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AirportsBaghdad airport open again
Baghdad, Iraq - The Iraqi airport capital has been closed for two days
Today the Baghdad airport has been opened again, after the two-day block. On Saturday night in fact started a curfew over the capital to prevent any violence on the occasion of the sentencing in the process... more
AirportsRadar's breakdown creates problem at the Seattle airport
Seattle, USA - Yesterday over an half of flights have been diverted to other airports
An half of the scheduled flights yesterday were able to land at Tacoma Seattle airport because of a problem with the radar. In the mean time the technicians were working to solve the problem and find an... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 7
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1665 - The "London Gazette", the oldest surviving journal, is first published. Civil Aviation: 1910 - The first air freight shipment (from Dayton, Ohio,... more
UAS-DronesDrones to patrol the USA-Mexico border
Washinigton, USA - The UAV will be used by the US Army to prevent illegal immigration
After months of tests the United States have chosen which will be the drone to be used to patrol the border with Mexico, in order to prevent the illegal immigration. And so after a ceremony which has been... more
AirportsNew hand luggage rules: some delays
Rome, Italy - Few minutes in Rome, more in Milan
Longer queues than usual and slight departure delays: these are some effects of the new hand luggage rules that became effective yesterday in all European airports and that ban liquids or creams exceeding... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2006-22-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW, which could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and could lead to the rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 214)] [Page 64884-64887] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AerospaceNASA: is the "Discovery" mission at sea?
Cape Canaveral, USA - There is a chance to postpone it to 2007
After the announcement of launch delays in 2007 (see AVIONEWS for details), NASA seems to have problems with its next "Discovery" mission too, whose departure is scheduled on December 7. After the increase... more
IndustryCessna 210’s and T-210’s get Hartzell Top Prop™ performance conversion
Ohio, Usa - The new 80-inch diameter, three-bladed propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced yesterday that it has received an STC for a new 3-bladed propeller on 1966-1969 model Cessna 210's and 1966-1974 model T210's. The new propeller is an increased diameter... more
AirlinesQatar Airways will fly to New York
Doha, Qatar - The Eastern carrier will launch in 2007 seven new routes
New York will be one of the seven new destinations Qatar Airways will launch next year. This is what the carrier's Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, announced yesterday during a press conference in London.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-22-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking in the aft web of support rib 6, which could result in overloading of adjacent ribs and the surrounding wing structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 214)] [Page 64881-64884] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Integrated Systems awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Greenville, Texas, is being awarded a $5,895,180 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-05-C-0038) for the removal and replacement... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron, Inc. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-1 aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $9,150,518 modification to a previously awarded contract (N00019-04-C-0001) to exercise an option for the Fiscal Year 2007 acquisition... more
DefenseThe Russian Army keeps track of attention to the missile testings of Iran
Moscow, Russia - The statements of the Army's Chief of Staff
The Russian militaries keep track of attention the evolution of the missile testing realized from Iran: the Russian Army's Chief of Staff, Yuri Baluevsky, has retailed it. During a press conference, to... more
AirlinesBlu-express.com: the low-cost launched today and up to November 16 a special offer
Rome, Italy - On all the destinations and admit for the flights of the Winter programme
"All inclusive" in the new offer of Blu-express.com, the low-cost of Blue Panorama Airlines: special fares from EUR 25 "All inclusive" on all the destination of the network from and for Rome-Fiumicino... more
CuriositiesQatar Airways: the ball of the German Football Championship final match went under the hammer
Rome, Italy - During a benefit gala organized by the airline to raise funds
"The ball with which Italy won the World Football Championship 2006 was the protagonist of a benefit gala to raise funds for populations struck by natural calamities in Asia, organized by Qatar Foundation... more
DiscussionsAir crashes (3): human mistakes and unlucky circumstances
Rome, Italy - The Linate disaster in 2001 was caused by a unlucky conjunction
The human mistake has caused also many air disasters in Italy. In 2001, a month after the tragic attack at World Trade Center, the worst air incident of all times in Italy: a MD-87 plane of the airline... more
Science and technologyA US-UK ecologic airplane
Washington, USA - It will be quiet and will consume less fuel
British and US Air Forces are preparing to launch a new generation of quiet airplanes, which can cut 25% of fuel consumption. The aircraft, endowed with an only wing and looking like a spaceship, is able... more
IndustryRolls-Royce engines for the aircraft of Singapore Airlines
London, United Kingdom - Signed a letter of Intent
Singapore Airlines has selected the Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power 19 Airbus A-330/300, scheduled for delivery between 2009 and 2011. The aircraft will be delivered news on operating leases from... more
DefenseMerkel and Beck: an European army
Berlin, Germany - Both of them said they agree
German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, and the President of the Social-democratic Party, Kurt Beck, said they want the constitution of an European army. On the field of European defense and security, the two... more
DiscussionsAir crashes: the rules to survive
New York, USA - Professor Ed Galea made a list of rules to follow in order to increase the possibilities to survive a plane crash
"It is not impossible to survive to a plane crash and it is not only a matter of luck, there are many things you can do to increase your possibilities", stated Ed Galea who said he is sure there are many... more
DiscussionsAir crashes (2): the worst incidents in the history
Rome, Italy - The worst happened in 1977; according to the data there are bout 25 air incidents every year
It is currently the safer way to travel according to statistics. However everybody becomes quite ansious if during a flight a violent turbulenc disturb hit the plane or if an emergency landing is needed.... more
AerospaceSSTL will realize Nigeriasat-2
London, United Kingdom - For the Earth Observation
The British Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) signed a contract with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDAA) of Nigeria for the realization of the satellite for the Earth Observation... more
IndustryJp Morgan: Finmeccanica for USAF helicopters
Washington, USA - 50% of possibility against Boeing and Sikorsky
Finmeccanica Group has the 50% of possibility to win the job order worth USD 13 billion for 141 helicopters aimed at US Air Force: the analysts of the JP Morgan Bank have affirmed it. In the challenge,... more
Airlines+20% traffic for Air Dolomiti
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The Italian carrier is member of Lufthansa Regional
Air Dolomiti registers a passenger traffic growth of 20% compared to 2005 and a 16% capacity increase year after year, with a consequent improvement of load factor. The airline has recently started using... more
CuriositiesThe "SAS Crew Guide 2007"
Copenhagen, Denmark - The third edition of the guide by SAS employees
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) cabin crew and pilots gathered their favourite addresses of restaurants, hotels and shops around the world in a guide, the "SAS Crew Guide 2007". This unique initiative was... more
AerospaceThe "Apophis" minor planet will not collide with the Earth
Moscow, Russia - An uneasiness which lasts as from two years
The possibility that the "Apophis" minor planet, discovered in June 2004 and with a diameter of 320 m, will fall foul with the Earth in 2029, is practically void: the director of the Institute of Astronomy,... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand places orders for other aircraft
Auckland, New Zealand - A deal worth USD 48.6 million
Canadian aircraft maker, Bombardier Inc., said Air New Zealand has placed an order for three 50-seat Bombardier Q-300 turboprop airliners worth about USD 48.6 million. The company said Air New Zealand... more
ReportIndia: the flight attendants are too fat to fly
New Delhi, India - The Indian Airlines stop 11 women because they weigh over 63 kilograms
They are too fat to fly and so 11 flight attendants of the Indian Airlines have been suspended from work. The news has been reported by the British "Observer" which also added next week the New Delhi High... more
SecurityThe cyberspace command to USAF
Washington, USA - The 8th Air Force led by General Robert Elder
The cyberspace command was assigned to the 8th Air Force, with the task to contrast the enemies of the new virtual field which is widely used by terrorists. This decision follows the one in December 2005,... more
AerospaceNASA confirms delays of shuttle missions
Washington, USA - Three launches will be postponed in 2007
NASA confirmed the rumors on "Florida Today" about possible postponements of the next shuttle launches. The first three missions of the spaceship in 2007, which are destined to build the International... more
ReportA two year old child cannot board because is wanted
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The misunderstanding happened on an Emirates flight
A two year old child was wanted as a terrorist and ban from flights. A few days ago in a flight of Emirates departing from an airport of the United Arab Emirates and directed to Turkey. At the moment of... more
AccidentsNew York air crash: maybe the wind was a cause
New York, USA - In the crash the baseball champion Cory Lidle and his instructor died
According to a note of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), one of the possible causes of the air crash when Cory Lidle and his flight instructor died on October 11th, could have been the wind.... more
AirlinesAir France: all the advices by the carrier to its passengers for the new measures in force as of today
Rome, Italy - The airline will offer 7 million of transparent bags
"With the aim to facilitate the application of the new security rules by European Union, Air France asks to its customers to prepare the baggages before arriving in airport: arranging, if possible, all... more
AirportsNew rules on the hand luggages: in Europe discomfort no excessive
Berlin, Germany - A few of problem in the airports of Germany, Spain and Greece
The new rules on the transport of the liquids aboard of the aircraft, became effective today in Europe have not provoked particular discomforts. In Germany there was tailbacks and delays no excessive.... more
AirlinesCompensations to resigning Swiss flight attendants
Berne, Switzerland - To ones who have been worked for more than 13 years
Swiss International Airlines launched a program to encourage some of its 900 flight attendants with more than 13 years of service to resign. The Lufthansa-owned airline hopes to correct the impact of its... more
Civil aviationCharter flights to Cuba will increase
Rome, Italy - Since 2007 more seats will be available in the flights from Italy to Cuba
In 2007 the charter flights from Italy to Cuba are destined to increase. It has been announced by the Cuba's Tourism Vice-Minister, Oscar Gonzales Rios, who also announced new flights to Varadero, the... more
SecurityUSA: many airports do not respect the security rules
Washington, USA - According to a report many runways do not have the 300 meters space at the end
A report about the air safety in the USA revealed that the rule which plans a space of 300 meters at the end of every runway is often violated. The space at the end of the runway is considered to be very... more
Fair and showsGalileo Avionica at COM-PA
Boulogne, Italy - The European Show of Public Communication and Services to Citizens and Companies
Galileo Avionica will be present at COM-PA, the European Show of Public Communication and Services to Citizens and Companies that will take place at Boulogne from November 7 to 9. In the field of the show,... more
AirlinesTUI bet on the long haul to avoid the low-cost competition
Berlin, Germany - Towards China and Australia
With a 2006 in growth respect to last year, +4,4% of passengers, one of the major European tour operators, the German TUI, announces the development of the long haul, mainly towards China and Australia,... more
ReportKenya: plane with Somali people blocked at the airport
Nairobi, Kenya - The Kenya's authorities had been warned about the possible presence of terrorists on board
Yesterday a plane with 13 Somali on board has been blocked by the Kenyan authorities, after the request of the United States which launched an alert for the possibility of terrorist attacks in Kenya and... more
AirlinesRyanair: 350 million the profit predicted for the end of the Fiscal Year
Dublin, Ireland - As regard Aer Lingus the EU reply is attended for December
For the closure of the Fiscal Year, Ryanair expects an increase of 16%, equal to EUR 350 million and a growth of the traffic to 42,5% million (+22%). As regard the fuel, the carrier is covered to 90% for... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: twenty-year contract with the Republic of Singapore
Orlando, USA - Aircraft, maintenance and instructors for the 130th Squadron
Lockheed Martin was awarded a 20-year contract by the Singapore Defence Science and Technology Agency to support the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Basic Wings Course (BWC). Lockheed Martin’s r... more
IndustryBoeing launches Critical Military Weather Satellite
St. Louis, USA - First launch of a DMSP satellite aboard
A Boeing Delta IV rocket last Saturday carried a Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellite into orbit from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Liftoff of the Delta IV Medium occurred... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of November
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 6 to next Sunday 12
Monday 06 - 18th Skydiving Boogie. Diani Beach, just south of Mombasa, Kenya. + 254 20 884258 www.skydivekenya.com UK +44 7778 512520 - Paragliding - 2006 Paragliding World Cup Reunion Island. St... more
IndustryTurkey orders 17 Sikorsky S-70B Sea Hawk helicopters
Stratford, USA - For the tactical transport and even for the electronic mission
Sikorsky Aircraft announced it has signed an agreement which makes effective a contract with the Ministry of National Defense, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) of the Government of Turkey... more
Fair and showsThe AMI at COM-PA
Boulogne, Italy - The highly contagious people transport system will be presented
In the Italian Defense exhibition area at COM-PA, the European Show of Public Communication and Services to Citizens and Companies that will start tomorrow in Boulogne, the Air Force's highly contagious... more
AirportsBrazilian airports were haywire for the strike of air traffic controllers
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Thousands of furious passengers assaulted the airlines' desks
Plunders and disorders in the main Brazilian airports during last weekend because of a strike of the air traffic controllers to protests against the excessive work, the tiring shifts and the suspension... more
Fair and showsThe Italian Defense Ministry at COM-PA
Boulogne, Italy - The main technological innovations will be presented
The Italian Defense Ministry will join COM-PA, the European Show of Public Communication and Services to Citizens and Companies that will occur in Boulogne from November 7 to 9, 2006. The exhibition stall,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: summit with Unions today
Rome, Italy - Menaces of general strike
A meeting between Trade Unions and company management concerning Alitalia flight attendants is expected today, while Italian Transports Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, summoned the Unions next Wednesday... more
Civil aviationKuwait leasing firm orders six Airbus aircraft
Kuwait City, Kuwait - A deal worth USD 300 million
Kuwait's Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) has signed a deal to buy six Airbus A-320 aircraft at a cost of USD 300 million, the company chairman announced Saturday. Ahmed Al Zabin said in statements... more