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CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 30th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1856 - The Treaty of Paris (1856) is signed, ending the Crimean War. Curiosities: 1867 - Alaska is purchased for USD 7.2 million, about 2 cent/acre (USD 4.19/km²),... more
Latest newsHorn of Africa: Etiopian helicopter shot down
Mogadishu, Somalia - During a gunfight on a stronghold of the rebels
Insurgents shot down an Ethiopian helicopter gunship in Mogadishu on Friday during a second day of fighting after Ethiopian and Somali forces launched a major attack on Islamists and clan militia. As... more
Civil aviationBoeing and American Airlines to accelerate delivery of 737/800s
Seattle, USA - The list prices of a 737 is about USD 70 million
Boeing and American Airlines announced that the Dallas-based carrier will accelerate delivery of 737/800 aircraft into its fleet. Following the events of 9/11, Boeing agreed to delay delivery of 737/800s... more
ReportCampania region must regain the missed opportunities
Naples, Italy - Warning by Technapoli's President
Luigi Iavarone, Technapoli Consortium's President, the Naples and Caserta metropolitan area’s scientific and technological Park (PST), has warned Campania about the need of harmonising and systematically a... more
Civil aviationAvianca Airlines purchases Boeign 787 aircraft
Seattle, USA - The first carrier of South America to own this model
Boeing and Avianca Airlines, the flag carrier of Colombia, today announced an order for 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Avianca is the first airline of South America to purchase a Boieng 787. The deal worth... more
Latest newsIran delays the captured woman liberation
Tehran , Iran - U-turn by British government
Iran, in response to the relations freeze announced by British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett today threatened not to free the sole captured woman Faye Turney (see AVIONEWS). In fact, the Iranian... more
Civil aviationBoeing delivering two Next-Generation 737/700s to Arik Air
Seattle, USA - Next month in Seattle during a ceremony
Boeing welcomes Arik Air as the newest African airline to order, and soon operate, the Next-Generation 737. Since its inception in April 2006, Arik Air has demonstrated a commitment to fleet modernization... more
Press releaseEUROCONTROL’s Airport Operations Programme celebrates 5 years of success
Brussels, Belgium - In close co-operation and under the guidance of the Airport Operations Team
In the five years since it was launched, the EUROCONTROL Airport Operations Programme has delivered a number of solutions that reinforce safety, capacity and efficiency while providing increased environmental... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL calls for global air traffic management performance targets and review
Brussels, Belgium - Substantial progress made in all the areas
Addressing the "Global ICAO Symposium on Air Navigation Performance", the Director General of EUROCONTROL, Víctor M. Aguado said that the European air traffic management system has benefited from a systematic... more
DefenseItalian Army: today the opening of "Security Expo 2007"
Galatina, Italy - A display to present the security and defense themes
Also Italian Army will be present at the "Security Expo 2007", the exposition for Europe and Mediterranean countries on security and defense that will take place from today to March 31th (see AVIONEWS). The... more
ReportNew attack against Italian soldiers in Afghanistan
Kabul , Afghanistan - Injured a Comsubin raider
This morning, at 10:30, Italian time, an Italian squad in reconnaissance mission in the Shindand area, 70 km from the Italian base in Herat, was attacked by a gunshot. A Comsubin (Comando subacquei... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce and Embraer celebrate the 2,000th AE-3007 engine delivery
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - During a ceremony at Embraer’s Brazilian facility
Rolls-Royce and Embraer celebrated the delivery of the 2,000th AE-3007 engine during a ceremony on March 22 at Embraer’s facility in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. The AE-3007 has powered Embraer’s ERJ fam... more
AirportsMövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport renovation process is over
Zurich, Switzerland - Lounge especially designed for airline crews
After four years, the Mövenpick Hotel Zurich-Airport renovation is eventually over. The hotel, whose refurbishment caused Finanz AG and Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts investments for 30 million Swiss f... more
IndustryBoeing makes the difference
Washington , USA - According to a report by US Department of Commerce
The US Department of Commerce reported the results of a survey aimed to evaluate the durable goods orders registered in February, 2007. The data evidence a overall growth by 2.5%, showing a positive... more
AirportsItaly will rebuild the Gjirokastra airport
Tirana, Albania - A joint project with NATO structure
The Italian government, through a joint project with NATO structures, will undertake a project to rebuild and remodel the Gjirokastra airport in southern Albania. The renovated airport will be used for... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada delivers first PW-617 engines for flight testing on Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet
Longueuil, Canada - An important milestone for both industries
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. has delivered the first two PW-617F engines for flight testing on the new Embraer Phenom 100 very light jet. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company. "These engine... more
IndustryBoeing supplies "Airplane Health Management" to Austrian
Seattle, USA - A software system for improved efficiency
Boeing and Austrian Airlines said today that the airline's fleet of four 777/200ERs will be monitored by Boeing's "Airplane Health Management" (AHM), a software system that helps airlines improve the management... more
ReportA video to show the captured British sailors
Tehran , Iran - Within tomorrow the liberation of the sole woman
The satellite TV "Al-Aram" broadcast yesterday a video that showed the British sailors captured by Iranian forces (see AVIONEWS). This event aroused widespread indignation in London, inducing the British... more
Military aviationBoeing helps U.S. Air Force B-1 fleet reach 500,000 flight hours
St. Louis, USA - The "Most valuable plane"
The Boeing Company, which performs development, production and sustainment work on the B-1 bomber, has helped the U.S. Air Force B-1 fleet surpass 500,000 flight hours. The aircraft reached the milestone... more
Civil aviationBoeing: Travel Service agree to 787 Dreamliner order
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 153 million at list prices
The Boeing Company announced that Travel Service, a Prague-based charter carrier, ordered one Boeing 787/800 Dreamliner, and holds purchase rights for one more. The airline is increasing its efficiency... more
AerospaceGiugiaro will design the Space Shuttle STS 120" logo
Rome, Italy - In cooperation with Italian Space Agency
The famous Italian designer Giorgetto Giugiaro, in cooperation with Italian Space Agency (ASI), will be the creator of the logo representing the "Space Shuttle STS 120" mission, part of the "Space Shuttle... more
ReportIranian drone shot down
Sana'a, Yemen - Still tensions between the two Asian countries
Last Tuesday, an Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was shot down while flying over the Yemenite air space, above the Hadramawt, in the South of the Arab country. The news was confirmed yesterday,... more
Latest newsHorn of Africa: first bombing by Ethiopian helicopters
Mogadishu, Somalia - Early days to make an assessment of the victims
This morning several missiles were launched from Ethiopian war helicopters on South of Mogadishu. Witnesses report it. The Ethiopian Army launched a great attack through the raid of two helicopters... more
OccurrencesA debris from a Russian satellite quite hits a Lan Chile Airbus A-340
Wellington , New Zealand - A disaster averted
Last Tuesday, a Lan Chile's Airbus A-340, left from Santiago and bound to Auckland, was quite hit by a debris from a Russian satellite crashed down on the Pacific ocean 12 hours before its expected re-entry. The... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1930 - Heinrich Brüning is appointed German Reichskanzler. Report: 1941 - World War II: British Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy forces intercept those of... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: maiden flight for the first MRH-90 destined to Australia
Marignane, France - The delivery is scheduled by the end of 2007
The first of Australia's 46 MRH-90 conducted its maiden flight today in Marignane, France. The aircraft flew for 1.5 hours and the Eurocopter test crew were delighted with its performance. The first... more
IndustryBoeing selects Crane Aerospace & Electronics for weight and balance system on new 777 Freighter
Seattle, USA - The new advanced technology known as AirWeighsTM
The Boeing Company selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the onboard weight and balance system for its new 777 Freighter, making it the first commercial airplane program to choose the new advanced... more
Civil aviationBoeing and British Airways complete deal for four 777/200ERs
London, United Kingdom - A deal worth USD 800 million at list prices
Boeing and British Airways have finalized an order for four Boeing 777/200ER jetliners valued at more than USD 800 million at list prices. British Airways also secured options for four additional 777/200ERs.... more
AirlinesIslas Airways orders other ATR-72/500s
Santa Cruz de Teneri, Spain - A deal worth USD 110 million
ATR and Canary Islands-based Islas Airways announced today the signature of a contract for 6 new ATR-72/500s for a total value of around USD 110 million. For the first time the airline is adding new “–500 ser... more
Military aviationMedal for italian 41st Wing
Catania, Italy - An award for the continuous crewmembers efforts
"The 41st Wing A/S operates on the Mediterranean waters monitoring the safety of trade routes and performing, besides the institutional functions, sea search and rescue activities, independently of the... more
Curiosities"Grand Canyon skywalk" today opening
Grand Canyon West , USA - Helicopter tours for the bravest visitors
It is expected for today the opening of the "Grand Canyon skywalk", a cantilever-shaped glass walkway suspended above Grand Canyon, surrounded by an absolute vacuum. "Skywalk", at about 1,200 meters... more
AirlinesCodesharing agreement between All Nippon Airways and South African Airways
Hong Kong, China - A link to connect Africa and Japan
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and South African Airways have announced a codesharing agreement regarding flights to South Africa and Japan via Hong Kong. In case of government approval, All Nippon Airways... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland celebrates a triple win at the English Minister for Defence Procurement acquisition awards ceremony
London , UK - An extraordinary result
AgustaWestland congratulates the joint UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) and AgustaWestland Strategic Partnering Team (SPT) and Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) team on both winning Minister for... more
DefenseAgreement between the Ministry of Defense and the Bolzano Autonomous Province
Bolzano, Italy - For the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory
Defense Minister Arturo Parisi met in Palazzo Baracchini the president of Bolzano Autonomous Province Luis Durnwalder to talk about the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory. Through... more
DefenseItalian Army: the World Food Program's officers teach to the "Folgore"
Pisa, Italy - On the problems with reference to the movement and survival in context to high-risk factor
A stage organized at the Brigata paracadusti "Folgore", and to which 24 officier of UN World Food Program (WFP) participated, will end tomorrow March 29th. This course inserts in the field of the several... more
Military aviationNapolitano will chair the ceremony for 84° anniversary of Italian Military Aviation
Rome, Italy - The ceremony today at Historic Museum of Vigna di Valle
Giorgio Napolitano, Italian Republic's president, will chair the ceremony for 84° anniversaries of the Italian Military Aviation's constitution that will take place today in Vigna di Valle military airport. Italian... more
Sport aviationSport Aviation Meeting
Castiglione del Lago, Italy - From 21 to 25th April, in province of Perugia
Once more, the "L. Eleuteri" airport in Castiglione del Lago, a little town in province of Perugia, will host the sport aviation meeting. The event will take place from 21 to 25th April, from 8:00 a.m.... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: Filippo Andreatta new member of the board
Rome, Italy - The approval of the office will be submitted to the shareholders assembly on May 29-30, 2007
Finmeccanica Board of Directors approved yesterday the charge of the professor Filippo Andreatta as director in place of the professor Ernesto Monti, outgoing starting from February 28th, 2007. The... more
IndustryBoeing to provide technology scholarships for Vietnamese university
Can Tho, Vietnam - Boeing support to educational improvements
The Boeing Company announced today at Can Tho University that the aerospace company is providing 13 four-year full-tuition scholarships to students at the university in the departments of Information Technology... more
Press releaseRolls-Royce Trent 900 powers Airbus A-380 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Cina - Launch engine for the Airbus A-380
Four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines power today’s Airbus A-380 flight to Hong Kong. The Trent 900 has now accumulated over 9,000 flying hours on four of the five flight test A-380s. During the flight t... more
Aerospace"Mars Odyssey" mission status
Washington, USA - Backup had stopped working
Engineers for NASA's "Mars Odyssey" mission are examining data from the orbiter to determine whether onboard backup systems never used by the 6-year-old spacecraft could still be available if needed. "Odyssey"... more
AirlinesRyanair comes back to Rimini at only €9.99
Rimini, Italy - Inaugurated the new Nottingham-Rimini route
Last Tuesday, the first Ryanair flight from Nottingham (England) to Rimini was inaugurated in the Italian airport, greeted with a cake bearing the "Welcome Back Ryanair" message. The "Fellini" airport... more
DefenseAfghanistan: approved the refunding of ISAF Italian mission
Rome, Italy - The total ayes were 180
Italian Senate approved yesterday evening the bill on the refunding of ISAF Italian mission in Afghanistan. The majority groups and UDC (party of right alliance) voted for the motion, while the senators... more
Military aviationRolls-Royce selected to power new U.S. Navy destroyer
Walpole , USA - The delivery sets to begin in 2009
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the U.S. Navy’s most advanced surface combatant ship with the world’s most powerful marine gas turbine. Four MT30 gas turbine generator sets will be supplied for... more
ReportTony Blair: immediate liberation or a "Different phase"
London, UK - Iranian sources: sailors are doing well
Still worries about the 15 British sailors captured last Friday by an Iranian ship. The negotiations go on, but the dispute becomes always more heated, even if an Iranian source has notified the good... more
DefenseUS Navy demonstration in the Gulf
Washington , USA - More than 10,000 US personnel involved
Yesterday, the US Navy demonstration in the Gulf began, the largest since the invasion of Iraq, 2003. The exercises include air attacks simulation, finding mines and hunting enemy submarines, for a... more
AirlinesAdria Airways reactivates the Ljubljana-Rome flights
Rome, Italy - With the new summer timetable
Adria Airways has announced to reactivate the Ljubljana-Rome-Ljubljana flights several times a week, cancelled during the winter period, from January 10th to March 23rd, 2007 (see AVIONEWS). The reintroduction... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 28th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Sport Aviation: 1910 - Henri Fabre becomes the first person to fly a seaplane after taking off from a water runway near Martigues, France. Curiosities: 1930 - Constantinople... more
Military aviationLogistic commandant of Italian Air Force visited the "Australian International Air Show 2007"
Rome, Italy - To the Avalon Airport from March 20th to 25th
General Antonino Altorio, logistic commandant of Italy Air Force visited as representative of the Italian General Staff the "Australian International Air Show 2007" took place in Avalon Airport, Victoria,... more
AirlinesThai Airways adds new Milan-Bangkok flights
Bangkok , Thailand - And other comfortable services
Thai Airways has announced to add a new flight for Milan-Bangkok route, reaching the four weekly frequencies. Besides adding new and more frequent services, the carrier is trying to expand over Italian... more