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Latest newsThe balance of Italian troops in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - The logistical-operative support to troops
In October 2002 the 5th Autonomous operative unit started its operative activity in Manas (Kyrgyzstan), to help Italian contingent in Afghanistan: since then the planes of Military Air Force executed 1170... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters fired on Gaza (2): 4 missiles wiped out a Hamas leader's car
Middle East - Also F-16 jets in action
It's the sixth air strike carried from Israelis at the resumption of the hostilities with the Palestinians, started once again with the suicide attack in Jerusalem, when a kamikaze has destroyed a coach... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti: Otto Benz flies in Japan as new General Manager Lufthansa for the Japanese market
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - To Bernd Schmaul the position of Executive Vice President Network & Alliance Management Sales and Distribution of Air Dolomiti
According to a press release "After three years dedicated to Air Dolomiti recovering the position of Executive Vice President into the Air Dolomiti, Otto Benz leaves the Italian air company in order to... more
Press releaseEurocopter: 20 NH-90 helicopters plus 14 options for the Hellenic Ministry of Defence
Marignane, France - The signature last Friday in Athens
"Eurocopter is proud to announce the contract signature on August 29, 2003, in Athens, by Doctor Spyros Travlos Director General for Financial, Planning & Defence investment of the Hellenic Ministry of... more
AccidentsPassengers sue Gol Airlines after terrifying flight
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - "The pilot was crazy!"
Passengers on an internal flight in Brazil are suing the airline over inappropriate comments made by the pilot: they say the pilot made them feel "scared and nervous" with his comments on a flight from... more
AerospaceBoeing Delta IV puts in orbit an Usaf satellite
Cape Canaveral, Usa - It deals with Dscs program
It was a success the third launch operated from Boeing with its Delta IV carrier rocket, left few hours ago from Cape Canaveral; 42 minutes after the Dscs III B6 satellite was already in its transfer orbit.... more
Fair and showsSas pilot, Norwegian Princess' brother, jailed for 60 days
Oslo, Norway - Sas didn't comment
Espen Hoeiby, brother of Norwegian prince Matte-Marit, has been condemned to 60 days of prison to have beat his girlfriend fracturing a finger. Hoeiby, pilot of the Scandinavian airline Sas, will have... more
SecurityIn the space with a balloon: 2 British pilots for altitude record attempt
London, UK - It's a balloon as big as the Empire State Building
Less than 20 hours the 2 English pilots, Andy Elson and Colins Prescot, veterans of many adventures, will try to strike the altitude record with a manned balloon that lasts since 40 years; according to... more
AccidentsPlane crashes during the test
Tracy, Usa - The pilot, who had designed it, died
On Thursday morning a single engine aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff killing its pilot. The plane, a home-built amphibious craft of pilot Dave Petz's design, took off shortly after 8 am from Tracy... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines receives its 50th B-777
Singapore - It's the most important B-777 operator outside the Usa
This morning Boeing has delivered its 50th B-777 to the Singapore Airlines, an order that has a particular meaning for the American constructor; indeed the Asian carrier is the world’s second largest B... more
AirlinesAir India wants to revalue the deals with Airbus and Boeing
New Delhi, India - It deals with orders for 35 new planes
The Indian national airline, Air India, has announced the orders stipulated with the American Boeing and the European Airbus will be revalued, because the expansion of the Indian carrier's fleet could... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in September 2003
Rome, Italy -
INDIA INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AND DEFENSE EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE…Sept. 3-5, Ashok Convention Center, New Delhi, India. +0091 11 26288874; e-mail: [email protected]. CONKLIN &... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: by the half of 2004 the exit from bankruptcy
Chicago, Usa - Soon a new reorganization plan too
The United Airlines has announced by the half of 2004 it will exit from the regimen of controlled administration in which is currently forced to operate after the bankruptcy declaration; they're shorter... more
AerospaceProgress docked with the Iss
Moscow, Russia - Also a satellite telephone for the Iss crew
The responsible of the mission, Vladimir Solovyov, has declared that the docking of the Russian shuttle cargo Progress with the Iss has been carried out automatically but under the supervision of the International... more
AirlinesBirth of Olympic Airlines
Athens, Greece - The new Greek carrier still aims to privatization
The Greek Transport Minister, Christos Verelis, announced the birth of Olympic Airlines, which takes the place of former Olympic Airways. The carrier, which was created by Aristotele Onassis and then... more
AccidentsGheddafi about Ustica's tragedy: DC-9 was shot down by Us to kill me
Tripoli, Libya - Meanwhile reached the agreement with the Uta plane victims' relatives
The Libyan leader, Muhammar Gheddafi, had the chance to clear which is his position care the Ustica's tragedy when, on June 27, 1980, a DC-9 Itavia in flight from Bologna to Palermo, blew up over Ustica... more
AccidentsPiper falls down in Venezuela because of bad weather
Caracas, Venezuela - The three men on board died
A Piper in difficulty crashed on Friday in Guarico State. On the plane there were Juan Freitas, Guarico ex-governator, and another politic figure: the two men and the pilot died when the plane faced a... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc. RB211-535 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent LP turbine stage 2 disc failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and possible loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-16-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SE-3160, SA-315B, SA-316B, SA-316C, and SA-319B helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-34-AD; Amendment... more
PeopleFaa investigates the air space's violation during the Atlantic City Air Show
Atlantic City, Usa - Letter of warning or revocation of a pilot's license for the offenders
The Atlantic City Air Show held on last Wednesday ended with polemics because of several violations of the airspace during the manifestation. For this reason the Faa (Federal Aviation Administration)... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 series airplanes equipped with General Electric model CF6-80C2 series engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent an inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-128-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersIndian PM to use a helicopter from his house to the airport
New Delhi, India - A great saving also of money and time
The Indian Prime Minister Minister, Atal Behari, will employ a helicopter to move from and to the airport for security reasons. A helipad for the landing has been also constructed near his residence;... more
Science and technologyVladimir Putin landed at Olbia airport received by Silvio Berlusconi
Olbia, Italy - Both reached Berlusconi's residence with a helicopter
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, landed at 2pm at Olbia's airport, with approximately one hour of delay. To attend him on the runway there was the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, together... more
Helicopters5 Bulgarian Bel-206 helicopters grounded for lack of spare parts
Sophia, Bulgaria - A clumsy procedure to contact the suppliers
5 Bulgarian Air Force's Bel-206 helicopters have been grounded in the last 4 months over lack of spare parts; the main cause, according to the Air Staff Chief General Dimitur Georgiev, is the difficult... more
AirlinesFinnair resets its flight system
Rome, Italy - More flexibility on pricing and route
From the beginning of September, Finnair will implement its biggest ever price reform: pricing of domestic, Scandinavian and European flights will change from the present prices based on rules and restrictions... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc., model 600N helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the drive shaft, loss of drive to the main rotor hub, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-04-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesBA e AA sign code-sharing agreement
Dallas, Usa - Almost 300 the destinations to be operated with the same code
Since the next September 17 American Airlines, the greatest American and world-wide carrier, and British Airways, the first one in Europe, will operate in regimen of code-sharing in the attempt to strengthen... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Piaggio Aero Industries SpA airplanes
Washington, Usa - Model P-180
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-30-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryMig-31 will be the Concorde's heir
London, UK - Mig, Bae Systems and Eads will carry ahead the project
The thrill of the supersonic flight is not vanished with the announcement of the Concorde's retirement, but it will continue also in the next future; indeed Eads (European Aeronautic Defence and Space... more
AirlinesAir China and United Airlines sign a code-sharing agreement
Washington, Usa - It will be the United's Trojan horse to know the Chinese market
Air China and United Airlines have announced yesterday to have reached a commercial agreement according to which the 2 carriers will operate in code-sharing from next October 31. Based on this pact, the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co series turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - Models KG Dart 528, 529, 529D, 531, 532, 535, 542, and 552
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-10-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models SC-7 series 2 and SC-7 series 3
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-17-AD; Amendment... more
Helicopters100 missions for the Italian helicopters in Iraq
Rome, Italy - Many tasks during 200 flight hours
The 6th autonomous operative unit of the Italian military air force, stationed in Iraqi base of Tallil, has operated 100 missions. Since June 29 the HH-3F Pelican helicopters of the 15th Pratica di Mare... more
Science and technologyLogan Airport: record of armed people
Boston, Usa - Many only willing to grant self-protection
A record number of potential weapons (640.891) were confiscated last month from passengers trying to board planes at the nation's airports, according to federal officials. But the record at Logan International... more
Latest newsGreek Air Force delegation in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - It probably deals with important order
The members of the delegation from the Greek Air Force arrived yesterday morning in Moscow, headed by General Panaiotis Papanikolau, received from their Russian colleagues, "For a working visit" as has... more
PeopleKabul-Dushanbe is operated again
Kabul, Afghanistan - An important moment to boost the commerce
The attempt of the Afghan administration to normalize the air transport service continues, believed to be one of the fundamental pillars of every modern Country; therefore yesterday it has been inaugurated... more
AerospaceRussian space cargo in the direction of Iss
Baikonur, Kazakhstan - It brings food and energy to the Iss
The Russian cargo shuttle Progress has been launched this morning at 01:47 GMT from the cosmodrome of Baikonur, in Kazakhstan, and will carry food, water and fuel to the 2 astronauts on board of the International... more
AccidentsPlane crashed near Hyannis after tail wing trouble
Hyannis, Usa - It had undergone a maintenance check the day before
On Tuesday a twin-engine turboprep plane plunged into Nantucket Sound after its pilot made a distress call reporting a problem with the plane's tail wing. No passengers were aboard the 19-seat Colgan Air... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on various transport category airplanes manufactured by McDonnell Douglas
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the engine and auxiliary power unit (APU) fire extinguishers to fire discharge cartridges, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-77-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesAlso Sas will fly to Basra
Copenaghen, Denmark - The service would start in the end of 2003
The American Supervisory Authority in Iraq has granted to the Sas (Scandinavian Airlines) the right to operate 2 flights a week with the city of Bassra. Together to the Polish Lot they are only 2 the... more
Science and technologyAjaccio: a bombing failed
Corsica, France - Maybe Nfcl is responsible of the attack
Terrorism alert in Corsica: police artificers found and defused three bombs placed at Ajaccio airport. Local agents referred the news today, stressing two devices had been placed under the offices of... more
AirlinesEasyJet expands its network
London, UK - 3 new routes and 5 new planes to come
The low-cost airline easyJet has communicated it will add 3 new European destinations to its network: Marseilles and Toulouse in France and Bilbao in Spain for GBP 40,98 for a return ticket. All the... more
AerospaceFirst effects of the report on Columbia
Washington, Usa - Shuttle tank responsible soon pensioned
After the publication of the report of the commission inquiring on Columbia incident, Nasa started to move. The Marshall Space Flight Center direction, Alabama, announced yesterday that by the end of the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems, Inc. Propeller Hub
Washington, Usa - Models B5JFR36C1101, C5JFR36C1102, B5JFR36C1103, and C5JFR36C1104
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-32-AD; Amendment... more
IndustryIt starts the testing phase of Tu-204/300
Moscow, Russia - It's appropriate to fly the short- and medium-hauls
They began yesterday the tests of the new Tupolev airplane, the Tu-204/300 that derives directly from the previous model, the TU-204-100; the tests, that are needed to assure the Russian certification... more
AccidentsHK Gfs helicopter crashes, 2 victims
Hong Kong, China - It was bought 6 months ago
An EC-155B1 helicopter operated by the HK Gfs (Government Flying Service) crashed on Tuesday night but the rescuers were able to localize the wreckage only hours after the incident, cost the lives of 2... more
AirlinesRyanair could drop more French routes
Dublin, Ireland - If there're more adverse legal battles a pulling out could be possible
The verdict emitted from Strasbourg court against Ryanair (to see AVIONEWS) could oblige the Irish carrier to drop other routes it the legal battle in France would continue. This is the possibility illustrated... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes
To prevent moisture contamination and subsequent formation of ice which could cause bending and damage of the squat switch assembly of the nose landing gear (NLG), driving the nose wheel to an uncommanded angle against the force of the steering system, a
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-13-AD; Amendment... more
AerospaceThe Italian space agency will join Iss
Rome, Italy - Sensor glove for muscle problems
On August 29 Italy will launch from Russian Baikonur platform an equipment to operate three experiments in orbit. The Italian space agency, Asi, will use the Progress 12P capsule to send on International... more
AccidentsSmall plane crashes into a court killing the pilot
Santiago, Chile - No one hurt among the people on the ground
A small single engine aircraft Piper PA Tomahawk 38 crashed yesterday afternoon for mechanical problems in the courtyard of a house in Santiago, killing the pilot and wounding the copilot. The airplane... more