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DefenseRussia pulls its armaments out of Georgia
Moscow, Russia - First of 19 military rail convoys
Today a rail convoy loaded with armaments and materials of 12th Russian Military Base will abandon the city of Batumi, Georgia. A Russia Army source has retailed it. “The convoy, composed by 35 wagons a... more
AirlinesSWISS puts fifth additional A-320-family aircraft into operation
Toulouse, France - It will be deployed on various routes throughout the SWISS European network
SWISS added a further Airbus A-320 to its European fleet. The aircraft, which bears the registration HB-IJH, took off from Zurich short after 07:00 this morning for Madrid on its first revenue flight.... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: Board of directors approve 1Q results
Rome, Italy - Revenues show organic growth of 6% EBIT and net profit up vs 1Q06 excluding extraordinary operations
Finmeccanica improved its results once again in the first quarter of 2007, thanks to organic growth. The figures confirm the stability and quality of the group's growth. Revenues came in at EUR 2,740... more
AirlinesQatar Airways named “Best airline in the Middle East”
Dubai, UAE - For second year running
Qatar Airways once again proved its dominance in the Middle East aviation industry by winning the Best Airline award for the second year running at the annual Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers second C-17 to Royal Australian Air Force
St. Louis, USA - Destined to Amberley-based 36th Squadron
The Boeing Company delivered the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) second C-17 Globemaster III during a ceremony at the company's Long Beach, California, C-17 manufacturing facility. Senior RAAF... more
ReportAfghanistan: attempt to the Italian convoy claimed by Talibans
Herat, Afghanistan - The wounded soldiers belong to 151st “Sassari” Infantry Regiment
“Destruction of a Provincial Reconstruction Team’s vehicle during the explosion of a bomb in Heart district”. This is the title of the release with which Talibans have claimed the attempt. The claim... more
ReportRice looks for dialogue in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Face to face with Putin on Kosovo and European missile defense system
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is arrived yesterday in Moscow to visit Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and Foreign Ministry, Serghei Lavrov. Policy goal of the mission, that will end today,... more
AirportsThe radar system newly installed at the airport of Louisville is not ready to use
Louisville, USA - Averted an air collision between two planes
Recently, at the international airport of Louisville an air collision caused by a malfunctioning of the newly installed radar system was averted just before a disaster occurring. A DC-9 plane of Northwest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): all the three preliminary bids remain in competition
Rome, Italy - Treasure Ministry announced it
Yesterday Italian Treasure Ministry examined the three bids arrived for the privatization of ex-flag carrier, and after the closing of the Stock Exchange, the Ministry of Economics informed all the preliminary... more
HelicoptersEurocopter has delivered 14th EC-725 helicopter to the French Forces
Cazaux, France - A helicopter specifically designed for Combat Search and Rescue (C-SAR) missions
The French Air Force has received its sixth EC-725, which has joined the EH-1/67 Pyrenees Squadron based in Cazaux. This helicopter was the last in a series of fourteen helicopters ordered by the French... more
Fair and shows“IATA Ground Handling 2007”: a direct contact between ground service providers and airlines
Vancouver, Canada - On May 14th-16th
On May 14th-16th, the Canadian Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is hosting the “IATA Ground Handling 2007” workshop, an event organized by IATA Ground Handling Council (IGHC) and aimed to promote a direct con... more
AirportsThe Al Ain International Airport chosen by EMPOST
Abu Dhabi, Arab United Emirates - A new success for the second international airport
EMPOST (Emirates Corporation for Commercial Postal Services) recently announced to have chosen the Al Ain International Airport as main hub for its air cargo traffic. The Al Ain Airport, founded on... more
AerospaceChina has approved the five-year plan on space development
Beijing, China - The presentation of the Vice-President Zeng Peiyan
China’s Council of State, or Cabinet, has recently approved the 11th Five-year Plan on space development. The presentation took place during a conference last week, in which the Vice-President Zeng P... more
AirlinesLAN Airlines and Brazil's TAM to implement commercial alliance
Sao Paolo, Brazil - Cooperation rises in South America
LAN Airlines S.A. and its related companies, LAN Peru, LAN Argentina and LAN Ecuador (“LAN” or “the Company”), and the Brazilian airline company TAM Linhas Aéreas have decided to formalise a commercial alliance... more
AirlinesBelgian pilots prefer flying abroad
Brussels, Belgium - To take benefits from higher wages and lower taxes
The Belgian member airlines of BATA (Belgian Air Transport Association) have made complaints against a serious and ever increasing problem, the lack of a sufficient number of pilots. The reason of this... more
Press releaseEmbraer: first quarter 2007
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The main facts
- In February 2007, Embraer’s shareholders: BNDES Participações S.A. - BNDESPAR, Caixa de Previdência dos Funcionários do Banco do Brasil – PREVI, Fundação SISTEL de Seguridade Social, European Aeronauti... more
HelicoptersUK: SDC Trailers buy Agusta A-109E Power
Toombridge, Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland company's production rises
Northern Ireland company SDC Trailers has bought an Agusta A-109E Power and registered it G-SDCT. Established in Toomebridge, Northern Ireland in 1978, SDC has grown into one of the leading trailer... more
Military aviationPakistan selects Lockheed Martin's Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod
Orlando, USA - Deliveries starting from 2008
The U.S. government has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin for 18 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), a part of the new “Advanced Block 52 F-16” aircraft program for Pakistan. Pakistan is the... more
Civil aviationJetX takes delivery of its first new Boeing 737/800 airplane in Seattle
Seattle, USA - An ACMI operator cooperating with Primera Travel Group
JetX took delivery of its first new Boeing Next-Generation 737/800 aircraft last week from Boeing Field in Seattle. JetX is leasing the airplane from International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC). JetX,... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force dismisses Martin B-57 Canberra airplane
New Delhi, India - After 50 years of service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) last week announced its intention to dismiss the legendary Martin B-57 Canberra plane, servicing the military body for the last 50 years. Martin B-57 Canberra is a was a twin-engine... more
CuriositiesWhen nature teaches how to fly
Delft , Holland - Technology intended to simulate swifts flight
The international weekly journal of science “Nature” recently published an article on a very interesting study linking zoology and aerotechnology. According to the article, new studies have been car... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin awarded USD 380 million contract for Apache electro optic fire control performance based logistics
Orlando, USA - By U.S. Army
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a performance based logistics (PBL) contract, with a potential value of USD 380 million over four years, to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot... more
AirportsAirport of Frankfurt: April 2007 results
Frankfurt, Germany - Passengers decrease by 0.3%
Fraport, the management company of the Frankfurt airport, today announced data concerning last April traffic at the hub. According to released information, the passenger number reported a decrease by... more
AirlinesWage rise for Lufthansa cabin crew
Berlin, Germany - Increase by 3.4%
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, has announced a wage rise of cabin crews by 3.4%, effective from next July. The 15,000 crewmembers will then obtain the same rise of ground and executive personnel. Lufthansa... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R airplanes (2007-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct interference between the ground power electrical cable, the fuel strainer cable, and the fuel line between the auxiliary electric fuel pump and the engine-driven fuel pump
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21320] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27786;... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the agitation of the flight attendants provokes discomforts and delays
Rome, Italy - For the no-go of the dispute on the category contract
The no-go of the dispute on the category contract has forced the Alitalia's flight attendants to proclaim the agitation, with real consequences on the flights. At least 20 flights have been cancelled... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21090-21093] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on APEX Aircraft model CAP-10B airplanes (2007-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21077-21079] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-800 series airplanes (2007-06-52)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any spoiler panel that is found in the up position with the speedbrake handle in the down position, which could result in a spoiler actuator hardover, and could cause the spoiler surface
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21083-21086] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AccidentsAccident in Montana: a Cessna 182 crashed down
Helena, USA - Died the five passengers
Last Saturday, a Cessna 182 plane of Skydive Lost Prairie crashed down on the South-West region of Montana, killing all the five people on board, the pilot, two skydiving instructors and two trainees to... more
Fair and showsThe Italian “Week of culture” opens Palazzo Aeronautica doors
Rome, Italy - A free guided tour next May 19th
The “Settimana della cultura” (Week of culture) event on May 12th-20th, promoted like every year by the Ministry of Cultural Treasures and Activities, does not forget lovers of aviation, allowing the fre... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of May
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, Wednesday 16 to next Sunday
Wednesday 16 - Ballooning - 29th Dutch and Belgian Championship. Rekreatiepark 't Kuierpadtien, Wezuperbrug, Netherlands. + 31 (0)591 513467 www.nkballonvaren.nl Thursday 17 - Ballooning -... more
Aerospace“Atlantis” shuttle ready to be launched
Washington, USA - Concluded the repairs
NASA has finally announced the conclusion of repairs performed on the “Atlantis” shuttle, after the damages caused by a heavy hailstorm that determined several delays in the actual launch of the spacecraft. According to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: revised the timetable of the strike
Rome, Italy - Postponed from May 21st to 22nd and reduced from 24 hours to 8
Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, has postponed the strikes of the transports sector scheduled for next days, and has also reduced the timetable. In particular, the agitation of the Alitalia... more
Civil aviationCAA restrictions on the occasion of the UK leg of “Tour de France 2007”
London, UK - On next July 8th
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) last week announced the application of the Restricted Areas/Temporary (RA/T) regulation, effective on next July 8th, during the UK leg of the “Tour de France 2007”, in... more
CuriositiesA new ranch for shuttle launches in Texas
Dallas, USA - From an idea of Jeff Bezos, the mogul of “Amazon”
The Dallas monthly magazine “The Land Report” has published a top 100 of the major owners of ranches. The 23rd position was gained by Jeff Bezos, owner of the very famous Internet portal “Amazon”, the maj... more
AerospaceMemorial for Walter Schirra
San Diego, USA - The only astronaut to take part to “Mercury”, “Gemini” and “Apollo” missions
Next May 21st, the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, is hosting a memorial to remember Walter Schirra, the astronaut died last May 3rd and the only one to participate to all the three NASA missions... more
AerospaceNASA discovers the hottest exoplanet
Washington, USA - The surface temperature reaches the 3700°
According to last May 9th announcement, the NASA researchers team lead by Joe Harrington, Orlando, discovered a new extra-solar and gas planet, called “Hd 149026b”. According to the first data available, thi... more
IndustryFuselage sections for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - The fastest-selling airplane in aviation history
Three large composite fuselage sections arrived in Everett last Friday for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The all-composite forward section, known as section 41, is manufactured by Spirit AeroSystems... more
AirlinesFirst EMBRAER 190 jet is delivered to Mandarin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Taiwan airline begins deploying E-Jets on its Asia routes
Embraer delivered its first EMBRAER 190 jet to Taipei-based Mandarin Airlines. The company has acquired eight E-Jets as the core aircraft of its fleet, especially for domestic and short-haul intra-regional... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (3): the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - A charitable initiative
On the occasion of the “Giornata azzurra 2007”, Italian Air Force (AMI) will reiterate its efforts in solidarity field for the third consecutive year, with the cooperation of VIS (Volontariato Internazionale per... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (2): the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - A real showcase for “Made in Italy”
The “Giornata azzurra 2007” event is representing a real showcase for “Made in Italy”, that is the occasion to introduce the main aircraft of Italian industry in this way exalting the propulsive role pl... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - Exhibitions and acrobatic performance by “Frecce Tricolori”
Six-hour air exercises for Italian or foreign planes and teams, and the acrobatic show by “Frecce Tricolori”, more than 100 planes in static or in-flight exhibition, the introduction of the last global ind... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1918 - The US Post Office Department (later renamed the USPS) begins the first regular airmail service in the world between New York City, Philadelphia... more
IndustryEmbraer announces Phenom 100 jet price increase
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New price effective July 1, 2007
Embraer announces an increase in the price of the Phenom 100 jet, effective July 1, 2007. The aircraft will be priced at US$ 2.98 million for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS apologies for the technical hitch
Rome, Italy - Today the agency resumes the normal work
AVIONEWS Press Agency apologies to its subscribers and readers for the these days technical hitch not determined by our will. Today the agency resumes the normal activity. AVIONEWS Editorial... more
ReportIt happened yesterday… on May 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1926 – “Norge” airship completes the flight across the Arctic, arriving in Teller, Alaska. Curiosities: 1939 - Lina Medina becomes the world's youngest confi... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1912 - In the United Kingdom, the Royal Flying Corps (now the Royal Air Force) was established. Military Aviation: 1913 - Igor Sikorsky becomes the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 12th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1932 - Ten weeks after his abduction, the infant son of Charles Lindbergh is found dead in Hopewell, New Jersey just a few miles from the Lindberghs' home. Report:... more
DefenseFour fails in the JASSM missile tests
Washington, USA - Doubts on the development program of the new USAF air-to-surface missiles
During the tests that happened from the 20 April and the first of May, three missiles slightly missed the target by 100-200 feet. The last missile hit the target but due to a problem to the detonation... more