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Sport aviationItalian FIVL: free flight with Tibet
Turin, Italy - The paragliding championship from tomorrow to Monday
"The FIVL, Italian Federation for free flight, within the 'Trofeo Montegrappa' event, that regroups international competitions of primary world importance of hang-gliding and paragliding, is in favour... more
AerospaceHubble finds first organic molecule on extrasolar planet
Houston , USA - This breakthrough is an important step in eventually identifying signs of life on a planet outside our Solar System
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has made the first detection ever of an organic molecule in the atmosphere of a planet orbiting another star. This breakthrough is an important step in eventually identifying... more
IndustryGE Rolls-Royce team completes F136 high-altitude tests
Evendale , USA - It's the F-35 Lightning II aircraft engine
The GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team has successfully completed a high-altitude afterburner testing program at the US Air Force Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tennessee, including common exhaust... more
Military aviationB-1B achieves first supersonic flight using synthetic fuel
Dyess Air Force Base, USA - New fuel is cheaper and cleaner
A B-1B Lancer from the 9th Bomb Squadron here became the first Air Force aircraft to fly at supersonic speed using an alternate fuel March 19 in a flight over Texas and New Mexico. The fuel, a 50/50... more
Civil aviationOpen-Sky agreement, EU and DOT finance a joint research project
Brussels, Belgium - On the situation of the transatlantic air alliance
The European Commission has launched a joint research project with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) aimed at deepening their understanding of transatlantic air alliances. The research will... more
AirportsAirport of Paris-"Charles de Gaulle", the Terminal 2E reopens after four years of closing
Paris, France - An investment of 150 million Euro
Four years after the collapse that provoked four victims, the boarding area at Paris-"Charles de Gaulle" airport's Terminal 2E is reopening following a 150 million Euro investment. The first passengers... more
Civil aviationColombia-USA, chosen four airlines for the connections
Washington, USA - All the carriers will reach Bogota
Four airlines have been chosen for operating the connections between USA and Colombia: Delta will operate from the airport "JFK"-New York, Continental from Houston, JetBlue from Orlando and Spirit from... more
AirlinesB&B Air to acquire 5 aircraft, increasing fleet to 59 aircraft
Dublin, Ireland - Since its launch last year, B&B Air has increased its portfolio by 26% to 59 aircraft
Babcock & Brown Air Limited, a global lessor of commercial jet aircraft, has acquired five additional aircraft, increasing its fleet to a total of 59 acquired and committed aircraft. The five aircraft,... more
AirlinesUnited cuts 4% fleet
Los Angeles, USA - Negative the first-quarter 2008
United Airlines said its first-quarter capacity would shrink, but revenue per passenger would rise, as it trims its flight schedule to cut costs. The US airline said earlier this week that it will shrink... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F- 54, and DC-8F-55 airplanes; and DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and DC-8-70F series airplanes (2008-06-23)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the aft fuselage skin at the longeron 28 skin splice, which could lead to loss of structural integrity of the aft fuselage, resulting in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 18, 2008 [Page 14378-14381] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. ATF3-6 and ATF3-6A series turbofan engines (2008-06-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncoupling and overspeed of the low pressure turbine, which could result in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: March 18, 2008 [Page 14377-14378] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200PF, and - 200CB series airplanes (2008-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct a weak bond between the skin and tear strap
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13436-13438] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Construcciones Aeronauticas, SA (CASA), model C-212 airplanes (2008-06-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13433-13436] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: first two AW helicopters with Versace interiors delivered
Cascina Costa, Italy - The are a Grand and an AW-109 Power
"AgustaWestland announced that the first two helicopters fitted with Versace-styled interiors have been delivered to their customers during an official ceremony held at its Vergiate plant yesterday. The... more
IndustryThe 60 years of Finmeccanica: the future hinges on the past
Rome, Italy - Re-discover and revalue one's origins in order to become stronger in the future
In brief, this is the meaning Finmeccanica is giving to its sixtieth anniversary. Starting in March 2008, the entire Group has the opportunity to look back in order to look ahead, to gain strength from... more
AirlinesMeridiana could stop the territorial continuity
Rome, Italy - "Alitalia and myair.com have sold flights despite the negative decision by the Institutions"
Starting from the end of March, Meridiana could stop the territorial continuity with Sardinia, ceasing to recognize the tax concessions for the residents, because "Alitalia and myair.com have sold flights... more
AirlinesRyanair launches the first flights in France and Germany
Paris, France - Starting from May
Ryanair, one of the Europe’s largest low-fares airline has announced that its first domestic routes in France (Marseille to Paris) and Germany (Frankfurt to Berlin) will start in May. Tickets are available a... more
AirlinesChina Southern inks new code-share pact with Malaysia Airlines
Guangzhou, China - It expands on 35 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing
"China Southern Airlines announced a new code-share pact with Malaysia Airline System Bhd (MAS). China Southern Airlines operates a fleet of 330 Airbus and Boeing jet aircraft and is the largest carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors' meeting
Rome, Italy - The next one with the trade union associations has been scheduled for March 25
"ALITALIA informs that the Board of Directors convened yesterday and, amongst other items on the agenda, carefully examined the outcome from the meeting with the trade union associations occurred on March... more
AirlinesEmirates' strategic expansion continues in Italy
Milan, Italy - The airline will make direct flights from Milan and Rome to Dubai, from July 1st, increasing the passenger and cargo capacity
"The carrier based in Dubai, after opening of new route Venice-Dubai last July 1st, 2007 and confirming the importance of the Italian market in the strategic plan in Emirates' network, communicates that... more
AirlinesSAS: new direct link from Venice to Oslo
Milan, Italy - During Summer season
"SAS increases on Italian market and inaugurates a new Summer link to Oslo with departure from Venice. The connection will have a weekly frequency and will be in operation with the new Summer schedule... more
IndustryNew Embraer-owned service center in Europe starts operations
Paris, France - Le Bourget facility in France will support Embraer Executive Jets customers
Embraer's new Executive Jets Center at Le Bourget Airport, in France, received the European Aviation Safety Agency (Easa) Part 145 Approval Certificate to operate in Europe. The facility is dedicated exclusively... more
AirportsAirport of Parma, three companies in competition for the privatization procedure
Parma, Italy - In April the valuation of the offers
In January the Parma airport's Board that approved unanimously the new industrial plan with the new entry of a private partner for the cession of the majority (see AVIONEWS). In competition three companies:... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): SEA will continue in the lawsuite
Rome, Italy - Bonomi: "Giving up the suit is unthinkable"
Giuseppe Bonomi, Chairman of SEA said the operator of Milan's airports won't drop the lawsuit against Italian airline Alitalia. "Giving up the suit is unthinkable", said Bonomi in Milan following a board... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): Unions demanded postponement of the deadline
Rome, Italy - They confirm the availability to build a future for Alitalia
Alitalia cannot receive further State aids, and any possible loan must be notified to European Union, that is called to pronounced on the merger with Air France-KLM as regards the anti-trust aspects. During... more
UAS-DronesSaab's unmanned helicopter reaches new milestone
Stockolm, Sweden - This new version of Skeldar completed its first flight in February
A new version of Skeldar - Saab's unmanned helicopter - completed its first flight in February following major work to redesign it. Parallel to the development of the new demo version of Skeldar, Saab... more
AirlinesAdam Air grounded at least three months
Jakarta, Indonesia - Due to the excessive debt
After the notice of few days ago, the Indonesian low-cost carrier Adam Air has officially announced the suspension of the activity at least for three months, due to the excessive debt. Currently, 12 of... more
UAS-DronesEurocontrol is about using a simulated environment to show that it is possible for unmanned and manned vehicles to fly together
Brussels, Belgium - Eurocontrol has the task of making European air traffic more efficient with retained flight safety
The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, Eurocontrol's order is about using a simulated environment, in collaboration with Swedish firm Saab, to show that it is possible for unmanned... more
Latest newsProbably a fake warning about the accident of today offshore Civitavecchia
Rome, Italy - No confirmation by aeronautical organizations
It is probably a fake notice the warning of this morning about the crash in the sea offshore the city of Civitavecchia, at about 70 km North of Rome, of an unknown passenger aircraft in landing to Fiumicino... more
IndustryThales: new Multilateration Air-Ground Surveillance system
Paris, France - At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
"Thales announced the award of a contract from FINAVIA, the Finnish Air Traffic Service provider, for the delivery, installation and operational commissioning of its MAGS transponder multilateration system... more
IndustryRaytheon awarded USD 89 million contract for airborne low frequency sonar
Tewksbury, USA - It's the primary undersea warfare sensor for the MH-60R multi-mission helicopter
Raytheon Company has received two U.S. Navy contracts with a total value of USD 89 million for the AN/AQS-22 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar system, the primary undersea warfare sensor for the US Navy's MH-60R... more
AirlinesAvianca receives 1st CFM-powered A-320
Bogota, Colombia - CFM56-5B engines are a product of CFM International
Avianca has taken delivery of the first of 50 CFM56-5B-powered Airbus A-320. The airline became CFM's newest customer in 2007 with a USD 650 million order (at list price) for engines to power 47 purchased... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines' A-380 lands at Heathrow
London, Great Britain - It's the first commercial flight of the world's largest passenger aircraft
History was made with the arrival of the first commercial flight of the world's largest passenger aircraft, the A-380, into London's Heathrow Airport. Singapore Airlines' flight SQ-308 landed at 2:50 pm... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6). CISL: "Air France has moved the goalposts"
Rome, Italy - Also the pilot of ANPAC are contrary to the plan
Raffaele Bonanni, leader of CISL: "Air France has moved the goalposts. The offer is different from the original. We cannot accept neither an ultimatum nor a threats of bankruptcy". According to Bonanni,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5). Prato: "Take it or leave it"
Rome, Italy - The first indiscretions on the today meeting
Alitalia SpA chairman Maurizio Prato said Air France-KLM's offer is effectively "Take it or leave it", according to trade union sources. Prato is meeting unions this morning on the Air France-KLM proposal,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): extraordinary meeting from Rome to Milan
Rome, Italy - Today also the Boards of SEA
Announced this morning a new meeting between company and Unions, while in the afternoon there will be the Alitalia Board. The Italian Unions have demanded an urgent meeting with Romano Prodi. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. models PC-12, PC- 12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes (2008-06-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13438-13440] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 600N helicopters (2008-05-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the tailboom attachment fittings, separation of the tailboom from the helicopter, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13096-13098] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Lindstrand Balloons Ltd. models 42A, 56A, 77A, 105A, 150A, 210A, 260A, 60A, 69A, 90A, 120A, 180A, 240A, and 310A balloons (2008-06-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register; [Page 13113-13115] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-130 B4 helicopters (2008-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 13076-13078] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Spinetta: "There will be the compromise if all parties will realize the situation"
Rome, Italy - The replies of the Air France-KLM CEO
Spinetta said "1,600 would be cut from the present 9,900 in flying and ground operations. Air France-KLM would also make redundant 500 workers from the 3,300 it would absorb from AZ Servizi, the maintenance... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): it is necessary to find a solution
Rome, Italy - The agreement with the Unions is fundamental
Difficult day for Alitalia. As regards the situation of the Unions that have unanimously shown their adversity to the Air France-KLM's plan, Jean Cyrill Spinetta said in the yesterday meeting in Rome that... more
AirportsAutogrill secures a new 1 billion euro credit line
Milan, Italy - Financing for the Aldeasa and World Duty Free acquisitions
"Autogrill SpA has contracted a new credit line worth EUR 1billion, in order to fund the acquisition of the 49.95% of Aldeasa S.A. from Altadis S.A. and the acquisition of 100% of World Duty Free Europe... more
AirlinesSWISS further expands with its 2008 Summer schedules
Milan, Italy - From Zurich hub and its further Swiss airports of Geneva and Basel
"SWISS customers will enjoy more non-stop services from the airline’s Zurich hub and its further Swiss airports of Geneva and Basel from the start of this year’s Summer timetable period. In Europe, new... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica successfully completes ultimate load testing
Rome, Italy - On the Boeing 787 Dreamliner horizontal stabilizer
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully completed the 'Ultimate load testing' of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s horizontal stabilizer. The test has been carried out at the Laboratory o... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Spinetta: "The margins for negotiations are non-existent or very small"
Rome, Italy - The statements in the yesterday press conference
In his first press conference in Rome since Air France-KLM first expressed interest last year, Mr Spinetta said the unanimous consent of the nine unions was a precondition for the merger of Alitalia through... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS interviews Jean-Cyril Spinetta at Air France press conference
Rome, Italy - President of airline assures that Alitalia crews will be not substituted in case of their strike
AVIONEWS journalists interviewed Air France/Klm group president Jean-Cyril Spinetta at a press conference held today in the afternoon in the Bernini-Bristol hotel in Rome. The journalist asked Spinetta... more
ReportGreece: today chaos due to a 24 hour general strike
Athens, Greece - Unions: stopped airplanes, ships, ferry boats, closed banks, offices, Ministeries and schools to protest again the pensions reform
Today is paralysis in Greece due to the 24 hour general strike announced against the pensions reform that according to unions foresees a reduction of the indemnities for pensioners. According to unions,... more
UAS-DronesAbkhazia: shot down UAV belonging to Georgia
Sukhumi, Abkhazia - The Tblisi Government denies the news
Some sources of the Abkhazia intelligence have confirmed that an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft, belonging to Georgia, has been shot down yesterday while carrying out spy-flights on the Abkhazia... more
AirlinesContinental: passengers on board thanks to the use of PDA
New York, Usa - An experimental technology that will give the definitive goodbye to paper ticket
Continental Airlines, in collaboration with TSA (Transportation Security Administration), the Federal Authority that supervises air transport safety, is trying out (now for domestic flights that leave... more