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Civil aviationWinter Olympics: the anti-terrorism plan
Rome, Italy - For the first time radiological machines to check baggages at Turin-Caselle Airport
After launching the warning over possible terrorist attacks in Italy specially during the Turin Winter Olympic Games (see for details AVIONEWS), Italian Minister of Interior, Beppe Pisanu, said that Italian... more
Civil aviationIranian nuclear programme: Government meditates about new plants
Teheran, Iran - Going on justifying its aims in the light of an announced civil role for the project
Despite worry risen in the international community, Iran does not intend to renounce to its nuclear programme, and it even thinks to build at least a new plant (however, there could be a number). Teheran... more
CuriositiesAir France: haute cuisine on board of carrier's flights
Paris, France - From last Thursday, December 1st, 2005
"Espace Première’s menu of Air France is invented by Guy Martin, Grand Véfour’s chef, from last December 1st. He creates recipes especially thought to answer to the international clientele’s expectations of Air... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: Dauphin and Super Puma, "Make room for the EC-175"
Paris, France - An agreement with Chinese company AVIC II has been signed for the production of a new 6-ton segment helicopter
After Airbus’ success following the meeting between French and Chinese governments (see for details AVIONEWS), here is a new goal achieved by EADS holding. Eurocopter and Chinese aerospace company AVIC I... more
AirlinesAerolineas Argentinas achieved an agreement with unions
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The strike was successful: pay increases and reinstatement of fired workers
The Argentine airline returned to fly: the nine-day-strike ended last Friday after grounding more than 80,000 domestic and international travellers and cancelling at least 350 flights with losses over... more
AirlinesRyanair to close 2 routes from Shannon from February 25 next
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish carrier' press release
Ryanair will close air connections from Shannon to Hamburg and Stockholm from February 25 because they’re not economic. On the same day the routes from the Ireland’s West coast airport to Manchester, Cia... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli air raids on Gaza
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - In reply to the launch of homemade rockets towards the Jewish territory in the past days
Israeli Air Force’s planes fired missiles against an abandoned building yesterday and also launched a rocket in the Northern Gaza Strip in the first air attack on Gaza in more than a month. Palestinian s... more
MiscellaneousCIA flights scandal: Rice landed in Europe
Berlin, Germany - New revelations from UK: US intelligence's planes landed without control of authorities
American Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice landed in Germany where she is expected to give answers over alleged CIA flights carrying terrorists to clandestine jails (see for details AVIONEWS): in Germany... more
PeopleOrders from China for Airbus (2): the A-320 never flew so high
Paris, France - Some 150 aircraft have been requested by six airlines, the largest order ever since Airbus' arrival in the Chinese market
EADS group confirmed Chinese orders addressed to Airbus for its commercial airplanes: it deals with some 150 aircraft belonging to the A-320 family (including the A-319, the A-320 and the A-321), and it... more
Latest newsJSF: the right answer to the future Australia's defence strategy
Sydney, Australia - The only combat airplane able to fully meet all the requirements put forward by Government
If some clouds seems to appear in the F-35’s sky in Europe (see for details AVIONEWS), one cannot say the same in Australia. Analysts put into evidence that Australian Government was well aware about w... more
Civil aviationAustralia: aerial protection for Commonwealth Games security
Melbourne, Australia - Fighters and helicopters to perform surveillance over the area involving the sport event to prevent terroristic attempts
Maximum protection from above on the occasion of the Commonwealth Games 2006 (March 15-26). F/A-18 Hornet fighters and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will be monitoring the Melbourne-related area to prevent... more
DefenseRussian missiles to Iran: efforts to strengthen Air Force and Navy have been scheduled as well
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic would have requested an upgrade for the Russian-made fighters and patrolling boats
The United States and Israel prove worried about the recent Russia-Iranian announcement for the purchaser of about 30 Russian-made surface-to-air missiles by the Islamic Republic (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Weather forecastsATR at the LIMA Air Show (6-11 December)
Toulouse, France - An ATR-72/500 will be on the static display and available for visits
"ATR will attend the LIMA air show, Langkawi, Malaysia, as an exhibitor (B10), 6-11 December 2005. An ATR-72/500 will be on the static display and available for visits. ATR is well established in the... more
AccidentsEmergency landing for two US helicopters in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Five American soldiers and one Afghani emerged wounded
Two emergency landings for as much American choppers occurred yesterday in Afghanistan: five US soldiers and one from Afghanistan have been injured while they were conducting combat operations on board... more
AerospaceNASA: more "Space" for the robots
Washington, USA - Two programmes have been launched for the future Moon and Mars missions
That man must go back to the Moon and then walk on Mars for the first time there is no doubt, according to NASA. However, it also seems that Washington intends to make a significant room for the robots... more
Civil aviationEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist (3)
Brussels, Belgium - The list will be published on the Internet and in the EU Official Journal
At least every 3 months, the European Commission will verify whether it is appropriate to update the list, either to include a new carrier or to remove carrier if the safety deficiency has been remedied.... more
Civil aviationEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist (2)
Brussels, Belgium - Commission will establish the black-list on the basis of common criteria
Each member state will by one month after the date of regulation entry into force communicate to the Commission the identity of the airlines that are subject to an operating ban in its territory. The Commission... more
IndustryEADS: 700 jobs "Hanging by the Ariane 5's thread"
Paris, France - There could be job cuts in case ESA do not resort to EUR 200m investments for the rocket carrier-related programme
Jobs appear at risk for around 700 employees of the EADS’ space division. ESA (European Space Agency) should ensure the provision of some EUR 200m this week for the programmes related to the European r... more
Latest newsIndia found out the Mirage 4000's hidden talent
New Dheli, India - Indian military representatives would be particularly willing to acquire the Dassault's fighter deposed by the Rafale as the Mirage 2000's successor
The news has a sensational feeling though with some plausible reason. Indian Government intends to provide with a new air superiority interceptor. Indian military authorities would be particularly interested... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region's programme for environmental requalification
Cagliari, Italy - After Americans' departure, it will be necessary to work hard to prevent negative effects for employment
Tourism, environment, health care: these are the three major points on which Sardinia Regione President, Renato Soru, rely for La Maddalena’s requalification after US submarines’ departure and the end... more
DefenseIran to receive missile air defence technology from Russia
Moscow, Russia - A Russian Defence Ministry's high officer revealed it
The United States appeared unhappy with the agreement announced by an high officer for Russia’s Defence Ministry according to whom Russia will supply Iran with 29 "Tor.M1" missile air defence systems w... more
AirlinesSwiss airlines' economic capacity to be under observation
Bern, Switzerland - Carriers should regularly provide UFAC data related to their financial capacity
Switzerland’s Civil Aviation Office (FOCA) is about to strengthen its surveillance on Swiss airlines’ economic capacity by applying a plan expected to go into effect on January 1st 2006. All Swiss car... more
SecurityEU Council approved the creation of an airlines common blacklist
Brussels, Belgium - EU 25 states Transport Ministers have said yes
The Council of European Union adopted a regulation for the introduction of a common list of carriers that do not meet safety requirements (see for details AVIONEWS). Airlines that fail to comply will be... more
PeopleAirbus: massive orders about to arrive from China
Beijing, China - Clashing figures indicate 70-150 aircraft but the group also aims to consolidate its production presence in the country
An order for at least 70 new Airbus’ commercial airplanes is arriving from China (but some experts would even indicate 120-150 aircraft) for some among the major country’s airlines, after the diplomatic mee... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: a stronger presence in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Asian country maintenance centre strengthening has been forecasted
Eurocopter intends to reinforce activities in its technical assistance and maintenance centre in Malaysia and this could mean new jobs in the Asian country, as the EADS-owned helicopter group needs highly... more
DefenseFini: "The importance of strengthening NATO"
Rome, Italy - Italian Deputy Premier came face to face with Alliance's Secretary General
Italy’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini had a wide-ranging meeting with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer last week. They discussed the main points to be covered i... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of December
Rome, Italy - From today Monday 5 to next Sunday 11
Monday 05 - Paragliding - 2005 Open Argentino de Parapente ’Cerro Arco 2005’. Mendoza, Argentina. + 554 261 431 06 22 www.clubcerroarco.com.ar http://events.fai.org - Gliding - Outback Shootout. Spo... more
Press releaseAlitalia. Capital increase: preliminary results
Rome, Italy - 1,250,160,756 shares on 1,257,562,072 have been subscribed for a worth of EUR 1,000,128,604.80
Alitalia said that according to preliminary results its capital increase was 99.4% subscribed. Final results will be announced this week by a press release. "Acceptances are fully in line with expectations... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Recapitalization is proving successful but do not let guard down"
Rome, Italy - It would have been underlined by Welfare Minister Maroni who reminded that it is still necessary to work hard
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, appreciated results achieved by the Alitalia’s recapitalization whose offer was signed up to a 99.4% on last December 2. Nevertheless, one should not lower guard b... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the S-3B aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $10,108,886 estimated value indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering and logistics services... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a $28,062,803 firm-fixed price contract modification to provide for B-52 Avionics Midlife Improvement Program. At this time, $7,532,920 has been obligated.... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 69 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Black Hawk Helicopters
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on Nov. 30, 2005, a $69,406,253 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Black Hawk Helicopters Unique Configuration. Work will be performed... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Italian Campania region, an ADR/BAA-style airport system
Rome, Italy - Italian Ministry of Transport to decide on Trapani Airport total operating for Airgest; preventive landing for an Alitalia's Rome-Paris flight
The civil aviation sector is focusing on a master plan for the Italian Campania region airport system, the Airgest operator case for a total management at Trapani Airport and an emergency landing for an... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Malaysia wants the A-400M
Rome, Italy - The JSF at risk with possible cuts in Europe; new details on the UH-145 and the A-149 for the US Army's LUH programme
The LUH, A-400M and JSF programmes in the centre of attention in the defence sector from November 28 to December 4. Military Aviation - Malaysia is the third customer of the EADS-Airbus A-400M outside... more
CuriositiesNewborn Australian airline forced to cut flights due to lack of passengers
Sydney, Australia - It will also discount its fares from the next week untill January 31
The new Australian domestic carrier OzJet has been forced to cancel 25% of its services between Sydney and Melbourne only 2 days after the beginning of its activity. The reason is simple: there are not... more
AirlinesDelta cut 160 flights at Cincinnati Airport
Washington, USA - The first effects from bankruptcy's proceeding
Starting from December 1st Delta Airlines cut 26% of its flights at Cincinnati Airport in the Northern Kentucky. Late night and early morning flights have been eliminated. Airport’s spokesperson said t... more
Finance and economyAlitalia. Intermonte: carrier's rating passed from "Neutral" to "Outperform"
Milan, Italy - The rating company's press release
Intermonte lifted Alitalia’s rating to "Outperform" from "Neutral" to the price of EUR 1.18. The rating company said that Italian Treasury Ministry sold 26.6 million of rights at EUR 0.5 with this operation (... more
AerospaceAnniversary of Swift satellite's launch celebrated in the US capital with a conference and a party
Washington, USA - The satellite is studying Gamma Rays
The first anniversary of the launch of Swift satellite has been celebrated at Italian Embassy to the United States with both a conference and a party. The Swift project has been developed by Italy, United... more
AccidentsTuninter ATR-72 crash: accident's survivors hearing started yesterday
Bari, Italy - It hopes to obtain information to discover the cause of the incident
Twenty passengers survived after the air crash occurred on August 6 (see for details AVIONEWS), have been heared last afternoon. The hearings are expected to complete today: they are conducted by judges... more
Civil aviationArabs banned from entering Iraq (2): Syrian Airlines confirmed the measure too
Damascus, Syria - Connections with Baghdad were interrupted last month
"Also Syria received a similar request from Iraqi Government which demanded Jordan’s flag carrier to ban Arab citizens from flying to Iraq", Syrian Airlines spokesperson said. Additionally, the spokesperson r... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways carried out the biggest ever order
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region - The comment of airline's CEO, Philip Chen
"Cathay Pacific Airways placed yesterday its biggest ever order acquiring 16 Boeing 777-300ER (with options for 20 more) and three Airbus A-330/300s. 12 have been ordered directly to the Boeing, while... more
Civil aviationArab citizens can't arrive in Iraq until elections of next December 15
Amman, Jordan - Some officers of the Jordan Interior Ministry said it
Royal Jordanian cannot transport Arab passengers in Iraq without the necessary authorization by Iraqi Government. The ban is valid until December 15, date in which the Parliamentary elections will take... more
PeopleICAO's day: "The Greening of Flight" is the theme of celebrations in the anniversary of its creation
Montreal, Canada - It was December 7, 1944
"The Greening of Flight — maximizing compatibility between safe and orderly development of civil aviation and the quality of the environment" is the theme for the 2005 edition of International Civil A... more
IndustryEmbraer: Finnair selected the EMB-190
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Airline to increase its fleet of E-Jets to 16 aircraft
Embraer announced today that Finnair has exercised four of its EMBRAER 170 options, converting them to EMBRAER 190 firm orders. These aircraft add to the original firm order of 12 EMBRAER 170s placed in... more
MiscellaneousAmerica West's aircraft made an emergency landing for a threat
Kansas City, Usa - Found a minatory message on board
A passenger has found a note on which was written "Talebans are here", and showed it to Captain who has immediatly decided to make at Airbus a forced landing at Kansas City’s International airport. Flight w... more
SecurityFinland: grenade-launcher exploded during an exercise, seven soldiers injured
Helsinki, Finland - All personnel involved has been immediately carried to a hospital by a helicopter
After the recent accident during a military exercise in Ukraine (see for details AVIONEWS), also Finland suffered for the bad effects of a sudden terrible event during a training stage for its ground forces.... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport's privatization: revenues to go to central bank
Budapest, Hungary - The affair is expected to conclude on the next week
Proceeds from the sale of Budapest Airport’s managing company will go into the central bank’s foreign currency reserves, government sources revealed today. This means that the bank will convert the rev... more
AirlinesRoyal Jordanian inaugurated Malpensa-Amman flight
Milan, Italy - Jordanian ambassador to Italy was present at the cerimony yesterday
The inauguration cerimony of the first flight from Malpensa to Amman, operated by Royal Jordanian, has been attended by Jordanian ambassador to Italy, Ramef Goussous, Jordan’s Consul General to Milan, M... more
DefenseIsrael: Arrow missile destroyed in flight an Iranian Shahab 3 mock-up
Tel Aviv, Israel - Development of the Israeli defence system goes on successfully
The latest test launch for the Israeli Arrow surface-to-air missile system, promoted by both IAI and US Boeing, proved successful. The guided rocket left from a launcher located in an Israeli Air Force’s b... more
Civil aviation"Airports are not in the sight of terrorists"
Brussels, Belgium - EU's counter-terrorism coordinator, Gijs de Vries, affirmed it
European Union justice and interior ministers agreed yesterday on a strategy to combat the recruitment of Europeans into terrorist groups. Gijs de Vries, EU’s counter-terrorism coordinator from Holland, e... more