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IndustryLockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3C aircraft
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a ceiling priced $29,045,728 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modify, enhance, and improve... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (3): nine injured Italian soldiers have just arrived at Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Also Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola
An AMI C-130 Hercules carrying nine Italian soldiers injured during activities performed in Iraq has landed at Ciampino Airport. Three among these ones had been involved by fighting against Shiite warriors... more
PeopleInternational air traffic increased in 2003
Rome, Italy - It improves in North America and in Europe while difficulties can still be registered in Asia due to SARS
Last data related to international air traffic appear particularly encouraging. Number of passengers involved by this general improvement of air transport sector would be of some 3,5bn during 2003. At... more
AccidentsCanadian Hawk fell headlong
Moose Jaw, Canada - Its two crew members are safe
A CT-155 Hawk advanced trainer fell headlong nearby Moose Jaw base on last May Friday 14. This is the second time an airplane of this type is involved by a mishap in this country, in the same area, in... more
Curiosities"Memphis Belle"'s commander has died
Ashville, USA - Robert Morgan's B-17 became a myth for allied forces after successfully accomplishing 25 missions in Europe
Commander of the famous B-17 US bomber named "Memphis Belle" during the Second World War, Col. Robert Morgan, died due to an accident just occurred while he was watching an airshow. The old Morgan, 85,... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters fail to kill one top islamic Jihad leader in Gaza Strip
Gaza, ANP - The operation could be part of the Israeli massive raid over Gaza with the Army and the Navy
Israeli helicopters fired missiles at two Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza City before dawn Saturday, in what the Palestinian group described as an attempt to assassinate one of its top leaders, Mohammed... more
PeopleVolunteers for air transport safety and economy in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Competitive exam for 255 positions lapsing on next May 24
Also 255 positions related to air transport are comprised among the 2320 ones regarding the new competition exams for volunteers in the European Union. Winners for such selection will have a chance for... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters shoot against Al Fatah offices
Gaza, ANP - There are no victims, ma two offices have been destroyed
Secretary General of the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip Ahmad Heles, connected politically with Yasser Arafat, denounced that around midnight Israeli Apache helicopters fired at least 5 missiles targeting... more
PeopleEU agrees with USA to swap information on airline passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The agreement was approved despite the negative vote of the European parliament
European airlines will soon share information about their passengers with U.S. officials so they can be screened for security reasons, under an agreement approved yesterday by the European Commission.... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (2): Italian Government is ready to report in front of Parliament tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Defence Minister Martino to recount to Parliament while Premier Berlusconi is going to do it not before next Thursday
After tragic events on last night in Nassiriya, Italian Government has announced its intention for reporting in front of Parliament during two different occasions. In fact, an intervention by Defence Minister... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started (2): demonstration at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Fiumicino, Italy - ADR's employees ask for more safety, new recruitment and higher payment
ADR's employees at Rome-Fiumicino Airport is demonstrating in front of management company offices headquarter, so causing some hardship for motor traffic. Law enforcement units are warranting the regular... more
AirlinesGermania Express: flights to Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldolf and Munich
Rimini, Italy - With "Federico Fellini" airport
According to what declared in a press release Aeradria, the society of management of the Rimini's airport "Until next May 28, 2004, Germania Express, the low-cost carrier that from half of April links... more
Latest newsUSAF defends the 767 Tanker programme but Pentagon thinks to an upgrade for the KC-135s
Washington, USA - A significant upgrade hypothesis with new engines is under examination
After Boeing’s statement defending the value of its 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS), this is the time of US Air Force, which would have put into evidence how the KC-135s air tanker fleet i... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): UIL trade union asks for higher cooperation by company's Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - A real relaunch plan is needed to actively involve the trade unions
UIL General Secretary, Luigi Angeletti, has commented today present Alitalia's situation, after company's Board of Directors which occurred last week. According to Angeletti, one cannot think to exclude... more
AccidentsBrazilian airliner crashed in the middle of Amazonas
Manaus, Brazil - The researching operations resulted complicated by forest intricacy
Without an already defined cause an airplane, carrying 30 passengers and three crew members, crashed Friday at 10:00pm GMT some 20 kilometers from Manaus, capital city of state of Amazonas, North-East... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started
Rome, Italy - Not quantifiable hardships though delay and lower flight activity can be forecasted
All appears confirmed concerning strikes which have been scheduled for today (from 12:00 to 04:00 pm) called by ADR management company personnel at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. Forecastable hardships... more
IndustryIs Finmeccanica interested in Westland?
London, UK - In case of purchase, it could lead half European helicopter production
Westland could be sold by British GKN. In particular, in industrial helicopter environments and in the press, it would be supposing a significant concern by Italian Finmeccanica. Nevertheless, it seems... more
Sport aviationBarry Jones' autogiro is carrying on its travel around the world
London, UK - It has to overfly over 25 countries travelling for about 40.000 km
It had already been announced a quite long time ago but now the English helicopter pilot Barry Jones is really ready to carry on his travel around the world aboard of an autogiro, an aircraft provided... more
CuriositiesThe Boeing airplane that changed aviation reaches 50th anniversary milestone
Washington, USA - With this plane started the competition on commercial jets with McDonnell Douglas company
Fifty years ago, 15 of July 1954, Boeing unveiled the airplane that spawned the modern era of jet-powered commercial aviation. The Boeing 367-80, commonly known as the Dash 80, helped demonstrate the range... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night
Nassiriya, Iraq - Matteo Vanzan, 23, was in Iraq just from last Wednesday
The young Italian 23 years old soldier, Matteo Vanzan, died at 04:35am local time due to wounds caused by the explosion of mortar grenade, after yesterday fighting between Italian units and Shiite warriors... more
AirlinesAlitalia: first reactions regarding CEO Cimoli's plan
Rome, Italy - Doubts and scepticism in the majority and within the trade unions
First reactions about CEO Cimoli's plan devoted to save Alitalia come between last weekend and early new week. First of all, one has to remind that the analysis of carrier's accounts for the first three... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Maxim Ufaev, Account Director for Irkut Corporation
Berlin, Germany – The BE-200 is being offered to Italy thanks to its effectiveness and to good relations with Russia
AVIONEWS interviewed Maxim Ufaev, Account Director for Irkut Corporation: AVIONEWS: Mr Ufaev, the BE-200 is being jointly offered by Irkut and Eads in the international market in order to perform several... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the airplane parts
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded $5,379,240 firm fixed price type of contract for airplane parts for the Air Force. Performance completion date is expected to be July 31, 2007.... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (2): strategic agreement for cooperation between Eads and Irkut Corporation
Berlin, Germany – The European group could achieve company shares and a seat in the Board of Directors
The European group Eads and the Russian Irkut Corporation have concluded an extremely important strategical agreement in order to make aerospace sector cooperation occasions rise. Eads will provide a... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Integrated Systems awarded of a 48 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 16 P-3 aircraft
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Greenville, Texas, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $48,000,000 value firm-fixed-price, time and materials contract with to conduct enhanced special structural inspections... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004: AVIONEWS interviewed Sergio Pellegrino, Communications and External Relations Deputy of Galileo Avionica
Berlin, Germany - Italian worldwide presence concerning military aircraft radars appears a significant one
AVIONEWS interviewed Sergio Pellegrino, Communications and External Relations Deputy of Galileo Avionica: AVIONEWS: Galileo Avionica has contributed to renew second generation airplanes through updates... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhitions in May 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA TAX FORUM…May 17, Washington, D.C. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. CESSNA HOMECOMING FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS…May 14-17, Cessna’s Mid-Continent Airport facility or the Airport Hilto... more
Civil aviationSpanish royal wedding and European football championship in Portugal will be protected by Nato Awacs
Brussels, Belgium - Sight flights interdicted in the skies over Madrid 50 mile far
Nato announced yesterday that an aerial electronic control system for the Spanish royal wedding between prince Felipe and TV journalist Letizia Ortiz to be held on May the 22nd. The same will be done for... more
AccidentsIn 2003 25 aerial accidents have been avoided just over Swiss skies
Geneva, Switzerland - This statistics came from an Uiia analysis
In the Swiss aerial space, following what has been declared today by the investigative office on aeronautical accidents, 25 high risk events of aerial collision should have been avoided. For other 10 cases... more
AerospaceSpaceShipOne makes third rocket-powered flight
Mojave, USA - At the moment the project is at its 13th test flight
Yesterday morning above Mojave desert, California the SpaceShipOne has completed its third motored test flight. This RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) with pilot, following release from the White Knight turbojet-powered... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (4): experience with Air Canada and relations with Arab world among the cornerstones of his new strategy
Rome, Italy - Workers must be defended, and damages have already been caused, no one from abroad will destroy this carrier
AVIONEWS: Dr Corsini, do not you think that in the future those willing to purchase this carrier will have to defend its name? Alitalia is actually an icon of Italy abroad. Corsini: "Actually it is only... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (3): disappeared money and incompetence as the main reasons for such crisis
Rome, Italy - Alitalia must be "fashion and food" in order to gain success
AVIONEWS: Dr Corsini, is it true that you want the keep Alitalia whole? Corsini: "Italian aviation destruction has been caused by American against Fascism and Nazism. Now Boeing dominates but maybe we... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (2): such Italian real-estate business-man wants to save the carrier by a moderate Arab concert party
Rome, Italy - Everything would be under the leading of a powerfull economic-financial structure of which the name is still not clear
AVIONEWS has interviewed Matteo Corsini Ltd', the Italian business-man willing to invest on Alitalia: AVIONEWS: SULT trade union has spread an interesting press release on Alitalia. It is real that... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini: who's such real-estate trader willing to purchase Alitalia
Rome, Italy - This Italian business-man is firmly willing to invest on this carrier and he even well knows this sector by his participation with Air Canada
AVIONEWS has interviewed Matteo Corsini, an important Italian business-man for the real-estate sector, who tried last year to purchase Cirio and Lazio. He operates in the American market even on the stock... more
Latest newsWorld F-104 rally will be the place for charity
Rome, Italy - They will take the chance to say good bye to operations made with the famous fighter
This year the "World F-104 Rally" promoted by Italian Air Force (see AVIONEWS article), informs the Air Force chief of staff, will be part of a charity campaign in helping Italian Red Cross activities... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model Hawker 800XP airplanes
Usa - To prevent loss or fluctuation of indicated airspeed, which could result in hazardously misleading information being provided to the flightcrew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26008-26009] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes
Usa - To find and fix improper installation of the electrical wiring of the basic/optional cabin lighting, which could result in overheating of the wiring and possible smoke/fire in the cabin during an emergency situation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 92)] [Page 26299-26301] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lockheed model L-1011 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airplane due to corrosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 13, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 93)] [Page 26494-26498] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 series airplanes
Usa - To find and fix damage and prevent subsequent failure of the rear spar fittings between the flex shaft of the flap secondary drive and the wing-to-fuselage structure, which could result in loss of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26010-26012] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab 2000 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the roll and pitch disconnect handles from being difficult to operate, which could result in an increase in pilot workload and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26003-26004] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (3): Rosoboronexport demonstrates its major Russian products for defence sector
Berlin, Germany - Great price-quality ratio and know-how export as the secrets of national industry's success
Rosoboronexport, the Russian authority which deals with promoting abroad national-made weapon systems, attends ILA 2004 by demonstrating its overall both fixed and rotor wing products. Its own representatives... more
SecurityLeader in 1986 Palestinian air hijacking is sentenced to life
Washington, USA - The Jordanian told the court he was "brainwashed" into doing horrible actions
Zayd Hassan Abd al-Latif Masud al-Safarini, the leader of a group of Palestinian terrorists who took over a Pan Am jet and killed 22 people was sentenced to three consecutive life terms plus 25 years on... more
Latest newsUss Ronald Reagan launches last F-14 Tomcat
Norfolk, USA - This aircraft will be gradually disembarked by all American carriers an replaced by F/A-18 jets
An F-14 Tomcat from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8’s Fighter Squadron (VF) 213 Black Lions launched from USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), May 10, in what was the final Tomcat to leave the deck of the ship. With a... more
AirlinesSAS Group adjusts prices due to increased aviation fuel costs
Stockholm, Sweden - In line with other European and American carriers
As a result of the recent extremely high prices for aviation fuel, the SAS Group is adjusting its fares in line with other European and American airlines. In Scandinavian Airlines' case, this adjustment... more
AerospaceRussian space agency seeks to join Esa
Moscow, Russia - Negotiations are under run but Russian managers are unsatisfied
Russia's federal space agency (FKA) is seeking to join the European Space Agency (ESA) but only as an equal member, its director Anatoly Perminov told. He said the issue had been recently discussed with... more
HelicoptersFirst quibbles about the appointment of John Murphey as the leader of the US-101 programme
Washington, USA - Bell's Chairman would have negatively commented last year on increasing European presence in USA market
After the appointment of John Murphey (Chairman of Bell Helicopter) as the new chief of the EH/US-101 programme for the new US President helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS), a part of US press has immediately... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers 800th jet of the ERJ-145 family
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft delivered to Chautauqua Airlines
Embraer yesterday celebrated delivery of its 800th jet of the ERJ-145 family, a landmark for one of the world’s most successful airline products. The 50-seat ERJ-145 aircraft was delivered to US customer C... more
Press releaseVolareweb inaugurates the flight for Estonia
Milan, Italy - The Baltic country as soon as entered in the European Union
"It has took off yesterday evening from the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio the first direct flight from Italy to Tallinn, capital city of the Estonia, served by Volareweb, the first Italian low-cost... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Banca Intesa could grant a loan to the carrier
Milan, Italy - Nevertheless, first of all a plausible reorganization plan is needed
Alitalia's direction is already at work in order to find needed funds for company's reorganization soon. In fact, first meetings with banks have already occurred and these ones could be maybe willing to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Cimoli aims to international alliances and to achieve support by trade unions
Rome, Italy - Alitalia Flight company to manage flight activities for the carrier
One of the two new companies which are going to be created in order to encourage the relaunch of this carrier will be called Alitalia Flight. Such company will manage flight activities, and one cannot... more