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PeopleTalks between Australia and European Commission about Australian carriers' access at EU's airports
Brussels, Belgium - Transport Minister John Anderson came in Europe for talks
Australia and European Commission are negotiating to increase access for Australian flag airline Qantas to European hubs, and for the extension of the access to other Australia carriers, especially at... more
Government actsQuestion time: embargo against the weapon export to China
Rome, Italy - By On. Gian Paolo Landi di Chiavenna (AN)
Italian Deputy On. Landi di Chiavenna asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining which kind of measures Italian Government intends to resort to in order to facilitate and favour better diplomatic... more
PeopleSingapore-Malaysia's deal strenghtens collaboration between the two parts
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The agreement would expand code-sharing deal between their national airlines
Singapore government and the one of Malaysia signed an agreement which would permit their national airlines to expand code-sharing deal, in the oder of improving relations between the two countries. Singapore... more
AirlinesCabin crew at Finnair and Blue 1 threatens strike
Helsinki, Finland - The strike may start on March, 12
Union representing cabin crew at Finnair and Blue 1 announced a strike to be on by employees in two weeks which may seriously affect the carriers’ activity, including the cancellation of several flights. T... more
SecurityCongo (2): there were victims among rebels too
Kinshasa, Congo - The blue helmets have intensified the activity during the last time
Misna sources reported that the attack moved against the Un contingent in the district of Ituri would have happened around 10:00am near Nizi, a place located 25 Km to Bunia. The shoot-out would have caused... more
PeopleSwiss International employees to be on strike provokes little discomforts
Geneva, Switzerland - One flight has been cancelled
Nineteen employees at Swiss international Airlines went on strike yesterday in the morning provoking little discomforts to the company, including the cancellation of one flight: a spokesman of Swiss said.... more
IndustryHartzell Propeller: a new facility in Oregon
Portland, USA - Aimed to meet the needs related to repairing and maintenance for companies such as Rolls Royce, Honeywell e Pratt & Whitney
The latest Hartzell Propeller’s facility dedicated to maintenance and repairing activities for aircraft is located at Portland International Airport (Oregon, USA). Such a plant is being managed by Flightcraft, a... more
IndustryIndia provided with new supersonic missiles
New Dheli, India - Thanks to joint-ventures with Russia
India President, Abdul Kalam, announced to press that new supersonic missiles have been developed thanks to the collaboration with Russia. It deals with the evolution of the Russian-made Yahont anti-ship... more
SecurityCongo: ambush to UN blue helmets
Kinshasa, Congo - There are at least 8 dead and some injured persons according to Reuters
A patrol of UN peacekeeper contingent operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been attacked by a group of rebels in the region of Ituri this morning: at least 8 soldiers have been killed. A spokesman... more
Science and technology"F.Fellini": the transit of Marines is incompatible with the imagine of the city
Rimini, Italy - Italian Codacons said that Morelli resignation is a "Due act"
The opposers of the agreement between Aeradria (company managing Rimini Airport) and World Airways agreed to meet this evening at 9:00pm at Rimini in order to organize the mobilization against the possible... more
Government actsQuestion time: solder-children in Uganda and the dangerous condition of Italian people on humanitarian missions
Rome, Italy - By On. Luana Zanella (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy On. Zanella asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining which kind of steps Italian government intends to perform in order to show the necessary worry about the possibility... more
Government actsQuestion time: on a cancer case due to military service
Rome, Italy - By On. Mauro Bulgareli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy On. Bulgarelli asked Italian Minister of Defence for making clear the situation of an Italian member of Navy, a helicopter pilot, who is suffering for cancer probably due to military service... more
Latest newsBlue Angels: a competition for the acrobatic squad's technicians
Washington, USA - Aimed to renew part of the staff in the maintenance and logistics support sectors
"If you have the right team spirit, you could be the next Blue Angel". This would be the slogan of the tender which the United States Navy’s acrobatic squad decided to promote, by US Navy and Marine C... more
Latest newsThe first Italian female top gun to fly to America
Sulmona, Italy - The dream is going to come true for Federica Maddalena, selected among the best Italian Air Force pilots for US training
Federica Maddalena, selected by Italian Air Force to be a top gun, will join to the world best aviators for two years at Texas Sheppard base in USA from the next March 7. The new Italian top gun said... more
AerospaceLazio to flight into the space
Rome, Italy - "Eneide" mission to start next April 15 with astronaut Roberto Vittori from Viterbo
"Eneide" mission, fruit of the collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and, for the first time, an Italian Region (Lazio), will leave from Baikonur (Kazakistan) launching the Soyuz Tma 6... more
AccidentsAir incident in Mexico: no survivors among the eight passengers
Mexico City, Mexico - There was also the Colima State Governor on board
Yesterday a small 12-seat airplane crashed to the ground in the zone of El Zapotitò, in the town of Tzitzio (Michoacan State, Western Mexico): eight persons in all were killed. On the Israeli-built Westwind... more
Science and technologyAeradria president's resignation (2): Berselli estimates centre-left party’s positions about the business Aeradria-World Airways to be instrumental
Rimini, Italy - It has been required an encounter at prefecture on Tuesday about government position related to weather to permit American troops to transit through "Fellini"
State undersecretary at the Italian Defence Filippo Berselli invites to go on about the potential deal Aeradria-World Airways which forecasts the passage of American troops directed to Iraq through the... more
Science and technologyAeradria President's resignation: Region's President has to intervene on the transit of Marines at Rimini Airport
Boulogne, Italy - The request comes from Masella, member of regional government by Rifondazione Comunista
The councilman for Rifondazione Comunista at Emilia Romagna Region, Leonardo Masella, commented positively on the resignation of Aeradria President (see for details AVIONEWS articles 1, 2, 3, 4) "Because... more
SecurityAeradria President's resignation (3): Malabarba asked for Province President resignation too
Rome, Italy - The transit of Marines at "Federico Fellini" Airport is the "Hot potato"
The PRC leader for Italian Senate, Luigi Malabarba, said that "The matter concerning the transit of Marines at Rimini Airport must be stopped" and after the resignation of Aeradria President, he also asked... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force: 1600 hour-fly dedicated to rescue missions
Rome, Italy - Mainly by means of aircraft F-50/F-900 and helicopters HH-3F ed AB-212
Italian Air Force dedicated 1600 hour-fly to rescue missions, including sanitary transport of organs and patients who suffer from serious sickness. Rescue operations has been effectuated mainly by means... more
Latest newsThe first Boeing Tanker has been delivered to Italian Air Force
Wichita, Kansas - The roll-out of the first Boeing KC-767 /A has been effectuated
Logistic commander of Italian Air Force Giovanni Sciandra, who works as General of Air Squadron and who in Usa represented Ami during the delivery of the first of the four KC-767/A, claimed that "The acquisition... more
Aerospace"Galileo": also South Korea to join the European satellite programme
Seoul, South Korea - The sign of the formal agreement is expected to occur by the end of this year and the Asian country will con tribute for EUR 5m
The "Galileo" European satellite programme gets a new partner: it deals with South Korea which, however, must still formally join and provide its contribution to its development, in order to favour its... more
AirlinesMeridiana is heading for a crisis joint management
Sassari, Italy - Airline and unions jointed to face the recession
Yesterday Meridiana worker bargaining units (Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Uil Piloti, Anpac, Anpav, Apmcon) met the carrier’s management at Sassari Industrialist Association seat. Meridiana confirmed t... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland not to compete for the US Army's ARH programme tender
Rome, Italy - The armed force announced it needs an aircraft which can be dismantled in 4 minutes and a couple of them must be carried by a C-130
AgustaWestland is not going to compete for the ARH programme (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) related to the request of light helicopters for scout operations destined to US Army. AgustaWestland confirmed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: better on time flights for the carrier in 2004
Rome, Italy - Also the baggage return improved while former ENEL CEO Tatò appreciates Cimoli's work
Alitalia improved concerning flights efficiency and the on time luggage return in 2004. With reference to delay, an improvement of the arrivals and departures punctuality has been accounted to respectively... more
Latest newsHelicopter EH-101 delivered to Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - The official ceremony of the chopper's delivery to Portuguese premier Sampaio took place before the General Tricarico
The helicopter Augusta Westland EH-101 has been officially delivered to Portoguese premier Jorge Sampaio at the air base of Montijo, near Lisbon; Portugal has already purchased twelve choppers of the mentioned... more
Latest newsITT Avionics awarded with an almost USD 14m contract
Washington, USA - For the provision of electronic countermeasures systems destined to the F/A-18E Super Hornet
ITT Avionics, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $13,995,655 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0074) to exercise an option for AN/ALQ-214(V)2 spares for the Navy’s F... more
Latest newsMcDonnell Douglas awarded with an almost USD 20m contract
Washington, USA - For the provision of components of the F/A-18
McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,919,140 firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity order under a basic ordering agreement contract for procurement of spares line... more
HelicoptersIndonesia: 4 new military helicopter Squadrons by 2014
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Mil Mi-35 have been already ordered while there would be an interest for the Mi-17s as well
Indonesian Government would intend to found four new Squadrons for the Army aviation. The purpose would be the one of remarkably strengthening the sector related to attack ad transport helicopters, although... more
PeopleAssaereo: to watch out the Charter of passenger rights
Rome, Italy - It gives airlines a warning on possible unexpected expenses
Assaereo (Italian Arlines Association) warns that the new Charter of passenger rights could cause undesired effects as the fare raising: the general secretary of Italian association, Cesare Stumpo, said... more
MiscellaneousAn 80-hour flight around the world: the protagonist is ready to take off
New York, Usa - The sixty-year old man loves record
The billionaire Steve Fossett seems to have been preparing to take off next week-end in order to effectuate his next initiative: the one to fly all over the world in 80-hour time without any stopover.... more
AccidentsUstica: appeal against the sentence which acquitted the four Italian Generals
Rome, Italy - Lawyers of former Itavia carrier President Davanzali resorted to it
Despite the Third Rome Court of Assizes had acquitted the four Italian Generals at first accused of having misleading investigation on the Ustica disaster (see for details AVIONEWS), lawyers of former... more
AirlinesQantas announces record profit
Sydney, Australia - The carrier's revenues rose 28 percent in the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 compared to the previous year
Australian flag carrier Qantas announced record profit related to the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 ending 31 December, compared to the previous year, with a 28 percent growth in its... more
Science and technologyAeradria President's resignation (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Deputy Mauro Bulgarelli
Rome, Italy - "Morelli must not become a sacrificial lamb "
Italian Deputy Mauro Bulgarelli asked a question to Italian Prime Minister (see for details AVIONEWS) for making clearer the role played by Rimini Airport in favouring the transition of US soldiers expected... more
Civil aviationUkraine: two anti-aircraft missiles could have been stolen
Kiev, Ukraine - Two strange persons seen nearby a military depot but the authorities remind that this problem could be an effect of an inventory mistake
The Ukrainian military authorities called a warning signal against the possible theft of two Strela-type anti-aircraft portable missiles (SA-7 Grail according to NATO code) together with their launcher.... more
PeopleFilt Cgil/Anpav and Livingstone Aviation Deal reached a deal
Rome, Italy - Concerning work conditions of 300 flight assistants
It has been reached yesterday, with great satisfaction of the unions Filt Cgil and Anpav, the deal with Livingstone Aviation Group concerning work conditions of 300 flight assistants. The employees work... more
AirlinesDoes Azzurra Air fly again?
Varese,Italy - The bankrupt carrier should fly again next August
The Friuli-based Air Blu SpA gained slots and licence belonging to Azzurra Air, the airline failed last July 23, and started all the procedures to make operative again the suspended licences of Azzurra... more
SecurityA USA-Russia anti-proliferation deal expected to occur today
Bratislava, Slovakia - Bush and Putin to announce an agreement against nuclear and radiological proliferation in the afternoon
The sign of the anti-proliferation deal between the United States and Russia is scheduled to occur in the Slovakian capital today at 05:00 pm. The agreement consists of a treaty against nuclear and radiological... more
AirlinesAir France offers hundreds of prizes
Paris, France - The carrier proposes them to the web lovers by means of the play "Win the skies"
Air France proposes web lovers the possibility to win hundreds of prizes by means of the play "Win the skies", which is valued until March, 14. Italian residents can access to it through the web site www.airfrance.com/it,... more
Latest newsUK: a strategy for the RAF's evolution
London, UK - Expeditionary capability, reduction of the air bases and growth of industrial competitiveness
UK’s Ministry of Defence indicated the guidelines for the future evolution of Royal Air Force. First and foremost, the Royal Air Force must be more involved by remarkable changes in order to meet the m... more
AirlinesIberia postpones decision about aircraft's order
Madrid, Spain - A meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue negotiation
Spanish flag carrier Iberia postponed the decision about aircraft’s order amid the carrier’s plan to purchase up to 70 new planes; a meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue neg... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand's profit falls
Wellington, New Zealand - Of three percent
State-New Zealand carrier Air New Zealand announced its revenues fell 3 percent in the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 until December, 31. The carrier said it earned USD 74m in the mentioned... more
Science and technologyAeradria President's resignation (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Senator Malabarba
Rome, IItaly - I"Italy became an aircraft carrier for military assaults through the world"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Senator Luigi Malabarba who asked a question to Italian Prime Minister about the transition of US troops at Rimini Airport (see for details AVIONEWS). He said that Aviano as... more
HelicoptersThe A-109 LUH for the US Army's Light Utility Helicopter Programme
Washington, USA - The military version of the well known helicopter to be offered by AgustaWestland as the new light aircraft for US Army
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), the US Army’s programme related to the provision of new light helicopters, will also involve AgustaWestland. Nevertheless, Lockheed Martin is not going to cooperate w... more
AirlinesUs carriers' performance improves
New York, Usa - The data has been furnished by Air Transport Association
According to what reported Wall Street analysts, the walk of Us airlines improved at the beginning of the current year; the experts had received the data from the Air Transport Association. In terms of... more
AirlinesLufthansa may start legal action after its loss related to Bush's arrival
Frankfurt, Germany - Us premier's landing at Frankfurt airport affected seriously the carrier which said it reported several million Euro losses
German flag carrier Lufthansa announced it is valuing the possibility to start legal action after its losses in the event of Air Force One’s landing at Frankfurt airport yesterday for the visit of Us p... more
AirlinesKingfisher Airlines purchases three Airbus A-319
Bombay, India - Becoming this way a new customer for the type
Ub Group, parent of Kingfisher Airlines, confirmed the purchase of three A-319 from the Toulose’s consortium, becoming this way a new customer for the type. The group, one of India’s largest company, has... more
IndustryBaldassarri: first Finmeccanica's business plan and then asset-stripping
Rome, Italy - Italian Economy vice-Minister said he is favourable at the choices related to a readjustment of the company but only after a well definite business plan
Italian Economy vice-Minister, Mario Baldassarri, at the end of the meeting of the national political part denominated National Alliance in which it has been discussed the business organization of Finmeccanica,... more
Government actsQuestion time: on the meaning of the Finmeccanica 2 programme
Rome, Italy - By On. Garnero Santanchè (AN)
Italian Deputy On. Garnero Santanchè asked Italian Minister of Economy for making clear the nature of the Finmeccanica 2 programme which would consist of a possible separation between various sectors... more
Government actsQuestion time: the cost of Alitalia flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - By On. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy On. Lucchese asked Italian Minister of Economy for making clear the amount of the cost for the recent strike promoted by Alitalia’s flight assistants. Deputy would also like to know if I... more