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Sport aviationHot-air balloon: the new altitude record now speaks Indian
Mumbai, India - A flying enthusiast business man reached 21,000 meters in India
Vijaypat Singhania, 67 years old, touched 21,000 of altitude above sea level last Saturday, breaking Swedish Per Lindstrand’s existing record set in June 1988 in Texas. The Indian millionaire Singhania -... more
Science and technologySwissport to sell its shareholding in Turkish associate company Havas
Istanbul, Turkey - Ciner group will take over it
Swissport International, a Helvetic handling company, sold its 40% shareholding in Turkish ground handler Havas to the Turkish-based Ciner Group. The sale is part of a broader streamlining of the Swissport... more
AirlinesA passenger lighted a cigarette and urinated in the plane's aisle
New York, USA - It occured on an United Airlines flight last Friday
He was on board a United Airlines flight taken off from Orlando, Florida, and bound for Washington last Friday. He was drunk and firstly lighted a cigarette. A flight attendant reproached him but the man... more
HelicoptersKamov proves stronger in the Spanish market
Madrid, Spain - New orders for the Ka-32s deployed in firefighting missions
Russia goes on confirming its particular vocation in producing excellent firefighting aircraft and market appears to recognize the value of the national aerospace industry in this field once again. Spanish... more
Latest newsIndonesia: possible orders for the C-130 Hercules
Jakarta, Indonesia - Defence Ministry would intend to purchase as many as possible
The United States decided recently to lift an embargo against weapons trade due to reasons related to human rights. The first self-evident effect of such a decision, according to experts, could be traced... more
AirlinesHainan Airlines is about to buy regional carrier CR Airways
Beijing, China - The "South China Morning Post" reported it
Hainan Airlines is about to buy CR Airways, a Hong-Kong-based regional airline founded in 2001. CR Airways owns also a subsidiary charter airline. Chinese daily "South China Morning Post" sustained that... more
DefenseDi Paola: "The Italian soldier: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement"
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of General Staff reminded the great international effort made by the Italian armed forces
"The Italian soldiers: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement". These are qualities that Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola finds in the Italian troops, more and more attending... more
IndustryCanada: thinking about a funding plan for aerospace research
Ottawa, Canada - Also the Bombardier C Series programme is likely to take advantage of it
Canadian Bombardier group intends to expand its production to avoid to restrict its industrial activity in the civil field most of all dealing with the regional segment. The C Series programme under design... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas (2): connections with Italy were affected too
Rome, Italy - Pilots strike has caused a lot of cancellations
Last evening’s flight AR-1141 for Buenos Aires from Rome-Fiumicino, has been cancelled: passengers, mostly Argentine nationals living in Italy, have been diverted on other flights or temporary hosted i... more
AirlinesEast Star Airlines ordered 20 Airbus A-320s
Paris, France - 10 aircraft have been acquired and 10 have been leased
East Star Airlines is the China’s fifth carrier; it started last June and is based at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The airline is owned by the informatics, tourism and property company East Star G... more
HelicoptersItalian Army: first NH-90 to arrive in Spring
Rome, Italy - Some 60 aircraft have been ordered for tactical transport missions and special operations
Italian Army has a clear tapestry about the management of the NH-90 programme as it is about to take delivery of the first helicopter of this type, a delivery scheduled in the 2Q 2006. The first vehicles... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas sacked 168 workers after Thursday's strike
Buenos Aires, Argentina - An airline's statement unveiled it
Aerolineas Argentinas fired 168 workers including both pilots and technicians and announced in a statement it will fire any other staff that would fail to turn up for work in the next days. The protest... more
AerospaceESA: rocket-carriers launches to be monitored from the Azores
Lisbon, Portugal - A historical agreement with Portuguese Government to build a monitoring station
Portugal performed an important step forward for its growth in the aerospace sector. ESA (European Space Agency) decided to build a monitoring station dedicated to the European rocket carriers launches... more
Civil aviationIran-North Korea: energy in exchange for missiles?
Teheran, Iran - It would have been stated by part of German press
Sources from German press would have stated that the Iranian Islamic Republic intends to provide North Korea with natural gas and oil in exchange for missile technology. This news would have been spread... more
Latest newsPakistan: are F-16s arriving from the Netherlands and Belgium
Islamabad, Pakistan - It could deal with an ad interim solution while waiting for the delivery of new fighters from the USA
Hearthquake which heavily hit Pakistan led authorities to modify some military expense and orders for more than 70 new F-16 fighters is not an exception. Nevertheless, Islamabad’s Government would need t... more
HelicoptersGreat North Air Ambulance: a Dauphin arriving
London, UK - The helicopter will replace an old BO-105 for EMS missions in Great Britain
The British Great North Air Ambulance EMS (Emergency Medical Service) group operates a BO-105 helicopter which is beginning to prove ageing. Despite it ensured many successes for its crew during its missions,... more
Civil aviationPlane carrying a White House's official forced to an emergency landing
Washington, USA - The Gulfstream 4 passengers suffered no consequences
It happened at Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport in Saturday afternoon about 4:00pm local time: Andrew Card, an official for the White House, was headed to Washington, on a twin-engine Gulfstream 4... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm upgraded to "Buy" from "Neutral" by Merrill Lynch
Paris, France - The bank directed a note to its clients
According to a note directed to its clients, Merrill Lynch analysts opinion about Air France has changed. Merrill Lynch aims at a turnover worth EUR 20.79bn in 2006 and EUR 21.82bn in 2007. Airline’s o... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Dragoni: "Airline's name reminds KLM bad memories"
Rome, Italy - Gianni Dragoni wrote it on "Il Sole 24 Ore"
"Il Sole 24 Ore" wrote about Alitalia again after interview to Cimoli (see for details AVIONEWS) by a Gianni Dragoni’s release concerning a supposed KLM’s attitude about the future participation by Ali... more
AirlinesAlitalia-Aeroflot's conflict: possible effects on "Federico Fellini" Airport
Rimini, Italy - Aeradria' Chairman, Massimo Masini, has denounced it
The conflict between Aeroflot and Alitalia (see for details AVIONEWS), is risking to involve Rimini Airport because the bilateral agreement’s part dealing with charter flights has been also brought into t... more
PeopleCharter from Russia: ENAC granted carriers stopping at Rimini with an authorization to land with passengers on board
Rimini, Italy - This measure just regarded November 27, while waiting for a meeting between Italian and Russian authorities today
Aeradria operator made know that ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) granted carriers stopping at Rimini Airport with an authorization to land with passengers on board, while waiting for a... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fifth week of November
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 28 to next Sunday December 4
Monday 28 - Gliding - Outback Shootout. Sportavia Soaring Centre, Tocumwal, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 3 5874 2063 www.sportavia.com.au - Gliding - Northern Region Championships. Matamata... more
Civil aviationArgentina: MD-80 made an emergency landing
Buenos Aires, Argentina - 148 passengers aboard suffered no problem
A McDonnell Douglas MD-80 plane by Argentina’s Austral carrier, which was bound for El Calafarte carrying 148 people, has been forced to make an emergency landing at Ezeira International Airport (about 3... more
Latest newsIndia: a cruise missile for the Su-30s coming soon
New Dheli, India - An airborne version of the BrahMos guided rocket could remarkably increase the defensive capabilities of the country
India could get its first real nation-made airborne cruise missile. Russia-Indian joint-venture which led to produce and test the BrahMos surface-to-surface guided rocket used by both Indian Army and Navy,... more
Science and technologyBad weather caused discomforts both in Italian and European airports
Boulogne, Italy - Boulogne suffered for most serious damage despite of snowplough's action: intense precipitation obstructed the use of the runway
In Italy major problems resulted at Boulogne International Airport which was forced to interrupt air traffic due to a heavy snowfall affecting the Po valley last Saturday. Flights were suspended from 1:50am... more
AirlinesAlitalia's emergency landing at Sophia was due to an oil light
Rome, Italy - Early a problem with one engine has been supposed
Alitalia’s Boeing carrying 146 persons on board -136 passengers and 10 crew members- was due to rustle up a landing at Sophia Airport last Friday because an oil light was flashing (see for details AVIONEWS). I... more
HelicoptersA-149: the AgustaWestland-promoted challenger for the LUH
Cascina Costa, Italy - First specifications on the aircraft are available
First specifications about the military version of the AB-139 devoted to compete for the US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme are available. The A-149 (AgustaWestland is now promoting it a... more
Latest newsLibyan airplane asked for an unauthorized refuelling, Italian Air Force ordered a F-16 scramble
Rome, Italy - It happened at Ciampino Airport on last Saturday but all was solved without any problem
A warning signal involved Italian skies on last Saturday, November 26. A Libyan Beechcraft 200 overflying the country after leaving from Germany and bound for Tripoli, asked for an authorization to land... more
SecurityParis-headed Alitalia flight returned to Fiumicino for an emergency
Rome, Italy - Cimoli-led airline involved by an emergency landing again
An Alitalia MD-80 aircraft operating a flight from Rome to Paris has been forced to come back to Fiumicino Airport due to technical problems with one of the engines early today. The aircraft had taken... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Italian soldiers to leave from Iraq by 2006
Rome, Italy - US submarines to leave La Maddalena; a great promotional activities for the military aircraft at Dubai Air Show 2005
Italy is the major issue in the defence sector between November 20 and 27, with an announcement of troop withdrawal from Iraq by 2006, the end of deployment of US submarines in Sardinia and competition... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Alitalia suffered at the Stock Exchange but Air France is closer
Rome, Italy - The AB-139 is a totally AgustaWestland-owned programme; first foreign customer for the Sukhoi RRJ with the real entrance in the world market
Here follow the most important news for the civil aviation sector from November 20 to 27 with Alitalia, the RRJ and AgustaWestland as the major issues. Airlines- A suffering week affected the Alitalia... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines to resume flights to Pakistan after 4 years
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - They were interrupted for security reasons in 2002
As from February of the next year, Singapore Airlines will restart flights to Pakistan after suspending its services in May 2002 due to security reasons. Singapore-based carrier should operate three-weekly... more
Science and technologyDubai Airport won again the award for World’s Leading Airport
Dubai, UAE - It returned from London carrying two awards
Dubai International Airport has won for the third time the prize as World’s Best Airport. The hub has been also voted as best in the Middle East, title that the World Travel Awards, which organized the a... more
Weather forecastsSpectacular greeting to A-380 at Dubai exhibition
Dubai, UAE - The giant "escorted" in flight by the French acrobatic team's aircraft, in a suggestive air show
The A-380 with the Emirates’ livery has flown this morning on Jumeirah Beach in Dubai "escorted" by the "Patrouille de France", the French Armée de l’Air’s acrobatic team (the equivalent of our "Frecc... more
AerospaceNASA: the next years' space programmes at risk for funds' lack
New york, Usa - The "Washington Post" wrote it
Because of high costs of Shuttle’s programme and the missions performed on Discovery, the NASA’s budget would not allow to complete the space programmes announced by Bush. The saving operations are und... more
SecuritySyria: struggles between US and Syrian soldiers
Damascus, Syria - It is being talked about a trespass by the US contingent with four dead among the marines and three among the Syrian soldiers but all must be confirmed
American contingent’s soldiers in Iraq would have performed a raid in the Syrian homeland with a struggle between the US and the Syrian troops which would have killed three Arab soldiers and four marines. T... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air will be privatized within the end of 2006
Sofia, Bulgaria - The Bulgarian Transport Minister, Peter Mutafchiev, announced it
During financial report’s presentation in the first 100 days of the new Bulgarian Government led by socialists, the Transport Minister, Peter Mutafchiev, announced that the carrier’s privatization of... more
Science and technologyThailand: Samui Airport closed traffic due to heavy rains
Bangkok, Thailand - Tens flights were cancelled
Torrential rains and tropical storms in the past three days have forced the airport of Southern island of Samui to close the air traffic. Hundreds passengers have "Stranded" today in the air station while... more
Government actsQuestion time: "Government briefs Parliament on time of retirement of US base at Santo Stefano"
Rome, Italy - By senator Bruno Dettori (Margherita, Dl-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Dettori asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing when Italian Government briefs Parliament on the agreement signed with counterpart Donald Rumsfeld as well as time of retirement of... more
DefenseIndia ready to "launch" its missiles on the global market
New Dheli, India - Promotion of several nation-made weapon systems will start in December with some demonstrative events
January 2006 could prove a turning point moment for the Indian armaments industry. Government would have decided to start a series of demonstrative launches for some among its missiles produced by its... more
AirlinesAir France: flights' punctuality and luggages' performance in October
Paris, France - The 82,1% flights departed and arrived in time; the 18,7% lacking luggages for 1000 passengers embarked
"Punctuality and regularity of Air France’s flights: The results for October are in diminution compared to those in previous month. In October, on the overall Air France’s connections: - departed and... more
AirlinesAir Madrid likes the A-350
Madrid, Spain - Negotiations for the purchase of 15 new Airbus' aircraft are under way
The Airbus A-350, the new medium-long range airliner under development at the technical offices of the aerospace company, could gain a new European customer. It deals with the Spanish carrier Air Madrid,... more
Civil aviationFederal Express plane made an emergency landing in India
New Delhi, India - Flight destination and load remain uncertain
A cargo plane by Federal Express operated an emergency landing at New Delhi’s "Indira Gandhi" International Airport after a technical engine failure: ambulances and firemen hurried to the scene. The B... more
Government actsInterpellation: transfer of civil facilities to Sardinia Region after US submarines left La Maddalena
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Cossiga (Per le Autonomie)
Italian senator Cossiga asked Italian Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defence and Minister of Economy, for making clear if bilateral agreements between Italy and USA on free transfer... more
AerospaceVenus Express: that is the importance of Italian contribution
Brussels, Belgium - Equipments and instruments for the probe are installed also on other spacecraft for Sistem Solar exploration
The Venus Express probe will reach Venus planet in April 2006 and ESA (European Space Agency) will manage the entire programme developed by more than twenty aerospace companies under EADS’ lead. Italian c... more
Science and technologyBad weather in Europe: Frankfurt Airport suffered for discomforts too
Frankfurt, Germany - Several flights were delayed or cancelled this morning
At Frankfurt International Airport, because of storms hitting Northern Europe last night (see for details AVIONEWS), early today 43 flights have been cancelled and 44 delayed. The hub, first in Germany... more
DefenseBulgaria: possible cuts for military airlifters and helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - Military expense containment could lower the number of the C-27Js, the Panthers and the Cougars but nothing is sure yet
Bulgarian Ministry of Defence would intend to modify expense schedule for several equipment ordered during the last months. In an attempt to contain costs, Sofia’s Administration could opt for lowering o... more
Science and technologyAmsterdam-Schiphol Airport is semi-paralysed
Amsterdam, Holland - A spokesperson for the management company reported it
It was able to use only one runways and airplanes have been redirected to other airports due to a storm which has been hitting Holland from last night. Consequently Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport’s activity h... more
AccidentsCessna landed on its belly at Las Vegas
Washington, USA - An electrical problem forced the pilot to the special procedure
The pilot of a Cessna 340 aircraft has been forced to land on its belly at the North Las Vegas Airport due to problems with the electrical system. Airport spokeswoman, Linda Healey, has reported that none... more
Government actsUrgent Interpellation: hypothesis of deployment of white phosphorus in Nassiriya area
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Luciano Violante (DS) and other Deputies
Italian Deputy Hon. Violante and other Deputies intended to understand if the white phosphorus could have been even deployed in Nassiriya area as, in such a case, proper measures should be taken in... more