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PeopleCuba buys five new Russian airplanes
Havana, Cuba - They are two Il-96-300s and three Tu-204s
Cuba has signed a contract for the purchase of five new Russian passenger jets: it is about two long-haul, wide-body Ilyushin Il-96-300s and three medium-range Tupolev Tu-204s. The aircraft, which will... more
MiscellaneousInformation about Air Force One removed from the web
Washington, USA - The warning arrived from the "San Francisco Chronicle"
The Pentagon announced to have removed from the web the pages containing secret documents about the Air Force One, the US presidential aircraft. The decision arrived after that from days the "San Francisco... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines increased air tickets' cost
New York, USA - The cause is the increase of the fuel cost
American Airlines increased from today the price of its tickets on the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes, except to and from Japan. The decision has been taken because of the raise of the fuel’s c... more
PeopleNew Indian national plan for the air sector
New Delhi, India - Nagpur will be the new national hub for cargo flights
Indian Government announced the launch of a new plan which will have to carry to the upgrade, to the regulation, and to the expansion of country’s air sector. Such as the previous Green Revolution, Telecom R... more
Weather forecastsOn April 15 the "Verona International Air Expo" will start
Verona, Italy - Also the Red Baron's aircraft will be showed
During the Easter week-end at Boscomantico airport the "Verona International Air Expo" will take place. More than 200 ultra-light aircraft coming from all around the world will be present to the fair,... more
MiscellaneousIndia: high alcohol level found in an airline pilot
Mumbai, India - The man was about to guide a plane with 100 passengers on board
A surprise check of Indian civil aviation authority verified several violations at Mumbai airport yesterday. A pilot of a not-well identified low-cost airline was found in the cockpit, ready to take off,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-07-24)
Washington, Usa - To prevent intermittent indications in the flight deck, incorrect circuitry operation in the panels, and airplane system malfunctions that may adversely affect the alternate flaps, alternate gear extension, and fire extinguishing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18197-18199] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines (2006-07-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the midspar fittings of the nacelle struts, consequent reduced structural integrity of the struts, and possible separation of an engine and strut from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18207-18210] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2006-07-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent excessive vibration of the airframe during flight, which could result in divergent flutter and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18194-18197] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and model Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent deformation of the cable duct structure in the event of a rapid decompression, which could result in restriction of the primary flight controls and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18199-18201] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43; DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55; DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F and other airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the captain’s or first officer’s position
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18201-18205] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SP, 747SR, 767-200, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300, and 777-300ER series airplanes (2005-05-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the equipment, which could jeopardize flight safety
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18210-18213] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the discrepancies, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18205-18207] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesOn-line booking for Athens-Sophia flight by Aegean Airlines
Athens, Greece - Greek carrier's passengers increased
Aegean Airlines, one of the most important Greek private air carriers, made known to have activated an on-line booking service for the travellers of the route Athens-Sophia. The airline will provide a... more
Civil aviationNuclear matter: Iran acquired the technology for uranium enrichment
Teheran, Iran - International community is worried
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, as announced, spread "Good news" to population during a meeting in Torbat-e-Jam, North-Eastern Iran, and he declared the Country reached the target to enrich uranium... more
IndustryAgreement signed between Boeing and Loud Engineering and Manufacturing
Seattle, USA - The two industries will realize the new HH-47 helicopter
Boeing announced yesterday to have achieved an agreement with Loud Engineering and Manufacturing to support the production of the new HH-47 Combat Search and Rescue helicopter for the US Air Force. In... more
Science and technologyCiampino airport: +32% of tourists in Easter 2006
Rome, Italy - A new route to Northern Europe opened
On occasion of the launch of Rome-Billund flight made by a Danish airline, Sterling, yesterday the Aviation Central Director of AdR (Airports of Rome), Carmine Bassetti, showed traffic expectations in... more
AirlinesA communication mistake at the base of Japan Airlines trouble
Tokyo, Japan - Next carrier's President declares that
Haruka Nishimatsu, Japan Airlines finance director and next President in June, declared that the series of mistakes leading to safety blunders in the last year were caused by communication problems between... more
IndustryOrders and deliveries of Embraer models
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - 145 deliveries expected in 2006 and 27 made in the first quarter
Yesterday Embraer, Brazilian aeronautic industry, announced it delivered 27 aircraft in the first quarter of 2006 on 145 expected deliveries until the end of the year: precisely, 4 ERJ-145s, 8 Embraer... more
PeopleEurocontrol carries on the Gate-to-Gate project
Bretigny, France - Also ENAV participates to the project
Eurocontrol Experimental Center has just completed yesterday a six-weeks simulation as part of the process to validate solution to the predicted increase of air traffic in Europe. The Gate-to-Gate project,... more
IndustryIt is probable a maxi order of 80 Boeing 737 by Chinese carriers
Seattle, USA - The news launched the Boeing's share at the Stock Exchange
Boeing is going to sign an important deal for the delivery of 80 single-aisle 737 with some Chinese carriers. The value of the agreement is about USD 4.6 billion, at list prices. Currently, as it happens... more
CuriositiesSuspected of being a terrorist for a song by The Clash
Dirham, United Kingdom - It has happened to an English young man at Durham airport
A 24-year-old English man of Indian origin, Harraj Mann, was stopped and interrogated by the Police at Durham airport, Great Britain, because he was suspected to be a terrorist. The reason of the suspect... more
DefenseUSA secrets' defence make water
Washington, USA - Secret documents for sale in Afghanistan's bazars
The security measures around US base of Bagram in Afghanistan seem to be non-existent. A journalist of the "Los Angeles Times" bought, in a bazar near the base, computer flash memories which contain secret... more
DefenseThe new duties of US Air Force
Washington, USA - It was released by "Los Angeles Times"
US Air Force is changing its training methodology. To help the US Army and the Marines, who are in difficulties because of the scarcity of new soldiers and the prolonged effort in Iraq and Afghanistan,... more
Civil aviationIran nuclear matter: "Good news"
Teheran, Iran - The President Nejad declared that
According to Irna agency, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadi Nejad declared yesterday evening in Mashad that within this evening Iranians will get "Good news" about national nuclear plans. The Parliament... more
AirlinesRyanair asks Poland for reforms
Warsaw, Poland - Centralised airport tariffs abolition requested
Ryanair has called on the Polish government to change the management of its national airports by abolishing strict centralised tariffs. The Irish low-cost states that such tariffs, to regional air stations... more
MiscellaneousProvenzano arrested
Palermo, Italy - The boss transported in helicopter from Corleone to Palermo
After more than 40 years on the run at long last, this morning, Bernardo Provenzano, boss of the mafia’s bosses, was arrested by the Police. The boss was in manor farm near Corleone, his birth town. A... more
MiscellaneousThe Pope holidays in Castelgandolfo in helicopter
Vatican City - Stay from April 16 to 22 expected
After next Sunday benediction "Urbi et orbi" in Saint Peter Square, Pope Ratzinger will be carried in helicopter to his summer residence in Castelgandolfo, where he will spend Easter holidays. Though next... more
AirlinesGulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines expanded their code-share agreement
Manama, Bahrain - Improved the connection to the holy cities of Islam
Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines announced to have expanded their code-share agreement by introducing, for the first time, services between Bahrain and Al Madinah Al Monwara, and Muscat and Damman in... more
Science and technologyBirmingham's Airport, Alabama, will be upgraded
Birmingham, USA - USD 161 million will be spent in 15 years
Airport authorities of the Birmingham air station, Alabama, announced that they will spend about USD 161 million in the next 15 years to upgrade and expand the terminal, and to improve security, as also... more
AirlinesAustralian Airlines will end its operations
Sidney, Australia - Qantas aims on Jetstar
Qantas announced its intention to stop the activities of its subsidiary low-cost carrier Australian Airlines. The flights, which currently are operated by the no-frills airlines, will be replaced with... more
DefenseSweden's Armed Forces Commander meets Italian Defense Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - Two-days visit by General Syre'n
Swedish Armed Forces Commander, General Hakan Erik Gunnar Syre’n, has been visited Italy since yesterday for several meetings at Italian Military Commands and industrial plants. The first meeting was s... more
Finance and economyBAA's share decreased at London Stock Exchange
London, UK - The dip due to the decrease of the air traffic during March 2006
Yesterday at London Stock Exchange BAA’s share, the company which manages the most important UK airports, lost the 0,18% of its value to GBP 8.39 for share. The dip was due to the unsatisfying results o... more
AirlinesVueling announces new route Barcelona-Venice
Milan, Italy - From next April 28 with a daily frequency
"Carlos Muňoz, Vueling’s CEO, the Spanish air company of ’New Generation’, announces new route Barcelona-Venice operative from April 28. The new flight will add to five routes by Vueling that already link e... more
DefenseOath of allegiance ceremony of the cadets of the Air Force Academy of Pozzuoli
Naples, Italy - General Ticarico and Admiral Di Paola will be present
Tomorrow 106 cadets of the Air Force Academy of Pozzuoli (Naples) will swear allegiance to the Fatherland in Gold Medal square opposite the School. The air cadets belong to the "Falco V" course and they... more
MiscellaneousA cocaine courier goes into a coma because of an intoxication
Milan, Italy - A swallowed ovule broke
A thirty-year-old Lithuanian is currently accepted at Gallarate’s Hospital (Italy) because one of the 50 cocaine ovules, which he had swallowed in order to pass controls at Malpensa air station, opened c... more
MiscellaneousA serious sick Iraqi child will be cured in Italy
Bagdad, Iraq - He will travel on board of a C-130J of Italian Air Force
Alì Abid, a two year old Iraqi child suffered from myelomeningocele, a serious backbone diseases, will be transported today to "Agostino Gemelli" hospital of Rome where he will be undergo to specific... more
AirlinesSkyeurope launches Bergamo-Prague service
Bergamo, Italy - Used a B-737/700 Next Generation
Yesterday afternoon there was the launch of the new daily connection operated by Skyeurope Airlines between Bergamo-Orio al Serio and Prague (see AVIONEWS for details). The inaugural flight was made with... more
AerospaceArianespace gets another order by Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Mitsubishi will put a satellite into orbit in 2008
Arianespace, world leader in commercial launch services and producer, among the others, of "Ariane-5" launchers, celebrated its 20th anniversary of its presence in Japan with an order by Mitsubishi electronic... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm at Augusta airport
Augusta, Canada - A suspicious bag makes bomb squad intervene
Part af Augusta airport, Canada, was evacuated yesterday because of a bag imputed to golf tournament players headed out of town but left unattended. As the alarm was raised, a bomb squad was called in... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion or perforation of domed anchor nuts, which could result in arcing and ignition of fuel vapor in the center wing fuel tank during a lightning strike and consequent explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 67)] [Page 17694-17696] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyAeradria: from "Federico Fellini"'s airport to Sharm el Sheikh by Eurofly
Rimini, Italy - From April 12 to November 29, 2006 with departure each Wednesday
"Eurofly, airline leader in Italy in the leisure flights’ sector, announces the restart of connections from Rimini (Federico Fellini’s international airport) to Sharm el Sheikh, confirming again its own... more
IndustryAirbus will remain in UK
Toulouse, France - It was said by Airbus' number 1 Gustav Humbert
Airbus number 1 Gustav Humbert said yesterday that, also if BAE decided to retreat by European consortium stock by releasing its 20% share, Toulouse industry anyway will remain in UK. In fact the decision... more
Aerospace"Venus Express" enters Venus orbit
Darmstadt, Germany - The ESA space probe has reached its destination this morning
European Space Agency (ESA) Operations Centre in Darmstadt, Germany, has made known that "Venus Express" space probe has entered, as expected, Venus orbit this morning. The probe has ended its slowdown... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes (2006-07-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fracture of the MLG bogie beam pivot pin, which could lead to possible loss of the MLG truck during takeoff or landing and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 67)] [Page 17691-17694] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleICAO and Eurocontrol's seminary about the just culture in air transport
Baku, Azerbaijan - Judicial systems' lacks
In the last days an ICAO and Eurocontrol’s seminary about the just culture in air transport took place in Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital city. It is clear that, according with the speeches of the seminary, whi... more
Press releaseGalileo Avionica ready to win the Venus challenge
Rome, Italy - After an interplanetary journey of about five months
"After an interplanetary journey of about five months, the European probe Venus Express is now ready to enter the polar elliptical orbit of the planet Venus. Galileo Avionica’s star trackers will guide t... more
IndustryThe new engine Hyshot III tested in Australia
Sidney, Australia - It can achieve a speed 7 times higher of the sound one
A new experimental jet engine was tested today in Australia, the Hishot III which is able to achieve a speed 7 times higher of the sound one. The system was drawn by British industry of military components... more
Miscellaneous160 aircraft carried back the votes of Italian people resident in foreign countries
Rome, Italy - Satisfaction expressed by Italian Minister Tremaglia
160 aircraft in two days, since April 7 to April 9, carried back in Italy the votes of Italian people resident in foreign countries. The first flight arrived to Rome-Fiumicino airport coming from Kuala... more
AirportsPassengers want internet in flight
Washington, USA - This is what emerges from a research by Connexion by Boeing
A research commissioned by Connexion by Boeing (the company providing on-line connections on airplanes of several airlines) to Burke Research Institute, and made on 3200 travellers in the second half of... more