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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
AirlinesTraffic passenger rose on Sas' flights
Stockholm, Sweden - The carrier reported last month 8,1 per cent growth year on year
The Scandinavian carrier, Sas, said it reported last month 8,1 per cent rose year-on-year in its traffic passenger but it remains cautious as Sas has to face up to price competitions from rivals and problems... more
AirlinesAir Canada can benefit from US anti-terrorism measures
Ottawa, Canada - The volume of business could approach USD 1 billion
Canada could be enriched thanks to new US anti-terrorism measures which provides visa for transit passengers. Rick Erickson, an air transport sector consultant claims it: "Some US analysts estimated from... more
Science and technologyBad weather conditions cause Costanza's Airport to be closed
Bucharest, Romania - Strong wind provoked as well the closure of the ports of South Costanza, Mangalia and Midia
South-East Europe is another time hit by bad weather conditions which this time affected particularly the city of Costanza (Romania) situated on the Black Sea. The International Airport of the locality... more
Sport aviationFivl: Italian Hang-Gliding won in Mexico
Turin, Italy - Alex Fuzzi is the winner, second a Finnish, third an American
"The Italian pilot, Alex Fuzzi, born in Romagna Region but Emilian of adoption, won the international competition of Hang-gliding ’Monarca Paragliding’, took part in Valle De Bravo, tourist resort nea... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (3): rescuers not find survivors but searches go on
Rome, Italy - Search for remains of Afghan carrier's plane, which went down on the Shapiri Ghar Mountain last week, not give a positive reply
A team composed by Slovenian soldiers was dropped by parachute in the area where it have been localized the remains of Boeing 737 from Kam Air airline, crashed in Afghanistan on the Shapiri Ghar Mountain,... more
MiscellaneousThe inquires about the demolition of a missionaries' plane in Perù were tabled
New York, Usa - Because of a mistake Cia knocked down an aircraft thought to be carrying drug in the order of an operation against drug
Because of some communication problems as well as language ones some time ago Cia knocked down an aircraft in Perù thought to be carrying drug, in the order of an operation against drug, which on the... more
PeopleLebanon air traffic control on strike for seven hours
Beirut, Lebanon - Due to the break down of a pay rise request
Lebanon air traffic control announced a seven hours strike today after the local authorities broke down their pay rise request. The category of employees suspends services for six hours from 2:00 p.m.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the airline is not a "Fat duck"
Brussels, Belgium - It is the opinion of European Union's competition commissioner
Neelie Kroes, the European Union’s new competition commissioner, during an interview relased to Italian "Corriere della Sera" newspaper, affirmed that if Alitalia’s plan is conform to competition rules, the... more
Press releaseFARE founded last February 2 in the London-Stansted assembly
Pisa, Italy - 32 European Regional Airports have officially constitute it
"Near Hilton Hotel of London-Stansted last February 2, 2005, the European Regional Airports Forum (Fare) has been established officially from the General Assembly erected by the delegates of the 32 Regional... more
AirlinesRyanair: passengers and revenue go up
Dublin, Ireland - Profits were reported downed due the high oil prices
The Irish airline despite crisis occurred in the sector, the more and more intense competition, and the jump in fuel prices, have reported for its third quarter concerning the 2004-05 year, an improvement... more
AirlinesCISL versus Meridiana 's redundancies
Cagliari, Italy - 194 workers risk to be released
CISL union showed a flat negative opinion towards Meridiana, the Italian carrier which last week started the procedures for redundancies concerning 60 flight attendants, 104 ground services workers and... more
Science and technologyTerroristic alarm then grounded at "Jfk" of New York
New York, Usa - The thought danger was related to two Delta Airlines' flights
Us authorities had to face up to a presumable danger for hijacking flights last week end: danger was lead to two flights of the carrier Delta Airlines coming from Europe, exactly Delta 119 and Delta 81.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the remarks on the possible alliance with Air France
Rome, Italy - Union trades expressed positive reactions
Italian Treasury Minister, Domenico Siniscalco, during the meeting among the 7 world most industrialized countries held at London last week end, did have not remarked the information released on the upcoming... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines offers advantageous fares to New York
New York, Usa - The cost of the ticket starts from EUR 245
US carrier Delta Airlines announced it offers a really advantageous fare to New York starting from EUR 245 with flights taking off from Milan, Rome and Venice. Those who are interested to fly with Delta’s s... more
AccidentsB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (2): three bodies have been found
Kabul, Afghanistan - Victim's coffins were carried in the morgue at the Capital's military hospital
A helicopter with on board a 12 Slovenian rescuer troop, reached the site where the Kam Air B-737 crashed to the ground with 104 persons on the mountains surrounding Kabul: it seems that three corpses... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent severe corrosion in the main landing gear (MLG) outer cylinder at the aft trunnion, which could develop into stress corrosion cracking and consequent collapse of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 4, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 23)] [Page 5917-5920] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to certain wires due to contact between the wires and the adjacent structure, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent smoke and fire in the cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 4, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 23)] [Page 5920-5923] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesVolare: Paris-Orly slots reassigned
Paris, France - Myway has gained two frequencies for Venice
The Association which attends at schedule coordination at Paris-Orly Airport, took care to allocate slot which were left by Volare airline after it has been forced last November to ground its airplanes,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: snack strike performed yesterday
Rome, Italy - Additional demonstrating actions from flying personnel are going to arrive
Yesterday the "snack strike" has been performed according to plan (see for details AVIONEWS): 24 h demonstration from Alitalia flight assistants, who even if carrying on their activities on board the domestic... more
MiscellaneousItalian journalist sequestered in Iraq: kidnappers talk about "Impending" decision about her destiny
Baghdad, Iraq - The group asks Italy to retire its contingent in Iraq
It seems to be "Impending" the decision about the Italian journalist’s fate, Giuliana Sgrena, who four days ago was sequestered in Iraq (see AVIONEWS): the news comes from a note appeared on an internet i... more
MiscellaneousTax on jet-fuel to help the poor nations according to Eichel
London, United Kingdom - This statement was made at the G7 meeting occurred in London
At the G7 meeting occurred in London, the German Finance Minister, Hans Eichel, said that debt forgiveness for poor nations is able to be imposed only towards some countries, thus an other measure to destine... more
Weather forecasts"Idex 2005": the presence of the Italian Defence's industry is considerable
Rome, Italy - The saloon is one of the most important events of the sector
The industry of Italian Defence will attend at the seventh edition of the show "Idex" (International Defence Exhibition), which will take place in the Persian Gulf at Abu Dhabi from February 12 to February... more
SecurityAfghanistan: Italian PRT, whose Vianini was part, to be operative next Spring
Rome, Italy - The Italian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Herat will be operating within March 31
The Italian officer, Bruno Vianini, killed in the air incident happened in Afghanistan (see for details AVIONEWS), was part of 47 Italian soldier group sent in the country to set up the national-guide... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo (8). EC-155: increased take-off weight, enhanced performance and expanded operating envelope
Anaheim, Usa - From the beginning of the year, 63 models have been delivered and chalked up 54,000 flight hours
Beginning of 2005, 63 EC-155s were delivered, having chalked up 54.000 flight hours. Eurocopter has profited from all the experience acquired in the field to upgrade the helicopter, which has now reached... more
PeopleLate flights rose in Usa in 2004
New York, Usa - 20 per cent of all arrivals in 2004 were late
According to some dates furnished by the US Transport Department more than 1,4 million US domestic flights were late in 2004, which means 20 per cent of all arrivals. The Department said as well that the... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of February
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 7 to on Sunday 13
Monday 07 - Gliding - Horsham Week & Victorian State Championships. Wimmera Soaring Club, Horsham, Victoria, Australia. + 61 (0)408 325 208 www.gfa.org.au - Gliding - Soaring Centre Championships.... more
MiscellaneousB-737 crashed in Afghanistan: no survivors would be among the 104 persons on board
Kabul, Afghanistan - Victims recovery started
The recovery stage for the bodies of the victims related to the worst air disaster in the recent Afghan history which occurred on Afghanistan’s mountains on last Thursday, at about 3000 m ceiling, would h... more
Latest newsIndia "takes a close look" on the Hawkeye 2000
Bangalore, India - Northrop Grumman promotes the latest version of the well known shipped AWACS at Aero India 2005
A relevant promotion is going to be performed in India for the E-2C Hawkeye 2000, the latest version of the well known surveillance, command and control airplane that Northrop Grumman decided to show at... more
Latest newsChina: Boeing 737s subjected to updates for military purposes?
Washington, USA - The warning signal called by US press and authorities which fear the non-authorized exploitation of US tecnology
The possible cancellation of embargo affecting the European defence products’ export is still in the centre of US Government’s attention (see for details AVIONEWS). US press focused recently on the dis... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS all'Heli-Expo 2005 (7): interview with Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" member Eng. Raffaele Coppola on the S-64's role
Anaheim, USA - "The S-64 is a manifesto of the Italian State Forestry Corps"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" (State Forestry Corps) member Eng. Raffaele Coppola on the S-64’s role during the official delivery at Heli-Expo 2005 of the second chopper t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS all'Heli-Expo 2005 (5): S-64 and Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" protagonists in Anaheim
Anaheim, USA - Official delivery ceremony for the second among the four aircraft ordered
There has even been room for Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" (State Forestry Corps) at Heli-Expo 2005 in Anaheim thanks to the ceremony for the delivery of the second Erickson Air-Crane S-64 helicopter.... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (4): AgustaWestland progressively growing since 1998
Anaheim, USA - Major sectors such as the offshore have been seized with increasing orders despite the general market difficulties in 2004
If trying to analyse the situation related to the AgustaWestland’s performance during 2004 and the current condition of the group in the international market, one can start by considering that the company a... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (3): "I want to land a helicopter in the White House"
Anaheim, USA - AgustaWestland Usa President Steve Moss' dream came true after a hard work performed by the group
Steve Moss, AgustaWestland Usa’s President, commented immediately after CEO Orsi during the press conference held in Anaheim on Sunday. Moss can be considered as the real major representative of the U... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (2): AgustaWestland proves "honoured and happy" about the role played by US-101
Anaheim, USA - CEO Giuseppe Orsi opened the helicopter group press conference
The AgustaWestland’s press conference occurred in Anaheim (California) on Sunday morning just few hours before the official start of Heli-Expo 2005. CEO Giuseppe Orsi’s comment opening the meeting cou... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005 (6): interview with Gian Franco Blower, European Air-Crane President, on the S-64's role for Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato"
Anaheim, USA - "A firefighting system which can improve the international role of Italy and Italian State Forestry Corps"
AVIONEWS interviewed Gian Franco Blower, European Air-Crane President, on the S-64’s role for Italian "Corpo Forestale dello Stato" (State Forestry Corps) on the occasion of the official delivery to C... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Heli-Expo 2005: Anaheim's edition started
Anaheim, USA - A wide exhibition area with all the major companies in this sector attending
The great show devoted to the helicopter sector and known as Heli-Expo 2005 has started and it will last for three days (February 6-8). It is being held in Anaheim (California) this year and the Convention... more
MiscellaneousItalian journalist sequestered in Iraq (4): the researches entrusted to Carabinieri Corps of Ros and to Digos
Rome, Italy - The Republic's Procure opens a chapter about the matter
The magistrate Franco Ionta responsable of the team which operate in the order of terrorism opened an inquiry on the matter of the Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena, presumably sequestered by a Sunnite... more
PeopleAir transport: Aea's dates
Rome, Italy - The number of passenger who chose the means with wings rose 9 per cent
Air transport rose 9 per cent in last time according to some Aea’s dates. The greatest contribute to air traffic’s recovery comes from the routes to Extreme Orient which registered 19,2 growth after Sar... more
Science and technologyGreat quantity purchase at airport clothes shop
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Paul&Shark will open a new shop at Singapore's Airport
Paul&Shark announced the imminent open of a new shop point at Singapore International Airport, presumably following the discovery again of the airport retail. The famous brand which produces casual clothes... more
AirlinesAeroflot revenues up
Moscow, Russia - Thanks to the fact that passenger traffic increased
According to some preliminary dates furnished by the flag Russian carrier Aeroflot the airline revenues in 2004 should have rosen to USD 184,6m compared to USD 142,8m in 2003, thanks to a passenger traffic... more
IndustryStill new orders for ATR
Toulouse, France - The gold period for the Italian aeronautical industry continues
The Italian aeronautical industry continues with the gold period, after the victory of the tender with AgustaWestland, for the new US Presidential helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS), new orders are... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (12): recovering operations suspended due to the darkness
Kabul, Afghanistan - A piece of the airplane had been found
NATO and Afghan forces suspended operations for reaching the airplane which would have crashed on a mountain at an altitude of 3000 metres: search will be resumed tomorrow in the early morning. The dense... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (11): Vianini, Italian officer for Special Forces
Rome, Italy - Commander Bruno Vianini had been assigned to the new unit firmly requested by Defence Chief of General Staff Di Paola
Italian officier crashed in the Afghan skies was member of the Special Forces Command for Defence General Staff which has been recently set up at Rome-Centocelle military Airport. Commander of the new... more
IndustryATR- Air Dolomiti: maintenance agreement of USD 20m signed
Toulouse, France - Moreover, delivery accord of an ATR-72 to the Air Caribbean airline announced
Filippo Bagnato, ATR (Avions de Transport Regional) industry Ceo, among the leader of the construction to the turbo-prop airplanes in Europe, announced to have signed a contract with the Italian airline... more
SecurityB-737 crashed in Afghanistan (10): Farnesina confirmed three Italian passengers
Kabul, Afghanistan - At the beginning it hopes that the passenger list wrote by hand was incorrect
A soldier and two civilians were travelling on the airplane from Kam Air -the single private airline in Afghanistan- which has been affected by the accident happened on the mountains around Kabul. Italian... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (8): for the aircraft crashed also Italy engaged in the search
Kabul, Afghanistan - A C-130J of the Italian Air Force took off for Afghanistan to participate at the researches
An Italian Air Force aircraft took off, from the Al Bateen Airport, in the United Arab Emirates, headquarter of the Roa, towards Afghanistan to participate to the searches in the area where the Kam Air’s B... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (9): it crashed from an altitude of 3000 metres
Kabul, Afghanistan - Until now no rescuers reached the wreckage
In Italy it has been confirmed that not only the Commander Bruno Vianini but also other two Italian citizens were on the Afghan airplane which crashed 35 Km to Kabul: they were working for international... more
MiscellaneousProdi's statement on the journalist sequestered and on the disappearance of the plane of Kam Air
Rome, Italy - "It is the human price to pay because of war"
Romano Prodi opened today his speech at DS’ congress with the announcement of the two foreign report facts lead to Giuliana Sgrena, the Italian journalist sequestered in Iraq (see AVIONEWS) and the one r... more
SecurityB-737 gone missing in Afghanistan (7): Vianini's mission
Kabul, Afghanistan - He's gone to Kabul to receive a group of 40 Italian militaries sent in the area to organize the PRT of Herat assigned to Italy
The Captain Bruno Vianini who is probably crashed in the Afghani skies together with other 103 passengers, from last November he was assigned to the Head of General Staff of Defence near the command for... more