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Latest newsSouth Korea: a tender for the provision of AEW&C planes to start in March
Seoul, South Korea - South Korean Government hopes for the largest competition by the major companies in this sector
The new tender for the provision of four AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) airplanes destined to South Korean Air Force is expected to start next March. Competition should involve several alternative... more
Science and technologyMuscovite's Airports penalized by cold in the country
Moscow, Russia - Heavy snowstorms hit the Russian capital for the second time since the beginning of winter this year, causing as well many discomforts to air traffic
Russian capital has to face up to an heavy test for the second time since the showing in all its nature of the Russian winter this year. Though in fact winter season came in Russian late compared to tradition... more
AirlinesMalev attracts four potential investors
Budapest, Hungary - Air One, Aviation Solutions, Kyrgyzstan Airlines and Sky Alliance
The Hungarian national carrier, Malev, seems to have attracted four potential investors which seem to have already received application to bid: the news appeared on the pages of the local business daily... more
DefenseVenezuela to purchase Tucanos aircraft from Embraer
Caracas, Venezuela - In order to defend the Amazonian region
Brazil and Venezuela after have been negotiating for a year yesterday signed a bilateral agreement for increasing their economic cooperation as an important step towards the political and economic integration... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines e-ticket
Tokyo, Japan - Fast embark by an e-ticket including flight number and other traveller's data
Japan Airlines (JAL) offers a new service for a fast embark by a microchip electronic card. One travelling without baggage on domestic route can use it until now, but in the next time the service will... more
Latest newsIndia: Government's statements about the purchase of new light fighters
New Dheli, India - The EF-2000 has been excluded while analysts prove doubtful about the feasibility of the export of the F-16
Among the goals of the Indian defensive system strengthening (see for details AVIONEWS) one has not only to consider the purchase of more than 100 new light fighters. New Dheli’s Government would also i... more
IndustryUSA: aerospace sector employment is rising
Washington, USA - A successful 2004 but also 2005 would have started all for the best
Employment in the aerospace industry goes on improving in the United States. It would have been revealed by the recent surveys on such matter, so putting into evidence that the general situation is an... more
IndustryUnited Arab Emirates to use Piaggio engines
Genoa, Italy - The Italian company will operate as a Service Center
The Italian Piaggio Aero Industries unveiled by a statement that it has signed an agreement equal to USD 40m with the Special Operation Command Group of UAE, United Arab Emirates, in order to provide for... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, BA, B1, B2, B3, C, D, D1, and EC-130B4 helicopters (2005-03-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fuel bleed lever from separating and striking the tail rotor blade (blade), resulting in damage to or loss of a blade, and subsequent vibration and loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7381-7382] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Airbus model A-300 B2 and B4 series airplanes (2005-03-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of both spring boxes of certain VLAs due to corrosion damage, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7384-7386] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-360C, SA-365C, SA-365C1, SA-365C2, SA-365N, SA-365N1, AS- 365N2, AS 365 N3, and SA-366G1 helicopters (2005-03-09)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in the web of the planet gear carrier, which could lead to a MGB seizure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7382-7384] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Airbus model A-330, A-340/200, and A-340/300 series airplanes (2005-03-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of certain frame stiffener fittings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7386-7389] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
PeopleAeradria: meeting about the air transport next Friday morning
Rimini, Italy - From 9:30am to 1:30pm
Aeradria, management society of the Rimini-San Marino Airport and the same Province communicate that next Friday, February 18, 2005, (at 9:30am near Sala Polivalente of the Province, via D. Campana 64)... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon model DH.125, HS.125, and BH.125 series airplanes; BAe.125 series 800A (C-29A and U-125) and 800B airplanes; and Hawker 800 (Including Variant U-125A) and 800XP airplanes; equipped with TFE731 engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire in the engine compartment from causing possible ignition of outgassing wire insulation on the fuselage side of the firewall, which could lead to an uncontrollable fire in the fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7389-7390] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryThe Connexion by Boeing WI-FI system on SAS flights
Seattle, USA - It is applicable also to Airbus aircraft
Scandinavian Airlines is the first international carrier to introduce the Connexion by Boeing WI-FI system: SAS has made to take off an Airbus A340-300 from Denmark bound for Seattle. Last year the Scandinavian... more
PeopleGood recovery of air transport sector according to Blue Panorama
Milan, Italy - The Chaiman of the carrier claimed there is a strong recovery of the sector even in the areas hit by tsunami
The Chairman of the carrier Blue Panorama Airlines, Franco Pecci, during an interview at the show Bit currently on in Milan, interviewed by Italian press, said air transport sector is in good recovery,... more
AirlinesVolare: solidarity contract for catering workers
Milan, Italy - They keep job working shorter hours
Italian unions and "Ligabue Gate Gourmet" catering company for Volare (see for details AVIONEWS) have reached an agreement so 130 workers will able to keep their job by a "Solidarity contract" which avoids... more
Science and technologyAn employee who worked at bag control sector has been suspended at Newark's Airport
New York, Usa - He did not individuate a knife which was into the hand bag of a passenger
An employee who worked at the bag control sector of the Newark’s Airport has been suspended as he did not individuate a kitchen knife which was into the hand bag of a passenger woman close to embark o... more
DefenseDi Paola visits Italian militaries at Nassiriya
Nassiriya, Iraq -In the day of S.Valentin
Yesterday, in the day of S. Valentin, the head of Italian Defence General Staff Giampaolo Di Paola visited the Italian contingent at Nassiriya. Di Paola encountered the Commander of Italian militaries... more
AerospaceIs Pluton a planet?
New York, Usa - After 75 years since it was discovered scientists have strong doubts to consider Pluton a planet
In spite of the fact that it passed 75 years since exactly on February, 18, 1930, Clyde Tombaugh, a young astronomer of only 26 years old, individuated Pluton from Arizona, the celestial body is still... more
MiscellaneousItalian journalist sequestered in Iraq: the appeal of Sgrena's father
Domodossola, Italy - "We are worried, 12 days passed and we do not know weather Giuliana is still alive"
After 12 days since the Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena was sequestered in Iraq (see AVIONEWS) it comes the appeal of Sgrena’s father "We are worried, 12 days passed and we do not know weather Giuliana i... more
MiscellaneousThe body of a 39-year old man was found at Newark Liberty International Airport
New York, Usa - It seems the man hanged himself
It is forecast this week the autopsy on the body of the man who was found without life at Newark Liberty International Airport in an area between the gate and the Customs check-point. The man, whose identity... more
Government actsQuestion time: on the Finmeccanica's role following the agreement with Alcatel in the space sector
Rome, Italy - By. On. Gianfranco Morgando (Margherita)
Italian Deputy On. Morgando asked Italian Premier for making clear the role played by Finmeccanica in the alliance founded together with Alcatel in the space sector. It is being feared that the manufacturing... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 series airplanes and model Avro 146-RJ series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the fuselage skin and reinforcing plates, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the airplane's fuselage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: February 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 29)] [Page 7390-7392] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsB-737 crashed in Afghanistan: the body recovery is started
Kabul, Afghanistan - The cockpit voice recorder has not still been found
The operation for recovering the corpses of 104 passengers (including three Italians) flying on the Kam Air aircraft crashed on the mountains surrounding Kabul last February 3, started only yesterday (see... more
Government actsInterpellation: possible training of Iraqi special forces to hit the Sunnah's rebels
Rome, Italy - By On. Pietro Folena (DS, L'Ulivo) and other Deputies
Italian Deputy On. Folena asked Italian Prime Minister to make clear the matter concerning the possibile sending from the United States of special forces to train Iraqi personnel in order to hit the Sunnah’s r... more
DefenseSwitzerland: nuclear weapons nearby national border
Berne, Switzerland - But military officers in the country do not appear worried with reference to the presence of the weapons in Germany and Italy
One of the Swiss defence representatives seized recently a chance to comment on the matter concerning the presence of nuclear armaments in Europe just few hundreds km far from the Switzerland’s border, a... more
Latest newsUSA: ninety C-130 grounded due to structural problems
Washington, USA - Wing stress found needs to be repaired
Several US C-130 Hercules have been grounded. It would deal with some 30 C-130E and 60 C-130H, some of which would have performed transport operations in Iraq during the last months. The reason for such... more
MiscellaneousHelicopters to protect Indian elections
Patna, India - This morning two explosions occurred at Bihar
Two bombs have exploded before poll stations in the state of Bihar, Eastern India: fortunately wounded person did have been not reported and voting are started as scheduled. In the near state of Jharkhand,... more
MiscellaneousVoyager's passengers to come back home by three chartered flights
Cagliari, Italy - The transatlantic ship docked at Cagliari port
The cruise ship that yesterday has stayed put in the water due to a breakdown after a wave seems to have swept away the navigating bridge, has docked at port of Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy) thanks to the... more
Latest newsFirst single-seater Eurofighter for Luftwaffe
Berlin, Germany - It has been delivered in the final operational version also destined to the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain
After the deliveries related to the first 8 Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon multirole medium-light fighters in the twin-seater version for German Air Force, even the first single-seater one provided to the... more
IndustryADSI: AMS founded the first defence electronics joint-venture in the Persian Gulf
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - The new company achieves a turning point to meet the future defensive exigencies of the countries in this area
Alenia Marconi Systems founded in the Persian Gulf the first joint-venture dedicated to the defence electronics and air traffic control sectors. It deals with Abu Dhabi Systems Integration (ADSI), based... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): aiming to seize new Italian market shares
Rome, Italy - President Cimoli proves confident about the possibility of achieve the break even
With reference to the Alitalia’s situation and the future growth prospects for the carrier, President and CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, has recently reminded how the conditions of other big airlines such as L... more
IndustryItaly-India: an agreement on space research
New Dheli, India - ASI and Indian Space Research Organization to focus on the environmental monitoring regarding weather changes and agriculture
Italian Minister for Education, University and Research, Letizia Moratti, signed recently a series of agreements in India regarding the scientific research and cooperation with Indian Government. Among... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "New rules on air transport and competition are needed"
Rome, Italy - Italian national airline President Giancarlo Cimoli stated it
Alitalia announced it improved its general condition during the last months and President Giancarlo Cimoli proves particularly confident about the future of the carrier, though one must take into consideration... more
HelicoptersA Star Fly/Tirrenia's deal offers helicopter service to emerald coast's tourists
Olbia, Italy - With effect in next summer season
Star Fly, a firm which is specialized in service by means of helicopters, has just signed a deal with the navigation firm Tirrenia to offer summer helicopter service to emerald coast’s tourists (Sardinia, I... more
MiscellaneousVenezuela: helicopters go to the rescue of flood victims
Caracas, Venezuela - The bad weather emergency has already caused 37 casualties
Rescue teams in helicopters are rescuing and bringing food and medicines to the Venezuela regions hit by the flood occurred in the last days. The confirmed victims were at least 37 and missing persons... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors approved the fourth quarter 2004 of the group
Rome, Italy - It gathered today under the presidency of Engineer of Giancarlo Cimoli
Alitalia Board of Directors met today in order to approve the fourth quarter 2004 of the group. The total value of the production consists of EUR 1045m (-4%) compared to the previous period. The airline... more
MiscellaneousHariri: his Air Force One could not protect him
Beirut, Lebanon - Former Lebanese Prime Minister deceased in a bomb-car attempt today was used to travel on a 747 with self-protection systems similar to
Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri had set a series of security systems in order to protect his own safety against the possibility of attacks addressed to him but, actually, the measures adopted... more
MiscellaneousItaly: Vitrociset dependents to walk out
Rome, Italy - They'll take the strike action in plants and airports for four hours
Vitrociset personnel will down tools on Friday, February 25, both in plants and airports for four hours, from 8:00am up to 12:00am, because of the "Insensitivity of the Government" that in spite of several... more
AirlinesTraffic passengers rose on board of Cathay Pacific Airways' flights
Beijing, China - The carrier was however disappointed by the performance of its cargo division
Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the number of passengers on board of its aircraft rose 7 per cent in January compared to the same period of the previous year. The carrier said however it was disappointed... more
Latest newsDeliveries of the C-130Js destined to Italian Air Force have been completed
Pisa, Italy - Some 22 tactical airlifters of which 6 in an air tanker version
The 22nd Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military airlifter destined to Italian Air Force has been officially delivered by its producer on last February Thursday 10. Such airplane is in particular... more
MiscellaneousBad weather: avalanche in Peloponnese provokes dead and missing
Athens, Greece - In the searches helicopters, Police, Army and Firemen engaged
The bad weather and the heavy snowfalls that continue to rage in all Europe have provoked a tragedy also in Greece when on Menalon Mount - 180 km far from Athens - at an altitude of 1500m an avalanche... more
SecurityTwo French planes and one Spanish go to the rescue of cruise ship staying put in Mediterranean Sea
Cagliari, Italy - On board there are 791 persons, most of which are Spanish
A transatlantic ship belonging to the Iberojet Spanish chain, bound for Tunisi with 791 passengers on board (including 317 crew members) has been stayed put in the water from this morning due to a possible... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines renews its periodical interconnection Milan-Atlanta
Milan, Italy - By means of Boeing B-777s
US carrier Delta Airlines announced it will operate for the second year the periodical interconnection Milan-Atlanta from next May 2 until September, 30, 2005. The one of Atlanta is the main hub of the... more
Science and technologyBaa forms joint-venture with Morley Fund Management
London, United Kingdom - It was called Airport Property Partnership
British Airport Operator Baa announced it formed a 50-50 joint-venture with Morley Fund Management to develop its airports. According to the collaboration deal, called Airport Property Partnership, Baa... more
Government actsQuestion time: explanations on the tender for the Crotone-Rome route
Rome, Italy - By On. Dorina Bianchi (Misto)
Italian Deputy On. Bianchi asked Italian Minister of Infrastructures and Transport about the necessity of starting another tender in order to assign the Crotone-Rome route to another carrier as Alitalia... more
HelicoptersNaples Joint Force Command authorized helicopters to sent aid to Albania
Tyrana, Albania - Since more than twenty days, North of the country has been held by a terrible cold wave
Helicopters from the Kossovo South-East multinational brigade took off at base of Prizren (Albania) bound for the region which is among Kukes, Tropoja, Puke and Dibra, held since about three weeks under... more
Government actsQuestion time: on supposed bonus for Alitalia's pilots attending to trade unions activities
Rome, Italy - By On. Sandro Delmastro delle Vedove (AN)
Italian Deputy On. Delmastro delle Vedove asked Italian Minister of Transport to make clear the situation regarding the supposed bonus provided to pilots operating within the trade unions which took part... more
Government actsInterpellation: supposed deployment of napalm by the US troops in Iraq
Rome, Italy - By On. Alfiero Grandi (DS, l'Ulivo) and other Deputies
Italian Deputy On. Grandi asked Italian Minister of Defence to make clear about the supposed deployment of napalm by the US troops in Iraq as denounced by some international organizations such as the Red... more