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IndustryAlenia Aeronavali delivers the "Special colour" E-3 AWACS
Venice, Italy - For the 25-year service with NATO
"Alenia Aeronavali, a Finmeccanica company, has re-delivered to NATO the E-3 AWACS, registration no. 443, after having modified it at its Venezia-Tessera plant. For the occasion of the 25th anniversary... more
Latest newsBrazil: an helicopter crashes into a mountain and explodes
Vittoria, Brazil - Six victims
An helicopter, probably an helicopter ambulance with onboard doctors, a nurse and police men, crashed into a mountain in Espiro Santo district, in South-Eastern of Brazil, killing the six people onboard.... more
CuriositiesHyFish: the fish-shaped plane
Berne, Switzerland - By the Swiss inventor Koni Schafroth
Koni Schafroth, Swiss inventor, has designed a new UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) plane, modeled on the shape of a tuna, operated this month for the first time. The new and innovative aircraft, named... more
Military aviationLiberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam now attacking from sky
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Against the state military base near the capital
Recently, the Tamil Ealam Air Force (TEAF) attacked a Sri Lankan Air Force (Slaf) military base located near Colombo, Sri Lanka. This was the first air attack launched by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: Finnish Air Force Chief of Staff in visit to 72° Wing
Frosinone, Italy - The delegation arrived on board of an AB-212 helicopter
On April 12, Finnish Air Force Commandant, General Heikki Lyytinen visited 72nd Wing of Frosinone accompanied by General Mario Renzo Ottone, Commandant of Experimental Flight Centre of Pratica di Mare. The... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: Humanitarian Law Course at Military Aviation School Command
Rome, Italy - An initiative organized by Italian Red Cross
On April 12, the Basic Informative Course of International Humanitarian Law attended at Military Aviation School Command. 50 people between soldiers of High Command and civilians of other Agencies have... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: collaboration among Luiss Business School, ENAC and the industry
Rome, Italy - For the new Master Aviation MBA
"Aviation MBA is born, the new Master in Business Administration specific for aerospace sector thanks to the collaboration among Luiss Business School and Ecole Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (Enac) of... more
Airports"Aeronautic industry, past present and future” in the Puglia airport "Pierozzi"
Brindisi, Italy - Expected the participation of top managers of the sector
Next April, 19th, by 10:30 a.m., the Brindisi airport "Pierozzi", Puglia region, will host the "Aeronautic industry, past present and future” meeting, accompanied by the presentation of the “Between sky... more
Government actsInterpellation on adhesion by Italy to US project for a system of missile interception system with bases in Central-East Europe
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione comunista)
The Italian Honorable Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Italian Defense Minister to know if: are true the news reported by the press regarding the Italian decision to adhere to this... more
Latest newsThe tourists stopped in Mombasa just landed on Rome
Rome, Italy - Landed most of the people, the plane now ready for Malpensa
The plane carrying the 281 tourists stopped in Mombasa due to the third fault to an Eurofly plane registered in few days (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2) has just landed. The plane, whose passengers landed quite... more
AerospaceDelayed until next June 8th the launch of "Atlantis"
Washington , USA - Announcement by NASA
The NASA committee responsible for the Sts-117 mission decided to schedule the launch of Atlantis on next June 8th, after the delay due to the tank fault (see AVIONEWS). The decision was made after... more
AccidentsGuinea Air Forces' MiG-21 plane crashed down
Conakry , Guinea - The pilot is out of danger
The pilot of the Guinea Air Forces' MiG-21 plane crashed down today, later in the morning, could eject just on time to prevent a fatal accident. The event took place in the centre of the capital, Conakry,... more
Sport aviationFIVL: the Expo-Montegrappa 2007 trophy finished
Turin, Italy - Over 200 paragliding and hang-gliding pilots in competition coming from 18 nations
"The Expò Montegrappa Trophy 2007 has finished in Veneto with the participation of 220 paragliding and hang-gliding pilots coming from 18 nations, Argentina and Australia, the farest. Three days of... more
AirportsNuance and Net Holding managing the Antalya airport's duty-free
Antalya, Turkey - Expected a turnover for € 3,2 bn within 2024
Urart, joint-venture established by Nuance (group controlled by Stefanel and Bastianello) and Net Holding, has announced the signing of an agreement with Fraport and Ic Holding to manage the duty-free... more
IndustryA new order for Rolls Royce's Trent 700 engines
London, United Kingdom - For a total of USD 200 million
Rolls Royce has recently announced an order by Guggenheim Aviation Partners (GAP) for 12 Trent 700 engines aimed to six Airbus A-330/200 freighter planes, for a total of USD 200 million. The agreement... more
AirportsAdR: approved the accounts 2006
Rome, Italy - Dropping profits
The shareholders’ meeting of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR), management society for the airports of Rome, has approved the assessments 2006 in which the profits were about EUR 60 million, dropping compared w... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": Isovolta among exhibitors
Hamburg, Germany - The whole product range exhibited
Isovolta has announced its participation to the "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007", the event that will be held in Hamburg from tomorrow until April 19th (see AVIONEWS). The famous Vienna-based company,... more
Finance and economyIberia puts pressure on Texas Pacific to receive the details about the bid
Madrid, Spain - A worth of EUR 3,4 billion
The Board of Directors of Iberia is putting pressure on the American investment fund Texas Pacific Group (currently engaged also for the Alitalia's privatization) to know if it will be flanked by a partner... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2007-07-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the distribution block, which could result in leakage of the hydraulic fluid that supplies those actuators
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 14398-14400] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AirlinesAirBaltic announces new international routes
Riga, Latvia - Starting from next April 26th
AirBaltic, a Latvian airline, has announced, following the opening of the new Rome-Riga route started from last April 4th, other new international connections: Rome-Vilnius and Milan-Vilnius, both operative... more
Sport aviationHang-gliders Competition in Lombardia
Torino, Italy - All ready in Bergamo for 3° Island trophy
"All ready in Bergamo for 3° Island Trophy, a competition of hang-gliders sponsored by Italcementi, a company which name is linked to exhibition as cycling, Nordic skiing, sailing and other sports in... more
OccurrencesA 13-hour delay for a British Airways' flight
New Delhi, India - Pilot and crew had not slept enough
Passengers on board of a British Airways plane, BA-142 flight, who were going to depart from New Delhi and bound to London, were forced to wait 13 hours before flying due to the excessive tiredness of... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of April
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 16 to next Sunday
Monday 16 - The Jock Fly-in. Pyramid Airfield, Barberton, South Africa. + 27 (0)82 3378206 +27 (0)13 712 6209 www.pyramid.za.net Tuesday 17 - The Jock Fly-in. Pyramid Airfield, Barberton, South... more
AirportsFraport announces the March 2007 data on Frankfurt airport
Frankfurt, Germany - A positive trend for passenger and freight transport sectors
Fraport, the managing company of the airport of Frankfurt, today reported the data concerning the traffic registered in the great German hub on March 2007. According to the data, the airport registered... more
Civil aviationThe Website “Farecast.com” offers a new service for US passengers
Washington, USA - A comparison on flight ticket costs
Last month, the Website “Farecast.com” inaugurated a new service dedicated to the safeguard of US travellers. The new link to “Farecast Deals”, this is the new service’s name, is viewed on the centr... more
HelicoptersIraq: flight collision between two British helicopters
Baghdad, Iraq - A tragic fatality
Yesterday, new attempts occurred in Iraq, causing apparently 34 deaths and 104 casualties. In addition to these new tragedies, a flight collision occurred between two Puma helicopters, at the beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the expiration to advance the not biddings
Rome, Italy - A duel only for three concert-parties
Today the not biddings for 39,9% of Alitalia will have to be advanced, together with the preliminary master plans up to 2012, the shares indications that wants to buy, the prices as regards to shares and... more
ReportFree flight tickets for emigrants from Basilicata region
Potenza, Italy - A € 15,000 budget
The press office of the Basilicata region’s Council has announced the 2007 program approval set by the regional Commission. According to the released declarations, the new plan establishes the allocation o... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11 and -11F airplanes (2007-07-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 14393-14394] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1917 - Vladimir Lenin returns to Saint Petersburg from exile in Finland to prepare the "October Revolution". Military Aviation: 1941 - World War II: The Italian... more
Press releaseEnac: meeting with Eurofly about new disservices in Kenya
Rome, Italy - The gathering will take place today in the afternoon
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) communicates that on suggestion by its President, Vito Riggio, the head office of the Board has fixed with urgency a meeting with Eurofly's leadership for an analysis... more
Occurrences281 tourists stopped in Mombasa (2): attack by Codacons
Rome, Italy - The Eurofly's planes are "The crates of sky "
The Codacons, the Italian coordination body of the associations responsible for the safeguard of environment and users and consumers rights, commented the case of the 281 Italian tourists stopped in Mombasa... more
DefenseUkraine President Yushchenko rejects US anti-missile system
Kiev, Ukraine - An unshakable position
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko rejected any discussion of deployment of US anti-missile systems to his country, ending months of waffling by leaders of the former Soviet republic. The Ukrainian... more
Occurrences281 tourists stopped in Mombasa: Eurofly again
Mombasa, Kenya - All Italian people on board
Eurofly keeps on filling everyone with amazement: after the terrible case of the 400 tourists stopped at Maldives on Easter (see AVIONEWS), from last Saturday other 281 passengers are stopped in Mombasa,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Superior Air Parts, Inc. (SAP), Cylinder Assemblies Part Numbers Series: SA47000L, SA47000S, SA52000, SA55000, SL32000W, SL32000WH, SL32006W, SL36000TW, SL36000W, and SL36006W (2007-04-19R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cylinder separation that can lead to engine failure, a possible engine compartment fire, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 15603-15613] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on April 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1875 - Paris: "Zenith" zeppelin reaches 8000 m of altitude and during the return two crewmembers die because of pulmonary haemorrhage. Report: 1912 - The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 14th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - The British ocean liner RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the North Atlantic on its maiden voyage, plunging beneath the waves and taking with it over 1,500... more
Press releaseAirOne: financial results of 2006
Rome, Italy - Strong growth of the society thanks to the efficiency of management and development of international network
"The AirOne's Board, gathered by the presidency of Carlo Toto, has approved the project of financial results on December 31, 2006 of AirOne SpA. The data confirm the strong development of the society:... more
AccidentsA Luftwaffe's fighter bomber crashed down
Berne, Switzerland - The pilot is dead
Yesterday afternoon, at about 03:00 p.m., a terrible accident involved a Luftwaffe's Tornado fighter bomber. The aircraft was flying over Switzerland at about 1200-1300 meter-height, coming back from Corsica.... more
ReportThe trip in Brazil of the Holy Father
Rome, Italy - Take-off on May 9th from Rome-Fiumicino; return on May 14th
The Press Office of the Holy See made public the official agenda of Pope Benedict XVI’s upcoming trip to Brazil from the 9th – 14th of May, during the period of the 5th General Conference of the Latin Ame... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo" (2): the "Crystal Cabin Awards"
Hamburg, Germany - For celebrating the best in cabin innovation and design
The real innovation of this "Aircraft Interiors Expo" edition will be the awarding ceremony aimed to celebrate the number ones in cabin innovation and design. The chosen industries will receive the... more
Fair and shows"Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007": introduction
Hamburg, Germany - Expected 12,500 visitors
From April 17th to April 19th, the Hamburg Messe is hosting the "Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007", a very important exhibition dedicated to airline interior design and airline cabin systems solutions. This... more
AirlinesRecord load factor for Iberia
Madrid, Spain - Equal to 80.6% in March
Iberia, Spanish flag carrier, continues to improve its operativeness. The airline marked a record as regards to the load factor. Last March it registered 80.6%, up by 2,9% compared with the same period... more
Military aviationFirst A-400M wings delivered to final assembly line
Toulouse, France - Firm orders for A-400M now stand at 192 aircraft
Two days ago marked another key milestone in the A-400M military transport aircraft programme, with Airbus delivering the first pair of A-400M wings from the UK to Seville, Spain, where aircraft final... more
AirlinesGeasar: easyJet anticipates the introduction of the link to Geneva on May 14
Olbia, Italy - With four weekly frequencies
"easyJet, low-cost carrier in Europe, announces today the anticipation of the introduction of Olbia-Geneva link. Thanks to its success about sales for flights on this route, has been decided to anticipate... more
AirportsThe Brindisi-Papola airport needs more investments
Brindisi, Italy - According to an analysis by regional councillor Giuseppe Taurino
Giuseppe Taurino, regional councillor of Democratici di Sinistra (Italian left party), has released important declarations about the condition of Brindisi-Papola airport, urging new and remarkable investments. With... more
Civil aviationVademecum by Adiconsum on refund rights for air passengers
Rome, Italy - After the clamorous case of tourists stopped at Maldives
Adiconsum, the Italian association for customers and environment safeguard, has issued a vademecum on the refund rights for air passengers affected by delays, flight cancellations or denied boarding, particularly... more
IndustryAtr Group and Oma Sud Sky Technologies announce a joint-venture
Teramo, Italy - In the aeronautical sector
Atr Group and Oma Sud Sky Technologies recently announced the signing of a joint-venture. The new partnership is based on the acquisition by Oma Sud of 40% shares of Atr Aerospace, an Atr Group's unit... more
Civil aviationFirst client for the new EMTEQ's seat heater solution
Washington, USA - Following the FAA approval
EMTEQ has recently signed a contract with the American manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Corporation for installing its new seat heaters on the Beechcraft King Air planes, probably followed by Hawker 400XPs,... more
AirlinesZoom Airlines launches the London-New York route at very attractive prices
Toronto, Canada - By June 21, 2007
Expecting for the transatlantic flights announced by Ryanair (see AVIONEWS), there is someone who has already taken advantage of the agreements reached through the implementation of "Open Skies Program"... more