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Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA8 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage of the pilot and co- pilot control wheels and aileron cable operating arm shafts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4761-4763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsAccident aboard the Kitty Hawk air carrier
Washington, USA - A F/A-18F experienced some problems during the deck landing, injuring six men on the ship
A F/A-18F Super Hornet two seats multirole fighter would have been involved by an accident occurred on board the US Navy’s Kitty Hawk air carrier (CV63) while landing on its deck. It has been unveiled b... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD- 11F Airplanes (2005-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the power feeder cables of the APU, which could result in electrical arcing to adjacent structure and consequent fire in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4755-4756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
HelicoptersMarine One: Senators and Deputies "console" Sikorsky
Washington, USA - The group has still many chances in the international market and a major role most of all in the military sector
Sikorsky has lost the competition for the provision of the new United States’ Presidential helicopter fleet. Its VH-92 Super Hawk (a dedicated version of the S-92) did not succeed in win against the s... more
SecurityMangusta (2): specifications
Rome, Italy - A flexible combat helicopter able to deploy a wide range of weapons in several operational settings
The number of Mangusta combat helicopters to be sent to Iraq and the period for they re-deployment have not been unveiled yet. Nevertheless, Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed to AVIONEWS that the Italian... more
IndustryBoeing: Thai Airways International for an order of six B-777/200ER
Seattle, Usa - The deliveries will begin in August 2006
Boeing last week confirmed that Thai Airways International (THAI) placed a previously unidentified order for six 777-200ER airplanes, valued at approximately US$1.1 billion at list prices. Deliveries... more
IndustryFrasca: first DA-42 simulator delivered in Europe
Urbana, Usa - To the Atlantic Flight Training
Atlantic Flight Training, Coventry, England has taken delivery of the first DA-42 Simulator built for the all new Diamond DA-42 aircraft. The device features Garmin G1000 and Frasca’s TruVision 170. F... more
IndustryEmbraer to expand Nashville maintenance facility
Tennessee, Usa - Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc. growing to meet increased demand
Embraer is expanding its maintenance operation in Nashville to meet the growing demand for full-service aircraft maintenance in the United States. Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc. (EAMS) will... more
SecurityMangusta: a "deterrent" against terroristic attacks
Rome, Italy - Italian Government decided to send some combat helicopters to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, unveiled yesterday that some AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will be sent to Iraq at Tallil Base, in order to support the Italian contingent’s a... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Ryanair aims to defeat the "domestic near-monopoly" of the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - New routes and criticism against the Italian airline's expensive tariffs as it is considered incapable of meeting the market's needs
Ryanair opens new domestic routes in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS) and its leader, Michael O’Leary, does not renounce to attack Alitalia again. During a conference, he decided to wear a T-shirt with t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net financial standing decreased in December
Rome, Italy - The carrier's representatives underlined how that was due to seasonal and monthly spending reasons
Alitalia suffered for a worsening of its net financial standing during December 2004. The Italian national airline board’s available data would have in fact put into evidence a lowering compared to November c... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D and AV-8B aircraft
Honeywell International Inc., Defense & Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N. M., is being awarded $12,488,791 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0018) to exercise... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 45 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 $44,900,000 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded letter contract (N00019-04-C-0015)... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $16,766,840 requirements contract to provide for contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-16 aircraft for USAF... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 101 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For sixty C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $101,404,651 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for an economic price adjustment to the acquisition of sixty C-17 aircraft.... more
AccidentsRAF C-130 crashed in Iraq (3): "Al Jazeera" gave images of the plane's shooting-down
Baghdad, Iraq -The militaries shot a rocket which hit the aircraft
While Defense Ministry claims that British soldiers victims are ten (nine English and one Australian), Arab tv "Al Jazeera" shows the images of a video in which militiamen shoot a missile against the RAF... more
Science and technologyItaly: scarce protection for the ones suffering from theft into baggage
Rome, Italy - It needs to insure luggages before leaving
In Italy there are not many rules when a baggage is stolen in the airports. So it is better not taking valuable objects, declaring the content and insuring it. If you are involved in a case of theft, apply... more
PeopleThe dates about air traffic furnished by Iata
Rome, Italy - Traffic passenger on board of civil planes rose 15,3 percent in 2004 compared to 2003
According to what reported by Giovanni Bisignani, General Director of Iata (International Air Transport Association), the air traffic recovery was phenomenal across all regions during 2004. Always according... more
HelicoptersNH-90: a Wind River/Galileo Avionica-made map generation and management system
Rome, Italy - The system will have to ensure the highest accuracy during navigation with all weather and environmental condition
US Wind River will provide the software for the map generation and management navigation system destined to the NH-90 military helicopter. Galileo Avionica is operating in cooperation with such firm just... more
AirlinesKorean Air ends its 2004 fourth quarter with profit
Seoul, South Korea - Compared to a loss of USD 179.2 million in the previous year
Korean Air announced its 2004 fourth quarter was USD 192.9m compared to a net loss of USD 179.2 m in the same period of the previous year. The carrier registered such a good result thanks to a relevant... more
CuriositiesHe renounces to a plane but he cannot renounce to his 13th wife
Manzini, Swaziland - The King of Swaziland was forced to renounce to the purchase of a USD 45 m plane following an order of the countries of the International Community
The King of the African state Swaziland, Mswati third, chose recently his 13th wife: British press disclosed. Recently the last King of Africa was forced to renounce to the purchase of a USD 45m plane,... more
HelicoptersATR Group to attend to the NH-90 rear section
Vergiate, Italy - It signed an agreement with AgustaWestland for the provision of composite materials
ATR Group, an Italian company competent for the production of composite materials in the aerospace and car sectors, will attend to the manufacturing of the NH-90 military helicopters for Italian Army and... more
AirlinesRyanair registers flexion in its profit
Dublin, Ireland - The profit of the carrier diminished 26 per cent in the last quarter of 2004 compared to the same period of the previous year
Low-cost airline, Ryanair, announced its profit fall 26 per cent in the last quarter of 2004 compared to the same period of the previous year. The carrier said it registered an EUR 35m profit compared... more
PeopleEADS and Boeing: a cooperation for the air traffic management
Sydney, Australia - A data transmission system able to favour the fuel consumption lowering during landing is being developed
EADS and Boeing are developing together a new data transmission system for aircraft during the landing stage capable of improving the communications between the crews and traffic control personnel on the... more
IndustryItaly-Turkey: industrial relations in the aerospace sector are increasing
Ankara, Turkey - Alenia Aeronautica proves interested in strengthening its relations with Turkish TAI
Relations between Italian and Turkish aerospace industries appear to increase when considering the Turkish interest for several Italian-made aircraft, but also for the strictly industrial synergies which... more
AirportsAVIONEWS web site updated
Rome, Italy - New graphic look and new services in order to fully meet the users' needs
AVIONEWS has now a new graphic look and many additional services. First of all, it is possible to use the RSS, a simple, fast and automatic way to access the news, together with a notification system able... more
Science and technology"Airport Cities": ENAC promotes a two days meeting devoted to the topics
Rome, Italy - A meeting scheduled in the Italian capital for next February 10 and 11 where even important international airports representatives are to attend
A conference entirely devoted to the issue concerning the so called "Airport City", regarding in particular the growth prospects for the major international airports with reference to the overall commercial... more
IndustryFinmeccanica-Alcatel waiting for European Union's green light
Rome, Italy - EU expected to decide between next Spring and Summer while the appointments of Presidents and CEOs should occur in two weeks
The next deadlines for the Finmeccanica-Alcatel alliance in the satellite sector regard the European Union’s green light for such a deal (expected to occur next Spring or, at the latest, early in Summer) a... more
DefenseIt is expected at the Italian Parliamentary the ratification of the deals Italy-Kuwait and Italy-India
Rome, Italy - About Defence cooperation
It is expected on next January, 2, both ratification and execution respectively of the Memorandum between Italy and Kuwait, and both ratification and execution of the deal between Italy and India on the... more
Science and technologyThe result of Baa during 2004
London, United Kingdom - The British operator said the forecast growth in 2005 traffic passenger will be lower compared to predictions
Baa, the greatest British operator, announced its profit rose 18,1 percent in the last nine months of 2004, due mainly to a growth in traffic passenger on board of low-cost flights and as long-haul travel... more
DefenseItalian Predators in action during Iraqi election
Nassiriya, Iraq - Airborne surveillance missions to warrant higher security for Italian soldiers and local population
Surveillance system and alert level increased in Nassiriya and Camp Mittica Base in Iraq during the election occurred in the country yesterday. Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral Gianpaolo Di Paola... more
AirlinesThe trimonthly result of Alaska Airlines
Washington, Usa - The airline reported a USD 44,9m loss in the last quarter of 2004
Alaska Air Group, the parent of Alaska Airlines, announced a USD 44,9m loss in the last quarter of 2004 compared to a loss of USD 16,1m in 2003. The Seattle-based airline said that traditionally the fourth... more
HelicoptersMarine One (4): criticism against the US-101 from US political and military environment
Washington, USA - According to those who are moaning about the choice, the European helicopter industry is strong enough though the US one needs help
Institutional and military environments have criticized in the USA the choice of the US-101 by US Navy as the new Presidential helicopter. The main doubts regard the impossibility of understanding why... more
PeopleThe Dreamliner renamed 787
Washington, USA - The traditional Boeing 7-7 formula to be implemented now also for the latest product of the US company in the air transport sector
Thanks to the orders coming from all over the world by several customers and the results achieved within the aircraft production process, Boeing has decided to assign a new official name to the 7E7 Dreamliner... more
AccidentsRAF C-130 crashed in Iraq (2): Muslim militants claimed responsibility for airplane's shooting-down
Baghdad, Iraq - "The mujahideen fired a guided missile at the aircraft as it was flying at a low altitude"
The British transport airplane C-130 went down in Iraq could have been downed by hostile fire according to certain journalists from Pentagon: hypothesis is based on shooting-down revendication pubblished... more
Science and technologyBaghdad Airport to re-open tomorrow
Baghdad, Iraq - Line flights remain still stopped today
On Saturday, before polling stations were opened, some mortar blowes have been shooted on Kirkuk Airport, the principal American base in the Northern Iraq. At the meantime, the international air station... more
AirlinesVirgin Group rises its stake in the carrier Virgin Blue
Sydney, Australia - After a takeover bid by the transport group Patrick Corp
Richard Branson, owner of the Virgin’s empire, announced his group rose its stake in the Australian low-cost carrier, Virgin Blue, after a takeover bid by transport group Patrick Corp which, according t... more
IndustryBoeing close to a USD 7bn deal
Washington, Usa - The industry sold 60 planes B-7E7 to six Chinese airlines
US industry Boeing seems to have signed a preliminary deal worth about USD 7bn (according to list prices) with six Chinese airlines to deliver them 60 of its planes of the type B-7E7 (recalled B-787).... more
PeopleBad weather conditions grounded the plane of the basket team Haws
Atlanta, Usa - The aircraft which should have carried the sport men was blocked for seven hours on the runaway of Atlanta's Airport
The basket team Haws was forced to postpone its match foreseen at Memphis with the adversary side Grizzlies after the plane which should have carried the sport men was blocked for seven hours on the runaway... more
AirlinesMeridiana cuts wage to senior managers
Cagliari, Italy - While it starts procedures for redundancies
During a meeting with union trades, airline has communicated that since January 1st senior managers draw a 10 per cent less of salary: "The measure, although drastic and traumatic, is necessary in coherence... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica (2): Pier Francesco Guarguaglini and Giuseppe Orsi's declarations on the US-101
Rome, Italy - They are Finmeccanica's President-Ceo and AgustaWestland's Ceo respectively
"Pier Francesco Guarguaglini’s declaration, President and Ceo of Finmeccanica: ’We are proud to offer, as partner of the Team led by the American Lockheed Martin, our tested helicopter, supported by... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech 100, 200, and 300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any cracked fuselage stringers in the rear pressure bulkhead area, which could result in structural damage to the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 18)] [Page 4191] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyBad weather conditions at the origin of the closure of Vnukovo's Airport
Moscow, Russia - The situation caused in general many problems to air traffic at Moscow
Strong winds and snowstorm created many problems to the Russian traffic sector in general and to Moscow’s air traffic in particular in last week-end. Vnukovo’s Airport, the official air station’s of th... more
PeopleThe first flight Beijing-Taipei since 1949
Beijing, China - Direct flights were effectuated by six airlines on saturday
It took off at 8:00 a.m. first flight Beijing-Taipei since 1949. The plane left from the airport of Chinese capital: direct flights were operated by six airlines on last Saturday, three belonging to China... more
AirlinesThe results of the carrier Aegean Airlines
Athens, Greece - The airline carried 3576 million passengers in 2004
The Greek carrier, Aegean Airlines, announced its 2004 passenger traffic rose 25,3 percent year on year. The carrier, which operates domestic and European flights, said its fleet composed of 19 aircraft... more
AirlinesSpanair's revenue rose 4 percent
Madrid, Spain - The carrier has to face up to a problem related to space allocation at Madrid's Airport
Spanair, a Spanish subsidiary of Scandinavian airline Sas, reported a 4 per cent rise in 2004 profit. The carrier’s revenue rose to EUR 870 million in 2004, when the carrier transported 8,5 million passenger, f... more
DefenseMartino and Rumsfeld: "Ready to leave from Iraq when the country proves able to autonomously warrant its own security"
Washington, USA - It would have been underlined by the Italian and US defence institutional representatives on last Friday
Italian Minister of Defence Antonio Martino met US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in Washington on last Friday, in order to analyse a series of matters of common concern regarding the situation in Afghanistan... more
AirlinesVolare Group: Veneto Region President disproved his interest in airline
Venice, Italy - His name appeared among possible buyers of receivership carrier
An economic magazine seems to have claimed the possibility that Veneto Region President, Giancarlo Galan, can being a member of concert party interested in buying Volare Group: but Governor has immediately... more
HelicoptersMarine One (3): Sikorsky proves disappointed due to the US Navy's decision
Washington, USA - According to the US company, the S-92 has better performance and operating cost than the EH-101
Disappointment. The Sikorsky and its partners’ reaction after the announcement of the rival’s victory can certainly be summarized in this single word, which is often used in the statements released by... more
AccidentsUSA chopper went down in Baghdad: crash causes are still unknown
Baghdad, Iraq - Local media claim that helicopter have been downed
Two Americans died when a US Army OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed on Friday in South-Western Iraqi Capital (see for details AVIONEWS): two aircraft pilots were killed. A US Army statement said the... more