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Government actsQuestion time: real purposes of the Iranian nuclear programme
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro Delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro Delle Vedove asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for making clearer which is Italian Government’s opinion about the Iranian nuclear programme as its solution from a... more
Government actsQuestion time about the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Del Mastro Delle Vedove (Alleanza Nazionale)
Italian Honourable Sandro Del Mastro Delle Vedove asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for knowing if the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons provides the process of enrichment of... more
Government actsQuestion time: bird flu and possible deployment of military hospitals in Italy
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Andrea Gibelli (Lega Nord)
Italian Deputy Hon. Gibelli asked Italian Minister of Health for acting in order to prevent the effects of fear generated in Italian population about bird fly as it seems that even military hospitals could... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the presentation of AB-139 equipped for EMS service (2)
Rome, Italy - It combines flexibility and high operating performances
The AB-139 combines flexibility and operating performances that make it adapt to search and rescue missions. The aircraft is equipped to operate in extreme environments such as Alpine environment. The... more
Government actsInterpellation: supposed extension of US Camp Darby Base in Italy
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana asked Italian Minister of Defence for explaining if the supposed extension of US Camp Darby Base in Italy is a concrete possibility or not. more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at the presentation of AB-139 equipped for EMS service
Rome, Italy - A lot of EMS operators have already ordered it
Presentation conference of the AgustaWestland AB-139 equipped for EMS service has been held this morning at Rome-Ciampino Airport. The AB-139 is a 6 tonnes medium-twin engine helicopter capable of carrying,... more
IndustryEmbraer: first EMB-190 delivered to JetBlue
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The carrier has placed firm orders for 101 airplanes
Embraer yesterday celebrated delivery of the first EMBRAER 190 to launch customer JetBlue Airways during a ceremony held at the manufacturer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. JetBlue has pla... more
Government actsQuestion time: bird flue and preventive measures at Italian airports
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Grazia Labate (DS)
Italian Deputy Hon. Labate asked Italian Minister of Health for making clear which kind of measures he intends to resort to in order to prevent the bad effects of bird flue in case it arrives in Italy,... more
AirlinesTAP: some 11 Airbus A-330s have been ordered to lower fleet operational costs
Lisbon, Portugal - New and more efficient aircraft to face the rising fuel price
Some 11 Airbus A-330 commercial airplanes to be delivered in a period included between 2008 and 2015. The last order by the Portuguese airline TAP represents another confirmation of the European maker... more
Science and technologyIran: Assalouyeh Airport will be operative next February
Teheran, Iran - The project assigned to the Imen Rah Engineering
The main natural gas deposit in the world is situated in a special economic area of South Parks, in the South Busher’s Province. This is the reason in which Iran is building the second airport after t... more
Military aviationHurricane "Katrina": 4 Antonov 124 from Genoa to help the New Orleans' refugees
Genoa, Italy - The aircraft will transport 180 prefabricated houses
The Antonov 124 will depart next September 15 and 16 from Genoa towards the Ellington Field’s military airport in Houston and to transport 180 prefabricated houses, purchased by Geodis Zust Ambrosetti G... more
Civil aviationNATO: Defence Ministers' meeting in Berlin
Berlin, Germany - No analysis on weapons of mass destruction proliferation and disarmament despite the existance of the North Korean and Iranian nuclear matters
A meeting gathering Defence Ministers from the various NATO state members is being held in Berlin today. The Atlantic Alliance intends analyse the situation concerning its world role and managing particularly... more
HelicoptersDenmark: AgustaWestland aims to remedy delays in delivering the EH-101s
London, UK - Checks on tail rotors each 50 h with the prospective replacement of blades have been offered, without additional costs for customer
Denmark is waiting for taking delivery of 14 AgustaWestland EH-101 medium multipurpose helicopters for its Air Force, deliveries previously affected by delays due to software problems though this is not... more
Latest newsBoeing unveiled the team promoting the KC-767 for USAF
Washington, USA – Among the partners one can remind Rockwell Collins, Honeywell, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, Vought and Aeronavali
Boeing revealed the team which will promote the KC-767 Tanker in case US Department of Defence decides to officialize the beginning of the bid for the provision of a new air tanker for US Air Force replacing... more
Science and technologySacbo: press conference for the presentation of Prague's flight served by Smartwings
Bergamo, Italy - Tomorrow morning at 11am at the Orio al Serio's Airport
Sacbo (Bergamo-Orio al Serio’s management society) communicates that tomorrow, on Thursday September 15, at 11am near Airport (council chamber, first floor, check-in area) will take place the press conference f... more
Latest newsFCA: EADS-CASA/Raytheon started promoting their solution in the USA
Washington, USA – Demonstrative flights by the CN-235 and the CN-295 in at least 16 states lasting about one month
EADS-CASA started a promotional tour in the United States for the CN-235 and the CN-295 military airlifters. The European aerospace group is competing in the tender for the so called Future Cargo Aircraft... more
DefenseMartino: "NATO has to become a global security organization"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Minister underlined Atlantic Alliance's flexibility and rapid reaction aspects in the new international setting
Flexibility and rapid re-deployment of forces at a global level: these are the passwords for the future worldwide role to be played by NATO according to Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, who... more
IndustryBP West Coast Products LLC awarded of a near 588 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the JP8 and F-76 fuel
BP West Coast Products LLC, La Palma, Calif., is being awarded a maximum $587,804,938 fixed price with economic price adjustment for JP8 Turbine Fuel and F-76 Fuel for Defense Energy Support Center. The... more
Weather forecastsDefence Systems and Equipment International: Selex attending the event
London, UK - Some of the main defence products of the Finmeccanica-owned company are being exhibited
Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, a Finmeccanica-owned company, is attending the Defence Systems and Equipment International in London (September 13-16 2005), showing some among its major products. Among... more
Weather forecastsAgustaWestland. Orsi: "Innovating to preserve the great competitiveness of European helicopter industry"
Florence, Italy - It has been underlined by AgustaWestland CEO during the 31st European Rotorcraft Forum
Giuseppe Orsi, as AgustaWestland CEO, attended the 31st European Rotorcraft Forum held in Florence (Italy) today at Italian Air Force Aerial War School. Orsi underlined the role played by the European... more
IndustryBoeing-Lockheed Martin: the two makers' alliance do not convince US Government
New York, USA - As stated by "Wall Street Journal"
US Government would not prove convinced about costs. The joint-venture, made to produce rockets for Air Force, is experiencing more and more difficulties in achieving a go-ahead by Administration and military... more
AirlinesSky Europe: Slovakian carrier intends to quote on the stock exchange of Warsaw and Vienna
Rome, Italy - Liquidity to purchase new airplanes
Not less of 10 million of new shares and will be put on stock market and the arrive of new capitals should serve to pay 16 new B-737 and the further 16 options. The the stock exchanges chosen are Warsaw... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines: Czech carrier chose AT&T to set up its IT management system
Prague, Czech Republic - It is expected to link 80 airline's locations around the world
Contract between Czech Airlines and AT&T, will last three years and the IT company should link 80 offices including branch houses, tickets offices and check-in bases. Contract is worth USD 2,7m. MPLS technology... more
PeopleWorld Tourism Day: "Travel and Transport: from the imagination of Jules Verne to 21st century reality" the event's theme
Doha, Qatar - The event has been supported by the World Trade Organization
It is the first time that such event, supported by the World Trade Organization, occurs in a Middle-Eastern country. THe opening day will be on September 27 and Qatar’s choice is an opportunity to open t... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport's privatization: Magyar air station is at the core of electoral dispute
Budapest, Hungary - Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany to back airport's privatization
Budapest Airport’s privatization became the core of political debate between Hungarian Socialist party led by Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany and centre-right alliance Fidesz (see for details AVIONEWS). R... more
AirlinesVarig announced a plan of personnel cutting
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Carrier tries to avoid bankruptcy by creating a new company
Varig Brazilian carrier will fire the 13% of its 12,000 dependents and will create a new company within the end of 2006 to avoid bankruptcy. President of the Board of Directors, David Zylbersztajn, called... more
AirlinesSwiss International: load factor up of 3.7%
Basel, Switzerland - 876.330 passengers flown in month of August
Swiss carrier, controlled by Lufthansa, marked a load factor up of 3.7% in August compared with last year at 83.1%. The increase concerns both intercontinental and European flights. In August, carrier... more
Military aviationItalian Civil Defence sent health aid to Angola against Marburg fever
Luanda, Angola - AMI's C-130 landed today at Luanda
Italian Air Force C-130 plane landed today at Luanda Airport loaded with health aids provided by Italian Civil Defence, Puglia Region and companies coordinated by "Cittadinanza Attiva" for Angolan Province... more
Latest newsJoint air patrol over the Straits of Malacca
Bangkok, Thailand - C-130 of the Royal Malaysian Air Force flown by crew from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore
Four nations of South-East Asia started the first joint air patrol over the Straits of Malacca: beginning from today, Malaysia, Thailandia, Singapore and Indonesia, will work side by side to increase security... more
Latest newsSmall Diameter Bomb: USAF changes specifications
Washington, USA – It must be able to hit both fixed and moving targets
US Air Force opened a new stage in the production of the so called "small diameter bombs", by a tender in which both Boeing and Lockheed Martin compete. Specifications have been significantly modified.... more
DefenseJoint command and high-tech defence: that is how the South Korean forces change
Seoul, South Korea - However, Pyongyang could prove stronger in the battlefield in case of conflict thanks to the larger number of soldiers available, according to experts
While the North Korean nuclear matter is still in the centre of attention in Asia in these days waiting for achieving a final solution, South Korea plans serious and firm changes for its armed forces that... more
Civil aviationThailand: five Phuket Air YS-11 grounded for safety reasons
Bangkok, Thailand - Airline's fleet is made up of secondhand planes
Thailand’s Transport Minister, Pongsak Raktapongpaisal, ordered to ground five NAMC YS-11 planes belonging to Phuket Air carrier. Two days before, one of them skidded off a runway in a Northern airport w... more
Civil defenseAVIONEWS' Specials: Captain Dentesano's article on the deployment of the UAV in Italy
Rome, Italy - Devoted to terminological matters and professionals titles for the use of such means for civil purposes in the country
AVIONEWS released an all-Italian version of a Captain Renzo Dentesano’s article devoted to the deployment of UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) for civil purposes in Italy. He underlines some relevant aspects c... more
AirlinesQatar Airways to purchase 60 A-350 aircraft
Paris, France - After months of negotiations, a letter of intent has been signed with the French plane-builder
Qatar Airways signed a letter of intent with Airbus last Friday to purchase 60 A-350s, as fruition of months of negotiations before reaching the agreement expected to complete what decided in June at Le... more
AirlinesBritish Airways urged not to sign the agreement with Gate Gourmet
London, United Kingdom - The catering supplier of the British carrier fired 800 people
British Airways and Gate Gourmet -catering company supplier of the Britain’s flag carrier- are negotiating for long in order to find a deal expected to avoid the catering supplier is put under legal p... more
CuriositiesContinental Airlines evacuated dogs from hurricane zone by a charter flight
Houston, Usa - Last Sunday on board of a B-737/800
Continental Airlines last Sunday, Sept. 11, has operated a Louisiana evacuation flight carrying up to 100 passengers -- who are all dogs. The dogs are all homeless as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The... more
AirlinesAirbus: Lufthansa took delivery of the 4000th aircraft made
Toulouse, France - An A-330/300 delivered to the German carrier at the major French manufacturing plant
Lufthansa is the customer of the 4000th Airbus-made commercial aircraft. The German airline took delivery of an A-330/300 at the French Toulouse manufacturing plant on last September 9. Airbus met orders... more
Fair and showsAppointment within Turbomeca Asia Pacific
Bordes, France - The new CEO is Michel Brouquet, 48 years old, with effect from last September 1
Michel Brouquet has been appointed Managing Director of Turbomeca Asia Pacific Pte Limited with effect from September 1st 2005. He takes over from Marc Lacoue, who is moving on to assume other functions... more
AirlinesJazeera Airways: opening flight of the first Kuwait's low-cost carrier to occur on November 16
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The aircraft used will be the A-320s
"Jazeera Airways", it is not the most famous Arab world TV channel company, it is the first Kuwait’s low-cost carrier. The opening flight is scheduled on November 16 and it will be performed with the f... more
Science and technologyHurricane "Katrina" (2): New Orleans Airport has been reopened
Washington, USA - Air station handled only cargo flights over two past weeks
"Louis Armstrong" Airport after 16 days of inactivity during which it handled only humanitarian and military flights of planes and helicopters, resumed commercial flights this morning. Northwest Airlines... more
MiscellaneousJapan: Chinese recce aircraft detected while flying nearby Kyushu Island
Tokyo, Japan - Relations between the two countries appear fraught when considering the activities in a disputed area and Beijing's arms race
A Chinese recce airplane would have overflown an area disputed between China and Japan recently, nearby Kyushu Island. Although Japanese military authorities have not confirmed, one should take into account... more
Miscellaneous1.5 tonnes of drug inside a King 300 making an emergency landing at Caribbeans
Bogotà, Colombia - Cocaine was destined to US market
Colombian police discovered 1.5 tonnes of cocaine inside a light airplane which made an emergency landing at the airport of San Andres Island due to a mechanical fault yesterday. Plane was an US-registered... more
IndustryMIG: a 40% of managerial staff to be cut
Moscow, Russia - A measure decided in order to better re-allocate available resources while waiting for the foundation of the great Russian aerospace holding
While waiting for the concrete creation of a single aerospace holding in Russia as scheduled by Government, MIG group is planning a great reorganization work concerning employment. The well known Russian... more
PeopleBoeing Business Jet: first Chinese customer for the 737 VIP
Beijing, China - The US maker intends now to achieve 100 orders for this airplane by the end of this year
Although Boeing did not reveal who is the first Chinese purchaser of its BBJ (Boeing Business Jet), the US maker proves satisfied about this result, just putting in to evidence to date that the Chinese... more
HelicoptersPrincipality of Monaco: the EC-155 for VIP transport arrived
Principality of Monaco - The helicopter to be jointly deployed by Heli Air Monaco and Monacair airlines
Eurocopter delivered an EC-155B1 helicopter in a VIP version to the Principality of Monaco on last September 8, during an official ceremony where the major institutional officers attended, such as even... more
Science and technologyLos Angeles in the dark: airport's flights were regular
Washington, USA - A technical error caused the black-out last afternoon
A black-out left a large part of city of Los Angeles in the dark for about two hours but the situation returned to normality at 5:00pm local time yesterday. Also the Los Angeles International Airport has... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Katrina": two C-130 sprinkle fly-spray in New Orleans
Washington, USA - After disaster disinfestation has begun
Two C-130 airplanes from the US Air Force have begun to sprinkle in New Orleans area the chemical Nadel that should serve to control flies and mosquitos which could lead the feared Nile’s fever as well a... more
Science and technologyEU: European regional airport association criticized Barrot's line
Brussels, Belgium - European airports do not like community policy about regional airports
European regional airports criticized EU policy about regional airports asking a prompt modification. European regional airports have made clear their position through a statement as well as the Europe’s R... more
Latest newsACS: Lockheed Martin tries to "save" Embraer by offering the 190
Washington, USA – However, weight requirements and the lack of a military version would risk to lead US Army to exclude the Brazilian firm from the programme
Doubts about the choice to resort to an Embraer ERJ-145 as a platform for the US Army’s Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) programme had been already expressed last month (see for details AVIONEWS), but now i... more
DefenseDefence Systems Equipment International: Italian Undersecretary Berselli attending in London on the behalf of Italian Minister Martino
London, UK - The International event to opening today with many Italian companies participating
Italian Undersecretary for Defence, Filippo Berselli, is attending the opening ceremony of "Defence Systems Equipment International" (DSEI), starting today. Important Italian defence companies are participating... more