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Press releaseQatar Airways: at the International Airport of Doha the "Aeronautical cathedral" of the future was born
Rome, Italy - A space architecture monument that will host nine airplanes of great dimensions
"It was born in these days at the International Airport of Doha, Qatar’s capital, an extraordinary space architecture monument: an immense hangar with an arch roof, that will host at the same time, until n... more
Government actsInterrogation: sanctions against SULT union due to Alitalia personnel's strike
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Aldo Perrotta (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Perrotta intends to understand which kind of effects have been produced by the SULT union-led strikes of Alitalia’s personnel which have led the competent Investigation Committee t... more
Government actsInterpellation: Italian weapons export and banks' role
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana decided to ask Italian Minister for Productive Activities for making clear which is Italian Government’s view about the suggested necessity for adapting Italian ruling to the b... more
AerospaceISS to be more crowded in four years
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile Sharipov proponed to carry aboard brandy to calm the stress
In 2009 ISS (International Space Station) crew members will become six in place of two: it was unveiled by Russian Space Agency spokesman. Meanwhile, the Russian flight engineer of the tenth expedition,... more
SecurityThe UN celebrating the 15th world press freedom anniversary today
Rome, Italy - A major right to warrant peace and democracy all over the world but such a freedom is still in danger in many countries
The United Nations decided 15 years ago to set the world press freedom day on May 3. The UN considered important the fact of reminding how it deals with a major right as information must be considered... more
Government actsInterpellation: deployment of aerial vehicles for the transport of immigrants towards Lybia
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana asked Italian Minister of Interior for making clear which kind of steps Italian Government intends to resort to after the European statements concerning the treatment of illegal... more
HelicoptersAlaska: wolf-hunt by helicopters
Juneau, Alaska - The Government aims to fell at least 1000 animals
Alaska’s Governor, Frank Murkowski, has ordered to kill more than 1000 wolves shooting them by helicopters or small tourism airplanes. Wolves left unhurt will be pursued and killed by hunters boarded f... more
PeopleRoyal Jordanian suspended flights between Iraq and Jordan
Baghdad, Iraq - For security reasons following the alarm called by US militaries in Iraq
Following informations supplied by US military authorities in Iraq to Royal Jordanian carrier, concerning unspecified dangers to Baghdad International Airport security, the airline decided to suspend,... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines: three years of African operations
Brussels, Belgium - The Belgian carrier has been welcoming about one million passengers on the 14 routes to and from the African Continent
"Three years ago SN Brussels Airlines started its African operations. With its 3 Airbus A-330/300 aircraft SN Brussels Airlines has operated 5,545 flights and has performed 30 million flight kilometres.... more
Fair and showsPope Benedict XVI is about to make his first helicopter flight
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of Joseph Ratzinger's first visit to Castel Gandolfo pontifical summer residence
Pope Benedict XVI, on Thursday May 5, the beginning day of Ascension festivities, will go to Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo, flying by helicopter from Vatican heliport. The visit to Summer residence... more
Civil aviationTokyo denounced: "Chinese planes violated our air space"
Tokyo, Japan - Beijing's aircraft were believed to be reconnaissance planes
Last year, China Aviation reconnaissance airplanes would be entered, without authorization, into Japanese air space for 13 times: Nippon Defence Ministry denounced it explaining that such incursions risked... more
AccidentsJapanese Police helicopter crashed killing five people
Tokyo, Japan - It was close to the tragedy
A helicopter belonging to Shizuoka Police Department, crashed at 4:30pm local hour, after grazing the roof of a building and fell down into a canal bordering a residential area including a park, a railway... more
MiscellaneousAMI's C-130 to carry Italian aid to Tbilisi
Pisa, Italy - In order to face the emergency state affecting Georgia after flood occurred last April 25
From Pisa Airport a C-130 aircraft of Italian Air Force, is scheduled to leave carrying 90 tents and more than 700 blankets destined to Georgia’s people affected by heavy rains which hit Southern Russia b... more
AerospaceMarsis, an all Italian-made radar to find water on Mars
Darmstadt, Germany - Installed on the Mars Express probe, it will start analysing the planet's ground tomorrow
The Mars Express probe will start a pre-operational test stage of its Marsis (Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding Instrument) radar beginning on May 4. This radar was developed by... more
AerospaceBoeing and Lockheed Martin enter into a "United Launch Alliance"
Washington, USA - A 50-50 joint-venture for the management of activities related to the Delta and Atlas rocket carriers
A joint-venture dedicated to the rocket carriers deployed by NASA. This is certainly one of the most relevant newness in the aerospace sector in the United States now, also because the so-called United... more
AccidentsIraq (2): body of one of two pilots was found
Baghdad, Iraq - It has been confirmed that a F/A-18 crashed to the ground
US military authorities have found the corpse of one of two pilots flying on two F/A-18 Hornet went missing last night: US Command spokesperson has reported that the plane crashed to the ground, but it... more
IndustryFrasca: Arizona State University gets CRJ FTD
Illinois, Usa - It will be used also by Mesa Airlines
Arizona State University (ASU), Mesa, Arizona has taken delivery of a Frasca Level 5 CRJ, regional jet Flight Training Device (FTD). The device features avionics typical of a CRJ 200, EFIS, Collins Proline... more
IndustryBoeing: modification work began on first Boeing 747-400 Special Freighter
Seattle, Usa - Cathay Pacific will receive its first converted freighter by the end of this year
A modification crew removed a large section of the aft left fuselage from the first 747-400 that’s being converted into a cargo freighter through Boeing’s 747-400 Special Freighter program. Crews will ins... more
MiscellaneousIraq: two Marine F/A-18 believed missing
Baghdad, Iraq - They disappeared from radar screen last night
Two Boeing F/A-18 fighter bombers belonging to US Marine Corps, which were flying over Iraq after take-off from "Carl Vinson" aircraft carrier, disappeared without trace: the last radio contact with two... more
MiscellaneousCalipari (2): the car was going no more than 50 km per hour
Rome, Italy - But there are no elements to believe that US soldiers shot voluntarily
An other doubtful point on American and Italian report on the accident happened Friday March 4, was the speed of the Sismi’s vehicle: United States insisted the Toyota Corolla was going fast enough to a... more
MiscellaneousCalipari: US soldiers were stressed and inexperienced
Rome, Italy - The Italian version of report on the terrible accident
Italian report on killing of Sismi officer Nicola Calipari, has blamed US military authorities, which were guilty of failing to inform about the presence of the check-point on the road towards Baghdad... more
Latest newsBrazil selected EADS CASA for the modernization of tactical transport and maritime patrolling
Brasilia, Brazil - Some 12 C-295 airplanes have been ordered while the P-3 Orion will be upgraded
Brazil is renewing its military transport and maritime patrolling activities thanks to the contribution provided by EADS CASA. Brazilian Government and the European holding competent for the aerospace... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: EU and the USA choose dialogue
Brussels, Belgium - Both sides have common interests and so they must work in order to find a common solution
European Union and the United States intend to carry on dialogue on subsidies to the aerospace industry. Both sides have in fact seized a chance to talk about this matter again recently, deciding that... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): debates with the Italian trade unions are still unsolved
Rome, Italy - Flight assistants and pilots persist in pointing out matters related to safety
While waiting for a European Union’s announcement on the final decision on the Alitalia’s business plan, the Italian national airline’s board has to perform a number of important steps concerning its r... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU decision on the business plan on June 1st
Brussels, Belgium - The date available for the final result of the in-depth investigation
June 1st could be the final date for the future of Alitalia as EU Commission should unveil its final decision on the restructuring plan of the Italian national airline. EU sources would have put into evidence... more
Civil aviationIran: "Suspension of uranium enrichment will last just for some months, not for years"
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic tries to favour talks with EU and, at the same time, firmly reacts to the US threats
The Iranian Islamic Republic firmly answered to criticism from US Government on its nuclear programme, underlining that what is being considered as a major achievement of Iranian technology cannot be compromised... more
AerospaceDiscovery's launch postponed till July
Cape Canaveral, USA - Additional checks regarding safety are necessary
NASA decided to postpone the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery till July. Such a decision would have been taken into consideration after concluding a series of checks concerning the innovations implemented... more
Science and technologyEngland: the first flight from new "Robin Hood" Airport has taken off
London, United Kingdom - The only British airport, except for London air stations, able to host the A-380
The flight 0915 bound for Las Palmas has been the first service operated by the new Brtish airport (the latest to be opened was the one of Stansted in 1966) entitled to "Robin Hood", located in South Yorkshire. The... more
Science and technologyEurnekian financed Aeroparque 2007
Buenos Aires, Argentina - It is the modernization plan for Buenos Aires Airport
The Argentine magnate Eduardo Eurnekian, well-known for his involvment in Volare Group failure (whose he was backer in 2003, see for details AVIONEWS), took part to cerimony for starting of "Jorge Newbery"... more
AirlinesThai Airways: Bangkok-NY flight achieved a record
Bangkok, Thailand - From South-East Asia to United States in 17 hours and 7 minutes
Yesterday, the Thai airline has launched its first commercial link from Bangkok to New York, the world’s second longest route. The first flight has been made in 17 hours and 7 minutes: the fastest connection f... more
IndustryA new CEO for Airbus: no decision from the EADS Board
Amsterdam, Holland - Due to clashes between French and German stakeholders
The meeting of the EADS Board occurred on last Friday in order to indicate the new Airbus CEO did not lead to any useful result (see for details AVIONEWS). French and German shareholders appeared absolutely... more
Science and technologyCaselle Airport modernization works to speed up
Turin, Italy - Sagat management called to report on the progress of restructuration works
The Organization Committee for Winter Olympic Games Turin 2006 called management of Sagat (Turin-Caselle Airport operator) to show to local authorities "The necessary actions to complete airport widening and... more
Science and technologyGB and Canada believe Teheran Airport unsafe
Teheran, Iran - But they did have not made clear which kind of dangers concerns them
Secretary of National Security Council (SNSC), Hassan Rowhani, on Saturday visited Teheran "Imam Khomeini" International Airport, which was officially re-opened Saturday April 30 after inauguration occurred... more
AirlinesSkyTeam members expand travel offerings for 2005 Summer season (4): new routes launched by alliance member airlines
New York, Usa - The carriers will offer 80 new connections
"New routes launched by alliance member airlines In addition to new destinations served and the increase in frequency of popular weekly flights, SkyTeam carriers will offer 80 new routes this summer. • A... more
AirlinesSkyTeam members expand travel offerings for 2005 Summer season
New York, Usa - New summer destinations provide broader service in support of forecasted increase in international travel
"SkyTeam, the global airline alliance partnering Aeroméxico, Air France, Alitalia, CSA Czech Airlines, Continental, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Korean Air and Northwest, today said its members are anticipating... more
AirlinesSkyTeam members expand travel offerings for 2005 Summer season (2): new destinations
New York, Usa - It will serve 16 connections on four continents
"New SkyTeam destinations This summer, SkyTeam will serve 16 new destinations on four continents: • In Asia, Delta Air Lines will begin service to Chennai, India, with Air France codesharing on some o... more
AirlinesSkyTeam members expand travel offerings for 2005 Summer season (3): added frequencies
New York, Usa - The passengers can look for the addition of 533 weekly flights
"Added frequencies SkyTeam passengers can look for the addition of 533 weekly flights. • Air France will add 87 weekly flights. • Alitalia’s schedule will offer 92 more flights per week. • CSA Cze... more
Science and technologyTurks and Germans interested in Skopje Airport
Skopje, Republic of Macedonia - Macedonia's Government intends to grant a concession for airport management
Within the end of 2005, Macedonia’s Government has to assign concession for Skopje International Airport management: the German Hochtief group as well as the Turkish Mng Holding Group have showed interest i... more
AerospaceJapanese space industry's long-term ambitions
Tokyo, Japan - Probes towards Mercury and Venus, manned long-staying missions on the Moon and satellites able to warn citizens in case of possible natural disaster
Aerospace sector’s analysts have recently pointed out the main features which distinguish China and Japan concerning investments in the space field and the results achieved in terms of programmes. China a... more
DefenseIraq: turnover at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit
Nassiriya, Iraq - Colonel D'Urso handed over to Colonel Albanese
Some 400 soldiers have attended cerimony for the change of head at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit in Tallil (Nassirya): Colonel Antonio Albanese took the place of Colonel Francesco D’Urso at the p... more
Latest newsNew F-15K for South Korea?
Seoul, South Korea - Additional forty fighters could be ordered by the end of this month to increase the territorial protection degree against the North Korean threat
South Korea will take delivery of forty Boeing F-15K Eagle multirole twin seats fighters and make them enter service during the next years, as a version exclusively dedicated to the South Korean homeland... more
ReportOsprey closer to operational tests for Marine Corps
Washington, USA - Trust for the aircraft's capabilities and reliability
All is ready now for the beginning of operational tests of the Marine Corps’ MV-22 Osprey. Personnel responsible for the programme proves trustful with reference to expectations regarding the aircraft’s per... more
HelicoptersLatin America: Russia relies on helicopters and armoured vehicles
Moscow, Russia - The Mil MI-171 is the major Russian weapon industry product in the continent currently
Russia is aiming to increase its presence in Latin America concerning its own defence-dedicated products and is trying to rely most of all upon the quality of its military helicopters and armoured vehicles.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines earned highest award for Companywide Maintenance Excellence
Houston, Usa - From the Federal Aviation Administration
Continental Airlines last Thursday received honors for companywide excellence in Aviation Maintenance Training from the Federal Aviation Administration. The carrier earned the FAA Diamond Certificate of... more
Press releaseThe European Commission clears creation of two joint ventures between Alcatel Space and Alenia Spazio, subject to conditions
Brussels, Belgium - Under the EU Merger Regulation
"The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the creation of two joint ventures resulting from the French electronics company Alcatel merging its space activities with those of Alenia... more
Civil aviationJAL's plane landed on a closed runway
Tokyo, Japan - Haneda Airport's air traffic controllers made a gross error and were ordered to attend a new training course
A Japan Airline aircraft carrying 51 persons aboard, Friday night around 9:30pm local hour, landed on the unique closed runway at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (which has 3 runways), because of the wrong instructions s... more
AccidentsVietnam's military airplane crashed in the sea killing an officer
Hanoi, Vietnam - The other passenger suffered for light injuries
An airplane belonging to Vietnam Air Force Academy, went down into the water behind the tourist island of Hon Tre last Friday: the aircraft, which was making a training flight, was just taken off from... more
IndustryBoeing closed chapter in aviation history with final 757 delivery
Seattle, Usa - To Shanghai Airlines
Boeing last Wednesday concluded the remarkable 23-year run of the 757 passenger airplane by delivering the final one to Shanghai Airlines. The airplane is the 1,050 th Boeing 757. The 757 is one of seven... more
AccidentsPresident of Honduras safe in air incident
Tegucigalpa, Honduras - His Cessna suffered from mechanical problem and fell into the sea near Tela beach
Yesterday President Ricardo Maduro was flying aboard a Cessna 206 aircraft together his daughter Lorena and pilot, when plane was forced to carry out an emergency landing: but a mechanical problem would... more
Press releaseItalian Defence Minister Martino was satisfied with FREMM Program starting
Rome, Italy - "It will strengthen and develop know-how and productive abilities concerning Italian shipyard's technologies"
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, expressed his satisfaction with Italian Government authorization to finance FREMM Multi-Mission Frigates Program. The project will allow Italy Navy to acquire... more