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ReportWeather alert in France. Is bad weather the cause of a tourism airplane disappearance?
Paris, France - Four helicopters of Gendarmerie and ground teams are searching for it in Rhodan region
Bad weather is hitting centre, east and south of France with heavy rains and red alert declared by Meto-France. Against this backdrop, a small tourism airplane disappeared. It took off yesterday from Romans... more
AirlinesTAP reduces flight frequencies
Lisbon, Portugal - The routes affected
According to "Europa Press", from today the Portuguese carrier TAP has probably decided to suspend 60 weekly flights. The carrier explained that no route will be cancelled but that it will only be... more
AccidentsBrazil: an airplane crashes in a school courtyard
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - An inquiry has been opened
Disaster in Brazil skies. A small airplane crashed in the courtyard of a school in the South of the Country, in Paranà State. The five people on board died. No one died and no one remained injured among... more
CuriositiesItalian Sky-TG24 survey on the latest CAI's move
Rome, Italy - Some figures
Favourable to Alitalia rescue: this is the result of a survey carried out by "Sky TG24" on the entrepreneurs' decision of "Put forward an offer to buy the assets of the old Alitalia also without unions... more
ReportAustralia: drunken passengers force Jetstar flight back
Darwin, Australia - The flight was delayed about three hours
A Jetstar flight from Darwin to Singapore was forced to turn around half an hour after take off when a fight broke out between five drunken passengers. According to Jetstar spokesman, Simon Westaway,... more
DefenseGheddafi visits Moscow
Moscow, Russia - On the agenda: energy cooperation and weapons selling
Two major issues were debated during Gheddafi and Kremlin high representatives meeting in Moscow: energy cooperation and weapons selling. The meeting follows Putin visit in Libya, when the agreements for... more
DefenseSomalia: new Spanish proposal against sea piracy
Madrid, Spain - Due for November 10th the EU meeting
Faced with the widespread problem of pirates attacks against the boats sailing Somali coasts, one of the major trade routes of the world where thousands of boats sail, the Spanish Government is still in... more
Press releaseItalian unions about Alitalia's situation
Rome, Italy - It's necessary to specify some aspects
"A shamefaced media campaign started again, about Alitalia's situation, is deforming the reality and directed to denigrate workers and unions that have decided to not underwrite the contracts. It's... more
Civil aviationAir transport: EU regulation effective from November 1st
Brussels, Belgium - "Trasparency" on air tickets prices
On November 1st a new EU regulation entered into force. Under the regulation, tickets prices published by the carriers will have to include taxes and other expenses. Such measure will allow passengers... more
Fair and showsEmbraer shows the Legacy 600 jet at "AVEX 2008", in Egypt
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be at the event, held in Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, for the first time
"Embraer participates in the 'Aviation Expo' ('AVEX') 2008 (www.avexairshow.com) air show and aviation exhibition, November 5-8, at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, in Egypt. The Company will promote... more
AirlinesDelta, the management of the new global airline
Atlanta, USA - It will be led by Richard Anderson
Northwest Airlines Corp was bought by Delta Air Lines Inc earlier this week after approval from the U.S. Department of Justice (see AVIONEWS). The new airline is named Delta and headquartered in Atlanta.... more
AirlinesAir France: strike postponed
Paris, France - Postponed in December
It was postponed in December (from 5th to 9th) Air France strike, due for November (from 4th to 8th). The initiative by eight unions aims at launching a protest signal against the proposed retirement age... more
AerospaceESA: the launcher VEGA passes another qualification test
Rome, Italy - The Z9-A third stage motor
Zefiro 9-A, the third -stage motor of the European launcher Vega has successfully passed the qualification test which took place on Thursday, 23 October 2008 at the Salto di Quirra testing center in Sardinia.... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of November
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 4 to next Sunday 9
Tuesday 04 - "The 7th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition". Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. + 86 756 336 9235 www.airshow.com.cn Wednesday 05 - "The 7th China International Aviation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): "Dissident" Unions to meet in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Today at 3:00 pm
ANPAC, Unione Piloti, SDL, ANPAV and AVIA, Unions of pilots and flight attendants that have not signed the collective contracts proposed by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will meet today afternoon at 3:00... more
AirlinesCAI: 350 million Euros the value of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Within November 12th the EC decision about the bridge-loan
350 million Euros to take over Alitalia. This is the offer presented by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana), make known by the Italian press, a value below the early evaluation attested between 900 and one... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 (2008-22-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 64874-64876] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, and LC42-550FG airplanes (2007-07-06R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent jamming in the aileron and elevator control systems, which could result in failure. This failure could lead to loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 64876-64879] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
PeopleDeath of Professor Jacques Piccard
Geneva, Switzerland - At the age of 86
"One of the last great explorers of the 20th century, a true Captain Nemo who went deeper than any other man, Jacques Piccard passed away on Saturday, 1st November at his home on the edge of his beloved... more
IndustryBoeing: machinists vote to ratify contract offer
Seattle, Usa - And return to work, after a two month strike
"Striking Boeing machinists in Washington, Oregon and Kansas voted to ratify a new four-year contract that includes excellent wages and an industry-leading pension. About 27,000 employees represented by... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net debt as of 30 September 2008
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1199 m
"- With the decree (DPCM) of 29 August 2008, ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA (hereinafter 'Alitalia') was admitted to the procedure for extraordinary administration as per legislative decree no. 3... more
CuriositiesThe Monthly Photo: the space's eyes see our future
Rome, Italy - A necessary acknowledgement to few men whose work for all the World
In a time in which the scientific research, in all its shades, risks to lose something, the only month of October with all its events is the symbol of a priceless treasure. The celebration of 50th anniversary... more
Fair and showsSELEX Sistemi Integrati at "ATCA 2008"
Rome, Italy - It will take place from November 2-5 in Washington
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, world leader in design and manufacturing of systems and radars for defence and air traffic control management and airport systems, takes part to the 2008... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica (2): the G-222 aircraft
Rome, Italy - History and features
"Last November 22, 1962 was presented officially the G-222 project: G was the name of its head designer Gabrielli, 'Two' indicate the form at two engine pods and '22' as number of the NATO specification,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): pilots and flight attendants refuse to sign the preliminary document
Rome, Italy - The deadline for the offer at Midnight
The Italian air company (CAI - Compagnia Aerea Italiana) has decided not to submit a definitive offer for bankruptcy-threatened carrier Alitalia in the face of union opposition. The CAI board had been... more
Military aviationVenezuela purchases 18 K-8 airplanes by China
Caracas, Venezuela - The first lot delivery in 2009
Caracas government will purchase 18 K-8 airplanes by China. As the general commander of the Aviation Luis José Berroterán Acosta explained during a press-conference in celebration of the 88th anniversary o... more
ReportSteve Fossett: yesterday human bones were found. Animal remains the ones found earlier this month
Washington, USA - Next week the ADN test results
Yesterday, 800 metres from the place where earlier this month Steve Fosset's airplane wreckage was found (see AVIONEWS), bones which are believed to be human were found. Now there is only to wait for ADN... more
ReportGeneral Dynamics NASSCo delivers "USNS Amelia Earhart"
San Diego, USA - The only ship to be named for noted a women aviator
General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, yesterday delivered "USNS Amelia Earhart" (T-AKE 6) to the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor of the record-setting aviator. "The... more
Aerospace"Torino Piemonte Aerospace": new team of societies
Turin, Italy - For the second year of activity
"Torino Piemonte Aerospace's team increases; the small and medium societies chosen pass from 58 to 84; the great industries added to the project become five (before they were four) for a total of 89 ones... more
Military aviationBoeing team awarded AESA radar modernization contract for US Air Force F-15E Eagle fighter
St. Louid, USA - A deal worth 238 million dollars
The Boeing Company has been awarded a 238 million dollars System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract by the U.S. Air Force to modernize the radar system on F-15E Eagle fighter aircraft. The... more
AirlinesRenfe-Air Europe launch joint tickets
Madrid, Spain - Hereafter more details...
An unique ticket for train and airplane: this is the new offer launched in Spain by Renfe (the company in charge of train connections in the Country) and Air Europa. The initiative, starting in November,... more
ReportTuninter process begins
Palermo, Italy - Nine people accused
Today in Palermo Tuninter process will begin in order to shed light on ATR-72 air crash, from Bari to Djerba. Nine people are accused, among them pilot, co-pilot, the director of the carrier and some technicians.... more
Fair and showsFlorence hosts "Fighter conference"
Florence, Italy - On November 5th and 6th
On November 5th and 6th, in celebration of the 70th anniversary of its inauguration, the Institute of Military Aeronautical Sciences (ISMA) will hold the international "Fighter Conference 2008". The main... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: in Naples-Capodichino G-222's modernization work begins
Naples, Italy - Destined to Afghanistan
"The refurbishment and modernization of 18 G-222 airplanes, purchased by the United States Air Force and destined for the re-established Afghan Air Force, has begun at Alenia Aeronautica’s Capodichino p... more
AirportsTSA and Continental Airlines expanded paperless boarding pass program to "LaGuardia" airport
New York, Usa - After the Cleveland "Hopkins International Airport"
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced the rollout of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program to 'LaGuardia' Airport (LGA). This innovative approach will... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Corrado Passera: "All ready to complete a very difficult salvation"
Rome, Italy - Today afternoon the CAI's Board of Directors
"Everything is ready by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) to complete a very difficult salvation. We hope all counter-parties give its availability", Corrado Passera, CEO of Intesa-Sanpaolo reported during... more
AirportsBeijing Capital International Airport wins the CAPA international prize
Beijing, China - The New Airport Development of the Year for 2008
Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) was presented an award for the New Airport Development of the Year for 2008 by Peter Harbison, executive chairman of the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA)... more
AirlinesAlitalia debts: ENAC-Fantozzi and airport management companies meeting
Rome, Italy - Due for next Monday
Next Monday ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president, Vito Riggio, will meet Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner, Augusto Fantozzi and airport management companies. On the agenda, the... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAC: fixed the contents of the conventions with air companies accepting public service burdens
Rome, Italy - For flight connections with Sardinia
"ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) disclosed that yesterday were fixed the contents of the conventions with the air companies that, according to EU Commission (article published on the European... more
Civil aviationLoganair withdraws from oneworld
Milan, Italy - After the expiration of the franchising contract with British Airways
Affiliate member Loganair withdraws from oneworld. It will, as announced a year ago, withdraw from the alliance oneworld on 25 October, when its franchise agreement with alliance member British Airways... more
OccurrencesAn Air Europa airplane skids off Lanzarote airport
Lanzarote, Spain - No injuries
This morning an Air Europa Boeing 737 airplane, carrying 74 people and coming from Glasgow, has skidded off a runway on landing in the Canary Islands. The airplane skidded onto an area of beach just... more
Sport aviationZeppelin comes back in US skies
Texas, USA - It is the first time in 71 years that a Zeppelin has flown in US skies
For the first time in 71 years Airship Zeppelin flies in US skies after 1937 tragedy when near Lakehurst base (New Jersey) Hindenbug crashed killing 36 people. The impact on the public opinion was so strong... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government summons CAI and Unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting this morning at 12:00 pm
Italian Government summons today at 12:00 pm the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) management and Unions in order to try a mediation and to mend the situation, after the interruption of negotiations by CEO... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin receives 30 million dollars by Usaf
Denver, USA - For the SASSA program
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $30 million contract for the development phase of the Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness (SASSA) technology demonstration program. Under the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: FAA renews FAR-145 license to Alitalia Servizi
Rome, Italy - Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes, engines and associated components
"On October 23rd Alitalia Servizi obtained the renewal of aeronautic maintenance FAR-145 license by US authority FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes,... more
IndustryBoeing projects China as world's fastest-growing aviation market
Beijing, China - The Country requires new airplanes valued at USD 390 billion
"The Boeing Company detailed its 2008 Current Market Outlook (CMO) for the China region, forecasting a market for 3,710 new airplanes worth about USD 390 billion over the next 20 years. China air travel... more
Government actsItalian question about exit by Italy from Strategic Airlift Capability program and its involvements
Rome, Italy - By Senator Roberta Pinotti (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Senator Roberta Pinotti (Partito democratico) asks to the local Defense Minister to know: if it's true the fact that Italy has 'Suspended' its participation to SAC program, and to verify... more
ReportEarthquake in Pakistan: Army's helicopters explore the Ziarat mountains
Islamabad, Pakistan - In search for survivors and wounded
The aftershocks continue (almost of magnitude 6,2 Richter) and calculated the victims (215 at the moment) now is time to think to survivors of the strong earthquake perceived yesterday at dawn in Ziriat... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly Photo: trick or treat of bad weather?
Rome, Italy - Traces of its passage also in Rome-Urbe Airport
Bad weather is raging throughout Italy, from Northern to Southern. With unashamed arrogance it loves to show itself in all its intensity, and on the eve of Halloween's night, leaves its memory in the most... more
AirportsBad weather in Italy: hardships in air traffic
Rome, Italy - Many flights have been cancelled
Many hardships have been caused by rainstorms hitting Rome (see AVIONEWS) in air transport as well. Due to the bad weather conditions, five flights from Rome to Bergamo, Naples, Bologna, Trieste and... more