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AerospaceItalian Government took pleasure in Galileo Joint Undertaking
Rome, Italy - "It is an important success both for Italian technology and innovation"
Italian Government showed its pleasure after Galileo Joint Undertaking decided yesterday to meet the joint offer by two groups iNavSat and Eurely for the final negotiation related to concession of Galileo... more
AirlineseasyJet and AdR: maiden flight to Belfast from Rome-Ciampino's Airport
Milan, Italy - It will take place on Friday July 1st 2005 in the morning
easyJet and Aeroporti di Roma communicate that the maiden flight presentation Rome-Belfast served by the low-cost at the Ciampino Airport, will hold on Friday July 1st 2005, at 10:15am near the "Giovan... more
AccidentsUS AH-64 crashed in Iraq: two Marines were killed
Baghdad, Iraq - Helicopter would be hit by a rebels' rocket
The chopper was downed killing two Marines from Baghdad’s Task Force. It has been revealed shortly after a rescue team found corps of the 2 US soldiers. The first inspections would indicate that helicopter c... more
AirlinesAlitalia: company and unions ready to resume talks on July 6
Rome, Italy - Cimoli more and more convinced about the need to carry on its effort to lead the carrier
Alitalia Board and the Italian trade unions’ representatives for the single trades are going to meet on next July 6 to analyse the situation regarding the relations between the company and workers during t... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18F and EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $10,667,516 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-04-C-0014) for... more
Press releaseEnac about Cimoli's declarations
Rome, Italy - The Italian Civil Aviation Authority verifies the behaviours of the Airport Societies and carriers, also those low-cost
"According to the Alitalia’s President and Ceo, Giancarlo Cimoli, Enac communicates that the Authority verifies in a constant way the behaviours of the Airport Societies and carriers, enclosed also those l... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Cimoli moaned about discriminations against the carrier
Rome, Italy - Comments on competitors and airports while asked institutions for verifying the air transport situation
Alitalia President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, thought about the situation of the carrier compared to competitors, airports’ conditions and the general operational cost. Cimoli would have reminded that s... more
Science and technologyBaghdad Airport closed because security workers do not have salary
Baghdad, Iraq - Transport Ministry is a three wages behind
Airport operations have been suspended last week end, from past Friday until this morning, because of a contract dispute emerged between Iraqi Transport Ministry and British Global Strategies Group attending... more
PeopleEurocontrol: Europe and Usa to hold joint seminar on ATM R&D
Brussels, Belgium - The sixth edition in Baltimore from today to next Thursday
In order to support development of a harmonised global air traffic management system, the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration and EUROCONTROL are jointly organising the Sixth USA/Europe Seminar o... more
Latest newsJSF: more than 200 stealth fighters for Italian Air Force?
Washington, USA - Representatives from Lockheed Martin would have thought about such a figure when considering the increasing industrial cooperation and the aircraft to be replaced
Representatives from Lockheed Martin would have recently stated that Italy could become the major customer of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) at a European level, even more than Great Britain despite... more
Civil aviationIran: new AIEA's inspections on the Iranian nuclear programme
Teheran, Iran - Immediately after the victory of ultra-conservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at Presidential election
The recent victory at Presidential election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad casts a new shadow on the nuclear matter, most of all when considering Washington’s attitude about the electoral result. The ultra-conservative n... more
Civil defenseThe "recce" vocation of the UAVs according to General Atomics
Washington, USA - The US company resorted to a merge between its strictly aeronautical section and the one related to reconnaissance systems
Remote control aircraft and detection/monitoring sensors represent an unavoidable couple for the entire UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) technology field, as the unmanned aircraft are in fact deployed for... more
AirlinesSkyTeam to include additional members
Madrid, Spain - Everything is ready for the entrance of Air Europa
SkyTeam is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year and has announced early this month, that also the Iberian carrier Air Europa will be member of the alliance together with Panama’s Copa Airlines, R... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): synergies with Telecom under banner of the e-commerce
Rome, Italy - A deal with the Italian telephony operator able to ensure a 15% discount for its customers regarding the carrier's electronic ticket
Alitalia President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, put recently into evidence the fact that no political pressures have been exerted on the airline’s management, a statement made just two days before the c... more
AccidentsHamburg Airlines plane had to resort to an emergency landing
Berlin, Germany - It came from Spain with 141 tourists on board
The pilot flying a Boeing 737-700 belonging to the German carrier Hamburg Airlines has been forced Saturday morning to operate an emergency landing in the small airport in the city of Friedrichshafen (Southern... more
Sport aviationItalian undertaking on microlight stops off in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden - News from Baltic after a short halt in Denmark
Achille Cesarano and Maurizio Radi with his little dog named Gilda, left the runway of Senigallia’s Air Club last June 16 at 07:38am for performing the undertaking aimed to reach Artic polar circle overflying n... more
IndustryEmbraer began accepting orders for new Very Light and Light jets
São José dos Campos, Brazil - These versions launched in May
Embraer announced last Friday that it is now taking orders for its new Very Light and Light Jets directly through its sales offices. Through a deposit agreement, a customer will be able to reserve a Very... more
IndustryBoeing delivered China Eastern's first 737-700s for high-altitude regions
Seattle, Usa - It's the first of two B-737/700Next Generation
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines (Yunnan) celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first two Next-Generation 737-700s modified for operations in some of the most remote, high-altitude regions. The m... more
AccidentsPortugal: a small plane hit a car
Lisbon, Portugal - The car's driver was killed, pilot was admitted in hospital
A man was killed and an other wounded when a light aircraft in taking-off stage hit a car at Espinho aerodrome, in Northern Portugal, yesterday. Pilot was seriously injured and he is still in hospital,... more
IndustryAirbus: Air Mauritius increases the fleet with new A-340/300E
Milan, Italy - They to be delivered starting from the last quarter of 2006
Air Mauritius signed an agreement with Airbus for three A-340/300E’s purchase that will be delivered starting from the last quarter of 2006 and an option for other two of the same model. Air Mauritius s... more
AccidentsThree people flying on a tourism plane crashed in Switzerland emerged safe
Zurich, Switzerland - The aircraft should have to fly over the region of Dents du Midi
A tourism plane, which model is still unknown, carrying three persons, failed on Saturday afternoon, while was trying to land at Placettes a Bex aerodrome, situated in the Vaud Canton, after take-off from... more
HelicoptersARH: Bell believes in the "strength of tradition"
Washington, USA - The US maker thinks that the best solution to replace the OH-58 is to rely upon its evolution consisting of the 407
The final selection of the new US Army’s scout light helicopter is likely to be unveiled by the end of July and Bell formalized its participation to the bid related to the so called ARH (Armed Reconnaissance H... more
HelicoptersVenezuela: 40 Russian-made helicopters have been ordered
Caracas, Venezuela - It would deal with MI-17, MI-26 and MI-35M but different opinions among the analysts would exist anyway about the number of vehicles requested
The United States would disapprove of the Venezuelan defensive system modernization process, which is going on in an absolutely autonomous manner and that is in particular relying upon Russian-made products,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent air leakage around the temperature sensor for the aft cargo compartment, which, in the event of a fire in the aft cargo compartment, could result in an insufficient concentration of fire extinguishing agent, and consequent
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36476-36479] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent metallic fibers from the first stage filter of the servo valves inside the DACM from becoming lodged in the first stage nozzle of the servo valve, which could lead to tire failure during high speed/high energy braking and
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36479-36480] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca SA Arriel 2B turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of control of engine fuel flow in manual control mode or mixed control mode, leading to engine overspeed and in-flight engine shutdown, or uncommanded in-flight engine shutdown
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36480-36482] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400, -400D, -400F; 767-200, -300, -300F; and 777-200 and -300 series airplanes (2005-13-20)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a latent open circuit that could leave the fuel spar shutoff valve in a partially open position when the engine fire switch is activated, which could result in fuel from the engine feeding an uncontrolled fire in the engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36474-36476] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AvCraft Dornier model 328-100 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36470-36472] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200, -200C, -300, - 400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes (2005-13-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fuel or fuel vapors from leaking into the cargo or passenger compartments and coming into contact with a possible ignition source, which could result in fire or explosion
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36486-36488] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 650 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36472-36474] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS-365N2, and AS-365N3 helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a hose, resulting in failure of hydraulic pressure to the brakes on the affected landing gear wheel, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during a run-on landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36482-36484] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Agusta SpA model AB-412 series helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of the tip block or tip closure, loss of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: June 24, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 121)] [Page 36484-36486] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter Corporation selected the AB-139
Amsterdam, Holland - Two choppers to be deployed for offshore purposes in the North Sea starting by the end of 2005
CHC Helicopter Corporation, one of the most important companies dedicated to helicopter services for energy and oil industries, selected the AgustaWestland/Bell AB-139 medium twin helicopter as the new... more
DefenseAssignments and advancements for Italian Army and Navy
Rome, Italy - Cecchi is the new Chief of General Staff for the EI
Italian Council of Ministers has approved, under a proposal by Minister of Defence Antonio Martino, the appointment of the General of Army Corps Filiberto Cecchi as Chief of General Staff for Italian Army;... more
Fair and showsItalian Army: General Cecchi as the new Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - Italian Leading Joint Operational Command's major representative replaced General Fraticelli
General Filiberto Cecchi is the new Italian Army Chief of Staff. The appointment was performed by Italian Government on last June 24 and Gen. Cecchi will replace Gen. Giulio Fraticelli, who leaves his... more
Civil aviationFlight to Rome re-directed on Chicago
Chicago, USA - Traveler found a small knife on board and warned the crew
The B-767/300 by American Airlines flying from Chicago to Rome has been forced last Saturday, to come back after a passenger found a small knife into the package, provided by the flying personnel, containing... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 27 to next Sunday July 3
Monday 27 - Aerobatics - 2005 FAI World Championships. Burgos, Spain. + 34 91 508 29 50 www.rfae.org Tuesday 28 - Aerobatics - 2005 FAI World Championships. Burgos, Spain. + 34 91 508 29... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): July and September affected by strikes
Rome, Italy - Air traffic controllers, pilots, employees of airport operators and flight assistants
July and September will be involved by several strikes in the air transport sector and also Alitalia will be directly affected. A stop called by air traffic controllers and personnel from the airport operators... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a carrier-unions meeting in July for an analysis of air transport
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, Government sets the management of the Italian airline's redundancies
Alitalia Assembly meeting for accounts 2004 approval is going to be held today and loss is expected to be partially covered by the resort to reserves of the company’s property, and the airline is not q... more
IndustryForgeard/Enders: EADS got a new lead
Amsterdam, Holland - Appointments of the two group's co-CEO has been formalized, Humbert replaced Forgeard for Airbus' lead and Eurocopter becomes the holding helicopter division
Noel Forgeard and Thomas Enders can be practically considered (and not only on the basis of simple intentions) to date as the new Co-Chief Executive Officers of the European aerospace and defence holding... more
AirportsA social support fund for personnel in the air transport
Rome, Italy - CDM asked ministers for arranging an interdepartmental decree
Italian Council of Ministers has gathered last Friday at Palazzo Chigi and entrusted Minister of Infrastructures and Transport, Minister of Welfare, Minister of Economy, with the arrangement of an interdepartmental... more
SecurityUS AH-64 crashed in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The 3rd Infantry Division referred it
An American gunship AH-64 Apache would be crashed near the air base of Taji, in the Northern Iraq, according to US military sources. The incident would have happened around the 11:00am today, local time. Two... more
DefenseItaly: "In Iraq until December 31, 2005"
Rome, Italy - CDM approved a bill for carrying on the humanitarian and military mission up to the end of the year
Italian Council of Ministers gathered last June 24, under the proposal of Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gianfranco Fini, and Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, has... more
DefenseConscription to retire starting from July 1st
Rome, Italy - Italian CDM approved to anticipate the date of the end of the military service
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, announced that conscription in Italy is suspended forever as Council of Ministers approved his proposal for anticipating at June 30 2005 the end of levy. So... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15 aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $8,190,354 firm fixed price, cost-plus fixed-fee contract modification to provide for F-15 aircraft AN/ALQ 135 Band 1.5 Lot VI,... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 102 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $102,435,811 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract (N00010-03-C-0054) to... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aircraft Engine awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T-700 family of engines
General Electric Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded on June 23, 2005, a $ 9,908,450 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for the overhaul and repair for the entire T-700 family of engines.... more
Latest newsIndonesia: 12 new Su-30 fighters by 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia - Indonesian Government's intention to face the logistics problems of national defensive system
Despite economic difficulties produced by the seaquake occurred last December, the defence sector still is a major one for Indonesian Government, which would be carefully thinking to perform the purchase... more
AirlinesEmirates: entertainment onboard awarded like the best in the world
Milan, Italy - According to a Skytrax's survey, a British society
"Emirates Airline, in the survey of the British society, Skytrax, has resulted the carrier with the ’Best entertainment onboard system 2005’. The prize has been awarded on the occasion of the ’World Airli... more
Civil aviationmaps.google.com: an useful service or a limit for security?
Rome, Italy - Many could ask themselves if it is good to favour the display of airports and military bases all over the world
AVIONEWS has already provided a description of the new service supplied by Google internet engine and related to the satellite maps practically capable of putting into evidence with a certain resolution... more