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AirlinesAlitalia: pilots to go on strike on February 10
Rome, Italy - It is being confirmed the need for changing the plan related to personnel's flight and service time-line
Italian trade unions appear convinced of the need to resort to protests by suspending their services through a strike which is going to involve Italian air transport on next February 10. FIT-CISL, UIL... more
Latest newsATR-72 ASW: here is the future of Turkish maritime patrolling
Ankara, Turkey - The special version of the ATR-72/500 selected by Turkish Government which ordered ten anti-submarine airplanes
Turkey selected the ATR-72 ASW (Anti Submarine Warfare) for the protection of its coasts. Turkish Ministry of Defence decided recently to select just the airplane in a derivative version of the ATR-72/500... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AGM-65 H/K missile
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $17,046,528 firm fixed price contract to provide for AGM-65 H/K Maverick Missile Guidance Control Section. Quantity: 447 total. No funds have... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a near 32 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the V-22 tiltrotor Aircraft
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $31,924,714 modification to a previously awarded fixed-priced-incentive-fee contract (N00019-99-C-1090) for the production incorporation... more
IndustryThe Boeing awarded of a over 194 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 12 CH-47 Aircraft in MH-47G Configuration
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 14, 2005, a delivery order amount of $194,426,730 as part of a $223,494,862 fixed-price-incentive contract for Remanufacture of 12 CH-47 Aircraft to... more
IndustryBoeing added Korry Electronics to 7E7 Team
Washington, Usa - To provide the flight-deck control panels for the aircraft
Boeing has selected Korry Electronics, an Esterline Technologies company based in Seattle, Wash., to provide the flight-deck control panels for the 7E7 Dreamliner. The panels include the pilots' overhead... more
IndustryAAI Corp. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Shadow UAV
AAI Corp., Hunt Valley, Md., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2005, a $14,421,828 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for one SHADOW Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System and Associated Support Equipment. Work... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: next month employees would buy out 8% shares
Paris, France - The operation will take place between February 1 and February 21
The French daily "Les Echos" reported today the news according to which the employees of the group Air France-Klm would buy out 8 per cent shares of the carrier next month. The sale to staff, which follow... more
MiscellaneousHelicopter ambulances overfly pilgrimage in Mecca
Mina, Saudi Arabia - Tens casualties and injured followers are accounted for every year
Hundreds thousands pilgrims have been arriving in Mecca since Monday for the pilgrimage celebration which is expected to end tomorrow with Satan lapidation, when seven stones are launched against three... more
HelicoptersWill Eurocopter prove the leader in the civil helicopters market in the next ten years?
Washington, USA - Forecast International forecasted it and its analysis revealed that the European producer is going to gain a 30% in the worldwide revenues
According to the lates forecasting data from Forecast International, the civil helicopters market will go on constantly growing during the next ten years and led by the major European producers in this... more
MiscellaneousExotic animals: they were sequestered at Airports, they lose their life because of fire
Rome, Italy - 35 little animals lost their life due to a fire which destroyed a natural private park
They are still to be verified the reasons which provoked the fire which during last night destroyed a natural private park in Rome, killing 35 little animals, residents temporarily into the property of... more
MiscellaneousCar bomb at Baghdad: airport and former air station were involved too
Baghdad, Iraq - Attacks occurred today killed 26 persons, Iraqi Police and US sources unveiled
The series of attacks occurred in Baghdad today hit also the ex-airport of Muthanna, at Western part of the city, killing 2 soldiers and 2 Iraqi civilians, while an American military was injured together... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's Airports (3): Cagliari Chamber of Commerce ready to sell part of its stakes in SOGAER
Cagliari, Italy - In order to favour privates' participation though there is an intention for holding at least a 51% stake
Cagliari Chamber of Commerce proved willing to sell part of its stakes in SOGAER, the Cagliari-Elmas Airport operator. The purpose, Chamber President underlined during the conference on Sardinia’s airports h... more
AirlinesPredictions about Malaysia Airlines' activity
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier declares itself to be optimist in spite of seaquake
The carrier Malaysia Airlines announced to be optimist about its activity in spite of the latest news lead to earthquake and seaquake which on last December, 26, hit many areas of the South-East Asia.... more
AccidentsUSA: Police helicopter crashed during a training exercise
Washington, USA- Passengers were wounded
A Police helicopter which was carrying out a training exercise at Stinson Airfield in San Antonio (Texas), went down to the ground late afternoon yesterday: fortunately, two pilots on board suffered only... more
MiscellaneousItalian cemetery ravaged at Mogadiscio: mortal remains were found into an ex-air base
Mogadiscio, Somalia - It is thought the protagonists are Somali militaries
The news comes from United Kingdom's media: an Italian cemetary has been ravaged and mortal remains have been found into an ex-air base near the International airport of Mogadiscio. The vandalistic acts... more
MiscellaneousA low-cost carrier to improve Rome connections
Rome, Italy - "Fiumicino is the international gate of Rome and Italy"
Rome's Mayor, Walter Veltroni, during the workshop "Rome to 2015" occurred today, asked to Alitalia for improving and supplementing the air transport service of the city. The Mayor proposed the accomplishment... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: "The solution suggested by Sardinia Region, Italian Government and ENAC is legally distorting the procedure"
Rome, Italy - According to the expert interviewed by AVIONEWS, this situation is only the result of an attempt to protect single interests"
The expert interviewed by AVIONEWS with reference to the legal matters concerning the territorial continuity pointed out how the reasons for the procedure criticized by Alitalia merely stem from political... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs to fly to Colombo
Jakarta, Indonesia - Dead tool has shot to 225,000 units all at once
Indonesian Health Minister reported that confirmed dead in his country were 166,320, so the toll -still temporary- of seaquake occurred on December 26, raised to 225,000. Last finding in Banda Aceh province... more
AirlinesAir One: territorial continuity needs adjustments
Rome, Italy - According to the carrier, as asked by AVIONEWS, the del signed with ENAC while waiting for TAR's final decision is a god one but changes to the rules are necessary
Air One decided to ask for adjustments in order to improve the ruling concerning the territorial continuity. The airline signed the agreement with ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) aiming to... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines' Pilot Unions accept a reviewed proposal of the carrier
New York, Usa - After a not reached deal between the two parts
The leader of the unions representing United Airlines’ pilots accepted considering a reviewed proposal of the carrier concerning a deal which lately did not received approval from the court of bankrupt w... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: "One cannot suggest a single tariff for different routes because EU does not allow it"
Rome, Italy - It was unveiled by an expert in air transport judicial matters asked by AVIONEWS who reminded that Ryanair already offered EUR 30 flights last year
AVIONEWS interviewed an expert competent for civil aviation judicial matters about the issue related to territorial continuity. With reference to such aspect, criticism put forward by Alitalia against... more
AirlinesThe Chairman of the airline Comair resigns
New York, Usa - A bad function of the computer system forced recently the carrier to ground thousands of passengers
Randy Rademacher, Chairman of the airline Comair, this last being regional carrier of the most famous Delta Airlines, resigned: the announcement comes from carrier’s sources. Comair has been protagonist d... more
Science and technologyItaly: the large-scale manoeuvres of Parma Airport
Parma, Italy - Low-cost flights, facilities, and financial situation
Parma "G. Verdi" Airport inaugurated a new flight to Brussels yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS) and in a short time will be connected thanks low-cost airlines to the most important European cities;... more
PeopleStrange behaviour on board of a plane causes the stop of the Foreign Minister from Argentina
Miami, Usa - An hostess of American Airlines signaled the episode to Fbi
It seems it grazed diplomatic incident between Usa an Argentina lately because of the stop of the Foreign Minister from Argentina Rafael Bielsa at Miami. An American Airlines' hostess signaled to Fbi a... more
HelicoptersRobinson's Torrance facility has been expanded
Torrence, USA - The official showing to occur on the occasion of Heli-Expo 2005 scheduled from February 6 to 8
Robinson Helicopter, on the occasion of Heli-Expo 2005 occurring in Anaheim (California) from February 6 to 8, decided to show the innovations carried out for the Torrance's facility, a site just located... more
PeopleMistery on a plane which while flying on the German skies caused terroristic alarm
Berlin, Germany - The aircraft for about 46 minutes did not give any news about itself in spite of being asked of it
A Danish plane flying on the route Lisbon-Copenaghen at the beginning of this month caused terroristic alarm. The news appeared on first page of "Bild" and was confirmed by German Defence Ministry, which... more
Science and technologyItaly: snow and wind at Boulogne and Alghero airports
Boulogne, Italy - Flights were cancelled or delayed
This morning Central Italy was snow-covered: there have been problems at Boulogne "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport where several flights in arrival and outgoing have been cancelled while others were redirected... more
PeopleA-380 (3): "A sign of the EADS' success while waiting for the joining by new partners"
Toulouse, France - German Chancellor Schröder hopes so, whereas British Prime Minister Blair underlined the BAe and Rolls Royce's roles in the programme
German Chancellor Gerard Schröder, during his intervention at the official showing of the new Airbus A-380 in Toulouse yesterday, put into evidence how Germany hopes for the joining by new partners in... more
IndustryThe results of the Embraer's activity
Brasilia, Brazil - The industry announced it delivered 30 planes more in the fourth quarter in comparison with the same period a year earlier
The Brazilian industry producer of aircraft, Embraer, announced that it delivered 42 planes in the fourth quarter, 30 more than in he same period of the previous year. As result Embraer, which is one of... more
CuriositiesEnemy Engaged: a game for helicopter lovers
Rome, Italy - Realistic engagements with fighting and transport planes and choppers
A newness arrived for whom dreams to fly the RAH-66 Comanche or the KA-52 Hokum B: Enemy engaged is a DVD-game simulating perfectly an in-flight fighting. There three settings: the actions between China... more
PeopleEnac: Alitalia, Air One and Meridiana convoked yesterday on the territorial continuity with Sardinia
Rome, Italy - The meeting near the Enac's headquarter
"The meeting about the situation on the territorial continuity, after the Tar Lazio Regional Administrative Tribunal ordinance of last January 13, 2005, held yesterday afternoon near the Enac's headquarter.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the EU detailed investigation on the business plan started
Brussels, Belgium - European Commission intends to analyse quickly the Fintecna's role in AZ Service and the carrier's pricing strategy
European Commission started its detailed investigation on the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008 today. European Commissioner for Transport, Jacques Barrot, underlined how he intends to encourage a quick a... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's airports (2): ENAV President Nieddu announced EUR 39m for new flight assistance systems
Cagliari, Italy - Destined in particular to Olbia and Alghero air stations during the next three years
During the conference dedicated to the current airport situation in Sardinia (Italy) held yesterday in Cagliari (see for details AVIONEWS), ENAV (Italian National Flight Assistance Agency) President Bruno... more
AerospaceIt started recently a Master for future experts about satellite navigation
Turin, Italy - The 20 degrees, among whom five have been chosen by United Nation, come from different countries all over the world
It started in the very past days the first Master of II level instituted in Italy, in collaboration with United Nation and the Institute "Galileo Ferraris", which would form the future experts about satellite... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines (2): job cut troubled unions
Zurich, Switzerland - Minister of Finance wants airline remain competitive
While Swiss International has been elected as the best airline bound for North and South America by German "Business Traveller" magazine for the third year in a row, it goes towards its fourth restructuring... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines: redundancies and regional flight cutting
Zurich, Switzerland - In order to save EUR 300m a year
Swiss International Air Lines restructuring plan provides for cutting about 800-1000 employees. Fleet of regional flights will contain less 13 airplanes than before under downsizing set up by carrier.... more
AirlinesMidwest Airlines offers to domestic animals thousand-mile cards
Washington, Usa - Dogs and cats would obtain this way a one and back domestic flight for free every three air travel with their proprietor
The US carrier, Midwest Airlines, announced in the past day a new program according to which the based-Milwaukee airline would offer thousand-mile cards to domestic animals, in an attempt presumably to... more
AirlinesThe Condor airline back to fly to Sri Lanka and Phuket
Berlin, Germany - The carrier had suspended flights to the two Regions because of tsunami on December 26
The Condor airline, belonging to one of the main German tour operator, announced it would start again operating flights to Sri Lanka and Phuket (Thailand), with effect on February, 5. The carrier had suspended... more
DefenseItaly: Defense Committee on integration of women in the Armed Forces
Rome, Italy - "It is necessary granting equal opportunities both to female and male staff"
The Chamber Defence committee talked about the integration of women in Italian Armed Forces: under-secretary in the Ministry of Defense, Salvatore Cicu, answered to parliamentary question asked by Deiana,... more
Latest newsIt takes place at Djakovica's Airport the change of command for the task force "Ercole"
Djakovica, Kosovo - Colonel Giunta, pilot of helicopters, leaves the seat to his colleague Beritognolo
It took place yesterday at Djakovica's Airport, in Kosovo, the cerimony for the change of command of "Ercole's" task force. Colonel Antonino Giunta, pilot of helicopters, after having headed the task force... more
AirlinesA new connection for Malaysia Airlines
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier is preparing itself to operate at its eighth air station: the one of Xian
The flag national carrier of Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines, will soon inaugurate operations at its eighth Airport: the one of Xian (China), in order to connect the capital Kuala Lumpur to the Chinese destination,... more
PeopleA-380 (2): "An example to follow in order to favour European progress"
Toulouse, France - French President Chirac considers such aeronautics programme a major one as it proves a warranty for the EU members
French President Jacques Chirac welcomed the Airbus A-380 yesterday on the occasion of the official exhibition for the institutions of the first airframe completed at the Toulouse facility. According to... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica about the new A-380 presentation, the Alenia Aeronautica's contribution
Rome, Italy - The General Manager of Finmeccanica, Giorgio Zappa said: "Airbus is a main partner for the Group"
"The General Manager of Finmeccanica, Giorgio Zappa, in the occasion of the new A-380 presentation has declared that: 'The A-380 programme represents one of the most important industrial contributions... more
AirlinesPossible effects of Swiss International Airlines' restructuring at Swiss Airports
Geneva, Switzerland - The three main airports said they are rather calm about the matter
The announced restructuring of Swiss flag national carrier (see AVIONEWS), Swiss International Airlines, including its regional fleet’s reduction, may affect Swiss airports’ profits. These last said the... more
MiscellaneousIndisposition to Marzano Minister in Iran: AMI aircraft to carry him to Italy
Teheran, Iran - Fever and high values of arterial pressure forced him to go into hospital
Italian Minister for Productive Activities, Antonio Marzano, during the night between Monday and Tuesday suffered from an indisposition soon after his arrival in Iran: he has been carried to Teheran's... more
Science and technologyItaly: Airports in Lombardia Region were snow-covered and ice-bound
Milan, Italy - Milan Airports saved by salt-shaker machines
Snow-covered runways forced Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport (Italy) to suspend its activity for a short time yesterday, while the layer of ice raised in the evening delayed many flights. Connections coming... more
Civil aviationFighters and helicopters to protect the World Economic Forum in Davos
Davos, Switzerland - F/A-18s, Cougars, Super Pumas and Alouette IIIs ready to monitor the Swiss air space on the occasion of the meeting on January 29
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is going to be held in Davos (Switzerland) on January 29 and the Swiss authorities set a massive security system which schedules the deployment of thousands Policemen but... more
IndustryAermacchi (Finmeccanica Group) and the Hellenic Government sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Varese, Italy - For the M-346 production
"Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company leader in the field of military training aircraft, and the Hellenic Ministry of Defence signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the potential cooperation of the... more
Press releaseGalileo Avionica technologies aboard Cassini-Huygens brings us the sounds and voices of Titan
Rome, Italy - The industry is the maker of the instrument HASI
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is the maker of HASI, the instrument that recorded and relayed the first data – including sounds – gathered by the Huygens probe, which landed on Titan on 14... more