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IndustryEmbraer: the deliveries in the second quarter of the year
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Already delivered 60 aircraft in the first half of 2005 compare to the total of 145 ones expected in the space of the year
Embraer announced its second-quarter 2005 deliveries and Company backlog for the Airline, Business and Defense markets. Deliveries by segment were as follows: Total Airline Market: 25 in the second... more
AccidentsEight Russian soldiers killed in helicopter crash
Moscow, Russia - A Mi-8 copter fell down
The Russian Army’s Mi-8 helicopter left from Russian base of Khankala in Chechnya fell down on the mountains near Itul Kale, close to the Georgia’s boundaries, last Saturday. On board there were 3 cre... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the third week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 18 to next Sunday 24
Monday 18 - Aeromodelling - 2005 FAI European Championship F3J. Osijek, Croatia. +385 31 208 262 www.ak-osijek.hr/f3jech2005 - 2005 World Games Air Sports - Free Flight and Gliding. Duisburg, Germany. +... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: Al Masri Brigades gave Italy an ultimatum
Rome, Italy - Withdraw troops from Iraq in one month or the capital will be attacked
Abu Hafs Al-Masri Brigades, as responsible for attempts in London occurred on last July 7 as revealed by one of their statements delivered in the internet, threatening countries which keep their troops... more
HelicoptersThe Marine One? Call it VH-71A
Washington, USA - The future US Presidential helicopter has been renamed in this manner
The new Marine One, as the US Presidential helicopter based on the US-101 platform, will be named VH-71A. The name is traditionally assigned by US Air Force and will replace the one chosen by the Team... more
DefenseItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya to receive the last respects
Rome, Italy - Funeral is expected to occur at Belluno this morning
The coffin of Italian Sergeant Davide Casagrande arrived on Friday evening aboard the C-130 aircraft welcomed at the airport of Istrana (Treviso) by Italian Chief of Defence’s General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo D... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 59 flights cancelled due to SULT union flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - A Fiumicino-Caracas flight was cancelled on Saturday due to the lack of personnel on board
There are some 59 flights cancelled by Alitalia due to the 24 h strike called by flight assistants represented by SULT union on today. The union carries on its protest against crew members number and the... more
IndustryDynamic Gunver Technologies awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-100-PW-220/220E engines
Dynamic Gunver Technologies, Manchester, Conn., is being awarded a $5,344,402 firm fixed price contract to provide for 3,206 each Divergent Nozzle Segment in support of the F100-PW-220/220E engines. Total... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 and F-15 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $10,271,099 firm fixed price, indefinite delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide eight Advanced Targeting Pods, containers, pylon, warranty,... more
IndustryGKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc. awarded of a near 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-100-PW-220 engine
GKN Aerospace Chem-Tronics Inc., El Cajon, Calif., is being awarded a $18,837,000 firm fixed price contract to provide for Nozzle Support, for the basic year, 644 each, the first option year, and 453 each... more
IndustryEuropean military industry: US investors believe in its growth
Paris, France - European investments are lower so that the right way would be the one of favouring military-civil synergies for research
Those who take the importance of research in the aerospace and defence sectors into account in France obviously also look at those who can invest on it. Nothing surprising except for the relevance of an... more
AirlinesRyanair "engaged" Churchill and public opinion in mourning moaned
London, UK - The great politician paraphrased in a promotion while taxpayers moaned about moral shortages following the recent attempts
That modern finance and business par excellence homeland besides, at the same time, a cornerstone for historical traditions like the UK is sees these two aspects clashing when taking into account the suffering... more
IndustryAero Vodochody restarts by relying on civil aviation
Prague, Czech Republic - The Czech group proves about to sign a deal with EADS to contribute to produce Airbus commercial airplanes
While Czech Government aims to the denationalization of the major national aerospace company (see for details AVIONEWS), Aero Vodochody tries to improve its general condition by production agreements in... more
AirlinesTraffic increase in Asia: not a promise but a concrete reality
London, UK - It would be shown by some data related to growth for some European carriers in such a region such as British Airways and Lufthansa
It would appear self-evident that Asia has succeeded in often achieving the top in terms of passenger traffic rise during the first six months in the current year compared to the same period in 2004 and... more
DefenseItaly attending to train the new Afghan Army Engineers Corps' personnel
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italian Army is in particular taking care of it and the first stage has been already accomplished
Italian armed forces are not simply making efforts to train foreign personnel belonging to Police and forces and operational military units of other countries during their peacekeeping and stabilization... more
Civil aviationUSA: tests for the anti-missile system to protect civil airplanes have been started
Washington, USA - In the meantime, a ruling ro prosecute people aiming lasers against crew cabins has been approved
Northrop Grumman and British Aerospace Systems are about to start testing a laser anti-missile system designed to face the threat consisting of very short-range surface-to-air portable guided rockets,... more
Latest newsNigeria asked Alenia for "rejuvenating" its G-222s
Lagos, Nigeria - A contract for the provision of an update of five airlifters besides the delivery of a sixth second-hand vehicle has been signed
Nigeria decided to renew its airlifters fleet by an update for the five G-222 in operational service which will be provided by Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group). The Italian aerospace company will... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-B3TN- 2, HC-B3TN-3, HC-B3TN-5, HC-B3MN-3, HC-B4TN-3, HC-B4TN-5, HC-B4MN-5, HC-B4MP-3, HC-B4MP-5, and HC-B5MP-3 Propellers
Washington, Usa - To prevent propeller attaching bolt failures or improperly secured propellers, which could lead to separation of the propeller from the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40656-40660] 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; and model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 134)] [Page 40651-40656] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Press releaseSult: the strike of next Monday confirmed
Rome, Italy - By Alitalia's flight assistants
"The union Sult confirms the strike fixed for next Monday, July 18, for 24 hours by Alitalia’s flight assistants. Sult wants: - to renew to the society the starting request of a serious meeting; - t... more
Press releaseAlitalia: specification about the reorganization proposal of the bond loan
Rome, Italy - The modified bond will be negotiated at the Exchange from next August 1st 2005
"Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA specifies that, regarding the modification proposal of the bond loan ’Alitalia 2,9% 2002-2007 convertible’, the modified bonds will be negotiated at the Exchange fro... more
AirlineseasyJet: new routes from Malpensa to Dortmund starting from the end of October
Milan, Italy - From Malpensa also the connection to Berlin-Schönefeld from September 21
"The low-cost carrier easyJet continues its quick expansion on the Italian market launching the new route Milan-Malpensa/Dortmund, starting from October 30. The airline has choosen Malpensa also for the... more
DefenseItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya (2): Minister Martino gave condolences
Rome, Italy - Sergeant Casagrande "Was attending a mission of a great humanitarian valour"
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, after hearing the news of Sergeant Davide Casagrande’s death, sent to Italian Chief of Army’s General Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, a message for expressing his... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli helicopter raid on Gaza Strip
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - The attack moved in the night caused no victim
Israeli gunships fired missiles against Gaza Strip’s targets in the night to reply to 4 Qassam rockets fired yesterday by Palestinians killing a 22 year old girl in the village of Native Haasara. It w... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London: two minutes in silence over the British capital's sky
London, UK - Landings and takeoffs suspended at Heathrow and Gatwick air stations yesterday for 120 seconds
Even the sky over London proved quiet for two minutes during the pause asked at a European level at 12:00 to commemorate yesterday the victims of attempts occurred in London on last July 7. Heathrow and... more
IndustryBoeing and China Cargo Airlines finalized 747-400ER Freighter agreement
Seattle, Usa - The order is valued at approximately USD 430m
The Boeing Company and China Cargo Airlines yesterday confirmed they have finalized an agreement for the acquisition of two Boeing 747-400ER Freighters. The order is valued at approximately $430 million... more
IndustryOto Melara: 100 successful years in the defence sector
La Spezia, Italy - Official celebration today for the well known Italian company competent for artillery and missile systems
Oto Melara is celebrating its 100 years activities in the defence sector today. The well known Italian company always distinguished itself both in the domestic and in the international markets regarding... more
SecurityBomb in an Italian car dealer at Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain - It has been used a pressure cooker this time
An additional attempt against an Italian target occurred in Spain early today: a small explosive device blasted opposite an Italian car dealer at El Prat de Llobregat, at the gates of Barcelona. Injured... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya: the injured to return home by AMI's Falcon
Rome, Italy - Repatriation of the non-commissioned officer Casagrande's body is expected in the afternoon
The corpse of Italian Parachuter Sergeant Davide Casagrande will leave the funeral chamber set up in the Italian base’s chapel at Nassiriya where Antica Babilonia’s members prayed for him, and will ret... more
AccidentsKorean Air's plane hit a turbulence and lost height: 40 people injured
Seoul, South Korea - A passenger is in serious condition in a South Korea's hospital
Some 40 passengers emerged wounded aboard the flight 630 by Korean Air which went into a dive after hitting a turbulence today. Aboard the Korean carrier’s Boeing B-747 were flying 257 persons left from B... more
Science and technologyThere is a giant planet with three stars
Washington, USA - Theories constructed until now to be overturned
A scientist from the California Institute of Technology has discovered in the constellation Cygnus that would be bigger than Earth. It orbits a star but it is part of a three-star system. The finding has... more
Science and technologyRolls Royce: "electrical" solutions for the engines of the future
Manchester, UK - A centre devoted to study improvements of performance and lower weight and costs
Rolls Royce really believes in research and opened recently a centre devoted to the study of technical solutions related to aviation powerplants at Manchester University, solutions based on an increasing... more
Science and technologyENAC (2): airports security measures reinforced without special solutions
Rome, Italy - Riggio pointed out the difficulties in resorting prospectively to a suspension of Schengen Treaty for air transport
ENAC (Italian National Civil Aviation Authority) President Vito Riggio commented on security matters during the meeting "Safety/security and quality of air transport at the beginning of Summer" held in... more
AirlinesEurofly to list at the stock exchange
Milan, Italy - The big operations to grow stronger on leisure sector
The definitive okay to list the Italian airline at the stock exchange is expected to arrive only from the assembly of shareholders called for September, but Eurofly’s CEO Augusto Angioletti, is sure t... more
Science and technologyENAC: "The best efforts by Fiumicino and Malpensa for quality and safety/security in Summer 2005"
Rome, Italy - Riggio and Manera asked for it in the meeting held today in Rome and entitled "Safety/security and quality of air transport at the beginning of Summer"
Air transport operator focused on Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Malpensa airport during the meeting entitled "Safety/security and quality of air transport at the beginning of Summer" held in rome today. ENAC... more
AirlinesAir One-TAP code-sharing: Italy and Portugal never been so close
Rome, Italy - More linkages between the two countries and at a national level
Italian and Portuguese territories are virtually closer thanks to the code-sharing agreement signed between Air One and TAP. The two carriers will serve routes both in Italy and Portugal starting on next... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (3): no fly zone on Florence?
Florence, Italy - The city is making ready for a possible air attack
Also Florence may suffer for the anti-terrorism measures under Italian authorities’ consideration. Florence’s commitee for order and safety has in fact introduced a proposal for defending old town by... more
Latest newsEurofighter: a new deal to increase its multirole capabilities
Rome, Italy - The agreement should prove useful also concerning promotion in the international market
After the sign of the Eurofighter Tranche 2 programme, Governments from Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain decided to start an update project for the EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light fighters which can... more
AirportsMIlitary parade on the Champs-Elysées for Bastille Day
Paris, France -French and Brazilian acrobatic squad attended the manifestation
Under strict safety measures the traditional July 14 parade has been performed this morning on the Champs-Elysées: seven days after London’s facts, Paris did not have renounced to celebrate the storming of... more
Latest newsAMI: the head of the Royal Malaysian Air Force in Italy for a three days visit
Rome, Italy - The Gen. Dato' Sri Nik Ismail bin Nik Mohamed has had a business meeting with the Gen. Leonardo Tricarico
"Last Tuesday, July 12, a delegation, led by the head of the Royal Malaysian Air Force Gen. Dato’ Sri Nik Ismail bin Nik Mohamed, has arrived in Italy for an official visit and in the same day has met t... more
DefenseItalian Chamber and Senate's Defence Committees visited Nassiriya
Nassiriya, Iraq - To find out results of local security forces' training
After few days from Antonio Di Pietro’s travel in Iraq (see for details AVIONEWS), 17 members for Italian Chamber and Senate’s Defence Committees went in visit to the Italian contingent in Nassiriya on... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines planned more flights and reduced fares on routes from Newark Liberty to Florida
New York, Usa - Flights are operated with various Boeing jets
Continental Airlines last Tuesday said that it will expand service to Florida from its Newark Liberty hub and it has reduced fares from Newark to eight Florida cities. Due to an expected increase in demand... more
Civil aviationAttempts in London (2): Italian Civil Defence ready to face a prospective non-conventional attack
Rome, Italy - Bertolaso congratulated British institutions on the manner they supported population immediately after attempts
Italian security situation following the terroristic attacks in London is always a major aspect in these days also for Italian Civil Defence which has to set and perform a series of measures and procedures... more
Government actsQuestion Time: demonstrative tests on security limits at Venice Airport
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Luana Zanella (Verdi)
Italian Deputy Hon. Zanella asked Italian Minister of Interior which kind of steps are being implemented in order to prevent terroristic attacks at the Italian airports as a recent test at Venice air station... more
Government actsQuestion Time: supposed doubtful Italian Judge's action on Police activities against illegal immigration
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Filippo Ascierto (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Ascierto intended to understand Italian Minister of Interior intends to resort to proper measures against Judge Forleo who decided to stop Police activities against an Egyptian-native... more
SecurityItalian soldier got killed in an accident at Nassiriya
Nassiriya, Iraq - Other two militaries emerged injured and they will be returned home in the next hours
An Italian soldier, Sergeant Davide Casagrande, was killed today (around 12:30pm) in an accident aboard an armoured vehicle, the VM-90, while other two soldiers, the First Corporal Paolo Chiarillo and... more
AirlinesEmirates will construct one of the greatest and sophisticated centre to test aircraft engines
Milan, Italy - Innovation and safety always in front line
Emirates, the carrier based in Dubai, has begun the construction of a new facility to perform test on the aircraft’s engines. The complex, projected together with General Electric International Inc, w... more
AccidentsSiberia: Russian helicopter fell down
Moscow, Russia - Crew's destiny is as yet uncertain
A federal MI-2 helicopter dropped yesterday in Eastern Siberia, close to Baikal Lake. Aboard there were two persons whose conditions are currently unknown. Russia’s chopper would have left Oek base (50 K... more
AerospaceBlack smoke-signal for Shuttle's launch (2): it has recurred the same failure found in April
Washington, USA - The problem disappeared in the following tests
Nasa has until July 31 to launch Shuttle: after that the mission will have to delay until September 9, when the International Space Station again comes into the right position for connecting Discovery. A... more
Government actsQuestion Time: hardships for Alitalia Trieste-Milan flights by the ATR aircraft
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Ettore Rosato (Margherita)
Italian Deputy Hon. Rosato intended to understand if Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport can confirm that Alitalia intends to reinforce the activities on the Trieste-Milan routes with its... more