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AirlinesBirdstrike for an Alitalia aircraft (2)
Rome, Italy - Expedited reprotection for all the passengers
This morning at 12:20 am, the Alitalia flight AZ 1762 left from "Falcone-Borsellino" airport of Palermo bound to Milan-Malpensa, came back soon after the take-off because of a birdstrike, that is the impact... more
UAS-Drones22nd International UAV conference
Bristol, UK - Cresswell: rules rationalization needed
Last week, the University of Bristol hosted the 22nd International UAV conference. The two-day event was inaugurated by Alex Cresswell, Thales UK vice president for intelligence, surveillance (ISTAR)... more
Civil aviationEU is not modifying the regulation on liquids restrictions
Brussels, Belgium - One-year delay for the decision on luggage dimensions
By Help Consumatori: "The application of the new EU regulations on cabin luggage size will be put off till May 2008, while the regulation on liquids restriction will be subjected to no modifications. The... more
AccidentsFatal accident for a "Blue Angel"
Beaufort, USA - During a precision-flying team demonstration
Last Saturday, during a two-day airshow in Beaufort, South Carolina, an aviator of Blue Angels, a US Navy division, crashed on board of a FA-18 Hornet plane during a precision-flying team demonstration. The... more
OccurrencesBirdstike for an Alitalia aircraft
Palermo, Italy - Changed course as a precaution
An Alitalia aircraft has made a comeback to Palermo following a birdstrike. The flight left at about 12 o'clock from "Falcone-Borsellino" airport bound to Milan-Malpensa. The pilot has changed course... more
AirlinesFly Asian Xpress purchases 10 Airbus
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - First deliveries on September 2008
Last Saturday, Fly Asian Xpress announced the purchase of 10 Airbus A-330/300 planes, with an option for other five aircraft. The first deliveries are scheduled on September 2008, with a total cost... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica on board the Italian Space Agency mission "AGILE"
Rome, Italy - The satellite launched today from the Indian base of Shriharikota
Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, leader in Italy in the Space exploration technologies announces its participation to the mission "AGILE" of the Italian Space Agency ASI. "AGILE" principal... more
AerospaceCharles Simonyi is back
Astana, Kazakhstan - "I crossed my fingers all the way, and I am very happy now"
Last Saturday, Charles Simonyi left the International Space Station (ISS) and landed in Kazakhstan as expected. After a two-week stay and a three-hour return journey (see AVIONEWS), the Microsoft's... more
Curiosities"Transition towns" and Coldiretti for environment safeguard
London, UK - United apart
Rob Hopkins, a British academic, few years ago founded "Transition towns", a movement aimed to make public opinion aware of environment safeguard matter. Surveys conducted in order to evaluate the risk... more
OccurrencesBomb-alarm: emergency landing in Munich for an Olympic Airways aircraft
Munich, Germany - Took off from Athens and bound to Bruxelles
A spokesman of the German Civil Aviation Authority has announced an emergency landing of an Olympic Airways aircraft, a Greek carrier, because of a bomb-alert. The aircraft with onboard 136 passengers... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin awarded USD 59,4 million to provide electronic support measure systems to Canadian forces
Owego, USA - For the new CH-148 Cyclone Maritime Helicopter
Lockheed Martin has received a $59.4 million U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales contract to provide Canadian Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)/Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems in support of 28 Canadian... more
AirportsSOGAER: press conference on the new connections of Brussels Airlines
Cagliari, Italy - At Business Centre of Cagliari-Elmas Airport
SOGAER Spa, Cagliari Airport Management Society, and Brussels Airlines announce the press conference for the presentation of the new connections between Cagliari and Brussels at Business Centre of Cagliari-Elmas... more
Fair and shows"Air Malta International Travel Exhibition": introduction
Valletta, Malta - The flag airline will announce its summer schedule
From April 26th to 29th, Naxxar will host the 14th edition of "Air Malta International Travel Exhibition" (AMITEX), the annual event promoted by Air Malta, flag carrier of the Mediterranean isle. The... more
AirportsAirport of Melbourne: good results for the first quarter
Melbourne, Australia - Increase by 7% compared with 2006
The first quarter 2007 has represented a very positive period for the airport of Melbourne in terms of passenger traffic, with an increase by 7% compared with the same period of last year. With regard... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 23rd
rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Security: 1933 - Germany: GESTAPO is established. Report: 1941 - World War II: Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the attacking Wehrmacht. Military... more
AirportsAirport of Comiso: invested € 36 mln
Palermo, Italy - It will be inaugurated by a Council chairmanship's plane
Next April 30th, the airport of Comiso, as recently announced, will be eventually inaugurated and entitled to Pio La Torre, the famous secretary of Communists party killed by mafia the same day of 1982. The... more
Military aviationBücker Bü-131 Jungmann newly produced
Berlin, Germany - After about 50 years
Flugwerk, a German company operating in the reconstruction and rebuilding of historical aircraft, has announced an agreement with Bücker Handelsgesellschaft aimed to newly manufacture the Bücker Bü-131 Ju... more
AirlinesDelays: to err is human, to persist in error is diabolical
Washington, USA - The Transportation Department against unacceptable discomforts
Last weekend, the US Transportation Department announced a new investigation aimed to evaluate the several flight delays registered at national airports, accusing airlines to notify timetables even if... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 22nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1500 - Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Defence: 1836 - Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of... more
ReportTwo NATO military men killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - One of them is the Dutch nationality
A recent NATO's regulation imposes to diffuse nationality and personal information of its soldiers operating in the alliance's ambit in case of the death both the country. For this, according the Dutch... more
Military aviationThe Italian Military Aviation will carry the Pope to Vigevano and Pavia
Rome, Italy - On April, 21st-22nd
The Italian Military Aviation, as usual, will be responsible for the Holy Father movements, this time from Rome to Vigevano and Pavia, in order to allow him to visit the dioceses of the two centres (see... more
Industry1,000 new workers recruited for Airbus A-380
Hamburg, Germany - For the German plant
Barbara Kracht, spokeswoman of Airbus, has announced that 1,000 new staff units will be recruited to work at the Hamburg plant, the most important following the Toulouse one. The 1,000 workers will... more
AirlinesAir France and Costa crociere: the project of global alliance is born
Rome, Italy - The meeting happened yesterday at the carrier's headquarters
"Costa Crociere, Italian cruise society and Air France, one of the two airlines part of Air France-Klm, defined yesterday the contents of the future global alliance between two societies. During a meeting... more
DefenseThe Italian mission in Mostar is over
Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. - The military base closed, Italian soldiers back home
The EUFOR (European Union Force)'s Commander, Admiral Hans Jochen Witthauer, will definitely give an end to the South-East multinational task-force conducted by the Brigade General Silvio Biagini, during... more
CuriositiesPope Benedict XVI in Lombardia region
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow taking off from Rome-Ciampino airport
Tomorrow, Pope Benedict XVI, in the world Joseph Ratzinger, will fly from the airport of Ciampino bound to Linate, Milan, with arrival expected at 04:30 p.m.. Subsequently, the Holy Father will reach... more
Civil aviationEASA wants to revitalise General Aviation
Friedrichshafen, Germany - European regulator presents strategy for general aviation at "AERO Trade Exhibition"
"General Aviation has a high priority for the European Aviation Safety Agency. Some 75% of Type-Certificates we have delivered are in the GA sector“, said Patrick Goudou, the Agency’s Executive Director at... more
UAS-Drones"UAV Outback Rescue Challenge", an unmissable competition
Brisbane, Australia - USD 60,000 to be won
The Queensland government, Australia, has promoted the "UAV Outback Rescue Challenge", a new and interesting competition aimed to award the best UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) designed and built for outback... more
DefenseUS Under Secretary of Defense announces funding for the F-35
Washington, USA - As an award for Lockheed Martin reliability
Yesterday, Ken Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) signed the ADM, approving the full funding for F-35 Lightning II Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) plane LRIP 1 and long... more
IndustryBoeing: CIT signed order for five additional B-737/700 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Valued at around USD 295 million at list prices
Boeing and CIT Aerospace, a business unit of CIT Group Inc., a leading global provider of commercial and consumer finance solutions, announced an order for five Boeing Next-Generation 737-700s, valued... more
DefenseJoint anti-missile system for Russia and Byelorussia
Moscow, Russia - The agreement will be signed in these days
The Russian reaction to the USA requesting NATO the permit to install a anti-missile shield in Czech Republic and Poland (see AVIONEWS) is an agreement between Russia and Byelorussia about a joint shield.... more
OccurrencesRussian Tu-154: runway overrun at the airport of Ufà, Bashkiria
Ufà , Republic of Bashkiria - The inconvenience occurred this morning, at around 10:30 a.m., local time
This morning, a Tupolev Tu-154 with 172 people on board, taken off from the airport of Kogalym (Russia), was forced to a "Long" landing in the hub of Ufà, Republic of Bashkiria, ended with a runway overrun. The... more
AerospaceUnion of Italian Provinces for the development of the aerospace sector
Brussels, Belgium - Illustrated a plan to the European Parliament
Recently, the European Parliament headquarters located in Brussels hosted the presentation of a plane promoted by 16 Italian provinces, among which Turin, Milan, Rome, Caserta. This plan sets coordinating... more
Military aviationEmbraer has military transport aircraft under study
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New project will perform refueling, medical evacuations, and other missions
Embraer confirmed, at a press conference held yesterday, during Latin America Aero & Defense (LAAD), in Rio de Janeiro, that it has been studying the possible development of a military transport aircraft.... more
AirportsFree landing and take-off in the airport of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - Probably to appease the many complaints due to several delays and cancellations
The airport of Brussels has announced that on next May, for every Friday, the airlines will be entitled to perform the landing and take-off operations completely for free. This measure will cost the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-50 engines (2007-07-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded in-flight deployment of a thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16703-16706] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ airplanes (2007-07-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source inside a fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16701-16703] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26685;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy airplanes and model Gulfstream 200 airplanes (2007-07-13)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16699-16701] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2007-27757;... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines announces the first quarter 2007 results
Vienna, Austria - Passengers on long-range scheduled flights up by +0.6%
Austrian Airlines has announced the first quarter 2007 results, reporting a growth in the number of registered passengers on long-range scheduled flights by 0.6% compared with the same period of 2006,... more
CuriositiesWorld Health Organization study on the "Economic class syndrome"
Rome, Italy - New results
The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted a study on the real causes of the deep venous thrombosis, a disease known as "Economic class syndrome". In fact, it was believed that the flights on... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Defence: 1775 - American Revolutionary War: the siege of Boston begins, which followed the first battles at Lexington and Concord. Curiosity: 1900 - Lingotto, the first... more
Sport aviationHang-glider in Bergamo
Turin, Italy - The event will take place tomorrow and on Sunday
On April 21st-22nd, Bergamo will host the "3rd International trophy of the isle", the international competition of free flight by hang-glider. The flight area will be the Bergamo piedmont and Alps,... more
Fair and shows"AERO 2007": introduction
Friedrichshafen, Germany - 550 exhibitors from 30 countries
From yesterday until April 22nd, 2007, Sunday, Friedrichshafen, Germany, will host the 16th edition of the "AERO 2007" event, an exhibition entirely dedicated to the general aviation. The event will... more
Civil aviationIATA-Bisignani: making a Safe Industry Even Safer
Geneva, Switzerland - IATA Releases 2006 Safety Report
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its annual Safety Report, showing that 2006 was the safest year on record. 'The safety results for 2006 are impressive. Air transport remains... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 753 B.C. - Romulus and Remus found Rome (traditional). Defence: 1796 - Napoleon wins the Battle of Mondovì (CN) and is ready to conquer Turin. Defence:... more
Fair and shows"Latin America Aero & Defence 2007": "One continent. One Show"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Clamorous exhibitors
During this week, Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, hosted the new edition of the "Latin America Aero & Defence 2007" (LAAD) event, the most important exhibition entirely dedicated to the Latin America armed... more
Press releaseHonorable Pedrini (IDV) on Alitalia: price too low, stop the sale
Rome, Italy - The Minister Padoa Schioppa reports in front of the Parliament
"The Honorable Egidio Pedrini (Italia dei valori) returns to affirm with force about the news published regarding the not-binding offers for Alitalia. All three concert parties are inferior of the price... more
DefenseNATO: started the discussions on the US anti-missiles shield in Czech Republic and Poland
Brussels, Belgium - Bush in Prague next June 5th to discuss the matter
A spokesman of the Czech government has confirmed the next June 5th US President will visit Prague, aimed to discuss the installation of the US anti-missiles shield on the Czech territory. In the meantime,... more
IndustryVision System International awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15C/D, F-16C/D, and F/A-18A-G aircraft
Vision System International, San Jose, Calif., is being awarded a $ 6,587,106 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS).Specific components and... more
IndustryAssociated Aerospace Activities awarded of a over 14 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1 Bomber aircraft
Associated Aerospace Activities, Inc., San Leandro, Calif., is being awarded a $ 14,641,822 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This action provides divergent flaps applicable... more
AirportsThe Madonna of Fatima takes off from Urbe airport
Rome, Italy - The hub a place of prayers before the departure
This morning, a financial police's helicopter took off from the Urbe airport, Rome, with a really exceptional passenger on board, the original Madonna of Fatima statue. The very worshipped statue, left... more