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Latest newsThe first Boeing Tanker has been delivered to Italian Air Force
Wichita, Kansas - The roll-out of the first Boeing KC-767 /A has been effectuated
Logistic commander of Italian Air Force Giovanni Sciandra, who works as General of Air Squadron and who in Usa represented Ami during the delivery of the first of the four KC-767/A, claimed that "The acquisition... more
Aerospace"Galileo": also South Korea to join the European satellite programme
Seoul, South Korea - The sign of the formal agreement is expected to occur by the end of this year and the Asian country will con tribute for EUR 5m
The "Galileo" European satellite programme gets a new partner: it deals with South Korea which, however, must still formally join and provide its contribution to its development, in order to favour its... more
AirlinesMeridiana is heading for a crisis joint management
Sassari, Italy - Airline and unions jointed to face the recession
Yesterday Meridiana worker bargaining units (Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uil Trasporti, Uil Piloti, Anpac, Anpav, Apmcon) met the carrier’s management at Sassari Industrialist Association seat. Meridiana confirmed t... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland not to compete for the US Army's ARH programme tender
Rome, Italy - The armed force announced it needs an aircraft which can be dismantled in 4 minutes and a couple of them must be carried by a C-130
AgustaWestland is not going to compete for the ARH programme (Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter) related to the request of light helicopters for scout operations destined to US Army. AgustaWestland confirmed... more
AirlinesAlitalia: better on time flights for the carrier in 2004
Rome, Italy - Also the baggage return improved while former ENEL CEO Tatò appreciates Cimoli's work
Alitalia improved concerning flights efficiency and the on time luggage return in 2004. With reference to delay, an improvement of the arrivals and departures punctuality has been accounted to respectively... more
Latest newsHelicopter EH-101 delivered to Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - The official ceremony of the chopper's delivery to Portuguese premier Sampaio took place before the General Tricarico
The helicopter Augusta Westland EH-101 has been officially delivered to Portoguese premier Jorge Sampaio at the air base of Montijo, near Lisbon; Portugal has already purchased twelve choppers of the mentioned... more
Latest newsITT Avionics awarded with an almost USD 14m contract
Washington, USA - For the provision of electronic countermeasures systems destined to the F/A-18E Super Hornet
ITT Avionics, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $13,995,655 modification to a previously awarded firm fixed price contract (N00019-04-C-0074) to exercise an option for AN/ALQ-214(V)2 spares for the Navy’s F... more
Latest newsMcDonnell Douglas awarded with an almost USD 20m contract
Washington, USA - For the provision of components of the F/A-18
McDonnell Douglas, St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,919,140 firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity order under a basic ordering agreement contract for procurement of spares line... more
HelicoptersIndonesia: 4 new military helicopter Squadrons by 2014
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Mil Mi-35 have been already ordered while there would be an interest for the Mi-17s as well
Indonesian Government would intend to found four new Squadrons for the Army aviation. The purpose would be the one of remarkably strengthening the sector related to attack ad transport helicopters, although... more
PeopleAssaereo: to watch out the Charter of passenger rights
Rome, Italy - It gives airlines a warning on possible unexpected expenses
Assaereo (Italian Arlines Association) warns that the new Charter of passenger rights could cause undesired effects as the fare raising: the general secretary of Italian association, Cesare Stumpo, said... more
MiscellaneousAn 80-hour flight around the world: the protagonist is ready to take off
New York, Usa - The sixty-year old man loves record
The billionaire Steve Fossett seems to have been preparing to take off next week-end in order to effectuate his next initiative: the one to fly all over the world in 80-hour time without any stopover.... more
AccidentsUstica: appeal against the sentence which acquitted the four Italian Generals
Rome, Italy - Lawyers of former Itavia carrier President Davanzali resorted to it
Despite the Third Rome Court of Assizes had acquitted the four Italian Generals at first accused of having misleading investigation on the Ustica disaster (see for details AVIONEWS), lawyers of former... more
AirlinesQantas announces record profit
Sydney, Australia - The carrier's revenues rose 28 percent in the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 compared to the previous year
Australian flag carrier Qantas announced record profit related to the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 ending 31 December, compared to the previous year, with a 28 percent growth in its... more
Science and technologyAeradria President's resignation (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Deputy Mauro Bulgarelli
Rome, Italy - "Morelli must not become a sacrificial lamb "
Italian Deputy Mauro Bulgarelli asked a question to Italian Prime Minister (see for details AVIONEWS) for making clearer the role played by Rimini Airport in favouring the transition of US soldiers expected... more
Civil aviationUkraine: two anti-aircraft missiles could have been stolen
Kiev, Ukraine - Two strange persons seen nearby a military depot but the authorities remind that this problem could be an effect of an inventory mistake
The Ukrainian military authorities called a warning signal against the possible theft of two Strela-type anti-aircraft portable missiles (SA-7 Grail according to NATO code) together with their launcher.... more
PeopleFilt Cgil/Anpav and Livingstone Aviation Deal reached a deal
Rome, Italy - Concerning work conditions of 300 flight assistants
It has been reached yesterday, with great satisfaction of the unions Filt Cgil and Anpav, the deal with Livingstone Aviation Group concerning work conditions of 300 flight assistants. The employees work... more
AirlinesDoes Azzurra Air fly again?
Varese,Italy - The bankrupt carrier should fly again next August
The Friuli-based Air Blu SpA gained slots and licence belonging to Azzurra Air, the airline failed last July 23, and started all the procedures to make operative again the suspended licences of Azzurra... more
SecurityA USA-Russia anti-proliferation deal expected to occur today
Bratislava, Slovakia - Bush and Putin to announce an agreement against nuclear and radiological proliferation in the afternoon
The sign of the anti-proliferation deal between the United States and Russia is scheduled to occur in the Slovakian capital today at 05:00 pm. The agreement consists of a treaty against nuclear and radiological... more
AirlinesAir France offers hundreds of prizes
Paris, France - The carrier proposes them to the web lovers by means of the play "Win the skies"
Air France proposes web lovers the possibility to win hundreds of prizes by means of the play "Win the skies", which is valued until March, 14. Italian residents can access to it through the web site www.airfrance.com/it,... more
Latest newsUK: a strategy for the RAF's evolution
London, UK - Expeditionary capability, reduction of the air bases and growth of industrial competitiveness
UK’s Ministry of Defence indicated the guidelines for the future evolution of Royal Air Force. First and foremost, the Royal Air Force must be more involved by remarkable changes in order to meet the m... more
AirlinesIberia postpones decision about aircraft's order
Madrid, Spain - A meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue negotiation
Spanish flag carrier Iberia postponed the decision about aircraft’s order amid the carrier’s plan to purchase up to 70 new planes; a meeting of the management council ended with the decision to continue neg... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand's profit falls
Wellington, New Zealand - Of three percent
State-New Zealand carrier Air New Zealand announced its revenues fell 3 percent in the first six months of the financial year 2004-2005 until December, 31. The carrier said it earned USD 74m in the mentioned... more
Science and technologyAeradria President's resignation (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Senator Malabarba
Rome, IItaly - I"Italy became an aircraft carrier for military assaults through the world"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Senator Luigi Malabarba who asked a question to Italian Prime Minister about the transition of US troops at Rimini Airport (see for details AVIONEWS). He said that Aviano as... more
HelicoptersThe A-109 LUH for the US Army's Light Utility Helicopter Programme
Washington, USA - The military version of the well known helicopter to be offered by AgustaWestland as the new light aircraft for US Army
The Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), the US Army’s programme related to the provision of new light helicopters, will also involve AgustaWestland. Nevertheless, Lockheed Martin is not going to cooperate w... more
AirlinesUs carriers' performance improves
New York, Usa - The data has been furnished by Air Transport Association
According to what reported Wall Street analysts, the walk of Us airlines improved at the beginning of the current year; the experts had received the data from the Air Transport Association. In terms of... more
AirlinesLufthansa may start legal action after its loss related to Bush's arrival
Frankfurt, Germany - Us premier's landing at Frankfurt airport affected seriously the carrier which said it reported several million Euro losses
German flag carrier Lufthansa announced it is valuing the possibility to start legal action after its losses in the event of Air Force One’s landing at Frankfurt airport yesterday for the visit of Us p... more
AirlinesKingfisher Airlines purchases three Airbus A-319
Bombay, India - Becoming this way a new customer for the type
Ub Group, parent of Kingfisher Airlines, confirmed the purchase of three A-319 from the Toulose’s consortium, becoming this way a new customer for the type. The group, one of India’s largest company, has... more
IndustryBaldassarri: first Finmeccanica's business plan and then asset-stripping
Rome, Italy - Italian Economy vice-Minister said he is favourable at the choices related to a readjustment of the company but only after a well definite business plan
Italian Economy vice-Minister, Mario Baldassarri, at the end of the meeting of the national political part denominated National Alliance in which it has been discussed the business organization of Finmeccanica,... more
Government actsQuestion time: on the meaning of the Finmeccanica 2 programme
Rome, Italy - By On. Garnero Santanchè (AN)
Italian Deputy On. Garnero Santanchè asked Italian Minister of Economy for making clear the nature of the Finmeccanica 2 programme which would consist of a possible separation between various sectors... more
Government actsQuestion time: the cost of Alitalia flight assistants' strike
Rome, Italy - By On. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy On. Lucchese asked Italian Minister of Economy for making clear the amount of the cost for the recent strike promoted by Alitalia’s flight assistants. Deputy would also like to know if I... more
IndustryBig deal for Boeing: Ryanair purchases 70 aircraft B-737/800
New York, Usa - The contract has an option which would allow the airline to acquire further 70 planes
Boeing confirmed Ryanair’s purchase related to 70 aircraft B-737/800 with an option into the contract which will enable the low-cost to acquire further 70 planes of the same type. It seems to be one o... more
SecurityCanada would not join to the Us defence shield
Montreal, Canada - Canadian first Minister should announce tomorrow his refusal to adhere at the program related to US defence shield
Canadian first Minister, Paul Martin, according to what reported "Radio Canada", should announce tomorrow his refusal to adhere at the program related to US defence shield supported by Us administration.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the meeting with the trade unions has been postponed till this afternoon
Rome, Italy - Both sides worked all night long without achieving any relevant result but they would be confident about the restart of negotiation
Alitalia and the Italian trade unions worked all night long between February 23 and 24 in an attempt to solve the problems concerning the flight and service timetable of the flying personnel and the other... more
Science and technology"Federico Fellini": President of Aeradria resigned
Rimini, Italy - Following some negative opinions released by shareholders on the transition of US troops at Rimini Airport
Gabriele Morelli, President of Aeradria, the Rimini Airport’s operator, stepped aside following the negative opinions expressed on the transition of US soldiers at Rimini Airport by the local government o... more
IndustryStrike of Vitrociset workers to occur tomorrow
Rome, Italy - They'll go on four hour strike in protest against an asset-stripping
Vitrociset workers, members of CGIL, CISL and UIL unions, will go on strike tomorrow from 9:30am to 1:30pm and perform a picket before the Prime Minister’s office in protest against the Vitrociset decision o... more
AirlinesEl Al Israel employees buy part of the company's share
Tel Aviv, Israele - Finance Minister said the union representing the workers purchased 8,17 shares
Union representing employees at El Al Israel Airlines purchased 8,17 shares into the company: the announcement came from Israel Finance Minister. The business is worth USD2,9m; always according to the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines to expand its service to Asia
New York, Usa - The carrier planned new flights between Nagoya and Taipei
Us carrier United Airlines announced the extension of its service to Asia with new flights between Nagoya and Taipei; the carrier said as well it would expand its current service on the route Chicago-Beijing... more
Latest newsMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded with a more than USD 18m contract
Washington, USA - For support regarding the UK's C-17 fleet updates
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $18,207,238 cost plus fixed contract modification. CCP 0481 increases the United Kingdom’s C-17 support program to allow for increases i... more
MiscellaneousItalian journalist in Iraq: "Sgrena soon free"
Baghdad, Iraq - According to what reported Iraqi tv Al Sharqia
According to what reported Iraqi satellite tv Al Sharqia in the edition of midday (10:00 a.m. in Italy) Sgrena’s withdrawal, the Italian journalist sequestered in Iraq on February, 4 (see AVIONEWS), i... more
MiscellaneousAir attacks September, 11: 1161 victims would remain without any identity
New York, Usa - The terroristic act killed 2749 persons
After more han three years since air attacks to Twin Towers in New York authorities said they would renounce to the identification of 1161 victims, which identity experts could not assure as human rests... more
Latest newsITT Avionics awarded with a more than USD 48m contract
Washington, USA - For the B-52H's electronic countermeasures system
ITT Avionics, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $48,229,597 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for the upgrade of the AN/ALQ-172 (V) electronic countermeasures system Group B components... more
HelicoptersBell Helicopter Textron Inc. awarded with a more than USD 165m contract
Washington, USA - For the AH-1W and UH-1N helicopters' avionics systems softwares updates
Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Hurst, Texas, is being awarded a $165,422,738 cost-plus-award-fee contract for the development of Integrated Avionics Suite (IAS) software upgrades in support of the H-1... more
MiscellaneousUs air attacks on Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Two bombing caused victims and injured persons in the morning
A US C-130 and some fighter planes dropped two bombs on the al-Anbar province (Western Iraq) to support the new offensive launched by Marines against the Sunni rebels, according to the American Command... more
IndustryA corruption attempt by EADS? (3): the aerospace group "vigorously" gave the lie to it
Berlin, Germany - The company confirmed it to AVIONEWS
The European aerospace and defence group EADS "vigorously" gave the lie together with Eurocopter (owned by EADS) that relations can exist with the person accused in Singapore of corruption by the local... more
AerospaceSpace: Italian radar Marsis would establish weather there is water under Mars' surface
Rome, Italy - The instrument would start operating between April 25 and the first week of May
They seem to be only hypothesis the ones lead to the opinions of water’s presence under Mars’ surface; scientists claim that an ice sea is hidden under few centimetres of volcanic ashes, 5 grades at Nor... more
CuriositiesPlaying tennis on the helipad
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Two of the greatest tennis player trained on helicopter platform
Andre’ Agassi and Roger Federer faced each other on a platform destined to helicopter landing of Burj Al Arab Hotel which is located in Dubai (UAE) where the ATP tournament is under way. The American a... more
AerospaceSpace: the launch of the Russian booster carrying American satellite has been postponed
Moscow, Russia - It was the fourth attempt in this way, ended even this time unsuccessfully
It has been postponed the launch of the Russian Zenit booster, which had to carry into orbit the American XM3-Radio communications satellite, and which was scheduled on 6.52 a.m. (Moscow time) from the... more
Science and technologySea: Malpensa the best second European hub for punctuality
Milan, Italy - The Aea list continues to award the Milan's Airports
"’To be the best second hub in Europe, behind only at Frankfurt Airport, is a reason certainly satisfying’, President Sea, Giuseppe Bencini, declared after the Aea (Association of European Airlines) com... more
HelicoptersHas the Italian Council of State postponed the decision on the AgustaWestland's appeal?
Rome, Italy - The sentence would have been delayed sine die according to some rumors, but AgustaWestland confirmed that, actually, the legal proceeding goes on regularly
Italian Council of State’s decision regarding the clash between AgustaWestland and MD concerning the provision of helicopters to Italian State Corps (see for details AVIONEWS) would have been postponed s... more
AirportsListen to music in-flight? Now you can
Las Vegas, USA - The AirTran Airways to be the first carrier to offer this service
The XM Satellite Radio has signed an agreement with AirTran Airways to provide its passengers for gaining the satellite radio programming managed by the company. The new service will be installed on more... more