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CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 18th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1942 - World War II: The "Doolittle Raid" of US Air Force occurs in Tokyo as retaliation for the attack suffered in Pearl Harbor. Military Aviation:... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53E and MH-53E aircraft
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Government Systems, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded an $ 11,109,382 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-06-G-0006) for approximately 69,288 hours... more
IndustryRockwell Collins awarded of a near 45 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6B aircraft
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is being awarded a $ 44,977,846 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N00019-04-C-0101) to provide additional funding... more
AirportsAprilia the new candidate for the third Lazio airport
Rome, Italy - A new summit next Thursday
Next Thursday, Rome will host another summit aimed to evaluate the probable third Lazio hub, during which Aprilia's representatives are expected to take a hard line in order to become the candidate chosen... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: postponed the starting of Master Aviation MBA
Rome, Italy - Predicted for today, the expiration of the applying is foreseen for October
"Alenia Aeronautica informs about the press release sent yesterday on the "Collaboration between Luiss Business School, ENAC and Alenia Aeronautica for the new Master Aviation MBA", Luiss Business School... more
Press releaseAlitalia: considerations about AdR's declarations
Rome, Italy - Surprising the affirmations by managing director and General Director of the management society
"The affirmations by managing director and General Director of the AdR (Rome's airports management society) surprise, from which notice that only Alitalia wouldn't have respected the engagements assumed... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 17th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
Report: 1521- Martin Luther was excommunicated. Report: 1861 – The State of Virginia separates from USA. Report: 1924 – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) foundation Report: 1941 – Second World War: Yugoslavia surro... more
Civil aviationCAA consults on the future approach to regulation at Manchester Airport
London, UK - According to the aviation market changes
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its first major statement on the future regulation of Manchester Airport, setting out a number of options for consultation. In fact, the aviation... more
Fair and shows“ILA Berlin Air Show 2008”: the International Suppliers Center
Berlin, Germany - A “Trade fair within the trade fair”
The “ILA2008” event will focus on the aerospace equipment industry and aerospace suppliers. The International Suppliers Center ISC will expand, becoming a “Trade fair within the trade fair”. As a trade... more
AirlinesVueling the first Spanish airline to directly connect two foreign destinations
Madrid, Spain - According to the carrier's European expansion plan
Vueling, the new Spanish airline, this month made its further step through its expansion over the European market. In fact, the carrier inaugurated the Milan-Malpensa – Paris-“Charles de Gaulle” route... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Washington, USA - 106 commercial airplanes delivered
During this month, the Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2007. With regard to the commercial airplanes programs, Boeing reported... more
AerospaceThe astronaut Sunita Williams ready to break the US record for continuous time in space
Washington, USA - Due to the delayed launch of the shuttle “Atlantis”
The announced delay of the shuttle “Atlantis” launch (see also AVIONEWS) will cause a very prolonged stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for the astronaut Sunita Williams, who reached the spa... more
AirlinesSAS commences new code-share partnership with Croatia Airlines
Stockholm, Scandinavia - New routes for the Scandinavian airline
Based on a new partnership, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is able to offer its Scandinavian customers, from last Monday, a flight product involving one stop to and from Croatia. SAS and Croatia Airlines... more
Civil aviationICAO releases preliminary safety and security statistics
Montreal, Canada - For air carrier operations in 2006
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has completed analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation security for 2006. Regarding safety in 2006, there... more
AirlinesNew designation at Jet2.com
Milan, Italy - Valeria Rebasti appointed General Manager Marketing in Italy
During this month, Jet2.com announced the designation of Valeria Rebasti, already European Sales & Manager of the airline, as new General Manager Marketing in Italy. This new designation has a very... more
HelicoptersA French man already escaped by Spanish prison run away from a Belgian jail while comes extradited in Spain
Lantin, Belgium - He escapes by helicopter: manhunt
The story is always the same: parties from the external, threatening the pilot of an helicopter compel him to land on the prison’s yard, where a detained was waiting for the aircraft. Since 20 years e... more
AirlinesEmirates inaugurates new flights to Australia
Sydney, Australia - Expected an increase by 71% within 2011
Emirates Airline, after the negotiations conducted by Australia and United Arab Emirates governments, was entitled to operate new flights to Australia. Within 2011, Emirates will progressively increase... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland continues to grow in Japan
Cascina Costa, Italy - A contract for five AW-109 Power helicopters
“AgustaWestland has been awarded a further contract by the Japan National Police Agency to supply five AW-109 Power law enforcement helicopters as part of an on-going program to modernise the Police h... more
AirlinesUnions postponed sine die the Alitalia’s strike predicted for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - The decision was made following a Unions-carrier meeting passed this morning
This morning, after the Alitalia-Unions meeting, Marco Veneziani, UIL Trasporti National Segretari, has announced the delay of the national airline ground personnel’s strike fixed for tomorrow April 1... more
HelicoptersHelicopters in electric power producers’ service
Berlin, Germany - A system of It-Services and Solutions still not on sale
A new solution designed for the companies that supply electricity, was thought out by It-Service and Solutions, a German company linked to IBM. An innovative system still not on sale is born as reply to... more
ReportSeptember 11th attempts: the US government had been warned
Paris, France - According to “Le Monde”
The famous French newspaper “Le Monde” has published the facsimile of a document issued by the DGSE, the French counter-espionage, for the CIA’s chief Bill Murray, warning the USA about the possibility of a... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": today program
Hamburg, Germany - Airbus and Boeing showcased
The today program of the "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007" counts presentations held in Hall 9, from 02:30 p.m., with the participation of important representatives of Airbus and Boeing. Below the program: 02:30... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronavali delivers the "Special colour" E-3 AWACS
Venice, Italy - For the 25-year service with NATO
"Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has re-delivered to NATO the E-3 AWACS, registration no. 443, after having modified it at its Venezia-Tessera plant. For the occasion of the 25th anniversary... more
Latest newsBrazil: an helicopter crashes into a mountain and explodes
Vittoria, Brazil - Six victims
An helicopter, probably an helicopter ambulance with onboard doctors, a nurse and police men, crashed into a mountain in Espiro Santo district, in South-Eastern of Brazil, killing the six people onboard.... more
CuriositiesHyFish: the fish-shaped plane
Berne, Switzerland - By the Swiss inventor Koni Schafroth
Koni Schafroth, Swiss inventor, has designed a new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) plane, modeled on the shape of a tuna, operated this month for the first time. The new and innovative aircraft, named... more
Military aviationLiberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam now attacking from sky
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Against the state military base near the capital
Recently, the Tamil Ealam Air Force (TEAF) attacked a Sri Lankan Air Force (Slaf) military base located near Colombo, Sri Lanka. This was the first air attack launched by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: Finnish Air Force Chief of Staff in visit to 72° Wing
Frosinone, Italy - The delegation arrived on board of an AB-212 helicopter
On April 12, Finnish Air Force Commandant, General Heikki Lyytinen visited 72nd Wing of Frosinone accompanied by General Mario Renzo Ottone, Commandant of Experimental Flight Centre of Pratica di Mare. The... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: Humanitarian Law Course at Military Aviation School Command
Rome, Italy - An initiative organized by Italian Red Cross
On April 12, the Basic Informative Course of International Humanitarian Law attended at Military Aviation School Command. 50 people between soldiers of High Command and civilians of other Agencies have... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: collaboration among Luiss Business School, ENAC and the industry
Rome, Italy - For the new Master Aviation MBA
"Aviation MBA is born, the new Master in Business Administration specific for aerospace sector thanks to the collaboration among Luiss Business School and Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (Enac) of... more
Airports"Aeronautic industry, past present and future” in the Puglia airport "Pierozzi"
Brindisi, Italy - Expected the participation of top managers of the sector
Next April, 19th, by 10:30 a.m., the Brindisi airport "Pierozzi", Puglia region, will host the "Aeronautic industry, past present and future” meeting, accompanied by the presentation of the “Between sky... more
Government actsInterpellation on adhesion by Italy to US project for a system of missile interception system with bases in Central-East Europe
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione comunista)
The Italian Honorable Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Italian Defense Minister to know if: are true the news reported by the press regarding the Italian decision to adhere to this... more
Latest newsThe tourists stopped in Mombasa just landed on Rome
Rome, Italy - Landed most of the people, the plane now ready for Malpensa
The plane carrying the 281 tourists stopped in Mombasa due to the third fault to an Eurofly plane registered in few days (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2) has just landed. The plane, whose passengers landed quite... more
AerospaceDelayed until next June 8th the launch of "Atlantis"
Washington , USA - Announcement by NASA
The NASA committee responsible for the Sts-117 mission decided to schedule the launch of Atlantis on next June 8th, after the delay due to the tank fault (see AVIONEWS). The decision was made after... more
AccidentsGuinea Air Forces' MiG-21 plane crashed down
Conakry , Guinea - The pilot is out of danger
The pilot of the Guinea Air Forces' MiG-21 plane crashed down today, later in the morning, could eject just on time to prevent a fatal accident. The event took place in the centre of the capital, Conakry,... more
Sport aviationFIVL: the Expo-Montegrappa 2007 trophy finished
Turin, Italy - Over 200 paragliding and hang-gliding pilots in competition coming from 18 nations
"The Expò Montegrappa Trophy 2007 has finished in Veneto with the participation of 220 paragliding and hang-gliding pilots coming from 18 nations, Argentina and Australia, the farest. Three days of... more
AirportsNuance and Net Holding managing the Antalya airport's duty-free
Antalya, Turkey - Expected a turnover for € 3,2 bn within 2024
Urart, joint-venture established by Nuance (group controlled by Stefanel and Bastianello) and Net Holding, has announced the signing of an agreement with Fraport and Ic Holding to manage the duty-free... more
IndustryA new order for Rolls Royce's Trent 700 engines
London, United Kingdom - For a total of USD 200 million
Rolls Royce has recently announced an order by Guggenheim Aviation Partners (GAP) for 12 Trent 700 engines aimed to six Airbus A-330/200 freighter planes, for a total of USD 200 million. The agreement... more
AirportsAdR: approved the accounts 2006
Rome, Italy - Dropping profits
The shareholders’ meeting of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), management society for the airports of Rome, has approved the assessments 2006 in which the profits were about EUR 60 million, dropping compared w... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": Isovolta among exhibitors
Hamburg, Germany - The whole product range exhibited
Isovolta has announced its participation to the "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007", the event that will be held in Hamburg from tomorrow until April 19th (see AVIONEWS). The famous Vienna-based company,... more
Finance and economyIberia puts pressure on Texas Pacific to receive the details about the bid
Madrid, Spain - A worth of EUR 3,4 billion
The Board of Directors of Iberia is putting pressure on the American investment fund Texas Pacific Group (currently engaged also for the Alitalia's privatization) to know if it will be flanked by a partner... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2007-07-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the distribution block, which could result in leakage of the hydraulic fluid that supplies those actuators
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 14398-14400] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AirlinesAirBaltic announces new international routes
Riga, Latvia - Starting from next April 26th
AirBaltic, a Latvian airline, has announced, following the opening of the new Rome-Riga route started from last April 4th, other new international connections: Rome-Vilnius and Milan-Vilnius, both operative... more
Sport aviationHang-gliders Competition in Lombardia
Torino, Italy - All ready in Bergamo for 3° Island trophy
"All ready in Bergamo for 3° Island Trophy, a competition of hang-gliders sponsored by Italcementi, a company which name is linked to exhibition as cycling, Nordic skiing, sailing and other sports in... more
OccurrencesA 13-hour delay for a British Airways' flight
New Delhi, India - Pilot and crew had not slept enough
Passengers on board of a British Airways plane, BA-142 flight, who were going to depart from New Delhi and bound to London, were forced to wait 13 hours before flying due to the excessive tiredness of... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 16 to next Sunday
Monday 16 - The Jock Fly-in. Pyramid Airfield, Barberton, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 3378206 +27 (0)13 712 6209 www.pyramid.za.net Tuesday 17 - The Jock Fly-in. Pyramid Airfield, Barberton, South... more
AirportsFraport announces the March 2007 data on Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt, Germany - A positive trend for passenger and freight transport sectors
Fraport, the managing company of the airport of Frankfurt, today reported the data concerning the traffic registered in the great German hub on March 2007. According to the data, the airport registered... more
Civil aviationThe Website “Farecast.com” offers a new service for US passengers
Washington, USA - A comparison on flight ticket costs
Last month, the Website “Farecast.com” inaugurated a new service dedicated to the safeguard of US travellers. The new link to “Farecast Deals”, this is the new service’s name, is viewed on the centr... more
HelicoptersIraq: flight collision between two British helicopters
Baghdad, Iraq - A tragic fatality
Yesterday, new attempts occurred in Iraq, causing apparently 34 deaths and 104 casualties. In addition to these new tragedies, a flight collision occurred between two Puma helicopters, at the beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the expiration to advance the not biddings
Rome, Italy - A duel only for three concert-parties
Today the not biddings for 39,9% of Alitalia will have to be advanced, together with the preliminary master plans up to 2012, the shares indications that wants to buy, the prices as regards to shares and... more
ReportFree flight tickets for emigrants from Basilicata region
Potenza, Italy - A € 15,000 budget
The press office of the Basilicata region’s Council has announced the 2007 program approval set by the regional Commission. According to the released declarations, the new plan establishes the allocation o... more