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AirlinesPolynesian Blue, the new baby by Richard Branson
Sydney, Australia - Samoa is working for developing tourism
A new airline named Polynesian Blue will fly air connections between Samoa Isles, Australia and New Zealand starting from next October. The new carrier has emerged as a joint venture of the Virgin Blue... more
Fair and showsPontiff to fly to Germany by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Vatican delegation planned to return by Lufthansa
It is begun the countdown before the trip of Pope Benedict XVI expected at Cologne, Germany for the World Youth Day next August. Pontiff travel’s details have been already released: His Holiness will l... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): cancelled flights appear more than forecasted
Rome, Italy - SULT union stated it also criticizing the company as it would have resorted to 100 temporary trade workers to reduce the effects
SULT union would have found the cancellation of around 70 flights during the Alitalia flight assistants’ strike held today. The company would practically go on confirming 59 cancellations consisting o... more
MiscellaneousFire in Spain: France firefighting planes to be coming
Madrid, Spain - At least 8000 hectares of wood were burned
A large fire has been burning Guadalajara’s forests in Central Spain for some days: toll was of 14 victims among firemen. Flames would have been started last Saturday due to a barbecue extinguishing’s fai... more
Latest newsEurofighter: the tops for performance and safety according to RAF
London, UK - British military pilots prove more and more excited about the aircraft's flying performance and they have 14 planes available to date
There are 14 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light fighters currently operating with the Royal Air Force’s units in the UK. British pilots appear more and more excited about the aircraft as flight e... more
AirlinesRyanair flight returned to Ciampino two times for technical problems
Rome, Italy - A technician would have forgotten a tool into the landing gear's compartment during repairs
Ryanair’s passengers departing at the 6:35am from Rome-Ciampino Airport bound for Paris last Saturday, took off 9 hours later because of a failure to the plane’s landing gear which forced flight FR09631 pil... more
DefensePoland: Selex radar network to protect the coast
Warsaw, Italy - A EUR 30m agreement with the Finmeccanica group-owned company with readiness expected by the end of 2006
Polish coast will be protected by a radar sensor network for surface and air space monitoring produced by Selex (Finmeccanica group) by 2006. Local companies will be involved by the important project aimed... more
Latest newsBrazil: second-hand Mirage 2000s for Air Force
Brasilia, Brazil - Lula back home with twelve French combat airplanes after meeting Chirac
French President Chirac and Brazilian President Lula (as a host during an official diplomatic visit) seized a chance to watch the passage of some Brazilian Embraer Tucano basic trainers on the occasion... more
MiscellaneousAttempts in London (2): the only Italian victim's coffin to fly home soon
Rome, Italy - Body was identified by using the DNA test
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the British police authorities have formally identified by DNA test the body of Benedetta Ciaccia, among the victims of the attacks of last July... more
Science and technologyHong Kong Airport troubled due to Typhoon Haitang
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - Flight operations have been suspended yesterday
Hong Kong International "Chek Lap Kok" Airport cancelled more than 30 flights and delayed at least 20 take-offs because of Typhoon Haitang which affected North-East Taiwan’s coast. Air connections from a... more
PeopleBoeing: fine for exporting military avionics-provided civil planes to China
Washington, USA - The risk would be the one of paying USD 47m due to the well known embargo but other firms would be trying to avoid the problem
US authorities would have found the presence of avionic components with possible military deployment aboard commercial airplanes offered by Boeing to Chinese market. So, by virtue of the embargo against... more
AccidentsMexico: helicopter came down due to hurricane Emily
Mexico City, Mexico - Cancun Airport is closed
Hurricane Emily, after affecting Jamaica and Caiman Isles, reached yesterday Mexico killing two people: a couple of pilots flying by chopper for rescuing a State oil company’s dependents blocked on a p... more
PeopleThales' flight simulator for the 787 Dreamliner
Paris, France - Boeing's order followed the one of Airbus for the A-380 consolidating the French firm's success in the simulation sector
Thales added another important aircraft to the list of the aerial vehicles for which it developed simulation systems. After the production of simulators for military aircraft such as the Typhoon, the F-16... more
AirlinesSwedish government chose SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - As the supplier for all 52 domestic routes for which SAS submitted a tender
Following a procurement procedure, the Swedish government has chosen Scandinavian Airlines Sweden as the supplier for all 52 domestic routes for which SAS submitted a tender. The procurement procedure... more
AccidentsSeaplane dropped in Costa Rica
San Josè, Costa Rica - The accident caused six victims
A seaplane sank into the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica with six persons on board last Saturday. Diver teams have found the wreckage underwater off Play Flamingo at Santa Cruz de Guanacaste. Local Red Cross... more
IndustryVitrociset and Esa sign the contract for the realization of the ground and launch facility of the carrier Vega
Rome, Italy - The press conference next Thursday at 10:30
Next Thursday July 21 at 10:30 near the Vitrociset offices in Via Tiburtina 1020, its President Mario Arpino and Liebig, Esa/Esrin Director in front of Prof. Sergio Vetrella, ASI’s (Italian Space Agency) P... more
Latest newsAvio's contribution to the JSF proves stronger
Amsterdam, Holland - An agreement with Rolls Royce to increase collaboration by the DutchAero joint-venture
Avio’s effort in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) proves stronger. The well known Italian group specialized in the production of engines for aerospace deployment has recently signed an agreement with Rolls R... more
IndustryForeign markets and inner cooperations: the Finmeccanica's strategy
Rome, Italy - The group aims to reinforce its international role and encourage synergies among the holding-owned firms themselves
Finmeccanica group’s strategy for growth will focus on the following guiding lines during the next years, according to CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini: a strong and constant effort in the international m... more
AccidentsPlane carrying 55 people crashed in Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea - Nobody survived the disaster
An Antonov 32 for Equatair airline with 55 persons on board, including the crew, crashed yesterday in Equatorial Guinea after take-off from Mabola (Equatorial Guinea’s Capital) at the 10:00am local time b... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles: Venice will be linked directly to Greece thanks to a collaboration between the airline and Snav
Padua, Italy - For the promotion and development of services offered by the two industries on the market
"A new collaboration is born between Alpi Eagles, the carrier of the North East area of Italy, and Snav, the Italian ferry boats’ navigation company, for the promotion and development of services offered b... more
IndustryEmbraer: the deliveries in the second quarter of the year
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Already delivered 60 aircraft in the first half of 2005 compare to the total of 145 ones expected in the space of the year
Embraer announced its second-quarter 2005 deliveries and Company backlog for the Airline, Business and Defense markets. Deliveries by segment were as follows: Total Airline Market: 25 in the second... more
AccidentsEight Russian soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Moscow, Russia - A Mi-8 copter fell down
The Russian Army’s Mi-8 helicopter left from Russian base of Khankala in Chechnya fell down on the mountains near Itul Kale, close to the Georgia’s boundaries, last Saturday. On board there were 3 cre... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 18 to next Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Aeromodelling - 2005 FAI European Championship F3J. Osijek, Croatia. +385 31 208 262 www.ak-osijek.hr/f3jech2005 - 2005 World Games Air Sports - Free Flight and Gliding. Duisburg, Germany. +... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: Al Masri Brigades gave Italy an ultimatum
Rome, Italy - Withdraw troops from Iraq in one month or the capital will be attacked
Abu Hafs Al-Masri Brigades, as responsible for attempts in London occurred on last July 7 as revealed by one of their statements delivered in the internet, threatening countries which keep their troops... more
HelicoptersThe Marine One? Call it VH-71A
Washington, USA - The future US Presidential helicopter has been renamed in this manner
The new Marine One, as the US Presidential helicopter based on the US-101 platform, will be named VH-71A. The name is traditionally assigned by US Air Force and will replace the one chosen by the Team... more
DefenseItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya to receive the last respects
Rome, Italy - Funeral is expected to occur at Belluno this morning
The coffin of Italian Sergeant Davide Casagrande arrived on Friday evening aboard the C-130 aircraft welcomed at the airport of Istrana (Treviso) by Italian Chief of Defence’s General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo D... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 59 flights cancelled due to SULT union flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - A Fiumicino-Caracas flight was cancelled on Saturday due to the lack of personnel on board
There are some 59 flights cancelled by Alitalia due to the 24 h strike called by flight assistants represented by SULT union on today. The union carries on its protest against crew members number and the... more
IndustryDynamic Gunver Technologies awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-100-PW-220/220E engines
Dynamic Gunver Technologies, Manchester, Conn., is being awarded a $5,344,402 firm fixed price contract to provide for 3,206 each Divergent Nozzle Segment in support of the F100-PW-220/220E engines. Total... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $10,271,099 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide eight Advanced Targeting Pods, containers, pylon, warranty,... more
IndustryGKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc. awarded of a near 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-100-PW-220 engine
GKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc., El Cajon, Calif., is being awarded a $18,837,000 firm fixed price contract to provide for Nozzle Support, for the basic year, 644 each, the first option year, and 453 each... more
IndustryEuropean military industry: US investors believe in its growth
Paris, France - European investments are lower so that the right way would be the one of favouring military-civil synergies for research
Those who take the importance of research in the aerospace and defence sectors into account in France obviously also look at those who can invest on it. Nothing surprising except for the relevance of an... more
AirlinesRyanair "engaged" Churchill and public opinion in mourning moaned
London, UK - The great politician paraphrased in a promotion while taxpayers moaned about moral shortages following the recent attempts
That modern finance and business par excellence homeland besides, at the same time, a cornerstone for historical traditions like the UK is sees these two aspects clashing when taking into account the suffering... more
IndustryAero Vodochody restarts by relying on civil aviation
Prague, Czech Republic - The Czech group proves about to sign a deal with EADS to contribute to produce Airbus commercial airplanes
While Czech Government aims to the denationalization of the major national aerospace company (see for details AVIONEWS), Aero Vodochody tries to improve its general condition by production agreements in... more
AirlinesTraffic increase in Asia: not a promise but a concrete reality
London, UK - It would be shown by some data related to growth for some European carriers in such a region such as British Airways and Lufthansa
It would appear self-evident that Asia has succeeded in often achieving the top in terms of passenger traffic rise during the first six months in the current year compared to the same period in 2004 and... more
DefenseItaly attending to train the new Afghan Army Engineers Corps' personnel
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italian Army is in particular taking care of it and the first stage has been already accomplished
Italian armed forces are not simply making efforts to train foreign personnel belonging to Police and forces and operational military units of other countries during their peacekeeping and stabilization... more
Civil aviationUSA: tests for the anti-missile system to protect civil airplanes have been started
Washington, USA - In the meantime, a ruling ro prosecute people aiming lasers against crew cabins has been approved
Northrop Grumman and British Aerospace Systems are about to start testing a laser anti-missile system designed to face the threat consisting of very short-range surface-to-air portable guided rockets,... more
Latest newsNigeria asked Alenia for "rejuvenating" its G-222s
Lagos, Nigeria - A contract for the provision of an update of five airlifters besides the delivery of a sixth second-hand vehicle has been signed
Nigeria decided to renew its airlifters fleet by an update for the five G-222 in operational service which will be provided by Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group). The Italian aerospace company will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN- 2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller attaching bolt failures or improperly secured propellers, which could lead to separation of the propeller from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40656-40660] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F; DC-10-15; DC-10-30 and DC- 10-30F; and model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40651-40656] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseSult: the strike of next Monday confirmed
Rome, Italy - By Alitalia's flight assistants
"The union Sult confirms the strike fixed for next Monday, July 18, for 24 hours by Alitalia’s flight assistants. Sult wants: - to renew to the society the starting request of a serious meeting; - t... more
Press releaseAlitalia: specification about the reorganization proposal of the bond loan
Rome, Italy - The modified bond will be negotiated at the Exchange from next August 1st 2005
"Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA specifies that, regarding the modification proposal of the bond loan ’Alitalia 2,9% 2002-2007 convertible’, the modified bonds will be negotiated at the Exchange fro... more
AirlineseasyJet: new routes from Malpensa to Dortmund starting from the end of October
Milan, Italy - From Malpensa also the connection to Berlin-Schönefeld from September 21
"The low-cost carrier easyJet continues its quick expansion on the Italian market launching the new route Milan-Malpensa/Dortmund, starting from October 30. The airline has choosen Malpensa also for the... more
DefenseItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya (2): Minister Martino gave condolences
Rome, Italy - Sergeant Casagrande "Was attending a mission of a great humanitarian valour"
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, after hearing the news of Sergeant Davide Casagrande’s death, sent to Italian Chief of Army’s General Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, a message for expressing his... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli helicopter raid on Gaza Strip
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - The attack moved in the night caused no victim
Israeli gunships fired missiles against Gaza Strip’s targets in the night to reply to 4 Qassam rockets fired yesterday by Palestinians killing a 22 year old girl in the village of Native Haasara. It w... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: two minutes in silence over the British capital's sky
London, UK - Landings and takeoffs suspended at Heathrow and Gatwick air stations yesterday for 120 seconds
Even the sky over London proved quiet for two minutes during the pause asked at a European level at 12:00 to commemorate yesterday the victims of attempts occurred in London on last July 7. Heathrow and... more
IndustryBoeing and China Cargo Airlines finalized 747-400ER Freighter agreement
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at approximately USD 430m
The Boeing Company and China Cargo Airlines yesterday confirmed they have finalized an agreement for the acquisition of two Boeing 747-400ER Freighters. The order is valued at approximately $430 million... more
IndustryOto Melara: 100 successful years in the defence sector
La Spezia, Italy - Official celebration today for the well known Italian company competent for artillery and missile systems
Oto Melara is celebrating its 100 years activities in the defence sector today. The well known Italian company always distinguished itself both in the domestic and in the international markets regarding... more
SecurityBomb in an Italian car dealer at Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - It has been used a pressure cooker this time
An additional attempt against an Italian target occurred in Spain early today: a small explosive device blasted opposite an Italian car dealer at El Prat de Llobregat, at the gates of Barcelona. Injured... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya: the injured to return home by AMI's Falcon
Rome, Italy - Repatriation of the non-commissioned officer Casagrande's body is expected in the afternoon
The corpse of Italian Parachuter Sergeant Davide Casagrande will leave the funeral chamber set up in the Italian base’s chapel at Nassiriya where Antica Babilonia’s members prayed for him, and will ret... more
AccidentsKorean Air's plane hit a turbulence and lost height: 40 people injured
Seoul, South Korea - A passenger is in serious condition in a South Korea's hospital
Some 40 passengers emerged wounded aboard the flight 630 by Korean Air which went into a dive after hitting a turbulence today. Aboard the Korean carrier’s Boeing B-747 were flying 257 persons left from B... more