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MiscellaneousOperation flight expected in short time in order to transport obelisk Axum
Rome, Italy - The first piece of the stele will be carried on April, 13
The first data for the transferral of the obelisk Axum in Ethiopia has been fixed on April, 13. Operation flight planned for the mission are expected to be completed by this month when on April, 23, the... more
Science and technologyHong Kong Airport to buy shares in Hangzhou Airport
Beijing, China - Related to 30 percent
Hong Kong Airport will sign a deal next week to buy 30 per cent of Chinese regional air station of Hangzhou in a contract worth USD 120m. Hong Kong’s airport operator will become the second major shareholders o... more
Science and technologyCopenhagen Airports confirms it to be selected by Bulgaria
Copenaghen, Denmark - The operator is seeking now for other East European airports to manage
Copenhagen Airports confirmed it to be selected by the Bulgarian Government to run the airports of Varna and Bourgas (see AVIONEWS). A final deal is now expected by the end of May, but meanwhile the operator... more
Civil aviationThe last respects to the Pope (11): the bomb-alert was false
Rome, Italy - The checks made aboard the suspect plane averted the attack threat
Italian Air Force denied the presence of a bomb aboard the Bombardier Learjet coming from Belgrade and bound for Ciampino in order to take persons destined to Skopjie. The alarm was called from an intelligence... more
Press releaseENAC: Fiumicino Airport activity proves normal
Rome, Italy - Departures of institutional flights and the airlines ones are being performed without further hardships
"Italian National Civil Aviation Agency discloses that, within the scheduled today air traffic restrictions over Fiumicino Airport, the flight departures for institutional and airlines services are being... more
AirlinesQantas to rise fuel surcharge
Sydney, Australia - Otherwise high fuel cost would threaten its profit
Australian flag carrier, Qantas, announced that it has increased its fuel surcharges, otherwise record oil prices would seriously have threatened its earnings. Effective April 20, the Qantas surcharge... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (9): Pescara provided for 30 additional pilgrim flights
Rome, Italy - The presence of guards has been strengthened at Region Abruzzo's air station
Because of the stop at Ciampino Airport, a large part of the traffic of "G.B. Pastine" has been redirected at Pescara Airport (Abruzzo Region): it will fly 30 additional services today, that is over 9000... more
Latest newsUSA's airplanes struck rebel sites in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - It would have happened on last Monday but US Navy revealed it only yesterday
US Navy unveiled only yesterday that some F/A-18 Hornet multirole medium-light fighters performed an attack mission on last April Monday 4, hitting two rebel site targets nearby Baghdad. The mission would... more
Latest newsThe B-52 is "network centric"
Washington, USA - Boeing to attend to adapt the well known bomber to the new operational setting
Boeing will take care of the adaptation of the B-52 Stratofortress bomber to the new network enabled operational environment. The well known US aerospace and defence group has in fact gained the sign of... more
SecurityThe last respects to the Pope (10): a suspect plane has been intercepted
Rome, Italy - It was escorted at Pratica di Mare military airport
Two light fighters Lockheed Martin F-16 from Italian Air Force would have intercepted an airplane coming from Balcan bound for Ciampino: the aircraft may carry a bomb aboard according to a signal. The... more
Science and technologyCargo volume in transit at Hong Kong Airport rose but slower
Beijing, China - Cargo traffic rose 3 per cent, but it was an inferior growth compared to 2004
Aiport operator of cargo section at Hong Kong Airport, Hactl (Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals), said that though cargo traffic rose on average 3 per cent in the first quarter 2005, when have been handled... more
DefenseThe last respects to the Pope (8): Italian Defence Minister coordinated military supports in person
Rome, Italy - It needs to watch the re-entry of pilgrims and authorities now
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, did have not attended Pope funeral because he followed in person all the procedures aimed to make the event most safe as possible. Minister Martino will continue... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Ghanaian banker searching for justice against his luggage theft
Accra, Ghana - Competent Ghanaian Court to gather next Monday on the stealing occurred in 2003
A Ghanaian Court is scheduled to gather next Monday in order to solve the legal dispute stemmed from the denunciation released during July 2003 regarding a theft aboard an Alitalia’s flight, stealing w... more
AirlinesSas flights fuller in March 2005
Stockholm, Sweden - The group carried 4,5 percent passengers more last month than the previous year
Sas, flag carrier of Norway, Sweden and Denmark, announced that its flights were fuller in March 2005 than in the previous year. Sas’ passenger traffic reported 4,5 percentage points more in the period. E... more
DefenseUSA: fewer funds for UN's peacekeeping missions?
Washington, USA - A proposal has been suggested in Senate to lower US financial contribution to peacekeeping operations
Several members of US Senate would be trying to lower, at least partially, the contribution offered by the United States regarding the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions. According to some commentators, s... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines establishes to replace its regional carrier partner Air Wisconsin
New York, Usa - Rather than accept a proposed deal at "Above market fare"
US carrier United Airlines announced the possible imminent replacement of its regional carrier partner Air Wisconsin, which had proposed a deal at "Above market fare". United, which operates under bankruptcy... more
AerospaceSpace: Discovery positioned onto the launching ramp
Washington, Usa - After that in the past days a technical problem was thought to cause the postponement of the Nasa's flights
Discovery, the Nasa’s shuttle which according to the planned launching window should fly into the space about mid-May, has been positioned into the launching ramp, after that in the past days a technical p... more
AirlineseasyJet to launch a new service Pisa-Bristol
London, United Kingdom - It is a daily service
Low-cost carrier, easyJet, announced that in short time it will launch a new service: Pisa-Bristol. After the success in the bookings for the flights operated by the Pisa’s Airport (see AVIONEWS), the a... more
MiscellaneousAirport Ronchi dei Legionari: imminent return of the charter service from Moscow
Trieste, Italy - The flights would start on June, 11, with effect until September, 24
The airport of Ronchi dei Legionari of the Italian Region, Friuli Venezia Giulia, announced the return of the charter service from Moscow starting from June, 11. After talks which took place during the... more
AirlinesGulf Air seeks for a major cooperation with Singapore Airlines
Manama, Bahrain - The carrier of Singapore does not fly to the country of the Gulf
The carrier Gulf Air, jointly owned by Bahrain, Oman and United Arab Emirates, is seeking for a major cooperation with Singapore Airlines. Though in fact the two carriers signed an open skies deal recently... more
Science and technologyBulgaria selects Copenaghen Airport to manage national airports
Sofia, Bulgaria - The proposal came from the Transport Ministry, it is expected now the vote of the cabinet
The Bulgarian Transport Ministry has selected Copenaghen Airport to manage its two Black Sea airports. It is expected now in short time the decision of the cabinet. The Government planned to award the... more
Government actsQuestion time: Italian citizen blocked and thumped at Israeli frontier
Rome, Italy - By senator Sauro Turroni (The Greens-L'Unione Party)
Italian senator Turroni asked Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs for explaining which kind of steps Italian Government had made resort to, after this episode occurred to the Italian citizen. Italian... more
Government actsQuestion time on non-proliferation of nuclear weaponry
Rome, Italy - By senator Francesco Martone (Misto-RC Party) and other senators
Italian senator Martone asked Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs for making clear which kind of steps Italian Government intends to resort to in order to exhort states having nuclear weaponry to reduce... more
Government actsQuestion time on the arrest of 11 Sea Shepherd activists
Rome, Italy - By senator Sauro Turroni (The Greens-L'Unione Party)
Italian senator Turroni asked Italian Minister for Environment, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Agriculture to make clear if they knew that 11 Sea Shepard activists, being in Canada to demonstrate... more
AirlinesPassenger traffic up on board of flights operated by Air France-Klm
Paris, France - In March traffic rose 6.2 percent
The group Air France-Klm, currently the biggest in Europe, announced that passenger traffic rose 6.2 percent in March thanks especially to flights to Americas and Asia. The company’s load factor increased 1... more
Latest newsPentagon pleads Raptor's cause
Washington, USA - Responsible officers for US armed forces' weapon purchase appear to like the airplane
"The F/A-22 is an exceptionally well-performing airplane and it will ensure a major contribution to the defence of America". The responsible officers for Pentagon’s weapon purchase would have recently s... more
Latest newsMitsubishi F-2: almost 80 fighters for Japanese Air Force
Tokyo, Japan - Lockheed Martin's contribution proved a major one for the production of the aircraft derived from the F-16
The number of the Mitsubishi F-2 multirole light fighters destined to Japanese Air Force rose up to 76. Despite the development cost has often led Japanese authorities to reconsider the project, the F-2... more
Civil aviationNGO's warning signal against dispersing munitions
Washington, USA - According to many Non-governmental organizations, one needs to emulate the ban of anti-man mines
Several Non-governmental organizations called a warning signal against the production, sale and deployment of cluster bombs and dispersing submunitions. According to such organizations, the effects on... more
Government actsQuestion Time: hardships for Alitalia's customers at Ronchi dei Legionari Airport
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Ettore Rosato (Margherita)
Italian Deputy Hon. Rosato asked Italian Minister for Infrastructures and Transport for making clear which kind of steps he intends to resort to in order to prevent hardships for Alitalia and Ronchi dei... more
AerospaceEuropean Space Programme to start in 2007
Brussels, Belgium - The purpose is to encourage all sectors which are somehow involved by space technology
European Union launched its European Space Programme, a composite project that, according to EU Commission’s intention, will be capable of meeting multiple exigencies for citizens in EU both concerning s... more
Government actsMotion: agricolture valorization and airport infrastructures role
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Antonio Leone (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Leone decided to put into evidence by a motion the relevance of Italian agricolture and its difficulties at an European degree, even considering the role played by hardships affecting... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (7): Bush is flying towards Texas
Rome, Italy - Fiumicino cancelled almost 100 flights
Air Force One carrying the delegation led by United States President George W. Bush, took off at Rome-Fiumicino Airport at 1:35pm bound for Texas. Shortly after, also Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad,... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (6): a minute silence at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - It bursts into big applause and suspended all operations
Vatican death knells have ended the funeral service held at Saint Peter square, after Karol Wojtyla’s coffin was taken away on 12 pontifical chair carrier’s back in order to be buried followed by a 10-... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2005-07-17)
Washington, Usa - To advise the flightcrew of applicable procedures in the event of abnormal indications of airspeed, altitude, or vertical airspeed
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17594-17596] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-300 and -400ER series airplanes (2005-07-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the IFE cooling card to configure itself correctly in response to input signals from airplane system interfaces during a forward cargo fire, which could result in the IFE cooling fan causing smoke to penetrate occ
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17598-17600] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model ERJ-170 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent hazardous maneuvers close to the ground, which could result in an impact with an obstacle or terrain
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17606-17608] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -800, and - 900 series airplanes (2005-07-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent anomalous autopilot operation that produces a hazardous combination of airplane attitude and airspeed, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17603-17604] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200C, -300, - 400, and -500 series airplanes (2005-07-19)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix fatigue cracking in the fuselage skin, doubler, bearstrap, and frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the frames, possible loss of a cargo door, and consequent rapid decompression of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17600-17603] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-400ER, 777-200, and 777-300 series airplanes (2005-07-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a galley, purser work station, or closet from detaching from the tie-down fitting studs during an emergency landing, which could injure passengers or crewmembers, or obstruct escape routes and impede emergency evacuation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17590-17591] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2005-07-12)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the aft frame and frame support structure of the forward galley door, which could result in a severed fuselage frame web, rapid decompression of the airplane, and possible loss of the forward ga
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17596-17598] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent breakage of the piston rod bearing, which could cause loss of the associated hydraulic system and spoiler extension, and could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17591-17594] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DefenseEuropean Defence: a multidisciplinary approach for crisis management
Brussels, Belgium - General Mosca Moschini proves convinced about the need for considering security and development as two sides of the same coin
Gen. Rolando Mosca Moschini, as President of EU Military Committee, commented recently on the carrying on of works by such institution within the foundation of an European defence which can prove capable... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on construction of an aircraft recycling plant at the Rozas aerodrome (Spain)
Strasbourg, France - By Josu Ortuondo Larrea (ALDE) and Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE)
"Written question E-1216/05 by Josu Ortuondo Larrea (ALDE) and Ignasi Guardans Cambó (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: Construction of an aircraft recycling plant at the Rozas aerodrome (Lugo, Galicia,... more
Civil aviationThe last respects to the Pope (5): safe skies on funeral service
Rome, Italy - Saint Peter area is constantly monitored by an air defence system
During the Pontiff funeral service, Rome’s sky appear to be the most safe in the world very likely, according to Italian Air Force General Luciano Massetti. All faithfuls arrive in Saint Peter square, w... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate daily non-stop service between New York and New Delhi, India
New York, Usa - The first scheduled non-stop flight between the two countries
Continental Airlines announced that it will launch daily nonstop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and New Delhi, India beginning Oct. 31, 2005 subject to government... more
Weather forecastsPratt & Whitney Canada to host popular Les Femmeuses art exhibition and sale
Longueuil, Canada - On April 23 and 24, 2005
The 19th edition of Les Femmeuses art exhibition and sale will take place April 23 and 24, 2005 at the head office of Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), 1000 Marie-Victorin Blvd. in Longueuil. This art sale,... more
AccidentsAfghanistan, a US Chinook helicopter fell headlong: US soldiers from Italian Vicenza Ederle Base among the victims
Kabul, Afghanistan - It would deal with some American soldiers who were transferred from Italy to the Afghan territory in March
There would be even some US soldiers who operated in Italy, at Vicenza Ederle Base, among the victims of the accident which involved a US CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Afghanistan two days ago (see for details... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2005-07-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a negative pressure condition from developing in the APU enclosure when the APU is operating on the ground, which could create a potential fire hazard if flammable liquid leakage occurs inside the APU enclosure and cannot be
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 7, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 66)] [Page 17604-17606] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesThe walk of the Varig's activity
Brasilia, Brazil - The carrier considerably reduced its losses in 2004
Brazilian flag carrier Varig announced that it considerably reduced its losses in 2004 compared to the previous year. The carrier had losses for USD 693,9m in 2003, which in 2004 reduced to 33,5m, especially... more
DefenseBlue Helmets in Sudan: 220 Italian soldiers within the contingent
Khartoum, Sudan - It has recently been unveiled by Italian Government
UN Security Council’s Resolution n. 1590 on last March 24 set to send a peace-keeping force consisting of about 10,000 soldiers to Sudan, in order to watch over the observance of the peace agreement s... more