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AccidentsCroatian cargo plane crashed near Bergamo: wreckage's recovering to start
Bergamo, Italy - Results of autopsy on victim's bodies are expected
Operations of recovering of the wreckage of the Croatian two-engine cargo LET-410 crashed on Sunday evening after takeoff from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (see for details AVIONEWS) are about to commence.... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on workers under contract to Olympic Airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3509/05 by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: workers under contract to Olympic Airlines The Athens Court of Appeal has passed judgment acknowledging... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on freedom of movement and equality of treatment for disabled persons flying with low-cost airlines
Strasbourg, France - By Luciana Sbarbati (ALDE)
"Written question E-3926/05 by Luciana Sbarbati (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: freedom of movement and equality of treatment for disabled persons flying with low-cost airlines According to reported... more
Latest newsTurkey, next challenge for the Eurofighter
Ankara, Turkey - In case of success for the promotion of the fighter by Alenia, there could be orders for 70-100 airplanes
Turkey is about to officially open the bid for the new fighter destined to its Air Force, and Eurofighter consortium intends to seize a chance to find its 6th customer after the four makers (the UK, Germany,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): no confirmation from Banca Intesa about recapitalization
Rome, Italy - Bank could decide to join the consortium but a final decision has not been considered yet
Few essential comments have been expressed recently by representatives from Banca Intesa regarding the recapitalization project up to EUR 1.2bn to save and re-launch Alitalia. The bank could actually finally... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on continued activity of unsafe and excluded airlines using name changes and registration of a new legal person
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3088/05 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: continued activity of unsafe and excluded airlines using name changes and registration of a new legal person 1) Does... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on publication and updating of joint black lists of unsafe airlines banned by EU Member States
Strasbourg, France - By Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-3089/05 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: publication and updating of joint black lists of unsafe airlines banned by EU Member States 1) Is the Commission... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on unsafe airlines operating at European airports
Strasbourg, France - By David Hammerstein Mintz (Verts/ALE)
"Written question P-3117/05 by David Hammerstein Mintz (Verts/ALE) to the Commission Subject: unsafe airlines operating at European airports The five aircraft accidents in August this year, which... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on European airline blacklist
Strasbourg, France - By Marie-Noëlle Lienemann (PSE)
"Written question P-3186/05 by Marie-Noëlle Lienemann (PSE) to the Commission Subject: European airline blacklist How does the Commission intend to go about preventing accidents occurring as a... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on role of Commission officials in the inquiry involving the crash of a Helios Airways aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Ioannis Kasoulides
"Oral question H-0677/05 for Question Time at the part-session in September II 2005 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Ioannis Kasoulides to the Commission Subject: role of Commission... more
Science and technologyPhaser: from Star Trek to US Air Force, without travelling for "light-years"
Washington, USA – A portable personal laser able to numb rivals is under development
Should someone have thought that the legendary Star Trek’s phasers could have been just protagonists in a successful science fiction TV series, one will better change mind now. Engineers form the US A... more
AirlinesAEA: September passenger traffic on the increase
London, United Kingdom - But result benefits were eclipsed by fuel high cost
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) has released traffic data for its members in September. Well, after a slight slowdown in August, passenger traffic regained momentum with a +7%. Regional results... more
IndustryBoeing and All Nippon Airways launched B-767/300 Converted Freighter
Seattle, Usa - The three aircraft will be redelivered to the carrier between December 2007 and October 2008
Boeing and Tokyo-based All Nippon Airways (ANA) last Monday confirmed that ANA will launch the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program, with a firm agreement for three passenger to freighter conversions... more
DefenseUkraine: Parliament scuppered deal with NATO for the use of cargo airplanes
Kiev, Ukraine - Government's choice to ensure international prestige, revenues and more possibilities to join the Atlantic Alliance failed
Ukrainian Parliament did not approve a memorandum of understanding between Government and the Atlantic Alliance for the use of Ukrainian cargo airplanes to perform logistic activities on NATO’s behalf. A... more
HelicoptersAn exclusive GPS system for the Police's R-44s
Washington, USA – Designed just for the well known Robinson's helicopter, it appears useful and easy to use for pilot
The Robinson R-44 Raven II deployed by Police forces will be provided with a new GPS system. After trials lasted for six months, this system has been certified and it can be installed aboard the aircraft... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines has USD 1,77bn loss in 2005 third quarter
New York, USA - US carrier previews to emerge from Chapter 11 by February
"We have largely completed United’s restructuring work and we are on schedule to emerge from Chapter 11 in early February as we have announced", United Airlines CEO Glenn Tilton (see for details AVIONEWS). "... more
AirlinesVarig: TAP to save the Brazilian airline from bankruptcy
Saint Paul, Brazil - Portoguese carrier will take a 20% stake in Varig
At the beginning TAP should give Varig USD 62m to pay the most urgent debts and then it should pay USD 500m to purchase a 20% stake in the Brazilian airline. A foreign company can own up to a maximum of... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific carried more than 1,2 million passengers in September
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - A carrier's press release said
"Cargo traffic keeps up a rapid rate of growth but the strong offer’s growth from a lot of airlines on intercontinental routes caused a yield reduction on some markets", said Cathay Pacific Cargo Manager f... more
AerospaceUSA: NASA to test an Italian biomedical suit without gravity
Washington, USA – Trial is scheduled on Saturday and even an Italian engineer will attend there
A test designed by NASA and devoted to analyses on effects generated by gravity lack on human body will be held on next Saturday, November 5, on board an aircraft flying between 8000 and 11,000 m. On such... more
AirlinesAeroflot purchased 30 Russian Regional Jets
Moscow, Russia - Aircraft are the RRJs built by Sukhoi in cooperation with Boeing
The Russian airline Aeroflot will be the first buyer of the Russian regional aircraft built by Sukhoi. The aircraft named RRJ will be developed in cooperation with Russian manufactures Ilyushin and Yakovlev... more
IndustryBoeing mechanics on strike: contract renewal negotiations have foundered
Washington, USA - Some launch operations at Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral are at risk
About 1500 Boeing mechanics went on strike at 12:00am yesterday after talks broke down between union and company. A federal mediator was unable to find an agreement on pay raises, health benefits and retirement... more
PeopleIATA: the new "IATA e-freight" programme has been launched
Rome, Italy - World airlines organization Director General Giovanni Bisignani revealed it
IATA launched recently the new ’IATA e-freight’ programme which is part and parcel of the Simplifying the Business measure of the organization. Such a programme aims to remove paper material for cargo act... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: the US leading defence firm is about to purchase Computer Sciences Corp.
New York, USA - "Wall Street Journal" said
Lockheed Martin would like to purchase Computer Sciences Corp., a firm specialized in programming and software, holder of several contracts with US Government in the United States. It was unveiled by "Wall... more
AirlinesSwiss EAL: the new Helvetic regional airline has started
Geneva, Switzerland - It will operate 8 Embraer 145 and 18 Avro RJ-86/100 jets
The new Swiss regional carrier officially started on November 1st (see for details AVIONEWS). Swiss European Air Lines was established last September and it obtained flying authorization last week. Its... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: it became an excellence centre for Italian industry with Berlusconi-led Government
Rome, Italy - An Undersecretary for Regional Affairs Alberto Gagliardi's press release
The fact that Finmeccanica accomplished its civil programmes and set a new firm competent in the nuclear sector shows that Italian left parties must put their moaning to an end about it, Undersecretary... more
Science and technologyLyons' hub (the second one for Air France): new pier at Terminal 2
Lyons, France - The inauguration will occur next December 9
The relaunch programme of the Lyons’ airport continues; this last one in 1997 from city airport has been changed in hub, with the possibility to make speedy and easy coincidences both domestic and international. N... more
DefenseMinister Martino expressed solidarity to the State of Israel
Rome, Italy - A letter to Israeli ambassador who has to become the interpreter of his feeling by Israeli Government
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, has sent a letter of solidarity to Israeli ambassador to Italy saying that "The most serious statements made by the Iran’s highest political authority about t... more
Latest newsNew tests for the Javelin trainer
Washington, USA – The small jet, remarkably appreciated by Israeli IAI, performed its third test flight
Aviation Technology carries on testing for the Javelin twin engines, a light twin seats remarkably appreciated by Israeli aerospace group IAI (Israel Aircraft Industries) to an extent that it wants to... more
HelicoptersSikorsky proves stronger for technical assistance and maintenance
Washington, USA – The group is about to acquire Keystone Ranger Holdings
Sikorsky is ready to strengthen its technical support and maintenance activities in the helicopter sector by acquiring the US company Keystone Ranger Holdings. Such a firm attends in fact to technical... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on social dumping in the air transport sector
Strasbourg, France - By Gilles Savary (PSE)
"Written question P-3752/05 by Gilles Savary (PSE) to the Commission Subject: social dumping in the air transport sector Can an airline licensed by an EU Member State legally employ EU nationals... more
AccidentsUS helicopter crashed at Ramadi downed by Strela missile
Ramadi, Iraq - An Iraqi family emerged injured too
The American AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter crashed near Ramadi yesterday has been shot down by a militiamen group (see for details AVIONEWS). The aircraft, failing on a house, caused the death of two Marine... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines (2005-22-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent in-flight deployment of the thrust reverser, which can result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 2, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 211)] [Page 66250-66251] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: more partners in the recapitalization consortium
Rome, Italy - MPS, San Paolo and Banca Intesa are interested in it while doubts remain about Capitalia and Unicredit
The foundation of a banks consortium for Alitalia EUR 1.2bn recapitalization could occur by the end of this week, when considering the impossibility of further delaying the resort to such a major measure... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launched first non-stop flight between New York and Delhi
New York, Usa - The connections are operated by a B-777 from 283 seats
Continental Airlines last Tuesday has become the first carrier to inaugurate scheduled non-stop service between the United States and India, with the launch of daily flights between its New York hub at... more
Latest newsTaiwan: cargo ship "survived" against bombs and missiles
Taipei, Taiwan - F-16s and Super Cobras' ineffectiveness appears embarassing for Ministry of Defence after an operation intended to sink a ship damaged after a collision
Taiwan Minister of Defence’s worry due to ineffectiveness of its attack aircraft can be understood when considering that, while keeping alert level high against Communist China, such weapon systems do n... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boeing Co., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $16,400,004 fixed price with economic price adjustment contract modification. This is a modification... more
IndustryGroen Brothers Aviation awarded of a over 3 USDm increment
Washington, Usa - To design a heliplane
Groen Brothers Aviation, Salt Lake City, Utah, is being awarded a $3,000,000 increment of a $6,413,314 other transaction for prototypes agreement to design a heliplane, a vertical takeoff and landing air... more
IndustryLord Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Utility Blackhawk
Lord Corp., Erie, Pa., was awarded on Oct. 28, 2005, a delivery order amount of $6,498,000 as part of a $39,446,109 firm-fixed-price contract for spindle bearing assemblies for the UH-60 Utility Blackhawk.... more
IndustryITT Industries of Clifton awarded of a over 41 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-47 aircraft
ITT Industries of Clifton, New Jersey, is being awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract and the first delivery order in the amount of $41,867,534 for the production of the Suite of... more
Latest newsRomania: second hand Israeli F-16s to modernize its Air Force
Bucharest, Romania - Some dozens to be delivered, according to first details provided by both countries
Romania finally decided how to perform the modernization of its Air Force and the United States and Lockheed Martin ensured they go-ahead. Bucharest will be allowed to purchase dozens second hand F-16A/B... more
Science and technologySEA stake's sale: the opening of envelopes has started
Milan, Italy - There is uncertainty about the possible concert parties of buyers
The tender for the sale of 33% stakes of SEA (Milan-Malpensa and Linate airports operator) was closed on October 31: envelope’s opening started at 04:30pm today. Several rumours about possible successors t... more
CuriositiesBritish ipo-seeing man to qualify as balloon's pilot in Italy
Cuneo, Italy - The BBC television will take the exam
The exceptional event involving Jamie Weller, former ipo-seeing soldier -he has a reduced sight than normal conditions- belonging to "St Dunstan’s", a British charity which cares for blind servicemen, w... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Aeroflot dislikes Italian airline's Christmas offer
Moscow, Russia - Milan-Russian capital links increase provided by Alitalia led the Russian carrier to protest by cancelling 11 weekly flights between the two cities
Milan would like to exploit the rising interest expressed by Russian people for the city and it would intend to do it during the forthcoming Christmas period. The new links between Malpensa and Moscow... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan: grenades against US rescue helicopter?
Islamabad, Pakistan - Mystery during a humanitarian flight yesterday
Grenades would have been launched yesterday against a a US Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter engaged to transport aid to Pakistan and Kashmir earthquake victims. The aircraft would not be hit and came back... more
IndustryIran: aerospace industry is growing also in the powerplant field
Teheran, Iran - The country will produce the Iran-140 turboprop's engines
Iran intends to reinforce its aerospace industry in the civil sector by producing a new engine for the Iran-140 commercial turboprop, actually an Iranian version of the Antonov An-140 and it is small wonder... more
AirlinesEmergency landing in Sweden for Ryanair
Stockholm, Sweden - The airplane was bound for London
A Ryanair airliner carrying 111 passengers and crew has been forced last evening to an emergency landing by the Sturup Airport, in the South of Sweden. The Boeing 737 was en route from Tampere (Finland)... more
SecurityItalian Air Force: F-16 intercepted a Rumanian suspicious aircraft
Rome, Italy - As it arrived in the Italian air space devoid of authorization, it was reached by the fighter over Abruzzo region territory
An Italian Air Force’s F-16A Adf Block 15 Fighting Falcon fighter interceptor took off immediately after a warning signal from Cervia Base (5th Wing headquarter) this morning around 09:10 am to intercept a... more
AirlinesRyanair offers 2,000,000 flights free of charge
Dublin, Ireland - Meanwhile it intends to cancel connections with Pescara from London and Frankfurt
Ryanair welcomes the award as most punctual airline in Europe, between January and June 2005, assigned it by the Civil Aviation Authority, by offering 2 million flights free of charge in Europe, including... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica: the Mirach 100/5 exhibited in the United States
Mobile, USA - During a symposium on targets, remote-controlled aircraft and shooting range
A symposium devoted to shooting range, targets and remote-controlled aircraft is being held in Monterey (California) from October 31 till today and Galileo Avionica (Finmeccanica Group) is showing one... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): to expand national and international network with Winter timetable
Rome, Italy - 5 additional destinations in Italy and 2 more in Europe as from November 1st
Alitalia will fly towards 5 new destinations in Italy and two new destinations in Europe with the Winter timetable that started yesterday. The domestic routes for Alghero, Bolzano, Parma, Rimini and Treviso... more