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AccidentsTuninter ATR-72 accident: "Mafia interests on the market of bogus parts"
Bari, Italy - Lawyers of plaintiff, Nicola Persico and Davide Romano, claimed it
Lawyers of plaintiff, Nicola Persico and Davide Romano, during the process aiming at finding the cause of the accident occurred to the Tuninter’s ATR-72 plane last Summer, have in their hands an anonymous d... more
Miscellaneous"Blair Force One" has been stopped
London, United Kingdom - The negative opinion came from Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer
The today’s "Times" edition reported the declarations released by Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, about the British "Air Force One" (The equivalent of the American presidential plane in a s... more
MiscellaneousA drunken woman tried to open an aircraft's hatch in flight
Brisbane, Australia - A French tourist en route from Hong Kong to Brisbane was condemned at a light penalty
A French woman got a warning and an USD 1000 worth fine because last Saturday, while she was in a drunken state attempted to open one emergency hatch on board a Cathay Pacific’s airplane en route from H... more
AirlinesVolare: airline's take-over bids have been presented
Milan, Italy - Among them there is easyJet too
Alitalia, AirOne, Meridiana, Eurofly, Windjet, Blue Panorama, MyAir, easyJet, Air Italy, professionists and funds: they are the subjects aiming to acquire Volare. The term to present the take-over bids... more
IndustryThales: French Government did not respond to Finmeccanica's requests
Paris, France - "La Tribune" French newspaper reported it
"La Tribune" French newspaper claims that French Government did not back the merge between Finmeccanica and Thales despite of it was a rational project (see for details AVIONEWS). "For Thales not all roads... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (13): the Airbus A-350 achieved 143 orders
Dubai, UAE - Requests from TAP and Alafco, while Kingfisher and Jazeera Airways selected the A-319 and the A-320
Airbus firmly established itself in Dubai with orders for several aircraft by various customers. Indian Kingfisher Airlines opted for 30 aircraft including both the A-319 and the A-320 (among the other... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (17): the 737-900ER devoted to business segment will be called BBJ 3
Dubai, UAE - Shown by Boeing in te Middle East as the BBJ family has a 26% stake of its global market right here
There are three 737s in the BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) family now. The US aerospace company showed the third version of its business segment airplanes in Dubai, a variant provided in particular with a longer... more
AirlinesAlitalia: November 29 strike has been suspended
Rome, Italy - Labour unions announced it
To remove obstacles at the partecipation of flight attendants and pilots from Alitalia to the November 25 general strike, Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl and Anpav unions have decided to halt the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (12): Dassault tries again with its Rafale
Dubai, EAU - French fighter offer goes on in the international market
France is the only purchaser of the new Dassault multirole medium-light fighter to date, but its maker insists in searching for customers worldwide and it is doing it during the 2005 edition of the Dubai... more
IndustryBoeing: China and UAE's orders have a worth USD 134bn and 700m
New York, Usa - Seattle's industry announced it
Boeing has officially today received two orders, one for 70 aircraft by China and another one for 42 airplanes by UAE, for an overall worth USD 13,7bn. Boeing signed a contract with Emirates for providing... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: the FAA discharged the US carrier from the accusation of irregularity
New York, USA - The news has been published in the "Wall Street Journal"
The "Wall Street Journal" reported a news that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has discharged Northwest Airlines from irregularity in its aircraft maintenance procedures. The investigation was... more
AccidentsCessna crashed in Russia killing 8 persons
Moscow, Russia - All passengers died including crew
A Russian tourism plane carrying 8 people on board, including two crew members, crashed in the night between Saturday and Sunday: no passengers emerged safe. The Cessna went down just outside the city... more
IndustryBoeing: China's maxi order on the occasion of Bush's visit in Beijing
Beijing, China - The Asiatic country to purchase 70 B-737
The visit by US’ President, George W. Bush, will not have produced many effects regarding the human rights, but about the commercial point of view has achieved some beneficial effect for American economy. C... more
Science and technologySarmellek Airport to set new connections for Germany, Denmark and UK by low-cost carriers
Budapest, Hungary - "Vilaggazdasag" financial newspaper reported it
Hungarian financial newspaper "Vilaggazdasag" said that the Hungarian Sarmellek Airport situated near Balaton Lake, would be a target of some low-cost carriers. Fly Balaton Airport’s director, Istvan Z... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (11): Russia, air transport seizure starts on the short haul
Dubai, EAU - The RRJ and the MS-21 are the future dares
Dubai is also focusing on the new Russian aerospace industry’s civil programmes. Analysts are well aware about the fact that the commercial field will have to win a series of doubts before really taking o... more
CuriositiesAn Austrian ultralight aircraft may do the tour of the world with 8 litres of fuel
Linz, Austria - It obtained the environmental award "Energy Globe"
The ultralight aircraft has been designed and assembled by Zurich Federal polytechnic’s technicians and it won the Austrian environmental award "Energy Globe". The airplane is equipped with two engines w... more
IndustrySelex: Single European Sky agreement has been signed
Brussels, Belgium - The deal includes 29 partners and European industrial subjects
The contract that will start the SESAR (Single European Single Sky Implementation Programme), the programme which will change the air traffic management in Europe as a part of the European Single Sky,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (10): will the "Typhoon" hit the Rising Sun country?
Dubai, UAE - Japan is interested in the Eurofighter and asked the consortium for technical information to evaluate its capabilities
A new name in the list of potential customers of the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon has appeared during Dubai Air Show: it deals with Japan, which would have asked the four-nations consortium for technical... more
AirlinesUPS: pilots contract to be renewed within December 23
Atlanta, USA - Tom Nicholson, IPA (Independent Pilots Association ) President has said
"It has become clear that UPS’s (United parcel service) recent overture for a settlement is not genuine, but a cynical move timed to prevent any disruption during Christmas Peak. This will be our fourth C... more
PeopleOpen Sky: negotiations reached significant progress
Brussels, Belgium - Stefaan De Rynk, spokesperson for EU Transport commissioner, reported it
There was important progress made this week mostly about safety cooperation. One of the more delicate aspects, however, remains the review of the rules on the ownership of US airlines, that cannot be held... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Colombia: there were not survivors
Bogota, Colombia - Some politicians were among the fatalities too
A helicopter bound for Antioquia with a Colombian congressman and other five people on board crashed during a storm on mountains North of Bogota killing all passengers yesterday. A terrorist attack has... more
AccidentsUSA: pilot died in a helicopter crash
Miami, USA - Two aircraft have collided
Two helicopters have collided while a motorcycle race was ongoing in Miami, Florida. One pilot died during the transfer to the hospital: it seems that one aircraft was taken off from speedways’ helipad s... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS al Dubai Air Show (8): AgustaWestland attending the exhibition
Dubai, EAU - AB-139's success is growing in the Arabic Peninsula
AgustaWestland is attending the Dubai Air Show 2005 by relying upon its consolidated presence in the Middle Eastern area, and in particular in the Arabic Peninsula, by showing several products both in... more
Aerospace"Hayabusa" probe failed landing on the asteroid
Tokyo, Japan - But the operation will be tried again next Friday
"Hayabusa", small space probe launched from Japan in 2003, has failed touch-down on Itokawa asteroid due to a contacts’ interruption with earth, occurred when this was at only 17 m from its purpose, a... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (7): UAE Navy likes the ATR-72 ASW
Dubai, UAE - Some 5-6 antisubmarine aircraft could be ordered for the protection of the small Arab state's national waters
The ATR consortium could seize an important chance for its military division. The United Arab Emirates’ Navy would appear interested in an antisom version of the ATR-72 turboprop, named ATR-72 ASW (Antisubmarine W... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (9): Emirates, "777 times of the 777"
Dubai, UAE - The fateful funny of orders threshold has been achieved thanks to the recent Arab carrier's request for 42 vehicles of this type
UAE’s Emirates airline achieved a funny turning point in the operational cycle of the Boeing 777 aircraft, by an order for 42 new aircraft which leads to more than 777 airframes bought worldwide. The c... more
Weather forecastsDubai Air Show 2005: Italian Government must back its Defence industry as other nations
Rome, Italy - Undersecretary of Defense Filippo Berselli will be present at the event
United Arab Emirates represent one of the most advanced military country in Persian Gulf. Demand of sophisticated weapon systems has more and more increased after the first Gulf War. So prospects of industrial... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (6): which future for Syrian Air?
Dubai, UAE - The Syrian carrier could be unable to purchase new airplanes if provided with US technology
An important customer for new commercial airplanes could have been Syria in the Middle East, if US-Syrian diplomatic relation worsening had not been affected so that the Arab country could be prevented... more
AirlinesAlitalia: snack strike to the bitter end
Rome, Italy - Called by Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl and Anpav labour unions
Starting from last Friday at 12:00pm for 4 hours and to the bitter end over the next days for 24 hours, Alitalia flight attendants are performing this alternative protest. Delivery of water to passengers... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (5): the "Northern Griffon" flying over the desert
Dubai, EAU - SAAB and BAe are showing the new JAS-39C/D version of the Gripen at the exhibition
The SAAB/BAE JAS-39 Gripen is certainly one of the most awaited military aircraft at Dubai, also because the two makers are showing for the latest version of the fighter, the JAS-39C/D, in the Middle Eastern... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on CENTRAIR 101 series gliders
Washington, Usa - To assure that the published life limit is adhered to and to prevent structural failure of the glider once this life limit is reached
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 18, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 222)] [Page 69895-69896] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of November
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 21 to next Sunday 27
Monday 21 - Gliding - Narromine Cup. Narromine Airport, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 2 6889 7373 www.narromineglidingclub.com.au - Ballooning - 2005 Motegi Hot Air Balloon International Championship,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS al Dubai Air Show 2005 (4): Piaggio to display its P-180
Dubai, UAE - The aircraft of the Italian maker is near to snuff its first 20 candles
The P-180 Avanti II plane will be displayed in static fair at the Middle East’s main air show untill November 24. Piaggio’s airplane is approaching its 20th anniversary: an upgraded version will be pre... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show 2005 (3): Finmeccanica attending the event
Dubai, EAU - The main products of the holding are being shown and the firm is about to open a representative office and a helicopter maintenance centre in the country
Finmeccanica proves to be a protagonist in Dubai with all the main aerospace products and by a strong promotional effort there, even deciding to open a representative office in the UAE, together with the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show 2005 (2): ATR arrived bulging with orders
Dubai, UAE - PIA and Hinter Canarias have already booked 8 aircraft
ATR arrives in Dubai with orders for about 70 airplanes, the latest of which include those from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Hinter Canarias. PIA has already booked 7 new ATR-42/500s with... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show 2005: most important aerospace and defence products being shown
Dubai, UAE - Flight exhibitions by both military and civil state-of-the-art aircraft are scheduled
The new Dubai Air Show edition was opened yesterday with the major international leading companies in the aerospace and defence sectors attending there. Stands and exhibitions in flight are scheduled till... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: military helicopter pilots' training in the 21st Century at Heli Power 2005
Rome, Italy - Dubai aerospace and defence show starting on November 20 with a widespread participation by firms from all over the world
The Heli Power 2005 edition, the Dubai Air Show opening and the US ACS programme dominate the period between November 14 and 20. Helicopter - The Heli Power 2005 edition was held in Rome on November... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: EU Parliament provided a go-ahead to the airline black list
Rome, Italy - Unions prove doubtful about Alitalia Stock Exchange performance and threatened a strike but Cimoli believes in the possibility of relaunching the carrier
Alitalia is still in the centre of attention in civil aviation sector, together with a "long range" competition between Boeing and Airbus and the approval of the project for the EU airline black list by... more
Latest newsIvory Coast: Government to restore its Air Force
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - It was destroyed by French forces a year ago
After one year of distance, Ivory Coast’s Government is trying to restore its Air Force which was largely destroyed by the French in retaliation for an air strike which killed 9 French servicemen (see f... more
CuriositiesMore than a year of prison for smoking on a plane
Athens, Greece - The exemplary verdict of a Greek court
A Greek court condemned a man to 15 months of prison for smoking on board a plane and hitting a flight attendant only guilty of telling him to put his cigarette out. The protagonist, a 50 year man of Hellenic... more
AirlinesAlpha One: the launch of the carrier by English 19 years old man, Martin Halstead, postponed to next December 14
London, Great Britain - It will link Man Isle with some English cities
"To prepare this carrier to accept reservations is more complicated than I thought. The answer of public has been incredible, but numerous problem have forbidden to inaugurate the airline next November... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' Survey: Which effects will the EU Parliament’s approval of a project for a European airline black list produce on air transport?
Rome, Italy - A measure ensuring advantages to flight safety and carriers competitiveness or a damage for their image and economic conditions?
AVIONEWS launches a new survey with reference to the recent approval of a project to set a European airline black list. Which effects will the EU Parliament’s favourable vote have for air transport? C... more
MiscellaneousPortugal-native ISAF soldier killed in Afghanistan (2): it was the result of a mine's blast
Kabul, Afghanistan - Portugal's Defence Minister, Luis Amado, said
Three injured soldiers have been hospitalized at Kabul: two suffered slight injuries while a third was in serious condition. Meanwhile Portugal’s Defence Minister, Luis Amado, said that it appeared to b... more
PeopleEasa ready to take on new responsibilities
Cologne, Germany - Patrick Goudou, Executive Director, has welcomed the Commission's proposal to extend the Agency´s regulatory powers
"Patrick Goudou, Executive Director of the European Aviation Safety Agency, has welcomed the Commission's proposal to extend the Agency´s regulatory powers to air operations, flight crew licensing and... more
MiscellaneousOne helicopter and two planes over Ragusa's coasts after clandestines shipwreck
Ragusa, Italy - Nine clandestines killed due to stormy sea
They were travelling on a 16-meter wood boat coming from Lybia presumably: it was signalled last evening by Malta’s authorities at 32 miles from Sicily. But the ship grounded because of the bad conditions o... more
Government actsQuestion time about supposed violations of international conventions on Iraqi people by US armed forces
Rome, Italy - By senator Alberto Gaetano Maritati (Ds-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Maritati asked Italian Prime Minister, Italian Defence Minister and Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for knowing which kind of steps the Italian Government will make resort to against... more
Government actsQuestion time: air bombings with non-conventional arms in Iraq as in Vietnam
Rome, Italy - By senator Nicodemo Francesco Filippelli (Misto-Popolari-Udeur)
Italian senator Filippelli asked Italian Prime Minister, Defence Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, for knowing if they intend to make clear the event and which kind of measures the Italian Government... more
PeopleAVIONEWS' Surveys: will the decree on system requirements favour or damage air transport in Italy?
Rome, Italy - A useful rule is in line with the new Italian Code of Air Navigation, according to respondents
The Italian Decree on the so called Systems Requirements appears a useful one for the Italian air transport, provided that it is adapted to the Air Navigation Code as recently reformed. The large part... more
MiscellaneousPortugal-native ISAF soldier killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Other three brother-in-arms emerged injured
Portoguese contingent (196 militaries) stationed in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) has another victim, a soldier killed in the explosion of mine occurred 12 KM... more
Government actsMotion: "Government has to help the Italian pacifist who damaged two NATO F-16 jets in Holland"
Rome, Italy - By senator Luigi Malabarba (Misto-Altre componenti del gruppo)
Italian senator Malabarba moved a motion in order that Italian Government aids Turi Vaccaro, the Italian pacifist sentenced to 18 months of prison as he has intentionally damaged two NATO’s F-16 fighter j... more