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SecurityAttack in Madrid: there are at least 31 injured
Madrid, Spain - Police helicopters are controlling the area affected by explosion
This morning a car bomb exploded at a convention center in Madrid, where Spain’s King Juan Carlos is expected to inaugurate a fair: until now 31 injured persons are reported. Ambulances and police forces a... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (10): European seizure begins
Anaheim, USA - Penetration capability in the US and worldwide markets with autonomous or new/consolidated partnerships promotions
If intending to carry out an appraisal of the event which involved Anaheim from February 6 to 8, one can certainly begin by reminding the felling of an European industry seizure that local press in this... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (9): Turbomeca relies on customer care
Anaheim, USA - The purpose is the one of warranting a quick and worldwide support
Turbomeca: the world number 1 in the helicopter turbine sector. The success of the French company owned by Snecma in this sector leads the group to opt for a reinforcement of customer care and support,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (8): Eurocopter plays a major role in EMS and Law Enforcement
Anaheim, USA - The EC-135 and the AS-350 appear respectively the winning products for the European group in America
The Eurocopter EC-135s will be involved by a 20% production increase during 2005. It has been unveiled by the helicopter group owned by EADS by considering the success of the aircraft and the remarkable... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (7): turbo-shaft market to grow till 2014
Anaheim, USA – Rolls Royce proves convinced of it when considering the forecasted increase of civil and military helicopters sales
Rolls Royce analysed the situation with reference to the turbine market, forecasting a significant growth of orders as a consequence of the awaited helicopter sales rise during the next ten years. The... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (6): the Enstrom 480B payed an expensive price due to certification problems
Anaheim, USA – Difficulties of this kind would have prevented the vehicle to win against its competitors as the new US border surveillance chopper
Equipment certification shortages. This was the warning signal called by Enstrom for its helicopters, especially for the 480B which did not succeed in in win as the new United States national border surveillance... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (4): Aerolineas Ejecutivas selects the A-109 Power and the Grand
Anaheim, USA – They will be dedicated to transport activities and operate in Mexico City
Another success for AgustaWestland in the helicopter civil transport. The group unveiled the orders performed by Mexican company Aerolineas Ejecutivas an concerning two A-109E Powers. Moreover, two A-109S... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (3): orders for the S-92 and the S-76 devoted to offshore missions
Anaheim, USA – The Sikorsky's helicopters to operate in North America and Northern Europe
The S-76 and the S-92 are the Sikorsky’s alternative solutions for the offshore operations and the well known helicopter group takes delivery of new orders during Heli-Expo 2005 in Anaheim (California). T... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (2): "MD can meet the Italian Government's operational flexibility needs"
Anaheim, USA – It has been underlined by Henk Schaeken, CEO of MD Helicopters, during an interview with AVIONEWS
MD Helicopters is experiencing a delicate period. The US helicopter company which made a clear choice from a technological point of view, opting for the development of new products and the upgrade of the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005: interview to Giuseppe Orsi, CEO of AgustaWestland
Anaheim, USA – "The EH-101 will be able to meet the Italian Government's needs for VIP institutional transport if requirements and funds exist"
AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Orsi, CEO of AgustaWestland at Heli-Expo 2005. Orsi reminded as after his appointment as Agusta Chief Executive Officer, he decided to follow the guidelines set by the strategy... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (5): K-Max to the serve South Korea
Anaheim, Usa – The small Kaman's helicopter for firefighting an heavy-lift to arrive in the Asian country for the first time
The K-Max is about to reach South Korea. The well known small Kaman’s helicopter dedicated to heavy-lift and firefighting will arrive in the Asian country for the first time in order to show its own c... more
IndustryRaytheon Aircraft Co. awarded of a over 59 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-6A Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $59,003,241 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for Lot XII option exercise. JPATS T-6A Production Aircraft Lot XII (6 each) FY05,... more
Government actsInterrogation on the attack to an Italian convoy occurred in Darfur
Rome, Italy - By on. Luana Zanella (Misto-Verdi-Ulivo Party)
Italian Deputy On. Luana Zanella intended to ask Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs for some explanations about the attack against an Italian convoy which was carrying humanitarian aid to a zone controlled... more
AirlinesRoyal Airways enters low-cost market in India
Bombay, India - Through the launch of a new carrier SpiceJet
Royal Airways, formerly known as Modiluft, announced it will launch a new carrier SpiceJet which will enter the low-cost market in India in May 2005. The carrier said it had already leased three Boeing... more
CuriositiesAn Army Lynx diverted to carry a pizza to the girlfriend
London, United Kingdom - The extra cost caused by the change of course is not known
A British Army pilot has been disciplined after carrying a pizza to his girlfriend using a helicopter while he was making a training flight. Last January 25, the 25 lieutenant diverted the aircraft which... more
AirlinesPassengers rose on board of easyJet flights
London, United Kingdom - The carrier transported 2,83m passenger in last month
The number of passenger on board of easyJet flights rose 23,8 per cent in January compared to the same period in 2003, while load factor reported 0,8 per cent fall in its percentage. easyJet’s predictions h... more
Government actsInterrogation about the reconversion of Sigonella military base into a civil airport
Rome, Italy - By on. Deiana Elettra (RC Party)
Italian Deputy On. Deiana Elettra intended to ask Italian Minister of Defence and Minister of Transport for making clear about the airport of Sigonella (Sicily, Italy) which is a Nato base where logistic... more
Government actsInterrogation about Mangusta helicopter fleet
Rome, Italy - By on. Deiana Elettra (RC Party)
Italian Deputy on. Deiana Elettra asked Minister of Defence for making clear about the effective condition of Mangusta helicopter fleet from the update and maintenance viewpoint following the debates opened... more
Government actsInterrogation about the US redeployment of troops in Europe
Rome, Italy - By on. Deiana Elettra (RC Party) and on. Silvana Pisa (Ds-Ulivo Party)
Italian Deputies On. Deiana Elettra and on. Silvana Pisa decided to ask Italian PM and Minister of Defence for taking delivery of some more information regarding the decision of Pentagon to set up new... more
MiscellaneousItalian journalist sequestered in Iraq: the development of the case
Baghdad, Iraq - Iraqi Government said "There are no certainty for the dismissal of the woman"
According to what reported Iraqi Government it seems there are "No certainty" about an eventual dismissal of Giuliana Sgrena, the Italian journalist sequestered on last Friday in Iraq (see AVIONEWS). Meanwhile... more
IndustryAir Evac Lifeteam selects Skytrac Systems to supply Iridium Satellite Systems for flight-following and Satcom needs
Midland, Usa - Deliveries and installation started in late 2004 and will continue into 2005
SkyTrac Systems (STS) has announced an agreement with Air Evac Lifeteam to equip its medevac helicopter fleet with the Iridium-based SkyTrac flight-following satcom system. Deliveries and installation... more
SecurityNato: the alliance never so strong
Rome, Italy - In Brussels, Nato US Ambassador, in view the Alliance summit, declares that today Nato is a solid Alliance
In the next Nato vertex, expected in the Belgian capital on February 22, important matters on the future order of the mission conducted from the Atlantic Alliance are in talking points. The summit represents... more
IndustryBoeing: Ethiopian Airlines to buy up to ten B-787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - The airline becomes the first African carrier to join the 787 launch team
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced a preliminary agreement for up to 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner passenger planes that will make the airline the first Africa-based operator of the super-efficient, all-new... more
Science and technologyNotice of judicial investigation for "Charles de Gaulle" operators?
Paris, France - They are under indictment for the collapse of a Terminal 2E section
Airports of Paris (ADP), "Vinci" building constructor and the control company "Veritas" will receive in short time notice of judicial investigation for the collapse of a structural section at Paris "Charles... more
AirlinesEmirates predicts profit down due to high fuel cost
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Starting from March 2005 the carrier will be receiving one new plane a month for the next seven years
Emirates, United Arab Emirates’ national carrier, announced high fuel costs will affect its revenues in the second part of the current financial year: a spokesman for the airline said. This last claimed t... more
SecurityRice's visit: Italy important role on the reorganization of transAtlantic relationships
Rome, Italy - In Washington Rome could be played an important role in the reorganization of the relationships with the European allies after the rifts on the intervention in Iraq
The Rome’s stop of the New Secretary of American State, Condoleeza Rice, immediatly after that one in Middle East, it’s very important in Washington for the role that Rome can accept towards the European All... more
SecurityNato: meeting of the Foreign Ministers is on agenda
Rome, Italy - In Brussels, to the Nato Foreign Ministers will have the function to face the future of the mission in Iraq and Afghanistan
In the Foreign Ministers meeting, forecast in the Belgian capital tomorrow, February 9, will discuss about the American determination to expand the Nato’s training mission in Iraq. The political future o... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government gave the green light to alliances
Rome, Italy - Treasury Minister must keep at least 30 per cent of shares
Italian Government with the decree approved by Council of Ministers last February 3, decided to support the possible carrier alliances in order to reach Alitalia’s privatization: Ministry of Treasury, w... more
Press releaseSea: national Sult Trasporto Aereo strike next Thursday
Milan, Italy - Of four hours
"Sea - Milan’s Airports, communicates that, due to the national strike announced from Sult for the ground personel of the air transport, next Thursday, February 10, 2005, from 12:30am to 4:30pm, moreover t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (10): Bell 429 aiming to seize the light twin segment
Anaheim, USA - Michael Cox, Director of Public Affairs and Advertising, interviewed by AVIONEWS, described the features of the aircraft
Michael Cox, Bell Director of Public Affairs and Advertising, focused on some aspects of the new 429 by explaining them to AVIONEWS. The 429 is a light twin helicopter designed to meet the market needs... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (9): "S-92, the best one in its class all over the world"
Anaheim, USA - It was stated by Bud Grebey interviewed by AVIONEWS analysing the advantages of the aircraft which did not succeed in becoming the new Marine One
Market opportunities, products quality, long-standing cooperation between the two companies, the contribution in the unmanned sector and Schweizer’s capabilities in favouring the production and the tests f... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (8): Robinson, the strength of tradition
Anaheim, USA - Faithfully relying on the single piston engine formula, President Frank Robinson leads the constant growth of the group
Robinson Helicopters, the leading US company producing light single piston engine helicopters devoted to training activities, appears willing to go on honouring its traditional way of thinking, the one... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (7): interview with Christina Gotzhein, Eurocopter Press and Information Manager
Anaheim, USA - "Eurocopter takes advantage of all the efforts and the investments performed for the development of new aircraft during recent years"
AVIONEWS interviewed Christina Gotzhein, Eurocopter Press and Information Manager. According to Gotzhein, the long-standing relations with China justify the resort to a new joint product (the EC-175) as... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (6): interview with Stephen Moss, President of AgustaWestland USA
Anaheim, USA - "The evolution of the US-101 in the United States can ensure benefits also for the other customers of the EH-101"
AVIONEWS interviewed Stephen Moss, President of AgustaWestland USA and leading the US-101 programme. Moss reminded that several factors led to the victory of the US-101 as the new Marine One: the three... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (5): same price but more quality for the S-76
Anaheim, USA - Two new versions for the well known Sikorsky's helicopter
Two new versions for the Sikorsky s-76. It deals with the S-76C++ and the S-76D, two different solutions with two different engines, even if thay are both able to ensure a power increase. In the first... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (4): Bell unveiled the new 429
Anaheim, USA - It looks a bit like a 427, even if not so much, revealing some innovative structural solutions
The Heli-Expo 2005 appears for Bell a great occasion in order to show its latest product. It deals with the 429, a twin-engined light helicopter that is still grounded currently but whose maiden flight... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (3): the EC-175 leads China beyond the licensed manufacturing
Anaheim, USA - Eurocopter and Chinese industry of the sector are about to start a new joint programme for a heavy transport helicopter
China has so far registered some 25 years experience and know-how in the licensed manufacturing of helicopters which all belong to Eurocopter brand today. But now the time has come when the group owned... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (2): record orders for the AB-139
Anaheim, USA - SEACOR requested 20 helicopters of this type for deployment in offshore operations so becoming the biggest customer of the aircraft
The AgustaWestland/Bell AB-139 achieved right at Heli-Expo 2005 its greatest success in terms of orders performed by a single operator. SEACOR, a company competent for offshore activities in the Gulf of... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005: MD in Chinese companies' hands?
Anaheim, USA - According to rumors, the US group could be owned by Boeing just for a small share
MD Helicopters’ destiny does not surely appear a clear one and Heli-Expo 2005 is showing the uncertainty degree which remains about the future of the US helicopter company. According to rumors, MD would b... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $13,128,554 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price with economic price adjustment... more
Latest newsCost cut at the US Federal financial account: it would penalize US Air Force
Washington, Usa - US Air Force will cut investments halving the share of purchase for the new planes F-22
The money budget according to what President Bush said during the US Conference foresees cost cut at public money in order to reduce the Federal debt and strategies in order to encourage an economic growth.... more
Latest newsSingapore Air Show: Indian Air Force "looks at home"
Rome, Italy - India forecasts to replace its Air Force airplanes with national production aircraft
Indian Air Force Chief, S. Krishnaswamy, during the Singapore Air Show, reported the intention of India to favour its own national industry for Indian aviation modernization. The decision follows the several... more
PeopleThe cargo carrier Ocean Airlines doubles its air line
Rome, Italy - Ocean Airlines, an Italian carrier which operates in order of cargo transport, started operating with a second plane Boeing 747–200F
Ocean Airlines, Italian airline based in Montichiari (Brescia), owns a second cargo carrier, a Boeing 747–200F, currently operating on its transport air line. Some airline’s sources said that this pur... more
AirlinesTraffic passenger rose on board of flights Air France-KLM
Paris, France - The group carried 10,3 per cent more passenger during last month
Air France-KLM said its passenger traffic rose 10.3 percent in January compared to the same period in 2003 while its passenger load factor rose 3.3 percentage points at 78.0 percent. The French-Holland... more
MiscellaneousCondoleezza Rice landed at Rome
Rome, Italy - To perform her first Europen tour as US Secretary of State
At 4:37pm, local hour, a special flight coming from Tel Aviv with on board the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, landed at Rome-Ciampino Military Airport. The Italian visit falls into her first European... more
SecurityRefinancing of the Italian mission in Iraq: Parliamentary works sledge
Rome, Italy - About the decree of the Italian mission in Iraq it would be possible a deal between the government and the opposition forces about the postponement of the argument to the end of February
The conference of the heads of the groups at the Italian Senate will effectuate tomorrow a decision about the calendar of the financial measure on the Italian mission in Iraq. The decree includes the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the strike for Thursday, February 10, has been confirmed
Rome, Italy - For gaining the reform of the sector and single contract
The Italian Union Trade for Transport Workers (SULT), reported that strike of all ground dependants will occur on Thursday, February 10, according to schedule: the national walk-out will last four hours,... more
Latest newsThe Finnish Air Forces renew the fleet
Rome, Italy - But a crash has saddened the arrive of the F-18C
The Finnish Air Forces, Suomen Ilmavoimat, have received the last F-18C HN-457 in the August 2004. The Hornet are in allocation of the 11st Fighter Squadron of Lapin Lennosto in Rovaniemi, to 21st Fighter... more
Fair and shows"Ariane" programme father died
Paris, France - He became the first President of the ESA in 1979
Hubert Curien, the first President of the European Space Agency (ESA) as well as the father of "Ariane" programme, died yesterday at age of 80 in France. He was director of France’s National Center for S... more
DefenseFrance and Lybia renew a cooperation deal in the order of defence
Tripoli, Lybia - The deal was signed in Tripoli during the official visit of the French Defence Minister
France and Lybia renewed a cooperation deal in the order of defence which could be a first step in order to establish again bilateral militar collaboration between the two countries; the relationships... more