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Science and technologyChina: two hundred airports to be operative by 2010
Beijing, China - Thanks to the big grown in air transport
Chinese air transport ballooning, according to Chinese Civil Aviation Deputy Director Gao Hongfeng, who attended at the airline forum in Macao. Total airline capacity, that is volume of passenger and goods... more
AirlinesVirgin group looks at Air Deccan
London, United Kingdom - Richard Branson declared that wants to invest money in the Indian subcontinent
The British billionaire, Richard Branson, whose Virgin empire includes planes, trains, vodka, mobile phones and music, declared that his group planned to invest capitals in the Indian subcontinent, which... more
DefenseSouth America and Iraq: the new markets Russian defence industry is aiming to
Moscow, Russia - Several touches for combat planes would have already been kept with Venezuela and Brazil, while Russian Government cancelled a 90%
The next market goals for the Russian-made weapon systems export in the view of Moscow are South America and Iraq. It is what the analysts of the sector would think, in particular in the United States,... more
Curiosities90-day prison due to in-flight molestations
Washington, USA - Woman groped while she was sleeping
It occurred to a 29 man convicted of "Abusive sexual contact", because on October 14, 2003, he groped a female passenger flying on an United Airlines Miami-Denver flight. Alexander Vladimirovich Kolotov,... more
Science and technologyBin Laden family to build Sharm El Sheikh air station
Cairo, Egypt - It has been chosen following regular competitive tender
Egyptian Civil Aviation Minister, Ahmed Shafik, is going to sign the agreement allowing to Saudi building enterprise Bin Laden (owned just by Osama family) to set up the second air station of Sharm El... more
AirlinesVietnam Airlines signs a deal with Airbus
Hanoi, Vietnam - With which it purchased ten Airbus A-321 aircraft
The Asiatic carrier, Vietnam Airlines, signed yesterday a deal with the European industry Airbus to buy ten new A-321 aircraft worth USD 625,2m. The chief of the airline, Nguyen Xuan Hien, had announced... more
IndustryGripen International: SAAB's role in the joint-venture with BAe increased
Stockholm, Sweden - British Aerospace to lower its stake in the light of the increased role played by the Swedish company in the international market
British Aerospace will lower its stake in the joint-venture founded ten years ago with SAAB and named Gripen International. It was recently unveiled by both the partners of the programme aimed to promote... more
HelicoptersEurocopter launched the new multirole Tiger
Paris, France - The new HAD version able to perform both attack and close support missions and devoted to French and Spanish armies
The Eurocopter Tiger combat helicopter has got a new version: it deals with the HAD, which combines both the features of a rotor-winged aircraft dedicated to attack and the ones of e specialized chopper... more
MiscellaneousThe developments of the training/pantomime at "Charles De Gaulle"
Paris, France - Dominique de Villepin said the episode is "Punishable and scandalous"
It seems it started a disciplinary action which would presumably seen penalized the two policemen, who are responsables of the training/pantomime at Roissy’s "Charles De Gaulle" (Paris), because of heavy l... more
AirlinesTraffic passengers rose for Air France-Klm
Paris, France - The group registered a 4.2 per cent growth
The group Air France-Klm announced, on Tuesday, that its traffic passengers on board of its aircraft reported a 4.2 per cent growth, in comparison with the same period a year earlier, though it said as... more
PeopleChina wants the A-380 before the beginning of the Olympic Games 2008
Beijing, China - However, EADS group would have asked the Asian country for formally ordering it as soon as possible
The EADS aerospace group unveiled recently that China would intend to purchase some Airbus A-380s, without indicating to which carrier the new transport long-haul 555 seats airplanes could be devoted.... more
AirlinesTraffic passengers rose for easyJet
London, United Kingdom - The carrier announced that the growth concerns 25 per cent
The low-cost carrier easyJet announced its traffic passengers rose up 25 per cent thanks to the introduction on its European network of nine new routes, though the airline said its load factor reported... more
DefenseUSA: a new test for the missile shield to occur soon
Washington, USA - It is aimed to verify the protection degree provided to the American territory by the interceptor rockets located in Alaska
While waiting for making the first missiles of the new US defensive shield enter the service by the end of the current year (see for details AVIONEWS), Washington ordered to perform a test of the system... more
MiscellaneousRabei, accused among the other of the terror attacks at Madrid, flow to the Spanish capital
Madrid, Spain - He took off on Tuesday evening on board of an Iberia's plane
Ahmed Al Sayed Osmai Rabei, the presumably to be Egyptian terrorist accused among the other of the terror attacks against Madrid's trains on last March, 11, flow on Tuesday to Madrid, after a request of... more
AirlinesIt was positive the first half of the financing year 2004-2005 for Singapore Airlines
Republic of Singapore, Singapore - The carrier, once passed over the crisis related to Sars, registered a 25,2 per cent increase in its net profit
The Asiatic carrier, Singapore Airlines, closed positively the first half of the financing year 2004-2005 related to April-September. The net profit of the airline in relation with that period is Singapore's... more
Latest newsAMS to supply ILS systems to the United States, Oman and Poland
Rome, Italy - They will be installed at military airports in the Middle Eastern area and in the Polish territory
AMS has recently been awarded with some contracts for the provision of new ILS (Instrument Landing System) systems. Such systems are devoted to some military airports and were ordered by Oman's Air Force... more
AccidentsBritish military helicopter crashed into the sea (2): located the wreckage
London, United Kingdom - It to be checked by underwater cameras
The wreckage of Lynx helicopter missing yesterday has been found (see for details AVIONEWS): it has been located in the morning on the seabed off the coast of Cornwall thanks to a group of people on board... more
Fair and showsBoeing announced changes in the leadership of three sectors
Chicago, Usa - The changes are effective immediately
Boeing President and CEO, Harry Stonecipher, last week announced a series of leadership changes affecting several key company positions. Connexion by Boeing President Scott Carson has been named to lead... more
AccidentsIndonesia: aviation safety standard slated after serious crash to Lion MD-82
Jakarta, Indonesia - Flight recorders in US for analysis
Indonesian political parties requested an immediate review of aviation regulation and safety standard, after the terrible incident occurred to MD-82 Lion Air skidded off the runway at "Adi Sumarmo International... more
AirlinesAir Bourbon ends in liquidity
Paris, France - The carrier had a loss of EUR 7m
The little private airline Air Bourbon which operated a service aimed to join France to the island Reunion ended in liquidity: to ground it a loss of EUR 7m. The decision was announced by the administrative... more
MiscellaneousTyphoon in Philippines: four survivors carried by helicopter to hospital
Manila, Philippines - Search is continuing to locate more survivors
Four persons have been pulled by rescuers, who have dug amongst the rubble of building crushed by landslides ten days ago, following three typhoon on Quezon province (East to Manila) (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the ISIS, which, if combined with loss of all EIS display units, could reduce the flightcrew's situational awareness and contribute to loss of control of the airplane or impact with obstacles or terrain
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 234)] [Page 70537-70539] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, and 747-300 series airplanes; 747SP and 747SR
Washington, Usa - To prevent unexpected disconnect of the autopilot during operation in RVSM airspace due to close passage of another airplane, which may result in altitude deviation, and consequently, could lead to a possible mid-air collision or a near
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 234)] [Page 70539-70541] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityItalian Embassy in Baghdad under attack (3): three Iraqi civilians died
Baghdad, Iraq - There could have been seven mortar shots against the diplomatic structure though they fell about 150 m far from the building
The number of injured people among the Iraqi civilians involved during the attempt against Italian Embassy in Baghdad occurred this morning rose up to five. Moreover, there would also be three casualties,... more
Latest newsRafale F3: orders for 59 fighters in France
Paris, France - To be delivered both to French Air Force and Navy starting in 2008 and they will have real multirole capabilities
The number of the Dassault Rafale medium-light multirole fighters ordered by France, as the only customer of the new French-made combat airplane currently, rose up to 120. A purchase for 59 aircraft was... more
HelicoptersTeam US-101: "We offer a product, not a promise"
Washington, USA - The recent statement by a Lockheed Martin's representative in defence of the solution promoted for the new US Presidential chopper
Team US-101 deepened some aspects related to its alternative solution for the new US Presidential helicopter for the Marine One competition, and seized also a chance to criticize its competitor, even already... more
Science and technologyGroundless bomb alarm at Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Because of a suspected bag which had inside nothing but hydrogen cylinders normally used by scuba-divers
There were some minutes full of fear yesterday at Fiumicino's Airport around 2:00pm after a signal indicated a suspected bag near the hall of Alitalia's Club Freccia Alata (destined to the vip customers... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): Volare pilots day
Treviso, Italy - "To evaluate possible hiring in Ryanair"
Thus an advertisement on Italian "Il Gazzettino di Treviso" newspaper said in order to promote the Recruitment day which will occur today in Treviso (North-Est Italy, near Venice): the commercial reports... more
MiscellaneousCiampi flies to Italy after his official visit in China
Shanghai, China - The head of the Italian state is 84 years old just on today
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi leaved this morning with his wife after the end of his official visit in China. The plane of the Italian President took off from Shanghai's Airport and after a technical stopover to... more
IndustryEADS: Lagardere announced the delay of the decision on the new leaders
Paris, France - Clear evidence will not be show this week but only by the end of this year
The decision on the renewal of EADS’ leaders will not be considered before the end of this year. This would be the Lagardere’s view, as a shareholder of the European aerospace and defence group, which con... more
AerospaceStrong perplexities on the safe mission for Hubble
Washington, Usa - It seems that in case it will be effectuated there are 50 per cent possibilities for success
Many perplexities seem to flutter on the safe mission, completely automatic, for Hubble which should garantee the existence of the telescope for still several years (see AVIONEWS). The experts said that... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): grounded passenger refunding to thicken
Varese, Italy - Aduc, Customer Association stated it
"Now, after Busto Arsizio's Tribunal declared the insolvency state, the plot is clear more than ever: company do not have a bean". Aduc, Italian Association for clients and customers rights, affirms it... more
AirlinesVolare Group: today Ryanair recruitment day
Varese, Italy - Pilots and flight attendants stage a sit-in in Malpensa Airport
Carlo Rinaldini, new special commissioner, today will meet at 3:00pm Varese Province President, Marco Reguzzoni, to talk about company: today also Ryanair pilot recruitment day will hold in Treviso, following... more
HelicoptersSAS Flight Academy AB: signed an exclusive agreement for training of helicopter pilots
Stockholm, Sweden - With Aerogulf Services Company LLC
SAS Flight Academy has reached a three-year agreement with Aerogulf Services for training of helicopter pilots. Aerogulf Services is one of the longest-established aviation companies in Dubai having been... more
HelicoptersSikorsky accused for corruption regarding the provision of helicopters to South Korea
Washington, USA - The helicopter company answered the criticism shown by part of international press
Sikorsky is waiting with bated breath the decision related to the future US Presidential helicopter, a decision which is expected to be released on January 28, 2005. The promotion in favour of the VH-92,... more
SecurityItalian Embassy in Baghdad under attack (2): the Italian intelligence had info on possible attempts
Baghdad, Iraq - US and British secret services would have warned Italy yesterday about the risk of a possible kamikaze attack
Farnesina (Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarter) confirmed that no injured persons are among the diplomatic and service personnel at Italian Embassy in Baghdad, being a target of two mortar... more
DefenseCOFS: Italy got the special forces interoperability started
Rome, Italy - The new Command recently created will coordinate the various Italian special forces for particularly hard missions
Italy has got a new coordination instrument for its armed forces: it deals with the COFS (Special Forces Command), whose designing needed one year development. It was recently announced by Italian Chief... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the efficiency strategy has been released
Rome, Italy - It deals both with AZ Fly and the no core activities involved by by AZ Service
Italian Ministry of Economy released to Italian Parliament the business plan regarding AZ Service, concerning all the no core activities of Alitalia, but it also described some aspects related to the cost... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1Z and UH-1Y aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $23,595,891 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0001) for the fiscal year 2005 procurement of acquisition... more
AccidentsBritish military helicopter crashed into the sea
London, United Kingdom - Last contact was around 7:00pm of yesterday
Royal Navy Lynx helicopter crashed into the sea off the coast of Cornwall yesterday: four people were flying on board. Rescue operation was under way last night and it have no news from crew, overflying... more
DefensePakistan: a new missile test has been performed
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Hataf IV Shaheen 1 surface-to-surface guided rocket, able to carry also a nuclear warhead, was succesfully tested
A new missile test was performed by the Islamabad's regime. The Pakistani armed forces announced they launched a medium-range surface-to-surface guided rocket, able to carry both conventional and nuclear... more
SecurityItalian Embassy in Baghdad under attack
Baghdad, Italy - Two mortar shots against the diplomatic structure wounded two Iraqi civilians
Two mortar shots hit Italian Embassy in Baghdad (Iraq) this morning. No one among the representatives of the diplomatic or service personnel would have been involved, although two Iraqi citizens walking... more
AirlinesSas registered a growth in its passenger traffic
Stockholm, Sweden - The carrier expects that the last two month of the year would be better
The Scandinavian flag carrier Sas announced that its passenger traffic rose 2.9 percent last month from a year earlier though its passenger load factor fell 1.0 percentage point in comparison with a year... more
SecurityVirgin Atlantic plane make an emergency landing
Dublin, Ireland - Alarm launched due to smoke in cabin
It occurred at Shannon International Airport, Ireland, where the plane has been forced to touch down because of smoke detected in the cabin. The airplane was taken off from London Heathrow Airport, bound... more
MiscellaneousLast novelties on the cases Malik/Bagri accused among the other of Air India's 182 flight bomb attack
Ottawa, Canada - The verdict by March 2005: it is a news from the Canadian judge
These are the developments in the process of the two Sikh militants Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri accused, among the other, to be implied in the disaster of Air India’s 182 flight, which k... more
Press releaseEnac obtained the mutual identification of the pilot's licences
Rome, Italy - The Italian pilots could perform the profession also in the European countries
"Enac (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) informed that the Jaa (Joint Aviation Authorities) have decided the mutual identification among the countries members of the aircraft pilot's licences... more
DefenseEADS to provide the equipment for the "Infantry of the future" programme destine to the German armed forces
Berlin, Germany - A contract worth EUR 70m to equip some 2000 soldiers to be deployed also during NATO's operations
EADS achieved the sign of a contract being worth EUR 70m and awarded by German Government for the provision of equipment related to the "Infantry of the future" programme, developed for the Germany's armed... more
Military aviationSorem provided AVIONEWS with info on the Be-200 tests
Rome, Italy - The group announced, in front of Beriev President, that additional airplanes of this type are likely to arrive next year
Sorem (Aeroservices Group), a company which operate and provide maintenance assistance for the Italian Civil Defence’s airplanes dedicated to firefighting, put into evidence the data related to the operations p... more
HelicoptersTurkey proves interested in the Russian-made combat helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - Russian Minister of Defence to promote the solutions offered by Kamov and Mil for the provision of some 50 aircraft
Turkish Minister of Defence is going to meet his Russian counterpart soon in order to analyse an important matter for the strengthening of the Turkish defensive system. It deals with the possible provision... more
AirlinesVirgin blue owner to celebrate new services by bungee jumping
Sydney, Australia - He will arrive by helicopter over Bondi Beach
It's a big week for Virgin Blue which is approaching to launch its new venture. According to the "Daily Telegraph" newspaper, British billionaire sir Richard Branson will be bungee jumping to celebrate... more