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SecurityEnglish Police uses a spy-plane to patrol the Manchester Muslim Festival
Manchester, United Kingdom - The event to which will participate thousands of people to celebrate the end of Ramadan is surveilled by the Police
The Police of Manchester (Great Britain) warned the people participating to the Manchester Muslim Festival that a spy-plane will be used to prevent any anti-social behaviour on the occasion of the celebrations... more
AirlinesThe Finnair employees ended the strike
Helsinki, Finnland - The strike has gone on for two days
The Finnish airline Finnair has communicated the flight operations have returned to the normality after the strike which threatened even the EU meeting at Lathi (see for details AVIONEWS). The strike ended... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): a war should cost to the USA the life of 100 thousand soldiers
Washington, USA - In 1994 Clinton studied the possibility to launch an attack
A war against North Korea should cost to the USA 100 thousand lives of soldiers and should cause damages to the American economy for USD 100 thousand million: the "Newsweek" paper made known it. An article... more
AirportsThe London City Airport has been purchased by an USA group
London , United Kingdom - It seems the figure roamed about to GBP 750 million
After three months of negotiations, an American Society ruled by the AIG Policy Group has purchased the London City Airport own Dermot Desmond. Even if the precise figure was not made known, it seems roamed... more
MiscellaneousTTG Incontri: Italy is in the third place among tourist destinations
Rimini, Italy - The report of the World Tourism Organization
Italy is in the third place among international tourism destinations in 2005 in Mediterranean area with 36.5 million people, after France (76 million) and Spain (55.6 million). Turkey (20.3 millions),... more
Science and technologyRussian spy plane which search for hurricanes maybe will launch satellites
Rome, Italy - The M-55 Geophisyca celebrates its fifth year of activity
The Russian former spy plane M-55 Geophisyca is operating since 10 years in Italy, as a flying laboratory containing 2500 scientific equipments to study the weather changing, and now it seems it could... more
AirlinesHLX offer for German Christmas markets
Berlin, Germany - Starting from EUR 19.99 per route, including taxes and surcharges
To Germany at taxi prices, starting from EUR 19.99 one way per person, including taxes and surcharges. This is the offer of Hapag-Lloyd Express, the German low-cost airline of TUI Group, on the occasion... more
Military aviationBAE Systems wins a contract to make 28 Hawk trainer jets
London, United Kingdom - For a value of GBP 450 million
BAE Systems PLC has won a GBP 450 mln contract to make 28 Hawk trainer jets, said Defence Minister Adam Ingram. The contract also covers production of spare parts, he said, adding that the first aircraft... more
HelicoptersIndia: first EMS helicopter in Bangalore
New Dehli, India - To realize emergency evacuations from the areas surrounding Bangalore
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) launched a specially designed Chetak helicopter for emergency medical evacuation and air charter services in Bangalore. At a simple function, HAL Chairman Mr Ashok... more
AirlinesChina Eastern: target Italy-Shanghai direct flights
Rome, Italy - Imminent also the flights from Venice, Catania, Turin, Boulogne and Genoa
Start a new route direct from Milan and from Rome to Shanghai. It is the target of the China Eastern Airlines carrier, which currently connects the two major Italian cities with Shanghai via Frankfurt.... more
OccurrencesMalaysia Airlines pilot inverted the route because of a turbulence
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The pilot decided to return to the departure airport in order not to place at risk the passengers' safety
The pilot of a plane of the Malaysia Airlines in service from Kuala Lumpur to Senai, in Malaysia, has been forced yesterday afternoon to make an emergency landing because of an extraordinary turbulence... more
CuriositiesNew York dedicates a park to the astronaut McNair
New York, Usa - The cosmonaut was one of the seven who died in the incident of the Challenge shuttle in 1986
On January 28th 1986 the Space Shuttle Challenger got destroyed 73 seconds after the take off because of a damage to a lining which caused a violent fire to the fuel tank. The crew compartment and many... more
IndustryEADS: staff cuts and wage freeze
Paris, France - In order to face Airbus' crisis
Aerospace consortium EADS will reduce its administrative staff by 10% in Munich and Paris headquarters. The cut is the consequence of Airbus' crisis because of A-380 programme delays. An EADS spokesman... more
AirlinesOasis, the first long-range low-cost airline, was born
Hong Kong, Cina - The first Hong Kong-London flight next Wednesday
The operations of the first long-range low-cost airline are starting on Wednesday, October 25. The first Oasis flight from Hong Kong to London is taking off in two days, starting from EUR 105 taxes excluded... more
ReportThe Italian pilot who flew over the French atomic power plant is under investigation
Paris, France - The man last week photographed the Flamanville plant on board an ultralight plane
The Italian pilot who last week flew over without authorization the Flamanville atomic power plant, in France, is detained. The 50 year old man (his identity has not been revealed) stated he was working... more
AirportsNew name for the Brussels airport
Brussels , Italy - It will be called "Brussels International Airport"
The Brussels airport has been renewed and its name has been changed. From Friday the Belgian airport is called "Brussels International Airport", and has got a new logo, blue and grey, which according to... more
AirlinesSIA flies from Milan-Malpensa with the new Boeing B-777/300
Milan, Italy - It will be operational from next December 12
It will be operational from December 12 and will take off from "Malpensa". The new Boeing B-777/300 of the Singapore Airlines, which will fly from the Milan's hub, will be the second aircraft of the carrier... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing yesterday at Stansted, passengers were evacuated with the emergency slides
London, United Kingdom - No serious consequences for the 154 people on board. The reason was smoke in the cabin
Yesterday a charter flight of the British private airline Thomson, which was flying from the United States to Cyprus, has been forced to make an emergency landing because of smoke inside the cabin. The... more
AirlinesGermanwings expands to Southern Europe
Cologne, Germany - New routes from Cologne-Bonn, Stuttgart, Hamburg and Berlin in Summer 2007
Germanwings is increasing its routes and chooses to focus on destinations to Southern Europe next Summer. A weekly link from Cologne-Bonn and from Stutgart to Lamezia Terme (South Italy) will be launched.... more
AirlinesAzerbaijan Airlines opens third routes for Italy
Baku, Azerbaijan - We are active also in the organization of informative travels for the journalists and adv
"Our goal is increase from two to three weekly flights from Milan to Baku in the Summer -Ibrahim Seyidov, Azerbaijan Airlines's representative for Italy said-. In this period of activity we have reached... more
AirlinesIOSA certification to Air Tahiti Nui
Papetee, French Polinesia - For transport saftey according to IATA standards
Air Tahiti Nui obtained the IATA (International Air Transport Association) certification on passenger transport safety. It is the first Pacific airline to join IOSA (Operational Safety Audit) certification.... more
AirlinesSAS AB: changes in the nomination committee
Stockholm, Sweden - After the annual shareholder's meeting
At the Annual Shareholder's Meeting on April 20, 2006 members of the Nomination Committee of SAS AB were appointed. SAS AB has now been informed about the following changes: The Swedish Government... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on October 21, 22 and 23
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries on October 21: Defense: 1797 - In Boston Harbor, the 44-gun United States Navy frigate USS Constitution is launched; Defense: 1805 - Napoleonic Wars: battle of Trafalgar... more
ReportFive years later still human remains have been found at Ground Zero
New York, Usa - Yesterday other bones have been found under the street; about an half of victims still have not been identified
Five years later the terrorist attacks of September 11th 2001, Ground Zero still contains the human remains of many victims. Last year in September some bones were discovered in the roof of the Deutsche... more
AirlinesEight new airplanes for Philippine Airlines
Manila, Philippines - Choosing from A-340/600 and B-777
Philippine Airlines is planning to purchase 8 Airbus or Boeing aircraft, in order to complete the reorganization plan of its fleet. The choice will be between A-340/600 and B-777 aircraft. The carrier... more
DefenseLebanon: Peretz announced the overflights will continue
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israeli Defense Minister replies to the accusation of Unifil commandant
The Israeli overflight will go on, at least until the weapon transfer from Syria to Hezbollah will continue. It has been stated by the Israeli Minister of Defense, Amir Peretz, in reply to the statements... more
SecurityCIA flights: a book titled "Ghost Plane" is out in the stores
Washington, USA - Written by British journalist Stephen Grey
The first passenger of CIA secret flights who was kidnapped because under suspicion of connections with terrorism is Martin Mubanga, a British citizen who now is 33 years old and lives in London. In April... more
SecurityFrance: the Interior Minister says the Muslim extremists cannot work in the airports
Paris, France - Sarkozy defends the decision to exclude some Muslims from operations in the sensitive areas
In France there are many polemics for the decision to retire the qualification to work in the extra-customs area as- according to the French Central Unit to fight terrorism (Uclat)- they represent a "Risk... more
Military aviationBAE: first two Bahraini Hawks are delivered
Warton, United Kingdom - Hawk is one of the world's most successful advanced training aircraft
The first batch of Hawk MK-129s for the Royal Bahraini Air Force left BAE Systems' Warton site bound for Bahrain. By early 2007, the remaining Hawks will be delivered to Bahrain to form the centre of an... more
Military aviationAfghanistan: in two months 184 missions for the Italian Air Force
Kabul, Afghanistan - Rescues in record times
184 missions for a total of 165 flight hours. It is the assessment for the first two months of activity of the Seagull Task Force, the Italian Air Force division based in the Kabul International Airport... more
Industry"Finmeccanica Innovation Award" (2): the first master was presented
Rome, Italy - An International Business Engineering high training course
In the field of the third edition of the "Finmeccanica Innovation Award", the President and CEO of the Group, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, presented the starting of the first master organized by the Italian... more
AirportsThe SULT ADR strike is postponed to November 29
Rome, Italy - Against the sale of ADR Handling to Flight Care
A change of date, from November 17 to 29, for the 8-hour strike, from 10am to 6pm, by SULT Aeroporti di Roma against the sale of ADR Handling -ground assistance company at Rome-Fiumicino and Rome-Ciampino... more
Industry"Finmeccanica Innovation Award". Guarguaglini: EUR 15bn turnover in 2008
Rome, Italy - The forecast of the Gropu's President
Finmeccanica Group expects to get about EUR 15bn of turnover in 2008: the President and CEO of the Italian Aerospace and Defense holding, Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, said that on the frame of the "Innovation... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 23 to next Sunday 29
Monday 23 - 'Towards Sustainable Airport Development' Conference and Exhibition. Great Southern Hotel, Dublin, Ireland. + 44 208 831 7505 www.airportconference.com Tuesday 24 - 'Towards Sustainable... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Japan is ready to deploy the Navy and Air Force
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo will use ships and planes to ensure the UN sanctions to be respected
The Japanese newspaper "Yomiuri Shimbun" wrote yesterday Japan is ready to deploy all its naval and air means to ensure the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council to the North Korea after the atomic... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the "San Marco" ship came back in Brindisi
Rome, Italy - Yesterday, on Sunday October 22
"The 'San Marco' ship by Italian Navy has returned yesterday in Brindisi's port at the end of its participation at the 'Leonte' operation for the disembarking of staff and support means to the Unifil forces... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Genoa for a Lufthansa Avro RJ-100
Genoa, Italy - Because of a damage in the automatic landing system
Yesterday morning the pilot of a Lufthansa flight, during a technical transfer from Pisa to Florence, realized that the automatic landing system (ILS) was out of order and asked the control tower of the... more
IndustryTurbomeca created a new training center
Bordes, France - Based in the South-West of France, near the Tarnos site
Turbomeca and its partner LCI are unveiling the premises of the new training center, based at the Izarbel Technopole (South-West of France), in close proximity to the Tarnos site. This center completes... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 series airplanes equipped with General Electric GE90-94B engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a TR and adjacent components and their consequent separation from the airplane during flight or during a refused takeoff (RTO)
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 202)] [Page 61644-61646] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2B series turboshaft engines (2006-21-10)
Washington, Usa - To detect wear on the splines of the HP pump drive gear shaft and coupling shaft assembly, which could interrupt the fuel flow and cause an uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the engine on a single-engine helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 202)] [Page 61634-61635] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Turmo IV A and IV C series turboshaft engines (2006-21-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent dual-engine failure on a twin-engine helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 19, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 202)] [Page 61642-61643] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationIATA: African airlines preparing for IOSA deadline
Johannesburg, South Africa - Fixed for 2008, when it becomes a condition of membership
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced that 25 of its 29 member airlines in sub-Saharan Africa are in the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) process in preparation for the... more
AirlinesNew Meridiana flight Milan-Paris
Milan, Italy - The carrier launches a new connection and offers thousand of discounted seats
Meridiana launches the new flight Milan-Paris and for this occasion makes available thousands of seats at EUR 9 (taxes excluded). The Sardinian carrier will soon inaugurate a daily connection departing... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica: PAR-2090 precision approach radar system completes the validation phase
Rome, Italy - For precise landing up to 8 aircraft simultaneously
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica’s company, announces that PAR-2090 (Precision Approach Radar), a radar system for precise landing, has successfully completed the validation phase. Italian and foreign r... more
AccidentsThe commission of inquiry about the Nigerian DC-9 plane crash came to a conclusion
Lagos, Nigeria - It has been several unlucky causes to determine the crash few meters far from the landing strip; 106 people died
The commission of inquiry about the Nigerian DC-9 plane crashed on December 12th 2005 during the landing at the airport of Port Harcourt (see for details AVIONEWS), has came to a conclusion. The investigations... more
SecurityNorth Korea (5): the USA control a suspicious ship
Tokyo , Japan - It is possible took on board material forbidden from the UN sanctions
A suspicious ship is left from a North Korea's port and is keep under from the USA, which hold as could take on board materials forbidden from the UN sanctions after the nuclear experiment last October... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica: GOME-2 in orbit aboard the new European satellite MetOp
Rome, Italy - Launched yesterday at Baikonur base in Kazakhstan
"GOME-2 goes in orbit on Esa's satellite MetOp, dedicated to operational meteorology, launched yesterday at the Baikonur base in Kazakhstan. Gome-2 is the new version of Galileo Avionica's GOME (Global... more
DefenseIsrael will not accept Iran had no conventional armament
Moscow, Russia - The Olmert statements
Israel will never accept Iran had a no conventional armament: the Israeli Premier, Ehud Olmert, has stated it. "We have not privileges to allow Iran have no conventional weapons. The Israeli government... more
Military aviationGalileo Avionica: "Nibbio" ractical recce system successfully concludes the flight campaign
Rome, Italy - At the Interforce firing range of Salto di Quirra, in Sardinia
"'Nibbio', a fast drone developed by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, has successfully concluded the first flight campaign at the Interforce firing range of Salto di Quirra. 'Nibbio' stems from... more
DefenseNorth Korea (4): Kim Jong-Il does not want to make other nuclear tests
Beijing, China - The northern Korean dictator reassured the Chinese delegate about his intentions
Kim Jong-Il has no intention to make other nuclear tests. According to the southern Korean press agency "Yonhap", which quoted a Chinese diplomatic source, the news about three other atomic experiments... more