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CuriositiesUSA: false boarding cards
Washington, USA - On a website by a 24-year-old student
A Minneapolis computer student realized false boarding cards to demonstrate the vulnerability of the US air transport security system. The standard name appearing on the counterfeit boarding cards is "Bin... more
AirportsAlghero focus on Czech Republic
Alghero, Italy - 15 tour operators in the Sardinian city
It is started first charter connection between Prague to Alghero, which with the tourists has brought in the city 15 tour operators which have realized educational tour on the territory. Another charter... more
AirlinesQantas orders further 8 A-380
Melbourne, Australia - They will be delivered between 2008 and 2015
Qantas Airways of Australia said on Sunday that it had placed an order for eight more Airbus A-380s, the new superjumbo passenger aircraft that has been dogged by delays. The price of the order was not... more
AirlinesAir China is strongly growing
Beijing, China - USD 418m profit in the third quarter of 2006
Positive third quarter for Air China, which closed the period with a USD 418m profit and a turnover of USD 1.77bn. But that is also a result of extra-revenues from some investments, for a value of 380... more
Fair and shows"Air Show China 2006" (2): the Boeing presence
Zhuhai, China - The mock-up of the passenger cabin in display
Boeing communicates its participation in the sixth edition of "Airshow China" with its B-787 Dreamliner, whose it will display a mock-up of the passenger interior cabin. In addition, the Seattle giant... more
AirportsZurich: protests for the Kloten airport
Zurich, Switzerland - This morning 400 demonstrators asked the suppression of the noisy overflights
This morning at Zurich about 400 people held a demonstration to protest against the landing from south at Klosten airport. The action has been organized by two civic committee that ask the elimination... more
AirportsLugano airport: understanding between unions and LASA
Lugano, Switzerland - In order to enter in a collective contract
An agreement has been reached between unions and Lugano Airport SA (LASA) for a collective job contract which could come into force starting from 2007. The understanding is a first step towards a regulation... more
DefenseOlmert apologizes with Germany for the attacks to the German ships
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Prime Minister also promised everything will be done to avoid these incidents to happen
Last Thursday the incident between Israeli fighters and German ships happened again near the Lebanese coasts (see for details AVIONEWS). It has been confirmed by the German Ministry of Defense. The magazine... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 and A-310 airplanes; A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2006-22-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62895-62897] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747 airplanes (2006-22-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the overlapped skin panels, which could join together and result in reduced structural capability in the skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62904-62906] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing Airborne Laser Team Rolls Out modified aircraft and Prepares for flight tests
St. Louis, USA - In 2007 other flight tests will be realized
The Boeing Company along with industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, rolled out the Airborne Laser (ABL) aircraft from a modification facility in Wichita, Kan., during a ceremony marking... more
AirlineseasyJet signs the new flight from Milan to Amsterdam
Milan, Italy - As from October 31, 2006
easyJet will inaugurate, on October 31, the Milan-Amsterdam new daily route. As from December 15 it will pass two daily flights. "With the launch of new connection towards Amsterdam -a press release retails-... more
AccidentsNigeria air crash (2): one black box has been recovered
Abuja, Nigeria - It is still unknown which data it contains
The investigators have found one of the two black boxes of the Boeing 737/200 aircraft crashed yesterday near the Abuja airport, in Nigeria. It is still unknown if the data contained inside are the conversations... more
Finance and economyIberia, an increase of profit and foreign partnerships
Madrid, Spain - The carrier plans an increase of profit of EUR 600m between 2006 and 2008
The financial director of Iberia, Enrique Dupuy, has stated the carrier plans to surpass by the end of the year the profit registered in 2005. To reach this aim the Spanish airline has studied several... more
AirlinesEmirates: order for Airbus worth USD 4,2 billion cancelled
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tha carrier will send team to check on order for superjumbos
Emirates Airline said it was cancelling orders and options for 20 Airbus A-340/600 aircraft and sending a team to the company's headquarters in France and Germany to check the promised delivery dates for... more
IndustryAgreement for EADS/Airbus in Germany
Hamburg, Germany - The deal should predict the issue of bonds up to 49% of the Company worth
The "WirtschaftsWoche" German newspaper retailed EADS, German government and DaimlerChrysler have reached a deal on the strength of the car producer to sell a part of its EADS/Airbus shares. According... more
OccurrencesUnited flight forced to do an emergency landing after a window shattered
Indianapolis, Usa - The plane with 140 people on board landed without problems
A plane of the Southwest Airlines with 140 people on board made yesterday an emergency landing in the USA after a window shattered. The aircraft has been forced to land at Indianapolis airport (Indiana),... more
CuriositiesIt happened today...on October 28, 29 and 30
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries on October 28: Defense: 1918 - World War I: Czechoslovakia grant its independence from Austria-Hungary. Defense: 1918 - The German fleet immobilize when sailors mutiny... more
MiscellaneousThe Italian Trevi will contribute to the reconstruction of the World Trade Center
Milan, Italy - The Italian society will work for the building of the transport center
The Italian Trevi, trough its subsidiary Trevi Icos Corporation has won the construction job order to build the transport center of World Trade Center. The reconstruction project has a total value of about... more
IndustryFinmeccanica (2): does EADS want an ally?
Paris, France - According to press info
After the news about an agreement between DaimlerChrysler and the German Government, EADS is working on an ally with Finmeccanica which could lead to an assets exchange, according to press info. Besides,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica. Guarguaglini: we need an agreement between Italian and Russian Governments
Rimini, Italy - For the regional jet project in cooperation with Russians
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, President and CEO of Finmeccanica, speaking in Rimini, reported the situation of the industrial agreement with Russia's Sukhoi for the production of a regional transport jet.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Aircraft Equipped With Honeywell Primus II RNZ-850( )/-851( ) Integrated Navigation Units (2006-22-05)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the flightcrew has an accurate glideslope deviation indication
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62907-62910] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and A-300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (2006-22-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a hole in the RAT hub cover
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62888-62890] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes (2006-22-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent escape slides from disengaging from the airplane during deployment or in use, which could result in injuries to passengers or flightcrew
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 208)] [Page 62886-62888] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): union meeting from November 6
Rome, Italy - To talk about contract renewal
Italian main trade unions communicate that Alitalia workers meetings about their contract, which expired December 31, 2005, will start next November 6. Unions ask the Government to "Immediately start negotiations... more
AirportsPassengers growth for the Budapest airport
Budapest, Hungary - Increase of 2,3% in September
Passenger growth for the Budapest Airport. The airport has closed September recording an increase of 2,3%, reaching the 841 thousand units. In last 12 months, the passengers number is raised of 7,2%,... more
AirlinesFirst United Airlines flight to Kuwait
Washington, Usa - It is the first route of the carrier to the Middle East
The United Airlines has inaugurated its first direct flight no-stop between Washington and Kuwait, launching so the first direct connection by the American carrier to the Middle East. The Kuwait ambassador... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Air France suggests to do what itself did
Paris, France - Gourgeon: politics out of the company and shares to pilots
A break with the past took Air France from a pre-bankruptcy situation to international leadership. Director General Pierre-Henri Gourgeon says: "We were like Alitalia, but everything changed. The State... more
Civil aviationOn November 6th the new rules on hand luggage will be operative in the European airports
Brussels, Belgium - On last October 5th the EU reached an agreement on the common rules
On next November 6th the new EU law about airport security and the hand luggage will be operative. On last October 5th the EU approved the rules to uniform the security measures in all the European airports,... more
AccidentsAir crash in Nigeria: 98 died
Abuja, Nigeria - Among the victims there is the Sokoto Sultan and his son. The cause has maybe been the bad weather
The crash of the Boeing 737/200 of the private airline Adc fallen yesterday afternoon 30 seconds after the take off near the Abuja airport, killed 98. Among the victims there is also an important Muslim... more
IndustryTextron to acquire Overwatch Systems
Washington, Usa - For USD 325 million
In a move to extend core capabilities in its aerospace and defense business, Textron Inc. announced that its Textron Systems unit has reached an agreement to acquire Overwatch Systems for a purchase price... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of November
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday October 30 to next Sunday November 5
Monday 30 - 18th Skydiving Boogie. Diani Beach, just south of Mombasa, Kenya. + 254 20 884258 www.skydivekenya.com UK +44 7778 512520 Tuesday 31 - Airshow China 2006. International Aviation... more
IndustryTurbomeca expanded in North America
Bordes, France - The inauguration of a new facility in Grand Prairie, in Texas
Turbomeca marks an important milestone with the inauguration of a new expanded facility at Turbomeca USA in Grand Prairie, Texas. This expansion helps to meet the growing demand for Turbomeca engines.... more
DefensePakistan: air raid on a Muslim school, 80 died
Khar, Pakistan - The Pakistani Air Force bombed a "Madrasa" where some militants were hidden
The Pakistani Air Force has bombed a Muslim school in the village of Chenagai, in the northern Pakistan, killing 80 people, mostly militants. The aim of the air raid was to find some terrorists, according... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Sodecaer employees on strike
Rome, Italy - Against the unemployment of more than 500 workers
Workers of Sodecaer, catering company for meals on board Alitalia and Continental flights, went on strike last Friday at Rome-Fiumicino airport against their unemployment. The airline remedied through... more
HelicoptersMD Helicopters, Inc. will offer enhanced technical manual support for its customers
Mesa, Usa - An electronic form is provided on its web-site to allow owners of MD helicopters to register for the subscription revision service for manuals
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced it is now providing commercial Rotorcraft Flight Manual revisions, free of charge, to registered owners for the life of the helicopter. An electronic form is provided... more
Fair and showsATR will be present at "Zhuhai Airshow" in China
Toulouse, France - From October 31st to November 5th
ATR will be present at the "Zhuhai Airshow 2006", 31st October – 5th November, in the EADS exhibit stand (Hall 1C). ATR has developed and maintained a strong presence in China and a high level of co-operation w... more
AirportsOn September 3,5 million of passengers to the Hong Kong airport
Hong Kong, China - The aircraft movements are increased of 3%
The passengers in transit in the Hong Kong airport are 3,5 million in September. The figure represent a raise of 3,6% respect to the same period of 2005. The aircraft movements are increased of 3%, reaching... more
Industry"Dreamliner": CIT one of the mysterious customers
Seattle, USA - The B-787/800 "Dreamliner" will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size
Boeing and CIT Aerospace, a business unit of CIT Group, Inc., yesterday announced the leasing company's order for five B-787/800 "Dreamliners". Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2012, a worth USD 765... more
AirportsSEA (2): Malpensa's advantages as an Alitalia's hub
Milan, Italy - The airline would lose 1.2 billion of turnover if it moved its hub to Fiumicino
SEA President, Giuseppe Bencini, promoted Malpensa airport as a hub for Alitalia, because of a series of advantages which the Milan airport has got compared to Rome-Fiumicino. First of all, Malpensa is... more
AirportsSEA: data of Milan airport system
Milan, Italy - Malpensa is the first airport in Europe as for passenger traffic growth in January-September 2006
A press conference named "The value of Malpensa hub for Alitalia" and organized by SEA, management company of Milan airports, took place this afternoon at Linate airport. Giuseppe Bencini, President of... more
Military aviationThe JPADS system for the self-steering airdrop
Kabul, Afghanistan - Tested by USAF in Afghanistan
A new self-steering airdrop system that’s being field tested by USAF in Afghanistan represents a revolutionary step beyond traditional delivery methods. JPADS (Joint Precision AirDrop System) offers m... more
SecurityFight against terrorism: EUR 9m from EU
Brussels, Belgium - The half of funds is destined to the protection of critical infrastructures
Yesterday October 26th, the European Commission has decided to allocate EUR 9m for the initiatives of the project "Fight against terrorism", to face problems like protection of critic infrastructures,... more
AirportsNew devices for the luggage control in the US airports
Washington, Usa - A project of the Transportation Security Administration
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), responsible for the security in the US airports, wants to use in the American airports a new type of x-rays machines to control the baggages from several... more
DefenseUSA Base in Vicenza: the ok by municipal administration
Vicenza, Italy - Now the Defense Ministry must decide
With 21 favorable votes and 17 black-ball, the Vicenza's municipal administration has given the go-ahead to doubling of the Ederle Base. In reality, the Defense Ministry will have the last decision. Arturo... more
AirlinesQatar Airways purchases six new Airbus
Doha, Qatar - 5 A-321/200 and one A-320 for the short and mid range
To face the need of a constantly increasing traffic and the network enlarging toward new destinations, Qatar Airways expands its fleet with 6 new mid-size Airbus. They are 5 A-321/200 and one A-320, which... more
AirlinesMyair.com announces two new links from Puglia Region
Milan, Italy - The Bari-Tirana and Brindisi-Milan/Malpensa
The Brindisi-Milan/Malpensa and the Bari-Tirana are the two links that Myair.com gets ready to inaugurate from Puglia. For the airline, Albania is a completely new destination and Bari constitutes the... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: USD 33.2 million for "Falcon"
Washington, USA - For a Hypersonic vehicle ables to take off from any runway in USA
Lockheed Martin signed a modification of contract worth more than USD 33.2 million to continue the development and demonstration of the hypersonic technology of the "Falcon" (Force Application and Launch... more
AerospaceIt is a billionaire computer scientist the next space tourist
Washington, Usa - The man has worked for Microsoft and is willing to spend USD 20m to realize his dream
It is ready to lift the next space tourist. It is called Charles Simonyi, is 58 years old and is an American Hungarian-born billionaire computer scientist who also worked for important projects like Word... more
AirlinesThe first half of the financial year is good for Kenya Airways
Nairobi, Kenya - The African airline reached an increase of 8,9% of profit
Kenya Airways communicated the financial data about the first six months of the year, which show an increase of 8,9% of the profit. A growth which, according to what told by the carrier's management, will... more