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AirlinesFour Airbus for Wizz Air
Budapest, Hungary - The delivery by 2008
An agreement with the Gecas Society will allow to low-cost carrier to increase its fleet with further new four aircraft Airbus A-320, which deliveries will start in 2008. The operation was signed in... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas opens to the Stock Exchange
Buenos Aires , Argentina - And it follows a three year development’s plan
Newness in Aerolineas Argentinas: within the end of 2009 the Argentinian carrier counts to redouble its fleet, focusing its attention on long range aircraft. But it is not the only newness: the airline... more
IndustryAffaire A-380: tomorrow the certification in Toulouse
Toulouse, France - The director of the flight tests Claude Lelaie has made known it
Tomorrow, on December 12, according to the statements of the flight tests' director Claude Lelaie, there will be the A-380's certification. The airworthiness certification will be delivered in Toulouse... more
AirportsHeathrow airport: new test on the biometric security system
London, United Kingdom - The project articulated in two phases will have the duration of one year
From the Heathrow international airport the testing, which will have the duration of one year, of the new biometric security system is started, and it will use the fingerprint, face and iris recognition... more
ReportAmerican air raid to Iraq, children among the victims
Baghdad, USA - Some children and women died in the bombing of the Salahuddin province
A bloody US air raid in Iraq has killed 17 people, among which many children. The American fighters have bombed some buildings in the province of Salahuddin. The American military authorities have said... more
AirportsTibet: the Lhasa international airport passes one million of passengers
Lhasa, China - Increase of the air traffic thanks to the reduction of the fares
For the first time, the world's highest international airport of Lhasa, handled more than one million passengers in a year, China's official Xinhua news agency said. That represented a rise of about... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes (2006-25-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural capability of the fuselage and consequent decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 235)] [Page 70865-70868] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA (Revision) AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2006-09-06 R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain lower lobe fuselage frames, which could lead to fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 235)] [Page 70857-70859] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream model G-159 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion and cracking of the lower wing plank splices and spot-welded skins of certain structural assemblies, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 235)] [Page 70868-70870] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes (2006-25-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 235)] [Page 70862-70865] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777 airplanes (2006-25-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion, and prevent subsequent fatigue cracks, on the fuselage skin under the forward and aft wing-to-body fairings, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 235)] [Page 70860-70862] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryLockheed Martin F-35 completed first ground taxi test
Milan, Italy - Travelling up to 30 knots of speed on the runway
"The F-35 Lightning II moved under its own power for the first time on Thursday afternoon, initiating the last series of tests before the fighter jet's first flight. After a series of systems checks... more
Civil aviationThe Russian government on the air security
Moscow , Russia - The committee that investigates on the incidents requests new laws on the age limit and on the aircraft's components
The Russian authorities of the air transport turning back on the security question to request major controls on the aircraft. In particular, under the reflectors there are the age of the airplanes built... more
Civil aviationSingapore Airlines is thinking of to Boeing to not risk its growth
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - If the A-380 will have new delays, the carrier will order other B-777 aircraft
Singapore Airlines wants to tuck away itself from possible further delays of Airbus with the model A-380: the carrier has announced would buy other Boeing 777, of which received two specimens of the 18... more
SecurityOn Christmas terrorist attack risk in Great Britain
London, United Kingdom - According to the Foreign Minister Reid the alert is very high
The British Foreign Minister, John Reid, has stated in the period of next Christmas holidays there will be an high alert for terrorist attacks in Great Britain. Without adding further details the chief... more
ReportLondon: a drunk pilot arrested
London, United Kingdom - The man was about to pilot an Emirates' plane
An Emirates airline pilot has been arrested because he was drunk during his duty. The fact happened last Friday in Great Britain. According to what stated by the civil aviation authorities the alcohol... more
DiscussionsWhat was the "Oplan Bojinka"?
Rome, Italy - A terrorist conspiracy of 1995
"Oplan Bojinka" was a planned large-scale attack on airliners in 1995. The term, possibly from Arabic "????? " – slang in many dialects for explosion, can refer to the "Airline bombing plot" alone, or t... more
AerospaceThe "Discovery" has lifted
Washington, USA - For the first time since the "Columbia" tragedy a night launch
The shuttle "Discovery" has lifted. After uncertain days and a postponement of the launch which had been initially scheduled for Friday the NASA shuttle has lifted yesterday morning to its space mission.... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 11
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Science: 1901 - Guglielmo Marconi sends the first radio ocean-liner signal from Cornovaglia to Terranova. Report: 1931 - The British Parliament enacts the Statute of Westminster,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 256 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130J/KC-130J aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $256,200,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This modification is an undefinitized contraction action (UCA) to purchase four C-130J/KC-130J... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 10
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1898 - Spanish-American War: The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the conflict. Curiosities: 1901 - The first Nobel Prizes are awarded. Report: 1941... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 9
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1928 – Italy: “The Great Council of Fascism” presided by Mussolini, becomes institution to costitutional level. Report: 1931 - The Constituent Cortes approves the c... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers EMB-170 jet to Satena
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Colombian airline receives its first E-Jet
"Embraer announces that Colombia’s stateowned SATENA (Servicio Aéreo a Territorios Nacionales) took delivery of its first EMBRAER 170 jet in a ceremony held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto Unit in the State... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 8
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1914 - World War I. Battle of the Falkland Islands: the Kaiserliche Marine under the command of Admiral Graf Maximilian von Spee is engaged by the Royal Navy. Report:... more
AirlinesThe gift idea by Swiss International
Berne, Switzerland - A flight ticket instead of the common greeting card
For the next feast days, Swiss proposes a gift idea, a flight towards the more beautiful European Capitals, by EUR 134, included taxes and fuel surcharge. A flight ticket, instead of the common greeting... more
IndustryEmbraer delivers five Super Tucano aircraft to Colombia
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Event marks the first export of the multi-purpose military aircraft
"Embraer announces the delivery of the first five Super Tucano aircraft to the Colombian Air Force (FAC) in a ceremony held at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto Unit in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The event was... more
Civil aviationTax on the air transport doubles in United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom - All the carriers protest out loud
The London government goes in the battle to fight the climatic mutations' results, but it needs to funds and so it is thinking of "Draw on them" by the air transport's sector, doubling the tax. In case... more
Industry787 Dreamliner Program in virtual roll-out
Everett, USA - Customers, workers and partners have attended
Customers, partners and employees gathered at the Boeing Everett factory to celebrate the virtual rollout of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the program's progress over the last year. Mike Bair, vice-president... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland and PZL-?widnik announce a partnering agreement
Cascina Costa, Italy - For the Polish Ministry of Health helicopter tender
"AgustaWestland (AW) and PZL-?widnik announced their partnering agreement that will see the two companies co-operating on the Polish Ministry of Health tender for 23 Emergency Medical Service (EMS) helicopters.... more
IndustryAirbus redoubles the investments in India
Toulouse, France - They will arrive up to USD 1 billion
Airbus announced to have decided to double the investments in India. The current agreement with the Indian government for the purchase of 43 Airbus aircraft for the Indian public airline (Indian Airlines),... more
Civil aviationSukhoi negotiates a contract for 25 aircraft with a South-Eastern Asia's company
Moscow, Russia - In 2006 65 Superjet 100 ordered
The president of the Sukhoi Russian Aeronautical Industry, Victor Sabotin, has announced to the press that the industry are negotiating with a South-Eastern Asia Company a contract for the supply of 20... more
Civil aviationAir transport: new rules from the European Union on the navigation's fares
Brussels, Belgium - From next year
From January 1st 2007, European Union will have a new regulation on the fares for the air navigation's services. "The new rules provide that charging policy shall be established in consultation with airspace... more
AirlinesFrom Jet2.com an offer to fly in Yorkshire
London, United Kingdom - Only the taxes are paid
Jet2.com, the British low-cost airline, launches an interesting offers for the Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Leeds-Bradford and Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Manchester routes. Booking the tickets on the web site www.jet2.com... more
MiscellaneousEuropean Commission: the entry by Romania and Bulgaria in the EU from January 1st, 2007
Rome, Italy - The press conference will take place next Monday December 11
The European Commission communicates that next Monday, December 11, at 11am, at the Foreign press Association's office in Rome (Via dell'Umiltà 83/C) a press conference will take place about the entry,... more
Civil aviationDelay of the A-380 for the International Lease Finance Corporation
Los Angeles, Usa - Only ten orders remain
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), one of the global leader of the commercial aircraft's chartering, has postponed the delivery of the Airbus A-380. Instead, the company has decided to abandon... more
Civil aviationIndia will requests more than one thousand new aircraft in next 20 years
New Delhi, India - An investment equal to USD 105 billion
India, in next twenty years, will request 1100 new aircraft for own air park. Thanks to the air traffic's development, the Asian Country will absorb the 5% of the civil aircraft's global traffic, this... more
AerospaceRussia occupies the second place in the global ranking on the space exploration
Moscow, Russia - The statements of the Russian Aerospace Agency’s director Anatoli Perminov
The astronauts’ detachment of Russia is composed by 43 people, included a woman. The director of the Russian Aerospace Agency, Anatoli Perminov, has retailed it. “In last October, we have analyzed the... more
CuriositiesFlight towards Dallas with "Flatulences aboard": emergency landing
Nashville, USA - The FBI interrogated all the passengers
An American Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing Monday morning after a passenger lit a match to disguise the odour of flatulence, authorities said. The Dallas-bound flight was diverted... more
Military aviationThe up-to-date program of the Russian Air Force's Su-27
Moscow, Russia - In 2006 it received 6 modernized aircraft
In 2006, the Air Force of Russia received 6 Su-27SM up-to-date fighters. According to the Chief Executive of the Aeronautical Industry Sukhoi, Mijail Pogosian, the contract for the updating will create... more
AirlinesFinnair redoubles to Rome and increases Milan
Rome, Italy - In the Summer times 2007
"For the first time since Finnair began in 1977 the scheduled flights between Helsinki and Rome, the two European capital cities will be linked daily, from a couple of direct connections. The newness is... more
Civil aviationIcao: second part of global aviation safety roadmap presented to the Organization
Montreal, Canada - The document produced by a group that includes important authorities and industries
“The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) took delivery of the second and final part of a Global Aviation Safety Roadmap developed by members of the air transport industry, in consultation w... more
Military aviationThe first Italian Top Gun: Ida Stefania Irmici
Brescia, Italy - Two days ago she completed the course in the 6th Wing of Ghedi
Within a year to have achieved the patent of military pilot, the pilot officer Ida Stefani Irmici completed the operating conversion's course on Tornado, becoming the first Italian woman to complete the... more
IndustryBoeing: Lufthansa announced order for B-747/8 Intercontinental
Seattle, Usa - 20 aircraft worth $5.5 billion at list prices
"The Boeing Company and Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced the carrier ordered 20 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners plus 20 purchase rights. Lufthansa is the first airline to place an order for the passenger... more
DefenseThe USA gives the go-ahead to the development of nuclear weapons of next-generation
Washington, USA - They are characterized by the "Self-destruction Technology"
The American Council for the nuclear weapons, a structure guided by five high Officers of the Pentagon and of the Department of Energy, has given the green light to the development of the war heads of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on December 7
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1917 - World War I: The US declares war on Austria-Hungary. Report: 1941 - World War II: Canada declared war on Finland, Hungary, Romania, and Japan. Report:... more
AirportsSacbo: snow charter from next December 23
Bergamo, Italy - All coming from Great Britain
"The first group of charter flights expressly dedicated to the snow tourists has foreseen as of next December 23, all coming from Great Britain. The great flow will arrive the day before the Christmas'... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-3 aircraft
Boeing Co., Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $7,794,987 firm-fixed-price contract. This action provides manufacture of replenishment of 13 spare right-hand engine cowls and seven left-hand engine cowls... more
AirlinesLivingston: the Malpensa-La Romana-Montego flight restarts today
Milan, Italy - The flight will be operated by a B-767 Neos
The Livingston connection predicted yesterday with departure at 6:00 pm from Malpensa for La Romana and Montego Bay is started today at 3:30 pm in passive charter with a B-767 of Neos. "The passengers,... more
CuriositiesKLM launches the "Fly for Fortune" promotion
Amsterdam, Holland - New game on-line which offers the possibility to win a travel
KLM has launched the "Fly for Fortune" promotion, a new game on-line of the Dutch airline which offers the possibility to win a travel towards any destination in the world. Up to December 29, 2006, you... more
AirportsSEA: GlobeGround Italia and SEA Handling establish an ATI to conquer the handling market
Milan, Italy - Agreement reached with the first customer, Lufthansa
"A new operational reality is born last December 1st: the ATI (Enterprise temporary Association) that links the experience and the competence of GlobeGround Italia and Sea Handling, handling agents leader... more