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Civil aviationDutch F-16s escort out of national air space a suspicious airplane
Amsterdam, Holland - No problem during its identification
Lat May 1st, two F-16 Fighting Falcons of Dutch Air Force took off quickly, after being alerted about the suspicious presence in the Dutch air space of a 737 which had not been allowed to overfly. This... more
HelicoptersUS Coast Guard needs more helicopters
Washington, USA - Operative exigencies in fighting against terrorism are increasing
US Coast Guard needs more helicopters compared with what its own direction thought even just few months ago. A deep analysis regarding operative exigencies, as they have risen since September 11, 2001,... more
Latest newsUS Air Force begins Raptor operational tests
Los Angeles, USA - It's not already defined when it will be produced at large scale
Operational testing on the F/A-22 Raptor began April 29 when the first two-ship sortie was flown and tested by members of the F/A-22 Combined Test Force. The most important accomplishment of flight testing... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): local authorities' meeting at Campidoglio has finished
Rome, Italy - Full cooperation but the situation is delicate
Campidoglio's meeting among Rome Mayor, Walter Veltroni, Lazio Region President, Francesco Storace, Rome Province President, Enrico Gasbarra and Fiumicino Mayor, Mario Canapini, has finished. According... more
Weather forecasts"Spring Flag 2004" exercise
Decimomannu, Italy - It ended last Thursday in Sardinia
"Spring Flag" exercise 2004 edition, ended officially on last April 29, in front of Chief of General Staff General Ferracuti, who together with Gen. Mainini and Gen. Sciandra, intended to thank anyone... more
AirlinesFrom May the 3rd to July the 3rd easyJet flights will take off from Rimini airport instead Bologna airport
Milan, Italy - The airline offers 153 flights to 44 different European airports
From May the 3rd to July the 3rd easyJet flights coming to and from Bologna "Marconi" airport directed to London-Stansted, will be operated from Rimini due to runway maintenance at Bologna airport (see... more
Press releasePresented at Aermacchi the New Standard for Aerospace Quality EN 9100
Venegono Superiore, Italy - During the meeting of the Associazione Italiana Cultura Qualità
"A meeting of the Associazione Italiana Cultura Qualità (AICQ) concerning the EN 9100 certification scheme was held at Aermacchi. The need to provide even higher Quality and safety standards to aerospace... more
Fair and showsItalian Senate President Pera arrived in Washington
Washington, USA - The flight arrived late due to a technical bust
Italian Senate President Pera arrived in Washington on Sunday just after 1:00, Italian hour, for an official visit in the United States. The arrival was delayed due a technical bust to the flight computer... more
Weather forecastsFrasca at ILA2004
Berlin, Germany - It will show its TruFlite simulator
Frasca International will attend ILA2004 in Berlin, the great aerospace show to occur from next May 10 to 16. Frasca is going to show an advanced flight simulator with high realism and easy to employ concerning... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): meeting among Veltroni, Storace, Gasbarra and Canapini at Campidoglio
Rome, Italy - Waiting for next results stemming from a meeting at Palazzo Chigi in the afternoon
A meeting among Rome Mayor, Walter Veltroni, Lazio Region President, Francesco Storace, Rome Province President, Enrico Gasbarra and Fiumicino Mayor, Mario Canapini, is being occurred in Campidoglio (Rome... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): CISL trade union General Secretary Pezzotta and Italian Green Party representative Bonelli defend carrier's employees
Rome, Italy - Further problems should ruin the negotiation
After criticism by Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, against the trade unions, with reference to what he has defined as an absolute lack of capability in controlling workers performing strikes... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations on the carrier to start today
Rome, Italy - Italian Government thinks no more than some EUR 90-100m
One had to wait till this morning in order to find a normal performance of Alitalia's traffic in the country. But the carrier had already announced this after confirming new 54 flights which have been... more
IndustryContract Fabrication and Design awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the HH-60 helicopter
Contract Fabrication and Design, Princeton, Texas, is being awarded a $8,190,000.05 firm fixed price contract to provide for manufacture of twenty-one production gun mount/ammunition handling system kits... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $15,218,177 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for the Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) contract... more
Latest news12,000 people at Istrana for Italian national acrobatic patrol debut
Treviso, Italy - It has been celebrate the 50st anniversary of airport foundation
Nearly 12,000 people had peacefully invaded the Istrana (Treviso) military airport for the first exibition of the PAN (National Acrobatic Patrol). This event was organised to celebrate even the 50st year... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhitions in May 2004
Rome, Italy -
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AerospaceMars express radar deployment postponed
Paris, France - The radar should be able to search possible water reservoirs in Mars subsurface
The MARSIS (mars advanced radar for subsurface and ionosphere soundings) team has advised ESA (European Space Agency) to delay the deployment of the MARSIS radar instrument on board Mars Express. The two... more
Latest newsSaudis work details of helicopter acquisition
Riad, Saudi Arabia - The purchase will be decided not before 2005
In late February, Saudi Arabia was reviewing options for the procurement of up to 10 antisubmarine helicopters for its new fleet of Al Riyadh-class frigates. The Saudi Arabian Defense Ministry agreed in... more
Latest newsSeventh carrier air wing supporting the marines in Iraq
Falluja, Iraq - All the fighters took off from USS George Washington
Strike Fighter Squadrons 136 and 131, and Fighter Squadrons 11 and 143, all embarked on air carrier George Washington at the moment navigating across arabic gulf, has supported on Wednesday marine operations... more
AirlinesContinental airlines wins high ratings in Skytrax airline of the year survey 2004
London, UK - The survey was commissioned and undertaken by Skytrax Research of London
Continental Airlines has won high ratings in the Skytrax airline of the year survey 2004. Continental was rated n°1 in the best airline - North America category and n°2 in the best airline - transatlantic c... more
AirlinesAlitalia (17): Italian Vice-premier Fini's comment
Rome, Italy - Demonstrators have behaved irresponsible
Italia Vice-premier, Gianfranco Fini, has commented the situation of Alitalia workers' demonstration. According to Fini, it is a sign of irresponsibility, while he has reminded that relations among all... more
IndustryGeneral Electrics forecasts long-term growth in the small commercial jet segment
St. Louis, USA - They foreseen to double the engine installed by year 2008
General Electrics forecasts the number of small commercial jets in service will more than triple in the next 20 years, increasing from 2,000 aircraft in 2004 to 6,800 planes in 2023. The company expects... more
AirlinesAlitalia (16): demonstration goes on at Fiumicino Airport
Fiumicino, Italia - Trade unions representatives accept in order to avoid workers' divisions
After the meeting at Fiumicino Airport at 15:20, Alitalia's employees have decided to carry on their own demonstration, also by the decision of trade unions representatives participating. These in fact... more
AirlinesAlitalia (15): European Commission is ready to verify the contents of Italian Government's contribution for the carrier
Brussels, Belgium - Government states that Brussels will be constantly updated
European Commission has made know to Italian Government it is ready to verify the observance of EU's ruling regarding public aids with reference to Alitalia. Government on its part, by Minister of Infrastructures... more
Latest newsKC-130J given approval after intensive testing by marine Corps
Marietta, USA - 2004 50th anniversary of the first flight of the C-130
The U.S. Marine Corps announced today that the commander of Operational Testing and Evaluation has "Recommended full fleet introduction of the Lockheed Martin KC-130J for operational use". The announcement... more
AirlinesAlitalia (14): passengers appear more and more irritated
Rome, Italy - They have been invited to resort to ground and naval transport vehicles in order to reach their own destinations
Now, protests by passengers follow those regarding Alitalia's employees. The situation is getting worse at Fiumicino Airport as hours waiting for a solution appear never-ending to customers trying to find... more
AirlinesAlitalia (13): Italian Welfare Minister Maroni threatens to let yesterday agreement with the trade unions fail
Rome, Italy - Boos by workers at Fiumicino Airport when realizing of the issue of an order to resume work
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has stated that, should the situation produced by the carrying on of strikes performed without honouring ruling go on further, probably yesterday negotiation with... more
Science and technologyAir One flight from Rome to Genoa diverted to Pisa
Genoa, Italy - Bad weather forced the diversion
Rain and low clouds provoked today the diversion to Pisa of 09:45 Air One flight coming from Rome. Passengers leaving for Rome with the same aircraft are been brought to Pisa by coach. Many discomforts... more
HelicoptersUgandan Parliament urged to allow president to buy new helicopter
Kampala, Uganda - The old helicopter broke down early this month
The acting director of the air force and chief pilot to the President has implored parliament to allow the President acquire a new helicopter. Members of the presidential and foreign affairs committee... more
HelicoptersLow-cost helicopter for links around Triveneto
Venice, Italy - It will be possible to make on-line booking
From today it will be possible, through the internet, to book even a single seat on board an helicopter from Venice and arrive in less than half an hour to Cortina d'Ampezzo trusting on programmed links... more
CuriositiesBoeing 767 pilot falls asleep on airplane controls
Tokyo, Japan - All Nippon Airways apologies
On 23 of March the pilot of a Boeing 767 aircraft, a 50 years old veteran with 12,000 flight hours, of All Nipppon Airways directed from Tokyo to Yamaguchi, fell asleep 20 minutes just after the take off... more
AirlinesAlitalia (12): UIL trade union General Secretary Angeletti tries to ease workers
Rome, Italy - In the meantime consumers associations ask for tickets refunding
Also UIL trade union General Secretary, Luigi Angeletti, has commented today the carrying on of strikes. He has underlined that this kind of never-ending demonstrations can only reinforce Government's... more
AirlinesAlitalia (11): Rome Prefect opts for the issue of an order to resume work
Rome, Italy - Workers on strike at Fiumicino Airport even against CGIL, CISL and UIL's position
Rome Prefect, Achille Serra, has decided to order to resume work Alitalia's employees in Rome till next May 3. Prefect has also pointed out that CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions' have tried anything in... more
Weather forecastsAlenia Aeronautica at ILA2004
Berlin, Germany - Typhoon, Spartan and ATR-42MP as the protagonists of such Airshow for this Italian company
Alenia Aeronautica will attend next great ILA2004 Aerospace Show in Berlin (Germany), from May 10 to 16. Alenia will participate with its own stand where it will show three model related to major aviation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): public aids are needed in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Agriculture Alemanno is convinced of it
Italian Minister of Agriculture, Gianni Alemanno, has commented the possibility of public aids for Alitalia. According to Alemanno, they would appear necessary and Minister of Economy Tremonti will have... more
Press releaseAlitalia (9): cancelled flights confirmed
Rome, Italy - Customers are kindly requested to avoid of going to Fiumicino Airport before making sure about new communication
"Alitalia makes know that the carrying on of personnel's demonstration without honouring ruling at Fiumicino Airport is causing a new delay for operative activities. Presently, exclusively the following... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): issue of an order to resume work for carrier's employees
Rome, Italy - It has been requested by Italian Strike Warranty Commission
Italian Strike Warranty Commission would have asked for the issue of an order to resume work for Alitalia's workers as they are carry on their own demonstration in Italian airports, even if Government... more
Science and technologyAirports of Rome annual accounts approved
Rome, Italy - 2003 accounts had a revenue rising of 1.6%
The Airports of Rome board has approved 2003 annual accounts with revenue equal to Eur 518.2m (+1.6%), a net income of Eur 1.1m, a gross operational margin of Eur 217.9m (+4.3%) and operating results of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): three stages in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - Gianfranco Fini appears convinced of it
Vice-premier Gianfranco Fini's point of view concerning operative contents in order to save Alitalia has been well underlined yesterday, on the occasion of the meeting with the trade unions. Fini would... more
Press releaseAlitalia (6): normal activity restored only after 07:00 pm
Rome, Italy - Activities' stopping goes on due to the carrying on of carrier employees' demonstrations at Fiumicino Airport
"Alitalia makes know that the carrying on of Fiumicino Airport's personnel is delaying further the stopping for operative activities. Presently, only the following flights appear confirmed: az1038 fco-mxp,... more
Press releaseAlitalia (4): trade unions and professional associations postpone press conference scheduled for today
Rome, Italy - After the results of yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi
"After the results of yesterday meeting at Palazzo Chigi, trade unions/professional organizations have decided to postpone the press conference which had been scheduled for today at 10:00 am at Nazionale... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): economic damages for this carrier waiting for May 6 Board of Directors in order to show the industrial plan
Rome, Italy - Government to act fully honouring EU's ruling aiming to save air transport sector
The carrying on of delay before a complete relaunch for Alitalia's activities will be very expensive for the carrier: some EUR 30m. Probably some flights will be available only by tomorrow, even if demonstrations... more
AerospaceThe 8th expedition of the ISS (International Space Station) has come back home
Korolev, Russia - The descending module landed at 00:12 GMT of today
Astronauts Foale (American), Kaleri (Russian) and Kuipers (The Netherlands) landed in north-central Kazakhstan, about 52 kilometres northwest of the town of Arkalyk at 00:12 GMT. The commander of Russian... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): negotiation to the bitter end starting on next Monday
Rome, Italy - Government and trade unions have achieved an agreement
As a consequence of yesterday afternoon meeting between Government and trade unions at Palazzo Chigi (Government headquarter), an agreement has been achieved by which, starting on next Monday, negotiation... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): cancellation and problems even today
Rome, Italy - Still limited the carrier's activities on April 30
"By honouring correct customer information, Alitalia, confirming it will respect travel tickets related to departure on April 30, makes know that the carrying on of workers' assemblies with an operative... more
Press releaseAlitalia: cancellation and problems even today
Rome, Italy - Activity modified on April 30
"Alitalia unveils that, due to the carrying on of carrier personnel's demonstration, activities will be affected by changes and cancellation for today". more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R series airplanes; and model A-310 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent loss of the relevant alternating current (AC) bus bar, reduced structural integrity of the engine pylon, and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 82)] [Page 23090-23093] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on HPH sro models Glasflugel 304CZ, 304CZ-17, and 304C sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the airbrake handle from becoming loose, which could result in failure of the airbrake control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 28, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 82)] [Page 23099-23101] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFinal Four with relevant security measures
Tel Aviv, Israel - This Israeli city is the protagonist of basket final matches and will be armoured against terroristic attack danger
Today (till next Saturday) Tel Aviv starts Euroleague basket final matches called Final Four. The four teams (Skipper Fortitudo Bologna, Montepaschi Siena, Cska Moscow and Maccabi Tel Aviv) will play at... more
IndustrySmiths opens aerospace components facility in Suzhou
Suzhou, China – The company should receive
Smiths Aerospace today opens the first phase of its new 130,000 sq. ft. aerospace components manufacturing facility in Suzhou, Jiang Su province, China. The facility will initially manufacture precision-machined... more