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AerospaceChina: launched "Beidou" navigation satellite
Beijing, China - It could be an alternative to American GPS and European Galileo Project
China has launched its first navigation satellite in nearly four years, taking a step forward in its drive to develop a positioning system intended to eventually rival Washington’s GPS and Europe's Galileo. The s... more
Military aviationAn American P-38 Lightning have been found in the sea: the "Fork-Tailed Devil"
Campobasso, Italy - Glorious fighter used during the World War II
A fishing boat spotted off Termoli (Molise, Italy), the wreckage of an aircraft, a twin-engine P-38 Lightning fighter used by US Forces during the World War II. Thousands of munitions for machine-gun have... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2007-03-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in certain vertical beam webs, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the BS 178 bulkhead, and consequently could cause the loss of cabin pressure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4419-4423] Header Information Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, A-340/300, A-340/500, and A-340/600 series airplanes (2007-03-04)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4416-4419] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 airplanes, and model Astra SPX and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes (2007-03-05)
Washington, Usa - To address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 20)] [Page 4414-4416] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): the destiny of Giancarlo Cimoli
Rome, Italy - On February 22 the assembly for the Board of Directors' renewal
The hypothesis that is going around in last hours concerning the substitution of the current CEO of Alitalia, Giancarlo Cimoli, with a professor, a lawyer, a super partes professional that led the company... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the results of the meeting between Government and Unions
Rome, Italy - Bianchi fixed the opening of the negotiation table on the air system's reorganization on February 13
After the meeting between Government and Unions last week on the future of Alitalia, on the negotiation table there is the starting of privatization with all the steps that from today to mid-June will... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of February
Rome, Italy - From tomorrow to next Sunday
Tuesday 06 - ABACE 2007. Asia World Expo and Hong Kong Business Aviation Center, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China. + 1 202 783 9000 www.abace.aero Wednesday 07 - ABACE 2007.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): no personnel cuts for CISL
Rome, Italy - Polled Raffaele Bonanni
Raffaele Bonanni, CISL (Italian Union) General Secretary, was polled on the possible reduction staff, and his reply was: “We are not in agreement on the personnel cuts. It is necessary to give guarantees t... more
ReportIt happened today... on February 5
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1885 - Italian troops occupies Massaua, Eritrea. Science: 1924 - The Royal Greenwich Observatory begin broadcasting the hourly time signals known as the Greenwich... more
CuriositiesJumbolair, the unique world air city
Ocala, Usa - Hangar for airplanes in the place of garage and landing runways instead of roads
Seen from above it could appear a real airport, the air city of Jumbolair in the Marion's county (Florida), a great farm residential, home for who that, bored to have only a car, desire to have on hand... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Passera: “The company and the main shareholder did wrong own’s duty in last years”
Rome, Italy - “It is necessary to reorganize and give prospectives”
The question of Alitalia is real tricky and keeps awake the attention of Italy’s financial sector . According to Corrado Passera, number one of Intesa-Sanpaolo Bank: “The company and the main shareholder did... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the telling-off of Padoa Schioppa to his colleagues
Rome , Italy - Too misleading statements from Executive
In last period, there were too statements on Alitalia and on the themes that concern the stability of the currency markets, in fact in that regard, Economics and Finance Minister Tommaso Padoa Schioppa... more
Civil aviationAir France scraps an EUR 7 fuel surcharge increase
Paris, France - This decision arrived for the decrease of crude oil
Air France will cut fuel surcharges on some of their international routes after crude oil prices stayed below USD 60 a barrel. Air France said it would scrap an EUR 7 fuel surcharge increase on its long-haul... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 4
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1783 - American Revolutionary War: the United Kingdom formally declares that it will cease hostilities with the United States of America. Report: 1789 - George... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on February 3
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1488 - Bartolomeu Dias of Portugal lands in Mossel Bay after rounding the Cape of Good Hope at the tip of Africa, becoming the first known European to travel... more
AirlinesDeeds and misdeeds of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - To the worse there is never ending
Interminable battles against the Irish carrier Ryanair, which after scuffles with the British government, in particular against Environment Minister Ian Pearson and the Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon... more
ReportEnnio Morricone, concert to the memory of the crash of ATR-72
Bari, Italy - The famous musician will donate part of his next work's takings to the "Chiara Aquaro" program
This evening Ennio Morricone will perform a charity show entitled "Messages of Peace" at the UN headquarter in honour of the new UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon. The musician decided to donate part of... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget (2)
Rome, Italy - A crime gone unpunished
Italian prosecutors wanted the four Marines to stand trial in Italy, but an Italian court determined that NATO treaties gave jurisdiction to U.S. military courts. Initially, all four men on the plane... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget (3)
Rome, Italy - Sooner or later you’ll be found out
By February 1999, the victims' families had received little compensation (USD 65,000 per victim) as immediate help by the Italian government, which was reimbursed by the U.S. government. In May 1999, the... more
DiscussionsThe massacre of Cermis... to not forget
Rome, Italy - In remembrance of the 20 victims
On 3 February 1998, an EA-6B Prowler, an electronic warfare (anti-radar) aircraft belonging to the U.S. Marines, piloted by Captain Richard J. Ashby, left from Aviano Base, struck a cable supporting a... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310/300 airplanes (2007-01-13)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the failures, combined with failure of the NRV to close
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4198-4202] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400 series airplanes (2007-01-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of certain PSEs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4197-4198] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleGravest mourning in the world of the aeronautic journalism
Rome, Italy - In mourning also AVIONEWS Editorial Staff for the death of Cesare Falessi
Aeronautic journalist Cesare Falesi, 77, is dead yesterday in Rome. He was one of the most important historian of aviation, among the foundings of Unione Giornalisti Aerospaziali Italiani (UGAI), of which... more
AirportsNew development project for Lisbon airport
Lisbon, Portugal - Valued EUR 3,1 billion
The new development project of Lisbon Airport is evoking the interest of Portuguese and Foreign groups. Portuguese Public Works Minister met the ambassadors of different States interested to know the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 50 and 900, and Falcon 900EX; and Falcon 2000 and Falcon 2000EX Airplanes (2007-01-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the anti-icing manifold of the outboard slats, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 30, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 19)] [Page 4194-4197] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aeronautica: first flight for the Sky-X UAV
Rome, Italy - Conceived for a wide range of civil and security missions, ground observation, surveillance and strategic reconnaissance
The Sky-X, the Alenia Aeronautica next-generation unmanned demonstrator aircraft, has made the first flight in Italy. Entirely financed, designed, developed and manufactured by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica... more
MuseumsOpening on 2008 of a museum about the Arctic exploration history
Rome, Italy - It will be dedicated to the airships expeditions to the North Pole discovery
The idea to realize a museum dedicated to Arctic expeditions operated by airships has been promoted by Italian Assosiation at North Pole. The museum will be built in Svalbard and Longyearbyen Islands,... more
AerospaceNASA telescope out of order
Washington, Usa - Launch of a space shuttle to repair it
The main camera of Hubble (see AVIONEWS), NASA space telescope, is out of order again. Preston Burch, associate director of Hubble program, during a press release on January 29, explained that the wide... more
CuriositiesAn "Out of this world" trip as prize
London, United Kingdom - The weekly magazine "New Scientist" announced a competition to win a space trip
The competition announced by the weekly magazine "New Scientist", which is possible to enter within April 30, has been published on the website winatriptospace.co.uk. The prize to be won will be nothing... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Trade Union (2): the integral text of the document sent to Government
Rome, Italy - The contribute of the air transport trade Union
"In 2006 Alitalia paid out no less than EUR 380 million, thwarting also the sacrifices of the works that allowed the sensible breaking-down of the work's cost, making Alitalia competitive respect to the... more
AerospaceISS: ready new space walks
Washington, USA - The team discovered yesterday a few potentially hazardous ammonia flakes
Two NASA astronauts, Michael Lopez-Alegria and Sunita Williams, got their first space stroll around the International Space Station (ISS) yesterday, the first of four upcoming walks outside the ISS. While... more
Press releaseSdl on Alitalia: a strong discontinuity signal needs
Rome, Italy - Following the meeting occurred yesterday between Government and unions
"Following the meeting happened yesterday, on February 1st, 2007, between Government and unions, SDL (Italian intercategory workers union) has sent today a document about Alitalia's controversy and on... more
DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Di Paola has met the Tunisian Defence Minister to talk about collaborations between the two nations
The Italian Defence Chief of Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, last January 31 ended his two day-trip in Tunis where he was welcomed by Tunisian Defence Minister, Kamel Morjane. Di Paola also talked with... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2007-03-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing that could be a possible ignition source for leaked flammable fluids, which could result in a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 18)] [Page 3939-3942] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2007-02-24)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the bulkhead web at multiple sites along the radial lap splice, which could join together to form cracks of critical length, and rapid decompression and loss of control plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 18)] [Page 3934-3936] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-605R airplanes and model A-310/308, -324, and -325 airplanes (2007-02-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadequate lighting and marking of the escape path, which could delay or impede the flightcrew and passengers when exiting the airplane during an emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 18)] [Page 3925-3928] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesAccadde oggi... on February 2
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1878 - Greece declares war on Turkey. Report: 1920 - Tartu Peace Treaty signed between Estonia and Russia. Report: 1943 - World War II: the last German forces... more
IndustryATK Tactical Systems Co. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For different aircraft models
ATK Tactical Systems Co., LLC, Rocket Center W. Va., is being awarded a $ 7,398,614 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This action provides for the DSU-33C/B proximity sensor is nose mounted Radio... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52H Stratofortress Aircraft Fleet
Boeing Co., Wichita, Kans., is being awarded a $ 7,925,303 time and materials, over and above and travel contract modification. This action is for the procurement of sustaining engineering services to... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engines awarded of a over 31 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-53 aircraft
General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded $31,358,368 for ceiling priced order (GB32) under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (FA8104-05-G-0003) for repair of... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a over 18 USDm contract
Washington , Usa - For the T-700 family of engines
General Electric Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Jan. 29, 2007, an $ 18,204,911 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for an overhaul and repair effort for the entire T-700 family... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines closes 2006 with a record load factor of 78,5%
Atlanta, USA - 8,8 million of passengers transported in December 2006
Load factor to 77,8% with an increase of 2,5% for Delta Air Lines in last December respect to the same month of 2005, with a traffic +3,5% and a raise of capability equal to 0,2%. International traffic... more
IndustryATR: NAYSA orders two additional airplanes
Toulouse, France - For a value of USD 36 m
"ATR and the Canary Islands airline NAYSA today announced the signature of a contract for 2 additional new ATR-72/500s for a total value of USD 36 million. ATR and NAYSA previously signed an agreement... more
AirlinesThe first flight of Bombardier CRJ-900 by Myair.com
Milan, Italy - Left today at 12:40pm from Malpensa to Bucharest
Left today at 12:40 pm from Malpensa to Bucharest the first commercial flight by Myair.com with the new Bombardier CRJ-900. "Many companies of Varese, Milan, Novara and Como provinces are investing... more
AirlinesLow-cost flights from Germany to Cesenatico
Forlì, Italy - Hotel keepers will offer low-fares flights towards Rimini airport
Hotel keepers of Cesenatico (Forlì-Cesena), decided to offer their clients, mostly Germans, EUR 125 special fares return tickets, for flights towards Rimini airport, for next Summer season. This is an... more
ReportAmerican pilots will retire at the age of 65
Washington, USA - FAA announced the proposal to change retirement age limit
FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) last Tuesday confirmed the proposal to raise US commercial pilots retirement age limit from 60 to 65, changing the age rule in place since 1959. FAA Administrator,... more
CuriositiesRussian Security Service in pursuit of the mysterious blogger?
Moscow, Russia - The author of the scoop on the Russian presidential airplane
His nickname on the Internet is Iuri, the internaut of the blog "Hectop", who may be "Wanted" by the FSB (Federalnaja Služba Bezopasnosti), the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, after... more
SecurityBomb alert on an Air France aircraft for Rome
Rome, Italy - Signaled with an anonymous phone call
This morning AF-1504 flight of Air France, left at 9:50 am from "Charles De Gaulle" airport in Paris for Rome, was landed as emergency measure in Lyons airport due to a suspected bomb alert, signalled... more
Military aviationGood work for the 31st Wing
Rome, Italy - Six interventions in less than 24 hours
Italian Air Force 31st Wing have been very busy yesterday. In less than 24 hours have been operated six aid transports to help four patients waiting a transplantation, a girl involved in a car accident... more