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AirlinesAir France-KLM increased passenger traffic
Paris, France - Net profit was equal to EUR 11m in the first quarter
Group Air France-KLM stated that profits of 2005 first quarter to June, went beyond all expectations. Operating profit was of EUR 223 million, as the net profit was of EUR 112 million. It has greatly impressed... more
Science and technologyAthens Airport lost European Union funding
Brussels, Belgium - Irregularities in requests for funding
The European Commission has reduced the new Athens International Airport aids worth almost EUR 13 million because it violated some EU rules. It seem in fact that recent controls made coming to light certain... more
AerospaceGalileo: test on first satellites have been started
Rome, Italy - Payload's functionality tested in Alenia's facilities
Tests on the first Galileo satellites which form part of what is called the Galileo System, the new global positioning system which is expected to enter into competition with the GPS and the Glonass, started... more
Latest newsWedgetail: perfect compatibility between the Boeing 737 and the Northrop Grumman's radar
Washington, USA – Tests on the ground and in flight over the US capital have been performed
The Northrop Grumman’s electronically scan array radar produced for the Boeing 737 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) Wedgetail surveillance, command and control airplane is fully compatible w... more
Civil defenseTurkish armed forces' UAVs will be Israeli-made
Ankara, Turkey - An agreement worth USD 150m has been signed between the two countries
Turkish Ministry of Defence unveiled that TAI (TUSAS Aerospace Industry) national aerospace company will attend to the management of the national programme for the purchase of Israeli-made remote-controlled... more
Latest newsC-27J: the cargo which can meet requirements still unknown
Washington, USA – Alenia and L-3's view while promoting the airplane for the US Army's FCA competition proves confident
The joint-venture set by Alenia Aeronautica and L-3 is called Global Military Aircraft System (GMAS). It has been created to promote the C-27J Spartan military airlifter, as jointly produced by the Finmeccanica-owned... more
Press releaseSwissport founds new Cyprus-based company to further expand its European activities
Zurich, Switzerland - A new ground handling company that will start to operate in Larnaca and Paphos in September
"Swissport, which already operates a European network extending to 66 stations in 16 countries, continues to expand. Cyprus is one of the continent’s prime tourist destinations, and sees some 10 million p... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines flies to Mumbai
Mumbai, India - The third destination in India is expected in 2006
Starting from yesterday the Austrian carrier besides Delhi added to its Indian routes also Mumbai. The link will be flown five times a week by a Boeing B-767 aircraft. Austrian Airlines policy aims to... more
PeopleAirbus simulates a structurally "ageing" A-380
Dresden, Germany - Tests on airframe fatigue, by simulating effects in 25 years activity, have started to achieve the necessary certification
Airbus started testing structural robustness of the new A-380 555-800 seats long haul airliner, in order to achieve the necessary certification before beginning the operational activities with its customers.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines provided relief for hurricane victims
Houston, Usa - The carrier has announced a series of steps to help them that have travel needs
Continental Airlines yesterday announced a series of steps to help hurricane victims with their travel needs. Ticket Donation for Resettlement Travel Continental will donate 1,000 tickets to a relief... more
Civil aviationOnur Air: A-300 plane returns in Turkey after solving its technical problems
Zurich, Switzerland - Swiss customers asked for a joint international list
The Airbus A-300 of Onur Air Turkish carrier stopped at Zurich-Kloten Airport due to faults to the hydraulic system, flew back Istanbul. The Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation has in fact found that... more
MiscellaneousIraq: new F/A-18s' raids against Al-Qaeda
Baghdad, Iraq - Infrastructures used by terrorists to hide weapons have been destroyed in the last days
The Marine Corps’ F/A-18 Hornets are facing Al-Qaeda’s militiamen in Iraq in these days nearby the Syrian border (see for details AVIONEWS). It seems in fact that several decades terrorists seized som... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW-2000 series turbofan engines (2005-18-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)] [Page 52001-52004] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-209, -217, -217A, -217C, and -219 turbofan engines (2005-18-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)] [Page 52004-52006] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2005-18-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent aileron control stiffness during flight, which could result in reduced or possible loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)] [Page 52006-52009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11, and CL-215-6B11 airplanes (2005-18-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the lower caps of the wing front spar and rear spar, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)] [Page 52009-52011] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Cirrus Design Corporation models SR-20 and SR-22 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the crew seats from folding forward during emergency landing dynamic loads with consequent occupant injury
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 1, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 169)] [Page 51999-52001] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryEmbraer: Legacy jet to operate at higher-altitude airports
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Permission granted by Brazilian and U.S. airworthiness authorities
Embraer announced its Legacy jet was approved to operate at airports located at up to 9,500 feet above sea level. Approval was granted by Brazilian and U.S. airworthiness authorities Centro Técnico Aeroespacial... more
Latest newsBulgaria: Lockheed Martin promotes the F-16 to replace the Mig-29
Sofia, Bulgaria - Competing with the Boeing F/A-18 and the SAAB/BAe Gripen
Despite Bulgaria already renounced in the past to purchase the F-16 multirole light fighters for the replacement of the combat airplanes fleet based on Russian-made aircraft, Lockheed Martin has decided... more
Civil aviationCameras on board against terrorists?
Washington, Usa - Pilots to able to control cabin situation from the cockpit and to make a precautionary emergency landing
At least ten airlines have been authorized in the United States to install aboard hidden cameras to monitor passenger’s actions. At the moment it is still an experimental measure, but the Jet Blue carrier h... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): SULT and Avia protesting in front of Italian Government headquarter
Rome, Italy - Administration was asked today for defending Constitution and democracy against the carrier's attitude
A protest rally by representatives from SULT and Avia unions supporting Alitalia’s flight assistants has been held in front of Palazzo Chigi (Italian Government headquarter) this morning. Both unions a... more
AirlinesHansung Airlines launched the first ATR-72 in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - It deals with the first carrier in the Asian country to operate the European regional airplane
The first ATR-72/200 of the South Korean Hansung Airlines regional carrier started operating on domestic routes in the Asian country. It actually deals with the first carrier which ordered such an airplane... more
DefenseMartino: "Italian troops' withdrawal from Iraq is not an exit strategy"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Defence put into evidence that it is an obvious consequence of the increasing Arab country's capability in ensuring its security by itself
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, confirmed Italian effort for a progressive withdrawal by Italian contingent of Iraqi territory, underlining that it does not deal with an exit strategy. Actually,... more
HelicoptersLUH: programme for the new US Army's utility chopper proves more expensive
Washington, USA – Specifications schedule new avionic equipment which are likely to increase the necessary financial effort degree
The US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme appears destined to prove more expensive than previously forecasted. The financial effort could in fact rise due to changes in the specifications r... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Katrina" (4): Boeing to donate USD 1m
Washington, USA - Also the Seattle-based company's Employees Community Fund has been activated
Boeing will contribute USD 1m to US Red Cross to help the evacuees. Additionally, the Seattle-based firm will stage-manage offers that its employees and retirees are expected to give through the US aircraft... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Katrina" (3): two Italian Air Force C-130 planes to bring aid to the evacuees
Rome, Italy - All the world offered to send field hospitals, doctors and tents
Italian Civil Defence Department, following an instruction issued by Italian Government, set up two Italian Air Force Hercules C-130 planes which will take off to bring to the hurricane "Katrina" affected... more
Science and technologyHurricane "Katrina" (2): the FAA released US airports status
Washington, USA - Some of them are open only to aircraft supporting relief efforts
Considering the emergency resulted from the Hurricane "Katrina" affecting Mississippi, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) has released the current status of US airports. 12 air stations are open... more
Science and technologyHurricane "Katrina": US airports to risk to run out of jet-fuel
Washington, USA - If Mexico Gulf refineries not reopen soon, at least 10 airports could suspend operations
Supplies of jet-fuel may last only till the next week and if Mexico Gulf refineries continue to remain closed due to hurricane "Katrina", some large airports as Orlando, Charlotte, Tampa and Fort Myers,... more
AccidentsPiper crashed in Colombia killing eight
Bogotà, Colombia - It was just taken from Guaymaral Airport
A small private airplane crashed at 10:46am local time yesterday, in a field shortly after takeoff from Guaymaral Airport, North of Bogotà. The eight people on board the twin engine Piper Navajo aircraft... more
Civil aviationBlack list: EU bound for a subscribed agreement on the European list by this year
Brussels, Belgium - In order to harmonize national ruling and ensure the access to useful information for travellers
Both European Parliament and EU Commission hope for carrying out a unique black list of carriers considered at risk and they are waiting for a favourable opinion by all the state members. A same view by... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Avia confirmed the September 6 strike
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile, first resources of income support fund for employees in the air transport sector begin to be available
Avia union confirmed its intention of performing a 24 h strike for Alitalia’s flight assistants on next September 6. On his part, Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, would disagree with the carrier’s att... more
AccidentsATR-72 Tuninter: also an Avio's technician is under investigation
Rome, Italy - A responsible for extraordinary maintenance activities on the aircraft's powerplant
There is a new subject under investigation concerning the ATR-72 Tuninter accident, also in this case accused for negligent homicide and disaster. It deals with Mario De Giorgi, a responsible for extraordinary... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-18G aircraft
The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded an estimated value $6,354,009 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-04-C-0005) to develop, integrate, test and deliver... more
DefenseChina: "No one must provide a missile defence system to Taiwan"
Beijing, China - People Republic's admonishment would have been indirectly addressed to Washington
The United States had been offering Patriot PAC-3 surface-to-air anti-missile system and submarines to Taiwan since 2001. Beijing proves most of all doubtful about the offer related to the production of... more
Latest newsNew USAF's air tanker: request for information addressed to makers has been withdrawn
Washington, USA – Due to procedure reasons an analysis of alternatives should be performed though only the KC-676 and the KC-330 are currently competing
US Air Force decided to withdraw its request for information addressed to the major aerospace companies promoting their dedicated products for the provision of the new air tanker to replace the old KC-135s.... more
PeopleRRJ: Putin's challenge to improve Russian civil aviation's image
Moscow, Russia - Russian President proves very confident about the regional jet by which to start a real modernization programme for this sector in the country
Two industrial efforts in the aviation sector appear really relevant to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for the relaunch of the country’s image in this field at a worldwide level according to Russian a... more
AccidentsPeruvian plane crashed: the second black box has been found
Lima, Perù - A local inhabitant delivered it for a reward of USD 500
Peruvian authorities investigating into the air disaster involving the Boeing B-737/200 of Tans carrier crashed six km from Pucallpa Airport (see for details AVIONEWS), have recovered also the second black... more
Fair and showseasyJet: Andrew Harrison named new carrier's CEO
Milan, Italy - New CEO will accede to next December 1st
The low-cost carrier easyJet has announced today that Andrew Harrison (48 years old) has been choosen as Chief Executive Officer of the airline, following to the announcement of last May 16 in which communicated... more
Latest newsOfficial roll-out for the first T-50 series production
Seoul, South Korea - The first out of 94 South Korean advanced trainers produced together with Lockheed Martin has been shown
KAI (Korea Aerospace Industries) showed the first T-50 Golden Eagle series production advanced trainer in South Korea on last August 30. South Korean Air Force ordered a total number of 94 vehicles of... more
Science and technologySarajevo Airport to be closed from tomorrow due to maintenance works
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - To reopen on September 11
Sarajevo International Airport will remain closed to all air traffic for nine days starting from tomorrow, in order to allow runway’s reconstruction works. Flights served by airlines operating on Sarajevo -... more
Civil aviationFAA: too many airprox cases over New York's skies
New York, USA - An extra training period for air traffic controllers in such an area has been scheduled
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) would have set an extra training period for air traffic controllers operating in the area related to New York city air space. The purpose would be the one of solving... more
AirlinesBlack list (5). Errata corrige from Codacons: "Aerolineas Argentinas is not an airline at risk"
Rome, Italy - Due to an error, the Italian association was forced to rectified what it had previously released
Codacons, Italian Consumers Association, released a list of airlines at risk violating the rules of national accordance issued by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), on its Internet web... more
Press releaseSult: strike of September 6-7 confirmed
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow morning at 11 sit-in at Palazzo Chigi on the occasion of Counsil of Ministers
"Tomorrow, September 2, at 11am a sit-in will hold at Palazzo Chigi on the occasion of Counsil of Ministers, which among several topics, has to discuss also on the air transport situation and about Alitalia.... more
Civil aviationBlack list (4): ADOC asked for airlines safety certification
Rome, Italy - "Refusing black list means delaying measures"
"Customers want immediate and concrete measures, but Transport Minister Lunardi said the Government intend to do nothing at the moment" said ADOC (Italian Consumer Association) by a statement. "Having... more
AirlinesHurricane "Katrina" (5): catastrophe to get into trouble Delta Airlines
Washington, USA - To file for bankruptcy within weeks according to analysts
Hurricane that washed away the city of New Orleans could hasten soon Delta Airlines bankruptcy: "Katrina" effects add to other problems that the US carrier was going through. The serious trouble of oil... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Katrina" (4): shots against National Guard's helicopters
Washington, USA - They would have hit the CH-47 Chinook used for evacuation
New Orleans authorities have temporarily suspended Superdome stadium’s evacuation after some shots were fired against National Guard CH-47 Chinok choppers used for evacuating 23,000 refugees. Shots w... more
Civil aviationBlack list (3): accidents occurred to Flash Airlines and Armenia Airlines forbidden from Swiss sky
Berne, Switzerland - The Egyptian carrier was involved in the terrible tragedy that caused 148 victims last year
The Egyptian airline banned by Switzerland was the Flash Airlines, the carrier operating the charter flight with the Boeing B-737 with 148 people on board, mostly French, sunk in the Red Sea (at Sharm... more
IndustryBoeing: struggle with the unions on pensions and health care
Washington, USA – Unions could call for an impressive strike if a solution is not found by the end of this week
Unions representing many Boeing’s employees could decide to resort to an impressive strike in case a series of requests related to the new contract are not met by the company. Hundreds workers would h... more
PeopleAntonov: no funds for the new version of the An-124
Moscow, Russia - Even of the new airplane should prove cost/effective
Russia and Ukraine intend to produce a new version of the Antonov An-124 Ruslan airlifter which should be named A-124-100M-150. It is being forecasted that such an aircraft to be developed with a cargo... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines contributes to hurricane Katrina relief effort
Houston, Usa - The carrier donates 1,000,000 OnePass Frequent Flyer miles to both American Red Cross and AmeriCares; OnePass Members can donate miles through website
Continental Airlines announced that it will put 1,000,000 OnePass miles into both its American Red Cross and AmeriCares mileage donation accounts to support the relief effort in the areas of the southeastern... more