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PeopleBoeing selects Parker Hannifin for its 7E7 Dreamliner
Washington, USA - The hydraulic subsystem provided by the new partner would be able to ensure higher pressure with a limited structural weight
The 7E7 Dreamliner, the new Boeing's medium-range airliner, will be endowed of hydraulic subsystems provided by Parker Hannifin. Such enterprise would have been chosen on the basis of criteria which are... more
PeopleIata: increase of the traffic for first eight months of this year
Geneva, Switzerland - USD 3-4bn industry loss for 2004
IATA announced increases of 18.7% for international passenger traffic and 14.2% for international cargo traffic for the first eight months of 2004 over 2003. "The increase in traffic is well beyond our... more
PeopleSwiss and German greens against the air transport
Kostanz, Germany - Nocturnal pauses for the airports and taxes over kerosene: ecologists met today in Kostanz talk about it
Today the "Greens without frontiers" talks have kept in Kostanz, where representatives of German and Swiss ecologists has discussed about the air traffic, and they would have demanded a nine hours nocturnal... more
PeopleBoeing: two hundred 7E7 Dreamliners have been ordered
Washington, USA - The names of the purchaser airlines to be unveiled by the end of this year
According to Boeing's representatives, the rivalry with Airbus is significantly destinated to increase when considering the economic trend of the worldwide air transport sector. Boeing would in fact think... more
PeopleA decree on civil aviation in Italy: division of competences and safety
Rome, Italy - As the major aspects of the future country's air transport sector, according to Italian Vice-Minister for Transport
Italian Vice-Minister for Infrastructures and Transport, Mario Tassone, would have recently underlined the importance of the decree concerning civil aviation, aimed to ensure significant improvements for... more
PeopleA-380: Boeing will develop a competitor plane if the Airbus' product proves a winning one
Washington, USA - It would have been unveiled by President of such US aerospace company
During a recent interview, Boeing's President and CEO Harry Stonecipher would have firmly criticized the competitors and, at the same time, unveiled an important aspect. According to Stonecipher, Airbus... more
PeopleTU-334: challenge with the short-range commercial airplanes started
Moscow, Russia - The noise-level certificate has been awarded and the production activity constantly goes on
Tupolev is ready to challenge the winning products of the competitors which have so far conquered the international market, concerning the short-range commercial airplanes sector. The Tu-334 would have... more
PeopleEuropean Single Sky: a dedicated conference in Sicily
Selinunte, Italy - Opened today, it will end tomorrow by an analysis on the passage from the current different air spaces to a single one
A conference on the "European Single Sky" has been opened today at Selinunte, in Trapani province. The event, whose conclusion has been scheduled for tomorrow, involve some 25 countries. Some 130 delegates... more
PeopleBombardier: no problems for deliveries despite the US Airways' crisis
Toronto, Canada - The delivery of 12 CRJ aircraft by January 2005 should warrant the Canadian group to conclude the fiscal year without damages
The crisis affecting some carriers produced particularly negative effects for the airplanes orders previously performed, but this problem does not seem to worry Bombardier. The Canadian aerospace group... more
PeopleFAA welcomes the UFAC's development with favour
Berne, Switzerland - The Swiss civil aviation agency's activity aimed to strengthen the sector's efficiency and safety has been positively considered
UFAC (Swiss Federal Civil Aviation Office) is performing an important functional and operative development, aimed to separate between the activities dedicated to flight safety and the ones regarding a... more
PeopleEU and Chile sign an air transport agreement
Santiago of Chile, Chile - The South American country can choose to operate the routes used by the old continent by CLAC carriers
Yesterday it has been signed the "Horizontal Agreement for the air transport services" between Chile and European Union. The accord would establish that the South American country can choose whichever... more
PeopleEU and Chile sign an air transport agreement
Santiago of Chile, Chile - The South American country can choose to operate the routes used by the old continent by CLAC carriers
Yesterday it has been signed the "Horizontal Agreement for the air transport services" between Chile and European Union. The accord would establish that the South American country can choose whichever... more
PeopleEU and Chile sign an air transport agreement
Santiago of Chile, Chile - The South American country can choose to operate the routes used by the old continent by CLAC carriers
Yesterday it has been signed the "Horizontal Agreement for the air transport services" between Chile and European Union. The accord would establish that the South American country can choose whichever... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity and service competitiveness: Enac underlines the role of the low-cost carriers
Palermo, Italy - Air One would provide excessively expensive services compared with competitors, according to President Riggio
On the occasion of Enac's (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) Board of Directors occurred in Palermo yesterday, a chance was seized in order to attend to the matter related to the territorial continuity... more
PeopleCoflight EFDP: the Italian-French-Swiss prelude to the European Single Sky
Geneva, Switzerland - It will warrant a better air traffic management among the three countries increasing the general safety degree
The sign of the agreement related to the development of the new flight data processing system named Coflight EFDP occurred in Geneva yesterday. The protagonists of such deal were ENAV (Italian National... more
PeopleDirect flights between Italy and China are necessary
Rome, Italy - The Astoi President asserts it : "It will serve to raise the tourist field "
The Astoi President, the Italian tour operator Association, complains the lack of a direct aer connection between Italy and China: the Rising Sun market would be in fact a source of great potentiality,... more
PeopleEU: "Many achievements in the air transport despite early scepticism"
Brussels, Belgium - European Commission's outgoing President Romano Prodi proves convinced of it
European Commission’s outgoing President, Romano Prodi, recently analysed the general situation of what produced during his leading role within EU Government. On such occasion, Prodi has underlined the r... more
PeopleIata strengthens support to Africa
Geneva, Switzerland - It today announced the appointment of Vinod Chidambaram as Regional Vice President for Africa
IATA today announced the appointment of Vinod Chidambaram as Regional Vice President for Africa, heading up the Associations strengthened presence in the region. This is a significant strengthening of... more
PeopleTaiwan and South Korea will have direct flights
Taipei, Taiwan - The air links between the 2 countries were interrupted in 1992 when the Taipei government recognized China
Today the Minister of the Foreign of Taiwan says that soon they will resumed the air links between Taiwan and South Korea, connections suspended when South Korea in 1992, choosing to recognize China, so... more
PeopleA-350: Airbus' answer to the Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner
Toulouse, France - It would deal with the new medium-range commercial airplane under development and it could derive from the A-330/200
An Airbus A-350 in order to seize the medium-range commercial airplanes’ segment against the Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner. This would be the latest newness designed in the research centres of the European aerospace g... more
PeopleAir Transport: a new series of strikes is arriving
Rome, Italy - ENAV-Fiumicino, Alitalia pilots and employees' demonstrations start
After the summer stop a "very hot" September is expected to occur regarding the trade unions' protests. Now, the ones concerning the air transport sector are: - a strike by ENAV (Italian National Flight... more
PeopleIata: strong traffic growth but profits undercut by sky high fuel prices
Geneva, Switzerland - According to Giovanni Bisignani, Director General and CEO of the International Air Transport Association "It's our biggest nightmare"
"International passenger and cargo traffic growth continued to exceed expectations through July, however the extraordinarily high level of oil prices points to yet another year of significant airline losses",... more
PeopleBoeing-iPass: an agreement on internet connection during flight
Washington, USA - The programme is in particular devoted to long-range flights
Boeing and iPass have recently signed a collaboration agreement for the provision of internet connection services aboard the airliners, with reference to long-range flights. Presently, Lufthansa already... more
PeopleNAL Saras: the Indian challenge to Embraer regional airplanes
New Dheli, India - The new national-made transport aircraft has been shown
Indian intends to re-produce in the international market the success achieved during the last decades by Brazilian Embraer in the segment of regional transport airplanes, and for such aim has launched... more
PeopleThe Airbus A-300 cargos deployed for the Olympic Games
Athens, Greece - They performed transport operations for British and German equitation champions's equipment and horses
The Athens Olympic Games, where many athletes from several equitation sport spacialities are participating, are being involved by a massive deployment of Airbus A-300 transport airplanes, in particular... more
PeoplePassengers ask for more room aboard: the A-380's answer
Sydney, Australia - Larger and more comfortable seats and isles for getting a bit of relaxation would represent the major challenge for the new airliners
It appears more and more relevant in Australia the request for big transport airplanes which are able to provide more room for passengers but also in a completely new manner, with real areas where one... more
PeopleThe Concorde? Noisy even before shattering the sound barrier
London, UK - A report carried out in 1976 and released only recently would have pointed out constant violations of the allowed noise limits
The tolerability level regarding the acoustic pollution caused by the Concorde supersonic airliner, would have constantly been violated by the airplane since it entered the service. This fact would have... more
PeopleFAA AD on Eurocopter France helicopters Model AS-365N2, AS-365N3, EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-365N and N1, and SA-366G1
USA - To detect a crack in a MGB base plate and prevent failure of one of the MGB attachment points to the frame, which could result in severe vibration and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2004-18850; Directorate Identifier 2004-SW-19-AD; Amendment 39-13771;... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series
USA - To prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure, which could result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-186-AD; Amendment 39-13768; AD 2004-16-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing model 727 Series Airplanes
USA - To prevent structural failure of the main deck cargo door hinge or failure of the cargo door system, and to prevent failure of the main deck cargo barrier during an emergency landing, which could injure occupants
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 97-NM-235-AD; Amendment 39-12861; AD 2002-16-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeoplePA dell'FAA sui motori della General Electric (2004-15-03R1)
Washington, Usa - Modelli Turbofan CF34-3A1 e - 3B1
La Federal Aviation Administration ha emesso una prescrizione di aeronavigabilità numero 2004-15-03R1 riguardante motori della General Electric Company, modelli Turbofan CF34-3A1 e -3B1. Per la completa... more
PeopleFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Models 208 and 208B airplanes
USA - To repetitively inspect the flap bellcranks for cracks and eventually replace these bellcranks
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-CE-23-AD; Amendment 39-13772; AD 2004-17-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 800 Series Turbofan Engines
USA - To prevent possible multiple uncontained LP compressor fan blade failure, due to cracking in the blade root caused by increased stresses in the shear key slots
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-38-AD; Amendment 39-13736; AD 2004-15-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 747 series airplanes (2)
USA - To prevent fracture of the outer cylinder of the wing landing gear, which could result in collapse of the wing landing gear
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-419-AD; Amendment 39-13761; AD 2004-16-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 helicopters
USA - To provide a temporary backup support system in the event of a piston rod failure and to prevent subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-SW-10-AD; Amendment 39-13764; AD 2004-16-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Galaxy and Model Gulfstream 200 airplanes
USA - To prevent possible separation of the flap actuator fairings from the lower skin of the wings from causing possible damage to adjacent structural elements
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-325-AD; Amendment 39-13759; AD 2004-16-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on BAE Systems Limited Model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes
USA - To prevent a premature flare from occurring on approach due to erroneous data being provided to the DFGC and to prevent uncertainty about autopilot engagement status which could cause the pilot to apply unneeded force to the control column
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-92-AD; Amendment 39-13762; AD 2004-16-06] RIN 2120-AA64... more
PeopleFAA AD on Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes
Washington, USA - To detect and correct corrosion and deterioration of the aft pintle pin bushings of the MLG
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-178-AD; Amendment 39-13760; AD 2004-16-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
PeopleFAA AD on Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes (2)
USA - To prevent an engine shut-down in icing conditions, which could result in loss of control of the airplane and consequent injury to flightcrew and passengers
Airworthiness directive DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-209-AD; Amendment 39-13758; AD 2004-16-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Preamble... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
USA - To prevent the door-opening actuators for the off- wing slide compartment from not firing, which could cause the door to open improperly and prevent the deployment of the off-wing escape slide, leading to the loss of an evacuation route
Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-151-AD; Amendment 39-13766; AD 2004-16-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing 747 Series Airplanes (2004-16-09)
USA - To detect and correct the propagation of fatigue cracks in the vicinity of oil cans on the web of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression and overpressurization of the tail section
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-107-AD; Amendment 39-13765; AD ] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model... more
PeopleThales to provide the ISFD display for the 7E7 Dreamliner
Washington, USA - An agreement has recently been signed with Boeing for such avionics device
Thales has recently signed a new collaboration contract with Boeing for the provision of avionics components, with reference to the new 7E7 Dreamliner medium range airliner. In particular, the agreement... more
PeopleFAA AD on Bombardier Model DHC-8-400, 401, and -402 airplanes
Canada - To determine the serial number of the spoiler lift dump valves installed on the inboard and outboard spoilers, and replacement of certain spoiler lift dump valves to be deferred
(WAPA)- Airworthiness Directives DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-132-AD; Amendment 39-13769; AD 2004-16-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
PeopleFAA AD on Boeing Model 757 and 767 series airplanes (2004-16-11)
USA - To prevent a cracked hanger arm of the hydraulic pump of the RAT that can fracture under load and lead to failure of the RAT to provide hydraulic power to the primary flight control system during an emergency when both engines have failed
(WAPA) Airworthiness Directive DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-83-AD; Amendment 39-13767; AD 2004-16-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness... more
PeopleIndian HAL's contribution for the production of Airbus' aircraft
Toulouse, France - Some 1000 doors to be manufactured by such Indian aerospace company, regarding the European group's airplanes
A contract between Airbus and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) was signed in Toulouse last week for the manufacturing, awarded to the Indian aerospace company, of some 1000 doors related to the A-319,... more
PeopleEU: stop to the overbooking
Berne, Switzerland - The European Union would have decided to force the carriers to a payback and the Swiss Government could join
Overbooking: a usual procedure among the carriers, and aimed to favour the selling of a number of tickets which its larger than the real availability of seats. Despite such procedure is not considered... more
PeopleOil price (3): fuel cost could go on rising
London, UK - Several international analysts and British Airways would appear sure about such risk
According to some analysts of air transport sector and on the basis of estimations carried out by British Airways, the worldwide oil market is unlikely to perform a turnaround during the next weeks, so... more
PeopleItalian Vice-Minister of Transport, Tassone: "The new ruling on the air transport to warrant higher safety"
Rome, Italy - He points out some details regarding Ministry, Enac and Enav's competences
Italian Vice-Minister for Infrastructures and Transport, Mario Tassone, has indicated some significant aspects of the future reform of the air transport sector in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS). Tassone... more
PeopleOil price: Iata warns about the situation
Rome, Italy - And Italian Government thinks about the opportunity for an intervention in order to contain the negative effects for the transport sector
Oil market's situation appears particularly delicate in this period, as oil price goes on rising and, as a consequence, also aviation fuels' cost increases, with serious effects for the air transport sector.... more
PeopleAir transport's reform in Italy to start again on next September 3
Rome, Italy - It would have been announced by Italian Minister for Infrastructures and Transport Lunardi
Italian Minister for Transport and Infrastructures, Pietro Lunardi, would have recently made know that on next September 3 Government should show, within a formal meeting, a draft in order to concretely... more