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CuriositiesMBDA and Thales successfully tested the Aster missile naval version
Paris, France - An anti-ship missile has been destroyed about 10 km far from its target
French Navy recently successfully tested the launch of an Aster 30 missile jointly developed by MBDA and Thales. The guided rocket intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship missile flying with a sea skimming... more
AirlinesAir Canada's load factor was 79.9% in May
Ottawa, Canada - It was 78.5% in the same month in 2004
Canadian airline’s load factor was near 80%, the highest it has ever recorded in that month. This data results from the increasing in capacity by 4.7%. In the domestic market, capacity has grown by 1.7 p... more
DefenseVenezuela: new weapon systems and a 2 million soldiers reserve to face a prospective US invasion
Caracas, Venezuela - President Chavez's fear has been immediately give the lie by Washington
Venezuelan President Chavez is paying great attention to the increase of defensive capabilities of its own country and he would have decided to set the foundation of a reserve by the recruitment of about... more
Science and technologyInformational solution against baggage loss?
London, United Kingdom - British Airways concentrate its efforts on RFID
British Airways loses about 18 luggages on 1000 handled to the cost of USD 729m destined to compensations, so showed interest in solving the problem by using, for instance, the Radio Frequency Identification... more
MiscellaneousCIA and FBI behind the air attack to Cuba occurred in 1976?
Havana, Cuba - US knew about it according to Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada
57 Cubans, 11 citizens from Guyana and five Koreans were killed in October 6, 1976 when a civilian plane belonging to Cuba’s airline flying from Caracas to Havana, exploded in-flight over Barbados island: t... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): EU approved the business plan
Brussels, Belgium - Italy will have to observe the European four conditions anyway
As already announced, European Union officially approved the Alitalia’s business plan today expressing a positive opinion regarding the seriousness of the reorganization and relaunch programme for the I... more
AirlinesAir France: faster cross the frontier at the Charles De Gaulle Airport
Rome, Italy - The biometrics to enter
"From today and for six months, a pilot biometric system will be tested at the Border Police of the Terminal F2 of the Paris-CdG Airport, for ensuring a speedy border passage. Imagined by Air France, the... more
AerospaceGalileo: Ukraine as the third non-EU partner for the global positioning system
Kiev, Ukraine - It follows China and Israel but many other states are evaluating the possibility of providing their contribution for its development
Ukraine is officially the third country besides the European Union’s members to participate to the programme for the Galileo global positioning satellite system after China and Israel. The agreement r... more
AirlinesAirsal took flight
Salerno, Italy - Commercial agreement with Alpitour for 500 services up to September
A thousand of people flew aboard Airsal SpA last week-end: it is an Italian airline based in Salerno (Campania Region) which started domestic and international services last Saturday, June 4. Italian carrier... more
Science and technologyMalpensa first for punctuality in Europe followed by Fiumicino
Milan, Italy - Data were related to the first quarter of this year
Malpensa and Fiumicino at the first places for punctuality from January to March 2005 according the classification of Association of European Airlines (AEA). Malpensa was the first and Fiumicino the... more
AirlinesUS homonymous airline blamed Jet Airways for having links with al-Qaeda
Washington, USA - Indian carrier forced to delay departure of new route Mumbai-Newark
Jet Airways, the India’s main national airline, will sue a little known Maryland-based airline with the same name (Jet Airways Inc.), which would have alleged the Indian carrier for having links with t... more
SecurityUS air attack killed at least seven Iraqis
Baghdad, Iraq - US planes fired on Rawa
A violent attack performed by US military aviation would have occurred this morning on the city of Rawa killing at least seven Iraqi citizens, destroying three houses and a cement factory as well, according... more
Science and technologyGrottaglie: Puglia Region provided a go-ahead for the air station runway extension
Grottaglie, Italy - A major step for the production of the 787's structural components by Alenia Aeronautica
Italian Puglia Regional Administration is able to ensure its go-ahead to the extension of the Grottaglie Airport’s runway (Taranto) from the present about 1800 m to some 3200 m, together with other infrastructural w... more
Defense"Mar Baltic Action" drill has been completed
Ventspils, Latvia - It has been attended by eleven nations
More than 400 soldiers, 28 aircraft from different countries (USA, Russia, Latvia, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania), 40 war ships and two submarines have... more
Latest newsVenezuelan judges seized missiles bound for Israel
Caracas, Venezuela - Belonging to Colombian Air Force, they were expected to be carried by a Lufthansa' airplane
Venezuelan authorities would have seized five missiles at Caracas International Airport, as found in a Lufthansa airline’s hangar. Such weapon systems would belong to Colombian Air Force and the destination s... more
AirlinesNaples: Eurofly to take off towards New York
Naples, Italy - Campania Region and City of Naples celebrated the most important initiative
The inaugural flight of Eurofly’s Airbus A-330/200 from Naples-Capodichino to New York "JFK" will start next Tuesday, June 14, for the first intercontinental link at Naples Airport. Flights will be available o... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU's green light for the business plan being awaited for today
Brussels, Belgium - The four conditions set by EU authorities remain
European Commission is likely to ensure its green light for the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008 today. EU would actually think that the AZ Fly recapitalization process and the Fintecna’s participation in... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at ASD conference (5): Interview with President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Rome, Italy - "Many subjects are interested in Thales but Finmeccanica will participate if it can seize a chance"
AVIONEWS interviewed ASD (Aerospace and Defence Association) President Pier Francesco Guarguaglini on the occasion of the annual press conference held in Rome today. AVIONEWS: Within the efforts intended... more
AirlinesFinnair break into turfdom
Rome, Italy - The airline signed a deal with FISE's members
The General Manager of Finland flag carrier Finnair, Arto Sutinen, has signed a collaboration agreement with Italian Federation of Equestrian Sports (FISE). Its members will be enable to fly on Finnair... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at ASD conference (4): joint-ventures for increasing industrial integration
Rome, Italy - Investments on security and defence grant benefits also in other sectors
Despite of difficulty related to scarce investments for defence, certain studies would demonstrate that expenditures dedicated to such sector grant indeed benefits also in other sectors, underlined Guarguaglini.... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at ASD conference (3): big efforts dedicated to integration process
Rome, Italy - European companies are increasingly looking at US market despite of European investment in defence are still limited than in Usa
Results of dispute between EU and US on aerospace subsidies, are not still clear, said Chairman Guarguaglini. Europe aims to achieve synergies for ensuring a greater industrial integration. Space sector... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at ASD conference (2): "A single association representing all EU members"
Rome, Italy - 2000 companies represented by AeroSpace and Defence Association
The press conference held by ASD (AeroSpace and Defence) has been attended by Chairman, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini and General Secretary, Roger W. Hawksworth, who have introduced the European results... more
AerospaceMoon-coming hypothesis: AVIONEWS interviewed Director of ASI "Universe Observation" unit
Rome, Italy - "Italian Space Agency found a convergence of scientific interests with NASA on this mission"
USA and Europe have recently re-launched a systematic exploration of the solar system through scientific missions targeted to know the different planets and carry again the man on the Moon in a decennium,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways, a strenuous success
London, United Kingdom - Positive results in spite of many difficulties
There is a cut-throat competition from the low-cost carriers Ryanair and easyJet to the national British Airways; and the situation worsens considering the high fuel costs. Nevertheless British carrier... more
AirlinesThe strange case of America West shares
Phoenix, Usa - The leap of the Airlines shares
Talks that Alaska Air could take over America West made the shares gain more than 5 percent and at the same time the latter is carrying out negotiations for merger with US Airways. A categorical denial,... more
Civil aviationBoston, the Federal Aviation Administration tests anti-terrorism plan
Boston, Usa - Practical drills at Logan airport
Satisfactory results obtained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) during the "Operation Atlas" anti-terrorism drill carried out yesterday for the first time on a true airplane intercepted in the... more
AirlinesIraqi Airways reopens route to Bassora
Baghdad, Iraq - New flights to the city in the south
Last Saturday June 4, a Boeing 727 of Iraqi Airways covered, after a period of interruption, the 550 kilometres that separate the main Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Bassora. Four weekly flights will be carried... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic, false hijacking alarm on London-New York flight
Brussels, Belgium - A technical fault the cause of the episode
On the flight 45 of the Virgin Atlantic Airbus A-340/600 travelling London-New York on Friday June 3, a small technical problem produced great agitation for possible hijacking. Denial of the news was promptly... more
AirlinesToo many debts for Varig Airlines
Brasilia, Brazil - The Government studies possible solutions
Debts for the Brasilian carrier Varig get up to USD 700m. On June 2, the news spread about the Brazilian Government that conceded the purchase of 20% of the national carrier capital to the Portuguese Tap.... more
AirlinesTransavia.com hits the mark with the new flight to Genoa
Amsterdam, Holland - The low-cost airline gets great success on the Italian trip
After only a month from the opening of the new flight Amsterdam-Genoa on April 27, the low-cost Dutch carrier Transavia.com draws up a positive account of the first thirty operating days. On Saturday,... more
Latest newsThe Italian Air Force for the "Operation smile"
Nassiriya, Iraq - Soldiers collect EUR 2,000 for the local population
Remarkable gesture of solidarity from the Italian Air Force in Iraq. On Friday June 3, Colonel Antonio Albanese, commandant of the 6th independent operating section of the Military Aviation, gave to Cimic... more
Science and technologyManila Airport to be completed before Christmas
Manila, Philippines - The launch of new terminal has been postponed again
The new airport of Manila will open next December, after a long delay. A Japanese contractor took it upon himself to complete the building work. The terminal had to be operative already this month, starting... more
Science and technologyMexico: lava and lapillus on Colima Airport
Mexico City, Mexico - The awakening of volcano forced to close the air station
The most powerful eruption in last 15 years according to Mexican Civil Defence officials. A column of smoke, rock, ash lapillus emanated from the Colima volcano situated in the Western State of the same... more
AirlinesMobiles on flying aboard Qantas tomorrow
Sydney, Australia - It is the first airline disproving cellular phone taboo
Qantas is going to give the green light, tomorrow June 7, for using mobiles after take-off; the measure is valid aboard all Australian domestic services. Carrier’s General Manager, John Borghetti, explained t... more
IndustryEmbraer: Flybe announced an order for EMB-195 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First delivery of the aircraft expected in August 2006
Flybe, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, today announced an agreement with Embraer for the purchase of 14 EMBRAER 195 aircraft and has taken options on an additional 12. Deliveries are set t... more
AirlinesVolare (2): business plan is on the launching pad
Varese, Italy - Airline hopes to reintegrate redundant workers
The business plan will be put forward to the Italian Ministry for Productive Activities within the end of Summer: its guide-lines provide for equipping Volare fleet with 20 airplanes by 2007. Fifteen aircraft... more
AirlinesVolare is thinking on Paris
Varese, Italy - The fourth A-320 is about to arrive
Volare Group’s General Manager, Giulio De Metrio, has announced following flight’s restarting (see for details AVIONEWS), that its fleet will be enriched with the 4th Airbus 320 by the end of the Summer. Over 170... more
Latest newsBrazil: did a US plane monitor uranium reserve in such a country?
Brasilia, Brazil - It would have been revealed by Brazilian press but the authorities from both the countries have firmly given the lie to it
A US P-3 Orion surveillance airplane would have performed an intelligence operation in the South American country’s sky in October 2004, according to sources from the Brazilian press, overflying in particular t... more
PeopleCompensation request shadow covers the A-380
Toulouse, France - Some carriers would have already proven upset about deliveries delays announced by Airbus
Delays for the deliveries of the new Airbus A-380 555-800 seats long range airliner affecting several customers could lead to a request for compensation (see for details AVIONEWS). At least four carriers... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 6 to next Sunday 12
Monday 06 - Sanjo Giant Kite Fighting Festival. Igarashi River Bank, Japan. + 81 26 32 1202 www.tako.gr.jp - Ballooning - 9th Velikie Luki International Competition. Velikie Luki, Pskov region, Russia.... more
ReportA new test flight for the BA-609
Arlington, USA - A major step towards the first horizontal flight test for the Bell/AgustaWestland civil tilt-rotor
The Bell/AgustaWestland AB-609 tilt-rotor for civil purposes accomplished another flight after about three years from the last aerial test. The trial was performed at the US helicopter company facility... more
IndustryASD: annual press conference on schedule in Rome today
Rome, Italy - To analyse the results achieved in such sectors in Europe in 2004, also considering the current market condition and future prospects
ASD (Aerospace and Defence Association) is going to hold its traditional annual press conference in Rome today in order to analyse the situation regarding the results achieved in Europe by the main firms... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-300 B2 and B4 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of both spring boxes of certain VLAs due to corrosion damage, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 3, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 106) ] [Page 32483-32484 ] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseEnav SpA: the Italian strike of next Wednesday, June 8, 2005 postponed
Rome, Italy - The air traffic services will be ensured
"Enav (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) communicates that, following the talks with the society, the unions Fit-Cisl, Cisal-AV and Assivolo cadres, have put off the strike fixed for Wednesday, June... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-1Y and AH-1Z aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $17,603,960 not-to-exceed modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for initial spare parts... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 aircraft
Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Ariz., is being awarded a $15,180,571 firm fixed price contract. This service requirement contract is for repair of the F-15 aircraft mounted accessory drive secondary... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a near 82 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15, and F-16, the Navy F/A-18
Boeing Co., St Louis Mo., is being awarded an $81,934,800 contract modification to provide for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, Full Rate Production 2 1 for the USAF F-15, and F-16, the Navy F/A-18... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS report on retreaded tires: the Goodyear Aviation Tires Division
Rome, Italy - "The company holds a market share of more than 40%"
AVIONEWS report on companies dealing with aviation tires retreading goes on with the Goodyear Aviation Tires Division. Goodyear Nederland, based in Tilburg (Netherlands), is the European headquarters for... more
IndustryWill Airbus attend Le Bourget without a new Chief Executive Officer?
Paris, France - The selection of the new CEO expected to be the successor of Noel Forgeard could be postponed furtherly
Airbus could attend next edition of Le Bourget Air Show (Paris, June 13-19) without a new leader capable of replacing Noel Forgeard, who is waiting for the formalization of his new role as a Co-CEO in... more
MiscellaneousSicily is in emergency due to clandestines: EU asked for airplanes and ships
Agrigento, Italy - An unceasing flow of landings on Sicily coasts
23 clandestines arrived in the night at Lampedusa after having been transferred on the Italian coast-guard’s motor patrol boat: they were previously spotted by an Atlantic plane. Over 150 clandestines o... more