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Science and technologyContinental Airlines forecast a higher domestic load factor in the four quarter
Houston, Usa - USD 19m is the sum of money which the carrier expects to take related to fourth quarter charges
The Houston-based carrier, Continental Airlines, forecasts to take USD 19m in fourth-quarter charges as well as a higher domestic load factor in the same quarter. In particular, the airline expects its... more
AirlinesThe first annual profit over the last four years for Indian Airlines
Bombay, India - USD 10m in comparison with USD 44.7m loss last year
Indian Airlines, one of the three main domestic carriers, made its first profit over the last four years, thanks to cost cut and increased productivity: the President announced recently. The state-owned... more
IndustryItalian Army's delegation to visit Alenia Pomigliano d'Arco's facility
Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples - The event is expected to occur one next December 9 and some annual volunteers will attend there
Alenia Aeronautica's Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples) facility is going to be visited by a delegation from Italian Army represented by the VFA (annual voluntarees) belonging to the "Campania" Enlistment and... more
Press releaseParis-Orly is always closer thanks to easyJet
Turin, Italy - The low-cost carrier increases its own presence in Italy launching two new links from Turin and Pisa
"easyJet, the low-cost carrier, today announced a further increase in the Italian market launching two new routes that link the Turin and Pisa's Airports to Orly, one of the main airports of Paris, only... more
DefenseItalian Modena Military Academy to train some of the first Iraqi officers
Modena, Italy - It was announced by Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral Di Paola
Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral, Giampaolo Di Paola, unveiled that some among the first officers of the new Iraqi armed forces will be properly trained at the Modena Military Academy, within the... more
AccidentsFlorida: cargo plane "lands" on water
Miami, USA - It ditches between edifices and boats
A Miami AirLease Convair 340-70 bound for Bahamas, has been forced on Saturday morning to landing on water of Maule Lake, South of the Aventura Mall, Miami (Florida). It seems that cargo plane engine failed... more
MiscellaneousPhilippines: helicopters to give help to typhoon victims
Manila, Philippines - USA to offer means and troops
Tool was about 1400 people dead or missing because of floods and landslides caused by three typhoons which have hit Philippines last days (see for details AVIONEWS). Washington offered to dispatch means... more
DefenseIs Japan about to see the dawn of a new strategic policy?
Tokyo, Japan - The approval of a new missile programme by Government could put the national strictly defensive policy to an end
A surface-to-surface long-range missile: this is the most important military programme currently under analysis by Japanese Government and that, if approved, could really put the national strictly defensive... more
Latest newsSwitzerland: only five military airports from 2010
Berne, Switzerland - The measure aimed to the rationalization of defence belongs to the general armed forces reorganization programme
Swiss Government started the reorganization of its armed forces by beginning with the progressive reduction of the air bases. A final green light in order to start the programme is expected to be provided... more
MiscellaneousThe pilot of Finnair who resulted to be inebriated before taking off has been condamned
London, United Kingdom - He resulted to be positive to the breath test, he had to spend six month time in prison
The pilot of Finnair, who on last August, 23, resulted to be positive to the breath test, was condamned to six month reclusion. The man was arrested just before he was preparing to drive a Boeing B-757... more
DefenseUSA's anti-missile shield to be combat ready by the end of this year
Washington, USA - US Government announced the American territory will be protected against the nuclear threat
After the positioning of the first six missiles of the new US defensive shield in the respective launchers in Alaska (see for details AVIONEWS), also the first of the two guided rockets to be installed... more
AirlinesBad weather conditions constrain Schroeder's plane to leave with a two hour delay
Berlin, Germany - The German Chancellor leaved yesterday for his three day visit in China
Bad weather conditions constrained Schroeder’s plane yesterday to leave with a two hour delay. The aircraft, because of the unpredictable accident, took off from Berlin, yesterday in the evening, to C... more
DefenseDi Paola is in the midst of his three visit day at Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea - The aim of it, as the Chairman of Chiefs of staff said, is "To visit Italian military of Unmee"
The Italian Chairman of chiefs of staff, the Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, arrived yesterday at Asmara for his three day visit at Italian Military in Eritrea: the Eritrea's Chairman of chiefs of staff, Sebhat... more
DefenseIsrael: Patriot missiles against the Hezbollah's drones
Tel Aviv, Israel - A battery of guided rockets would have already been redeployed in the Haifa area to prevent new violations of the Israeli air space
After the overflight over the Israeli territory performed by a remote-controlled aircraft claimed back by the armed Islamic movement Hezbollah, Israel threatened to resort to drastic solutions progressively... more
Latest newsEurofighter: the United Kingdom is expected to promote it in Singapore
London, UK - Final meetings with the Asian country to occur after the forthcoming approval of the Tranche 2 in Great Britain
The United Kingdom will attend to the promotion of the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light multirole fighter in talks with Singapore's Government. Once the programme for the production of the Tranche... more
MiscellaneousItalian President Ciampi visiting China: "Italy encourages the cancellation of embargo on weapons export"
Beijing, China - It would have been underlined by President of Italian Republic during his official visit in the Asian country
President of Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi is visiting China and he seized a chance to comment on two delicate matters regarding regional security and defence. First of all, Italy agrees with "the... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (4): blitz performed by Saudi special forces
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - The operation was accomplished with the hostages liberation, while two attackers died and three Islamic integralists were arrested
Saudi special forces raids inside the US Consulate building in Jedda, succeeding in put the fear and tension hours to an end after they started at 10:00 am local time this morning. The latest information... more
AirlinesAir France: some planes of the carrier which arrived in Usa were strictly controlled
New York, Usa - French authorities could not find some explosive material utilised during a dogs' training
Some planes of the national French carrier, Air France, which arrived last Saturday in Usa, were subjected to strict controls after the US authorities heard the new, according to which, the French Police... more
MiscellaneousBomb-signalation on board of a Lufthansa's plane
Dublin, Ireland - The Boeing B-747/400, which was flying from Frankfurt to Newark, made a force land in Ireland
A plane of the national German airline, Lufthansa, which was flying from Frankfurt to Newark (Usa) has been grounded in Ireland, on Friday, because of a bomb-alarm, which revealed to be groundless. The... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: drop in passengers
London, United Kingdom - Good data for Asia, Africa and Middle East markets
British Airways transported fewer passengers last month than in November 2003, following a reduction number of services operated: carrier reported it has carried 2,685,000 travellers in November, a drop... more
AccidentsB-767 stopped take off due to tyre blew
Rome, Italy - It occurred to British Airways plane leaving from Fiumicino Airport
Yesterday, a Boeing B-767 has been forced to stop taking off at Rome-Fiumicino Airport around 1:00pm, because of a tyre blew: when the plane was arrived half-runway, pilot found that one of four tyres... more
Latest newsA-330 MRTT and KC-767 Tanker: a possible coexistence?
Berlin, Germany - According to EADS, USAF could make both the air tankers enter the service but some analysts prove doubtful about the proposal feasibility
Military analysts are coming to grips with an unexpected proposal put forward by EADS-Airbus for the new air tanker destined to USAF (see for details AVIONEWS). The European aerospace group which owns... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (3): attackers are five
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Two would have been arrested, one would have died while two would be still inside the building
New details are being spread by local press in Saudi Arabia and in the Arab world with reference to what is happening in Jedda at the US Consulate. It seems that part of the structure would be burning... more
AirlinesTokyo: gale paralyzed air traffic
Tokyo, Japan - More than 300 flights cancelled
Wind reached 172 Km/h on Japanese archipelago between Saturday and Sunday paralyzing air traffic. More than 300 flights have been cancelled, including many at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, affecting about 45,000... more
DefenseItaly-Portugal: together for Eurogendfor and the Amphibious Battle Group
Rome, Italy - The two countries ensured a remarkable contribution for the European Militar Police and for the rapid reaction special unit
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his Portuguese homologue, Paulo Sacadura Cabral Portas, met in Rome on last Friday, in order to hold talks on matters regarding European defence. The development... more
Civil aviationCanada: 1000 airport security personnel's uniforms and 100 free passes disappeared
Montreal, Canada - Canadian Government ordered to carry out a detailed report but its eased at the same time the public opinion
There is a warning signal at the Canadian airports. According to what unveiled by national press and by Canadian Government, about 1000 uniforms and 100 free passes belonging to ground and security personnel... more
AirlinesVueling Airlines launches new interconnections in Italy
Barcelona, Spain - It would operate at Fiumicino's Airport
The Spanish low-cost airline, Vueling Airlines, would launch soon new interconnections Rome-Barcelona which the carrier would operate at Fiumicino's Airport. The airline, which has as major shareholders... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): Rinaldini appointed new General Manager
Varese, Italy - He is Domenico Dal Bò, former Pagnossin's CEO
The recently appointed special commissioner Carlo Rinaldini, would have confirmed there was a EUR 700m fund of UE to save airline's workers: "I want to save company and jobs, but there is no money, so... more
AirlinesMyAir: Assotravel asked to ENAC and competition Authority a control about carrier
Rome, Italy - To verify that airline conduct fits market rules
My Way Airlines, operating by MyAir.com brand, according to Assotravel (Italian travel agencies association), would have started to "Merchandise services for a new airline still not supplied with regular... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of December
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 6 to on Sunday 12
Monday 06 - Paragliding - 2004 La Palma. La Palma, Canary Islands. + 34 62 92 75 591 www.fecda.com - International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition. Dubai Aiport Expo, Dubai, United Arab... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Formigoni welcomed the new Malpensa-Shanghai flight
Milan, Italy - President of Lombardia Region reminded his own effort to enhance the air station at the most even by the Italian national airline's growth
Following the opening of the new Alitalia’s flight for Shanghai at Milan-Malpensa Airport on last December 2 (see for details AVIONEWS), President of Lombardia Region, Roberto Formigoni, commented on t... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): management crisis in Assotravel view
Rome, Italy - Giannetti wishes an Authority to regulate air transport sector
"Volare situation compels all tourism operators to reflect on air transport sector. A serious management crisis, as that hit the airline, causes negative consequences not only to workers and customers,... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (2): 4 Saudi national guard's members died while 18 persons are hold as hostages
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Some among the hostages would have anyway been freed but the building is still under monitoring
There would be about 18 hostages, alla Saudi-natives, inside the US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia). Four persons would have anyway already been freed by the Arab country's security forces, whereas four... more
PeopleAirbus-Alenia: the cooperation with the A-380
Rome, Italy - And the Italian aerospace company owned by Finmeccanica could also collaborate for the production of the new A-350
Alenia’s role is increasing for the Airbus A-380 programme. On the basis of a recent agreement between the two aerospace companies, the firm owned by Finmeccanica will attend to the manufacturing of a... more
AirlinesVolare Group: Astoi satisfied with Christmas agreement
Rome, Italy - Italian Tour Operator Association was positive on solution for grant flights during next holidays
On Friday, a meeting with Volare management, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board), Assaereo, Fiavet and Assoviaggi occurred, and Astoi (Italian Tour Operator Association) was satisfied with solutions adopted... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda: a bomb-car exploded in front of the building
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Four men would have tried to get in while witnesses talked about shots both outside and in the building
The US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia) was under attack this morning, according to what unveiled by satellite broadcaster, Al Arabiya, and by the US Embassy in the capital, Riyadh. A bomb-car would have... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-117-PW-100 engines
United Technologies, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $35,683,344 fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment contract modification to provide for FY05 Interim Economic Price Adjustment and FY05... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a near 40 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $39,951,351 firm fixed price contract to provide for C-17A Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measure Follow-on Retrofit that include procurement... more
IndustryBoeing Helicopter awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Chinook helicopter
Boeing Helicopter, Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Dec. 2, 2004, a delivery order amount of $8,800,000 as part of a $13,500,000 firm fixed price contract for Spare Parts for the Chinook Helicopter. Work... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a over 162 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-700 family of engines
General Electric Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Dec. 2, 2004, a $162,339,024 modification to a firm fixed price contract for overhaul and repair for the entire T-700 Family of Engines.... more
CuriositiesDocumentary series on "Helicopter Museum"
Rome, Italy - To be broadcast on Discovery Channel today
"21st Century war machines" is a new television documentary series and will feature "The Helicopter Museum" in Weston Super Mare (United Kingdom) in its second episode. The episode, entitled "Hellfire... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines closed the ticket desks in New Zealand and Australia
Sydney, Australia - Employees to be redeployed in other locations
United Airlines will close all its ticket desks in New Zealand and Australia as from January 31, 2005: the airline will manage all the services related to ticketing from its office locate in Sydney but... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines completed the deal related to its request of finance's availability
New York, Usa - It concerns a USD 1,1bn of disposable financing, of which the carrier has already borrowed USD 830m
The US’ carrier, Delta Air Lines, signed, on Wednesday, the deal with Ge Commerce Finance and American Express Travel Related Services aimed to obtain USD 1,1bn of disposable financing of which the carrier h... more
AerospaceRussia: "The USA are still the most important partners in the space sector"
Moscow, Russia - Mainly with reference to the accomplishment of the International Space Station
Russia would have recently admitted that one cannot think that the United States are not the major partner for the production of the International Space Station (ISS), whose accomplishment is scheduled... more
Science and technologySydney Airport and Regional Express reached deal over new facilities
Sydney, Australia - After they were negotiating for months
Sydney Airport signed a 10 year agreement with Regional Express Airlines that guarantees its passengers access to new terminal facilities at dedicated terminal. The deal includes construction of new facilities... more
Press releaseENAC Director General showed the ruling on the flying personnel service and flight time in the Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - It is intended to harmonize the Italian air transport with the one of the European countries
"ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) Director General showed the final draft of the proposal for the new Italian national ruling which regards, with reference to flight and service times, the... more
AirportsReviews: "Elementi di Radionavigazione e Cenni sul volo Ifr"
Rome, Italy - The rudiments of air radio-navigation and instrumental flight with useful theoretical and practical advices
"Elementi di Radionavigazione e Cenni sul volo Ifr" ("Radio-navigation rudiments and an outline of the IFR flight") Pier Angelo Rosetti IBN Editore, 2004, 152 pages, EUR 13.50 The text carried out... more
AccidentsA "Blue Angels" acrobatic squad's F/A-18 crashed
Washington, USA - It would have fallen in the sea after a sudden power loss which would have led its pilot to eject
A F/A-18 Hornet fighter belonging to the US Navy acrobati squad known as the "Blue Angels" fell headlong in the Gulf of Mexico two days ago, according to what indicated by US military sources. The airplane... more
PeopleIata: traffic rises as yields continue to fall
Geneva, Switzerland - Freedom to respond to change is critical
IATA reported a 10.8% year-on-year increase in scheduled international traffic for October that took year-to-date traffic growth to 16.9% compared to first 10 months of 2003. International cargo traffic... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines signed agreement with Connexion By Boeing: internet and live TV in-flight
Singapore - Lufthansa was the first airline to offer wireless internet services
Singapore Airlines passengers will enjoy live television and high-speed Internet access next year under an agreement with Connexion by Boeing. The Internet service will initially be available on selected... more