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AccidentsColombia: a US Navy's helicopter fallen headlong in the sea
Bogotà, Colombia - It would have occurred during an anti-drug operation
A US Navy’s helicopter would have fallen headlong in the sea West from Colombian coast today during an anti-drug mission. Neither effects on personnel on board nor the aircraft type are known. A US chopper i... more
HelicoptersBelgium selected the NH-90
Brussels, Belgium - Defence Ministry thinks about an order for ten multi-purpose helicopters
Also Belgium entered the NHI NH-90 medium multi-purpose helicopter customers list, actually the 14th state which seriously takes the hypothesis of providing with the new aircraft into account. Brussels’ D... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting: interview with Vito Riggio
Rome, Italy - "We sent contracts signed between Ryanair and Italian airports to EU, we are waiting for its decision about their legal status"
AVIONEWS interviewed ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) President Vito Riggio during the meeting set while waiting for an intense activity in the air transport sector during Christmas period.... more
Science and technologyAlgiers to have a new international airport in January
Algiers, Algerian Republic - It will be enable to receive six millions of passengers
Revolution in transports in Algiers: starting from next January - according to what declared Mohamed Maghlaoui, Algerian Transport Minister - the new international capital’s airport will be ready. It d... more
HelicoptersBlack Hawk helicopters to reinforce task force "Sinai" in Egypt
Washington, USA - A record airlift on board an AN-124 aircraft
From Pope Air Force Base (North Carolina) on board a Russian AN-124 Condor plane the first five UH-60 Black Hawk choppers destined to task force "Sinai" troops in Egypt, departed last December 2. Helicopters... more
HelicoptersAmerican helicopters for next presidential elections at Haiti
Washington, USA - The final decision is a Pentagon's responsibility
Washington is considering the urgent United Nations request for 10 US helicopters to provide logistical support during upcoming elections to select both Haiti’s president and congress members. The final d... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (6): Alessandro Cardi and Gennaro Bronzone's speeches
Rome, Italy - Italy leading airport certifications
Alessandro Cardi, as ENAC Central Director for Airports and Gennaro Bronzone, as vice-Central Director of Operations, described some aspects regarding airport certifications and passenger services quality.... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (5): an analysis of the European black list
Rome, Italy - Authority scheduled targeted inspections and checks on new carriers during Christmas period
ENAC Central Director of Operations, Benedetto Marasà, focused on the new EU Regulation setting the so called carriers black list. Such a ruling needs to be implemented for all the carriers. An airline... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (4): Central Director for Operations Benedetto Marasà's speech
Rome, Italy - "Some 834 SAFA inspections in 2005; Italy is second in the list just under France in Europe"
ENAC had promised last July to achieve some important results and it succeeded in a significant manner, Central Director for Operations Benedetto Marasà underlined. Some 834 SAFA (Safety Assessment of... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (3): Director General Silvano Manera's speech
Rome, Italy - "December period is a critical one as sector's intense activity enables us to test the system"
ENAC Director General, Silvano Manera, focused on flight safety and passenger rights issues. ENAC intends to perform its supervisor authority task at best and it is aware of the fact that air transport... more
HelicoptersKHP: Eurocopter as a partner of KAI
Seoul, South Korea - It will produce a new military transport helicopter together with the South Korean group
Finally Eurocopter is the real winner of the bid for the KHP (Korean Helicopter Programme) programme cooperation regarding the new South Korean military transport chopper, beating Bell and AgustaWestland... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's meeting (2): "There is still lack of a real air transport reformation in Italy"
Rome, Italy - Authority President Riggio underlined it, also reminding that the Navigation Code reform was useful anyway
ENAC President Vito Riggio pointed out the need of a firm contribution by all the sector’s operators to face difficulties affecting air transport in Italy. So, the relation between ENAc and the carriers i... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attending ENAC's safety and passenger services during Christmas time meeting
Rome, Italy - Authority President Vito Riggio's speech
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) held a meeting in Rome today devoted to safety and quality of passenger services (see for details AVIONEWS). Opening speech was the one of President Vito Riggio... more
HelicoptersRussia delivered two Mi-35 to the Republic of Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Republic of Burkina Faso - They were produced at Rostvertol PLC plant
Russia sent from the city of Rostov (in the South of country) two Mi-35 helicopters destined to the Republic of Burkina Faso (Western Africa). Aircraft manufactured by Rostvertol PLC plant, have been carried... more
PeopleASD: adequate funding is essential for the European Aviation Safety Agency to be able to carry out its new responsibilities
Brussels, Belgium - The European Parliament will vote on the EASA 2006 budget on 15th December in its plenary session
"The European Commission this month published a proposal to extend the regulatory powers of the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, to air operations, flight crew licensing and oversight of third-country... more
Civil aviationChanges to aviation rule to bring an active role of Switzerland in the bosom of EASA
Berne, Switzerland - Measure, today passed by majority, will be operative in 2006
Since 1999 -when the Helvetic nation joined the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency)- Switzerland held a role of observer in the bosom the European Aviation Safety Agency. But as from 2006 it will participate... more
IndustryAtr: new GMA agreed with CCM Airlines
Toulouse, France - It's a 10 year contract
"ATR has finalised today a Global Maintenance agreement (GMA) with CCM Airlines, the Corsican regional airline. This 10-year contract is an extended MRO service agreement, which is worth a total amount... more
Government actsQuestion time about CIA flights
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Umberto Ranieri (Democratici di Sinistra-L'Ulivo)
Italian Hon. Deputy Ranieri asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for knowing the Italian Government’s opinion about air travels performed by the CIA to transport and questioning supposed Islamic t... more
AirlinesMexico and United States increased flights between the two countries
Mexico City, Mexico - Lower air tickets to encourage market's competition
Mexico and United States yesterday achieved and signed an agreement that will expand from two to three the number of airlines able to operate flights between American airports and 14 of the main Mexican... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company, model 390, Premier 1 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the melting or burning of the plastic cover. The burning of the plastic cover could result in a fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 237)] [Page 73351-73355] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D series turbofan engines (2005-25-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 237)] [Page 73361-73364] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F27 Mark 050 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent binding of the flight controls caused by loose attachment screws, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 237)] [Page 73347-73351] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyTens flights cancelled due to fog at Wellington Airport
Wellington, New Zealand - This phenomenon has significantly worsened compared with the past years
The New Zealand’s airport has been forced to close because of a thick blanket of fog troubling thousands people. Arrivals and departures were delayed for much of the day: Air New Zealand carrier cancelled 1... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney PW-4000 series turbofan engines (2005-25-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent critical life-limited rotating engine part failure, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 237)] [Page 73358-73361] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DefenseBosnia-Herzegovina: "War Flag" of the 7th Regiment Bersaglieri to arrive
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - They will replace the 17th Regiment anti-aircraft artillery "Sforzesca"
The arrive at Sarajevo of the "War Flag" is bringing to a close preliminary activities carrying Bari-based 7th Regiment Bersaglieri to take over command of the Italian contingent in Bosnia-Herzegovina... more
DefenseItalian paratroop left Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - Changing of the guard with the Rwandan contingent
By the Italian camp at Khartoum, where the task force "Leone" has its base, a hand overing cerimony between Italian and Rwandan contingents has been held yesterday. Major-General Fazle Elahi Akbar complimented... more
Science and technologyLong Beach Airport evacuated after finding a suspect device yesterday
Washington, USA - A grenade in carry-on baggage
Passengers and employees at Long Beach Airport have been forced to leave the Californian air station yesterday morning after x-ray machines spotted a device described as "suspect" into the carry-on baggage... more
Airlines"Far West" on American Airlines plane: victim's relatives asked for an investigation
Washington, USA - Debates raged in the United States
Family of a man who was shot by air marshals on board an American Airlines Boeing 757 at Miami Airport before taking off last Wednesday, demanded an explanation of Rigoberto Alpizar killing from US authorities... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Shadin ADC-2000 Air Data Computers
Washington, Usa - To prevent ADC-2000 units, part numbers (P/Ns) 962830A-1-S-8, 962830A-2-S-8, and 962830A-3- S-8, configurations B, C, and D, from displaying incorrect altitude information
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 12, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 237)] [Page 73355-73358] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines: Brno to Prague, and beyond...
Prague, Czech Repubblic - The air company's press release
"As of the 12th of December 2005, Czech Airlines will have a new regular flight connecting Brno and Prague. This 45-minute flight will allow passengers, especially transit passengers and corporate and... more
HelicoptersLUH: Bell 412, for those who believe in a "proven" aircraft
Washington, USA - US company relies on traditional relations with US Army for the provision of choppers and the Huey heir apparent's reliability
The Us Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) programme schedules that the future utility vehicle which will replace the ageing UH-1 Huey is able to perform several tasks at best such as transport, support f... more
AirlinesAirUnion close to quotation to Budapest Stock Exchange
Budapest, Hungary - The economic-financial web site portfolio.hu reported it
It is almost certain the quotation at Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE), of AirUnion, the Russian private carrier owned by Boris Abramovich, and born from the merger of five private airlines KrasAir Airlines,... more
HelicoptersCSAR-X: flight demonstrations for the Boeing Chinook
Washington, USA - The aerospace group is competing for the USAF's bid by a special version of the CH-47
The final decision on the future Combat SAR (Search and Rescue) aircraft of USAF will be revealed by Spring next year. Boeing, which is competing for the related bid by a dedicated version of its CH-47... more
Latest newsIs USAF unbeatable? Yes...or almost so
Washington, USA - Experts would think so by indicating a list of US Air Force's strong points
Some analysts intended to verify which strategy can be used by potential rivals of the United states (such as Iran and China) to face US Air Force. Experts would be convinced about the fact that a good... more
Science and technologyFlights delayed due to shortfall of fuel
Johannesburg, South Africa - It occurred at Cape Town Airport
Flights departing Saturday from Cape Town International Airport (South Africa) recorded delays up to five hours because of the shortfall of jet-fuel. All planes from South-African air station were forced... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines concluded a lease contract for 5 A-320s
Shanghai, China - They will be delivered early next year
China Southern Airlines unveiled it has signed a lease contract for 5 A-320/200s with Sale Ireland Ltd, company controlled by Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise, lasting 11 years and 8 months. Airplanes... more
MiscellaneousGreenpeace activists on French aircraft carrier carrying asbestos
Toulon, France - The "Clemenceau" appears destined to a scrapyard in the far India
This morning, three Greenpeace activists scaled the mast of the French aircraft carrier "Clemenceau" in Toulon road, unfurling a banner reading "Asbestos carrier stay out of India". Another activist buzzed... more
AirlinesCroatian Airlines passed IATA operational safety tests
Zagreb, Croatia - Tests have been passed for the second successive time
Croatian Republic’s carrier is a IATA member since 1992. Croatian Airlines has passed for the second successive time, tests on operational safety carried out by IATA, International airlines transport a... more
PeopleENAC: meeting with air field's delegates tomorrow
Rome, Italy - For a general coordination finalized to reinforce safety/security during the next holidays
"A meeting with all sector’s delegates for a general coordination finalized to reinforce safety/security during the next Christmas holidays, has been convoked by ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) P... more
AccidentsSosoliso Airlines DC-9 crashed in Nigeria (4): plane was more than 32 years old
Port Harcourt, Nigeria - Sensational revelation from Serbian carrier JAT Airways
The DC-9 jet crashed at Port Harcourt last Saturday was more than 32 years old revealed the Serbian airline that previously owned the aircraft. It is JAT Airways which today said that the Nigerian private... more
AirlinesBomb-alert on KLM's flight last Saturday
Stockholm, Sweden - Signal was false
The bomb-alert on board a plane of the Dutch carrier KLM at Gotheborg Airport was called off only after police’s inspection on the aircraft and 114 passengers baggages. Searches did not find explosives: m... more
HelicoptersMH-92: a laboratory devoted to the fly-by-wire system
Washington, USA - As made by Sikorsky together with its partners, while Taiwan would intend to purchase some S-92s for SAR operations
Sikorsky group opened recently a laboratory entirely devoted to the development, integration and test of the fly-by-wire system for the MH-92 helicopter, the military version of the well known S-92 Helibus.... more
Science and technologyAVIONEWS' Specials: on the Safety Management System
Rome, Italy - Analysis concerning terminological aspects regarding airport activities related to flight safety
Captain Renzo Dentesano focused on some important terminological aspects within the Safety Management System field in the airport sector, as recently treated during a conference set by representatives... more
AirlinesJet2.com announces the opening of route from Pisa to Edimburgh
Milan, Italy - As of next May 27 each Saturday
"Jet2.com announced today the opening of a new route between Pisa and Edimburgh, the beautiful Scottish capital. The low-cost flights already link Pisa to Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Manchester and Belfast.... more
AirlinesKorean Air: pilots strike caused serious damage to Korea's economy competitiveness
Seoul, South Korea - Government ordered to end protest
The Government has tried to limit limit economic damage from strike of Korean Airlines pilots started last Thursday (se for details AVIONEWS) and ordered unionized pilots to return to work. Labour Minister,... more
AccidentsSouthwest Airlines plane slid off runway at Chicago: a brake failure?
Chicago, USA - They are considering declarations of the pilot of flight 1248
Pilot for Southwest Airlines plane skidded off runway at Chicago told investigators that he found some mechanical problems when the aircraft touched the ground (see for details AVIONEWS). Braking system... more
IndustryAirbus: Aegean Airlines ordered eight A-320 with option for other 12
Milan, Italy - They will replace older airplanes of the Greek carrier's fleet
"Aegean Airlines, Greek airline in a rapid development’s phase, has signed today a firm order for eight A-320, plus options on other 12 of A-320’s aircraft family. They will replace older aircraft of... more
PeopleEurocontrol: 8.33 kHz radio equipment to be implemented above FL-195
Brussels, Belgium - It will be effective as of March 15, 2007
"European States are publishing Aeronautical Information Circulars advising that the carriage of 8.33 kHz radio equipment above flight level 195 in the ICAO EUR Region will be effective as of 15 March... more
MiscellaneousIraqi election: security measures on December 15
Baghdad, Iraq - In the meantime, people in military bases, hospitals and prisons have already started voting
Iraqi Parliament election is scheduled on December 15, Thursday, but some trades have already started voting: preferences are being expressed in the hospitals, prisons and military bases for about 7000... more
AirlinesQatar Airways expands in Europe with the route to Madrid
Rome, Italy - With three weekly connections starting from the beginning of December
"Madrid is in the Qatar Airways’ international network and from the beginning of December Spanish capital is linked to Doha with three weekly flights (Monday, Friday and Sunday) that, make a stop at R... more