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Latest newsProtection of the three Baltic Republic entrusted to the Norwich F-16s
Oslo, Norway - Within the agreement which scheduled a re-deployment by rotation of the aircraft provided by NATO's members
Norwich Air Force will protect the air spaces of the three Baltic Republic during the next three years within the NATO's agreement aimed to warrant the defence of the new allies, at least until they are... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry (2): USA and EU started negotiating to solve the debates
Brussels, Belgium - Clear and common rules on support for the sector and competition to be set within three months
EU had already unveiled its intention for achieving a compromise with the USA on subsidies for the aerospace industry (see for details AVIONEWS), and now it seems that negotiations between the sides can... more
IndustryAir-to-air missiles: a growing market with orders for USD 13.8bn by 2014
Washington, Usa - Raytheon and MBDA to dominate the international market, according to the latest forecasts by the analysts of the sector
The latest data shown by analysts competent for defence industry in the United States, with reference to the production and the selling of air-to-air missiles, talk about orders forecasted till 2014 with... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community (2): the most generous offers come from Australia
Rome, Italy - Saudi Arabia is the tail-ender
Among the aid offered by governments and privates, there are also EUR 22m allocated by Saudi Arabia Government, not much due to crude oil is its first economic resource. European Union until now destined... more
SecurityLisbon's air space particularly supervised
Lisbon, Portugal - Because of the start of a racketeers' process
Extraordinary security measures were activated at Lisbon (Portugal) because of the start yesterday of a racketeers legal action. This last involves 54 accused both Italian and Portuguese, thought to have... more
Science and technologyAn escort service from and to the Airport at Rio de Janeiro
Brasilia, Brazil - The touristic bus as well as the shuttle bus from and to the international Airport of Rio would enjoy the service
The head of Rio's military Police announced recently, during an interview at a daily journal, that it would start soon an escort service from and to the international Airport of Rio de Janeiro for touristic... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama inaugurates today a new route to Shanghai
Milan, Italy - The first flight will be operated this evening at 10:05 p.m. from the Malpensa Airport with a stopover at Venice
The Italian private carrier, Blue Panorama, starts up today a new route Milan-Malpensa/Venice/Shanghai. The first flight will be operated by the carrier from the Malpensa Airport with a plane taking off... more
HelicoptersBelarus: Mil Mi-34 for the protection of national borders
Minsk, Belarus - The new aircaft to replace the Mil Mi-8s currently deployed by the law enforcement authorities for such task
Law enforcement authorities competent for the protection of national borders in Belarus would intend to renew the available helicopter fleet. The related units are currently operating the Mil Mi-8 Hips... more
SecurityIt revealed unuseful the rescue operation of the helicopter of Paris-Dakar as competition harvest another victim: an Italian
Rome, Italy - The 47th Fabrizio Meoni died presumably because of an heart attack
Unfortunately it revealed unuseful the rescue operation of the Paris-Dakar's doctors who reached by means of an helicopter the Italian motorcyclist, Fabrizio Meoni: the champion died during the 11st phase... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: Albania to activate too
Tyrana, Albania - It earmarked USD 500,000 for humanitarian aid
With two week delay, Albania decided to allocate USD 500,000 in support of South-East Asian devastated zones. During these dramatic days, local press and televisions did have not highlighted the event... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and - 200CB series airplanes (2005-01-12)
Usa - To prevent a flap skew due to insufficient secondary load path of the ballscrew of the trailing edge flaps in the event that the primary load path fails, which could result in possible loss of a flap and reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 10, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 6)] [Page 1655-1659] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, -200B, -200F, -200C, -100B, -300, -100B SUD, -400, -400D, -400F, and 747SR series airplanes (2005-01-09)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies of the frame web and inner chords, which could result in cracking, subsequent severing of the frame, and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1340-1341] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italian Civil Defence airplane returned from Sri Lanka
Pisa, Italy - Airlift to the tsunami-devastated areas goes on
Last night, some volunteers specialized with urgent surgery landed at Pisa Airport after having operated in Sri Lanka under Civil Defense coordination. The airlift between Italy and South East Asian areas... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100 and -200B series airplanes (2005-01-07)
Washington, Usa - To ensure adequate electrical bonding between the housing of each fuel pump and airplane structure outside the fuel tanks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1336-1338] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12 and PC-12/45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the MLG actuator caused by an incorrect heat treating process, which could result in loss of hydraulic extension/retraction of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1329-1332] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes; and model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4 605R Variant F airplanes (2005-01-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible short circuits in the wire looms supplying the fuel pump systems and the pitot probe heating system, which could lead to a possible loss of function of flight-critical systems and reduced controllability of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1338-1340] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. models PA-23-235, PA-23-250, and PA-E23-250 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent turbosupercharger oil reservoirs with inadequate fire resistance from failing when exposed to flame or exhaust gases
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1332-1335] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2005-01-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing damage to wiring 2M and 2S, which could result in a short circuit and consequently introduce an electrical current into the wiring of the FQIS and create an ignition source in the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 5)] [Page 1335-1336] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the role of satellite systems to assess the damages due to the catastrophe
New York, USA - The involved countries could access to images of the territory taken by satellites thanks to a specific international agreement
Many debates rose following the catastrophe which involved several Asian countries with reference to the lack of a warning system similar to the one deployed for many states in the Pacific Ocean and intended... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines and Ata can presumably formalize their deal
New York, Usa - US transportation regulators did not found any reason to avoid the agreement
The US carriers, Southwest Airlines and Ata, which have been waiting for the several needed approvals to sign a deal (see AVIONEWS), seems to have received one of the final consent to proceed to formalize... more
PeopleUPS orders ten Airbus A-380 superjumbo freighter jets
New York, Usa - The company has an option in the deal which would permit it to buy further ten aircraft of the same type
UPS (United Parcel Service) announced it ordered 10 Airbus A-380 super-jumbo freighter jets to enlarge its capacity so as to increase its international service. The famous package delivery company said... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines improved load factor 2004
Zurich, Switzerland - America Latin routes were the most requested
Swiss International Air Lines load factor boosted by 2.5 per cent last year: load factor reached 74.9 per cent, with 9,2 million passengers carried. In 2003, 10,7 million passengers chose to fly by Helvetic... more
HelicoptersFly-by-wire for the VH-92: British Aerospace to provide it
London, UK - The British group hopes for the victory of the Sikorsky's helicopter for the Marine One competition to increase its role in the avionics market
British Aerospace will provide the fly-by-wire system (wire network for the actuators able to facilitate manoeuvres and make the aircraft later) for the VH-92, the special version of the Sikorsky S-92... more
Latest newsUSA: no direct support with arms for India and Pakistan
Washington, USA - The purpose would be the one of avoiding strategic disequilibrium in such a delicate moment for the solution of the Kashmir crisis
The United States intend to carefully analyse the carrying on of Indian-Pakistani talks with reference to the situation in Kashmir, a problem that Washington would consider as solvable by the bilateral... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: three new bases for Civil Defence to face emergencies
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Government restarted the building of three new structures to which an unclear number of helicopters will be destined
Despite no clear indication to the recent seaquake which involved also Malaysia's territory was pointed by Malaysian Civil Defence Department, it would seem self-evident that such disaster could have led... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: measles arrive at Banda Aceh
Jakarta, Indonesia - UNICEF to share out 25,000 vaccine dose
A child living in one of the Banda Aceh's refugee camps, in Indonesia, has been affected by measles virus, and other two cases have been reported to be under observation: UNICEF for Indonesia responsible.... more
HelicoptersRobinson won the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Washington, USA - The helicopter group recently delivered two choppers for exhibition to the well known museum
Robinson unveiled that two among its helicopters have been exhibited at one of the most important museums dedicated to general aviation in the United States, that is to say the Smithsonian National Air... more
MiscellaneousUS fighter hit a private house by mistake in Mosul
Mosul, Iraq - A guided bomb was mistakenly dropped over a target different from the previously designated one, killing at least 5 civilians
US military authorities located in Iraq revealed only this week that a F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighter performed a strike mission over Mosul on last Saturday to support troops on the ground,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to expand service between Bahamas with South Florida
Houston, Usa - Beginning February 17
Continental Airlines regional affiliate, Gulfstream International Airlines, announced it will offer expanded Continental Connection service linking the Bahamas with South Florida beginning Feb. 17. As... more
Civil aviationLaser against aircraft in the USA: new security steps set by Bush-led Government
Oklahoma City, Usa - They will be indicated by US Secretary for Transportation tomorrow while FBI confirmed that terrorists could use lasers against airliners
After the various denunciations by plane and helicopter pilots in the USA about the threat represented by the lasers aimed against aircraft cabins and their crews, and following the recent arrest of one... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the US Navy helicopters effort
Rome, Italy - Air-bridge is vital for the zones left isolated
US Navy choppers are delivering medicines, food and water to areas left inaccessible during two after-tsunami weeks: but also other nations, like the same Indonesia and Australia provided its own air fleet.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Aceh Airport became a tent city for relief workers
Jakarta, Indonesia - Aid piles build up by the runway
According to some American officers, there would be no coordination among the increasing number of NGO, major international organizations and several foreign military units. At the Banda Aceh air base,... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: India rejected Kofi Annan visit
New Delhi, India - Country is capable to supply the necessary aid without the international efforts
United Nations Secretary, Kofi Annan, last week would have intended to visit also Southern India people affected by December 26 tsunami: but Indian Government rejected such request. "Indian Express" newspaper... more
Science and technologyHundreds of pensioners in Russia blocked the road to the airport Sheremyetevo
Moscow, Russia - The protest persisted two hours time
Some hundreds of Russian retired interrupted the way to the international Muscovite airport Sheremyetevo to protest against a law approved by the local government on January, 1, 1005. This last, which... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: 2000 corpses found each day in Aceh
Jakarta, Indonesia - Helicopters help to increase the aid delivering
The tool of verified victims killed by the violent cataclysm which hit countries in South-East Asia, reached 156,000 units. But about 2000 bodies are found day by day only in the Indonesian province of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): SULT union called for a strike to occur on January 17
Rome, Italy - Protest against the flight and services hours scheduled by the carrier and that, according to the union, would be a self-evident damage for safety
Italian union SULT called for a strike to occur on next January 17 and aimed, according to what underlined by the union, to defend the observance of the safety ruling with reference to the flight hours... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the carrier proves absolutely willing to cooperate with EU Commission
Brussels, Belgium - The airline is ready to accept even the possibility of a detailed investigation but confirmed that it is necessary to perform it quickly
Alitalia board proves willing to provide all the necessary documentation for the accomplishment of the appraisals on the business plan currently on going in Brussels by European Commission. The carrier... more
AirlinesVolare Group: searching for money to pay wages
Varese, Italy - Maroni asks banks for aid
Yesterday Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, met Volare special commissioner, Carlo Rinaldini, and Province President, Marco Reguzzoni, at Varese Province seat, Villa Recalcati. Maroni appeared... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry: European Union ready to negotiate
Brussels, Belgium - EU would intend to put the debates with the USA to an end by the restart of talks and the achievement of a new agreement
After months clashing and the official appeal to the WTO (World Trade Organization), the United States and European Union could maybe achieve a new deal in order to put the debates on the subsidies for... more
IndustryEmbraer 170/190 jet family made great strides in 2004
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Year ended with the four airplanes of the new family in flight
2004 was a year of important milestones in the development of the EMBRAER 170/190 family, from the EMBRAER 170 certification and entry into service to the first flight of the EMBRAER 195 and certification... more
AirlinesAir France as the first European carrier to take delivery of the A-380
Toulouse, France – It was unveiled by the French airline waiting for the official exhibition of the first completed airframe on next January 18
Air France will be the first European carrier to take delivery of and operate the new Airbus' long-range 555 seats airliner, the A-380. While waiting for the official showing of the first airframe completed... more
AirlinesAn initial public offer is arriving presumably by Jet Airways
Bombay, India - The main domestic carrier of the country intends to propose 20 per cent of its equity capital
The airline Jet Airways, the main domestic carrier in India, has filed a first profile with India's market regulator for an initial public offer related to 20 per cent of its equity capital. Jet owns a... more
AirlinesEurofly to fly to New York
Naples, Italy - Three weekly flights bound for Big Apple Airport from Naples
As from June, Eurofly airline will operate from Naples-Capodichino Airport a service to New York: "JFK" Airport has in fact awarded the green light for three weekly links which could be increase next year.... more
IndustrySnecma and Sagem growing while waiting for their merge
Paris, France - A relevant income rise for both the French companies
Snecma and Sagem revealed the data related to the performances regarding 2004 with particularly good results in both cases. While waiting for the reports on the 2004 financial results with an official... more
Science and technologyDrug stoppages in 2004 at Zurich-Kloten Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Canton Police provided the data
Zurich-Kloten Airport wrote up a tool of Police stoppages of illegal substance operated in 2004: additional 82 Kg cocaine have been seized respect to the previous year, while hashish, marijuana and thai... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: considerable deployment of Russian air means
Moscow, Russia - Civil Defence Ministry air-bridge had started on December 27
Moscow dispatched six Russian army cargo planes to the regions which were devastated by the seaquake in South-East Asia. On Saturday an Iliushin-76 with 30 tons of aid has already landed at Bangkok. An... more
Latest newsSouth Africa: "The MB-339 is better than the Hawk but Government decided in a different manner"
Pretoria, South Africa – This would be the opinion of the country’s military experts according to South African press and they would have even criticized the purchase of the Gripen
South African press recently focused on a delicate issue regarding defence, the one related to the purchase of new military airplanes to favour the modernization of the country’s Air Force. According t... more
AirlinesRecord numbers in air cargo for Hactl
Hong Kong, China - Thanks to a relevant growth in good demand by both Europe and Usa
The carrier Hactl (Hong Kong air cargo terminals) reached record numbers in relation to its cargo operations thanks to a relevant growth of good demand both from Europe and Usa. The airline transported... more
Latest newsCerimony in Croatia in memory of the victims because of the shooting-down of an Italian helicopter
Zagabria, Croatia - The chopper belonged to the 5th Regiment of the Aviation's Army
It took place in Croatia recently, near the monument erected in Podrute, the cerimony of the 13° anniversary of the shooting-down of a chopper belonged to the 5th Regiment of the Aviation's Army, effectuated... more
DefenseSpain joined European Arms Agency
Brussels, Belgium - It will provide a significant contribution for the A-400M and the Tiger programmes
European Arms Agency, currently under the lead of German representatives, gains a new member this month: it deals with Spain, which joined after Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. Such... more