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AirlinesLAB in bankruptcy
La Paz, Bolivia - 4 prefectures propose a decree for LAB
Prefects of Cochabamba, Tarija, Beni and Pando keep on insisting Bolivian Executive Power so that NAFIBO (Nacional Financiera Boliviana) allowed a term loan to safe Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB) from bankruptcy. Prefectures... more
Press releaseENAV: regular flights next Sunday July 9 in Italy
Rome, Italy - The strike for four hours was fixed by LICTA union
"In consequence of the postponement to other date ordered by Italian Transport Minister, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Board) communicates that the national strike announced by the air traffic controllers... more
AirlinesNew Airbus wide-body for Finnair
Helsinki, Finland - Opening towards Asian market
Finnair airline will purchase 12 new Airbus wide-body nine A-350 and three A-340 that will arrive within 2007-2008; rather, current fleet of long-range of Boeing MD-11 will be removed within 2012. First... more
DefenseMeeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission and US and NATO ambassadors
Rome, Italy - They talked about Italian Armed Forces role in international missions
Yesterday there was a meeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission, Sergio De Gregorio, the American ambassador in Italy, Ronald Spogli, and the US ambassador at NATO, Victoria Nuland.... more
MiscellaneousNew Israeli air raid at dawn: one dead and three injured
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Olmert's violent assault goes on
After yesterday’s 22 victims, Israeli raids re-started during the night in Gaza Strip. This morning at dawn a Hamas militant was killed and three more Palestinians were injured in a fighter air attack i... more
Science and technologySacbo: new flight Orio al Serio-Istanbul
Bergamo, Italy - Served by Myair with A-320
"The link between Bergamo-Orio al Serio’s airport and Istanbul, served by Myair.com, begins today, July 7, with Airbus A-320 from 180 seats. The connection is operated on Monday and Friday. Already from n... more
Latest news135 aircraft attended to civil and military parade in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela - Commemoration for Indipendence Day
Last Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock, it is led off the civil and military parade of Caracas that has seen involvment of 133 aircraft, among airs and helicopters, of National Armed Force. The main attraction o... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: at least six airplanes in the last five years in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - The report of Senator Christine Defraigne
Belgian newspaper, "Le Soir", wrote that at least six airplanes connected to illegal transfers of suspicious terrorists by CIA used Belgian air space in the last five years. The newspaper repeats what... more
Civil aviationClandestine immigrants disembarks. Frattini: the Mediterranean Sea will be patrolled by EU aeronaval forces
Catania, Italy - The vice-President of the European Commission, Franco Frattini, declared that to Sicilian Eurodeputy, Nello Musumeci
"The Mediterranean Sea will be soon patrolled by EU aeronaval unities in order to control and discourage clandestine immigrants flows from Africa to European coasts". The vice-President of the European... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Bianchi: before renewing leaders we must an equation with three unknown quantities
Rome, Italy - The company's situation is not so serious for Italian Transport Minister
The Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, joined a meeting in Rome named "Technological innovation in transport systems for Italy’s competitiveness and development". The Minister said that "... more
Press releaseClandestine immigrants disembarks. Fallica: Mediterranean Sea surveillance should discourage them
Palermo, Italy - The statement by Pippo Fallica, member of the Italian Parliament Defense Commission
"European Commission vice-President, Franco Frattini, said that fight policy against clandestine immigration is a priority for Europe. Patrolling the Mediterranean Sea with EU aeronaval unities and restoring... more
IndustryComputer Sciences Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft
Computer Sciences Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $13,372,222 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for E-2C Hawkeye Aircraft and tactical data links system... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems awarded of a near 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R helicopter
Lockheed Martin Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a not to exceed $41,940,995 ceiling priced order against a basic ordering agreement for procurement of 12 weapons replaceable assemblies for the MH-60R... more
IndustryComputer Sciences Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-21 aircraft
Computer Sciences Corp., Applied Technologies LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,259,408 firm-fixed-price, time and material and incentive options contract modification. This action provides... more
IndustryAgreement between Sas cargo and Air China for new freighters
Beijing, China - The cargo fleet of the Chinese company increases
The require for freight transport in China is constantly growing, reason why the air company Air China has signed an agreement with Sas cargo, Scandinavian carrier of cargo planes, in order to begin a... more
DefenseNew bomber TU-160 Blakjack for Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Delivery expected within the year
The Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Ivanov, attending yesterday to a ceremony at Kazan’s plant for the delivery of a bomber TU-160 Blakjack of last generation, has announced that within the year t... more
Science and technologyAlgiers has a new international airport
Algiers, Algeria - It costed EUR 530 million
It has been working since June 30th, but was officially inaugurated only yesterday morning the new international airport located 20 kilometers far from Algiers, during a ceremony in occasion of the 44th... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-330/300 series airplanes, and Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2006-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the landing gear lengthening system, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38062-38064] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop, and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the turbine rotor due to low-cycle-fatigue (LCF), and damage to the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38054-38059] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-31, DC-9- 32, DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F airplanes; and model DC- 9-40 and DC-9-50 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent point-contact arcing or filament heating in the fuel tank, which, in the event of a short or ground fault inside the fuel tank, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38053-38054] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200, A-330/300, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes, and model A-340/541 and A-340/642 airplanes (2006-14-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improper routing of the electrical harnesses of certain slide/rafts, which could prevent proper deployment of the slide/rafts and delay evacuation of passengers and flightcrew during an emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38059-38062] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil defenseGalileo Avionica: Falco flies in UK
London, United Kingdom - It is being exhibited in "Paus 2006"
Today and tomorrow Galileo Avionica (Finmeccanica Group) has been exhibiting Falco, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) remote controlled tactic surveillance system, at "PAUS 2006" (ParcAberporth Unmanned Systems)... more
MiscellaneousBoulogne airport: seven hectograms of hashish in the stomach
Boulogne, Italy - Swallowed by two Italians coming from Morocco
Two Italian young people, a boy and a girl, were arrested at Boulogne’s "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport because they had divided in ovules and swallowed seven hectograms of hashish. The two disembarked from C... more
Science and technologyAirport of Brasov: the works to build the new international terminal have begun
Bucharest, Romania - Started this month, will be completed by October 2007
The Romanian newspaper "Bucharest Daily News" today writes that the Canadian building society Intelcan Technosystem Inc. has begun the construction of the new Brasov airport. The Canadian company owns... more
AirlinesJune in the rise for British Airways
London, Great Britain - Increase of 6,6% in air traffic of the British carrier
The data relative to the air traffic realized by British Airways on June are encouraging. It has in fact been registered an increase of 6,6% on annual rate, in great measure owing to the growth of "Premium"... more
DefenseNew law on Venezuelan Armed Forces
Caracas, Venezuela - Statements of American Ambassador William Brownfield
American ambassador in Venezuela, William Brownfield, in an interview of last hours, states that by the side of Usa is not any intention to invade the Country. President Hugo Chàvez has an adverse idea,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: the ticket refund from now on with pre-paid card
Vienna, Austria - It will be accredited on a Europay card
From the collaboration between Austrian Airlines and Europay has been brought into light the pre-paid card for the tickets refund of the Austrian air company. Until now, in case of cancellation of the... more
DefensePyongyang's Government unleashs an international crisis
Tokyo, Japan - Reactions from the whole international community
Yesterday, North Korea proceeded to launch at least seven missiles, but according to other sources, missiles tested in the last night, was eleven, and among these is been noticed the presence of a intercontinental... more
Science and technologyNew terminal at Zaragoza airport
Zaragoza, Spain - It will cost EUR 22.7m
The works for the building of a new terminal at Zaragoza airport, Northern Spain, will start during Summer. The project plans the partial demolition of the building currently used for arriving passengers... more
AirportsChina donates to Bangladesh weather gears
Dacca, Bangladesh - New developments in the weather industry
Last Tuesday, during ceremony for signature of a bilateral deal between China and Bangladesh, Chinese Weather Administration donated a lot of satellite weather gears to Weather Department of Bangladesh.... more
AirlinesThe service of booking confirmation via sms starts for SkyEurope
Bratislava, Slovakia - From now on it will be possible to receive on the mobile flight's data
SkyEurope, the main low-cost air company of central-eastern Europe, has activated for its clients a new service to receive the flight booking confirmation, via sms. Until now the confirmations made through... more
PeopleBeijing will host International Exhibition of Chinese Aviation in 2007
Beijing, China - Airbus and Boeing among exception guests
From 19 to 22 September 2007, in Beijing it will realize the XII edition of International Exhibition of Chinese Aviation, and among guests will count giant of international aviation Airbus and Boeing.... more
DefenseUSA leans on a possible entry of Georgia in the NATO
Washington, USA - Negatives response by the side of Russia
Yesterday, Wednesday 5 July, in a press conference, President of Usa George W. Bush stated the will on the part of American government to lean on a possible entry of Georgia in the NATO. To the conference... more
AirlinesWorld Cup’s final match: a rise on the flights
Berlin, Germany – Lufthansa foresees a record air-traffic for Monday July 10
Despite the delusion for Germany’s elimination from World Championship, the air company Lufthansa rejoices for the increase on air-traffic volume expected on the occasion of the Italy-France final. According t... more
AerospaceDiscovery goes on trip toward International Space Station
Washington, Usa – No safety problems for seven astronauts
Yesterday evening, have been executed further checks on the outside of Discovery and positives results have confirmed that, at take off time, Shuttle didn’t undergo grave damages. With the ok of NASA’s tec... more
MiscellaneousIsrael attacks in Gaza go on (2): at least eight victims
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Seven Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in the Northern Strip
At least seven Palestinians, but some sources talk about eight, were killed today by a rocket shot form an Israeli airplane in Bet Lahiya, North of Gaza Strip. According to the Jewish State, the aircraft... more
Latest newsTwo US Apaches shot down in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The news reported by Al-Sharqiya TV
Iraqui TV, Al-Sharqiya, reports news about two US helicopters which were shot down in Moqdadiya area, North-East of Baghdad. The Arab satellite TV, Al-Arabiya, broadcast a video, which had been already... more
CuriositiesThe "Wall Street Journal" publishes a guide to purchase last World Cup final’s tickets
Washington, Usa – Exorbitant prices for last minute flights to Germany
The flu for the World Championship rages also beyond the Ocean. The authoritative American newspaper "Wall Street Journal" has published yesterday a guide for all the people that, uncovering themselves... more
MiscellaneousAbu Omar case: General Pignero arrested
Rome, Italy - Involved also the ex-head of CIA in Italy
In the field of the enquiry on the abduction of imam Abu Omar, yesterday also General Pignero was arrested, being accused with Marco Mancini, number 2 of SISMI (Italian military intelligence agency) of... more
PeopleFull house for the US carriers
Washington, USA - Strong growth of the passengers' number
It was a record Summer beginning for the US air carriers. The principal American airlines registered a considerable increase of the load factor, and so of the passengers’ number. A good news which will b... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: EU Parliament approves Fava's report
Strasbourg, France - And it officially condemns extraordinary renditions
The European Parliament has approved today Claudio Fava’s report on CIA flights and extraordinary renditions in Europe. With the document approval, which has occurred with 389 ayes, 137 no’s and 55 non... more
MiscellaneousIsrael attacks on Gaza go on
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Umpteenth air raid kills a Hamas militant
Israel attacks against Hamas militants multiply after the green light given by Premier Olmert to "Extended" operations in Gaza Strip (see AVIONEWS for details). In the last hours an activist of the movement... more
Fair and showsHenryka Bochniarz to represent Boeing Business in Central and Eastern Europe
Chicago, Usa - She's 57, Polish, married and has two children
The Boeing Company yesterday named Henryka Bochniarz as president of Boeing Central and Eastern Europe. She will represent the company’s business interests and coordinate business activities in Bosnia, B... more
PeopleIt is necessary to decrease IATA's influences
Washington, USA - It was asked by US Transportation Department and by European and Australian Antitrust Authorities
US Transportation Department proposed to lift the waiver of IATA (International Air Transport Association) concerning the evaluation of the prices and the fares of the passengers and cargo air transport.... more
AirlinesNew CEO for Centralwings
Warsaw, Poland - His name is Maciej Kwiatkowski
The Board of Directors of Centralwings, the Polish low-cost airline by LOT Polish Airlines Group, elected a new CEO, Maciej Kwiatkowski, who is undertaking his office next Monday. Kwiatkowski has already... more
Latest newsThe name for the F-35 will be disclosed tomorrow
Washington, USA – "Lightning" choice is likely
The Pentagon will reveal the name chosen for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter tomorrow during an official ceremony. The most probable name seems to be "Lightning" or "Lightning II", as it had been already... more
AirlinesItalian Antitrust Authority’s green light to the purchase of Volare by Alitalia
Rome, Italy – The National carrier however will be obliged to release some slots
Italian Antitrust gave its green light to the acquisition of Volare by Alitalia. The decision arrived after months of polemics and legal battles. However it is not a complete green light. The Italian national... more
IndustryElsag-Datamat's new industrial plan presented
Genoa, Italy - Italian Unions' positive judgment
Yesterday, in Assoindustria’s base in Genoa, it was presented the new industrial plan of Elsag-Datamat, recently involved in Finmeccanica Group. The goals are challenging. Elsag-Datamat will have to c... more
MiscellaneousHeads of State parade in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela – There was also Mijiail Kalashnikov
A big group of international protagonists was present yesterday to attend to the military parade that took place in Caracas to celebrate the 195th anniversary of the Venezuelan independence. Special guests... more
PeopleEU directive about the aircraft crew’s working hours
Strasbourg, France – It was enacted yesterday by European Parliament
European Parliament gave its green light yesterday to a new directive which regulates, in a common way for the 25 countries of the Union, the aircraft crew’s working hours. Pilots, stewards and hostesses w... more