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Press releaseThe last respects to the Pope (13): the list of flights operated in arrival on Fiumicino next Thursday and Friday on the Enac's website
Rome, Italy - Cancelled about 70% of connections; instead there aren't particular limitations regarding those in departure
"Regarding the air space limitations on Rome simultaneity with the arrive of the State delegates that will participate to the Pope’s funeral, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority announces that in the d... more
AccidentsF/A-22: assessments on the flight control system failure
Washington, USA - An accident occurred in September 2004 would have depended on a failure of one of the most important avionics systems for the fighter
A Lockheed Martin F/A-22 Raptor multirole stealth fighter interceptor was affected by an accident at Edwards Air Force Base (California) on last September 28, fortunately not causing damages for persons... more
AerospaceUSA's security depends more and more on space technology
Washington, USA - Military experts asked for higher attention on such sector which involves both defence and civil fields
The USA remarkably depend on space technology and they have to do everything possible to keep a relevant role in such a field and prevent that America’s enemies can threaten in a certain way its security. T... more
AirlinesAir Canada: the new direct Toronto-Rome link has started
Toronto, Canada - A code-share deal with Air One to fly other connections to Italian airports
The flight AC-890 was the first to leave at Toronto International Airport: the non-stop connection with Rome is operated by a Boeing B-767/300ER able to take up to 223 passengers. Moreover, thanks to the... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (11). Sab: 34 additional flights at "Marconi" for the Pontiff's funeral
Boulogne, Italy - Operated by the Polish Centralwings and served by B-737/300
"To allow to the Polish faithfuls to participate to the Pope John Paul II’s funeral, the Polish carrier, Centralwings, has organized for the days of Thursday 7 and Friday 8, the service of ten special c... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (12): Roman dealers and innkeepers to speculate on pilgrims
Rome, Italy - Codacons warned to "Avoid cases of speculation"
Italian customers association Codacons, estimated that pilgrims (2 or 4 millions) arrived at Rome in the last hours to greet the Polish Pope dead last Saturday, would have paid out a figure close to EUR... more
MiscellaneousPrince Ranieri III of Munich died (2): the words of Berlusconi
Rome, Italy - Messages of condolence came even from the premier of Germany and France
Italian president Silvio Berlusconi in his message of condolence for the death of Prince Ranieri III of Munich who died this morning because of complications lead to his disease (see AVIONEWS), underlined... more
IndustryEADS ready to acquire Nokia's security communication systems section
Amsterdam, Holland - The deal is likely to be achieved by the end of 2005
Nokia is certainly one of the leading worldwide companies in mobile phones but the Finnish company opted for developing its own section dedicated to communication security systems during years, and EADS... more
AirlinesExpected in short time the final bids for Olympic Airlines
Athens, Greece - On April, 13, has been fixed the deadline for the binding proposals of purchase for the carrier
Greek Transport Minister said that the final bids for Olympic Airlines, which the Government is again attempting to privatize, are expected next week. "On April, 13, we are expecting final binding bids... more
DefenseUSA: modernizing the nuclear deterrence is necessary
Washington, USA - The country would be ready to invest in such sector to improve the systems and lower cost while scheduling missile number cuts by 2012
Nuclear deterrence is always in the centre of attention of several countries worldwide, both in the case of strictu sensu nuclear powers such as Russia (which has already started an update programme) and... more
AirlineseasyJet to start a new service to Berlin-Schonefeld
Rome, Italy - From the Italian airport of Pisa "Galileo Galilei"
British low-cost carrier, easyJet, would start on next April, 8, a new service to Berlin-Schonefeld, with flights’ departure from the airport of Pisa. The carrier started just in the past days to operate t... more
AirlinesMarch passenger number on board of British Airways flights to raise
London , United Kingdom - Travellers who have chosen to be transported by the carrier increased 4,5 per cent last month compared to March 2004
British Airways announced that passenger traffic in March rose 4,5 per cent compared to the same period last year. Even percentage indicating BA’s load factor reported a slight increasing of 1,7 points, u... more
Government actsQuestion time on "Calipari" inquest
Rome, Italy - By senator Cesare Salvi (DS-L'Ulivo party)
Italian senator Salvi asked Italian Premier, Italian Defence Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and for Justice as well, to make clear if Government intends to demand the US authority collaboration... more
Civil aviationEmbargo on weapon export to China: "Do not understimate Japan and Australia's worry about the matter"
Washington, USA - US Government reminded to EU that also the two Pacific countries' view must be taken into account
The United States commented again regarding the delicate matter concerning the cancellation of the European Union’s embargo on the weapons export affecting China after the tragic events occurred in Tienanmen S... more
Latest newsFinmeccanica: Bulgaria selects the C-27J transport aircraft
Rome, Italy - With the supply of eight units aimed at replacing the current fleet of Antonov AN-26
The Italian industry has announced in a press release that "The tactical military transport aircraft C-27J, jointly developed by Alenia Aeronautica - a Finmeccanica Company - and the U.S. Lockheed Martin,... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (10): conclave to open next April 18
Rome, Italy - The Chief of State delegation's list will be released tomorrow
The College of Cardinals set on Monday, April 18, as the date for start of the conclave to elect a successor to Karol Wojtyla. Cardinals have read also the Pontiff spiritual testament but the Polish text... more
AccidentsAfghanistan: a US Chinook helicopter fell headlong
Kabul, Afghanistan - THe reason for such a disaster which killed at least two persons should be put down to a dust storm
A US CH-47 Chinook US transport helicopter fell headlong in Afghanistan this morning, around 180 km South-East far from Kabul city. According to what both Ghazni Province Governor (just where the disaster... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (9): Bush to land at Rome tonight
Rome, Italy - There is also the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
United States President George W. Bush, the first lady Laura, Bill Clinton, Bush father and the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will arrive in Rome tonight: President will stay in Rome two days... more
HelicoptersDeepwater: US Coast Guard to upgrade the HH-60J Jayhawks
Washington, USA - This would be the final choice to meet the operational requirements instead of the purchase of a new aircraft
Sikorsky unveils that the US Coast Guard HH-60J Jayhawks will be involved by an upgrade process for the purpose of meeting the operational requirements scheduled by the Deepwater programme. USCG is provided... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand increases fuel surcharge
Auckland, New Zealand - In response to soaring fuel costs
New Zealand’s flag carrier, Air New Zealand, announced that it will increase fuel surcharge in response to soaring fuel costs. Starting on April, 12, passengers who will choose to travel on board of f... more
MiscellaneousTwo Garuda's crew members inquired for the death of a famous human right activist
Amsterdam, Holland - Munir died last year on board of a flight to Amsterdam
Two crew members of the Indonesian flag carrier Garuda are being questioned in connection with the death of Munir, a famous lawyer and human right activist who lost his life on board of a flight to Amsterdam... more
AirlinesQatar Airways doubles its service from and to Italy
Rome, Italy - With effect until October, 31, 2005
The national airline of Qatar, Qatar Airways, doubled in the past days its weekly direct services from and to Italy, with effect until October, 31, 2005. Qatar Airways offers to its leisure customers as... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (8): Rome to stop for funeral day
Rome, Italy - Offices and schools closed, cars off and there will be not bread on the table
Italian Police Chief, Rome’s mayor Walter Veltroni, Prefect and town council have gathered this morning to decide the security plan for Pope’s funeral: Guido Bertolaso announced the traffic block starting at... more
AirlineseasyJet to offer a new service Rome-Ciampino/Basilea
Rome, Italy - The interconnection will be operative starting from June, 24, 2005
Low-cost carrier easyJet offers a new service Rome-Ciampino/Basilea (situated at the borders among Switzerland, France and Germany), starting from June, 24, 2005, with interesting fares from EUR 26,99... more
AirlinesFinnair's pilots to threaten strike
Helsinki, Finland - With effect on next April, 25
Finnair’s pilots threatened to stop working overtime from April, 25, if a deal with the company about some work conditions is not reached. Panu Maki, the head of the union representing pilots, said the m... more
AirlinesPassenger traffic up on board of Virgin Blue's flights
Sydney, Australia - While its load factor fell
Australian low-cost carrier, Virgin Blue, announced that passenger traffic rose in February 2005 compared to the same period of the previous year, while its load factor fell. The airline filled 75.8 per... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): analysts' doubts on the approval of the plan
Brussels, Belgium - Competitors do not appear surprised about the stock exchange success and positive technical comment on Fintecna's role, experts suggested
Air transport analysts prove in some cases still sceptical about the possible approval of the Alitalia’s business plan by European Commission and the real carrier’s capability in reorganizing and starting a c... more
HelicoptersUS Army takes stock of the ARH and LUH programmes situation
Washington, USA - The name of the winner of the first competition is likely to be unveiled on June 6 while for the new utility aircraft one needs to wait further
US military authorities take a stock of situation concerning two important helicopter programmes: the ARH (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) and the LUH (Light Utility Helicopter). As far as it is concerned... more
HelicoptersRobinson R-44: "sight set" on Great Britain's election
London, UK - Two helicopters of this type to be deployed by BBC during the electoral campaign and election itself
BBC2, the channel belonging to well known British TV group, will resort to the deployment of two helicopters during the electoral campaign and the same Great Britain’s election day. The date for voting f... more
AirlinesThe last respects to the Pope (7). easyJet: flight cancellations to and from Rome-Ciampino's Airport
Milan, Italy - From 10 am of tomorrow, on Thursday and untill midnight of Friday
"On the occasion of the celebration of Pope John Paul II’s funeral, the Authority of Air Traffic Control in Italy has ordered the closure of Rome-Ciampino’s Airport from 10am of tomorrow, on Thursday Apr... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (6): Air One offers special fares from several terminals
Rome, Italy - There are long files for passport control at the airports
The Roman charity for pilgrimages, in collaboration with Italian carrier Air One, decided to offer special fares for flights leaving from Milan-Linate, Cuneo-Levaldigi, Turin-Caselle, Venice, Genoa, Alghero,... more
AirlinesThe last respects to the Pope (5): 80 charter flights booked throughout Europe
Rome, Italy - Also Nato General Secretary will arrive to Rome
On Friday, also Nato General Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, will be in S.Peter square. The machine for security is developing: next Friday, traffic Rome’car traffic may be stopped. Meanwhile Italian C... more
Science and technologyThe last respects to the Pope (4): special flights from Poland landed at Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - European airlines indicated a passenger growth on flights to Rome
Yesterday, the first charter flight carrying pilgrims, landed at Rome-Ciampino "G.B. Pastine" Airport. Almost all Fiumicino carriers have recorded a boosting demand, up to an additional 30 per cent. Yesterday,... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announced new twice-weekly nonstop service from Houston to Tikal/Flores, Guatemala
Houston, Usa - On Wednesdays and Saturdays, from June 18
Continental Airlines last Monday announced new nonstop service between Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Tikal/Flores, Guatemala, beginning June 18, pending government approval. Continental w... more
IndustryEmbraer's Legacy Executive certified to fly at 41,000 feet
São José dos Campos, Brazil - First jet with the higher service ceiling to be delivered in the second quarter of 2005
Embraer announced last week that its Legacy corporate jet received certification from the aviation authorities in Brazil, the U.S. and Europe to raise its service ceiling to 41,000 feet (12,500 meters). The... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: more investments in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - It is being forecasted to double them when considering the remarkable demand in this sector in the Asian country
EADS-owned Eurocopter’s Malaysian section is forecasting to increase its investments in a significant manner in the Asian country, even by doubling them, when considering the remarkable demand in specific f... more
IndustrySubsidies to aerospace industry: negotiations maybe possible even beyond April 11
Brussels, Belgium - EU would be willing to meet the US request but the WTO appeal hypothesis still appears plausible
It seems that European-American negotiations in order to achieve a final agreement on subsidies to aerospace industry can be extended beyond the deadline previously scheduled for the their accomplishment,... more
Science and technologyAviation Week awarded the Qantas-Boeing-Air Traffic Alliance collaboration
Sydney, Australia - Positive results during the tests on innovative traffic management procedures when approaching the air stations
Qantas, Boeing and Air Traffic Alliance (consisting of EADS, Airbus and Thales) have recently been awarded with an important prize by Aviation Week, the Information Technology/Electronics, due to the brilliant... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (3): Meridiana increased flights from Sardinia today
Rome, Italy - Alitalia and Air One reported no schedule's change
At the moment Alitalia did not have provided for increasing flights next days to face the great flow of pilgrims to Rome: but it is possible to acquire special fare tickets, for domestic, international... more
Press releaseTelefono Blu: over 4 millions in the capital to greet Pope John Paul II "The great"
Rome, Italy - More one million his compatriots
"Over 4 millions, according to Telefono Blu, will be the pilgrims that arrive or have already reached Rome to greet Pope John Paul II the Great. It will be the greatest event that can be remembered. From... more
MiscellaneousPrince Ranieri III of Munich died
Rome, Italy - The sovereign was 81 years old and was reigning since 1949
An official note gave this morning the news lead to the death of Prince Ranieri III of Munich. It is possible to read in it: "His Serene Highness Prince Ranieri III of Munich died on Wednesday, April,... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope (2): EU's delegation to fly to Rome too
Rome, Italy - "Pontiff was a great European "
European Commission spokesman Francoise Le-Bail said yesterday that EU President José Manuel Durao Barroso with Deputy President Franco Frattini, Polish commissioner Danuta Hubner and Austrian External... more
MiscellaneousThe last respects to the Pope: two millions Poles are expected to funeral
Rome, Italy - LOT has increased services
Several carriers reported that their flights to Rome were sold out: the Polish airline LOT will operate by bigger aircraft and add special flights to facilitate Polish pilgrims. About two millions Poles... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-8E series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent dual-channel electrical signal faults in the master VG actuator which will cause an uncommanded reduction of thrust to idle with a subsequent loss of the ability to advance thrust above idle, and will result in a multiengine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: April 5, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 64)] [Page 17199-17201] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Ministry of Economy hopes for a strong partnership
Rome, Italy - And analysts focus again on Air France which, however, did not confirm about a possible interest in the Italian carrier
Italian Ministry of Economy hopes for an important "industrial partnership" in favour of Alitalia within the general strategic programme of the Italian national airline. Many among the analysts talk again... more
Press releaseEnac: air traffic restrictions for Pope's funeral
Rome, Italy - An operative summit decided the measure yesterday
Italy’s Civil Aviation Authority, Enac, said it planned to put some restrictions to fly on Rome on Thursday and Friday for security reasons: on Thursday, April 7, from 10:00am local hour, up to Friday, 2... more
IndustryLord Corp. awarded of a over 1 USDm order
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47
Lord Corp., Erie, Pa., was awarded on March 31, 2005, a delivery order amount of $1,627,500 as part of an $8,860,600 firm-fixed-price contract for Plain Bearing Rods for the CH-47 Airframe. Work will... more
IndustryArkwin Industries Inc. awarded of a over 2 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Chinook Aircraft
Arkwin Industries Inc.*, Westbury, N.Y., was awarded on March 31, 2005, a delivery order amount of $2,683,556 as part of a $20,719,480 firm-fixed-price contract for Hy Reservoir Collers for the Chinook... more
AirlinesThe declarations of the press responsible of Blue Panorama at AVIONEWS about the "Deportation" flights
Rome, Italy - Gianni Todini underlined that the carrier has never operated this year that type of service
AVIONEWS heard the version of Blue Panorama about the so called "Deportation" flights denounced by some Italian organizations such as Action, Esc and Astra. Gianni Todini underlined that the carrier has... more
DefenseJapan: Koizumi wants greater cooperation with NATO
Tokyo, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister hopes for a greater relations against terrorism and mass destruction weapons proliferation
Despite the remarkable limits for the resort to armed operations set by Japanese Constitution, the country intends to increase its relations with the Atlantic Alliance in a self-evident manner to face... more