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AerospaceBoeing announces the successful on-orbit handover of XM-4 satellite
St. Louis, USA - After a period of 44 days
The Boeing Company yesterday announced the on-orbit handover of the XM-4 satellite to XM Satellite Radio, Inc. The successful transfer of the Boeing 702 satellite to XM Satellite Radio follows 44 days... more
AirlinesEmirates grows in the first six months of 2006
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Increase of 29% in the net profit of the first six months
Emirates has communicated the data about the first six financial months of 2006. From April until September the air company of the Emirates has realized a net profit equal to USD 323m, for a growth of... more
AirlinesAdria Airways cuts off the Ljubljana-Rome flights
Ljubljana, Slovenia - From January 10 to March 23 2007
The national airline of Slovenia, Adria Airways, informs the Winter period, from January 10 to March 23 2007, the Ljubljana-Rome-Ljubljana flights several times per week, activated last Spring. The connections... more
Civil aviationSAS welcomes proposal from European Commission
Stockholm, Sweden - About the air travel is to be included in the "European Emission Trading Scheme"
"The SAS Group welcomes the proposal presented by the European Commission today that air travel is to be included in the European Emission Trading Scheme for greenhouse gases. This trading scheme is the... more
ReportUSA: intruder on board, flight cancelled
Washington, USA - A man has been found on a Delta plane a few hours before the take off
Yesterday in the United States a Delta Airlines flight has been cancelled after the cleaning staff found a man seated on board, after having passed all the security controls. Gregory Wester, 32, has... more
Civil aviationAsia-Pacific: the low-cost flights increase of 55%
Washington, USA - It represents only the 9% of the total
The low-cost offer continues to growth in the Asia-Pacific Region: the Official Airline Guide learns in its statistics. Although the low-cost flights represent, in the Region, only the 9% of the global... more
AirlinesAirplane pollution: easyJet pleads with European Parliament members for putting pressure on Commission
Milan, Italy - In order to introduce the "European Emission Trading Scheme" as soon as possible
"Today has expected the publication of a law by European Union that includes the aviation sector in the 'European Emission Trading Scheme'. Andy Harrison, easyJet's CEO, has remarked: 'I didn't think... more
Civil aviationUSA: a system ables to measure the riskiness of the passengers
Washington, USA - It should use names that do not appear in the identification lists of the government
In Washington, the hypothetical illegality of the international passenger risk's evaluation realized through the Automated Targeting System is called into question. This one is supported by the Congress'... more
IndustryATR: Airlinair orders its first ATR-72/500
Toulouse , France - The contract is valuated over USD 17 million
"France-based AIRLINAIR and ATR have today announced a transaction for one new ATR-72/500. The contract, valuated at over USD 17 million, has been inked in Paris between Lionel Guerin, AIRLINAIR CEO and... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D Series Turboprop Engines (2006-25-12)
Washington , Usa - To prevent uncontained turbine rotor failure resulting in an in-flight engine shutdown and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 243)] [Page 75855-75857] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, S.A. CFM56 Series Turbofan Engines (2006-26-01)
Washington , Usa - To prevent the loss of engine thrust that could result in loss of control during takeoff or landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 243)] [Page 75854-75855] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2006-25-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural failure of the airplane due to corrosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75413-75417] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2006-25-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent erroneous/misleading altitude and airspeed information from a contaminated pitot static system to the flightcrew, which could reduce the ability of it to maintain the safe flight and landing of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75409-75411] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Sicma Aero Seat; Third Occupant Seat Assemblies, 133 Series (2006-25-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent disengagement of the headrest from the seat during a high-energy stop of the airplane that could injure the seat occupant
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 241)] [Page 75411-75413] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: it is ready a maxi-network
Rome, Italy - Captained by AirOne
According to "Il Sole 24Ore" Italian journal, a maxi-network for Alitalia is ready and it should be captained by AirOne, M&C, Banca Intesa and a foreign partner. The economic newspaper said the network... more
AirlinesAir Madrid: did the planes lift without the green light by the mechanics?
Madrid, Spain - For 39 times the airplanes of the suspended airline have flew in not safe conditions
After the decision of the Spanish authorities to revoke the flight licence to the Spanish air company Air Madrid (see for details AVIONEWS), further details about the reasons of this decision are coming... more
AirportsThick fog in Ireland; problems in the airports
Dublin, Ireland - Several airports cancelled the domestic flights
The thick fog is creating many discomforts to the Irish air traffic. Since this morning the airports of Dublin, Shannon and Cork had to cancel several domestic flights, mainly operated by Aer Arann. The... more
AerospaceThe Discovery is returning to the Earth
Washington, USA - The 8-day-mission on the ISS is over
The space shuttle Discovery has begun this morning the return from the International Space Station (ISS). In fact it has detached from the station after 8 days of mission and start up the engines to fly... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 20
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1845 - The astronomer Karl Ludwig Hencke discovers the "5 Astraea" minor planet. Security: 1917 - Cheka, first Soviet secret police, founded. Report: 1942... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., St. Paul, Minn., is being awarded a $6,842,847 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-04-D-0082) for non-recurring engineering... more
AirlinesAer Lingus launches flight to Lithuania and Santiago de Compostela
Dublin, Ireland - The air company is planning new flights for the Spring 2007
The Aer Lingus has announced that for the first time it will launch a flight to Lithuania, which will be inaugurated in May 2007 with departures three times a week from Dublin to Vilnius. The carrier... more
AirlinesCivil aviation: the escamotage to win on the competition
Rome, Italy - Satellite channels, more comfortable seats, permit to smoke and other to conquer passenger
The tragedy of September 11 is remote, the fuel price is stopped, practically, the air transport is increasing and the airports are busy, new carriers born, the airports enlarged (also in view of the giant... more
AccidentsOther expert evidences about the disaster of ATR-72
Palermo, Italy - The investigations about the behaviour of the pilots and about the plane
It seems the investigations about the disaster of the ATR-72 of the Tuninter plunged into the Sicilian sea on August 6th 2005 are still not ready. In fact new expert evidences have been deposited at the... more
Finance and economyDelta comes out from the bankruptcy
Atlanta, USA - And it has refused an opa of USD 8,4 billion by the US Airways
The Delta Airlines is due to come out from the controlled bankruptcy, trough the presentation of a reorganization plan to its creditors. The US carrier had already refused the takeover bid of USD 8,4 billion... more
AirlinesLauda Air launches the flight Bolzano-Vienna
Bolzano, Italy - The carrier will inaugurate the route on December 30th
In December the air company Lauda Air will start its new flight Bolzano-Vienna. This route will give a large contribution to the arrivals, both touristic and not in Alto Adige; in fact easier rates are... more
HelicoptersEurocopter development moves ahead in Russia
Marignane, France - New certifications for helicopters; first sales to private customers; opening of a maintenance center
"Three helicopters from the Eurocopter range - the EC-120 Colibri, the AS-350 B3 Ecureuil and the EC-130 B4 - have just been certified by the Russian Authorities. These civil helicopters are now authorized... more
ReportAn hostess sues the airline because she cannot take on board the Bible
London, United Kingdom - The woman was prevented to take the Christian book in the flights to Saudi Arabia
An hostess of the British Midlands has sued the airline because she consider to having been victim of an "Unacceptable religious discrimination" because the carrier has forbidden her to take on board of... more
AirlinesIt is born the Gabon Airlines
Libreville, Gabon - The new African carrier will start its operation in January
In January 2007 the new Gabon air company, the Gabon Airlines, will start its operations. The private carrier will replace the defunct flag airline Air Gabon. The authorization to fly for the new airline... more
Fair and showsThe "Frecce Tricolori" have presented the formation 2007 and a new calendar
Rome, Italy - The event is a traditional appointment for the PAN
"On the occasion of the Christmas holidays draw near, the Officer of 'Frecce Tricolori', Maj. Massimo Tammaro, has presented the new formation and a poster-calendar 2007 of the Detachment. The event... more
AirportsIn 2007 the works for the new international airport in Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - The airport will cost EUR 380m
In 2007 the works for the new international airport of Enfidha, in Tunisia, will start. The Tunisian press has written the call for bids should be presented within the beginning of next year, and the works... more
IndustryBoeing: Qatar Airways announced B-777 Freighter order
Seattle, Usa - 1st 777 Freighter delivery to coincide with opening of Doha's new international airport in 2009
"Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced an order for two 777 Freighters. Launched in May of 2005, Boeing's 777 Freighter Program has tallied 51 orders for the world's most capable twin-engine freighter.... more
IndustryNovember record for Airbus deliveries
Toulouse, France - The European consortium has conquered 46 deliveries last month
The aeronautical European manufacturer Airbus has announced it has delivered only in the month of November 46 planes, which represents a record for the European consortium. With the last airplanes the... more
AirlinesThe United inaugurates the new first class
Atlanta, USA - A new suite on the planes with large fuselage
The United Airlines will inaugurate by the third quarter of 2007, the new first class on 97 planes of its fleet. The new suite in fact will be launched in the Boeing planes B-767, B-777 and B-747. The... more
SecurityGerman cargo plane transports uranium to Russia
Berlin, Germany - Protests from the ecologists
326 kilograms of enriched uranium have been transported by a cargo plane from Germany to Russia. The dangerous material has been produced in a nuclear reactor built by the authorities of the ex-Soviet... more
CuriositiesGeorge Clooney: never on plane with Brad Pitt
Los Angeles, USA - The famous American actor does not trust the aeronautical capabilities of his colleague
The American actor George Clooney has refused to fly on board the private plane piloted by his friend Brad Pitt because it seems he does not trust Pitt's pilot capabilities. The American press has reported... more
AccidentsOther families of the Uberlingen disaster
Zurich, Switzerland - They will receive a compensation
New compensations for the familiars of the air disaster of Uberlingen. In fact the Helvetic society of air control Skyguide will have to repair the families of 30 of the victims of the air disaster,... more
AirlinesKenya Airways signed deal for three additional B-787s-8s
Seattle , Usa - Nine 787s to join four 777-200ERs as East African carrier expands its international fleet
"Boeing and Kenya Airways signed an order in Nairobi on Dec. 15 for three additional 787-8 Dreamliners. The airline now has nine 787s on order, and also holds four options for Boeing's fast-selling new... more
ReportNATO air raid in Afghanistan, several victims
Kandahar, Afghanistan - Others died after the ones of last week
A new NATO air raid in Afghanistan. The ISAF contingent's spokesman describes it as an "Surgical attack", which however provoked the death of an "Indefinite number" of people. So it is a still provisional... more
IndustryBoeing delivered 600th B-777
Washington, Usa - To Singapore Airlines
"The Boeing Company Friday delivered its 600th 777 airplane, to Singapore Airlines. The 777 program reached the milestone after 11 years in service, faster than any other twin-aisle airplane program in... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 jet ordered by Air Caraibes
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Guadalupe airline becomes the newest E-Jets operator
"Embraer signed a contract with Air Caraïbes to sell one EMBRAER 190 jet. The delivery is scheduled for late 2007 and the deal also includes an option for purchasing another aircraft of the same model. The... more
ReportIn June 2007 the Pope will visit Assisi
Rome, Italy - He will fly by helicopter
Sunday June 17th 2007 will be a day full with commitments for Benedictus XVI. The Holy Father will reach Assisi, the city of Saint Francesco, on board the papal helicopter at 8:50am, and will be received... more
IndustryAirbus: AerCap orders 20 A-330/200s
Toulouse, France - The carrier first ordered 32 aircraft in 1999
"AerCap has signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A-330/200 passenger aircraft. With its proven benefits in terms of economics and a wide customer base, the A-330/200 will assist AerCap... more
Civil aviationStrikes: Christmas truce
Rome, Italy - Exemption until January 7, 2007
Starting from last Sunday exemption for the local public transport, for taxi drivers and for navigation, while the ban of strike started from yesterday and until January 7, 2007, for the following divisions:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 19
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1928 - First flight of an autogiro in USA. Aerospace: 1972 - Project Apollo: The last manned lunar flight, Apollo 17, crewed by Eugene Cernan, Ron Evans... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a near USD 10m contract
Washington, Usa - For the AIM-9X missiles
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $9,806,987 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-07-C-0008) for Fiscal Year 2007 technical support of Lot 7... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a USD 2bn
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $2,000,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This is an undefinitized contract action for the acquisition of ten (10) Block 18 configured C-17... more
AirlinesNew Boulogne-Marrakesh flight by Atlas-Blue
Marrakech, Morocco - The connection will be operative since February 2007
In February the Atlas-Blue.com will start the new route Boulogne-Marrakesh which will be active until March 24th 2007. The route between Italy and Morocco will have a twice-week frequency, with departures... more
AirlinesIn the Summer the direct flight Venice-Dubai of the Emirates airline
Milan, Italy - It will be the third Italian destination of the Middle-East carrier
Emirates has announced the launch of a non-stop direct flight between Venice and Dubai. After Milan and Rome the city of Venice will be the third Italian destination of the Arab carrier, and will be connected... more
AirlinesNovember-record for Iberia
Madrid, Spain - Plus 1,7% on passenger traffic and good for the international flights
The Spanish airline Iberia has communicated the data about its passenger traffic in November. The passengers which have flown with the planes of the Iberian carrier have risen of 1,7%, the 8,2% of which... more
AccidentsBrazil air crash: the pilots of the private jet say they are innocent
Brasilia, Brazil - In September the collision above Amazonian killed 154 people
The two US pilots of the private plane which last September collided with a Boeing 737 of Gol which fell in the Amazonian forest killing 154 people say they are innocent. The pilots of the Legacy 600... more