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ReportPakistan: false bomb alarm on Etihad's airplane
Karachi, Pakistan - Emergency landing at Karachi's airport
The pilot of an Etihad Airlines' airplane, took off this morning from Adu Dhabi towards Islamabad with 190 passengers on board, has been forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi's airport due to... more
ReportUS Army kills senior Al Qaeda leader in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The event occurred on October 5 but has been disclosed only today
U.S. forces killed the second-in-command of Al Qaeda in Iraq, a Sunni Islamist militant group which is allied to Osama bin Laden's organisation, named Abu Qaswarah. He was killed in a raid in Mosul on... more
IndustryAirbus challenges students to shape the world of aviation
Toulouse, France - The industry launches an international competition 'Fly your ideas"
"Airbus is launching an international competition 'Fly Your Ideas' for student teams worldwide to come up with innovative ideas to shape the future of aviation and help to enhance the sector's eco-efficiency.... more
AirlinesAeroflot charged with safety violations
Moscow, Russia - Return to the past...
The financial crisis will cut net profit at Aeroflot by 70 percent in 2008, the Russian flag carrier said in the same day Russian press reported that a probe had found safety flaws at the airline. Net... more
UAS-DronesPacific Area: under examination a consortium for the use of RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV
Washington, USA - General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported
Bases in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam constitute the "Strategic Triangle" of Pacific, Pacific Air Forces commander General Carrol "Howle" Chandler reported. "Each of those bases is important because they... more
Military aviationC-130J "Super Hercules" airplane achieves 75,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force
Marietta, Usa - The ceremony held today in Pisa
"The Italian Air Force has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J 'Super Hercules' transport aircraft, amassing an impressive record that includes the first combat missions... more
ReportA man tries to hijack an airplane: disarmed by passengers
Ankara, Turkey - The flight has normally continued
The Turkish Airlines' airplane, took off today from Antalaya with more than 160 people on board towards Saint Petersburg (Russia), should already be arrived to destination. A "Turbulent" flight because... more
Civil aviationJetlife: air ambulance service launched in Albania
Tirana, Albania - By Dornier 328 airplanes
"BP Aircraft Management SA, owner of Jetlife and Jetcom brands, whose majority package is controlled by AMA (Asset Management Advisor) Suisse SA, has announced, during a press conference took place in... more
Military aviationThe second Joint Cargo Aircraft, JCA, Alenia C-27J took off towards USA
Turin, Italy - The first one has been delivered in September
The second Joint Cargo Aircraft (JCA) Alenia C-27J, for the US Armed Forces, has taken off in early morning of last Sunday, on October 12, from Turin-Caselle towards USA. The airplane, with a temporary... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model BAe-125 series 800A airplanes, and Hawker Beechcraft model Hawker 800XP airplanes (2008-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fracture of the MLG casings and a collapse of the affected MLG, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58436-58438] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Dart 528, 529, 532, 535, 542, and 552 series turboprop engines (2008-16-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent HPT disk failure, which can result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 58032] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
IndustryBoeing-union: talks adjourned without to reach an agreement
Seattle, Usa - No new talks are currently scheduled
"Boeing issued the following statement after a second round of mediated talks with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers adjourned without an agreement: 'In light of the... more
Civil aviationOSCE certifies Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane
Vienna, Austria - Italy participates with a Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft
Representatives of 25 Countries that signed the "Open Skies" Treaty have certified new configurations of Italian pod and Antonov An-30 airplane modified by Romania Air Force dedicated to surveillance flights.... more
Fair and shows"India Aviation 2008": Embraer presents product portfolio
Hyderabad, India - Event takes place in the city of Hyderabad, October 15 to 18
"Embraer participates in 'India Aviation 2008' (www.india-aviation.in/main.htm), October 15 to 18, at Hyderabad’s airport, on Sadar Patel highway, in India. During the event that is organized by the M... more
AirlinesRyanair calls on European Commission to reduce regulatory burden and costs on airlines
Milan, Italy - The carrier releases over one million seats for mid-week travels in November and December to keep Europe flying
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline yesterday (14th October) called on the European Commission to reduce the regulatory burden and costs on airlines and tackle anti-consumer scams such as fuel surcharges a... more
Civil aviationIATA: environment still a top priority even in times of crisis
Amsterdam, Holland - Bisignani declared it during the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated its commitment to its environmental programme at the inauguration of an aviation and environment display at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. 'Environment r... more
HelicoptersChina is against the sale of missiles and helicopters between USA and Taiwan
Beijing, China - A deal worth 6.46 billion dollars
Chinese Defence Minister, Liang Guanglie, slammed the recent decision by the United States to sell USD 6.5 billion worth of arms to Taiwan, including 30 AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and over 300 PAC-3... more
AirlinesAlitalia. State Aid: notification of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of the airline
Brussels, Belgium - The notification was made to obtain legal certainty
"The Italian Government has notified the European Commission today of the procedure for the extraordinary administration of Alitalia SpA which includes the sale of assets of the company. The notification... more
AirlinesAVIANCA renews its fleet
Bogota, Colombia - In arrival new Airbus and Boeing airplanes
The Colombian flag carrier Avianca took delivery of its first Airbus A-330/200. This A-330 is the first of ten aircraft of this type to be delivered to the prestigious airline. These new airplanes will... more
CargoAlis Aerolinee Italiane takes over Cargoitalia
Milan, Italy - The airline brings the beginning of operations forwards two years
Alis Aerolinee Italiane, an Alcide Leali company (founder of Air Dolomiti then given up to Lufthansa), has announced the take over of Malpensa based-Cargoitalia airline. The value has not been disclosed... more
Curiosities"Eurochocolate 2008": ribbon cut by balloon
Perugia, Italy - Quintals of chocolate from October 18th to 26th
Organizers and patroness of "Eurochocolate 2008" will give the go-ahead to the show with the ribbon cut by balloon. This chocolate's exhibition will be held in Perugia (Umbria Region - Center Italy) from... more
IndustryAlenia Aermacchi: competition "Let's name the M-346"
Varese, Italy - A great name for a great future
Alenia Aermacchi, a Finmeccanica company, is launching a competition to name its new M-346 aircraft. The M-346 is the only new generation advanced/lead-in fighter trainer currently available in Europe.... more
Military aviation"NATO Trial Imperial Hammer" (2): the transformation of military capabilities
Cagliari, Italy - One of the goals is to limit the civilian deaths
Terrorists today use a myriad of means, including improvised explosive devices, to intimidate and destabilize civilian populations, as well as to attack military forces and non-military supporting organizations... more
AccidentsKilled from the helicopter's blades
Sedona, Usa - A doctor of the rescue team of the American Department of Public Safety
A tragic accident yesterday afternoon in Arizona, on the Red Roks mountains, during a rescue operation for two young climbers; for their rescue a helicopter of the Department of Public Safety was alerted. The... more
AirlinesJet Airways and Kingfisher form alliance
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect, the agreement will help both carriers to reduce costs
"Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have closed an agreement to the formation of an alliance of wide-ranging proportions that will help both carriers to significantly rationalize and reduce costs and... more
DefenseItalian 41st Wing about "Noble Midas 2008"
Sigonella, Italy - The drill has involved 3800 men, 30 naval units, three submarines, airplanes and helicopters
"The edition 2008 of the NATO exercise, named 'Noble Midas', finished last October 10. It took place in the Central Mediterranean Sea and in particular, for a phase has interested the waters looking onto... more
AirlinesDubai: Emirates Terminal 3 opens for Business
Milan, Italy - The maiden flight has taken off today
"Emirates threw open the doors of its swanky new home – Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport – to its passengers, in a phased operation that commenced earlier today. The first flight EK-... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the Navies of Mediterranean and Black Sea gathered at "Regional Seapower Symposium 2008"
Rome, Italy - The seventh edition will take place from October 15-17 in Venice
"The Head of Italian Navy Chief of Staff, Adm. Paolo La Rosa, will inaugurate tomorrow the seventh edition of 'Regional Seapower Symposium', at the Istituto di studi militari marittimi. The symposium... more
Press releaseENAC: call for bids for works in Pantelleria Airpor sent to European Ufficial Gazzette ts
Rome, Italy - Deadline on December 11th, 2008
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informed yesterday the call for bids for the realization of infrastructural works in Pantelleria Airports has been sent to European Ufficial Gazzette. Works... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2008-18-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the lower forward corner reveal of the number 3 MEDs, which could lead to the door escape slide departing the airplane when the door is opened and the slide is deployed
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56960-56964] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-17-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a water leak into the flight deck ceiling, which could result in an electrical short and possible loss of several functions essential to safe flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56956-56958] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the fuselage skin along the chem-mill steps at stringers S-1 and S-2R, between station (STA) 400 and STA 460, and repair if necessary
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56958-56960] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AerospaceASI: Kenya aims at the space
Rome, Italy - Three Kenyan people participate to a project with ASI
Three young Kenyan engineers will work with the Italian Space Agency for a telesurvey project and are attending a Second Level Master in Rome "Sapienza" University. They will remain in Italy for 18 months. Goals... more
IndustrySuperJet International certified as Flight Training Organization for crew of Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft
Venice, Italy - From Italian ENAC, the Aeronautical Civil Authority
"SuperJet International, an Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Company, has officially received from ENAC (Italian Aeronautical Civil Authority) the 'FTO' (Flight Training Organization) approval, certificate... more
Military aviation"NATO Imperial Trial Hammer": intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
Cagliari, Italy - Hi-Tech exercise
NATO holds its next major field test, Trial Imperial Hammer, this month in Sardinia (29 Sept-15 Oct 2008) to demonstrate how the Alliance’s ability to share time critical intelligence can better protect N... more
SecurityThe "MagShoe" arrives at "Ben Gurion" in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel - It's a scanner for shoes
At "Ben Gurion" airport in Tel Aviv is not necessary (if there aren't some suspected people) to remove the shoes to exposed to X rays that control the existence of metallic arms or parts inside them. Now... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: corvette "Nadim" tests a OTOmatTG2 missile
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - To achieve the certification of TeleGuida2 system
On 23rd September 2008, a live firing of a TG2 (guide mode 2) OTOMAT missile was successfully carried out from the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Laksamana class corvette "Nadim". The firing satisfied a... more
Military aviationAttack by Pakistani Army on the borders of Afghanistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - 24 affiliated to Al Qaeda killed
The offensive of the Pakistani Army started yesterday and completed this morning against the terrorists affiliated to Al Qaeda, that together with Talibans are repaired in the tribal mountain areas of... more
DiscussionsThe last flight of MH-53 Pave Low, helicopter for USAF special force missions
Rome, Italy - On September 27th, 2008
In 1959, the US Marine Corps began to seek a replacement for their old S-56 piston-powered helicopters, originally working with the other three U.S. armed services on the "Tri-Service VTOL transport",... more
Press releaseItalian SDL about general strike fixed for next Friday, October 17, in the transports
Rome, Italy - For eight hours in air field
"A general strike is fixed for next Friday, on October 17, by public and private categories in the transports field. In particular; Air transport eight hours for next Friday from 10am to 6pm: -... more
Curiosities1930: the first Italian helicopter accomplishes the altitude record
Rome, Italy - The mean hoisted from ground for 18 m, extraordinary fact for that period
It happened today, on October 13, but in 1930. Three exceptional days finished for the Italian rotorwing aviation, and perhaps also international: the third prototype of the first Italian helicopter, the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211 series turbofan engines (2008-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56457-56460] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-20-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56462-56464] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2008-19-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56460-56461] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 airplanes (2008-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56468-56470] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero partecipates in "Air India 2008"
Genoa, Italy - the first exhibition and conference of civil aviation to be held in Hyderabad 15-18 October 2008
"Piaggio Aero partecipates in 'Air India 2008', the first exhibition and conference of civil aviation to be held in Hyderabad 15-18 October 2008. Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II executive aircraft will... more
AerospaceAGILE mission, the first two important discoveries
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the excellent commitment of ASI in the astrophysics of high energies
A year and a half after the departure, the italian satellite AGILE has obtained two important goals. For the first time it has revealed a simultaneous X and gamma emission coming out from a gamma-ray burst,... more
AirportsCopenhagen, the airport aims at low-cost traffic and builds a structure ad hoc
Copenhagen, Denmark - The realization will be finished by 2010
Work in progress for the International Copenhagen Airport that has announced the building of a new structure totally dedicated to the low-cost traffic. According to some press sources, the realization... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 13 to next Sunday 19
Monday 13 - "The World Fleet Forum". Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. + 44 (0)208 831 7505 www.worldfleetforum.com - "World Route Development Forum". Kuala Lumpur Convention... more
PeopleLooking for the lost friend...
Berlin, Germany - From Germany a story of friendship
In 1944 Reg Wilson, while dropping with parachute from an afire Royal Air Force airplane, hit by the German anti-aircraft, did a promise: commemorating his friend, John Bremner, died at 21 years old for... more