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Military aviationFraticelli: "We need to strengthen our Italian contingent, especially in Herat"
Rome, Italy - "Other combat helicopters and tracked vehicles currently necessary"
During an interview released to the Italian daily newspaper "La Stampa", the former Chief of Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, has declared that "We need to equip our contingent, especially in Herat, with... more
AirlinesJAL becomes a full member of the oneworld alliance
Tokyo, Japan - First multilateral global alliance for Japan Airlines
At the beginning of this month, oneworld® completed the biggest expansion in its history with Japan Airlines (JAL) together with Malév Hungarian Airlines and Royal Jordanian all now offering the alliance’s ser... more
Civil aviationAir transport: new strikes coming
Rome, Italy - List of demonstrations published on Ministry of Transports and Infrastructures Website
After Easter holidays, and before Summer ones, the air transport sector will be characterized by many union demonstrations. Following, the full list of demonstrations today published on Ministry of Transports... more
ReportA man tried to board with a knife: denounced
Genoa, Italy - The weapon had a 5-centimeter long blade
"I just wanted to bring home a souvenir": this was the explanation given by an unknown Sicilian man, 61, in front of the policemen servicing the airport of Genoa after the metal detector discovered a knife... more
HelicoptersNew helicopter operator in Sierra Leone with two Mi-8s
Moscow, Russia - An operation of UTair
Russian operator UTair has set up a new operation in Sierra Leone under the name of Inter City Air, using two Mi-8s on South African registrations - they have recently been overhauled there and have 1800... more
AccidentsUltralight airplane hits against an olive tree
Grosseto , Italy - Critically injured the two men on board
Last Saturday, an Eurostar Evektor ultralight plane was victim of an anterior wheel fault, consequently hitting an olive tree. The incident, occurred in Manciano, Grosseto, caused critical injuries... more
AirportsENAC announces a €500,000 grant for the airport of Foligno
Foligno , Italy - Funds available from 2008
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has announced a €500,000 grant for the renovation of Foligno airport. The funds, available from 2008, will allow a modernization of the airport complex, particularly w... more
CuriositiesDried cherries against jet-lag
Washington , USA - According to a new extravagant theory
Russel Reiter, an American nutritionist, has announced a new theory on the fight against jet-lag's undesired effects. According to the researcher, in fact, eating dried cherries can help travellers... more
Civil aviationJapanese Minister of Transports brings air passengers up
Tokyo , Japan - According to an issued circular
The Japanese Minister of Transports has issued a circular that every passenger should keep in mind, establishing a zero tolerance regime against any damaging and bad behaviour shown on board of aircraft. According... more
CuriositiesNew SMS service provided by Google to receive up-to-date flight information
Washington , USA - For flights departing or arriving from/to USA
For travellers who intend to take flights departing or arriving from/to USA, a new SMS service provided by Google in cooperation with "flightstats.com" is currently available. The traveller has just... more
CuriositiesTen good suggestions for passengers longing for comfortable flights
London, United Kingdom - According to "BBC"
Air passengers with a comfortable trip as a primary purpose should follow the 10 suggestions given by "BBC". The passenger-type should: 1) Pay attention to low-cost ticket, the destinations could... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Design Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2007-06-16)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12966-12968] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12548-12550] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26180;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes (2007-06-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12555-12557] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26324;... more
AirlinesEasyJet: passengers for the month of March 2007
Milan, Italy - More over three million of people have been transported by the airline
"EasyJet communicates that for March 2007 more than three million of passengers have been transported by the carrier with an annual variation equal to +12,3% compared to the same month of last year, while... more
DefenseItalian Army: inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police
Herat, Afghanistan - A project started on October 28th, 2006
On April 2nd, the inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police took place in Karezak village, Enjil - Herat district, but only last Friday was made known. The project, started on October 28th, 2006,... more
Civil aviationAirlines involved in the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix"
Manama, Bahrain - Formula One entourage arrives
The massive Formula One entourage has already started arriving in Bahrain in preparation for the "Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix" this weekend. Ten charter flights, eight of them cargo carriers, have arrived... more
AerospaceTelespazio signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Molise Region
Campobasso, Italy - For the development of a technology programme entitled "GEODATABASE"
On Friday April 6th, in Campobasso, the Molise Region and Telespazio signed a memorandum of understanding for the development of a technology programme entitled "GEODATABASE: Europe’s first cluster of c... more
ReportIran forbids Iraqi premier to cross its airspace
Baghdad , Iraq - No comments by Tehran
A new diplomatic tension between Iran and Iraq, following the refusal by Tehran to authorize a jet with the Iraqi premier Nuri al-Maliki on board to cross the national airspace. Last Saturday, Nuri... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing on Naples-Capodichino airport
Naples, Italy - Probably a brake fault
Yesterday, an airplane took off from Paris and leaving after a stop in Milan-Malpensa airport, was forced to an emergency landing on Naples-Capodichino, probably due to a brake fault. The Alitalia plane's... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350BA, AS-350C, AS-350D, and AS-350D1 helicopters (2007-06-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent in-flight failure of the drive belt or drive shaft, loss of hydraulic power to the flight control system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12727-12728] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-06-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12546-12548] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26166;... more
Civil aviationConnections between Russia and Georgia recovered
Moscow, Russia - But only temporarily to permit Easter movements between the two countries
The air connections between Russia and Georgia, interrupted last October following the arrest of six Russian officers-spies by Georgian police, was recovered, but only temporarily to permit Easter movements... more
ReportUS airplane crashed 23 years ago: not only a memory
Siracusa, Italy - Depleted uranium carried by the aircraft is the probable cause of leukaemia cases
"Terrelibere.org" has released burning information about the several cases of people affected by leukaemia registered in Lentini, Sicily. According to the information on the Website, and as confirmed... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: creation of the new Space Alliance with Thales
Paris, France - "The cornerstone of the European space industry"
On April 4th 2007, the European Commission approved the transfer to Thales of Alcatel- Lucent’s shareholdings in the two space sector joint venture companies Alcatel Alenia Space* (67% Thales and 33% F... more
OccurrencesDavid vs Goliath: a Boeing 777 airplane stopped by a mouse
Hanoi , Vietnam - Plane forced to a 4-hour stop in the Vietnamese airport
During last week-end, a Boeing 777 airplane of Vietnam Airlines was forced to a 4-hour stop in the airport of Hanoi, Vietnam, due to the presence of a little white mouse. The mouse had been probably... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - The "RMS Titanic" leaves port in Southampton, England for its first and last voyage. Report: 1919 - Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed... more
AirlinesHow much does the airplane cleaning cost?
Seoul, South Korea - Data reported by "The Korea Times"
Pollutants accumulating on the airplane surfaces force airlines to clean the aircraft at least once a month, using water or wax-based cleansers. This problem becomes even worse during Spring and Summer,... more
Civil aviationA study by European Commission has been started for the protection of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane
Brussels, Belgium - Against discrimination
Directorate-General Energy and Transport of European Committee ordered a study to verify the real situation of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane, and that frequently find reduced own... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $10,172,500 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0361) for the Fiscal Year 2007 F/A-18E/F F-414 Engine Component... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Company awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1B aircraft
General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a $ 5,932,045 firm fixed price contract.This action provides for turbine frame, in support of F101 GE102, B-1B aircraft. At this time, total... more
IndustryFlightSafety International, Incorporated awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the aircraft: King Air 200, C-12D, Westwind IL, Gulfstream IV, V and 550
FlightSafety International, Incorporated, Flushing, N. Y., is being awarded a $ 7,502,570 firm fixed price contact. This action provides for Pilot Training on the following aircraft: King Air 200, C-12D,... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Electronic Systems awarded of a 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 foreign military aircraft
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a $ 29,000,000 firm fixed price, time and material contract. This actions provides the total repair and return of the existing... more
IndustryKollsman, Inc. awarded of a near 100 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1 W Marine Corps Helicopter
Kollsman, Inc., Merrimak, N.H., is being awarded a $ 97,580,812 long term indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for test, teardown, analysis, and repair/modification of various Night Targeting... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 9th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1916 - World War I: Battle of Verdun - German forces launch their third offensive of the battle. Report: 1917 - World War I: Battle of Arras - the battle begins... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - World War I: Actors Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin sell war bonds on the streets of New York, New York's financial district. Report: 1950 - India... more
MiscellaneousA peace wishes by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We will resume the publication on April 10th, 2007
AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and newsreaders a peaceful Easter 2007 "Rich in pleasant surprises" and informs the Agency will remain closed on April 9th, and it will resume the ordinary activity... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 7th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1916 - World War I: Francesco Baracca, Italian aviator, shoots down an Aviatik aircraft of Austrian Air Force in the sky of Palmanova. Report: 1939... more
AirlinesThe Russian air alliance AirUnion is coming
Moscow, Russia - It will be the second national carrier following Aeroflot
Omskavia, Krasnoyarsk Airlines, Sibaviatrans, Domodedovo Airlines and Samara: the amalgamation of these five Russian carriers, that will remain independent from a legal point of view, will shortly generate... more
Civil aviationAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings finds the straight and narrow
Purchase, USA - And it is awarded with the rally of the shares
Shares of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., an air cargo operator, parent of Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, rose on April 3rd after the company said it settled a five-year old Securities and Exchange... more
Fair and showsThe first official European meeting of Pipistrel motorglider on June 16-17th
Pisa, Italy - Presentation of a new top-secret model
On June 16-17th, 2007, the Valdera airfield, in province of Pisa, will host the first official European meeting of Pipistrel motorglider, promoted by Aero Club of Pisa and the industry. The event will... more
ReportDelayed till February 2008 the sentence on Milan-Linate tragedy
Milan, Italy - Victims relatives are waiting since 2001 that justice is done
The Cassation Court in charge with clarifying the real causes and responsibilities for the Milan-Linate tragedy has delayed the final sentence to February 2008. The relatives of the victims have immediately... more
IndustryA new co-chairman for EADS
Amsterdam , Holland - Rüdiger Grube appointed
EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) yesterday announced the designation of the new co-chairman that will join Arnaud Lagardère, Rüdiger Grube, member of the company board of directors s... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm tagging along Aeroflot proposal on Alitalia?
Moscow, Russia - According to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta"
A new interpretation of the Alitalia case, after the last days scoop about the alliance between Aeroflot and Unicredit Bank (see AVIONEWS). In fact, according to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta",... more
AirportsAeradria. third flight to Vienna from Italy
Rimini, Italy - After Treviso and Pisa, SkyEurope takes off from "Federico Fellini"
"SkyEurope Airlines, Central Europe's low-cost low-fare airline, in coincidence with the Summer timetable, operates the third flight from Italy bound to Vienna: after Treviso and Pisa inaugurated on March... more
DefenseNext April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon
Bolzano , Italy - To grant communication services among military forces responsible for the "Leonte" operation
Next April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon to succeed to the 11th Leonessa Transmission Regiment of Civitavecchia. The regiment, under Colonel Camillo Sileo, will be... more
AirlinesAirAsia sponsors the Formula One team Williams
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A key strategy to reach new markets
The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia yesterday announced a three-year partnership withe the British Formula One team AT&T Williams. In addition to Manchester United, in fact, the Malaysian carrier... more
Science and technologyAtlas Air reduces communication costs and drives employee efficiency using MobileAware
New York, USA - By providing flight crews with mobile access to constantly changing travel information
MobileAware, the world’s leading provider of Mobile Service Infrastructure (MSI), today announced that Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a global provider of air cargo charter services, has reduced i... more
Defense41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2007" starts
Sigonella, Italy - The exercise will take place from 11 to 23 April
"Next April 11 will begin the 'Noble Manta 2007', the greatest war exercise anti-submarine, organized annually by NATO. Some countries of the Atlantic Alliance will participate at it, besides Italy, with... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: March 2007 results
London, UK - Passenger traffic increasing
British Airways has officially announced the March 2007 traffic and capacity results, reporting an increase by 2.3% in passenger capacity compared with the same period of last year. In terms of Revenue... more