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Aerospace"Atlantis" is going to be retired
Washington, USA - The NASA's space orbiter will stop workability in 2008
"Atlantis" is the fourth NASA’s space orbiter to become operational. After its building at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, it went into service on October 3, 1985: since that first launch, i... more
IndustryRussia will have its own aircraft corporation
Moscow, Russia - President Putin signs the decree which leads off the operation
Soviet aircraft industry employed 1.5 million people, but in today’s Russia the same sector is considerably downsized, employing less than a third of its original work force and gathering in three main m... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" (3): Embraer sold other two Legacy 600 in Asia
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - The company aims to the Asian continent
Embraer declared yesterday that two new Legacy 600 have been sold in Asia, carring for this type of plane its fleet in this continent to 8 units. One of the two planes will be used by the Indonesian PT... more
Civil aviation"Stuttgarter Zeitung" drafts air carriers' safety list
Berlin, Germany - Alitalia is the 29th on 50 carriers examinated
German newspaper "Stuttgarter Zeitung" anticipated yesterday the results of an annual report of a German agency for the control of the air incidents, the JACDEC (Jet Airliners Crashes Evaluation Center),... more
MiscellaneousMan jailed for two months because pretended to have a bomb
London, UK - English businessman dearly pays the joke to an hostess
Yesterday an English businessman was jailed for two months after that, last December 12, when he was on board of an easyJet’s plane that was waiting to take off from Inverness, Scotland, to London, he t... more
Science and technologyAeroporti Sistema del Garda: Blu Air lands for the first time at the "D'Annunzio" airport coming from Bucharest
Brescia, Italy - The press conference for the presentation of new connections will take place tomorrow in the afternoon
Brescia’s Airport "Gabriele D’Annunzio" and Blu Air communicate that the press conference for the presentation of new links to Romania to take place tomorrow, on Thursday February 23, at 5pm at the dep... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-321-100 series airplanes (2006-04-11)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking on the inner rear spar of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 21, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 34)] [Page 8792-8796] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesWind Jet renounces to Volare
Milan, Italy - Stefano Rantuccio, Wind Jet's Chief Operative, declared it
Sicilian air carrier Wind Jet’ Chief Operative, Stefano Rantuccio, declared that his airline isn’t still interested in the buyout of the air carrier Volare, that since some days is the object of a fig... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" (2): the agreement Sukhoi-Finmeccanica raises air carriers' interest
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Sale estimates for 700 aircraft in 20 years
After the announce given yesterday in Singapore by Anatoly Mezhevov, general director of the Russian aeronautic industry Sukhoi, of the next signature of an agreement with Alenia Aeronautica (see for details... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2; A-300 B4; A-300 B4-600; A-300 B4-600R; A-300 F4 600R; A-300 C4-605R Variante F; A-310/200 and model A-310/300 (2006-04-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent damage to the airplane caused by rapid opening of the door
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8453-8457] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the definitive agreement with Sukhoi will be signed on March 5
Moscow, Russia - Anatoly Mezhevov, Russian aeronautic industry's General Director, unveiled it
Anatoly Mezhevov, Sukhoi’s General Director, Russian aeronautic industry, made known that next March 5 a definitive agreement, that will steady the relationship with our Alenia Aeronautica, for the development a... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Meggitt model 602 smoke detectors and installed on various transport category airplanes (2006-04-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and provide corrective action for a potentially inoperative smoke detector and to ensure that the flightcrew is alerted in the event of a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8446-8448] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace": Spicejet will buy ten Boeing 737
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - India and China will be the most important aeronautic markets of the world
Indian low-cost carrier Spicejet announced the purchase of ten Boeing 737 for a value of about USD 700 million. This is the third order made by an Indian air carrier in three days (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
IndustryOrenda Aerospace Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-404 engine
Orenda Aerospace Corp. Ontario, Canada, is being awarded a $5,577,600 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for repair requirements for depot level repair support of front frames on the F-404 engine.... more
IndustryHoneywell International awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft
Honeywell International, Inc., Defense and Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N.M., is being awarded a $7,938,013 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-05-C-0033) to... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems Integration awarded of a near 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-71 Presidential helicopter
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $10,806,030 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-award-fee contract (N00019-05-C-0030) to provide technical and engineering... more
CuriositiesAlenia Aeronautica's "Sky-X" shown at the Teatro Regio of Turin
Turin, Italy - The union between culture and technology
Since yesterday in Turin Teatro Regio’s entrance hall "Sky-X", the unmanned air vehicle for civil and security missions created by Alenia Aeronautica, will be shown. The aircraft will accompany until n... more
IndustryHoneywell International Inc. awarded of a over 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D and AV-8B
Honeywell International Inc., Defense Avionics Systems, Defense & Space Electronic Systems, Albuquerque, N. M., is being awarded $12,774,268 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a near 97 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15, F-16, and F/A-18
Boeing Co., St Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $96,961,724 IDIQ, firm fixed price contract. This action provides for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, Full Rate Production 3 for the USAF F-15, and F-16,... more
PeopleAustralia says no to Singapore Airlines
Canberra, Australia - The government rejects SIA's partecipation to trans-Pacific route
Australian government rejected a bid by Singapore Airlines to join the Sydney-Los Angeles route for unspecified time, as it is currently monopolized by Australian Qantas Airways and U.S. United Airlines,... more
Science and technologyLow-cost carrier's importance in Sardinia airports is increasing
Alghero, Italy - Tourists rising in all the island
In the last days Tourism local authority of Sardinia gave some interesting data about the trend of the tourists flows coming in the island. Firstly the general tourist flux that is increased of the 4.96%... more
AerospaceAriane-5 flies to the space
Cayenne, French Guiana - The rocket will place two satellites
This morning, from the Jourou complex in French Guiana, Ariane-5, the 10-country 23-enterprise European space consortium rocket, has been launched. The rocket carries two satellites, one for the Spanish... more
Civil aviationNuclear issue: the contractual summit between Russia and Iran is over
Moscow, Russia - Agreement prospect is still uncertain but possible
The Moscow two-days negotiation meeting between Iran and Russia on nuclear issue has ended today, with a second treaty round at Russian Foreign Office envolving nuclear experts from both Countries. The... more
Latest newsLAAD 2007, Fair of Arm
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The event Triservice starts
LAAD 2007 is starting. The international fair that is datum-point for South American market, with Brazilian Government, will happen from April 17 to 20, 2007 in Rio Centro, the most important fair space... more
DefenseNorwegian delegation at Italian Defence Ministry
Rome, Italy - Italian General Cecchi receives Norwegian Chief of Staff, Mood
Yesterday morning General Robert Mood, Norwegian Chief of Staff, has paid an official visit to General Filiberto Cecchi, Italian Army Chief of Staff. The foreign delegation’s visit is justified by the n... more
DefenseMilitary missions veterans victims to pathologies: they talk about depleted uranium again
Rome, Italy - Military Observatory denounces noxious substances use which cause different sorts of tumor
The Italian Military Observatory denounced Italian military authorities for the 44 dead military men and more than 300 ill men because of depleted uranium used by Italian Army in foreign missions, among... more
AirlinesAgreement between Windjet and Maggiore signed
Milan, Italy - The understanding achieved in a moment of big expansion for the two companies
An agreement between the air carrier Windjet and the Maggiore Group, Italian company for rent-car, was signed this morning in Milan, at the International Tourism Fair. Both the companies are in a period... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and model A-310/300 series airplanes (2006-04-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the pilot's or co-pilot's seat, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of airplane control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8436-8439] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2006-04-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fasteners from disengaging and interfering with an inboard rudder pedal, which could reduce directional controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8441-8443] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100 series airplanes, model A-319/100, model A-320/111 airplanes, A-320/200 series airplanes, and A-321/100 series airplanes (2006-04-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct wear of the inboard flap trunnions, which could lead to loss of flap surface control and consequently result in the flap detaching from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8439-8441] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 500, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, and 750 airplanes (2006-04-10)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that the fire extinguishing bottles are activated in the event of an engine or APU fire, and that flammable fluids are not supplied during a fire, which could result in an unextinguished fire in the nacelle or APU
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8443-8446] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2006-04-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent pitch oscillation of the fuselage due to excessive ice buildup on the elevator servo tab, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8448-8450] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300 series airplanes, model A-340/200 and -300, and model 340-541 and -642 airplanes (2006-04-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of an emergency evacuation slide raft to deploy and inflate during an emergency situation, which could impede an evacuation and result in injury to passengers or crewmembers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 17, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 33)] [Page 8450-8453] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleIata: "Airlines have lost USD 42 billion since 2001 and we expect another USD 4 billion in losses again this year"
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Bisignani has declared it at the opening of the second Aviation Summit
"Airlines have lost US$42 billion since 2001 and we expect another US$4 billion in losses again this year. Something is wrong with the air transport industry", said Giovanni Bisignani, Director General... more
Weather forecastsBoeing to showcase 787 Dreamliner, 747-8 and F-15 at Asian Aerospace 2006
Chicago, Usa - It will take place in Singapore from today to next Sunday
The Boeing Company, the world’s largest aerospace company, will present a broad range of products, exhibits, briefings and other activities at Asian Aerospace 2006 beginning Feb. 21 in Singapore. Boeing C... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" (3): the conquest of the Asian market started
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Eyes on China and India
The show "Asian Aerospace" of Singapore is barely started, that just now the principal world constructors of aircraft began the fight to conquer more customers as possible with a special care for India... more
HelicoptersA training school in Asia is expected to be established by 2006 to train several hundred helicopter pilots a year
Singapore, Singapore Republic - The EC-120 Colibrì best choice as trainer
Eurocopter South East Asia (ESEA) announces that it has been tasked by Eurocopter Group to create a Regional Pilot Training School in Singapore. Entitled "Eurocopter Training Services Asia" (ETSA), this... more
Latest newsIsraeli Elbit System will update Bulgarian helicopters
Sophia, Bulgaria - A Balcanic country's company will be the main subcontractor
Israeli company Elbit System signed a deal with Bulgarian Government to update of the military helicopters’ fleet, built in USSR. Terem, Bulgarian State-owned company of the sector, will be the main s... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" (2): Embraer here with civil and military aircraft
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - Great importance given to the Asian markets
Brazilian Embraer brought to the international air show "Asian Aerospace", that started today at Singapore, civil and military aircraft to improve its presence in a market as the Asian one that is becoming... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Government convoked workers' representatives
Rome, Italy - Trade unions polemical wit the Executive's delay
The meeting between Italian Government and the Alitalia workers’ representatives was set on next February 28. The day before workers will hold a presidium in front of the company for the board of directors. F... more
Latest newsA Greek Army's helicopter down
Athens, Greece - An engine failure is the probable reason of the incident
Yesterday evening an helicopter of the Greek Army, took off at 7:30 pm from the airport of the military base of Alexandria for a night training flight, fell down near the little town of Karyotissa west... more
Weather forecasts"Asian Aerospace" : Eads aims to Pacific
Singapore, Singapore - European group is the biggest among the foreign exhibitors
Today at Singapore Asian Aerospace, the international aeronautic show, started. Among the various foreign exhibitors French-German group EADS, that is owned by Airbus, Eurocopter and MBDA, is the most... more
Press releaseKabul airport: Italian contingent's activity managing Afghan air station
Rome, Italy - Defense general staff's press release text
"American C-5 Galaxy cargo plane’s loading, two Russian Ilyushins and one Air Force C-130J. This is the balance of a standard day for Italfor 12’s transit management at Kabul airport. After Taurin bri... more
Latest newsBulgaria will buy Alenia Aeronautica's aircraft
Sophia, Bulgaria - Vesselin Bliznakov, Minister of Defence, made known it
Yesterday Bulgarian Minister of Defence Vesselin Bliznakov announced his Government’s decision to buy 5 planes, C-27J Spartan for military transport, by Alenia Aeronautica. Italian company should deliver o... more
IndustryIndian Airlines: 43 planes of Airbus' family purchased
New Delhi, India - Noel Forgeard, Airbus' Chief Operative, announced it
The visit of the President of the French Republic, Jacques Chirac, in India is obtaining a lot of trades to the French companies, and among these the Airbus. French-German consortium, as its Chief Operative... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM: capacity increased of the 5.6%
Paris, France - French-Dutch group announced it in a statement
Air France-KLM group makes known in a statement that it will increase of about 5.6% its seats capacity in the period from June to August 2006 respect the same period of 2005. This raise will be concentrated... more
IndustryRaytheon Space & Airborne Systems awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Space & Airborne Systems, El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $9,100,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00383-04-G-200H) for increased repair... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 24 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47F aircraft
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Feb. 13, 2006, a $24,400,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for CH-47F New Build Aircraft. Work will be performed in Ridley Park, Pa., and... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co. awarded of a over 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache AH-64D Attack Helicopter
McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Co., Mesa, Ariz., was awarded on Feb. 14, 2006, a $25,300,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Contractor Logistics Support for the Apache AH-64D Attack Helicopter.... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft awarded of a over 97 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-53 aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $97,595,486 firm-fixed-price requirements Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract for the repair/overhaul of 10 dynamic components for the H-53... more