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DefenseHolland selects the Patriot missile
Amsterdam, Holland - The first PAC-3s to be delivered by the end of 2004
Holland has decided how to ensure the future defence of its national territory against the threat of the ballistic and cruise missiles. Starting from the end of the current year, the country will begin... more
AerospaceCassini: two new moons for the "rings' planet"
Washington, USA - The aircraft found them: now planet satellites are 33
The Cassini aircraft, since the last July 1 in the planet orbit, discovered 2 new moons of Saturn. They are 3,2 and 4 km in diameter and they are placed between the largest Mimas and Enceladus orbits.... more
AirlinesAer Lingus workers threatens strike
Dublin, Ireland - They are remonstrating against staff cuts planned to readjust the budget
Aer Lingus workers also would go on strike, if Irish state airline starts its staff cuts designed plan, which just provides for an about 1.300 dependants decrease, as a part of a 3 year cost-cutting programme... more
Latest newsTaiwan takes delivery of its first E-2C Hawkeye 2000
Taipei, Taiwan - The AEW&C airplane to warrant higher protection for the national air space
The first of the two E-2C Hawkeye 2000 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) airplanes ordered has been delivered by Northrop Grumman to the Taiwan Air Force. The second surveillance, command and... more
AerospaceA new parachute for landings on Mars
Washington, USA - Boeing to attend to its production after the requests put forward by NASA
The NASA's space programmes regarding the carrying on of the exploring activities on Mars need a new descent and protection system for probes and ships, in particular a new parachute. Boeing will provide... more
Latest newsThe US Navy's P-3 Orions to receive a new BAe-made autopilot
Washington, USA - The DAS system to warrant an increase in operative performance and a lowering of the workload for the crew
British Aerospace has recently signed a contract with US Navy in order to contribute to the modernization of the P-3 Orion maritime patrol airplanes' fleet. The BAe's committment will be most of all aimed... more
DefenseIran: "if Israel hits our nuclear facility we will do the same towards its territory"
Teheran, Iran - It is the threat spread by an Iranian officer at local press
In 1981, Israeli Air Force succeeded in hitting by a surprising attack the Iraqi Osirak facility, where Saddam Husseins’ regime was believed to be completing nuclear tests which appeared dangerous for t... more
Latest newsThe opening of the new USA's Embraer facility is near
Jacksonville, USA - It will be used for the manufacturing of the ERJ-145 dedicated to the US ACS military programme
The ACS (Aerial Common Sensor) programme regarding the new surveillance, command and control system for US Army and US Navy, will be based on the Embraer ERJ-145 as a platform for the related sensors (see... more
Latest newsAirborne radar warning systems' market is increasing
London, UK - The surveillance, command and control aerial vehicles would be more and more gaining importance for the defence sector
According to the recent analyses carried out by some experts of the aerospace sector, the importance of airborne surveillance, command and control systems would be significantly increasing, especially... more
Science and technologySeiko Epson shows FR-II, the miniaturized helicopter
Tokyo, Japan - An innovative unmanned aircraft which could be deployed in relevant sectors such as security and rescue operations
Seiko Epson, the Japanese company known in the printer market, has officially shown its new mini-UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), the remote-controlled helicopter named FR-II (Flying Robot II). It deals... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the carrier will not increase its own services' prices due to the rising oil cost
Rome, Italy - However, the airline has fallen for a 1,25% at Piazza Affari
Alitalia's board would not be thinking to increase its own services' prices as a consequence of the constant rise of fuel cost, caused by the never-ending rise of oil price which today consists of about... more
AirlinesTo travel by Air France will be more expensive
Paris, France - The ticket rises will be stopped only when oil goes down under USD35
The Air France, together its partner KLM (see news AVIONEWS), decided to boost the ticket cost: the French flag airline, to face the crude high prices, chose in fact a rates surcharge. As from August 24,... more
IndustryThe relaunch of the Russian aeronautics industry
Moscow, Russia - Both the military and the civil sectors are involved in a relaunch period in line with the new national exigencies
The Russian aeronautics industry is experiencing a particularly delicate moment, both from the military aviation point of view and regarding the civil one. With reference to the military one, Russian pilots... more
DefenseBoeing tests the new SDB bombs
Washington, USA - The recent test performed through a launch by a F-15E has shown the effectiveness of the new weapon system
Boeing has successfully completed an important test launch for the new SDB (Small Diameter Bomb) 250 pounds guided bombs. The test has been performed over the Gulf of Mexico and the drop was possible thanks... more
AirlinesAir Europe: airplane doesn't leave because is in overhaul
Rome, Italy - It occurred to 124 passengers leaving for Mauritius Islands
127 tourists stopped yesterday evening at Roman air station of Fiumicino, would leave again this afternoon at 5:20pm: they are taking off for the well-earned holidays to Mauritius Island, and they are... more
Press releaseEnac: East African authorization has been restored
Rome, Italy - In July 30, the Kenyan airline activity on national territory had been suspended for preventive measures
"Italian National Civil Aviation Agency (ENAC) said that East African Kenian airline authorization to operate on Italian territory, has been restored. Flight authorization has been restored after the... more
DefenseThe new USA's missile shield against the enemies of the free world
Philadelphia, USA - US President Bush has recently supported the defence programme against the ballistic missile systems
The United States President George W. Bush has recently visited a Boeing's facility nearby Philadelphia and, on the occasion of his electoral promoting activity, has pointed out the importance of the new... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: a new pay offer for its ground staff
London, United Kingdom - Airline tries to avert an air station paralysis on the occasion of holiday return
Yesterday the British airline, in a attempt to avert the complete paralysis of the main British air stations, would have proposed a better pay offer for ground staff, which threatened a 24 hours strike... more
AccidentsA US Air Force's Predator fell headlong in Iraq
Balad, Iraq - The accident would have occurred during a reconnaissance mission
A US Air Force's General Atomics MQ-1 Predator unmanned airplane would have fallen headlong yesterday in the morning north from the Balad military base, in Iraq. The accident would have occurred at about... more
DefenseLithuania: three EADS radars for the protection of the national air space
Vilnius, Lithuania - The deliveries of the three TRML-3D systems have recently been completed
EADS has accomplished the delivery of the three new surveillance and air defence radars for the Lithuanian Air Force. This new NATO's member starts so its progressive modernization process regarding the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the debate on tariff deregulation
Rome, Italy - EU would be willing to provide a common ruling but, according to ICAO, it could be more difficult than thought
The Italian request addressed to some 40 foreign carriers in order to make them change their own tariff policies has provoked a series of heated debates at a European level and, partially, even at a worldwide... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series
USA - To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure, which could result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-186-AD; Amendment 39-13768; AD 2004-16-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm at Rome-Fiumicino Airport: the warning e-mail arrived one day before
Fiumicino, Italy - Nevertheless, it would have been read only yesterday in the morning, despite the Minister Pisanu's recommendation on terrorism's threat
The bomb alarm occurred yesterday at Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport proved unfounded, despite Italian Judge decided then to investigate anyway about the responsible for such e-mail which indicated... more
AirlinesKlm: plans a passenger capacity boost and in the meantime increases the ticket
Amsterdam, Holland - The fuel high prices compels the Dutch carrier to impose surcharge, too
KLM would plan a 9% boost of passenger capacity for the winter, respect a year ago, due the intensifying demand. The Dutch carrier would plan a cargo capacity increase of 11% as from the next October 31.... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters hit Hamas' militiamen in Gaza
Tel Aviv, Israel - A leader of the Palestinian movement has been wounded
Last night the Israeli Army performed an air strike in the Gaza Strip, heavily hitting some Hamas' militiamen. According to what has been released by Hospital's sources in the Al-Shihaiya quarter in Gaza,... more
Military aviationFlooding emergency in Cornwall: SAR operation helicopters in action
Boscastle, UK - Search and rescue operations are being coordinated by Royal Air Force
The pouring rains which involved some small cities in Cornwall have in fact destroyed a part of the infrastructures of the small Boscastle, sweeping away the parked cars along the streets and forcing the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): heavy criticism by British press against the carrier's inefficiency
London, UK - Last ten year's management is accused for causing the carrier's crisis
British press has heavily commented on the current Alitalia's situation, especially after the debates regarding the tariff problems. In particular, the carrier would be considered as highly inefficient,... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing model 727 Series Airplanes
USA - To prevent structural failure of the main deck cargo door hinge or failure of the cargo door system, and to prevent failure of the main deck cargo barrier during an emergency landing, which could injure occupants
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
HelicoptersGoodrich to provide the new IVHMS system for the US Army's UH-60
Washington, USA - It will ensure higher reliability and a significant lowering of operating and maintenance costs of the vehicles
Sikorsky, within the upgrading programme for the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters of the US Army, has selected the IVHMS (Integrated Vehicle Health Management Systems) management and diagnostic system produced... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: a strike threat for the last August weekend
London, United Kingdom - Paralysis risk at the British air stations
On Monday, British Airways ground staff established to launch a 24 hours strike during the last weekend of August, if the pay dispute will have a definitive solution (see news AVIONEWS). The chaos threat... more
Latest newsThe USA modify their own international military effort (2): Aviano's and Spangdahlem's F-16s
Washington, USA - Some US Air Force's units to stay still at the two important NATO European air bases
The USA President George W. Bush would have pointed out that the modification of the deployment for the US armed forces' soldiers and vehicles in the world, would not regard the present American military... more
DefenseA new missile test for China
Beijing, China - The local press would have welcomed the successful test as an important leap forward towards the reunification
China would have successfully completed the testing launch of a new entirely national-made missile. The news would have been spread by local press, which would have underlined the presence of Chinese Defence... more
IndustryEU: it's favourable to reconsider the 1992 agreements about state aid for Airbus and Boeing
Brussels, Belgium - Bush threatens now to bring case in front of the WTO
Yesterday the European Union said that it would alter the 1992 agreement with US, in which is defined how much state aid can be handed out to aircraft makers firms Airbus and Boeing (see news AVIONEWS). The... more
Latest newsThe Dutch F-16 in defence of Afghanistan's democratization
Amsterdam, Holland - Some fighters could be sent to the Asian country on the occasion of the forthcoming elections in order to warrant higher security
Dutch Government would be carefully thinking about the opportunity for meeting NATO's exigencies regarding the monitoring operations over the Afghan air space during the next elections. Dutch Air Force... more
PeoplePA dell'FAA sui motori della General Electric (2004-15-03R1)
Washington, Usa - Modelli Turbofan CF34-3A1 e - 3B1
La Federal Aviation Administration ha emesso una prescrizione di aeronavigabilità numero 2004-15-03R1 riguardante motori della General Electric Company, modelli Turbofan CF34-3A1 e -3B1. Per la completa... more
Science and technologyVisitors record at the Athens air station
Athens, Greece - Now it expects only the athletes exodus on August 30
The Athens international airport "Eleftherios Venizelou", is reaching visitors record for the Olympic Games, with aircraft landing every two minutes. On Thursday 12, the day before the show opening, the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): SULT trade union 's support to ENAC's initiative regarding tariffs
Rome, Italy - The Italian trade union would criticize the price policy implemented by competitors and damaging Alitalia
SULT commented today the intervention regarding tariffs and requested by Italy to several foreign carriers, stating that it appears necessary to avoid to lead competitors to determine an uncontrolled rating.... more
Civil aviationUSA: passenger names have to be confronted against no-fly list
Washington, USA - The black lists given to airlines would be curtailed
Yesterday a security official said that the US government would plan to replace screening airline with a no-fly list of potential terrorists. According to the Security Undersecretary, the government can... more
DefenseThe USA modify their own international military effort
Washington, USA - Ten thousands soldiers to be transferred from the traditional Euro-Asian bases towards new territories
The United States' President George W. Bush has set the general aspects of the forces' deployment in Europe and in Asia. In fact, the two continents will be involved starting from 2006 by a significant... more
Science and technologyA partial re-opening for the Paris airport's Terminal 2E
Paris, France - Six daily flights have been restored for Air France
It had been announced in early August (see for details AVIONEWS) and the partial re-opening of the Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport occurred just today. In fact, only one section of the terminal has been... more
Press releaseAir France: flights punctuality in July 2004
Paris, France - 80,5% of flights started on time
"Since November 1 2000, Air France has been regularly communicating data concerning its flight punctuality. This communication is monthly, on the occasion of airline results publication. The standard chosen... more
Science and technologyAustralia: the future of defence to depend on UAVs' swarms
Sidney, Australia - Some Australian researchers would be developing a new small unmanned aircraft for military activities
Australian researchers would be completing a new type of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), small and able to jointly operate with several other aircraft of the same type, so producing a real swarm of unmanned... more
AerospaceThe Indian programme for Moon manned landing is in doubt
New Dheli, India - The project appears excessively expensive when considering the socio-economic exigencies of a large part of the population
An important debate has recently started within the Indian scientific and political environments regarding the national aerospace sector. India would be planning to perform its first Lunar disembarking... more
AirlinesIran air: the first important leap towards its denationalization
Teheran, Iran - The approval of the measure by Iranian Parliament could encourage the introduction in the market of a 49% capital share
Iranian Parliament gave its green light yesterday to a partial denationalization for the national carrier Iran Air. State could go on keeping its own share of an at least 51%, while the remaining 49% will... more
HelicoptersIreland: six new helicopters for Air Corps by the end of the year
Dublin, Ireland - Sikorsky, Eurocopter and AgustaWestland would have already been approached in order to analyse the respective proposals
Irish Defence Ministry would be willing to purchase by the end of this year six new multirole helicopters, with an option for further two aircraft, maybe of a different type. Such exigency, to which a... more
AirlinesKorean Air: 100 Boeing airplanes for the Asian carrier
Seoul, South Korea - The 58th 747 has been delivered to the Asian airline
The South Korean carrier Korean Air has recently taken delivery of a new Boeing 747-400ERF (Extended Range Freighter), so making the number of Jumbos employed for the long-range routes rise up to 58 and... more
Press releaseAir France: first international airline flight to Baiyun, the new Canton airport
Paris, France - The AF-106 is the first international flight landing on this new platform
"Since August 5 2004, Air France uses the new Canton airport, Baiyun, for links by Airbus A330 between Paris and Canton. The flight AF-106 was the first international flight landing on this new platform,... more
Civil aviationFalse bomb alarms: three flights involved in a single day
Frankfurt, Germany - Three flights towards the same airport were affected by such worrying phenomenon on last Sunday
Some three different flights all flying towards Frankfurt International Airport were involved by bomb alarms on last Sunday even if they proved false later, all produced by anonymous announcements delivered... more
AirlinesLufhtansa: surcharge is starting
Berlin, Germany - The high oil price forces German airline to readjust rates
On Monday, Lufthansa notified that is to inflict a temporary surcharge to its flight customers from the next 24 August, because of high fuel cost. The German carrier, in order to face the record oil prices... more
PeopleFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes
USA - To repetitively inspect the flap bellcranks for cracks and eventually replace these bellcranks
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13772; AD 2004-17-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more