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AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia: 15 the survivors?
Medan, Indonesia - Carrier to start an investigation to verify incident's cause
The number of death of air incident occurred yesterday in the centre of the city of Medan in Indonesia, is still uncertain. Latest reports say 15 passengers who were seated in the rear of the Boeing 737... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Italian Minister Maroni proves worried about the rising fuel cost
Rome, Italy - Minister of Welfare warned about the fact that SULT union's strike is unlikely to be the last one
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, appears worried about the situation affecting Alitalia. The increasing aviation fuels cost would seem to have a too self-evident influence on the business plan,... more
IndustryEADS Secure Networks: Nokia radio communications section has been acquired
Amsterdam, Holland - The European holding reinforced so its own capabilities in the security sector
The new European aerospace and defence group EADS’ section devoted to radio communications in the security field is called EADS Secure Networks. Its foundation is a result of the acquisition by the holding o... more
MiscellaneousJapan: planes grounded due to typhoon "Nabi"
Tokyo, Japan - Wind's fury to hamper the takeoff and landing of aircraft
Ten domestic flights departing and arriving at Pohang and Yosu, were cancelled yesterday due to strong winds and torrential rains caused by the typhoon "Nabi" which is devastating the Southern island of... more
Press releaseSult: Alitalia's flight assistants 48 h strike has begun
Rome, Italy - This morning at 8am 21 flights were already cancelled
"Unfortunately the Alitalia’s leadership arrogance and short-sightedness and the lack of concrete intervention by Government have forced SULT to confirm the 48 h strike from 00:01 of today September 6... more
DefenseIran: analysts' doubts on the possibility of its own nuclear deterrent
Teheran, Iran - The country should solve a series of relevant technical matters though it has already extended the range of its ballistic missiles
While Iran goes on stating the absolutely peaceful nature of its nuclear programme, some Western military analysts found that the Iranian Islamic Republic has to solve a series of significant hardships... more
AccidentsAN-26 dropped down in Congo: the number of death climbed to 11
Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo - Fog may have caused the accident
The Antonov AN-26 plane crashed in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday, would have struck a tree before attempting to land at Isiro Airport. It seems that while the aircraft... more
Press releaseENAC asks to the European Commission and to ICAO the urgent adoption of measures to reinforce the air safety
Rome, Italy - It makes it in agreeement with the Transport Minister, Lunardi
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), in agreement with the Transport Minister, Pietro Lunardi, decided to ask to the European Commissioner, Barrot, and to ICAO the adoption of urgent actions for the... more
AirlinesChina Southern selected the Airbus A-330
Beijing, China - Ten airplanes in two different versions have been ordered with a total value worth around USD 1.8bn
As announced yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS), Airbus achieved orders for its commercial airplanes in China. China Southern Airlines, as the second carrier after Air China in the Asian country and... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines continued to support Katrina relief effort
Houston, Usa - The carrier has already transported over 300 passengers last Saturday
Continental Airlines’ Houston hub is the airline hub nearest to the Katrina disaster, and the carrier is vigorously participating in relief efforts. Last Saturday Continental has operated two evacuation f... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): SULT criticized and defended at the same time
Rome, Italy - It would be an irresponsible act, according to FIT CISL union, when considering the carrier's condition while Di Pietro attacked Italian Government
FIT CISL union firmly criticized SULT’s decision when considering the delicate condition affecting the carrier which would be facing an additional expense worth EUR 400m due to the rising fuel cost, w... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Tuesday 6 to next Sunday 11
Tuesday 06 - Display by The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows Over Greek Ministry of Defence Athens and Kalamata Hellenic Air Base Greece. Greece. www.raf.mod.uk/reds Wednesday 07 -... more
AirlinesOcean Airlines: the flight from Brescia-Montichiari towards Shanghai-Pudong operative from last September 4
Rome, Italy - The carrier's CEO, Michael Meagher, announced it
The Ocean Airlines’ B-747 took off in the morning of last September 4 to Shanghai; it adds to that one, already served, from Brescia to Hong Kong. The Ocean Airlines’ fleet, currently of only two B-747, sho... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union's 48 h strike has started
Rome, Italy - Hardships and cancellations have been forecasted but the carrier ensured to redirect passengers to other flights
Alitalia SULT union flight assistants’ 48 h strike started today (September 6-7). The union warned customers about hardships which will be produced and invite them to resort to flight in the warranted p... more
Weather forecastsRivolto Air Show 2005 for "Frecce Tricolori" 45th Anniversary (3)
Udine, Italy - Happy birthday PAN
September 3 was dedicated to show’s trails but the crowds of people (about 60,000 persons) turned it into a real performance and the airport was open for different associations as the "Arma Aeronautica" a... more
Weather forecastsRivolto Air Show 2005 for "Frecce Tricolori" 45th Anniversary
Udine, Italy - "Red Arrows", "Patrouille de France", "Team 60", "Patruille Suisse", "Patrulla Aguila", Jordanians Falcon and "Red Bulls": all at Rivolto to celebrate the PAN
It is a well-known fact that Italian Air Force usually organizes one "Open Day" only per year but with international characteristics. This year the AMI show has been characterized by the 45th Anniversary... more
Weather forecastsRivolto Air Show 2005 for "Frecce Tricolori" 45th Anniversary (2)
Udine, Italy - A perfect organization
The Eurofighter Typhoon, the Tornado, the AMX, the C-27J, the Piaggio P-180, an A-139, a HH-3F and an AB-212 were scheduled for flying exhibition among the national aircraft. Another national airplane... more
Latest newsIndia: a decision on the purchase of 126 light fighters to be unveiled by the end of this year
New Dheli, India - Focusing on the F-16, the Gripen and the Mirage 2000
Indian Government would prove willing to definitively decide on the purchase of 126 light multirole fighters by the end of the current year. The purpose is the one of replacing the old Mig-21s while the... more
AirlinesBlack list: Silverback Cargo Freighters threatened to sue Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - "We want to be compensated for the loss the carrier will suffer from"
Rwanda-based Silverback Cargo Freighters carrier that appeared in Belgium’s black list together with the I.C.T.T.P.W. (Libya), Central Air Express (Democratic Republic of Congo), Africa Lines (Central A... more
CuriositiesA failure for Paltrow's plane: no-show in Venice for the US actress
New, York, USA - She replied via mobile phone at journalists questions
Gwyneth Paltrow’s landing at Venice Film Festival to present her new movie "Proof" was unsuccessful because the Delta Airlines plane expected to fly the actress to the Laguna was forced to return back N... more
AccidentsAN-26 dropped down in Eastern Congo (2): official death toll was of seven
Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo - Bad weather may have caused the accident
The Antonov AN-26 cargo aircraft fallen shortly before landing on Isiro Airport’s runway today, was coming from Beni (North-Eastern Congo administrative capital). The control tower would have lost contact a... more
AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia (5): different accounts on the number of the death
Medan, Indonesia - Airplane would have tried an emergency landing on a motorway
There are different accounts on the number of the death of air incident occurred last night, but the most respectable affirm that 111 passengers of the 117, including five crew members, and 30 ground people... more
Latest newsA "hot" Autumn for the F/A-22 Raptor
Washington, USA – Test fire with both air-to-air and air-to-surface weapons during the entire season for the new US fighter
Several test fires have been scheduled during Autumn 2005 for the Lockheed Martin F/A-22 Raptor multirole stealth fighter. The combat airplane destined to become the cutting edge of US Air Force will be... more
PeopleSAB: operational safety representatives from European airports met
Boulogne, Italy - On last September 1st and 2
The 10th "Aci Europe Technical and Operational Safety Committee" meeting was held on last September 1st and 2 gathering technicians and safety experts from the major European airports. It was held at Boulogne... more
Civil aviationAnti-terrorism exercise in Milan: simulating an attack against railway link to Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - To occur on September 23 but virtual attack procedure could be modified under banner of unpredictability
A Milan’s underground train and a regional one on the surface, as ensuring a link with Malpensa Airport, involved at the same time by a double terroristic attack which kills 30 persons and injures additional 3... more
AirlinesIs Iberia bound for a strategic renewal to become more competitive?
Madrid, Spain - Board and experts would think it necessary to face then rising fuel cost and the low-cost carriers' competitiveness
While traditional carriers such as Lufthansa, Air France and British Airways show improvements despite their rising fuel cost and the strong low-cost carriers’ competitiveness in Europe, Iberia have t... more
SecurityConcrete beam broke loose from the helicopter plunging down a cableway's car in Austria
Innsbruck, Austria - Nine killed on Tyrol's Alps
A big concrete beam airlifted by a helicopter working at communication facilities construction, plunged down a cableway’s car in Austria causing the crash of other two cars and killing 9 tourists and i... more
Press releaseENAV SpA: September 6 air traffic controller strikes have been called off
Rome, Italy - They were planned for 4 hours, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
ENAV said that as result of Minister’s order, September 6 strikes from 12:00pm to 4:00pm have been called off. The deferment involves: -ACC Rome (called by Cisal-Av); -ACC Padua personnel (Cgil, Cisl, U... more
Press releaseSULT: next two days strike has been confirmed
Rome, Italy - Apologizing for hardship which will be produced "But we fight also for you"
SULT union confirmed its intention to go on strike on September 6 and 7 for 48 hours, against Italian Government’s decision, to defend Alitalia flight assistants’ rights. Sanctions against workers wil... more
DefenseIndia-Pakistan: missile test preventive notification agreement in October
Islambad, Pakistan - An important occasion to ensure higher deténte between the two countries
A missile test mutual preventive notification agreement will be formally signed by Pakistan and India in October. The sign is scheduled to occur during an official meeting between Foreign Affairs Ministers... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43; DC-8-50; DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55; DC-8-60; DC-8-60F; DC-8-70 Series Airplanes
To ensure that the unsafe condition will be addressed on all affected airplanes so that cracking in the lower cargo doorjamb corners is detected and corrected before it can result in rapid decompression of the fuselage and consequent reduced integrity
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 2, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 170)] [Page 52285-52288] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityAN-26 dropped down in Eastern Congo
Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo - The death could be seven
An Antonov 26 Russian-made cargo plane would have crashed today near Isiro Airport, 1500 meters from the runway where it was about to land, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The accident fatalities... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing at Panama
Panama, Republic of Panama - The procedure has been regularly performed, passengers emerged safe
A Boeing 737-200 plane of Atlantic Airlines US carrier has been forced to make an emergency landing at Panama Airport due to a gear’s failure in the night between Friday and Saturday. 121 passengers f... more
Press releaseSULT: a 48 hours strike starting tomorrow
Rome, Italy - As no positive newness by Alitalia and Government occurred
As no positive newness by Alitalia and Government occurred, SULT is forced to perform a 48 hours strike on September 6 and 7 for the flight assistants of the carriers. Services concerning 07:00 am-10:00... more
HelicoptersSikorsky S-92: US Department of State provided a green light for its export to China
Washington, USA – The aircraft would be considered by competent authorities as a civil vehicle
Export of the Sikorsky S-92 helicopter will not need a specific authorization by US Department of State, as usually scheduled for military products. Such a vehicle was considered by the competent Department... more
PeopleAirbus aims to Chinese market
Beijing, China - The provision of 1800 airplanes in 20 years has been foreseen while Tony Blair could unveil the British effort to fund the A-350 soon
Airbus is forecasting to sell at least 1800 civil airplanes to Chinese airlines during the forthcoming 20 years and about 200 should be A-380s. British Prime Minister, Tony Blair, is visiting China for... more
AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia (4): some passengers survived
Medan, Indonesia - Coffin's recovery is difficult due to rain
The stop-press item released said that at least seven people flying on the B-737 crashed in Indonesia last night would be alive surviving the fire blazed after the crash: now survivors would be in two... more
Military aviationHurricane "Katrina": Italian aids have left
Rome, Italy - An AMI's C-130 plane loaded with equipments to reach the affected zones
An Italian Air Force C-130 plane took off yesterday to fly to hurricane "Katrina" affected zones. The C-130 was loaded with water-purifying devices, blankets, draining pumps, inflatable rafts, first aid... more
DefenseMartino: "A low defence spending despite the observance of the most important programmes"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Minister proves satisfied about the result achieved in such a sector
Meeting the industrial and operational commitments in the defence sector while lowering investments in such a field. It is the Italian Government’s effort to reduce spending without prejudicing the Italian a... more
Civil aviationItalian Air Force: double scramble for the F-16s
Rome, Italy - A small plane intercepted over the Elba Island due to a sudden change of altitude on Friday and a Yak-42 escorted outside the national air space in the North yesterday
Italian Air Force’s F-16s performed a double scramble last week. An Italian Air Force’s fighter took off from Trapani for an interception mission over Elba Island’s skies on last Friday in the morning, due t... more
HelicoptersIndia: selection of the new light military helicopter is closer
New York, USA - The Eurocopter Fennec and the Bell 407 are competing
India would be about to select its new light military helicopter to be devoted to Army’s aviation (see for details AVIONEWS). The Indian armed force would need almost 200 aircraft in this class for close s... more
AccidentsRussian Ka-32 plunged on the Island of Borneo
Borneo, Malaysia - The people were killed in the accident
The entire crew flying on a Russian Ka-32 helicopter died last Saturday in a crash occurred on the Island of Borneo (Malaysia). THe aircraft was chartered by Avialift in Vladivostok to carry timber to... more
AccidentsPilot killed in a German air show
Berlin, Germany - Blaubeuren was close to the slaughter
A small aircraft crashed yesterday while was performing an aerial exhibition at Blaubeuren’s air show, in the Baden-Württemberg, killing pilot. It seems the aircraft came down just 200 metres away from th... more
AccidentsATR-72 Tuninter: the plane was still whole immediately after the impact with water
Rome, Italy - It was unveiled by a photo shown by lawyers of subjects under investigation
Tuninter’s ATR-72 fuselage did not immediately break into three sections during the impact with water during an emergency landing attempted by pilot, but only later. It would have been revealed by a p... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for an ATR-42 Italy First at Pantelleria
Pantelleria, Italy - ENAC and ANSV's technical investigations are ongoing on the airplane which performed the landing by just one engine running
An Italy First airline’s ATR-42 flying from Trapani to Pantelleria as an aircraft deployed for the social routes and operated on the behalf of Air One, was forced to perform an emergency landing following a... more
AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia (3): 30 fatalities among residents too
Medan, Indonesia - The unverified balance rose to 147 death
Also 30 resident would have been killed in the centre of Medan where the Boeing 737 aircraft of Indonesian Mandala Airlines no-frills carrier has crashed. The aircraft broke into two large sections and... more
AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia (2): structures and cars in flames in Medan downtown
Medan, Indonesia - The dead could include local inhabitants too
The airplane would have crashed on at least 10 buildings, minibuses and cars, a lot of which caught fire: the disaster has in fact occurred in the centre of the city of Medan, very close to one of the... more
AccidentsBoeing crashed in Indonesia: 117 fatalities
Medan, Indonesia - No passengers survived the tragic accident
A Boeing 737-200 belonging to local low-cost Mandala Airlines bound for Jakarta, shortly after take-off from "Polonia" Airport went down in a residential area 500 metres past the runway at Medan (Indonesia)... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT confirmed September 6-7 strike
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile, FIT CISL asked for accelerating recapitalization, denationalization, international strategic alliance and multi-base operational system
Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Lunardi, considers the resort to postponement for the 48h strike called by SULT union supporting Alitalia’s flight assistants on September 6 and 7, b... more
People787 Dreamliner: in service with 60 airlines after 2009
Washington, USA - It would have been forecasted by Boeing's analysts with total orders consisting of 850 vehicles
There are 195 confirmed orders so far for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner medium-long haul airliner. Nevertheless, the well known US aerospace group appears certain about the growing success of the airplane,... more