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SecurityWaterquake: a new shake in Indonesia. Palu's Airport closed
Sulawesi islands, Indonesia - Earthquake magnitude was 6,2 Richter
Makassar Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) registered at 4:11 a.m. (local time) an earthquake which magnitude was 6,2 Richter, with a 30 km deep quake epicentre, 16 km South-East of Palu, in the... more
Science and technologyAncona Airport signed an agreement with Czech Republic
Pesaro, Italy - Charter flights to reach Falconara from Ostrawa and Prague
Today there have been a press conference to present the deal just signed between WWT/IT (World Wide Travelling), which is an Italian tour operator from Pesaro (Marche Region), and Kvotour Plus agency from... more
AirlinesThe owner of Virgin empire plans the foundation of a carrier in India
London, United Kingdom - Rather than purchase shares in already existing Indian airlines
The British entrepreneur Richard Branson, owner of Virgin empire, seems to be thinking to found a carrier in India rather than, as he previously planned, purchase shares in an already existing Indian airline:... more
Science and technologyAir France against renovation of the terminal 2 at Geneva-Cointrin
Geneva, Switzerland - It would give unfair advantages to low-cost airlines
Air France asked to Switzerland's Federal Competition Commission (COMCO) to examinate again the renovation plan of terminal 2 at Geneva Airport: French carrier claims that plan gives an advantage to low-cost... more
AirlinesUS Airways machinists approve the carrier's new proposal
New York, Usa - Allowing this way the carrier to complete the airline's general plan related to save USD 1bn in annual cost saving
US Airways machinists US Airways approved the carrier’s new proposal, allowing it this way to complete the airline’s general plan related to save USD 1bn in annual cost from all its labor groups. The uni... more
Latest newsIvory Coast: repairing for the aircraft destroyed by French contingent
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Ivorian Government was allowed by the UN and France but with operational restrictions
After killing French soldiers during strikes against the rebels, some Ivorian armed forces’ airplanes and helicopters had been destroyed by the French military intervention last November (see for details A... more
PeopleThe impact of bad weather conditions in Usa on the air traffic from and to England
London, United Kingdom - Hundreds of flights cancelled at Heathrow Airport in London
The high blanket of snow which covered Usa in last week-end (see AVIONEWS) had a strong impact even on air traffic from and to the United Kingdom. There were hundreds of flights cancelled at the Heathrow... more
SecurityStruggles in Baghdad nearby the Airport
Baghdad, Iraq - Two Royal Jordanian's flights unable to land and forced to go back in order to reach Amman
Two passenger transport airplanes bound for Baghdad International Airport have been forced today to go back towards the departure air station in Amman (Jordan). The two Royal Jordanian's aircraft (according... more
AirportsItaly: Vulcanair P-68 Rain Maker for raining stimulation in Puglia Region
Bari, Italy - Technique used to provoke artificial showers in region which suffer from drought
It is the Italian "Rain Project" against drought and provides for artificial stimolation of precipitation using small aircraft which shoot in the air silver iodide condensing particles of overhead air... more
AirportsItaly: Vulcanair P-68 Rain Maker for raining stimulation in Puglia Region (2). AMI to collaborate too
Bari, Italy - Israel uses the same technique since 1961
The artificial stimolation was approved in Italy as essential technique to solve drought's problems in South-Italy by Galli law in 1996: but the rule has not been brought into force. The 3rd Air Region... more
Latest newsUS Navy about to lower the number of pilots under training
Washington, USA - A reduction for 160 units has been scheduled by the end of this year
There are too many pilots currently under training in US Navy. Representatives from the USN prove convinced of it and they would have opted for lowering the traditional 1200 soldiers trained every year.... more
IndustryA-380: Toulouse's consortium has received an order from China Southern
Beijing, China - Concerning five planes of the mentioned type
According to what reported French Transport Ministry, European industry, Airbus, has received an order related to five A-380 from China Southern Airlines. The formalization of the deal is expected on January,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines gains time for its restructuring plan
New York, Usa - The bankruptcy judge extended the terms until April, 30, 2005
US carrier, United Airlines, gained the extension of the deadline terms to act its restructuring plan: sources from the carrier revealed. Eugene Wedoff, the judge of the bankruptcy court which is following... more
Science and technologyeasyJet passengers stopped at Rome-Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Snow fell at Geneva hampered to low-cost plane to fly to Switzerland
Yesterday morning, 120 passengers of a British airline easyJet flight bound for Geneva-Cointrin have been grounded at Rome-Ciampino Airport because of the strong snowfall and blanket of fog which caused... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (11): Attorney to verify the means suitability and the observance of the engagement rules
Rome, Italy - These are the major aspects on which the attention is going to be focused during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola
Rome Attorney will focus on two major aspects during the investigation related to the death of Simone Cola in Iraq. First of all, it will be necessary to verify that the equipments and vehicles of Italian... more
MiscellaneousItalian Senate Speaker landed by two hour delay at JFK
New York, USA - Air traffic seized up over NY: snow forced to open only one runway
Italian Senate Speaker, Marcello Pera, is among passengers who have suffered from troubles caused by bad weather in USA (see for details AVIONEWS). Airplane on which Pera flew to New York "John Fitzgerald... more
AirlinesSN Brussels' terms for paying back a financial loan postponed to 2017
Brussels, Belgium - The carrier received three year ago EUR 125m state loan in order to be found
Belgium carrier, SN Brussels Airlines, will only have to start paying back EUR 125m state loan in 2017: the news was on the page of the daily "Le Soir". According to old agreement SN Brussels, born out... more
AirlinesThe carrier Flybe close to a deal
London, United Kingdom - For the purchase of 20 turboprop aircraft from the Canadian industry Bombardier of the type Q-400
The British carrier, Flybe, seems to be close to a USD 400m deal to acquire 20 turboprop aircraft of the type Q-400, from the Canadian industry Bombardier: an industry source said. The announcement about... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (10): six armed men fired against the Italian Army's AB-412
Rome, Italy - Endowed with Kalashnikovs and maybe with a RPG anti-tank rocket-launcher as well
The first details related to the operation that the Italian contingent in Iraq performed on last Friday have been unveiled, an action which led to the death of Marshal Simone Cola. According to waht indicated... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: three programmes finishing straight
Rome, Italy - Alliances with Alcatel and BAe Systems and the announcement on the Marine One competition winner expected to occur late in January
The last days in January appear crucial for the future of Finmeccanica group. Some three extremely relevant events are being in fact awaited and all concern different sectors from one another. First and... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (9): Simone Cola died due to pulmonary haemorrhage
Rome, Italy - Autopsy on the Italian Army Marshal's body ended, and he was deadly wounded by just one shot
Autopsy performed on Marshal Simone Cola's body at Rome "La Sapienza" University Forensic Medicine Institute has been accomplished. The details released by competent medical personnel indicate just one... more
Science and technologyBaghdad Airport to be closed during election
Baghdad, Iraq - The operative activities of the capital's international air station to be suspended on January 29 and 30
Baghdad International Airport to remain closed on January 29 and 30. It has been decided bt the Iraqi authorities in order to warrant higher security for the performance of the election. Temporary Government... more
AerospaceDoes Titan look like Venus?
New York, Usa - The observation activity of the space probe Cassini is just started
First images never had before of the Titan's surface, obtained thanks to the observation activity of the space probe Cassini, seem to have already provoked experts' first hypothesis related to the fact... more
MiscellaneousA pregnant parachutist gives birth to a baby as she ends her launch
Moscow, Russia - The woman was warned from her flight training about the dangers for herself and for the baby
"I wanted that my baby even before she was born, proved the emotion of flying and of free fall", declared Maria Usova, a Russian parachutist, and an eight-month and an half pregnant until some days ago.... more
Science and technologySnow put Geneva Airport out of action
Geneva, Switzerland - Blocked runways and tens of flight cancelled
The heavy snowfall occurred in the week end, especially in Western Switzerland, caused several troubles to air traffic: Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, lady Micheline Calmy-Rey, yesterday morning did... more
AccidentsEngland: four persons killed in a helicopter crash
London, United Kingdom - Search took 20 hours to find the wreckage due to bad weather
In the night between Saturday and Sunday, a private chopper crashed because of the adverse weather conditions in Somerset Region (Great Britain): all four passengers were killed, including a father and... more
HelicoptersUS Army ordered 17 CH-47F
Washington, USA- It has been approved also the acquisition plan of other 55 Chinooks
Boeing reported that it have signed the largest contract since the mid-1980s: US Army has infact ordered 17 new Chinook CH-47F helicopters worth equal to USD 549m. Deliveries of aircraft will begin in... more
Latest newsItalian soldier killed in Iraq (8): the Predator to operate soon in order to ensure higher security
Nassiriya, Iraq - The remote-controlled reconnaissance airplanes should be capable of warranting higher protection thanks to their sensors
The four General Atomics RQ-1 Predators of Italian Air Force 32nd Wing sent to Iraq from Amendola (Foggia) base will operate in few days. The deployment of such remote-controlled airplanes is in the centre... more
HelicoptersItalian soldier killed in Iraq (6): the AgustaWestland/Bell AB-412 Griffon
Rome, Italy - Italian Army deploys such chopper for several kinds of mission such as reconnaissance, troop transport, SAR and close support for troops
The AgustaWestland/Bell AB-412 Griffon in service in Italian Army is being deployed in Iraq as a multirole helicopter able to perform several kinds of mission: utility, troop transport, search and rescue,... more
HelicoptersItalian soldier killed in Iraq (7): the AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta
Rome, Italy - The Italian Army aviation's diamond point, it was adapted in order to meet the new operational exigencies which need more flexibility
The AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta is a combat helicopter whose project stems from the first half of the 80s, when it was thought that the Warsaw Pact's tanks had to be faced by a specialized aircraft in... more
AirlinesFourth-quarter 2004 in loss for America West Airlines
New York, Usa - Forecast for the current quarter are as well negative
US carrier, America West Airlines, announced it ended fourth-quarter 2004 in loss due mainly to high fuel costs and over capacity, saying that it predicted losses even for the current quarter. America... more
PeopleBad weather conditions in Usa: hundreds of flights cancelled
New York, Usa - O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was one of the US air stations mainly congested
Usa were under a high mantle of snow in last week-end which caused many difficulties to air traffic with hundreds of flights cancelled. O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was one of the US air stations... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways cuts fuel surcharge
Beijing, China - With effect starting from February, 1 until March, 31
Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will cut 40 percent fuel surcharge on all tickets, with effect starting from next February, 1, until March, 31, 2005. Customers will have to pay USD 5,30 instead of... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama's projects
Rome, Italy - The carrier aims to reach one million passengers transported in 2005
Blue Panorama, the private airline controlled by Pecci’s family, has great projets for the future. The Italian carrier, which has just inaugurated the route Milan-Venice-Shanghai (see AVIONEWS) and which a... more
Civil aviationSan Francisco: weapons left in airport after an exercise
Washington, USA- They were found in a Terminal 2 area which is closed to the public
Last week, the "San Francisco Chronicle" daily newspaper, published a news according to which three grenades and a fake gun would be found in one of San Francisco International Airport terminals and they... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (5): Italian Minister Martino sued "La Repubblica" newspaper
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Defence denied he rejected to send the Mangustas to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, decided to sue Italian "La Repubblica" newspaper with reference to an article related to the death of Simone Cola and the possible sending of the Mangusta... more
MiscellaneousHelicopters are flying over Baghdad due to car-bomb explosion
Baghdad, Iraq - At the moment 12 persons have been reported wounded, they were almost all policemen
A car-bomb exploded in the Western Baghdad around 8:45am today local hour, at a guard post on the road to Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's Party offices. Last toll recorded 12 injured people including... more
Latest newsHalf of the women being part of Raf received sexual harassments
London, United Kingdom - They come from one or more militaries of a higher level
According to a study published on the British journal "Independent on Sunday" and "Sunday Mirror" about half women being part of Royal Air Force received sexual harassments, mainly from one or more militaries... more
AccidentsUS AH-64 went down during a training flight
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Pilot was killed and passenger was wounded
An 25 year old American pilot have been killed and an other was injured because of an Apache helicopter crashed during a training flight in the North-Western Kuwait at 1:30pm last Friday: the AH-64 would... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: Italian Deputy Transport Minister to meet Sardinia Region
Rome, Italy - In the next days a meeting to clarify after-effects on users
Italian Deputy Minister for Transport, Mario Tassone, planned to call a meeting with President of Sardinia Region Government, Renato Soru, and Regional Chairman of the Transport Committee, Sandro Broccia,... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): Simone Cola's interest for flight
Rome, Italy - He had always loved airplanes and helicopters since he was a child, his parents reminded, even papering his room with drawings
While the debate on the Italian soldiers' equipment suitability in Iraq goes on concerning the possibility of facing specific operational conditions with the maximum safety, just those helicopters which... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): military personnel divided on the operational capabilities
Rome, Italy - Clashing views still remain but Italian Government and the armed forces had already started strengthening the contingent
Personnel from the Italian armed forces prove quite divided regarding the operational security degree concerning the Italian contingent in Iraq. The AB-412 would be in some cases considered as absolutely... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): debates on security matters
Nassiriya, Iraq - Doubts on the AB-412s' suitability and the low ceiling operational procedure while the prospective sending of the Mangustas is being ventilated again
The death of Italian Marshal Simone Cola in Iraq generated a series of debates on security matters concerning personnel belonging to the Italian contingent in Iraq, which involves first of all just the... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of January
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 24 to on SUnday 30
Monday 24 - Paragliding - 3rd Monarca Open. Valle de Bravo, Mexico. + 52 55 5286 7809 www.monarcaparaglidingopen.com - 2005 Al Ain Aerobatic Airshow and 21st FAI World Aerobatics Grand Prix. Al... more
AccidentsUSA: Cessna crashed in Kansas killing five passengers
Washington, USA- It went down on a residential area but no one on the ground was hurt
Last Friday, a twin-engine plane Cessna 421-C Golden Eagle III crashed after shortly takeoff at Overland Park "Johnson County Executive" Airport in Kansas blowing up: it went down into a home in a Kansas... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union confirms the strikes scheduled in February and March
Rome, Italy - Willingness to explain the reasons for such demonstration to the Investigation Committee on Strikes but the safety matter still appears relevant
Italian trade union SULT confirmed its intention for performing the 24 h strikes scheduled in February (8 and 21) and March (4 and 16). According to the union, the Investigation Committee on Strikes' point... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier killed in Iraq: Simone Cola's body arrived in Ciampino yesterday
Rome, Italy - Also Italian Republic President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was waiting there for him together with his relatives, institutional and military representatives
The Italian Air Force's C-130 Hercules which carried back to Italy Marshal Simone Cola's body, the Italian soldier killed in Nassiriya by a shot during a close support operation aimed to help a coalition... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 94 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 transport aircraft
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $94,575,810 fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment contract modification. This Option exercises the purchase of fourteen F117-PW-100... more
AerospaceSatellites of both Nasa and Esa observe the phenomenon in Antarctica
Rome, Italy - It carries on the race of the iceberg to the glacier Drygalski
Satellites of both Esa and Nasa, respectively European space agency and American space agency, carry on (see AVIONEWS) to send images of the fast movements of B-15A, the 2m tons iceberg, which soon may... more
Science and technologyMelbourne Airport increased passengers
Melbourne, Australia - Sydney's forecast appears a positive one as well
Melbourne Airport Board has recently unveiled the results regarding the passengers number in the air station in the second quarter 2004-2005. The accounted growth consisted of a 8 per cent, that is to... more