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DefenseNuclear programmes: Libya will start disarmament too
Tripoli, Libya - But wants to continue its civil nuclear programmes
The denuclearization process carried on by a number of countries, above all by the US, is proceeding. After North Korea showed its willingness to begin to dismantle its nuclear apparatus (see AVIONEWS),... more
SecurityOffensive looking for Osama bin Laden
New Delhi, India - At least 14 helicopters used in a Pakistan operation
This morning Pakistan troops launched and attack over some tribal remote areas near the Afghan border. Local residents reported at least 14 helicopters to be involved in the offensive of which officially... more
Latest newsThe 767 Tanker programme slows down
Washington, USA - Boeing President has announced development procedures to be reviewed
The new Boeing 767 Tanker programme will be reviewed concerning its providing to US Air Force. It has been revealed by company's President himself, Harry Stonecipher, who understands the need for a slowdown... more
IndustryBell Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 849 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22 and CV-22 aircraft
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $849,300,000 (estimated value) advanced acquisition contract for long lead materials needed to manufacture eight Lot 9 MV-22 and... more
AerospaceIndia (2): Six casualties in the space center fire
New Delhi, India - Victims number rise
Victims number rise: at least six were killed in the space center fire, three people were injured. more
Science and technologyItalian airports: passengers in excess of 100 million in 2003
Rome, Italy - Rome-Fiumicino the busiest airport in Italy
Passengers who use Italian airports are on the rise. In 2003 100,507,104 people used Italian airports, with an increase by 10,1% compared to the previous year. Rome-Fiumicino results to be the busiest... more
Latest newsThe Swiss Socialist Party is criticizing Swiss Air Force's proposals for modernizing the defence front line
Bern, Switzerland - Party's members would rather prefer a lowering of military spending
The Swiss Socialist Party would have considered today the recent negotiation between national Government and the Austrian one dealing with the transfer of 54 F-5E Tiger II fighters (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
PeopleJet fuel cost rise in Asia
Singapore - Demand raise push up prices
This year is awaited a raise of the jet fuel demand. In Singapore market, the cost of a jet fuel barrel is about USD 38,00 these days. Liu Jih-Shang, general manager in the fuel administration department... more
DefenseNorth Korea: nuclear programmes frozen
Pyongyang, North Korea - But other countries urge total renouncement
The intention of North Korea to freeze its nuclear plans has emerged during a meeting between Japan’s and China’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The matter will be discussed in depth by North and South Kor... more
PeopleFaa certification for Liberty XL2
Washington, USA - First all-new two-place aircraft fully certified in the United States since 30 years
Federal Aviation Administration has granted FAR Part 23 type certification for the two-place, single-engine Liberty XL2. This is the first all-new two-place aircraft fully certified in the United States... more
AerospaceNasa prepares a possible rescue mission
Washington, USA - For the next shuttle flight new security measures will be implemented
Nasa prepares a possible rescue mission for the next shuttle flight called STS-114, scheduled for March 2004 or even to earlier than January 2005, in case serious damages will not allow the spacecraft... more
Latest newsSufa: a storm against nuclear threat
Tel Aviv, Israel - It is called Sufa (storm) the new Israeli F-16, developed to defend the state against nuclear threat
100 F-16 multirole fighters are entering service in Israel in a new version, the F-16I Sufa (storm). The F-16I is essentially a F-16C Block 52 but it differs from such an upgraded version for the substantial... more
CuriositiesMichael Jackson doesn't pay rental for his jets?
Los Angeles, USA - According to allegations he owes USD 50,000 for an air-transfer
Travel agent Cynthia Montgomery, who has been organizing Michael Jackson's transfers on board of small airplanes for three years, has sued the star - who has notoriously been having intense relations with... more
IndustryCta certification for Embraer 170
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - The company waits now the Faa certification
Embraer 170 airliner received the final type and production certification from the Brazilian Centro Tecnico Aerospacial (Cta). A letter of recommendation from the European Joint Aviation Authorities (Jaa)... more
AirlinesFlight London-Washington changes number on grounds of bad reputation
London, UK - The old number conjured up delays and cancellations
The flight British Airways 223 which connects London with Washington had gained a very bad reputation, that is why the management of the British flag airline has decided to change its number. Starting... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (3)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Have adopted this regulation: Article 1 - Subject 1. This Regulation establishes, under the conditions specified herein, minimum rights for passengers when: (a) they are denied boarding against their... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (5)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 5 - Cancellation 1. In case of cancellation of a flight, the passengers concerned shall: (a) be offered assistance by the operating air carrier in accordance with Article 8; and (b) be offered... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (4)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 3 - Scope 1. This Regulation shall apply: (a) to passengers departing from an airport located in the territory of a Member State to which the Treaty applies; (b) to passengers departing from... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (6)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 7 - Right to compensation 1. Where reference is made to this Article, passengers shall receive compensation amounting to: (a) EUR 250 for all flights of 1 500 kilometres or less; (b) EUR... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (7)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 9 - Right to care 1. Where reference is made to this Article, passengers shall be offered free of charge: (a) meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time; (b) hotel... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (8)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 14 - Obligation to inform passengers of their rights 1. The operating air carrier shall ensure that at check-in a clearly legible notice containing the following text is displayed in a manner... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (2)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(10) Passengers denied boarding against their will should be able either to cancel their flights, with reimbursement of their tickets, or to continue them under satisfactory conditions, and should be adequately... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L 46 of 17 February 2004, page 1-7. Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation... more
HelicoptersThe first Eurocopter Tiger purchased by Australia has flown
Sydney, Australia - 22 helicopters for the Australian Army to be combat ready by 2008
The first of the 22 Eurocopter ARH Tiger attack helicopters which have been purchased by Australia has recently performed its maiden flight in order to verify its reliability and effectiveness. The Franco-German... more
AerospaceTest on the International Space Station
Washington, USA - The crew consisting of two astronauts will all be in spacewalk
The two astronauts of the International Space Station (Iss): Alexander Kaleri (Russia) and Michael Foale (Usa), will both go in a spacewalk on Thursday to do some experiments. The Iss will be empty and... more
Weather forecastsAsian Aerospace Airshow: the opening to be tomorrow
Singapore - This event to outstrip the one of 2002 relating to participations amount
The Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow is going to start tomorrow. This event, which will last until February 29, already bodes a success which would appear greater than the 2002 show concerning participants... more
IndustryAsian Aerospace Airshow: Boeing
Washington, USA - Boeing to attend with its main civilian and military products
In the occasion of Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow, Boeing participation will bring this American company to show its main aeronautical products both in the civilian sector and in the military one. As... more
IndustryAsian Aerospace Airshow: Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - This Italian group to show its best products for aerospace sector
Finmeccanica group is going to participate to Asian Aerospace Airshow in Singapore tomorrow by proposing the very best its companies can offer. Alenia Aeronautica will show the ATR-42MP and the C-27J Spartan... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: USD 1bn for purchase of 13 Airbus aircraft
Doha, Qatar - The carrier will have 34 delivered
Qatar Airways, the airline managed by the small Gulf state, obtained financing for USD 1bn from 3 banks - Barclays Bank, ABN AMRO and Qatar National Bank - for the purchase of 13 Airbus aircraft. The delivery... more
AccidentsIndia: five killed after fire in space center
New Delhi, India - An engine has exploded
At least five died for a fire which broke today at Sriharikota space center, India's main one. The flames broke out in a solid propellant engine, said spokesman K. Ravindran, who also added: "Some people... more
AerospaceAn exhibition about Mars in Trieste
Trieste, Italy - From 28th February until 18th April
It's called "Marte" the exhibition that takes place in Trieste from 28th February until 18th April as part of "Tempo Futuro" - at its 5th edition this year - dedicated to the latest developments reached... more
Latest newsFirst AMI EF-2000 Typhoon in service
Rome, Italy - This new aircraft to be located in Cameri (Novara) for personnel training
The first Italian EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light multirole interceptor fighter entered service on February 19. The IT001 airframe belongs to the first batch of 29 airplanes compared to the 121 planes which... more
AerospaceEsa prepares a new mission to Mars
Rome, Italy - Searching for life on the Red Planet
Esa (European Space Agency) which posted these days its plans of new spatial missions, is preparing also a return on Mars with a robot: ExoMars. The space probe will have special instruments for advanced... more
AerospaceChina announces second space mission with humans onboard
Beijing, China - Two astronauts to stay in space for five to seven days in 2005
Wang Yongqing, one of the directors of China’s space programme, announced last Saturday that two astronauts will be staying in space for five to seven days onboard space ship Shenzhou VI as part of a m... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (4): maybe on Thursday Mengozzi's resignation
Rome, Italy - Gianni Letta asks him to stay
Rumours of a possible resignation for the Italian flag airline Alitalia’s management have been following each other since last January. According to them, the place of chief executive officer Francesco M... more
AccidentsTwo Japanese military helicopters involved in a collision
Tokyo, Japan - It happened during a training stage
Two Japanese military helicopters would have run into each other in-flight and would have fallen headlong from a ceiling of some 300m. This accident has happened in the Mei prefecture territory in Japan... more
Science and technologySouth-east wind prevents landing on Palermo
Palermo, Italy - Wind blasts and air temperature rising have complicated approach procedures
"Falcone-Borsellino" airport was involved in particular meteorological conditions which made the carrying on of activities tough during the day on Sunday 22. No problem for departures but arrivals have... more
AccidentsIndia: aircraft landed with a burning engine
New Delhi, India - Happened last Friday
An American cargo jet landed to the Indian airport with a burning engine. A spokesperson of the Indian Aviation said it was an Usaf C-10. Nothing happened to the crew. more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (3): unions intervene
Rome, Italy - "No to the Company underselling and cutback"
Unions don't like insistent voices about the Alitalia company. Listening to these, in fact, underselling and a cutback of the company is ready to be done. Yesterday Uil general secretary Angeletti said:... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (2): Lunardi's words
Rome, Italy - Minister illustrated the phases to save the company
Last week-end on the Alitalia affair Infrastrutture and Trasporti (infrastructures and transportation) Minister , Pietro Lunardi, underlined which can be the phases to save the company. First of all, said... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair: declarations of the Minister Marzano
Rome, Italy - He agrees with Fini
About the Alitalia affair last Friday is taken part also the Minister to the Attività Produttive (Productive Activities), Antonio Marzano, that saying himself agree with Fini, declared the necessity to... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E2C Hawkeye aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,916,381 definite-delivery/definite-quantity delivery order contract for procurement of three ALQ-217 systems to support the airborne... more
AirlinesAirOne recalled its internal circular letter about the disabled
Cagliari, Italy - The airline apologises for what happened last wednesday
AirOne airline recalled its internal circular letter which forbid the boarding for disabled on morning flights. At the same time, the company apologised for what happened last wednesday when its employees... more
Government actsThe Court of Justice of the European Communities must give a preliminary ruling in a case against Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The questions made by the Tribunal du travail de Charleroi
Official Journal of the European Union 47 of 21 February 2004, page 25. Reference for a preliminary ruling by the Tribunal du travail de Charleroi, Section de Charleroi, by order of that Court of 15 December... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm on a Royal Air Marco airplane
Washington, USA - The aircraft changed course to Maine for security reasons and finally left
Last friday a Royal Air Marco airplane has been forced to land on Maine (Usa) after a passenger threatened to detonate a bomb. For security reasons the 767 Boeing landed on the international airport of... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64D Apache aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Feb. 19, 2004, a $29,113,450 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 12 new and four remanufactured AH-64D Apache aircraft associated... more
AirportsBlack-out stopped on Friday the AVIONEWS' activity
Rome, Italy - The agency apologizes with its subscribers
A black-out provoked from a violent downpour that it has interested the city of Rome, where there is the headquarters AVIONEWS, the press agency has not been able on Friday to diffuse, as usually, its... more
Science and technologyFiumicino Airport’s check-in cut off due to a blackout
Fiumicino (Rome), Italy – The ARCO computer system has given way for one hour and a half on Sunday 22
Fiumicino Airport had noticeably limited readiness on Sunday 22 from 10.00 to 11.30 as a conseguence of an ARCO computer system’s blackout. Such a system, as located in Magliana Street and far from the a... more
PeopleThe Lazio regional administrative court reaffirms Enac's competence
Naples, Italy - Through an order regarding Naples airport
The Lazio region Tar (regional administrative court) has recently pronounced for Enac (Italian civil aviation authority), confirming its competence on the subject of airport management. The sentence follows... more
AccidentsAn American civilian helicopter has been shot down in Afghanistan
Kandahar, Afghanistan – This attempt has been claimed by Talibans
A civilian helicopter belonging to an American company performing the building of a motorway in order to link Kabul and Kandahar (Afghanistan) was shot down on February Sunday 22. This chopper was hit... more