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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2005-01-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing damage to wiring 2M and 2S, which could result in a short circuit and consequently introduce an electrical current into the wiring of the FQIS and create an ignition source in the fuel tank
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SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the role of satellite systems to assess the damages due to the catastrophe
New York, USA - The involved countries could access to images of the territory taken by satellites thanks to a specific international agreement
Many debates rose following the catastrophe which involved several Asian countries with reference to the lack of a warning system similar to the one deployed for many states in the Pacific Ocean and intended... more
AirlinesSouthwest Airlines and Ata can presumably formalize their deal
New York, Usa - US transportation regulators did not found any reason to avoid the agreement
The US carriers, Southwest Airlines and Ata, which have been waiting for the several needed approvals to sign a deal (see AVIONEWS), seems to have received one of the final consent to proceed to formalize... more
PeopleUPS orders ten Airbus A-380 superjumbo freighter jets
New York, Usa - The company has an option in the deal which would permit it to buy further ten aircraft of the same type
UPS (United Parcel Service) announced it ordered 10 Airbus A-380 super-jumbo freighter jets to enlarge its capacity so as to increase its international service. The famous package delivery company said... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines improved load factor 2004
Zurich, Switzerland - America Latin routes were the most requested
Swiss International Air Lines load factor boosted by 2.5 per cent last year: load factor reached 74.9 per cent, with 9,2 million passengers carried. In 2003, 10,7 million passengers chose to fly by Helvetic... more
HelicoptersFly-by-wire for the VH-92: British Aerospace to provide it
London, UK - The British group hopes for the victory of the Sikorsky's helicopter for the Marine One competition to increase its role in the avionics market
British Aerospace will provide the fly-by-wire system (wire network for the actuators able to facilitate manoeuvres and make the aircraft later) for the VH-92, the special version of the Sikorsky S-92... more
Latest newsUSA: no direct support with arms for India and Pakistan
Washington, USA - The purpose would be the one of avoiding strategic disequilibrium in such a delicate moment for the solution of the Kashmir crisis
The United States intend to carefully analyse the carrying on of Indian-Pakistani talks with reference to the situation in Kashmir, a problem that Washington would consider as solvable by the bilateral... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: three new bases for Civil Defence to face emergencies
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Government restarted the building of three new structures to which an unclear number of helicopters will be destined
Despite no clear indication to the recent seaquake which involved also Malaysia's territory was pointed by Malaysian Civil Defence Department, it would seem self-evident that such disaster could have led... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: measles arrive at Banda Aceh
Jakarta, Indonesia - UNICEF to share out 25,000 vaccine dose
A child living in one of the Banda Aceh's refugee camps, in Indonesia, has been affected by measles virus, and other two cases have been reported to be under observation: UNICEF for Indonesia responsible.... more
HelicoptersRobinson won the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Washington, USA - The helicopter group recently delivered two choppers for exhibition to the well known museum
Robinson unveiled that two among its helicopters have been exhibited at one of the most important museums dedicated to general aviation in the United States, that is to say the Smithsonian National Air... more
MiscellaneousUS fighter hit a private house by mistake in Mosul
Mosul, Iraq - A guided bomb was mistakenly dropped over a target different from the previously designated one, killing at least 5 civilians
US military authorities located in Iraq revealed only this week that a F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighter performed a strike mission over Mosul on last Saturday to support troops on the ground,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to expand service between Bahamas with South Florida
Houston, Usa - Beginning February 17
Continental Airlines regional affiliate, Gulfstream International Airlines, announced it will offer expanded Continental Connection service linking the Bahamas with South Florida beginning Feb. 17. As... more
Civil aviationLaser against aircraft in the USA: new security steps set by Bush-led Government
Oklahoma City, Usa - They will be indicated by US Secretary for Transportation tomorrow while FBI confirmed that terrorists could use lasers against airliners
After the various denunciations by plane and helicopter pilots in the USA about the threat represented by the lasers aimed against aircraft cabins and their crews, and following the recent arrest of one... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the US Navy helicopters effort
Rome, Italy - Air-bridge is vital for the zones left isolated
US Navy choppers are delivering medicines, food and water to areas left inaccessible during two after-tsunami weeks: but also other nations, like the same Indonesia and Australia provided its own air fleet.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Aceh Airport became a tent city for relief workers
Jakarta, Indonesia - Aid piles build up by the runway
According to some American officers, there would be no coordination among the increasing number of NGO, major international organizations and several foreign military units. At the Banda Aceh air base,... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: India rejected Kofi Annan visit
New Delhi, India - Country is capable to supply the necessary aid without the international efforts
United Nations Secretary, Kofi Annan, last week would have intended to visit also Southern India people affected by December 26 tsunami: but Indian Government rejected such request. "Indian Express" newspaper... more
Science and technologyHundreds of pensioners in Russia blocked the road to the airport Sheremyetevo
Moscow, Russia - The protest persisted two hours time
Some hundreds of Russian retired interrupted the way to the international Muscovite airport Sheremyetevo to protest against a law approved by the local government on January, 1, 1005. This last, which... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: 2000 corpses found each day in Aceh
Jakarta, Indonesia - Helicopters help to increase the aid delivering
The tool of verified victims killed by the violent cataclysm which hit countries in South-East Asia, reached 156,000 units. But about 2000 bodies are found day by day only in the Indonesian province of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): SULT union called for a strike to occur on January 17
Rome, Italy - Protest against the flight and services hours scheduled by the carrier and that, according to the union, would be a self-evident damage for safety
Italian union SULT called for a strike to occur on next January 17 and aimed, according to what underlined by the union, to defend the observance of the safety ruling with reference to the flight hours... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the carrier proves absolutely willing to cooperate with EU Commission
Brussels, Belgium - The airline is ready to accept even the possibility of a detailed investigation but confirmed that it is necessary to perform it quickly
Alitalia board proves willing to provide all the necessary documentation for the accomplishment of the appraisals on the business plan currently on going in Brussels by European Commission. The carrier... more
AirlinesVolare Group: searching for money to pay wages
Varese, Italy - Maroni asks banks for aid
Yesterday Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, met Volare special commissioner, Carlo Rinaldini, and Province President, Marco Reguzzoni, at Varese Province seat, Villa Recalcati. Maroni appeared... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry: European Union ready to negotiate
Brussels, Belgium - EU would intend to put the debates with the USA to an end by the restart of talks and the achievement of a new agreement
After months clashing and the official appeal to the WTO (World Trade Organization), the United States and European Union could maybe achieve a new deal in order to put the debates on the subsidies for... more
IndustryEmbraer 170/190 jet family made great strides in 2004
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Year ended with the four airplanes of the new family in flight
2004 was a year of important milestones in the development of the EMBRAER 170/190 family, from the EMBRAER 170 certification and entry into service to the first flight of the EMBRAER 195 and certification... more
AirlinesAir France as the first European carrier to take delivery of the A-380
Toulouse, France – It was unveiled by the French airline waiting for the official exhibition of the first completed airframe on next January 18
Air France will be the first European carrier to take delivery of and operate the new Airbus' long-range 555 seats airliner, the A-380. While waiting for the official showing of the first airframe completed... more
AirlinesAn initial public offer is arriving presumably by Jet Airways
Bombay, India - The main domestic carrier of the country intends to propose 20 per cent of its equity capital
The airline Jet Airways, the main domestic carrier in India, has filed a first profile with India's market regulator for an initial public offer related to 20 per cent of its equity capital. Jet owns a... more
AirlinesEurofly to fly to New York
Naples, Italy - Three weekly flights bound for Big Apple Airport from Naples
As from June, Eurofly airline will operate from Naples-Capodichino Airport a service to New York: "JFK" Airport has in fact awarded the green light for three weekly links which could be increase next year.... more
IndustrySnecma and Sagem growing while waiting for their merge
Paris, France - A relevant income rise for both the French companies
Snecma and Sagem revealed the data related to the performances regarding 2004 with particularly good results in both cases. While waiting for the reports on the 2004 financial results with an official... more
Science and technologyDrug stoppages in 2004 at Zurich-Kloten Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - Canton Police provided the data
Zurich-Kloten Airport wrote up a tool of Police stoppages of illegal substance operated in 2004: additional 82 Kg cocaine have been seized respect to the previous year, while hashish, marijuana and thai... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: considerable deployment of Russian air means
Moscow, Russia - Civil Defence Ministry air-bridge had started on December 27
Moscow dispatched six Russian army cargo planes to the regions which were devastated by the seaquake in South-East Asia. On Saturday an Iliushin-76 with 30 tons of aid has already landed at Bangkok. An... more
Latest newsSouth Africa: "The MB-339 is better than the Hawk but Government decided in a different manner"
Pretoria, South Africa – This would be the opinion of the country’s military experts according to South African press and they would have even criticized the purchase of the Gripen
South African press recently focused on a delicate issue regarding defence, the one related to the purchase of new military airplanes to favour the modernization of the country’s Air Force. According t... more
AirlinesRecord numbers in air cargo for Hactl
Hong Kong, China - Thanks to a relevant growth in good demand by both Europe and Usa
The carrier Hactl (Hong Kong air cargo terminals) reached record numbers in relation to its cargo operations thanks to a relevant growth of good demand both from Europe and Usa. The airline transported... more
Latest newsCerimony in Croatia in memory of the victims because of the shooting-down of an Italian helicopter
Zagabria, Croatia - The chopper belonged to the 5th Regiment of the Aviation's Army
It took place in Croatia recently, near the monument erected in Podrute, the cerimony of the 13° anniversary of the shooting-down of a chopper belonged to the 5th Regiment of the Aviation's Army, effectuated... more
DefenseSpain joined European Arms Agency
Brussels, Belgium - It will provide a significant contribution for the A-400M and the Tiger programmes
European Arms Agency, currently under the lead of German representatives, gains a new member this month: it deals with Spain, which joined after Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. Such... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: aid also to Myanmar
Berlin, Germany - A Red Cross airplane landed at the Capital
Yesterday an airplane fitted out by German Red Cross carrying humanitarian aid destined to former Birmania survivors, landed at Rangoon (Myanmar): aircraft left from Berlin landed about 12,000 blankets... more
MiscellaneousExceptional snowfall in California: airports stopped
Los Angeles, USA - Transports are blocked, and rescues to the most affected zone are difficult
Southern California is getting ready to live its 4th consecutive day snow-covered: more than 2,50 metre fell on the most high mountains in Sierra Nevada. There is snow also on the mountains North to San... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: 268 Italian citizens were still absent
Rome, Italy - Italian-native missing tool changed again
Farnesina supplied a new updating of Italian still missing in Indian Ocean countries devastated by tsunami on December 26: citizens resulting absent would be now 268 respect to the 310 units reported in... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Detailed investigation on the business plan not strictly necessary
Brussels, Belgium - It would have been unveiled by some spokesmen from EU Commission which would be constantly keeping on touch with Italian Government
European Commission revealed today that it is constantly keeping on touch with Italian Government by its Transport department representatives regarding the analysis of Alitalia's business plan. On the... more
Latest newsATR to compete for the Indian maritime patrolling aircraft tender
New Dheli, India - The requirements requested by Indian Ministry of Defence would regard a twin-engined plane able to operate in a tropical environment
India intends to endow with a maritime patrolling airplane for the defence and the monitoring of its coasts. A real tender was opened and it is being forecasted that a final decision on the new aircraft... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands its network in Latin America
Seoul, South Korea - The carrier signed a new cooperation deal with the Chilean Lan Airlines
Korean Air expands its network to Latin America, in an area of the planet which is greatly developing, by means of new cooperation deals with the Chilean carrier Lan Airlines. Starting from next March... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Indonesia quaked again
Jakarta, Indonesia - The up-to-date missing and victim tool of most affected nations
Last night the earth quaked again in Banda Aceh province: a long shake reached 5,7 magnitude on the Richter scale. Fortunately there were no casualties or damages. Meanwhile, in all the countries involved... more
CuriositiesThe owner of the Virgin Group will open 12 fitness centers in Italy
Rome, Italy - The investment has been valued EUR 120m
Richard Branson, the UK billionaire who owns the airline Virgin, but whose empire, by means of the same mark, includes books and music as well as vodka, announced his new project related to the open of... more
AerospaceIss: the oxygen generating has been repaired
Washington, Usa - Thanks to the Russian spaceman Salizhan Sharipov
It returned in activity the oxygen generating on board of Iss (International space station) which stopped its work because of a bad function and not just for the first time (see AVIONEWS). The American... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-300 and 767-300F Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric or Pratt & Whitney Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent undetected loss of the diagonal brace fuse pins of the wings and consequent increased loads in other wing-to-strut joints, which could result in separation of the struts and engines from the wings
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SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Italy: Lauda Air special flight bound for Sri Lanka
Rome, Italy - Colombo to reopen schools today
Yesterday, a Lauda Air SpA flight took off from Milan-Malpensa at 6:20pm, local hour, bound for Colombo (Sri Lanka) where it is expected today at 1:50pm local hour: it is carrying about 18 ton supplies... more
Latest newsNATO's F-16s change their look
Washington, USA - An important upgrade devoted to the planes of almost all the Atlantic Alliance's countries equipped with the Vipers
The United States, Portugal, Belgium, Holland and Denmark started an important upgrade programme for the respective F-16 Fighting Falcon fleets, an upgrade where the role played by Lockheed Martin will... more
CuriositiesJudge "drives" a Vulcan bomber away from a Manchester's pub
Manchester, UK - The owner of the plane purchased on-line is forced to move it from the garden of his hall or pay a specific tax
Chris Ollerenshaw, as the owner of a pub in Manchester (Great Britain), purchased a military airplane on the internet and decided to exhibit it in the garden nearby his hall, hoping not to lead the competent... more
Latest newsC-130: changes aimed to increase its load capabilities
Washington, USA - Interventions performed in order to make its operational capability rise during the air drop from its rear door
The C-130J Hercules of US Air Force are destined to be involved by an update intended to increase the load capacity of these military airlifters and, most of all, improve the air load drop performance... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company 90, 99, 100, 200, and 300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel flow interruption, which could lead to uncommanded loss of engine power and loss of control of the airplane
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320 series airplanes (2004-25-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent a false "Ground" position signal, which could result in deployment of the ground airbrakes and reduced controllability of the airplane
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