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AerospaceNASA celebrates space shuttle's 25 years
Houston, USA - "Columbia" left April 12, 1981
25 years have passed since April 1981 when the first space shuttle "Columbia" left from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and successfully landed after two days at Edwards base in California. NASA celebrated... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-200C and -200F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix cracking in certain upper deck floor beams
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 70)] [Page 18618-18623] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
HelicoptersImportant agreement for Eurocopter in South Korea
Paris, France - It was retailed by "La Tribune" newspaper
French newspaper "La Tribune" made known that Eurocopter, Eads’ branch for helicopters, should have achieved an important deal in South Korea. In fact Seoul Executive should have given the green light t... more
MiscellaneousNobody touched Ground Zero cross
New York, USA - Protests against the temporary transfer of September 11 symbol
Sensation was provoked in USA by the decision of New York Port Authority, the agency which manages World Trade Center’s area, to remove the cross which overtop Ground Zero, formed by two steel crossties w... more
Civil aviationFalse alarm on Ryanair flight landed in Scotland
Prestwick, United Kingdom - A suspicious pack was signalled by a passenger
Yesterday afternoon Paris-Dublin FR-25 Ryanair flight was deflected to the Scottish airport of Prestiwick for security reasons (see AVIONEWS for details). After a passenger’s information about a suspicious p... more
HelicoptersEurocopter to deliver 12 BO-105 helicopters to the Albanian Defense Ministry
Marignane, France - The first deliveries will be made in the last three months of 2006
With aid from the German Government, the Albanian Defense Ministry and Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH have recently signed a contract for the delivery of 12 modernized BO-105 helicopters. The EUR 10 million... more
MiscellaneousJapanese protests against US military presence in the country
Tokyo, Japan - Disputes at Okinawa
Despite the fear for the raising economic and military Chinese power, and the frequent conjoined drill with USA, Japanese citizen don’t want to still host US base in their country (see for details AVIONEWS 1... more
DefenseUS Air Force wants 7 more C-17s
Washington, USA - Emergency war funding could be used
US Air Force is going to purchase seven C-17 cargo planes more than official program expecting 180 of them. Air Force Chief of Staff, General Michael Moseley, declared that justifying the request with... more
AirlinesItalian Antitrust is waiting for the notification of the purchase of Volare by Alitalia
Rome, Italy - President Catricalà declared it
The President of the Antitrust Authority, Antonio Catricalà, said that he is waiting for to receive the notification of the purchase operation of Volare by Alitalia (see for details AVIONEWS). Catricalà e... more
Latest newsIsraeli UAV aircraft kills two Palestinians
Tel Aviv, Israel - On the two Countries border
After the Israeli air raid -which did not cause any victim- on Gaza Strip (see AVIONEWS for details), Israel’s aviation strikes again, this time in Kissufim pass, on the borderline between Israel and t... more
Latest newsUS Air national Guard will have to decrease its personnel
Washington, USA - The request was made by US Air Force Staff Chief
US Air Force Command asked to the Air National Guard’s officials to consider a personnel’s decrease, greeting so to the budget and military necessities of the active Air Forces which is already cutting 40,... more
PeopleICAO launches new magazine on ePassports
Montreal, Canada - It's a bi-annual and in English language
The International Civil Aviation Organization has launched an English-language, bi-annual magazine ─ ICAO MRTD Report ─ designed to help its Contracting States with the issuance of Machine Readable Pas... more
Science and technologyAeroporti Sistema del Garda: Ryanair presented the flight to Frankfurt
Verona, Italy - Further announcement will be made within few weeks for a new destination from Brescia-Montichiari's airport
Ryanair, the low-cost carrier in Europe, announced today nine routes from Frankfurt-Hahn to Verona, Trieste, Granada, Fez, Kaunas, Krakow, Marrakech, Murzia and Wroclaw. Alessia Viviani, Ryanair’s M... more
MiscellaneousA woman arrested at Bari Airport for cocaine traffic
Bari, Italy - She carried more than a kilo of hidden drug
This morning a 29-year old Nigerian woman was arrested at Bari Airport as she hidded more than one kilo of cocaine in ovules in her bra and tights, for EUR 600 thousand total worth. The woman, who results... more
IndustrySITA will supply IT systems to the Moroccan airports
Rabat, Morocco - The value of the agreement is of USD 5.6 million
Sita, provider of global information and telecommunication solutions for the air transport industry, announced to have achieved a five-year deal to improve the passengers flow among the most important... more
Civil aviationSecurity alarm on an airplane landed in Scotland
Prestwick, United Kingdom - Airport closed, Police is dealing
An airplane forcedly landed at Prestwick airport, Scotland, after a yet not well specified security alarm had started on board. Airport sources said the air station was closed by the near Stratchclyde... more
AirlinesSkyeurope launches new connection between Bratislava and Naples
Naples, Italy - There will be two flights per week
Eastern Europe low-cost carrier Skyeurope announced that since next June 18 the flights between Naples and Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, and Naples. The carrier will operate with two-weekly flights, o... more
Science and technologyCar valet service at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Passengers will be able to park near terminals
A luxury service will be available starting from next week at Edinburgh Airport: it is car valet, which allows passengers to leave their car near the terminal where they will be taken away. The service,... more
Airlines"Commercial Air Transport Laureate" to Air France-KLM
Washington, USA - Assigned by "Aviation Week"
Air France-KLM Group won "Commercial Air Transport Laureate" assigned by the prestigious magazine "Aviation Week & Space technology" during a gala at National Air and Space Museum at Washington-Dulles... more
Science and technologyFunds allocated for the expansion of the Abruzzo airport
L'Aquila, Italy - Passengers increased in the air station
Regional Council of Abruzzo authorized the allocation EUR 4 million to finance the expansion plan of Pescara airport (Abruzzo airport). After the announcement of the last week of new domestic and international... more
AirlinesAir Berlin wants to expand its activities
Berlin, Germany - The carrier will launch on the share market an Initial Public Offering
Air Berlin will launch, before of the start of the Football World Championships of Germany 2006, an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to increase its liquid asset to expand its activities. The low-cost carrier... more
AirlinesVarig is nearer bankruptcy
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - USD 2,7 bn of debts
Things are getting worser and worser for Varig, all-time Brazilian flag airline risking bankruptcy. Its debts amount to USD 2,7 bn and BR, aircraft fuel producer, supplies the carrier’s planes only by s... more
Latest newsA new air bombing on Gaza strip
Tel Aviv, Israel - Attack alarm in Israel for Jewish Easter
Last night a new Israeli aviation attack on Gaza strip stroke a station of al-Aqsa martyrs Brigades without causing any victim, according to the words of a military spokesman in Tel Aviv. Chief of Staff,... more
PeopleOnly the Indian carriers will be able to operate on domestic market
New Delhi, India - Civil Aviation Minister, Patel, declared it
Indian Government announced that it will not change its decision to don’t allow to the foreign carriers to provide their services on domestic routes of the country. Civil Aviation Minister, Praful Patel, d... more
MiscellaneousMexico: 5 tons and a half of cocaine on a plane
Cuidad del Carmen, Mexico - Found by Mexican Army
Mexican Army averted a cocaine maxi-traffic coming from Venezuela at the airport of Cuidad del Carmen, after receiving information from Venezuelan authorities. A commercial airplane with no passengers... more
Science and technologyIt is official the purchase of Airest by SAVE
Venice, Italy - Italian company bought the 100% of Austrian company's stock
SAVE, the company which manages Venice’s airport, formalized today the purchase of the 100% of Airest stock, the Food & Beverage company which operates in Lubiana airport, Slovenia, and in the air stations o... more
MiscellaneousDramatic hearings at the trial for September 11 attempts
Alexandria, USA - Victims' relatives are testifying
From days at the trial for September 11 attempts, which has a sole respondent the French citizen with Moroccan origin Zacarias Moussaoui, the jury is listening the depositions of the relatives of the victims... more
Science and technologyParkinGO service at Turin Airport too
Turin, Italy - It allows a series of services connected to car parking
After other Italian Airports, even Turin-Caselle Airport has had since today ParkinGO service. Through this service, available 24 hours a day during the whole year, passengers will be able to park their... more
DefenseDrill in the Caribbean for the USS George Washington aircraft-carrier
Washington, USA - Venezuelan President Chavez on the watch for this decision
USA sent in the Caribbean the USS George washington aircraft-carrier with its fighting group. The formation will be engaged in a two-months naval drill. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that this... more
PeopleCuba buys five new Russian airplanes
Havana, Cuba - They are two Il-96-300s and three Tu-204s
Cuba has signed a contract for the purchase of five new Russian passenger jets: it is about two long-haul, wide-body Ilyushin Il-96-300s and three medium-range Tupolev Tu-204s. The aircraft, which will... more
MiscellaneousInformation about Air Force One removed from the web
Washington, USA - The warning arrived from the "San Francisco Chronicle"
The Pentagon announced to have removed from the web the pages containing secret documents about the Air Force One, the US presidential aircraft. The decision arrived after that from days the "San Francisco... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines increased air tickets' cost
New York, USA - The cause is the increase of the fuel cost
American Airlines increased from today the price of its tickets on the trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific routes, except to and from Japan. The decision has been taken because of the raise of the fuel’s c... more
PeopleNew Indian national plan for the air sector
New Delhi, India - Nagpur will be the new national hub for cargo flights
Indian Government announced the launch of a new plan which will have to carry to the upgrade, to the regulation, and to the expansion of country’s air sector. Such as the previous Green Revolution, Telecom R... more
Weather forecastsOn April 15 the "Verona International Air Expo" will start
Verona, Italy - Also the Red Baron's aircraft will be showed
During the Easter week-end at Boscomantico airport the "Verona International Air Expo" will take place. More than 200 ultra-light aircraft coming from all around the world will be present to the fair,... more
MiscellaneousIndia: high alcohol level found in an airline pilot
Mumbai, India - The man was about to guide a plane with 100 passengers on board
A surprise check of Indian civil aviation authority verified several violations at Mumbai airport yesterday. A pilot of a not-well identified low-cost airline was found in the cockpit, ready to take off,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2006-07-24)
Washington, Usa - To prevent intermittent indications in the flight deck, incorrect circuitry operation in the panels, and airplane system malfunctions that may adversely affect the alternate flaps, alternate gear extension, and fire extinguishing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18197-18199] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines (2006-07-21)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the midspar fittings of the nacelle struts, consequent reduced structural integrity of the struts, and possible separation of an engine and strut from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18207-18210] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757 airplanes (2006-07-23)
Washington, Usa - To prevent excessive vibration of the airframe during flight, which could result in divergent flutter and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18194-18197] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and model Avro 146-RJ airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent deformation of the cable duct structure in the event of a rapid decompression, which could result in restriction of the primary flight controls and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18199-18201] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43; DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55; DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F and other airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the captain’s or first officer’s position
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18201-18205] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SP, 747SR, 767-200, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300, and 777-300ER series airplanes (2005-05-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the equipment, which could jeopardize flight safety
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18210-18213] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct the discrepancies, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 11, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 69)] [Page 18205-18207] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesOn-line booking for Athens-Sophia flight by Aegean Airlines
Athens, Greece - Greek carrier's passengers increased
Aegean Airlines, one of the most important Greek private air carriers, made known to have activated an on-line booking service for the travellers of the route Athens-Sophia. The airline will provide a... more
Civil aviationNuclear matter: Iran acquired the technology for uranium enrichment
Teheran, Iran - International community is worried
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, as announced, spread "Good news" to population during a meeting in Torbat-e-Jam, North-Eastern Iran, and he declared the Country reached the target to enrich uranium... more
IndustryAgreement signed between Boeing and Loud Engineering and Manufacturing
Seattle, USA - The two industries will realize the new HH-47 helicopter
Boeing announced yesterday to have achieved an agreement with Loud Engineering and Manufacturing to support the production of the new HH-47 Combat Search and Rescue helicopter for the US Air Force. In... more
Science and technologyCiampino airport: +32% of tourists in Easter 2006
Rome, Italy - A new route to Northern Europe opened
On occasion of the launch of Rome-Billund flight made by a Danish airline, Sterling, yesterday the Aviation Central Director of AdR (Airports of Rome), Carmine Bassetti, showed traffic expectations in... more
AirlinesA communication mistake at the base of Japan Airlines trouble
Tokyo, Japan - Next carrier's President declares that
Haruka Nishimatsu, Japan Airlines finance director and next President in June, declared that the series of mistakes leading to safety blunders in the last year were caused by communication problems between... more
IndustryOrders and deliveries of Embraer models
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - 145 deliveries expected in 2006 and 27 made in the first quarter
Yesterday Embraer, Brazilian aeronautic industry, announced it delivered 27 aircraft in the first quarter of 2006 on 145 expected deliveries until the end of the year: precisely, 4 ERJ-145s, 8 Embraer... more
PeopleEurocontrol carries on the Gate-to-Gate project
Bretigny, France - Also ENAV participates to the project
Eurocontrol Experimental Center has just completed yesterday a six-weeks simulation as part of the process to validate solution to the predicted increase of air traffic in Europe. The Gate-to-Gate project,... more
IndustryIt is probable a maxi order of 80 Boeing 737 by Chinese carriers
Seattle, USA - The news launched the Boeing's share at the Stock Exchange
Boeing is going to sign an important deal for the delivery of 80 single-aisle 737 with some Chinese carriers. The value of the agreement is about USD 4.6 billion, at list prices. Currently, as it happens... more