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Press releaseCAA on BAA's Heathrow and Gatwick airports
London, United Kingdom - Reference to the Competition Commission
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) recently published its reference to the Competition Commission, as required by statute, and accompanying regulatory analysis and proposals for two of British Airport... more
DefenseAirport of Damascus crossroads for terrorists
Damascus, Syria - Mainly on Syrian Airways flights
Last April 2nd, the Israeli Website "Debka" reported an alarming news on the last weeks usage of the international airport of Damascus. According to the confirmations by the Israeli military intelligence's... more
Airports"Europelowcost" launches a directory dedicated to all airports
Rome, Italy - In "Bird flight" mode
Thanks to the integration of airports with the innovative technology of "Virtual Earth on Europelowcost", airports can see also in "Bird flight" mode. "Europelowcost", a leader search engine in the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company models 58 and G-58 airplanes (2007-06-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent any chafing damage of the left propeller accumulator oil tube assembly, which could result in loss of engine oil
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12066-12068] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-25739;... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-06-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12075-12077] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26231;... more
Latest newsThe 15 British sailors landed on London
London, UK - Now travelling to Chivenor military base to meet their relatives
Today, at 12:02 local time, the 15 British sailors captured by Tehran government about two weeks ago landed on the airport of London-Heathrow. The yesterday announcement of the liberation by the Iranian... more
AirportsInaugurated the new free driverless metro in the airport "Charles de Gaulle"
Paris, France - 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Last April 3rd, the CDGVAL, a new free driverless automated metro aimed to ensure quick traveller inter-terminal movements was inaugurated at the international airport "Charles de Gaulle" of Paris. This... more
HelicoptersBoeing expects Italy will buy 16-20 new CH-47F Chinook helicopters
Washington, USA - Probably in 2008-2009 time-frame
Boeing Corp. expects Italy will buy 16 to 20 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, through Boeing's joint production agreement with Italian conglomerate Finmecccanica SpA. The comments mark the first time Boeing... more
IndustryBoeing: 787 Dreamliner surpasses 500 customer orders in under three years
Everett, USA - With an order from JAL
The Boeing Company announced the 500th customer order for the 787 Dreamliner with a follow-on order from Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL). The JAL order for five 787-8 airplanes, in addition to several orders... more
Civil aviationThe environment does not celebrate Easter
Rome, Italy - Estimate by Coldiretti
The Coldiretti, main Italian association on holidays on the farm, has published an estimate on the environmental impact of Eastern movements. The obtained results evidence that about 1 million Italian... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series airplanes (2007-06-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the existing fitting, which may result in cracking through the skin and consequent decompression of the flight deck
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12068-12070] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
HelicoptersUK support helicopter force to gain six new EH-101 Merlins and eight CH-47D Chinooks
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth GBP 230 million
The Ministry of Defence has agreed to buy six new EH-101 Merlin helicopters, which will be available within a year and to convert eight existing CH-47D Chinook Mark 3 helicopters to make them available... more
IndustryEADS and the BCI Group sign a License Agreement on Mobility technologies
Amsterdam, Holland - To improve product technological performances
EADS and the BCI Group, an independent software engineering and mobility solution provider, have signed a License Agreement concerning all Mobility technologies developed by the companies of the BCI Group.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2007-06-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the THSA's primary load path, which could result a consequent uncontrolled movement of the horizontal stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12072-12075] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB211-524 series turbofan engines (2007-06-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the IPC stage 5 disk, which could result in uncontained engine failure and possible damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12060-12064] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Przedsiebiorstwo Doswiadczalno- Produkcyjne Szybownictwa "PZL-Bielsko'' model SZD-50-3 "Puchacz'' gliders (2007-06-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12064-12065] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2006-26497;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes (2007-06-03)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12071-12072] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
AccidentsAirplane crashes down in Maryland
New York , USA - No survivors
"New York Times" has reported a yesterday accident occurred at the Maryland's Eastern Shore, at about 9:36 a.m. (local time). According to available information, a dual engine Piper PA-30 heading from... more
AirlinesAir Vallée inaugurates the Siena-Olbia route
Aosta , Italy - From June 23th to September 8th
Air Vallée has announced the inauguration of a new route to connect Siena to Olbia. The air flight, operative each Saturday from June 23th to September 8th, adds to other airline's routes with Sardinia... more
AirlinesReport on lost baggage by Air Transport Users Council (AUC)
London, United Kingdom - British Airways the most forgetful
Air Transport Users Council (AUC) published a report on lost baggages in 2006. This publication evidenced that "In 2006, airlines of the Association of European Airlines (AEA) reported that they had... more
HelicoptersSwedish military go out to tender for AgustaWestland A-109 simulator training
Stockholm, Sweden - Tenders close 12th April 2007
The Swedish Armed Forces have recently gone out to tender for the provision of "Helicopter flight simulator services", specifically the "Education of helicopter pilots for Swedish Armed Forces personnel,... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of April
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow to next Sunday
Friday 06 - Mozambique Airshow. Mozambique. +27 (0)72 1457645 - Classic Fighters Marlborough - Airshow, Military Reenactment and Ground Theatre. Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, New Zealand. + 64 3 578... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 5th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1794 - George Jacques Danton and Camille Desmoulins are guillotined at Maximilien Robespierre’s command. Military Aviation: 1945 - World War II: the aircraft o... more
Press releaseIATA urges Asia to participate in environment debate
Brussels, Belgium - “Governments are far too quick to impose taxes, but they are slow to implement air traffic management solutions that will improve environmental performance"
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Asia to participate strongly in the environment debate. 'The UN attributes 2% of global carbon emissions to aviation and we are working... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320 and A-321 airplanes (2007-06-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 12077-12080] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control awarded of a over 48 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, Fla., was awarded a $48,182,779 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Lot 4 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot's Night Vision... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co. awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-53 helicopter
General Electric Co., Lynn, Mass., is being awarded an $ 8,874,083 cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order against a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-03-D-0003) to... more
IndustryAircraft Braking Systems awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the A-10 aircraft
Aircraft Braking Systems, Akron, Ohio, is being awarded a $ 6,708,800 firm-fixed-price contract.This action provides for 599 wheel assemblies for the A-10 aircraft. At this time, total funds have been... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 21 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache helicopter
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded a delivery order amount of $21,400,460 as part of a $41,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for improved helmet display sight system ship sets in... more
Civil aviationThe world handy thanks to Star Alliance
Milan, Italy - The Italian airports served are 25 and reinforced the weekly frequencies
"With the Summer timetable, Star Alliance, the most important alliance among the airlines, reinforces its presence in Italy offering to the passengers in departure more options: the Italian airports served... more
DefenseMemorandum of Understanding between Syria and Iran
Tehran, Iran - Signed an agreement on military cooperation
The governments of Iran and Syria recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed to ensure a strict military cooperation between the two countries. The MoU was finalised during a private meeting... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Oto Melara awards an order for German F-125 frigates
Rome, Italy - The deal worth USD 80 million
OTO Melara, a Finmeccanica company, has secured two different contracts, worth EUR 80 million, from the German BWB, the procurement arm of the Ministry of Defence. The first contract worth EUR 70... more
IndustryFinmeccanica appoints Steve Mogford as CEO of Selex Sensors and Airborne
Rome, Italy - He will have responsibility for both the UK and Italian operations – Selex SAS UK and Galileo Avionica
Finmeccanica announces the appointment of Steve Mogford as Chief Executive Officer of Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems SpA, a core-part of the Group’s Defence Electronics capability. He will have r... more
CuriositiesCareless travellers risk losts
Washington , USA - Survey by Pointsec
According to a survey by Pointsec, a data security firm, the possibility of losing objects on board of airplanes or taxicabs increases parallel with the object size reductions. Among the main reasons... more
Latest newsAnnounced immediate release of 15 British sailors
Tehran, Iran - The Iranian President today during a press conference
Today, during a press conference, the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced the liberation of the 15 British sailors immediately after the end of the meeting. He explained the reasons of his... more
Military aviationUS spy plane shot down by Iraqi rebels
Baghdad, Iraq - American Command does not confirm
Last April 2nd, an US spy plane, an UAV-type (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), was shot down few kms from Baghdad, in Kubeiba area. US troops reacted to the attack with air bombing on the Al Basatín region,... more
IndustryBoeing 707 Air Force One simulator unveiled at "Ronald Reagan" Presidential Library
St. Louis, USA - A group of volunteers spent three years restoring
A Boeing-built 707 simulator yesterday was unveiled at the "Ronald Reagan" Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, where it will be on permanent display in the Air Force One Pavilion. A group... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Prefect Carla Scoz in visit to the Alpine Troops Command
Bolzano, Italy - A detailed briefing on the activities in progress
The Commandant of Alpine Troops, General Armando Novelli, yesterday received the visit by the Government Commissioner, the Prefect Carla Scoz. After the guard of honour, the Prefect attended to a detailed... more
AirportsAirports of Puglia: European Union allows the State aids
Bari, Italy - A three-year measure that provides an appropriation equal to EUR 63 million
European Committee decided to allow Italy the State aids for the creation of new connections in departure from the airports of Puglia towards other national and international destinations. The measure... more
Military aviation46th Air Brigade's crew members and 15th Wing's commander awarded with Sovereign Order of Malta honours
Milan, Italy - For the humanitarian effort by Italian Military Aviation
Last Saturday, March 31st, the Sovereign Order of Malta honours (SMOM) were presented in Milan to some crew members of 46th Air Brigade of Pisa and to the Commander of 15th Wing, as an award for the humanitarian... more
DefenseItalian Army: the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment drills for the "Leonte" operation
Lugo di Romagna, Italy - From April 4th to 20th at "Francesco Baracca" airport
From April 4th to 20th, 130 units of the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment (that presently will participate to the "Leonte" operation in Lebanon) will operate at "Francesco Baracca" airport, 5° AVES "Rigel"... more
AirlineseasyJet: 700 thousand passengers for next Easter
Milan, Italy - On the route from/to Italy about 100 thousand people in the period from April 25th to May 1st
"More people than ever are taking advantage of their Easter break this year with close to 700,000 passengers jetting off across Europe by easyJet. In the Easter period the average load factor (that generally... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors GTSIO-520 Series Reciprocating Engines (2007-05-15)
Washington, Usa - To failure of the starter adapter assembly and or crankshaft gear, resulting in failure of the engine and possible forced landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 10918-10920] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd model 750XL airplanes (2007-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page10349-10350] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-05-18)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 10342-10344] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Glasflugel models H-301 "Libelle", H-301B "Libelle',' Standard "Libelle", and Standard Libelle-201B sailplanes (2007-05-19)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage to the rudder actuator arm, which could result in failure of the rudder actuator arm
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Page 10346-10348] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryBoeing will install Class 3 electronic flight bag on Japan Airlines' new 777s
Seattle, USA - A consolidated partnership
Boeing and Japan Airlines International today announced that the airline will install Boeing's Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on two new 777 airplanes to be delivered beginning this year: a 777-200... more
AirportsAdR: today afternoon Gemina will examine the dossier
Rome, Italy - Possible offering for the purchase of the Macquarie stakes
Aeroporti di Roma (Rome's airports management society) dossier will be screened today afternoon by Gemina Board of Directors. This meeting could bring to an offering for the purchase of the Macquarie stakes. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Microturbo Saphir 20 Models 095 Auxiliary Power Units, APU (2007-05-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 10920-10922] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
Military aviationAMI: the deputy chief of United Arab Emirates Air Force in visit to Flight Experimental Centre
Rome, Italy - The 1st Division of Logistic Command turns out to be a model to imitate
The visit of the deputy chief of United Arab Emirates Air Force, General Ali Khaled Salem Al Mansouri, took place on March 30th at Flight Experimental Centre (CSV) in Pratica di Mare (Rome). The event... more