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Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (6): Lion Air announces the purchase of 30 B-737/900ERs
Farnborough, United Kingdom - In addition to more 30 aircraft already ordered
The largest Asia low-cost airline, Lion Air, has announced today at "FIA 2006" it signed the order for 30 B-737/900ERs valued at USD 2.2bn. Deliveries of these aircraft, which are in addition to 30 already... more
SecurityIndonesia: seaquake in Jakarta. Alert tsunami
Jakarta, Indonesia - Epicentre in Indian Ocean
A seaquake of magnitude 7.2 of scale Richter has hit today Indonesia, and at more than one hour and half of distance from the tremor, a wave high two meters has damaged houses and hotels of Java’s island, w... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2): has an Israeli fighter been struck?
Beirut, Lebanon - "Al Arabiya" TV reports that
"Al Arabiya" TV reports that an Israeli F-16 was struck by a Palestinian missile near Beirut, but the news have not been confirmed by Tel Aviv yet. In the morning hezbollah militants launched Qassam rockets... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon: repatriation of first Italians evacuated from Lebanon
Rome, Italy - Arrive to Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
Is released first evacuation of the Italian from Lebanon, 410 people of which 300 countrymen have been transfered Saturday from Beirut on board of nine pullmans. The Italians are businessmen, students... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (5): flying displays
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Aircraft making demonstrative flights today
The program of flying displays in the first day of "FIA-2006" plans demonstrations of several aircraft from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm this afternoon: A-340/600 and A-380/600 by Airbus, ALH DHRUV and IJT 36 Trainer... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 17 to next Sunday 23
Monday 17 - Gliding - 4th FAI World Club and World Class Championships. Aerodrome, Vinon sur Verdon, France. + 33 492 78 82 90 www.vinon-soaring.fr - Rally and Precision Flying - Unofficial Practise... more
Latest newsUSAF withholds USD 57m from Lockheed Martin for F-22
Washington, USA - Because of production flaws on 48 fighters
USAF has decided to withhold up to USD 57m from contract with Lockheed Martin for F-22A Raptor supersonic, radar-evading fighters. The American aeronautic company has signalled flaws in the titanium airframes... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (4): market trends in aerospace and defense industry
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A research presented today at 3 pm
FAC (Farnborough Aerospace Consortium), the non-profit trade association providing services to the aerospace industry, and RAS (Royal Aeronautical Society) made a report of market trends and related implication... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (3): the UAV Pavilion
Farnborough, United Kingdom - AUVASI and UAVS are the promoters
This edition of "FIA2006" hosts UAV Pavilion once again, with an area which is totally dedicated to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, remote-control aircraft flying without pilot. The pavilion is organized by... more
AccidentsAn Albanian military helicopter missing in Adriatico
Bari, Italy - On board also the ex-vicepremier of Albania Pashko
An helicopter of military Albanian Air Force is missing since 10:15pm of Sunday night, time of the last radar contact. The aircraft departed from Tirana and directed to Bari had on board the ex-vicepremier... more
Latest newsBoeing will decide within August whether to stop C-17 production
Washington, Usa - About 10,000 jobs at sea
Boeing will decide within next August on whether to close its Long Beach plant, where it is produced C-17 transport aircraft. In the facility they work about 5,000 people, supporting 5,700 jobs at subcontractors.... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006 (2): the International Space Pavilion
Farnborough, UNited Kingdom - The aerospace area in Hall 5
Aerospace sector is present at "Farnborough International Air Show 2006" in Hall 5, where the International Space Pavilion exhibits the main industries, research institutes and laboratories in space exploration,... more
Weather forecastsFarnborough Air Show 2006: Boeing exhibits the 777 and the 787 wing section
Farnborough, United Kingdom - A composite wing box on which structural testing will be made
The great "Farnborough International Air Show 2006" begins today near London. The main sector companies in the world, including commercial and military aircraft, are joining the fair, which will end next... more
AccidentsTourism plane plunged yesterday at Elba: 4 deads
Livorno, Italy - The pilot was a "MSF" doctor
A private aircraft Piper 46 has fallen yesterday at 5:55pm in the zone of Marina di Campo (Livorno), soon after the take-off from the airport of Elba island with destination Germany. Of the five people... more
Latest newsThe reorganization of US Air Force is carrying on
Washington, USA - The 440th Airlift Wing became a North Carolina Air Force Reserve unit
The 440th Airlift Wing of US Air Force became a North Carolina Air Force Reserve unit, while within February 2008 the Air reserve Station will be closed. It was made known by US Air Force, which is carrying... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $13,166,553 ceiling-priced contract for engineering, maintenance, and manufacturing support of flight... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: US Customs and Border Protection takes delivery of its first EC-120
Marignane, France - The US Department of Homeland Security has ordered ten models
On July 14, the first of the EC-120s ordered for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were delivered at American Eurocopter’s Columbus, Mississippi, plant. The US Department of Homeland Security has o... more
DefenseSea tests for the "Canterbury"
Amsterdam, Holland - New multi-role ship of New Zealander Navy
Last week, new New Zealander multi-role ship "Canterbury" has carried out first exit in the sea in the Holland waters. Until now it has remained along Merwede’s shore of channel. On board a team of ten N... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (7): Amnesty requires the cease-fire on civilian
Geneva, Switzerland - Respect Humanitarian Right
"The Israeli and Lebanese governments, and Hezbullah, must take immediate steps to end the ongoing attacks against civilians and civilian objects", this is how required Amnesty International in a dispatch... more
PeopleTaiwan allows charter flights to China
Taipei, Taiwan - The connections will start next week
Since 1949, when the Popular Chinese Republic was born and the Beijing Government and Taipei Government split up, Taiwan decided to ban every sea, postal and air connection with China. A first opening... more
AerospaceBreak day for the astonauts on ISS
Washington, USA - Discovery's crew will come back on Earth next Monday
The astronauts of Shuttle Discovery, took off last July 4 to International Space Station (ISS), are passing a break day. Yesterday the crew completed the third and last space walk of the mission (see for... more
Science and technologyPescara: tomorrow the first flight coming from Moscow
Pescara, Italy - It will be a Tupolev 154
Tomorrow, Saturday July 15, the first flight coming from Russia and touching Abruzzo Region ground will be launched. A 166-seat Tupolev TU-154 will leave in Moscow and land at "Aeroporto d’Abruzzo" in P... more
DefenseMore naval units of the US Navy in Pacific
Tokyo, Japan - Renewal of American Armed Force
US Navy is strengthening its presence in Pacific and according to South-Korean newspaper "Yonhap", in the first days of next week, Air Carrier Group ruled by Nuclear Carrier "Enterprise" will arrive in... more
MiscellaneousFifth anniversary of September 11: it will be the widows to lead the ceremony
New York, Usa - They'll read the names of their dears victims of terrorist attempt
Next September 11 it will be celebrated the fifth anniversary of World Trade Center, Pentagon and of United Airlines’ plane fallen in Pennsylvania terrorist attempts. At 8:46 (local time) the ceremony w... more
AirlinesSAS Cargo signs cargo capacity agreement with Spanair
Stockholm, Sweden - The contract involves the carrier's 51 aircraft
With the agreement, involving Spanair’s 51 aircraft, SAS Cargo continues its strategy towards expanding capacity on a number of important strategic growth markets. The agreement starts September 1st. A... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (6): Tel Aviv advised Beirut's citizens about the next bombing
Beirut, Lebanon - The Vatican condamned Israeli aggression
Israeli military aircraft flew over Beirut launching leaflets that advised about the next bombing against "Salim Salam" tunnel, which link Lebanese capital to the international airport bombed hardly in... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (5): Italian Foreign Office is preparing the repatriation of Italian people in Lebanon
Rome, Italy - The evacuation plan is still under study
Italian Foreign Office should be preparing the return of Italians, about 1,300 people, who for several reasons are in Lebanon. The decision of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs is a further confirm of the... more
MiscellaneousItalian Transport stikes in July have been suspended
Rome, Italy - Including the Alitalia strike on July 20
Fabrizio Solari, Italian Transport Unions National Secretary, announced that, after the meeting between Union representatives and the Government, the strikes expected in transport sector next days have... more
DefenseNew positive test for Boeing's laser
Washington, Usa - Interesting future use perspectives
Boeing is developing a new laser that can be strapped on the front of weapons to allow them a more precise research of targets. Its application on bombs that already use the GPS guidance system guarantee... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start (3): the Government summons unions
Rome, Italy - Access to Milan-Linate has been released
Negotiations between Italian Government and taxi drivers is going to re-start: unions have been summoned today at 5 pm at the Economic Development Ministry seat. In the meantime, the situation seems to... more
PeopleMexicana de Aviacion: operating reduction of the 20% in next 12 months
Mexico City, Mexico - In search of major competitiveness
Director General of Mexicana de Aviacion airline, Emilio Romano, in press conference of this morning, has announced an operating reduction of the 20% during next twelve months, and that will consequently... more
Science and technologyPositive results for flight's test realized in third Civilian Airport of Tibet
Chengdu, China - It's possible to fly only for 100 days in one year
Air China Southwest announced that test’s flights in new Airport of Nyingchi, in Autonomous region of Tibet, have had positive results. It is not possible beginning date of regular flights between Chengdu, t... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines adds its 50th interline eTicket partner
Houston, Usa - It's the carrier Japan Airlines
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it has implemented electronic interline ticketing capabilities with Japan Airlines (JAL), its 50th interline eTicketing partner. As the first carrier to reach this... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start (2). Letta: unacceptable situation
Rome, Italy - The Italian Prime Minister Undersecretary announces possible call-up
Taxi drivers protest in Milan too, where the service is suspended at Linate airport and a procession is about to march in the city. In Turin-Caselle airport the stop is not total and emergency travels... more
DefenseC-130 act an extraordinary supplies delivery in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The require came from a Base in the Asian Country
Recently the crew of the 738th Airlift Squadron of US Air Force has acted, trough C-130 Hercules, an extraordinary supplies delivery to an operative base in Afghanistan. The 738th Squadron Commandant Travis... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (4): Beirut's Army attacked for the first time by Israel
beirut, Lebanon - USA blocked a UN's resolution against Tel Aviv
It is by now very delicate the situation in Middle East. Yesterday for the first time Israeli Air Force attacked Lebanese Army. Fighters with the david Star in fact bombed yesterday Rayak airport, currently... more
MiscellaneousElections in Congo: Italian Government makes available an airplane for the volunteers
Milan, Italy - It will begin at the end of July the elections surveillance mission
The next July 30 in Congo will be held the first democratic election after 40 years. In the African Country that comes out from a very long war to control the golden fields still the complete quiet isn’t r... more
AccidentsEmergency landing in Irkutsk airport
Moscow, Russia - No hurts
Yesterday afternoon, a Russian Airbus A-350, that travelled with 170 passengers made an emergency landing in Russian city Irkutsk, in Siberia. Liables of Ministry of Emergency Situation have stated that... more
SecurityIsrael-Lebanon (3): Beirut airport has been struck again
Beirut, Lebanon - It has been the fourth attack since the beginning of Israeli offensive
Beirut International Airport has been bombed today again, for the fourth time in not much more than 24 hours. Until now they aimed at neuralgic points, such as fuel deposits, taking off and landing runways.... more
AirlinesJetBlue inaugurates new links between Boston, Columbus and New York
Washington, Usa - Starting from October daily flights between the cities
The American air company JetBlue Airways, based on New York-JFK airport, is, like its spokesman Todd Burke stated, "Always looking for routes that are unserved and overpriced", to expand its connections... more
PeopleWTTC: coal oil tax is not enough, it takes more infrastructures
London, United Kingdom - The President of the World Travel and Tourism Council said that
The recent measures by the European Parliament on air transport environmental impact (see AVIONEWS for details) are only a part of the problem whole involving the whole sector, according to the President... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2): discomforts for hundred passengers coming from or headed to Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon - 200 Lebaneses blocked in Cyprus, tourists in Lebanon on the run to Damascus
Since blasts on Beirut and its airport began, several airlines have started to cancel or redirect flights headed to Lebanon. Two planes by Lebanese flag airline, Middle East Airlines (MEA) headed to the... more
Weather forecastsGalileo Avionica at UV Europe 2006
Rome, Italy - It was held in London yesterday and today
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, is attending the UV Europe 2006 Conference & Exhibition in London on the 13th and 14th of July with the Falco UAV system and the concept of operations (CONOPS)... more
MiscellaneousTaxi protests re-start in Italian airports
Rome, Italy - Discomfort in Rome-Fiumicino, Naples-Capodichino and Genoa
The break of negotiations between Italian taxi drivers and the Government on licenses led to agitations once again. This morning the white cars start to strike in Italian main cities. In front of arrivals... more
Civil defenseBoeing chose a new site for ScanEagle training
Washington, Usa - It will be Clovis, in New Mexico
ScanEagle is a remote-control Unmanned arial vehicle (Uav), also called drone realized by Boeing in cooperation with Insitu Group. Its take-off is operated trough a pneumatic wedge and controlled by the... more
AccidentsIraq: an American Apache falls down
Baghdad, Iraq - The Islamic Army claims its shooting down
US Forces Command in Iraq confirmed the news that an Apache AH-64D helicopter of its fell South-West of Baghdad around 2 pm yesterday during a surveillance service. The two pilots on board are safe and... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan. Donadi: if the "Unione" doesn't vote compact the re-financing we won't make discounts to anybody
Rome, Italy - The warning has been sent by the honorable Massimo Donadi, group leader of "Italia dei Valori" at Italian Chamber
"Sadden and disconcert the statements of some exponents of radical left, and especially of Pdci, (Italian especially Party) that deny, just exit from the door, agreements that short before they decided... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon: it is a serious crisis
Beirut, Lebanon - New air raids on the Lebanese Capital in the night
Israeli fighters bombed Beirut before dawn in three times, aiming at Southern suburbs, stronghold of Hezbollah, and causing 4 dead and 50 injured people, according to al Jazeera. The bridge on Aawali river... more
Press releaseMission in Afghanistan."Verdi" Parliamentarian groups: Italy to became supporter of international initiatives for the civilian re-built of the Country
Rome, Italy - The text of the release issued yesterday by the parliamentarian groups of Chamber and Senate of the "Verdi" for "Ulivo"
"The parliamentarian groups of ’Verdi’ of Chamber and Senate listened the relation of ’Sole che Ride’ Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio and shared the resolution of the national executive they believe that the dec... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA979NE
Washington, Usa - To prevent structural overload of the cargo barriers, which could cause the barriers to fail, allowing the cargo to shift, resulting in damage to the auxiliary fuel tanks, residual fuel leakage, and consequent increased risk of a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 13, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 134)] [Page 39521-39522] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more