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Civil aviationBird flu: precautions for passengers
Washington, USA - Some simply recommendations for people traveling on plane
US authorities alerted travelers inviting them to avoid places where bird flu has already caused victims, mostly in Vietnam but also in Thailand, Cambogia and Indonesia. The Air Travelers Association,... more
SecurityQantas airplane performed an emergency landing at Calcutta Airport
Calcutta, India - Crew would have detected smoke in the aircraft rear section
An Australian Qantas airline’s Boeing 747-400 airplane which had taken off from Singapore and was bound for London was forced to perform an emergency landing at Indian Calcutta Airport. It seems in fact t... more
Latest newsA Russian plane returned to overfly Lithuania after Su-27 accident
Vilnius, Lithuania - It is an AN-30 monitoring country's military sites and activities
A Russian plane landed in the air base of Zokniai in Lithuania to carry out an observation flight in compliance with the NATO-Russian Poen Skies Treaty. The Antonov AN-30V operated by the Russian National... more
HelicoptersBan on flight for UN helicopters: Blues Helmets leaves the Ethiopian-Eritrean security zone
Asmara, Eritrea - To evacuate 18 posts situated in remote areas that are difficult to reach by using other means
The Blues Helmets of the UN Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) will withdraw as soon as possible from 18 of 40 posts along the security zone between the two countries. The measure has been taken after... more
Science and technologyALON: a more resistant glass to protect aircraft crews
Washington, USA - It is under development thanks to collaboration between US Air Force and US Army
Researchers from US Air Force and US Army are performing a joint effort to develop a new armoured transparent material which can replace the traditional reinforced glasses of vehicles and aircraft. It... more
Latest newsF/A-22 Raptor: training activities started
Washington, USA - USAF's representatives reminded the great responsability of pilots in bringing years working developing the new plane to good results
Operational activities for the new F/A-22 Raptor stealth multirole fighters started and obviously involve pilots in training missions. Programme and US Air Force’s representatives seized recently a chance t... more
PeopleEurocontrol: Cascade programme brings aeronautical information to the cockpit
Brussels, Belgium - All SN Brussels Airlines pilots will now be able to consult information for their flights both on the ground and in flight
All SN Brussels Airlines pilots will now be able to consult information for their flights from the cockpit both on the ground and in flight, using the information stored in the European Aeronautical Information... more
HelicoptersJapan: first RTM-322 turboshaft for the EH-101 has been delivered
Akashi, Japan - The powerplant is manufactured by Kawasaki by a license granted by Rolls Royce and Turbomeca
The first Rolls Royce/Turbomeca RTM-322 turboshaft for the Japanese EH-101 has been completed and delivered. The EH-101s operate for the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (that is to say Japanese Navy)... more
Science and technologyAir Sahara plane skidded off runway at Mumbai has been removed
Mumbai, India - Many flights suffered for discomforts and delays for 4 days
A Boeing 737 by Air Sahara skidded off runway at Mumbai International Airport (India) last week: airplane remained at the end of the strip for 4 days before 200 people with vehicles intervened to free... more
Science and technologyBoeing: missiles can be faster when resorting to ramjet
Washington, USA - The HyFly technology demonstrator has been tested by a launch from a F-15E
Boeing performed a test launch for a technology demonstrator consisting of a high performance rocket named HyFly. The launch occurred in flight by resorting to a F-15E Strike Eagle as a carrier-platform... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: new daily non stop service between New York and Copenhagen
Houston, Usa - Flights to begin from Newark Liberty International Airport in May 2006
Continental Airlines announced it will launch daily nonstop flights between New York and Copenhagen, Denmark starting on May 23, 2006 pending government approval. Flying times will be approximately seven... more
Civil aviationCamp David's airspace has been violated again
Washington, USA - A private aircraft was intercepted and forced to land
The intrusion of a private plane over Camp David restricted airspace, has forced US Armed Force fighter jets to take off last Sunday: military airplanes escorted it up a near airport. F-16s intercepted... more
Press releaseSULT union on Alitalia: strike scheduled on October 21 has been confirmed
Rome, Italy - No one gave the lie to trade union's hypotheses that was summoned by Italian Ministry of Transport to meet in the afternoon today
Alitalia would be dominated by confusion, according to Italian SULT trade union. Union is particularly worried about the real existance of a business plan and about the concrete future of the carrier.... more
Press releaseENAV flight controllers' strike: Alitalia will cancel 102 flights
Rome, Italy - The protest is fixed for tomorrow for four hours
"Alitalia communicates that tomorrow, Wednesday October 19, will be cancelled 102 flights (62 domestic and 40 international) because of the strike announced from 12am to 4pm by ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance... more
IndustryAirbus: 70% production to be outsourced to become more competitive
Toulouse, France - The intention would be the one of focusing most of all on cases such as China, India and Russia
Boeing outsourced a 30% of the new 787 Dreamliner airliner production to Japan taking great advantages, to an extent that Airbus is still suffering in penetrating the Asian country’s market in a significant m... more
HelicoptersBulgaria: Judge saved Elbit for the modernization of the Mi-24s and the Mi-17s
Sofia, Bulgaria - Israeli company proved successful after appealing against the programme cancellation decided by Defence Ministry some months ago
Bulgarian Defence Ministry had decided some months ago to withdraw the contract related to the modernization of several military helicopters previously granted to Israeli firm Elbit as considering it incapable... more
Latest newsSukhoi Su-34 to be combat ready in 2006
Moscow, Russia - Russian Air Force to deploy it to replace the Su-24s and it will become the leading edge striker
The attack version of the Flanker family will enter service with Russian Air Force in 2006. It deals with the Su-34 (also known as Su-27IB), a twin-seated aircraft designed at the end of 90s in order to... more
PeopleUSA and EU resume talks on "Open sky" deal
Brussels, Belgium - A preliminary agreement could be achieved within the end of the year
US-EU negotiations on the single sky between Europe and United States will be resumed on November 14. Negotiations were interrupted more than one year ago because US authorities banned European carriers... more
DefenseItalian Armed Forces effort on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence in the fight against international terrorism
Rieti, Italy - A national conference about this matter is holding at Rieti today
The national conference about the Italian Armed Forces effort on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence in the fight against international terrorism, is holding today at Rieti’s Inter-service S... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: ownership in Sukhoi joint-venture cannot be larger than a 25% stake
Rome, Italy - Giorgio Zappa, Director General of the company, said
A conference was held in Turin yesterday, set by legal office Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners, and entitled "Piemonte, the future is today", where also Giorgio Zappa, Finmeccanica Director General,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron model 47D1, 47G, 47G-2, 47G-2A, 47G-2A-1, 47G-3, 47G-3B, 47G-3B-1, 47G-3B-2, 47G- 3B-2A, 47G-4, 47G-4A, 47G-5, 47G-5A and Coastal Helicopters, Inc. model OH-13H helicopters (2005-21-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent using a scissors assembly or weld assembly scissors bracket past it's life limit, which could result in failure of the part and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60205-60206] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-200 series turbofan engines (2005-21-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil fires and the resulting fracture of the HPT shaft which can result in uncontained release of engine fragments; engine fire; in-flight engine shutdown; and possible airplane damage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60211-60214] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206A, A-1, B, B-1, L, L-1, L-3, L-4 helicopters (2005-21-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of a blade, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60203-60205] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on MD Helicopters, Inc. model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 500N, and 600N helicopters (2005-21-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect fatigue cracking of the blade to prevent blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 17, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 199)] [Page 60206-60211] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesVolare Airlines (2): Italian carrier cannot be undersold to a financial speculator
Milan, Italy - Marco Sartori, assistant for special commissioner Carlo Rinaldini, reported it
"If the terms for the presentation of the professions of interest are delayed, we could decide to prorogate of 2 weeks also the terms for the presentation of the offers whose expiration is fixed on November... more
AirlinesVolare Airlines: towards a prorogation of the term to put forward the professions of interest
Milan, Italy - Marco Sartori, assistant for special commissioner Carlo Rinaldini, revealed it
"The hypothesis is very probable even if the decision has not been still formalized. A decision that would be taken for being able to estimate at best the several proposals received. However it is not... more
Defense63rd Anniversary of El Alamein battle
Rome, Italy - Two commemorative ceremonies are expected in Egypt
The 63rd Anniversary of El Alamein battle, besides in Italy, will be celebrated also in Egypt next Saturday October 22, at the Italian Military Sacrarium, with 2 ceremonies, one national in the morning... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): new business plan to be shown to banks tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Meetings between the company and banks interested in Alitalia recapitalization have been already held yesterday
Deutsche Bank and Banca Intesa’s participation for Alitalia recapitalization depends on meetings already held in recent days. So, a formal process destined to lead to a capital increase and denationalization o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): more international crews starting on November 1st
Rome, Italy - Thanks to the resort to Japanese, Chinese and Indian flight attendants performing an important informative role on board
There will be some 82 Japanese, Chinese and Indian flight attendants added to the Italian-native ones operating with Alitalia starting on next November 1st. As named Flight Interpreters but also Commercial... more
Science and technologyA runway closed at Tokyo due to problems with the reception of ILS frequency
Tokyo, Japan - Discomfort lasted from 9:00am up to 11:45am when the airstrip returned to operate
Problems with the reception of ILS signals at Tokyo-Haneda International Airport caused yesterday the closure of runway 16R/34L for three hours, the delay of fifty flights and landing’s troubles for a... more
AirlinesAlitalia: fleet mortgage proves a major measure without a EUR 1.2bn recapitalization
Rome, Italy - The company would be taking into account market risks which could prevent the expected capital increase
Banca Intesa must make its view clear concerning its willingness to join the consortium for Alitalia recapitalization, and it should unveil its decision during the meeting scheduled on Wednesday, October... more
Science and technologyDelays at Malpensa due to problems with a radar system
Varese, Italy - ENAV ordered the reduction of air movements
Some flights scheduled at Milan-Malpensa International Airport around 5:30pm yesterday, have suffered for delays of 15-20 minutes because of a problems with a radar system. It was only a matter of a light... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D Executive Helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $6,141,458 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-03-C-0006) to exercise an option for the fiscal year 2006... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded of a over 30 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-1W and UH-1N aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $30,213,037 ceiling priced order under previously awarded contract (N00383-04-G-025N) for repair of various components of the AH-1W and... more
Fair and showsItalian Colonel Maurizio Cocciolone to return to an operational theatre after 15 years
Herat, Afghanistan - When he was a young Captain of Italian Air Force was kidnapped by Saddam armed forces
15 years after January 18 1991 when, during "Desert Storm" mission to free Kuwait from Iraq occupation, the Tornado jet he was flying on together with Maj. Gianmarco Bellini, was downed by Iraqi anti-aircraft... more
Fair and showsBoeing officer Mike Zafirovski is the new Nortel CEO
New York, USA - He will replace Bill Owens to lead Nortel telecommunications company
He is currently a Boeing’s officer but he was also a major companies leader such as General Electric and Motorola. Mike Zafirovski will be the next Nortel CEO and he replaces Bill Owens. The replacement w... more
CuriositiesJodie Foster in Rome to present "Flightplan"
Rome, Italy - A film about the fear of flying after 9/11
Jodie Foster has landed in Rome to present her new film -beginning in Italy on November 4- entitled "Flightplan": a movie direct by Robert Schwentke that recalls the fear of flying after 9/11. J- Foster... more
DefenseRussia gave the lie to a North Korea-Iran mediation for the provision of missile systems
Moscow, Russia - It would have been reported by British press sources but Russian authorities firmly denied
A firm reaction from Moscow’s authorities was shown against the recent news by British press according to which some Russian military officers would have mediated between North Korea and Iran for the p... more
IndustryA-380: demand exceeds our production capabilities
Paris, France - It was stated by John Leahy and Gustav Humbert
A second A-380 will perform its maiden flight opening a tour reaching the major worldwide airports starting tomorrow (see for details AVIONEWS). This chance has been seized by the European consortium’s o... more
Latest newsA-400M: a double contribution to the programme by Goodrich
Toulouse, France - Flap actuators and main/auxiliary power unit generators
Goodrich achieved the sign of its first contract to cooperate to the development of the new EADS-Airbus A-400M military airlifter, by a double effort. First of all, it will produce the flaps for the aircraft... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a booking web site devoted to travel agencies
Rome, Italy - It has been scheduled at present only with reference to IATA agencies
Alitalia is ready to show a web site exclusively devoted to booking for travel agencies, a measure already implemented by Meridiana. The officialization could arrive within about ten days, but this step... more
IndustryEADS purchased a 10% Irkut stake
Paris, France - The agreement was signed at MAKS Air Show and officialized yesterday
EADS and Irkut will found a company aiming to promote the sale, marketing and Be-200 amphibious airplane production. The final agreement between the two firms schedules an EADS’ ownership of a 10% Irkut s... more
AccidentsHelios: investigations are at a cross-roads
Nicosia, Cyprus - Greek Chief expert Akrivos Tsolakis affirmed it
The chief of the Greek team that is carrying out the investigation onto the incident that involved an Helios plane (see for details AVIONEWS), arrived at Cyprus to interview some people working for Helios,... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines: direct connection Atlanta-Tel Aviv
Washington, USA - The service will start on March 27, 2006
Delta will launch a new direct daily link from Atlanta to Tel Aviv on the next year: the only non-stop flight between South-Eastern United States and Israel operated by this carrier. The American airline... more
AerospaceWill the Space Shuttle be flying again in May?
Washington, USA - The May 3-23 period would be an ideal one for it but some safety problems must be solved
The Space Shuttle could fly again in May with a new NASA mission. Experts from the US space agency would think that the ideal period to perform a new launch is the one included in particular between May... more
CuriositiesSriLankan Airlines hostess simulated a bomb-alert for a day-off
Colombo, Sri Lanka - She called by her boyfriend's cell phone
A SriLankan Airlines flight attendant would have simulated a threat of bomb on board a plane of her airline because she wanted a rest-day: the Colombo’s "Sunday Times" weekly reported it. Investigators d... more
IndustryVolgAero: here is the NPO Saturn-Snecma partnership for the RRJ's engines
Moscow, Russia - It will attend to the production of the SaM146 turbofans of the new Sukhoi's commercial airplane
VolgAero will be the name of the company founded by the partnership between Russian NPO Saturn and French Snecma (Safran group). Such an agreement will involve a joint effort in producing components for... more
People787 Dreamliner: SAAB to produce the access and cargo doors of the new plane
Stockholm, Sweden - Sections to be produced by composite materials such as for the large part of the aircraft airframe
Boeing decided to assign to SAAB Aerostructures the task to design and manufacture all the access and cargo doors of the new 787 Dreamliner medium-long range airliner. The Swedish company will start operating... more
Science and technology"Ronald Reagan" restarted private flights after 9/11
Washington, USA - They will be subjected to very rigid security checks
After September 11 2001 Twin Towers’ attempts, Washington "Ronald Reagan" International Airport, had been restricted for general aviation. Only scheduled flights of the major airlines could land and t... more
Science and technologyUS airports suffered for delays due to torrential rains
Washington, USA - Problems with air traffic in Eastern States
Significant delays affected departures and arrivals in the North-Eastern airports of United States of America. Moderate delays affected the New York’s JFK as well as the Boston-Logan International Airport, b... more