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Science and technologyBoeing GLS: an innovative landing system for a "Next-Generation" 737
Washington, USA - An integrated solution combining satellite information with data provided by officers on the ground
The Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation will be endowed with an innovative instrumental landing system named GLS (Global Positioning Landing system). It deals in particular with a system which combines information... more
Science and technologyA committee against enlargement of Locarno-Magadino Airport
Locarno, Switzerland - It asks for adopting anti-pollution measures in defence of local residents
The committee born to defend needs of local citizens asking for clean and noiseless aircraft: the regulamentation of activity at Locarno-Magadino Airport, must provides for diurnal flight restrictions,... more
Civil aviationDepleted uranium: UNEP warned about environmental damages in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - British troops provided data related to the use of such mineral in their bullets, indicating some two tons spread over such territory
The UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) unveiled recently that, within its monitoring activities for the Iraqi environmental situation, only the British forces delivered documents related to the... more
AerospaceAn India-made satellite for African continent
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - It may bring relevant advantages for distance medicine and education sector in the AU's countries
An India-made satellite project at a cost of USD 50m would have been introduced to African Union (AU) President, Mali Alpha Oumar Konarè: it would be destined to develop communications among African nations’ go... more
Miscellaneous35th European rally of mountain flight pilots
Sondrio, Italy - About 150 aviators and more than 60 planes are expected
Tomorrow and Sunday, Sondrio (Piemonte Region) will host the XXXV European rally of mountain flight pilots, organized by Sondrio Air Club with the collaboration of Aviovaltellina SpA, "Corrado Gex" Air... more
AccidentsItalian P-68 Observer crashed: Chief of Police ordered to stop the planes
Rome, Italy - The aircraft have already suffered from technical problems in the past
Italian Chief of Police, Gianni De Gennaro, ordered to stop P-68 Observer planes belonging to the Corp: one of these aircraft, on Wednesday afternoon, disappeared off the Fossacesia coast (Chieti) carrying... more
DefenseIndia: three new air carriers by 2011
New Dheli, India - They will be able to carry up to 30 aircraft each also including the Mig-29s and the naval version of the LCA
The preliminary project related to structure and main systems to be adopted for the new Indian air carriers has been completed. India schedules to make some three main naval units enter service by 2012... more
Latest newsSirio Panel to provide control panels for the A-400M
Toulouse, France - The Finmeccanica-owned company already cooperates with Airbus for the A-320 family airplanes' instruments
The Airbus A-400M gains a new Italian partner: it deals with Sirio Panel, a Finmeccanica-owned company competent for the production of avionics systems related to controls. The programme regarding the... more
Government actsQuestion time on Alitalia flights from and to Puglia Region
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Chirilli (Forza Italia)
Italian senator Chirilli asked Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport which kind of steps intends to resort to in order to obtain the reduction of Alitalia fares, favouring who needs to fly... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines: "Airbus must compensate delays for the deliveries of the A-380s"
Singapore - Spokesmen from the Asian carrier would have underlined that such possibility is likely to happen on the basis of contract conditions signed
Singapore Airlines proves upset about the delay of deliveries for the first Airbus A-380s previously scheduled by the first half of next year. The contract signed between the Asian carrier (actually, the... more
Government actsQuestion time on supposed Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty's weakening
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Martone (Mixed party- Rifondazione Comunista) and other senators
Italian senator, Francesco Martone, asked Italian Government to start some initiatives in order to reinforce the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty to avoid its weakening and favour the joining by other... more
DefenseMartino: "Italian troops to leave from Iraq when the local security forces complete their training"
Rome, Italy - It was underlined by Italian Minister of Defence
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, commented recently with reference to the announced Italian troops withdrawal from Iraqi territory, a withdrawal scheduled to occur by February 2006 according... more
Government actsMotion: is Italian presence in Nassirya connected with oil production?
Rome, Italy - By senator Luigi Malabarba (Mixed group) and other senators
Italian senator Luigi Malabarba signed a motion addressed to Italian Government to engage the Executive to ask United States to collaborate with Italian magistrates on Calipari’s killing and journalist G... more
MiscellaneousArtificial rain spread by planes to fight drought in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - Clouds were sprinkled with particular chemical substances to stimulate showers
Thailand is suffering for a tremendous water emergency, the worst in last seven years, so Bangkok’s Government set up a program (which is worth EUR 20m) to fight the drought stimulating rain artificially. A... more
AerospaceEurely and InavSat: a super-consortium to manage the Galileo satellite programme?
Brussels, Belgium - EU could select one of the two proposals ot opt for a merge which can favour the quality of the final product
European Union is forecasting to unveil the name of the winner to be the concessionary of the satellite programme related to the Galileo global positioning system, based on 30 satellites which are expected... more
Latest newsAngola: Embraer Super Tucano airplanes have been ordered
Luanda, Angola - Among 8 and 12 aircraft which will be able to share tactical data with the African country's fighters
Angola is purchasing a remarkable amount of weapons from Brazil and commercial deals in this sector would have been recently signed in Brasilia during an official visit by the African country’s President. A... more
Civil aviationRussia: civil aviation safety solutions in Africa and in the Arab world
Moscow, Russia - From airport monitoring systems to updates for the fleets which operate Russian-made aircraft
Russian aerospace industry launches a wide promotional campaign among the African and Arab countries concerning flight safety/security. During meetings with representatives from various countries in such... more
IndustryEmbraer: two EMB-190 options converted into firm orders by Copa Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - It will have six aircraft by 2006
Copa Airlines has converted two EMBRAER 190 options into firm orders, adding to the original order of ten EMBRAER 190s announced in October 2004. All of Copa’s EMBRAER 190s will be Advanced Range (AR) v... more
Civil aviationUSA: suspect terrorist aboard, an Air France plane stopped
Washington, USA - US security measures started for the second time in a row
The security procedures which have made starting the warning last May 11, when a small Cessna 150 violated the air space above White House and Capitoline Hill, have worked a treat (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Latest newsEADS and Raytheon together for the Future Cargo Aircraft programme
Washington, USA - European group has found an important partner in the United States for the promotion of the C-295 as the new US Army's airlifter
EADS signed an important agreement in the United States with Raytheon for the promotion of the C-295 as the new military transport aircraft to be devoted to US Army within the FCA (Future Cargo Aircraft)... more
HelicoptersBoeing launches the AH-6 for the US Army's ARH
Washington, USA - Significant structural and avionic changes to be implemented
The AH-6 Little Bird is the Boeing’s solution for the US Army’s ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) programme related to a new rotor-winged light aircraft destined to replace the current OH-58 Kiowas as... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the Board of Directors approved the first Quarter of 2005 of the Group
Rome, Italy - It was approved yesterday
Different kinds of costs have risen compared to last year mainly due to the increasing fuel price. Load factor tended to grow though the carrier is facing some financial difficulties. The business plan... more
Civil aviationParis: summit of Interior ministers on defence of air, earth and maritime borders
Paris, France - To contribute to an European space of freedom, security and justice
Italian Minister of Interior, Giuseppe Pisanu, landed yesterday in French main city in order to attend the summit with his counterparts for France, Germany, United Kingdom and Spain: the meeting has been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent interference between the compensator and the guide assembly of probe no. 1, which could create an ignition source that could result in a fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 91)] [Page 24936-24938] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent water or ice accumulating in the elevator assembly, which could result in possible corrosion that reduces the structural integrity of the flight control surface, or in an unbalanced flight control surface
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 91)] [Page 24938-24939] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing celebrated one year serving world's airlines and passengers
Washington, Usa - By B-777/300ER
The Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) passenger airplane last Wednesday marked one year in revenue service, during which it reinforced the 777’s unsurpassed record of reliability and efficiency. The t... more
Latest newsPakistan: JF-17 and F-16 to modernize its Air Force's fleet
Islamabad, Pakistan - A nation-made fighter and the US Viper as then ideal solutions but the financial effort could prove not completely affordable
Pakistan is devoting great efforts for the modernization of its own combat aircraft fleet, both concerning national production and the purchase of new means in the international market. In the first case,... more
Science and technologyVenus: NASA thinks to a biplane-probe to study the planet
Washington, USA - If necessary funds are provided, the remote-controlled aircraft will be able to face its high temperature
NASA intends to deepen its studies on Venus in a significant manner and some scientists would have suggested to perform a great leap forward compared to what done so far by the traditional probes deployed... more
IndustryEmbraer Aircraft Maintenance Services awarded Diamond Certificate of Excellence
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Certificate presented at the 39th Tennessee Midsouth Aviation Maintenance Conference
Recognized for nearly 2400 training hours completed by its maintenance team in 2004, Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc. (EAMS), located in Nashville, was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration... more
CuriositiesUndertaking on glade flying from Italy to Cape North in 15 days
Rimini, Italy - Two Italian expert pilots accompanied by a dog will fly over nine European countries
Achille Cesarano and Maurizio Radi will be the protagonists of an undertaking without precedent next month: they intend flying over nine countries by glade, from Italy to Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Hungary,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 211 flights cancelled due to air-traffic controllers' strike
Rome, Italy - The stop to occur from 12:00 to 04:00 pm today while SULT union even announces a hunger strike starting next week
Alitalia is still coming to grips with strikes. The Italian national airline forecasted the cancellation of 211 flights (among which 114 international and 97 domestic services), due to the demonstration... more
Press releaseAlitalia and Aeroflot signed a code-sharing agreement
Rome, Italy - Cimoli and Okulov have signed it yesterday
"The Alitalia’s President and Ceo, Giancarlo Cimoli, and Aeroflot’s Ceo, Valery Okulov, have signed yesterday in Rome an important code-sharing agreement for the routes Moscow/Milan-Malpensa and Milan-Malpensa/Moscow. The... more
AerospaceCassini probe found a small moon among the Saturn's rings
Colorado, USA - But it is not the only one orbiting around the planet
Scientists from the Science Institute di Boulder, Colorado, unveiled it stating that Cassini space probe - a joint project produced by NASA US Space Agency, European ESA and ASI (the Italian one) and worth... more
Civil aviationIran: the nuclear programme restart has been already decided but EU still believes in negotiations
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic announced that the enriched uranium will not be transferred to a second plant so that no military use will occur
The Iranian Islamic Republic confirmed its own intention to carry on the national nuclear programme. According to what stated by representatives from Teheran’s Government, negotiations with France, Germany a... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new flight from Verona to Cologne/Bonn inaugurated
Milan, Italy - The new connection will be served until September 25
"Germanwings inaugurated today, on May 12, the new connection that links Verona to Cologne/Bonn. The new flight will be served until September 25, with four weekly frequencies, increasing so to five the... more
Science and technologyADF: French artist Jean Michel Folon's exhibition
Florence, Italy - "Vespucci" Airport to host sculpture entitled "Le Chemin"
Florence "Amerigo Vespucci" Airport will host a Jean Michel Folon’s sculpture entitled "Le Chemin" on the occasion of his exhibition in the Italian city. It deals with a bronze work concerning a traveller w... more
Science and technologyA-380: light and safe thanks to material technology
Toulouse, France - Kevlar, Vespel and Nomex ensure more structural robustness, lightness and capability of containing flames
One of the most important technical aspects with reference to the Airbus A-380 programme is certainly the one concerning materials deployed for its construction. The new 555-800 seats long haul airliner... more
AccidentsIndian military aircraft crashed after take-off
Khalilabad, India - The pilot has been killed: an enquiry will find the incident's cause
A Jaguar fighter plane belonging to Indian Air Force dropped yesterday in the Northern state of Uttar Pradesh: the pilot suffered for several wounds and died unfortunately. The incident occurred shortly... more
DefenseAnti-terrorism operations: that is how Italy cooperates for the monitoring of the international activities under way
Rome, Italy - Representatives from Italian armed forces in Tampa described to AVIONEWS the supervision of the missions in the various operational settings around the Persian Gulf
AVIONEWS reached by a video-conference some representatives from the Italian armed forces operating in Tampa (Florida, USA), where a joint unit is attending to keep constantly on touch with the US Command... more
Science and technology"Valerio Catullo": new connection to Cologne and Bonn and newness for the Summer
Verona, Italy - After that one with Barcelona and South America
"For ’Valerio Catullo’ (Verona’s Airport) continues a 2005 full of newness. After the opening of the daily connection served by Iberia to Barcelona and from there, with all South America, a new connection that... more
AirlinesQatar Airways increases the goods traffic with Europe
Rome, Italy - By three weekly connections
"After the intense traffic relationships between Qatar and Europe, Qatar Airways started a new regular service with three frequencies per week to transport goods between Doha and Munich and viceversa.... more
Government actsQuestion time on respite of US sanctions towards Syria
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Del Mastro Delle Vedove (AN party)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delle Vedove intended to understand if Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs planned to mark to Washington, the most important Italy’s allied, the inexpediency to keep sanctions to S... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' surveys: "Which reasons could have contributed to determine the recent accidents which involved both Italian Corps and Armed forces’ aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Technical problems, aspects related to human factor and operational procedures or pure chance?
AVIONEWS launches a new survey this time related to safety issue, with reference in particular to the recent accidents which involved several aircraft from both Italian Corps and Armed Forces. Respondents... more
Press releaseAir traffic controllers' strike: Alitalia to cancel 211 operations
Rome, Italy - The action will occur Friday May 13 from 12:00pm to 04:00pm
"Alitalia informs that, due to strike called by flight controllers tomorrow, May 13, from 12:00pm to 04:00pm, 211 flights, among which 97 domestic and 114 international, will be cancelled. For further... more
PeopleSULT confirmed flight assistants strike planned next May 18
Rome, Italy - Despite of directions from Committee for Strikes
Despite of directions issued by Committee for Strikes, which asked union to perform the action next May 28, when other air transport walk-outs have been planned, SULT union has confirmed the h24 strike... more
PeopleAVIONEWS: results of the survey "Should Italy ratify the CEATS (Central European Air Traffic Services) project?"
Rome, Italy - A programme to be implemented only in cae EASA and Eurocontrol have a clear role
AVIONEWS focused its attention on the CEATS (Central European Air Traffic Services) programme devoted to a survey on the issue related to the approval of the related agreement (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Government actsQuestion Time: debates between SULT union and Alitalia and flight safety
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Giordano (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Giordano intended to understand if Italian Minister of Transport and Minister of Economy want to solve the problems related to debates between SULT union and Alitalia with reference... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Alitalia's critical situation
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy Hon. Lucchese asked various Italian ministries for making clear about the critical situation of Alitalia which, according to such Deputy, should be considered as a failed company as its... more
AirlinesMeridiana to undertake to keep all workers
Cagliari, Italy - To resolve the dispute
192 jobs which were at risk appeared to be safe: Sardinia-based airline’s CEO has delivered a report to Cgil, Cisl, Uil, Anpac, Meridiana Pilots Association, Anpav and Pilots Unions trade unions: this r... more
Government actsInterpellation: Italian Government's role to reinforce the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for making clear which kind of steps Italian Government intends to perform in order to reinforce the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty... more