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Press releaseFinmeccanica: Giorgio Zappa’s statement on the Boeing 787 programme
Rome, Italy - No impact on Alenia Aeronautica
"Delays in the maiden flight of the Boeing 787 do not impact on Alenia Aeronautica or Finmeccanica in the 2008 financial year, either in terms of the manufacture of components for the new aeroplane, as... more
AerospaceAriane 5 finished its checks for the launch with the Automated Transfer Vehicle
Kourou, French Guyana - It's first Ariane 5 flight with a human-rated payload
The launch vehicle for Arianespace's upcoming milestone mission has completed its basic buildup at the Spaceport in French Guiana as preparations move ahead for Ariane 5's first ever flight with a human-rated... more
ReportKarzai celebrates the first steps of the reborn Afghan Air Force
Kabul , Afghanistan - Helicopters from UAE and Czech Republic arriving
Afghanistan's President, Hamid Karzai, on the occasion of the "Air Power Day" held at Kabul airport, celebrated the "Rebirth" of the Air Force of his country. 22 combat and transport helicopters are namely... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Prato stands firm in the cuts in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Despite the pressures by the Government in the yesterday meeting
The meeting between the Premier, Romano Prodi, and the Alitalia President, Maurizio Prato, took place yesterday, and in this case Prodi expressed his troubles about cuts in the airport of Milan-Malpensa. The... more
IndustryBoeing received order for 787 airplane from PrivatAir
Seattle, USA - Switzerland-based business aviation group expands 787 VIP order
"Boeing and Geneva-based PrivatAir announced an order for one Boeing 787-8 VIP airplane, a purchase-right exercise from PrivatAir's initial 787 order in 2006. This order is valued at USD 162 million. Through... more
AirlinesAlpiEagles, possible cession within two weeks
Venice, Italy - Yesterday the meeting at the Labour Ministry
After the announcement of the operation anticipated suspension by AlpiEagles, due to financial problems and to the licence expiration (see AVIONEWS), the Unions said yesterday that a sale is possible within... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm may support Delta-Northwest fusion
Washington, USA - Receiving a stake in exchange
Among the press rumors in regard to the possible merger between US-based carriers Delta and Northwest or United Airlines (see AVIONEWS), the news arrived today that the Air France-Klm group may enter the... more
CuriositiesHillary Clinton turns herself to hostess to win White House race
Reno, USA - For entertaining the journalists on board of her campaign aircraft
Hillary Clinton, first woman to run for the US Presidency, has a unique weapon on her side: the coquetry that only a woman can resort to. So there she is, travelling on board of her electoral campaign... more
AirportsAdR replies to Gasbarra: "150 million invested this year"
Rome, Italy - After the appeal of the Province President
"We will invest in the airport of Fiumicino € 150 million in 2008". This is, in sum, the core of the answer of the President of Aeroporti di Roma, Fabrizio Palenzona, to the appeal made to his company f... more
Press releaseENAC: the Board asks the institutions for an intervention
Rome, Italy - For paying the travel allowance to their personnel
"The Board of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), gathered yesterday, expressed its engagement in seeing to it that ENAC is included among the Authorities for which is provided the deviation to the... more
Science and technologyCockroaches grow faster if given birth in the cosmos
Moscow, Russia - An experiment of the Institute of Biomedical Problems
Cockroaches conceived in the cosmos onboard the Russian Foton-M bio satellite have developed faster than terrestrial ones. The research team has been monitoring the cockroaches since they were born... more
AccidentsATR-72 Tuninter: Italian ANSV's final report on the accident
Rome, Italy - A hyphen and a series of mistakes and negligences led to the disaster in which 16 people died
We can say a misinterpreted hyphen 16 people lost their lives and other 23 were injured, 16 of whom severely: that's what happened on August 6th, 2005 when an ATR-72 airplane of Tuninter, Tunisian carrier,... more
Military aviationFirst tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon, built also by Alenia Aeronautica, has flown
Manching, Germany - Is the first flight of the "New" Typhoon
The first Tranche 2 Eurofighter Typhoon has made its first flight at EADS Military Air Systems' site in Manching. Instrumented Production Aircraft Seven (IPA7) was piloted by EADS Test Pilot Chris Worning.... more
HelicoptersFrom Rome-Urbe airport to Fiumicino in 10 minutes by helicopter
Rome, Italy - The solution to the lack of alternative services for mobility
Here the solution of the industrialists for the mobility in Rome: the helicopter. Surely a quick way to travel, yet not affordable for everybody. The idea, presented by Mauro Miccio, Coordinator of... more
AerospaceArianespace will launch Yahsat 1A satellite for United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The satellite is built by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space
Arianespace has been chosen to launch the Yahsat 1A communications satellite built by Astrium and Thales Alenia Space for operator Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PrJsc (Yahsat) of the United Arab... more
IndustryDreamliner delays, first compensation requests
Chicago, USA - Qantas and maybe also All Nippon
As for Airbus in 2006, also Boeing now has to face compensation claims, after the announcement that the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft won't be delivered on time, and definitely not before 2009 (see AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryLot Polish Airlines to add 12 more Embraer 175 jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Expanding Polish carrier will be Europe’s largest operator of the E-Jets family
"Embraer has signed a firm order with LOT Polish Airlines for an additional 12 EMBRAER 175 (E-175) jets, plus two options and ten purchase rights. The total value of the agreement is USD 372 million, based... more
AirlinesItAli Airlines, partnership with Air Bee
Pescara, Italy - Which has "An original programme which responds in an intelligent way to the air transport market"
"Air Bee is an airline with an original programme which responds in an intelligent way to the air transport market. Initially our collaboration will be operative, afterwards we might pass to a more strategic... more
Science and technologyBoeing launches telecommunication satellite Thuraya-3
El Segundo, Usa - The operativeness is forecast for the next Spring
Thuraya-3 telecommunication satellite developed by the Boeing Satellite Systems Company of El Segundo, California, was launched through a Zenit-3SL carrier and from the Sea Launch platform in the Pacific... more
AirlinesEl Al signs agreement with Boeing for landing gear repair and overhaul services
Tel Aviv, Israel - For the carrier's 777 fleet
Boeing's Commercial Aviation Services signed an agreement with El Al Israel Airlines to perform repair and overhaul services on landing gear for the carrier's Boeing 777 airplanes. With this service,... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: Libya signs order for ATR-42MP maritime patrol aircraft
Rome, Italy - Worth about € 31 millions
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Libyan Interiors Ministry, worth about € 31 millions, for the supply of one maritime patrol ATR-42MP aircraft. The contract i... more
Military aviationBAE Systems awarded GBP200M Tornado capability upgrade contract
London, Great Britain - The upgrade is referred to aircraft GR4 version
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract for CUS(P) (Capability Upgrade Strategy (Pilot)) for the Tornado GR4 by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). BAE Systems is developing a structured and cost-effective... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: "2006 Environmental Report"
Rome, Italy - Based on the “Guidelines for Company Environmental Reports” set out by the "Eni Enrico Mattei" Foundation
The "2006 Environmental Report" presented by Finmeccanica on January 15th – now in its second edition – shows the Group’s commitment to the environment and its effective and efficient use of resources. T... more
Military aviationAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... O as "Offensive Counter Air Attack"
Rome, Italy - Ground attack and destruction of the aircraft
The Offensive Counter Air Attack (OCA Attack) is a mission that forecasts the ground attack and destruction of the enemy aircraft, along with airports and infrastructures in which are placed. The mission... more
Civil aviationBoeing vs Airbus, the US wins in orders
Rome, Italy - Europe wins in deliveries
Airbus achieved record aircraft orders last year but fell behind its US rival Boeing for the second successive year, as global demand from airlines surged to a new peak. The European aircraft maker,... more
ReportThe missile launch on southern Israel keeps on
Gaza , Gaza Strip - Israeli Army maybe available to ceasefire
After the battle of the last days in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel has left behind a trail of dead and wounded people (see AVIONEWS), the launch of Qassam-rockets from the Palestinian side on the... more
ReportIsraeli missile test. Oil rises again
Tel Aviv, Israel - Conducted at Palmahim air base
"Israel Radio" reported that the armed forces carried out today a missile test, at the air base of Palmahim, in the central area of the Jewish state, with a rocket of "Unconventional payload". The Israeli... more
IndustryAirbus announces plans for A-330 Freighter final assembly
Toulouse, France - In Mobile, Alabama
"Airbus announced a commitment to establish an A-330 Freighter aircraft final assembly line (FAL) in Mobile, Alabama, if Northrop Grumman (supported by Airbus's parent company, EADS) receives the order... more
Press releaseUP: ENAC inspectors in agitation
Rome, Italy - Risk of repercussions on flight safety, an intervention by the Government is urgently needed
"Unione Piloti expresses concern about the situation which developed inside ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), whose inspectional personnel starting from January 1st, 2008 is not paid their travel... more
Latest newsAircraft misses runway, flights stop at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Also a state flight delayed
"British Airways BA-38 flight arriving from Beijing carried out an emergency landing at 12:42pm. The Heathrow southern runway has been closed, but the northern runway remains open". This is what a release... more
IndustryLockheed Martin receives USD 1,4 billion contract
Marietta, Usa - For 17 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft for Canada
"Lockheed Martin has signed a contract with the Government of Canada valued at USD 1.4 billion for the purchase of 17 C-130J Super Hercules airlifters and related equipment and services. The Canadian... more
AirportsProtests against enlargement of US Air Force base in Vicenza
Vicenza, Italy - "We will boycott the clearance works"
In the anniversary of Prime Minister Prodi's decision, made on January the 16th 2007, to grant the Italian Government's authorization to the widening of the US Air Force base at the "Dal Molin" airport... more
AirportsMalpensa case: positive the yesterday meeting on the airport's future
Milan, Italy - Moratti favourable to the cession's graduality of the flights
The yesterday meeting among the Economics Minister, Tommaso Padoa Schioppa, the Milan Major, Letizia Moratti, and the Lombardia Region, Roberto Formigoni, on the Milan airport's future, ended with positive... more
HelicoptersThe sale of Elilario to INAER might be postponed
Rome, Italy - Various issues still unsolved
The sale of Elilario, Italian helicopter services society, to the Spanish group INAER, could be postponed. Whereas last November INAER won the contract for the purchase of the Italian society, presently... more
IndustryBoeing postpones first scheduled flight of 787 Dreamliner
Everett, USA - First delivery now expected in early 2009
"Boeing announced that first flight of the 787 has been moved from the end of the first quarter of this year to around the end of the second quarter to provide additional time to complete assembly of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-02-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2799-2801] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pilatus Aircraft Limited model PC-12, PC-12/45, and PC-12/47 airplanes (2008-02-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2801-2803] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseMissing Italians in Venezuela: "Necessary an investigation on our behalf to cast full light on the tragedy of our fellow-countrymen"
Rome, Italy - This is what declares the Honourable Marco Zacchera MoP, Responsible for Foreign Affairs of AN, who will visit the country from January 20th to 27th
"'It is unthinkable that Italy may not open an enquiry and delegates to other the task to search and bring back home the 8 fellow-countrymen lost in still mysterious circumstances in Los Roques'. This... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2008-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that fuel quantity indication wires are properly separated from wires carrying 115-volt AC
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2795-2797] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EMBRAER model EMB-120, -120ER, -120FC, -120QC, and -120RT airplanes (2007-26-21)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2793-2795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EMBRAER model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2008-02-01)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2797-2799] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes; and A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2007-26-14)
Washington, USA - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the left and right upper radius at frame 47, which could propagate and result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 16, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 11)] [Page 2803-2807] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIron fist of the Chinese government against flight delays
Beijing, China - Special measures for the Olympic Games period
In China, as in the rest of the world, the remarkable growth of the civil air traffic is straining the country's infrastructures and organizational capacities, so that in 2007 more than one third of the... more
Press releaseSULT: proclaimed the agitation by ENAC workers
Rome, Italy - The protest might cause heavy repercussions on airlines, related industries and passengers
"The undersigned unions declare the agitation of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority)'s personnel for the following reasons: • unfulfilled renewal of the national collective labour agreement, expired t... more
Press releaseANSV about Tuninter ATR-72 accident
Rome, Italy - Conclusion of technical investigation
"A meeting was held this morning at the offices of the ANSV (Agenzia nazionale per la sicurezza del volo) with the participation of family members of the victims of the accident involving aircraft TS-LBB,... more
Civil aviationFiumicino: "From the current 32 to 45-50 million passengers in ten years": will the airport stand such traffic?
Rome, Italy - Some considerations on the declarations by Vito Riggio, ENAC president
Every farmer knows that: you cannot get blood out of a stone. Only president Riggio of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) doesn't, and so on January 10th was issued a press-release after the meeting... more
Civil aviationPhilippines' civil aviation downgraded by US FAA
Manila, Philippines - Government orders audit in Washington
A heavy blow for the Philippines' civil aviation, which saw itself downgraded in its rating by the US-based Federal Aviation Administration, from Category 1 to Category 2. This means that for the moment,... more
Civil aviationBoeing, further delays for the 787 Dreamliner
Seattle, USA - Compensation risks are foreshadowed
Still delays for the deliveries of the Boeing 7887 Dreamliner airplane, as announced by American sources. The airplane is already six months late with regard to the planned schedule, due to technical... more
ReportGaza, the war goes on
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories - Israeli air strikes against Palestinian rockets
The account of the yesterday's battle which involved Palestinian militants and units of the Israeli armed forces is heavy: at least 19 dead among the Palestinians, 15 of whom were fighters and 4 civilians,... more
Civil defenseItalian Civil Defense: tomorrow the conclusion's ceremony about the interventions in support of the people hit by tsunami in the Asian South-East
Rome, Italy - In front of Giorgio Napolitano (Republic President) and Romano Prodi (Premier)
"The conclusion's ceremony on the aids realized by the Italian Civil Defense Department in Sri Lanka areas hit by tsunami on December 26, 2004, will take place tomorrow, on Thursday January 17, at 11am,... more