cost of the plan
Portugal will go ahead with the construction of a new international airport worth EUR 3bn, despite of several analysts believe that the plan is too costly for the semi-empty cash of the country. The Socialist... more
Science and technologyCIA planes may have landed in Finland too
Helsinki, Finland - But no flight carrying Islamic terrorists has landed in Portugal unbeknown to the Government
Airplanes used by the CIA to transport Islamic terrorists captured in Iraq, would have landed also in Finland according to local newspaper "Borgaabladet". In particular, an American Lockheed C-130 aircraft... more
AirlinesAir France: leasing agreement with Club Med/Jet tours for Summer 2006
Rome, Italy - Two A-320 serve the flights from April 8 to November 4, 2006, a third one those extra for July and August
Air France and Club Méditerranée Group (Club Med/Jet tours) announce a leasing agreement for Summer 2006. This contract expects to link seven destinations departing from Orly towards Agadir, Marrakech, T... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (3): airspace and defence growing in a strategic region
Dubai, UAE - A global analysis of the Middle Eastern exhibition which ended today
The 2005 edition of the Dubai Air Show ended today. Several aspects appeared clear during the aerospace and defence exhibition and one must put them into evidence. First of all, Airbus would seem to go... more
DefenseUzbekistan denied it has closed its airspace to NATO and Germany
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - German Embassy to Uzbekistan and a representative from Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign affirmed it
Germany is still using the Uzbek air base of Termez for providing support to its troops in Afghanistan. After spreading rumors about the closure of Uzbekistan’s airspace to NATO forces, the German Embassy t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (2): Shell does not fear of the rising oil cost
Dubai, UAE - The company attended to the 2005 edition showing its aviation fuels
Shell attended the latest edition of Dubai Air Show (it has ended today) by showing its aviation sector-dedicated fuels. It is important that a specialized internationally famous company like Shell decided... more
Science and technologyTurin-Caselle Airport: some cancellations due to general strike are likely tomorrow
Turin, Italy - Sagat, Turin Airport's operator, communicated it
"On the occasion of tomorrow’s general strike, Sagat informs that the walk-out will last four hours, from 12:00am to 4:00pm. Scheduled flights can suffer for delays or cancellations. So, Sagat invites p... more
PeopleRolls Royce Trent 1000 engine assembly started
London, UK - The launch customer to be ANA with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Rolls Royce started assembling the first Trent 1000 turbofan, devoted to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner medium-long airliner. The ground test bench will be deployed in February 2006, whereas the test flight... more
Government actsQuestion time: US presence in the waters of La Maddalena's archipelago
Rome, Italy - By senator Gianni Nieddu (Democratici di sinistra-L'Ulivo)
Italian Senator Nieddu asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing when US nuclear submarines leave Italian base at La Maddalena’s archipelago off the island of Sardinia. more
Government actsInterpellation: use of white phosphorus over Falluja
Rome, Italy - By senator Luigi Malabarba (Misto-Altre componenti del gruppo)
Italian senator Malabarba asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing which kind of steps Italian Government intends to take to verify the most serious facts concerning the use of white phosphorus over... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: chances in India thanks to technology transfer
New Dheli, India - It would have been requested both by Indian Government and HAL aerospace company and the European group could accept though under specific conditions
Eurocopter started an intense promotional activity in India in both the civil and military sectors. The European group would have seized a chance offered by both Indian Government and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics... more