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Latest news"Spring Flag 2006" from May 8 to 27
Cagliari, Italy - The air drill will take place in Sardinia
"Spring Flag", the most important annual air drill of the Italian Air Force, will start on Monday May 8 at Decimomannu (Sardinia) airport and it will end on the 27th of this month. This year EAG (European... more
Press release"Piloti Italiani Uniti" denounces a devastating and disastrous management by Alitalia Express
Rome, Italy - In the first four months of the year against 16.500 scheduled flight hours the cancellations are about a thousand
"Against the great premises with the renewal of the Alitalia Express’ pilots contract, the hodiernal reality reproduces unfortunately, a disastrous situation by the operative aspect, with innumerable c... more
Science and technologyBAA refuses Ferrovial's bid again
London, United Kingdom - 9.5bn pound investments announced
BAA (British Airport Authority), the company which manages London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports and other European air stations, refused the bid of Ferrovial Group once again for the acquisition o... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines started new flight to Moncton, New Brunswick from New York
New York, Usa - It is the ninth city served in Canada by the carrier
Continental Airlines inaugurated the first ever nonstop flight between the airline’s New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and New Brunswick’s Greater Moncton International Airport (YQ... more
IndustryA less uncertain future for Alcatel's facility in Rieti
Rome, Italy - Also Finmeccanica will cooperate for the re-launch
Yesterday at the Ministry of the Productive Activities took place a meeting between the local authorities of Rieti’s area the coordinator of the task-forces for the companies in difficulties Borghini, F... more
Airlines2006 first quarter goods for SAS
Stockholm, Sweden - Passengers rosen of the 12.2%
Scandinavian carrier SAS made known today the results of the first quarter of the 2006. In the first three months of this year the airline obtained revenues for more than EUR 13 billion, with a growth... more
Helicopters"Ebace 2006": Eurocopter presents EC-135 and EC-155/B1
Geneva, Switzerland - Two helicopters for business and VIP travels
Eurocopter, French helicopter manufacturer group and subsidiary of EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company), at the business aviation European show "Ebace", which is taking place in Geneva... more
HelicoptersMaverick Helicopters buys 9 EC-130/B4s
Las Vegas, USA - The tour operator already owns 12 Eurocopter aircraft
Maverick Helicopters, Las Vegas tour operator specialized in helicopter tourist and corporate travels and in charter wedding flights, has just purchased nine new EC-130/B4s by Eurocopter, French manufacturer... more
IndustryUSD 200 million agreement between Alenia Aeronautica and Rolls-Royce
Rome, Italy - The British industry will supply the engines for the C-27Js
Alenia Aeronautica and Rolls-Royce signed an agreement of the value of 200 million dollars for the supply by the British industry of 84 AE-2100-D2 engines completed of Dowty R-391 six-blade propeller for... more
PeopleIn the USA the air traffic control will pass from radars to satellites
Washington, USA - It was announced by FAA
In USA started the revolution of the air traffic control. FAA announced the start of the passage from the radar air traffic control to the satellite and GPS one. This is an epochal event if we think that... more
DefenseBush and Merkel: diplomatic solution for Iranian nuclear matter
New York, USA - In the meantime GB and France presented a new resolution draft to the UN Security Council
US President, George W. Bush, and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in their meeting yesterday in New York, repeated that USA and Germany share the same position on Iran nuclear crisis and on the necessity... more
AirlinesChina Southern: the entry of the Chinese carrier scheduled in the 2007
Paris, France - It was retailed by French newspaper "La Tribune"
Chinese carrier China Southern should have to entry in SkyTeam alliance, of which also Alitalia is a member, in 2007 and not in 2006 as scheduled at the beginning. It was retailed by French newspaper "La... more
MiscellaneousCapo Gallo air disaster: The victims' relatives in Tunisia
Bari, Italy - A delegation of the families' association will be soon also in Palermo
A delegation of the association which clubs the families of the victims of the air incident happened on last August 6 to an ATR-72 of Tunisian carrier Tuninter flying from Bari to Djerba (see for details... more
DefenseCelebrations for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army cancelled
Rome, Italy - Only the deposition of a laurel wreath at the Unknown Soldier Sacellum
No ceremony today at Tor di Quinto military hippodrome, Rome, for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army foundation (see AVIONEWS for details). There was only the deposition of a laurel wreath at the "Altare... more
AccidentsA Continental Express' aircraft made an emergency landing in Houston
Houston, USA - The event recorded by US network
A Continental Express’ aircraft, a Continental airlines’ subsidiary, made yesterday an emergency landing at Houston Airport, air station from which it was took off to Minneapolis, after that the landing gea... more
AirlinesGermanwings: the links from Cologne to Bastia in Corsica to begin from next June 20
Rome, Italy - The low-cost carrier announces it in a press release
Germanwings inaugurates a new flight from its hub in Cologne/Bonn: as of next June 20, in fact, the German low-cost carrier will link the Renania to Bastia, in Corsica. In this way, the connections made... more
Press releaseCataldo: solidarity to Roman Ryanair workers
Rome, Italy - The press release by Carlo Cataldo, Secretary of Roman Union of European Republican Movement
"Such easy scandal tendencies only put jobs in danger for Roman citizens employed at Ryanair base operating in Ciampino. It is deplorable to exploit some English TV inquiries, see AVIONEWS 1 and 2, in... more
Science and technologyCiampino Airport. Zaratti: National Air Safety Board must verify on Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The group leader of Italian Environmentalist Party in Lazio Region, Filiberto Zaratti, wrote to ANSV
"The National Flight Safety Agency must verify the safety of ’Pastine’ Airport in Ciampino (Rome) where Ryanair increased its flights very quickly in the last years, but SULT (Italian Transport Workers Uni... more
MiscellaneousSeptember 11 trial: Moussaoui condamned to life sentence
Alexandria, USA - The respondant will be not a martyr
Finally the trial against Zacarias Moussaoui, the French citizen with Moroccan origin who is the sole respondent for September 11 attacks (see for details AVIONEWS), ended at Alexandria, Virginia. The... more
AirlinesEurofly will link Milan and Dubai with twice weekly flights
Milan, Italy - Not before next December
The leisure carrier will start a new non-stop route between Milan and Dubai in December 2006 with twice weekly flights, thanks to a cooperation agreement with tourist operators of the Capital of United... more
IndustryFlight Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner "Celebrated" by NAA
Seattle, Usa - With its record-setting distance has conquered one of the most memorable aviation records of 2005
The National Aeronautics Association has classified the record-setting distance flight made by Boeing 777-200LR Worldliner as one of the most memorable aviation records of 2005. The 777-200LR record flight... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 143 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas is being awarded a $143,100,000 firm-fixed price contract modification. This is an undefinitized contract action for F-22 Lot 6 replacement test aircraft. At... more
Science and technologyDubai's airport management company will build a new air station and a new city
Dubai, UAE - It is scheduled a cost of USD 33 billion
The company which manages Dubai’s airport, announced to have the intention to spend about USD 33 billion to build the biggest hub of the world and a new city in Jebel Alì home to the region’s biggest free... more
Science and technologyFlorence Airport ground staff will go on strike
Florence, Italy - May 13 it will cross its arms for 4 hours
Italian Union called a four-hour strike on Saturday May 13, from 12 am to 4 pm, for all the ground staff at Florence Airport. Union said the protest follows the negotiation brake with AdF, the air station... more
IndustryEmbraer presented a new aircraft at "EBACE" of Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - The aircraft will be able to carry 19 people
Embraer announced today the launch of the Lineage 1000, a business jet based on the commercial plane Embraer 190. The Brazilian industry will present the plans for the new aircraft at the fair "EBACE"... more
Weather forecastsToday in Geneva the fair "EBACE" for the business aviation started
Geneva, Switzerland - A lot of exhibitors from all around the world are present
Today in Geneva started the European fair for business aviation "EBACE" which sees the partecipation of the most important constructors from all around the world, and that will end on next May 5. The growth... more
Science and technologyNew Guayaquil international airport at the end of August
Guayaquil, Ecuador - It will be structured in two levels
The officers of the management company of Ecuador’s "Simon Bolivar" air station have announced that the launch of the new international airport in Guayaquil, South of the Latin American Country, is expected f... more
AccidentsAir disaster in the Black Sea (2): Russia and Armenia start an inquiry
Soci, Russia - 46 corpses found until now
Russia and Armenia, after the last night air incident which caused the death of 113 passengers, have proclaimed a national mourning day for tomorrow and they have decided to carry on a joined inquiry on... more
MiscellaneousA member of the Thai Government condamned
Bangkok, Thailand - He harassed a female hostess during a flight to Dubai
A member of the Thai Government was condamned, by Bangkok Courthouse, to a 15-months suspended prison sentence and to the payment of EUR 300 because of groping a female hostess of Thai Airways International... more
AirlinesLufthansa increases the prices because of the high fuel cost
Cologne, Germany - Costs increased as for cargo flights as for passengers ones
Lufthansa announced that since next May 15 its fuel surcharge for cargo flight will increase from 55 to 60 euro cent per kilogram. The previous raise of the fuel surcharge goes back on April 24 when it... more
AirlinesThe Court of Appeal dismisses the lawsuit of US Airways pilots
Washington, USA - The controversy concerned pension benefits
US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ordered the dismissal of a lawsuit that US Airways pilots filed in November 2003 against the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., the federal agency... more
MiscellaneousIt has started in France the trial for the January 1992 air incident
Colmar, France - Six people on the respondants' stand
The trial for the air incident that on January 20, 1992 caused the death of 87 people who were travelling on an Air Inter’s A-320 from Lyon to Strasbourg, started at Colmar, France. 96 people, among t... more
IndustryEmbraer sells 2 more Legacy 600s in the Middle East
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - In Lebanon and Kuwait
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.) has announced the selling of two Legacy 600 in the Middle East, leading to seven the number of airplanes operating in this area. The first aircraft has... more
MiscellaneousAirbus never suggested to make travel the carriers' passengers standing
New York, USA - It was made known by the "New York Times"
Airbus denied categorically to have suggested to the airlines to adopt a plane configuration in which the passengers were obliged to fly standing (see for details AVIONEWS). The news was published by the... more
CuriositiesA Czech Republic's Mig-21 sold on Ebay
Beijing, China - A Chinese collector bought it
A Mig-21 fighter of Czech Republic military Forces have been bought on Ebay, the on line auction site, by Zhang Cheng, Chinese wealthy business man. The newspaper "Beijing News" reports that, publishing... more
AirlineseasyJet increases losses and profits
London, United Kingdom - Cost-cutting and growing gains do not offset fuel expenses
easyJet makes known today that, in the six months ended last March 31, airline’s net losses increased 87.3% compared to the same period a year ago, despite a strong gain. The blame is obviously to be p... more
IndustryBae Systems and EADS have 30 days to achieve an agreement
London, UK - British industry asked EUR 6.4 billion to sell its Airbus share
Bae Systems made known to its partner in Airbus EADS to have the intention to exercise a put option to sell is 20% share of the European consortium (see for details AVIONEWS). The British industry, among... more
Weather forecastsEmbraer receives first fleet order in Europe for 50 Phenom 100
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Swiss-based JetBird to launch new pan-European low-cost executive jet service
Embraer today announced that Geneva-based JetBird has acquired 50 Phenom 100 jets and has placed an option for an additional 50 aircraft. The contract allows JetBird to convert its positions into either... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti and Arena Foundation: a perfect couple to fly the Italian Opera at high altitude
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - Today the new names of the carrier's aircraft fleet have been unveiled and dedicated to the operas of the main Italian composers
"The collaboration between Air Dolomiti and Arena Foundation, born some years ago, has been heightened until to arrive to the realization of a cultural promotion aspect strongly rooted in the territory... more
AirlinesExtraordinary AirOne and Meridiana flights to Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Empowered service for passengers with Alitalia and Ryanair ticket
After the suspension of Alitalia flights between Italian peninsula and Sardinia because of the beginning of territorial continuity regime, yesterday and today AirOne and Meridiana have empowered connections... more
IndustryEmbraer signed product support contract with India
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Deal to increase operational efficiency of the Indian government’s five Legacy 600s
The government of India signed a support contract with Embraer to increase the operational efficiency of its five Legacy 600 executive jets in operation with the Indian Air Force and the Border Security... more
AerospaceColumbus, ESA space laboratory, has been presented
Brema, Germany - It will be launched to ISS in 2007
Columbus module, the most important European contribution for the orbiting International Space Station (ISS), was presented yesterday at the EADS Space Transportation seat in Brema, Germany. During a 10-year... more
PeopleENAV: the 12th international symposium on radio-electric measurements will take place from June 3-7
Rome, Italy - The inauguration cerimony of the event to occur next June 3
"The 12th international symposium about the radio-electric measurements organized by ENAV SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Authority) will take place from June 3-7 at the Auditorium of the Technics in Viale... more
AirlinesBA: new Malpensa-London City Airport line
Milan, Italy - The British carrier launched a new daily service
The first scheduled connection between Milan-Malpensa and London City Airport by British Airways was launched yesterday with the flight BA-8744 landed at 1:40 pm from Milan’s airport. The service which l... more
PeopleCargo transports: UPS increases flights to China
Shanghai, China - New direct routes to Shanghai
United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), the global air courier which manages national and international deliveries, develops its connections with Asia and announces new direct routes between Shanghai and Europe,... more
AerospaceThe first female shuttle pilot leaves NASA
Washington, USA - She is Eileen Collins, commander of Discovery and Columbia
The first female commander who ever piloted a NASA shuttle, Eileen Collins, has decided to leave her job as "Stars Captain" in order to devote to her family and other interests. In 1995 she was at the... more
Weather forecasts"Frecce tricolori" start 2006 season (2): the calendar of this year
Rivolto, Italy - Only three the "Missions" abroad for PAN's pilots and aircraft
The programme of 2006 season of "Frecce tricolori" suffers from -unfortunately for the fans- the reductions of balance that have interested the Defence sector, prohibiting can participate to the numerous... more
Science and technologyAdR: new flight to Montreal served by Air Transat
Rome, Italy - The presentation press conference will occur tomorrow at 11am at "Leonardo da Vinci" airport
Air Transat and AdR (Aeroporti di Roma) communicate that the press meeting for the presentation of new link Rome-Montreal and all the newnesses of the carrier, will take place tomorrow, Thursday May 4,... more
PeopleAustralia: anti-drugs and anti-alcohol tests for civil aviation staff
Canberra, Australia - One in 13 is alcohol addict
Australian Transport Federal Minister, Warren Truss, has announced that the national civil aviation staff, including pilots, cabin staff, flight controllers, fuel supply, luggage and security screening... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of electrical wires, which could result in an uncommanded shutdown of an engine during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 84)] [Page 25744-25745] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more