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DefenseIsrael: Iran to achieve atomic weapons in 2008
Tel Aviv, Israel - It would have been unveiled by a recent intelligence report
Tel Aviv's intelligence service has recently unveiled some details regarding Iranian authorities's research activities dealing with nuclear energy. According to Israeli analysts, Iran would be able to... more
AirlinesNew airplanes for Thai Airways
Bangkok, Thailandia - 14 long-range airliners in order to increase intercontinental routes
Thai Airways, on the basis of the 10 years business plan just opened this year, would have scheduled the purchase of 14 new airliners, in order to increase its fleet and so become more competitive regarding... more
AirlinesBritish Airways' employees threaten to go on strike
London, UK - The carrier intends to resort to job cutting while handling service personnel asks for remuneration increase
British Airways analyses its financial situation and realizes about the fact that management and employment costs are higher than average. On the basis of such considerations, British carrier's board would... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: contract signed with GKN for acquisition of 50% stake in AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - Following the announcement on 26 May 2004
"Further to the announcement on 26 May 2004, Finmeccanica announces that it has signed definitive agreements with GKN plc in relation to the proposed acquisition of GKN’s 50 per cent stake in AgustaWestland N... more
AccidentsPiper fell headlong in Australia: six died
Melbourne, Australia - Bad weather conditions could have maybe been the reason for such accident
A Piper Cheyenne with six persons on board fell headlong in Australia today, just before landing at Benalla Airport, some 200 km north from Melbourne. Together with its pilot, five employees of DR Henderson... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CEO Cimoli asks for trade unions' support in order to reorganize and relaunch the carrier
Rome, Italy - Without trade unions' aid the carrier risks to fail, according to its President
Alitalia's President and CEO Giancarlo Cimoli asks for trade unions' support in order to save the carrier. According to Cimoli, carrier's situation is a serious one and cooperation by everyone is necessary... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for an East African's 767 at Rome-Fiumicino Airport
Fiumicino, Italy - Pilot realized immediately after taking off that left engine was burning
An East African’s Boeing 767-300ER performed an emergency landing at Rome-Fiumicino Airport at 02:12 am today. Such procedure, which was successful, started when its pilot realized immediately after t... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1W aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $7,200,000 delivery order modification under a previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-03-G-0001) for 24 Turned... more
HelicoptersPoland: the updating programme devoted to the Hinds could be given up
Warsaw, Poland - BAe would lose an important order in case Polish Government decided to avoid of carrying on the update
Poland could decide soon to give in the updating programme related to its Russian-made Mi-24 Hind combat helicopters. Government would have in fact recently realized that it cannot afford a so expensive... more
Latest newsEurofighter programme: the first challenge of General Tricarico
Rome, Italy - The new Italian Air Force Chief of Staff will have to succeed in getting funds aimed to cover all orders for the new fighter
General Leonardo Tricarico, recently become the new Italian Air Force Chief of Staff (see for details AVIONEWS), will have to face a relevant problem soon for Air Force. The Eurofighter programme, which... more
PeopleArizona and New York are more nearer
Houston, USA - It’s ready the launch of airline service which will connect directly southern Arizona to New York
Continental Airlines and the Tucson, Arizona Airport Authority, today announced the airline will launch daily non-stop service between Tucson International Airport and the Newark Liberty International... more
DefenseMEADS: the new missile programme risked cancellation
Rome, Italy - Nevertheless, the EUR 540m necessary to carry on its development are still available
The MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defence System) surface-to-air missile, whose development involves Italy as well, in order to satisfy its national territory defence exigencies, risked to be cancelled due... more
AirlinesThe new on-line service of Basiq Air
Amsterdam, Holland – From today it’s possibile to make a reservation on a carrier flight by internet
The holland low cost airline Basiq Air, which connects in Italy Schiphol-Amsterdam Airport with Milano, Bergamo-Orio al Serio, Pisa, Napoli, Verona and Treviso, offers to its own customers a new on-line... more
IndustryThe EC-135 produced by Eurocopter Romania
Brasov, Romania - The Romanian Government already employes several helicopters of this type and it could decide to purchase further choopers soon
EADS CEO, Philippe Camus, recently visited Eurocopter Romania's facility in Braslov. Camus had so a chance to watch production activities performed there, with reference to the EC-135 light helicopter,... more
Latest newsKongsberg to participate to the production of the F-35
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian aerospace industry achieves so a cooperation contract for the F-35 programme
During the last months, Norwegian Government threatened to renounce to a possible purchase by the Air Force of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), in case national industry is not involved... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Alitalia Airport-trade unions agreement about productivity increase
Rome, Italy - Saving have been forecasted for some EUR 2,7m which could be made rise up to 7m
This week, the agreement achieved on last Friday between Alitalia Airport and trade unions' representatives regarding the rise of productivity for employed personnel, starts being implemented. In this... more
Civil aviationUnited Airlines: a flight towards Los Angeles from Sydney went back due to a bomb-alarm
Rome, Italy - It has been unveiled by a carrier's spokesman
The warning signal came after the finding of a paper indicating threats led the commander of the United flight 840 with 246 persons on board to decide of going back towards the Kingsford Smith Airport... more
AirlinesAer Lingus: the danger of job cutting
Dublin, Ireland - Such risk would have been indicated by Irish press but carrier's board would have avoided to comment
Aer Lingus is performing significant efforts in terms of reorganization and this fact would be warning the trade unions, which would be particularly worried about the possibility for a forthcoming denationalization... more
AirlinesTAM selects the Airbus A-320
Sao Paulo, Brazil - 10 airplanes whose deliveries should start during 2005
The Brazilian carrier TAM has decided to rely upon Airbus in order to modernize its own fleet. TAM suffered for the delicate economic situation of Brazil during the last years, but it appears presently... more
Civil aviationUSA: a greater effort against the surface-to-air missiles which threaten air transport
Washington, USA - Electronic self-protection systems to be adopted for civil airplanes while Government will have to face missiles proliferation
Despite debates occurred regarding Israeli security programme (see for details AVIONEWS), the United States would be ready to perform a similar step towards the increase of protection degree for the airliners.... more
Latest newsUAVs allowed to fly in Italy
Rome, Italy - The so called unmanned aerial vehicles will be able to operate for defensive tasks
A first important step towards a more complete ruling for the unmanned aerial vehicles's flight activities performed in Italy has been made. The Italian Law schedules now that the so called UAVs can fly... more
PeopleAn Airbus A-350?
Paris, France - According to European press it would deal with a new version of the A-330 aimed to challenge the Boeing 7E7 but Airbus gives the lie
Recently, European press would have indicated a special version of the Airbus A-330/200 as a possible competitor of the new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner medium range airliner under development. According to some... more
PeopleEU appears willing for a new agreement against subsidies in favour of aviation industry
Brussels, Belgium - Nevertheless, the European Union invites Washington to recognize the unacceptable support in favour of Boeing
The European Union does not avoid to clearly answer the Unites States’ invitation occurred last week with reference to a new possible agreement, which can put to an end to supposed state subsidies in f... more
HelicoptersThe KMH helicopter programme is at risk
Seoul, South Korea - Development cost could be unaffordable for the Asian country
The KMH (Korean Multirole Helicopter) programme is at risk (see for details AVIONEWS). According to some analysts, South Korean Defence Ministry did not properly appraise project cost, a project which... more
AccidentsReport on Val di Susa's helicopter accident
Turin, Italy - Turin Attorney would have found two reasons for such disaster
Turin Attorney representative, Raffaele Guariniello, has recently taken delivery of a report related to a technical survey requested in order to verify the reasons which caused, in Val di Susa (Italy)... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53D helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $5,700,000 delivery order under previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00383-01-G-015N) for procurement of remanufactured main rotor... more
PeopleInternet service to be available on Airbus' aircraft soon
Paris, France - Sita and Tenzing to design the related system
Airbus is scheduling to produce a flight internet connection system which can be used both by crews and passengers. The selected partners in order to accomplish such task are Sita, a leading company in... more
PeopleUSA: an agreement in order to cancel subsidies in favour of Airbus
Washington, USA - The United States are firmly asking for it and it could occur next September
The United States would be particularly firm regarding their exigency for carrying on a fight against what they consider as a real subsidies policy by the EU in favour of the European leading company for... more
HelicoptersEagle Eye for the United Kingdom?
London, UK - The unmanned tilt-rotor could be adopted for monitoring coasts and cities
The Bell Eagle Eye, the UAV (Unmanned Aeral Vehicle) tilt-rotor which has already been selected by the US Coast Guard, could be adopted even by Great Britain, in order to warrant a proper monitoring and... more
Government actsAlitalia (2): the decree which allows the bridge loan is being analysed by Italian Chamber
Rome, Italy - According to Undersecretary Contento, this is the last chance
This morning, the analysis related to the general aspects of the Government's decree which allows State to warrant the bridge loan which the banks should ensure to the Italian national carrier. After interventions... more
Press releaseSkyguide renounces to the new ATMAS air safety system
Rome, Italy - It has been announced by a release by the Swiss air traffic management company
"Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic management company, will renounce to the ATMAS (Air Traffic Management System) system. Such project proved too expensive. The programmes already in service will be so updated.... more
HelicoptersOman selects the NH-90
Muscat, Oman – 20 helicopters have been ordered to be devoted to Air Force
Oman’s Minister of Defence signed on last Saturday July 24 an agreement for purchasing 20 NHI NH-90 multirole helicopters. These orders would be devoted not only to the replacement of aircraft which a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Cimoli invites the trade unions to accept the reorganization plan
Rome, Italy - Jobs cutting would appear unavoidable, as in a different case the carrier would be liquidated
The new Alitalia's business plan is going to be shown on next Wednesday but its President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, has signficantly warned the trade unions. Tomorrow, carrier's board should meet trade... more
Civil aviationCollision risk over the skies checked by Skyguide
Berne, Switzerland - A disaster was risked for an Alitalia's aircraft and a V Bird's airplane over the air space checked by such Swiss company
Such information was recently unveiled by the competent authorities and it really appears delicate and important. It seems in fact that, around half July, two airplanes have risked to collide over France’s s... more
HelicoptersThe deployment of the A-109 Power with the European Union Military Police
Brussels, Belgium - The AgustaWestland's helicopter is currently used even in the Balkans in order to warrant security and perform rescue operations
The deployment of the AgustaWestland A-109 Power as the major aircraft for several law enforcement units all over the world is increasing and, even in Europe, such chopper is achieving a remarkable success.... more
AerospaceRussia to train the first Malaysian astronaut
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The launch to reach the ISS to occur on 2007
Malaysia aims more and more to grow in the aerospace sector and the national space agency is scheduling to put into orbit the first Malaysian astronaut, thanks to the technical and training support by... more
IndustryAirbus' success at Farnborough International Air Show 2004
Farnborough, UK - Orders for 84 airplanes with a total value of USD 10,6bn
The European civil aviation industry leading company, Airbus, has confirmed during the great Farnborough International Air Show 2004 (United Kingdom, July 19-25) its remarkable presence in the international... more
People"Open Skies" between the United States and China
Washington, USA - The increase of air traffic has been started between the two countries and it will produce some 249 weekly flights in six years
The new programme aimed to significantly increase passengers and cargo air traffic between the United States and China will be called "Open Skies". As far as it is concerned with this matter, the two countries... more
DefenseEADS and Northrop Grumman: agreement on anti-missile defence
Amsterdam, Holland - An important memorandum of understanding has been signed so reinforcing the cooperation between the two companies
After the collaboration for the Eurohawk and TIPS programmes related to a new airborne integrated electronic surveillance system for NATO (see for details AVIONEWS), EADS and Northrop Grumman have decided... more
Civil aviationHijacking attempted on an Air China's flight
Beijing, China - The protagonist of the event has been arrested by Chinese Police
A hijacking was unsuccessfully performed today in China, on an Air China's flight. This aircraft, travelling from Beijing to Chansha, in the central area of the national territory, would have landed in... more
HelicoptersSikorsky outstrips AgustaWestland for the new helicopter devoted to Canadian Navy
Ottawa, Canada - 28 H-92s to be delivered within the next nine years
Canadian Navy will take delivery within nine years of some 28 H-92 helicopters, produced by Sikorsky. The final selection by Canadian Government of the new aircraft devoted in particular to perform anti-ship... more
HelicoptersA-129 CBT: ready for exercises and operative deployment
Lignano, Italy - The new Mangusta's version could protect the Italian troops operating in Iraq from next September
On the occasion of "Viva Lignano Air Show 2004" (Italy) occurred on last July 22, people could admire the latest version of the AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopter, the A-129 CBT. This aircraft,... more
Latest newsWeight problems for the F-35? Pratt & Whitney will take care of it
Farnborough, UK – The great company competent in the aviation engine sector appears convinced of the possibility for increasing engine thrust
A mock-up of the Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) has been shown neaby the chalet of the American company, carrying on a promotion which seems more and more a major one, also considering... more
HelicoptersThe NH-90 for the USAF’s PRV programme
Farnborough, UK – Eurocopter could sign an agreement with Northrop Grumman in order to reinforce its presence in the American market
Eurocopter is making efforts to search a partner in the United States in order to strengthen its presence in the American market. The helicopter group would be particularly interested to offer a winning... more
PeopleThe success of Dassault Falcon’s executive jets
Farnborough, UK – The French group goes on being the a worldwide leader in this sector
According to the latest forecasting by Dassault Falcon’s representatives, the company will achieve the delivery of some 60 executive aircraft to its customers by the end of the year. The most important p... more
Latest newsThe Aermacchi M-311 to fly the next year
Farnborough, UK – The new version of the S-211 will have a new engine, updated avionics and a stronger structure
Aermacchi will be able from the next year to perform the provision of a new basic jet trainer which can satisfy the exigencies of many air forces all over the world. It deals with an upgraded version of... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines orders 36 new Airbus aircraft
Farnborough, UK – The major aim of the carrier is to double traffic within the next three years
Turkish Airlines appears firmly convinced of the need for doubling passenger traffic within only three years. This fact has led the Turkish carrier to analyse first of all the various hypotheses about... more
Latest newsDenmark selects the MILDS system
Farnborough, UK – Eads and Terma to provide to adapt the F-16s’ fleet
The MILDS system (Missile Launch Detection System) produced by Eads and Terma will be adopted by Danish Air Force and destinated to the F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters’ fleet. Deliveries, s... more
Latest newsMarconi Selenia to update the Nato’s Awacs
Farnborough, UK – IFF system and last generation radio to be provided by the Italian company
The role of Marconi Selenia Communications in Nato’s environment is rising. The Italian company has been granted with the sign of a new contract which will enable it to perform a play a major role for t... more
PeopleFew concern for the 7E7 in the USA
Farnborough, UK – Boeing would have underlined how the American carriers do not appear particularly interested in purchasing such airplane
Boeing has recently unveiled, with reference to the development of the new 7E7 Dreamliner medium range airliner, that the most relevant interest regarding the new civil transport aircraft comes from abroad... more