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AirlinesA-380: Swiss International Air Lines is not interested in it
Zurich, Switzerland - Despite technical estimations reveal that some updates at the major Swiss air stations would enable such airplane to operate there
According to the estimations performed by technicians at the Zurich and Geneva airports in Switzerland, the Airbus A-380 could operate on them with some infrastructural updates. It does not seem anyway... more
Fair and showsNHIndustries: Paolo Revelli-Beaumont appointed Deputy General Manager of the industry
Aix en Provence, France - Since last January 1st
Paolo Revelli-Beaumont, aged 54, has been appointed Deputy General Manager of NHIndustries since the 1st of January 2005. Formerly Commercial Director of the ATR Company in Toulouse, he replaced Domenico... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: Right-Center repudiated allegations against Government
Rome, Italy - "Regional council must assume its own liability"
"Territorial continuity is a big target which all political forces, national, regional and local institutions and also the involved companies have to pursue, searching by all means for reaching an understanding":... more
Science and technologyA conference on Sardinia's Airports: an analysis of the projects carried out in this Italian Region
Cagliari, Italy - Institutional representatives and airport operators focused on then infrastructural improvements, safety and operative capabilities
A conference entitled "Sardinia's Airports, the Accomplished Projects" occurred yesterday in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) and it was set by ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) and ENAV (Italian... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Brussels to give green light to AZ Fly recapitalization
Brussels, Belgium - Manoeuvre excludes state aid proving that private investments were concurring
European Commission gave green light to the EUR 1,2bn recapitalization of AZ Fly (with minority state holdings), if private contribution is higher and concurring than the state one. In this case in fact... more
Science and technologyJuan Carlos and the Queen Sofia landed at Marrakesh's Airport for an official visit
Marrakesh, Morocco - Which aims is mainly to launch bilateral links back again between the two countries
The King of Spain Juan Carlos and the Queen Sofia came at Marrakesh's Airport for a three day official visit in Marocco which goal is mainly to restore ties between the two countries; these last were affected... more
AirlinesAir Canada: the first month of Sydney-Vancouver service proves positive
Ottawa, Canada - Australian travellers prefers non-stop flights
The double daily non-stop service operated by Canadian airline between Sydney and Vancouver, introduced a month ago (see for details AVIONEWS), gained much success among Australian and national passengers.... more
MiscellaneousEx-military from Argentina denied he had taken part into killer flights for dozens of person
Madrid, Spain - Asked why he declared previously of himself to be guilty the accused said what he had already claimed some times ago
Adolfo Scilingo, the ex-military from Argentina, accused among the other to have taken part, during dictatorship 1976-83, into what revealed to be killer flights for dozens of person, denied his participation... more
IndustryA new facility for the US Coast Guarsd's CN-235
Washington, USA - The airplane is being promoted in the CN-295 version even as the new US Army's airlifter
EADS CASA started the building of a facility in Alabama (United States) exclusively dedicated to the maintenance activities for the CN-235 maritime patrolling airplanes and the training of the US Coast... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: a German-made project to prevent tsunamis' effects
Berlin, Germany - It is based on various detection activities though the major role is played by satellites
Germany carried out a project for the production of an anti-seaquakes prevention system against their effects and decided to show it during the Kobe’s conference, scheduled for today in Japan and set b... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines: new non-stop connection to Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska - City of Kotzebue and Nome will be served
Airline announced a adjustment of its schedule between Nome, Kotzebue and Anchorage for the next Spring-Summer season. Alaska Airlines will operate two return flights on the route Anchorage-Kotzebue-Nome-Anchorage.... more
Weather forecastsItaly: BIT 2005 to welcome China
Milan, Italy -The International Tourism Exchange to open February 12
The 25th edition of BIT, the International Tourism Exchange, opens on Saturday, February 12, and closes on Tuesday 15: Fiera di Milano also this year contains the international show dedicated to tourism,... more
Civil aviationSpying operations in Iran: the USA firmly gave the lie
Washington, USA - Pentagon reacted criticising US press regarding such a delicate matter
US Department of Defence firmly reacted against the statements released by press in the USA and according to which the United States would have been carrying on spying operations in Iran since last Summer,... more
AirlinesThe result of the Singapore Airlines' operations in December 2004
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The airline registered an inflexion in its load factor
Singapore Airlines announced it sold 68.3 per cent of the space available on board of both its passenger and cargo aircraft in December 2004, down from 68,7 per cent in the previous month. The airline,... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines plans Swiss Express
Zurich, Switzerland - But it does not exclude a possible business combination
This the name of new continental airline planned by Swiss International Air Lines following costs reduction provided in restructuring plan which have been put forward to Board of Directors yesterday (see... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines expects a list of potential investors by the end of the month
Athene, Greece - The Greek Transport Minister disclosed the Government will effectuate a final choice by three months since the mentioned period
Olympic Airlines said it expects a list of potential investors by the end of the current month: Michael Liapis, Transport Minister, said. Always according to this last the Government will make a final... more
PeopleA-380 (7): advantages for the Russia aerospace industry
Moscow, Russia - Cooperation with Airbus is increasing also for this programme, especially in the aeronautics material sector
The development of the A-380 could prove particularly helpful also for the Russian aerospace industry. Talks between Airbus and the major companies in this sector in Russia are rising, most of all while... more
Science and technologyM-55 Geophysica: a "Spy" against pollution
Seville, Spain - Previously designed for strategic reconnaissance purposes, this aircraft to be deployed now by Italian CNR for atmospheric data bearing
Italian National Council for Research (CNR) proves to be a cornerstone for the study of atmospheric pollution thanks to its leading role played for the Geophysica programme which deals with the deployment... more
PeopleA-380 (6): EADS fell in the Stock Exchange despite the aircraft exhibition
Paris, France - Some 200 orders are necessary to cover all the production costs and they currently consist of 149
Some 200 orders are necessary in order to ensure the covering of all the production costs for the Airbus A-380. The present requests by some 14 customers (both carriers and companies interested in the... more
Latest newsChinese Air Force searching for female pilots
Beijing, China - The first one was recruited in 1949
Thirty female pilots will be recruited this year by Chinese Air Force, some of whom could join to astronaut training programme in order to go towards space some day (see for details AVIONEWS). China intends... more
AirlinesTiger Airways reviews its business plan after tsunami
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - One of the key-destinations of the carrier was the Thai island of Phuket
Singapore's low-cost airline, Tiger Airways, announced it planned to review its business plan, after the terrible tsunami, on last December, 26, ravaged among the other, a great part of the Thai island... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity (3): ENAC and carriers meeting to occur today
Rome, Italy - Sardinia's routes move about EUR 250m a year
President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), Vito Riggio, will receive management of Alitalia, Air One, Meridiana at 6:00pm today to introduce again a territorial continuity system without contribution... more
AirlinesThe Southwest Airlines' deal with Ata will take effect on February, 4
New York, Usa - It is the first agreement of this type for both airlines
The US carrier, Southwest Airlines, will see the effect of its first code-share deal (see AVIONEWS) on next February, 4. The bilateral agreement between Dallas-based airline and Indianapolis-based Ata... more
PeopleA-380 (5): specifications
Toulouse, France - An aircraft designed not only focusing on the airframe but also taking into account the necessary evolution of the airports to which it is devoted
The Airbus A-380 is a long haul 555 seats double deck airliner powered by four turbofans. Customers can choose between two different power-plants: the Rolls Royce Trent 900 with 67.890 lb thrust or the... more
AccidentsSwitzerland: preliminary inquest on crashes involving two Crossair aircraft
Berne, Switzerland - Accused include also airline and UFAC former managers
Swiss Public Minister (MPC) last February opened an inquest concerning two Crossair airplane incidents occurred on January 10, 2000 at Nassenwil (see for details AVIONEWS) and November 24, 2001 at Basserdorf... more
PeopleA-380 (4): history of a programme intended to face the international air transport challenge
Toulouse, France - The choice of a big plane endowed with a significant load factor to avoid the flying and airport congestion
The development of the A-380 started during the 90s when the European aerospace company Airbus decided that the growth of the group was favouring and asking for the production of a big long haul transport... more
Science and technologyCanada: airports to be in an emergency due to the snow
Ottawa, Canada - Many flights were cancelled or delayed
Blizzards and wind are expected in the next hours, especially in Ontario region: in all probability for all the week the temperature will remain below zero. Halifax is snow-covered and the temperature... more
AirlinesJat Airways back to fly
Belgrade, Serbia - After its pilots went on strike for three day
The flag Serbian carrier, Jat Airways, returned on Monday afternoon to operate its fligths in normal conditions, after its pilots’ three-day strike, started on last Friday (see AVIONEWS). The Serbian G... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): flight assistants strike scheduled on February 8
Rome, Italy - Italian SULT union called for it and it will last 24 h and performed again on February 21 and March 4 and 16
Italian SULT trade union decided to call for a strike on next February 8 involving Alitalia's flight assistants. This stop, as lasting for 24 h, will be performed again in at least three additional occasions... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines formalizes a deal with some of its employees
New York, Usa - According to which the airline would save USD 99m a year
The US carrier Continental Airlines announced it formalized a deal with some of its employees belonging to its field service, related to wage and benefit cuts as well as work rule changes, which would... more
PeopleA-380 (3): Emirates is one of the main customers of the aircraft's new generation
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The carrier ordered to the Toulouse's consortium 45 planes A-380
Emirates, international airline based at Dubai, is one of the main customers of the aircraft's new generation A-380. The Airbus' superjumbo attracted the carrier's attention since 2000 when the plane was... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: India reorganizes the military units stationed in the Andaman and Nicobar islands
New Dheli, India - Criticism is still being addressed to Indian Government as it chose to prevent the international aids from accessing the area
Indian Government is still being criticized by both domestic and international subjects, due to its lack of willingness in opening the andaman and Nicobar islands' territories to the international aids.... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity (2): Partito Sardo d'Azione asked for unifying running system of Sardinia Airport operators
Cagliari, Italy - It needs new carriers and lower rates
Partito Sardo d'Azione's bill aims to support the accomplishment of airport system of Sardinia with State and EU recognition. Airports of Fertilia, Elmas, Olbia, Fenosu and Tortolì operate in disjointed... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: the proposal of Partito Sardo d'Azione
Cagliari, Italy - Transports to fall within Region's competence
The Partito Sardo d'Azione asks for release of Sandro Boccia, Chairman of the Transports Committee, because he failed to manage territorial continuity item: according to the national Secretary of PSD'AZ,... more
Latest newsSlovakia: Air Force ready to protect the Russian-US summit to be held in February
Bratislava, Slovakia - Five Mig-29 Fulcrum light fighters to ensure the constant monitoring of the air space over the Slovakian capital
The United States' President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin are going to meet in the Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, on next February 24 during a bilateral summit which will need massive... more
IndustryEU: a defence single market
Brussels, Belgium - EU Commission and the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe are aiming to achieve such goal
Finmeccanica President, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, seized a chance to meet some representatives from EU Commission yesterday in order to analyse the situation regarding aerospace and defence industries... more
Science and technologySab: the new scheduled connection to Zurich inaugurated yesterday
Boulogne, Italy - Served by Denim Airways in code sharing with Swiss International Airlines
"The new scheduled flight Boulogne-Zurich has started yesterday; served by the Dutch airline, Denim Airways, in code-sharing with the Helvetic one, Swiss International Air Lines, the connection has two... more
Science and technologyThe first Asian low-cost airport terminal may be ready by early 2006
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Local authorities assigned the local firm Sanchoon Builders a USD 15m contract to effectuate works
The Government of Singapore announced that a local firm obtained a USD 15m contract to build the first Asian low-cost airport terminal. Works should start by March 2005 at Changi Airport of Singapore,... more
AirlinesAir Canada cuts jobs
Ottawa, Canada - The measure would interest 180 employees being part of the maintenance contingent
The carrier Air Canada announced some job cuts into its force-work which would interest in particular 180 of its employees being part of the category of maintenance workers. The measure is part of a general... more
PeopleChina and Taiwan formalized the agreement concerning direct connections between the mainland and the island
Beijing, China - Since 1949 the two parts were forced to operate flights via Hong Kong or via Macau because of an historic ban
China and Taiwan formalized the strongly expected deal (see AVIONEWS) concerning direct connections between the two parts, forced since many time, because of an historic ban back to 1949 (see AVIONEWS),... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli fighter attacked Hezbollah's sites in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - Reacting against the Islamic movement's armed action affecting an israeli armed forces' bulldozer in the contended area of Shebaa
An Israeli fighter-bomber would have hit Hezbollah Islamic armed movement's sites in the Lebanese land yesterday night. The armed action decided by Tel Aviv would be a reaction against the attacks carried... more
PeopleLaunch of the first flight Parma-Brussels to occur today
Parma, Italy - Three weekly flights at "Giuseppe Verdi" Airport
Today at Brussels-Zaventem Airport will be presented the first direct air link between Parma - where the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is based - and Brussels. Club Air airline will serve the connection... more
MiscellaneousLinate incident process: Public Prosecutor's claims
Milan, Italy - Today is the turn of plaintiff
Yesterday during the private session audience before the investigating judge, Nicola Clivio, Public Prosecutor, Celestina Gravina asked for condemning the seven accused to punishment from 5 years and 4... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate new service at Montgomery Regional Airport
Houston, Usa - Beginning May 2
Continental Airlines, the City of Montgomery, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and the Montgomery Airport Authority announced the airline will inaugurate daily nonstop service linking Montgomery... more
AccidentsPolice helicopter crashed in Germany: two victims
Berlin, Germany - There were five passengers in all on board, the other three were wounded
Two agents of German Police were killed yesterday because of the crash occurred to the helicopter on which they were flying while were involved in operation to find a missing 24-year-old woman. Aircraft... more
PeopleA-380 (2): the "flying hotel" of Virgin Atlantic
Toulouse, France - Richard Branson intends to provide several entertainment and relaxation areas for passengers on board
An A-380 more similar to a hotel than to a big airliner. This is the way Richard Branson, leader of Virgin Atlantic, considers the new Airbus' airplane seen as something absolutely revolutionary for the... more
Science and technologySigonella: the Italian unions protest against firing
Catania, Italy - Four persons forced to stay home without honouring the national ruling on employment, according to the trade unions
Some employees of Sigonella Airport (Catania, Italy) had already put into evidence a series of employment difficulties at the base for workers belonging to civil personnel during the last Spring. Now,... more
PeopleA-380: the official exhibition to institutions to occur today
Toulouse, France - The airplane should be even shown with a new colouring
The official showing of the first Airbus A-380 completed by the Toulouse facility assembly line is scheduled for today. It seems that the European producer is going to adopt a new colouring on such occasion.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: doubts in Parliament on denationalization
Rome, Italy - Italian Senate Infrastructures Committee already focused on this issue on last December 21 and it is important even for EU Commission
While waiting for the European Commission's detailed investigation on the Alitalia's business plan (awaited for starting tomorrow), the issue regarding the denationalization of the carrier still appears... more
MiscellaneousAir space armoured at Washington due to the oath of the Presidential mandate of George W. Bush
Washington, Usa - It is the first cerimony of its sort since the terror attacks at Twin Towers
There are foreseen special security measures on next January, 20, 2005 for the cerimony which would see George W. Bush effectuates the oath for his second presidential mandate. It would be the first cerimony... more