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Sport aviationValle d'Aosta will host the Congress of World Air Sports Federation in 2008
Aosta, Italy - After 30 years the prestigious event will be held in Italy again
The autonomous Region Valle d'Aosta obtained the organization of the Congress of FAI 2008 (The World Air Sports Federation) which will take place from September 30th to October 5th. The candidacy of... more
Military aviationNuclear installation hit in Syria, Jafari disproves the Israeli diplomat
Damascus, Syria - But Miriam Ziv confirms all
The Syrian press agency Sana, very close to the Damascus government, published an intervention of Bashar Jafari, Foreign Office representative, which gives the lie to a meaning of the speech expressed... more
Military aviationSyrian officer: Israel attacked a nucler site
New York, USA - Unbelievable gaffe by a member of Damascus Foreign Office
Syria has unintentionally admitted that the target of the air raid carried out by some Israeli fighters last September 6 was to hit a nuclear site. Three days ago, during his speech in the commission on... more
AirportsGESAC: new services in airport with the new over-the-counter products inaugurated yesterday
Naples, Italy - The project of the areas in the airports has been completed, according to the exigencies of the customers
"The new over-the-counter products has been inaugurated yesterday in the Naples' international airport situated in the external area, near the Terminal entry between the bank and the post office. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2007-21-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the elevator hinge support fittings, which could reduce lead to in-flight airframe vibration, consequent damage to the elevator and horizontal stabilizer and reduced control of the plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 199)] [Page 58495-58497] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2007-21-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 199)] [Page 58502-58504] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing Wichita Development awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52H Stratofortress Aircraft
Boeing Wichita Development, and Mod Center, of Wichita, Kan. is being awarded a contract modification for $5,990,795.68. This action is for the procurement of sustaining Engineering Services to support... more
IndustryLear Siegler Services Inc. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-26B and the RC-26B aircraft
Lear Siegler Services Inc., of Gaithersburg, Md. is being awarded a contract modification for $8,393,144. This action if to exercise option year one of the contract for contractor logistics support for... more
Finance and economySpain launches the strategic plan 2008-2016 for the aviation industry
Madrid, Spain - The plan should increase the GDP
According to the Foreign Trade Institute, the Spanish Ministry of Industry considers that the strategic plan 2008-2016 for the aviation sector should contribute to increase the turnover up to 1% of GDP. In... more
AirlinesME Airlines: in 2009 a 39 million dollar profit
Beirut, Lebanon - Despite the conflict of last year's Summer
Mohamad el Hout, General Manager of the Lebanese national airline Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced that the carrier closed the year 2006 with a 39 million dollar profit, in reference to the 61 million... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Group reinforces in India
Milan, Italy - For the refreshment of the new hub in Hyderabad, second Indian Silicon Valley
"The Autogrill Group reinforces its presence in India obtaining, through the North American division, HMSHost Corp. the tender for the catering services' management in the new international Hyderabad 'Rajiv... more
AerospaceTelespazio: International Workshop entitled "Novel Spaceways for Scientific and Exploration Missions"
Avezzano, Italy - From October 15th until today at Fucino Space Centre
An international Workshop entitled "Novel Spaceways for Scientific and Exploration Missions" is held at the Fucino Space Centre and at the Scuola Superiore Reiss Romoli in L’Aquila from October 15th t... more
AirlinesTAM records in September 69.8% of international market share
Milan, Italy - The airline also records a load factor growth in national and international flights
"TAM SA announces its new operational data for September 2007, as reported by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) on October 8, 2007. According to the ANAC data, TAM has recorded in... more
Press releaseSDL about the strike of November 9
Rome, Italy - The terms of the protest in the various sectors
"SDL intercategory (Italian workers unions), about the general strike of all the public and private categories called for November 9, 2007 together with other unions convey the terms of the strike for... more
Miscellaneous<b>NOTICE TO AVIONEWS READERS</b>: the first of the new telephone numbers of the Agency
Rome, Italy - Soon the others
Due to a disservice occurred over the last days which left AVIONEWS without a chance to communicate via telephone or fax, the Agency decided to change telephone company, contemporarily increasing the service... more
AirlinesEmirates raises, increased the Venice-Dubai route
Dubai , United Arab Emirates - The number of weekly flights rises to 7
Three months after opening of the new route Venice-Dubai, Emirates, the United Arab Emirates airline, from September 1st has increased the frequency, from 5 to 7 weekly flights. Currently, the new flight... more
Civil aviationEASA: Agency launches safety initiative for general aviation
Cologne, Germany - The first meeting occurred today
"Representatives of the General Aviation community from across Europe met today at the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) headquarters in Cologne for the first meeting of the European General Aviation... more
IndustryAirbus A-400M plane, EADS defers the deliveries as at 2010
Paris, France - The title had a slight drop at the stock exchange
The first deliveries of Airbus A-400M military transport planes were scheduled for October 2009, but in all probability they will be postponed until 2010. The confirmation comes from Airbus CEO (Chief... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm and Delta together for transatlantic flights
Paris, France - Joint-venture within the ambit of Open Skies
A joint news conference is being held today by Air France-Klm and Delta at the "Charles de Gaulle" airport in Paris, to illustrate the details of the new joint-venture formed to take advantage of the possibilities... more
AirportsFinint increases participation in Marco Polo Holding
Venice, Italy - Veneto Sviluppo cedes share
Regional financial society Veneto Sviluppo has ceded its participation share in Marco Polo Holding, which controls almost 40% of Società Aeroporto di Venezia SpA (Save), managing company of the "Marco... more
IndustryBoeing: Jet Airways completed order for 20 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - For a value of USD 1,5 bn
"The Boeing Company and Mumbai-based Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, announced they have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at nearly USD 1.5 billion... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft model Hawker 800XP airplanes (2007-21-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of wire bundles, which could cause an electrical short and consequent loss of several functions essential for safe flight and smoke or fire in the flight compartment and main cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 199)] [Page 58491-58492] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryNew appointments at Boeing
Seattle , USA - Changes in various departments
Turnover in some key-positions of diverse departments of Boeing, the famous US industry. At Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Pat Shahanan was appointed vice-president as well as general manager of the 787-programme,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 17th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
"Today a year of It happened today... column closes down, and so ends the daily rendez-vous with the history of humanity seen through our eyes. Writing a column is a constant, rigorous engagement,... more
Military aviationHigh-ranking US Air Force official dies suicide
Washington, USA - The American Senate was investigating on him
Charles D. Riechers, 47, second-highest-ranking official of the American Air Force's procurement office, was found dead in his home in Virginia on the day of Sunday. Apparent cause of the decease is suicide.... more
ReportMan watches a movie and courts arrest
Hawaii , USA - Fortunately the misadventure lasted few minutes
A man on board Ata Airline low-cost carrier plane bound for Hawaii tried to watch a movie on his iPhone and courted arrest. The man, named Casey, has been reproached by a flight attendant who was doing... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronavali delivers ATR-72 cargo airplane to Farnair
Venice, Italy - The Swiss operator operates with six models
"Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to the Swiss operator Farnair an ATR-72 converted to freighter in its Naples–Capodichino plant. The aircraft has been modified into a 'Large C... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL and JAA sign agreement
Brussels, Belgium - To reinforce cooperation in aviation safety training
"EUROCONTROL and the Joint Aviation Authorities signed an agreement to formalise their objective of strengthening aviation safety by developing and delivering joint training programmes. The Memorandum... more
ReportHeavy rains and floodings hit Texas
Dallas, USA - Numerous flights cancelled at Dallas-Fort Worth
A storm of exceptional dimensions has hit in the day of Monday the Northern part of Texas, causing floodings, damage to houses and businesses, and leaving without power more than 20,000 people. The heavy... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: first AW-139 helicopter ordered by Ministry of the Interior of Estonia entered service
Cascina Costa, Italy - During a ceremony held in Tallinn last Friday
"AgustaWestland announced that the first of two AW-139 medium twin turbine engine helicopters ordered by Ministry of the Interior of Estonia for Border Guard has entered service. Operational readiness... more
ReportGarlasco delict: to nail the murderer investigators resort to satellites
Pavia, Italy - And ask the Italian Air Force and the US for help
The police are trying all possible means to cast light on the murder case of Chiara Poggi, occurred in August in a small villa in the town of Garlasco, near the city of Pavia, Northern Italy. Now they... more
DefensePutin in Iran to mediate about nuclear power
Tehran, Iran - Provived and agreement among the Countries around the Caspian Sea
The super-luxurious Russian presidential airplane, a Widebody Ilyushin IL-96/300 Vip, has landed for the first time in the airport of Tehran (about the aircraft see AVIONEWS). Purpose of the presidential... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2007-21-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 199)] [Page 58499-58502] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationEgyptAir to join the Star Alliance
Cairo, Egypt - Strategic growth of the links' network in Middle East and Africa
"Star Alliance's Executive Committee accepted the nomination by Egypt Air, Egyptian flag carrier, that will become so a future member of the alliance. During the last five years the carrier has been transformed... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 and 767 airplanes (2007-21-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a potential of ignition sources inside the fuel tanks and could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 16, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 199)] [Page 58492-58495] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryL3 Communications Vertex Aerospace awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For UH-IN and HH-60 helicopter
The L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace of Madison, Miss., is being awarded a contract for $ 8,423,070.88. This action provides for UH-IN and HH-60 Helicopter maintenance. At this time all funds have... more
IndustryThe Thomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc. awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-5 aircraft
The Thomas Instrument and Machine Co. Inc., of Brookshire Texas, is being awarded a contract for $29,006,672.90. This action provides jackscrew assemblies, applicable to the C-5 aircraft, a total 462,... more
IndustryThe Aircraft Braking System of Akron awarded of a over 32 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 aircraft
The Aircraft Braking System of Akron, Ohio, is being awarded a contract for $ 32,536,488. This is a delivery order against a commercial BOA for 636 each, landing gear heat shields in support of the B-1... more
DiscussionsModern airships presented by Russian company Ros Aero System
Rome, Italy - Blimp and semi-rigid models for the most varied uses
Russian company Ros Aero System has presented several models of the most advanced blimp and semi-rigid airships. Type AU-11 The airship AU-11 of non-rigid (blimp) type is one small economic airship... more
AirportsLamezia, invited tenders for the new air station contract
Lamezia Terme , Italy - The structure will have a capacity of 3.5 million passengers
S.A.CAL. SpA (Calabria airport management company) announced a competition for the construction of the new air station of Lamezia Terme airport. The current structure will stay operational until it want... more
UAS-DronesBoeing completes a record test flight of its A-160T Hummingbird
St. Louis, USA - A UAV with unique performance
The Boeing Company successfully completed a 12-hour test flight of its A-160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft on October 12, recording the aircraft's longest flight to date. The A-160T took off at... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol has launched the "All Clear?"
Brussels, Belgium - It's a toolkit to reduce the number of runway incursions
"EUROCONTROL has launched a new toolkit which aims to reduce the number of runway incursions and level busts by improving air-ground communications. Problems with air-ground communications are the most... more
AirportsThe Italian Air Force intends to leave off 15 air-stations
Florence, Italy - Statement of General Camporini
The Italian Air Force would like to withdraw from a list of 15 airports in Italy which they don't need anymore, in order to make space to civil aviation. This was declared by General Vincenzo Camporini,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: no more flights to Sarajevo. Strikes in Lombardia on September 22nd
Rome, Italy - Strengthening of the routes towards Russia and Turkey
On October 22nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Lombardia air transport will stop for four hours. The reason is the new Alitalia business plan launched to check the losses of the airline. The plan aims... more
OccurrencesAlghero: the ramp hits the fuselage of an AirOne plane
Alghero, Italy - A small crash causes a two hour delay of the flight bound to Rome
Two hour delay in the last days for an AirOne Boeing plane (number of flight AP-5509) from Alghero bound for Rome. There was a small occurrence: the ramp hits the fuselage with excessive force, provoking... more
ReportMicciché and the "Falcone-Borsellino" airport: "That name so sad"
Palermo , Italy - Forza Italia politician reveals his thought, then takes back
Landing at the "Falcone-Borsellino" airport of Palermo, named after the two famous judges murdered by the mafia, Gianfranco Micciché, president of the Sicilian regional assembly and leading figure of... more
OccurrencesFear in Heathrow, two planes in light collision
London, England - Luckily there were no wounded
Yesterday night in the London airport of Heathrow during taxiing, two aircraft, a British Airways Boeing 747 bound to Singapore collided with a Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus A-340, shortly before reach the... more
AirlinesSterling opens direct flights Florence-Stockholm and Florence-Malmö starting from March 2008
Florence, Italy - The flight towards Stockholm will replace that operated from Boulogne
Sterling Airlines, the Danish low-cost carrier, announced its further European development with the opening of its new base: Malmö in Sweden will become its 7th base. Sterling Airlines expands its... more
AirlineseasyJet: passenger statistics for September 2007
Milan, Italy - An increase of 14.2% compared with the same period of 2006
Month ending - September 2007 - September 2006 - Change Passengers (1) 3,438,261 - 3,011,1456 - +14.2% Load Factor (2) 85.2% - 86.5% - -1.3 pp Rolling 12 month ending - September... more
AirportsStrike at Catania-Fontanarossa on October 20th
Catania , Italy - Air-traffic controllers mobilize
The air-traffic controllers of the Catania-Fontanarossa airport have summoned a strike for Saturday, October 20th. The exact times of the agitation are still unknown. The workers protest against the missing... more