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Latest newsF/A-22 Raptor: "We should export it if we want to warrant higher security for the United States"
Washington, USA - It is the proposal put forward by some US researchers on the basis of both economic and strategic evaluations
Exporting the F/A-22 Raptor to warrant higher security just for the country which produces it, that is to say the United States. This is the proposal by some strategy and international policy researchers... more
Latest newsGreece: Officer charged for providing information on the F-16 and the Typhoon
Athens, Greece - Suspended from its service for one year, he is believed to be responsible for non-authorized transfer of military top secret details
A Greek Air Force’s Officer is currently under investigation as accused for military top secret information transfer to some national and foreign private and industrial subjects. It would seem that this s... more
AerospaceUS Air Force aims to "space superiority"
Washington, USA - President Bush has been requested to approve a plan intended to put weapon systems into orbit
Despite the strong doubts expressed by many subjects (such as Canada, Russia, China and EU) concerning the juridic legitimacy at an international level of such a measure, it seems that world is going to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): false bomb alarm at Fiumicino Airport yesteday night
Rome, Italy - A flight bound for Palermo has been delayed following an anonimous phone call indicating the presence of a bomb but nothing strange has been found
An anonimous call to Italian Police indicated yesterday the presence of a bomb on an Alitalia’s flight. Such flight, the AZ-1795, wa scheduled to take off from Rome-Fiumicino Airport at 09:40 pm bound f... more
IndustryBoeing: Preston selected to augment Dubai International Airport expansion
Melbourne, Australia - To conduct a computer simulation study of the Middle East's busiest airport
Preston Aviation Solutions Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, has been awarded a contract by the Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) to conduct a computer simulation study of Dubai International... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Selex venture boosts Finmeccanica’s Defence Electronics business
Rome, Italy - Encompassing avionics, communications, integrated systems and security, the new business will generate EUR 3 billion in revenues and employ 19,000 staff
"Following the signing of the agreement with BAE Systems, Finmeccanica has created a new Defence Electronics division, making the Italian group Europe’s second-largest operator in the sector and sixth-largest i... more
MiscellaneousItalian air-traffic controller absenteeism process headed to appeal
Milan, Italy - To revaluate behaviours of air-traffic controllers considered legal
Italian Public Prosecutor of Milan, Fabio Roia, wrote 26 pages to appeal the sentence which discharged 30 Linate’s air-traffic controllers, charged of playing football during service. Roia will ask judges t... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS attending the presentation of the new Itali Airlines' routes
Pescara, Italy - Services offered by the charter carrier led by Eng. Giuseppe Spadaccini are growing
The first flight linking Pescara to Milan-Malpensa operated by Itali Airlines has been opened today. Its fleet consists among the other things of two MD-82s and three Metroliners besides the Dornier Do-328s.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2005-10-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the torque tube from fouling against the underfloor control cables, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28186-28187] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2005-10-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct latent failure of the primary load path of the HSTA, which, in conjunction with a failure of the HSTA secondary nut, could result in loss of horizontal trim control and consequent reduced controllability of the air
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28181-28184] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel from accumulating under the APU enclosure, which, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28187-28188] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB SF-340A and SAAB 340B series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of a wiper arm from the airplane, which could result in damage to the fuselage skin and propeller
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28184-28185] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-355E, F, F1, F2, and N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent an engine overspeed, an engine shutdown, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 94)] [Page 28188-28190] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleBoeing 787: Electronic Flight Bag produced by Astronautics for the Dreamliner
Washington, USA - All the essential information for the crew compressed in a digital format
Aerospace company Astronautics will provide the Electronic Flight Bag for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the new medium-long range airliner which represents the cutting edge of Boeing technology in the civil... more
IndustryThales: a wide range of hypotheses to strengthen the group
Paris, France - It is being thought to deals with Alcatel, EADS, Finmeccanica and DCN but also to keep on the current structure
Thales is analysing the situation regarding its medium-long term prospects. The well known French group board, as a company specialized in the defence electronics and avionics sectors, is appraising a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: terror warning signal on Milan-Boston flight proved to be a false one
Boston, USA - After assessment performed by FBI about the presence on board of an Algerian-native person whose name would have been indicated in the no-fly list
Terror warning signal was called again in the United States yesterday, after fear experienced by passengers on the Air France flight left from Paris and bound for Boston some days ago (see for details... more
AirlineseasyJet: changes in the Board of Directors
Milan, Italy - After ten years at the leadership of the carrier, Ray Webster, ceo, will resign his task
"easyJet announced that Ray Webster, ceo of the carrier, will resign his job after around ten years of success during which he leaded easyJet in a growth period (quotation on the London’s stock exchange, t... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate new service at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
Tennessee, Usa - Twice daily flights from Houston to Chattanooga starting in October
Continental Airlines, the City of Chattanooga and the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority have announced that the airline will inaugurate daily nonstop service between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport... more
AirlinesVolare (2): its slots are tempting Richard Branson
London, United Kingdom - Virgin would be examining a dossier released by Rinaldini himself
The multi-millionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Group would be considering the possibility to acquire or link-up with Carlo Rinaldini-led carrier. Virgin would be examining a dossier set up by the special c... more
AirlinesVolare: Eurnekian has been questioned
Varese, Italy - He would have asked Interbanca for having EUR 40m investment back
The Argentine undertaker, Eduardo Eurnekian, sold South-American company Bixesarry to Volare for EUR 3.5m which were turned to Gino Zoccai in order to take over Volare’s shares: Zoccai paid up the amount t... more
MiscellaneousUSA: Alitalia flight redirected due to security reasons
Bangor, USA - After taking off from Milan, it was bound for Boston
The announcement has been released by Amy Von Walter, a TSA’s (Transportation Security Administration) spokesman, who explained that the flight AZ618 which took off from Milan bound for Boston, has been r... more
AirlinesTap and Varig sign an agreement protocol
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 20% to the Portuguese airline
The board of directors president of Varig, David Zylberstajn, stated that negotiations have just started and that the Brazilian company has already received various offers to solve the crisis derived by... more
PeopleThe European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2005
Geneva, Switzerland - Ebace 2005 to open tomorrow
It is the only European manifestation concerning the commercial aviation exclusively and is going to start works tomorrow: the final day is scheduled on Friday May 20 (see for details AVIONEWS). At the... more
AerospaceA new spacecraft to replace the Space Shuttle in 2014
Washington, USA - NASA's programme needs a project capable of carrying man on Mars as well
Bush-led Government and NASA intend to accomplish the first mission with a new spacecraft by 2014. The current Space Shuttles will in fact begin to be retired from service in 2010 and some operational... more
HelicoptersAustralia: first two Tiger helicopters delivered to Army
Canberra, Australia - Mainly provided with the Hellfire missiles and 70 mm rockets
The first two Eurocopter Tiger combat helicopters in the ARH version (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) purchased by Australia reached their Australian Army units. With such a variant the country requested... more
Latest newsUS Air Force has a new Chief of Staff
Washington, USA - He is the current vice of General Jumper
General Teed Moseley is the successor of General John Jumper as Chief of Staff of US aviation. Moseley has been Chief of US forces in South-West Asia during Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts; he has accumulated... more
Press releaseSab: the flight to New York confirmed
Boulogne, Italy - Fixed for the next June 13
"In connection with the declarations of the UIL unionist, Giuseppe Gallinari, diffused today during a press conference on agreement signed by Sab (Boulogne’s Airport management society) and unions, the ’... more
Latest newsRussia: competitiveness shortages for the military aerospace industry
Moscow, Russia - It is necessary to renew products and try to break into new markets, according to some experts
Russian aeronautics industry appears forced to face some weakness from a commercial point of view. Some experts would have indicated a series of difficulties which would be currently preventing the growth... more
Latest newsThe second prototype of the M-346 of Aermacchi flies (2): background information
Venegono, Italy - A programme launched in early 2000
"Background information The M-346 Programme was launched by Aermacchi in early 2000, after a phase of in-depth studies, market surveys and benchmarking. In order to optimise the training effectiveness... more
Latest newsThe second prototype of the M-346 of Aermacchi flies
Venegono, Italy - 42 minutes have allowed the new prototype performance to be evaluated
"The second prototype of the M-346, new Aermacchi’s advanced trainer, has performed its maiden flight today. The aircraft has taken off from Venegono airfield at 10:11 am, local time, piloted by Olinto C... more
PeopleThe "Russian" kind of the 787 Dreamliner
Moscow, Russia - About 300 engineers attending to its designing, while five Russian carriers would be interested in the new Boeing's airplane
Although one often talks about the commercial chances that Boeing can seize in the in the Asian setting for its new 787 Dreamliner medium-long range airliner, one cannot say the same about the relations... more
AirlinesBusinessmen choose low-cost airlines
London, United Kingdom - They voted easyJet
The survey promoted by Barclaycard Business has elected easyJet as businessmen favoured airline for the fourth time running. The survey has highlighted the relevance of availability of low-cost flights... more
AirlinesLegal action took agaist Virgin
Sydney, Australia - Hostess discriminated because of their age and look
"Young, blonde, attractive" are the fundamental characteristics, as to Theresa Steward, that Virgin would look for in its hostesses. The woman, 52 years old, was the first of the 8 Ansett ex-hostesses... more
MiscellaneousPeak dedicated to Pope Wojtyla to be benedict in-flight
Aquila, Italy - The mountain is situated on Gran Sasso massif, at more than 2400 metres height
Italian Minister of Agriculture, Gianni Alemanno, will fly on board a helicopter of Italian Forestal Corp to reach tomorrow the Gran Sasso peak (Abruzzo Region) destined to be named as Pope John Paul II.... more
AirlinesA peculiar strike for the United Airlines hostess
Washington, Usa - They recall the film "Calendar girls" against the pensions plan
The bankruptcy judge of Chicago, Eugene Wedoff, authorized the transfer of United Airlines employees pension costs from the company to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, the Federal agency. The... more
Weather forecastsThe first youth games in Kosovo
Rome, Italy - 260 athletes in the competition
The first youth games in Kosovo took place in the past days in the Italian Airport of Gjakove. Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture, youth and sports of Kosovo and of the Kfor (Nato Kosovo Force),... more
AirlinesUS Airways e America West are looking for sponsors
New York, USA - USD 400m needed for the merger
US Airways and American West Airlines are negotiating to conclude the agreement (see AVIONEWS) which, as to the "Wall Street Journal", could see the European Airbus, the top company in the civil aviation... more
AirlinesIberia wants to reduce the costs
Madrid, Spain - A plan is necessary to "Continue to be a profitable company"
In September the Spanish airline will present a three-years plan to reduce the costs, as the General Director Angel Mullor said; a strategy to maintain the competitiveness and the profitability on the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways on the rise
London, United Kingdom - The results exceed the forecasts
Thanks to a cost cutting plan, British Airways saw a growing operating income of around one third: GBP 540m compared to the 405m of the previous year, exceeding all the expectations. The net debt went... more
Latest newsPakistan: air-to-air and anti-ship missiles for the Air Force's fighters
Islamabad, Pakistan - Some 300 Sidewinders and 40 Harpoons for the F-16s and the United States appear willing to provide a go-ahead for the supply
Pakistan goes on asking the United States for taking delivery of weapons to encourage the modernization of its defensive system, remarkably relying upon its aerial component. US authorities could actually... more
Science and technologyUSA: virtual strip through new X-ray systems
Washington, USA - The champions of civil rights and health have already said no
The TSA (Transportation Security Agency), will begin soon to test the new machine named backscatter which is a X-ray device able to reveal what passengers are bringing under their clothes: weapons, explosives,... more
Latest newsJSF: final assembly of the first F-35s
Fort Worth, USA - The three fuselage sections and its wings are being manufactured by Lockheed Martin and BAe and then assembled in the US homeland
Lockheed Martin started the final assembly of the first F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) at its production facility located in Fort Worth (Texas). The new light multirole stealth fighter is being made in... more
DefenseLithuania says no to professional Army
Vilnius, Lithuania - In the Parliament 45 voted against it, 19 supported it and four abstained
The Lithuanian Parliament has recently rejected the proposal to create a professional Army: the project had ben put forward by two opposition members considering that the current conscription system would... more
IndustryInternational Air Charter announced expansion plan for the Middle East region
Dubai, UAE - The company scouts for GSA partners in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon
International Air Charter plc (IAC), one of the world’s largest independent aircraft charter brokers, has announced that it intends to expand operations by forging new GSA (General Sales Agent) partnerships i... more
AerospaceCira: conference on the USV project
Capua, Italy - Over 200 researchers, scientists and managers coming from twenty countries
"The programme for the development of the Shuttle’s successor realized by Cira (Italian Centre for Aerospace Researches) has been announced to the world scientific community on the occasion of the space v... more
DefenseA naval blockade against North Korea?
Washington, USA - Some military analysts would think that the United States could resort to it in case the Communist regime performs the announced nuclear test
Some military analyst had put forward the hypothesis that next conflict could involve the Korean peninsula (see for details AVIONEWS). Now, other experts would even suggest a less dramatic but certainly... more
DefenseItalian General Del Vecchio to take charge of international assistance force in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italian humanitairan worker has been kidnapped in Kabul
Italy is going to take charge of international operations in Afghanistan: General Mauro Del Vecchio will replace Turkish General Ethem Erdagi at the charge of ISAF VIII (Security Assistance Force) next... more
HelicoptersFire Department of New York aiming to found their own aerial unit
New York, USA - Heroes of 09/11 rescue operations want to achieve more operational autonomy
The (Fire Department of New York) intends to provide with helicopters so that an absolutely autonomous aerial unit can be founded, an innovative solution when thinking about the present operational activities.... more
DefenseRussia: a new air carrier after 2010
Moscow, Russia - Russian Navy to begin the retirement of several naval units just starting in such a date
Russian Navy will start retiring several naval units from the operational service beginning in 2010, also including the aircraft carriers produced between the 70s and the 80s last century. So, the armed... more
AccidentsAir crash in Chile: 10 persons were killed
Santiago, Chile - The weather conditions not enable to localize the area where aircraft dropped
A small plane crashed yesterday in the Andes mountains, close to borders of Chile and Argentina: all 10 people on board may be dead. Passengers bodies did not have been recovered because weather conditions... more