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PeopleItaly: calendar of air transport strikes scheduled in November
Rome, Italy - It affects pilots, technicians and flight attendants from Alitalia and ENAV's personnel
To commence on November 7 with the 8-hour-strike of Alitalia pilots from 10:00am to 6:00pm, while the airline’s technicians will down tools from 10:01am to 2:00pm. Malpensa ENAV SAAV staff will go on s... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: EC-135 and EC-145 EMS versions' success grew
Washington, USA – Orders from various operators put into evidence appreciation for reliability, handiness and equipment quality
The EC-135 and the EC-145 go on proving successful in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field in the United States. Additional five EC-135s have been requested by CJ Systems Aviation Group so leading... more
MiscellaneousTeheran: bombs near British Airways office
Teheran, Iran - Climate was on edge in Iran after President Ahmadinejad declarations
In Teheran’s centre two bombs have exploded early today before office of two English firms, the flag airline British Airways and the oil company British Petroleum. No victim has been reported, only a d... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Deloitte & Touche proves doubtful about carrier condition
Rome, Italy - Deutsche Bank could notify the foundation of recapitalization consortium on November 14
Deloitte & Touche auditor proves doubtful about Alitalia budget with reference to first half 2005. The related certification has not been ensured to carrier consequently when considering some aspects on... more
IndustryLogistics Services International awarded of a over 30 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3 aircraft for the government of Pakistan
Logistics Services International, Jacksonville, Fla., is being awarded a not to exceed $30,312,500 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to conduct site surveys, training plan and curriculum development, aircrew... more
IndustryGulfstream Aerospace Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For nine Gulfstream aircraft owned by the Egyptian government
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., Savannah, Ga., is being awarded a $9,535,315 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for continued fleet maintenance support for nine Gulfstream aircraft owned by... more
IndustryVision Systems International awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 C/D, F-16 C/D, and F/A 18 A-G aircraft
Vision Systems International, San Jose, Calif., is being awarded a $5,344,329 firm-fixed price contract modification for interim contractor support of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS).... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-56 aircraft engine used on the C-130 aircraft
Rolls-Royce Corp., Indianapolis, In., is being awarded a maximum $5,379,240 firm fixed price for sole source contract for thermocouple assembly in support of Navy and Air Force. This item is in support... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Co. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the purchase of two F404-GE-402 engines
General Electric Co., Aircraft Engines Business Group, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded a $6,516,936 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-99-C-1175) for the purchase of two... more
PeopleAVIONEWS Specials: Capt. Renzo Dentesano on 40 years airport operating
Rome, Italy - Lack of clear mention to safety aspects in the evolution of the airport operator role regarding subcontractors for air station activities
Capt. Renzo Dentesano recently released comments regarding 40 years airport operating in Italy by which he put into evidence the lack of clear mentions regarding safety when considering airport operations... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines to close Song low-cost carrier after three years
Washington, USA - As part of airline's restructuring plan
As contemplated in its restructuring plan, Delta has decided to close the low-cost airline which helped it to face the low-cost competition in the East Coast over last three years. As from May 2006, the... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS Specials: Capt. Renzo Dentesano to the memory of Eng. Velani
Rome, Italy - Street sign dedicated to Alitalia founder is on the ground nearby the Italian national airline headquarter
Capt. Renzo Dentesano intended to write a short work to the memory of Eng. Bruno Velani, Alitalia founder. It appears necessary when considering the the street sign nearby Alitalia headquarter in Rome... more
Latest newsSouth Africa: first Gripen arrived
Pretoria, South Africa - It will be deployed to test weapon systems and avionics while waiting for deliveries of all 28 fighters ordered through 2012
South Africa, as the first customer of the SAAB/BAe JAS-39 Gripen, took delivery of the first out of 28 English/Swedish-made 4th generation multirole light fighters (full availability of all the vehicles... more
AccidentsCroatian cargo plane crashed near Bergamo (4): TradeAir is not part of DHL Group
Milan, Italy - A DHL statement explained
"DHL expresses its sorrow to what happened to TradeAir’s crew in the accident occurred at Bergamo yesterday and specified that TradeAir is an indipendent airline that is not part of DHL Group. DHL has a... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on September 30, 2005
Rome, Italy - Worth EUR 1709m in line with August 31, 2005 situation worth EUR 1712m
Alitalia’s net financial position on September 30, 2005 is worth EUR 1709m and it proves in line with August 31, 2005 situation worth EUR 1712m. This document has been released after a specific request b... more
Science and technologyNats wins key air traffic control contract at Bristol International Airport
London, UK - The contract is for 20 years with the potential to extend
"National Air Traffic Services (NATS), the UK’s leading provider of air traffic management services, has been awarded a multi-million pound contract by Bristol International Airport to provide the airport’s air... more
IndustryAirbus ready to save MG Rover's employees
London, UK - Aerospace group would appear willing to hire engineers and workers coming from the automotive firm which is experiencing difficulties
Airbus is aware about the fact that the automotive sector and the aviation one are now in a certain manner closer than in the past decades, most of all regarding the design stage. Economic difficulties... more
AirlinesJazeera Airways: first flight to Dubai
Kuwait City, Kuwait - The first airline in Kuwait
Jazeera Airways, the first private airline in Kuwait and the Middle East, carried out its first flight bound for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) yesterday. The carrier, set in 2004, took delivery an Airbus... more
DefenseFinmeccanica relies upon Berlusconi to grow in the US market
Washington, USA – Italian Premier to talk about holding's products competing for two programmes to US President Bush
Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, while officially visiting the United States, is ready to meet US President George W. Bush and will promote Finmeccanica’s proposals for the modernization of U... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): new Cimoli's business plan can be shown in November
Rome, Italy - Italian Welfare Minister Roberto Maroni stated
"I think it will be possible in November. Cimoli himself talked to me about it. The company is now expected by Italian Government to do what it has to". This was stated by Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto... more
AccidentsAustrian tourism plane still missing (2): researches have been suspended
Genoa, Italy - Only Genoa harbour office remained on alert
Leonard Fellner, the Austrian pilot disappeared from radar screen last Thursday (see fro details AVIONEWS), is still missing but the researches have been suspended after 72 hours of incessant explorations.... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines suspended flights on the route Seattle-Amsterdam- Bangalore
Washington, USA - A compelled decision to reduce flights and jet-fuel's costs
The US carrier Northwest Airlines has indefinitely suspended the start of its Seattle-Amsterdam-Bangalore service, citing its recent decision to reduce flights and fuel high costs. The carrier was due... more
AirlinesLufthansa: new connection from Sophia to Düsseldorf
Sophia Bulgaria - Bulgarian Transport Ministry announced it
The new connection Sophia-Düsseldorf-Sophia will start on November and will be operated by Lufthansa. Bulgaria Air will strenght frequency on the route Sophia-Frankfurt. A release issued by Bulgarian... more
AirlinesFrom Dublin to Dubai with Aer Lingus
Dublin, Ireland - The flight will be operated by A-330s with fares starting from EUR 199
As from next March, Aer Lingus will serve a direct flight from Dublin to Dubai three times a week. The new connection is expected to fly 70,000 passengers at the end of the first year: it was the first... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines to confirm routes for Naples and Bari
Brussels, Belgium - It is planning new connections for Genoa and Lourdes
SN Brussels Airlines was satisfied with the results on its summer destinations and has already announced it will resume seasonal service in Summer 2006 from Brussels to Bari, Naples, Cork and St Petersburg.... more
AccidentsAVIONEWS Specials: Cap. Renzo Dentesano's remarks on the Orio al Serio accident occurred on October 30, 2005
Rome, Italy - Finding answers to some questions concerning checks, certifications and disaster dynamics could prove useful for investigation
Cap. Renzo Dentesano focused on some aspects of the recent accident occurred at Orio al Serio Airport (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). He does not intend to put forward hypotheses about the disaster... more
Latest newsAVIONEWS attending Eurofighter 1000 flight hours celebration (2): Martino "Controlling" the Eurofighter
Grosseto, Italy - Italian Defence Minister was the protagonist of the achievement of the aircraft 1000th flight hour
The Eurofighter achieved 1000th flight hours just carrying Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, on board a twin seats version. Minister, once back on the ground, stated that he himself could control... more
Latest newsAlbanian Defence Minister to dismiss MiG-17 and MiG-19 from the military fleet
Tirana, Albania - The measure affects 125 aircraft considered old and dangerous for air navigation
Albania’s Army Chief of Staff Pellumb Qazimi said that "It is a backward technology and making flying them could put at risk the life of our pilots", so the Minister of Defence decided to stop using t... more
IndustryA-400M: Malaysia is about to buy the European military transport aircraft
Frankfurt, Germany - The Chief Executive of Airbus Gustav Humbert announced
The agreement will likely signed during the Malaysia’s Air Show expected to occur from December 6 up to 11, according to the Chief Executive of Airbus Gustav Humbert. "There will be a Malaysia air show i... more
Science and technologySAGAT: new international and domestic routes with the Winter times 2005-2006
Turin, Italy - Numerous new scheduled and charter connections for the olympic period
"Yesterday, on Sunday October 30, has started the new Winter times 2005-2006 at Turin-Caselle’s Airport valid until January 14, 2006. For the second part of the season will be a new timetable with t... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: new daily non stop service towards Cologne
New York, Usa - The flights to begin in May 2006
Continental Airlines announced it will launch daily nonstop flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Cologne, Germany, starting on May 10, 2006, pending government approval.... more
Civil aviationIran: two war scenarios to face the risk of a military deployment of nuclear technology
Teheran, Iran - Precise strikes by Israel or US-led multinational operations, as the analysts' hypotheses
Tension rose on an international basis after recent statements by Iranian President Ahmadinejad regarding Israel (see for details AVIONEWS). Such threats have been confirmed despite moaning by governments... more
AccidentsAirplane crashed in Nigeria: there were episodes of looting over 117 bodies
Abuja, Nigeria - "The Punch" local newspaper in English language reported
A Nigerian Police officer told a local newspaper in English, "The Punch", that some residents of the area where the Bellview Airlines B-737 has crashed (see for details AVIONEWS) "Have even robbed the... more
MiscellaneousUS air raid against insurgent bases in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - About 40 killed and 20 injured
An American air strike near Qa’im at Syrian border, would have caused this morning some 40 victims and 20 injured people, including many women and children. US fighter jets in operation over Western I... more
AccidentsAustrian tourism plane still missing
Genova, Italy - Numerous air and naval forces take part in researches
The Austrian tourism plane disappeared last Thursday over the waters behind Liguria Region (Italy), was a single-engine aircraft type GY80 internationally registered as Deaja (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
Science and technologyMalpensa cancelled flights due to fog
Varese, Italy - Domestic and international services redirected on other airports
Fog forced Malpensa International Airport to cancel and divert some flights this morning. Airplanes coming from Ancona, Belgrade, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt were redirected at Linate Airport, while a flight... more
Latest newsAVIONEWS attending Eurofighter 1000 flight hours celebration: Italian Minister Martino flying on the Typhoon
Grosseto, Italy - Italian Government representative himself asked for flying on the new Italian Air Force's fighter
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, took off aboard the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon flown by Col. Vittorio Iannotta, Italian Air Force Grosseto Air Base. AVIONEWS is attending there for an event... more
PeopleAir New Zealand: first 777-200ER delivered while disputing
Auckland, New Zealand - Ground technicians threatened to demonstrate against the outsourcing programme decided by the airline for the eight Boeing aircraft maintenance
Boeing delivered the first 777-200ER (Extended Range) requested by Air New Zealand (there is a total order for eight aircraft expected to be accomplished by 2006). It deals with a carrier fleet strengthening... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of November
Rome, Italy - From today on Monday 31 to next Sunday 6
Monday 31 - Paragliding - A Grande Final do Campeonato Brasileiro de Parapente 2005. Poços de Caldas, Brazil. + 55 35 3722 2705 www.cpvl.com.br/brasileiro2005 http://events.fai.org - 17th Skydiving... more
AirlinesSwiss European Air Lines obtained flying authorization
Zurich, Switzerland - Starting from tomorrow
Swiss European Air Lines, Swiss International Air Lines’ subsidiary carrier (see for details AVIONEWS), meets all the requirements for obtaining the flying clearance. So, the Swiss Federal Office for C... more
PeopleAirport "Competitive entry" at Frankfurt for the A-380
Frankfurt, Germany - Tests related to operational activities on the ground concerning load, catering, refuelling and de-icing
An Airbus A-380 visited Frankfurt International Airport for general compatibility trials regarding infrastructures and operational activities in a worldwide relevant air station on last October 29. The... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42 and ATR-72 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To ensure that a correct FQI is installed. An incorrect FQI could result in fuel starvation to the engine and consequent engine shutdown during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 208)] [Page 62059-62061] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsCroatian cargo plane crashed near Bergamo (2): Orio al Serio Airport closed after accident
Bergamo, Italy - Airline operating the flight will cooperate with the investing authorities
Bergamo-Orio al Serio was closed up to 10:50pm after the incident: the aircraft L410 UVP-E by TradeAir cargo and charter operator, registration 9A-BTA, was operating on behalf of DHL courier company, the... more
AccidentsCroatian cargo plane crashed near Bergamo killing three people
Bergamo, Italy - Pilot run into trouble due to fog
A Croatia-registered two-engine cargo plane LET-410 crashed last evening shortly afterwards 10:00pm after takeoff from Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport. Three people on board, the pilot, his wife and the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Minister Maroni defended Government's efforts to support the carrier
Rome, Italy - Italian Welfare Minister reminded EU rules' restrictions on public aids
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, reacted after criticism expressed by trade unions against Italian Government about Alitalia situation. Administration did all it could to help the airline, according... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Alitalia bound for recapitalization despite union's doubts
Rome, Italy - A Bellview Airlines' 737 fell headlong Nigeria causing 117 casualties; several hypotheses among which a technical failure due to a lightning but guerrilla claimed back the disaster
Alitalia, system requirements, newness concerning industry and even a serious accident in the civil aviation sector from October 22 to 30. Airlines - Unions prove more and more worried concerning Alitalia... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: 1000 hours in the Italian skies for the Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Bell believes in the "natural successor" of the Uh-1 for the LUH programme and promotes the 412
Attention is focused on the LUH helicopter programme, the promotion of the KC-30 aerial refuelling aircraft and the 1000 flight hours of the Eurofighter in Italy in the defence sector from October 22 to... more
AirlinesBoeing delivered to Air China plane with special livery dedicated to 2008 Olympics
Beijing, China - It will fly with event's logo "One World, One Dream"
Boeing has delivered to Air China the first of two special B-737/700 airplanes with livery dedicated to Beijing Olympics. Air China is in fact the official carrier of 2008 Olympic Games. "The specially-painted... more
IndustryBombardier Aerospace to open a new facility in Mexico
Queretaro, Mexico - It will allow Bombardier to save operating costs and to increase profitability
Bombardier Aerospace announced it will open a manufacturing facility in Queretaro, Mexico. The company will be investing about USD 200m in equipment, buildings and start-up costs over the next seven years.... more
AirlinesLufthansa purchased stakes in Fraport
Berlin, Germany - It intends to have 5 million shares in a short time
Lufthansa has purchased stakes in Fraport, Frankfurt International Airport operator: currently the carrier owns 4.5 million shares that are expected to become 5 million in the short term. "Our stake in... more