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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2005-22-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the frame web. These cracks could cause the frame to break and lead to rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61727-61729] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-320/111, -211, -212, and -231 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the fuel pump cables, which could result in electrical arcing and possible ignition of fuel vapors and consequent explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61720-61721] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bifilar lug, damage to the main rotor control system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61721-61723] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135BJ, -135ER, -135KE, -135KL, -135LR, -145, - 145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the TAT sensor, which could result in insufficient thrust to take off or to abort the takeoff in a safe manner, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 26, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 206)] [Page 61729-61733] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesWizz Air: second carrier in Poland about to set a base in Warsaw as well
Warsaw, Poland - Carrier President Jozsef Varadi said
After Katowice, see for details AVIONEWS, also Warsaw could be a new destination of Hungarian airline Wizz Air. Wizz is the main low-cost carrier in Polish market - a 40% stake in the no-frills market... more
IndustryBoeing: 3rdQ turnover doubled compared to last year
Seattle, Usa - Positive result achieved despite 28 workers strike days
Such a positive result stemmed from some extraordinary operations which cannot be repeated next year, but the firm hopes that 2006 will not be affected by a strike similar to the one recently ended by... more
DefenseOkinawa: US military base has been transferred
Tokyo, Japan - An over decennial querelle about US presence in the Japanese island is about to be solved
US Defence Undersecretary, Richard Lawness, and Japanese Defence Minister, Yoshinori, achieved an agreement scheduling the transfer of US military base from Okinawa to Henoko Bay, in the Japanese islands... more
Industry"EADS' future does not depend on Thales"
Frankfurt, Germany - EADS Co-CEO Thomas Enders' statement
EADS Co-CEO, Thomas Enders, was interviewed by German newspaper "Frankfurter Allgemeine". Interviewed regarded the recent statement by Noel Forgeard, the other French Co-CEO, about the possible purchase... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways: it ordered 5 A-320s while waiting for taking delivery of the new B-737 800 Next Generations
Tokyo, Japan - This project is still related to an all-Boeing fleet
The 45 B-737/800 Next Generations and the 50 B-787 Dreamliners previously ordered will be delivered by 2012, and while waiting for taking their delivery All Nippon Airways ordered five A-320s. The airline... more
ReportV-22 Osprey: non-profit association warned about de-icing
Washington, USA – Following an emergency landing occurred on last October 18 but programme representatives downsized its relevance
A CV-22 Osprey destined to US Air Force would have performed an emergency landing on last October 18, following a problem affecting its powerplant which could have been caused by ice on the engine nacelles.... more
AirlinesTransavia.com: Rome-Amsterdam flight to start as from October 31
Rome, Italy - An airline statement communicated it
Dutch carrier Transavia.com will operate non-stop flights from Fiumicino to Amsterdam as from next October 31. The Dutch carrier is already present in Italy. It operates in fact at Naples, Verona, Treviso,... more
IndustrySelex Communications: Italian presence in Spain increased
Rome, Italy - Finmeccanica-owned company signed a contract worth EUR 10m with Castilla Region
Selex Communications signed a EUR 10m contract to produce a communications network named Tetra, Terrestrial Trunked Radio, devoted to emergencies in the Spanish Castilla region. Finmeccanica announced... more
MiscellaneousAir strikes over Gaza Strip
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - Israel replied to yesterday's suicide attempt
Three air raids from Israeli Air Force have been made last night over Gaza Strip, as a part of a large military retaliatory operation approved by both Premier Ariel Sharon and Israeli Defence Minister... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: more than a 50% stake in the Japanese civil market
Tokyo, Japan - Aircraft deployed by Police units, Firemen and for institutional VIP transport
Eurocopter analysed the situation concerning the consolidation of its presence in the Japanese market. More than a 50% of the aircraft used for civil and administrative activities consists of vehicles... more
AirlinesAirOne: Lugano connected with Rome as from next October 30
Rome, Italy - A code sharing flight with Darwin Airline
A codeshare agreement between AirOne and Swiss carrier Darwin Airline has been presented by the Swiss Embassy in Italy. Darwin Airline will connect two times per day Lugano with Rome-Fiumicino with a SAAB-2000... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the so called "Ethno-linguistic resources" are not flight attendants
Rome, Italy - ENAC made it clear regarding the airline' s deployment of Chinese, Indian and Japanese personnel on board for specific routes
Italian unions appear worried about the destiny of Alitalia’s flight attendants with reference to both the removal of small beds on board the Boeing 767s, and the resort to the so called "Ethno-linguistic r... more
Science and technologyFire at Schiphol Airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Flames attacked a prison killing 11 people and injuring 15
Eleven people have been killed in the fire blazed in a Schiphol Airport’s prison, and 15 emerged wounded: they were waiting for leaving Holland because were involved in drug traffic or were with irregular d... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines carried over 4m passengers from January to September 2005
Prague, Czech Republic - 546,000 passengers were taken in September alone
Good news from Czech Republic. Czech Airlines carried 4.05 million passengers from January to September 2005, 22 more than in the same period last year, carrier’s spokeswoman Jitka Novotna unveiled. A... more
Science and technologyFraport: German Government intends to sell its stake in Frankfurt Airport operator
Frankfurt, Germany - Rothschild will be the advisor
The 18.2% stake in Fraport owned by German Government, is on sale, according to a statement published by Rothschild Bank, the operation’s advisor. The operation provides the sale of 10.6 million shares, e... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman: company performance at risk from 2007
Washington, USA – Due to possible cuts for major defence programmes
Northrop Grumman appears to fear of some difficulties regarding revenues in 2007 and the following years. While the performance of the US aerospace company would not seem destined to worsen next year,... more
AirlinesAn Iraqi plane flew Lebanese skies after 24 years
Beirut, Lebanon - It carried an official delegation led by Iraq's Minister of Transport
An Iraqi Airways airplane after 24 years landed at Beirut. The Boeing B-737/200 jet arrived at "Rafik Hariri" International Airport carrying an official delegation led by Iraqi Minister of Transport, Salam... more
Press releaseAlitalia: clarifications concerning news about a possible entry of foreign carriers
Rome, Italy - The Italian carrier said that it does not have elements that confirm such information
"In regard to the news appeared on the press today and some days before about the possible entry, among the future airline’s shareholders, with stakes of about 10% each, of carriers from Palestinian N... more
Latest newsThe F-16 ensuring regional security from Europe to Asia
Washington, USA – Greece could take delivery of around 40 Fighting Falcons while Taiwan's Viper pilots go on training
A double committment for the United States to ensure regional security from Europe to Asia thanks to the F-16 Fighting Falcons deployed by allied air forces. Within NATO, Greece could take delivery of... more
AirlinesCameroon Airlines towards privatization
Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon - In order to develop the country's economic reform programme
Cameroon Government is planning to privatize its flag airline, Cameroon Airlines, as well as telecommunications and water companies, as part of the economic reform programme aimed at obtaining debt relief... more
IndustryJapan "Snubbed" the Airbus A-350
Tokyo, Japan - The major Japanese aerospace groups did not welcome the European firm's invitation to collaborate for its production as they are too busy with the Boeing 787 programme
It seems that Airbus is still in difficulty in laying the foundation to significantly increase its presence in the Japanese market (currently consisting of a 4%). No one of the three Japanese major aerospace... more
HelicoptersOperational night flight tests for the NH-90
Paris, France - Aircraft and systems' performance proved excellent for such mission profile, according to experts
Operational tests have been performed with the NH-90. A German Army’s helicopter was deployed in French homeland by personnel belonging to the armed forces from both states for a night flight mission w... more
Science and technologyHurricane "Wilma" (2): Miami Airport reopened
Washington, USA - American Airlines gets to grips with cancelled flights
Miami International Airport reopened yesterday after the passage of "Wilma" forced many Florida’s airports to shutter (see for details AVIONEWS). Flights resumed later in the day around 5:00pm, while t... more
MiscellaneousItaly: October 29 air traffic controllers strike has been cancelled
Rome, Italy - Flights will be regular next Saturday
Air traffic services will be ensured regularly next Saturday October 29 because the 24 hour-strike called by Italian air traffic controllers has been revoked. The walkout had been announced by air traffic... more
AirlinesAir France inaugurates a new daily frequency from Verona to Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Rome, Italy - Starting from the end of October
"Air France will increase the daily frequencies between Verona and Paris, starting from next October 31, with the beginning of Winter times. The carrier so to bring to four the flights per day from Monday... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the Chinese and Indian hostesses are the umpteenth insult to the employees
Rome, Italy - The press release by Fabrizio Tomaselli, SULT's National Secretary
"The entry of Indian and Chinese hostesses is a further insult to the situation that is recording in Alitalia: it affects on all the atmosphere, already negative, that is respiring within the staff which... more
Science and technologyMelbourne Airport suspended flights: Thai Airways plane blocked on the runway
Melbourne, Australia - A tyre blew, a landing gear on fire
More than 250 passengers have been evacuated today from an airplane of Thai Airways because of a tyre blew during landing at Melbourne Airport: no passenger, including crew, was hurt. The aircraft, an... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero Industries: flight certification obtained for P-180 "Avanti II"
Genoa, Italy - By EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency
"Piaggio Aero Industries obtained certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency, EASA, for its new P-180 Avanti II, the world’s fastest turboprop. The new aircraft gained official approval a... more
AirlinesJet Airways to buy 10 Airbus A-330/200
Paris, France - The agreement provides option for additional ten planes
Indian carrier Jet Airways has signed a contract to buy 10 Airbus A-330/200 jets estimated around USD 1.6bn. Deliveries are expected to start in the first half of 2007, but financial details were not reported... more
AirlinesBomb-alert on Turkish Airline A-321 was fake
Budapest, Hungary - No bomb was found on board
The airplane of Turkish Airline continued its flight to Istanbul yesterday after a bomb-alert forced it to land in Budapest (see for details AVIONEWS). The Hungarian airport spokeperson has confirmed that... more
PeopleAVIONEWS attended ENAC meeting on flight safety on October 26
Rome, Italy - In the light of system requirements decree and the new Air Navigation Code
AVIONEWS attended ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) meeting on flight safety in Rome on October 26, a meeting promoted in the light of system requirements decree and the new Air Navigation... more
AirportsThe hijacking of the 4th plane on 9/11 became a movie
Washington, USA - It crashed in Pennsylvania: an error or a shooting-down?
"Flight 93", played by Nicholas Cage and directed by Paul Greengrass, will begin in USA on next April 28. The movie tells the sequences in real time of the hijacking of the 4th plane crashed on a filed... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: announced third quarter 2005 results
Milan, Italy - A net earnings of USD 427 million
"Third quarter net earnings up 39% to $427 million; year-to-date net earnings up 41% to $1.3 billion Third quarter earnings per share up 39% to $0.96; year-to-date earnings per share up 41% to $2.81 Third... more
IndustryFrasca: Glass Cockpit Aviation ordered Cirrus FTD
Urbana, Usa - The industry has built and delivered several custom devices for other societies
Glass Cockpit Aviation, Farmingdale, NY has placed an order for a Cirrus SR-22 Flight Training Device (FTD) from Frasca International. The FTD will include Avidyne Entegra PFD & MFD, Garmin GMA340 Audio... more
Press releaseAvian flu and international travelers
Rome, Italy - Without useless alarmisms, some recommendations directed to people travelling in the areas at risk
"People traveling to South-East Asian countries should avoid all contact with chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, or any wild birds, and avoid settings where H5N1-infected poultry may be present, such as... more
Science and technologyFOCA extended the provisional regime at Lugano Airport
Lugano, Switzerland - Additional time to make clear the alternative approach procedures
The Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) has extended the provisional regime of approach to Lugano Airport for 6 months, until the end of April 2006. So, airport has more time to make further... more
Science and technologyHurricane "Wilma": Cancun Airport reopened, people on the run
Mexico City, Mexico - Thousands of tourists have rushed to the air station
Airport reopened yesterday and flights were resumed after the forced closure due to "Wilma" passage (see for details AVIONEWS). But federal police decided to debar passengers without ticket from entry... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Nigeria: investigators were not ruling out sabotage
Lagos, Nigeria - But there are still a lot of shadows on the incident's cause
According to the "Vanguard" newspaper investigators were not ruling out sabotage, but it was not however a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, the idea of the natural cause, a lightning that could have caused... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd., model GA-8 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the forward cargo door slide caused by cracks, excessive wear, or excessive width
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 205)] [Page 61547-61549] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesSwiss International: the Winter schedule to go into effect from October 30
Basel, Switzerland - 69 destinations served directly and 15 ones by code-share agreements
The new Winter schedule of Swiss International Airlines, society of Lufthansa Group, to go into operation next October 30. The Swiss airline will link directly 69 world cities, 42 European and 27 intercontinental... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation 501-D22A, 501-D22C, and 501-D22G turboprop engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained turbine wheel failure, leading to damage of the airplane and total loss of engine power
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: October 25, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 205)] [Page 61549-61552] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): October 27 meeting has been put off until a later date
Rome, Italy - A meeting between company and flight attendants has been held today
The meeting between the Italian company and unions expected to be held on October 27, has been put off until a later date according to union sources. A reunion between company and flight attendants has... more
MiscellaneousFinancial police's helicopter intercepted boat with clandestines on board
Lampedusa, Italy - 111 have landed in Lampedusa
The last one of an infinite series of "Carrette del mare" was spotted yesterday afternoon by an Italian Navy’s Atlantic aircraft at 60 miles south east of Lampedusa. The alert was started, and at the d... more
MiscellaneousUberlingen crash: the trial against the man who took revenge for it has started
Zurich, Switzerland - The verdict is expected by Wednesday
The 2-days trial against Vitaly Kaloyev, the Russian citizen suspected for the murder of a Skyguide (the Swiss Air Traffic Control Authority) controller involving in the Uberlingen tragedy in which the... more
Science and technologyNew flight Trieste-Istanbul will facilitate the Turkey's entry in Europe
Trieste, Italy - The International Affair Regional Councillor of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Franco Iacop, said it
During the meeting between the Italian and Turkish delegations to improve the economic and cultural exchanges between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Turkey (see AVIONEWS), the authorities present in embassy... more
AccidentsPlane crashed in Nigeria (3): "It needs to plug loopholes in the national air industry"
Lagos, Nigeria - Nigerian authorities intend to take immediate corrective action before another tragedy
Nigeria will "Plug loopholes" in the air industry to grant passenger’s safety and security and ensure compliance with maintenance standards after the accident occurred Saturday which killed 117 people. N... more