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Military aviationSouth Korea: KF-16 Fighters in the Kunsan Base
Seoul, South Korea - The South Korean Air Force declined to supply data on the actual number of the fighters
The Air Force of South Korea is deploying its KF-16 (F-16C/D Block 52) Fighters in Kunsan Air Base, in South-Eastern of the State, while some of Kunsan based F-5E fighter jets will come relocated to other... more
AerospaceVoyage in the cosmos: in a short time the name of the South Korean astronaut
Moscow, Russia - The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7
The directors of the Russia and South Korea's space agencies will meet next December 7 to sign a contract pertaining the space flight of the South Korean astronaut, scheduled for next April 2008: the Roskosmos's... more
Civil aviation88% of passengers purchase an air ticket via web
Rome, Italy - It has been communicated by IATA
The IATA (International Air Transport Association) has communicated some data about the modalities of booking and purchasing of air tickets, which show passengers prefer to purchase the tickets by the... more
IndustryRaytheon Space & Airborne Systems awarded of a 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $28,000,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee undefinitized order (#0004) against previously awarded repair basic ordering agreement (N00383-04-G-200H)... more
AirlinesIberia aims to an alliance with Air France
Madrid, Spain - It is a competitor for Alitalia in the run for a foreign partner
While everybody in Italy is talking about Alitalia's future there are new sceneries about the possible foreign alliances. Many talk about Iberia, but not as a possible Alitalia's partner but as a competitor... more
CuriositiesThe Chinese airlines ask to their passengers not to use the toilette on flight
Beijing, China - A curious proposal made by some carriers to save fuel
It is very strange what some Chinese airlines asked to their passengers in order to cut the fuel expenses. They asked people to avoid using the toilets on board as the cost to flush the bathroom is too... more
Civil aviationSince 2007 Washington and Beijing will be directly linked
Washington, USA - The US Government wants to increase the routes to China
The United Airlines said it does not exclude in next year to operate a direct flight between Beijing and Washington. According to American press sources the operation is supported by the White House, in... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new partners
Atlanta, USA - At the time of the registration they will receive a bonus of 1000 miles
Delta Airlines launches the SkyMiles promotion for the new international passengers, also Italian, which joints in first time to "Frequent Flyer SkyMiles" program. At the time of the registration on... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corporation awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 and AV-8B
McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,216,200 ceiling priced order #0002 under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-07-G-005H) for Avionics Repair Facility... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Italy will not increase the military detail
Riga, Latvia - The Prodi's statements during NATO's summit
There will not be any changes in the number of Italian soldiers and means in Afghanistan: Italian Premier, Romano Prodi, has stated this one during NATO's summit in Latvia. "The extraordinary cases... more
AerospaceEverything is ready for the launch of Discovery
Washington, USA - The space shuttle will be launched on December 7th; it has been anticipated for technical problems
It has been officially confirmed for December 7th the launch of the "Discovery" space shuttle of the NASA, for the launching pad of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It is a project which... more
Civil aviationAirbus: the A-330 reaches the goal of 600 firm orders
Toulouse , France - The first delivery goes back to 1993
The A-330 has reached the milestone of over 600 firm orders. This shows a strong market endorsement of Airbus’ environmentally friendly, long-range twin-engine in production aircraft which is leader i... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on November 30
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1853 - Crimean War. Battle of Sinop: the Imperial Russian Navy under Pavel Nakhimov destroys the Ottoman fleet under Osman Pasha at Sinop, a sea port in northern... more
AirportsWill Israel have its second international airport?
Tel Aviv, Israel - The proposal has been made several times
The voices about a project to build a second international airport in Israel are very strong these days. According to what told by the Israeli Transports Minister, Sha'ul Mofaz, the airport will be located... more
AirportsEtna (2): Catania airport is closed tonight
Catania, Italy - As a contingency procedure
The Crisis Unity at Catania-Fontanarossa airport decided the closing for today as well after sunset (6pm local time). The decision comes from contingency procedures that aim to warrant air navigation... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic removes the flights to Nassau
London, United Kingdom - The route was not enough profitable
The Virgin Atlantic will remove its direct flight between London and Nassau, in the Bahamas, because of the scarce gains of the connection. The carrier's decision, which will be operative since March 2007,... more
AerospaceThe first test of the P-80 engine of "Vega"
Kourou, French Guyana - The new European launcher
The first ignition test of the P-80, the first-stadium engine of the new European "Vega" launcher, will take place tomorrow in Kourou, French Guyana. The P-80 is the last of the "Vega" engines to be... more
ReportGB: electric system is out and he lands with a torch
Cardiff, United Kingdom - A 45 year old man with his Cessna made perfectly the manoeuvre
An incredible landing was done in England, where a man managed to make an emergency landing with his private plane despite a breakdown of the electric system and the lights were out. So John George, 45,... more
AirlinesSIA receives it first two B-777/300ERs
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - It ordered 19 airplanes
Singapore Airlines received its first two B-777/300ERs (Extended Range) with new cabin interiors in First and Business Class. The airline ordered a total of 19 Boeing Extended Range airplanes, equipped... more
AirportsRio de Janeiro airport increases the security measures
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The decision after the assault against a British group of tourists last Sunday
The Rio de Janeiro airport society has decided to increase the level of security measures in the Brazilian airport after last Sunday a group of British tourists have been assaulted by a band of thieves. The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter is awarded the "Prix Réussite"
Marignane, France - For its landing on the Everest with the AS-350/B3
Eurocopter was awarded of the "Prix Réussite" by the Association Aérounatique et Astronautique de France (AAAF) in recognition of the landing of an AS-350/B3 on the summit of Mount Everest in May 14, 2... more
AirlinesAir Berlin is growing
Berlin, Germany - +19,58% revenues from January to September
Air Berlin's growth is going on. From July to September 2006 the second German airline totalled +28.4% revenues for EUR 510m compared to 397.3m in the same period of 2005. In the first nine months of the... more
SecurityUSA: e-mails with bomb-threats, airport closed
Modesto, USA - 9 e-mails arrived at Modesto airport
9 e-mails with bomb-threats arrived yesterday at Modesto airport, in California, making the airport society decide to close the airport and cancel several flights. About 50 people, employees and passengers... more
AirlinesSAS celebrated its 60th anniversary
Milan, Italy - Gala night in Milan
Gala night in Milan yesterday for the 60th anniversary of of SAS' (Scandinavian Airlines) birth, in the presence of the Director General in Italy, Greece, Turkey, Malta, Cyprus and Lebanon, Krister Greftén,... more
SecurityCIA flights, the Fava's accusation: the European States knew
Brussels, Belgium - The European deputy has registered over 1200 stopovers in the European airports
Heavy accusation to the Governments of the European States members of EU has been launched by the European deputy Claudio Fava, rapporteur for the European Parliament for the American anti-terrorism policy,... more
AirportsNorway is ready to manage Kabul airport
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Premier replies to the requests made by the USA for a bigger engagement in Afghanistan
Norway has announced it is disposed to manage for the next 6 months the international airport of Kabul. A "Very important task", has been defined by the Norwegian Premier, Jens Stoltenberg, maybe to reply... more
AirlinesTransavia.com France was presented
Paris, France - The low-cost subsidiary of Air France
The new low-cost airline that Air France will start next June in Paris is called with the same name of its Dutch sister owned by KLM: Transavia.com France. The carrier's target is a turnover between... more
AirportsEtna: Catania airport has opened again today
Catania, Italy - Evening closing for 5 days
Catania-Fontanarossa airport has been re-opened at dawn once again, after it was closed yesterday evening because of risks connected with ashes expulsions from Etna volcano. This is the fifth consecutive... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines aims to India
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The Asian carrier has already active 48 weekly flights toward the Indian airports
The Singapore Airlines has announced the intention to study the possibility to launch new connections to India, and particularly to New Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore, a city to which the Asian carrier wants... more
Military aviationThe first C-17 Globemaster was delivered to Australia
Long Beach, USA - It will land in Canberra on December 4
The delivery ceremony of the first C-17 Globemaster III to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) took place yesterday in Long Beach, California. The second aircraft will be delivered in 2007, while the... more
AirlinesAer Lingus raises on the short range
Dublin, Ireland - An increase of 6,1% in the month of October for the Irish flag airline
The stricter security controls in the British airports have not affected the passenger traffic of Aer Lingus, which only in the month of October has reported an increase of passenger traffic of 6,1% compared... more
AirlinesFlyMe links Rome and Boulogne with North Europe
Stockholm, Sweden - In the Summer 2007 new routes from Scandinavia to Italy
The Scandinavian low-cost airline FlyMe has announced in the Winter 2007 new flights to the Scandinavian cities will be activated with departure from the Italian airports of Boulogne and Rome. The routes... more
AirlinesNorthwest flight attendants claim the right to strike
New York, USA - They made appeal to a Federal judge
The Northwest Airlines, always on bankruptcy, made an appeal to a Federal judge to claim their right to strike, and to ban a rule which forbids to the carrier's staff to strike during the negotiations... more
AirlinesBritish Airways will review its uniform policy
London, United Kingdom - After the crucifix polemics
After polemics and accusations of religious discrimination following the case of the employee wearing a crucifix during her service (see AVIONEWS for details), British Airways decided to review its uniform... more
AirlinesDelta: an agreement with retired pilots
Atlanta, USA - About debts settlement
Delta Airlines reached an agreement with retired pilots about welfare debts settlement. The 3100 involved pilots will receive total USD 719m from the carrier and they will give up additional requests on... more
AirlinesEurofly's stock reorganization rumors are going on
Milan, Italy - Among names who are interested in the airline, also Myair.com
Plus 83% in a week: this is the increase of Eurofly's share on the Stock Exchange, surpassing +13% yesterday at EUR 5.30 and pushing CONSOB to ask for explanations about stock reorganization rumors. "There... more
IndustryBoeing cannot accept other orders
New York, USA - The US manufacturer is full with work
The "New York Times" has written these days the American manufacturer Boeing is so busy with orders that has been forced to refuse some orders made by airlines. According to the New York newspaper the... more
AirlinesRecord load factor for Zoom Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Last September and October
Load factor on Zoom Airlines Paris-Montréal flight was 93% in September and 88% in October. A record percentage which was even higher on Toronto-Montréal route, where the airline grazed sold out in b... more
AirlinesNew strategic partnership between THAI and SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - The services from next December and January
"Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and SAS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) recently held a code-share agreement signing ceremony at THAI's head office in Bangkok in order to establish... more
UAS-DronesIsrael wants to use the UAVs as refueling planes
Tel Aviv, Israel - The news has been reported by Israeli press sources
According to an Israeli military press agency, the Israeli Air Force is considering the possibility to use the UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) as aircraft for flight refuelling, both for other UAVs and... more
Civil aviationBisignani on air transport and environment impact
Rome, Italy - No emotion but a careful analysis that begins from scientific information: we openly discuss about it
"The recent frenzy of activity on climate change is positive. It is a serious issue about which everyone from global leaders to individuals must make clear and informed decisions. That is why it is disappointing... more
ReportIraq: USA attacks by air and by ground: 10 die
Baghdad, Iraq - Among the victims two women; yesterday 5 girl children were killed by an American tanker
Ten people died during a US attack by air and by ground in Iraq, among these also 8 alleged al Qaeda terrorists and two women which were passing near the zone. The news has been confirmed by the American... more
AirlinesDelta (2): a meeting with US Airways
Atlanta, USA - The USD 8.6bn bid will be presented
US Airways will meet bankrupt Delta Airlines' top managers and a group of creditors this week to present its USD 8.6bn bid (see AVIONEWS for details). Delta has already communicated that it intends... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on October 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 972 m
"- Net financial position of Group on October 31, 2006 equal to EUR 972 m, with a reduction of net indebtedness of EUR 51 m (-5,0%) compared to the analogous situation on September 30, 2006 equal to EUR... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on November 29th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military aviation: 1929 - The admiral Richard Byrd becomes the first person to fly over South Pole Defense- 1943 - The second session of AVNOJ, the anti-fascist council... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Sukhoi Aviation Holding sign the final industrial agreement for Superjet 100
Rome, Italy - To establish a strategic partnership for the programme
"Finmeccanica and Sukhoi Aviation Holding, and their respective subsidiaries Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC), have signed yesterday in Moscow the final agreement to establish... more
ReportMaxi-brawl at Abuja airport when Gheddafi arrived
Abuja, Nigeria - The Libyan leader has arrived at the Nigerian airport with 200 escort guards
A diplomatic incident occurred yesterday when the Libyan President, Muammar Gheddafi, landed with 200 men of security, all armed, at the airport of Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to take part to the summit... more
Civil aviationToday strike in Israel for air transport
Tel Aviv, Israel - As protest against the non payment of salaries
It has been claimed for today in Israel a general strike of the public service, included the air transport, called by the Histadrut union, the most important of the Country. The strike, which excludes... more
HelicoptersFirst two AW-139s handed over to the Irish Air Corps
Cascina Costa, Italy - Over 200 models ordered in the world
"AgustaWestland announces the hand over of two AW-139 helicopters for the Irish Air Corps by Mr Willie O’Dea T.D., Irish Minister for Defence in the presence of Mr Michael Howard, Secretary General of t... more
AirlinesAn engine revision plant for China Eastern
Shanghai, China - Agreement with Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, the jet engine division of United Technologies, signed an agreement with China Eastern Airlines to build an engine revision plant in Shanghai. In the field of the agreement, China Eastern... more