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Press releaseBoeing completes subsystem integration on Australian "Wedgetail" aircraft
St. Louis , USA - First Wedgetail aircraft delivery to Australia in March 2009
The Boeing Company has completed the integration of major subsystems aboard a 737 airborne early warning and control ("AEW&C") aircraft for Australia's Project "Wedgetail". The subsystems include communications,... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney: new office for Alain M. Bellemare
East Hartford, Usa - Vice-president of the company since October 1996
Pratt & Whitney president Steve Finger announced that Alain M. Bellemare will take on additional responsibility as executive vice president, Pratt & Whitney Strategy and Development effective April 1.... more
Latest newsIranian ship seizes 15 members of Royal Navy
Teheran, Iran - During a normal inspection boarding operation
An Iranian war ship captured 15 members of Royal Navy in force on the "HMS Coventry", a Type 22 frigate. According to the British Defense Ministry, the soldiers group were boarding a merchant ship in... more
Fair and shows"Australian Intarnational Air Show 2007" (2): Heliflite signs a contract for AgustaWestland helicopters
Victoria, Australia - Part of the framework of the existing multi-year contract and distribution agreement between two companies
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Heliflite Pty Ltd of Australia has signed a contract for eight new helicopters, including the AW-119 Ke light single, the A-109 Power, the Grand light twin and... more
Press releaseHouse transportation leaders to give FAA proposal “Decent Burial”
Alexandria, USA - Matthew Zuccaro before the U.S. Aviation Subcommittee
Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matthew Zuccaro testified on March 21, 2007 before the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee o... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007" (2): Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes
Victoria , Australia - An Airshow within an Airshow
Australia’s elite military aerobatic team, the Royal Australian Air Force Roulettes, will be among the many highlights of the "Australian International Airshow 2007". This world-class team comprises s... more
Fair and shows"Australia International Air Show 2007": RAN selects A-109 Power helicopter for training
Victoria, Australia - The aircraft will also be used for training pilots to perform shipborne operations
AgustaWestland and Linfox are proud to announce that the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has chosen the A-109 Power light twin helicopter to provide its aircrew with improved training capabilities. Three helicopters... more
AirlinesKuwait Airways: USD 6 bn for 55 airplanes
Madinat al-Kuwait , Kuwait - Contacts with Airbus and Boeing
Kuwait Airways has announced an investment for up to USD 6 bn to buy 55 new planes. The initiative is aimed to promote the carrier's fleet modernization and will be divided into two stages: the first... more
Science and technologyA new Icarus flies over Spain
Madrid , Spain - The legendary deeds of Yves Rossy
Yves Rossy, Swiss pilot and inventor, has flown over the Spanish sky using a pair of artificial wings. The new Icarus, in fact, who has designed and implemented a flight reaction system equipped with... more
Civil aviationOAG fact sheet: "Open Skies"
London, UK - Frequency and capacity trends for transatlantic market
In light of the current debate around ‘Open Skies’, OAG (Official Airline Guide)- the global flight information and data solutions company which collates data from more than 1,000 scheduled airlines on... more
Press releaseContinental Airlines files for blanket "Open Skies" authority including London Heathrow authority
Houston, USA - Shortly new services in Europe
Continental Airlines applauded yesterday's approval of an open skies agreement between the U.S. and the European Union (see AVIONEWS) which will provide the carrier with flights access to London's Heathrow... more
Science and technologyThe on board usage of mobile phones does not take off
Washington , USA - FCC disagreement
According to "USA Today", FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is assessing again the possibility to allow the usage of mobile phones on board of aircraft. The proposal to let passenger use their... more
DefenseAfghanistan (2): hit an Italian soldier in Farah
Farah , Afghanistan - A raider of Army, member of 9° Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti "Col Moschin"
An Italian soldier was injured from a gunshot fired against a squad in Farah area. According to official military sources, the squad was engaged in a reconnaissance mission. Suddenly, several people... more
DefenseAfghanistan: inaugurated a new medical center
Herat, Afghanistan - A structure that will receive about 20,000 people
The PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team) of Herat, under the leadership of Italian Force, built a new medical general consultancy in the village of Tourghoundy, Western Afghanistan, and was inaugurated... more
AirportsEnac will submit within 30 days a technical study on the Lazio airport system
Rome, Italy - To solve Ciampino problem
Vito Riggio, President of ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Agency), has announced that a technical study on the Lazio airport system will be submitted within 30 days to Minister Alessandro Bianchi and the... more
AccidentsAn helicopter crashes: two Italian people on board
Brobu Gard , Sweden - The two passengers miraculously uninjured
Two Italian citizens were miraculously uninjured after the crash of the helicopter they were testing. The accident has occurred in Sweden near Brobu Gard, and was probably due to a engine failure. The... more
Press releaseEmbraer delivers the 100th Legacy to ABS Jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Excellent forecasts for 2007 and 2008
Embraer yesterday delivered the 100th Legacy, to ABS Jets, during a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This marks a significant milestone in Embraer’s first... more
Aerospace"50 years of Europe" (2): the astronauts on stage in Rome
Rome, Italy - On March 26th at the halls of "La Sapienza" University
Programme - 6:00-6:20 pm - Institutional opening addresses - Umberto Guidoni, European Member of Parliament; - Renato Guarini, Dean of "La Sapienza" University; - Piervirgilio Dastoli, Director... more
Report"50 years of Europe": the European astronauts in Rome
Rome, Italy - On occasion of the anniversary of the "Rome Treaties"
On March 26th , as part of the celebration for the 50th anniversary of the Rome Treaties, an event with ESA's astronauts will take place at the University of Rome "La Sapienza", and also the Italian Research... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 23th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaires: Civil Aviation: 1903 - The Wright Brothers apply for a patent on their invention of one of the first successful airplanes after much hard work. Report: 1919 - In Milan,... more
AirlinesAeroflot commits to Airbus A-350XWB
Toulouse, France - So far Airbus has more than 1,100 aircraft in the A-330/A-340/A-350 family range on order
The Russian flag carrier Aeroflot signed today the Memorandum of Understanding for 22 Airbus A-350XWB aircraft. Aeroflot's decision brings the total number of orders and commitments for the Airbus A-350XWB... more
Military aviationIn the "World Water Day" Italian Air Force, with VIS, replies to UN appeal
Rome, Italy - Today the inauguration of several water-holes
Italian Air Force replies to UN appeal to "Face the scarcity of water", launched on occasion of the "World Water Day" today on March 22th, realizing a series of water-holes in Ethiopia and Eritrea, in... more
AccidentsTwo crewmen died on board of the British nuclear submarine "HTM Tireless"
London, UK - Notice by Ministry of Defense
Yesterday, early in the morning, two crewmen died and one was injured while on board of the British nuclear submarine "HTM Tireless", due to an accident occurred while transiting under the Arctic. The... more
CuriositiesSleepwalker pilot is cleared
Manchester , UK - The strange story of James Yates
James Yates, an American Airlines pilot arrested on February last year because found in state of drunkenness few minutes before flying, has been cleared by the Minshull Street Crown Court, Manchester. The... more
DefenseCombat Lifesaver Course
Rome, Italy - For the Italian soldiers engaged in Afghanistan before long
The "Combat Lifesaver Course", destined to 18 soldiers of Comando Truppe Alpine and 9 soldiers of Comando Forze Operative Terrestri, is in progress at 5° Regimento AVES "Rigel". It is a unique course... more
Civil aviationVirgin Blue orders Boeing at long-range aircraft
Camberra, Australia - A deal worth USD 1.5 billion
The Boeing Company and Virgin Blue Holdings confirmed that the Brisbane-based company has ordered six Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, with options for six more, and will lease one additional... more
AirlinesThe Bologna-Madrid route of Myair.com takes off
Bologna, Italy - The new destination will start as from March 25th
A new low-cost flight will take off from Bologna "Marconi" airport: in fact, on Sunday 25th March, the direct connection Bologna-Madrid of Myair.com airline will leave. The flight will have four frequencies... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007": Alenia and Boeing announce the teaming agreement on C-27J Spartan
Victoria, Australia - In a deal expected to create more than 200 jobs in Townsville where the aircraft would be based
Italian aircraft manufacturer Alenia Aeronautica and Boeing Australia today announced they would work together to support the C-27J as the solution for the Australian Defence Force AIR 8000 program, in... more
Military aviationFirst export Eurofighter Typhoon flies for the first time
Munich , Germany - Austria will receive in total 18 aircraft
The first Eurofighter Typhoon for an export Nation has successfully concluded its first flight at EADS Military Air Systems in Manching, Germany. Austrian Singleseater AS001, the first of 18 aircraft to... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: australian market success for the AW-139
Sydney, Australia - The helicopter of choice elsewhere
The AW-139 has achieved significant success in Australia, winning orders in the Search and Rescue (SAR) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) markets. The Queensland Government and CHC, in New South Wales,... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Galatina Secutiry Expo"
Lecce, Italy - For Italy there will be the materials and the means of Brigata corazzata "Pinerolo" and Scuola di cavalleria of Lecce
Italian Army will participate from March 29 to 31, 2007, to the "Security Expo", the exhibition for the European and Mediterranean State for the public security and defense that will take place in Galatina,... more
CuriositiesChinese pays €23,000 at duty-free shop
Paris, France - "Charles de Gaulle" airport always chicher
A Chinese tourist has paid €23,000 in spirits and wines at the duty-free shop of "Charles de Gaulle" airport, Paris, without turning a hair. According to the reports by the on-site personnel, the t... more
Press releaseItalian Navy: an Italian admiral awarded in Washington as "Soldier of the year"
Rome, Italy - This is the first time during the late 50 years that an Italian soldiers obtains such award
On March 20th, the admiral Giuseppe De Giorgi of Italian Navy, has been awarded at “Steven F. Udar-Hazy Center” of National Museum of Air and Space of Washington, during the “Laureate Awards” ceremony. The prize,... more
AirlinesJet2.com brings Scottish soul to Milan
Milan, Italy - An original initiative to promote the Orio al Serio-Edinburgh route
Jet2.com, UK low-cost airline, is promoting an original initiative to support the opening of the new Milano-Orio al Serio-Edimburgh route (operative from April, 6th, with 4 weekly connections, at € 18.42 p... more
Civil aviation"Open skies": EC unanimous approval on the agreement
Brussels, Belgium - Approved Bianchi proposal to delay till April 2008 the agreement execution
The European Council of Transport has unanimously approved the "Open Skies" agreement between EU and USA, accepting the proposal by the Italian and British Ministers of Transports, Alessandro Bianchi and... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: the 60,000 flight hours of Tornado IDS
Bari, Italy - A goal of 156° Gruppo and of Centro manutenzione (Cm) of 36° Wing
Yesterday March 21th, the 156° Group and Maintenance Center (Cm) of 36° Wing “Helmut Seidl” of Gioia del Colle (Bari) celebrated the goal of 60,000 flight hours of Tornado IDS in equipment since 1984.... more
IndustryAlenia: delivered the first fuselage sections of B-787 Dreamliner
Grottaglie , Italy - Central and central rear sections
Alenia Aeronautica, subsidiary of Finmeccanica, has delivered the first fuselage sections of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that were manufactured in carbon fibres by the facility in Grottaglie (Taranto). The... more
DefenseThe delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry visits Italy
Rome, Italy - To receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian military
A delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry participated yesterday to a meeting with the representatives of the Italian General Staff in order to receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian... more
Civil aviationNew connections from Palermo to Nice and Grenoble
Palermo, Italy - Introductory press-conference
Giacomo Terranova, CEO of GESAP, managing society of Palermo airport, and Franco Pecci, Blu-express airline's President, will hold a press conference to announce the new routes from Palermo to Nice and... more
Press releaseBoeing supports Nippon Cargo Airlines with innovative supply-chain solution
Seattle, USA - "IMM" contracts with 10 customers worldwide
Boeing will manage a significant portion of Nippon Cargo Airlines' spare-parts inventory under a program designed to improve spare-parts availability for the freight carrier while reducing operating costs.... more
OccurrencesIndian Airlines plane forced to an emergency landing
New Delhi, India - Passenger declares to have a bomb
An Indian Airlines plane leaving from Bangkok and bound to New Delhi has been forced to an emergency landing in the eastern region of India, near Calcutta. A Mexican man, in fact, after a scuffle with... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin completes work on modernized GPS satellites
Washington , USA - Last of eight block IIR-M spacecraft ready to support future launch
Lockheed Martin announced today the delivery of the eighth and final satellite in the modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-M) production program to the Air Force. The GPS constellation... more
AirlinesDiscomforts for about hundred Ryanair passengers in Ciampino
Rome, Italy - ENAC arises complaints for no services and sends a petition to the Frontier Police
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Agency) has announced that about hundred Ryanair passengers headed to Bergamo from the airport of Rome-Ciampino, were victim of several discomforts starting from the day before... more
Airports4 kg of heroin in the airport of Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Arrested Kenyan model
The airport of Fiumicino dealt another heavy blow to drugs trafficking, arresting a model found in possession of 4 kg of pure heroin. The Kenyan woman, 30, currently domiciled in Germany, reached Fiumicino... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 22
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - Abyssinia: the city of Harar is captured by Italian troops and stated "Opened City". Report: 1942 - World War II: In the Mediterranean Sea, Britain's Royal... more
AirlinesClub Air returns to fly
Rome, Italy - The customers will be compensated
Currently, Club Air announced that the service will reopens as from April. Last December, ENAC - Italian Civil Aviation Agency suspended the license to the Italian carrier because of the persisting financial... more
AirlinesKorean Air (2): a brief note on financial results on last quarter 2006
Seoul, South Korea - An increase of 6,7% as regards 2005
Korean Air has closed 2006 with an excellent forth quarter in which the profits have been increased of 6,7% reaching KRW (South Korean Won) 2115 billion as regards the 1982 billion of 2005 forth quarter.... more
AirlinesKorean Air expands the code-share with Northwest
Seoul, South Korea - More possibilities of travels between Asia and USA
Korean Air announced as from the end of 2006 increases the code-share relations with Northwest, an advantage of the clients that travel on the seven international routes operated by Korean Air and on the... more
AerospaceNo gravity classroom in Florida
Orlando, USA - An incredible opportunity for US students
The State of Florida has announced it is going to organise no gravity classroom for Florida students inside a modified 727 plane by Zero G company. The original initiative is expected to be repeated... more
Fair and shows"Australian International Air Show 2007" (3): Eagles bare their claws
Victoria, Australia - Simulated attack manoeuvres at the Air Show
Three massive F-15C “Eagles” are poised to bare their hi-tech claws at the "Australian International Airshow 2007". The aircraft will be flown into Australia, from the USAF base in Kadena Japan, esp... more