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Press releaseIcao develops anti-Sars protective measures for international airports
Montreal, Canada - During a meeting held in Singapore
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has developed a set of protective measures for use at international airports to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars). The... more
AccidentsPiper Chieftain has crashed in New Zeland
Christchurch, New Zeland - 8 deads and two serious wounded
A Piper Chieftain of the charter air company "Air Adventure", with 10 persons on board, has crashed near Christchurch's airport, in the Southern of New Zeland. News has been communicated by airport's authorities,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model SA-365N1, AS-365-N2, AS-365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a blade, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-20-AD; Amendment 39-13181; AD 2003-08-53] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on International Aero Engines AG (IAE) V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, and V2530-A5 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - Models V2522-A5, V2524-A5, V2527-A5, V2527E-A5, V2527M-A5, and V2530-A5
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-21-AD; Amendment 39-13183; AD 2003-11-23] RIN... more
Science and technologyFrench Police arrested in Paris airport CdG an Al Qaeda's kamikaze
Paris, France - He was directed to Reunion for an attack
The island of Reunion, French territory in the Indian Ocean for Karim Mehdi was the target of a suicide attack, but the French Police has succeeded in arrested him, while he was in "Charles de Gaulle"... more
AirlinesEasyJet's passengers double, shares raise
London, UK - The debit is lowering considerably
It continues the shining moment of the low-cost airlines and after the announcement of Ryanair that could become the first carrier in Europe in terms of operativity, the figures released from easyJet arrive... more
PeopleUS authorities prohibit the overflight of the DisneyWorld park to a gay catholic plane
Orlando, Usa - It is an anti-terrorism measure
An US federal judge has not granted the exception to a catholic homosexual group in order to overfly DisneyWorld park in Orlando, Florida, on board of a tourism airplane. The aircraft would have to... more
Latest news2 cargo planes with French troops landed at Bunia
Kinshasa, Democratic Repubblic of Congo - They've the duty to soothe the inner conflicts
As announced in the past week also from AVIONEWS the first French troops arrived today in Democratic Repubblic of Congo, in order to try to soothe the tremendous civil war that has literally cancelled... more
Press releaseIata: Baa fee increase "outrageous" in light of profit announcement
Washington, Usa - This increase was approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority
"Leaders of the world’s airlines, gathered in Washington for the International Air Transport Association (Iata) World Air Transport Summit, expressed dismay at the lack of effective economic regulation o... more
Latest newsTightened security measures for Russian Air Force sensitive targets
Moscow, Russia - Now the militaries are the objectives
The Russian Air Force general staff has ordered yesterday that all the security measures at the air force bases and garrisons pertaining to the aeronautic are strengthened. A decision that is the logical... more
AccidentsSaaf helicopter crashes, no one enjured
Pretoria, South Africa - The Denel Oryx was performing a training flight
A Denel Oryx helicopter, a medium transport chopper, has crashed yesterday at Durban International Airport, but no one of the crew, of 4 persons, had important consequence. The helicopter belonged to... more
AerospacePut in orbit and working the last Russian military satellite
Moscow, Russia - The spacial program backs with intense vigor
Kosmos-2398 satellite launched two days ago has been put in its correct orbit, and now is perfectly working with the other probes controlled from the "Russian Federation' s Space Forces". The satellite... more
AccidentsPrey crashed a Colombian fighter aircraft
Bogota, Colombia - The pilot is saved
A big prey, crashed with a jet engine of a Colombian air forces fighter aircraft, has forced the pilot to eject himself, during a ruotine flight near the air force base of Puerto Salgar, in Central Colombia.... more
IndustryBoeing calls for the best to build its best plane
Seattle, Usa - 7E7 project begins to take its shape
Boeing has announced yesterday that are more than 20 the societies, coming from from all the world, which will develop technologies and ideas for the plan of the new creature of the Seattle-based constructor,... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland and Bae Systems Team for Air 9000
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The agreement announced today
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica and GKN company, and Bae Systems Australia today announced a teaming agreement to compete for the Commonwealth of Australia’s Air 9000 programme - becoming its strategic, l... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will be the first commercial carrier to operate in Iraq
Doha, Qatar - The first flight will bring human and medicine aids
The Ceo of Qatar Airways Akbar To Baker will be on board of the A-320 will that will connect Qatar to the Iraqi city of Basra, to which will be donated also many human and medicine aids that still lack,... more
Weather forecastsPan in Lugano on July 26
Lugano, Switzerland - The Italian "Frecce Tricolori" will show with French and Swiss acrobatic patrols
"Frecce Tricolori", "Patrouille de France" and "Patrouille Suisse", the acrobatic patrols of the Italian, French and Swiss Air Forces, will show on July 26 in Agno's airport (Switzerland). The exhibition... more
Latest newsSukhoi ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter
Moscow, Russia - The government has already signed a first order
Sukhoi, one of the most important Russian manufacturer of warplanes, is ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter, in which the word automatism is lowest common denominator of the plan. Indeed... more
DefenseItalian Minister of Defence Martino prefers his assignment than the role of Nato's Secretary
Rome, Italy - Martino: "I would be sorrow to leave half job"
"I'd like finish my job. Italian Defense had engaged and difficult years for the international engagements and for a reform plans in order to adapt the Italian Forces to this historical moment. I would... more
HelicoptersMaybe near Darwin a facility to house 17 Tiger helicopters
Sydney, Australia - From the next year to start the deliveries to Australian Army
The Australian Government is considering the possibility to construct a huge structure near Darwin in order to lodge 17 Tiger combat helicopters. Such a facility needs an investment that according to... more
AirlinesOman Air receives another Boeing 737-700
Muscat, Oman - Two more aircraft will come in short time
As it is custom since some time the Arabic air companies continue in their plans of strengthening their fleets, both because the favorable offers from part of the constructors, and because they have experienced... more
Airlines"Open Sky": the member States agree
Brussels, Belgium - Now the Commission will manage the air transport requirements
It will be the Commission of the European Union to manage and to negotiate with other external subjects the technical and regulation issues of the civil aviation of the members States. Indeed it has... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines opens new 23-gate terminal at Houston Bush international airport
Houston, Usa - 600,000-square-foot building features amenities for travelers and efficiencies for Continental
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) opened the first phase of the new 23-gate 'Terminal E' at its largest hub, Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport. The new facility features a spacious, modern design and... more
Latest news"Air Force One" has overflied Iraq
Doha, Quatar - To Us President has been indicated the places of the battles
Air Force One, Us President George W Bush's aircraft, has overflied the Iraqi ground this morning. During the overflight, to Us President has been indicated the places of the battles of the last Gulf War.... more
IndustryAfter the sale FiatAvio will be called Avio
Turin, Italy - News revealed by "Il Sole 24 Ore"
After the sale to Finmeccanica and Us Carlyle Group, Lingotto's aerospace division, FiatAvio, will be called only Avio. According to "Il Sole 24 ore", Italian economic daily newspaper, the name has been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the lanyards on the pressure relief door for the thrust reverser have adequate strength so that the door will not detach from the thrust reverser in the event that an engine bleed air duct bursts, which could result in th
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-125-AD; Amendment 39-13174; AD 2003-11-15] RIN... more
AirlinesAir Canada to not fly in Lebanon anymore: the service suspended before starting
Montreal, Canada - The Government withdrawed the license for security reasons
The Canadian Government has revoked to Air Canada the permission to serve the Montreal-Beirut route considering it a risk to the national security, although the Governmental authority that manages the... more
AccidentsR-22B crashes in the Usa, killing 2
Arlington, Usa - Ntsb opened an investigation
It crashed on Tuesday afternoon, but the wreckage of the Robinson R-22B helicopter has been found only yesterday evening, in a zone with a dense vegetation near Richmond, close to Arlington: the two persons... more
AerospaceUs Congress delays the launch of the "space shield"
Washington, Usa - According to the Deputies needs more time
2004 was the year of the start for US "space shield", requested urgently by President George W. Bush, in order to neutralize an eventual North-Korean threat missile, but yesterday Us Congress decided to... more
Science and technology"Sars Emergency": almost paralysed the air traffic in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - More and more the international flight cancelled
It's one of the most difficult moment not only for the field of the air traffic but also for the economy of the island of Taiwan, hit hardly from the epidemic of Sars that has paralyzed the flourishing... more
Government actsQuestion: Sars emergency
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Cristiana Muscardini (Uen)
Written question P-1604/03 by Cristiana Muscardini (UEN) to the European Commission (30 April 2003). Subject: Atypical pneumonia virus (SARS). "Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has been causing... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc model RB-211 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent machining-induced cracking of the HP turbine disc, which could cause an uncontained HP turbine disc failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-12-AD; Amendment 39-13182; AD 2003-10-03R1] RIN... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The New Piper Aircraft, Inc. airplanes
Washington, Usa - Models PA- 34-200T, PA-34-220T, PA-44-180, and PA-44-180T
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13173; AD 2003-11-14] RIN... more
DefenseUs capital in training for terroristic flight attacks
Washington, Usa - 2 F-16 to prevent any attack
It has been carried this night a practice over the sky of Washington in order to simulate a terroristic attack with 2 small Cessna Skyhawk C-172 planes, in order to verify the times of reaction of the... more
Accidents15 died for suicidal attack against a coach of Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Also 5 pilots among the victims
They were 27 passengers on board of the coach blast this morning because of a suicidal attack, once again carried by a female kamikaze, who has approached the coach when this had stopped at a level crossing,... more
Weather forecastsTo be held outside Moscow the Maks-2003, the Russian Air Show
Moscow, Russia - An exibition with the best and most daring military pilots
It will be held in an area of 12.000 square meters outside Moscow the Maks-2003, one of the most important events for the Russian aeronautic in which, for the first time in the history, they will be exposed... more
AccidentsUS F-15E crashes, no one hurted
North Carolina, Usa - Fortunately it crashed in an uninhabited area
It crashed yesterday afternoon in a locality almost uninhabited of North Carolina an American F-15E Strike Eagle pertaining to the Air Force base Seymour Johnson. No consequences for the two pilots,... more
AerospaceJune is a busy month to launch satellites from Russia
Moscow, Russia - Only during 70s there was such an activity
They're not Soviet rates like in the Cold War, but the activity of the Russian space launches is back with intense vigor, perhaps also for a slowing down from part of the American space agency. Indeed... more
AccidentsUdu's leader's wife died yesterday falling down from Tunis airport's first floor
Tunis, Tunisia - An inquiry has been opened
Salwa Tliti, wife of Udu's Party, one of the six opposition parties, died yesterday in Tunis international airport, falling down from the departures hall. The news has been communicated by Tunisian official... more
IndustryIt's working to organize tha alliance between Finmeccanica and Bae System
Rome, Italy - It will compete with the Usa
Although important steps ahead have been made since the last November (date of the signature of the memorandum of understanding) the alliance between the Italian Finmeccanica and English British Aerospace... more
AccidentsThis morning is running the criminal trial for October 2001's Linate incident
Milan, Italy - 5 of the 11 accused are present in the courtroom
This morning, in the first Criminal Court of Appeal's courtroom, the the criminal trial for October 2001's Linate incident is running. The day will be dedicated to the verification of the constitution... more
IndustryMitsubishi to partecipate to the construction of Boeing KC-767
Tokio, Japan - The US company will pay up to USD 254m
Mitsubishi Heavy, subsidiary of the Japanese giant Mitsubishi, has signed a contract with Boeing for the construction and supply of the rear panels of the fuselage of the Boeing Kc-767s, the airplane ordered... more
Latest newsLondon condemns Indonesia to use British-made planes against rebels
Jakarta, Indonesia - But the Asian country defends its choice
The relationships between Indonesia and Great Britain could change decidedly if the Government of Jakarta will continue to use the Hawk airplanes, "made in England", in order to attack the rebels in the... more
IndustryUSD 2bn the Sukhoi's orders in the first months of 2003
Moscow, Russia - The biggest orders come form the Asian countries
Sukhoi has stipulated contracts for more than USD 2bn since the beginning of 2003, through the agreements that the Russian agency for the arms Rosoboronexport has signed with other countries, according... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect missing, loose, or cracked bolts on the inboard and outboard support of the inboard main flap and prevent loss of the inboard main flap, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-13175; AD 2003-11-16] RIN... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines reports operational performance for May 2003
Houston, Usa - Load factor of 75,9%
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) reported a May 2003 systemwide mainline jet load factor of 75.9 percent, 2.4 points above last year's May load factor. Continental reported a record May domestic mainline... more
IndustryAirbus opens its first engineering center in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Great joint projects have been announced
It has been yesterday inaugurated near Moscow the first Airbus engineering center in Russia, called Ecar, whose creation has collaborated also Kaskol group. It's clear the symbolic importance of this... more
IndustryEmbraer opens a plant in the Usa
San Paolo, Brasil - Military aircraft will be built for Washington
Although Embraer is one of the biggest industries of airplane in the world, fourth after Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier, the military sector represents only a minimal part of its turnover, that is less... more
AirlinesJal appeals to its workers: one month off without pay
Tokyo, Japan - The initiative to start in July
Japan Airlines (Jal) relies on the sense of responsibility of its employee in the attempt to face, and if possible to takeover, the terrible crisis in the field of the air transport that is having serious... more
Press releaseIata: new Gala award honour to the Doctor Assad Kotaite, President Icao Council
Washington, Usa - In the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight
"On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the first powered flight, Iata launched a new Global Aviation Leadership Award - Gala - at its World Air Transport Summit. Gala has been launched to recognize... more