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IndustryStaveley Instruments awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For various aircraft
Staveley Instruments, Kennewick, Wash., is being awarded a $10,377,580 firm fixed price contract to provide for Eddy Current Flaw Detector Units to perform Non-Destructive Inspection on various aircraft.... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the KC-130J aircraft
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $5,353,072 firm-fixed-price contract for AE2100D3 Engines used on the KC-130J aircraft. Work will be performed in Indianapolis, Ind., and work... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 11 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22 Osprey
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded an $11,216,850 ceiling priced order for procurement of additional items spares for the MV-22 Osprey. Work will be performed in Ridley... more
AirportsAVIONEWS apologizes with customers for delay in releasing news
Rome, Italy - Delay caused by technical problems
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Science and technologyPrivate jets to Reagan Washington DC Airport
Washington DC, Usa - Only 24 take off and landing admitted every day
Within three months private airplanes could be able to board a plane by Reagan Washington DC Airport, the most important air station of the American capital, located near to the famous building and power... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: a number dedicated to the bookings and immediate information
Rome, Italy - From next Wednesday, June 1st
"Qatar Airways has activated a special number, dedicated to the bookings and information, to facilitate the increasing requests coming from tour operators and market. The new telephone number is 899-103303... more
Science and technologyPress conference on Leipzig/Halle Airport: the European air freight hub of the future
Munich, Germany - It will take place tomorrow at 1:30pm
"With the decision of DHL to set up an air freight hub in Leipzig/Halle, the airport will become one of the most significant traffic and logistics centers in Europe. The Leipzig/Halle Airport provides... more
Science and technologyCould it be possible to keep monitoring seismic zone
Rome, Italy - The new radar INSAR, will be introduced during a meeting in Naples
The new revolutionary radar INSAR, realized by ESA, will be introduced June 23-24 during a meeting in Naples organized by Vesuvian Observatory, Irea (Italian institute for the environment) and ESA. A group... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines inaugurated nonstop Service to Belfast, Northern Ireland
New York, Usa - Second of six Trans-Atlantic routes Being Added This Year
Continental Airlines recently named the OAG "Airline of the Year 2005", began daily nonstop flights from its hub at Newark Liberty International Airport to Belfast, Northern Ireland started last Thursday.... more
HelicoptersKofi Annan: "Darfur needs helicopters"
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - Canada and Egypt promised to dispatch soldiers
53 members of African Union (AU) gathered in Addis Abeba last week, at the presence of United Nations General Secretary, Kofi Annan, to discuss about Darfur crisis. "Six attack helicopters and 116 armored... more
Civil aviationUSA: a laser to protect civil aircraft against surface-to-air missiles
Washington, USA - Tests started on three different commercial airplanes with solutions offered by BAe and Northrop Grumman
US Department of Homeland Security is going to test the new electronic countermeasures system destined, according to Bush-led Administration’s intention, to protect the civil aircraft against the threat r... more
Latest newsUSA re-deployed 15 F-117 stealth aircraft in South Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea - Communist regime's protest came immediately after but the United States denied it deals with war preparations
Relations between the United States and North Korea proved tenser and tenser during the last days. Pyongyang’s regime expressed all its disappointment following the discovery that some 15 US Air Force’s F-1... more
HelicoptersEH-101: comfortable, secure and reliable in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Personnel belonging to the British contingent re-deployed in the Arab country proves convinced of it
British contingent re-deployed in the Iraqi territory proves satisfied about the EH-101’s performance. The Merlin would be considered as an even better transport vehicle than the CH-47 Chinook, despite t... more
MiscellaneousPope blessed a town in Molise Region by helicopter
Campobasso, Italy - Pontiff made a little diversion on Rome back route
All has been performed according to schedule yesterday in occasion of Bari’s Eucharistic Congress: the Jupiter operation by Italian Air Force has started (see for details AVIONEWS) and Pope Benedict X... more
Defense"Drawsko" drill performed in Poland has been completed
Stettino, Poland - The redeployment of Italian troops has started and is expected to end next June 9
Italian soldiers engaged in the military drill occurred in the Polish town of "Drawsko" over a month, are coming back in Italy from Stettino Airport. The deployed Italian forces belong to the Command... more
Defense"Combined Joint European Exercise" has been completed
Rome, Italy - It aimed to promote a better comprehension of challenges concerning Military Forces in the international ambit
The "Combined Joint European Exercise 2005", organized by the Italian Centre for High Studies on Defence, has been completed last May 26 after 8 days of works: the event has been attended by some 60 Italian... more
HelicoptersWill the British Apaches’ baptism of fire occur in Iraq?
London, UK – Experts in the defence sector think about the possibility of such an operational choice
Military analysts are asking themselves in Great Britain if a possibility exists that British Government decides to send four new Apache AH Mk1 combat helicopters to Iraq to support the armed forces re-deployed... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: EU suggests immediate cuts for public support on a bilateral basis
Brussels, Belgium – They could be followed by additional reductions
European Union is trying to resume talks concerning subsidies to aerospace industry with the United States aiming to a brand new solution. EU Commission would have in fact suggested to Washington to perform... more
IndustryThales-Finmeccanica-Alcatel: a new industrial leading group to compete with EADS?
Paris, France – It is the hypothesis of some analysts on the future of the French company’s alliances
French press usually pays attention on the great interest shown by EADS for Thales, the well known French group specialized in the avionics and defence electronics sectors searching for a turning point... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier Model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA4900SW
Washington, Usa - To prevent a damaged microphone jack assembly from interfering with movement of the control column, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 102)] [Page 30621-30624] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To find and fix fatigue cracking of the horizontal stabilizer pivot bulkhead and adjacent structure, which could result in loss of the horizontal stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 102)] [Page 30617-30621] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Turbomeca S.A. Arrius 1A Turboshaft Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained engine failure if a free turbine overspeed occurs
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 102)] [Page 30613-30615] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of both hydraulic and brake systems if one fuse on each hydraulic system were to fail simultaneously, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 27, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 102)] [Page 30615-30617] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationSN Brussels Airlines: Brussels-Boulogne flight suspended due to technical problem
Brussels, Belgium – It happened on last Friday as confirmed by the carrier to AVIONEWS
A SN Brussels Airlines’ flight from Brussels to Boulogne and operated in cooperation with Alitalia was forced to go back towards the Belgian capital’s airport on last Friday after about 50 minutes fly... more
Civil aviationCell phones on board? An advantage for terrorism
Washington, USA - The new alarm has been called by US Security
US Justice Department, FBI and Homeland Security are all agree in considering the use of cell phones on planes as an additional threat in the hand of terrorists who could coordinate in the best way possible... more
Latest newsBelgium: four F-16 fighters in Afghanistan to support ISAF
Brussels, Belgium – They will operate for six months starting next July
Belgium decided to send four F-16 Fighting Falcon multirole light fighters to Afghanistan. The Belgian Air Force’s airplanes will stay in such a country for about six months starting next July, and they w... more
HelicoptersDhruv: IAI to attend to promote the Indian helicopter in the international market
Tel Aviv, Israel – Also the European market and the US LUH military programme are among the goals
The promotion of the Indian Dhruv helicopter in the international market will be ensure by the support provided by Israeli IAI aerospace company in cooperation with Indian HAL. Such promotional activity... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): 14 flights cancelled on 29 due to flying personnel shortage
Rome, Italy - No protest claimed back by Italian trade unions
Alitalia was forced to cancel some 14 flights leaving from Rome-Fiumicino Airport yesterday of which the largest part on international routes. The reason must be put down to to the lack of sufficient flying... more
AirlinesVolare: Giorgio Fossa has been questioned
Varese, Italy - Attorney's Office of Busto Arsizio is investigating his role in recapitalization
THe former Chairman of Volare (just few months at beginning of 2004), Giorgio Fossa, also former President of Confindustria and SEA (Milan airports’ operator), has been questioned in Busto Arsizio about t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: 196 flights were cancelled on last May 28
Rome, Italy - Due to ENAV air traffic controllers' strike
ENAV (Italian National Air Traffic Management Authority) controllers’ strike occurred on last May 28 (from 12:00 to 04:00 pm) produced several cancellations which affected most of all Alitalia. The Italian n... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fifth week of May and in the first days of June
Rome, Italy - From today, May 30 to next Sunday 5
Monday 30 - Paragliding - 2005 Open National Accuracy Landing Championship. Ivanec, Croatia. + 385 91 23 42 340 http://web.vip.hr/let.vip - Ballooning - 9th International Hot-Air Balloon Meeting... more
Civil aviationFight against illegal immigration: is the provision of means and training to Lybia ineffective?
Tripoli, Lybia - Lybic regime would be asking for financial support while what has been done by Italy so far would not be providing the expected results
Difficulties experienced by Italian authorities in managing illegal immigration coming from Africa would be self-evidently an effect of the lack of full and coherent implementation of agreements with Lybia... more
PeopleChinese Civil Aviation to open to private investors
Beijing, China - Civil Aviation of China Administration unveiled the rumors
"Various important sectors of China’s civil aviation will be open to the foreign capital in gradual manner", the director of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), Yang Yuanyuan, said according to "Securities T... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): Board of Directors approved the Group's consolidated accounts on December 31, 2004
Rome, Italy - Moreover, it approved the contract betweeen Alitalia and Fintecna related to its role in Alitalia Servizi's stake
Alitalia Board of Directors approved the Group’s consolidated accounts on December 31, 2004 and approved the contract between Alitalia and Fintecna related to its role in Alitalia Servizi’s stake. Act... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on April 30 2005
Rome, Italy - Consisting of EUR 1829m
Alitalia revealed its net financial position has found on April 30, 2005. It consisted of EUR 1829m. Dept improved compared to its previous position. Warranties can cover the financial condition of the... more
PeopleIata: January-April passenger traffic up 8.7%
Tokyo, Japan - Cost reduction to dominate World Air Transport Summit
"Passenger traffic growth of 8.7% shows that demand for travel is strong. Slower cargo growth of 4.7% reflects a general slowdown in global economic activity. The real story, however, is the bottom line.... more
Science and technologyBAA runs for 75% of Budapest Airport
Budapest, Hungary - It promised long-term investments
BAA has officially announced its intention to partecipate to Budapest Airport tender. CEO of Britain’s largest airport operator as from today is in visit by Hungary main airport in order to find Budapest a... more
CuriositiesMigratory birds flying following ultra-light route
Orbetello, Italy - It is time to come back North
A cloud of Bald Ibis passed the Winter by the WWF Oasis in Orbetello (Toscana Region, Italy) after being arrived in Italy from Austria last Autumn, trained by a group of Austrian searchers and pilots who... more
IndustryBoeing: Japan Aircraft Development Corporation finalized 787 agreements
Tokyo, Japan - Specific terms of the agreement are not being discussed
Boeing and Japan Aircraft Development Corporation (JADC), representing its three Japanese 787 structure partners -- Fuji Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries -- have... more
Press releaseEnav strike: the Sagat's press release
Turin, Italy - Hardships could verify also in the Turin's Airport
"Sagat (Turin Airport) communicates that tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, because of the Enav air traffic controllers’ strike fixed from 12am to 4pm, could verify hardships to the arrivals and departures f... more
CuriositiesVirgin Atlantic launched the Frequent Flyer Card for dogs and cats
London, United Kingdom - Pet accumulating air miles give a free ticket to their owners
Considering that Virgin Atlantic carried more than 1000 animals last year, the Flying Paws Card is available also for dogs and cats which are regular customers of the British airline starting from this... more
Government actsQuestion Time: export of Italian weapons and international security
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Silvana Pisa (DS)
Italian Deputy Hon. Pisa asked Italian Minister of Defence for expressing his own opinion about the export of Italian weapons and the related problems concerning international security, underlining the... more
Government actsQuestion Time: Beretta guns owned by Al Qaeda's members
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy Hon. Bulgarelli intended to understand which information are available for Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs regarding the Beretta guns which would have been found as owned by Al Qaeda’s m... more
Government actsQuestion Time: dangerous wastes at the US Base located in Santo Stefano (Sardinia)
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Mauro Bulgarelli (Misto-Verdi-l'Unione)
Italian Deputy, Hon. Bulgarelli, asked some Italian Ministers for making clear if Italian Government thinks that activities performed at the US Base located in Santo Stefano (Sardinia), and where many... more
Science and technologySagat: maiden flight for the new charter carrier Air Italy
Turin, Italy - Next Sunday at 9am a B-757/200 will take off from Caselle's Airport
"Next Sunday, May 29 from the Turin-Caselle International Airport will take off at 9am to Budapest the first commercial flight of the new Italian charter carrier, Air Italy. The connection, in partnership... more
MiscellaneousBlair landed in Rome
Rome, Italy - He is about to meet Berlusconi
British Premier Tony blair has landed at 12:25pm at Rome-Ciampino Airport for the first stop on his diplomatic trip aimed to see his counterparts of countries belonging to G8. His meeting with Italian... more
Press releaseAlitalia will cancel 196 flights because of the Enav air traffic controllers' strike
Rome, Italy - Four hours fixed for tomorrow
"Alitalia communicates that tomorrow, Saturday May 28, because of the strike announced from 12am to 4pm by the Enav air traffic controllers adherent to Anpcat, Licta, Cila, Sacta and Cisal, will cancel... more
Civil aviationItalian General Director of Military Health before depleted uranium committee
Rome, Italy - The audition occured at Palazzo Madama yesterday
The investigating committee on depleted uranium dealing with cases of death and serious disease affecting military personnel engaged in international peace-keeping missions, preservation conditions and... more
AirlinesBritish Airways flight made an emergency landing
Tel Aviv, Israel - It has been escorted by two fighter jets to Tel Aviv Airport due to malfunction to the radio system
A British Airways B-777 with 195 persons on board, has been forced yesterday (at 3:00pm) to an emergency landing at the International Tel Aviv "Ben Gurion" Airport, because of a failure to radio connections... more
Government actsQuestion Time: depleted uranium and compensation for ill soldiers due to service
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Elettra Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
Italian Deputy Hon. Deiana intended to understand which criteria are taken into consideration by Italian Ministry of Defence for granting compensation to ill soldiers due to their operational service.... more