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Press releaseFinmeccanica: creation of the new Space Alliance with Thales
Paris, France - "The cornerstone of the European space industry"
On April 4th 2007, the European Commission approved the transfer to Thales of Alcatel- Lucent’s shareholdings in the two space sector joint venture companies Alcatel Alenia Space* (67% Thales and 33% F... more
OccurrencesDavid vs Goliath: a Boeing 777 airplane stopped by a mouse
Hanoi , Vietnam - Plane forced to a 4-hour stop in the Vietnamese airport
During last week-end, a Boeing 777 airplane of Vietnam Airlines was forced to a 4-hour stop in the airport of Hanoi, Vietnam, due to the presence of a little white mouse. The mouse had been probably... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1912 - The "RMS Titanic" leaves port in Southampton, England for its first and last voyage. Report: 1919 - Mexican Revolution leader Emiliano Zapata is ambushed... more
AirlinesHow much does the airplane cleaning cost?
Seoul, South Korea - Data reported by "The Korea Times"
Pollutants accumulating on the airplane surfaces force airlines to clean the aircraft at least once a month, using water or wax-based cleansers. This problem becomes even worse during Spring and Summer,... more
Civil aviationA study by European Commission has been started for the protection of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane
Brussels, Belgium - Against discrimination
Directorate-General Energy and Transport of European Committee ordered a study to verify the real situation of people with reduced mobility that travel by airplane, and that frequently find reduced own... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $10,172,500 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0361) for the Fiscal Year 2007 F/A-18E/F F-414 Engine Component... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Company awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-1B aircraft
General Electric Company, Cincinnati, Ohio is being awarded a $ 5,932,045 firm fixed price contract.This action provides for turbine frame, in support of F101 GE102, B-1B aircraft. At this time, total... more
IndustryFlightSafety International, Incorporated awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the aircraft: King Air 200, C-12D, Westwind IL, Gulfstream IV, V and 550
FlightSafety International, Incorporated, Flushing, N. Y., is being awarded a $ 7,502,570 firm fixed price contact. This action provides for Pilot Training on the following aircraft: King Air 200, C-12D,... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Electronic Systems awarded of a 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 foreign military aircraft
Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Linthicum Heights, Md., is being awarded a $ 29,000,000 firm fixed price, time and material contract. This actions provides the total repair and return of the existing... more
IndustryKollsman, Inc. awarded of a near 100 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1 W Marine Corps Helicopter
Kollsman, Inc., Merrimak, N.H., is being awarded a $ 97,580,812 long term indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for test, teardown, analysis, and repair/modification of various Night Targeting... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 9th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1916 - World War I: Battle of Verdun - German forces launch their third offensive of the battle. Report: 1917 - World War I: Battle of Arras - the battle begins... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1918 - World War I: Actors Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin sell war bonds on the streets of New York, New York's financial district. Report: 1950 - India... more
MiscellaneousA peace wishes by AVIONEWS
Rome, Italy - We will resume the publication on April 10th, 2007
AVIONEWS wishes all its subscribers and newsreaders a peaceful Easter 2007 "Rich in pleasant surprises" and informs the Agency will remain closed on April 9th, and it will resume the ordinary activity... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 7th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1916 - World War I: Francesco Baracca, Italian aviator, shoots down an Aviatik aircraft of Austrian Air Force in the sky of Palmanova. Report: 1939... more
AirlinesThe Russian air alliance AirUnion is coming
Moscow, Russia - It will be the second national carrier following Aeroflot
Omskavia, Krasnoyarsk Airlines, Sibaviatrans, Domodedovo Airlines and Samara: the amalgamation of these five Russian carriers, that will remain independent from a legal point of view, will shortly generate... more
Civil aviationAtlas Air Worldwide Holdings finds the straight and narrow
Purchase, USA - And it is awarded with the rally of the shares
Shares of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc., an air cargo operator, parent of Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, rose on April 3rd after the company said it settled a five-year old Securities and Exchange... more
Fair and showsThe first official European meeting of Pipistrel motorglider on June 16-17th
Pisa, Italy - Presentation of a new top-secret model
On June 16-17th, 2007, the Valdera airfield, in province of Pisa, will host the first official European meeting of Pipistrel motorglider, promoted by Aero Club of Pisa and the industry. The event will... more
ReportDelayed till February 2008 the sentence on Milan-Linate tragedy
Milan, Italy - Victims relatives are waiting since 2001 that justice is done
The Cassation Court in charge with clarifying the real causes and responsibilities for the Milan-Linate tragedy has delayed the final sentence to February 2008. The relatives of the victims have immediately... more
IndustryA new co-chairman for EADS
Amsterdam , Holland - Rüdiger Grube appointed
EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) yesterday announced the designation of the new co-chairman that will join Arnaud Lagardère, Rüdiger Grube, member of the company board of directors s... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm tagging along Aeroflot proposal on Alitalia?
Moscow, Russia - According to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta"
A new interpretation of the Alitalia case, after the last days scoop about the alliance between Aeroflot and Unicredit Bank (see AVIONEWS). In fact, according to the Russian tabloid "Nezavisimaya Gazeta",... more
AirportsAeradria. third flight to Vienna from Italy
Rimini, Italy - After Treviso and Pisa, SkyEurope takes off from "Federico Fellini"
"SkyEurope Airlines, Central Europe's low-cost low-fare airline, in coincidence with the Summer timetable, operates the third flight from Italy bound to Vienna: after Treviso and Pisa inaugurated on March... more
DefenseNext April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon
Bolzano , Italy - To grant communication services among military forces responsible for the "Leonte" operation
Next April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon to succeed to the 11th Leonessa Transmission Regiment of Civitavecchia. The regiment, under Colonel Camillo Sileo, will be... more
AirlinesAirAsia sponsors the Formula One team Williams
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A key strategy to reach new markets
The Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia yesterday announced a three-year partnership withe the British Formula One team AT&T Williams. In addition to Manchester United, in fact, the Malaysian carrier... more
Science and technologyAtlas Air reduces communication costs and drives employee efficiency using MobileAware
New York, USA - By providing flight crews with mobile access to constantly changing travel information
MobileAware, the world’s leading provider of Mobile Service Infrastructure (MSI), today announced that Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a global provider of air cargo charter services, has reduced i... more
Defense41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2007" starts
Sigonella, Italy - The exercise will take place from 11 to 23 April
"Next April 11 will begin the 'Noble Manta 2007', the greatest war exercise anti-submarine, organized annually by NATO. Some countries of the Atlantic Alliance will participate at it, besides Italy, with... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: March 2007 results
London, UK - Passenger traffic increasing
British Airways has officially announced the March 2007 traffic and capacity results, reporting an increase by 2.3% in passenger capacity compared with the same period of last year. In terms of Revenue... more
AirlinesFirefly the new subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines
Penang , Malaysia - Tickets starting from USD 2.6
Firefly, low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines, starts its businesses with an extraordinary offer. The first flights, in fact, on a two 50-seat Fokker Friendship planes, are departing... more
Civil aviation2007 outlooks by IATA
Romeq, Italy - A year of increases
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has notified the data related to the world air transport 2007 expectations. The 2007 net income, previously expected to be equal to USD 2.5 bn, has... more
Civil aviationToday the inaugural flight on the Milan-Pantelleria route
Pantelleria , Italy - Other flights from Rome, Venice and Boulogne expected
Today, the first flight promoted by "Pantelleria Island" consortium, departing from Milan-Malpensa at 07:05 a.m. and arriving to Pantelleria at 08:55 a.m. was inaugurated. The flight, involving 151... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Flight spoiler actuator jams Short Field Performance (2007-06-52)
Washington, Usa - On model 737-800 airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 FAA-2007-27558; Directorate Identifier... more
AirportsEaster in Capodichino airport: passenger increase by 11%
Naples, Italy - 10,000 passengers expected
During Easter holiday, the Naples-Capodichino airport, will register the transit of 80,000 passengers. The outlook evidences an increase by 11% compared with the same period of last year, in particular... more
AirportsAeradria: new flight Cologne/Bonn-Rimini by TuiFly.com
Rimini, Italy - The route will be served by a Boeing 737 airplane
"The first flight Cologne/Bonn-Rimini, served by new low-cost TuiFly.com, landed yesterday morning at 8:05. The connection, with a Boeing 737 aircraft, will have duration until next October 7; 137 the... more
CuriositiesThe ex-football player Niall Quinn pays taxi for 100 fans
Bristol , UK - Removed from an easyJet flight for disturbing other passengers
Last week-end the ex-football player and current Sunderland's President Niall Quinn, going to travel back home to Newcastle after a match over Cardiff, showed an uncommon generosity. After boarding... more
Press releaseENAV: the leadership of the Eurocontrol's meeting table at Italy
Rome, Italy - Massimo Garbini appointed Chairman of OCG
"Important international recognition for Italy: Massimo Garbini, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Society) Operational Area responsible, has been assigned Chairman of the Operations Coordination Group (OCG),... more
SecurityFAA AD on B-N Group Ltd. BN-2, BN-2A, BN-2B, BN- 2T, and BN-2T-4R series, and BN-2A-Mklll Trislander Series Airplanes (2007-06-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12557-12560] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and A-310 airplanes; equipped with General Electric CF6-80A3 or CF6-80C2 engines (2007-06-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent deployment of thrust reversers in flight, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12550-12555] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2007-06-53)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a cargo door from opening during flight; which could lead to structural failure or loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 Docket No. FAA-2007-27616; Directorate... more
Latest newsCruise ship strikes rocks and sinks off Santorini
Athens, Greece - 1,600 people on board. On site, planes, helicopters and combat ships
Yesterday, a military transport plane, four combat ships and four helicopters arrived off Santorini coast, Greece, to rescue a cruise ship with 400 crewmembers and 1,200 passengers on board (the trade... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 6th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1832 - Indian Wars: Black Hawk War begins - The Sauk warrior Black Hawk enters into war with the United States. (Black Hawk is the name of an attack helicopter... more
Press releaseRimini.Go.com: new route with flight to Paris
Rimini, Italy - Its own operational activity started
"RiminiGo.com, division of the Riviera di Rimini Promotions, an Italian private organization of touristic promotion to which more than 2500 accommodating facilities make reference, announced the beginning... more
IndustryAssociated Aerospace Activities Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 fighter aircraft
Associated Aerospace Activities Inc., San Leandro, Calif., is being awarded a $6,257,865 firm-fixed-price contract. This action provides for augmentor nozzle, 3,944 units (480 per month). This Air Force... more
AirportsFalse bomb alarm in the airport of Genoa
Genoa , Italy - Immediate the evacuation
This morning, at around 11:20 a.m., the airport of Genoa was evacuated due to a bomb alarm turned out to be false. The real cause of the inconvenience seem to have been a suspicious bag of an Algerian... more
Civil aviationStatement by Frattini on Passenger Name Record
Brussels, Belgium - No bilateral agreements
Franco Frattini, Vice-President of the European Commission and Commissioner responsible for Justice, Freedom and Security, recently released a statement on the USA-EU dispute concerning the Passenger Name... more
Military aviationAn Apache US helicopter shot down in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - All 9 aboard survive but four wounded
The U.S. military said an Army helicopter with nine personnel on board went down South of Baghdad on Thursday, and four personnel were injured. A statement did not give the cause of the incident or... more
Civil aviation"Europelowcost" launches the global directory dedicated to low-cost and scheduled flights
Rome, Italy - To control the best offering in real time
It is always easier and faster to search the offering and information to fly low-cost: destinations and airports in all the world sorted by continent, Country and city. It is born the new multilanguages... more
Civil aviationNew FAA oceanic air traffic system designed by Lockheed Martin fully operational
Rockville , USA - Anchorage Control Center completes transition
The Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, is now fully operational. The Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center i... more
AirportsThe airport of Ciampino invaded by many curious people on the occasion of Manchester team arrival
Rome, Italy - Double face of a city
Last April 3rd, the airport of Rome-Ciampino was invaded by many curious arrived to witness the Manchester team landing expected on the occasion of the Champions League match against Roma. The British... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica and TsAGI Institute sign MoU for commercial aircraft aerostructures design
Moscow, Russia - The start of the joint activities is scheduled by the end of next Summer
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and TsAGI, the Russian Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute, today have announced a joint feasibility project for cooperation in the field of research & development... more
AirportsAirport of Ciampino: discovered steals from the bags
Rome, Italy - Seven orders for Flight care's employees
The frontier police of Ciampino issued seven orders, one for preventive detention and six for house arrest, against as many employees of Flight care, provider of airport assistance services. The seven... more
HelicoptersBell's 429 helicopter continuing paces of Flight Test Program
Mirabel, Canada - The performace has been "Very stable and predictable"
Bell Helicopter, a Textron (TXT) Inc. company, confirmed that its 429 model continues to perform well as it advances through its flight test paces. According to the flight test pilots, to date, the... more