AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
101,861 news found
ReportTour operator of Parma denounced by Confconsumatori
Parma, Italy - Husband and wife from Parma completely reimbursed by the travel agency
Italian wife and non-UE citizen husband asked for help to Confconsumatori (association for consumers’ rights) to report the serious setback happened at the moment of the departure for a trip to Egypt. T... more
ReportA minute's silence at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - People stood in silence to the memory of the Holocaust
Last Saturday January 27, at 12:00, a minute's silence has been observed at Fiumicino airport to commemorate the victims of Shoah. It has been disposed by the airport direction ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation... more
Military aviationCase against American government
Pordenone, Italy - Requested immediate removal of nuclear
After the case presented at the law court of Pordenone, concerning the taking action of the "Via le bombe" Council, was postponed last July 7, the new hearing against American government, in order to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: hardships for the strike of today by ENAV's flight controllers
Rome, Italy - The airline advises to verify the situation of own flight
"Hardships have predicted for who flies today, because of the strike announced from 12am to 4pm by ENAV's flight controllers (Italian Flight Assistance Authority). Alitalia invites own customers to... more
IndustryL-3 Communications awarded of a over 43 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For DC-9/C-9 aircraft
L-3 Communications, Link Simulation and Training, Arlington, Texas, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $43,700,000 firm-fixed price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract for logistics support... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 69 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60 aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $68,820,000 firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity time and material contract for sustaining engineering and maintenance... more
ReportMoscow refrains from supplying arms to Palestine
Moscow, Russia - Weapons, helicopters, and armours not delivered to Palestinian Authority
On January 23, Interfax, a Russian agency, reported that the Russian Federation is not delivering arms and military equipment to the PNA (Palestinian National Authority) because of the aggravation of the... more
Civil aviationA new A-320 for TAM
Sao Paolo, Brazil - The Brazilian airline expects its fleet to have 109 airplanes at the end of 2007
TAM received this weekend a new Airbus A-320 aircraft that is already operating on domestic routes. This is the 2nd Airbus from the A-320/319 family incorporated this year into TAM's operational fleet.... more
AccidentsIndonesian missing Boeing: the flight recorders traced at a depth of about 1700 meters
Makassar, Indonesia - Jusuf Kalla expresses his doubts on the successful of the rescue operation
Determining what caused an Indonesian jetliner to plunge into the sea with 102 people is important for global aviation safety in case there are structural problems with the world's most popular aircraft,... more
DefenseAgreement between Moscow and Minsk
Moscow, Russia - The governments of the two Russian republics will sign an agreement of common area defense
After a recent period of tension between Moscow and Minsk, general Vladimir Mikhalov, commander of the Russian Air Force, hopes that the governments of the two capitals would be ready to sign, within the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Alazraki will present in person his offer
Milan, Italy - I will participate for buying the 49,9% of the airline
Paolo Alazraki, a businessman president of Real Dreams Italia, coming from Florence to participate to the call for bids for Alitalia's share, stated he will present in person the offer in the Merrill&Linch... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier Model DHC-8-400 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew has the procedures necessary to address failure of an MLG to extend following a gear-down selection
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 16)] [Page 3347-3350] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, and -900 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent arcing or sparking in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike, which could result in an uncontrolled fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 16)] [Page 3359-3361] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH model 228-212 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and replace loose bolts or self-locking nuts, which could result in the brake assembly detaching and malfunctioning, and potentially cause loss of control of the aircraft during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 16)] [Page 3355-3357] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-Fairchild SF340A (SAAB/ SF340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the starter generator, which could cause a low voltage situation in flight and result in increased pilot workload and reduced redundancy of the electrical powered systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 25, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 16)] [Page 3361-3364] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesBA's flight assistants strike for 48 hours has been cancelled
London, United Kingdom - The negotiations with unions have been resumed
The strike for 48 hours (tomorrow and the day after tomorrow) has been averted. The protest was announced by flight assistants unions of the British Airways that said it. The negotiations reopen, after... more
DefenseJSF Program: Turkey is officially the sixth Country
Washington, USA - In short-time the signature of Italy, Denmark and Norway
Turkey is officially the sixth of the nine States to sign the agreement that allow to pass to the industrial production phase, for the development program of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), next-generation... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on dangerous foreign aircraft flying into UK
Strasbourg, France - By Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI)
"Written question E-0023/07 by Robert Kilroy-Silk (NI) to the Commission Subject: dangerous foreign aircraft flying into UK In the interests of transparency, will the Commission request the UK's... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence
Strasbourg, France - By José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-5784/06 by José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence A liberalisation p... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Next Generation 737 to China United Airlines
Seattle, Usa - The airline operates a scheduled network of destinations within the Asiatic country
"The Boeing Company delivered a Next-Generation 737-800 to China United Airlines Company Limited, marking the first delivery of a new 737 to the airline. China United Airlines, a Beijing-based airline... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence
Strabourg, France - By José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-5785/06 by José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence On 16 D... more
AirportsCatania-Fontanarossa: meeting about the increase of airport's infrastructure capacity next February 19
Catania, Italy - The aeronautical operators and Assoclearance will participate at it
A meeting has been convoked by Catania-Fontanarossa's management airport Director for next February 19, 2007 to which the aeronautical operators and Assoclearance will participate with on agenda the formalization... more
Government actsMotion about Italian foreign politics, European Union, NATO and United Nations
Rome, Italy - By Sen. Renato Giuseppe Schifani (FI)
The Italian Sen. Renato Giuseppe Schifani (Forza Italia party) has presented a motion to know from the Government: to confirm that the Italian foreign politics remains firmly anchored to European Union,... more
Sport aviationValle d'Aosta's sky coloured by balloons
Aosta, Italy - International meeting above the highest mountains of Europe
The fourth international meeting "Città d'Aosta" will start on February 14th, Valentine's Day. For five days on the sky of the region will be flying more than twenty multi-coloured balloons which will... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence
Strasbourg, France - By José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-5786/06 by José Manuel García-Margallo y Marfil (PPE-DE) and Luis de Grandes Pascual (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: withdrawal of Air Madrid's operating licence Air Madrid d... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): which the surpries will be today?
Rome, Italy - The moment of the truth at 6:00 pm
It is the scarce clarity on the financial situation, on the cogency of the industrial plan and on the real authority of the remained advisors (Giancarlo Cimoli and Giovanni Sabatini) after the annulment... more
AirlinesAlitalia unveils its counts
Rome, Italy - A negative operating result equal to EUR 197 million relating to the first 11 months of 2006
Today is the last day to apply for the letter of intent on the Alitalia's share held by Treasure Minister. Following the Consob's requests, Alitalia makes known a release on its counts: it calculates a... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 29
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1916 - World War I: Paris is first bombed by German Zeppelins aircraft. Report: 1933 - President of Germany Paul von Hindenburg appoints Adolf Hitler... more
DiscussionsThe history of the Zeppelin (2)
Rome, Italy - During the World War I 88 Zeppelin were built
Zeppelins were used as bombers during World War I but were not notably successful. At the beginning of the conflict the German command had high hopes for the craft, as they appeared to have compelling... more
Civil aviationATM-PP: strike of four hours tomorrow
Rome, Italy - By flight controllers and ENAV's staff
ATM-PP (Air Traffic Management Professional Project) communicates a national strike by flight controllers and ENAV SpA staff (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) for tomorrow, Tuesday January 30, 2007... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the last week of January
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 29 to next Sunday 4
Monday 29 - Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.+ 971 3 7642000 www.alainaerobaticshow.com Tuesday 30 - Al Ain Aerobatic Show. Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. + 971 3 7642000 www.alainaerobaticshow.com... more
AirlinesANPAC confirms union strike by Meridiana
Rome, Italy - Pilots on strike next February 10th
"Meridiana industrial strategies, that under the guidance of the Chief Executive Gianni Rossi bought also Eurofly, air company quoted at the Stock Exchange, are still not very clear and the followed line... more
DiscussionsThe history of the Zeppelin
Rome, Italy - Disaster from birth
Zeppelin is a type of dirigible, more specifically a type of rigid airship pioneered by German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century and based in part on an earlier design by Croatian... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 28
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1909 - United States troops leave Cuba after being there since the Spanish-American War. Report: 1932 - Japan occupies Shanghai. Report: 1945 - World War II:... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 27
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1900 - Boxer Rebellion: Foreign diplomats in Peking, China demand that the Boxer rebels be disciplined. Report: 1915 - United States Marines occupy Haiti. Military... more
Civil aviationThe risk of terrorism does not stop
Washington, USA - Security improves but more control is needed
After more than five years from the terrorist attacks against USA on September 11, 2001, a report executed by the General Accounting Office (GAO) affirmed that, despite the air transport situation improved,... more
Press releaseEnpa looks for companion on the airplane for poodle from Boston to Italy
Milan, Italy - Unfeeling Alitalia wants to relegate it on the hold
The master dies in Boston and the dog given to the daughter who lives in Italy, but it is impossible to bring the dog unless it is sent like an air parcels put in the hold of the ship. ENPA (Itlaian Animal... more
AirportsGuatemala enlarges the airports to favour the growth of tourism via-airplane
Guatemala City , Guatemala - And it opens to international touristic investing
In Guatemala, in order to favour the touristic development, in particular towards that by airplane, a law will be approved that will ensure important tax cuts to those investing that would want employed... more
Industry787: Boeing renounces to wireless network
Seattle, Usa - Too heavy, and too complicated the procedure for the frequencies' concession in more than 100 countries
Boeing had decided to offer to passengers of its B-787 Dreamliner an entertainment wireless on board service, but due to the too weight difficulties (about 90 kg of the wireless system that includes antennas,... more
AirlinesAir France: new Boeing 777/300ER link La Réunion
Rome, Italy - The carrier serves directly from 11 Italian airports
"Air France links La Réunion with B-777/300ER of last generation as of last January 24. The carrier continues the improvement service, after the introduction on such destination, of a B-747/400 last December... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: 2006 one of best years ever for European air traffic management
Brussels, Belgium - Despite special events occurred last year
"2006 was one of the best years ever for air traffic management, EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, said. The number of flights reached an all-time high in 2006... more
ReportAl-Qaeda's camp destroyed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - In an air bombing
During an air attack launched in the Helmand province, in the South-West of Afghanistan, a camp of al Qaeda Islamic fundamentalist movement members would have been destroyed. During the bombing a most... more
IndustryAirbus: A-320 Family passes the 5,000th order mark
Milan, Italy - A significant landmark reached by the industry
"With the 5,000th order for A-320 Family aircraft, Airbus has reached a significant landmark, highlighting the Family's position as the benchmark for single-aisle airliners. In the last two years alone,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather alarm does not stop
Moscow, Russia - Also air connections troubles to Spain and Russia
The bad weather hitting in several area of Europe does not give a break. Yesterday in Moscow (Russia) bitting wind and snowstorm causing a drop in temperature to minus ten degrees. In the capital city... more
Fair and showsExhibition to the memory of the hang-glider Angelo D'Arrigo
Catania, Italy - Giusy D'Arrigo remembers her brother through her work
"Metamorfosi di un Angelo" (metamorphosis of an angel) is the title of the touring exhibition that will be at Sala delle Colonne in Castel Sant' Angelo. The artist is Giusy D'Arrigo, sister of Angelo,... more
Press releasePIU about the Tuninter's ATR-72 crash
Rome, Italy - Regarding the contents recording
"Piloti Italiani Uniti (Italian union) retains extremely severe the distorted use that has been made of a tool born and conceded by pilots in order to prevent the accidents, following to recent publication... more
AirlinesMyair.com announces the Bombardier CRJ-900's official arrival in Venice
Milan, Italy - The first of 19 airplanes lands this afternoon at "Marco Polo"
"The first of 19 Bombardier CRJ-900 that Myair.com has purchased to enlarge its fleet and, as a consequence, to increase both the routes and frequency of flights already operational, will land in the afternoon... more
Military aviationC-130J in Afghanistan
Kost , Afghanistan - Support to the Italian force at "Salerno"
The Air Force gave logistic and functional support to the Italian contingent operating at "Salerno", the NATO base in Kost (Afghanistan), sending from October 22, 2002 to September 30, 2003, C-130J planes,... more
Weather forecastsBad weather. Troubles at Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - Air connections with the capital city have not been normalized
The airport of Prague has been opened yesterday after being closed for about thirty hours because of the snow. The first flights started by 9:00am. However, the closing of the important air station of... more
AccidentsCommemoration for two pilots of Canadair
Savona, Italy - In remembrance of Claudio Garibaldi and Rosario Pierro crashed on 1989
The incident of the Canadair happened on Jan 27th, 1989, on the Madonna del Monte hill, near Savona. Claudio Garibaldi and Rosario Pierro, the two pilots, lost their life during a fire-fighting service. From... more