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IndustrySuperjet 100 presented in Venice
Venice, Italy - In front of the largest airlines' representatives
Representatives of main International airlines as Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, have visited last days the new body of Superjet 100 aircraft, the next generation regional airplane made by Alenia-Sukhoi,... more
ReportChina, missing helicopter has been found in Sichuan
Beijing, China - 19 people were on board
The helicopter missing from last May, 31th, while flying to Sichuan in a rescue mission for the earthquake survivors (see for details AVIONEWS), has been found today. The Mi-171 helicopter's wreckage... more
AirportsAirport of Ronchi dei Legionari, go-ahead to the establishment of a newco
Gorizia , Italy - Today the meeting among the four Province Presidents and the management company
International call for bids for the privatization of the Ronchi dei Legionari regional airport (Gorizia) and confirmation of the agreement among the four provinces of Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the... more
Press releaseWFP cuts back air services for aid workers in Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - Because of lack of funding
"The ability of 14,000 aid workers to travel to Darfur and other parts of Sudan will be reduced with immediate effect due to a lack of funding for the Humanitarian Air Service, the United Nations World... more
AirlinesUSA, another dismal day at Wall Street for the airlines
New York, USA - Continental has eased 9,28%
News from Wall Street about USA's carriers shares are still alarming. The running reports about the further fuel cost's increase, has forced Delta Air Lines to ease 7,03%, while Northwest has eased... more
AirportsReggio Calabria, "Tito Minniti" has an uncertain future
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Scopelliti mayor's sentences
Reggio Calabria's mayor, Giuseppe Scopelliti, has interfered about the airport "Tito Minniti" aiming for the entry of a private partner to reorganize the current debt of Sogas (Aeroporto dello Stretto... more
HelicoptersPZL-Swidnik delivered 200th AW-139 airframe
Cascina Costa, Italy - During a ceremony held in Poland last week
"In a ceremony held at PZL-Swidnik's facility in Poland last week the 200th AW-139 airframe to be manufactured by PZL-Swidnik was accepted by AgustaWestland. Since PZL-Swidnik and AgustaWestland started... more
Civil aviationBologna, strike in progress at "Marconi" airport
Bologna, Italy - Around 60 flights deleted
Around 60 flights will be deleted at the end of this day because of the strike called last days by RdB and executed by handling companies Sab, Marconi Handling, Bas, Giacchieri and Koops Service, in addition... more
AerospaceASI, ESA and Telespazio for the "IAP OPEN DAY"
Rome, Italy - At the Tecnopolo Tiburtino headquarters
ASI (Italian Space Agency) and ESA (European Space Agency), with the cooperation of Telespazio, invite the national community for a day of discussion aimed at developing ideas and proposals for Applications... more
IndustryUS Government awarded Lockheed Martin contract for aircraft destined to Morocco
Fort Worth, Usa - Relating to 24 F-16 in advanced version
"The United States government awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Authorization (UCA) for the production of 24 Advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft for Morocco, making the Kingdom of Morocco... more
AerospaceNASA, postponed on June 11th the launch of GLAST
Cape Canaveral, USA - It was forecast for June 3rd
GLAST, the NASA mission for gamma ray astronomy developed with significant Italian participation, is finally ready for launch. Liftoff, originally scheduled on May 16 but delayed due to a launcher failure,... more
AirlinesWizz Air, Rome-Warsaw flight is coming
Rome, Italy - The route will be operated three times per week
Wizz Air, Polish-Hungarian low-cost airline based in Budapest (Hungary) and Katowice (Poland), has announced it's going to launch the Rome-Warsaw flight as from next September 16th, 2008, operating 3 times... more
AirportsGatwick celebrates 50 years
London, United Kingdom - First flight took-off to Paris
International Gatwick airport, London's second largest airport, has celebrated 50 years since it opened, yesterday. On June 9th, 1958 the Queen Elizabeth opened an extended airport at Gatwick, which... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance With Certain Supplemental Type Certificates (2008-12-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31749-31752] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. AT-200, AT-300, AT- 400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes (2008-11-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the front and rear connections of the overturn skid plate to the airplane from breaking, which could allow foreign debris to enter the cockpit during an airplane overturn
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31351-31353] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
DefenseRome, armoured city for the visit of the US President George W. Bush
Rome, Italy - In progress "Jupiter", the plan for the air security
It is called "Jupiter", and is the plan for the air security in progress in Rome for the visit of the US President George W. Bush. Rome will be an armoured city from tomorrow to Friday: the US presidential... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-20 airplanes (2008-11-18)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct leaks in the exhaust system, which could result in exhaust gases leaking into the cabin heating system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31353-31354] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Stemme GmbH & Co. KG model S10-VT powered sailplanes (2008-11-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31355-31357] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models Trent 768- 60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 turbofan engines (2008-11-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31019-31021] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways to offer Internet services on-board its airplanes
New York, USA - Thanks to the purchase of Airfone
E-mail and messaging services will be offered aboard planes of JetBlue Airways. According to the press, this will be possible because the U.S. discount carrier agreed to buy Verizon Communications Inc.'s... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: shareholders’ meeting approves 2007 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - In Rome on June 6th, 2008
"The shareholders of Finmeccanica, who met in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2007 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. The results were positive and up sharply o... more
AirlinesAlitalia: ready the letter of European Commission in the opening of the formal investigation
Brussels, Belgium - On Wednesday the final decision
Ready the final draft of the letter that European Commission is sending to the Italy's Government with the official communication of the formal procedure's opening for the investigation about the aids... more
Fair and showsEmbraer will participate in "Airex 2008" in Turkey
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Legacy 600 executive jet on static display
"Embraer will participate in the international civil aviation and airport exhibition, 'Airex 2008' (www.airex.aero), to be held June 12-15, at Atatürk Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey. The Company will... more
AirlinesAirOne inaugurates two new flights from Malpensa
Rome, Italy - Daily connections to Athens and Salonika
"AirOne’s daily flights from Milan-Malpensa to the international airports of Athens and Salonika have begun: every day with one flight to each of these important Greek cities. These flights are part o... more
AirlinesEmirates to receive its first A-380 in July
Milan, Italy - The aircraft will make its first commercial flight on August 1st
"Emirates Airline, the largest customer for the A-380 superjumbo, announced it will receive the first of its 58 A-380 aircraft on order from Airbus’ Hamburg facility on 28th July 2008. The 58 A-380s o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a closed chapter for Air France-KLM
Paris, France - The statement of Jean Cyril Spinetta
"The Alitalia chapter is closed and I don't make other remarks". This is the statement of the Air France-KLM President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, interviewed about the matter on Alitalia. At the same time,... more
ReportCameras and microphones on board to fight terrorism
London, United Kingdom - The new project against terrorism examined by EC
A new project for the air safety is being examined by the European commission in these days. According to the programme, called "Spies in the sky", cameras and microphones will be fitted on board of the... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force cooperate to the air security on the occasion of the "Euro 2008" ongoing in Austria and Switzerland
Rome, Italy - The F-16 aircraft of the 5th Wing in Cervia will make the air defense service also to intercept the "Slow Movers"
"The Italian Air Force will be engaged for the European Football Championships 2008 that are taking place from 7 to 29 of June in Austria and Switzerland. During this period, the F-16 aircraft of Cervia,... more
AirlinesAirOne postpones the launch of the routes to Boston and Chicago
Rome, Italy - Further changes could be again
AirOne would have decided to postpone the launch of two new flights towards US: the connection to Boston forecasts on June 14th, will start on June 27th, and the flight to Chicago, scheduled on June 21st,... more
AirlinesTAM Airlines to launch new link to Perù
San Paolo, Brazil - Brazilian airline will fly to Lima
Brazilian national flag TAM Airlines has been authorized by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to begin regular daily operations to "Jorge Chavez" Lima International airport, Peru. Frequencies... more
HelicoptersNorthstar Aerospace receives orders for components of the new CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Chicago, USA - Orders valued at 60 million dollars
Northstar Aerospace has received new orders valued at 60 million dollars for the production of gears, components and spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The new orders are slated for delivery... more
Science and technologyThe aeronautical diesel engine produced in Italy: technical specifications of GF56 (3)
Atella, Italy - Technical data
The GF56 is a 2 stroke diesel aeronautical, 6 liquid-cooled boxer configuration cylinders engine, with a uniflow high pressure common rail directed injection. The fastening of the drive propeller is... more
Science and technologyThe aeronautical diesel engine produced in Italy
Atella, Italy - The main differences between the gasoline and diesel aeronautical engine
The use of the diesel engines on aircraft has been always a desire of both aeronautical constructors and pilots, because of the safety involved with use of kerosene or diesel oil used by these engines. Opposite... more
Report"Euro 2008": helicopter violates air-space during Austria-Croatia match
Vienna, Austria - Intercepted and escorted to the ground
A civil helicopter has been intercepted and escorted to the ground by the Austrian aviation, yesterday, while Austria and Croatia national teams were playing at Vienna's "Happel" stadium their first "Euro... more
IndustryTurbomeca: new appointments of the Board
Bordes, France - Pierre Fabre new Chairman/CEO
Appointments in Turbomeca as new Chairman/CEO brings in new organization structure Following Pierre Fabre’s appointment as Chairman and CEO, Turbomeca is bringing in changes to enhance customer focus i... more
AirlinesAirlines against loan-bridge to Alitalia
Rome, Italy - Letter to the European transports commissioner
Six of Europe's leading airlines British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, SAS, Iberia and Tap Portugal have all written a letter to European commissioner's transport, Antonio Tajani, to oppose the Italian... more
Finance and economyUSA: the carriers close with a stock market crash
New York, USA - Repercussions due to the high oil price
Bad week for the US airlines that have closed with a stock market crash due to the repercussion for the high oil price. Delta Air Lines has eased 7.03%, United Airlines 8.82%, Northwest Airlines 7.32%,... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM, the traffic's growth in May
Paris, France - 6.6 million passengers transported
During a press-conference in Paris to present new economical and operational engagements, and the last choices of new airplanes, the Air France-KLM President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, announced the May traffic... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB-211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines (2008-11-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained loss of IPC stage 1 blades, which could result in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31017-31019] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200; DC-9-10; DC-9-20; DC-9-30; DC-9-40; DC-9-50; DC-9-50; DC-9-81, DC-9- 82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87; MD-88; and MD-90-30 airplanes (2008-11-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30746-30749] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2008-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference and chafing between the potable water supply hose and/or gray water hose and the fuel line and/or power feeder cables of the APU, which could cause fuel leaking, and consequent fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30743-30745] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes (2008-11-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30760-30763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 727 airplanes (2008-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 30763-30765] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesThai Airways reduces flights to USA due to high oil price
Bangkok, Thailand - At risk the routes from Bangkok to New York and Los Angeles
The high oil price continues to slaughter airlines. Starting from the next month Thai Airways, Thailand airline, could suspend direct flights between Bangkok and New York. Other decisions on possible... more
AirlinesAeroflot intends to entry in Austrian Airlines Group
Moscow, Russia - For long time it aims at the European market
After the announce by the Austrian Airlines Group's heads to open the capital to foreign investors, continue the indiscretions on the declarations of interest for the Austrian national airline. Also... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - Shanghai International Model Exhibition. International Exhibition Center, Shanghai China. + 86 21 5852 6903 www.shmodelexpo.com.cn Thursday 12 - KZ and Vintage Aircraft Club Rally... more
AirportsMadrid, low-cost airport coming in September
Madrid, Spain - Director Escolastico Gonzalez announced it
Madrid second airport "Ciudad Real" will be available for the low-cost flights as from next September, 25th. Airport's director Escolastico Gonzalez has announced it, wishing a 10m passengers yearly... more
AirlinesAir transport strike: tomorrow stop AirOne, Meridiana and Eurofly's employees
Rome, Italy - Criticality for the whole sector
For the air transport tomorrow, June 10th, will be a very hard day. In addition to the 24 hour announced strike by Meridiana and Eurofly's pilots, flight and ground attendants, the stop of four hours by... more
IndustryThales provides a new Integrated Briefing System for the pilots
Paris, France - At Schiphol International Airport
"Air Traffic Control The Netherlands (ATC-NL), the national Air Navigation Service Provider, awarded Thales a contract for the supply of a new Integrated Briefing System for pilots to be installed at the... more
CuriositiesUSA, "Body scanner" controls in the airports
Washington, USA - Machines will look under passengers' clothes
New sophisticated and technological control systems have came into effect last days into some of the main American airports. Los Angeles, Baltimora, Denver, Albuquerque and New York, in addition to... more