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MiscellaneousUS embargo to Venezuela: Rodriguez talks about "Cynicism"
Caracas, Venezuela - The Venezuelan Foreign Minister makes accusations to USA on terrorism matter
As for US decision to put embargo on American-manufacture weapons and war stuff sale, even by third subjects, to Venezuela, Foreign Minister of the South-American State struck by the sanction talked about... more
AirlinesFinnair launched the route Pisa-Helsinki
Pisa, Italy - The direct flight will have a twice-weekly frequency
It was announced by Arto Sutinen, Director for Italy of the Finnish carrier, during a press conference: every Tuesday and Friday direct Pisa-Helsinki flights will be operated with A-320 aircraft (with... more
AirlinesAlitalia closed positively the day at Milan Stock Exchange
Rome, Italy - The share increased of the 1.48%
Today’s session of Milan Stock Exchange ended positively for Alitalia’s share. The day began in a not good way for the Italian national carrier that was loosing about the 8% because of the approval yes... more
AirlinesAgreement achieved between Alaska Airlines and its workers
Seattle, USA - It is nearer the signature of the new contract for 3,600 employers
Alaska Airlines made know to have achieved an agreement in principle with about 3,600 of its clerical workers, passenger service and ramp crews. "There are still some details to define" said a carrier’s s... more
AirlinesLufthansa loses dozen million Euros
Berlin, Germany - However revenues exceed forecast
Lufthansa, the greatest German airline, lost EUR 98m in the first quarter of 2006, compared to EUR 116m lost in the same period last year. Its operating loss instead widened from 26m to 75m. Losses are... more
Civil defenseItalian Air Force's Predator recuperated
Baghdad, Iraq - Today the repairs started
It was recuperated by the Italian contingent the Predator of our Air Force crashed yesterday, 50 kilometres from Nassiriya, for an engine’s breakdown while it was coming back by a patrol mission (see f... more
DefenseUSA will embitter the controls at Mexican borderline
Washington, USA - It was announced by President Bush
Also unmanned air vehicles will be used to patrol the borderline between USA and Mexico. It was announced yesterday evening by President Bush who also made known that along the about 3,000 kilometres of... more
Science and technologyBAA: decreasing profits, increasing sales
London, United Kingdom - -21% profits and +7.6% sales
BAA, British operator which manages three London air stations and other airport structures in Europe, made known that the fiscal year ended on March 31 registers a 21% drop of profits (equivalent to EUR... more
MiscellaneousWeb company born by a school project sold for EUR 90 million
London, UK - The web master is 26 years old
German company United Internet signed yesterday the purchase agreement, for a value of EUR 90 million, of the on-line company Fasthost. The strange thing is that the web master of the site is 26 years... more
DefenseGeneral Tricarico: Italian Air Force is "Worn out"
Decimomannu, Italy - Referring to 2006 budget cuts
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, General Leonardo Tricarico, on tour at the "Spring Flag 2006" multinational military drill which is taking place in these days in Sardinia, Italy (see AVIONEWS... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (3): "Clean Sky" JTI workshop
Berlin, Germany - 100 representatives of European industry participate
JTI (Joint Technology Initiative) is the instrument proposed by European Commission within the 7th Research Framework Programme (FP7) aiming to set up a public-private partnership in large-scale technological... more
DefenseThe Pentagon will remove part of its troops present in Western Europe
Washington, Usa - Totally 7,200 soldiers will be re-deployed
The Pentagon made known that it will reduce the presence of men and tools of the US Navy currently deployed in UK’s bases. The decision is included in the plan of re-deployment and re-organization of t... more
Fair and showsSAS Group: the President Jörgen Lindegaard to leave in the Autumn
Stockholm, Sweden - The CEO has headed it since May 2001
The President and CEO of SAS Group, Jörgen Lindegaard, today informed the Board of Directors that he intends to leave SAS in the autumn of 2006. He has headed SAS since May 2001. No successor has been... more
PeopleIATA: airlines reach 49% ET in first quarter
Hong Kong, China - Electronic ticketing growth rates must increase to meet industry targets
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced that global electronic ticketing (ET) penetration in its billing settlement plans (BSPs) rose by 10.4% points during the first quarter... more
AirlinesEurofly closes in the red but launches a contest for "Germany 2006"
Milan, Italy - Negative net profit of EUR 4.4m in the first quarter of this year
The first quarter of 2006 closes in the red for Italian leisure airline, Eurofly: despite +2.2% revenue, equivalent to EUR 62.5m, the carrier registers a EUR 4.4m negative net profit. According to the... more
MiscellaneousAn autistic boy among the US Forces?
Portland, USA - The Pentagon revokes his enlistment demand and starts an inquiry
The Pentagon announced it is not going to enlist 18-year-old Jared Guinther anymore, a Portland’s autistic boy who had been convinced to enter the US Army by some recruiters. Jared’s parents, once the... more
Sport aviationFAI: bidding process to be launched next October for World Air Games 2009
Losanna, Switzerland - A host will be selected in May 2007
The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, FAI - The World Air Sports Federation, has taken a decision to modernise the World Air Games concept and plans are being made to launch a new concept and bi... more
IndustryEADS' 2006 first quarter good
Munich, Germany - Revenue increased of the 30% respect the same period of the last year
EADS, the Spanish-French-German consortium of the aerospace and defense sectors, closed the 2006 first quarter with very positive results. The revenue of the industry rose of the 30%, respect the first... more
DefenseNuclear matter: Teheran says "No way" to Solana
Teheran, Iran - No stopping proposal for its nuclear program will be accepted
Despite Chinese Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao’s invitation to positively answer the benefits proposal mentioned yesterday by the EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, Teheran does not agree. I... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (2): space sector
Berlin, Germany - Two halls (9 and 10) dedicated to space
All the fascination of space flight is presented to trade visitors and the public alike at the "ILA 2006". Hall 9 features the main German and European space programmes and missions under the heading of... more
MiscellaneousDecisive hours for Prodi's Government
Roma, Italy - Parisi to Defense, Bersani to Industry and Di Pietro to Transports
The interview for the creation of Romano Prodi’s Government are ending. Currently there are taking place at the Quirinale Palace the hints between the President of the Republic Napolitano and the representatives o... more
AerospaceCIRA: Directors designation postponed to the end of June
Rome, Italy - The Italian Government Aerospace Coordination communicates that
The Aerospace Coordination of DS National Direction made known that the Board of Directors of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) postponed to the end of June the designation of President and new Counsellors... more
Weather forecasts"ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show": the conference program
Berlin, Germany - 90 conventions organised under eight sections
"ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show", one of the most important European fairs dedicated to aeronautic and aerospace industry which has started today at Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, offers a huge range of exhibitions... more
HelicoptersEurocopter invests in helicopter training and creates services ad hoc
Marignane, France - A priority for the industry for more than 50 years
For more than 50 years, Eurocopter has made the training of pilots and technicians an ongoing priority to ensure its customers make optimum use of their helicopters with the guarantee of maximum safety. By... more
DefenseA new long-haul missile realized by India
New Delhi, India - The news was given by Indian Defense Ministry
Yesterday it has been announced by the Indian Defense Ministry the realization of a new long-haul missile, called Agni III, able to carry a nuke to a distance of 6,000 km. Now, for the test phase, it is... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the bearings in the link assembly joint, which could result in separation of the inboard or outboard flap and consequent loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 15, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 93)] [Page 27949-27953] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsLufthansa B-747's landing gear ceded
Frankfurt, Germany - No of the 258 people on board remained injured
Yesterday a B-747 of German airline Lufthansa, which was due to take off to New Delhi from Frankfurt, was obliged to postpone the departure because of the downfall of the landing gear. The snout of the... more
AerospaceVittori: resumption signals for NASA and ESA space missions
Rome, Italy - Several expeditions expected for Shuttle and on ISS
ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Italian Air Force pilot Colonel, Roberto Vittori, just back from a series of meetings in USA on the field of NATO Defence College, declared that there are good... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the Board has approved the first quarter of the Group at March 31, 2006
Rome, Italy - Net revenue equal to EUR 965 million
"Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA’s Board, gathered yesterday under the presidency of Eng. Giancarlo Cimoli at the society’s headquarter, has approved the report regarding the first quarter 2006 of the... more
Science and technologyCeliac disease: appropriate products in Italian airports
Milan, Italy - From June 21 at Milan-Malpensa air station
Good news for who suffers from celiac disease, cereal-based meals gluten intolerance which does not allow to eat a lot of kinds of food and which can be a serious problem when those who suffer from it... more
AirlinesTurkish Airlines privatization continues
Ankara, Turkey - It was made known by the Turkish Privatization Office
Turkish Privatization Office (OIB) made known that Ankara’s Government has the intention to put on the market shares for a value equal to the 25% of Turkish Airlines’ stock. Turkey has already privatized the... more
AerospaceEADS could supply a satellite for Chilean Armed Forces
Santiago, Chile - The agreement should have signed during the next visit of French President Chirac in the South-American country
According to Chilean newspaper "El Mercurio" during the visit the on next May 24-26 French President, Jaques Chirac, will carry out in Chile it could be signed an agreement for the purchase, by Santiago... more
IndustryBoeing: USD 615m paid to Federal Government as fine
New York, USA - The "Wall Street Journal" wrote that yesterday
Yesterday the "Wall Street Journal" reported Boeing made an agreement with US Government on the payment of a fine in compensation for a corruption and embezzlement event involving the American aeronautic... more
AirlinesPositive April for China Southern Airlines
Hong Kong, China - Passengers' traffic rose of the 14%
China Southern Airlines, one of the three most important Chinese carriers, made known to have closed last April with a raise of the passengers’ traffic of the 14% respect the same month of last year. T... more
AirlinesLufthansa: signed an agreement with the Chinese East Star for USD 2,4m
Wuhan, China - The German carrier will provide aeronautical material and support to the maintenance to the fourth Chinese airline
Lufthansa unveiled to have signed, with the Chinese private carrier, East Star, a contract for the supplying of aeronautical materials and services, for the technological support to the maintenance and... more
IndustryThales. Ranque: an approach to Finmeccanica would have an industrial meaning
Paris, France - Thales CEO, Denis Ranque, said that in an interview on "La Tribune" newspaper
During an interview on "La Tribune" French newspaper, Denis Ranque, CEO of Thales, the first European group for defense and electronics industry, declared that an approach to Italian Finmeccanica would... more
Accidents"Piloted" landing of an Italian "Predator" in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq - The press release of the Defense General Staff
An Italian remote-controlled Predator UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle) fell yesterday in Nassiriya after an engine breakdown. The crash happened in a uninhabited area and it did not cause any damages to people... more
AirlinesMalev. Abramovich: we will join the privatization tender
Budapest, Hungary - The Russian business man Boris Abramovich said that
"We will surely join the tender. We believe the transaction will be a good thing for us, but also for the Hungarian airline", Boris Abramovich said so to journalists while he was in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.... more
Science and technologyThe Summer charter season from Turin-Caselle starts
Turin, Italy - Besides the traditional destinations, this year also the new flight to Malta
"Djerba, Sharm el Sheik, Monastir, Rodi, Crete, Palma de Majorca, Mahon (Minorca), Ibiza and Malta: these are the Summer destinations already inclosed in the abundant charter programme that will distinguish... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a 62 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $62,000,000 firm fixed price & cost plus fixed fee contract modification. This action will increase the current undefinitized contract action... more
Science and technologyFraport's passengers increased on April 2006
Frankfurt, Germany - It was made known by the airport management company
Fraport, the company which manages among the others the Frankfurt’s airport, made known that on april 2006 the passengers who passed through the German air station increased of the 3.1%. Totally 4.387 m... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (5): helicopters exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Eurocopter, Bell, HeliCopter
Visitors can expect some excitement during the flying display featuring the world’s most up-to-date combat helicopter, the Tiger, made by Eurocopter and already familiar as a result of its inclusion i... more
AirlinesOman Air: the Arab carrier announced its intention to purchase two B-737 version 800
Muscat, Oman - It was made known a Arab State carrier's statement
An Oman Air’s statement, flagship carrier of the homonym State of the Arabic peninsula, makes know that the carrier has the intention to purchase two B-737, version 800, to dedicate to the new network a... more
CuriositiesAeronautical technology for car?
Parma, Italy - It will be discuss in a meeting at Parma called "Il Veicolo Intelligente"
About 50 years ago, it was the 1958, it took place a technological revolution that, year after year, involved all the civil and military aviation. On 31 August of that year in fact there was the first... more
Airlines2006 first quarter negative for Iberia
Madrid, Spain - Red counts because of raising fuel cost
Iberia, Spanish flagship carrier closed 2006 first quarter with a net loss of EUR 44.96 million. Practically respect the same period of the 2005 the airline’s losses trebled. According to the carrier t... more
MiscellaneousAt least 40 Iraqi militants killed by US soldiers during the week end
Bagdad, Iraq - It was made known by an US military authorities' spokesman
The news is official: during several air raids in the last week end, carried out -in the Southern part of the capital Bagdad- with aircraft and rotorcraft, US military forces deployed in Iraq killed "At... more
IndustryATR will supply 10 aircraft to Aer Arann
Dublin, Ireland - The aircraft chosen by the carrier is the ATR-72-500
Today it was signed an agreement between Irish regional carrier Aer Arann and ATR (an industry owned by Alenia Aeronautica and EADS). The announcement of the agreement was given by the two industry officials... more
AirlinesAir Asia celebrates the first anniversary of the partnership with Manchester United
Seoul, South Korea - An A-320 with the Red Davil's colours arrived in UK
To celebrate the first anniversary of the partnership with Manchester United Air Asia, the South-Korean low-cost carrier, carried in the british city the "Red Davil Airbus". It’s an A-320 with a particular l... more
MiscellaneousCapo Gallo air disaster: it was asked a meeting with ENAC General Director
Palermo, Italy - The request presented by Davide Romano, lawyer of some relatives of incident's victims
Davide Romano, lawyer of some relatives of the Tuninter Atr-72 incident’s victims (see for details AVIONEWS) of UIL transport (italian union), and of ANPAV (flight attendants’ association), presented to... more
Science and technologyTerroristic risk in India
New Delhi, India - The controls in the country's airports improved
On last Friday the Indian intelligence agencies have warned about the real possibility that human bombs could try to attack one of the State’s airports. It is not excluded also the possibility of a plane’s hij... more