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Military aviationBücker Bü-131 Jungmann newly produced
Berlin, Germany - After about 50 years
Flugwerk, a German company operating in the reconstruction and rebuilding of historical aircraft, has announced an agreement with Bücker Handelsgesellschaft aimed to newly manufacture the Bücker Bü-131 Ju... more
AirlinesDelays: to err is human, to persist in error is diabolical
Washington, USA - The Transportation Department against unacceptable discomforts
Last weekend, the US Transportation Department announced a new investigation aimed to evaluate the several flight delays registered at national airports, accusing airlines to notify timetables even if... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 22nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1500 - Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Defence: 1836 - Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of... more
ReportTwo NATO military men killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - One of them is the Dutch nationality
A recent NATO's regulation imposes to diffuse nationality and personal information of its soldiers operating in the alliance's ambit in case of the death both the country. For this, according the Dutch... more
Military aviationThe Italian Military Aviation will carry the Pope to Vigevano and Pavia
Rome, Italy - On April, 21st-22nd
The Italian Military Aviation, as usual, will be responsible for the Holy Father movements, this time from Rome to Vigevano and Pavia, in order to allow him to visit the dioceses of the two centres (see... more
Industry1,000 new workers recruited for Airbus A-380
Hamburg, Germany - For the German plant
Barbara Kracht, spokeswoman of Airbus, has announced that 1,000 new staff units will be recruited to work at the Hamburg plant, the most important following the Toulouse one. The 1,000 workers will... more
AirlinesAir France and Costa crociere: the project of global alliance is born
Rome, Italy - The meeting happened yesterday at the carrier's headquarters
"Costa Crociere, Italian cruise society and Air France, one of the two airlines part of Air France-Klm, defined yesterday the contents of the future global alliance between two societies. During a meeting... more
DefenseThe Italian mission in Mostar is over
Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. - The military base closed, Italian soldiers back home
The EUFOR (European Union Force)'s Commander, Admiral Hans Jochen Witthauer, will definitely give an end to the South-East multinational task-force conducted by the Brigade General Silvio Biagini, during... more
CuriositiesPope Benedict XVI in Lombardia region
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow taking off from Rome-Ciampino airport
Tomorrow, Pope Benedict XVI, in the world Joseph Ratzinger, will fly from the airport of Ciampino bound to Linate, Milan, with arrival expected at 04:30 p.m.. Subsequently, the Holy Father will reach... more
Civil aviationEASA wants to revitalise General Aviation
Friedrichshafen, Germany - European regulator presents strategy for general aviation at "AERO Trade Exhibition"
"General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency. Some 75% of Type-Certificates we have delivered are in the GA sector“, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director at... more
UAS-Drones"UAV Outback Rescue Challenge", an unmissable competition
Brisbane, Australia - USD 60,000 to be won
The Queensland government, Australia, has promoted the "UAV Outback Rescue Challenge", a new and interesting competition aimed to award the best UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) designed and built for outback... more
DefenseUS Under Secretary of Defense announces funding for the F-35
Washington, USA - As an award for Lockheed Martin reliability
Yesterday, Ken Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) signed the ADM, approving the full funding for F-35 Lightning II Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) plane LRIP 1 and long... more
IndustryBoeing: CIT signed order for five additional B-737/700 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at around USD 295 million at list prices
Boeing and CIT Aerospace, a business unit of CIT Group Inc., a leading global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, announced an order for five Boeing Next-Generation 737-700s, valued... more
DefenseJoint anti-missile system for Russia and Byelorussia
Moscow, Russia - The agreement will be signed in these days
The Russian reaction to the USA requesting NATO the permit to install a anti-missile shield in Czech Republic and Poland (see AVIONEWS) is an agreement between Russia and Byelorussia about a joint shield.... more
OccurrencesRussian Tu-154: runway overrun at the airport of Ufà, Bashkiria
Ufà , Republic of Bashkiria - The inconvenience occurred this morning, at around 10:30 a.m., local time
This morning, a Tupolev Tu-154 with 172 people on board, taken off from the airport of Kogalym (Russia), was forced to a "Long" landing in the hub of Ufà, Republic of Bashkiria, ended with a runway overrun. The... more
AerospaceUnion of Italian Provinces for the development of the aerospace sector
Brussels, Belgium - Illustrated a plan to the European Parliament
Recently, the European Parliament headquarters located in Brussels hosted the presentation of a plane promoted by 16 Italian provinces, among which Turin, Milan, Rome, Caserta. This plan sets coordinating... more
Military aviationEmbraer has military transport aircraft under study
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New project will perform refueling, medical evacuations, and other missions
Embraer confirmed, at a press conference held yesterday, during Latin America Aero & Defense (LAAD), in Rio de Janeiro, that it has been studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft.... more
AirportsFree landing and take-off in the airport of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - Probably to appease the many complaints due to several delays and cancellations
The airport of Brussels has announced that on next May, for every Friday, the airlines will be entitled to perform the landing and take-off operations completely for free. This measure will cost the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-50 engines (2007-07-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16703-16706] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2007-07-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source inside a fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16701-16703] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26685;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy airplanes and model Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2007-07-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16699-16701] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27757;... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines announces the first quarter 2007 results
Vienna, Austria - Passengers on long-range scheduled flights up by +0.6%
Austrian Airlines has announced the first quarter 2007 results, reporting a growth in the number of registered passengers on long-range scheduled flights by 0.6% compared with the same period of 2006,... more
CuriositiesWorld Health Organization study on the "Economic class syndrome"
Rome, Italy - New results
The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a study on the real causes of the deep venous thrombosis, a disease known as "Economic class syndrome". In fact, it was believed that the flights on... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: the siege of Boston begins, which followed the first battles at Lexington and Concord. Curiosity: 1900 - Lingotto, the first... more
Sport aviationHang-glider in Bergamo
Turin, Italy - The event will take place tomorrow and on Sunday
On April 21st-22nd, Bergamo will host the "3rd International trophy of the isle", the international competition of free flight by hang-glider. The flight area will be the Bergamo piedmont and Alps,... more
Fair and shows"AERO 2007": introduction
Friedrichshafen, Germany - 550 exhibitors from 30 countries
From yesterday until April 22nd, 2007, Sunday, Friedrichshafen, Germany, will host the 16th edition of the "AERO 2007" event, an exhibition entirely dedicated to the general aviation. The event will... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: making a Safe Industry Even Safer
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA Releases 2006 Safety Report
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. 'The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 753 B.C. - Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional). Defence: 1796 - Napoleon wins the Battle of Mondovì (CN) and is ready to conquer Turin. Defence:... more
Fair and shows"Latin America Aero & Defence 2007": "One continent. One Show"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Clamorous exhibitors
During this week, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, hosted the new edition of the "Latin America Aero & Defence 2007" (LAAD) event, the most important exhibition entirely dedicated to the Latin America armed... more
Press releaseHonorable Pedrini (IDV) on Alitalia: price too low, stop the sale
Rome, Italy - The Minister Padoa Schioppa reports in front of the Parliament
"The Honorable Egidio Pedrini (Italia dei valori) returns to affirm with force about the news published regarding the not-binding offers for Alitalia. All three concert parties are inferior of the price... more
DefenseNATO: started the discussions on the US anti-missiles shield in Czech Republic and Poland
Brussels, Belgium - Bush in Prague next June 5th to discuss the matter
A spokesman of the Czech government has confirmed the next June 5th US President will visit Prague, aimed to discuss the installation of the US anti-missiles shield on the Czech territory. In the meantime,... more
IndustryVision System International awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15C/D, F-16C/D, and F/A-18A-G aircraft
Vision System International, San Jose, Calif., is being awarded a $ 6,587,106 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS).Specific components and... more
IndustryAssociated Aerospace Activities awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 Bomber aircraft
Associated Aerospace Activities, Inc., San Leandro, Calif., is being awarded a $ 14,641,822 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This action provides divergent flaps applicable... more
AirportsThe Madonna of Fatima takes off from Urbe airport
Rome, Italy - The hub a place of prayers before the departure
This morning, a financial police's helicopter took off from the Urbe airport, Rome, with a really exceptional passenger on board, the original Madonna of Fatima statue. The very worshipped statue, left... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": updates
Hamburg, Germany - Boeing and Airbus available for visitors
The important "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007" event (see AVIONEWS), currently in his final day, has counted, as expected, the participation of great representatives of the aeronautic sector, like Boeing... more
AirlinesSky Europe's Summer
Milan, Italy - Special promotion for € 19 per route, all inclusive
SkyEurope, Central and East European low-cost airline, advances the Summer offers allowing travellers to avoid the peak season and take benefits from an interesting special promotion: € 19 per route, a... more
Sport aviationThe first Italian aerostatic port is born in Mondovì
Cuneo, Italy - Last April 14, historical date for the Italian aerostatic flight
Last April 14, 2007, historical date for the Italian aerostatic flight, has been inaugurated in Mondovì (near Cuneo) the "Balloonporto", as named by balloons' pilots. It's the first facility of this... more
Civil aviationBoeing signs Spirit AeroSystems
Seattle, USA - To provide nacelle component repair and overhaul
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services organization has signed Spirit AeroSystems to provide component repair and overhaul services on Boeing airplane components. Wichita, Kansas-based Spirit will repair... more
AirportsNext May the results of the International Airport of Seoul's tender
Rome, Italy - Autogrill entering the lists
Emma Bonino, the Italian Minister of Foreign Trade, has announced that, within next May, the results of the tender for the distribution rights in the Incheon international airport of Seoul will be finally... more
AirlinesBoeing and Air Pacific sign Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul/exchange agreement
Seattle, USA - The first customer for the program
Boeing Commercial Aviation Services has signed Air Pacific for Boeing's Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. This is the first customer for the program and this agreement will... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: new tests in wind tunnel at high speed for nEUROn
Rome, Italy - The European demonstrator for an UCAV
New tests for nEUROn program, the European demostrator for an UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle), combat aircraft without pilot at remote control of new generation, developed jointly by Dassault Aviation,... more
Civil aviationAgreement between Italy and Egypt on the civil aviation sector
Cairo, Egypt - Bianchi meets the Egyptian Minister Ahmed Shafik
The visit in Egypt by the Italian Minister of Transport Alessandro Bianchi, yesterday concluded, seems to have opened new possibilities for a strict cooperation between the African country and Italy in... more
AirlinesSeminars for relaxed flying
Milan, Italy - On April 21st-22nd the next sessions
On April 21st-22nd, Milan will host the next session of the seminars for relaxed flying, an initiative by Lufthansa that has achieved a great success among the fearful passengers. The seminars, for... more
AirlinesFlight+cruise: agreement between Costa Crociere and Air France
Paris, France - Today signed in Paris, but Alitalia still an important partner
"Thanks to this agreement the two companies announce a long-term partnership. The flight+cruise sector is an always more important market niche: we expect 28,000 passengers flying on Air France planes... more
Press releaseAlitalia: traffic figures in the month of March 2007
Rome, Italy - For the passengers and cargo sectors
"The acquisition of Alitalia's traffic figures in March 2007 has pointed out, compared to the same period of 2006, a growth both in passengers transport and cargo. In particular, in passengers transport,... more
Civil aviationIATA report on air transport safety 2006
Geneva, Switzerland - Russia the less safe country
IATA (International Air Transport Association) published during this week a report on air transport safety 2006. According to Director General Giovanni Bisignani "The safety results for 2006 are impressive.... more
AirlinesThe new TAM flight connecting Italy and Brazil reaches the 80% of load factor
Milan, Italy - The plane every day takes off from the Malpensa airport at 01:30 p.m. and lands on Sao Paulo at 08:25 p.m.
On March 31st, 2007, TAM started its new international route between Europe and Brazil: the Milan-Sao Paulo route, registering a clamorous load factor: 80% for the outward trip and 83% for the return. Every... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 19th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1587 - Sir Francis Drake sinks the Spanish fleet in Cádiz harbor. Report: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: The Battle of Lexington and Concord which began... more
AccidentsSwitzerland: found the tourism plane the day before yesterday undiscoverable by radar screens
Urnäsch, Switzerland - Dead the two people on board
The tourism plane with two people on board that the day before yesterday was undiscoverable by radar screens was found only yesterday morning. Its wreckage and the dead men were found in the Appenzell... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes (2007-07-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the inability of the waste compartment doors to adequately contain a fire inside the lavatory waste compartment, and consequent uncontained fire and smoke within a lavatory during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15814-15816] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-25419;... more