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AirlinesAir France suspends flights to and from Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - The suspension will be enacted until next Sunday
As already published by AVIONEWS, French carrier Air France has decided to suspend flights to and from Haiti. It has been announced in a dispatch by Afp that states: "Considering the situation in Haiti... more
Science and technologyRome-Fiumicino: passengers wait nearly 2 hours for baggage to be returned
Rome, Italy - The flight had last only one hour
Exasperated the passengers of the flight VA 8505 operated by Volare from Venice to Rome-Fiumicino landed yesterday around 9.00 pm, waiting for their baggage to be returned. After a one-hour flight to reach... more
DefenseRumanian military airports available for USA
Bucharest, Romania - Some of them have already been used during Iraq operations.
The United States appear willing to use some Rumanian military airports in order to redeploy their units in this area for any operative need. a recent agreement between local Government and Northrop Grumman... more
Civil aviationNo armed agents on Russian aircraft
Moscow, Russia - According to Vice Minister of Transport it is a dangerous measure
Russian Vice Minister of Transport Ghennadi Moshkov does not agree with the use of armed agents on board civil aircraft as a safety measure against terrorism. According to the Vice Minister, in fact, such... more
Press releaseAzzurra Air affair in the centre of interest of Varese Province (2): press release
Varese, Italy - Maroni and Bonomi at Villa Recalcati for tomorrow
"Tomorrow, Wednesday 5, at 16, President of Province Marco Reguzzoni will meet, in the Province office, Minister of Walfare Roberto Maroni and Alitalia President, Giuseppe Bonomi. Subject of this meeting,... more
Latest newsPredator staff acting in Iraq has been transfered towards Balad Base
Balad Air Base, Iraq - It will have to provide real time informations for soldiers on the ground
A 50 men units will manage reconnaissance activities of the one RQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle acting in Iraq, as it has been transferred at US Balad Base. The tactical role of this airplane is... more
Fair and showsBoeing: Christopher Chadwick is new Vice President for the F/A-18 program
St. Louis, USA - He will be responsible for the family of F/A-18 strike fighters
Christopher Chadwick has been appointed Vice President for Boeing's F/A-18 program, becoming responsible for the family of F/A-18 strike fighters, including the F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F and the EA-18G. Chadwick,... more
Press releaseProtocol of understanding Campania Region-Cira: press release
Capua, Italy - An industrial aerospace area in Capua
"On March Wednesday 3, Region Campania President, Antonio Bassolino, and Cira (Italian Aerospace Research Center) President, Sergio Vetrella, signed, at this Center headquarter, an agreement in order to... more
AccidentsAir carrier falls headlong in Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan - It has fallen immediately after taking off from Baku Airport
An Azeri air carrier has fallen headlong this morning after taking off from Bina Airport, the capital one. This airplane had landed simply for refuelling activity as it was carrying on towards Kabul (Afghanistan)... more
AirlinesAzzurra Air affair in the centre of interest of Varese Province
Varese, Italy - Two important meetings with trade unions, company chief members and Minister Maroni are scheduled for tomorrow
The delicate condition of Azzurra Air carrier is in the centre of attention for the Province of Varese. Even some 20 days ago, President Marco Reguzzoni commented on this matter, reminding the influence... more
IndustryAn agreement for the Campania aerospace industrial revaluing has been signed
Capua, Italy - The Campania Region-CIRA protocol of understanding aims to create a Campania aerospace area nearby Capua
An important protocol of understanding between Campania Region and CIRA (Italian Center for Aerospace Research) nearby its Capua headquarter has been signed today. As it is possible to understand by its... more
Science and technologyNew national meteorological radar at Rome-Fiumicino worth EUR 7m
Rome, Italy - It will provide more accurate forecast on a 250 miles radius
Fiumicino has a new national meteorological radar, which cost Enav (Italian company for air navigation services) EUR 7m. The radar, which is digitally operated, allows to obtain weather forecast on a 250... more
Science and technologyPavullo: school near airport where two airplanes crashed
Modena, Italy - Regional councillor of the Lega asks for the results of the feasibility study
A new establishment of the elementary school in Pavullo, near Modena, Italy, should be built near the airport. Two accidents occurred nearby. The first one occurred on 26th August 2000, when a four-seat... more
Science and technologyCanada: patented airplane that breaks itself apart in case of emergency
Toronto, Canada - Each section would then be parachuted to the ground
A patent has been issued in Canada for the project of an aircraft that can subdivide into segments, each one able to reach the ground independently by using parachutes. The airplane, in fact, would be... more
Civil aviationA new anti-explosive detector for airport security
Washington, USA - It will be able to detect any kind of explosive wherever it is concealed
In order to face the recent renewed terroristic attack threat on board civil airplanes by resorting to bombs which can be assembled on flying after having carefully concealed (see for details AVIONEWS),... more
SecurityMilitary aircraft crashes in Slovenia
Ljubljana, Slovenia - The pilot died
The General Staff of the Slovenian defence has announced in a note that a Pilatus 9 aircraft has crashed near the village of Spodnja Zerjavica during military exercises. The causes and details of the accident... more
AirlinesBrussels will exercise more influence on airlines alliances
Brussels, Belgium - Spokesman for commissioner Monti confirmed it
The spokesman for EU competition commissioner Mario Monti, affirmed that the European Commission will exercise more influence on the subject of airlines alliances. It was decided today by the Council of... more
HelicoptersA new mast mounted sight for the OH-58 Kiowa
New York, USA - Its components to be produced by DRS
The OH-58 Kiowa will be endowed of a new rotor mast mounted sight with TV detection, infrared and laser tracking for the Hellfire missiles. This need also stems from the redeployment of these helicopters... more
HelicoptersAlso the Haitian Prime Minister Neptune flees by helicopter
Port-a-Prince, Haiti - Protection has been warranted by Marine Corps
After the helicopter escape of the Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, it is time for Prime Minister Yvon Neptune who, due to rebels' winning revolt and arrest threat, has decided to leave the country... more
DefenseNATO command and control system for Hungary
Budapest, Hungary - It can increase the integration level of this country in the organization
Hungary increases its NATO integration level through a programme devoted to design a command and control system for the country which can be linked to the one of Atlantic Alliance (the ACCS, Air Command... more
AirlinesThe three commissioners for Minerva Airlines appointed
Trieste, Italy - With the extraordinary administration the company could be reorganized
Italo Ballerio, Carlo Pandisca and Paolo Paroletti are the names of the three commissioners in the extraordinary administration procedure of Minerva Airlines, appointed today by Minister of Productive... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Revision) on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model MU-2B
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-22-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersThe new Agusta factory opening in Philadelphia by next summer
Philadelphia, USA - The A-119 Koala to be produced by at least 50 new employees
The new Agusta factory in Philadelphia will be opened by next summer to produce the A-119 Koala helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS). This company is scheduling to produce 15 choppers during the first... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (2): strike postponed to 5th April
Rome, Italy -
The guarantee commission for the implementation of the strike law announces that the air transport strike has been postponed to 5th April. The protest was already suspended yesterday following the meeting... more
AccidentsAermed crashed: radar traces and black box missing
Cagliari, Italy - It will be hard to find out the cause of the accident
It will not be easy to find out the cause of the accident of the Cessna Citation 500 that crashed last 24th February in a mountainous area near Cagliari, in Sardinia, when three members of crew and three... more
PeopleIata discloses statistics on air traffic in January
Rome, Italy - Both passenger and freight traffic increased
Iata has disclosed the statistics on air traffic for January 2004. International traffic increased by 5.9% for passengers and by 7.2% for freight compared to the same month of 2003. In the Middle East... more
HelicoptersTwo EC-135 for Florida health service
Pittsburgh, USA - These helicopters to replace the BK-117
Two new Eurocopter EC-135 will be delivered in order to perform health service activities at Martin County and Sebring (Florida). These choppers will replace for this task the old BK-117, so warranting... more
Science and technologyNaples: two Chinese carrying EUR 125,000 blocked
Naples, Italy - Earned by trading counterfeit items. Accused of money laundering
The Italian financial police blocked two Chinese citizens who were carrying EUR 125,000 hidden in the pockets of their coats, in newspaper sheets and in plastic bags placed in their suitcases yesterday... more
DefenseSea Sparrow missile's commercial success is increasing
Washington, USA - The new ESSM version has been chosen by several countries
An upgraded version of the air-to-surface Sea Sparrow missile named ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile) is about to enter service on US Navy ships. Such a weapon system has already gain a good commercial... more
IndustryCommercial problems for Aero Vodochody
Prague, Czech Republic - This Czech company does not succeed in establishing in the international market
Aero Vodochody, a leading Czech aerospace sector company, is going through a bad patch due to unsuccessful orders, concerning in particular its new L-159 Alca trainer. Boeing participation for its development... more
AccidentsSharm el Sheik air accident caused by a human error
Paris, France - As revealed by 'Le Figaro'
A human error apparently caused the tragedy of the Flash Airline charter flight occurred last 3rd January, when a Boeing 737 with 148 people onboard, mostly French, sunk in the Red Sea. The newspaper 'Le... more
Government actsContracts: "Medical transport services by helicopter in Marseilles (France)"
Rome, Italy - The notice publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S43 of 2 March 2004 France-Marseilles: medical transport services by helicopter Contract notice - Services I. 1) Official name and address of the contracting... more
Government actsContracts: "Parts for helicopters - Viterbo (Italy)"
Rome, Italy - The notice publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union S40 of 26 February 2004 Italy-Viterbo: parts for helicopters Contract notice - Supplies I. 1) Official name and address of the contracting authority: IV Reggimento... more
AccidentsANG 210th Squadron rescue in Alaska
Anchorage, USA - A civilian pilot fallen headlong with his plane in a wood of this US state has been aided
A man whose airplane fell headlong in a wood at some dozen miles from Anchorage (Alaska) has been rescued by the Air National Guard 210th Rescue Squadron members on March 1st. The plane, a Piper PA-15,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Olympic Airways" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by the EU transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (18 July 2003). "On 11 December 2002, the Commission indeed adopted a decision against Greece for State aid granted to Olympic Airways.... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Olympic Airways"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Dirk Sterckx (European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party)
Official Journal of the European Union C 51 E of 26 February, page 162. Written question P-1932/03 by Dirk Sterckx (ELDR) to the European Commission (5 June 2003) Subject: Olympic Airways. "Various... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair: 5th March's strike suspended
Rome, Italy - Unions announced it following their meeting with Alitalia's management
The ten unions that met Alitalia's management yesterday, have decided to suspend the general strike of air transport planned for 5th March. The decision was taken because the social parts appreciated the... more
Science and technologyAutogrill wins contracts in Athens and Marseille
Rome, Italy - Great results for the group in airport catering
After having secured its place at Seattle, Houston and Amsterdam airports, and having renewed several other contracts, the Autogrill group has now won Marseille as well and is going to expand in Athens,... more
Latest newsRussian military aviation sector export is growing
Moscow, Russia - The 2003 was a year of 15 % increase compared to the previous one
The 2003 proved a full commercial success year for Russian military industry export, with a 15% selling increase compared to 2002 and an earning consisting in more than USD 5bn. The aviation sector has... more
AerospaceMars: water existed on the planet
Washington, USA - Nasa revealed it yesterday during a press briefing
Nasa has finally announced the results of the study carried out by rover Opportunity: there once was water on Mars. The American aerospace agency revealed it yesterday during a press briefing held in Washington... more
AccidentsMaxi-screen for closing speech on Linate accident
Milan, Italy - Prepared in Milan's court-house for Friday
The closing speech of Public Prosecutor Celestina Gravina in the trial for the accident occurred at Milan-Linate airport on 8th October 2001 when 118 people died, which will be held on Friday, will be... more
AirlinesThe difficult condition of Azzurra Air
Gallarate, Italy - It would appear clear the carrier difficulty in providing a constant and in order service
The condition of Azzurra Air presently appears quite delicate. In an attempt to make clear such situation concerning the recent difficulties of company reorganization and employees salaries management... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney Canada turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models JT15D-1, -1A, and -1B
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-41-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Corporation airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models Beech 45 (YT-34), A45 (T-34A, B-45), and D45 (T-34B)
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-09-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Inc. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model Otter DHC-3
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-73-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible fuel ignition in the event of a lightning strike and consequent uncontained rupture of the fuel tank(s)
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-30-AD; Amendment... more
Latest newsNew C4I command and control system for Israeli Air Force
Haifa, Israel - It will be designed by Rafael
The Israel progress towards a more Network Centric defensive organization carries on through the recent Rafael victory for the provision of a new C4I command and control system. Such a system, called C4I-ConNeCT... more
HelicoptersArtificially induced snow-slips in South Tyrol, too
Bolzano, Italy - It is safer, thanks to the use of a mix of gases instead of explosive powder
After the test carried out last month in the Aosta region (see AVIONEWS), a system to induce artificial snow-slips with the employment of helicopters has been successfully applied in Obereggen, in South... more
Finance and economyParmatour can issue air tickets again
Rome, Italy - Iata had ordered the suspension of the service
The touristic companies of the Parmatour group can issue tickets again. It was decided today in agreement with Iata (International Air Transport Association), which had previously suspended the group's... more
Science and technologyInsufficient security checks at Munich airport
Munich, Germany - At least 60 police posts are apparently uncovered
Local radio station Bayerische Rundfunk and national TV channel Ard announced it: security checks at Munich airport are insufficient. It seems that, because of a lack of police personnel, it is very easy... more