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Military aviationRussia Air Force to receive the up-to-date Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bombers
Moscow, Russia - The statement of General Pável Andrósov
Russia Air Force will receive the up-to-date version of Tupolev Tu-160 long-range strategic bomber. General Pável Andrósov, responsible for the strategic aviation, has stated it during a press conference. "The a... more
CuriositiesA helicopter shoots the spectacular arrest of the "Spiderman" in Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal - Climbed the 25th of April bridge on the Tago river
The last crazy climb of Alain Robert has concluded with the arrest shot by a helicopter there to witness the nth undertaking. Alain Robert, 44, also known as the French Spiderman, used no ropes when... more
CuriositiesFiumicino, dog saves plane
Rome, Italy - Taking-off with open hold, a Spitz advises the captain
Nobody has realized that, but a Blue Air's plane with on board 140 people was taking-off yesterday afternoon from Fiumicino (destination Bucharest) while its hold was opened. As it seems everybody, the... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti about Alitalia's privatization
Rome, Italy - Possible European buyers on the horizon
"It seems obvious that Alitalia represents 'The goose that lays the golden eggs': now that there are less limits for its privatization some possible buyers are appearing on the horizon that just some time... more
AirportsGreat rise for the Mexican airports
Mexico City, Mexico - ASUR, OMA and GAP announce a significant increase of traffic passenger
The management society of numerous Mexican airports are satisfied. The Mexican Asur (South-East Airport) has communicated that in July there was been an increase of the 16,9%, the OMA (Omaha Airport, Nebraska)... more
AirlinesWith AirOne in code-share to Latvia and Lithuania
Rome, Italy - Signed an agreement with Air Baltic to goes to Riga and Vilnius from Rome and Milan
"AirOne, the first Italian private carrier, has started with Air Baltic a trade collaboration that contemplated the code-share between Italy and Latvia (Riga) and between Italy and Lithuania (Vilnius).... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/203, A-310/204, A-310/222, A-310/304, A-310/322, and A-310/324 airplanes (2007-16-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44748-44750] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes (2007-16-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks that could extend and fully sever the frame, which could result in development of skin cracks that could lead to rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44728-44731] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 airplanes and model ERJ-190 airplanes (2007-16-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the low-stage check valve, which could result in an engine shutting down during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44734-44737] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing: 14 airlines sign for industry's innovative maintenance tool in first-half 2007
Seattle, Usa - Three carriers are not identified
"Fourteen airlines signed to use Boeing's Maintenance Performance Toolbox in the first half of this year. Toolbox, which is rapidly becoming a must-have software package for efficiency-conscious carriers,... more
AccidentsSalerno: the strong wind is the probable cause of the incident occurred to the Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter
Salerno, Italy - Two men died instantly
Robinson R-22 Beta helicopter would be crashed in Marina di Camerota, Salerno province, due to a stronger gust of wind and bad weather conditions. Both two men onboard, Pierluigi Schiavone, 29, and... more
AccidentsPolynesia: no survivors in the crash of Air Moorea aircraft
Tahiti, French Polynesia - 20 victims
No survivors in the yesterday incident occurred in the French Polynesia. The Air Moorea Twin Otter aircraft with 20 passengers and a pilot on board crashed at 12:15 am after taking off from Temae airport... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2007-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44740-44744] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsGesac: traffic numbers from 10th to 19th August 2007
Naples, Italy - 210 thousand passengers in transit in the Assumption week
The Gesac (Naples' airport management society) has communicated that: "From Friday 10th to Sunday 19th August, in the Assumption week, 210 thousand passengers in transit are expected: 85 thousand on... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details (2)
Rome, Italy - The helicopters
Mil Mi-24 (NATO codename "Hind"): is a large combat helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport operated from 1976 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and over thirty other nations. The export... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details
Rome, Italy - 22 aircraft, 11 helicopters and 1,800 units
After the last events that have flared up again the tensions between Georgia and Russia due to the violation of the air space by two Russian aircraft, AVIONEWS has wanted to investigate the knowledge of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniverisaries: Report: 1913 - Second Balkan War ends: Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war. Report: 1916 -... more
AirlinesBed in economic class with Luthansa?
Berlin, Germany - The carrier considers the possibility to give beds also for who buys an economic class ticket
The German airline Lufthansa is considering the possibility to offer beds also in Economic class. Currently, it is a hypothesis under examination by the management. To value the customers interest,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-330/300 series airplanes; and A-340/200, A-340/300, A-340/500, and A-340/600 series airplanes (2007-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44737-44740] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Government actsQuestion on financial and military deployment on the occasion of the G8 summit last June
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Graziella Mascia (Rifondazione comunista)
"The Italian Honorable Graziella Mascia (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister to know: how did cost the Italian participation at G8 summit in Germany and if there is... more
AirportsLost luggage at Fiumicino, "Cittadinanzattiva": "No tender"
Rome, Italy - "It's better to show the photos on-line"
"Cittadinanzattiva", the Italian citizen’s rights no-profit organization, has asked to the Ministry of Transport and ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) to do not permit the tender of the 800 lost s... more
Military aviationRussian strategic aviation starts the tactical exercises in the North Pole
Moscow, Russia - Simulated bombing raids and missile tests
Russia's strategic aviation started Wednesday an active phase of military exercises to fly over the North Pole and conduct test launches of cruise missiles. During the active phase, four Tu-160 Blackjack,... more
AirlinesFiumicino-Catania by Blu-express.com
Rome, Italy - From October 29
The low-cost carrier Blu-express.com, owned by Blu Panorama Airlines, announces the launch of a new internal route: starting from October 29 the airport of Rome-Fiumicino will be connected with the air... more
AirlinesRyanair's new route: Orio al Serio-Alicante
Bergamo, Italy - It will start from December 5
Ryanair announces a new route between Italy and Spain. It will the be the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio to be connected with the Alicante's air station. The flight, starting from next December 5,... more
Press release"Telefono Blu" about the proposal to protect the customer-tourist
Rome, Italy - Ruined holiday? Here's the spot of the association
"Ruined holiday? Here's the spot of Telefono Blu Consumatori. We are at 18th year of defence of the tourist-customer, we are an independent and free association and non profit-making. You can see our initiatives... more
AerospaceShuttle Endeavour leaves successfully Cape Canaveral ramp
Cape Canaveral , United States - After 21 years another teacher aboard
The Endeavour Space Shuttle was successfully launched from its ramp of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 18:36 Eastern Time, and this is the 20th mission overall, named STS-118, and of 11 days of expected duration.... more
SecurityEU, the Commission studies rigid measures for the US citizens arriving
Brussels, Belgium - Frattini's mouthpiece: "The same purpose of US Congress act"
After the approval of US Congress of the new act on the rigid rules of travel imposed to European citizens arriving in the United States, that must communicate their arrival two days before to the US authorities,... more
AirlinesAer Lingus lands in Northern Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish carrier chooses Belfast as first base outside the Republic of Ireland
The Irish national-flag carrier, Aer Lingus, has announced the imminent opening of its first base abroad. According to the President, Dermot Mannion, the investment equal to EUR 150 million will allow... more
AirportsOristano airport, soon an ENAV test for radio assistance's devices
Oristano, Italy - Possible the opening to trade traffic
Important meeting for the Oristano's airport, located in Fenosu (Sardinia). It has been decided that an aircraft of ENAV (Italian company for air navigation services) will test two new devices, a beacon... more
AirlinesBritish Airways bets on the Italian market
London, United Kingdom - Mark Moscardini: "Performance that have exceeded the set targets"
"The Italian market is strategic for British Airways. The performance recorded in Italy from the beginning of the year have exceeded the set targets. In the quarter the passengers transported from/to Italy... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers the helicopter service for all the BusinessElite passengers
New York, USA - With flight coming from Africa, Brazil, Europe and India bound to New York
All the passengers that until December 31th, 2007, will travel in BusinessElite class on the international flights coming from Africa, Brazil, Europe and India of American carrier Delta Air Lines will... more
AirlinesThe 2007 is a gold year for Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria - The carrier continues with success its plan of reorganization
Austrian Airlines has obtained good results in the first six months of the 2007. The Austrian carrier shows its financial results that underline a great Ebit (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) growth,... more
Press releaseSDL (Italian workers union): the ENAC and Tranports Ministry's roles about airports management
Rome, Italy - The Italian union asks for an immediate convocation from Minister
"The liberalization of the airport assistance's operations has been founded on a false model of competition or better based on intense contention and without rules, in a sector where the safety and security... more
Government actsQuestion on ISAF Italian mission abroad
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Andrea Papini (L'Ulivo)
"The Italian Honorable, Andrea Papini (L'Ulivo), asks to the Italian Defense Minister to know: which concrete measures the Government and in particular, the Defense Minister, intends to adopt to obviate... more
AirportsThe City of Ciampino Vs the appeal of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The statements of the Deputy Mayor, Sergio Pede
"We have challenged some statements of O'Leary, Ryanair CEO, because do not match the truth, like the occupational repercussion, the absence of the noise and the nightly flights. First of all the protection... more
Fair and showsEmbraer highlights the Phenom jets at "Labace"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company displays the Phenom 300 full-scale mock-up and the Legacy 600 executive airplane
"Embraer participates in the fourth Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) to be held August 9-11 at Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, Brazil. At LABACE 2007, organized... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a new beginning starting from August 27th
Rome, Italy - Preliminary meeting with the possible candidates
Starting from August 27th, new President of Alitalia Maurizio Prato will begin to meet the possible candidates for the national airline. The names are already known: AirOne in partnership with Intesa-Sanpaolo,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 9th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - F.D. Roosevelt and Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in the Terranova Island. Military Aviation: 1945 - World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,507,781 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for non-recurring... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-2 bomber aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $ 12,961,870.This action provides for 22 converter amplifiers for the B-2 bomber. At this time, $ 9,961,870 has been... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating (TCM) Engine models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G (2007-16-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the full engine power loss, or smoke in the airplane cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 152)] [Page 44370-44371] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsAlso Ciampino at the collapse
Rome, Italy - The union UILT calls for an ENAC inspection as at Fiumicino
The hot Summer of the airports of Rome keeps on. After Fiumicino, overwhelmed by the high traffic of the last weeks, also at Ciampino the same discomforts would have been reported. Packed during last... more
AirlineseasyJet's new route: Malpensa-Marrakesh
Milan, Italy - Starting from November 6
The English low-cost carrier easyJet has decided to increase its operativeness on the airport Milan-Malpensa. After the announcement of the new European routes (toward Bucharest and Barcelona), the air... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awards a contract for the upgrade of B-2 Spirit aircraft SATCOM system
Owego, USA - A deal worth USD 23 million
Lockheed Martin has received a USD 23 million contract from Northrop Grumman to support the upgrade of satellite communication (SATCOM) systems used by U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bomber. As part of the... more
IndustryPositive balance for Avio in the first quarter of 2007
Rome, Italy - Profits of EUR 27,5 million
The change in ownership has been positive for Avio. The aerospace company, passed from Carlyle to Cinven (85%, the rest 15% is owned by Finmeccanica) has recorded in the first quarter of 2007 an increase... more
AirlinesJal, reduction of its loss in the first quarter of 2007
Tokyo, Japan - Deficit fallen to EUR 26 millions
Jal has closed the first quarter of 2007/2008 with a strong reduction of its loss. Last year the Japanese carrier has recorded a deficit of JPY 26,7 billion: this year things go better, with a deficit... more
AirportsViterbo, unofficial visit by the Italian Minister Pecoraro Scanio
Viterbo, Italy - It will be useful "To spy out the land" for the third airport of Lazio
It will be September the decisive month for the third airport of Lazio. And Viterbo, one of the most important candidatures, has host last week-end the Italian Environment Minister, Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio,... more
AirlinesVirgin America, the adventure will start tomorrow
New York, USA - The inauguration with the San Francisco-New York flight
Virgin America, the American airline of Richard Branson, after several ups and downs with the DOT can launch its first flight between New York and San Francisco. The connection between San Francisco... more
Civil aviationRyanair summons ENAC for the flights reduction on the airport of Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Michael O'Leary: "It is only a trial to limit the competition and help Alitalia"
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, was summoned by Ryanair about the decision for the flights reduction, from 138 to 100 (equal to 12%, 66 weekly flights) on the airport of Ciampino by next Autumn. "The... more
AirlineseasyJet: new employments in Italy
Milan, Italy - The British airline seeks 27 flight assistants for Malpensa
New employments for easyJet. The low-cost airline, that in Milan has already 250 employees between pilots and flight attendants, has organized an "Open day" on Wednesday to select 27 flight attendants. The... more