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Military aviationIndian Air Force dismisses Martin B-57 Canberra airplane
New Delhi, India - After 50 years of service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) last week announced its intention to dismiss the legendary Martin B-57 Canberra plane, servicing the military body for the last 50 years. Martin B-57 Canberra is a was a twin-engine... more
CuriositiesWhen nature teaches how to fly
Delft , Holland - Technology intended to simulate swifts flight
The international weekly journal of science “Nature” recently published an article on a very interesting study linking zoology and aerotechnology. According to the article, new studies have been car... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin awarded USD 380 million contract for Apache electro optic fire control performance based logistics
Orlando, USA - By U.S. Army
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a performance based logistics (PBL) contract, with a potential value of USD 380 million over four years, to support the Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot... more
AirportsAirport of Frankfurt: April 2007 results
Frankfurt, Germany - Passengers decrease by 0.3%
Fraport, the management company of the Frankfurt airport, today announced data concerning last April traffic at the hub. According to released information, the passenger number reported a decrease by... more
AirlinesWage rise for Lufthansa cabin crew
Berlin, Germany - Increase by 3.4%
Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, has announced a wage rise of cabin crews by 3.4%, effective from next July. The 15,000 crewmembers will then obtain the same rise of ground and executive personnel. Lufthansa... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, and 182R airplanes (2007-09-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct interference between the ground power electrical cable, the fuel strainer cable, and the fuel line between the auxiliary electric fuel pump and the engine-driven fuel pump
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21320] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27786;... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the agitation of the flight attendants provokes discomforts and delays
Rome, Italy - For the no-go of the dispute on the category contract
The no-go of the dispute on the category contract has forced the Alitalia's flight attendants to proclaim the agitation, with real consequences on the flights. At least 20 flights have been cancelled... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-09-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21090-21093] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on APEX Aircraft model CAP-10B airplanes (2007-09-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21077-21079] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-800 series airplanes (2007-06-52)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any spoiler panel that is found in the up position with the speedbrake handle in the down position, which could result in a spoiler actuator hardover, and could cause the spoiler surface
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 21083-21086] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AccidentsAccident in Montana: a Cessna 182 crashed down
Helena, USA - Died the five passengers
Last Saturday, a Cessna 182 plane of Skydive Lost Prairie crashed down on the South-West region of Montana, killing all the five people on board, the pilot, two skydiving instructors and two trainees to... more
Fair and showsThe Italian “Week of culture” opens Palazzo Aeronautica doors
Rome, Italy - A free guided tour next May 19th
The “Settimana della cultura” (Week of culture) event on May 12th-20th, promoted like every year by the Ministry of Cultural Treasures and Activities, does not forget lovers of aviation, allowing the fre... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of May
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow, Wednesday 16 to next Sunday
Wednesday 16 - Ballooning - 29th Dutch and Belgian Championship. Rekreatiepark 't Kuierpadtien, Wezuperbrug, Netherlands. + 31 (0)591 513467 www.nkballonvaren.nl Thursday 17 - Ballooning -... more
Aerospace“Atlantis” shuttle ready to be launched
Washington, USA - Concluded the repairs
NASA has finally announced the conclusion of repairs performed on the “Atlantis” shuttle, after the damages caused by a heavy hailstorm that determined several delays in the actual launch of the spacecraft. According to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: revised the timetable of the strike
Rome, Italy - Postponed from May 21st to 22nd and reduced from 24 hours to 8
Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, has postponed the strikes of the transports sector scheduled for next days, and has also reduced the timetable. In particular, the agitation of the Alitalia... more
Civil aviationCAA restrictions on the occasion of the UK leg of “Tour de France 2007”
London, UK - On next July 8th
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) last week announced the application of the Restricted Areas/Temporary (RA/T) regulation, effective on next July 8th, during the UK leg of the “Tour de France 2007”, in... more
CuriositiesA new ranch for shuttle launches in Texas
Dallas, USA - From an idea of Jeff Bezos, the mogul of “Amazon”
The Dallas monthly magazine “The Land Report” has published a top 100 of the major owners of ranches. The 23rd position was gained by Jeff Bezos, owner of the very famous Internet portal “Amazon”, the maj... more
AerospaceMemorial for Walter Schirra
San Diego, USA - The only astronaut to take part to “Mercury”, “Gemini” and “Apollo” missions
Next May 21st, the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, is hosting a memorial to remember Walter Schirra, the astronaut died last May 3rd and the only one to participate to all the three NASA missions... more
AerospaceNASA discovers the hottest exoplanet
Washington, USA - The surface temperature reaches the 3700°
According to last May 9th announcement, the NASA researchers team lead by Joe Harrington, Orlando, discovered a new extra-solar and gas planet, called “Hd 149026b”. According to the first data available, thi... more
IndustryFuselage sections for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - The fastest-selling airplane in aviation history
Three large composite fuselage sections arrived in Everett last Friday for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The all-composite forward section, known as section 41, is manufactured by Spirit AeroSystems... more
AirlinesFirst EMBRAER 190 jet is delivered to Mandarin Airlines
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Taiwan airline begins deploying E-Jets on its Asia routes
Embraer delivered its first EMBRAER 190 jet to Taipei-based Mandarin Airlines. The company has acquired eight E-Jets as the core aircraft of its fleet, especially for domestic and short-haul intra-regional... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (3): the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - A charitable initiative
On the occasion of the “Giornata azzurra 2007”, Italian Air Force (AMI) will reiterate its efforts in solidarity field for the third consecutive year, with the cooperation of VIS (Volontariato Internazionale per... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force (2): the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - A real showcase for “Made in Italy”
The “Giornata azzurra 2007” event is representing a real showcase for “Made in Italy”, that is the occasion to introduce the main aircraft of Italian industry in this way exalting the propulsive role pl... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the “Giornata azzurra 2007” in Pratica di Mare on May 27th
Rome, Italy - Exhibitions and acrobatic performance by “Frecce Tricolori”
Six-hour air exercises for Italian or foreign planes and teams, and the acrobatic show by “Frecce Tricolori”, more than 100 planes in static or in-flight exhibition, the introduction of the last global ind... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1918 - The US Post Office Department (later renamed the USPS) begins the first regular airmail service in the world between New York City, Philadelphia... more
IndustryEmbraer announces Phenom 100 jet price increase
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New price effective July 1, 2007
Embraer announces an increase in the price of the Phenom 100 jet, effective July 1, 2007. The aircraft will be priced at US$ 2.98 million for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification,... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS apologies for the technical hitch
Rome, Italy - Today the agency resumes the normal work
AVIONEWS Press Agency apologies to its subscribers and readers for the these days technical hitch not determined by our will. Today the agency resumes the normal activity. AVIONEWS Editorial... more
ReportIt happened yesterday… on May 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1926 – “Norge” airship completes the flight across the Arctic, arriving in Teller, Alaska. Curiosities: 1939 - Lina Medina becomes the world's youngest confi... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1912 - In the United Kingdom, the Royal Flying Corps (now the Royal Air Force) was established. Military Aviation: 1913 - Igor Sikorsky becomes the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 12th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1932 - Ten weeks after his abduction, the infant son of Charles Lindbergh is found dead in Hopewell, New Jersey just a few miles from the Lindberghs' home. Report:... more
DefenseFour fails in the JASSM missile tests
Washington, USA - Doubts on the development program of the new USAF air-to-surface missiles
During the tests that happened from the 20 April and the first of May, three missiles slightly missed the target by 100-200 feet. The last missile hit the target but due to a problem to the detonation... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Aeroflot is the Unicredit only partners in bid for the privatization
Moscow, Russia - Valery Okulov: "There may not be any changes"
Russia's flagship carrier Aeroflot said Friday there will not be a third partner in its consortium with UniCredit bank to acquire a state-controlled stake in Italy's Alitalia. "This has been established... more
DefenseBush demands more time for the Iraqi mission
Washington, USA - In a press conference after a two hour-meeting with Defence Secretary Gates the President communicated his ideas
President Bush underlined in particular the irony of approving a commander, the General David. H. Petraus nominated by the all Senate, and to instantly vote a law to fix a withdrawal date to retire from... more
Fair and shows"International book fair": Italian Air Force introducing a photo book
Turin, Italy - From yesterday to May 14th
From yesterday to May 14th, as already announced just few days ago (see AVIONEWS), Turin is hosting the 2007 edition of the "International book fair". Among the four Military forces on site, Army, Navy,... more
AerospaceNaples selected to host the "Space Study Programme"
Naples, Italy - The Italian "Federico II" defeats several competing US universities
A great victory for Naples, selected to host the "Space Study Programme" (SSP), an aerospace-focused program promoted by the International Space University (ISU), in this way defeating many US universities... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: "Five challenges for China's aviation sector"
Beijing, China - Efficient air traffic management, environmental sustainability, cost-efficient airport infrastructure, internal cost control, and commercial freedoms
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified five challenges China will face in building a cost-efficient, safe and competitive industry. These are: efficient air traffic management,... more
Press releaseMore than 1,5 million passengers has already flown by Vueling from the beginning 2007
Barcelona, Spain - An increase of 81,33% compared with the same period of last year
"With a 81.33% increase compared to the same period in 2006 Vueling carried 1,506,893 passengers in the first 4 months of 2007. During April past 434,302 passengers flew by Vueling, which translates into... more
DefenseSoon operative a language corps to protect the United States
Washington, USA - 1000 linguistic experts will be recruited
It will be a corps on its own and it will be a fundamental to fill the gap in the translation capabilities of the translators in the various federal agencies. Volunteers will be able to join in this... more
DefensePress conference against job insecurity among military forces
Rome, Italy - Tosiani: "We see a compression of our rights"
Yesterday, Palazzo Madama, Rome, hosted a meeting of the committee founded to defend military forces against job insecurity, with the purpose to release a press conference about the unstable condition... more
AirportsSEA: Malpensa an example of success in Europe
Milan, Italy - Among 30 projects funded by EU for the Trans European Network is one of three completed
"The workshop 'Ten-T days' concluded today in Brussels, organized by European Union with the aim to explain updating and results regarding the project of the Trans European Network. The program has been... more
IndustryAirbus delivers the first A-318 Elite to Comlux
Hamburg, Germany - In Very Very Important People (VVIP) configuration
The first Airbus A-318 Elite, complete with VIP cabin, has been handed over to Zurich-based VVIP charter company Comlux, marking the start of a new era in the evolution of the Airbus Corporate Jetliner... more
Military aviationScramble for two Russian fighters in the British air space. "The Times" revealed it
Moscow, Russia - Piotr Deinekin: "Nothing sensational. Russia has a title to fly on the international space"
Ex-commandant of Russia Air Force, General Piotr Deinekin, does not consider as sensational the news revealed yesterday by British daily "The Times", about the scramble of two Russian Tupolev Tu-95 aircraft... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin develops a new Pathfinder FLIR
Orlando, USA - The new version is based on the Apache M-PNVS system
Pathfinder is a low risk system that should make pilot's operation easier, it will be able to raise the scenario awareness and sensibly reduce the workload transmitted by the Head-up-display. The pathfinder... more
AirlinesShift of responsibilities for JetBlue
Washington, USA - David G. Neeleman announcing resignation
David G. Neeleman, CEO of JetBlue, yesterday announced his intention to resign, in order to allow the carrier to change its image following the several cancelled flights of last February (see AVIONEWS). The... more
AerospaceBoeing Orbital Express completes first autonomous free flight and capture
St.Lous, USA - Another positive test for the Boeing orbital systems
Using its on board cameras and advanced video guidance system, the Boeing autonomous space trasport robotic operations (ASTRO) the spacecraft separated from the NextSat client spacecraft, backed away to... more
IndustryTerra Firma purchases Pegasus Aviation Finance
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth USD 5,2 billion
European private equity group Terra Firma said its aircraft leasing platform, AWAS, has acquired Pegasus Aviation Finance Co for USD 5.2 billion from investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management... more
CuriositiesFlying when you are quite 104
Duluth, USA - A birthday present to fulfill a lifelong dream
Last Wednesday, Rose Marie Schiltz, boarded on a Cirrus SR-22G3 at the Duluth International Airport, Minnesota, to have an one-hour flight. The news is worth of notice for a simple but extraordinary... more
AirportsAirport of Aviano: historical exhibition on World War II flight
Aviano, Italy - “1917-2007, 90 years through Comina and Aviano”
An exhibition on flight pioneers in Aviano and Comina, Italy, and a historical meeting on World War II: these are two out of the many initiatives promoted by Italian Air Force (AMI) at airport of Aviano,... more
AirportsSri Lanka airport shuts down for terrorism risk
Colombo, Sri Lanka - From Thursday the airstation doesn't allow flights in or out
The Bandaranaike airport is closed, passengers are struck in the lobbies waiting for a release on this security measure in order to leave. The risk is due by the Tamil tigers rebel activities that are... more
AirlinesIndian and Air India to merge operations from July
New Delhi, India - The two airlines will be run by a new company: the National Aviation Company of India Limited
The state-owned airlines, international carrier Air India and domestic carrier Indian, are to merge operations from July 15, a civil aviation ministry spokeswoman said on Friday. The two airlines will... more