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Science and technologyAlitalia (4). AdR: flights are regular
Rome, Italy - The society that manage Fiumicino's airport, claims that by a press note
"Despite the assembly of Alitalia’s workers members of Fit, Filt, Uiltrasporti, Ugl Trasporto Aereo, and Unione Piloti, flights are regular. In Milan-Linate’s airport there were some delays for foggy wea... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3). Claudiani: the Italian government can't ignore the worker's fight
Rome, Italy - Claudio Claudiani, Fit-Cisl's general executive, underlined that idea
"The fight of Alitalia’s employees is sacrosanct and the Italian Government, whom claimed a summoning to control agreements and industrial planes two months ago, can’t ignore the massive participation of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). 500 workers are policing the technical area of employes' passages in Fiumicino's airport
Rome, Italy - The demonstration doesn't change normal flight processes of the company
The protest did yesterday is still going on in Fiumicino’s airport. About 500 workers members of Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl trasporto aereo (air transport) and Unione Piloti (Union of Pilots) a... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: the reorganization plan approved by bankruptcy judge
New York, Usa - The airline has avoided the failure and goes on ahead with the accounts' readjustment
"The plan presented by United Airlines comes under in average of those presented by other societies and valid reasons don’t exist to reject the readjustment’s strategy proposed by airline", so the Chi... more
AirlinesBulgaria Air: the carrier will not be quoted on the stock exchange before to be sold
Sofia, Bulgaria - The "Dnevnik", Bulgarian newspaper, reported it
The Bulgarian Transport Minister, Petar Mutafchiev, has declared to the "Dnevnik" newspaper that the flag carrier’s shares, Bulgaria Air, will not be quoted on the stock exchange. The airline is on the p... more
Press releaseAlitalia: possible delays or flights' cancellations for today
Rome, Italy - Due to mobilitations that could be made by staff
"Alitalia communicates that today delays or flights’ cancellations could be occurred, because of possible mobilitations that could be made by personnel. The airline apologizes with its own customers f... more
AirlinesAl-Sharqiya: Syria has its first own private carrier
Damascus, Syria - Other nine operators have requested to the local aeronautical authorities to fly
Its name is Al-Sharqiya, the first Syrian private carrier to fly in the Middle East’s skies. Other nine airlines have requested to the Syrian aeronautical authorities the authorization to operate from a... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines: Radomir Lasak is the new carrier's President
Prague, Czech Republic - The airline said it in a note
Czech Airlines has a new president, said it in a press release. It deals of Radomir Lasak, a former of the national electric society’s Director, CEZ. The appointment has obtained the necessary approval b... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: losses for USD 604m in the fourth quarter of 2005
New York, Usa - The US' carrier announced it
The US carrier, American Airlines, communicated to have reported, in the fourth quarter of 2005, losses for USD 604m, USD 3,49 per share. In 2004 the deficit was USD 387m. The overall net loss has been... more
AccidentsAntonov AN-24 Slovakian military aircraft crashed with 48 people on board
Budapest, Hungary - A Slovakian military airplane came down but the crash's reasons still imprecise
It has crashed near Telkibanya close to Slovakian border. Onboard were 48 people among them 44 would be dead at the impact and other four are survived. The causes are still uncertain, the crash occurred... more
DefenseThe "Antica Babilonia" mission will be ended within 2006
Rome, Italy - The Italian Defense Minister, Martino, in hearing yesterday at Senate
"Our militaries’ work is changing and with it the configuration of the contingent and in future the Italian presence in Iraq will assume a new and different shape. For this reason the ’Antica Babilonia’ missi... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a near 92 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18C/D aircraft
Raytheon Co., El Segundo, Calif., is being awarded a $91,808,700 modification to a previously awarded contract firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-06-C-0310) to exercise an option for the procurement of... more
MiscellaneousFalse hijacking of a scheduled flight: Israelian fighter planes fly in Tel Aviv's skies
Tel AViv, Israel - While a kamikaze explodes by himself
False hijacking of a scheduled El Al flight in the international airport of Tel Aviv, while a kamikaze exploded by himself dieing for the explosion. The Israelian plane was landed when it disappeared on... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviews Bono, Fincantieri's Ceo: Eur 2bln from Fremm
Rome, Italy - In the end of Ds' meeting. Eighteen races around the world
In the end of Ds’ meeting in Rome, AVIONEWS interviewed Fincantieri’s Ceo, Giuseppe Bono. "In this moment, Fremm, new generation of frigates are starting, we think our work share should exceed Eur 2 b... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at the meeting organized by DS (Italian party) (2): Finmeccanica, Zappa: "We will operate on A-350 as we're doing on A-380"
Rome, Italy - "We want to find an agreement with Thales"
Giorgio Zappa, general manager of Finmeccanica, released many statements to different journals at the meeting on high technology organized by Ds (Italian party). (see for details AVIONEWS) AVIONEWS... more
PeopleThe Italian Council of Ministers approved the decree law on the sanctions for the carriers' disservices
Rome, Italy - The airlines risk to pay until EUR 50,000 as fine
A sum that could reach EUR 50,000 will be inflicted to those airlines that don’t ensure to own passengers a suitable assistance, in case of overbooking, long delays in taking off or flight’s cancellation. Thi... more
Press releaseSita completes implementation of distributed antenna system throughout world’s busiest airport Atlanta
Atlanta, Usa - The Sita's press release
"Sita today announced that it has completed the implementation of one of the largest distributed antenna systems (DAS) in the world at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The distributed... more
Press releaseSita to double passenger capacity at Beijing Capital International Airport for the 2008 Olympic Games Beijing
Beijing, China - The Sita's press release
"Sita, the leading provider of IT applications to the air transport industry, today announced that it has been selected by Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) to equip the new Terminal Three (T3)... more
IndustryAermacchi: signed a MoU with the Hellenic Aerospace Industry
Rome, Italy - The Italian industry's press release
"The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and Aermacchi, Finmeccanica’s society, have signed a MoU which specifies the terms of their industrial cooperation in the development’s program of the M-346, the... more
AirlinesQatar Airways expands its Eastern radius of action
Doha, Qatar - The carrier from Middle East reinforces its leadership about routes to connect Europe and Asia
Qatar Airways, the Middle Eastern carrier, inaugurates 2006 with new routes. Flights to Doha, Bombay, Delhi, Hydereabad, Cochin and Trivandrum are now 45, and it is an increasing number for 50%. Expansion... more
DefenseAVIONEWS at the meeting organized by DS (Italian party): materials for defense, Europe buys too much by US
Rome, Italy - Italy underspends ten times than France in searches and development
"The tendency to reduce the defense’s accounts; absence of an European market; big American companies competition". These are "Three serious kinds of problem" that are further than European defense industry. L... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Frakes Aviation (Gulfstream American) model G-73 (Mallard) series airplanes and model G-73 airplanes that have been converted to have turbine engines (2006-01-51)
Washington, USA - To prevent structural failure of the wing and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1937-1939] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on The Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2006-01-11)
Washington, Usa - To provide a safe method to detect ice, snow, frost, or slush adhering to the upper wing (a critical surface) prior to takeoff; and to reduce drag in-flight by shedding ice on the cargo pod and landing gear fairings
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1941-1946] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2006-01-07)
Washington, USA - To find and fix cracks in the tension ties, which could lead to cracks in the skin and body frame and result in rapid in-flight depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1947-1949] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Gulfstream 100 Airplanes; and model Astra SPX, and 1125 Westwind Astra airplanes (2006-01-01)
Washington, Usa - To find and fix discrepancies, which could result in loss of steering control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1935-1937] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. seriesT5309, T5311, T5313B, T5317A, T5317A-1, and T5317B Series, and T53-L-9, T53-L-11, T53-L-13B, T53-L-13BA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SA, T53-L-13B S/SB, T53-L- 13B/D, and T53-L-703 series engines (2006-01-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of certain compressor, gas producer, and power turbine rotating components, which could result in failure of the engine and possible damage to the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1930-1935] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model Avro 146-RJ airplanes (2006-01-08)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin, which could result in structural failure of the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1951-1953] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and model C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Airbus model A-310 series airplanes (2006-01-10)
Washington, USA - To prevent inadvertent trim activation when the autopilot is on and the slats are extended, which could result in rudder activation when the autopilot is turned off
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1949-1951] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146-100A and -200A series airplanes (2006-01-09)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that affected NLG fitting subassemblies are removed from service before they reach their approved safe-life limit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 12, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 8)] [Page 1939-1941] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBoeing selected suppliers for 747-8 propulsion systems
Seattle, Usa - They are General Electric, Middle River Aircraft Systems, and Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
The Boeing Company yesterday announced the team of suppliers that will provide propulsion systems for the 747-8 airplane family, which was launched last Nov. 14. The external team includes General Electric... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on American Champion Aircraft Corporation models 7AC, 7ACA, S7AC, 7BCM, 7CCM, S7CCM, 7DC, S7DC, 7EC, S7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCB, 7GCBA, 7GCBC, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, 8KCAB, and 8GCBC planes
Washington, USA - To detect and correct incorrect swaging widths of the flight control cable Nicopress sleeves, which could result in failure of the elevator, rudder, aileron, and flap controls
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 9, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 5)] [Page 1390-1392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseSult: workers union appeals to Alitalia's passengers
Rome, Italy - 24 hours Alitalia's flight attendants strike goes on until 24:00
"Since 00:00 o’clock of today the Alitalia’s flight attendants strike initiates. At the same time, different kind of disorders are claimed and make by the Union, in spite of the Minister of Transport ord... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica: Italian technology reaching the margins of the universe
Rome, Italy - The attitude sensors of the industry will guide the NASA mission to Pluto
"Galileo Avionica takes part in the NASA mission to Pluto which is ready for launch at the Kennedy Space Center. The Company is part of the industrial team led by Johns Hopkins University/Applied Physics... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Utility Blackhawk helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2006, a $17,847,284 firm-fixed-price contract for Rotor Hub Assemblies for the UH-60 Utility Blackhawk Helicopters. Work will be performed... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 33 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60S Navy Knight Hawks
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2006, a $ 33,300,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for MH-60S Navy Knight Hawks. Work will be performed in Stratford, Conn.,... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 37 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60L and HH-60M Blackhawk helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2006, a $37,025,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for UH-60L and HH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters. Work will be performed in... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 341 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60L and UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Jan. 13, 2006, a $ 341,302,911 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for UH-60L and UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters. Work will be performed... more
Science and technologyBelgrade's Airport: a joint-venture with DynCorp constituted
Belgrade, Serbia - The operator's press release said it
The direction of the public society that manages Belgrade’s Airport unveiled to have undersigned, last days, a MoU with the DynCorp for the constitution of a joint-venture for infrastructural and logistic i... more
AirlinesFlights from Brussels to Nice are back
Brussels, Belgium - At the same time there's a new route to Frankfurt
SN Brussels Airlines, the air company from the Belgian capital, announces that on next March 24 its flight to Nice are going to back. The reason is due to enlarge its own turnover around very frequented... more
HelicoptersEurocopter increases its turnover in 2005
Marignane, France - French group undersigned new agreements around the world
Eurocopter, the European civil and military helicopters maker, reported its total amount about 2005. The turnover for the company was estimated around EUR 3,52bn, and the company’s current backlog amounts u... more
IndustryBoeing: Electronic Flight Bag will be installed on two new 777-200s for Aeromexico
Seattle, Usa - Their delivery in the first four months of 2006
Boeing and Aeromexico said the airline is going to install the Boeing Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on two new 777-200ERs scheduled to be delivered in the first four months of 2006. Aeromexico will become... more
IndustryAVIONEWS at the conference "High technology for development, work and safeness of Italy". Finmeccanica in joint-venture with Sukhoi?
Rome, Italy - Next February the resolution
Finmeccanica is going to wait for next February to decide about joint-venture -a share of 25%- with Sukhoi, the Russian industry, in proportion to the construction of a regional transport aircraft containing... more
PeopleEurocontrol-Aci Europe: the joint press conference this morning in London
London, UK - Air traffic in Europe is increasing steadily every year and is predicted to reach 18 million flights per year by 2020
Air traffic in Europe is increasing steadily every year - and is predicted to reach 18 million flights per year by 2020: · Already there are up to 3,000 planes in the air at any one time, and there are... more
PeopleAir transport. Sbarbati: more rights for disabled passengers
Rome, Italy - Luciana Sbarbati, national secretary for European Republican Movement, claimed that
"The answer that the European Commission gave on my question about the treatment received by a group of disabled directed to Italy by a Ryanair flight, where they were before taken duly aboard with priority... more
Latest newsIraq: one thousand flight hours for Predator
Rome, Italy - It is a very important step that recompenses everyone for the lavish engagement
The Predator, the Italian Air Force remote pilotage aircraft, reached the 1,000 flight hours into Iraqi skies. It was useful many times, first of all to substitute ground patrols and helicopters for vigilance... more
Latest newsScramble for two Dutch F-16 in search for a 737
Leeuwarden, Holland - The airliner had interrupted every contact via radio
The Dutch Defense Ministry has unveiled that this morning two F-16 of the Air Force of the "Tulips country" have taken off to intercept an airliner B-737 of which, after taking off from Berlin-bound Amsterdam,... more
AirlinesAir transport: capacity increased of 3%
Rome, Italy - According to OAG's statistics (the society that writes out the flights' timetable in world)
The air transport’s capacity last year increased of 3% in all world. OAG (the society that writes out the international timetable of air transport in world) unveiled it specifying that in 2005 more 920,000 f... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the Norge bank's share price descended
Milan, Italy - Consob's communications announced it
From yesterday CONSOB’s communications about important shareholdings said that Norges Bank, the Norwegian Central bank, has reduced the shareholding, last January 6, in Alitalia within 2% from 2,037%. T... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: losses for USD 43m in the fourth quarter 2005
New York, Usa - The causes are in high fuel-cost and the strong competition by low-cost carriers
"The fuel’s price remains on record levels and JetBlue has begun to make us competition from Newark’s airport, in addition Delta is benetting from the protection, obtained thanks to the claim at receivership, to... more
AccidentsTuninter's ATR-72 crash: none of us has to die when is 23 years old, just for lack of fuel
Bari, Italy - The father of one of the dead writes a letter to press to report administrative slowness
"I can’t wait for administrative slowness; I ask to throw light on that disaster, liables must be subjected to an exemplary punishment, and sentences must be passed against who decided to kill 16 young p... more