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Civil aviationTecnam: first flight of twin-engine P-2006T
Capua, Italy - Taken off from Capua airport, with on board Andrea Canetto and Enzo De Blasio
After a long and heavy procedure which caused the postponement of the scheduled certification and static tests, EASA has finally released the "Permit to Fly" to Tecnam's P-2006T twin-engine. The first... more
IndustryBoeing projects USD 340 billion market for new airplanes in China
Beijing, China - Over the next 20 years
"China will require 3,400 new airplanes worth about USD 340 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's updated annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. Over the forecast... more
ConferencesAlenia Aeronautica organizes the fifth international conference on aerospace and defense
Sorrento , Italy - The appointment is for September 28-29 in Sorrento
The fifth international conference about the evolutionary scenario of the aerospace industry and of the defense will be in Sorrento on September 28-29. Alenia Aeronautica, a subsidiary company of Finmeccanica,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the appeal of vice-premier Francesco Rutelli for an aggregation with AirOne
Rome, Italy - "The most reasonable choice"
On the Alitalia matter, the vice-premier Francesco Rutelli cites Italian companies and banks, and announces as only road of salvation an aggregation with AirOne: "The Italian business system would have... more
AirlineseasyJet: plan to double dimensions in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Large investment forecast: EUR 600 million to the Milan air station within 2009
"easyJet, low-cost airline in Europe, announced yesterday its plans for Milan-Malpensa's future. Within next 18 months, it plans to double its presence in its main air station in Italy: an investment which... more
DefenseDefense Commission at Italian Senate: EUROCONTROL on agenda
Rome, Italy - Ministry contracts, national service obligatory and many other matters
The 4th Permanent Defense Commission of the Italian Senate during the today session, on agenda, among the other topics has discussed about the approval and realization of two protocols regarding the International... more
AirlinesAir France extends its code-share agreement with Qantas
Rome, Italy - In addition to Australia, it will be possible to reach Bali from Paris
"Starting from yesterday, September 18, 2007, Air France has a new destination within its code-share agreement with the Australian carrier Qantas: Denpasar, capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. In... more
Military aviationIsrael's air raid on Syria: the matter is wrapped up in the greatest secrecy
Jerusalem, Israel - Ehud Olmert, Prime Minister, interviewed by the journalists, refused to give details on the raid
Two weeks after the air raid carried out by two Israeli F-15 fighter airplanes (see AVIONEWS) the event is wrapped in the thick of mystery. The Israeli government refused to give official explanations... more
ConferencesCIRA: among the 53 there is also the unmanned helicopter
Naples, Italy - Yesterday, in the "Federico II" Naples university, the next targets of the research centre have been illustrated
Yesterday in the "Federico II" Naples engineering university there was a conference during which Sergio Vetrella, president of CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Centre), showed 53 projects to the representatives... more
Military aviationAlenia Aeronautica: C-27J Spartan in visit to Czech Republic for the second time
Ostrava, Czech Republic - Meeting with the leader of Aero Vodochody Zdenek Sykora
A few days after displaying at the Brno Air Show (on September 8th and 9th), the C-27J made a second visit to the Czech Republic on the occasion of NATO DAY in Ostrava. The aircraft, that during the... more
IndustryEmbraer participates in business aviation event in Russia
Moscow, Russia - Company displays the Legacy 600 jet in Moscow
Embraer participates in Jet Expo 2007, the second International Business Aviation Exhibition, to be held at the Crocus Expo Centre, pavilion 2, hall 7, in Moscow, Russia, September 19-21. The Company... more
SecurityInvestigation commences in Sweden on the Q-400s
Stockholm, Sweden - SAS: "We will cooperate"
The Swedish public prosecutor has officially begun to investigate the case of the Q-400 SAS aircraft, regarding suspicion of "Creating danger to another person". The preliminary investigations concern... more
Press releaseSDL: general strike call
Rome, Italy - Next November 9
Reference: general strike call "The undersigned (Cub, Sdl intercategoriale, Confederazione Cobas, Cib Unicobas, Slai Cobas, AL Cobas, Usi Ait - Italian unions) call the general strike of all the public... more
Press releaseTam has 49.3% domestic market share in August
São Paulo, Brazil - Domestic load factor was 3.0 p.p. above market average
"Tam announces operating data for August 2007, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac). According to Anac, Tam registered a 10.1% increase in domestic Ask (supply) compared... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300F4-605R and A-300F4-622R airplanes (2007-19-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53102-53104] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company Aircraft Engine Group (GEAE) CF6-45A series, CF6-50A, CF6-50C series and CF6-50E series turbofan engines (2007-19-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of engine thrust control that could lead to loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 18, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 180)] [Page 53106-53108] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIcao: growth in air traffic projected to continue to 2025
Montreal, Canada - At an average annual rate of 4.6 per cent
"Total world airline scheduled passenger traffic in terms of passenger-kilometres is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.6 per cent up to the year 2025, half a percentage point lower than the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 19th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1783 - The Montgolfier brothers present the balloon with hot air in front of King Louis XVI, in the gardens of Versailles. Report: 1934 - Bruno Hauptmann... more
Military aviationAn American F-16 fighter-bomber of Aviano Air Base crashed near Belluno
Belluno, Italy - Save the pilot
An American 510th Fighter Squadron (USAFE - United States Air Forces in Europe) F-16 fighter-bomb of Aviano Air Base crashed in Soramaé area, in Val di Zoldo, Belluno province. The pilot is safe. He ejected... more
ReportShanghai empties as typhoon "Wipha" approached. Planes grounded
Shanghai , China - It could cause "The greatest disaster of the last years"
"Whipa" frightens, and by 6:00pm yesterday Shanghai time, China's most populated city counted 20.000 inhabitants less, evacuated to protect them from a typhoon that may cause "The worst disaster of the... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at MariStaEli in Luni: the history of the First Helicopter Group
Sarzana , Italy - About 15 months after our former visit in December 2005
At about 15 months from our former visit carried out in December 2005, we have had the possibility, kindly granted by the Italian Navy, to visit again the MariStaEli (that is, Marina Stazione Elicotteri)... more
HelicoptersAVIONEWS at MariStaEli in Luni (2): the helicopter EH-101
Sarzana, Italy - It is a rotary wing mean developed in the late 1970s
For the previous part of the report see AVIONEWS. The helicopter EH-101 is a machine developed in the late 1970s, when both the Italian Navy and the British Royal Navy started to "Think" about a valid... more
UAS-DronesSeminar: "Una nuova spinta per il futuro degli UAV"
Forlì , Italy - Today at the ENAV Academy in Forlì
Today, Wednesday September 19, 2007 at the ENAV Academy (Via Montaspro, 97) in Forlì a workshop is being held (from 9am to 2pm) with the title "Una nuova spinta per il futuro degli Uav" , sponsored by... more
IndustryLear Siegler Services Inc. awarded of a over 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-1, T-6, T-37 and T-38 aircraft
Lear Siegler Services Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $ 42,511,776. The undergraduate flying training (UFT) program consists of non-personal services to provide... more
Military aviationWTD61's 50th anniversary (2): historical outline
Manching, Germany - Set up in the October of 1957
Historical outline Set up in the October of 1957 in Oberpfaffenhofen, the Wehrtechnische Dienstelle, also known as WTD61, is the organ responsible for the Bundeswehr to make sure that all aircraft in... more
HelicoptersBotswana signed a contract for three Eurocopter's AS-350B3
Lanseria, South Africa - They will used in support to country's Police forces
The Botswana Police Service signed a contract for the purchase of three Eurocopter AS350 B3 single engine helicopters to serve its newly-formed Police Air Support . They will be equipped with FLIR (Forward-Looking... more
AirlinesAir One: 5 million passengers transported since the beginning of 2007
Rome, Italy - A growth of 19,5% with regard to the same period of last year
"Air One, the first Italian private airline, reached today 5 million passengers transported since the early year on scheduled flights with a 45 days advance with regard to 2006, recording an increase of... more
Government actsQuestion about the utilization of the Italian firefighting airplanes, Canadair, in Albania
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Marcello Taglialatela (AN)
The Italian Honorable Marcello Taglialatela (Alleanza Nazionale) asks to the Prime Minister, to the Environment Ministry to know: which public authority has authorized the employment in Albania of the... more
AccidentsThailand: the number of the victims is still uncertain
Phuket , Thailand - Rumours said 91 dead, while they are 89 according to other sources
After two days the crash took place on the runway of the Phuket airport, Thailand, the number of the dead is still unknown. The numbers quoted by the airline disagree with those showed by local police.... more
Military aviationWTD61's 50th anniversary
Manching, Germany - Held last Saturday an interesting air show open to public
On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, WTD61 (Wehrtechnische Dienstelle), German Air Force's experimental unit, organized last September 15 in its base of Manching an interesting air show open to public. It... more
AccidentsPilot unhurt in a powered hang glider crash
Penne, Italy - The engine has been switched off flying, but the pilot escaped without a scratch
The crash took place three days ago near Penne, a small city in the province of Pescara. A 43 year old man, flight experienced, after take off from a runway of the province, has lost the control of his... more
AirportsAt Frankfurt's airport the future is being built
Frankfurt, Germany - Investments for 660 million
660 meters long, 60 large, 45 high: these will be the measures of the new multi-functional centre currently under construction at Frankfurt's airport, in Germany. Cost: EUR 660 million, virtually one million... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Prato will meet tomorrow Roberto Formigoni, the President of Lombardia Region
Rome, Italy - For the future of Malpensa and the reorganization of the routes
The meeting between President Alitalia, Maurizio Prato, and president of Lombardia Region, Roberto Formigoni, will take place tomorrow in Rome, to talk about the future of Malpensa and the reorganization... more
AirportsPrague international airport towards privatization
Prague, Czech Republic - Still to define the terms of the divestiture
A first O.K. to the divestment of the state-owned society "Letiste Praha", which manages Prague's international airport has come from the Czech government. By 2008 the investor that will enter the share-holding... more
AirportsCorridor 5 and a sole hub for Northern Italy
Milan, Italy - For the airport activity's relaunch
A sole and great hub with different services for the airports of Lombardia and "Valerio Catullo" of Verona, the opening of Malpensa to the investments by Ryanair for the relaunch of Northen Italy airport... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines chooses the on-line comfort
Milan, Italy - To choose and win the favourite seat in the moment of the booking
Emirates Airlines, Dubai carrier, after the introduction of the on-line check-in, launches new facilitations for who purchases tickets via Internet. The passengers may choose and win their favourite seat... more
Military aviationExchange at the head of the 37th Wing of the Italian Air Force
Trapani , Italy - Carlo Moscini takes Antonio Agrusti's place
Turnover at the command of the 37th Wing of the Italian Military Air Force based in Trapani, in Western Sicily. Colonel Carlo Moscini will namely replace as of September 20th colonel Antonio Agrusti in... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Government will take redundancies on itself
Rome, Italy - A strategic move to to accelerate the privatization
To make more tempting Alitalia, and to accelerate the privatization, Italian Government is prepared to take redundancies on itself. The under-secretary of Economics Ministry, Massimo Tononi, has revealed... more
AirportsContinental invests in Cleveland airport
Cleveland, USA - New flights and structural improvements
Continental Airlines, one of the major American air-companies, announced to aim at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, in the state of Ohio, to expand flights and services. The news was given after... more
Sport aviationFivl: tribute to Angelo D'Arrigo
Turin , Italy - He will be remembered on September 28th in Padua
"The 28th of September, at the Piccolo Teatro in via Asolo, in the Paltana area in Padua, the Angelo D'Arrigo Foundation, in cooperation with Terapia - Figure Theatre - and the Italian Federation of Free... more
Civil aviationIATA (2) urges ICAO global leadership on three key issues
Montreal, Canada - About safety, security and the environment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA), urged governments to show leadership in three critical areas for aviation – safety, security and the environment. 'Air transport is a mass transit s... more
Civil aviationIATA more optimistic for 2007
Montreal, Canada - Globally, airlines are expected to post a USD 5.6 billion net profit for this year
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday announced a revised financial forecast for the world’s airlines. Globally, airlines are expected to post a USD 5.6 billion net profit for 2... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 18th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1931 - The Mukden Incident gives Japan the pretext to invade and occupy Manchuria. Report: 1947 - The United States Air Force becomes an independent service.... more
AirportsOristano: a development plan for the airport
Oristano, Italy - Soon to be a commercial air station
A new airport might be used for commercial traffic in Sardinia, the Italian island, after those of Cagliari, Olbia and Alghero: Oristano. The airport's management company, SOGEAOR, has a development plan. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Air France-Klm charges again
Paris, France - Jean Cyril Spinetta, president of the French-Dutch airline, is studying the possibility of a merger
Air France-KLM reopens the negotiation for Alitalia. Interviewed by the British daily "Financial Times", the president of the French-Dutch carrier declared the consolidation process is not finished and... more
AirportsAirport of Fiumicino: slowdowns and queues
Rome, Italy - The new optical readers do not recognize apostrophes
Slowdowns in the main air station of Rome. Queues and long waits for documents control as well as embarking procedures and baggage claim. It seems one of the main causes is that the new optical reader... more
AccidentsAir crash in Thailand (2): recovered the two black boxes
Phuket , Thailand - However, it seems heavy rain and blasts of wind were the cause of the tragedy
The MD-82 aircraft black boxes of the Thai airline One-Two-Go crashed on the runway of the Phuket island airport have been found. They will be immediately sent to the USA to be examined. According to Kajit... more
AccidentsThailand: crash on landing, 91 dead
Phuket, Thailand - 42 survivors, bad weather is the likely cause of the disaster
The dead in the tragic crash in Thailand might be 91 and not 88. The aircraft MD-82 of the Thai airline One-Two-Go, took off from Bangkok to Phuket, crashed on landing. The authorities say there are 42... more
OccurrencesAnother car-racing leading figure involved in helicopter occurrence
London, United Kingdom - David Richards luckily escaped though
24 hours after the disaster which caused the death of rally-pilot Colin McRae, of his son and of two other people in Scotland, yesterday David Richards, chief executive of the Prodrive team, which will... more
AccidentsRally champion dies in helicopter accident
Edimburgh, Scotland - Racing world looses Colin McRae
A deep mourning has hit yesterday the world of rally-driving when the news spread that among the 4 victims of the crash which Saturday afternoon involved a helicopter in Scotland, also well-known champion... more