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SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, and - 106 Airplanes; and Model DHC-8-200 and DHC-8-300 series airplanes (2007-04-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing or grounding of the wiring against the aft seal assemblies, which, if not corrected, could interrupt the operation of various systems, and result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 38)] [Page 8619-8620] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Design Limited R-2160 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 38)] [Page 8613-8615] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleRaul Castro praises the "Caguairan" operation
Havana, Cuba - The Cuban President thanks the Armed Forces
The current Cuban President, Raul Castro, has congratulated on the results of the "Caguairan", operation promoted in the mid of last year and aimed to improve the isle's defensive capacity and the military... more
AirportsTop ten of the most dangerous US airports
New York, Usa - According to a report by two journalists
Two Forbes.com's editors have drawn a report on the ten most dangerous US airports. It is a worrying investigation based on the evaluation of air accidents happened during takeoff or while landing (the... more
Civil aviationJapan lines up to Europe and reduces the possibility to take on board liquids
Tokyo, Japan - Also on domestic flights
Starting from the day after tomorrow, on March 1st, also Japan lines up to Europe, preventing to passengers to introduce on board liquids that exceed the quantity of 100 ml. The limitation, that until... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW-4077D, PW-4084D, PW-4090, and PW-4090-3 turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained engine failure, damage to the airplane, and injury to passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 26, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 37)] [Page 8263-8265] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
ReportSri Lanka: Tigers of Tamil attack diplomats
Batticaloa , Sri Lanka - Ambassadors of Italy, Germany and USA slightly injured
Another mortar attack by LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) in Sri Lanka, at the airport of Batticaloa, in the Middle-East of the isle. The Tigers have damaged two helicopters while they were landing,... more
IndustryEmbraer signs contract with M1 Travel for up to 10 EMB-190 Jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Most of these aircraft will be operated by Switzerland-based Flybaboo
"Embraer and M1 Travel Ltd. announce a contract for five EMBRAER 190 E-Jets, with options for five more of either the same model or the bigger EMBRAER 195, depending on market demands. M1 Travel Ltd is... more
Sport aviationFree flight: 150 pilots in Friuli on the occasion of "Coppa delle regioni 2007" event
Piancavallo , Italy - March 24th-25th: focus on paragliding
On March 24th-25th, Piancavallo, a little centre in Province of Pordenone, is hosting the "Coppa delle Regioni 2007" event, a paragliding competition among 150 pilots longing to win the title. The event... more
AirlinesPakistan International Airlines risks to be in the UE black-list
Brussels, Belgium - Only seven airplanes compliant to the international standards
Pakistan International Airlines, carrier operating flights to eight EU State Members, risks to be inserted into the black-list. The document, drawn on March 23rd, 2006, and updated at least every three... more
IndustryBoeing and Azerbaijan Airlines finalized order for 787s and 737s
Seattle, Usa - Three Dreamliners and two Next-Generation Extended Range
"Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have signed an order for three 787-8 Dreamliners and two Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range). Azerbaijan Airlines, based in Baku, Azerbaijan, becomes the first... more
Press releaseENAV signed a cooperation agreement with NATS
Rome, Italy - About development, research and professional training
"An important cooperation agreement between ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) and the English homologous, NATS, has been signed at the Transports Ministry in front of the Italian Minister, Alessandro... more
AirportsSAB: Myair.com links "Marconi" to Europe
Boulogne, Italy - With new links to Sofia and Bordeaux, starting from tomorrow
"The new direct connections to Sofia and Bordeaux will start from tomorrow, Wednesday February 28; served by the carrier Myair.com, two links will have three weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). The... more
AirlineseasyJet announced new link from Malpensa to Bristol
Milan, Italy - From next April 23, 2007
"easyJet announced the launch of a further connection departing from Milan-Malpensa to Bristol, operational starting from next April 23, 2007. The tariffs as of EUR 26,99, taxes included for a single... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL's Software Team in Karlsruhe celebrated 30 years of operations
Karlsruhe, Germany - Operational since 26 February 1977
"EUROCONTROL’s Software Team celebrated 30 years of software development and maintenance for the Karlsruhe Automatic Data Processing and Display System (KARLDAP). Operational since 26 February 1977, t... more
ReportSkyscraper burns in Dacca: military helicopters' intervention
Dacca, Bangladesh - Three deaths and about fifty injured people according to the current information
Dozen people have been rescued from the inside of an eleven-storey skyscraper in Dacca, Bangladesh' capital, while it was burning. The fire brigade's intervention has contained the victims' number: according... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 27
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1942 - World War II: the "USS Langley", the first United States aircraft carrier, is sunk by Japanese warplanes. Report: 1964 - The government of Italy... more
IndustryGreen light to the new Piaggio airplane
Genoa, Italy - The aircraft will be manufactured in partnership with other Italian industries
"We believe to announce the start of the operation within the end of the year", stated Alberto Galassi, Piaggio Aero Industries' Managing Director, after the two P-180 Avanti II's delivery to the Financial... more
UAS-DronesThe Italian Army's new Ravens under DGAA's examination
Rome, Italy - A new lot of 12 drones operating within 2008
The article 745 contained in the new Code of Navigation's air force section, according to the Legislative Decree 151/2006, sets that the Ministry of Defense is the only authorised body for giving the military... more
Airports"Backscatter": a new apparatus for the passengers subjected to Ray X
Phoenix, Usa - According to a news by Associated Press
According to a news by Associated Press reported by azstarnet, the "Backscatter" last Friday should have made its debut at the "Sky Harbor International Airport" in Phoenix, Arizona. A tool able to notice... more
AirlinesVirgin America does not give up
Washington , USA - The airline leases Airbus A-320 awaiting the approval to operate over USA
Virgin America, airline from long time entered into debate with Us Transportation Department for the acquisition of the approval to operate over the United States, adopts a new strategy aimed to grant... more
Civil aviationPiaggio delivered two P-180 to financial police
Genoa, Italy - In the hands of Com. Gen. Roberto Speciale
The delivery cerimony of two P-180 Avanti airplanes by Italian Piaggio Aero, took place in front of the Com. Gen. of Financial Police, Gen. Roberto Speciale. Piero Ferrari, President of the industry, was... more
ReportChicago: bad weather stops air traffic
Chicago , USA - Week-end on the alert
During the last week-end, the airport of Chicago has been called to face the emergencies caused by the Midwest bad weather. The state of alert has spread like wildfire in all the regions, with many... more
ReportFiumicino: Alitalia passengers miss the airplane due to endless queues at check-in
Fiumicino , Italy - Petition threats against the Italian airline
Last February 24th, Fiumicino airport has been the setting of heated complaints by some Alitalia passengers who have missed their national flights. According to the witnesses declarations, the endless... more
ReportDied former GE Aviation's CEO
Philadelphia , USA - Brian Rowe dies at 75 after surgery
Brian Rowe, GE Aviation's CEO from 1979 to 1993, died on Thursday, February 22th at 75, following surgery at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia. The man, GE Aviation's Chairman... more
ReportIran: military helicopter shot down
Tehran, Iran - Kurdish separatists claim responsibility for the event
Last February 23th, an Iranian military helicopter was shot down at the boundary with Turkey causing 14 victims, among which the Commander Said Ghahari. The attempt's responsibility has been claimed... more
ReportBrussels: panic in the airport
Brussels, Belgium - Airport evacuated for bomb alarm
Last February 23rd the airport of Brussels fell victim to disorders due to a telephone call that announced the presence of a bomb ready to explode. The fear of a new terroristic attack has urged the... more
Science and technologyThe laser-war is approaching
California, USA - Solid State Heat Capacity Laser (SSHL) ready within few months
Bob Yamamoto, Lawrence National Laboratory's Program Manager, California, has announced that Solid State Heat Capacity Laser (SSHCL) will be completely effective within few months. This device is expected... more
OccurrencesAircraft with Cheney on board lands in emergency in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Forced stop for technical problem
The Presidential aircraft, left from Sydney yesterday evening with the Vice-President, Dick Cheney, on board, has made an emergency landing in Singapore (but it was a stop already expected for refuelling,... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti: a strong wish to new Alitalia's President
Rome, Italy - To Prof. Libonati, for the delicate task as carrier's leader in a crucial moment for our future
"Unione Piloti (Italian union) expresses a strong and true wish to new Alitalia's President, Prof. Libonati, for the delicate task as carrier's leader in a crucial moment for our future. Alitalia will... more
Press releaseVarese's chamber of commerce: press-conference with SEA's President, Giuseppe Bonomi
Milan, Italy - The governors of Lombardia, Liguria and Piemonte together in a convention about the Malpensa's airport development
"The meeting, between SEA's President, Giuseppe Bonomi, and the Council of chamber of commerce, is arrived in a positive moment for Malpensa, with 18,6 million of travellers from/to abroad on a total of... more
AirportsThe works on runway 3 of the Rome-Fiumicino's airport have begun
Rome, Italy - They will last four months: sites have been opened during the night between Saturday and Sunday
The works began during the night from last Saturday and Sunday on runway 3 of the Fiumicino's airport, regard the interventions on structural part of the tarmac strip, reconstruction of the surface and... more
AerospaceCIRA: the USV, the first Italian aerospace craft, has been launched last Saturday in the morning
Capua, Italy - The launch has happened at 8:30am from Tortolì's airport, in Sardinia
"The first mission by USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle), the first Italian aerospace aircraft without pilot, has performed with success last Saturday in the morning. It has projected, as sophisticated research... more
ReportIraq: crude chlorine bombs alarm
Baghdad, Iraq - Insurgents develop new military strategies
The day after the explosion of a car bomb in the popular market at Bayaa, in the southwestern area of Baghdad, last February 23rd, the US military division has warned against the intensive use of crude... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 26
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1797 - The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound notes. Report: 1815 - Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from Elba. Science: 1935 - The Daventry... more
SecurityFAA AD on Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cast Cylinder assemblies part numbers series: SA-47000L, SA-47000S, SA-52000, SA-55000, SL-32000W, SL-32000WH, SL-32006W, SL-36000TW, SL-36000W, and SL-36006W (2007-04-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cylinder separation that can lead to engine failure, a possible engine compartment fire, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 23, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 36)] [Page 8089-8099] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 25
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1921 - Tbilisi, capital of the Democratic Republic of Georgia, occupied by Bolshevist Russia. Military Aviation: 1933 - The "USS Ranger" is launched, becoming... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 24
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1881 - China and Russia sign the Sino-Russian Ili Treaty. Report: 1917 - World War I: The U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom is given the "Zimmermann Telegram",... more
AirlinesPension reform: British Airways victim of trade unions
Rome, Italy - The airline bets on the pension fund to tackle the deficit
British Airways called to discuss with GMB members the pension scheme's reform package set to tackle the GBP 2 bn deficit registered by the NAPS (New Airways Pension Scheme) fund. The package is based... more
AirlinesJetBlue’s countermove after Saint Valentine day’s discomforts
New York, USA - The carrier announces the “JetBlue Customers Bill of Right”
JetBlue airline announces the “JetBlue Customers Bill of Right”, a compensation program to be adopted in case of flight delays and cancellations. The Bill of Right is the carrier’s countermove to th... more
HelicoptersNATO Medal: awarded the Italian helicopter pilots of "Pantera" Task Force
Kabul, Afghanistan - AB-212 helicopters in support of Regional Command Capital
Last week, in Kabul international airport occurred the ceremony for the delivery of NATO Medal to the helicopter pilots of Italian Navy, of "Pantera" Task Force, that since three months have been doing... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: airlines join in ADS-B trials
Brussels, Belgium - In 2007, eleven carriers will apply them
"In 2007, with the support of EUROCONTROL, eleven airlines will apply for EASA airworthiness approval for their existing ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) installations. EASA will accept... more
CuriositiesMysterious Arab head of state orders a fabulous aircraft
New York, USA - Interior designer will transform an Airbus A-380 in a fabulous airplane
A mysterious Arab head of state has ordered to Esede Doret, a designer of New York, to ideate the interior of the Airbus A-380 he had acquired in order to make it a real fabulous airplane. The available... more
Fair and shows"EAA AirVenture 2007" to take place next July 23-29
Oshkosh, Usa - The World's greatest aviation celebration brings together entire flight community
"Just one week of celebration takes a whole year of preparation for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the World's Greatest Aviation Celebration. EAA's 55th annual fly-in convention will be held at Wittman Regional... more
ReportSAM-7 missiles dispute: Cold War again
Managua, Nicaragua - The local government says no to the US request for Russia-supplied missiles destruction
Daniel Ortega, former revolutionary and current President of the Republic of Nicaragua, opposes USA and refuses to destroy the SAM-7 missiles that were supplied by Russia at the height of the Cold War. Nicaragua... more
DefenseWill Bush attack Iran in next Spring?
Washington, USA - According to IAEA inspectors the information supplied by CIA and FBI on the Iranian nuclear question would not be true
Bush should be repeating the crushing mistake of the Iraq invasion, on the plea that Saddam Hussein was working to the creation of weapons' mass destruction, then denied. According to the analysts of... more
ReportUS Airways’ CEO arrested and sentenced for drunk driving
New York, USA - Doug Parker arrested for speed limit violation in Scottsdale and found positive to the alcohol test
US Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, Doug Parker, has been arrested for speed limit violation while driving his BMW. The policemen, according to their own declarations, noticing an undoubtful alcohol s... more
AirlinesAir France informs its customers about the transfer of the Rome passenger agency
Rome, Italy - From via Sardegna to Terminal B of Fiumicino airport
Air France informs its customers as from February 24, 2007 the passengers agency of via Sardegna 40 in Rome to close for the transfer in Terminal B of Fiumicino airport, and will reopen on February 26. The... more
AirportsAnnounced joint-venture between Tata group and Changi Airports
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Strategic alliance for airport privatization in India
Tata Realty & Infrastructure, Tata group's subsidiary, and Changi Airport are negotiating for the establishment of a joint-venture to promote the airport privatization and modernization program supported... more
CuriositiesAlitalia exports the Made in Italy
Florence, Italy - Leonardo da Vinci's "L'Annunciazione" to Tokyo on the occasion of the "Italian Spring" event
An Alitalia flight leaving from Fiumicino's airport will bring "L'Annunciazione" by Leonardo da Vinci to Tokyo, on the occasion of the "Italian Spring" event, a real showcase for the Made in Italy with... more