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AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Minister Lunardi proves confident on the future of the business plan
Rome, Italy - Minister of Infrastructures and Transport appreciated the EU Commission's positive statement on the carrier's dossier
Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Pietro Lunardi, proves satisfied about the attitude expressed by European Commission about the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008. Minister reminded t... more
IndustryBusak+Shamban awarded of a 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-60/H-46/H-53 and the FA-18/E2/C2/EA-6B/E1 aircraft
Busak+Shamban, GSG, Fort Wayne, Ind., is being awarded a firm fixed price indefinite deliver/indefinite quantity contract in the amount of $6,000,000 to provide aircraft kitting in support of the H-60/H-46/H-53... more
DefenseTrishul: the Indian solution for air defence
New Dheli, India - A surface-to-air short-range missile has been tested and several versions are being scheduled for the various Indian armed forces
It seems that Indian armaments industry is aiming to develop missile systems belonging to any class and, after the designing, construction and combat readiness of tactical surface-to-surface systems, bruise... more
PeopleBoeing: air transport privileges "small sizes"
Washington, USA - Aircraft with no more than 250 seats will seize the sector in the future on the basis of the global market trend
Small is better. Boeing thinks that the future of air transport will be seized by aircraft with no more than 250 seats mainly devoted to point-to-point routes and this would be evident on the basis of... more
AerospaceSpace: "Eneide"'s mission, some details about the return on earth of the Soyuz
Moscow, Russia - The descent of the capsula has been controlled by two planes Antonov-12, besides by six helicopters Mi-6
The second adventure into the space for Roberto Vittori ended yesterday (see AVIONEWS) without any risk for him and his collegues, the Russian Salizhan Sharipov and the American Leroy Chiao. Vittori himself... more
SecurityAlluvion in Ethiopia: airlifters to carry necessities for the affected population
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - The South-Eastern areas of the African country hit by the disaster can be hardly reached
Rescue teams trying to reach from the Ethiopian capital Addis Abeba the areas in the South-Eastern side of the African country hit by the recent alluvion are still working as they generated overflows,... more
AirlinesBoeing: Copa Airlines orders up to 15 B-737
Panama City, Panama - Meanwhile five of the airplanes are firm orders
Panama’s carrier Copa Airlines announced the purchase of up to 15 B-737. Meanwhile five of the airplanes are firm orders, scheduled to be delivered starting from 2007 and through 2009. Firm order and p... more
MiscellaneousTaiwan nationalist leader landed in China
Beijing, China - But his country is split: riots occurred at "Chang Kai-shek" Airport
"Chiang Kai-shek" International Airport, at 10:30am, has been theatre of the historic takeoff of Dragon Air plane bound for China, carrying Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan. The seven days official visit... more
Science and technologyBaa to consider investment in Budapest Airport
London, United Kingdom - Hungary planned to sell 75 percent of the capital's air station
British Airport operator, Baa, is considering to bid for Budapest Airport, of which Hungary planned to sell 75 percent to potential private investors, starting from the end of the current year. Denmark’s C... more
Fair and showsSecond Berlusconi-led Government (3): Paolo Romani left Transport Commission
Rome, Italy - He was appointed as undersecretary to Ministry of Communications
The new Minister of Communications, Mario Landolfi, unveiled that Paolo Romani (Forza Italia Party) -former President of Transport and Communication Commission at Chamber of Deputies- will be the new undersecretary... more
AirlinesJet Airways to add aircraft to its fleet
Bombay, India - The carrier leased five planes which will be used both for domestic and international services
Indian carrier Jet Airways leased three A-340/300 from the carrier South African Airways, which will be used for long-haul flights and two B-737/700 from Ge Commercial Aviation by means of which Jet will... more
Latest newsIndia waiting for documents on the F-16 for the new light fighter
New Dheli, India - Lockheed Martin requested for providing details on purchase cost and delivery timetable but the aircraft will have to beat competitors
Lockheed Martin has been allowed by US Government to provide India with the F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters in case such an aircraft is selected by New Dheli’s authorities as the new light c... more
AirlinesPassenger number to rise on board of Csa's flights
Prague, Czech Republic - The carrier transported 17 per cent more passengers in the first quarter 2005 compared to the previous year
Czech flag carrier Csa announced through a statement that passenger number on board of its planes rose 17 per cent in the first three months of 2005 compared to the previous year. Csa’s performance was h... more
Civil aviationIran does not fear UN sanctions against the nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - Such a possibility would not seem to worry this country when considering the Russia-Chinese support and its consolidated armaments industry
The United Nations could decided to resort to sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran in case the situation related to the Iranian nuclear programme is not solved properly. The United States would... more
AirlinesPossible privatization process for Aer Lingus to start not before mid-2006
Dublin, Ireland - The injection of fund will be used to finance the long-haul fleet of the airline
According to what reported by analysts Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, will have to wait until mid-2006 to begin its partly privatization process, which will help the carrier to renew its long-haul route fleet;... more
MiscellaneousSyrian Army retreated from Lebanon
Ryak, Lebanon - The military presence extended over 29 years
Today, Syrian troops and intelligence agents ended the pull-out from Lebanon, after 29 years of military presence: Ryak military airport hosted a cerimony attended by Syrian Armed Forces Chief and Lebanese... more
Fair and showsSecond Berlusconi-led Government (2): Mario Tassone confirmed as Deputy-Minister to Transport
Rome, Italy - Italian Council of Ministers has confirmed also Ugo Martinat
Second Berlusconi-led Government (the third one after 1994 executive) reported the names of new 9 deputy ministers and 63 undersecretaries: Honorable Mario Tassone has been confirmed as Deputy Minister... more
Latest newsElectronically scanned array radar for the F/A-18E Block II
Washington, USA - Boeing shows the first upgrade of the latest version of the Hornet for US Navy
Despite its young age, the latest version of the F/A-18 Hornet (The F/A-18E and F/A-18F Super Hornet) is about to be involved by the first relevant upgrade by the installation of the new APG-79 Active... more
PeopleBoeing launches the 747 Advanced
Washington, USA - A 450 seats version with a 8000 miles range and technology belonging to the 787
Boeing re-launches its 747 Jumbo with a new version thanks to which it hopes to be able to gain orders for at least 250-300 airplanes. It deals with the 747 Advanced, a 450 seats variant provided with... more
MiscellaneousBrazilian woman to be condemned for drug traffic by plane
Frankfurt, Germany - The 28-year old woman arrived time ago at the airport of Frankfurt on board of a flight coming from Brazil
A young Brazilian woman has been condemned by a Frankfurt court to three years and two months reclusion as she ingested 1,3 kilos of cocaine in order to contraband it. The drug was introduced into some... more
AirlinesGulf Air to return to profit after losses since 1997
Manama, Bahrain - The carrier posted a 2004-profit of USD4m
The Bahrain-based carrier Gulf Air announced that it returned to profitability for the first time since 1997, posting a 2004 net profit of USD 4m, compared with a loss of USD 52,8m the previous year. The... more
Civil defenseBoeing ScanEagle: here are the advantages ensured by a network enabled UAV
Washington, USA - From targeting to flight over the area affected by strikes in order to evaluate their effectiveness
Finding and detecting targets, monitoring their destruction by the effectors (that is to say the weapon systems suitable for real combat mission) and overflying the area aiming to assess the damages produced... more
Science and technologyFog blocked Rome's airports
Rome, Italy - Ciampino and Fiumicino resorted to fog procedures
From 4:00 am to 7:00am today, Fiumicino Airport has been shrouded in fog which delayed up to an hour the 90 percent of "Leonardo da Vinci" flights. Arrivals and departures were operative on an unique runway... more
AirlinesAir Canada to chose Boeing to renew its fleet
Ottawa, Canada - By means of a job order of 32 planes worth USD 6bn
A Boeing statement announced that the airline Air Canada intends to renew its long-range fleet by means of planes produced by the US industry. The carrier would effectuate a job order of 32 planes worth... more
AirlinesGermanwings to launch a new service: Stuttgart-Split
Berlin, Germany - With effect starting from July, 14
German low-cost carrier, Germanwings, announced that starting from July, 14, it will operate a new service Stuttgart-Split, three times a week, with fares starting from EUR 19. The Croatian city will become... more
AirlinesKingfisher Airlines to celebrate the delivery of A-320
Mumbai, India - The aircarft is the first of four planes of the same type which the carrier leased
Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines, which has its headquarter in Mumbai (India), celebrated the delivery of the first of four leased A-320; the ceremony for the event took place in Toulouse. Indian airline... more
AccidentsA parachuter launched from a plane and died after a bump with the aircraft
Washington, Usa - The tragic incident occured in Florida
A parachuter died last week-end in Usa after a dramatic incident: Albert Wing, this is the name of the man, launched from a little plane together with 14 lovers of this reckless sport, but after opening... more
MiscellaneousThe operation flights to transport back the obelisk of Axum to end
Axum, Ethiopia - The last segment of the stele turned back to its original residence by means of the cargo plane Antonov 124
The operation flights to transport the obelisk of Axum to Ethiopia ended yesterday when the enormous transport plane Antonov 124 carried the last segment of the archeological site to its original residence.... more
PeopleAir transport: discomforts in Usa due to unexpected snow
New York, Usa - The States mainly hit have been Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, North Caroline and Indiana
Some unexpected and particularly heavy snowfall caused several discomforts into the United States of America even to air transport in last week-end. Bad weather conditions occured especially in Michigan,... more
MiscellaneousSecond Berlusconi-led Government: Lunardi confirmed to Transport
Rome, Italy - It is waiting for Parliament's confidence
The new Berlusconi Government has confirmed Pietro Lunardi as Minister of Infrastructures and Transport and has given Giulio Tremonti, former Minister of Economy, the office of Deputy Premier. Economy... more
MiscellaneousTo land in Rome Calipari 's car
Rome, Italy - Pentagon confirmed US troops were guiltless
An Italian Air Force C-130 plane is expected at Rome-Pratica di Mare Airport with the Toyota Corolla aboard which Italian Intelligence officer, Nicola Calipari, the journalist Giuliana Sgrena and a Sismi... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Meads, antimissile defence system, for Italy, Germany and Usa, started
Rome, Italy - A contract of a total value of EUR 580m for the MBDA Italia will be signed
"Thanks to the positive decision by the German Parliament took place last April 20 and the consequent signature of Mou by the German National Arms Director, occurred last April 22, the realization of Meads... more
MiscellaneousPope Benedict XVI: the organization worked out for the best
Rome, Italy - Also Italian Navy "Ardito" ship patrolled the event
45 State planes and 30 scheduled flights in all landed in Rome carrying international delegations rending homage to the first mass served in Saint Peter square by Pope Benedict XVI starting his office.... more
PeopleAirbus-Chinese aerospace firms collaboration proves stronger
Beijing, China - The European group is also offering the possibility to cooperate for the production of the new A-350
Airbus is progressively increasing its presence in China by signing collaboration agreements with local industry and projects for the building of production and R & D facilities in the Asian country, so... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on LET a.s. model Blanik L-13 AC sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To correct cracks in the bedding of the front and rear control levers, which could result in failure of the control bridge for the sailplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 78)] [Page 21134-21136] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 750 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this interference, which could result in chafing, fuel leaking into an area where ignition sources are present, and possible fire in an area without fire detection or extinguishing provisions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 78)] [Page 21139-21141] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747 series airplanes (2005-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW, which could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and could lead to the rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 78)] [Page 21141-21144] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a short circuit in the DBI due to defective electrical insulation, which could potentially cause a loss of primary navigation instruments
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 78)] [Page 21137-21139] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glaser-Dirks Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG- 800B sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical failure of the fuel and coolant pumps if a non-resettable circuit breaker trips
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 21, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 76)] [Page 20710-20713] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2005-08-15)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct this cracking, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the engine nacelle, and consequent separation of an engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 78)] [Page 21136-21137] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DefenseMartino: "April 25, 1945, the rebirth's day of new Italy"
Rome, Italy - The message of Italian Defence Minister in occasion of Liberation Day
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation from Fascist regime and Nazi troops, addressed to soldiers, sailors, aviators, Carabinieri and civilian... more
AerospaceSpace: "Eneide"'s mission to end successfully
Moscow, Russia - The Soyuz perfectly landed on earth yesterday at 00:07 (Italian time)
Esa’s mission "Eneide" ended successfully yesterday with the return back to Italy of the Russian shuttle Soyuz Tma-5, which first detached from ISS (International Space Station), to start after about t... more
DefenseSL-AMRAAM: Raytheon shows its anti-cruise solution
Washington, USA - A special surface-to-air version of the well known US AIM-120 missile system
Raytheon, the well known US group competent for the production of missile systems, has recently shown the surface-to-air version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Slammer) missile named as SL-AMRAAM (Surfaced Launched).... more
AccidentsCivil MI-8 downed in Iraq: 10 suspects were detained
Baghdad, Iraq - A witness, remained anonymous for his protection, told he saw an armed group on the shooting site
American troops based in Iraq have stopped ten Iraqi-native people, suspected to be involved in Bulgarian MI-8 downing occurred last April 21 (see for details AVIONEWS). US soldiers have been helped by... more
HelicoptersBrand new UH-1Y for Marine Corps
Washington, USA - Pentagon opted for an upgrade involving the entire unit rather than the single aircraft already in service
The next Marine Corps’ UH-1Y Huey helicopters will be fully new aircraft and not remanufactured vehicles on the basis of the airframes already deployed by the US armed force. It was decided by US Department o... more
Latest newsAirbus KC-330: is Northrop Grumman likely to be a partner?
Washington, Usa - A formal collaboration agreement for the promotion of the USAF's tanker could be signe during the forthcoming weeks
Airbus is well aware about the fact that it must achieve two goals in order to succeed in gaining some successful chances during the tender for the provision of the new US Air Force’s air tanker: first o... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 26 to next Sunday May 1st
Tuesday 26 - Latin America Aero & Defence 05. RioCentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. www.laadexpo.com - The World Minature Exhibition with the French Model Aircraft Building Federation. Porte de Versailles,... more
Weather forecastsLugano Airport opens to the public
Lugano, Switzerland - The air station will be at flying lovers disposal for a Sunday
Locarno’s Cantonal Bellinzona Airport Association together to students of SSAT (training school for the hotel trade and tourism), Sunday May 22, from 9:30am to 5:30pm, will present at Locarno-Magadino A... more
HelicoptersEH-101: the AgustaWestland-made helicopter n. 101 is Portuguese
Lisbon, Portugal - A total number of twelve aircraft has been ordered by Portuguese Air Force
Portuguese Air Force took delivery of the EH-101 medium multipurpose helicopter number 101 produced by AgustaWestland. Portugal has ordered an overall amount of 12 rotor-winged aircraft of this type and... more
Latest newsUSAF: "More F/A-22s are needed to ensure the air dominance"
Washington, USA - Representatives from the armed force prove convinced about it despite Pentagon does not intend to purchase a large number of fighter
US Department of defence would think that 179 Lockheed Martin F/A-22 Raptor multirole stealth fighters are enough for US Air Force, but this view clashes with the operational exigencies expressed by the... more