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AirlinesAlitalia: meeting between Unions today
Rome, Italy - No reference to possible investors
Postponed today the meeting between Unions and the Privitera Law Office's representatives. The summoning is reached by letter to all the nine Unions of Alitalia. In this letter there is not any reference... more
Military aviationTurkish aviation raid in North of Iraq
Ankara, Turkey - 43 fighters hit and destroy a high number of PKK military targets
Intensive storm by the Turkish aviation against PKK fighters (workers' party not recognized by Ankara government) on their refuges in North of Iraq. Turkey aviation's release has announced it yesterday:... more
AirlinesTSA and Continental Airlines expanded Paperless Boarding Pass Program
Washington, Usa - Boarding pass pilot extended to three new airports
"The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Continental Airlines announced plans to continue the rollout of the Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport,... more
OccurrencesRyanair: airplane off the run at ?ód? airport
?ód? , Poland - Air station closed
A Ryanair aircraft has gone off runway while it was moving to the runway for its take-off towards Nottingham. One of the undercarriages is probably sunk in the ground stopping the airplane and causing... more
AirportsQatar Airways: work in progress at new Doha airport
Rome, Italy - Project will be completed in 2010
"Works for the completion of new Doha International airport (NDIA), Qatar Airways operative base, are still in progress. At the moment, the project is 60% complete and the construction of the 2 main runways... more
AirportsHeathrow worst airport in Europe, says American Airlines air chief
London, UK - Reproaches come from airline's head of customer service
Heathrow Airport was branded the worst airport in Europe, according to Don Langford, European head of customer services for American Airlines. His comments came after chaos following the opening of... more
AirlinesLufthansa could purchase Brussels Airlines?
Brussels, Belgium - According to the German press, deal could come soon
Brussels Airlines, Belgian national-flag airline, emerged from Sabena's failure, could be close to be purchased by the German Lufthansa. "Handelsblatt", German newspaper, reports about the negotiation... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: no merger with other carriers
Houston, Usa - The text of the message for 45,000 employees by its CEO and President
Continental Airlines (CA) has sent a message to its more than 45,000 employees from Larry Kellner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Jeff Smisek, President, in which they inform that last Board... more
IndustryEmbraer assigns executive jets sales representative in Mexico
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Deal strengthens Company’s position in one of the fastest growing markets in Latin America
"Embraer has further expanded its presence in Mexico by selecting Lomex Aeronáutica, a Grupo Lomex enterprise, as an authorized sales representative in that country for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy... more
Finance and economyAirports, they could be not enough in 2020
Milan, Italy - According to a Morgan Stanley's report
A detailed report by Morgan Stanley, New York based business bank, shows that in 2020 airports could be not enough for the passengers from all the world. According to the numbers, passengers' increase... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines grows in the Italian market
Rome, Italy - High increases in 2008 first-half
Positive results from Italy for Delta Air Lines, the American carrier which joins the Sky Team alliance. In the first-half of 2008, sales have increased for 32,3% into Italian market, and the previous... more
SecurityFAA AD on Kelly Aerospace Power Systems Turbochargers (2008-08-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent hazardous amounts of carbon monoxide from entering the cabin, an increase in under-cowl temperatures hampering engine and accessory function, which could lead to an in-flight fire and loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21222-21225] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-08-22)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system caused by a lightning strike on a composite drain mast, which could result in the loss of several functions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21227-21229] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on APEX Aircraft model CAP-10B airplanes (2008-09-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21244-21246] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200C series airplanes (2008-08-23)
Washington, Usa - To maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of model 737-200C series airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21237-21240] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 airplanes (2008-08-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21225-21227] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AirlinesSilverjet, limited offers on London-New York
London, United Kingdom - The British airline would "Embrace" Eos customers
Silverjet, the British "All business" airline is seeking to take advantage of the failure of "Rival" Eos (see for details AVIONEWS). It has launched a special rate, offering a limited number of seats... more
IndustryLockheed Martin powers up F-35 Stovl engine in preparation for first flight
Fort Worth, Usa - The aircraft will be fielded by the US Marine Corps, the UK’s Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, and the Italian Navy
"The British pilot who will be the first person to fly the short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II started and ran the aircraft’s engine for the first time, initiating t... more
IndustryBoeing, Lion Air celebrated 10th 737-900ER delivery
Seattle, Usa - The airline began operations in June 2000
"The Boeing Company and Jakarta-based Lion Air yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline's 10th Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The airplane will be used by the airline to expand... more
AccidentsVenezuela: small aircraft crashed on a building
Catia la Mar, Venezuela - One killed and 4 injured
One killed and 4 injuries are the consequences of yesterday's air crash, when a light aircraft hit against a private building. That's happened in Vargas State, in the north of the country, in a town called... more
AirlinesRyanair, increases on luggage's cost
Dublin, Ireland - As from next May, 5th
Ryanair, Irish low-cost airline, will soon increase the prices of the stowed bags and check-in activities. As from next May, 5th, indeed, fares will raise from 9 to 10 Euro, while the check-in made... more
HelicoptersBlack Sea accident: killed raise to 20
Kiev, Ukraine - Maybe a human mistake is the cause
The only survivor of the accident happened today to an Ukrainian Mil Mi-8 helicopter (see for details AVIONEWS), is died short time ago. Now, victims are 20, three from the crew and 17 workers. According... more
Finance and economyOil-increase, US carriers raise fares
New York, USA - Estimated losses for USD 1,6bn
Fuel cost's increase, raised for 65% in 2007, has generated losses for USD 1,6bn for the 10 main US carriers, according to a study by "International Herald Tribune". After the stops decided in the last... more
CuriositiesMan drops himself from helicopter with parachute designed by Leonardo
Payerne, Switzerland - The project goes back to more than 5 centuries ago
It surely cannot be compared with the modern parachutes' ergonomics, but it didn't work: it was created by Leonardo more than 5 centuries ago, just as it was for its famous propeller, one of his main projects... more
HelicoptersEnstrom delivered three helicopters to Mexico
Menominee, Usa - For commercial operations and law enforcement purposes
"Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered three brand new 480B turbine helicopters to Mexico. Enstrom’s newest international dealer, Aerolineas Ejecutivas S.A. de C.V (ALE), took delivery of the f... more
AccidentsZlin Z-37 plunges on the crowd in Germany
Eisenach, Germany - One killed and many injured
A Zlin (or Let) Z-37 aircraft single-seat, once missed take-off, has gone out of the sprit and plunged on the crowd during an air parade in Eisenach, Turingia, yesterday. The plane, built in Czech Republic,... more
AirlinesEos closes down
New York, USA - Last stock's increase is failed
Eos, the American "All business" airline, which connected London to New York, has stopped its flights as from yesterday, April, 27th. Decision has been necessary after the failure of the stock's increase... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes (2008-08-24)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the drain tube assemblies and clamps on the aft fairings of the of the engine struts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21242-21244] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream G-150 airplanes (2008-08-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21229-21231] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH models 228-100, 228-101, 228-200, 228-201, 228-202, and 228-212 airplanes (2008-08-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21220-21222] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 airplanes (2008-08-18)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21233-21235] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes and model ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-08-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the flightcrew from performing a takeoff with a partially deployed thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 21231-21233] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirportsBerlin: Tempelhof will be demolished
Berlin, Germany - Referendum for its maintenance is failed
The absence of 25% assents quorum for the maintenance of Tempelhof airport, has made it stop its airport activities. The 21% people opposing the decision has been enough to allow the major to decide the... more
Civil aviationIATA calls on UK Government to abandon Aviation Duty
Geneva, Switzerland - The call came in the Association’s response to the local Government’s request for consultation
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the U.K. Government to abandon its proposal Aviation Duty. The call came in the Association’s response to the U.K. Government’s request for... more
AerospaceItalian Transport minister about the launch of Giove-B satellite
Rome, Italy - Under-secretary Andrea Annunziata has been also present at the official ceremony
"Italian Minister of trasports, Alessandro Bianchi, has delegated the under-secretary Andrea Annunziata to represent him at the official ceremony for the Giove-B satellite's launch, in Baikonur station,... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in the Black Sea: 19 killed
Kiev, Ukraine - 20 people were on board, only one survivor
A Mil Mi-8 helicopter owned by Ukraine's company Naftogaz, is crashed this morning around 10:30am in the Black Sea. According to the Russian press agency, "Itar Tass", 20 people were on board and just... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 28 to next Sunday, May 4
Monday 28 - Gliding - 2008 Hahnweide. Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. + 49 7021 81602 www.wettbewerb.wolf-hirth.de - Gliding - 2008 Klix - International Gliding Cup. Klix, Germany. + 49 35932 30281... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at Telespazio space Center at Fucino (3): EU transports commissioner Jacques Barrot's interjection
Avezzano, Italy - "I'm very optimist and hopeful to win this great challenge"
Giove-B's launch, the second experimental Galileo's satellite, has perfectly been operated, at Baikonur station, in Kazakisthan, at 00:16 (Italian time), last Sunday. EU transports commissioner and European... more
AirlinesAlitalia: declarations of EU transports' commissioner, Jacques Barrot, about the bridge-loan
Avezzano, Italy - "European commission has to ensure the common rules' observation"
Jacques Barrot, EU transports commissioner who was present at the launch of the second Galileo's experimental satellite in Fucino, has been questioned about the government bridge-loan to Alitalia. "Italian... more
AirportsSEA: a MoU signed with Lufthansa
Milan, Italy - Strategic partnership on Malpensa
"Lufthansa and SEA (Milan's airports management society) have signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) for the finalization of general condition of Malpensa's airport future development, according to... more
Civil aviationUS Coast Guard awards SELEX GALILEO "Seaspray" radar for the HC-130H fleet
Edinburgh, Scotland - An order equal to 32 million dollars
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has selected the SELEX GALILEO SEASPRAY 7500E AESA surveillance radar system for its HC-130H radar upgrade program. This follow on contract for the production element... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at Telespazio space Center in Fucino (2): Selex Galileo atomic clock
Avezzano, Italy - The exactest clock for space applications
"With a frequency's stability which is equivalent to a gap for a second every 3 million years, the Passive Hydrogen Maser (Phm) is the solidest clock ever made for space applications"; that's what Selex... more
AerospaceAVIONEWS at Telespazio's space Center in Fucino: Giove-B, second experimental Galileo's satellite has been launched
Avezzano, Italy - From Baikonour cosmodrome on a Soyouz launcher
Giove-B, second experimental Galileo's satellite, navigation and detection programme of ESA (European Space Agency) and EU, has been launched at 00:16 (Italian time) on last Sunday on a Soyuz launcher... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors meeting on April 24, 2008
Rome, Italy - It has examined the Company's economic, financial and asset situation
"The Board of Directors met last Thursday and took note of the contents of the communication of April 21 from Air France-KLM stating the resolution of the agreements of March 14- 15. The Board also took... more
AccidentsMIL MI-8 crashed in Nepal
Makalu, Nepal - Safe the occupants in a miraculous manner
Nth crash in Nepal, where the percentage of helicopter crashes is increased because of the atmospheric condition (hot at high levels) that, mainly, of the obsolete machines and in bad maintenance, very... more
Airports"Leonardo da Vinci" (2): ready as from May 3rd
Rome, Italy - It commands services for disabled and blind people
Terminal 5, operative as from May, 3rd, expands in a 5,000 square metres, and will host profiling and check-in activities and security controls. The new area will be reachable from Terminal C by a shuttle-bus... more
ReportMini-balloonist priest missing: relatives rent an airplane to find him
St. Catarina, Brazil - Researches unavailing after 4 days
Four days after the take-off latched on a thousand mini-balloons full of helium, no one still knows where Antonio Adelir de Carli could be; it has left on last Sunday trying to achieve the record of flight... more
AccidentsYV2801 Transaven flight missing in Venezuela: no confirmations about the airplane wreck's recovery
Rome, Italy - Imprudence on news released by Venezuelan government
News about the recovery of YV-2801 Transaven flight missing since last January, 4th, are spreading in these days on Italian and Venezuelan press. At the moment, the only confirmed news is about a wreck... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS has a long week-end for the "Liberation's Day"
Rome, Italy - The agency will reopen next Monday
AVIONEWS informs all its subscribers and readers it will be closed from April 25th to 27th for the "Liberation's Day" and will regularly re-start its activities on next Monday, April 28th. Obviously,... more
AerospaceCIRA: the second mission of the aerospace flying laboratory without pilot, "Polluce" delayed
Capua, Italy - It has been postponed in October
"The second mission, named DTFT_2, of the aerospace flying laboratory without pilot 'Polluce' by CIRA (Italian Aerospace Researches Centre) that had to happen from Tortolì airport, in Sardinia, between... more