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PeopleSigned code-sharing agreement between Alitalia and Volaviamare
Naples, Italia - With a single ticket it will be possible to reach Capri and Ischia flying from the most important airports of the world
From next Saturday Campania will be nearer the rest of the world, thanks to the agreement of code-sharing between the Alitalia and the Volaviamare, leader in the fast marine transport in the Mediterranean... more
AirlinesLufthansa employees at risk
Frankfurt, Germany - The German airline could declare further cost and job cuts
According to the analysts interviewed by Bloomberg - the British press agency - tomorrow Lufthansa will reveal the closure of the third quarter: the net profit dropped of 67% to EUR 122m and a turnover... more
Civil aviationUsa: tourism aircraft escorted to the ground by two F-16
Washington, Usa - It was too close to the White House
For obvious security reasons a small tourism aircraft, flying too close to the White House in a civil flight forbidden area, was escorted to the ground by two F-16 military airplanes, which promptly intervened.... more
AirlinesIt's Ted the new low-cost of the United Airlines
New York, Usa - It will start operating on the western Coast in February
After the Delta, now it's the turn of the United Airlines to launch its own low-cost air company in order to contrast the strong increase on the market of the rival airline JetBlue. The new low-cost of... more
Science and technologyGreek authorities say no to biometric data collection
Athens, Greece - Passengers' privacy protection
The pilot program at Athens' airport, which foresaw the collection of biometric data (finger prints or retina test control) for passengers and that was meant to start on flights to Milan in collaboration... more
AccidentsPeretola incident of 1997: acquitted the three people accused
Florence, Italy - It cost the life of the commander of an Atr 42 belonging to Air Littoral
The airplane, after taking off from Nizza with 14 passengers on board plus three members of the crew, went outside the strip while it was landing at the airport of Florence-Peretola and stopped on the... more
IndustrySpain threatens to leave Eads group
Rome, Italy - The news has been published by the Spanish newspaper "Cinco Dias"
According to Spanish sources, Madrid is considering whether to leave or not the Eads group (European Aeronautic Defence and Space). Apparently the decision is due to the fact that Spain doesn't want to... more
AerospaceThe "taikonaut" becomes a space hero
Beijing, China - Celebration in honour of Yang Li Wei
Yang Li Wei, the 38 years old Chinese astronaut, who flew to the space on October the 5th, on board of Shenzou-5 spaceship (see AVIONEWS), was named "space hero" during a ceremony which took place few... more
IndustryEads proposes to Germany, Great Britain, Italy and Spain to have a jet Eurofighter joint production
Frankfurt, Germany - The news has been issued by the German newspaper "Handelsblatt"
Three weeks ago, referring to what has been released today by the German newspaper "Handelsblatt", the aeronautic group Eads seems to have made the proposal to the four countries taking part in the project... more
AirlinesLosses in increase for the Aua
Vienna, Austria - They amount to EUR 19m
The Austrian airline Aua, quoted at the stock exchange, has recently reported to have had higher losses than those forecasted, during the first nine months of 2003. These, calculated before the taxes,... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Shifting traffic flows in air transport as a result of subsidised cooperation between regional airports and new entrants to the market" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer of EU transport commissioner, Loyola De Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 november 2003, page 179. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (15 May 2003). "The Commission is aware of the existence... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Shifting traffic flows in air transport as a result of subsidised cooperation between regional airports and new entrants to the market"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Erik Meijer (European United Left)
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 178. Written question E-1183/03 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (1 April 2003). Subject: Shifting traffic flows... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Corp. awarded of a 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop Grumman Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed $23,000,000 letter contract to perform preventive maintenance, install modification kits, install wing center sections and provide... more
IndustryRBC Inc. awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
RBC Inc., Alexandria, Va., is being awarded a $14,299,613 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, time-and-materials contract (N00421-00-D-0248) to exercise an option... more
IndustryBoeing: 7E7 short-range version
Rome, Italy - New entry in the Boeing's family
Boeing will increase its fleet with the new 7E7 short-range version and a press release reveals that it will be as big as the basic Dreamliner, but it will only have a single class to carry up to 300 passengers... more
IndustryDecrease of the operating profit for Airbus
Paris, France - The fall is of the 35%
The operating profit is decreasing for the Airbus, the company controlled for the 80% by the European group Eads, that has reported a reduction of 35% in the last quarter. However, the company counts to... more
AirlinesKamair, the first Afghani private airline is now born
Khabul, Afghanistan - Ariana reintroduces flights to Kandahar
After a two-years break the national Afghani airline, Ariana, has reintroduced the connections to Kandahar, South of the country. Ariana's fleet consists of three Airbus A-300/B-4, given by India, four... more
Science and technologyLondon-Stansted takes class from hijackers
London, United Kingdom - Anti-hijacking training at London's airport
A couple of days ago, it was organized at London-Stansted a training against terrorism, planned for over 2 years. As the airport supervisor, Steve Golding, explained: "There are things that need to be... more
HelicoptersPrototype of Israeli helicopter stolen
Jerusalem, Middle East - New embarrassment for the Israeli aeronautical industry
A new, unpleasant episode embarrasses again the Israeli aeronautical industry, after the launch of a secret missile was transmitted by mistake via satellite some days ago (see AVIONEWS). This time sources... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Mario Mauro (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 152. Written question P-0836/03 by Mario Mauro (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (12 March 2003). Subject: Alterations to the... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Alterations to the technical and administrative structure of Genoa airport" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by EU Transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 153. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (4 April 2003). "Normally CAAV airports (Centri Aeroportuali... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Government aid for the Laarbruch airfield (Germany)" (2)
Rome, Italy - The answer given by EU transport Commissioner, Loyola de Palacio
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 111. Answer given by Mrs de Palacio on behalf of the European Commission (8 April 2003). "1. and 2. The Commission can herewith... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Government aid for the Laarbruch airfield (Germany)"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (Christian Democrats)
Official Journal of the European Union C 268E of 7 November 2003, page 110. Written question E-0568/03 by Ria Oomen-Ruijten (PPE-DE), Bert Doorn (PPE-DE) and Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European... more
HelicoptersHelicopter replaces airplane in the fight with wildfires
West Virginia, Usa - It is much more efficient
The West Virginia Division of Forestry is using a helicopter instead of the airplane to put down the fires. The reason is the lower cost of the service. The division has to pay to Marpat Aviation USD 39,450... more
AirportsPentagon travels in first class
Washigton, Usa - USD 60m "wasted" in plane tickets
Gao declared that about USD 60m could have been saved in 2001-02 if Pentagon's employees had chosen not to travel in first or business class during their business trips. The institution mentions as examples... more
Science and technologyManila: former Head of Air Force took the control tower "hostage"
Manila, Philippines - Ex-pilot protests against corruption
Referring to what reported by an official of Ato (Air Transport Office) Panfilo Villaruel, former Head of Air Force of Philippines, broke into the control tower of the capital's airport together with two... more
DefenseIndia tested the supersonic Brahmos missile
Bhubaneswar, India - The test was successful
India tested on Sunday a supersonic cruise anti-ship missile launching it from the Interim-Test-Range at Chandipur, a site in the eastern state of Orissa, 180 km from Bhubaneswar. With a range of 300... more
Finance and economyLufthansa to increase stake in Eurowings
Berlin, Germany - It will increase its stake to 49% for EUR 10m
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will increase its stake in the affiliate Eurowings Luftverkehrs AG as Albrecht Knauf, the majority owner, cuts his stake. Lufthansa will raise its stake from the current 24,9% to... more
PeoplePassengers choose low-cost airlines
Bedfordshire, UK - Traditional airlines lose ground
The low-cost airlines become more successful every day. A good example is Luton-based easyJet which reported last month a high jump in passenger numbers: 1,9 million. The carrier has been more successful... more
SecurityThree 500-pound bombs dropped by US warplanes
Fallujah, Iraq - It happened in the same area where the Chinook transport helicopter was shot down
Three 500-pound (227-kilogramme) bombs were dropped around the Iraqi town of Fallujah by US warplanes. The first bomb was dropped by an F-16 fighter jet on suspected combatants who fired on an American... more
AirlinesBritish Airways profits drop
London, UK - The fall is posted at 57%
British Airways reported a 57% to GBP 60m fall in first half profit, a figure more than five times lower to that of 310 million of the past year. The profit per share has came down from 17,8 to 3,3 pence... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent flat spots on the potentiometers of the AOA transducers due to wear, which may cause a delay in the commands for stall warning, stick shaker, and stick pusher operation
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-157-AD; Amendment... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in November 2003
Rome, Italy -
FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL AIR SAFETY SEMINAR…Nov. 10-13, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Washington, D.C. Info: (703) 739-6700; Web site: www.flightsafety.org. NBAA SECURITY TRAINING FOR PART 91 O... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (12): innovative gas sensor systems
Paris, France - Intervention of Johann Gobel for Corporate Research Centre
The new sensor developed by Eads Corporate Research Centre of Ottobrunn is based on detection systems known as Ion Mobility Spectrometers (IMS), where the gas examined are sucked into a measuring device,... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (13): real- time information technology
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Michael Edrich for Eads Defence & Security Systems
Eads Defence Electronics is the Europe's leading manufacturer of UAV data links, which enables the real-time transmission of reconnaissance data from the UVAs to their ground segments. One of the most... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (11): Fits, the world-leading tactical system for maritime surveillance
Paris, France - Intervention of Francisco Navarro for Eads Casa
Eads Casa is a leader in the development of maritime patrol systems and his long term experience is shown in the C-212 & CN-235 models, electronic warfare and maritime surveillance systems. More than 49... more
AccidentsUsa: collision between two choppers
Washington, Usa - Unknown the causes of the accident
Two helicopters, a R-44 and a R-22, crash into each other yesterday, while they were flying above the airport of the town of Torrance, California. The accident, that caused the death of two people and... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (10): Network-Centric Operations, the future of military operations
Paris, France - Intervention of Nicole Touitou for Eads Defence and Security Systems
NETCOS - Network Centric Operations Simulations - is the new Eads concept for virtual testing, system design for new weapons systems, and for planning military missions; a prototype NETCOS centre has been... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (9): Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the key to intelligence
Paris, France - Intervention of Enno Littmann for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
In his intervention Enno Littmann highlighted the importance gained over the past years by the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), in the military field and lately also among civilian public organizations.... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (8): X-31 Vector program
Paris, France - Intervention of Michael Jost for Eads Defence & Security Systems
The X-31 Vector program is based on an agreement signed between the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement and the Us "Naval Air Systems Command", called "MoA - Memorandum of Agreement".... more
IndustryEads seminar. Conclusion (7): active electronically steered antennas
Paris, France - Intervention of Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle for Eads Defence & Security Systems Division
Dr Heinz-Peter Feldle, born in 1952, joined Eads group in 2000, where now is head of RF Subsystems for Defence & Security Systems Division; in his intervention stressed the importance of the fast growing... more
IndustrySpace Software Italia signs contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center
Rome, Italy - The agreement plans software development for unmanned space vehicles
The Space Software Italia, controlled by Alenia Spazio, based in Turin, has signed a contract with the Italian Aerospace Research Center for the development of software for the Unmanned Spacecraft Vehicle... more
DefenseNorth Korea ready to use nuclear deterrent if necessary
London, UK - It is the first time North Korea admits it has the nuclear bomb
During his visit in Britain North Korea Ambassador, Ri Yong Ho, declared during an interview that Pyongyang has a nuclear deterrent that is ready to deploy and powerful enough to deter any U.S. attack. Asked... more
AirlinesRyanair: Ue could ask the restitution of the presumed State aids
Rome, Italy - The news has been given by the Financial Times
The definitive decision will be taken at the end of the month and for Ryanair company it could be a hard blow. In fact, according to the Financial Times (and as published by AVIONEWS) the antitrust Commission... more
HelicoptersSH-2G Super Seasprite makes its first deck landing
Sydney, Australia - Several tests will follow
SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter has made this morning its first landing on the deck of an Australian warship, an ANZAC class frigate HMAS WARRAMUNGA at Garden Island in Sydney. Here the craft will start... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines signs code-share agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark
Houston, Usa - For travel effective from February 2004
"Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced yesterday that it signed a codeshare agreement with Maersk Air of Denmark, which will enable Continental customers to make quicker and easier connections to... more
Government actsSweden imposes a public service obligation in respect of scheduled air services on certain domestic routes
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 255 of 24th October 2003, page 3. Notice pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92 on access for Community air carriers to intra-Community... more
DefenseAustralia to improve its defence force
Sydney, Australia - New planes, new helicopters and new tanks
In order to improve its defence system, Australia's government created a 10-year defence plan which plans the acquisition of new tanks to replace the old Leopard tanks for the Army and the replacement... more
Science and technologyBAA constructs new terminal at Heathrow airport
London, UK - Terminal 5 will help free up space
BAA accelerated the works to the new Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport and the Terminals 1 and 4 will be free after British Airways moves its operations to the single site in one step in spring 2008. These... more
Government actsFrance lifts the public service obligation imposed on scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
"Official Journal of the European Union C 257 of 25th October 2003, page 6. Lifting by France of the public service obligations for scheduled air services between Strasbourg and Lisbon (2003/C 257/06)... more