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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
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Undersecretary of Defence, Filippo Berselli
Berlin, Germany – The Tranche 2 of the Typhoon will surely have more chances in the international market.
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Undersecretary of Defence, Filippo Berselli: AVIONEWS: What is Italy thinking to do in order to warrant more chances for achieving an international success for the Typhoon... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): a measure for EUR 400m has been suggested
Rome, Italy - A new Board of Directors of the carrier to occur on next May 20
Alitalia CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, has postponed to next May 20 the meeting of Board of Directors for the company, in order to ensure direction members a sufficient period to prepare an industrial plan. Such... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): 4000 job cuts are being studied by Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - Cimoli warns about the need for gaining new financial resources and reducing costs as soon as possible
Alitalia President, Giancarlo Cimoli, put forward warning considerations about carrier's condition. After analyzing data related to last decades of management, Cimoli stated: "Everything is wrong during... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CEO Cimoli asks for a bridge-loan in order to save the company
Rome, Italy - Alitalia to be split in two different competent companies
Alitalia Board of Directors pointed out yesterday the relevant difficulties of the carrier in solving its financial problems. The new President/CEO Cimoli unveiled that the loss-making would consist of... more
IndustryThe Purdy Corp. awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk
The Purdy Corp.*, Manchester, Conn., was awarded on May 12, 2004, a delivery order amount of $11,548,950 as part of a $33,546,950 firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts for the UH-60 Blackhawk. Work... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004: Italian Undersecretary of Defence Berselli on the occasion of the great Berlin Airshow
Berlin, Germany – Italy’s choices on defence always depend on technical and economic opportunities and not simply on mere political considerations
Italian Undersecretary of Defence, Filippo Berselli, participated to the official demonstration of the NH-90 on May 11 on the occasion of the second day of ILA 2004 Airshow in Berlin. Berselli seized a... more
Civil aviationRelations between European Union and Russia towards a further reinforcement on next May 21
Moscow, Russia - Higher global safety through a remarkable common effort, according to Solana
European diplomacy representative for security, Javier Solana, has recently put forward a positive consideration with reference to present situation of EU-Russia relations regarding global security. Solana... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model Saab 340B series airplanes equipped with Hamilton Sundstrand propellers
Usa - To prevent erroneous tripping of the remote controlled circuit breakers (RCCB) (even though an overload condition does not exist), premature failure of the RCCBs, loss of power to the feather pump system, and consequent reduced controllability of
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26001-26003] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 1900C airplanes
Usa - To prevent heat damage to the electrical wiring in and around the landing gear electrical systems components, which could result in the inability to operate critical control systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 11, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 91)] [Page 26020-26022] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Italian Guarantee Commission for strikes explains reasons for denying demonstration scheduled by Cub Trasporti trade union
Rome, Italy - Too many problems due to other strikes which have already been forecasted on next May 17
Italian Guarantee Commission for strikes has unveiled reasons for announcing its adversity to demonstration announced by Cub Trasporti trade union on next May 17. When considering the fact that even Cgil,... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (8): technological evolution for aviation engines according to Rolls Royce
Berlin, Germany - Reduced emissions and higher safety by next 20 years
Rolls Royce shows at ILA 2004 its own research programme for next 20 years. Safety and environment defence appear to be the cornerstones of the market strategy for this important British aviation engines... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force brought educational aids to Iraqi schools
Baghdad, Iraq - It was an humanitarian mission coordinated by 6th ROA of the Italian Air Force based in Tallil
A cargo of educational equipment to be gifted to pupils of Iraqi province of Dhi Qar has been transported by a Lockheed C-130J aircraft in help to the 6th ROA (autonomous operative unit) of the Italian... more
AirportsThe flight bringing the Italian Red Cross mission with 14 ill Iraqi children
Rome, Italy - The children will be sorted out in different Italian hospitals
This evening will arrive in Rome, from da Baghdad, 14 ill Iraqi children to be cured in Italian hospital. The humanitarian operation has been organised by Italian Red Cross that in the Iraqi capital city... more
DefenseBaghdad: surprise visit by Rumsfeld
Baghdad, Iraq - He has landed today after 15 hours flying at Iraqi capital's airport
A visit by American Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, had not been scheduled, but he was there together with Joint Forces Chief of General Staff, Richard Myers, in Baghdad. During his flight, Secretary... more
Civil aviationAir traffic control company Skyguide claim for a Switzerland Germany agreement
Stuttgart, Germany - The company is still under investigation for Uberlingen crashplane
The President of the southern Germany air traffic control manager company asked for an agreement between Germany and Switzerland to find a solution to the in common air space safety, defining even relative... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): European Commissioner Monti comments Italy's treatment with reference to state aids
Brussels, Belgium - No inequality exists compared with other EU's countries but press should put into evidence it better
European Commissioner, Mario Monti, has recently commented the spreading of news through press regarding Alitalia matter, concerning in particular the problem related to state aids. Monti has pointed out... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (7): a real multirole EC-135
Berlin, Germany - It is being studied to make it able to satisfy the exigencies of the new countries which have recently joined EU
Eurocopter is studying a new strategy aimed to increase the already significant international success for one of the most important helicopter produced by this European group. ILA 2004 is the right occasion... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (5): Sukhoi aims to conquer a relevant share of regional jets' market
Berlin, Germany - The RRJ programme is devoted to satisfy the exigencies of several European carriers
During Berlin Airshow, participation by Sukhoi appears firm and concrete and it cannot be considered as merely based on defence sector. This Russian Group, maybe the most important one in this period for... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman declares sell rising for 2005
Los Angeles, USA - The company boards forecasts double digit earns
Defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp.'s board approved yesterday a 15% increase of the company's quarterly dividend and continued to back its 2004 financial guidance and provided an initial 2005 forecast,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Italian Vice-minister Tassone and Minister Lunardi comment present carrier and national air transport's situation
Rome, Italy - Necessary and quick intervention is required but Government could have done something more
Italian Vice-minister of Infrastructures Tassone has commented today Alitalia matter. According to Tassone, Alitalia has now a major problem to solve, that is to say the one related to a strengthening... more
IndustryThe Boeing-Lockheed case widens
Washington, USA - 3rd person charged with industrial spying
A former manager of Boeing has been charged in a US Federal Court with using documents stolen from Lockheed Martin to help Boeing win a Pentagon rocket contract in 1998 (see AVIONEWS article). The former... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (6): Airbus is ready to face any challenge
Berlin, Germany - Its President, Noel Forgeard, is sure of it
Challenge between Airbus and Boeing in order to conquer the international market in the civil aviation sector cannot stop, and it could not do during Berlin Airshow these days (May 10-16). According to... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (4): Raytheon comments TIPS programme's success
Berlin, Germany - This US company criticizes NATO's choice after losing the related competition, by defining that selection as expensive and inadequate
Right when TIPS’s companies were celebrating their own victory with reference to the production of the new NATO’s Command and Control system (see for details AVIONEWS), Raytheon’s comment arrived again... more