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Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air safety
Strasbourg, France - By Vincenzo Lavarra
"Oral question H-0689/05 for Question Time at the part-session in September II 2005 pursuant to Rule 109 of the Rules of Procedure by Vincenzo Lavarra to the Commission Subject: air safety On... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air safety
Strasbourg, France - By Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL)
"Written question P-3097/05 by Dimitrios Papadimoulis (GUE/NGL) to the Commission Subject: air safety The tragic plane crash near Athens involving a Boeing belonging to the Cypriot airline Helios... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue discriminated over-35 flight attendants
Sydney, Australia - The airline should compensate for their hurt and humiliations
Queensland (Australia) tribunal ruled it after the appeal lodged by 8 women who applied for working for the Richard Branson-owned airline: they were shown the door at the first stage of the 12-months recruitment... more
AerospaceESA lost the "Cryosat" satellite
Paris, France - It fell headlong in the Artic Ocean due to a failure to the Russian rocket carrier which carried it
Mission of the European "Cryosat" satellite, produced by ESA (European Space Agency) in order to monitor Artic condition for three years, failed. The launch of the Russian "Rokot" rocket carrier, happened... more
AirlinesA flock of birds interrupted a flight operated by Northwest Airlines
Washington, USA - Emergency landing at Windsor Locks air station in Connecticut
A Northwest Airlines plane carrying 42 people and crew, in flight from Connecticut to Indianapolis, has been forced to change back its course after striking a flock of birds. The American carrier’s aircraft h... more
Government actsQuestion time on program FREMM for the production of new multimission frigates
Rome, Italy - By senator Giovanni Lorenzo Forcieri (DS-L'Ulivo)
Italian senator Forcieri asked Italian Minister of Defence and Italian Minister of Economy for knowing which kind of "Technical problem" forced them to delay the sign of the deal on the production of the... more
HelicoptersLUH: "MD Explorer, the best solution for US Army"
Washington, USA – US helicopter group proves convinced about the possibility of winning the competition with its MD-900
MD Helicopters proves confident about the possibility of winning the bid related to the US Army’s LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) by promoting its MD-900 Explorer light twin rotor-winged aircraft. Lockheed M... more
Science and technologyAeradria SpA: flights from Munich, Cologne, Dusseldorf and links with German main cities
Rimini, Italy - Summer 2006 named "Campaign of Germany"
"Munich, Cologne, and in a short time, Dusseldorf: these are the results achieved following to the talks during the last weeks by Riviera di Rimini Promotions and Apt Servizi in collaboration with Aeradria... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on air safety in the EU and implementation of Community regulations
Strasbourg, France - By Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM)
"Written question E-3105/05 by Georgios Karatzaferis (IND/DEM) to the Commission Subject: air safety in the EU and implementation of Community regulations The tragic air crash near Athens which... more
Science and technologySACBO: Orio al Serio's Airport reopened
Bergamo, Italy - The works on the runway ended yesterday morning
"The maintenance works on the runway (regarding the head 28, on the East side of the area, for a lenght of 650 m) of the Orio al Serio’s Airport have been ended yesterday morning, on Sunday October 9, i... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Stan": aid to arrive in flight
Guatemala City, Guatemala - Guatemala to find itself in an emergency
Hurricane "Stan" killed more than 650 people only in Guatemala, where President Oscar Berger declared as "National cemeteries" the areas of Panabaj and Tzanchaj; rescue operations in these zone have been... more
Civil aviationUK: Al Qaeda intended to hit Heathrow in 2003
London, UK - It would have been unveiled by British press by indicating the risk of hijacking to make a commercial plane crash on the air station
British press is highlighting the discovery of an attempt project that Al Qaeda would have thought to perform against Heathrow International Airport in 2003. It seems in fact that some hijackers should... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan (3): US helicopters and military aircraft from Turkey
Islamabad, Pakistan - "Whole generation lost in Kashmir", Pakistan Army spokesman General Shaukat Sultan said
United States President, George W. Bush, sent a C-17 military plane loaded with waterproofed tents and blankets, another C-17 and 2 C-130s carrying 5000 blankets and cans of waters. Homeless persons need... more
PeopleA-350: is it a threat for the A-330 and the A-340?
Toulouse, France - Some analysts would think that the new airplane can damage the market of its two medium-long haul predecessors
European Union and the United States are firmly disputing about the Airbus A-350 programme. European maker CEO, Gustav Humbert, would have put into evidence that one cannot accept the criticism attitude... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan (2): AMI's C-130 plane to carry aid and specialized personnel
Islamabad, Pakistan - The first load departed overnight, the second one is expected this morning
The first load of Italian aids coordinated by Italian Civil Defence Department left overnight: a Hercules C-130 transport plane of Italian Air Force took off from Verona’s Villafranca Airport to carry i... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan: Afghan helicopters to arrive
Islamabad, Pakistan - Country needs air forces to recover people stranded in remote zones
Pakistan has been hit by a tremendous earthquake last Saturday that would have killed between 30,000 and 40,000 persons at least, mostly children. The controls and checks for Italian nationals present... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "System requirements decree damaged Lombardia region airport system"
Milan, Italy - Fear shown by Lombardia Regional Administration
Some 138 Alitalia’s flights were cancelled on last October 8 due to the strike of flight assistants occurred from 12:00 to 04:00 pm (74 domestic and 64 international flights). Meanwhile, Alitalia goes o... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 10 to next Sunday 16
Monday 10 - Paragliding - Canungra Cup Queensland Championships. Canungra, Queensland, Australia. + 61 4 1608 9889 www.canungracup.org Tuesday 11 - Paragliding - Canungra Cup Queensland Championships.... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Thales, French group's future proves more and more uncertain
Rome, Italy - AgustaWestland and Eurocopter found new American partners for the US Army's LUH programme
Industrial, helicopter and naval programmes mainly dominate the October 3-10 period. Industry - Italian holding Finmeccanica and European group EADS still focused on Thales. Strong relations both with... more
PeopleMost important news of the week: Alitalia, here is the decree on system requirements while waiting for a new business plan
Rome, Italy - Airbus A-350's official launch without public support till a solution to the EU-USA dispute on subsidies is found
Alitalia and the Airbus A-350 are the protagonists of civil aviation sector in the October 3-10 period. Airlines - Italian Government approved the decree on system requirements, with measures which... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: September traffic increases 7.8%
London, United Kingdom - Fuel high price to barr it from achieving 2005 return target
Despite of ups and downs connected with case of Gate Gourmet (see for details AVIONEWS), British Airways has recovered its traffic in September by growing 7.8%. Also its load factor rose gaining +1.7%,... more
Science and technologyFAA approved Chicago Airport expansion plan
Chicago, USA - An investment worth USD 7.5bn
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave the green light to modernization plan of Chicago "O’Hare" Airport, for investments worth USD 7.5bn. The expansion plan should serve to improve flight safety, i... more
HelicoptersEritrea grounded UN helicopters
Asmara, Eritrea - Kofi Annan: "This decision negatively affects peace-keepers security"
Helicopters used by blue helmets of United Nation Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE), as ordered by the Eritrean Government that imposed flight restrictions to UN air forces on its own homeland, have... more
Press releaseSULT union about Alitalia's situation: a new business plan is necessary
Rome, Italy - "Cimoli failed completely and so...he has been confirmed"
Italian SULT union analysed the situation concerning Alitalia. Italian Government supported Investigation Committee on Strikes to stop unions’ demonstrations. The business plan must be changed but, even i... more
MiscellaneousGerman Defence Minister visited Decimomannu
Cagliari, Italy - He arrived last Wednesday to visit German conscripts
He has been welcomed by Colonel Gebhard Hammer, Chief of the tactical training command of German Air Force based at Decimomannu, Sardinia, and by Colonel Roberto Ferro, Chief of AWTI base. German Minister... more
Civil aviationWinter Olympics: NATO offered its Awacs, Turin sincerely thanked it but says "No"
Turin, Italy - Italian Extraordinary Commissioner for Games said: "We will do it ourselves"
Mario Pescante, Italian Extraordinary Commissioner for the Turin Olympics 2006, revealed that Italy has rejected NATO’s Awacs spy aircraft to cover Winter Olympics security. "We have said thank you for t... more
IndustryThales: French Government to decide its future by this year
Paris, France - French "Challeges" weekly wrote it
Two EADS co-CEO, Thomas Enders e Noel Forgeard, commented about the matter which involves EADS, Thales and Finmeccanica (see for details AVIONEWS 1 and 2). According to Enders, as French "Les Echos" newspaper... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Board of Directors could meet on October 14
Rome, Italy - Carrier ready to attend the matter regarding the new business plan
Alitalia Board of Directors could gather on next Friday, October 14, though this data is still a hypothesis so far. The carrier will surely attend to the matter concerning the new business plan, as requested... more
Science and technologyBelgium airports disrupted due to 24 hour-national strike
Brussels, Belgium - Charleroi cancelled all fights
Belgian workers called a 24 hour-national strike today to protest against decision of liberal-socialist Government led by Guy Verhofstadt, to raise retirement age from 58 to 60: it was the first general... more
Latest newsIndia: are the Mirage 2000 and the Mig-29 ideal candidates to replace the Mig-21?
New Dheli, India - Officers from Indian Air Force would tend to prefer well known solutions rather than go on purchasing too different aircraft
India is practically used to manage weapon systems coming from several parts of the world and produced by various makers. Its Air Force is a clear example of it: 26 different types of aircraft, made in... more
AirlinesAir France: September traffic increased 9.6%
Paris, France - The French-Dutch Group recorded 83.1% load factor
Air France-Klm Group revealed today September traffic and load factor figures. Traffic increased 9.6% and load factor 83.1%, up 3.6% respect to previous month. It carried 6,2 million passengers, up 7.3%.... more
Science and technologyBudapest Airport privatization: socialists in favour and liberals against
Budapest, Hungary - Government announced a new call for bids
"The official policy of the Fidesz sustains that level of privatization in Hungary is enough because the percentage proportion between public and private is 90 at 10%. In large part of Europe it is 75... more
PeopleEmbraer: a Very Light Jet "To carry a heavier weight" in the executive sector
Brasilia, Brazil - Company is forecasting to perform the maiden flight in 2007 and make it enter service in 2008
Increasing executive air transport revenues from a 6% to 20% in 5-10 years. This is the major purpose of Embraer in designing the new six seats corporate class airplane named Very Light Jet. Brasilian... more
Latest newsA more restricted room over Swiss skies for military flights
Berne, Switzerland - An effect stemming from defence reform though civil traffic will remarkably increase
Swiss defensive system reform, closing several bases among which various military airports, is unavoidably determining a reduction of flights by Air Force’s aircraft. It practically deals with a real h... more
Latest newsSouth Korea: the first two F-15Ks arrived
Seoul, South Korea - The first aircraft included in a total amount of 40 combat planes have been delivered
South Korea took delivery of its first two Boeing F-15K Eagle twin-seated multirole fighters. The two combat aircraft are included in a total amount of 40 airplanes being worth around USD 4bn. Representatives... more
PeopleA IATA special centre in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya - To improve air transport safety level in Africa
Nairobi will accommodate a special centre of IATA (International Air Transport Association) in order to improve air transport safety level in Africa that, though it handles the 4.5% of world traffic, has... more
IndustryIs Thales about to lose its independence?
Paris, France - It could occur by the end of 2005 according to some French analysts, and EADS would be particularly interested in acquiring the firm
French press would think that Thales group, competent for avionics and defence electronics, is destined to lose its independence by the end of the current year. European holding EADS would be seen as a... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/301, -321, -322, - 341, and -342; A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2005-20-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent damage to the wheel assembly and equipment in the area adjacent to the MLG and CLG, which could result in a decrease in braking function and possible runway over-run
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58298-58300] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model ATP airplanes (2005-20-22)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such damage, including corrosion, in the fuselage and wing structure, which could result in cracking and consequent reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and wing structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58293-58295] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B4-620, A-310/304, A-310/324, and A-310/325 airplanes (2005-20-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an ignition source in the ACT, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58303-58304] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model ATP airplanes (2005-20-19)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the engine sub- frame tubes or the engine attachment struts, which could result in separation of an engine from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58295-58298] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss from the feathering pump, which could cause the engine to shut down in flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58300-58303] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F; DC-10-15; DC-10-30 and DC- 10-30F; DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F; MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F; MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a rudder pedal torque tube, which could result in loss of rudder control and nose wheel steering controlled by the rudder pedal, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 6, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 193)] [Page 58305-58307] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Government actsQuestion time: Italian military missions abroad and personnel's payment
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Aldo Perrotta (FI)
Italian Deputy Hon. Perrotta asked Italian Minister of Defence and Minister of Foreign Affairs for making clear which is the cost of military missions abroad and remuneration for competent personnel. more
Science and technologyBeirut: air traffic controllers on strike
Beirut, Lebanon - Emergency and UN flights to be ensured
Commercial flights are stopped at Beirut International Airport (Lebanon) where 48 air traffic controller started at 11:00am today to conduct a 24 hour-strike to obtain pay increase and better work conditions.... more
HelicoptersEnstrom: The Guardian performing a "Police Tour" in the United States
Washington, USA – At least 27 security departments and 40 pilots seized a chance to test the 480B's capabilities
Enstrom is promoting its 480B Guardian helicopter in various US states for several Police departments. At least 27 units seized a chance recently to evaluate the vehicle’s capabilities to ensure local s... more
MiscellaneousHurricane "Stan": fog to bar helicopters action
Guatemala City, Guatemala - More than 230 victims up to date and 225,000 displaced people
Passing of hurricane "Stan" has literally brought to Central America’s knees: Guatemala, Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Costa Rica and Honduras are crying at least 230 casualties, sad and not definitive b... more
Science and technologySchiphol Airport to suffer for numerous disruptions due to war surplus
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Two of three runway have been closed
Disruption at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport are going on after discovering a war surplus of the second world war (see for details AVIONEWS). A thick fog is worsening the situation of Dutch air traffic... more
PeopleCAA: punctuality of UK flights in April to June 2005
London, UK - For both scheduled and charter airlines
The punctuality of both scheduled and charter airlines fell in the second quarter of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004, according to figures released yesterday by the Civil Aviation Authority... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2). Flight assistants' strike fixed for tomorrow: carrier cancels 138 flights
Rome, Italy - They are 64 domestic and 74 international
"Alitalia communicates that tomorrow, Saturday October 8, 138 flights will be cancelled (64 domestic and 74 international) because of the 4 hour strike - from 12am to 4pm - declared by flight assistants... more