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Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (3): commercial aircraft exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Airbus, Ilyushin, Grob, Bombardier, Embraer, Eads Socata and Raytheon Aircraft present their new models
The ILA2006 is presenting an outstanding flying programme in which many of the aircraft will be making their international debut. There will also be some unusual and in some cases unique aircraft on display,... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (5)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, in countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them
"Is that service to the American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic? American citizens lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (6)
Teheran, Iran - And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American government?
"Mr. President, how much longer can the world tolerate this situation? Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (8)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive
"’Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds" "A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants" and "A g... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (4): military aircraft exhibited
Berlin, Germany - Fighters, transport and historical planes
The US Air Force is showing a remarkable aircraft at the ILA, and one with a particular relevance for Berlin. The C-17A Globemaster III (manufacturer: Boeing) was given the name "Spirit of Berlin" in 1998... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show" (2): exhibitors
Berlin, Germany - Russian, American and European industries joining the fair
Of all the countries exhibiting at the ILA the Russian display in Hall 10 is the largest, providing a comprehensive review of the country’s aerospace programme. Among the companies that are expected t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS special. "ILA 2006 Berlin Air Show": from May 16 to 21
Berlin, Germany - 1014 exhibitors and 250.000 square meters of exhibition ground
The ILA 2006, taking place from 16 to 21 May on the southern section of Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, will be one of the most important events for the industry on the European continent this year. The upturn... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush
Teheran, Iran - Many questions remain unanswered
"In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful, Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, for sometime now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (4)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, September Eleven was a horrendous incident
"The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress.... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (7)
Teheran, Iran - All divine religions share and respect one word and that is "monotheism" or belief in a single God and no other in the world
"Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress anyone. If Prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph, or Jesus Christ were with us today, how would they have judged such behavior? Will we be given... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (3)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established
"Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established: -Many thousands were killed in the process. -Millions of indigenous people were made refugees. -Hundreds of thousands of... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (2)
Teheran, Iran - Young people, university students, and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel
"Mr. President, You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me how can these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ,... more
PeopleEUROCONTROL launches "Banned" aircraft alerting function
Brussels, Belgium – For safety reasons
EUROCONTROL has today begun providing an alerting service to those European states which are the departure or arrival point for an aircraft deemed by national authorities to pose a safety risk. Since... more
IndustryAll B-787 Dreamliners will have a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine
London, United Kingdom - Choosen as launch propellor for the 787 three versions
Air New Zealand was the first airline to choose Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine for the four Boeing 787/8 (then converted into 787/9) ordered in June 2004. The carrier has been the pacemaker in the whole... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747- 200F, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SP series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the longeron extension fitting, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and possible in-flight breakup of the airplane fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27592-27593] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/100, A-320/200, A-321/100, and A-321/200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion and damage on the lower part of the lavatory walls, which could compromise the structural integrity of the cabin attendant seat attachments, and cause injury to the cabin attendants during a crash landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27595-27598] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-400; AT-401, AT-401B, AT-402, AT-402A, and AT-402B airplanes (2006-08-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracks from occurring in the wing lower spar cap before the originally established safe life is reached
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Saab model SAAB-Fairchild SF-340A (SAAB/ SF-340A) and SAAB 340B airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the uplock mechanism, which, combined with a loss of hydraulic pressure, could result in an uncommanded extension of the MLG
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27598-27599] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hamilton Sundstrand model 14RF-9 propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent blade failure that could result in separation of a propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27600-27602] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. models AT-802 and AT- 802A airplanes (2006-08-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the wing main spar lower cap at the center splice joint, which could result in failure of the spar cap and lead to wing separation and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27794-27795] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the malfunction of emergency equipment during an emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 92)] [Page 27593-27595] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
MiscellaneousSix US soldiers killed yesterday in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Two of them were on board of a shot-down helicopter
Yesterday six American military men died in Iraq, in addiction of the 2432 deaths since March 2003, when US Armed Forces got off Iraqi territory. Two soldiers were on board of a helicopter shot down in... more
Science and technologyCAA issues policy update on price control review for BAA's airports
London, UK - Including implications of review for financing of air stations
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today published, as planned, the next policy document in the price control review for BAA’s designated airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted), which is leading t... more
IndustryEADS closes down Sogerma plant in Merignac
Paris, France - After losses registered by the maintenance branch
European Aerospace and Defense Group EADS has decided to close down the plant in Merignac, near Bordeaux, of its branch Sogerma learned in aerostructures maintenance. EADS Sogerma Services have been affected... more
IndustryLockheed Martin will build Vinasat
Hanoi, Vietnam - The American Group won the order for TLC satellite
America-based Lockheed Martin Commercial Space System won the competitive tender for the building of Vinasat, the first Vietnam’s telecommunications satellite, beating its competitors, i.e. the European c... more
AccidentsAir disaster in the Black Sea: a robotic device to recover black boxes
Moscow, Russia - It is the first time it is tested for a non-natural object return
Russian authorities will use a special robotic device to recover data recorders of the Armenian plane which sank into the Black Sea less than two weeks ago, causing death to 113 passengers (see AVIONEWS... more
DefenseNuclear energy: EU will make "Bold" proposals to Iran
Brussels, Belgium - Solana has announced that today
The EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, has announced at European Foreign Minister Council, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Brussels, that the European Commission is ready to make... more
Latest newsAlternative fuel for American fighters
Washington, USA - USAF will make some tests on B-52s
USAF, the "New York Times" said, is about to start some tests to try out alternative fuel on its aircraft, within an energy saving program. A F-16 burns 105 litres per minute and in 2005 US Air Force spent... more
Weather forecasts"Ballooning Week" in Tuscany from today to Saturday
Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Italy - It will gather balloons coming from Europe
The ninth edition of the "Ballooning Week", the international balloon meeting, is taking place from today May 15 to Saturday 20 in Chiantishire and it is gathering keen people on aerostatic flight from... more
MiscellaneousCIA flights: the first trial started
Alexandria, USA - Khaled el-Masri indicts CIA to have wrongfully seized him for 5 months
The first US trial against CIA secret flights, making "Extraordinary renditions" of suspicious terrorists world-wide, started last Friday at a federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia. The case is of Khaled... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 15 to next Sunday 21
Monday 15 - Paragliding - 3rd International German Championship 2006 and Berchtesgaden Open 2006. Berchtesgaden, Germany. + 49 171 35 43 772 www.bgd-open.de - Hang Gliding - 6th Eva Menyhart Commemorative... more
Latest news"Spring Flag 2006" in Sardinia
Decimomannu, Italy - All Italian, Israeli and German Air Force tactic aircraft lined up
The multinational drill named "Spring Flag 2006" is being conducted in these days by Air Forces of several European Countries at Decimomannu Airport, Sardinia, under the command of Colonel Roberto Ferro... more
MiscellaneousThe nine Afghan hijackers of Stanstead airport will be not deported
London, UK - Critics by Prime Minister Tony Blair
The decision of a judge of the High Court of London, who blocked the transfer of the nine Afghan hijackers who in 2000 hijacked a plane at Londoners airport of Stanstead threatening to kill the 173 passengers... more
IndustryL3 Communications Vertex Aerospace awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-12 C/D aircraft
L3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, LLC, Madison, Miss., is being awarded a 5,687,913 firm-fixed-price contract modification. This action provides for Electronic Flight Instrument Systems B-Kits for the... more
MiscellaneousIt is started the trial for the lake Constance air disaster
Constance, Germany - It was asked to the German Government a EUR 2.6 million compensation
Yesterday started in Germany at Constance the trial for the air incident happened in the night of July first 2002 which caused the death of 71 people. In that night of four years ago a Tupolev 154 of the... more
AirlinesNew destinations for SkyTeam
Paris, France - Also Pantelleria and Lampedusa in the alliance's circuit
SkyTeam, the alliance that clubs airlines of all around the world, created by Air France and Delta, to which also Alitalia belongs, announced the enlargement of its world net with the introduction of 37... more
MiscellaneousUN's anxiety because of the violations of the Lebanese air space by Israeli fighters
Beirut, Lebanon - It was expressed by Kofi Annan's representative in Beirut
Also UN expressed its anxiety for the constant violation, by Israeli military aircraft, of the Lebanese air space. Geir Pedersen, representative of the UN General Secretary Kofi Annan in Beirut, said that... more
DefenseUSA wants a space shield also in Europe
Washington, USA - It was retailed by US newspaper "Washington Times"
According to what the US newspaper "Washington Times" retailed the American Government should be pushing EU so that also it provide itself of a space shield which was able to protect it from a missile... more
AirlinesSardinia territory continuity: Ryanair will appeal
Rome, Italy - Against the Italian Regional Administrative Court's decision to reject its petition on Rome-Alghero route
Ryanair has decided to appeal at European Courts against Lazio TAR (Regional Administrative Court) decision to prohibit its Rome-Ciampino/Alghero route because of the territory continuity regime started... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on losses suffered by Olympic Airways through transfer to Spata airport and reasoned opinion concerning the repayment of State aid by OA
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM)
"Written question E-1752/06 by Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM) to the Commission Subject: losses suffered by Olympic Airways through transfer to Spata airport and reasoned opinion concerning the repayment... more
AirlinesEurofly Rome-New York direct flight
Rome, Italy - Three times weekly service until November
After Milan and Naples, Eurofly disembarks in Rome for its transoceanic routes: the first Fiumicino-New York direct flight has taken off today with the Airbus A-330 of the fourth Italian airline which... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the Inclusion of Congolese airlines on European black list
Strasbourg, France - By Johan Van Hecke
"Oral question H-0285/06 for Question Time at the part-session in April 2006 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Johan Van Hecke to the Commission Subject: inclusion of Congolese airlines... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the price indication in the air transport sector
Strasbourg, France - By Simon Busuttil (PPE-DE)
"Written question E-1963/06 by Simon Busuttil (PPE-DE) to the Commission Subject: price indication in the air transport sector EU law requires traders to indicate the full selling price for all... more
MiscellaneousUSAF General charged of power abuse
Washington, USA - He would have sent an e-mail to support a candidate for Congress
A US Air Force officer, General Jack J. Catton Jr., has been charged to have sent an e-mail to more than 200 fellow Air Force Academy graduates where he exhorted addressees to make campaign contributions... more
CuriositiesUnsighted pilot aims to world record
Paris, France - He will cover a tour of France in June
An unsighted Belgian 40-year-old man, Luc Costermans, wants to match two world records in June: the larger number of kilometers covered and the higher number of flight hours made by a blind man. With his... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on the application of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in the event of denied boarding and of cancellation or long delay of flights
Strasbourg, France - By Marc Tarabella (PSE)
"Written question E-1422/06 by Marc Tarabella (PSE) to the Commission Subject: application of Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 establishing common rules on compensation and assistance to passengers in... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: EU delegation in Washington
Washington, USA - America does not deny but refuses EP jurisdiction
A delegation of the European Commission composed by 13 Europarliamentarian and leaded by Portuguese Carlo Coelho has just ended its journey, started Monday, in Washington, on the field of the inquiry on... more
IndustryToday Airbus' board of directors to decide about A-350 modifications
Toulouse, France - Clients' critics have been received
Today it should be examinated by Airbus’ board of directors the A-350’s dossier. It seems in fact that European consortium’s officials were persuaded, after the critics received by some clients, that... more
AirlinesAir Berlin tries stock market again
Berlin, Germany - Fleet expansion in the airline's plans
For the second time this month, Air Berlin tried its stock market debut this week at EUR 12.65 per share. The shares dropped to EUR 12.18 by midmorning. Germany’s second largest airline expects to gain a... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines loses more than one billion dollars
Eagan, USA - Because of bankruptcy expenses
Minnesota-based Northwest Airlines, under bankruptcy protection since September, lost USD 1.1bn in the first quarter of 2006, despite operating revenue was up 3.3% compared to last year, reaching USD 2.9bn.... more