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AirlinesAir New Zealand signs deal with Virgin Blue
Wellington, New Zealand - According to which the engineering division of the New Zealand's carrier would maintain the fleet of the Australian low-cost
The engineering division of the airline Air New Zealand signed a three-year deal with Virgin Blue to maintain the aircraft of no-frills Australian airline. Virgin Blue, partly owned by British billionaire... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: Airbus searches for public support for the A-350
Paris, France - It would deal with refundable grants requested to French Government but this matter could prejudice the USA-EU negotiation on the old problem
Airbus would have recently addressed to French Government a request intended to the funding of the programme related to the new A-350 medium-long range airliner. It would deal with a financial effort worth... more
IndustryMitsubishi Heavy Industries to build airliner
Tokyo, Japan - Maiden flight is expected in 2008
The Japanese firm would be planning to develop a project within this fiscal year, that is within March 2006: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries intends to build the Japan’s first domestic passenger airplane. I... more
Latest newsZimbabwe: six Chinese-made trainers have been purchased
Harare, Zimbabwe - The purpose is to fill the gap determined by the shortage of spare parts for the Hawks
Zimbabwe’s Air Force would be about to take delivery of six Chinese-made Nanchang K-8 Karakorum 8 training airplanes. The President Mugabe-led regime would have decided to order weapons produced by the C... more
Science and technologyPassenger traffic up at Vienna Airport
Vienna, Austria - According to the operator it rose 9,5 percent in March
Passenger traffic considerably increased at Vienna’s International Airport in March when thanks above all to growth in demand for flights to Middle East and to Usa it rose 9,5 percent: the official announcement c... more
AerospaceSpace: the production of the engine Vulcain 2 to start
Rome, Italy - It is destined to Ariane 5
After the success of the launch of Ariane 5 Eca last February (see AVIONEWS) it will start the production of the engine Vulcain 2, destined to the new launcher and to Ariane 5 Es Atv. The engine Vulcain... more
MiscellaneousCalipari: US soldiers acted fairly
Washington, USA - It is the result from the first investigation reported by NBC News
Joint USA-Italian investigation found that American soldiers acted fairly in firing on a car carrying the just-freed Italian journalist, Giuliana Sgrena, and Sismi officer, Nicola Calipari. Italian convoy’s c... more
AerospaceSpace: it is still in doubt Hubble's destiny
New York, Usa - Nasa said it will study again the decision weather to abandon it or not
It seems that there are still some chances about Hubble’s destiny, the space telescope which destiny had been signed by Nasa decision in the past months to abandon it as a human mission had been judged d... more
PeopleItaly: "Progetto Giustiniano" to materialize
Rome, Italy - Italian Single Sky idea over South-Eastern Europe
A resolution of Italian Council of Ministers, decided in November 20, 2003, provided the project to promote a South-Eastern Europe Single Sky over Balkans area. The Italian proposal of South-Eastern Europe’s A... more
SecurityJapanese military aircraft crashed killing four people
Tokyo, Japan - It was carryng out a training flight
A Japanese Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft, during a search and rescue training mission, went down into snow-covered mountains in the north on the country. Aboard there would be four passengers who may be all... more
PeopleUK-India deal to double flights
London, United Kingdom - The terms of the deal forecast the opening of new services up to now do not served by any operational flight
The UK and India Governments signed a deal, after the reopening of talks in the past days (see AVIONEWS), to double flights between the two nations. According to the terms of the new agreement new services... more
AccidentsJapanese military aircraft crashed (2): a video showed aircraft debris
Tokyo, Japan - Incident details result not clear yet
MU-2 military plane went missing about 50 minutes after take-off from its base, Niigata Airport, North-West to Tokyo: schedule previewed the aircraft was expected to return 90 minutes after taking off.... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force: the role of military exercises abroad
Rome, Italy - Gen. Tricarico underlined their importance recently within the changed global geo-strategic environment
Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Leonardo Tricarico commented recently about the training activities of the armed force within the evolution of the global geo-strategic setting and the operational... more
Latest newsAVIONEWS' Specials: 36 hours aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Rome, Italy - An AVIONEWS' correspondent on the air carrier which ships some 5500 persons and more than 80 aircraft
AVIONEWS seized a chance to spend a bit of time aboard the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) air carrier, while sailing through the Mediterranean Sea last March, together with personnel. A remarkable experience... more
AirlinesFour binding bids for Olympic Airlines
Athens, Greece - The ellenic carrier Aegean Airlines was the first to confirm its participation to the final phase of the process
Four would-be investors submitted binding bids for Greek national carrier Olympic Airlines, which last privatization attempt entered the final step. The ellenic carrier Aegean Airlines, which competes... more
Government actsQuestion Time: human rights and military Government in Myanmar
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Gennaro Malgieri (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Malgieri asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining which kind of diplomatic steps Italian Government intends to resort to in order to face the Thai attitude regarding... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Syrian troops withdrawal from Lebanon and Beirut's attitude regarding Damascus
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Sandro Delmastro delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro delle Vedove underlined the fact that, quite surprisingly, Lebanon’s political representatives stated recently that Syria’s security is a major cornerstone for Lebanese pol... more
PeopleAirbus: that is how the worldwide civil aviation market is going to grow
Rome, Italy - A total amount of some 17,000 airplane orders are being forecasted by 2023
Airbus set a conference in Rome yesterday in order to describe its own view regarding the future of air traffic and the growth of aviation industry in the civil sector (see for details AVIONEWS). According... more
Government actsInterpellation: investigation on Nicola Calipari's death
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Severino Galante (Misto-Comunisti Italiani)
Italian Deputy Hon. Galante intended to ask Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining why a delay affected the investigation concerning the death of Italian Intelligence Services member Nicola... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6-45 and CF6-50 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent rotating parts that may have exceeded their LCF life limit from failing, leading to uncontained engine failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 13, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 70)] [Page 19259-19261] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationItalian Senate signed a bill to outlaw cluster bombs
Rome, Italy - The bill modified a 1997 law
The bill has been signed by 65 senators belonging to both majority parties and opposition. The law issued in October 29 1997, is going to be changed adding the words "Included submunitions of cluster munitions"... more
DefenseFraticelli to be conferred of the award "Legion of Merit"
Washington, Usa - It is the most important award given by Usa to a foreign citizen
The Head of Italian Army, General Giulio Fraticelli, in visit in the past days in Usa (see AVIONEWS), has been conferred of the award "Legion of Merit" as a commander. It is the most important award given... more
MiscellaneousRanieri's funeral: 56 delegations from all over the world, Casini to represent Italy
Rome, Italy - It will take place tomorrow at midday into the Cathedral of the Principality
About 56 delegations coming from all over the world will attend at the funeral of Prince Ranieri III of Monaco, which will take place tomorrow at midday into the Cathedral of the Principality; the President... more
AccidentsNew Zealand's Premier got a scare on air
Wellington, New Zealand - The plane lost height when the door opened due to a turbulence
New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Mrs Helen Clerk, was working in the back of the chartered six-seat twin-engine Piper Aztec, together her press secretary and two guards, when turbulence forced open the d... more
AccidentsFrance: tourism airplane crashed killing four people
Paris, France - At the moment the terrible incident cause is still unknown
The four casualties would have been not yet identified: it is clear that a 4-seat single engine aircraft went down on a field in the Oise zone (North to Paris) last afternoon. A local peasant would have... more
DefenseItalian contingent in Sudan: "Operazione Nilo"
Rome, Italy - This will be the name selected for the Italian contribution to the UN-led peacekeeping mission in the African country
Italian Government provided additional details related to the peacekeeping mission in Sudan asked by the UN and which schedules to send some 10,000 soldiers among whom there will also be about 220 Italians.... more
IndustryEmbraer named Naturelink as its corporate jets sales representative in Africa
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Agreement covers majority of African continent
Embraer announced Naturelink as authorized sales representative for the region of sub-Saharan Africa, including southern African states. This representation covers the Legacy family of corporate jets,... more
AerospaceSpace: all is ready for the launch of Soyuz, astronauts receive good luck by Putin
Moscow, Russia - Berselli will attend the event
Final preparatives are ranging at the space base of Baikonour, in Kazakistan, for the launch of the Russian shuttle Soyuz on board of which on Friday the Italian spaceman, Roberto Vittori, mixed with the... more
IndustryBoeing: FL Group increased order for five B-737NG
Seattle, Usa - They will be delivered in 2007
Boeing and The FL Group (formerly Flugleidir Icelandair) said The FL Group has converted purchase rights from a January order into a new firm order for five additional Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 airplanes.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): few doubts for EU on the business plan's legitimacy
Rome, Italy - But approval could be released later than in May despite what hoped by Italian Government
According to some sources from European Commission, works related to the in-depth investigation on Alitalia’s business plan could really lead to an approval of the restructuring plan itself without any p... more
PeopleLighters banned on board of planes in Usa
Washington, Usa - With effect starting on April, 14
An historic day is the one of today for US ground staff which has to control passenger luggage but even for US authorities who have to make travelers to observe the new act passed by Transport Security... more
AirlinesVolare to restore its activity before Summer to AssoClearance
Milan, Italy - But airline's authorization is still outstanding
AssoClearance (Italian Agency for airport coordination) claimed that aircraft of Volare airline may be to restore their activity before Summer: the Association’s President, Carlo Griselli, has no material e... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Investigation Committee on Strikes considered four protests as illegal
Rome, Italy - The deal with Alitalia's and ENAV's personnel in the second half of April
Investigation Committee on Strikes considered four demonstrations (out of all the announced ones) called during the second half of April within the national air transport sector as illegal. It would deal... more
IndustryHarris Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D/E/F, AH-1Z, UH-1Y, AV-8B, and MH-60S aircraft
Harris Corp., Government Communications Systems Div., Melbourne, Fla., is being awarded a $9,364,530 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 137 Tactical Aircraft Moving Map Capability (TAMMAC)... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
Honeywell International Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a $12,007,191 firm-fixed-price contract for Full Rate Production of 93 five-inch-by five-inch (5... more
Fair and showsContinental Airlines announced retirement of Debbie McCoy, Senior Vice-President-Flight Operations
Houston, Usa - After 26 years of career
Continental Airlines last Monday announced that it has been informed by Debbie McCoy, Senior Vice-President-flight operations, of her intent to retire from the company, following a 26-year career. McCoy... more
PeopleOpen Forum "The Italian airports in Europe": AVIONEWS interviewed ADR CEO Francesco Di Giovanni
Rome, Italy - "John Paul II's funerals have been a relevant test for us and we proved winners"
AVIONEWS interviewed ADR (Rome-Fiumicino and Ciampino airports’ operator) CEO Francesco Di Giovanni during the open forum "The Italian airports in Europe" (see for details AVIONEWS). According to Di G... more
PeopleOpen forum "The Italian airports in Europe": AVIONEWS interviewed Assaeroporti President Giovanni Maniscalco
Rome, Italy - "Airport operators cannot be criticized due to the Ryanair-ENAC dispute as it is being worked under banner of law and transparency"
AVIONEWS interviewed Assaeroporti President Giovanni Maniscalco during the open forum on "The Italian airports in Europe" (see for details AVIONEWS). According to Maniscalco, After the criticism expressed... more
PeopleOpen forum "The Italian airports in Europe": AVIONEWS interviewed SEA President Giuseppe Bencini
Rome, Italy - "There is room for two hubs and regional airports in Italy but not for 110 air stations"
AVIONEWS interviewed SEA (Milan airports’ operator) President Giuseppe Bencini during the Open forum "The Italian airports in Europe" (see for details AVIONEWS). According to Bencini, Milan-Malpensa i... more
PeopleGreece-Turkey deal aimed to avoid violation of air space
Ankara, Turkey - The two countries made a system in order to avoid episodes of the mentioned type which often occured into the Egeo's Sea
Turkish and Greek Governments signed a deal which would permit to avoid episodes lead to the violation of the air space into the Egeo’s Sea, which is a reason of tension between Ankara and Athens. The s... more
SecurityUN adopted law against nuclear terrorism
New York, USA - It needs ratification from 22 nations
United Nations General Assembly has approved an international convention against nuclear terrorism: this treaty is an addition to the 12 other anti-terror conventions already operative. It will be open... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the open forum "The Italian airports in Europe" (8): an overview on the issues analysed by the event
Rome, Italy – State aids, regulating risks and security
Many issues were analyses by airport operators, international organizations’ representatives and researchers. With reference to state aids, it was underlined that a regional air station, which must be d... more
Science and technologyBrowsing the net at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - By coins, credit card and pre-paid card
Passengers and Rome-Fiumicino Airport workers can make use of 20 new Internet points placed at both departure and arrival sector. The service can be paid by coins, credit card and pre-paid card (which... more
PeopleEurocontrol to contribute to aircraft alarm function
Paris, France - It has signed today an agreement with Ecac
EUROCONTROL (European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation composed of 34 members) and the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC, composed of 42 member states) have today signed a Cooperation... more
AirlinesAirbus' predictions about the potentialities given by Italian market
Rome, Italy - The consortium forecasts that by 2023 the peninsula will purchase 543 planes
According to an Airbus report Italian market may be one of the most profitable for the industry if its predictions are successfully: the Toulouse’s consortium expects to sell 543 aircraft to the peninsula b... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama purchased two B-757
Rome, Italy - Its fleet enlarged up to 13 aircraft in order to serve new destinations
Blue Panorama Airlines has ordered two new Boeing 757-200: one is expected to be delivered next June to be deployed for Summer flights. While the other plane should be delivered within the end of this... more
DefenseItalian Defence Minister Martino at "NATO's Annual General Secretary Conference"
Brussels, Belgium - To discuss Alliance’s transformation challenge
Italian Defence Minister, this afternoon is going to take part to cerimony commemorating Manlio Brosio, who was NATO’s General Secretary from 1964 to 1971. Tomorrow, Minister Martino, is expected at "... more
Civil aviationPope's funeral security system worked a treat
Rome, Italy - General Tricarico was pleased with the work made from corpses deployed in such occasion
Two Italian F-16 jet fighters intercepted a suspicious plane heading to Rome-Ciampino Airport and escorted it to the military base of Pratica di Mare: there might have been a bomb on the plane (see for... more
PeopleAVIONEWS at the open forum "The Italian airports in Europe" (7): Boulogne Airport representative Massimo Kolletzek’s speech
Rome, Italy – "Boulogne chose to assess the environmental impact within a sustainable development even in the 80s"
Massimo Kolletzek, as the Head of Environment at Boulogne "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport, described a really important topic during the event, that is to say the one related to the airport activities environmental... more
Science and technologyIs it possible a power central at 10.000 metres height?
Sydney, Australia - The initiative started from an Australian engineer: Bryan Roberts
It was an Australian mind the one which gave birth to the idea of a power central positioned at 10.000 metres height: the first in the world to be collocated into the sky if really the project is successfully.... more