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MiscellaneousGreece: general strike cancelled 12 Olympic Airways' flights
Athens, Greece - None problem for Aegean Airlines
Not only the capital city, but all the Ellenic country has been paralized today by the general strike of four hours (11am to 3pm local hour) supported by ADEDY union and fixed by the greatest Greek union... more
PeopleEurocontrol presents a new focus on safety
Brussels, Belgium - The ESP is designed to follow up on the success of the Strategic Safety Action Plan (SSAP)
EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, today launched the new European Safety Programme (ESP) for Air Traffic Management (ATM). The aim of the Programme is to focus on... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (7): Kazan Helicopters' debut at the American show
Dallas, USA - Information given about industry's activities
Yesterday the helicopters’ builder Kazan Helicopters made its debut at "Heli-Expo 2006", that is in progress in these days at Dallas, Texas. It was born in 1933 in the city of Kazan on the Volga river K... more
AirlinesDelta: the new flight Venice-Atlanta operative from June 7
Venice, Italy - The link will be served four times per week
Delta Airlines has announced that as of next June 7 will link four times per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday) Venice to Atlanta with a B-767 from 209 seats: 35 in business class and 174 in... more
AirlinesEmirates reinforces Milan-Dubai route
Milan, Italy - With more two flights per week
The UAE’s official carrier, Emirates, strengthens its service on the Milan-Dubai route increasing the number of weekly connections from current four to seven. The service will be made by a new Airbus A... more
PeopleIATA: freight traffic recovers and passenger growth strong in January
Geneva, Switzerland - About 5.3% and 6.2% respectively
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January traffic results showing that international passenger traffic for the month grew by 6.2% over the same month in 2005. International freight... more
AirlinesLaunched the first 100% business low-cost airline
Paris, France - Elysair will activate transatlantic flights for businessmen
Elysair Services, a French airline that proposes itself as "Specialistic and not generalistic", has thought to start a unique project in Europe: the creation of the first high-range long-distance low-cost... more
CuriositiesAlone men at the airport go shopping
Paris, France - A research carried out by Aèroports de Paris said it
For the first time Aèroports de Paris ordered an ethnographic study about men attitude towards shopping: in an airport environment, in particular, men being alone seem to feel more autonomous and responsable... more
ReportNext year Osprey will be operative in war zones
Washington, USA - Marine's corps gave the announcement
US Marine’s Corps made known that by one year the Osprey aircraft, a hybrid vehicle between a plane and a helicopter, will be in service in war zones. The aircraft has at the end of the wings two mobile r... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (6): the new Bell's helicopter presented
Dallas, USA - A lot of clients' indications followed during the planning
Bell Helicopter presented yesterday at "Heli-Expo 2006" in Dallas during a very crowd unveiling the new B-417 in its configuration for Law Enforcement. Mike Redenbaugh, industry’s CEO, explained that d... more
MiscellaneousDepleted uranium: the investigation Commission's final report is expected today
Rome, Italy - This morning sit-in in front of Palazzo Chigi to ask for clearness
The depleted uranium case is at its final act: the voting on investigation Senate Commission’s final report, started six months ago, is expected this afternoon (see for details AVIONEWS). At 9:30 this m... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (5): New instrument system for Sikorsky's S-92
Dallas, USA - L-3 Avionics' GH-3100 selected
Sikorsky, present at the "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas, has chosen to install on its S-92, that should be the first helicopter to have received the safety certification by European Aviation Safety Agency... more
Fair and showsICAO: Taïeb Chérif appointed Secretary General for second term
Montreal, Canada - For three years, effective from next August 1st
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Taïeb Chérif (Algeria) as Secretary General of ICAO for a second three‑year term, effective 1 August 2006. Dr. Ché... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Pezzotta: "I wish that Government confirms the society singularity"
Milan, Italy - CISL General Secretary, Savino Pezzotta, said it
The CISL (Italian union) General Secretary, Savino Pezzotta, intervening yesterday at a conference in Milan has made some declarations about the meeting of today at the Productive Activities’ Ministry a... more
PeopleBritish Civil Aviation Authority criticizes BAA
London, United Kingdom - Airport group's financing arrangement questioned
Britain’s Civil Aviation Authority, CAA, the regulator controlling economy, aerospace policy, security and consumer protection in the field of civil aviation, admonished airport operator BAA (British A... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (4): intense days for AgustaWestland
Dallas, USA - British-Italian's presence in America powered
The days of AgustaWestland at the "Heli-Expo2006" at Dallas were intense. British-Italian industry used the occasion to publicly deliver some helicopters, among which an AW-139 to Era Aviation the world’s o... more
Press releaseAlitalia's Board gathered yesterday approved the budget at December 31, 2005
Rome, Italy - Also ordinary shareholders’ meeting convocation decided for March 31, 2006 in first summoning and, if necessary, for April 3, 2006 in second one
"- Net revenues of the business year 2005 equal to EUR 4797m with a rise of 498m (+11,6%) compared to previous period. - Operative result of the 2005 negative for EUR 47m in improving of 728m compared... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (3): AgustaWestland delivers the first "Koala" to the Phoenix's Police
Dallas, USA - Requests also from other US cities
Last Sunday at the "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas the Police Department of Phoenix received by AgustaWestland the first of the three A-119 Koala with the new high-tech, mission specific electronic equipment... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (2): agreement of EUR 200 million between AgustaWestland and Sloane Helicopters Ltd
Dallas, USA - Industry presence on the market across the Channel will be powered
AgustaWestland announced yesterday to have achieved an agreement with Sloane Helicopters Ltd for the distribution on the British and Irish market of its entire civil helicopters’ line. The deal will b... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006": excellent result for Eurocopter in 2005
Dallas, USA - Big request for the last models presented
Eurocopter at the "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas, presented some data concerning its helicopter production: over the period 2001-2005 the industry launched 4 new models. EC-135, EC-145, EC-155 and EC-225 Super... more
CuriositiesThe Olympics of Turin seen through some numbers
Turin, Italy - An organizing engine that required thousand of people's efforts
The "XX Olympic Winter Games" of Turin actuated an enormous organizing engine that required to the country a big effort. And now that the games are finished we can draw a balance about numbers... and curiosities: there... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct loosened end caps, which could change the air flow balance in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 38)] [Page 9691-9692] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryC-27J: the industrial offset planned by the contract between Alenia Aeronautica and Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria - The advantages that both contracting subjects are getting from the airplanes sale
Last Friday the sale contract of five C-27J planes by Alenia Space to Bulgarian Government was signed (see for details AVIONEWS). The first aircraft is being delivered August 2007, but before that Sofia... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca Artouste III B, Artouste III B1, and Artouste III D turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced helicopter performance, subsequent loss of control of the helicopter, or accident
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 38)] [Page 9692-9694] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (9): record's helicopter presented by Eurocopter
Dallas, USA - It lands and takes off from Everest at 8,850 metres
Eurocopter presented yesterday at "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas the AS-350A Star that last May conquered the top of Mount Everest landing and taking off at 8,859 metres of altitude. It is the fifth consecutive... more
CuriositiesTravolta arrives in Nice onboard his B-707
Sanremo, Italy - The actor, guest star at Sanremo's festival
A special guest for the opening of the "56th Italian song festival", this evening at Sanremo (Imperia): the American actor John Travolta, who should perform in a "sketch" with linkman Giorgio Panariello.... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (8): Eurocopter continues its efforts to decrease noise emissions
Dallas, USA - The new generation of helicopters in line with the international standards
Eurocopter announced to be at the forefront in then fight against noise pollution. Its new generation of helicopters, including the haviest EC-225, is at the top concerning noise emissions, remaining below... more
MiscellaneousAir transport strikes in March (2)
Rome, Italy - Authority recommends least services to be granted
As for disorders proclaimed next March 4 in air and railway transports, the strike Authority commission intervened remembering that least services must be granted. Flight departures scheduled in 7-10 am... more
Science and technologySAT: new flight from "Galileo Galilei" to Tiran
Pisa, Italy - From next Wednesday, served by Belle Air
"Next March 1st 2006 at ’Galileo Galilei’ (Pisa’s airport) the first flight served by new low-cost carrier Belle Air. With an aircraft MD-82 (164 seats) the airline offers to public two weekly connections Pisa-... more
PeopleAmerican flight controllers' negotiation on contract renovation is in impasse
Washington, USA - Without any agreement between union and federal authority, Bush administration could intervene
The negotiation on American flight controllers’ contract renovation is in talks since last Summer, but agreement hasn’t been reached between the unions, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, and... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (6): tribute to New Orleans' eros
Dallas, USA - Sikorsky JayHawk in front line during hurricane "Katrina"
Yesterday at the "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas Sikorsky, an important US industry that produces helicopters, recognized Lt. Mike Rash and Petty Officer 1st Class John Schroeder, two of the most brave rescues... more
Latest news"Heli-Expo 2006" (7): Lithuania chooses Eurocopter
Dallas, USA - Helicopters EC-135 and EC-145 will patrol the border-lines of the Baltic country
Lithuanian Government decided to buy by Eurocopter two EC-135 and one EC-145 to patrol its national border-lines. These helicopters, that are used by many law enforcement in different European countries,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines helps New Orleans with air service restoration after "Katrina" hurricane
Houston, USA - By next May, sooner than any other carrier
Continental Airlines will return to its pre-Katrina departure frequency of 111 flights per week at "Louis Armstrong" New Orleans International Airport by May 2006 -- sooner than any other carrier. Although... more
AirlinesJetBlue will fly to Portland
Portland, USA - Eight daily flights will link the city to New York's JFK
Starting from May 23 JetBlue Airways, the American low-cost with 34 national destinations, will land to Portland, Oregon, too. Eight daily flights will link the city to JFK Airport in New York, where the... more
MiscellaneousAir transport strikes in March
Rome, Italy - The unrest starts again on the 4th, 24th and 25th of next month
With Olympic Games over, transport break ends and strikes start again by railwaymen and air compartment. Next Saturday March 4 flight attendants of Alitalia Group are abstaining from working for 24 hours,... more
AirlinesVarig Airlines green-gold painted jet
Brasilia, Brazil - The Brazilian company is the official airline of national football team at 2006 World Championship
At all costs Brazilian Varig Airlines wants to link its name to Carioca national football team, beloved symbol and current world champion, title conquered in 2002 at Japan and Korea Fifa World Cup. In... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (5): Silver State Helicopters presented a new system for the geographic localization for helicopters
Dallas, USA - The initiative is included in the industry's non-profit program
Silver State Helicopters presented at "Heli-Expo 2006" at Dallas on one of its Robinson R-44 Raven II Police a new system of localization on display. The company, placed in Nevada, decided to use this... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (4): new quality certification for Rolls-Royce's helicopter engines
Dallas, USA - The new system reduces of the 60% the risk of breakdown
FAA (US Federal Aviation Administration) gave to Rolls-Royce a new quality certification for the new control system FADEC of the Model 250-C47B helicopter engine. It was made known yesterday at "Heli-Expo"... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (3): V-22 Osprey's upgrade versions in production
Dallas, USA - Just 50 of these convertiplane in service in the United States
With the delivery last month of the first Block B to US Marine Corps (see for details AVIONEWS) and with that one scheduled for this week of the Black 10 the convertiplane of Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey’s f... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006" (2): Enstrom Helicopter Corp. enlarges its distribution net
Dallas, USA - Agreement with Roky Mountain Rotorcraft of Colorado
Enstrom Helicopter Corp. announced at "Heli-Expo" of Dallas to have achieved an agreement with Roky Mountain Rotorcraft (RMR) to enlarge its distribution net in USA. RMR, that is placed in Erie Colorado,... more
Weather forecasts"Heli-Expo 2006": 2 million flight hours for Turbomeca's Arrius engine
Dallas, USA - The announcement with CJ Systems
Turbomeca, the French company among the leaders in the construction of helicopters’ engines with more than 50,000 pieces sold from its foundation, announced, during "Heli-Expo" in progress in these days i... more
Fair and showsAntonio Rodotà, European space protagonist, died (2)
Erice, Italy - Astronaut Roberto Vittori recalls ESA ex-director's death
Antonio Rodotà "gave a very important contribution to Italian and European role in space sector", pilot colonel ESA’s astronaut, Roberto Vittori, declared in a conference at "Ettore Majorana" Foundation, Er... more
AirlineseasyJet sees next months in the hole
London, UK - At the end of the first half of the year the carrier forecasts raising costs and lower earnings
easyJet has just prepared the investors for the pre-tax losses of GBP 45 million in the six months until March 31, respect the the deficit of about GBP 22 million of the same period of the previous year.... more
AccidentsEmergency for a Northwest Airlines' aircraft
Okinawa, Japan - Because of smoke in the cockpit
On February 25 on a Northwest Airlines’ Boeing 747 took off from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, after the take off, some smoke radiated: the reasons should be due to a leak of oil from the engine of the left w... more
AirlineseasyJet announces online check-in
London, Great Britain - After Ryanair, the British low-cost airline reduces boarding time
EasyJet PLC, coming from bad half-year accounts forecast last week, launched online check-in for its passengers, like rival Ryanair did last month. Starting from mid-March, Ryanair clients with hand baggage... more
AirlinesDelta and Continwntal Airlines' flights frequency reduced on Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - The measure in progress since nest March first
Venezuela decided to reduce since next March first the frequency of Delta and Continental Airlines’ flights. The decision was took because US Federal Aviation administration had established a similar b... more
MiscellaneousLinate incident's case on appeal recommitted on April 7
Milan, Italy - Three of the four condamned in first degree trial plea bargain
It was a short hearing that one that took place to the Appeal Court of Milan last February 24 in the trial about the air incident October 8, 2001, because of the collision of two planes that were taking... more
Fair and showsAntonio Rodotà, European space protagonist, died
Rome, Italy - ESA breaks the news and recall its ex-director general with estimation and pride
Antonio Rodotà’s professional life has been entirely dedicated to space, in particular to European role in aerospace sector. Degreed in electrotechnic engineering, he directed Alenia Aerospace’s Space Divi... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the last days of February and first ones of March
Rome, Italy - From today Monday 27 to next Sunday March 5
Monday 27 - Paragliding - 2006 Kiwi Open. Manilla, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 267 85 65 45 www.manilla2007.com - Gliding - Central Districts Championships. Hood Aerodome, Masterton, New Zealand.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 airplanes; and model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent over-heating of a certain pitot static heating relay, which could result in the burning of the windowsill drain hoses and consequent smoke or fire in the airplane cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 24, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 37)] [Page 9434-9436] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more