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Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of December
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 6 to on Sunday 12
Monday 06 - Paragliding - 2004 La Palma. La Palma, Canary Islands. + 34 62 92 75 591 www.fecda.com - International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition. Dubai Aiport Expo, Dubai, United Arab... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Formigoni welcomed the new Malpensa-Shanghai flight
Milan, Italy - President of Lombardia Region reminded his own effort to enhance the air station at the most even by the Italian national airline's growth
Following the opening of the new Alitalia’s flight for Shanghai at Milan-Malpensa Airport on last December 2 (see for details AVIONEWS), President of Lombardia Region, Roberto Formigoni, commented on t... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): management crisis in Assotravel view
Rome, Italy - Giannetti wishes an Authority to regulate air transport sector
"Volare situation compels all tourism operators to reflect on air transport sector. A serious management crisis, as that hit the airline, causes negative consequences not only to workers and customers,... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (2): 4 Saudi national guard's members died while 18 persons are hold as hostages
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Some among the hostages would have anyway been freed but the building is still under monitoring
There would be about 18 hostages, alla Saudi-natives, inside the US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia). Four persons would have anyway already been freed by the Arab country's security forces, whereas four... more
PeopleAirbus-Alenia: the cooperation with the A-380
Rome, Italy - And the Italian aerospace company owned by Finmeccanica could also collaborate for the production of the new A-350
Alenia’s role is increasing for the Airbus A-380 programme. On the basis of a recent agreement between the two aerospace companies, the firm owned by Finmeccanica will attend to the manufacturing of a... more
AirlinesVolare Group: Astoi satisfied with Christmas agreement
Rome, Italy - Italian Tour Operator Association was positive on solution for grant flights during next holidays
On Friday, a meeting with Volare management, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board), Assaereo, Fiavet and Assoviaggi occurred, and Astoi (Italian Tour Operator Association) was satisfied with solutions adopted... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda: a bomb-car exploded in front of the building
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Four men would have tried to get in while witnesses talked about shots both outside and in the building
The US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia) was under attack this morning, according to what unveiled by satellite broadcaster, Al Arabiya, and by the US Embassy in the capital, Riyadh. A bomb-car would have... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-117-PW-100 engines
United Technologies, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $35,683,344 fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment contract modification to provide for FY05 Interim Economic Price Adjustment and FY05... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $39,951,351 firm fixed price contract to provide for C-17A Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measure Follow-on Retrofit that include procurement... more
IndustryBoeing Helicopter awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Chinook helicopter
Boeing Helicopter, Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 2, 2004, a delivery order amount of $8,800,000 as part of a $13,500,000 firm fixed price contract for Spare Parts for the Chinook Helicopter. Work... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a over 162 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-700 family of engines
General Electric Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Dec. 2, 2004, a $162,339,024 modification to a firm fixed price contract for overhaul and repair for the entire T-700 Family of Engines.... more
CuriositiesDocumentary series on "Helicopter Museum"
Rome, Italy - To be broadcast on Discovery Channel today
"21st Century war machines" is a new television documentary series and will feature "The Helicopter Museum" in Weston Super Mare (United Kingdom) in its second episode. The episode, entitled "Hellfire... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines closed the ticket desks in New Zealand and Australia
Sydney, Australia - Employees to be redeployed in other locations
United Airlines will close all its ticket desks in New Zealand and Australia as from January 31, 2005: the airline will manage all the services related to ticketing from its office locate in Sydney but... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines completed the deal related to its request of finance's availability
New York, Usa - It concerns a USD 1,1bn of disposable financing, of which the carrier has already borrowed USD 830m
The US’ carrier, Delta Air Lines, signed, on Wednesday, the deal with Ge Commerce Finance and American Express Travel Related Services aimed to obtain USD 1,1bn of disposable financing of which the carrier h... more
AerospaceRussia: "The USA are still the most important partners in the space sector"
Moscow, Russia - Mainly with reference to the accomplishment of the International Space Station
Russia would have recently admitted that one cannot think that the United States are not the major partner for the production of the International Space Station (ISS), whose accomplishment is scheduled... more
Science and technologySydney Airport and Regional Express reached deal over new facilities
Sydney, Australia - After they were negotiating for months
Sydney Airport signed a 10 year agreement with Regional Express Airlines that guarantees its passengers access to new terminal facilities at dedicated terminal. The deal includes construction of new facilities... more
Press releaseENAC Director General showed the ruling on the flying personnel service and flight time in the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - It is intended to harmonize the Italian air transport with the one of the European countries
"ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) Director General showed the final draft of the proposal for the new Italian national ruling which regards, with reference to flight and service times, the... more
AirportsReviews: "Elementi di Radionavigazione e Cenni sul volo Ifr"
Rome, Italy - The rudiments of air radio-navigation and instrumental flight with useful theoretical and practical advices
"Elementi di Radionavigazione e Cenni sul volo Ifr" ("Radio-navigation rudiments and an outline of the IFR flight") Pier Angelo Rosetti IBN Editore, 2004, 152 pages, EUR 13.50 The text carried out... more
AccidentsA "Blue Angels" acrobatic squad's F/A-18 crashed
Washington, USA - It would have fallen in the sea after a sudden power loss which would have led its pilot to eject
A F/A-18 Hornet fighter belonging to the US Navy acrobati squad known as the "Blue Angels" fell headlong in the Gulf of Mexico two days ago, according to what indicated by US military sources. The airplane... more
PeopleIata: traffic rises as yields continue to fall
Geneva, Switzerland - Freedom to respond to change is critical
IATA reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in scheduled international traffic for October that took year-to-date traffic growth to 16.9% compared to first 10 months of 2003. International cargo traffic... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines signed agreement with Connexion By Boeing: internet and live TV in-flight
Singapore - Lufthansa was the first airline to offer wireless internet services
Singapore Airlines passengers will enjoy live television and high-speed Internet access next year under an agreement with Connexion by Boeing. The Internet service will initially be available on selected... more
DefenseRussia and India: new cooperation chances in the defence sector
Moscow, Russia - The would be a possibility for starting a joint programme for a new fifth generation fighter
The representatives from Russia and India confirmed the two countries intend to reinforce their relations in the aerospace and defence sectors, during a recent diplomatic meeting. Russia would have promised... more
Science and technologyShort-encounter yesterday between Putin and Kuchma at Vnukovo-2 Airport
Moscow, Russia - The Russian President congratulated on the way Kuchma directed the difficult situation
It was a really short meeting, some minutes long, the one occurred yesterday between Vladimir Putin and Leonid Kuchma. The two premier encountered at the Airport Vnukovo-2 (Moscow), the official air station... more
AirlinesUS Airways' plan receives approval by its major creditors
New York, Usa - It implies the cancellation of many employee labor contracts if the court of bankruptcy fails to obtain voluntary concessions from the units
US Airways plan receives approval by its major creditors, which hold billions in claims and are worry for their unsecured finances, to cancel labor contracts, covering thousands of the carrier's employees,... more
AirlinesSome of Delta Air Lines' pilots early retired
New York, Usa - Thanks to the positive effect which airline's concession package have had on the category allowing the carrier to save USD 1bn a year
About 200 Delta Air Lines’ pilots took early retirement, starting from last Wednesday, thanks to the positive effect which airline’s concession package have had on the category allowing this way the car... more
Latest newsUS air defence towards the Total Force
Washington, USA - USAF, ANG and AFR are destined to jointly operate for specific missions
The United States intend to start the progressive union among the three main components of the national military aviation, at least for the performance of some missions, so creating the so called Total... more
AirlinesOrient Thai Airlines proposes itself on the market
Bangkok, Thailandia - The low-cost airline planned a public offer of its 20 per cent
Orient Thai Airlines, a low-cost airline based at Bangkok, announced it planned to sell its 20 per cent by means of a public offer which would be effectuated by middle 2005: Udom Tantiprasongchai (Chief... more
Latest newsThe three day visit of the Italian General Romeo in Iraq ended recently
Rome, Italy - The commander of the Defence's operative forces visited the Italian military at Nassiryia
The three day visit of the commander of the Defence's operative forces, the general Gaetano Romeo, in Iraq ended recently. Romeo arrived in Iraq on Monday on board of a C-130J of the Italian Air Force... more
AirlinesVolare Group: long-haul route operating plan by December 10
Varese, Italy - Otherwise they will be assign to others carriers
At end of a meeting with Volare Group technicians and the Deputy General Director of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board) engineer Salvatore Sciacchitano, it has been announced that carrier should deliver... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: flight assistants threaten strikes
New York, Usa - If the court of bankruptcy refuses to reach a pay deal with the respective unions
United Airlines' flight assistants seem to be effectuating strike ballots in order to be ready to start the strong measure if the court of bankruptcy refuses to reach a pay deal. Strike ballots are also... more
Industry7E7 Dreamliner: the unions urged a meeting with Italian Government on the Grottaglie's matter
Naples, Italy - The purpose of the requested meeting would be to make the requirements of the new facility clearer and defend deals protecting Pomigliano
The Italian trade unions asked again for a meeting with Italian Government on the matter regarding the Alenia Aeronautica’s commitment for the 7E7 Dreamliner programme, with reference in particular to t... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines offers incentives in order to obtain the effect of its employees to leave the carrier spontaneously
New York, Usa - So as to reduce the impact ot its recent measure related to 1100 employee lay-offs
The US'carrier, American Airlines, is offering some incentives in order to obtain the effect of its employees to leave the carrier spontaneously so as to reduce the effect of the lay-out of 1100 employees:... more
AirportsLufthansa Technik would presumably return to record sell levels of 2001
Frankfurt, Germany - The company, a division of the German airline Lufthansa, operates in the oder of maintaining, repairing and overhauling aircraft
Lufthansa Technik, a company (a division of the German airline Lufthansa) which operates in the oder of maintaining, repairing and overhauling aircraft, declared it would presumably return to record sell... more
AirlinesThe Chilean airline Lan is valuing investments in Argentina and in Brazil
Santiago del Chile, Chile - At the beginning of this year the carrier tried unsuccessfully to buy a little Argentine airline
Lan, the biggest Chilean airline, is still valuing investments in Argentina and in Brazil, after the failure, at the beginning of this year, to reach a deal aimed to purchase a little Argentine airline.... more
MiscellaneousWinnie storm brings Philippines to its knees (2): an other hurricane is getting there. Troubles to air traffic
Manila, Philippines - While Nanmadol moved towards Taiwan
It is sure that Philippine will suffer from other, serious, alluvial events and landslips so the alert state is more than ever justified above all in the towns placed on the summit of mountains or near... more
AccidentsNew Zealand: difficult search of man killed in a Piper crash on Tuesday
Wellington, New Zealand - The bad weather hamper attempts of rescuers
Bad weather continues to thwart attempts to recover the bodies of the two men killed in a plane crash on Mount Taranaki (New Zealand) on Tuesday, November 30, when a Piper Seneca en route from New Plymouth... more
DefenseNATO: the prescription for an increasing political role by the Atlantic Alliance
Brussels, Belgium - Improving the capabilities of acting abroad, favouring the political stability of states and encouraging the joining by new members
NATO intends to modify not only its military but also its political role remarkably, in order to face the new threats represented by international terrorism and by the weapons of mass destruction proliferation.... more
IndustryGlobal Aeronautica: the Vought-Alenia joint-venture for the 7E7 programme
North Charleston, USA - Its foundation was officially announced by the US company
Vought and Alenia Aeronautica are partners within the Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner programme, and have recently chosen the location where to build the facility dedicated to the final assembly of all the structural... more
Latest newsAn Air Force's delegation from Jordan is in visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - Headed by the general Hussein A. Albiss
An Air Force's delegation from Jordan, headed by the general Hussein A. Albiss, arrived yesterday for a five days visit in Italy. After the encounter between the general Hussein A. Albiss and the head... more
MiscellaneousWinnie storm brings Philippines to its knees: helicopters rescue people on the roofs
Manila, Philippines - Toll over 1000 victims
Over 1000 people are dead or missing after the storm triggered landslides and floods in the East Philippines (see for details AVIONEWS): the most hit coast cities were Real, Infanta and General Nakar.... more
AirlinesAir NZ: new link to Cook Islands
Wellington, New Zealand - At meantime airline's profit drop due to high-oil
Air New Zealand warns that the increase in fuel prices will result in 9.5 per cent earnings drop for carrier in the 2004/2005 financial year: airline's profit should fall to USD 201m said the carrier's... more
HelicoptersRussia: "Our combat helicopters do not fall short of the ones produced abroad"
Moscow, Russia - It would have recently been stated by representatives from Russian Air Force
Representatives from Russian Air Force would have recently commented regarding the future development of the armed force, concerning the modernization of its combat helicopters fleet. It would have been... more
Latest newsF-15 Eagle: from pure interceptor to close-air supporter
Washington, USA - The evolution of the operative needs changed the original vocation of the US fighter radically
Who designed the F-15 Eagle interceptor and saw it performing its maiden flight in 1975 would have probably never thought that, besides becoming an interdiction striker with a dedicated version (the F-15E... more
AirlinesMyAir to be closed to certification
Rome, Italy - At meantime, the first plane with airline's livery arrived
MyAir will start regularly its activity next December 17 as scheduled. During the meeting held yesterday by the office of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board) (see for details AVIONEWS), "Explanations asked... more
MiscellaneousFiumicino: Italians survived Myanmar wreck arrived at dawn
Rome, Italy - There were the five casualties corpses
Two Italian tourists survived the wreck occurred off Moruk coasts, North to Myanmar (see for details AVIONEWS), and five casualties corpses, arrived in Rome by a scheduled flight landed at Fiumicino Airport... more
Civil aviationDeclaring war on Iran? It is better to rely on diplomacy
Washington, USA - Some American military and intelligence experts would be convinced of it after simulating a potential conflict
That Iran can become the next military target of then United States then international press had been stating for a long time. Now however, the relations between Washington and Teheran are worsening with... more
AccidentsCessna-421 crashed in Tennessee: five passengers died
Washington, USA - The only survivor was co-pilot
A small plane carrying Seventh-day Adventist Church officials crashed yesterday soon after taking off in Tennessee. Five persons were killed, the only survivor was co-pilot Jim Huff who was immediately... more
HelicoptersNew Zealand: a centralized aerial EMS service
Auckland, New Zealand - The programme for the creation of a single coordination centre and bases spread all over the country started
New Zealand's Government would intend to create a centralized aerial EMS (Emergency Medical Service) service. The representatives from the authorities and the structures performing such activities prove... more
ReportDeck landing tests for the V-22 Osprey
Washington, Usa - Tests aimed to verify the concrete operative capabilities of the military tilt-rotor go on
The Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey was recently involved by a series of tests to verify the vehicle's capabilities in performing landings on the air carrier's decks. In addition to such appraisals, further tests... more
IndustryAvio: quoting in the Stock Exchange in 2006
Turin, Italy - The Italian company would think it can grow even starting in 2005
Avio, an Italian company owned by Finmeccanica and Carlyle and competent in the aeronautics power plants sector, could be quoted in the Stock Exchange in 2006. Actually, the firm would not have excessively... more