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AirlinesCyprus Airways: Cypriot Government intends to cut a 30% personnel stake of the airline
Nicosia, Cyprus - Trade Minister suggested a terminal wage
Cyprus Airways state-owned airline is suffering for bad economic condition. Island’s Government has so to perform job cutting and reorganization. The latest proposal, the one concerning personnel reduction, i... more
PeopleIran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad renounced to Airbus for his State flights
Teheran, Iran - He ordered to sell the aircraft or use it for commercial purposes
The State aircraft destined to fly Iran’s highest authorities, had been bought by French consortium Airbus for EUR 39m plus additional EUR 20m in fittings. The order came from the ex-president of the I... more
AccidentsHelicopter ambulance crashed onto a frozen river in Russia killing five
Moscow, Russia - A rescue team is working on the scene helped by local fishermen
A Mi-8 helicopter en route from Nikolayevsk-on-Amur to Bogorodskoye (Eastern Russia) crashed today onto an ice-covered river killing five persons: two doctors and three crew members. Aircraft was carrying... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135 airplanes and model EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2005-24-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the unscrewing of the spring cartridge clevis from jamming the elevator, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)] [Page 72363-72366] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42/200, ATR-42/300, and ATR-42/320 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks of the cargo door skin, certain frames, and entry door stop fittings and friction plates, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)] [Page 72368-72371] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent asymmetric reverse thrust and consequent loss of control of the airplane during reverse thrust operation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)] [Page 72361-72363] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2005-25-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafed electrical harnesses, which could result in a potential source of ignition for fuel vapors near a fuel tank and consequent fire or fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)] [Page 72366-72368] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Learjet model 45 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing between the wire bundle for the alternator on each engine and the hydraulic lines, which could result in a fire in the engine nacelle
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 232)] [Page 72358-72360] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Latest newsSerbian military cargo violated Italian air space, scramble for an Air Force's F-16
Trapani, Italy - It happened yesterday in Sicily and the Serbian aircraft was escorted to Northern Bari province
A Serbian military airlifter was intercepted by an Italian Air Force’s F-16 fighter yesterday early in the afternoon. The Serbian airplane, an Antonov An-26, was flying from Lybia to the Balkans when i... more
AirlinesAlitalia: positive signs at the Stock Exchange
Rome, Italy - Confidence in this sector about the airline's performance
There is confidence in the financial markets about Alitalia. The carrier’s share gained a 6.7% at Piazza Affari yesterday, and operators in this sector think that the first positive signs of the recapitalization p... more
AerospaceAlcatel Alenia Space: a new satellite to China
Paris, France - An agreement has been achieved between French and Chinese governments on the new Chinasat 6B satellite system
Also space sector gained by the recent French-Chinese diplomatic meeting (see for details AVIONEWS). An agreement has been in fact signed for the provision to the Chinese People Republic of telecommunications-dedicated... more
Press releaseSULT resorted to a denunciation in front of Judge on "Low-cost" and "Temporary work"
Rome, Italy - One regarding the agreement between Alghero Airport and Ryanair and the other one on Alitalia's temporary personnel use
Italian SULT union decided last week to resort to a denunciation in front of Judge on two issues. The first one regarded a "Il Sole 24 Ore"’ report concerning Alghero Airport-Ryanair agreement as a significant c... more
Science and technology"Karol Wojtyla" Bari's International airport: today the official entitling cerimony
Bari, Italy - Press release of the announcement's cerimony
"Today Bari’s airport changed its name from ’Palese’ to ’Karol Wojtyla’". Puglia Region’s President, Nichi Vendola, announced it in a note in which unveiled that the cerimony was held at the Puglia’s Ai... more
Science and technology"Karol Wojtyla" Bari's International airport (2). "A show of great affection for Pope Wojtyla"
Bari, Italy - Monsignor Stanislao Dziwisz, Krakow's archbishop, said it
"To dedicate Bari’s Airport to John Paul II is a very positive thing. It’s a show of an intense affection that Italy feels for a Pope who for this Earth has given a lot. I receive with satisfaction the... more
AirlinesAir France: New York City 2006 Micheling Guide offered to carrier's customers
Rome, Italy - More than 9500 copies to be offered to passengers through December
"Air France Espace Affaires and Espace Première’s customers travelling from Paris to New York will be offered a copy of the New York City 2006 Micheling Guide. New York is one of the most important de... more
Military aviationISPRO. ESPA: Italian Civil Defence's virtual academy
Rome, Italy - It will set a multi-language web site
ISPRO, Civil Defence/Protection and Security Studies and Research Institute, will create ESPA (Emergency Stress Psychological Assistance). It will be a virtual academy for European civil defence operators,... more
Airlines"Courtesies" exchange between Poland and Ireland: two low-cost carriers announced the opening of new routes at the same time
Warsaw, Poland - Lodz and Dublin linked by Ryanair and Centralwings
Ryanair and Centralwings unveiled to press they are scheduling to open the Lodz-Dublin route. This announcement, one of life’s little ironies, almost happens at the same time and it was not by an agreement b... more
Civil aviationWinter Olympics: the anti-terrorism plan
Rome, Italy - For the first time radiological machines to check baggages at Turin-Caselle Airport
After launching the warning over possible terrorist attacks in Italy specially during the Turin Winter Olympic Games (see for details AVIONEWS), Italian Minister of Interior, Beppe Pisanu, said that Italian... more
Civil aviationIranian nuclear programme: Government meditates about new plants
Teheran, Iran - Going on justifying its aims in the light of an announced civil role for the project
Despite worry risen in the international community, Iran does not intend to renounce to its nuclear programme, and it even thinks to build at least a new plant (however, there could be a number). Teheran... more
CuriositiesAir France: haute cuisine on board of carrier's flights
Paris, France - From last Thursday, December 1st, 2005
"Espace Première’s menu of Air France is invented by Guy Martin, Grand Véfour’s chef, from last December 1st. He creates recipes especially thought to answer to the international clientele’s expectations of Air... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Dauphin and Super Puma, "Make room for the EC-175"
Paris, France - An agreement with Chinese company AVIC II has been signed for the production of a new 6-ton segment helicopter
After Airbus’ success following the meeting between French and Chinese governments (see for details AVIONEWS), here is a new goal achieved by EADS holding. Eurocopter and Chinese aerospace company AVIC I... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas achieved an agreement with unions
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The strike was successful: pay increases and reinstatement of fired workers
The Argentine airline returned to fly: the nine-day-strike ended last Friday after grounding more than 80,000 domestic and international travellers and cancelling at least 350 flights with losses over... more
AirlinesRyanair to close 2 routes from Shannon from February 25 next
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish carrier' press release
Ryanair will close air connections from Shannon to Hamburg and Stockholm from February 25 because they’re not economic. On the same day the routes from the Ireland’s West coast airport to Manchester, Cia... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli air raids on Gaza
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - In reply to the launch of homemade rockets towards the Jewish territory in the past days
Israeli Air Force’s planes fired missiles against an abandoned building yesterday and also launched a rocket in the Northern Gaza Strip in the first air attack on Gaza in more than a month. Palestinian s... more
MiscellaneousCIA flights scandal: Rice landed in Europe
Berlin, Germany - New revelations from UK: US intelligence's planes landed without control of authorities
American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice landed in Germany where she is expected to give answers over alleged CIA flights carrying terrorists to clandestine jails (see for details AVIONEWS): in Germany... more
PeopleOrders from China for Airbus (2): the A-320 never flew so high
Paris, France - Some 150 aircraft have been requested by six airlines, the largest order ever since Airbus' arrival in the Chinese market
EADS group confirmed Chinese orders addressed to Airbus for its commercial airplanes: it deals with some 150 aircraft belonging to the A-320 family (including the A-319, the A-320 and the A-321), and it... more
Latest newsJSF: the right answer to the future Australia's defence strategy
Sydney, Australia - The only combat airplane able to fully meet all the requirements put forward by Government
If some clouds seems to appear in the F-35’s sky in Europe (see for details AVIONEWS), one cannot say the same in Australia. Analysts put into evidence that Australian Government was well aware about w... more
Civil aviationAustralia: aerial protection for Commonwealth Games security
Melbourne, Australia - Fighters and helicopters to perform surveillance over the area involving the sport event to prevent terroristic attempts
Maximum protection from above on the occasion of the Commonwealth Games 2006 (March 15-26). F/A-18 Hornet fighters and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will be monitoring the Melbourne-related area to prevent... more
DefenseRussian missiles to Iran: efforts to strengthen Air Force and Navy have been scheduled as well
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic would have requested an upgrade for the Russian-made fighters and patrolling boats
The United States and Israel prove worried about the recent Russia-Iranian announcement for the purchaser of about 30 Russian-made surface-to-air missiles by the Islamic Republic (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Weather forecastsATR at the LIMA Air Show (6-11 December)
Toulouse, France - An ATR-72/500 will be on the static display and available for visits
"ATR will attend the LIMA air show, Langkawi, Malaysia, as an exhibitor (B10), 6-11 December 2005. An ATR-72/500 will be on the static display and available for visits. ATR is well established in the... more
AccidentsEmergency landing for two US helicopters in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Five American soldiers and one Afghani emerged wounded
Two emergency landings for as much American choppers occurred yesterday in Afghanistan: five US soldiers and one from Afghanistan have been injured while they were conducting combat operations on board... more
AerospaceNASA: more "Space" for the robots
Washington, USA - Two programmes have been launched for the future Moon and Mars missions
That man must go back to the Moon and then walk on Mars for the first time there is no doubt, according to NASA. However, it also seems that Washington intends to make a significant room for the robots... more
Civil aviationEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist (3)
Brussels, Belgium - The list will be published on the Internet and in the EU Official Journal
At least every 3 months, the European Commission will verify whether it is appropriate to update the list, either to include a new carrier or to remove carrier if the safety deficiency has been remedied.... more
Civil aviationEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Commission will establish the black-list on the basis of common criteria
Each member state will by one month after the date of regulation entry into force communicate to the Commission the identity of the airlines that are subject to an operating ban in its territory. The Commission... more
IndustryEADS: 700 jobs "Hanging by the Ariane 5's thread"
Paris, France - There could be job cuts in case ESA do not resort to EUR 200m investments for the rocket carrier-related programme
Jobs appear at risk for around 700 employees of the EADS’ space division. ESA (European Space Agency) should ensure the provision of some EUR 200m this week for the programmes related to the European r... more
Latest newsIndia found out the Mirage 4000's hidden talent
New Dheli, India - Indian military representatives would be particularly willing to acquire the Dassault's fighter deposed by the Rafale as the Mirage 2000's successor
The news has a sensational feeling though with some plausible reason. Indian Government intends to provide with a new air superiority interceptor. Indian military authorities would be particularly interested... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region's programme for environmental requalification
Cagliari, Italy - After Americans' departure, it will be necessary to work hard to prevent negative effects for employment
Tourism, environment, health care: these are the three major points on which Sardinia Regione President, Renato Soru, rely for La Maddalena’s requalification after US submarines’ departure and the end... more
DefenseIran to receive missile air defence technology from Russia
Moscow, Russia - A Russian Defence Ministry's high officer revealed it
The United States appeared unhappy with the agreement announced by an high officer for Russia’s Defence Ministry according to whom Russia will supply Iran with 29 "Tor.M1" missile air defence systems w... more
AirlinesSwiss airlines' economic capacity to be under observation
Bern, Switzerland - Carriers should regularly provide UFAC data related to their financial capacity
Switzerland’s Civil Aviation Office (FOCA) is about to strengthen its surveillance on Swiss airlines’ economic capacity by applying a plan expected to go into effect on January 1st 2006. All Swiss car... more
SecurityEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist
Brussels, Belgium - EU 25 states Transport Ministers have said yes
The Council of European Union adopted a regulation for the introduction of a common list of carriers that do not meet safety requirements (see for details AVIONEWS). Airlines that fail to comply will be... more
PeopleAirbus: massive orders about to arrive from China
Beijing, China - Clashing figures indicate 70-150 aircraft but the group also aims to consolidate its production presence in the country
An order for at least 70 new Airbus’ commercial airplanes is arriving from China (but some experts would even indicate 120-150 aircraft) for some among the major country’s airlines, after the diplomatic mee... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: a stronger presence in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Asian country maintenance centre strengthening has been forecasted
Eurocopter intends to reinforce activities in its technical assistance and maintenance centre in Malaysia and this could mean new jobs in the Asian country, as the EADS-owned helicopter group needs highly... more
DefenseFini: "The importance of strengthening NATO"
Rome, Italy - Italian Deputy Premier came face to face with Alliance's Secretary General
Italy’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini had a wide-ranging meeting with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer last week. They discussed the main points to be covered i... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of December
Rome, Italy - From today Monday 5 to next Sunday 11
Monday 05 - Paragliding - 2005 Open Argentino de Parapente ’Cerro Arco 2005’. Mendoza, Argentina. + 554 261 431 06 22 www.clubcerroarco.com.ar http://events.fai.org - Gliding - Outback Shootout. Spo... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Capital increase: preliminary results
Rome, Italy - 1,250,160,756 shares on 1,257,562,072 have been subscribed for a worth of EUR 1,000,128,604.80
Alitalia said that according to preliminary results its capital increase was 99.4% subscribed. Final results will be announced this week by a press release. "Acceptances are fully in line with expectations... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Recapitalization is proving successful but do not let guard down"
Rome, Italy - It would have been underlined by Welfare Minister Maroni who reminded that it is still necessary to work hard
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, appreciated results achieved by the Alitalia’s recapitalization whose offer was signed up to a 99.4% on last December 2. Nevertheless, one should not lower guard b... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the S-3B aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $10,108,886 estimated value indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and logistics services... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $28,062,803 firm-fixed price contract modification to provide for B-52 Avionics Midlife Improvement Program. At this time, $7,532,920 has been obligated.... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 69 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Nov. 30, 2005, a $69,406,253 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Black Hawk Helicopters Unique Configuration. Work will be performed... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Italian Campania region, an ADR/BAA-style airport system
Rome, Italy - Italian Ministry of Transport to decide on Trapani Airport total operating for Airgest; preventive landing for an Alitalia's Rome-Paris flight
The civil aviation sector is focusing on a master plan for the Italian Campania region airport system, the Airgest operator case for a total management at Trapani Airport and an emergency landing for an... more