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Civil defenseIran denounced illegal overflights by American UAV aircraft
Teheran, Iran - Two drones crashed over Iranian territory last Summer
Teheran sent two letters to the United Nations to protest against illegal overflights by two spying remote-controlled US aircraft (Uav, Unmanned aerial vehicles), crashed and whose wreckage were found... more
IndustryBoeing and Singapore Airlines signed contract for integrated maintenance solution
Seattle, Usa - Specific terms of the agreement are not being disclosed
Boeing and Singapore Airlines recently signed a maintenance agreement that will help the airline reduce operating costs. Boeing will manage the airline’s total expendable spare parts inventory as well a... more
Latest newsThe USA to protect the air space of the Baltic Republics
Washington, Usa – This committment followed then one already accomplished by the UK, Norway, Holland, Denmark and Germany
After a turnover which involved the UK, Norway, Holland, Denmark and Germany, the time has come when the United States have to ensure the protection of the three Baltic Republics’ air spaces. The 23rd E... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti: the carrier operates again on Bari's Airport to Verona and Vienna
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The link will start from next Monday
Air Dolomiti operates again in Puglia proposing Bari-Verona connection, with the starting of Winter schedule. Thanks to this reintroduction, passengers departing from Bari can not only reach Verona, but... more
PeopleSmall-bodied and point-to-point, the magic words to dominate air traffic according to Boeing
Washington, USA – Group forecasted orders for 7200 commercial airplanes in the Asia-Pacific area by the next 20 years
Boeing forecasted orders for some 7200 new commercial airplanes in the Asia-Pacific area by the next 20 years. The relevant growth of passenger and cargo traffic is likely to practically triplicate the... more
AerospaceISS: space walk for two astronauts
Washington, USA – A sensor devoted to detect electromagnetic fields has been removed and cameras have been installed
William MacArthur (USA) and Valery Tokarev (Russia) performed a space walk yesterday outside the International Space Station (ISS), to accomplish some safety appraisals and install outer cameras on the... more
Defense"Gradual retreat from Iraq" (2): "It would be a disaster for our people"
Rome, Italy - Iraq President's consideration during his visit in Italy
Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq, arrived in Rome yesterday for his first official visit in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS), has greeted his arrival in the country with an open letter published in the... more
DefenseMartino: "Gradual retreat from Iraq"
Rome, Italy - "Withdrawal" but not "Drift" has specified Italian Defence Minister
During the DS conference held in Rome yesterday on the subject "The new challenges for Italian Defense", Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, stated that it is possible an agreement between majority... more
Latest newsJSF: Israel has been allowed to cooperate for the programme
Tel Aviv, Israel - Washington's decision follows the renunciation by Israeli Government to technologically support China and Venezuela
Renunciation to export military aviation technology in advantage of countries such as China and Venezuela granted Israel with an authorization to participate for the production of the new F-35 Joint Strike... more
Science and technologyFinmeccanica: "Premio Innovazione" 2005 granted to three companies
Rome, Italy - Alenia, Galileo Avionica and WASS won in three different fields
Three winners have been granted with the Finmeccanica’s "Premio Innovazione" (Innovation Prize) this year. President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini and Italian Minister of Education, University and Research L... more
DefenseKhartoum: Italian Chief of Armed Forces General Staff visited the task force "Leone"
Khartoum, Sudan - Arguments concerning Sudan peace process and Italian contingent's effort were approached
Italian Chief of Defence General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, has completed his visit to the Italian contingent engaged in Khartoum area as part of the mission UNMIS (United Nations Mission In Sudan).... more
AirportsItaly: humanitarian flight to Darfur's people
Brindisi, Italy - It has been set up by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate for Development Cooperation
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a special flight containing medical materials and basic goods to Darfur’s people. The humanitarian flight, which was organized by the Directorate for Development C... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan: "Operazione Indus" has started
Rome, Italy - Italian Armed forces engaged on rescue operations in favour of people affected by earthquake
From Civitavecchia’s port 1800 tonnes of materials have left: they constitute the issue of "Elefante" task force, an Italian Army’s contingent made up of 250 soldiers expected to perform the rescue and... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan (2): "Operazione Indus" for the second stage of aid
Rome, Italy - The first military team will arrive on November 14
The Italian mission is part of the aid supplied to Pakistan from the Atlantic Alliance in an operational and logistic effort which sees Italy among the most engaged state members. NATO had already deployed... more
ReportV-22: damages up to USD 1m due to ice
Washington, USA – Technicians ensured that the operational versions will be provided with de-icing systems anyway
Cost of damages affecting recently the power plant of a Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor in the USA, forced to land after a sudden failure during a flight with bad weather conditions (see for details... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a strong effort from Rome to support the carrier
Rome, Italy - A meeting among local administrations, Italian Government, the airline, ADR and unions yesterday to face the employment situation and the relaunch of the carrier
A meeting gathering Rome Mayor Veltroni and representatives from Alitalia, Aeroporti di Roma, Italian Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport, Rome Province, Lazio Region and unions was accomplished... more
Press releaseAlitalia Board of Directors: 3rdQ 2005 approval and go-ahead for capital increase
Rome, Italy - It has been carried out honouring international accounting principles for the first time
Production increased for a 10% in 3rdQ 2005 up to EUR 1,240m. Consumption for materials and service cost rose up to a +13% also due to a growing fuel price. Employment cost was reduced (-10%). Operational... more
IndustryL3 Communications Vertex Aerospace awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-12J aircraft
L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a $7,347,460 firm-fixed price and cost reimbursable contract modification to provide for electronic flight instrument systems modification... more
IndustryDynCorp International LLC awarded of a over 9 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the UH-1H Huey Helicopters
DynCorp International L.L.C., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Nov. 3, 2005, a delivery order amount of $9,124,802 as part of a $406,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for refurbishment of UH-1H Huey Helicopters.... more
Civil aviationIran: a consortium with Russia and South Africa for uranium enrichment
Teheran, Iran - The proposal has been suggested together with a new request addressed to Europe to resume talks on the Iranian nuclear programme
The Iranian Islamic Republic tried to resume talks with Europe on its nuclear programme again but, at the same time, Teheran goes on taking advantage of the Russian technological support and aims even... more
AirlinesEmirates enhanced Economy Class
Dubai, UAE - Ergonomically-designed seats, new trays and crockery with Dubai's icon
Dubai-based airline has introduced a new-look Economy Class starting from last November 1st. Passengers can settle down on ergonomically-designed seats sporting a new mauve and peach colour scheme. At... more
Fair and showsASD: Mr François Gayet appointed new Secretary General
Brussels, Belgium - Effective from 1/11/2005
AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association, ASD has appointed Mr François Gayet as their new Secretary General effective from 1/11/2005. François Gayet joins ASD from Thales where he has held a number o... more
Science and technologyGESAC: first low-cost route to Munich taking off on next December 15
Naples, Italy - German airline Hapag-Lloyd Express (HLX) to serve such link
First low-cost route to Munich taking off on next December 15 has been shown in Naples today. Several representatives from the airline, the local Government and the airport attended the event. The airline’s s... more
HelicoptersThe Schweizer 333 "Emulates" the Sikorsky X-2
Washington, USA – The small helicopter is provided with a fly-by-wire system devoted to the future technology demonstrator for testing purposes
Maiden test flight of a Schweizer 333 used by Sikorsky to verify the performance of the fly-by-wire system destined to the X-2 technology demonstrator provided good results. The small chopper produced... more
People787 Dreamliner: Goodrich to produce the fuel injection system
Washington, USA – Company extended its own contribution to the design of the new airplane
Goodrich extended its own collaboration for the programme related to the new Boeing’s medium-long range airliner. After efforts devoted to the powerplant (the Rolls Royce Trent 1000), gear, cargo section a... more
PeopleAir connections between Iraq and Iran have been resumed
Teheran, Iran - The two countries put 8-year-war behind them
After 25 years, the first Iraqi civil plane landed at Teheran yesterday: it was an Iraqi Airways Boeing 737 coming from Bassora carrying 65 passengers, all politicians and journalists. The event signalled... more
Science and technologyA Falcon flying to study atmosphere
Berlin, Germany - Research is managed by German DLR organization and sponsored by ILA 2006
German scientific organization DLR is using a Falcon 20E for the appraisal of some atmospheric data till November 11. It deals with a European programme aimed to analyse how ozone condition is evolving,... more
Civil aviationItaly in the sights of al Qaeda next Christmas (2): "Do not underestimate the threat"
Rome, Italy - Deputy President of COPACO, Maurizio Gasparri commented
Deputy President of COPACO (the Italian Parliamentary Committee onto Intelligence Service), Maurizio Gasparri has commented the warning to Italy appeared on a web site connected with al Qaeda (see for... more
SecurityIraqi President arrived in Rome for its first official visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - Jalal Talabani landed at Ciampino Airport recently
Jalal Talabani, Iraqi President, arrived this afternoon in Italy for his first official visit, landing at Ciampino Airport on his special flight followed by a large number of delegates (among whom several... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Aeroflot dispute: ENAC explained reasons for tensions between the two carriers
Rome, Italy - Lack of observance of a bilateral agreement by Russia but all can be solved through meetings between the sides, according to Italian Agency's President, Riggio
Reasons which led to tensions between Alitalia and Aeroflot have been recently explained by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) Vito Riggio (see for details AVIONEWS). The Italian carrier, on... more
HelicoptersNigeria promotes a new SAR service
Lagos, Nigeria - Some Mil Mi-8 and Mi-26 helicopters to strengthen the national search and rescue system in case of natural disasters, accidents and conflicts
The latest serious air disaster that involved a 737 in Nigeria killing more than 100 persons would have deeply affected the African country’s Government (see for details AVIONEWS), to an extent that a... more
AccidentsVietnam Air Force M-28 crashed killing three militaries
Hanoi, Vietnam - The helicopter was carrying out a training flight
A training helicopter for Vietnam aviation crashed near the capital last November 4 killing all three passengers on board. The helicopter went down around 9:00am in Gia Lam district. The cause of the accident... more
CuriositiesGoogle founders purchased a Qantas B-767 and renamed it "Google Force One"
New York, USA - "Wall Street Journal" newspaper unveiled it
The aircraft, a B-767/200 built in 1987, would have been acquired from Qantas Airways. It is uncertain which kind of use Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google’s founders, intend to do. The airplane has b... more
Latest newsPakistan: purchase of the F-16s has been postponed, more funds to face the disaster are necessary
Islamabad, Pakistan - However, the military programme should not be at risk
Washington proved particularly willing to grant Pakistan with the possibility to purchase a certain number of F-16 Fighting Falcon light multirole fighters (maybe 80), but the latest environmental disaster... more
DefenseRussia: an ICBM able to win the USA missile shield has been designed
Moscow, Russia - It would be endowed with a warhead capable of performing elusive manoeuvres to avoid the American defensive system interceptors
Russia recently announced to own a new surface-to-surface long range missile system able to win the US defensive shield. The new ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) based on the Topol-M (SS-27 as... more
Science and technologyAntalya Airport: more than 6 millions passengers passed through it
Ankara, Turkey - It expects to reach 7,5 million passengers within the end of the year
Turkish Airport of Antalya saw more than 6,3 million passengers passing from January 1st up to October 31: it expects to reach 7,5 million passengers. The cause of this success comes from the glories of... more
Press releaseChristmas at New York: Delta to launch special offers
Milan, Italy - Flying in business elite starting from EUR 1922
"It is the right moment to schedule a holiday in the United States during Christmas time: Delta offers a special tariff for New York from Milan, Rome and Venice to fly inn business elite starting from... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines may launch Prague-Tokyo flights in 2007
Prague, Czech Republic - Czech Local Development Minister Radko Martinek reported
During a meeting between the Japanese major travel agency JATA and Czech Local Development Minister Radko Martinek, the Minister said that the Czech flag carrier is considering the launch of flights from... more
AirlinesFlash Airlines accident was not pilot’s fault
Cairo, Egypt - Chaker Qelada, who holds the Egyptian investigation, stated it at France Presse
The investigation into the cause of the air accident which involved a Flash Airlines airplane (see for details AVIONEWS) is approaching its end. Chaker Qelada, who holds the Egyptian investigation, has... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): "If the business plan does not succeed in saving it, the airline will go on facing its own destiny"
Rome, Italy - That is what Italian Welfare Minister Roberto Maroni said
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, said that Government is considering the current situation of Alitalia. If the carrier succeeds in re-launch itself it will be a welcomed result. In a different... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): strike called by UGL union on today has been cancelled
Rome, Italy - Leaflet text spread among passengers today
UGL spread a leaflet to passengers today after cancelling the strike previously scheduled. Its text indicates that the union intends to describe the situation concerning air transport in Italy and Alitalia.... more
Government actsQuestion time: "Government moves in soon or let Alitalia fails"
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (Udc)
Italian Deputy Hon. Lucchese asked Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport and Italian Minister of Economy for moving in soon or letting Alitalia fails. Italian Government is also expected to... more
IndustryAirbus: Interjet orders 20 A-320s
Toulouse, France - The aircraft will be delivered starting from the second quarter of 2007
The Mexican start-up Interjet has signed an agreement with Airbus for purchasing ten new A-320 aircraft with options for further ten, becoming so a new Airbus’ customer. The contract confirms the Interjet’s cho... more
Press releaseVitrociset won the international bid with NATO NETMA Agency
Rome, Italy - For the Tornado and Eurofighter 2000 airplanes
Vitrociset, as the prime contractor in a consortium founded together with Indra, signed a contract with NATO NETMA Agency for the development of the CADPS-EPS (Enhanced Procurement System/Central ADP System),... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Banks to join the capital increase consortium on November 12"
Verona, Italy - Italian Minister of Transport Pietro Lunardi said
"Foundation of the Alitalia capital increase consortium is likely to happen on November 12. After banks decide to sign it, the Denationalization Committee will express its view and notify it to Italian... more
Civil aviationItaly in the sights of al Qaeda next Christmas
Rome, Italy - "We will use missiles or chemicals"
A message announcing an attempt to Italy scheduled form next Christmas time appeared on a web site linked to al Qaeda: it was signed by an alleged terrorist named Sayf al-Adel. "We will use missiles or... more
Government actsQuestion time: Iraqi cameraman wounded by US soldiers and disappeared
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for urging him to demand US military authorities information regarding the event involving an Iraqi cameraman wounded by American troops... more
Government actsMotion: Iranian President's statement on the "Removal of the State of Israel"
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Bondi (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Bondi asked Italian Government for promoting in EU a policy intended to protect Israel after statement by Iranian President. Moreover, UN Security Council should take into account the... more
PeopleBush administration intends to allow a larger presence of foreign investors in US carriers
New York, USA - "Wall Street Journal" US financial newspaper affirmed it
US air transport is armoured against possible foreign "Raider" incursion in national airlines: foreign companies or citizens cannot own more than 20% stakes in US carriers. To the "Wall Street Journal"... more
AccidentsATR-72 Tuninter accident: full cooperation ensured by Tunisia to Italian authorities
Rome, Italy - It was warranted by Tunisian Ambassador visiting Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarter
Full collaboration by the Tunisian authorities to verify till the end causes and responsabilities about the accident which affected a Tunisian airline Tuninter’s ATR-72 on last August 6. It was ensured b... more