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AirlinesAirOne orders ten new A-320 airplanes
Milan, Italy - The second Italian carrier has a total of 40 aircraft
"AirOne, the second Italian carrier, has announced today the purchase of 10 new A-320 planes, as per contracts signed in November and December 2006. To date Italian airline has underwritten buying orders... more
HelicoptersAn AgustaWestland A-109 helicopter for ETPS training school
London, United Kingdom - A lightweight, twin engine, multipurpose chopper with eight seats
The Empire Test Pilots' School (ETPS) at Boscombe Down in England, part of the QinetiQ Group, has added an AgustaWestland A-109 Power helicopter to its training fleet that includes: two Sea King, two Lynx... more
DefenseISAF mission: 2000 soldiers, a C-130 and two UAV from Italy
Sevilla, Spain - Arturo Parisi official confirmed it during NATO summit
It was decided. Italy will contribute to ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) mission in Afghanistan with a C-130 cargo aircraft and two UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, probably Predator. Italian... more
AirlinesTUIfly, German low-cost, will be present at the BIT's 27th edition
Milan, Italy - With its last newness
"TUIfly, the new German low-cost of TUI Group, born from the integration between Hapag-Llyod Express and Hapagfy, will be present at BIT 2007 (Tourism International Fair), the exhibition of the Italian... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and the new baggage charges
London, United Kingdom - When it says "To have a double standard"
British Airways (BA) to introduce new baggage charges next February 13. From Tuesday, passengers face paying up to 240 pounds (about EUR 360) if they want to check in more than one bag on a long haul... more
Military aviationUS airstrike in Mosul: 8 victims
Mosul, Iraq - According to US sources 8 insurgents were killed
The US military in Iraq says an American airstrike has killed at least eight insurgents and destroyed a building south of Baghdad. A military statement said US ground troops called for air support after... more
DefenseNATO summit: the very first mission of Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon
Sevilla, Spain - The planes are part of wide security measures in the city carried out by Spanish Home Ministry
Four Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon is being used for the very first time to patrol the airspace above Seville where an informal NATO summit got underway on Thursday, where will be talk about strengthening... more
AirlinesRyanair launches 8th route from "Riviera del corallo"
Alghero, Italy - Alessia Viviani: "It is the main national airport of reference for the carrier"
A few days ago 8th destination of Ryanair was launched: Alghero-DüsseldorfWeeze and on the occasion of Alessia Viviani, vice-director marketing for Italy of Irish airline stated: "I am very content to... more
HelicoptersAn UAV to rescue the climbers on the world’s highest mountain
Auckland, New Zealand - Adventurer Peter Hillary and Mark Inglis, this last double amputee, lend their support for the Everest Rescue Trust
"The Everest Rescue Trust launched the ‘Rescue on Everest Challenge’ to design, build and operate a self-funding rescue helicopter service for the extreme altitude regions of Nepal. This humanitarian pro... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on monitoring of passengers in airports and on board aeroplanes by way of RFID tags, cameras and microphones
Strasbourg, France - By Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE)
"Written question P-0173/07 by Sophia in 't Veld (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: monitoring of passengers in airports and on board aeroplanes by way of RFID tags, cameras and microphones SAFEE... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on EU restrictions on liquids that passengers can carry on aircraft
Strasbourg, France - By Monica Frassoni, Kathalijne Maria Buitenweg and Raül Romeva i Rueda (Verts/ALE)
"Oral question with debate O-0005/07 pursuant to Rule 108 of the Rules of Procedure by Monica Frassoni, Kathalijne Maria Buitenweg and Raül Romeva i Rueda, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group to the Commission Subject:... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on FYROM decision endangering flight safety
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM)
"Written question E-0050/07 by Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM) to the Council Subject: FYROM decision endangering flight safety The government in Skopje recently decided - in breach of the interim... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on inaccurate and misleading information from the Commission on the rights of air passengers
Strasbourg, France - By Marc Tarabella (PSE)
"Written question P-0140/07 by Marc Tarabella (PSE) to the Commission Subject: inaccurate and misleading information from the Commission on the rights of air passengers On 10 January 2007, the... more
ReportUSA: unreal amount of snow in the East Coast
Oswego, USA - More than two metres of the white stuff have fallen on a couple of towns
After the heavy snow fallen in UK that provoked the closure of all five major airports (see AVIONEWS), the bad weather blew up also in USA. More than two metres of the white stuff have fallen on a couple... more
HelicoptersEnstrom 480B on the job with LA IMPACT
Michigan, Usa - The helicopter "Guardian" will be operated for the task force by the Pasadena Police Air Operations Section
"During a ceremony at the Enstrom facility, Pasadena Air Operations OIC, Lieutenant Robert Mulhall accepted the 480B on behalf of Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 9
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: Top United States military leaders hold their first formal meeting to discuss American military strategy in the war. Report: 1950 - Second... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2007-03-19)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct premature cracking of the main fittings of the MLGs, which could result in failure of the fittings and consequent collapse of the MLGs during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 26)] [Page 5925-5929] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 and A-300/600 airplanes (2007-03-18)
Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 26)] [Page 5919-5921] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-03-16)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 26)] [Page 5921-5923] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on EADS SOCATA model TBM-700 airplanes (2007-03-17)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 26)] [Page 5923-5925] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
OccurrencesA tragedy came close to at Tel Aviv's airport
Tel Aviv , Israel - A collision between an airplane of Iberia and the other one of El Al averted
A responsible of the authority that protects the Israeli civil aviation, Arieh Gilad, announced yesterday that, shortly before the sunset, a collision has been averted at Tel Aviv's airport, "Ben Gurion",... more
AirportsFokker 100, B-737/800 and 737/700 banned from Sao Paolo airport
Sao Paolo, Brazil - For a decision by a Brazilian Federal Judge
A federal judge has banned three types of large passenger jets from using Brazil's busiest airport: Fokker 100s, Boeing 737/800s and Boeing 737/700s could not land and take off any more. This decision... more
Government actsQuestion on agreements' legitimacy between AgustaWestland-Libya and Aermacchi-Malaysia
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Salvatore Cannavò (Rifondazione comunista)
The Italian Honorable Salvatore Cannavò (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Italian Defense Minister to know: if the Minister above mentioned retains compatible these contracts with a cooperation... more
CuriositiesA hot aircraft for the "Lovers of flight"
Staverton, United Kingdom - To exchange cuddles and intimacy high altitude
Going sour from "Mile High Club" (an international club for the people that made out at high altitude, in the toilet of a commercial airliner), Mike Crisp, 32, British computer scientist, decided to create... more
AirportsThe opening of "Antonio Canova" Airport in Treviso
Treviso, Italy - It will be in operation by February 18, 2007
For the opening of "Antonio Canova" Airport in Treviso there will be three days of celebrations from February 16 to 18. Also Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, and the Governor of Veneto,... more
DefenseIran: trial launches of TOR-M1 missiles
Tehran, Iran - A deal signed in 2005 and worth USD 700 million
Iran realized yesterday the trial launches of Russian TOR-M1 missiles. The spokesman of Iranian Armed Forces retailed it. The tests take part of a military training started yesterday in South of the... more
Military aviation"Aero India 2007": India to buy 40 Su-30 Fighters in Russia
Bangalore, India - A deal worth USD 1,60 billion
A few days ago AVIONEWS announced a call for bids by Indian government as regard the enlargement of its military aircraft's fleet. The order should include 126 new aircraft for a total of USD 10 billion. New... more
SecurityUSA: embargo to Venezuela as regard the weapons deliveries
Washington, USA - Softened the restrictions towards Libya
George Bush’s administration prohibited all military deliveries from the USA to Venezuela, putting it on the list of countries deprived of the licenses for such deliveries. The corresponding instruction h... more
Fair and showsFAI: five candidates for World Air Games 2009
Losanna, Switzerland - They are London, Melbourne, Moscow, Odense, and Turin
"Sites near London (United Kingdom), Melbourne (Australia), Moscow (Russia), Odense (Denmark), and Turin (Italy) have been selected today by the Executive Board of the FAI - The World Air Sports Federation... more
AirportsLondon: closed Luton airport due to heavy snow
London, United Kingdom - Flights to and from Birmingham, London City, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Southampton were cancelled
A blanket of snow brought travel chaos to many parts of England and Wales this morning, forcing the cancellation of trains and flights, closing schools and blocking roads. Many services in London and... more
DefenseUSA launches a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
Washington, USA - It travelled 6762 km in 20 minutes
USA realized the trial launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. Official sources of US Army made known it. The missile launched yesterday at 12:14pm local hour, from an Air Base... more
Military aviationJSF: the satisfaction of Vincenzo Camporini, Italy Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - The agreement for the PSFD phase signed yesterday in Washington
"I am very content of the agreement signed yesterday in Washington. Italian Armed Force assured an appropriate system for next 40 years and this one will allow us to collaborate at equal level with the... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2007" (2): AgustaWestland civil sales take-off in India
Bangalore, India - In 2006 seven helicopters delivered and four ones this year, but another 12 choppers during 2008-2009
"Since the first AgustaWestland helicopter, an A-109 Power, was delivered to the Government of Rajasthan in 2005 AgustaWestland has seen sales of it modern range of commercial helicopters take-off in India.... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2007": ATR and Air Deccan open joint training center in Bangalore
Bangalore, India - In order to prepare future pilots for the ATR fleet of the airline
"On the occasion of the 'Aero India Airshow 2007', ATR and the Indian carrier Air Deccan today announced the opening of a new joint Training Center in Bangalore in order to prepare future pilots for the... more
AccidentsIraq: "al-Qaeda" claims the shooting down of the American helicopter
Baghdad, Iraq - It should be shot down due to an anti-aircraft missile
A CH-46 Sea Knight of Marines crashed yesterday North-Western of Baghdad, about 30 km, while was in flight between Baghdad and Falluja. All the seven soldiers onboard are dead. An high official of US... more
Fair and shows"ABACE 2007": an exhibition for the Regional aviation development
Hong Kong, China - It concluded yesterday at Hong Kong Asia World Expo
The second Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition "ABACE 2007" concluded yesterday at Hong Kong Asia World Expo. It took place on February 6-7. The two-day event have brought together leading... more
Military aviationIndia: call for bids for the enlargement of its military aircraft's fleet
Bangalore, India - An order of 126 fighters
According to a governmental spokesman, Defense Ministry of India will call for tenders, probably during the International "Aero India 2007" Air Show, to purchase 126 fighters. Air Show will last up to... more
Science and technologyAn European joint-project on the creation of an aircraft with a lower environmental impact
Manchester, United Kingdom - It will last three years and cost about EUR 34 million
European Union is working to an experimental project. The object is the realization of a new lighter and smaller aircraft. This one might to transport from 10 to 50 passengers and it will have a lower... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 8
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1856 - Laetitia, asteroid 39 is discovered. Aerospace: 1878 - Istria, asteroid 183 is discovered. Aerospace: 1889 - Emma, asteroid 283 is discovered. Aerospace:... more
AirlinesThe Irish Flight Safety Board launches accusations against Ryanair's pilots
Dublin, Ireland - And the airline menaces to dismiss them
"The safety is the priority number one of Ryanair", the Irish no-frills carrier's spokesperson declared it. The facts: the Irish Flight Safety Authority would have accused, in a report, some airline's... more
IndustryBoeing Co awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-32A and C-40B aircraft
Boeing Co., Seattle Wash., is being awarded a $23,533,000 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This delivery order provides funding for CY07 Communication Equipment Subscription Services for the C-32A... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a near 137 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Jan. 31, 2007, a $136,900,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of war replacement AH-64D Apache Longbow aircraft.... more
AirlinesEmirates increases its routes to Africa
Milan, Italy - The links will be made by A-330/200 airplane
Emirates, carrier based in Dubai, strengthens its presence in Africa with the introduction of daily flights to Sudan. Recently the airline has intensified its presence in Khartoum, introducing an extra... more
AirlinesAlitalia: on February 12 is an important date for the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - Out Fabio Scaccia
On February 12 is looming an important date for Alitalia, for two expires. According to press sources, Treasure Ministry could communicate next Monday the names of the subjects selected among the eleven... more
AirlinesEurofly: the strike announced for next February 10 has been postponed
Turin, Italy - For not respect of the contract conditions
The strike of the Eurofly's pilots announced for next February 10 has been postponed on March 14, 2007. The delay, announced by ANPAC, Italian Pilots Association, has come out from a meeting passed yesterday... more
AirlinesQatar: Rome-Doha by an Airbus A-330/200 airplane
Rome, Italy - The use of this aircraft after the experimentation of Milan-Doha route
After to have experimented with Milan-Doha route operating it by new Airbus A-330/200 plane, Qatar Airways decided to use this aircraft also for the Rome-Doha route. The aircraft has a twin class configuration... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2007" (5): OSS Air appointed AgustaWestland service centre for India
Bangalore, India - Additionally OA will co-ordinate all commercial sales and marketing activities
"AgustaWestland announces the appointment of OSS Air as its designated Service Centre for its commercial range of helicopters. Additionally OSS Air will co-ordinate all commercial sales and marketing activities... more
Military aviationJoint Strike Fighter: today the signature of Italy (2)
Rome, Italy - The polemics of the Italian world
The signature of the agreement is followed to the presentation of the JSF program to the Defense Commissions of Chamber and Senate last weeks by Defense Undersecretary, Lorenzo Forcieri, but the polemics... more
Fair and shows"Aero India 2007" (6): Russia will display new jet AL-31FM1 engine for the fighters
Bangalore, India - An investment of more than USD 40 million
Russian jet engine maker Salut will showcase in the International "Aero India 2007" Air Show that will take place from today to February 11, 2007 in Bangalore, the modernized engine for Su-family fighters... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: announcing strikes and agitation should cost about GBP 80 million
London, United Kingdom - Willie Walsh, CEO of the airline stated it
The personnel's strikes and agitations of last period could cost about GBP 80 million in lost revenue. Willie Walsh, CEO of British Airways stated it. Even if the strike announced was suspended, thousand... more