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AirlinesAir France-Klm: denial about candidature regarding Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The French airline has not changed its position since then
"AIR FRANCE-KLM has had no contact whatsoever with Mr Bernabe, nor with any investor, contrary to the allegations published in the newspaper 'Finanza Mercati' yesterday. AIR FRANCE-KLM clearly stated... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 21
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1848 - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels publish the Communist Manifesto. Report: 1965 - Malcolm X is assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company 65, 90, 99, 100, 200, and 1900 series airplanes, and models 70 and 300 airplanes (2004-23-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the NLG fork, which could result in reduced structural integrity and inability of the NLG fork to carry design limit and ultimate loads
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32] [Page 7581] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA-8 arplanes (2007-04-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7578-7580] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-04-13)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7576-7578] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18
Raytheon Co., Electronics Systems, Goleta, Calif., is being awarded a $6,305,269 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0008). This delivery order... more
AerospaceTelespazio takes part to "Satellite 2007"
Washington, USA - Inaugurated yesterday in Washington
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Alcatel company, is to take part in Satellite 2007, the space services industry conference and exhibition that will be held at the Washington Convention Center from 19 to 22... more
IndustryEADS: Spain wants to double its participation
Frankfurt, Germany - Also France, Germany and Russia have interest
Spain wants to double its participation in EADS - European Aeronautic Defense &Space, currently 5,5% and take it 10%. According to press sources, French government should mean to increase its influence... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: number of flights up 5,6% in January 2007
Brussels, Belgium - They were 741,432
"There were 741,432 flights in January 2007, an increase of 5,6% compared to January 2006 when there were 702,149 flights. This growth is bigger than EUROCONTROL’s forecast, which predicts an average a... more
IndustryAirbus: 10.000 jobs are set to be cut
Paris, France - French Premier Dominique de Villepin stated it
10.000 jobs are set to be cut at plane maker Airbus as part of a major restructuring plan. French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin confirmed the massive lay-offs, which had already been reported by... more
AirlinesAir Italy launches two new destinations: Mozambico and Madagascar
Milan, Italy - The flights will be operated by Boeing aircraft
Summer network by Air Italy predicts a further strengthening on Africa: beyond the charter services for Mombasa, Zanzibar and the schedule flights for Nairobi, two new important markets will add: Mozambico,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines has the new Moscow's Domodedovo airport as reference, from yesterday
Milan, Italy - It was, previously, that of Sheremetyevo
"Austrian Airlines flights to Moscow, from yesterday, will have Domodedovo as Russian reference airport and not that one of Sheremetyevo. The advanced Domodedovo air station is easy reachable from Moscow's... more
AirlinesRoyal Air Maroc expands its fleet
Rabat, Morocco - The carrier wants to invest USD 2 billion in aircraft for the 2007-2013 period
Moroccan flag carrier, Royal Air Maroc, said it took delivery of a 737/800 Boeing aircraft as part of a plant to expand its fleet. The airline would add another 737/800 jet next month and an Airbus A-321... more
IndustryEADS CASA: the first Royal Australian Air Force’s A-330 MRTT has reached a significant milestone
Madrid, Spain - Five models to be delivered as part of the contract signed on December 2004
"The first Royal Australian Air Force’s A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport has been put back on wheels. This is a significant milestone for the A-330 MRTT programme, which represents the finalisation o... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz: a man with thousand strategies
Rome, Italy - Rival of Admiral MacArthur
Chester William Nimitz was the Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces for the United States and Allied forces during World War II. He was the United States' leading authority on submarines, as well as Chief... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz (3): tactical nuclear weapons and more than 80 aircraft
Rome, Italy - It would ensure autonomy to a city of a medium dimensions
The Nimitz-class supercarriers are a line of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the US Navy, and are the largest capital ships in the world. These ships are numbered with consecutive hull... more
AirlinesLivingston SpA announces its schedule for Summer 2007
Milan, Italy - During the BIT (International Tourism Fair)
"Livingston SpA, the Italian carrier for leisure links, - both scheduled and charter -, owned by Gruppo Ventaglio, announces its schedule for Summer season 2007 (March 29 to October 27) on the occasion... more
AccidentsCorsica: Mirage crashed yesterday
Ajaccio, Corsica - The pilot was very expert with more than 2000 flight hours behind him
Yesterday morning a Mirage 2000C aircraft of French Air Force went down in the sea between Corsica and Sardinia, about 2 miles from Capo Feno (Southern Corsica), three miles from Bonifacio port and about... more
IndustryBoeing and LOT Polish Airlines finalized order for one additional 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at USD 153 million at list prices
"Boeing and LOT Polish Airlines announced that the airline has increased its 787 Dreamliner order by one additional aircraft, bringing its total 787 order to eight airplanes. In 2005, LOT placed an order... more
AirportsAéroports de Paris: in 2006 two airports recorded 82,7 million of passengers
Paris, France - In January 2007 it handled 6,3 million passengers
Aéroports de Paris, French Capital airports management society, realized in 2006 a turnover of EUR 2,076 billion, a growth equal to 8,1% compared with 2005. In 12 months, passengers traffic in two... more
IndustrySecond Boeing Dreamlifter took first flight
Taipei, Taiwan - Used to transport the major composite structures of the all-new 787 Dreamliner
"The second Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter completed its first flight in Taipei. The Dreamlifter is a specially modified 747-400 used to transport the major composite structures of the all-new 787 Dreamliner.... more
CuriositiesClick: there is no limit to the human imagination
Obihiro, Japan - The scrubs in flight by Mr Nakatsugawa
Sometimes the human mind is a real melting pot of ideas, most complicated and hare-brained, in the last times more and more linked to that can be made flying in altitude. Last days, we have spoken many... more
AirlinesNew direct route Dubai-Houston served by Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The link is the second destination in USA, operational from next December 3, 2007
Emirates prepares to launch new services to Houston (Texas), the second destination in USA, operational from next December 3, 2007. The no-stop route between Dubai and Houston will be served, initially,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 20
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1942 - Lieutenant Edward O'Hare becomes America's first World War II flying ace. Military Aviation: 1944 - World War II: "Big Week" ended with American... more
AirportsComiso Airport: six bidders for the forty-year management of the airstation
Palermo, Italy - The inauguration of the new airport is scheduled on April 30, 2007
Pentar consulting, Miro Radici Finance, Sea Aeroporti Milano, Sac Aeroporto Catania, Efibanca and Interbanca are the six bidders that participate to the identification of SO.A.CO (Comiso management society)'s... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sicma Aero Seat, Passenger Seat Assemblies
Washington, Usa - To prevent detachment of passenger seat assemblies, especially during emergency conditions, leading to occupant injury
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7554-7555] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR; and EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the power cable terminals of the windshield temperature controllers, which could result in smoke on the flight deck
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7561-7563] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To clarify the inspection information to prevent failure of critical structure of the aircraft caused by fatigue
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7555-7558] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DiscussionsWho was Tommaso Dal Molin, the pilot that names Vicenza airport
Vicenza, Italy - He is born with the passion for the flight and in the flight expressed all himself
Vicenza airport, subject of several debate regarding the USA base, is entitled to Marshal Pilot Tommaso Dal Molin. Tommaso Dal Molin was born in Molino Altissimo on January 13, 1902. He is born with... more
DiscussionsChester William Nimitz (2): "Nimitz" class aircraft carrier
Rome, Italy - The largest capital ships in the world
The Nimitz-class supercarriers are a line of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the US Navy, and are the largest capital ships in the world. It is a real floating cities with onboard... more
SecurityFAA AD on Learjet model 23, 24, 24A, 24B, 24B-A, 24C, 24D, 24D-A, 24E, 24F, 24F-A, 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25F, 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent this inadvertent operation, which could result in inadvertent fuel transfer by the left or right wing fuel system and subsequent over-limit fuel imbalance between the left and right wing fuel loads
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7568-7572] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesFiennes. Red-light meeting on an aircraft: after to have denied, the hostess admits
Rome, Italy - And she goes into details
Do you remember of the red-light scandal that a week ago saw in the centre of the global attention the actor Ralph Fiennes and the hostess of a Qantas flight on the Darwin-Bombay routes? At the first time... more
CuriositiesIt seems impossible but also dragonflies and flies have the "Automatic pilot"
Marseilles, France - It was discovered thanks to the use of a micro-helicopter
Strange but true: three bio-robotics scientist of Marseilles University have identified an optical flow regulator thought the use of a micro-helicopter (weight: 100gr) equipped with optical sensors like... more
IndustryAirbus: at risk 12.000 jobs between France and Germany
Paris, France - The plan is destined to save EUR 5 billion within 2010 and then 2 billion every year
Airbus said today it postponed a news conference at which it had been expected to announce its long-awaited restructuring strategy. The European aircraft maker also cancelled meetings with unions planned... more
AccidentsInquiry on helicopter crash occurred last April 2003 in Val Susa concluded
Turin, Italy - The chopper was performing an helisky activity
Turin's prosecutor office has closed the inquiry regarding the helicopter, a AS-350 B2 Ecureuil, crashed near Punta Ciatagnera, in Sauze di Cesana's area in high Susa Valley (Turin), last April 19, 2003.... more
Latest newsCorsica (3): the pilot of Mirage is dead
Ajaccio, Corsica - An inquiry on the reason of the air crash was started
Defense Minister of France officially announced the pilot of Mirage 2000C aircraft crashed today off the Bonifacio coasts is dead. A Puma helicopter took off from Solenzara AB immediately after the... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first 737-700ER to launch customer ANA
Seattle, Usa - ANA BusinessJet Service to begin next March
"The first Boeing Next-Generation 737-700ER (Extended Range) airplane took off from Boeing's Seattle Delivery Center, bound for Japan and service with ANA (All Nippon Airways). ANA launched the 737-700ER... more
IndustryBoeing: a mysterious customer chooses Rolls-Royce engines for its Dreamliner
Washington, Usa - The certification to be scheduled in 2007
Rolls-Royce today announced that the Trent 1000 has been selected for the first time to power a Boeing 787/800 VIP aircraft. The customer, whose identity remains confidential, has also chosen to support... more
Civil aviationRussia: Tupolev aircraft to be disused between five years
Moscow, Russia - Transport Minister of Russia, Igor Levitin, stated it
According to Russian Transport Minister, Igor Levitin, in charge of the inquiry of the Tupolev Tu-154's disaster, the aircraft crashed near Donetsk, Ukraine, in August 2006, Russia to be disused all Tupolev... more
IndustryEADS (2): Qatar Investment Authority may purchase 10% stake
Doha, Qatar - A value of USD 10 billion
Qatar's USD 40 billion investment fund may buy as much as 10% of EADS - European Aeronautic Defence & Space Co, owner of Airbus SAS. The state-owned Qatar Investment Authority has had talks with EADS... more
Civil aviationICAO: participants of environmental meeting agreed on guidance for aviation emissions trading
Montreal, Canada - The seventh meeting of CAEP has held from 5 to 16 February
"The Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) last week agreed by consensus on proposed guidance to the Organization’s 189 Member S... more
Latest newsCorsica (2): no information about the pilot
Ajaccio, Corsica - Sunk 10km Western of Bonifacio
A Mirage 2000 fighter belonging to French Air Force crashed this morning at 10:50 am, 10 km Western of Bonifacio, in the strait between Corsica and Sardinia, according to home security services for reasons... more
Civil aviationPeru: by auction the presidential aircraft, "Frivolity symbol"
Lima, Peru - Each flight hour costs about USD 6000
Between charity and an austerity policy. The Peruvian government has decided to auction the presidential aircraft, and Alain Garcia announced the proceeds will go to National Children Health Institute. The... more
IndustryEADS: Board of Directors interrupted work on Power 8
Amsterdam, Holland - The meeting will be resumed in next days
Yesterday evening, on February 18, 2007, the EADS Board of Directors interrupted its work on Power 8 Program. The meeting will be resumed within the next days to find an agreement regarding the cross... more
IndustryLeasing company CIT opts for more Airbus long-range and single-aisle aircraft
Milan, Italy - The firm contract signed in December 2006 for five models
"CIT Group Inc. signed a firm contract with Airbus in December 2006 for five long range A-330 widebodies, as well as ten A-320 Family aircraft. The repeat order by this leading provider of commercial and... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2007-04-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the possible migration of a flame from a main tank fuel boost pump inlet to the vapor space of that fuel tank, and consequent ignition of fuel vapors, which could result in a fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7572-7576] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and replace incorrect length pilot door locking stop- fittings. This condition, if not corrected, could result in depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 32)] [Page 7559-7561] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsAfghanistan: an American Chinook helicopter crashes
Kabul, Afghanistan - The Taliban claim but the Alliance Forces deny
8 American soldiers were killed and 14 wounded yesterday when a military helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. An American military official of NATO's International Security Assistance Force said the US CH-47... more
Civil aviationDassault Aviation record order of 158 Falcon
Saint-Cloud, France - In 2006 the net profit decrease 8%
Charles Edelstenne, president and CEO of Dassault Aviation, French aviation industry, announced the record results for Falcon business jet. In 2006, Dassault received a total of 158 fixed orders worth... more
Fair and showsAir show and exhibitions on the third week of February
Rome, Italy - From Monday, 19 to next Saturday 24
Monday 19 - "IDEX 2007" The 8th International Defence Exhibition and Conference. International Exhibition Grounds, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. + 971 2 4446900 www.idexuae.com Tuesday 20 -... more