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AirlinesAlitalia: for the Cimoli's golden handshake further million of EUR will be heavy on the Company
Rome, Italy - The manager is talking about EUR 2-3 million
Cimoli's golden handshake, on which will have major details on February 12, the day in which must be nominated the new candidates for the Board of Directors of Alitalia, will be heavy still further on... more
OccurrencesUSA: collision between two vintage aircraft
Los Angeles, USA - In front of the Californian coasts
Two vintage biplanes, a 1942 Boeing Stearman and a 1940 Army-green Waco UPF-7, collided about a mile off the Palos Verdes Peninsula Saturday afternoon. Both took off from Torrance Municipal Airport. Airport... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 6
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and the anniversaries: Report: 1806 - Royal Navy victory off Santo Domingo - Action of 6 February 1806. Report: 1922 - The Washington Naval Treaty was signed in Washington, DC, limiting... more
AirlinesRyanair: a turnover against all expectations
Rome, Italy - Beyond the double predicted by analysts
Irish carrier, Ryanair, announced record Q3 results. Net profit rose 30% to EUR 47,7 million respect to the same period of 2005. Beyond the double predicted by analysts. The traffic grew 19% to 10 million,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B1 Turboshaft Engines (2007-03-14)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 2, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 22)] [Page 4948-4950] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737 airplanes (2007-03-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of one of the two input control rods of the main rudder PCU, which, under certain conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 21)] [Page 4625-4633] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Limited PC-12 and PC- 12/45 airplanes (2007-03-06)
Washington, Usa - To correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 21)] [Page 4633-4634] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., PC-6 series airplanes (2007-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 1, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 21)] [Page 4635-4637] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseChina: Sonangol orders three Airbus Corporate Jetliners
Toulouse, France - It's the first Chinese customers for this aircraft model
"China Sonangol has disclosed a previously placed firm order for three Airbus Corporate Jetliners (ACJs), becoming the first named Chinese customer for the aircraft. The announcement highlights the growth... more
IndustryTyonek Fabrication Corp. awarded of a over 21 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
Tyonek Fabrication Corp., Madison, Ala., was awarded on Jan. 31, 2007, a delivery order amount of $21,464,132 as part of a $21,464,132 firm-fixed-price contract for fit form functional replacements for... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 80 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Jan. 31, 2007, a delivery order amount of $ 80,930,896 as part of an $80,930,896 firm-fixed-price contract for spare parts for the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter.... more
IndustryDynCorp International LLC awarded of a over 95 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-12, RC-12, and UC-35 Aircraft
DynCorp International L.L.C., Fort Worth, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 31, 2007, a $95,561,247 modification to a cost-reimbursable and firm-fixed-price contract for life cycle contractor support and maintenance... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines selects Pinnacle Airlines and Bombardier Q400 aircraft
New York, Usa - For Newark-Based Regional Service
"Continental Airlines today announced that it has selected a new regional airline partner and a new type of turboprop aircraft to operate as Continental Connection from its New York hub at Newark Liberty... more
IndustryBoeing signed two important contracts
Seattle, Usa - For C-17 Globemaster III and the other with UPS
"Boeing and the Canadian government have signed an agreement for the purchase of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs for Canada's Department of National Defence to provide new strategic airlift mobility capabilities... more
ReportPordenone groups to the battle of Vicenza against the American bases in Italy
Vicenza, Italy - On February 17 the march will take place
On February 17, 2007 the march against the new US base in Vicenza will take place and at the same time also in Pordenone it will demonstrate to continue the sensibilization's action. On Wednesday evening,... more
Military aviationGrave losses between soldiers and helicopters of USA: America is preparing the "Baghdad Security Plan"
Baghdad, Iraq - American High Officers said it will start today
The "Baghdad Security Plan" will start today, but only in September the effects will be visible. High officers make know it. The command of this operation will be entrusted to an Iraqi general that will... more
Civil aviationICAO: worldwide symposium on performance of the air navigation system with exhibition
Montreal, Canada - The SPANS will take place on March 26-30
"This global event is intended to create awareness among government policy makers and regulators, air navigation services providers, airport operators and airspace users of the need to create a performance... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica awarded contract for Australia’s Border Protection
Rome, Italy - For EUR 20 million
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, was awarded with an EUR 20 million contract- as part of the Customs Coastwatch programme for the aerial surveillance of Australia’s maritime areas. The contracted s... more
CuriositiesThe 40 years of mythical 737
Seattle, USA - The most produced aircraft in the history had its first take off on April 9, 1967
Boeing 737 is the most famous aircraft medium range: with about 1160 specimens ordered and 5009 delivered is the most produced aircraft in the history of aviation. Boeing has been producing 737 since 1967... more
AerospaceChina: launched "Beidou" navigation satellite
Beijing, China - It could be an alternative to American GPS and European Galileo Project
China has launched its first navigation satellite in nearly four years, taking a step forward in its drive to develop a positioning system intended to eventually rival Washington’s GPS and Europe's Galileo. The s... more
Military aviationAn American P-38 Lightning have been found in the sea: the "Fork-Tailed Devil"
Campobasso, Italy - Glorious fighter used during the World War II
A fishing boat spotted off Termoli (Molise, Italy), the wreckage of an aircraft, a twin-engine P-38 Lightning fighter used by US Forces during the World War II. Thousands of munitions for machine-gun have... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2007-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in certain vertical beam webs, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the BS 178 bulkhead, and consequently could cause the loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4419-4423] Header Information Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, A-340/300, A-340/500, and A-340/600 series airplanes (2007-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4416-4419] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes (2007-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4414-4416] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the destiny of Giancarlo Cimoli
Rome, Italy - On February 22 the assembly for the Board of Directors' renewal
The hypothesis that is going around in last hours concerning the substitution of the current CEO of Alitalia, Giancarlo Cimoli, with a professor, a lawyer, a super partes professional that led the company... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the results of the meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - Bianchi fixed the opening of the negotiation table on the air system's reorganization on February 13
After the meeting between Government and Unions last week on the future of Alitalia, on the negotiation table there is the starting of privatization with all the steps that from today to mid-June will... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of February
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow to next Sunday
Tuesday 06 - ABACE 2007. Asia World Expo and Hong Kong Business Aviation Center, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China. + 1 202 783 9000 www.abace.aero Wednesday 07 - ABACE 2007.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): no personnel cuts for CISL
Rome, Italy - Polled Raffaele Bonanni
Raffaele Bonanni, CISL (Italian Union) General Secretary, was polled on the possible reduction staff, and his reply was: “We are not in agreement on the personnel cuts. It is necessary to give guarantees t... more
ReportIt happened today... on February 5
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1885 - Italian troops occupies Massaua, Eritrea. Science: 1924 - The Royal Greenwich Observatory begin broadcasting the hourly time signals known as the Greenwich... more
CuriositiesJumbolair, the unique world air city
Ocala, Usa - Hangar for airplanes in the place of garage and landing runways instead of roads
Seen from above it could appear a real airport, the air city of Jumbolair in the Marion's county (Florida), a great farm residential, home for who that, bored to have only a car, desire to have on hand... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Passera: “The company and the main shareholder did wrong own’s duty in last years”
Rome, Italy - “It is necessary to reorganize and give prospectives”
The question of Alitalia is real tricky and keeps awake the attention of Italy’s financial sector . According to Corrado Passera, number one of Intesa-Sanpaolo Bank: “The company and the main shareholder did... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the telling-off of Padoa Schioppa to his colleagues
Rome , Italy - Too misleading statements from Executive
In last period, there were too statements on Alitalia and on the themes that concern the stability of the currency markets, in fact in that regard, Economics and Finance Minister Tommaso Padoa Schioppa... more
Civil aviationAir France scraps an EUR 7 fuel surcharge increase
Paris, France - This decision arrived for the decrease of crude oil
Air France will cut fuel surcharges on some of their international routes after crude oil prices stayed below USD 60 a barrel. Air France said it would scrap an EUR 7 fuel surcharge increase on its long-haul... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 4
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1783 - American Revolutionary War: the United Kingdom formally declares that it will cease hostilities with the United States of America. Report: 1789 - George... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 3
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1488 - Bartolomeu Dias of Portugal lands in Mossel Bay after rounding the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa, becoming the first known European to travel... more
AirlinesDeeds and misdeeds of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - To the worse there is never ending
Interminable battles against the Irish carrier Ryanair, which after scuffles with the British government, in particular against Environment Minister Ian Pearson and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon... more
ReportEnnio Morricone, concert to the memory of the crash of ATR-72
Bari, Italy - The famous musician will donate part of his next work's takings to the "Chiara Aquaro" program
This evening Ennio Morricone will perform a charity show entitled "Messages of Peace" at the UN headquarter in honour of the new UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. The musician decided to donate part of... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget (2)
Rome, Italy - A crime gone unpunished
Italian prosecutors wanted the four Marines to stand trial in Italy, but an Italian court determined that NATO treaties gave jurisdiction to U.S. military courts. Initially, all four men on the plane... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget (3)
Rome, Italy - Sooner or later you’ll be found out
By February 1999, the victims' families had received little compensation (USD 65,000 per victim) as immediate help by the Italian government, which was reimbursed by the U.S. government. In May 1999, the... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget
Rome, Italy - In remembrance of the 20 victims
On 3 February 1998, an EA-6B Prowler, an electronic warfare (anti-radar) aircraft belonging to the U.S. Marines, piloted by Captain Richard J. Ashby, left from Aviano Base, struck a cable supporting a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/300 airplanes (2007-01-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failures, combined with failure of the NRV to close
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4198-4202] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2007-01-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4197-4198] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleGravest mourning in the world of the aeronautic journalism
Rome, Italy - In mourning also AVIONEWS Editorial Staff for the death of Cesare Falessi
Aeronautic journalist Cesare Falesi, 77, is dead yesterday in Rome. He was one of the most important historian of aviation, among the foundings of Unione Giornalisti Aerospaziali Italiani (UGAI), of which... more
AirportsNew development project for Lisbon airport
Lisbon, Portugal - Valued EUR 3,1 billion
The new development project of Lisbon Airport is evoking the interest of Portuguese and Foreign groups. Portuguese Public Works Minister met the ambassadors of different States interested to know the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 and 900, and Falcon 900EX; and Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX Airplanes (2007-01-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the anti-icing manifold of the outboard slats, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4194-4197] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aeronautica: first flight for the Sky-X UAV
Rome, Italy - Conceived for a wide range of civil and security missions, ground observation, surveillance and strategic reconnaissance
The Sky-X, the Alenia Aeronautica next-generation unmanned demonstrator aircraft, has made the first flight in Italy. Entirely financed, designed, developed and manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica... more
MuseumsOpening on 2008 of a museum about the Arctic exploration history
Rome, Italy - It will be dedicated to the airships expeditions to the North Pole discovery
The idea to realize a museum dedicated to Arctic expeditions operated by airships has been promoted by Italian Assosiation at North Pole. The museum will be built in Svalbard and Longyearbyen Islands,... more
AerospaceNASA telescope out of order
Washington, Usa - Launch of a space shuttle to repair it
The main camera of Hubble (see AVIONEWS), NASA space telescope, is out of order again. Preston Burch, associate director of Hubble program, during a press release on January 29, explained that the wide... more
CuriositiesAn "Out of this world" trip as prize
London, United Kingdom - The weekly magazine "New Scientist" announced a competition to win a space trip
The competition announced by the weekly magazine "New Scientist", which is possible to enter within April 30, has been published on the website winatriptospace.co.uk. The prize to be won will be nothing... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Trade Union (2): the integral text of the document sent to Government
Rome, Italy - The contribute of the air transport trade Union
"In 2006 Alitalia paid out no less than EUR 380 million, thwarting also the sacrifices of the works that allowed the sensible breaking-down of the work's cost, making Alitalia competitive respect to the... more