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Military aviationThe US Air Force shorts dead line for presenting the new bomber project
Washington, USA - There is still confusion on the new characteristic that the new bomber should have
The last Pentagon's Quadrennial Defense Review pulling fielding forward to 2018 limiting the available options for the producers. After the development of the "Stealth" B-2 bomber an operational gap... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the fleet sets sail for "Open Sea 2007" exercise
Rome, Italy - It will last 12 days and engage about 4400 soldiers
"Today May 8th the 'Open Sea 2007' exercise has started. It is the main training event of Italian Navy to which participate also the naval and underwater units of France, Germany, Greece and Turkey. It... more
Military aviationThe US Air Force according to Government Accountability Office
Washington, USA - New investments in ISR requested
The US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has published a study on US Air Force (USAF) reporting the need of more investments aimed to efficiently carry out the future operations. "As operations... more
Military aviationThe US Air Force according to the Government Accountability Office (2)
Washington, USA - The role played by UAVs
The study conducted by the US Government Accountability Office has evaluated the actual efficacy of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) programs carried out by each Usaf branch independently. The great attention... more
AccidentsAn US Navy SH-60F helicopter crashed down
Austin, USA - Dead the 5 crewmembers
Last Monday at 09:25 p.m. (local time) in the north of Nevada, an US Navy SH-60F helicopter crashed down causing killing the 5 crewmembers from the Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Seven . According... more
Science and technologyThe da Vinci code for flight will be soon on-line
Florence, Italy - All the codes of the famous scientist that was one of the first to think about the human flight
They will be readable on the web thanks to multimedia project, named E-Leo, sponsored by the European Community and it will allow through the web-page (www.leonardodigitale.com) to vision also the famous... more
AirportsAdR: today the summit between Gemina and Macquarie
Rome, Italy - Communication of the business plan by May 15th
Today the last meeting between Gemina and Macquarie to find a solution for Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), Rome Airports Managment Society. In case of no agreement, the Australian bank will be able to request... more
DefenseAmnesty International accused Russia and China of supplying weapons to the government-backed militia in Darfur
Moscow, Russia - Respectively for a value of USD 24 and 21 million
The Foreign Ministries of Russia and China denied Tuesday a report by a human rights group that they supplied arms to the government-backed militia in Darfur in West Sudan in breach of a UN embargo. Amnesty... more
AirlinesJetBlue announces April 2007 results
New York, USA - Traffic up by 11.6%
JetBlue Airways yesterday announced the April 2007 results, reporting an increase by 11.6% in the traffic and by 12.8% in capacity. Moreover, the load factor evidenced a decrease by 0.9 percentage points... more
ReportUnusual starts for the first military-to-military meeting of North-Korea and their South-Korean counterparts
Panmunjom, North Korea - The first meeting, after a year of high strain, kicks off with a joke
They didn't meet for more than a year, and the diplomatic relations are still difficult due to the nuclear menace that North-Korea tries to claim as real and for the borders issues never resolved but the... more
AirlinesAirBaltic announces 1Q financial results
Riga, Latvia - 338,217 carried passengers
AirBaltic, a Latvian airline, has announced the 1Q financial results, reporting a total of 338,217 carried passengers, up by 28% compared with the same period of last year. The number of flights increased... more
AirlinesAnti-trust does not open the inquest into Meridiana-Eurofly operation
Rome, Italy - It provides for the licence of a call options right exercisable within two years
Anti-trust has decided to do not open the inquest into the take-over of 29.95% of Eurofly by Meridiana, also if the Holding Aga Khan's carrier has an agreement to increase its stake. Actually, Eurofly... more
ReportNew evidences for Ufo in the Italian region of Molise?
Campobasso, Italy - Yesterday evening a strange sighting
A strange event occurred yesterday night in Difesa Grande, a little town of the Italian region of Molise, in province of Campobasso. Several eye-witnesses reported to have seen a strange light sphere... more
Press releaseAlitalia: apostolical trip by Pope Benedict XVI in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rome, Italy - On board of a Boeing 777 airplane
"On the occasion of the V General conference of the Latin-American and Caribbeans Episcopate, that will take place in Aparecida, Brazilian city, the apostolic trip by His Holiness, Benedict XVI, will be... more
Military aviationThe US Air Force needs to renew soon part of its fleet
Langley, USA - General Ronald Keys claimed preoccupation on the operational status of many USAF warplanes
Micro fractures on some A-10 wings, frayed electrical cables on U-2, worn turbine blade for the B-1 bombers, all these are clear signs of obsolescence. General Ronald Keys, "Air Combat Unit" Commanding... more
AccidentsAn investigation commission in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - To assess the real causes of the tragic event
Yesterday, the French Minister of Defence asked an investigation commission to reach Egypt in order to evaluate the real causes of the fatal accident occurred last Sunday in Egypt involving 8 officials... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL Council sets European safety and efficiency as targets and discusses about delays
Brussels, Belgium - The meeting with its 37 member states
At their Council meeting, the 37 Member States of EUROCONTROL focused their attention on the performance of the European Air Traffic Management (ATM) system. The meeting, chaired by Mr Nils Gunnar... more
DiscussionsThe helicopters of the India Air Force today
Rome, Italy - On October 2006 India signed an agreement with Russia for other 80 Mi-17
Last March, AVIONEWS carried out an exhaustive study on the India Air Force (IAF), the world's fourth largest air force, but an important objective of the IAF is to support ground troops by providing air-cover... more
PeopleA RAF flight lieutenant has received the military cross for his bravery in Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom - He received the commendation for "His selfless bravery" and skills
Flight Lieutenant, Matthew Carter, of the RAF, the British Royal Air Force, was commended with the prestigious medal for his capacity resulted fundamental in the destruction of many enemy facilities. Flight... more
Civil aviationCo2 emissions: two experts opinions
Singapore, Singapore - The planes are not "Carbon-spewing monsters"
Yesterday, during a conference in Singapore, Andrew Drysdale, Pacific Asia regional vice-president of IATA (International Air Transport Association) defended air transport from the accusation of being... more
CuriositiesOn May 7th 1937 the Lieutenant Colonel Mario Pezzi reached 15,655 m aboard a Caproni 161
Guidonia, Italy - Then the 17,083 m on board of a Ca.161 bis
Since 1934, year of foundation of High flight division of Guidonia (Rome), Italian pilots have been breaking many records. Since 1937, the division has been working jointly with the Study and Research... more
AirlinesGulf Air: Bahrain the only owner
Manama, Bahrain - Official carrier of "BITE2007" event
Gulf Air CEO, André Dosé, has announced that the airline will be totally owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, that will obtain the Sultanate of Oman shares. Note that Gulf Air will be the official carrier o... more
Fair and shows"IDET2007" (2): the defence industry growth in Czech Republic
Brno, Czech Republic - Declaration by Nick Whitney
Nick Whitney, Executive Director of the European Defence Agency (EDA) was very pleased with the improvements reported by Czech Republic in the defence sector. "It could be seen at 'IDET' that the Czech... more
AirlineseasyJet: results recorded in April
Milan, Italy - Over 3 million of passengers transported
"easyJet announced the results regarding the passengers for the month of April 2007. In the same period the airline has transported 3,133,725 passengers (2,848,065 in 2006) with an annual variation... more
IndustryGAMA survey on 1Q 2007 results reported by US aviation industries
Washington, USA - Increase by 11.3%
The US General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) recently announced the 1Q 2007 reported by US aviation industries. According to the collected data, the reported revenues increased by 11.3%... more
Fair and shows"Heli - Middle East 2007": an Asian event dedicated to the civil and military helicopters
Muscat, Oman - SAR operations to the fore
On May 14-15, the Grand Hyatt Hotel of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, is holding the "Heli - Middle East 2007", event dedicated to the civil and military helicopters. This Asian conference, now in its second... more
Civil aviation"2nd North Atlantic/Caribbean ATS Routes Working Group Meeting"
Miami, USA - West Atlantic routes issue discussed
From today to May 10th, the "2nd North Atlantic/Caribbean ATS Routes Working Group Meeting" will be held in Miami, Florida, as announced by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization). Among discussed... more
IndustryBoeing gains the first place for US patents in aerospace sector
Washington, USA - According to a survey conducted by 1790 Analytics
The "Spectrum" magazine of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has published a survey conducted by the research company 1790 Analytics focusing on the registered patents in 2005. According... more
SecurityFAA AD on LATINOAMERICANA DE AVIACION (LAVIA) S.A. models PA-25, PA-25/235, and PA-25/260 airplanes (2007-08-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18566-18568] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27109;... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace Regional Aircraft models HP-137 Jetstream Mk.1, Jetstream series 200, Jetstream series 3101, and Jetstream model 3201 airplanes (2007-08-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18565-18566] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27070... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2007-08-05)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18563-18565] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27013;... more
Military aviationBoeing awarded contract for additional Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing Systems
St. Louis, USA - The fourth JHMCS full-rate production order
Boeing has received a $ 69 million contract for 321 additional Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS). The multi-role system enhances pilot situational awareness and provides head-out control of aircraft... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin awarded future combat systems centralized controller
Dallas, USA - For unmanned air/ground system
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract for system design and development of the Future Combat Systems Centralized Controller Device (CCD) for unmanned air and ground vehicles. The Centralized... more
ReportA helicopter to carry the Pope to Assisi
Rome, Italy - The St Francesco town
A helicopter, probably of the Italian Air Force, will carry the Pope to Assisi next June 17th, early morning, where he will be welcomed by Monsignor Domenico Sorrentino, archbishop of Assisi, Nocera Umbra... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: the Battle of the Coral Sea comes to an end. This is the first time in the naval history where two enemy fleets fight without visual contact... more
HelicoptersEurocopter expanding in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Two EC-135s helicopters for the Brazilian internal revenue service
During the year, Helibras, a subsidiary of Eurocopter in Brazil, is ready to deliver about 30 helicopters to governmental bodies, emergency services and corporates. In addition to these important results,... more
Fair and shows"IDET2007": results
Brno, Czech Republic - 311 exhibitors from 26 countries
This year 9th edition of "IDET" (International Exhibition of Defence and Security Technologies), held in Brno, Czech Republic, from May 2nd to 4th, reported very good results. The event counted the... more
IndustryBlack Construction Corporation awarded of a near 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For a Global Hawk aircraft maintenance and operations complex
Black Construction Corporation, Barrigada, Guam, is being awarded a $ 41,981,000 firm-fixed-price contract for the FY07 military construction of a Global Hawk aircraft maintenance and operations complex... more
IndustryBritish Aerospace Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
British Aerospace Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a $ 7,535,959 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 19,034,029 indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity, firm-fixed-price contract to provide for Block 50 F-16 Mission Training Center training... more
DefenseThe United States Air Force is going to develop a handheld video receiver
Washington, Usa - The USAF chief of staff exploit an ambitious project
The successor of the "ROVER", Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver, could be ready soon as affirmed by general Mosely in an interview. It could have the dimension of a Palm and it should be able... more
SecurityFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems models 3A32C406/82NDB-X and D3A32C409/82NDB-X propellers (2007-08-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade or hub failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18377-18380] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H airplanes (2007-08-03)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct potential loss of fuel flow, which may result in partial or complete loss of engine power and/or uncontrolled engine compartment fire due to fuel leakage forward of the firewall
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18380-18383] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. model HC-E4A-3( )/ E10950( ) propellers (2007-08-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller blade separation, damage to the airplane, and possible loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 18375-18377] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
CuriositiesSN Brussels mixes to the ceremony for the birth of the comic strip Georges Remi
Brussels, Belgium - Known as Hergé, he was one of the creator of the European strip and author of Tintin's adventures
This month marks the centenary of Georges Remi, better known as Hergé. As the author of the 23 adventures of Tintin, Hergé pioneered a new, populist art form -the comic strip- and created its most enduring a... more
Press releaseBoeing director Nanula resigns from board
Chicago, USA - On the board since January 2005
Richard D. Nanula last week resigned from The Boeing Company's board of directors. Nanula, former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Amgen, had served on the board since January 2005.... more
AirportsAtlanta Airport: a new terminal for the international traffic ready by 2010
Atlanta, USA - Also the 5th runway has been concluded
The new terminal for the international traffic of "Hartsfield-Jackson"-Atlanta Airport will be operating by 2010. The project joins in the ten-year plan of airport structural growth. The Hartsfield-Jackson... more
AirlinesEmirates orders other airplanes
Milan, Italy - With this new order the total aircraft ordered by the carrier are 47
"Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, has signed a contract for an additional four Airbus A-380 Super-Jumbos. The airline is the main launch customer for the aircraft and already had the... more
Press releaseAmerican Airlines 1Q results
Milan, Italy - A very positive start for a remarkable rise of AA stocks
"AMR Corporation reported 1Q revenues equal to USD 81 million, with an increase by USD 173 million compared to 2006, when a net loss of USD 92 mln was reported. The airline keeps on growing, with the fourth... more
MiscellaneousHappy birthday AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - The press agency celebrates today its seven years of activity
AVIONEWS press agency celebrates today its seven years of activity. During this period many news have been published, but also realized interviews, exclusives, discussions, furnished by photos, technical... more