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AirlinesSwiss International Airlines increased load factor
Basilea, Switzerland - The data concerning last April results
842,805 people transported respect to 819,752 in the same month of last year, with a load factor increased by 74.2% during the first quarter of 2005, rising 2.6% on an annualized basis. Positive results... more
PeopleEurocontrol and the Faa agree to cooperate on the Flight Object Concept
Brussels, Belgium - After a workshop held in Brussels
After a workshop held in Brussels, EUROCONTROL and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have agreed to continue cooperation on defining new interoperability standards based on the Flight Object concept.... more
AerospaceGalileo: EU forecasts great employment advantages thanks to the satellite system
Brussels, Belgium - Around 140,000 jobs starting in 2015
Europe believes in the future success of the Galileo satellite programme, the new global positioning system which follows similar well known devices such as the US GPS and the Russian Glonass, also concerning... more
CuriositiesSolar radiations pollute the air: testing has been carried out on ultralight aircraft
Rome, Italy - Details from a research which has been conducted for two years in Val Padana
A study made by researchers from Boulogne University, Finland’s Kuopio University, Garmisch’s Research Centre Karlsruhe and Research Centre Aachen (Germany), unveiled that sun would contribute to pollute the... more
DefenseFini: "Italian troops to withdraw from Iraq by February 2006"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined that no unilateral decision will be taken into consideration by Italian Government
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini commented about the future withdrawal of Italian contingent from the Iraqi homeland. According to Fini, the forces sent to the Arab country will stay... more
HelicoptersEurocopter challenges Bell for the new Indian Army's light helicopter
New Dheli, India - The European group is promoting the Fennec while the US company is offering the 407
Indian Army needs to find a good replacement for its obsolete Chetak and Cheetah helicopters, actually licensed versions of the well known Aerospatiale Alouette manufactured in India. The armed force would... more
AerospaceCiampi appointed Vittori "Commendatore"
Rome, Italy - "I met a great interest of Italian Air Force and Defence towards aerospace sector"
Italian President of Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, has appointed as "Commendatore of Italian Republic" Colonel Roberto Vittori, who had just come back from space mission aboard Soyuz. He has been awarded... more
Science and technologySave to concentrate efforts on Budapest
Venice, Italy - Venice's operator, ready to quote, takes part to privatization's tender for the Hungarian Airport
Save, Venice "Marco Polo" and Treviso ’s operator, intends taking part to Budapest Airport tender. But Enrico Marchi, both Chairman and CEO for Save, revealed the plan to acquire Southern airports of P... more
Government actsQuestion Time: death of an Italian Army soldier due to suspicious cancer
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Roberta Pinotti (DS)
Italian Deputy Hon. Pinotti asked Italian Minister of Defence for making clear about the death of an Italian Army’s soldier due to a suspicious cancer after he performed missions abroad. more
Science and technologyUnique said yes to temporary working rule on Zurich-Kloten
Zurich, Switzerland - But some doubts stand on ICAO's rules
Zurich Airport’s operator, Unique, approved on the whole the new temporary working rule issued last March by Civil Aviation Federal Department (UFAC) which provides for a larger operation space in determined t... more
Science and technologyCanadian airports to cut back on rents
Ottawa, Canada - The Federal Government's decision aims to reduce management costs and revitalize air sector
Canadian Transport Minister, Jean Lapierre, has decided to cut airport rent costs: his plan provides for 60 per cent reduction which will affect 21 federal air stations. The measure is aimed to relieve... more
AirlinesNew route from Jordan to Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Flights schedule will determined by passengers demand
Next Monday May 16, the maiden flight from Aqaba to Erbil, will official start the new connection between Jordan and Iraq: the Jordan carrier Toeba will operate the direct flight from the Red Sea town... more
Government actsQuestion Time: supposed US military operation in the Nassiriya area
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana intended to understand if Italian Minister of Defence knows about the supposed recent US military operation in the Nassiriya area against some Islamic movements, just where the... more
Government actsQuestion Time: military service after the end of compulsory conscription
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Aldo Perrotta (Fi)
Italian Deputy Aldo Perrotta asked Italian Minister of Defence for making clear which are the main changes enforced after the end of the military compulsory conscription with reference to roles, competences,... more
Science and technologyAeroporti Sistema del Garda: Verona-Cologne/Bonn connection
Verona, Italy - The presentation press conference will hold next Thursday May 12 at 11
The Aeroporti Sistema del Garda (Verona and Brescia’s Airports) communicate that the presentation press conference of the new flight Verona-Cologne/Bonn, served by the German low-cost carrier, Germanwings, w... more
Government actsMotion: investigation on the death of Nicola Calipari and Italian troops' withdrawal from Iraq
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Oliviero Diliberto (Comunisti Italiani) and other deputies
Italian Deputy Hon. Diliberto asked Italian Government for favouring the setting of an international investigation committee on the death of SISMI’s agent Nicola Calipari and the withdrawal of Italian t... more
MiscellaneousRussian bases in Georgia: Bush to mediate for a peaceful solution
Tbilisi, Georgia - US President intends to favour the achievement of a deal between Russian and Georgian governments on the old problem
US President, George W. Bush visited Georgian capital, Tbilisi, meeting President Mikhail Saakashvili. USA’s President was welcomed by a celebrating crowd with support demonstrations which Georgian President h... more
Civil aviationUSA: intrusions into military computer systems
Washington, USA - A young Swedish student has been suspected
A hacker, who would be of Swedish origin (from Uppsala), would introduced into informatics systems serving US Army, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and several research laboratories.... more
Civil aviationIran about to restart uranium enrichment
Teheran, Iran - European pressure or the prospective EU's support to the USA for a possible UN's intervention weill not be taken into account
The Iranian Islamic Republic appears willing to carry on its own nuclear programme and announced recently that it is going to restart uranium enrichment at one of its dedicated plants soon. This decision,... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-135/EC-145 for the US Army LUH
Washington, USA - The European helicopter group intends to promote one of the two aircraft for the new utility chopper of the armed force
The helicopter group Eurocopter is ready to compete for the LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme for US Army. It would have been recently unveiled by its North American section which would have underlined... more
Latest newsItaly and UAE signed an agreement for logistics support for Italian forces abroad
Dubai, UAE - Italian Air Force's units to be allowed to operate at airports in the small Arab country
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, was officially visit the United Arab Emirates yesterday. Minister Martino seize a chance to meet his counterpart in the Persian Gulf’s country and also the S... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Ticket price from Puglia region to Central-Northern Italy proves too expensive"
Lecce, Italy - Taxpayers associations' protests in the Southern region while waiting for an answer by the carrier by next September
Italian Puglia region’s taxpayers associations are waiting for an Alitalia’s clear answer regarding tariffs related to routes from Bari and Brindisi to Rome and Milan. Price related to tickets would be... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-119 helicopters (2005-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect a fracture, a crack, or looseness of a fitting bolt, and prevent fatigue failure of a fitting bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24307-24309] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-120 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To detect incorrect positioning of the drive shaft half-clamps, and to prevent interference of the half-clamps with the drive shaft, which could result in scoring on the drive shaft, failure of the drive shaft, and subsequent loss of co
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24304-24305] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model A-109E helicopters (2005-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect a fracture, a crack, or looseness of a fitting bolt, and prevent fatigue failure of a fitting bolt and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 9, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 88)] [Page 24305-24307] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $5,142,825 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to provide for long lead Items for depot Phase II support of advanced... more
PeopleFlight tickets more expensive than the advertisements
Rome, Italy - At least EUR 40 more than the official fares
After few comments of the Antitrust, the Adoc (Italian association protecting consumers’ rights) denounces a "Total absence of price competition" on some domestic routes which, as the president of the a... more
Latest newsThe commander of the Italian "Frecce Tricolori" speaks to the students of the Polytechnic of Bari
Bari, Italy – "I am fortunate as I do what I dreamt to do when I was 5"
The commander of the "Frecce Tricolori" (Italian Air Force aerobatic team), major Paolo Tarantino participated to an initiative organized to celebrate the ‘World Year of Phisics’ at the Polytechnic of... more
Latest newsUnited States, sexual harassment in the Armed Forces
New York, USA – 1700 charges
The figure had a steep increase this year, the Pentagon in fact received 1700 sexual harassment charges which involve members of the Armed Forces. The Pentagon attributes such increase to a grown awareness... more
PeopleEcofin: a tax on air tickets for development aids
Paris, France - Many EU members do not appear to like the French-German idea
Ecofin is expected to gather on next Saturday, May 14, in order to analyse a series of economic and financial matters at an European level and the air transport sector should be in the centre of attention,... more
Curiosities"Sportiva Latina" Fiat: car or aircraft?
Barcelona, Spain - The automobile presented in advance at the Car show of Barcelona
A car, new born of Fiat, which has more of an aircraft than of a common automobile, starting from the wheel that it isn’t, but a kind of airplane cloche inclusing several buttons that activate all the e... more
Science and technologyBoarding controls, found a gun barrel
Palermo, Italy - Denounced the enterpreneur who was on his way to Rome
The charge involves illegal possession and carriage of firearm and illegal possession of common and war ammunitions. The 68 years old entrepreneur from Palermo was blocked by the Police during the boarding... more
AerospaceVittori back in Italy
Rome, Italy – Satisfaction of the astronaut, objectives achieved
Colonel Roberto Vittori, astronaut of the European Space Agency and pilot of the Italian Air Force is back in Italy after the Eneide mission which ended on last April 25. The mission lasted ten days, during... more
Science and technology"Valerio Catullo": the offer towards Moscow increases
Verona, Italy - The first link will take off on Saturday June 4 and for all Summer season until October 8
"The Tour Operator, Danko, offers new direct links from Verona to Moscow, increasing so the already strong offer of ’Aeroporti Sistema del Garda’ to East Europe. It’s a connection of the Russian Tour... more
MiscellaneousSeveral Swiss people involved in an accident in Turkey: Rega sent an EMS helicopter
Berne, Switzerland - Also two psychologists were on board to help their compatriots face the shock
Swiss aerial rescue service Rega, which operates most of all helicopters, sent an EMS chopper to Turkey today, where a road accident occurred yesterday involving a bus on which some 61 Swiss citizens were... more
SecurityUS airplanes attacked guerrilla sites in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - More than 70 died among rebels and smugglers in the Western region of Anbar
There would be more than 70 militiamen who would have been killed in the Iraqi Western region of Anbar this morning, not far from the Syrian border. It would have been disclosed by spokesmen from the US... more
HelicoptersOffshore promotional tests for the HAL Dhruv
New Dheli, India - Indian aerospace industry goes on showing the quality of its main helicopter product to achieve success in the international market
Despite no orders have been addressed for the new Indian-made multirole medium helicopter Dhruv, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) goes on promoting its capabilities by a series of operational evaluations... more
AccidentsArgentina: small jet fell headlong with a motor race team on board
Cordoba, Argentina - Six persons died, while three are injured
The accident occurred while the small airplane was about to land at Cordoba Airport, the second most important city in Argentina after Buenos Aires, about 500m far from the runway. Causes should be put... more
Civil aviationUSA: anti-terrorism security systems prove outdated and ineffective
Washington, USA - Firm criticism against the way investments devoted to this sector after the attempts occurred on September 11, 2001 have been managed
Security systems are under criticism in the United States due to the proven ineffective and excessive cost related to orders aimed to increase the quality of checks after the disaster generated by the... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea: six nuclear warheads and an atomic test approaching
Pyongyang, North Korea - It has been revealed by IAEA Director General and some US military analysts
"North Korea owns plutonium enough to produce five or six atomic bombs". International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General El Baradei warned international community about the risks determined... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 9 to next Sunday 15
Monday 09 - Display by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows for Liberation Day Celebrations. Jersey, Channel Islands. www.raf.mod.uk/reds Wednesday 11 - Ballooning - 9th International... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Part Number (P/N) 14D11, A14D11, B14D11, C14D11, 23D04, A23D04, B23D04, C23D04, or P23D04 Fuel Regulator Shutoff Valves
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the fuel regulator shutoff valve, which could result in fuel leakage in aircraft with these combustion heaters
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 87)] [Page 23930-23934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsUltralight aircraft crashes in Terni
Terni, Italy - Pilot and passenger die in the crash
Sandro Morelli, 59 years old, an expert pilot and Fabrizio Cox, 44 years old, passenger on board the small aircraft, died yesterday in the "Leonardi" air station crash (Terni). As the first reconstruction... more
Latest newsAeronavali: transformation of the second 767 into the Tanker for Italian Air Force has started
Naples, Italy - The Finmeccanica-owned company provides the modification kit also for other worldwide customers
Boeing delivered to Aeronavali (Finmeccanica group), at its facility in Naples (Italy), the second 767-200 commercial airplane devoted to be transformed into a special aerial refuelling version named KC-767A... more
Latest newsAlenia: three factors at heart of the group's success
Rome, Italy - Cooperation with Italian Air Force and leading companies such as Boeing together with R&D
Alenia firmly believes in the C-27J Spartan programme, most of all with reference to the US market towards which Finmeccanica group has important expansion purposes. According to representatives from Alenia,... more
IndustryEADS grew in the first quarter 2005
Amsterdam, Holland - Around EUR 7bn revenues and a 16% increase compared to 2004
European aerospace and defence group, EADS, unveiled data related to the performance accounted during the first quarter 2005. The holding’s board found a remarkable improvement compared to the same period l... more
AirlinesAlitalia: May in the grip of strikes
Rome, Italy - Carrier's flight assistants and pilots to demonstrate respectively on 18 and 28 this month
A may full of protests in the Italian air transport sector is opening. Italian CUB trade union had called a strike for Milan-Malpensa and Linate airports SEA operator’s ticket offices on today from 10:00 a... more
IndustrySmiths Aerospace Components-Manchester awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15/F-16 aircraft
Smiths Aerospace Components-Manchester, Manchester, Conn., is being awarded a $7,514,805 firm fixed price contract to provide for replenishment spare parts, aircraft air seal, 9573 each, applicable to... more
IndustryTEK Precision Co. Ltd. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For hardware for the Utility Blackhawk UH-60 system
TEK Precision Co. Ltd., Deer Park, N.Y., was awarded on May 4, 2005, a delivery order amount $5,301,420 as part of a $5,301,420 firm-fixed-price contract for hardware for the Utility Blackhawk UH-60 system.... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the upgrade 10 E-2C Group II aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,206,448 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0044) to upgrade 10 E-2C Group II aircraft to... more