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DefenseMost important news of the week: Saudi Arabia selected the Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Piaggio competing for the bid related to the acquisition of Aero Vodochody
A new customer for the Eurofighter, Piaggio’s participation to the bid for the acquisition of Aero Vodochody and the delicate Iranian military and nuclear matter in the centre of attention in the defence s... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Lufthansa acquired Eurowings
Rome, Italy - Alitalia accomplished the return of the EUR 400m bridge-loan
Airlines prove to be the major issues from December 19 to 26 in the civil aviation field, with reference in particular to Alitalia and Lufthansa. Airlines - Alitalia accomplished the return of the... more
Latest newsIraq: F-14 Tomcats' recce role evolving
Baghdad, Iraq - Real time images transmitted to troops on the ground on their laptops about the situation in the area
The F-14 Tomcats, despite the announced retirement from the operational service, go on playing an important role in the Iraqi theatre, also with reference to reconnaissance missions. A new data processing... more
AirportsAVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody
Rome, Italy - The press agency will restart operating regularly on next Tuesday, December 27
AVIONEWS wishes a Merry Christmas to everybody. The aviation press agency will restart operating regularly next Tuesday, December 27. more
CuriositiesThe 50th anniversary of NORAD tracking Santa Claus
Rome, Italy - Santa Claus in under the eye of radar, satellites, cams and jet aircraft
NORAD is the North American Aerospace Defence Command for Canada and the United States. Since 1955 it is known also among children: the tradition began after a Colorado Springs-based store advertisement... more
Press releaseADR: group Board of Directors assigned Fiumicino Airport's Pier C construction
Rome, Italy - A partnership agreement has been signed to manufacture a cogeneration plant at the air station
Rome-Fiumicino Airport operator ADR assigned Fiumicino Airport’s Pier C construction and signed a cooperation deal with Sistemi di Energia SPA to manufacture cogeneration plant at the air station. Also t... more
AirlinesAir France and Klm will file comments on Dot's proposed decision
Paris, France - About Anti Trust immunity for six airlines
"The Show Cause Order (SCO) that was issued yesterday by the DOT proposes to positively grant broad codesharing authority to the six members of the SkyTeam international aviation alliance, to enhance their... more
IndustryAvio: EUR 400m contract for the Ariane 5's boosters
Turin, Italy - The company's press release content
EADS-Space Trasportation and Europropulsion, as a company with a Avio’s 50% stake, signed a contract for the production of 30 booster couples, devoted to the Ariane 5 rocket carrier. It is worth EUR 9... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: amount for acquiring Budapest Airport has been completely paid
Budapest, Hungary - BAA announced it in a statement
"The BAA has completed the acquisition of 75%, minus 1 share, of Budapest Airport in addition to the 75-year management contract and other assets for total cash of GBP 1.255 billion", the British Airport... more
AirlinesFedEx: net income surged 33% in the second quarter 2005
New York, USA - The US mail delivery company announced it
"Customer demand for our broad portfolio of transportation services, a disciplined pricing approach and strong productivity gains led to a sharp improvement in our operating margins. The group is also... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 8-hour-strike to occur next January 19
Rome, Italy - It was called by unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Ugl and Up
"The failed observance of the underwritten agreements and the interruption of negotiations aiming at reorganizing and developing Alitalia group". This is the reason that induced Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti,... more
AirlinesJAT: registered 10% losses in passenger traffic over 2005
Belgrade, Serbia - Milutin Popovic, airline's commercial director reported it
"It has been a difficult year due to the increase in fuel cost, the reduction of offers and strikes that hit the airline early 2005", said Milutin Popovic, Commercial Director for Jat Yugoslavian Airlines,... more
PeopleICAO: major safety measures and record number of passengers highlights of 2005
Montreal, Canada - It will take place a worldwide conference next March 2006 of Directors General of Civil Aviation (DGCAs)
"The development and implementation of major safety measures highlight a year when the total number of passengers on the scheduled airlines of the 189 Member States of the International Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesMalev to surrender fuel supply service to BAA
Budapest, Hungary - The privatization agency revealed it
RUK, the company managing service of aircraft fuel supply at Budapest International Airport, now controlled by BAA, has been sold by Malev, the Hungary’s flag carrier, to the British Airport Authority f... more
Science and technologyPowerful explosion at Indian airport of Srinagar, there would be injured people
Srinagar, India - The American television CNN-IBN reported it
A blast. It is uncertain if it occurred into the Srinagar Airport or nearby. Srinagar is the Summer capital of the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. The news, reported by domestic media, has been released... more
AirlinesLufthansa: European Commission approved the planned acquisition of control over Eurowings
Dusseldorf, Germany - The German carrier will acquire control over a low-cost airline for the first time
The European Commission has cleared Lufthansa to purchase Eurowings no-frills airline as reported by German newspaper "Handelsblatt" (see for details AVIONEWS). But the German carrier is expected to observe... more
PeopleBulgaria to join EU common airspace as from 2007
Sophia, Bulgaria - "Dnevnik" newspaper said it
The European Union and Bulgaria achieved a deal to allow the Central-European state to enter EU common airspace starting from early 2007. Procedures and standards for Bulgaria’s access will be discussed a... more
PeopleNew Delhi: problems to air traffic due to fog
New Delhi, India - Many flights delayed and diverted to other airports
For the second consecutive day a thick fog engulfing New Delhi is causing delays that try the Indian capital’s air traffic sorely. At least 65 domestic flights have been delayed as ground visibility w... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-45A, CF6- 50A, CF6-50C, and CF6-50E series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 245)] [Page 75933-75934] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA (Revision) AD on Airbus model A-320/111, -211, -212, - 214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the wing, which could result in fire or explosion in the center wing fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: December 22, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 245)] [Page 75932-75933] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyStrike at Vancouver Airport ward off
Vancouver, Canada - A last minute agreement gave the green light to Christmas travellers
It was risking a stop of handling operations over Christmas. But the union representing about 500 baggage handlers and aircraft cleaners, reached an agreement on the contract with employers last evening... more
AirlinesXiamen Airlines ordered 10 B-737/800s
Shanghai, China - The cost of transaction was not still reported
The Chinese private carrier Xiamen Airlines, owned by China Southern Airlines Group, issued an order for buying 10 B-737/800 jets. Airplanes are expected to be delivered starting from 2008 and contract’s w... more
Science and technologyMalaysia: "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport closed until Tuesday
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Heavy floods caused damage at airport's facilities
Flights have been suspended since Monday and the "Sultan Abdul Halim" Airport at Alor Star (Malaysia) will reopen not before the midnight on next Tuesday because of damage caused by recent floods. The... more
DefenseJapan: "China's defence spending increase arouses worry"
Tokyo, Japan - People Republic's answer came quickly, expressing all its disappointment
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs criticized recently the growth of defence sector investments in China during the last 15 years, describing it as a worrying one. On its part, the Chinese People Republic... more
MiscellaneousTwo US brigades to leave from Iraq by June 2006
Falluja, Iraq - A surprising announcement by Defence Secretary Rumsfeld visiting the US contingent in the Arab country
US Defence Secretary Doanld Rumsfeld performed a surprise visit in Falluja, meeting 300 soldiers of the American contingent in Iraq. Rumsfeld announced during his speech that the Bush-led Administration... more
Latest newsF-22A Raptor: USAF's "Battering ram"
Washington, USA - In case of conflict, the stealth fighter would open the door to other USAF's aircraft to easily penetrate in the enemy's territory
US Air Force’s pilots in operational service with the F-22A Raptor expressed the first excited comments on the new stealth interceptors of the armed force. It mainly deals with personnel who previously f... more
AirlinesRyanair launched 18 routes from Dublin to Europe, 5 new aircraft based at Dublin in 2006
Rome, Italy - The airline's press release
Ryanair announced the last of its new route announcements for Summer 2006 by selecting Dublin Airport as effectively its 16th European base. The carrier from April 2006 will base 5 new Boeing 737-800 in... more
AirlinesAir Europe to fly to Mexico from January
Milan, Italy - New flight from Malpensa to Cancun
Air Europe inaugurates a new flight from Milan-Malpensa to Cancun (Mexico): the new route will start on January 14, 2006 but tickets can be acquired as from yesterday on the web site www.aireuropeagent.it.... more
AerospaceUS Senate approved funds devoted to the Space Shuttle and the ISS
Washington, USA - The country will so be able to play a worldwide leading role in this sector in the forthcoming years
The United States’ Senate approved fund devoted to NASA in order to carry on two major space activities that make possible for the USA to play a major role worldwide in this sector, but also for the f... more
IndustryAirbus: orders for Russian-manufactured structural components have doubled
Moscow, Russia - Industrial relations between the European consortium and the Russian aviation sector prove sounder and sounder
Industrial relations between Airbus and the Russian aviation sector prove sounder and sounder. Orders by the European consortium addressed to Russian firms, with which agreements for the provision of components... more
People787 Dreamliner: 254 orders to be reported on December 31, 2005
Washington, USA - Boeing will be able to deliver some 112 airplanes by 2009 compared to the previously scheduled 96
There will be some 254 orders made for the new 787 Dreamliner by the end of the current year. Boeing revealed it, adding that the company is forecasting to be able to increase even the number of deliveries... more
PeopleFrench Parliament passed air ticket's tax
Paris, France - The rule will be valued again in two years
After the okay from the Government, also French Parliament approved yesterday the tax on air ticket so much sponsored by President Jacques Chirac (see for details AVIONEWS). The income will be entirely... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Engine Services awarded of a over 17 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache Helicopters
General Electric Engine Services, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on Dec. 21, 2005, a delivery order amount of $17,517,490 as part of a $92,769,335 firm-fixed-price contract for Overhaul/Recapitalization... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60S aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded an $11,041,184 firm-fixed-price delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0003) for nonrecurring retrofit... more
IndustryRolls Royce Engine Services awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2 aircraft
Rolls Royce Engine Services, Oakland, Calif., is being awarded an estimated value $11,098,010 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-05-D-0011) for... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Corp. awarded of a near 59 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AE1107C engines
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $58,723,200 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-95-C-0209) to exercise an option for the fiscal 2006 procurement... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a 995 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp.,St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $995,000,000 firm-fixed-price requirements performance based logistics contract for performance based logistics support for the F/A-18E/F aircraft. This... more
CuriositiesMaradona lost flight for Buenos Aires and went off the rails
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Arrested at Rio Airport
After playing a charity soccer match organized by Brazil star Zico, Diego Armando Maradona has been blocked by Brazil’s police this morning to restore order at Rio de Janeiro International Airport. It s... more
AerospaceBrazilian astronaut in orbit for the first time
Moscow, Russia - The event is expected to occur next March 22
During the visit at Moscow of Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who has met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, to discuss economic issues, it has been confirmed that a Brazilian astronaut w... more
AirlinesTunisair planned to purchase 30 Airbus
Tunis, Tunisia - It will open new route soon
African carrier Tunisair has already set a plan to renew its aircraft fleet which include the acquire of some 30 Airbus planes to accomplish between 2007 and 2006. The Tunisian airline has also intention... more
AirlinesTAM ordered 10 Airbus jets
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - The Brazilian carrier is the main customer of Airbus in Latin America
Tam Linhas Aereas has placed an order to acquire 10 Airbus A-350/900. The airline will be the first to buy the new French airliner in Latin America. The agreement also includes an option for additional... more
Latest newsCzech Republic: NATO standard-based hangars are necessary for the Gripens
Prague, Czech Republic - A bid to build new structures to be started in January and, in the meantime, the old shelters have been updated
Czech Air Force’s hangars destined to the JAS-39 Gripens are not fully NATO standard-based yet. Representatives from the armed force underlined its importance, adding however that some temporary measures h... more
AirlineseasyJet: twenty A-319s scheduled in 2003 are arriving
London, UK - They will contribute to increase fleet efficiency to face the rising fuel cost and meet demand
English low-cost airline easyJet is proving capable of good performance in terms of growth, despite the negative effects generated by the high aeronautical fuels costs on the carrier’s activities. The l... more
AirlinesRyanair to launch 2 new routes from Bergamo to Ciampino and Dublin, one from Venice to Dublin and an additional frequency from Bergamo to Stansted
Rome, Italy - Irish carrier's press release
Ryanair announced two new routes from Milan-Orio al Serio: one to Rome-Ciampino and one to Dublin. The other route will connect Treviso with Dublin. The airline has also announced the increase of flights... more
Latest newsRussia: strategic bombers fleet modernization has started
Moscow, Russia - The Tu-160s and the Tu-26s are involved and these last ones have been also requested by India
Russia is renewing the management of its strategic bombers fleet. As far as it is concerned with domestic defence, Air Force is about to take delivery of a Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack (according to NATO code... more
Science and technologySAVE: First Financial Luxembourg company has been sold
Venice, Italy - Veneto region airports operator's press release
"SAVE signed with Ermart Holding Limited the contract to sell all the 100% stake in First Financial Luxembourg (that is to say SAVE International) company for about EUR 1m. This sale produces an around... more
Latest newsA-400M: Finnish Patria to manufacture a vertical tail section
Helsinki, Finland - The group already cooperated to the production of the A-380
Patria, as a Finnish company competent for the production of aerospace structural components and jointly owned by both Helsinki’s Government and the European holding EADS, will attend to the manufacturing o... more
Latest newsThailand: Air Force's thumbs-down on the Su-30, the F/A-18 is better
Bangkok, Thailand - As the Russian fighter is too big and fast, but Government would prefer to avoid to have the USA as the only military aircraft supplier
A fierce debate between Government and Air Force is occurring in Thailand about the purchase of new fighters. The possible selection of a Russia-made airplane causes a series of problems Administration... more
AirlinesAir France: punctuality and luggages performance in November
Rome, Italy - 80,5% of departures and arrivals in time; 13,0 lacking luggages for 1000 boarded passengers
"1. Punctuality and regularity of Air France’s flights The results are in regress in November compared to those in the previous month. For the month of November, on the whole Air France’s flights: -... more
DefenseDi Paola: "Italian forces presence abroad for peacekeeping missions was never so relevant in the Republic history"
Rome, Italy - An average number of 10,000 soldiers per day with important leading roles for multinational coalition
Italian Chief of General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, commented recently on the situation of the peacekeeping and stabilization operations on an international basis for which the Italian armed forces... more