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AirlinesIt is ready a cooperation process between Germanwings and Centralwings
Berlin, Germany - The first visible effect of the new collaboration will be a single computer and reservation system
The low-cost carrier, Germanwings and the new Polish airline Centralwings, belonging to the national flag carrier Lot, announced they would start cooperating; the first visible effect of their collaboration... more
IndustryAirbus outstripped Boeing in 2004
Toulouse, France - According to the European group's representatives, the leadership gained in 2003 in the civil aviation sector was confirmed even one year later
According to what reported by the representatives of the European group Airbus, 2004 proved a particularly positive year in terms of orders, deliveries and revenues, confirming the leading role in the... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: did the US SH-60 crash due to a mechanical failure?
Jakarta, Indonesia - Only two passengers were seriously wounded
A USA Navy Sea Hawk SH-60 helicopter went down last Monday while it was operating a relief flight (see for details AVIONEWS), belongs to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 2 from North Island Naval Air... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace (4): first doubts on the state aids classification
Brussels, Belgium - EU pointed out the case of funds destined to military programmes and maybe partially distributed even for civil projects
The setting of the classification related to subsidies for the aerospace sector, which the USA and EU intend to perform by the next three months within the renewed will for restarting talks on such matter,... more
DefenseWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Russia fears for losses for its defence industry
Moscow, Russia - The disastrous effects for the economies in various countries in this region could lead them to cancel a series of orders
After the cancellation of the order for 12 Sukhoi Su-30 fighters by Indonesia following the recent disaster which involved the Asian country (see for details AVIONEWS), Russia fears that additional damages... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italy-Maldive flights to diminish
Rome, Italy - Eurofly airline trusts in tourism relaunch in the affected zones
After the seaquake which has devastated the coasts of the Indian Ocean countries in South-Eastern Asia, Italian airline, Eurofly, has been forced to cut weekly flights to Maldive from 7 to 3. There are... more
AirportsTwo British private firms close to a deal to buy Amadeus
London, United Kingdom - Bc Partners and Cinven entered the final step of negotiation
Some sources close to one of the biggest European deal in cash of the last time disclosed that two British private firms are close to an EUR 4,3b deal to buy Amadeus, a Spanish firm which operate in the... more
PeopleANPAC union asks for a new ruling on Flight Time Limitation
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed the union regarding the meeting held today and concerning the flight hours scheduled by Alitalia
A meeting among ANPAC, FILT-CGIL Piloti, FIT-CISL Piloti and UIL Piloti Italian trade unions occurred at Rome-Fiumicino Airport today in order to analyse the situation regarding the contract condition... more
AirlinesThe result of the operation of British carrier Bmi
London, United Kingdom - Since the airline launched long-haul routes its activity grew in a relevant way
The British carrier Bmi (the new name of BM British Midland) announced the number of passengers on board of its planes rose 11,2 per cent in 2004 since the carrier launched long-haul routes, which contributed... more
AirlineseasyJet flight does not take off because female pilot had a drop too much
London, Great Britain - She would be five times over alcohol limit
Last Saturday, a female pilot who was going to leave with the easyJet EZY3455 flight at 6:45am, has been stopped by German authorities at Berlin's Schönefeld Airport because alcohol test would have unveiled... more
DefenseTension between Israel and Russia for the provision of Russian missiles to Syria
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Government fears such weapon systems can be located nearby the Golan Heights and aimed against its territory
The diplomatic relations between Israel and Russia would be worsening due to matters regarding defence. Syria purchased recently tactical missiles able to hit their targets within a 20 m range (a quite... more
People7E7: the first fuselage section has been finished
Washington, USA - The producer indicated the advantages of the production of such component in just one piece in terms of lower cost and weight compared with average
The manufacturing of the first fuselage composite-made structural section of the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner has recently been completed. It deals with a main airframe section, designed and constructed in... more
MiscellaneousBad weather in North-Europe: flights were cancelled, redirected or delayed
London, Great Britain - Ireland and Scotland are suffering from the major troubles
In Scotland there are still troubles in transport because of the violent storms which have been involved all the North-Europe since last week end (see for details AVIONEWS). Seven flights from Edinburgh... more
AirlinesThe result of easyJet's operations in the month of December
London, United Kingdom - They show a relevant growth in the carrier's activity so that its shares rose soon after the announcement
The British low-cost carrier, easyJet, announced the number of passengers carried during December rose 28 per cent in comparison with the same period last year. After the announcement the airline's shares... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: 51 confirmed victims and 359 missing persons for GB
London, Great Britain - Missing would be all dead according ot Blair
The number confirmed dead in South-East Asian regions affected by tsunami is still 51 (38 in Thailand, 10 in Sri Lanka and 3 in the Maldives), while the number believed to be presumed dead has decreased... more
HelicoptersUS-101: thousands jobs in the USA
Washington, USA - The team promoting the aircraft for the new American Presidential fleet proves convinced of it in the light of the several US partners
The 90% of the entire US-101 programme in terms of life cycle costs during its development and service/maintenance will depend on US companies. The US-101 group, which is carrying on the production and... more
SecurityParis-Dakar: the motorcycles of the pilots will be carried by means of a plane to Bamako, after the decision of these last to abolish today's stage
Kiffa, Mauritania - As an homage to the Italian champion Fabrizio Meoni
The pilots belonging to the motorcycles category of Paris-Dakar decided to abolish the today’s stage: as an homage to their Italian companion, Fabrizio Meoni, who died yesterday during the stage from A... more
AirlinesThai Airways International foresees a fall of its expected profit because of tsunami
Bangkok, Thailandia - The carrier before the terrible catastrophe occurred foresaw a 5 per cent jump in the current financial year
The airline Thai Airways International announced recently it rectified the previsions for the current financial year because of the terrible tsunami verified on last December 26, 2004. The carrier, before... more
Science and technologyItaly: fog at Brescia and Verona Airports
Bergamo, Italy - Flights diverted on Orio al Serio Airport
Two flights by Meridiana, coming from Naples and Catania, one by Air France from Paris, one by Air Dolomiti coming from Bari and one by Transavia from Amsterdam, all directed to Verona "Valerio Catullo"... more
MiscellaneousFog blocked the flight of Lavezzini Parma basket team
Milan, Italy - Just in this moment, team is leaving again to Belgrade to play the Euroleague match versus Vojvodina Nis Gas
The Italian Lavezzini Parma basket team has been forced to come back Italy after its plane flying to Belgrade (Serbia-Montenegro) did not allow to land because of a dense blanket of fog: so aircraft was... more
PeopleGrottaglie and Monteiasi: a common effort for an "ecocompatible" Dreamliner
Grottaglie, Italy - A deal on environmental matters between the two Italian towns whose lands will be involved by the Alenia's productive activities for the new 7E7
Within the effort for the production by Alenia Aeronautica of some structural components of the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner airliner at the new Grottaglie (Taranto) facility, the town itself mainly involved... more
Latest newsA-330 MRTT: USAF's General appointed to promote the air tanker in the USA
Washington, USA - General Johnson to take care of marketing aspects regarding the solution suggested by EADS for the future of air refuelling in the United States
EADS North America, the section of the European aerospace and defence group located in the North American territory, decided to rely upon General Silas Johnson for the marketing activities and the promotion... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): EU aims to a quick detailed investigation on the business plan
Brussels, Belgium - This would be the European Commission's intention according to some among its sources
Sources from European Commission would have unveiled today that EU Government would intend to perform a quick detailed investigation on the Alitalia's business plan. According to such sources, European... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indonesia is working to open an other airport
Jakarta, Indonesia - In order to favour aid delivering
Iskander Muda military airport of Banda Aceh, in Indonesia, continues being busy due to the high air traffic of airplanes and because of the piles of aid left abandoned in the air station waiting for being... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: other members of Racis arrive at Phuket by means of a Singapore Airlines' plane
Phuket, Thailandia - The team of experts, composed of five members, leaved from the Airport of Fiumicino in order to substitute their collegues
Another team of Carabinieri of Racis (a division of the Army specialised in scientific investigations) arrived last night at Phuket (Thailandia) by means of a Singapore Airlines' plane, which took off... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: Russian airlift to continue
Moscow, Russia - The first humanitarian aid cargo took off on December 27
Russia did not be left unarmed before the great accident occurred in South-East Asia: Defence Ministry ordered in fact to send 10 flights carrying humanitarian aid towards tsunami devastated regions. Russian... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines reduces the number of flight assistants
New York, Usa - On board of some long-route fligths
The US carrier, Delta Air Lines, seems to have planned to reduce the number of flight assistants on board of some of its long-route flights. In particular "Wall Street Journal" reported the news, according... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the effects of the earthquake on the planet according to NASA
Washington, USA - The North Pole would have been subjected to a shift of about 2 cm while the day length would have been reduced for some microseconds
NASA unveiled recently some data found after the earthquake which generated a massive anomalous wave in the Indian Ocean on last December 26 and that brought unfortunately death and destruction to many... more
PeopleItaly: territorial continuity. TAR to gather tomorrow
Cagliari, Italy - But it can be postponed
Alitalia, after meeting occurred on Monday with Italian Transport Minister, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board) and other two competent airlines, Air One and Meridiana, would have confirmed that they are... more
MiscellaneousAlaska: village at 50-degrees below zero . A National Guard C-130 plane has been requested
Anchorage, Alaska - A blizzard knocked out power and heating system
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 plane left the Kulis air base at Anchorage loaded with equipment and specialized technicians destined to Kaktovik, village situated about 300 Km to the Arctic Circle... more
SecurityIs is expected at Fiumicino's Airport the body of Meoni
Arezzo, Italy - It will arrive in Rome, by means of an Alitalia's plane, from where it would be transported to Castiglion Fiorentino (Arezzo)
It is expected at about 2:30 p.m. in Italy the body of the Italian champion of motorcycling, Fabrizio Meoni, who yesterday died presumably because of an heart attack, during the competition so loved by... more
HelicoptersAvalanches and landslip in California: helicopters to evacuate habitants
Los Angeles, USA - Corona Airport is underwater
The non-stopping rains which hit California in last 72 hours (see for details AVIONEWS), caused avalanches and landslips at Santa Conchita, South to Santa Barbara: an entire hill collapsed on about 20... more
AerospaceNasa: everything ready for the launch of "Deep Impact"
New York, Usa - Apart from some inconveniences of last minute the launch of the space probe should occur this evening at 7:47 (Italian time) from the base of Cape Canaveral (Florida)
It seems everything is ready at the Cape Canaveral's base, in Florida, for the launch of the space probe "Deep Impact", by means of the rocket Delta II, which would effectuate a 431-million-kilometre travel... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the images registered by Usa and Europe's satellites in the space permit to review the moment of disaster
New York, Usa - There were no instruments in the Indian Ocean to foresee the catastrophe
The images sent on Earth by the Usa and Europe's satellites in the space allowed experts to review with care the moment in which the natural catastrophe occured showing as well like there were no instruments... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry (3): a deal aimed to avoid state support for the A-350?
Washington, USA - Some American experts would be convinced of it concerning the Bush-led Government's decision, while Boeing welcomed the agreement
Boeing welcomed the Bush-led Government and European Commission's initiative intended to start negotiating aiming to completely cancel subsidies from the aerospace industry sector. The American company... more
DefenseAllawi: "Additional personnel and equipments for the new Iraqi armed forces"
Baghdad, Iraq - This would be one of the priorities indicated by Iraqi Prime Minister for the future of the Arab country
Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, being currently leading the temporary Government in the Arab country, unveiled recently that Iraq will have to provide quickly with new military equipments and increase... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry (2): involving other countries for a new regulation of the matter
Brussels, Belgium - This is the European-American imperative for the future but it will be necessary in the meantime to clearly set what a subsidy is
The aerospace companies mainly involved by the new European-American negotiating deal regarding subsidies are currently Boeing and Airbus, but the USA and EU think they will have to extend in the future... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry: USA and EU aim to cancel the state aids
Brussels, Belgium - Both sides to make effort to avoid new legal clashes within the three months negotiating
European Union and the United States revealed yesterday their intention for starting negotiating aiming to definitively solve the old matter regarding the subsidies to aerospace industry (see for details... more
IndustryFinnish Aviation Academy Gets JAA Approval for Frasca Sims
Urbana, Usa - Including several systems
The Finnish Aviation Academy, Pori, Finland, has received FNPT II approval for their two Frasca A36 Bonanza devices and STD 2A and FNPT II MCC approval on their KingAir device. The Bonanza devices include... more
Latest newsItalian Predators to protect the dawning Iraqi democracy
Rome, Italy - The new Italian Air Force's unmanned aircraft to be sent to Iraq for territorial surveillance missions on the occasion of the next election
The General Atomics RQ-1 Predator operated by Italian Air Force 28th Squadron of 32sd Wing at Foggia-Amendola base are going to be sent to Iraq during the next days. The decision by Italian Government... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced daily non stop service between Houston and Queretaro, in Mexico
Houston, Usa - It's 30th destination served by the carrier in the Mexican Country
Continental Airlines will begin daily nonstop service from George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston to Queretaro, Mexico, on March 17, 2005, pending government approval. Queretaro will be Continental's... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier-Rotax GmbH Type 912 F, 912 S, and 914 F series reciprocating engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the engine valve train due to inadequate venting of the lubrication system, which can result in an in-flight engine failure and forced landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 7)] [Page 1815-1817] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indonesia put three month limit to foreign aid
Jakarta, Indonesia - Dead toll continues to grow up
Casualty toll in Indonesia reached 106,523 dead: last data reported by Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs, had recorded 105,522 killed persons. Meanwhile, Cabinet Secretary, Sudi Silalahi, unveiled... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: WFP aid to Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia - It dispatched an airplane to Hafun which has been left remote for years due to the pitched battles among militiamen
On Sunday, World Food Programme (WFP) sent an aircraft with food supplies to a zone where operating by air means has been impossible for about ten years because of the never-ending fighting which were... more
AirlinesAlitalia: meeting among EU Commission, Italian Government and the carrier on the business plan to be held today
Brussels, Belgium - Italian delegation aims to avoid a detailed investigation or at least to encourage its quick opening and conclusion
The meeting between European Transport Commissioner, Jacques Barrot, and Italian delegation mainly consisting of Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Pietro Lunardi, Minister of Economy,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a radical change to the business plan text?
Brussels, Belgium - According to some analysts, EU Commission could request significant changes in order to approve the restructuring plan
Some analysts competent for the air transport sector are focusing on the European Commission's assessment of the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008. According to some experts, a possibility exists that... more
AirlinesTraffic passengers rose for Lufthansa
Frankfurt, German - A 8,5 per cent growth in December in comparison with the same period a year earlier
The German flag carrier Lufthansa announced its traffic passenger rose 8,5 per cent in December 2004 compared to December 2003, thanks to the fact that the number of its customers, on board of flights... more
Science and technologySwitzerland: Basilea Airport is the busiest in 2004
Basilea, Switzerland - Passenger traffic increased by 2.4 per cent
EuroAirport, the Basilea-Mulhuose Airport, is the third Swiss air station in importance terms and it is also the most frequented according to data regarding 2004: last year, passengers in transit were... more
PeopleChina-Taiwan direct connections
Beijing, China - The project has been in the pipeline for a long time but bad relations between two governments hampered it
A delegation of Taipei opposition party Kuomintang met China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director, Chen Yunlin, last days: they talked about direct non-stop flights (see for details AVIONEWS). The idea has b... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: UNHCR aerial reconnaissance in Somalia
Mogadishu, Somalia - 18,000 families waiting for humanitarian aid
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has already carry out an airlift to bring in Indonesia to about 100,000 persons 400 tons of equipment including 20,000 water containers, 100,000 blankets,... more