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AirlinesAir companies: improves the financial situation of Swiss International Airlines
Geneva, Switzerland - It remains however in red
Thanks to the financial guarantee of CHF 50m an obtained from its partner British Airways in the within of the Oneworld alliance, the Helvetic air company Swiss International Airlines has obtained analogous... more
IndustryRolls Royce growth linked to helicopter sector
London, UK - The success of some programmes and products positively influence this producer's orders
Rolls Royce confirms for 2003 a series of successes in terms of growth which appear to involve every engine produced for an extremely wide variety of helicopters. The model 250 has proven reliable in Iraq... more
AerospaceSpace: Opportunity achieves to exit from the crater
Washington, USA - Nasa is about to announce "An important scientific discovery"
Opportunity, one of the two twin probes that Nasa sent on Mars in January, has achieved to exit from the crater where it landed and that it had until now explored. The probe, heading towards the rock called... more
Science and technologyAirports: reopened this morning the airport of Alghero-Fertilia
Alghero, Italy - The intervention has been concluded in the days announced
This morning, with the Ryanair flight of the coming from Frankfurt and landed at 8:45 am, it has been reopened the airport of Alghero-Fertilia closed from the morning of Sunday 14 for maintenance works... more
Latest newsGeneral Ferracuti to talk about present and future of the Italian Air Force on 31 March
Rome, Italy - Many themes will be discussed in a conference held at the Air Force Palace in Rome
Chief of Staff of Italian Air Force, General Sandro Ferracuti, will meet the press on 31st March at 10:00am at the Air Force Palace in Rome during a conference where he will explain the modernization programmes... more
AirlinesAir France: shares in decrease after the deferment of the take-over bid for Klm
Paris, France – The operation would have to conclude by the end of April
The Air France shares suffered a noticeable decrease after the announcement of the deferment of the launch of its public bid of exchange for Klm, losing in late morning the 1,13% at EUR 14,05. The air... more
PeopleThe US Treasury investigates on loans to airlines
Washington, USA - Out of USD 10bn, only 1.5 have been paid out
The US Treasury has started an inquiry on the Air Transportation Stabilization Board, a commission created after 11 September 2001 to support American carriers economically. The commission seems to have... more
AirlinesCode-sharing agreement between Volareweb and Air Polonia
Milan, Italy - In low-cost regime
Was signed the first code-sharing agreement between low-cost carrier, by Volareweb and Air Polonia. The two air companies will operate flights in code-sharing between Poland and Italy, from May will be... more
DefenseNuclear weapons: Libya submits account of its chemical weapons
Tripoli, Libya - The Country possesses 23 tons of mustard gas and 1,300 of other components for chemical weapons
Libya, after announcing its intention to destroy all its plants for the production of atomic weapons (see AVIONEWS), has submitted an account of its chemical weapons stockpiles. In the document, the North... more
Civil aviationGreece: false bomb alarm
Athens, Greece – Airplane of the Olympic Airlines forced to double back to the departure airport
An airplane of the Greek flag air company, Olympic Airlines, departed from Athens directed to Johannesburg, has been forced to double back to the airport from which it took off, because of a bomb alarm... more
AccidentsAfghan Minister of Aviation has died
Herat, Afghanistan - He would have been killed during a shooting caused by factional rebels
Afghan Minister of Aviation, Mirwais Sadiq, would have been killed due to shooting fightings nearby Herat city. Some factional armed independent forces would have attacked a populated area so involving... more
Military aviation87 cameras for the new operations room of Genoa's prefectural offices
Genoa, Italy - They will transmit real-time information on the disasters occurring in the area
87 cameras, 20 fixed and 67 mobile, will transmit images of the area to the new operations room of Genoa's prefectural offices allowing an immediate intervention by the environmental services in case of... more
Civil aviationMO: security strengthened for El Al and Air Sinai
Cairo, Egypt - Grows the fear of a Palestinian reprisal
After the killing of the sheik Ahmed Yassin happened yesterday (see AVIONEWS), the Egyptians airport authorities established the strengthening of the security measures in the airport of Cairo, in particular... more
Latest newsIraq: turnover of the Italian squadrons in Nassiriya
Nassiriya, Iraq - 600 hours of flight for the Italian helicopters in Iraq
The helicopter pilots of the 26th Reos squadron, after 4 months and 600 hours of flight in Iraq, have been replaced by the 11th Eracle squadron, both belonging to the first Aves Antares regiment in Viterbo,... more
Science and technologyTemporary closing for Bologna Airport
Bologna, Italy - Works in order to transform it in an intercontinental air station are beginning
In order to get works devoted to transform Bologna Airport in an intercontinental air station started (see for details AVIONEWS), such facility will remain closed for two months from May 3 to July 2. Its... more
Science and technologyAirports: continues the unbelievable increase of the Roman airport of Ciampino
Rome, Italy - In 2008 planned 7 million passengers per year
Thanks to the increasing of the low cost connections, the airport of Ciampino is in continuous increase, from the 700-800 thousands passengers of the charter flights and of the private airplane of the... more
HelicoptersThe civil helicopter market according to Honeywell
New York, USA - Forecasting for the period 2004-2008
Honeywell produced a detailed study regarding the possibilities to forecast civil helicopter market trend for the period 2004-2008. Such research considers both aircraft types for which should occur a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: board of directors to formalize today request of approval for 2003 air company accounts by mid May
Rome, Italy - By 15 May an agreement between the carrier and unions on the industrial plan must be reached
Alitalia's board of directors will meet this afternoon to formalize the carrier's request to Consob (Italian authority for the regulation of securities market) to approve 2003 company accounts by mid May.... more
CuriositiesSweden: rescued spy-airplane smashed down 50 years ago
Stockholm, Sweden – Recovered the crew remains
The relict of a Swedish spy-airplane smashed down in 1952 and pitched in the Baltic Sea, has been recovered by Swedish Navy, more than 50 years from its shooting down by the Soviets. The airplane, a DC-3,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: fleet enlargement from 2007
Rome, Italy - A 15% increase of seats on offer planned for 2004
Alitalia, during a meeting with unions held last 18th March, has confirmed the enlargement of its fleet, as provided for in the old industrial plan, but has announced that the first actions will take place... more
AirlinesUsa: United Airlines unable to exit from bankruptcy
New York, USA - Asked a deferment to the bankrupt court
United Airlines, the second more important air company of the United States, has communicated to the bankrupt court of Chicago its inability to exit from bankruptcy. The carrier, fallen in bankruptcy,... more
AccidentsProblems for the Canadian Sperwer UAVs
Khabul, Afghanistan - Technical difficulties prevent the ordinary performing of missions
It seems peace does not exist for Canadian UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) acting in Afghanistan. A Sperwer of the French Sagem has been made land in an emergency procedure by its remote pilot in order... more
PeopleSafety: flight decks armoured on the Italian skies
Rome, Italy - Within March 31
Gen. Leonardo Tricarico, military advisor of the Premier, during a convention organized by Ceas (Center of high studies for the fight against terrorism )(see AVIONEWS), confirmed that within March 31,... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Robinson Helicopter Company model R-22, R-22 Alpha, R-22 Beta, and R-22 Mariner helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fatigue crack, blade failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-01-AD; AD 2004-06-52... more
Civil aviationFAA Emergency AD on Boeing Defense and Space Group (Boeing) model 234 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the upper shaft extension, which could result in catastrophic failure of the aft vertical shaft assembly and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. 2004-SW-09-AD; AD 2004-06-51... more
Latest newsKAI and Lockheed Martin promote the T-50
Seoul, South Korea - Suggested for Israel and EAU a testing flight
Waiting for concluding tests of the new KAI/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer, its promoters are particularly making efforts in an attempt to warrant its export. Israel and the United... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Use of sky marshals"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Gerhard Schmid (PSE)
Written question E-0306/04 by Gerhard Schmid (PSE) to the European Commission (29 January 2004). Subject: Use of sky marshals. "The US authorities have demanded that European airlines deploy armed sky... more
Latest newsFirst Hawk for India by 2007
New Dheli, India - Most of these trainers to be produced in this Asian country
By the recent sign of the memorandum of understanding between India and British Aerospace, the beginning of the production for 66 Hawk MK-100 advanced trainers purchased by this Asian country after innumerable... more
Latest newsUAV's role in the modern military aviation
Washington, USA - It has grown enormously during few years
Members of US armed forces and Congress have met in order to meditate together regarding the evolution of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) during last years. No one could avoid to underline that the number... more
AirlinesAir One: in 2003 Mol (Gross Operating Margin) +31,2% and +21,8% passengers
Rome, Italy - It transported 4.951.774 passengers
Air One in 2003 has transported 4.951.774 passengers (line and Charter), 21,8% more than in 2002, with traffic revenues that have exceeded EUR 406m. The total turnover has been EUR 409,208m and the Gross... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Financing for the new Athens airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Roberto Bigliardo (UEN)
Written question E-0300/04 by Roberto Bigliardo (UEN) to the European Commission (29 January 2004). Subject: Financing for the new Athens airport. "By decision E (96) 1356 of 23 May 1996 the Commission... more
IndustryRecovery signs for French aviation industry
Paris, France - Improvements compared with 2002, most of all in military sector
After difficulties registered in 2002, French aviation industry shows signs of partial recovery for the civil sector and even a significant one for the military sector in 2003. Orders would be increased... more
Civil aviationSafety: Gen. Tricarico expresses reserves on sky marshall
Rome, Italy – "It’s a problem of all the Countries threatened by terrorism"
Within the convention organized by Ceas, the Center of high studies for the fight against terrorism (see AVIONEWS), Gen. Leonardo Tricarico asserted that the problem of the sky safety is not a problem... more
DefenseSwedish military industry's growth
Stockholm, Sweden - A record increase in 2003
2003 revealed a major year for pointing out the extraordinary growth of exports by Swedish military industry. With an entire income of some EUR 700m, Sweden has found out its greatest commercial success... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive in the Netherlands"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexander de Roo (European green party)
Written question P-0408/04 by Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (4 February 2004). Subject: Implementation of the Environmental Noise Directive in the Netherlands. "Directive 2002/49/EC(1)... more
AirlinesNew non-stop link for Continental Airlines from New York to Little Rock
Houston, Usa - From June 18
Continental Airlines and the Little Rock National Airport yesterday announced the airline will inaugurate non-stop service on June 18 linking Little Rock with the airline's New York hub at Newark Liberty... more
IndustryNew facility for Bell
Fort Worth, USA - A major one in order to manage commercial activities
The transfer of more than 300 employees of Bell Helicopters to the new Fort Worth Alliance Airport (Texas) facility has started. The purpose is to increase company's competitiveness by managing in a new... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Travel agencies: repercussions of the Alitalia crisis on employment"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Roberta Angelilli (UEN)
Written question E-0350/04 by Roberta Angelilli (UEN) to the European Commission (2 February 2004). Subject: Travel agencies: repercussions of the Alitalia crisis on employment. "The crisis affecting... more
Latest newsSingapore to participate for the JSF programme
Singapore - It is the first Asian country to join
The JSF programme (Joint Strike Fighter) regarding the new F-35 multirole stealth light fighter gains a new participation in carrying on its development. It deals with Singapore, which has ensured its... more
Airlines35 new Airbus aircraft for Spirit
Washington, USA - An option to purchase 60 more airplanes has been signed, too
Spirit, an American low-cost airline, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, currently the 14th in the US, has signed a contract with Airbus for the delivery of 35 new aircraft by 2005, for a total of USD... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the new airline's appointments
Rome, Italy - The new representatives under the authority of Marco Zanichelli
Alitalia has finalized the new air company organization chart, with Marco Zanichelli as general manager and CEO. Glen Hauenstein, one of the two new Alitalia's co-managers, will be in charge for the Business... more
Science and technologyRome's Mayor, Veltroni, urges co-operation between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa
Rome, Italy - Fights between Italian airports may favour the European ones
Rome's Mayor, Walter Veltroni, stands for co-operation between Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airports. According to him, in fact, the fight between Italy's main airports conflicts with the idea of... more
IndustrySignificant growth for Bell in 2003
Fort Worth, USA - 20% increase compared with 2002
Final balance in 2003 by Bell Helicopters is more than positive. Some 193 helicopters have been sold, 97 of which belong to commercial sector, with the 407 in the centre of market attention. Compared with... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines announces good results for 2003
Brussels, Belgium - It achieved a EUR 0.6m net result
The young Belgian carrier, SN Brussels Airlines, has announced positive results for 2003 in spite of the difficulties currently faced by the air transport sector. Last year, in fact, the airline achieved... more
Latest newsThe Typhoon towards the international market
Rome, Italy - The relaunch of this product by EADS
Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, on the occasion of meeting EADS members in order to consider the present situation regarding success possibility in the international market for the EF-2000, has... more
IndustryBAE Systems Technologies Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the air traffic control and landing systems
BAE Systems Technologies Inc., Rockville, Md., is being awarded a $6,426,339 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00421-01-C-0192) to exercise an option for engineering and... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $13,063,646 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for the fiscal year 2004 procurement of... more
IndustryW.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the construction of a new nine-level air traffic control tower
W.G. Yates & Sons Construction Co., Philadelphia, Miss., was awarded on March 18, 2004, a $5,190,000 firm-fixed-price contract for construction of a new nine-level air traffic control tower. Work will... more
HelicoptersNew Super Puma and Dauphin for Heli-Union
Paris, France - They will operate in offshore missions with torrid climate
Heli-Union company, dedicated to oil sector, has decided to purchase further Eurocopter group's helicopters in order to increase its own fleet. Selected aircraft would be two AS-332 Super Puma and two... more
Weather forecastsRotor wing importance is increasing
Las Vegas, USA - The Heli Expo has well put into evidence this aspect concerning the aviation world
If intending to make a conclusive consideration about the great helicopter convention called Heli Expo 2004 occurred in Las Vegas from March 15 to 17, one must look at the following basic references. First... more