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SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. Models AT-602, AT- 802, and AT-802A Airplanes (2006-22-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the engine mount, which could result in failure of the engine mount
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62910-62912] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryPenta purchases Aero Vodochody
Prague, Czech Republic - And spends USD 130m
Penta Investments won the tender for the purchase of Aero Vodochody, the Czech manufacturer that has been on the rocks long since searching for an acquirer. Penta, which also bought out the Slovakian airport... more
AirportsThailand: plus 13,2% of passenger traffic in the airports
Bangkok, Thailand - The statistics are related to the period between January and September
The passenger traffic in the five main Thai airports has increased of 13,2% in the period that goes from January and September 2006, reaching the number of 38,52 million travellers. These numbers have... more
HelicoptersBulgaria orders to other military helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - The Air Force receives the second Cougar
Bulgaria's Air Forces welcomed Friday the second Cougar helicopter. Ministry of Defence has ordered 12 Cougar (evolution of the Puma) and six AS-565 Panther aircraft (military version of AS-365 Dauphin),... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines International aims at China
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo-Shanghai flights have been increased
Japan Airlines International, a recently formed carrier from the merger between JAL International and JAL Domestic, launched the fourth daily non-stop frequency from Tokyo to Shanghai yesterday, increasing... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F Airplanes and A-310 Series Airplanes (2006-22-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent corrosion on the inner rim angle and cleat profile splice of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in the loss of airplane structural integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62890-62895] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationLiverpool airport and easyJet ask Government to block the "Green taxes"
London, United Kingdom - After Stern yesterday launched the alert the climatic changes could affect economy
After yesterday the British economist, Nicholas Stern, warned about the risk the climatic changes and the global temperatures rising will affect world economy, easyJet and Liverpool airport asked to the... more
DefenseNorth Korea (3): disappointment for the IAEA's report
New York, USA - Preoccupation of the International community
The Pyongyang government is disappointment from the report of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Chief Executive presented in the UN General Assembly yesterday. "The North Korean delegation... more
HelicoptersThe Carabineros de Chile orders four AW A-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa di Samarate, Italy - The first one will be delivered in the first quarter of 2007
AgustaWestland has been awarded a contract by the Carabineros de Chile to supply four A-109 Power helicopters to perform a wide range of applications including law enforcement, search and rescue and transport... more
IndustryEADS: Commerzbank is willing to enter the capital stock
Berlin, Germany - And to buy out the DaimlerChrysler's share
After the understanding among EADS, the German Government and DaimlerChrysler on the sale of the car company's shares (see AVIONEWS for details), Commerzbank, German second private bank, proposed to buy... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006" (2): the Embraer 190
Zhuhai, China - The presence of the manufacturer in the Chinese market
Embraer has presented its presence in China during a press conference at the 6th edition of the Chinese international air show. Since 2003, 66 50-seat ERJ-145 have been ordered and delivered for the Chinese... more
AccidentsNigeria air incident: there have been an explosion before the crash
Abuja, Nigeria - Among the victims also six farmers working in the fields near the tragedy site
There have been an explosion before the crash of the Boeing 737 of the air company Adc, fallen Sunday evening near Abuja airport (see for details AVIONEWS). Some eye witnesses told they heard an explosion... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): realizes the launch of five missiles
Seoul, South Korea - Training against a possible attack by the side of United States
South Korean Journalistic sources make known during a military training realized last week, North Korea has carried out the launch of five missiles at short range. From the polygon based in the Western... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006": static and flying displays
Zhuhai, China - Worldwide manufacturers and corporates show their models
Among several world exhibitors at "Air Show China 2006", that has opened today at Zhuhai airport, Russia's Tupolev exhibits its TU-204 in static display and its TU-334 in flying display. Canada's Bombardier... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006" (3): five A-320 for Shanghai Airlines
Zhuhai, China - A deal worth USD 305 million
Chinese regional carrier, Shanghai Airlines Co. Ltd., said its board had approved the order of five A-320 jets from Airbus with a total list price of 2.4 billion yuan (USD 305 million). The jets will be... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): De Piccoli, we can look to the East
Rome, Italy - The Italian Transports Vice-Minister does not exclude strategic partnerships with Eastern partners
The Italian Transports Vice-Minister, Cesare De Piccoli, does not exclude Alitalia can also rely on an alliance with an Asian partner. "The aim is to reorganize the company to reach a partnership with... more
Defense"Leading Eagle" military trainings in the Persian Gulf
Washington, USA - 25 States will take part to the manoeuvres
The representatives of 25 States participate to the "Leading Eagle" military trainings as from yesterday it is developing in the Persian Gulf: the press office of the American department of State has retailed... more
AirlinesAir Canada chooses Aviareps as GSA for Italy
Rome, Italy - New flights Rome-Montreal for the Summer 2007
As from June 2nd 2007 it will start a new connection between Rome and Montreal, so Air Canara strengthens on the Italian market, for which chooses Aviareps as GSA (General Service Agency). "Aviareps is... more
AccidentsAustralia: despite the flight license was revoked Trans Air still flies
Sydney, Australia - The carrier is blamed for the air crash of last year when 15 people died
It is one of the worst air disaster in Australia, but the airline, despite the flight license has been revoked, still flies. Last month Trans Air had its license suspended, but the same air company Director,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): the deadline for the slots cession was delayed
Rome, Italy - Antitrust's decision about Volare acquisition
The deadline for Alitalia's giving up of two couples of slots in Milan-Paris route, of a couple of slots in Milan-Bari route and of another couple in Milan-Lamezia Terme route, an operation that is connected... more
AirlinesSao Paulo-London by TAM
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Daily service with an A-330/200
TAM Brazilian Airlines started to operate daily flights between Sao Paulo and London on October 28 through the London-Heathrow International Airport. The new flight will be operated by an A-330/200 equipped... more
ReportUSAF: a Sergent dies during F-16 flight
Washington, USA - Rom Walters died because of oxygen lack
An American Air Force Sergent died last Monday during a flight on the back seat of an F-16 aircraft because of the interruption of oxygen supply in his mask. It has been communicated by the US Air Force,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Air France gets nearer?
Rome, Italy - Talks between the two airlines have been deepening
Talks between the management of Alitalia and Air France have been deepening on the conditions that could lead to a merger between the two national airlines, or to an inclusion along the lines of the Air... more
SecurityScrambles in Japan have increased of 45%
Tokyo, Japan - 149 scrambles between April and September
The Japanese military planes lifted 149 times this year in the period between April and September for a scramble, as unidentified planes were sought. The scrambles so increased of 45% compared with the... more
Military aviationYesterday an Israeli mock air raid in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - The Israeli fighters flew the Hezbollah strongholds
Israeli fighters yesterday made some training overflights on Hezbollah strongholds in the southern zone of Beirut, making a real simulation of attack, the first one since the cease fire of August 14th... more
CuriositiesIt happens today...on October 31
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1940 - World War II: battle of Britain ends - The United Kingdom prevents Germany from invading Great Britain. Incidents: 1941 - World War II: the destroyer... more
DefenseNATO air raid in Afghanistan, 12 died
Kabul, Afghanistan - The NATO military planes hit several buildings in the south
There would be 12 victims, according to NATO sources, of the air raid made by NATO planes last night in Afghanistan. The jets bombed some buildings in the southern zone of the Country, where the militants... more
AirportsChina: 50 new airports will be built within 2010
Rome, Italy - It has been stated by Gao Hongfeng, Chinese Vice-Minister for Civil Aviation
During a speech at the Forum about the Chinese civil aviation, the Vice-Minister with proxy for the field, Gao Hongfeng, stated that his Government wants to construct, within the end of 2010, 50 new airports... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $23,174,477 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0014) for... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise B-737/800
Seattle, Usa - The new airplane leased to Kenya Airways
Boeing has delivered the first of 30 Next-Generation 737s ordered by Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE), the leading Asia-based aircraft leasing company. The new airplane, a 737-800, will go... more
IndustryBoeing delivered Buraq Air's 1st B-737/800
Seattle, Usa - The Libya's first private airline
Boeing has delivered the first of three 737-800s ordered by Buraq Air, Libya's first private airline. The airline was founded by a group of pilots in 2000 and began operations in 2001. Buraq Air's newest... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006" (3): the Italian Pavilion
Zhuhai, China - Organized by ICE, AIAD and the Defense Ministry
The Italian Institute for Foreign Trade (ICE), in cooperation with the Italian Industries Association for Aerospace, System and Defence (AIAD) and the Ministry of Defence, have been organizing the Italian... more
Military aviationTwo C-295 for the Pole Police
Warsaw, Poland - Excellent performance for the aircraft already in use
EADS has signed a contract for the supply to the Pole Police of two further C-295 which will go to add at eight already ordered in 2001, which delivery has been concluded in July of last year. During the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): TAR delays its sentence
Rome, Italy - On the petition against ENAC
Lazio Administrative Court (TAR) should have communicated today its sentence on Alitalia's petition against the exclusion from the territory continuity flights to Sardinia, but then the Court decided not... more
DefenseRussia at top in the world as major supplier of armaments
Washington, USA - A worth USD 7 billion
According to a study sponsored by United States Congress, it shows in 2005, Russia has sold weapons for a value of USD 7 billion to the developing world, which represent the 23,2% of the global bargaining,... more
SecurityNorth Korea has produced 50kg of plutonium
Seoul, South Korea - It is creating an antimissile system
According to the South Korean Defense Minister, the North Korea has produced 50 kg of plutonium and is developing nuclear heads of little seize. The Pyongyang government is provided to 82 IL-28, possible... more
AirlinesFinnair flies to New Delhi
Helsinki, Finnland - The flight which has started today will be initially operated three times per week
Finnair has started today the new direct connection between Helsinki and New Delhi. Initially the flight will be operated three times per week, by an MD-11 aircraft, with the aim "Within next spring to... more
IndustryGOL orders 20 Boeing 737/800NG
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The Brazilian carrier wants to increase the market of connections to southern and center America
The Brazilian carrier GOL has signed an order for 20 Boeing 737/800 Next Generation, to -according to what stated by the airline's spokesmen- "Will help the airline's growth and the costs cutting". The... more
AerospaceSwedish astronaut will fly on Discovery ship
Paris, France - The launch is predicted on December 8
The Swedish astronaut, Christer Fuglesang, will fly in next December on the International Space Station (ISS): the European Space Agency (ESA) has announced it. The press release makes known Fuglesang... more
HelicoptersRussia: new MI-28N helicopters in the Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The deliveries will be concluded next year
The Russian Air Force commandant, Vladimir Mijailov, has informed at the end of the year, seven MI-28N helicopters will be fold in the Air Force and in next year other five will be adopted. The MI-28N... more
OccurrencesTwo women ejected after rough landing
Washington, Usa - The plane hardly touched the lake's surface after losing height
Yesterday in Minnesota two women have been taken to hospital because of the injures reported when ejected from a float plane in Lake Forest. The two women were the passengers of the aircraft which suddenly... more
Civil aviationAfter 30 years first Boeing delivered to Libya
Tripoli, Libya - New delivery in mid-November
For first time, after 30 years, a Boeing aircraft has been delivered to Libya. The Al-Burak airline's spokesman, Moncef Elies, retailed last Saturday. The Libyan airline ordered in 2005 six Boeing B-737/800. The... more
Fair and shows"China Air Show 2006" from October 31 to November 5
Zhuhai, China - The Chinese aviation and aerospace exhibition
The sixth edition of the "Air Show China", or "China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition", is starting tomorrow and is going on until November 5 at Zhuhai airport (Guangdong), the only international... more
AccidentsNigeria air crash (4): the Pope's sorrow
Rome, Italy - Benedictus XVI said he is saddened for the air disaster
"Deep sorrow" has been expressed today by the Pope about the air disaster of the Boeing 737 fallen yesterday in Nigeria. Among the 98 victims of the crash there is also the spiritual leader of the Nigerian... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero Service: agreement Aedes-Gefim
Finale Ligure, Italy - The operation is worth about EUR 3 million
Aedes has purchased from Gefim the 20% of Piaggio Aero Service. The operation is worth EUR 3 million, and is part of a partnership deal to valorize the area in which currently rises the plant of the aeronautic... more
OccurrencesDisruptive passenger makes divert a plane's route
Orlando, USA - An A-320 aircraft by JetBlue has been forced to change the route
Yesterday a flight by JetBlue from London to Lauderdale has been diverted to the Orlando airport after a passenger began to create some problem, and put on risk his and other passengers' safety. The Airbus... more
AerospaceSouth Korea has chosen 30 candidates to fly on the ISS
Hanoi, South Korea - In total more than 36,000 demands are been presented
The Hanoi government has selected among 1200 suitors, 30 candidates to fly on the International Space Station onboard of the Soyuz Russian space ship. In the candidates' list there are five women, and... more
Civil aviationAccording to Amex Travel Forecast the air rates are going to increase
New York, Usa - The annual report of the American Express Group underlined the trend
A study by American Express Global Business Travel Forecast about 2007 underlines then trend for next year for what concerns the air tickets rates. In 2007 the prices are going to increase, even if less... more
AccidentsNigeria air crash (3): the ADC licence has been suspended
Abuja, Nigeria - The cause of the disaster has probably been the pilot's disobedience
After having underlined the pilot's responsibility in the disaster of the Boeing 737/200 fallen yesterday near Abuja airport, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Babalola Borishade, said he has decided... more
AirportsAustrian Airlines focuses on Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Code-share with AirUnion alliance
The Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow is the object of an agreement between Austrian Airlines and AirUnion alliance, which will operate in code-share regime on some routes. Flights from Innsbruck... more