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AccidentsUS C-130 crashed in Albania: all nine corpses have been recovered
Tirana, Albania - An investigation will make clear the incident's cause
Body of nine passengers killed flying on the American Hercules C-130 fallen in Albania an hour before the midnight last Thursday (see for details AVIONEWS) during a training mission, have been recovered... more
Latest newsPakistan and India: the difficult US policy to stop nuclear proliferation
Washington, USA - The choice of selling conventional weapons to both countries could prove ineffective, according to analysts
Military analysts are analysing the effectiveness of US policy concerning military support in favour of Pakistan and India after the announcement of the F-16 fighters’ sale to Islamabad’s regime and New... more
IndustryEADS: "USA and EU have to achieve a deal on weapons embargo affecting China"
Berlin, Germany - German and French authorities hope that such restrictive measure decided after 1989 is cancelled
EADS hopes a quick and effective solution of the matter concerning the different opinions between the United States and European Union on embargo affecting weapon export towards China. European aerospace... more
AccidentsEarthquake in Indonesia (2): Australian soldier's bodies come back home
Sydney, Australia - Corpses of nine victims of the helicopter crash are flying to Australia by a C-130
Australian soldiers perished in the crash of Navy Sea King on the island of Nias, are flying back home by a cargo plane Hercules C-130: the aircaft, with on board a ceremonial honour guard, took off from... more
AccidentsUnited Airlines' plane fires, passengers save
Washington, Usa - The Airbus A-320 was taking off from Denver when a pilot of another plane realized of the flames which were coming from the aircraft of the US carrier
There were some minutes of panic at the airport of Denver in last week-end when a plane operated by the US carrier, United Airlines, generated flames from one of its engines. The Airbus A-320 was rolling... more
DefenseUSA: military bases closing started
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, war on terror an the re-entry of several soldiers from abroad would lead Bush-led Government to limit steps of this kind
Bush-led Government needs to rationalize defence spending in a due manner but cuts for such a sector, despite they can represent self-evident advantages regarding the financial resources re-allocation,... more
AirlinesMeridiana's flight assistants announce snack's strike
Rome, Italy - The measure would have effect until April, 10
Meridiana’s flight assistants announced last week-end the snack’s strike with effect until April, 10. The move has been promulgated by the unions Filt Cgil, Uiltrasporti and Anpav, to protest against the... more
Civil aviationDeicing operations in the Italian airports (5): operations at Alghero-Fertilia Airport
Rome, Italy - "The airport is not endowed with its own equipment as not a real operational emergency even during Winter exists"
AVIONEWS interviewed Umberto Borlotti, Director General of Alghero-Fertilia Airport, to deepen the matter related to the employment of deicing equipment by SOGEAAL, the Sardinia’s air station’s operator. Acc... more
HelicoptersThe "multipurpose" kind of the NH-90 according to New Zealand's Government
Wellington, New Zealand - The helicopter to be deployed to perform both military and strictly civil missions
New Zealand’s Government decided to release an exhaustive description of the operational exigencies that the NH-90 helicopters will have to meet once they enter the service with Air Force (see for details A... more
Civil aviationDeicing operations in the Italian airports (4): operations at Catania-Fontanarossa Airport
Rome, Italy - "The last Winter, actually, determined a larger number of deicing activities on the aircraft"
AVIONEWS asked Catania-Fontanarossa Airport for providing explanations about the deicing activities performed by such air station, most of all when considering the last Winter which provided to be a particularly... more
Civil aviationDeicing operations in the Italian airports (3): operations at Naples-Capodichino Airport
Rome, Italy - AVIONEWS interviewed Eng. Marco Consalvo, Director of Operational Management at the air station
AVIONEWS interviewed Eng. Marco Consalvo, Director of Operational Management at Naples-Capodichino Airport run by GESAC operator, with reference to the deicing operations at such air station. According... more
AirlinesLufthansa to celebrate anniversary of the restoration of scheduled air connections following world's second war
Berlin, Germany - A modern Airbus A-321, designed on the model of planes lead to 1950, flew on the route Hamburg-Munich, via Duesseldorf and Frankfurt
German flag carrier, Lufthansa, celebrated the 50th anniversary of the restoration of scheduled air connections following world’s second war, with a special flight operated by an Airbus A-321 which flew o... more
Press releaseTelefono Blu on the Pope's death: record of presences
Rome, Italy - The country has stopped and will make it until the funeral
"Over 20 million of people yesterday have attended to the suffrage ceremonies and to the farewell transmissions to John Paul II. About a million of people has been approached and stopped in Saint Peter’s s... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (5): Italy plans to airlift authorities
Rome, Italy - They're studying the possibilty to employ helicopters to avoid urban traffic
An air-bridge between Fiumicino Airport and Saint Peter square is ahead: authorities expected to land at Rome "Leonardo da Vinci" International Airport may be airlifted to assist to John Paul II funeral... more
AirlinesAir France to stop commissions to travel agencies
Paris, France - For these last the business lead to air tickets represent 73,5 per cent of revenues
French flag carrier, Air France, announced the decision related to the interruption of commissions to the 5000 French travel agencies which sell its tickets. Air France recurred to the measure in order... more
Science and technologyMalpensa's Airport to serve new interconnections
Milan, Italy - In next summer season
Sea, the airport operator of the Milan’s airports, announced that in the incoming summer season which is getting closer and closer, the airport of Milan-Malpensa would serve five new direct interconnections, i... more
AerospaceSpace: no celebration occured during the first visit of the Eneide's crew to Soyuz
Moscow, Russia - Due to the death of John Paul II
The event lead to the first visit of a space crew to the Soyuz that would carry it on orbit is traditionally feasted by means of cheers with vodka, as Russian do: but on last April, 3, nothing of this... more
AirlinesMajor US carriers to increase fuel surcharges
New York, Usa - On some domestic routes
Several major US carriers increased fuel surcharges in last week-end, in order to regain revenues lost because of record fuel cost. Delta Air Lines has been the first to recur to the measure which it applied... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: USA ready to appeal to the WTO if the A-350 is produced by public aids
Washington, USA - Some US congressmen would be sure about it
The matter concerning subsidies to aerospace industry on which commerce institutional representatives’ attention is focusing in the United States and European Union comes more and more entangled, as i... more
Civil aviationThe last respects to the Pope (4): 6500 agents to worry about security
Rome, Italy - Funeral will be celebrated on Friday, April 8 at 10:00am
George W. Bush will take part at John Paul II’s funeral for the first time an US President at a Pontiff last respects. The United States number one will be followed by his father George senior and his p... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (3): no-fly zone on Saint Peter square
Rome, Italy - Rome's airports may be closed to the traffic
During the Holy Father’s funeral also fighter interceptor aircraft could be dispatched to protect Rome’s skies. All unauthorized aircraft will be banned from the air space just about for sure. HH-3F hel... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce (1971) Limited, Bristol Engine Division Model Viper Mk.601-22 Turbojet Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent multiple failures of 1st stage turbine rotor blades that could result in a dual-engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 61)] [Page 16406-16407] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleIata: February traffic growth slows in line with projections
Geneva, Switzerland - Asia recovers from tsunami impact
"February traffic growth gave mixed signals. A slowing of global economic activity saw passenger traffic fall to 6.6% year-on-year from the 7.9% reported in January. The good news is that the resilience... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (2): an armoured Rome to host the world
Rome, Italy - Italian Civil Defence Chief coordinates the security plan
Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, last morning called an extraordinary Council of Ministers at Palazzo Chigi and nominated as Government’s Commissioner the Italian Civil Defence Department’s Chief, Gui... more
AccidentsEarthquake in Indonesia: Australian rescue helicopter's crash
Gunungsitoli, Indonesia - Nine killed among 11 passengers
Last Saturday an Australian helicopter during an aid mission to the March 29 earthquake-hit island of Nias, crashed around 11:30am near the city of Gunungsitoli killing nine of 11 soldiers on board, seven... more
Latest newsEurofighter: a meeting on international promotion
London, UK - Several countries prove interested in the European fighter which could order a certain number during the next years
A meeting among Defence Undersecretaries coming from the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain in order to analyse the situation concerning the promotion of the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light multirole... more
Science and technologyThailand: bomb at Hat Yai Airport
Bangkok, Thailand - Other two bombs exploded at a store and a hotel simultaneously
In the night between Saturday and Sunday 3 explosive devices went off simultaneously at Hat Yai Airport’s check-in counter, at a supermarket and a hotel as well: two persons were killed at the air station. S... more
PeopleItalian Strikes: Committee asks for a revocation or postponement on the occasion of Pope's funeral
Rome, Italy - Competent Investigation Authority asks for unions' support and sympathy at least till April 15 to facilitate the management of the pilgrims' arrival
Investigation Committee on Strikes is asking for the Italian trade unions’ collaboration in order to facilitate the management of the impressive transport effort on the occasion of next John Paul II’s fun... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): banks ready to warrant AZ Fly's recapitalization
Brussels, Belgium - Italian Government to release a letter aimed to defend the carrier's strategy by next April 19
European Commission should take delivery of an Italian Government’s letter by which to defend the Alitalia’s strategy within the reorganization and relaunch plan of the Italian national airline. Also the... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope: Fiumicino and Ciampino to do overwork
Rome, Italy - Almost two million believers are expected in Rome
On Saturday April 2 at 9:37pm Pope Karol Wojtyla had died into the Vatican Apostolic Palace because of a septic shock and irreversible cardio-circulatory collapse. Today it will be unveiled the day of... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Fintecna behaves as a private investor"
Brussels, Belgium - Experts expected to analyse the business plan put into evidence that it honours EU rules on state aids
Experts appointed in order to analyse the Alitalia’s business plan 2005-2008 text commented about one of the most delicate matters within the EU in-depth investigation, that is to say Fintecna’s rome in... more
IndustryAAR Parts Trading Inc. awarded of a over 835,269 USD contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60
AAR Parts Trading Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., was awarded on March 28, 2005, a delivery order amount of $835,269 as part of a $7,956,507 firm-fixed-price contract for Hardware for the Utility Blackhawk... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $5,391,694 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for development of an upgrade to the controller on the Electronic... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $18,484,803 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-03-C-0011) for production support services for the MH-60R... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $6,066,526 firm fixed price contract modification to the C-17 production contract to incorporate the efforts of: two Engineering Change Proposals... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-4B aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest City, Okla., is being awarded a $12,800,000 firm fixed price modification to provide for Programmed Depot Maintenance and Time Compliance Technical orders in support... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-8C1 series and CF34-8C5 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa- To prevent dual-channel electrical signal faults in the VG master actuator, which will cause an uncommanded reduction of thrust to idle with a subsequent loss of the ability to advance thrust above idle, and which will result in a multie
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 61)] [Page 16401-16403] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent delamination of the leading edge slats, possible loss of pieces of the trailing edge wedge assembly during flight, reduction of the reduced maneuver and stall margins, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 61)] [Page 16403-16406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Fair and showsJohn Paul II is dead
Rome, Italy - Karol Wojtyla died at age of 85 years
Karol Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920 at Wadowice, Poland. He studied secretly during the German occupation of his country and was ordained to the priesthood on November 1st, 1946. Pope Pius XII appointed... more
AerospaceSpace: Pamela, the Italian instrument of which Resurs-Dk1 would be provided with
Rome, Italy - The satellite will be launched in Autumn from the base of Bajkonur, in Kazakhstan
Resurs-Dk1, which launch’s window into the space is planned for next Autumn from the base of Bajkonur, in Kazakhstan, will be provided even with an Italian instrument: Pamela (Payload for Antimatter M... more
MiscellaneousKirgizistan: no danger for the US air base in the country
Washington, USA - The Asian state's authorities intend to carry on the traditional support policy despite the political crisis
The delicate political situation in Kirgizistan does not seem to worry the United States, which have great military and logistics interests in this country. The new Bishkek’s Government would have confirmed i... more
Science and technologyGesac: New York flight presentation served by Eurofly
Naples, Italy - To the BMT from 8 to 10 of April
"Eurofly, private carrier leader in Italy in the leisure field, and Gesac, Naples’ Airport management society, will be present together to the BMT, Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo of Naples, from 8 to 1... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines does not deny possible default
New York, Usa - If the increasing of capital related to USD 500m and the planned cost cut would not be enough the carrier would recur to Chapter 11
US carrier Delta Airlines announced in a statement the increasing of capital related to USD 500m, warning about the risks for the company due to a possible lack of liquidity. According to the statement... more
Civil defenseUSA-Israel meeting on the provision of UAV technology to China
Tel Aviv, Israel - Washington proves worried about the Israeli contribution to the Chinese armed forces
Israel is providing China with technological support to update and upgrade remote-controlled aircraft in service with the Chinese armed forces. This aid worries the United States and representatives from... more
AirlinesLauda Air Italia flew to Guatemala
Milan, Italy - The first direct link from Italy
Yesterday the first scheduled flight between Italy and Guatemala has been inaugurated: the Malpensa-Guatemala City connection will have a weekly frequency (until October 27) operated by three new Airbus... more
Science and technologySwire Pacific and China Eastern Airlines interested in Chinese provincial airport
Beijing, China - If talks really lead to an agreement it would sign the venture’s first investment since it was set up
The joint-venture composed of Swire Pacific and China Eastern Airlines is interested in a stake in Zhengzhou’s airport, in China’s Henan province. A Swire spokeswoman confirmed the news by underlining how... more
AerospaceSpace: some really interesting technologies may help humankind
Moscow, Russia - An example over the whole seems to be represented by a process thanks to which it is possible to obtain deuterium-free drinking water
Several laboratories which are working on a Martian mission have developed some technologies which would become soon really popular all over the world. The news comes from Vitaly Semenov of the Keldysh’s (... more
DefenseNorth Korea: "Six-states meetings not to start again without USA's official apologizes"
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Communist regime's reaction after the Condoleeza Rice's remark according to which it would be an "outpost of tyranny"
North Korea does not intend to favour the restart of the six-states meetings on nuclear weapons matters. Meetings with Russia, China, Japan, South Korea and the United States will be resumed only in case... more
Science and technologySwissport strengthens its position in Italy and Africa
Milan, Italy - The Swiss handling company has signed new collaborations
Swissport International, one of world’s most important airport ground services companies starting form the next May 1st will provide its passengers handling operations also in the two Italy’s most imp... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines counts on a new IT System
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Which Mercator, the information-technology arm of Emirates, would provide it with
Malaysia Airlines announced that thanks to the introduction of a new IT System it expects to make an extra USD 13m-USD 26m in annual profit. The carrier let known its expectations after signing a contract... more