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Miscellaneous27th edition of Paris-Dakar competition: the number of helicopters which would control the race rose up to three
Rome, Italy - It will start next Friday until January 16, 2005
The 27th edition of the competition known as Paris-Dakar which would start next Friday carring on until January 16, 2005 registered really many would-be candidates with a 22 per cent growth in comparison... more
AirlinesBoeing and Airbus contend for LOT
Warsaw, Poland - The Polish carrier could order new planes opting between the Dreamliner or the A-330
Poland was firmly criticized when it selected the F-16 for its Air Force instead of carefully appraising the French offer represented by the Mirage 2000 and the Swedish-English one with the JAS-39 Gripen.... more
Latest newsIs the F/A-22 Raptor programme cost going to be lowered?
Washington, USA - Pentagon could reduce the orders from 277 to 160 due to cost experienced in particular during the operations in Iraq
The United States’ Department of Defence would intend to lower the financial effort related to the F/A-22 Raptor programme. Despite no clear comment about the recent accident which involved a fighter o... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Emilia Romagna's Region appropriates EUR 300,000
Rome, Italy - The announce has been effectuated by the Vice-President of the Region, Flavio Delbono, and by the councillor for Health Giovanni Bissoni
Emilian Romagna’s Region has appropriated EUR 300,000 in favour of the South-East Asian populations hit both by seaquake and earthquake: Flavio Delbono, Vice-President of the Region and Giovanni Bissoni A... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community (3): England and Singapore
Rome, Italy - Great Britain is the second biggest donor
England is the second biggest donor after United States: Government dispatched its first flight loaded of aid on December 27, and an other one carrying potable water is scheduled from Manchester to Male,... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: China Southern Airlines B-747 took off with humanitarian aid
Rome, Italy - To people involved in the most serious natural catastrophe in the century
The first Chinese mission with humanitarian equipment in support of people hit by the seaquake, left early today (see for details AVIONEWS): the China Southern Airlines Boeing B-747 took off from Beijing... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the last Italian tourists in Maldive should return in Italy today
Rome, Italy - The flight will be operated by a Boeing B-767 of Blue Panorama
It seems that the Italian tourists who will come in Italy today are the last ones in Maldive. They would come back thanks to a Boeing B-767 operated by the carrier Blue Panorama. The plane will carry 100... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Ticino tourists to come back by Rega flight
Rome, Italy - Federal Department of Foreign Affairs provided an emergency number
Today a flight organized by Rega (Swiss Rescue Air Guard) and Federal Department of Foreign Affairs would leave from Phuket Airport to carry to Zurich the Swiss tourists from Ticino Canton involved in... more
AirlinesMeridiana: 2005 operating plans cancelled
Rome, Italy - Sardinia passengers facility confirmed up to January 13
Meridiana carrier issued a statement to confirm "The soft fare plan from and to Sardinia also from and to destinations different from Rome and Milan, under the new decree", up to January 13, 2005. The... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Malaysia set the recover of its natives in the neighbour countries
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Malaysian Air Force to send C-130 military airlifters
Malaysian authorities are still trying to set a proper recovery operation for Malaysian-native pe ople staying in particular in Sumatra and Thailand, following the recent disaster which involved Malaysia... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: two special flights arrived in Italy coming both from Colombo and Male
Rome, Italy - The first one is an Alitalia flight predisposed by Civil Defense which arrived at 7:30am at Fiumicino, the second one is a flight operated by the carrier Neos
Two special flights arrived in Italy both at Fiumicino's Airport and Malpensa one from the areas hit by the catastrophe verified in the South-East Asian zones. In the first case it was an Alitalia flight,... more
SecurityWaterquake in South-East Asia: Indonesian Government asks for more helicopters to support the population in difficulty
Jakarta, Indonesia - The available aircraft in the country would not be sufficient for the transport of necessities and it is being feared for epidemic
Indonesian Government is trying to face the emergency caused by the recent catastrophe by significantly resorting to aerial vehicles but it seems that is not enough. So, Government asked the international... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community (2): Australia, Canada and France
Rome, Italy - Two C-130 aircraft left from Sydney with potable water and supplies
Australia offered USD 7.6m and sent two C-130 aircraft carrying potable water and other supplies to Malaysia. The Prime Minister unveiled that money has been appropriated also for Australian Red Cross,... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Farnesina organized a special flight of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka
Rome, Italy - The aircraft, which would carry materials for a USD 450 thousands value, is expected at Colombo tomorrow at 3:00 pm (local time)
The Italian Foreign Ministry predisposed a special flight of humanitarian aid destined to the Sri Lanka's population hit by the tragedy. The aircraft, which would take off today from Brindisi, would carry... more
SecurityWaterquake in South-East Asia: Indian Coast Guard's Chetak helicopters at work along the coast
New Dheli, India - More than 50 lifeless bodies recovered and 20 persons rescued during the SAR operations to date
Besides the role played by Indian Air Force and Navy to rescue the population in difficulty in the India's coastal areas involved by the tsumani, even Indian Coast Guard is making efforts in the SAR (Search... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia. Newness on the aids from international community: China, Great Britain and Germany
Rome, Italy - The first Chinese materials have left today
Beijing Government appropriated about USD 2.7m for humanitarian aid to India, Indonesia, Thailandia, Sri Lanka and Maldive affected by the seaquake emergency. United Kingdom sent plastic sheets and tents... more
SecurityWaterquake in South-East Asia: the economic damages suffered by Thai Airways
Bangkok, Thailand - According to the carrier's board, one can estimate loss for some USD 7m
The economic damages suffered by Thailand following the disaster generated by the tsunami occurred three days ago are reflecting on tourism and even on the air transport sector for the Asian country. Some... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: USA to deploy airplanes and ships
Rome, Italy - Government appropriated up to USD 35m aids
USA have deployed an aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, ships, at least 20 aircraft and thousands of sailors and marines in order to support Asian people hit by the devastating seaquake wave. Among... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Thailand faces looting in the involved tourism areas
Bangkok, Thailand - An additional plague spreading in the sites affected by the disaster
Situation in Thailand is worsening day after day as the rescue and law enforcement units recover other lifeless bodies from the shores and the green areas nearby the coast. There could be some 3000 casualties... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: three planes coming from the interested areas are coming at Malpensa's Airport
Milan, Italy - The first of the three aircraft should arrive at Fiumicino's Airport, where it will effectuate a stopover, at 11:45am
There are at least three planes coming today in Italy from the areas situated in the Indian Ocean hit recently by the natural catastrophe. The first of which operated by the airline Eurofly is expected... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Peru: flights are smooth
Lima, Peru - People had only a scare
Also Peru had a scare yesterday around 9:45am local hour when the ground shaked along the coast about 300 Km North-East to Lima: seismographs have measured 4.3 on Richter scale. The Peru Geophysical Institute... more
SecurityWaterquake in South-East Asia: the number of victims rose further
Jakarta, Indonesia - And the WHO warned about epidemic reminding that the amount of casualties could double
The number of victims caused by the tsunami in the Indian Ocean and that involved several Asian and African countries appears destined to rise. It is being currently talked about 70,000 casualties and... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AH-64 Helicopter
Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Fla., was awarded on Dec. 27, 2004, a $7,559,311 firm-fixed-price contract for CY05 Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor, Longbow Refurbishment... more
IndustryPATS Aircraft LLC awarded of a near 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Boeing 737-700, Columbian Presidential Aircraft
PATS Aircraft LLC, Georgetown, Del., is being awarded a $7,850,000 firm fixed price contract to provide for Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Boeing 737-700, Columbian Presidential Aircraft.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a over 608 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22 Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $608,300,000 contract modification. This modification increases the funding/termination liability values for the month of January... more
IndustryCE Wylie Construction Co. awarded of a 27 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the construction of four hangars
C. E. Wylie Construction Co., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded firm-fixed price Task Order 0001 at $27,000,000 (base item) under an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity multiple award construction... more
IndustryRolls-Royce Engine Services awarded of a over 38 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 16 T56-A-14 engine
Rolls-Royce Engine Services – Oakland Inc., Oakland, Calif., is being awarded a $38,612,734 firm-fixed-price contract for the overhauling and engineering support for 16 T56-A-14 engine propulsion systems a... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Veneto and Basilicata to Italian Civil Protection
Venice, Italy - The two Italian Regions seem to be working in order to give concrete help to the South-East Asian populations hit by the catastrophe
Veneto and Basilicata seem to be involved to furnish concrete help to the South-East Asian populations hit by the catastrophe of enormous dimensions according to the recent dates (currently 70.000 victims).... more
Government actsA parliamentary question asks for explanations about the episode related to Volare Group: for example about how it was named the carrier's Commissioner and wether there are relations between Volare and Aeropuertos Argentinos
Rome, Italy - It was presented by the Honourable Ministers Tidei and Duca (DS)
Recently a parliamentary question has been addressed to both Italian Ministries for Infrastructures and for Transport in order to receive explanations about the episode related to Volare Group. In particular... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: Italy sent a seaplane
Rome, Italy - Italian coffins to come back only after authorization
"The top priority is that our compatriots achieve to go to zones fit for evacuation. The situation is complicated both in Phuket, Thailandia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, because there are no more roads avaible... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the effects involving the planet
Matera, Italy - According to American and Italian experts, the Earth's axis would have been shifted of 5-6 cm but even the surface was affected by remarkable consequences
The Earth itself would have been affected with evidence according to experts due to the earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean two days ago. American researcher but also the Italian ones, such as those... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: tour operator sold tickets for free humanitarian flight
Rome, Italy - "There must be a misunderstanding", Travel Pac replied
Travel Pac, one of the three tour operators managing the Eurofly free humanitarian flight from Malpensa with 40 Singhalese on board bound for Male to recognize their relatives, seems had sold to 30 passengers... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: relevant economic damages for Thai tourism
Bangkok, Thailand - According to experts, a very long time is needed to relaunch the economy in the country
Thailand is going to suffer for remarkable bad economic effects due to the recent disaster produced by the seaquake occurred two days ago. Bangkok's Government would be convinced of it, when considering... more
Press releaseEnac: its President, Vito Riggio, convenes Enav, users and sector Associations
Rome, Italy - The meeting is fixed on Wednesday, January 12, 2005
"Enac's President, Vito Riggio, communicates that has convened a meeting with Enav management, delegates of the Italian and international carriers, airport operators, tour operators, travel agencies and... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: at 8:00pm Blue Panorama flight to take off with medicines for Sri Lanka
Rome, Italy - Lombardia Region is the first Italian one to send primary medication
The airplane provided by Blue Panorama bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka, will take off at 8:00pm from Milan-Malpensa. The flight will carry humanitarian aids of Civil Defense and EUR 50,000 medicines pick... more
Press releaseAlitalia: the net financial standing at the end of November
Rome, Italy - It consisted of EUR 1658m
Alitalia answered Consob regarding the net financial standing, with reference to November. It consisted of EUR 1658m with an improvement for EUR 25m when compared with the similar situation in October.... more
AirlinesVolare Group: Rinaldini thanks for Air Europe's licence
Milan, Italy - The Commissioner hopes for new routes
After Enac’s decision (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) to give the temporary approval in favour of Air Europe until May, 6, 2005,(see AVIONEWS) Volare group’s extraordinary Commissioner, Carlo Rin... more
HelicoptersFAA Certification for the AB-139
Cascina Costa,, Italy - Following the flight and ground tests with particular reference to the all weather activities
AgustaWestland revealed that the AB-139 helicopter produced in collaboration with Honeywell was granted with a US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Certification following the accomplishment of a series... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the number of victims due to such disaster rose up to 70,000
New Dheli, India - About 50 Italians not to come back immediately as their health conditions would not enable them to leave the local hospitals
The number of victims found in the Asian countries involved by the seaquake occurred two days ago goes on rising. The latest analyses point out about 70,000 casualties and the assistance activities for... more
Science and technologyEgyptian Government in talks with Adp
Cairo, Egypt - The formalisation of the deal related to the Adp's management of five airports of the Arab country is expected this week
The formalization of the deal between Egyptian Government and Adp (Aeroport de Paris) related to the management by this last of five airports of the Arab country is expected this week. Ibrahim Manaa, Chairman... more
AirlinesAir Jamaica would be bought out by Government
Kingston, Jamaica - Since the carrier was taken over by a private group it lost USD 682m
Jamaican Government announced it will regain the control of national carrier Air Jamaica. Finance Minister Omar Davies said the operations aimed to take again the full control of the airline will be effectuated... more
AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines purchases six Boeing B-737/700
Beijing, China - The first of which would be delivered in January 2006 and the last in August of the same year
The Asiatic carrier, China Eastern Airlines, announced that it signed a deal to purchase six Boeing B-737/700. The carrier decided to increase its current fleet to meet air travel demand. The first of... more
IndustryEmbraer seems to be in serious talks with Republic Airways
Brasilia, Brazil - The carrier planned to purchase sixteen 70-seat aircraft ERJ-170
The Brazilian industry, Embraer, announced it is in "Advanced contractual discussions" with the carrier Republic Airways about a new order of sixteen 70-seat aircraft ERJ-170. In particular Embraer disclosed... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: two helicopters and 400 policemen missing in Indonesia
Rome, Italy - At meantime, airplanes and ships are carrying necessaries
The Chief of Police in Aceh, Indonesia, unveiled that about 300 agents are missing with two copters: also in Meulaboh city more than 100 men of South Sumatra Police are missing, and the nurses of Zainal... more
MiscellaneousAustralia: firefighting aircraft in action to save natural reserves
Bullsbrook, Australia - Four helicopters and four airplanes were re-deployed for such emergency in the Western region of the country
The firefighting units belonging to Firemen and the national Emergency Service in Australia are coming to grips with a wide blaze which would be affecting the green area surrounding Bullsbrook city, in... more
SecurityWaterquake in the South-East Asia: the first possible political effects of the tragedy
Colombo, Sri Lanka - According to some analysts, this event could improve the regional cooperation and lower the national ethnic and religious clashes
Some international analysts expressed their opinion about the strictly political effects produced by the disaster occurred in Asia following the seaquake. Indonesia and Sri Lanka have been experiencing... more
MiscellaneousIsraeli helicopter fired missile against a car in Khan Younis
Gaza City, Strip of Gaza - There were no victims
A Israeli chopper has fired a missile at a car in the city of Khan Younis (Strip of Gaza): two Palestinian men on board the vehicle achieved to escape safe. It seems that the air strike aim was a member... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: seven flights landed in Italy till now
Rome, Italy - Italian citizens returned from Asia were 1331
Thirty-one hours ago the first Italian survivors arrived in Italy by a Lauda Air SpA flight. So it is possible to summarize the planes landed till up this morning, waiting for flights scheduled in the... more
MiscellaneousWaterquake in the South-East Asia: some Italian people who were isolated in Sri Lanka have been reached
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Among them it seems there are no serious injured
Some Italian tourists, who resulted to be isolated at Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka, have been reached and taken on board of a bus leased by the Department of Italian Civil Protection. Among them it seems there... more
Science and technologyBecause of adverse weather conditions many flights have been cancelled in Usa
New York, Usa - The air connection Dallas-Toronto seems to have suffered most
Bad weather conditions caused different problems at air traffic in Usa lately: the interested area involves region from Southern Missouri to Western Tennessee and North into Ontario, Canada. The airports... more