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HelicoptersMarine One: the victory chances for the VH-92
Washington, USA - Sikorsky's experience for the provision of the President's helicopters and political reason
Sikorsky is promoting a special version of its S-92 and named VH-92 as the new US Presidential chopper. The US helicopter group hopes that Bush-led Government and US Navy select this aerial vehicle by... more
Civil defenseUAV to watch over Israeli Premier Sharon's security
Tel Aviv, Israel - The decision considered by the Israeli intelligence service and armed forces against prospective attempts due to the withdrawal from Gaza
Israeli national security authorities decided to significantly strengthen the protection system destined to Premier Ariel Sharon as it is being feared that the Palestinian armed movements, but even Jewish... more
IndustrySnecma-Sagem: the merge between the two groups to occur soon
Paris, France - A green light by the authorities supervising financial markets for the procedure which is also going to produce the Snecma's denationalization
Snecma and Sagem were recently granted in France by the green light for starting their merge programme by the competent authorities supervising financial markets. Both companies (the first one competent... more
AccidentsAntonov went down in Siberia killing nine persons
Moscow, Russia - Airplane disappeared from radar screens last afternoon: early today the tragic finding occurred
Yesterday an Antonov AN-2 went missing after takeoff at Vanavara village bound for Turà, North Siberia: early today, rescuers found plane and seven passengers and two crew members all killed. The little... more
IndustryHartzell Propeller received DAS certification from the FAA
Ohio, Usa - The industry will now be able to more quickly obtain STCs for its OEM and Top Prop™ retrofit customers
Hartzell Propeller Inc. announced last Wednesday that the FAA has given the company special status as a Designated Alteration Station (DAS). This will allow the company to issue its own Supplemental Type... more
AerospaceComputers on board of "Deep Impact" entered safe-mode phase
New York, Usa - Nasa seems to be not particularly worried about the matter
The American space agency, Nasa, said it is not particularly worried about the technical problem which forced computer on board of the space probe "Deep Impact" to enter safe-mode phase, after its launch... more
Latest newsRaptor: three tasks, one combat airplane only
Washington, USA - According to USAF Chief of Staff, 381 F/A-22s will be able to properly replace some 800 aircraft
"I think that 381 F/A-22 Raptors can properly perform the work today assigned to 800 aircraft in the US Air Force". USAF Chief of Staff, General John P. Jumper, commented in this manner the end of the... more
IndustryBoeing: Bavaria International signed contract for six B-737/700s NG
Seattle, Usa - For a value of USD 330m
Boeing and Bavaria International Aircraft Leasing have reached an agreement for six more Boeing Next-Generation 737-700 airplanes, valued at USD 330 million at list prices. In addition, Bavaria International... more
AirlinesAlitalia: flight assistants' strikes to occur on January 17 and 19 have been confirmed
Rome, Italy - Italian SULT trade union firmly reacted against Committee of Inspection's denial on the demonstration
Italian SULT, FILT-CGIL and FIT-CISL trade unions, representing Alitalia's flight assistants, confirmed their intention for striking on January 17 and 19 from 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm in order to face the... more
PeoplePresumably new "Open Skies" deal between Usa and India
New York, Usa - Talks about the matter started yesterday and should take place in two days time
Usa and India started yesterday negotiating about a new "Open Skies" deal between the two countries: Transport Department announced. The current agreement between the two parts is almost 50 years old with... more
IndustryEADS: EUR 10bn turnover for the defence section by 2007
Paris, France - The goal of the European group which considers meanwhile the merge with Thales as feasible though evaluating even other options
Philippe Camus, EADS CEO together with Rainer Hertrich, commented recently regarding the possibility to achieve an agreement with Thales to concretely start a merge project. According to Camus, this programme... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: toll reached 163,000 casualties
Jakarta, Indonesia - Asian Bank for Development called for poverty alarm
According to official sources, today dead tool reached more than 160,000 victims in Asian countries affected by seaquake: last news indicate 163,338 killed persons. At the meantime, a report released by... more
Latest newsAll Italian Air Force's Predators re-deployed in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq - They will monitor from above in particular Dhi Qar province where the Italian contingent had been sent
Italian Air Force is going to deploy all its General Atomics RQ-1 Predator unmanned airplanes (four aircraft) to monitor in Iraq some sites considered as dangerous for the security of the Arab country,... more
Science and technologyThe result of Frankfurt hub's airport operations
Frankfurt, Germany - Thanks to long-haul flights traffic passenger rose 3,2 per cent in December 2004 compared to the previous year
Traffic passengers at Frankfurt Airport rose 3,2 per cent in December 2004 in comparison with the same period of the previous year, up to 3.63m, due to long-haul flights: said Fraport, air station's operator.... more
DefenseJoint Russian-US nuclear exercise to occur in April
Moscow, Russia - It is aimed to increase the coordination capabilities for their forces to warrant higher security for both countries
Russian and the United States unveiled recently that the Russian armed forces will attend to the military exercise that the USA intend to perform on their territory in April and regarding the (simulated)... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines in talks with Airbus
Tokyo, Japan - To purchase up to 50 planes A-320
Jal (Japan Airlines) seems to be in talks with Airbus to purchase up to 50 planes of the type A-320: the news was reported on the pages of the Japan daily "Nihon Keizai Shimbungiapponese". John Leahy,... more
IndustrySubsidies for the aerospace industry: Airbus does not give in about state aid for the A-350
Toulouse, France - It would have been stated by the group's CEO himself who reminded that the USA and EU did not decide to cancel any kind of support
It does not seem that the recent European-American agreement for the start of three months negotiation, intended to completely solve the matter on subsidies for the aerospace industry, led Airbus to renounce... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Helvetic troops flew unarmed to Indonesia
Zurich, Switzerland - Federal Defence Department reported that
The 50 soldiers sent from Switzerland to Banda Aceh’s province (see for details AVIONEWS), under a precise request put forward by Indonesian Government, must be unarmed. Helvetic soldiers must only carry o... more
Civil defenseScanEagle supporting the Marine Corps in Falluja
Falluja, Iraq - The UAV produced by Boeing provides the soldiers on the ground with real time images able to reveal if rebels are armed
The Marine Corps is constantly deploying the ScanEagle in Iraq, the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) produced by Boeing and used for territorial monitoring and detection/targeting activities. The ScanEagle... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: President of Rome's Province gives Pope air tickets
Rome, Italy - They're for missionaries who are going to fly to devastated zones
Pope Wojtyla met today local governments of Lazio Region and Rome for the traditional exchange of new year wishes. There were Lazio Region's President, Francesco Storace, Roma Province's President, Enrico... more
Science and technologySpanish Airport operations grew
Madrid, Spain - It seems there were almost 166 million of passengers in transit at the air stations
Spanish Airports registered in 2004 a 7,9 per cent increase in their activity in comparison with the previous year: authorities said. The Spanish state operator Aena claimed there were 2 million flights... more
MiscellaneousThatcher's son condemned: he chartered a plane to help a coup in Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea - He was arrested last August because broke South Africa's anti-mercenary laws
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s son, Mark, admitted in court yesterday that he financed a plot against the Government of Equatorial Guinea (sse for details AVIONEWS). The only son of f... more
Latest newsMirage "vacuum-packed" in Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - Formosa's Government intends to retire from service several fighters for one year due to cost reasons by preserving them by a new method
Taiwan's Government intends to reduce a series of wastes within the defence sector among which the ones related to the lack of a proper maintenance activity on the combat aircraft, what would produce rising... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines cuts its fuel surcharges
Vienna, Austria - The carrier introduced it since May 2004 in order to face up to high fuel costs
The carrier Austrian Airlines announced it is proceeding to cut its fuel surcharges on all its scheduled flights in consequence of a slight easing in the fuel market. The Austrian carrier recurred to the... more
AccidentsBlack Hawk crashed in Colombia: there were at least 20 dead
Bogotà, Colombia - It was part of a counter-narcotics mission
A Black Hawk helicopter of Colombian Army with 20 persons on board went down during a counter-narcotics mission in the jungles of South-West country: all 20 soldiers who were travelling on it would be... more
Civil aviationUSA-Russia: an agreement on the MANPADS traffic restriction
Washington, USA - Its formal sign is about to occur and the two countries think the entire international community will benefit from such deal
The United States and Russia are about to formally sign an agreement aimed to restrict the traffic of the portable surface-to-air missiles. A general deal has already been achieved and it was unveiled... more
Latest newsKC-330: EADS started appraising the building of the new production facility in the USA
Toulouse, France - The proposal from the European producer for the new USAF's air tanker to be manufactured in the US land
EADS-Airbus started by its United States-located section a technical and territorial analysis aimed to he production of the facility where the new KC-330 (a version of the A-330 MRTT air tanker) will be... more
AerospaceThe first success for the mission "Swift"
Rome, Italy - The explorer, which is seeking for the most strong explosions in the universe, captured its first gamma lightning
The mission "Swift" obtained the first success after one month and an half since its launch (see AVIONEWS): the explorer which is seeking for the most strong explosions in the universe, gamma lightning,... more
DefenseIsrael, "The Russian-made missiles to be sold to Syria would be transferred to terrorists" (3): the USA threaten sanctions against Russia
Washington, USA - An admonishment by US Government against the provision of arms to Syria as put in the list of the so called "rough states"
Despite Russian Ministry of Defence had denied that the United States could disagree with the possible provision of tactical surface-to-surface missiles to Syria (see for details AVIONEWS), a clear admonishment... more
SecurityTerritorial continuity: decision postponed on March 17
Rome, Italy - "Air One, Meridiana and Alitalia keep soft fares"
The eagerly awaited Lazio Region Administrative Tribunal decision on suspending request of decree issued by Italian Transport Minister, Pietro Lunardi, concerning territorial continuity routes to and from... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: EADS carries on its support for the involved countries
Amsterdam, Holland - Besides the aircraft, even communications devices have been provided in order to facilitate the rescue activities coordination
EADS carries on its activities supporting the population affected by the seaquake in Asia (see for details AVIONEWS). The countries where the fix and rotor-winged aircraft provided by the European aerospace... more
PeopleA strong Europe thanks to unity ensured by domestic transportation
Brussels, Belgium - Paolo Costa, President of EU Parliament Transport Committee, proves convinced of it
Paolo Costa, Venice Mayor and President of EU Parliament Transport Committee, commented recently about the approval there of the European Constitution text, with reference in particular to a series of... more
MiscellaneousSatellite observes the event: iceberg B-15 near to a collision against a glacier in Antarctica
Rome, Italy - The big piece of glacier, which movement have been following by scientists with care, detached from Ross Sea in 2000
It seems to be near to the collision with a glacier in Antarctica the iceberg called B-15 which in 2000 detached from Ross Sea (North Pole) and which movements since that day have been following by scientists.... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: it is expected today at Colombo a cargo with 50 thousand litres of water
MIlan, Italy - The plane took off this morning from Malpensa's Airport
It took off this morning from Malpensa's Airport the cargo plane which would carry to the capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 50 thousand litres of water and five system equipments to make water drinkable.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): "The Alitalia's plan? It proves a solid one"
Brussels, Belgium - It would have been stated by EU Transport Commissioner Barrot maintaining that the detailed investigation will ensure the maximum
European Transport Commissioner Jacques Barrot considers the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008 as "a solid one" and confirmed that the major purpose of the detailed investigation, which is expected to... more
AirlinesDetails about the cooperation between Germanwings and Centralwings
Berlin, Germany - The deal would focus mainly on the marketing activity and on the purchase of service operations in foreign airports
Germanwings, Eurowings’ German low-cost airline (parent of Lufthansa) and Centralwings, Polish low-cost of the national carrier Lot, announced recently their close to come collaboration (see AVIONEWS). T... more
MiscellaneousAlaska: village at 50-degrees below zero. A National Guard helicopter arrived
Anchorage, Alaska - The cargo plane did not manage to land due to snow drifted on the runway
National Guard C-130 aircraft which was trying to bring supplies to Kaktovik, the Alaska village has been left without power and heating since last week end following a blizzard which harmed the power-station... more
AirlinesThe trend about Sas
Stockholm, Sweden - The dates, reported by passenger load factor, invite Sas to be cautious
Scandinavian airline, Sas, announced that the dates concerning the demand by its customers reported a 2 per cent year-on-year increase in December passenger traffic. The carrier of state of Sweden, Denmark,... more
DefenseThe Estonian defence dilemma: NATO or EU?
Tallin, Estonia - Estonian Government would be anyway willing to support more the Atlantic Alliance than European Union today
Estonian Government would appear to come into grips with a dilemma concerning defence: "Do we have to provide most of the funds for NATO's efforts ot for the EU's ones?" According to experts, Tallin's... more
AerospaceThe launch of "Deep Impact" occured successfully
New York, Usa - Exactly yesterday at 1:47:08 p.m. (American time)
"Deep Impact" is on the right path to cross at the right time "Deep Impact" (see AVIONEWS). The launch of the space probe, by means of a rocket Delta II 7925-9.5, which was foreseen yesterday from the... more
MiscellaneousLampedusa: 260 clandestines transferred by Blue Panorama
Agrigento, Italy - Immigrants reached Crotone by two flights
Yesterday, 260 of 430 immigrants landed in last days at Lampedusa (Italy, Sicily Region) have been transferred to Crotone (Calabria Region) by a private carrier airplane: 130 clandestines left island in... more
AerospaceEsa would broadcast live the most important events
Rome, Italy - On the chanel of the European Space Agency Esa tv
European Space Agency announced it would broadcast live the most important events on the satellite channel Astra 19.2 east of Esa tv. On next January, 14, in fact that channel would focuse on the Huygens’ m... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: London-NY flight forced to turn back due to suspected passenger
London, Great Britain - American authorities did not give landing permission
A British Airways plane en route to New York with 239 passengers has been forced to come back London where the B-747 had taken off yesterday: US authorities unveiled in fact that a suspected terrorist... more
DefenseIsrael, "The Russian-made missiles to be sold to Syria would be transferred to terrorists" (2): Moscow's answer
Moscow, Russia - No deal would have been signed with Syrian authorities but such weapon systems are not restricted by export limits anyway
Moscow’s answer against the Israeli Government’s criticism about the selling of ballistic and surface-to-air missiles to Syria proved a firm one (see for details AVIONEWS). According to Russian Ministry of... more
Civil aviationClashes between Presidency and Government in Germany due to the hijacked aircraft shooting down act
Berlin, Germany - President of Republic thinks such ruling as an inconstitutional one but Government proves firm in its decision
There is a clash between Government and Republic Presidency in Germany regarding the new act regulating the resort to the shooting down of hijacked civil airplanes in case they represent a September 11... more
DefenseIsrael: "The Russian-made missiles to be sold to Syria would be transferred to terrorists"
Tel Aviv, Israel - The warning signal called by Israeli press and military analysts with an admonishment even for the civil aviation security
Military analysts and journalists put recently into evidence in Israel which kind of risk the national territory will have to face according to Israeli authorities due to the prospective selling of Russian-made... more
HelicoptersIreland selected the AB-139 for Irish Air Corps
Dublin, Ireland - A contract for the purchase of four helicopters was signed and they will perform several missions among which troop transport and SAR
Irish Government signed recently a contract for the purchase of four AgustaWestland/Bell AB-139 helicopters. These aircraft are going to perform several mission types among which one must in particular... more
IndustryBoeing: Emirates announced an Electronic Flight Bag order
Seattle, Usa - The airline will receive its first EFB-equipped 777 in March
Boeing and Emirates said the Dubai-based airline is ordering 30 Boeing Electronic Flight Bags for its 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, making the airline the largest customer for that Boeing-supplied... more
Civil aviationLaser against aircraft in the USA: "Unauthorized illumination event"
Washington, USA - This is the phrase set by American Government the the crews are expected to communicate to authorities in case of a concrete risk
Bush-led Government provided a series of intended to protect the crews of the aircraft and their passengers in the United States against the threat represented by the lasers aimed towards the cabins (see... more
AirlinesGE shows interest in the Brazilian carrier Varig
Brasilia, Brazil - The industry is currently one of the largest private creditors of the airline
General Electric asked Brazilian Government to take part in talks about the future of the national carrier Varig: Vice-President, José Alencar announced. This last specified that GE Chief Executive, Jeff... more