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IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 63 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded on June 28, 2005, a $63,642,475 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for Unique Configuration, Aircraft Warranty, Contractor Support, Manuals,... more
AirlinesAir France: in 2004-2005 the "Baggage performance" shows a marked improvement
Rome, Italy - Over the past three years and despite a considerable increase in traffic
"Over the past three years, and despite a considerable increase in traffic, Air France has significantly improved its ’baggage performance’ throughout its network, placing the airline top of all major Eur... more
MiscellaneousAir bridge to evacuate Lampedusa's reception centre
Lampedusa, Italy - More than 400 immigrants landed yesterday
Over 400 immigrants landed in 8 hours on the Sicily island yesterday increasing to more than 600 guests in the primary reception centre. Two flights have been set up to transfer NO-EU clandestines to... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Short Brothers model SD3-60 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct corrosion in the area of the main spar web fittings of the vertical stabilizer, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37020-37022] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-34)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the light connectors, which could result in smoke and a possible fire in the passenger cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37025-37028] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Science and technologyMalpensa: gang hooked on organizing clandestine flights with false documents has been broken up
Varese, Italy - Border Police arrested 22 Singhalese
Singhalese citizens hooked on organizing trips for clandestines paying a considerable sum have been arrested by Malpensa Border Police on charges of abetting illegal immigration. The gang was working at... more
AirportsFear of flying? It’s CO2 fault
Rome, Italy - Italian Unit dealing with fit of panic has studied fear crises during their genesis
The new studies on the risks deriving from carbon dioxide excess aboard airplanes have been introduced last Tuesday in Rome by professor Rosario Sorrentino, neurologist for the Italian Unit dealing with... more
Government actsQuestion time: order of arrest for 13 CIA's agents kidnapping Abu Omar
Rome, Italy - By senator Mrs Tana De Zulueta (Verdi-L'Unione)
Italian senator Mrs De Zulueta asked Italian Premier and Ministers of Foreign Affairs, of Interior and Justice as well, for making clear if Italian Government did know that US intelligence agents were... more
Civil aviationPrivate plane violated White House's flight restrictions
Washington, USA - The new intrusion above Washington forced Bush to evacuate his residence this time
President of the United States was in White House residence and was transferred to a safer location in the late afternoon yesterday, around 06:30pm, when a tourism plane Beechcraft King Air 300, invaded... more
AirportsFear of flying (2): new remedies to arrive soon
Rome, Italy - Italian Transport Committee asks a survey on the air quality on board
After founding the cause, even the solution has been found: in the first place it will be necessary to monitor the level of change of the air in the airplanes, and then afraid passengers will be able also... more
Latest newsEurofighter: more than 50 airplanes in operational service
Berlin, Germany - In the meantime, Spain ordered Taurus missiles to be destined just to the Typhoon in the future
Spain and Germany took delivery respectively of the 50th and 51st Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon for their air forces. It deals with two single seat aircraft and the programme shows that the makers and members... more
Government actsInterpellation: what did know Chief of Aviano base about Imam Abu Omar staying?
Rome, Italy - By senator Antonio Falomi (Misto-Il Cantiere)
Italian senator Falomi asked Italian Council of Ministers for knowing if the Chief of Aviano military base was informed about the staying of Egyptian Imam Abu Omar. Italian Government is also expected... more
AccidentsUS Chinook brought down by Taleban fire in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Pentagon confirmed 17 victims
An American Chinook CH-47 helicopter for troops transport, has been downed in Afghanistan, close to Pakistan’s border, by a surface-air missile fired by Talebans, on Tuesday evening. The 17 soldiers o... more
AerospaceWaiting for the green light to Shuttle Discovery's launch
Washington, USA - It could turn into the space between July 13 and 31
There are few hours to the decision of NASA about Shuttle Discovery: a two-days meeting in progress at the Flight Readness Review will establish if the Shuttle is ready to its first flight since the accident... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300; and McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
DefenseIs China ready to attack Taiwan by 2007?
Washington, USA - It would have been stated by several US analysts
Some US analysts would have recently explained black forecasts for the future of Taiwan. China would be increasing its efforts to improve its defensive system, for the purpose of achieving such a military... more
Government actsQuestion time: children employed as soldiers in Uganda
Rome, Italy - By senator Stefano Boco (Verdi-L'Unione)
Italian senator Boco asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for knowing if it is intention of the Italian Government to suspend the financings to the Uganda’s Government; if one agrees to qualified t... more
AccidentsUS Chinook brought down in Afghanistan: 13 corpses have been recovered
Kabul, Afghanistan - Seven soldiers resulting missing could be kidnapped
Rescuer teams would have recovered 13 corpses of US soldiers in the wreckage of the CH-47 military chopper hit by fire of Talebans in the Eastern Afghanistan (see for details AVIONEWS). Seven other soldiers... more
CuriositiesLow-cost tickets in supermarket close to snacks and detergents
Berlin, Germany - Customers will save some EUR 50 respect to regular fares
The idea comes from Germany where State Railways had already offered one million of discounted tickets in a known chain of supermarkets some weeks before. No-frills Air Berlin airline intended to follow... more
AerospaceAre the USA about to abandon the International Space Station?
Moscow, Russia - Due to the need to rationalize investments for the future space explorations, they could leave the station to Russia and EU
The United States would be less and less interested in ensuring their own contribution to the International Space Station (ISS), according to Russian press. The reason should be traced in the need to rationalize... more
Civil aviationFAA (Correction) AD on Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 411, and 411A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent wing spar cap failure caused by undetected fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 28, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 123)] [Page 37152] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
DefenseWeapon market: international rules to restrict export to developing countries
London, UK - It is the hope expressed by several non-governmental organizations and addressed to industrialized powers
Non-governmental organizations which are fighting for a restriction of weapon export to poor countries hope that industrialized powers consider important decisions about such matter, aiming to sign an... more
DefenseItalian soldiers in Sudan: international prestige or loss of resources?
Khartoum, Sudan - The hard balance pointed out by some analysts between the relevance of the Italian role played in peacekeeping missions and the shortage of personnel
The USA would intend to increase the role played the African Union in the management of peacekeeping missions in Africa and in particular in Darfur (Sudan), according to some analysts, transferring their... more
AirportsAVIONEWS informs customers that the Agency will stay closed on 29 June on the occasion of Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome
Rome, Italy - News release to regularly restart on June 30
AVIONEWS informs customers that the Agency will stay closed tomorrow on the occasion of Most Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, patrons of Rome. News release will be regularly resumed on Thursday, June 30.... more
AccidentsTwo dead due to the crash occured to a military copter in Brazil
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil - It was trying an emergency landing on the roof of an university
A Bell Jet Ranger helicopter from Brazil’s Navy, fell yesterday bursting into flames in an university situated in downtown Rio de Janeiro. There were two persons on board, both have been killed despite o... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic Airways to call down for 1500 new workers
London, United Kingdom - They are expected to lead Branson's carrier expansion
Richard Branson will recruit 1500 new persons to constitute Virgin Atlantic Airways staff in the ambit of airline’s expansion plan: 1100 units will cover cabin crew positions, 150 will be expected for w... more
Fair and showsSas Group: Jørgen Lindegaard receiver of the "Golden Master Award" in Spain
Madrid, Spain - The ceremony took place yesterday
At a ceremony that took place yesterday in Madrid, Jørgen Lindegaard, president and CEO of the SAS Group, received the Spanish "Golden Master Award". The award, that is dealt out by the High Management... more
Airlines10 Boeing to Eva Air
Taipei, Taiwan - It is thinking on replacing cargo fleet
Taiwan’s carrier would be seeking to acquire 10 cargo planes Boeing B-777/200LR destined to replace some of the MD-11 and B-747/400 constituting its current fleet. The new aircraft should enter service s... more
CuriositiesPiece of plane hitting Twin Towers offered for sale
Sydney, Australia - But the Association of victim's families blocked the auction
An Australian man would have attempted to sell by auction a piece from one of the airplanes that crashed into the World Trade Centre in September 11, 2001, on eBay. "A piece of turbine blade belonging... more
PeopleThe first time for the Tupolev TU-204/300
Moscow, Russia - A plane with low consumption able to fly long hauls without refuelling
The new Tupolev TU-204/300 by Russian Vladivostok Avia airline has carry out its first commercial flight from Vladivostok to Moscow yesterday. It is the first Russian aircraft equipped with two engines... more
Science and technologySummer test at Rome's airports
Rome, Italy - Due to the first great migration of tourists of the season
Fiumicino and Ciampino have been affected last week-end by the first test bed for the migration of tourist for the Summer. Terminal fo national, European and international departures were overcrowded.... more
Government actsQuestion Time: ISAF's effort in Afghanistan and difficult control of territory
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro Delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro Delle Vedove put into evidence the delicate situation in Afghanistan where only a limited part of the territory is under Karzai’s control. Deputy is so wondering if this i... more
Government actsQuestion Time: fishing in the Mediterranean Sea and Libyan military units' activities
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro Delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro Delle Vedove asked Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs for explaining which kind of measures Italian Government intends to resort to in order to face the Libyan military activities... more
Government actsQuestion Time: a serious escalation of violence in Iraq
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro Delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro Delle Vedove underlined to Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs how some analysts have pointed out the seriousness of the Iraqi situation concerning the increase of violence... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines continues to offer full service product on domestic flights at no cost
New York, Usa - Free inflight audio and visual entertainment is included
As passenger traffic increases during an already-busy summer travel season, Continental Airlines continues to be the only major U.S. carrier to offer a full array of complimentary amenities to customers... more
AirlinesAir Dolomiti conquers Skytrax: new prizes for the carrier
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The survey conducted is complex and articulated and anticipates severe valuation standards
"Air Dolomiti, at the annual survey conducted by Skytrax among million of passengers, has resulted third in the category of the best Cabin Staff in Europe, in front of the important flag carriers and third... more
AirlinesAEA calls for a higher cooperation between carriers and airports
London, United Kingdom - "It needs that we will be ready to face needs of the sector"
Chairman for the Association of the European Airlines (AEA) Mr Fernando Pinto, who is also the Chief Executive for TAP airline, asked ACI-Europe, the body representing European airports, for beginning... more
Government actsQuestion Time: gold medal to Italian soldiers killed in Nassiriya
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Filippo Ascierto (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Ascierto asked Italian Prime Minister for ensuring a gold medal to Italian soldiers killed in Nassiriya as some three years have passed since such a tragic attempt occurred in I... more
Government actsQuestion Time: US threats against who is found rescuing Al Zarqawi as wounded during strikes
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Sandro Delmastro Delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy Hon. Delmastro Delle Vedove intended to understand which is Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs’ point of view about the threats put forward by the USA against those states which are found t... more
Military aviationItalian Forester: a great leap forward with the Piaggio P-180
Ciampino, Italy - The first airplane for environmental monitoring and EMS has been officially delivered and it will increase the Corps' operational capabilities
The first Piaggio P-180 "Avanti" airplane destined to Italian Forester was officially delivered by the Italian company itself to its customer at Rome-Ciampino Airport yesterday. Italian Forester selected... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-28)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the vertical tie rods supporting certain electrical racks and the center stowage bins, which could cause the center stowage bins or electrical racks to fall onto passenger seats below during an emergency landing,
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36826-36829] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2 and B4 series airplanes (2005-13-33)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible trim loss when the flightcrew tries to override the autopilot pitch control, which could result in uncontrolled flight of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36833-36834] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improperly installed bushings, which could result in reduced tensile strength of the reinforcing strap of the wing's lower skin, and consequently a reduction of the structural capability of the wing and possible
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36831-36833] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-29)
Washington, Usa - To prevent wire chafing, which could result in the loss of flight control, communication, navigation, and engine fire control systems
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36834-36836] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes (2005-13-30)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the skin panels, which could cause rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36829-36831] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2005-13-27)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin, which could cause the fuselage skin to fracture and fail, and could result in rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36821-36823] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and B4; A-300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and model A-310/200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-26)
Washington, Usa - To ensure that crewmembers are informed of the risks associated with forcibly opening passenger/crew, emergency exit, and cargo doors before an airplane is fully depressurized, which will prevent injury to crewmembers, and subsequent
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36819-36821] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10; DC-9-20; DC-9-30; DC-9-40; DC-9-50; DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, and DC-9-87 and model MD-88 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent internal shorting, arcing, and loss of emergency battery power due to failed battery screws, which could result in loss of emergency power to electrical flight components or other emergency power systems required in the event
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 122)] [Page 36824-36826] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAir Maxi: the first low-cost airline from Serbia
Belgrade, Serbia - Tickets were offered for sale
The first no-frills carrier from Serbia, created by Aviogenx charter company, will be named Air Maxi. It will start air connections as from July; carrier will be based in Belgrade but it intends to establish... more
AccidentsBillionaire John Walton killed in an air incident
Washington, USA - The passion for flying killed one of the world's richest men
He was one of the owners of Wal-Mart’s chain of distribution, with a net worth of USD 18.2 billion he gained the 11th place on the list of the world’s richest people. He died yesterday at the age of 58,... more