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PeopleFrench Government more and more willing to resort to a solidarity tax on air tickets
Paris, France - Paris newspaper "Le Monde" unveiled
French President, Jacques Chirac, suggested such measure in Davos, during the last international forum concerning economy and financial matters and he did not succeed in achieving a great success, see... more
Civil aviationA CIA's airplane landed in Budapest on last October 3
Budapest, Hungary - Hungarian Government gave the lie to the news that terrorists would have been kept on board as prisoners
Dispute about it is well known. It is being suspected that CIA set a programme to transfer groups of terrorists to allies where to question them without particular judicial defence measures. So, a private... more
AccidentsCessna crashed in Guyana
Georgetown, Guyana - It was flown by a student pilot flanked by his instructor: both emerged safe
A Cessna plane flown by a student pilot crashed in the main airport of the Republic of Guyana yesterday: no one was wounded fortunately. The student pilot and his instructor were staging the landing at... more
AirlinesEurofly to perform scheduled flights bound for Dominican Republic
Rome, Italy - The evolution from the previous charter services for such a destination
Eurofly will perform scheduled flights for the routes between Italy and the Dominican Republic. It deals with an important transformation in managing this service as one evolves from the previous charter... more
PeoplePeru: air traffic controllers on strike
Lima, Peru - But now they risk firing: the action would be illegal
Peruvian aviation authorities threatened to fire air traffic controllers yesterday: they have been striking for 3 days over equipment maintenance and other grievances. The strike would be illegal according... more
IndustryAirbus and IAI bound for collaboration for UAVs and satellites
Tel Aviv, Israel - French-Israeli industrial relations appear destined to grow significantly
Industrial relations in the aerospace field between France and Israel seem destined to perform great leaps forward when compared to collaboration which ensured for the major Israeli company in this sector,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter proves a protagonist at the "Fete des transports"
Paris, France - The group exhibited an EC-120 and reminded its evolution concerning innovation since the firm foundation in 1992
The Eurocopter helicopter group decided to participate at France’s "Fete des transports" by showing at Paris’ Grand Palais one of its EC-120 Colibri light rotor-winged aircraft. Eurocopter reminded tha... more
PeopleNovember 9 and 11 strikes called by Milan and Rome air traffic controllers have been postponed
Rome, Italy - Italian Transport Minister Pietro Lunardi fixed it
"Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Pietro Lunardi, has postponed until another date the strikes of ENAV dependents to occur at Milan on November 9 and Rome on November 11. The measure was taken... more
Science and technologyFiumicino: false alarm on flights for Moscow
Rome, Italy - An anonimous phone call stopped two flights departing for Russia
An anonimous phone call at Airports of Rome call-center alarmed Fiumicino Airport at around 11:30am today: "Pay attention to flights bound for Moscow". Airport police forces and artificers have immediately... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Banca Intesa to be one of the party...
Rome, Italy - It will take part in the syndicate with EUR 100m
It is time for the good news: Banca Intesa made up his mind and it will participate in the bank consortium for Alitalia’s capital increase. Source close to the deal and present at the meeting started t... more
Civil aviationRome, November 9: "Enhancing Safety in the European Context" conference
Rome, Italy - A meeting which will have an international value with the presence of EASA, ECAC and FAA's delegates
"ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, promotes for next November 9 in Rome, (Casa dell’Aviatore) starting from 9:30am the conference named ’Enhancing Safety in the European Context’, in front of th... more
AccidentsCroatian cargo plane crashed near Bergamo: wreckage has been recovered
Bergamo, Italy - It will try to restore the aircraft skeleton
Wreckage and what has remained of the cargo carried by the Coratian LET-410 plane crashed last Sunday after takeoff from Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (see for details AVIONEWS), have recovered thanks... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines to be out of the red in 2007
New York, USA - US carrier's Chief Financial Officer Edward H. Bastian proclaimed
Edward H. Bastian Chief Financial Officer for Delta Airlines, which went into receivership (see for details AVIONEWS), has proclaimed it to the bankruptcy court that control the Atlanta-base airline. Delta... more
IndustryBoeing: Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group ordered two B-747/400ER Freighters
Seattle, Usa - The aircraft will be delivered in October 2007 and February 2008
The Boeing Company announced yesterday that Russia’s AirBridge Cargo airline, a part of the Volga-Dnepr Group, has ordered two Boeing 747-400ER freighters. The airplanes, with a list price value of $... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com (2): to connect Malpensa with Fiumicino as from next November 21
Milan, Italy - The low cost carrier's network also includes Bari
"It is a new product of Blue Panorama Airlines which has its long-haul fleet’s base at Milan-Malpensa. Blu-express.com is a low-cost carrier that offers a new link for domestic flights like Milan-Malpensa a... more
Science and technologyGESAC: press conference for low-cost flight to Munich served by Hapag Lloyd Express
Naples, Italy - It will take place at 12am at Excelsior Hotel in Naples
GESAC, Capodichino’s Airport Management society, and Hapag Lloyd Express communicate that next Monday, November 7 at 12am (Posillipo Room, Excelsior Hotel in Naples) will take place the press conference f... more
AirlinesWind Jet designated as Italian carrier to operate scheduled flights Forlì-Moscow
Palermo, Italy - The connections will depart next Spring and two weekly frequencies
"Wind Jet has been assigned officially by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) as Italian carrier for the route Forlì-Moscow. The connection will be inaugurated in February 2006, will have a bi-weekly... more
DefenseAdditional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006 (2): funds for protection, prevention and projection
Rome, Italy - "Available resources just enable to a partial financial support" for the related equipments
This note describes funds related to protection, prevention and projection means. In the first case, one can consider the Eurofighter, the Orizzonte frigates and the MEADS missiles. In the second one,... more
IndustryJat Yugoslav Airlines: Airbus ensures soft loans for the purchase of 4 aircraft
Belgrade, Serbia - Serbian Minister for Investments Velimir Ilic stated it
This news was released by Serbian press agency Tanjug. According to what known by the agency, Minister for Investments in Serbia-Montenegro, Velimir Ilic, would have announced that Airbus consortium would... more
DefenseNovember 4th: Rome celebrated the Italian Armed Forces day
Rome, Italy - PAN has carried out an overflight on the memorial to the Unknown Warrior
Italy is celebrating the national unit and Armed Forces day: cerimony dedicated to citizens have been scheduled throughout the country. In Rome, the President of the Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, together... more
DefenseAdditional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006: scheduled funds
Rome, Italy - Main efforts are devoted to public security and personnel with reductions concerning missions abroad, operating and investment
The "Additional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006" clearly and fully puts into evidence the financial effort scheduled for 2006 in this sector. An increase compared to 2005 has been reported but it... more
PeopleIATA launched the new programme "IATA e-freight"
Rome, Italy - As a part of "Simplifying the Business" programme
IATA started its "IATA e-freight", the cargo component of the "Simplifying the Business" programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Carriers will save USD 1.2bn, based on current traffic volumes, annually by... more
AirlinesAeroflot: Italy-Russia dispute goes on about the Milan-Moscow slots
Moscow, Russia - Italian Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Roberto Antonione, visiting Moscow, talked about it
The situation is still currently. Russian airline does not intend to change its decision to avoid to use Moscow-Milan slots while, at the same time, Alitalia asked Moscow’s authorities for rising the s... more
AirlinesBlue-express.com to connect Malpensa and Fiumicino as from next November 21
Milan, Italy - Three daily flights operated by the first Italian low-cost on the most profitable route in Italy
Blue-express.com, low-cost carrier affiliate of Blue Panorama, will connect 3 times a day Fiumicino and Malpensa as from next November 21. The initiative has been presented yesterday during a press conference... more
Civil defenseAlso Australian UAVs to go to Iraq
Canberra, Australia - Australian Minister of Defence Robert Hill announced it
Australian Defence Minister Robert Hill announced that also Australian UAVs will be redeployed in Iraq, to perform reconnaissance and surveillance operations providing real time information. These will... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors' convocation
Rome, Italy - For next Monday, November 7
The airline communicates in a note that "For next November 7, a meeting of Alitalia’s Board of Directors has been convoked with on agenda, among the other, the rise of the capital stock of the proxy i... more
HelicoptersUSA: who says AMS should better say Eurocopter
Washington, USA – Helicopter group boasts today even a 88% share in the market related to Air Medical Service by the EC-135 and the EC-145
Eurocopter’s success in the US market related to the AMS sector (Air Medical Service) started by the AS-350s and the BK-117s, and now it goes on thanks to the EC-135 and the EC-145 leading the US section o... more
Science and technologySEA stake's sale: expressions of interest from 4 groups
Milan, Italy - Milan's mayor intuitions were confirmed
Such as anticipated by Milan’s mayor, Gabriele Albertini, 4 expressions of interest from major international groups have emerged from the envelopes (see for details AVIONEWS). BAA Plc (British Airport A... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: Macquarie Airports pulled out of the bidding
Budapest, Hungary - BAA, Fraport and Hotchief remain bidders
Copenhagen Airports left the bidding for Budapest Airport privatization last week (see for details AVIONEWS) and now Macquarie Airports has also withdrawn its bid. Macquarie statement has not given further... more
Latest newsLanding priority procedure for the US military Lear Jet
Naples, Italy - The airplane was allowed to land at Capodichino Airport
Absolute landing priority procedure for a military aircraft, a US Air Force’s Lear Jet based at US Navy site in Naples, yesterday around 04:20 pm. Pilot asked for being allowed to perform a priority l... more
HelicoptersCSAR-X: Air Methods to provide medical equipment for the US-101
Washington, USA – Company has been selected by AgustaWestland and its partners by considering the great experience in such a field
The Team US-101, competing for the production of the new Combat SAR (Search and Rescue) helicopter for US Air Force (the CSAR-X programme), selected Air Methods Corporation for the provision of aeromedical... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any P/N 532.10.12.077 or FAA- approved equivalent part number bolts that do not have white primed and painted heads, which could result in corrosion of the bolt and consequent failure of the bolt
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 3, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 212)] [Page 66749-66752] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on GROB-WERKE model G-120A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent chafing of the cables against the rear lip of the tray that holds the switch panels. Chafing of the electrical cables could result in smoke or fire in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 3, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 212)] [Page 66747-66749] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: analysts prove confident about the recapitalization programme destiny
Rome, Italy - A failure would be a damage for Italian Government while waiting for election, according to experts
International financial press proves confident about the Alitalia recapitalization programme destiny, thinking that a failure would damage the current Italian Government while waiting for the forthcoming... more
AirlinesAlitalia strike scheduled on November 7 has been cancelled
Rome, Italy - UGL union had set it
Alitalia pilots’ strike previously called on November 7 from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm and set by UGL union has been cancelled and replaced by a day devoted to describe and show problems concerning air transport s... more
PeopleIATA (2): air traffic grew up 8.3% during the first 9 months in 2005
Rome, Italy - Giovanni Bisignani, IATA CEO and Director General, stated it
Air traffic growth proved a welcomed surprise, even if it does not appear destined to last a lot. The rising fuel cost is affecting even the cargo sector and it is just a question of time before passenger... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 62 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For missiles for the Government of Pakistan
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $62,510,010 firm-fixed-price contract for 50 Harpoon All-Up-Round (AUR) Missiles which consist of... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautical Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Co., Ft. Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $10,401,116 cost plus incentive fee contract to provide for development and integration of F-16 Modular Mission Computer 7000A as... more
AirlinesAir France: Jean Cyril Spinetta to resign before the expiration of mandate
Paris, France - The French 'Challenges' weekly revealed it
The French ’Challenges’ weekly reported that Air France Chairman, Jean-Cyril Spinetta, would be about to resign, for personal reasons. Consequences of such decision for Alitalia carrier are easily pre... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific: flight attendants against new rules on sick leaves
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Unions claim they violate privacy
Cathay Pacific flight attendants are accusing the airline of infringing on their privacy with new rules that in case of sick require the flying personnel to give the company their medical records. The... more
IndustryATR: purchase of seven ATR-72/500 aircraft by PIA
Toulouse, France - The total value of the contract is approximately USD 100 million
PIA inked an agreement with ATR for the purchase of seven new ATR 42-500 aircraft on November 2, 2005 at PIA Head Office. The agreement was signed by Mr Tariq Kirmani, Chairman & CEO of PIA and Mr Filippo... more
Science and technologyJob cuts in London airports managed by BAA
London, United Kingdom - It is necessary to save GBP 45m a year
BAA, London airports operator, has decided to cut 700 jobs in the air stations of Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to save GBP 45m a year. The measure has immediately raised the protests of union trades... more
AccidentsUS helicopter downed at Ramadi (2). Al Qaeda: "We have shot down it"
Ramadi, Iraq - The attempt was claimed on the Internet
The US Marine AH-1W Super Cobra has been downed by al Qaeda which has claimed the attempt on the Internet saying: "Your brothers in the military wing of al Qaeda in Iraq brought down a Super Cobra helicopter... more
Weather forecastsBangkok Defense 2005: Galileo Avionica attending the international exhibition
Bangkok, Thailand - The Falco UAV and the Janus and Colibri systems have been shown
Finmeccanica attends to Defense 2005 in Bangkok (November 2-5) by Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, also including so Galileo Avionica. Among the products shown by this firm one should remind some systems... more
Civil aviationIsrael: "Iranian ballistic missiles are able to hit Rome"
Tel Aviv, Israel - It would have been stated by Israeli Foreign Minister during the meeting with Italian counterpart Gianfranco Fini
"Rome can be reached by the Iran-made ballistic missiles and these ones can be potentially equipped with nuclear warheads". It would have been recently stated by Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom... more
Government actsAl Qaeda members airlifted by US
Copenhagen, Denmark - Asked a question to Danish Government
The question has been asked by red-green opposition in Denmark for knowing if Danish Government knows that US aircraft overflew country’s airspace. Opposition sustains that the alleged unauthorized overflight w... more
AirlinesFrom Munich to Tel Aviv with Hapagfly
Munich, Germany - The German carrier will operate a weekly flight for Israel
The German Hapagfly, airline owned by TUI Group, starts today to operate a weekly flight connecting Munich with Tel Aviv. This new route makes Hapagfly the second airline after Lufthansa to serve non-stop... more
HelicoptersBoeing: "The Chinook for the CSAR-X? Fast in delivering, fast in rescuing"
Washington, USA - The US firm believes in its proposal when considering the change of bid requirements decided by USAF
Many still go on asking themselves in the USA why Boeing should believe in the possibility of winning the bid for the CSAR-X ((Combat Search and Rescue) programme, related to the new helicopter which will... more
AirlinesRyanair "Gambles" to let passengers do not pay ticket
Dublin, Ireland - "Entertainment will be where the money is"
The new idea of Michael O’Leary aims to eliminate air ticket cost. Ryanair believes in fact that revenue from inflight gaming and gambling can replace the need to pay air ticket. "Ultimately, entertainment w... more
Science and technologySafran: that is the importance of electrical power in te long term
Paris, France - It will be prevailing, according to group's experts, compared to hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems
Safran group started a series of researches to ensure its contribution to achieve an aerospace sector’s goal which proves a major one in the future to warrant efficiency, safety and lower operational c... more