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Latest newsIndia: 125 multirole light fighters for Air Force
New Dheli, India - Several hypotheses under experts' analysis among which even the F-16 and the JAS-39
Indian Government would intend to purchase some 125 combat airplanes in order to keep a high defensive standard for the country and strengthen the Indian role played in the entire region. For such a purpose,... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indonesia renounces to purchase the SU-30s to face the economic damages of the disaster
Jakarta, Indonesia - An order for 12 combat airplanes has been cancelled but it could be restored by the next three years
Following the first appraisals concerning the huge economic damages Indonesia must face due to the recent disaster generated by the tsunami on last December 26, Jakarta's Government decided to cancel the... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the men of Italian Air Force ready to furnish helps
Rome, Italy - A meeting at Palazzo Chigi discussed the participation of Italian Air Force, Army and Navy in the works to help the populations hit by the catastrophe
Coi (Inter-force Operative Commander) seems to have already started the works aimed to monitor the availability both of men and means to send to the area ravaged by the terrible tsunami verified on last... more
AerospaceIss: an oxygen generating broke down
Moscow, Russia - The spacemen on board of the station would not risk to be damaged
An oxygen generating on board of the International space station broke down: according to what referred the control centre for the mission, based near Moscow, the spacemen Salizhan Sharipov and Leroy Chiao... more
AccidentsRaptor and Lancer flying again
Washington, USA - According to USAF, the two recent incidents involving these aircraft would not be serious
After the recent accidents involving a Lockheed Martin F/A-22 Raptor multirole fighter interceptor (see for details AVIONEWS) and a B-1 Lancer strategic supersonic bomber (see for details AVIONEWS), US... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community (2): Switzerland to send its AS-332M1
Zurich, Switzerland - Berne answered to the request of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, UNHCR
The Federal Council of Berne set up sending to Sumatra three Swiss Air Force AS-332M1 Super Puma helicopters: aircraft, based at the Emmen military base, will be loaded on board a transport airplane carrying... more
HelicoptersUS Army: new light and transport helicopters
Washington, USA - It needs new aerial vehicles for such classes in order to replace old aircraft
US Army appears to appreciate the results achieved in Afghanistan and Iraq by its military helicopters such as the Apaches, the Kiowas and the Chinooks much. Nevertheless, US Army's representatives think... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the first Canadian Antonov took off with humanitarian relief
Toronto, Canada - It is transporting 50 tons of equipment
Yesterday, the first Antonov AN-124 jet fitted out by Canadian Government took off at Pearson Airport in order to carry water purifiers, medical supplies, transport vehicles and members of DART, the Disaster... more
CuriositiesBush analyses national health disservice and technicians the Air Force One's "disorders"
Washington, USA - While US President was commenting about this important matter, its 747 proved quite "hydraulically" sick at the airport
The United States President, George W. Bush, was in Collinsville on last January 5, a small city in Illinois where he was analysing the policies devoted to health care, underlining some major aspects of... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: aerospace industry acting in favour of the affected populations
Paris, France - After EADS, also Alcatel, Thales, Mbda, Kongsberg, Boeing and Lockheed Martin's contributions follow
Several companies operating in the aerospace sector are making efforts to support the huge humanitarian initiative in favour of populations in the Asian countries hit by the waterquake. Besides EADS (see... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the Umbria Region sent 23 quintal of sanitary material
Perugia, Italy - This was the answer of the Centre-Italy Region to the appeal launched at the seat of the Abruzzo's Region delegation in Rome
The contribution of the Region Umbria, in relation to the helps transported to Sri Lanka by a plane which took off from Fiumicino’s Airport (see AVIONEWS), was of 23 quintal of sanitary material, including s... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the contribution of the Italian Region Marche
Ancona, Italy - The Region would offer EUR 300,000 and in collaboration with the Government would start a program to assist the children, tsunami orphans
The Italian Region Marche announced that it will offer EUR 300,000 to destine to the restructuring project for the areas hit by earthquake and seaquake on last December 26 (several Italian Regions moved... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Kofi Annan flew over Aceh province
Jakarta, Indonesia - A helicopter carried him over one of the most affected zones
United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, today flew on a Singapore helicopter over the Banda Aceh province, on the island of Sumatra, destroyed by the seaquake which involved the South-East Asia.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): clash between the unions and the carrier on working hours for flight assistants
Rome, Italy - Methods for the productivity increase are being seen by the unions as hardly bearable by employees
Debates between the Italian trade unions and Alitalia regarding the working hours scheduled within the productivity increase programme for flight assistants do not stop. Just with reference to this issue,... more
HelicoptersThe second S-64 for the Italian State Forestry Corps to be unveiled at Heli-Expo 2005
Anaheim, USA - The cornerstone of the firefighting in Italy concerning the rotor-winged aircraft
Erickson Air-Crane will show the secondo S-64 Helitanker firefighter helicopter destined to Italian State Forestry Corps during the next edition of Heli-Expo, expected to occur in Anaheim (California)... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: an other Italian victim identified
Rome, Italy - Italian missing person are 336 in the affected zones
The last Italian identified in Thailand went for work to Phi Phi Island recently and his body has been recognized by one of the several photos published on the Internet: there are no confirms about his... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: a cargo B-747 took off from the Airport "Pierozzi" of Brindisi to Colombo
Brindisi, Italy - "World food program" of the United Nations and an American Ong asked to activate the Onu rescue's base at Brindisi
A cargo B-747, with 83 tons helps to South-East Populations ravaged by tsunami, took off in the past days to Colombo (Sri Lanka) from the military Airport "Pierozzi" of Brindisi. In particular the plane... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Air France to offer soft fares to missing relatives
Paris, France - This measure has been decided with the Government
Relatives of missing people in countries involved with the violent seaquake of December 26, can travel by soft fares on board the airplanes of Air France carrier, which provided also for cargo planes to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model 1329 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracks in the front spar cap assembly of the lower vertical stabilizer, which could result in rapid crack propagation and failure of the front spar cap
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 687-689] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained HPT events resulting from HPT shaft fractures
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 677-679] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 series airplanes; and model 747SP and 747SR series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the midspar assembly, which could result in the loss of the midspar assembly load path, and could, combined with the loss of the nacelle station 180 bulkhead load path, lead to the separation of the eng
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 679-680] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 690-691] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent engine combustion liner deterioration, which can result in combustion liner breakup, case burn-through, and engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 680-684] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loose, missing, or discrepant rivets, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the door frames of the overwing emergency exits
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 685-687] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant) and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracturing of the pump body, which could result in loss of engine oil, and consequent inability to maintain engine oil pressure and to feather the propeller
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 3)] [Page 684-685] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indonesian Government lowed dead number
Jakarta, Indonesia - The toll unveiled early today was false
Jakarta denied the last killed toll: they would be not 113,306 (see for details AVIONEWS), but 101,318. While this morning data appeared growing, now the new Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs assessment... more
SecurityFalse bomb alarm on a Meridiana flight at Olbia Airport
Olbia, Italy - An anonimous call addressed to Carabinieri unveiled the existance of explosive material but border Police did not find anything suspicious
A false bomb alarm occurred at Olbia Costa Smeralda (Italy) this morning. A Meridiana flight bound for Rome about th e leave at 07:00 am was delayed for around two hours due to ther suspension of the embarking... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: Japan and Spain
Rome, Italy - The most important Japanese relief mission abroad
Japan dispatched an Air Force C-130 with about 40 soldiers bound for Indonesia. The military plane loaded with humanitarian aid will stop firstly in Thailand, at U-Tapao where it will land specialized... more
Science and technologySacl carries on with modification work to serve A-380
Sydney, Australia - The Australian Government announced all local potential A-380 destinations will be ready to serve the aircraft by the time it comes into service
Sacl (Sydney Airport Corporation) carries on with modification work to serve the new Airbus aircraft A-380, though it took place a breakdown in negotiations with carriers about both a long term pricing... more
AirlinesThe pilots of United Airlines approve the carrier's plan concerning cost cut
New York, Usa - According to it the airline would save USD 180m
The United Airlines' pilots, currently in bankrupt, approved the carrier's plan concerning some cost cut which would permit the airline to save USD 180m: the unions of the category announced. The plan... more
HelicoptersMarine One: will the final decision occur after Iraqi election?
Washington, USA - US press is focusing on such possibility but it underlines the relevance of the competition for the American Presidential chopper
The decision related to the new US Presidential helicopter during the Marine One competition, as awaited for the end of January, could be postponed till a date following Iraqi election expected to be held... more
Science and technologyItaly: fog at Verona and Turin Airports
Turin, Italy - Verona air station has been closed for some hours
The Verona "Valerio Catullo" Airport has been closed yesterday from 10:30am up to 2:00pm and then at 4:00pm up to 9:00pm due to thick fog banks in the North-East Italy. Today the air station appears to... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indian UAVs to detect missing people
New Dheli, India - Indian Air Force's remote-controlled aircraft deployed for reconnaissance missions during the humanitarian operations
The recent disaster which involved in Asia also India is necessarily involving even the most technologically advanced aircraft currently in service in the area and this is the case of Indian Air Force,... more
IndustryEmbraer 170/190 jet family flew together for the first time
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Flying display with four airplanes took place in Gavião Peixoto, São Paulo
Embraer announced that the four E-Jets of the EMB 170/190 family flew together for the first time in late December at the Company’s Gavião Peixoto flight test facility. The flying display featured th... more
AirlinesFares from EUR 12,99 with easyJet
Rome, Italy - The carrier has 300.000 seats available with such a promotion
The low-cost airline easyJet starting from January, 6 until January 10 (by midnight) offers air fares starting from EUR 12,99 for a one way ticket, including taxes. Air tickets' price promotion, which... more
Civil aviationLaser against aircraft in the USA: Banach is risking 25 years in prison
Parsippanny, USA - The man could be charged most of all due to the risk affecting passengers on board the commercial plane hit by the laser
David Banach, the man liable for the use of a laser against a civil airplane and a Police’s helicopter in Parsippanny (New Jersey), could be charged 25 years in prison and forced to pay a fine of USD 5... more
IndustryBoeing: TUI Group's Hapag-Lloyd Flug finalized order for ten B-737/800s
Seattle, Usa - Making it an all US industry operator
Boeing and European carrier Hapag-Lloyd Flug have finalized an order for 10 Boeing Next-Generation 737 passenger airplanes, making Hapag-Lloyd an all-Boeing operator. The new airplanes are part of the... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: a cargo predisposed by both Italian Regions and Provinces to Sri Lanka
Pescara, Italy - The helps have been coordinated by Region Abruzzo
A cargo with 80 tons helps to the South-East Asian populations hit by tsunami took off last night from Fiumicino's Airport to Sri Lanka. The helps have been predisposed by the institution of both Italian... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: HAI's initiative for the humanitarian assistance by resorting to helicopters
Washington, USA - Firms and pilots can provide their contribution by asking HAI for keeping on touch with international organizations in need of aircraft
Helicopter Association International (HAI) is promoting an important humanitarian initiative to support the populations of the countries involved by the recent waterquake. The role played by the helicopters... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: some experts of Ris came back to Ciampino's Airport
Rome, Italy - By means of a Falcon 900 of the 31th Team of the Italian Air Force coming from Phuket
A first group of the Italian task force, highly specialized for the identification of the victims of disaster like the one provoked recently by tsunami, came back recently to the Romanian Airport of Ciampino... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: international summit in Jakarta to face the humanitarian crisis
Jakarta, Indonesia - As ended yesterday, it scheduled direct actions by the international community and economic support for the countries affected by the disaster
The international summit aimed to face the serious humanitarian crisis which is involving the several countries in Indian Ocean affected by the seaquake occurred on last December 26, was held in Jakarta... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: 165,000 verified dead
Jakarta, Indonesia - The figure was reported after last data provided by Indonesian authorities
The casualty toll of tsunami that last December 26 hit countries on Indian Ocean, reached 165,000 verified victims in the last hours. Unfortunately, the assessment is still provisional because tens of... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: USA marines landed at Aceh
Jakarta, Indonesia - They carried water purification equipment
Early today, a US Navy group arrived by chopper and went down at the American base of Sultan Iskandar Muda at Aceh (Indonesia): they landed equipment for water purification, that is one of the most important... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "snack" strike on the domestic flights from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - According to the carrier, this stop is an unjustified one but the unions confirm the protest and react against the firm company's view
The Italian trade unions promoting the Alitalia flight assistants' strike, as they are going to suspend the delivery of snacks aboard the airplanes related to the domestic flights today from 11:00 am to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Barrot-Lunardi meeting on the business plan to occur on next January 12
Brussels, Belgium - And the EU's detailed investigation on the restructuring plan of the carrier should start on January 19
A meeting between EU Transport Commissioner, Jacques Barrot, and Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Pietro Lunardi, is scheduled to occur in Brussels on next January 12, as intended to... more
MiscellaneousEcuador: weedkiller launched from sky in name of the war to drug
Quito, Ecuador - Five planes and two helicopters flew on the cocaine fields bordering Columbia
Last December 20, two Dyncorp US choppers and five Columbia Army airplanes, flew over Ecuador villages bordering Columbia: aircraft have been launched for 8 hours weedkiller to destroy cocaine plants.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: victims in Myanmar could be 400
Rangoon, Myanmar - In the archipelago of the about 4000 island Mergui seems to be the largest lack of human lives
According to some unnamed sources from the ex-Birmania dissension the victims because of tsunami in Myanmar could be 400 and not 90 as according to official sources. The largest lost of human lives would... more
Latest newsA little child from Bosnia flies to Italy to receive medical cares
Sarajevo, Bosnia Erzegovina - Thanks to the worry of the contingent Italfor Bosnia
A little child from Bosnia flew to Italy to receive appropriate medical cares for a disease which suffers from. Sajra, this is her name, five-month old, has been carried to the peninsula by means of a... more
IndustryThe Polish industry which produces aircraft assists to a rosy season
Varsaw, Poland - A local daily newspaper said the sector fear it would not succeed to satisfy requests in 2005
The Polish industry which works in the order of aircraft manufacturing seems to have been assisting to a relevant increase of its activity: a local daily newspaper Reczpospolita announced. According to... more
Civil aviationDid Egypt aim to its own nuclear deterrent?
Cairo, Egypt - It would have recently been unveiled by some experts from IAEA but local Government gave firmly the lie to it
IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) is scheduling to visit the Iranian Parchin nuclear site soon and Teheran's regime would be about to accept the investigation project. But the case of the Iranian... more