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MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (10): conclave to open next April 18
Rome, Italy - The Chief of State delegation's list will be released tomorrow
The College of Cardinals set on Monday, April 18, as the date for start of the conclave to elect a successor to Karol Wojtyla. Cardinals have read also the Pontiff spiritual testament but the Polish text... more
AccidentsAfghanistan: a US Chinook helicopter fell headlong
Kabul, Afghanistan - THe reason for such a disaster which killed at least two persons should be put down to a dust storm
A US CH-47 Chinook US transport helicopter fell headlong in Afghanistan this morning, around 180 km South-East far from Kabul city. According to what both Ghazni Province Governor (just where the disaster... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (9): Bush to land at Rome tonight
Rome, Italy - There is also the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
United States President George W. Bush, the first lady Laura, Bill Clinton, Bush father and the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will arrive in Rome tonight: President will stay in Rome two days... more
HelicoptersDeepwater: US Coast Guard to upgrade the HH-60J Jayhawks
Washington, USA - This would be the final choice to meet the operational requirements instead of the purchase of a new aircraft
Sikorsky unveils that the US Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawks will be involved by an upgrade process for the purpose of meeting the operational requirements scheduled by the Deepwater programme. USCG is provided... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand increases fuel surcharge
Auckland, New Zealand - In response to soaring fuel costs
New Zealand’s flag carrier, Air New Zealand, announced that it will increase fuel surcharge in response to soaring fuel costs. Starting on April, 12, passengers who will choose to travel on board of f... more
MiscellaneousTwo Garuda's crew members inquired for the death of a famous human right activist
Amsterdam, Holland - Munir died last year on board of a flight to Amsterdam
Two crew members of the Indonesian flag carrier Garuda are being questioned in connection with the death of Munir, a famous lawyer and human right activist who lost his life on board of a flight to Amsterdam... more
AirlinesQatar Airways doubles its service from and to Italy
Rome, Italy - With effect until October, 31, 2005
The national airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, doubled in the past days its weekly direct services from and to Italy, with effect until October, 31, 2005. Qatar Airways offers to its leisure customers as... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (8): Rome to stop for funeral day
Rome, Italy - Offices and schools closed, cars off and there will be not bread on the table
Italian Police Chief, Rome’s mayor Walter Veltroni, Prefect and town council have gathered this morning to decide the security plan for Pope’s funeral: Guido Bertolaso announced the traffic block starting at... more
AirlineseasyJet to offer a new service Rome-Ciampino/Basilea
Rome, Italy - The interconnection will be operative starting from June, 24, 2005
Low-cost carrier easyJet offers a new service Rome-Ciampino/Basilea (situated at the borders among Switzerland, France and Germany), starting from June, 24, 2005, with interesting fares from EUR 26,99... more
AirlinesFinnair's pilots to threaten strike
Helsinki, Finland - With effect on next April, 25
Finnair’s pilots threatened to stop working overtime from April, 25, if a deal with the company about some work conditions is not reached. Panu Maki, the head of the union representing pilots, said the m... more
AirlinesPassenger traffic up on board of Virgin Blue's flights
Sydney, Australia - While its load factor fell
Australian low-cost carrier, Virgin Blue, announced that passenger traffic rose in February 2005 compared to the same period of the previous year, while its load factor fell. The airline filled 75.8 per... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): analysts' doubts on the approval of the plan
Brussels, Belgium - Competitors do not appear surprised about the stock exchange success and positive technical comment on Fintecna's role, experts suggested
Air transport analysts prove in some cases still sceptical about the possible approval of the Alitalia’s business plan by European Commission and the real carrier’s capability in reorganizing and starting a c... more
HelicoptersUS Army takes stock of the ARH and LUH programmes situation
Washington, USA - The name of the winner of the first competition is likely to be unveiled on June 6 while for the new utility aircraft one needs to wait further
US military authorities take a stock of situation concerning two important helicopter programmes: the ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) and the LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). As far as it is concerned... more
HelicoptersRobinson R-44: "sight set" on Great Britain's election
London, UK - Two helicopters of this type to be deployed by BBC during the electoral campaign and election itself
BBC2, the channel belonging to well known British TV group, will resort to the deployment of two helicopters during the electoral campaign and the same Great Britain’s election day. The date for voting f... more
AirlinesThe last respects to the Pope (7). easyJet: flight cancellations to and from Rome-Ciampino's Airport
Milan, Italy - From 10 am of tomorrow, on Thursday and untill midnight of Friday
"On the occasion of the celebration of Pope John Paul II’s funeral, the Authority of Air Traffic Control in Italy has ordered the closure of Rome-Ciampino’s Airport from 10am of tomorrow, on Thursday Apr... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (6): Air One offers special fares from several terminals
Rome, Italy - There are long files for passport control at the airports
The Roman charity for pilgrimages, in collaboration with Italian carrier Air One, decided to offer special fares for flights leaving from Milan-Linate, Cuneo-Levaldigi, Turin-Caselle, Venice, Genoa, Alghero,... more
AirlinesThe last respects to the Pope (5): 80 charter flights booked throughout Europe
Rome, Italy - Also Nato General Secretary will arrive to Rome
On Friday, also Nato General Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, will be in S.Peter square. The machine for security is developing: next Friday, traffic Rome’car traffic may be stopped. Meanwhile Italian C... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (4): special flights from Poland landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - European airlines indicated a passenger growth on flights to Rome
Yesterday, the first charter flight carrying pilgrims, landed at Rome-Ciampino "G.B. Pastine" Airport. Almost all Fiumicino carriers have recorded a boosting demand, up to an additional 30 per cent. Yesterday,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced new twice-weekly nonstop service from Houston to Tikal/Flores, Guatemala
Houston, Usa - On Wednesdays and Saturdays, from June 18
Continental Airlines last Monday announced new nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tikal/Flores, Guatemala, beginning June 18, pending government approval. Continental w... more
IndustryEmbraer's Legacy Executive certified to fly at 41,000 feet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First jet with the higher service ceiling to be delivered in the second quarter of 2005
Embraer announced last week that its Legacy corporate jet received certification from the aviation authorities in Brazil, the U.S. and Europe to raise its service ceiling to 41,000 feet (12,500 meters). The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: more investments in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It is being forecasted to double them when considering the remarkable demand in this sector in the Asian country
EADS-owned Eurocopter’s Malaysian section is forecasting to increase its investments in a significant manner in the Asian country, even by doubling them, when considering the remarkable demand in specific f... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: negotiations maybe possible even beyond April 11
Brussels, Belgium - EU would be willing to meet the US request but the WTO appeal hypothesis still appears plausible
It seems that European-American negotiations in order to achieve a final agreement on subsidies to aerospace industry can be extended beyond the deadline previously scheduled for the their accomplishment,... more
Science and technologyAviation Week awarded the Qantas-Boeing-Air Traffic Alliance collaboration
Sydney, Australia - Positive results during the tests on innovative traffic management procedures when approaching the air stations
Qantas, Boeing and Air Traffic Alliance (consisting of EADS, Airbus and Thales) have recently been awarded with an important prize by Aviation Week, the Information Technology/Electronics, due to the brilliant... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (3): Meridiana increased flights from Sardinia today
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Air One reported no schedule's change
At the moment Alitalia did not have provided for increasing flights next days to face the great flow of pilgrims to Rome: but it is possible to acquire special fare tickets, for domestic, international... more
Press releaseTelefono Blu: over 4 millions in the capital to greet Pope John Paul II "The great"
Rome, Italy - More one million his compatriots
"Over 4 millions, according to Telefono Blu, will be the pilgrims that arrive or have already reached Rome to greet Pope John Paul II the Great. It will be the greatest event that can be remembered. From... more
MiscellaneousPrince Ranieri III of Munich died
Rome, Italy - The sovereign was 81 years old and was reigning since 1949
An official note gave this morning the news lead to the death of Prince Ranieri III of Munich. It is possible to read in it: "His Serene Highness Prince Ranieri III of Munich died on Wednesday, April,... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (2): EU's delegation to fly to Rome too
Rome, Italy - "Pontiff was a great European "
European Commission spokesman Francoise Le-Bail said yesterday that EU President José Manuel Durao Barroso with Deputy President Franco Frattini, Polish commissioner Danuta Hubner and Austrian External... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope: two millions Poles are expected to funeral
Rome, Italy - LOT has increased services
Several carriers reported that their flights to Rome were sold out: the Polish airline LOT will operate by bigger aircraft and add special flights to facilitate Polish pilgrims. About two millions Poles... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-8E series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent dual-channel electrical signal faults in the master VG actuator which will cause an uncommanded reduction of thrust to idle with a subsequent loss of the ability to advance thrust above idle, and will result in a multiengine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 64)] [Page 17199-17201] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Ministry of Economy hopes for a strong partnership
Rome, Italy - And analysts focus again on Air France which, however, did not confirm about a possible interest in the Italian carrier
Italian Ministry of Economy hopes for an important "industrial partnership" in favour of Alitalia within the general strategic programme of the Italian national airline. Many among the analysts talk again... more
Press releaseEnac: air traffic restrictions for Pope's funeral
Rome, Italy - An operative summit decided the measure yesterday
Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority, Enac, said it planned to put some restrictions to fly on Rome on Thursday and Friday for security reasons: on Thursday, April 7, from 10:00am local hour, up to Friday, 2... more
IndustryLord Corp. awarded of a over 1 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47
Lord Corp., Erie, Pa., was awarded on March 31, 2005, a delivery order amount of $1,627,500 as part of an $8,860,600 firm-fixed-price contract for Plain Bearing Rods for the CH-47 Airframe. Work will... more
IndustryArkwin Industries Inc. awarded of a over 2 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Chinook Aircraft
Arkwin Industries Inc.*, Westbury, N.Y., was awarded on March 31, 2005, a delivery order amount of $2,683,556 as part of a $20,719,480 firm-fixed-price contract for Hy Reservoir Collers for the Chinook... more
AirlinesThe declarations of the press responsible of Blue Panorama at AVIONEWS about the "Deportation" flights
Rome, Italy - Gianni Todini underlined that the carrier has never operated this year that type of service
AVIONEWS heard the version of Blue Panorama about the so called "Deportation" flights denounced by some Italian organizations such as Action, Esc and Astra. Gianni Todini underlined that the carrier has... more
DefenseJapan: Koizumi wants greater cooperation with NATO
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister hopes for a greater relations against terrorism and mass destruction weapons proliferation
Despite the remarkable limits for the resort to armed operations set by Japanese Constitution, the country intends to increase its relations with the Atlantic Alliance in a self-evident manner to face... more
Latest newsCIS: joint military exercise to verify coordinated aerial missions effectiveness
Moscow, Russia - Attack, bombing and interception operations to involve the Commonwealth of Independent States' members in the near-term
Russia intends to perform a joint military exercise with the Commonwealth of Independent States’ members, practically aimed to verify the effectiveness of common actions during air operations both with a... more
PeopleIata: rebalancing the air transport industry
New York, Usa - US$ 5.5 billion industry loss expected for 2005
"The high price of fuel is robbing our profitability", said Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association at the opening of the AirFinance conference in New... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board (6): WHO's directives on aircraft disinfestation
Rome, Italy - Residual effect disinfestations and nebulization
Alitalia has been enforcing WHO’s directives on aircraft disinfestation since 1986. It deals with the most affected areas worldwide. Disinfestation of long haul airplanes is performed 8 weeks after the l... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board (5): Alitalia's air quality control campaign
Rome, Italy - Conducted with Department of Public Health of Rome "La Sapienza" University
Carriers can have liability towards third parties if a disease was established on board. Infections can be rarely spread aboard. The High Efficiency Particultate Air systems provide an effective solution... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board (4): asked Alitalia Medicine Service
Rome, Italy - There are specific rules on prevention of epidemic transmissible to passengers
Air transport provides rules which protect passengers and workers. The World Health Organization is the main benchmark on prevention general rules. Italian Health Ministry performs controlling task: dedicated... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board (3): Italian Air Force's measures
Rome, Italy - Interfaceable litters to take infected persons
Italian Air Force is equipping itself with litters able to recreate an isolation ward. They allow to take the patient safely: the stretcher has a watertight locking in order to avoid air emission. Such... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board (2): asked Italian Air Force's Sanitary Unit
Rome, Italy - The opinion of Colonel doctor Manfredo Di Stefano
Colonel doctor Manfredo Di Stefano from AMI’s Sanitary Unit, confirmed that now virus were transmitted more quickly than before: airplanes help the epidemic spreading. Some diseases, transmitted by air o... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS' report on risks relating infections on board: asked Italian professor Walter Pasini
Rome, Italy - He is expert on international medicine and director of Rimini travel medicine WHO centre
The problem of the risk of infections on air becomes current again: diseases can be contracted in commercial aircraft by stale food, flu, Sars as well as bird flu. Recently new avian flu cases have been... more
Latest newsMC-130H: here is the Hercules dedicated to special operations
Washington, USA - Pentagon ordered ten aircraft of this type by 2011 to face the international terrorism
Also the C-130 Hercules military airlifter will have to play a major role in fighting international terrorism, and Pentagon has recently awarded Boeing with the sign of a contract being worth about USD... more
MiscellaneousPalermo: Moroccan escaped before flying to Rome
Palermo, Italy - The North-African is untraceable; research is underway
At Palermo Airport, an non-EU immigrant from Casablanca, around 5:00am today, before to board an airplane destined to Rome, managed to escape from the controls of policemen. At Trapani 20 years old Rachid... more
AirlinesAlitalia: relations between the company and the unions prove less fraught
Rome, Italy - The carrier appears ready to fully implement the February 25 agreements with the flight assistants
Alitalia board proves ready to fully and coherently enforce all the points inthe agreement signed with the Italian trade unions on last February 25 concerning the flight and service timetable for its flight... more
AccidentsEl Al Airlines hostess to fall from a plane
Tel Aviv, Israel - The woman was presumably trying to close the rear service door
An El Al Airlines hostess was seriously injured when the woman fell from a plane on board of which was working, reporting head injuries. The flight 737 of El Al was preparing to take off from Tel Aviv... more
MiscellaneousEU seeks for a cooperation deal with Argentina
Brussels, Belgium - About the navigation satellite system Galileo
European Union, after the recent deals just signed with China and Israel, besides having opened talks with several other countries to cooperate in the navigation satellite system Galileo, is now seeking... more
Latest newsThe last respects to the Pope (8): AMI's security plan
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force provided helicopters, airplanes and ambulances
AVIONEWS asked Italian Air Force to know the aircraft provided to face the great flow of pilgrims landing in Rome to greet the Pontiff’s coffin as well as to face the funeral day expected next Friday, A... more
DefenseAMS: full operational capability for the Joint Command System dedicated to logistics
London, UK - An integrated solution for the management of logistics activities for the British armed forces
Alenia Marconi Systems supplied recently British Ministry of Defence the full operational capability for the Joint Command System dedicated to logistics (JCS Log). It deals with a system for the management... more