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HelicoptersUS Army ordered 17 CH-47F
Washington, USA- It has been approved also the acquisition plan of other 55 Chinooks
Boeing reported that it have signed the largest contract since the mid-1980s: US Army has infact ordered 17 new Chinook CH-47F helicopters worth equal to USD 549m. Deliveries of aircraft will begin in... more
Latest newsItalian soldier killed in Iraq (8): the Predator to operate soon in order to ensure higher security
Nassiriya, Iraq - The remote-controlled reconnaissance airplanes should be capable of warranting higher protection thanks to their sensors
The four General Atomics RQ-1 Predators of Italian Air Force 32nd Wing sent to Iraq from Amendola (Foggia) base will operate in few days. The deployment of such remote-controlled airplanes is in the centre... more
HelicoptersItalian soldier killed in Iraq (6): the AgustaWestland/Bell AB-412 Griffon
Rome, Italy - Italian Army deploys such chopper for several kinds of mission such as reconnaissance, troop transport, SAR and close support for troops
The AgustaWestland/Bell AB-412 Griffon in service in Italian Army is being deployed in Iraq as a multirole helicopter able to perform several kinds of mission: utility, troop transport, search and rescue,... more
HelicoptersItalian soldier killed in Iraq (7): the AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta
Rome, Italy - The Italian Army aviation's diamond point, it was adapted in order to meet the new operational exigencies which need more flexibility
The AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta is a combat helicopter whose project stems from the first half of the 80s, when it was thought that the Warsaw Pact's tanks had to be faced by a specialized aircraft in... more
AirlinesFourth-quarter 2004 in loss for America West Airlines
New York, Usa - Forecast for the current quarter are as well negative
US carrier, America West Airlines, announced it ended fourth-quarter 2004 in loss due mainly to high fuel costs and over capacity, saying that it predicted losses even for the current quarter. America... more
PeopleBad weather conditions in Usa: hundreds of flights cancelled
New York, Usa - O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was one of the US air stations mainly congested
Usa were under a high mantle of snow in last week-end which caused many difficulties to air traffic with hundreds of flights cancelled. O'Hare International Airport in Chicago was one of the US air stations... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways cuts fuel surcharge
Beijing, China - With effect starting from February, 1 until March, 31
Cathay Pacific Airways announced it will cut 40 percent fuel surcharge on all tickets, with effect starting from next February, 1, until March, 31, 2005. Customers will have to pay USD 5,30 instead of... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama's projects
Rome, Italy - The carrier aims to reach one million passengers transported in 2005
Blue Panorama, the private airline controlled by Pecci’s family, has great projets for the future. The Italian carrier, which has just inaugurated the route Milan-Venice-Shanghai (see AVIONEWS) and which a... more
Civil aviationSan Francisco: weapons left in airport after an exercise
Washington, USA- They were found in a Terminal 2 area which is closed to the public
Last week, the "San Francisco Chronicle" daily newspaper, published a news according to which three grenades and a fake gun would be found in one of San Francisco International Airport terminals and they... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (5): Italian Minister Martino sued "La Repubblica" newspaper
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Defence denied he rejected to send the Mangustas to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, decided to sue Italian "La Repubblica" newspaper with reference to an article related to the death of Simone Cola and the possible sending of the Mangusta... more
MiscellaneousHelicopters are flying over Baghdad due to car-bomb explosion
Baghdad, Iraq - At the moment 12 persons have been reported wounded, they were almost all policemen
A car-bomb exploded in the Western Baghdad around 8:45am today local hour, at a guard post on the road to Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi's Party offices. Last toll recorded 12 injured people including... more
Latest newsHalf of the women being part of Raf received sexual harassments
London, United Kingdom - They come from one or more militaries of a higher level
According to a study published on the British journal "Independent on Sunday" and "Sunday Mirror" about half women being part of Royal Air Force received sexual harassments, mainly from one or more militaries... more
AccidentsUS AH-64 went down during a training flight
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Pilot was killed and passenger was wounded
An 25 year old American pilot have been killed and an other was injured because of an Apache helicopter crashed during a training flight in the North-Western Kuwait at 1:30pm last Friday: the AH-64 would... more
PeopleTerritorial continuity: Italian Deputy Transport Minister to meet Sardinia Region
Rome, Italy - In the next days a meeting to clarify after-effects on users
Italian Deputy Minister for Transport, Mario Tassone, planned to call a meeting with President of Sardinia Region Government, Renato Soru, and Regional Chairman of the Transport Committee, Sandro Broccia,... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): Simone Cola's interest for flight
Rome, Italy - He had always loved airplanes and helicopters since he was a child, his parents reminded, even papering his room with drawings
While the debate on the Italian soldiers' equipment suitability in Iraq goes on concerning the possibility of facing specific operational conditions with the maximum safety, just those helicopters which... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): military personnel divided on the operational capabilities
Rome, Italy - Clashing views still remain but Italian Government and the armed forces had already started strengthening the contingent
Personnel from the Italian armed forces prove quite divided regarding the operational security degree concerning the Italian contingent in Iraq. The AB-412 would be in some cases considered as absolutely... more
DefenseItalian soldier killed in Iraq (2): debates on security matters
Nassiriya, Iraq - Doubts on the AB-412s' suitability and the low ceiling operational procedure while the prospective sending of the Mangustas is being ventilated again
The death of Italian Marshal Simone Cola in Iraq generated a series of debates on security matters concerning personnel belonging to the Italian contingent in Iraq, which involves first of all just the... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of January
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 24 to on SUnday 30
Monday 24 - Paragliding - 3rd Monarca Open. Valle de Bravo, Mexico. + 52 55 5286 7809 www.monarcaparaglidingopen.com - 2005 Al Ain Aerobatic Airshow and 21st FAI World Aerobatics Grand Prix. Al... more
AccidentsUSA: Cessna crashed in Kansas killing five passengers
Washington, USA- It went down on a residential area but no one on the ground was hurt
Last Friday, a twin-engine plane Cessna 421-C Golden Eagle III crashed after shortly takeoff at Overland Park "Johnson County Executive" Airport in Kansas blowing up: it went down into a home in a Kansas... more
AirlinesAlitalia: SULT union confirms the strikes scheduled in February and March
Rome, Italy - Willingness to explain the reasons for such demonstration to the Investigation Committee on Strikes but the safety matter still appears relevant
Italian trade union SULT confirmed its intention for performing the 24 h strikes scheduled in February (8 and 21) and March (4 and 16). According to the union, the Investigation Committee on Strikes' point... more
MiscellaneousItalian soldier killed in Iraq: Simone Cola's body arrived in Ciampino yesterday
Rome, Italy - Also Italian Republic President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was waiting there for him together with his relatives, institutional and military representatives
The Italian Air Force's C-130 Hercules which carried back to Italy Marshal Simone Cola's body, the Italian soldier killed in Nassiriya by a shot during a close support operation aimed to help a coalition... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a over 94 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 transport aircraft
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $94,575,810 fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment contract modification. This Option exercises the purchase of fourteen F117-PW-100... more
AerospaceSatellites of both Nasa and Esa observe the phenomenon in Antarctica
Rome, Italy - It carries on the race of the iceberg to the glacier Drygalski
Satellites of both Esa and Nasa, respectively European space agency and American space agency, carry on (see AVIONEWS) to send images of the fast movements of B-15A, the 2m tons iceberg, which soon may... more
Science and technologyMelbourne Airport increased passengers
Melbourne, Australia - Sydney's forecast appears a positive one as well
Melbourne Airport Board has recently unveiled the results regarding the passengers number in the air station in the second quarter 2004-2005. The accounted growth consisted of a 8 per cent, that is to... more
AerospaceAir control to be at risk in South Pacific islands: TLC satellite went missing
Wellington, New Zealand - Telecommunications services have been lost too
Satellite Intelsat IS-804, (a Lockheed Martin manufactured Series 7000 satellite of 1997), was lost due to an "Electrical power system anomaly" owner firm said. TLC satellite went missing last January... more
AirportsTour operator Thomas Cook extends fuel surcharges
London, United Kingdom - Passengers will have to pay fuel surcharges even through summer period
Tour operator Thomas Cook decided to extend fuel surcharges through summer period in order to face up to high fuel costs: the announcement came today. Passengers will have to pay EUR 5,50 more in comparison... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italian Red Cross flew to Sri Lanka
Rome, Italy - Medicines for evacuated people in affected areas
From the Rome-Fiumicino Airport today an airplane bound for Colombo, in Sri Lanka, took off with aboard 30 volunteers of Italian Red Cross. Aircraft is carrying a USD 1m medicine load (see for details... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (8): he maybe died after an Al-Sadr's followers attack
Nassiriya, Iraq - The attempt against the coalition forces, however, would not have been planned though its reasons are still unknown
According to the first analyses related to the struggle which involved the Portuguese soldiers belonging to the coalition forces nearby Nassiriya (Iraq) today, then causing an intervention by an Italian... more
Science and technologyCathay Pacific Airways increases ground staff salaries at Hong Kong's Airport
Hong Kong, China - The employees will receive a 3 per cent more salary in 2005
Cathay Pacific Airways announced recently it will raise wage levels of Hong Kong-based ground staff by three percent according to a general improvement of the job market. Cathay and the union representing... more
HelicoptersSix Sikorsky S-70B to strengthen the coastal defence in Singapore
Singapore - This order is aimed to equip new frigates under delivery to the small state's Navy with anti-ship and anti-submarine helicopters
Singapore Navy requested to Sikorsky the provision of six S-70B Seahawk multipurpose shipped helicopters. This order is intended to the strengthening of the defensive capabilities of the small Asian state's... more
HelicoptersTexas: approved the helicopter maintenance plant at Draughon-Miller Airport
Washington, USA - USD 132,000 contract work has been awarded
Last night, Temple City Council (Texas) has approved the project to build a maintenance facility destined to helicopters at Draughon-Miller Airport. Members of Council granted the authorization for contract... more
Latest newsUSAF stands up for the C-130J
Washington, USA - A reaction against the Pentagon's criticism as this would consider such aircraft as not completely reliable
Despite the doubts recently expressed by Pentagon with reference to the quality of the latest Hercules’ version produced by Lockheed Martin (the C-130J), with reference to some problems which would make t... more
AirlinesHawaiian Air asks for changes in pilot's contracts
Honolulu, Hawaii - The measure aims to cut costs
Hawaiian Air said it required bankrupt court the approval to extend and modify the bankrupt airline's pilot contracts in an attempt to cut costs. "We think that is what Hawaiian needs to do at a time when... more
HelicoptersMarine One (2): has the VH-92 already won?
Washington, USA - Not better defined institutional sources in the United States would have unveiled that Sikorsky would have already won the tender
According to not better defined sources belonging to institutional environment in the United States, the Marine One competition related to the provision of the new helicopter fleet for the US President... more
Science and technologyVirgin Blue started work for maintenance centre at Brisbane
Brisbane, Australia - It will provide for carrier B-747 maintenance
Virgin Blue started the building of a new maintenance facility for airplanes at Brisbane Airport (Australia) following the approval of federal Government to the development project. Facility will be destined... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (7): attempts appear destined to increase before the election
Rome, Italy - Minister Fini proves convinced of it on the basis of the analyses carried out by intelligence
Also President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, intended to express his own sorrow and thank Marshal Simone Cola for what he did in Iraq, as he died in Iraq today after being hit by the rebels... more
AirlinesPredictions for Lufthansa
Berlin, Germany - The carrier expects 5-6 percent growth in 2005
German flag carrier, Lufthansa, announced predictions for 2005, underlining that the carrier expects 5-6 percent growth in 2005: the airline's Chief Executive said. Wolfgang Mayrhuber, this is the name... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: the result of the activity in 2004
New York, Usa - The carrier reported USD 363m net loss for the whole year
US carrier, Continental Airlines, reported a USD 363m net loss for the whole 2004 in comparison with a net income of USD 38m in 2003. The negative walk of the carrier during last year was mainly due to... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: new routes from Bristol to Milan and Zurich
London, United Kingdom - Also a new connection to Frankfurt Airport
The British airline opens from April two new routes from the Bristol International Airport where flight bound for Milan and Zurich will leave and also an additional flight to Frankfurt. To celebrate the... more
PeopleAmericans against mobile phone in the plane
New York, Usa - A sounding showed it
A report which took place recently in Usa showed as Americans are against the use of mobile phone in the plane. Though in fact it is working in order to allow air passengers the use of cellular comfortable... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (6): hit during a close support mission in favour of coalition forces
Nassiriya, Iraq - Meanwhile, Rome Attorney started investigating on such event
Details related to the operation that the Italian Army's helicopter was expected to perform today in Iraq, when Marshal Simone Cola was killed, have been released. The attack performed against the coalition... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (5): Marshal Cola's body to be in Rome on next Sunday
Rome, Italy - Number of casualties among the Italian soldiers in Iraq rose up to 19
Also Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Fini, European Commissioner for Security, Frattini, and Italian Senate President, Pera, expressed their own sorrow for the death of Simone Cola (32), an Italian... more
Sport aviation15th World Hang-Gliding Championships ended
Sydney, Australia - Australia won, Austria was second and France third
The Australia World Hang-Gliding Championships ended with the win of local team: home team secured victory of the 15th edition performed at Hay, near Sydney. The second place went to Austria followed by... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (4): Marshal Simone Cola from Tivoli (Rome)
Rome, Italy - Italian institutions expressed their sorrow and special thanks addressed to the Italian armed forces making efforts to ensure peace and security in the world
Italian Army Marshal killed in Iraq today was Simone Cola, from Tivoli (Rome), married and father of a child. This is what put into evidence by press regarding his details. An immediate reaction by Italian... more
AirlinesA-380 (4): British Airways looks at the plane
London ,United Kingdom - Carrier's long term plan may include the new A-380
British flag carrier, British Airways, said it did not need at the moment to modernize its long-haul fleet, as this last is one of the world’s new fleet with its 110 Boeing, including in particular 57 B... more
Science and technologyWorks to build Doha's new airport started
Doha, Qatar - The investment is worth USD 5,5bn
Works to build Doha's new International Airport "Ndia" started officially; they would cover a 1700 hectare surface and in order to do it it was first necessary a large work of filling and cover of the... more
SecurityItalian soldier killed in Iraq (3): he was flying aboard an AB-412
Nassiriya, Iraq - The Army's Marshal would have been hit by a Kalashnikov's shot
The Italian soldier killed in Iraq this morning was an air-gunner operating in the Italian Army and he was on board an AB-412 helicopter. The soldier was in the right side of the chopper with his weapon... more
AirlineseasyJet to strengthen its presence at Basilea
Basilea, Switzerland - 1,5 million passengers to be carried from and to Basilea in 2005 by the British low-cost
easyJet will park three Airbus A-319 aircraft from June (in a short time aircraft could turn into six) at Basilea-Mulhouse Airport, the third one in Swiss Confederation: aircraft will be delivered between... more
Science and technologyCuba: ban on smoking in the airports
Havana, Cuba - Prohibition to start from February 6
Irony of the situation at Cuba: also the country well-known throughout the world for its cigars, banned smoking in the public premises. 78-year-old Fidel Castro imposed a ban all over the island in order... more
PeopleAir transport Service of Swiss Confederation is born
Berne, Switzerland - Now flights of federal counsellors will be cheaper
In Switzerland Air Transport Service of Swiss Confederation (LTDP) became operating: it's born from combination between Civil Transport Service of Federal Office for Civil Aviation (UFAC) with those of... more