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DefenseItalian Army: "The ninth" has a new Commander
Livorno, Italy - Colonel Nicola Zanelli
The 9th Paratroopers Assault Regiment "Col Moschin" of the Italian Army has a new Commander: Colonel Michele Brandonisio leaves his charge, after almost 4 years, to Colonel Nicola Zanelli. Usually called... more
DefenseSingapore prepares in USA the pilots of F-16
Washington, USA - Project for a value of USD 301 million
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has informed the Congress of the intention to sell at the Republic of Singapore a training plan for the pilots of F-16 for a value equal to USD 301 million. The... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air: four companies still stay in competition for the take over
Rome, Italy - The Trans Atlantic and Austrian Airlines retired
Within the next Winter the privatization process of the 99,9% of the air company Bulgaria Air should reach a conclusion, otherwise the carrier risks to go bankrupt. At the moment of the 6 national and... more
IndustryNew military programmes for Saudi Arabia
Washington, USA - Updates of helicopters and sale of tanks
After to have announced last week the sale of armaments to Saudi Arabia for a total import of more than USD six billions, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency has informed the Congress of other two... more
AccidentsCapo Gallo air disaster: compensations are being announced today
Bari, Italy - Legal procedures of Tuninter ATR-72 incident have been closed
London’s Lloyd’s law office has summoned a press conference today in Bari, Italy, to make known the terms of compensation procedures for victims families and survivors in Capo Gallo air disaster. There wer... more
IndustryEmbraer sells five Phenom 100 jets to Gold Aviation Services
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Customer contract also includes 10 options for the Phenom aircraft
Embraer yesterday announced the sale of five Phenom 100 jets to Gold Aviation Services of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The contract includes options for 10 additional Phenom 100 or Phenom 300 jets. The Phenom... more
AerospaceHOT BIRD 8 ready to the launch
Baikonur, Kazakistan - The greatest satellite takes in orbit by Eutelsat
HOT BIRD 8, the new satellite for video and radio transmissions built by EADS Astrium for Eutelsat Communications, arrived last month to Baikonur’s cosmodrome, in Kazakistan, is ready to the launch that w... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: flight for the C-27J Spartan for the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The first of the 12 aircraft has undergone in the last few days its flight tests from Turin-Caselle Airport
"The first of the 12 C-27J tactical transport aircraft for the Italian Air Force has undergone in the last few days its first flight tests from Turin-Caselle Airport. These flights, carried out by Commanders... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): Olmert, cease-fire within weeks. Rice, no within days
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israeli premier asks for an international force that would impose the observance of UN resolution 1559
He says he’s sure that "The political process toward a cease-fire" is going on well, the Israeli premier Ehud Olmert, adding that "Even if the military campaign would have been concluded today, the Middle E... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (2): at least ten civilians dead during the last Israeli air raid
Beirut, Lebanon - Bombings on east Lebanon, battles at south: three Israeli soldiers and three Lebanese militaries are dead
There’s no peace for Lebanon. After that has expired the 48 hours cease-fire given by Israel following the massacre of Cana, the Israeli air attacks have started again. According to what has been retailed b... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon: US military airplanes headed to the Middle East will make stopover in UK
London, United Kingdom - On condition that they respect correct procedures
After polemics for the stopover of two US A-310s at Prestwick airport, with laser-guided GBU-28 bombs for Israeli Armed Forces on board, the British Government made some verifications to decide if the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon (Beech) model 400 and 400A series airplanes (2006-15-16)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of normal electrical power, damage to some electrical components, or blown fuses during flight, and consequent unrecoverable loss of some or all essential equipment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 31, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 146)] [Page 43039-43041] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, and MD-88 airplanes (2006-15-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent shorted wires or arcing at the auxiliary hydraulic pump, which could result in loss of auxiliary hydraulic power, or a fire in the wheel well of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 31, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 146)] [Page 43035-43036] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF-19 propellers (2006-16-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent actuator yoke arms breaking during flight, which could cause high propeller vibration and contribute to reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 31, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 146)] [Page 43041-43043] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AerospaceSuspended the launch of rockets "Dnepr" in Kazakistan
Moscow, Russia - Russia could not execute the launch until the causes of the incident of 5 days ago won't be clarify
Until there won’t be clarity about the causes of the tecnical inconvenient that 5 days ago provoked the destruction of a space rocket "Dnepr", Russia won’t be allowed to launch other vectors from the bas... more
DefenseUS Army urges Lockheed Martin for the deliver of rocket-launcher GMLRS
washington, USA - Employed with success in Iraq
The US Army has requested to Lockheed Martin to accelerate the production of the rockets Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS Unitary), in production since April 2004, on the strength of a contract... more
PeopleAEA: 25% of European companies turnover depend on air transport
Brussels, Belgium - The sector affects European gross domestic product by 8%
AEA (Association of European Airlines) made a research to establish the incidence of air transport on European economy. The study revealed that 7.5 million people work directly or indirectly in the sector,... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines raises fuel surcharge
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 33%-42% increase
Malaysian Airlines, in trouble for losses due to costs, has decided to raise domestic fuel surcharges from today, as a part of a general plan to return to profit next year. The government-controlled carrier... more
DefenseRussia has destroyed 1000 nuclear launcher
Moscow, Russia - No correspondent datum has been supplied by USA
From January 1st 2006, Russia had 927 strategic offensive carriers with 4279 nuclear warheads against the 1225 strategic offensive carriers and 5966 American warheads, this one according to Russian liable... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica to supply the Pirate Irst for the second tranche of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Rome, Italy - The value of the contract amounts to over EUR 120 million
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, together with EuroFirst partners Thales–UK and Tecnobit -Spain has been awarded a contract to supply the PIRATE Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) for the second t... more
MiscellaneousAfghanistan: third British soldier dead
Kabul, Afghanistan - The ISAF has officially taken over the command of the military operations in the six districts in the South
The military command of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) yesterday has retailed that has been found the body of the third British soldier of the International Security Force that in the last... more
PeopleTassili Airlines signes for four Bombardier Q-400
Ottawa, Canada - Transport for workers in oilfields
After one month and half of off-the-record news, the Algerian Tassili Airlines has signed a contract for USD 103 million for four beturbo-prop of Bombardier Q-400. The deliveries will pass in the Autumn... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): Alarm by Unicef, 200 children have been killed
Rome, Italy - 37 little victims in the air raid at Cana, appeal of the General Director Veneman for a cease-fire
"The Israeli attack to Cana demonstrates in a dramatic way that, once again are the children to pay for the war". These are the words of Unicef General Director Ann Veneman referred to the massacre of... more
AirlinesAir China will sell its shares on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Beijing, China - Its debut is expected on August 22
Flag carrier Air China announced it will list on Shanghai Stock Exchange on August 22 and it has already started talks with potential investors on the pricing of its initial public offer, which is expected... more
Sport aviationFivl: paraglide championship and "Acroaria 2006"
Turin, Italy - The first one is just finished and the other will take place from August 6 to 13
"It’s ended at Suello (Lecco) the world Italian championship ’Open’ of paraglide with 130 participants, from over 40 European Countries. The winner has been Radek Vacera, from Czech republic, second Chris... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines towards services privatization
Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia - Five units will be listed or sold
Flag airline Saudi Arabian Airlines will privatize five of its units: catering, handling, cargo, pilot training and technical maintenance. Some will be listed, others will be managed by private subjects.... more
AirlinesRyanair raises of 40% on the second quarter, but the prevision for the rest of the year is negative
Dublin Ireland - In the mean time the Irish carrier offers free touristic guides on its web-site
Despite having reported during the 2006 second quarter an increase of 40% of the turnover, reaching EUR 566,6 million, the prevision for the rest of this year of the Irish low-cost air company Ryanair... more
IndustryProgress in the B-777 Freighter development
Seattle, USA - Configuration has ended and details design has started
Boeing announced it ended B-777 Freighter configuration and started details design of it. Based on the B-777/200LR Worldliner passenger airplane, the cargo version shares all its features with the proper... more
Government actsUrgent interpellation: "Do Israeli bombs to Lebanon come from or did they pass at Camp Darby?"
Rome, Italy - Presented by Gennaro Migliore (European Left Party) along with other Parliamentarians
Many Italian Parliamentarians asked to interpellate Italian Premier, Defense and Foreign Ministers in order to know if it is true what "Il Manifesto" newspaper reported on Sunday July 23, 2006. It said... more
AirlinesUAL earns USD 119m in the second quarter of 2006
Washington, USA - It is the first profit since 2000
United Airlines, which emerged from bankruptcy in February, posted a profit of USD 110m in the second quarter of 2006: it is its first profit since 2000, thanks to a strong demand and to cost cuts that... more
Aerospace"Cassini" discovers liquid methane over Titan
Washington, USA - Enrico Flamini elected Italian Program Manager of the mission for the "Team Achievement" of the IAA
The probe "Cassini" (NASA-ESA-ASI) has discovered, in South Pole of Titan, the largest satellite of Saturn, a region with a dozen of methane’s lakes. It is a question of an area with a surface of 235 f... more
AirlinesBoeing delivers to GOL a B-737/800 equipped to land on shorter runways
Seattle, Usa - The modified airplane will enable to land and take-off on strips less than 5000 feet long
The low-cost Brazilian air company GOL was far-back interested into enlarge its capability to operate on airports with runways less than 5000 feet long, in order to increase its competitiveness both at... more
AirlinesNew Jet Airways connection London-Amritsar
London, United Kingdom - It will take off three times a week from India and United Kingdom
Jet Airways is an Indian air company that operates more than 300 daily flights inside India, and several international links, among which an important place is occupied by the routes toward London. The... more
AirlinesFirst 747-400ER for Jade Cargo
Seattle, USA - Operating in first week of August
Boeing has delivered to Chinese carrier, Jade Cargo International, the first of six 747-400ER cargo ordered in 2005. This version has a maximum load of 113 tons and a maximum autonomy of 9200 km. Typical... more
CuriositiesIt costs USD 139 million the most expensive house in the world, and it has got a landing square for helicopters
London, United Kingdom - It's located on Surrey country, near Windsor's Castle
It’s surely not what can be called a cheaply deal. But it’s plan to see that the potential buyers won’t come short for the 103-rooms mansion "Updown Court", that for the second consecutive year keeps stayi... more
AirlinesStock Exchange: rally for Alitalia after Antitrust investigation
Rome, Italy - 2.25% rise probably thanks to AirOne difficulties
After yesterday’s news on Italian Antitrust prosecution against acquisition of Gandalf by Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for details), the shares of the Italian national airline fell to -2.88%. The maximum sanction b... more
Latest newsLast flight of a F-14D Tomcat
Washington, USA - A capitol of embarked American Air Force long 32 years
It has closed a capitol long 32 years of American Aviation Embarked on air carrier’s history: last Friday has been realized the last operative launch of a F-14D Tomcat on board of the USS "Theodore Roosevelt". The a... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new destinations with Winter schedule
Berlin, Germany - Both domestic and international
Low-cost carrier Germanwings empowers connections among Germany, Eastern Europe and Spain in its Winter 2006/2007 schedule. From Berlin-Schönefeld the airline will activate a new flight to Saint Petersburg... more
MiscellaneousStrong rains trigger air delays in the Beijing Airport
Beijing, China - Airport isolated for the flood of the Capital's main streets
In this month of July, the Chinese Capital has seen 26 days of rain, and according to Municipal Weather Department, is the most rainy of last five years. The copious rain fallen over Beijing yesterday... more
Weather forecasts"Vietnam: International Travel Expo" from August 4 to 6
Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam - Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the event
The "International Travel Expo" will start next August 4 and will go on for three days at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the show, where about... more
PeopleDHL returns 21 aircraft to ABX
London, United Kingdom - Deal between two carriers
In the month of August, the air courier DHL (acronym of three founders: Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hilldom e Robert Lynn) will cease to use eleven DC-9 and ten DC-10 of ABX air fleet, the American cargo airline... more
MiscellaneousIt is void the cease-fire in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Air raids against the rebels of the LTTE
It is again war in Sri Lanka between governmental Army and the rebel of the LTTE - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam that have stated "Void and without effect at the moment" the deal of the cease-fire in... more
DefenseCongo: elections took place without incidents
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - MONUC mission refers that
UN mission in Congo (MONUC) referred that political elections in the Mid-African Democratic Republic, the first multi-party elections since 1960, took place in a neat way and with no incidents. The 17,000... more
Latest newsBoeing KC-767A Tanker of Italian Air Force has completed its 100th test flight
Rome, Italy - It's four B-767 purchased by Italian Air Force and modified
The Italian Military Air Force has ordered four airplanes KC-767A Tanker produced by Boeing, and the first of these has just completed its 100th test flight, reaching so the total of 330 flight hours.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: flights between New York and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Houston, Usa - Starting from Dec 16, 2006
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it will launch new flights between its New York hub at International Airport and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, starting Dec. 16, 2006, pending government approval.... more
AerospaceNASA: return of the launch probes "STEREO"
Washington, USA – They will study the phenomenon of solar eruptions
It will slide from August 20 to after August 31 the launch of the twin probes "STEREO" (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) by NASA, reserved to study the solar eruptions. The return has been decided... more
AccidentsRescued by an helicopter of Tuscany Region a climber missing in Apuane
Massa, Italy - An 69-year-old English man stayed for 24 hours alone and without water, he had missed during an excursion
It’s has been recovered yesterday morning in shock, dehydrate and hungry the 69-year old English mountain climber that was missing since Sunday afternoon, when he parted company from his partners during a... more
AirlinesMenaces to Israeli airline, El Al
Brussels, Belgium - A letter was found at Brussels airport
Israeli flag airline, El Al, received menaces in the shape of a letter which was found yesterday in a toilette at Brussels airport. Security measures in the air station have been strenghtened and the power... more
PeopleBombardier delivers two CRJ-900 to SkyWest Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Firm order for 17 aircraft to the American carrier
The Air Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first two regional jet Bombardier CRJ-900 to the SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of the SkyWest Inc. of Saint George, in Utah. They are the first two specimens... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: the flight attendants have rejected the proposal of a new employement contract
New York, Usa - It's possible a strike of the workers starting from tomorrow
The proposal by the management to the flight attendants of the air company Northwest Airlines for a cut on the category salaries has received a denial. The syndicate of carrier’s flight attendants has t... more