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AirlinesUS Airways firms up order for 92 Airbus aircraft
Paris, France - Order includes 22 A-350XWBs
Following to an agreement announced in June 2007, US Airways has now signed the contract for the purchase of 92 Airbus aircraft, including 18 A-350/800s, 4 A-350/900s, 10 A-330/200s, and 60 A-320 family... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (5): Etna
Matera, Italy - The most famous and intensively studied volcano in the world
This COSMO-SkyMed image, with 1-metre spatial resolution (Spotlight mode), shows the summit of Etna, the most famous and intensively studied volcano in the world. The mountain’s top, 3,340 metres above s... more
AccidentsEscort helicopter to the Pakistan President crashes
Islamabad, Pakistan - Technical defect apparent cause
Pakistan's President Musharraf was heading by helicopter towards a memorial of the earthquake that two years ago rocked the country, when the other chopper that formed his escort developed a technical... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (4): Rio Grande de Buba, Guinea Bissau
Matera, Italy - The area is completely covered by mangroves
This river, which is about 100 km long, flows through the Quinara region in southern Guinea Bissau. The area is completely covered by mangroves and is famous for the production of cashew nuts. Mangroves... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (3): the city of Reykjavik
Matera, Italy - The world’s northernmost capital city
This COSMO-SkyMed image shows the city of Reykjavik. The world’s northernmost capital city, it lies just South of the Arctic Circle, stretches along Iceland’s indented, island-dotted coastline. It has... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images (2): the Mount Fuji
Matera, Italy - It is the Japan's highest and most famous volcano with its 3,776 metres
The image shows the perfectly conical shape of Mount Fuji, about 100 km West of Tokyo. At 3,776 metres, it is the Japan’s highest and most famous volcano. The image, with 5-metre spatial resolution, a... more
AirportsAir India wants a hub in Europe
New Delhi, India - Various airports under exam
Air India is examining various airport facilities in Europe, as well as terms and conditions offered by diverse European alliances, in order to develop a hub in the "Old Continent". Among the destinations... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on supporting air transport between Funchal and Porto Santo
Strasbourg, France - By Pedro Guerreiro (GUE/NGL)
"Written question E-4549/07 by Pedro Guerreiro (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: supporting air transport between Funchal and Porto Santo In the context of EU cohesion policy, the Union can... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on safety in Slovak airspace/situation of Slovak air traffic controllers
Strasbourg, France - By Jörg Leichtfried
"Oral question H-0647/07 for Question Time at the part-session in September II 2007 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Jörg Leichtfried to the Commission Subject: safety in Slovak... more
AerospaceTelespazio: COSMO-SkyMed now fully operational
Matera, Italy - The first images from the Italian Earth observation system unveiled at the Matera Space Centre
With the completion of the checking and setup phases, COSMO-SkyMed, the world’s first Earth observation satellite constellation, has entered full operational mode. The first of the four radar satellites t... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on building the Single European Sky through functional airspace blocks
Strasbourg, France - By Paolo Costa
"Oral question with debate O-0035/07 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure by Paolo Costa, on behalf of the Committee on Transport and Tourism to the Commission Subject: building the Single... more
AccidentsSyria: mystery on the crashed aircraft
Damascus, Syria - Three victims
Mystery on the air incident occurred yesterday near Damascus. "Al-Jazeera" satellite network reported that a technical fault caused the crash of the small Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft, which belonged... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Design Limited model R-2160 airplanes (2007-20-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 193)] [Page 56890-56891] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on DG Flugzeugbau GmbH model DG-500 Elan Series, DG-500M, and DG-500MB gliders (2007-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 193)] [Page 56891-56894] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of October
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, on Tuesday 9 to next Sunday 14
Tuesday 09 - Inter Airport Europe Conference and Exhibition. Municon Centre, Munich, Germany. + 44 (0)20 88 31 75 05 www.airportconference.com Wednesday 10 - Inter Airport Europe Conference... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - First Balkan War begins: Montenegro declares war against Turkey. Military Aviation: 1932 - The Indian Air Force is established. Report: 1939 - World... more
Airlines"Alpi Eagles flight Moscow-Bari cancelled for bad weather. New flight in a week"
Rome, Italy - This the text of the sms which allegedly was sent by the carrier to a couple of passengers on vacation with child
We wouldn't like to be merciless towards Alpi Eagles, especially in a "Sensitive" moment like this, after ENAC (the Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) suspended its licence, granting a temporary... more
Press releaseEviction order operated by SAVE towards Alpi Eagles revoked
Venice, Italy - SAVE is the manager of the "Marco Polo" airport in Venice
"Alpi Eagles announced that order N° 21/2007 of 10/03/07, signed by ENAC's (the Italian National Authority of Civil Aviation) director of Venice, engineer Valerio Bonato, which demanded the immediate... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on US-EU air transport agreement
Strasbourg, France - By Brian Simpson (PSE)
"Written question P-4335/07 by Brian Simpson (PSE) to the Commission Subject: US-EU air transport agreement Can the Commission confirm that problems have arisen with US legislators in regard to... more
DiscussionsCOSMO-SkyMed first images: the Po delta
Matera, Italy - With a 5-metre spatial resolution
The picture shows the Po river delta seen from COSMO-SkyMed, with 5-metre spatial resolution. The area shown covers the border between the Veneto and Emilia regions and contains agriculture, fish farms,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C/KC-130 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Greenville, S.C., is being awarded a $17,951,018 firm-fixed-price order against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N00019-05-G-0030) for the procurement and... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aviation awarded of a over 65 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $ 65,578,923 requirements contract for procurement of line items used on the F404 engine powering the F/A-18 aircraft for the Governments of Kuwait... more
AccidentsKinshasa, the victims of the crash are at least 50
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - After the disaster, the Congolese Council of Ministers fired the Minister of Transport
The number of the victims of the air crash happened on Thursday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (see AVIONEWS), rises at 50. According to the Congolese authorities, the Antonov 26 aircraft, chartered... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 7th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1879 - Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance. Report: 1886 - Spain abolishes slavery in Cuba. Civil Aviation:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on October 6th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1908 - Austria annexes Bosnia and Herzegovina. Report: 1928 - Chiang Kai-Shek becomes Chairman of the Republic of China. Report: 1939 - Last Polish army is... more
Civil aviationIndia: between Boeing and Airbus is battle to the last prevision
New Delhi, India - 1,000 aircraft over the next 20 years for one, 900 for the other
With an order for over 300 aircraft by Kingfisher Airlines, Air Deccan, Indigo, Go Air, Indian Airlines and a freight carrier, European consortium Airbus has forecast that India will need 1,000 new aircraft... more
AirlinesMillemiglia Alitalia, what to do?
Roma , Italy - After the cuts in Malpensa many people wonder how to spend the points accumulated
The cut of the flights at Milan-Malpensa airport is becoming official (see AVIONEWS). About 150 destinations will be canceled in the Milanese airport as from April 1st 2008. At this point, the customers,... more
Press releaseGESAC: briefing for passengers leaving from Naples on Alpi Eagles flights
Naples, Italy - Possible discomforts from October 9
We inform passengers leaving from Naples on Alpi Eagles flights that starting from Tuesday, October 9th might experience discomfort due to financial breach towards airport management companies (violations... more
DefenseA USD83m sale for Stinger and other missiles to Egypt
Washington, United States - The possible sale comprises 164 Stinger, 25 Avengers and oher equipment
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to Egypt of Stinger Block 1 Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all... more
Press releaseAirOne, is the first carrier in the world to use nature-friendly engines
Rome, Italy - The new carrier Airbus aircraft will be equipped with the CFM56-5B6/3 engines
Air One is the world's first air carrier which will adopt the new CFM56-5B6/3 turbofan engines on its new Airbus jetliner. This engine is designed to reduce pollution of at least 40% under international... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the endless stream of denials. Now it is the turn of Air France
Rome, Italy - The declaration of the French carrier's spokesman
Rumors and indiscretions about the Alitalia privatization are coming one after another. The denial of Lufthansa arrived on time a few hours ago, now it is the turn of Air France, for which the spokesman... more
Military aviationUSA-Israel friendship: a 1,2 USD Bn armament supply
Washington, United States - Thousands of bombs, missiles and tons of fuel for Israeli air force
U.S. Congress recently authorized a large supply of armament to Israel, worth about 1,2 USD bn, the largest ever made to this Country, given the friendship between the two countries. Such supply seems... more
AirportsMalpensa: low-cost carriers can not solve the empty of Alitalia
Milan, Italy - After Ryanair that's easyJet
The exchanges between SEA, Milan Airports Management Company, and Irish low-cost Ryanair continue on the matter of empties leave by Alitalia at Malpensa. Milan-Malpensa does not intend to become a low-cost... more
AirlineseasyJet announces a massive expansion
Milan, Italy - Two new bases in France and new routes
easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, today announced a massive expansion in France that reinforces its position as France’s only significant low-cost airline and the country's second largest car... more
IndustryFamily of ERJ-145 airplanes achieves landmark 1000th aircraft produced
São José dos Campos, Brazil - In a little over ten years
"With the presentation of the thousandth jet of the ERJ-145 family, in a ceremony held by Embraer, in the last days, at Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry Co. Ltd. (HEAI), in Harbin, China, this regional... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft Corporation model 390 airplanes (2007-20-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly shimmed starter-generators, which could result in premature starter-generator failure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 191)] [Page 56254-56256] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB 2000 airplanes (2007-20-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 191)] [Page 56256-56258] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 airplanes and model A-310 airplanes (2007-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the fuel tanks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 191)] [Page 56258-56262] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Eclipse Aviation Corporation model EA-500 airplanes (2007-13-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an unsafe condition when Air Traffic Control's (ATC's) ability to maintain traffic separation is compromised because an airplane on an IFR flight plan cannot accept a flight plan into IMC
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 1, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 189)] [Page 55657] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211 Trent 500 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 4, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 192)] [Page 53108-53110] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lufthansa denies the interest
Rome, Italy - After the yesterday rumors
"We are not interested in the purchase of Alitalia with the current conditions". This is the statement of the Lufthansa spokesman who has denied the yesterday rumors on a possible interest in the Alitalia... more
AirlinesAlitalia in the USA, 50 years of links
New York, USA - The first plane which landed in New York was a DC-7 prop-jet aircraft in 1957
Great party at Gotham Hall, Manhattan, in New York where Alitalia celebrated 50 years of transatlantic flights. Many authorities were in the ceremony, as Francesco Talò, Consul General of Italy, Riccardo... more
AccidentsU.S. authorities ascertain responsibilities on 2005 Chicago accident
Washington , USA - It had caused one dead and 20 injured
The responsibility for the incident that in December 2005 involved an aircraft of Southwest Airlines at the Midway International Airport of Chicago has to be put down to the pilots' negligence. This was... more
Miscellaneous<b> NOTICE TO AVIONEWS READERS </b> TELEPHONE NUMBERS OUT OF SERVICE
Rome, Italy - They will be chenged in the next days
NOTICE TO AVIONEWS READERS Due to a operator's service disrupting occurred in the last days, there is impossible to contact our Agency by phone or fax, as all lines are currently out of services. New... more
IndustryBoeing reports third-quarter 2007 deliveries and to date
Chicago, Usa - For a total of 109 airplanes
"The Boeing Company yesterday announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2007. Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows: (the... more
Press releaseENAC: licence suspended for Alpi Eagles (2)
Rome, Italy - The carrier can operate with a temporary licence until October 20th
"However, the carrier has the possibility to continue to operate until October 20th with a temporary licence. Within this date it will present a definitive re-entry plan which ensures the continuity of... more
Civil aviationToday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm air traffic suspended in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - Also railways stand still because of the partial demolition of an ILVA plant
Works going on at the ILVA plant in Genoa, large structure where steel is produced and transformed. Today by the use of explosives five structures that contain blast furnaces, one blast furnace and a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the names of the "Old-knowns" reappear in the short-list
Rome, Italy - The Board has been summoned to Monday
During the next Board of Directors on October 8th, the advisors will introduce a short-list of the Alitalia's probable buyers. First indiscretions report five bids, and the name of the "Old-knowns"... more
AccidentsAir crash in Kinshasa, the number of victims rises
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Congo - The dead might be 38
The number of victims of the air crash of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, increases (see AVIONEWS). The ministry of humanitarian affairs of the African Country said the crash... more
Press releaseANSV about the crash of a Canadair airplane yesterday in Turkey
Rome, Italy - Three people on board wounded, one in serious manner
"The Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) informs that to have accredited its investigator in the technical inquiry conducted by the Turkish investigatory authority following to the crash occurred to a Canadair... more