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Latest newsThe B-52 becomes a network enabled platform
Washington, USA - The well known American bomber to be adapted to operate in the modern strategic environment
Despite the age, it does not seem that the B-53 Stratofortress is destined to be retired from the operative activities soon. With more than 40 years' honourable service, the big bomber of the US Air Force... more
PeopleUIL Trasporti: a convention on "Air Transport, the need of a turning-point" to be held in Rome tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Aimed to analyse the means to reinforce the role of Italian air transport in the international setting
A convention entitled "Air Transport, the need of a turning-point" is going to be held at Hotel Boscolo Exedra in Repubblica Square in Rome tomorow, December 1st. The event will be focused on the matters... more
AirlinesThy Turkish Airlines announces the numbers of its profit
Istanbul, Turkey - The carrier had a USD 85,2m profit in the first nine months of the current year
Thy Turkish Airlines, the state Turkey carrier which is just in this period in a privatization process (see AVIONEWS) announced that its net profit related to the first nine months of the current year... more
AirlinesUs Airways reached an important deal with Ge/Gecas-Gees
New York, Usa - The agreement would offer the carrier the possibility to lease ad financing 31 new jets
US Airways announced that it reached an agreement with Ge (in particular with the following units of the firm, Gecas 'Ge capital aviation services' and Gees 'Ge Engine Service') which would furnish it... more
DefenseTomahawk missiles for Holland
Amsterdam, Holland - But parliamentary opposition rejected such project
Dutch Ministry of Defence proves about to start a significant programme for the strengthening of the naval forces by the purchase of US-made Tomahawk surface-to-surface cruise missiles. But political opposition... more
MiscellaneousBush tomorrow would fly to Halifax for an homage visit to the Canadians
Ottawa, Canada - After the terror attacks against Usa the air space was closed; many flights were diverted to different Canadian airports
George Bush, who is today in visit to the Canadian premier, Paul Martin, at Ottawa, will fly tomorrow to Halifax (Atlantic Cost) for an homage visit to the ones who guested temporarily the flights directed... more
MiscellaneousItaly: cancelled flights in Rome-Fiumicino, Ciampino and Ancona Airports
Rome, Italy - Twenty-eight international arrivals have been cancelled and 28 departures at "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport
Air France and Lufthansa have cancelled 5 flights between 12:00am and 4:00pm: Air France deleted three to Paris and one to Marseille and Lyons; Lufthansa cancelled one to Dusseldorf and two for Frankfurt... more
Latest newsEmbraer commercial airplane in exchange of SU-35 fighters
Brasilia, Brazil - It would be the proposal put recently forward by Brazilian Government and addressed to Moscow
Brazilian Government would have recently proven willing to carefully analyse the hypothesis of purchasing an unclear number of Sukhoi SU-35 multirole fighter interceptors. Such effort would have anyway... more
AirlinesSas reached an agreement with the unions of its baggage handling's category
Stockholm, Sweden - Concerning the work conditions
Sas, Scandinavian flag airline, announced recently that it signed an agreement with the unions of its baggage handling's category in Sweden. According to it, which concern the work conditions of the employees,... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): Formigoni hopes air transport sector will be renewed
Varese, Italy - Also call center employees risk losing job
Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, during the cerimony for new Hangar in Malpensa Airport, about Volare Group situation said: "It's so much complicated moment. Last days, I told stakeholders... more
MiscellaneousBodies of Italian tourists died in Myanmar arrived to the Rangoon Airport
Rangoon, Myanmar - On board the same plane, there were also two fellow countryman survivors
The airplane carrying bodies of five Italian tourists drowned near Moruk village, landed around 10:00am (Italian hour) in the Rangoon Airport (Myanmar, former Burma) (see for details AVIONEWS). On board... more
PeopleSukhoi gambles on the RRJ
Moscow, Russia - The Russian aerospace group aims to achieve with the new regional jet an international success comparable with the one gaines in the military sector
Sukhoi intends to achieve in the international market of commercial transport a success comparable with the one already gained in the military sector by the Flanker fighters family (Su-27/37). The alternative... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines increases fuel surcharges
Vienna, Austria - The carrier announced the recent measure interests above all long routes
The Austrian flag carrier, Austrian Airlines, let know that starting from yesterday the fares on the flights operated by the carrier increased because of the growth of the fuel surcharges. The airline,... more
AirlinesIcelander carrier, JetX, cancels suddenly some of its routes
Boulogne, Italy - "Administrative reasons": the only explanation of the carrier
The Icelander carrier, JetX, cancelled all of a sudden and without giving much explanation a great part of the service which the carrier should operate, in Winter, by the airport of Boulogne "Guglielmo... more
MiscellaneousSvoboda while flying to Qatar had to return to his country: because of a bust of the plane
Prague, Czech Republic - Because of a split in the small window, which the pilot checked during the flight, the Czech Minister had been constrained to return to Prague
He had as destination Qatar but then even Kuwait, Jordania and Sudan: these were the stopover of the program of the Czech Minister, Cyril Svoboda, who was constrained yesterday to return to the capital,... more
AirlinesAir Bourbon grounds hundreds of passengers
Saint Denis, Reunion - After its leased Airbus A-340/200, with which the carrier operated, went bust constraining the airline to interrupt its service
Air Bourbon, regional carrier of Reunion's island (Indian Ocean), interrupted its activity since last week-end, after its leased Airbus A-340/200, with which the carrier operated, went bust, leaving furthermore... more
PeopleThe A-380's technology for the new Airbus A-350
Paris, France - If approved in December, the programme for the new medium-range airliner could cost more than it was at first forecasted
Despite the final decision on the Airbus A-350 programme was postponed yesterday, during the EADS Board of Directors, till half December (see for details AVIONEWS), further details would have anyway been... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Ostmecklenburgische Flugzeugbau GmbH model OMF-100-160 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect, correct, and prevent future cracks in the outside tube of the main landing gear leg, which could result in structural failure of the fuselage tubing assembly
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68771-68773] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the issuance of erroneous commands or the receipt of erroneous information pertaining to the fire extinguisher system for the engines and the APU, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the A
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68773-68775] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300 B2, A-300 B4, A-300 B4- 600, and A-300 B4-600R series airplanes; and model A-300 C4-605R Variant F and A-300 F4-605R airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent cracking of the center section of the fuselage, which could result in a ruptured frame foot and reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 26, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 227)] [Page 68779-68782] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesItaly: due to general strike cancelled and scheduled again flights
Rome, Italy - By Meridiana and Boulogne Airport
Today Italian air transport employees are on strike from 12:00am to 4:00pm. Meridiana airline reported that it cancelled 9:45am London-Gatwick/Cagliari flight; as London-Gatwick/Florence (at 1:10pm), Barcelona-Florence... more
AccidentsMI-8 missing in Russia: four bodies found
Moscow, Russia - Communication with helicopter was lost at 4:20am last Saturday
The corpses of four of five people who were on board the Mil MI-8 crashed in Russia (see for details AVIONEWS) have been found in Kamchatka: rescuers found them under a layer of snow, stones and helicopter... more
HelicoptersIndia testing the Dhruv antisom
New Dheli, India - Such version of the national-made light helicopter is destined to the new Indian Navy's air carrier
Indian Navy is performing the first tests of the HAL Dhruv national-made helicopter's antisom-dedicated version. The representatives from the Navy prove particularly satisfied of the vehicle, which has... more
IndustryMusharraf visiting the Embraer headquarter
Brasilia, Brazil - However, there is no evidence of an interest by Pakistan for military airplanes produced by the Brazilian company
Pakistani President, Pervez Musharraf, is visiting Brazil for the sign of a series of commercial and security agreements such as the one concerning for example the fight against the drug traffic. A central... more
DefenseRussia: a new anti-missile weapon system has been tested
Moscow, Russia - The programme would be part of the investment dedicated to defence to enable the country to stand out in the missile sector
Russia announced it has performed the test launch of a new anti-missile missile named, according to what indicated by analysts, A-135. Such surface-to-air guided rocket would have been fired from a shooting... more
Latest newsA seminar on the "Aircraft Battle Damage Repair" occurring at Italian Pratica di Mare Base
Rome, Italy - As set by the Italian Air Force's Test Flight Centre for today, it will analyse the matters related to damages experienced by aircraft during fighting
A seminar set by Air Force's Test Flight Centre dedicated to the "Aircraft Battle Damage Repair" (ABDR) is occurring at Rome-Pratica di Mare Base today. It deals in particular with an analysis of the effects... more
AirlinesSas: Government chose the carrier for foreign travel
Stockholm, Sweden - For destinations in North America and Europe
SAS has been selected as the Swedish Government's single largest supplier for destinations in North America and Europe (including London and Paris). In most cases, SAS was also selected as supplier in... more
AccidentsUS plane missing in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - On board six persons, among which three American soldiers were flying
US military transport plane with six persons, including three crew and three soldiers on board, was missing in central Afghanistan last week end: a US military statement said it today. The aircraft, a... more
PeopleBoeing selects Delmia and Intercim for the 7E7 Dreamliner
Washington, USA - They will design together with Dassault softwares for the new plane's development, assembly and maintenance
The Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner programme related to the new medium-range airliner of the US aerospace company gains two new partners. It deals with Delmia and Intercim, two firms competent for the designing... more
AccidentsBlack Hawk crashed in Texas: there were no survivors
Washington, USA - Seven soldiers travelled on board the helicopter
A US Army Black Hawk helicopter went down yesterday in the central Texas, killing all seven soldiers flying on board it. Helicopter, a UH-60L Black Hawk, took off from Fort Hood bound for Texarkana and... more
DefenseThe Iraqi Minister of Defence's visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - He appreciated the Italian role for the training of the new Iraqi armed forces and prospective orders for Italian equipments would exist
Iraqi Minister of Defence, Hazem Shalam, visited Italy yesterday and seized a chance to meet Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, in order to treat a series of issues, related to the future of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian SULT union asks for elucidations on the redundancies
Rome, Italy - With reference in particular to the flight assistants on the medium-range international routes
Italian trade union SULT intends to verify the observance of the agreements signed with Alitalia by the Italian national airline regarding the redundancies. Such deals, with reference most of all to the... more
AirlinesVolare Group: bill to save Group sent to EU
Rome, Italy - At meantime commissioner sounding goes on
European Commission should approve the bill to save Volare Group. The Italian Industry Minister, Antonio Marzano, reported it yesterday at the end of EU's Power Council in Brussels: Commission has in fact... more
IndustryAdvanced Information Engineering Services awarded of a near 25 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C/C-2 aircraft
Advanced Information Engineering Services, Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., is being awarded a $24,774,412 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award... more
AirlinesKenya Airways would increase its routes
Nairobi, Kenya - The local Government is negotiating air service deal with several different countries
The carrier Kenya Airways would introduce into its network several different other routes thanks to the fact that the local Government is acting a negotiation about air service with several different countries,... more
MiscellaneousFive Italian tourists died off the former Burma coast: local Tourism Minister supplied a special flight
Rangoon, Myanmar - Coffins will be transferred to Rangoon to wait authorization to repatriate
Tomorrow, a special flight offered by local Tourism Minister, will take to Rangoon the corpses of five Italian tourists died offshore Moruk, in Myanmar (former Burma): they were on board their boat and... more
AirlinesKuwait Airways needs a quick approval of the parliament for a state plan
Al-Kuwait, Kuwait - Which would settle USD 700m of its losses
Kuwait Airways, the flag Kuwait airline, let know it needs a quick approval of the Parliament for a state plan aimed to settle USD 700m of its losses, underlining that this measure would return it back... more
IndustryTurbomeca strengthened the productive activities in South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa - The French group intends to satisfy better the exigencies of the international market and the the African country
Turbomeca revealed recently a reinforcement process of its productive structure in South Africa which operates with some 300 employees currently. Such industrial effort appears aimed to increase the French... more
Science and technologyCapodichino's Airport: a Nigerian man, who was transporting drug was arrested
Naples, Italy - He had hidden it in the stomach
The man who was arrested at Naples-Capodichino's Airport was 27 years old: D.F. his initial alphabetical characters. The young who was coming from Lagos, through Paris, transported in his stomach 113 ovules... more
MiscellaneousVietnam: typhoon Muifa killed forty people. Necessaries dropped by helicopters
Hanoi, Vietnam - Due to landslide the mountainous district of Tay Tra was cut off
At least 40 people have been killed and 42 are missing in Vietnam because of typhoon Muifa caused floods and landslides through the central regions of the country. Four days after typhon killed tens of... more
AirlinesThy Turkish Airlines has positive answer from the market
Istanbul, Turkey - The Turkish Government instituted a privatization program for the carrier: 35,578 the initial bids
Thy Turkish Airlines had a positive answer from its tender for the 20 per cent shares: spokesmen of the airline said. Thy, flagship Turkish carrier, started to collect initials bids, under the government's... more
CuriositiesIt started wolf-hunting from the helicopter in Alaska
Washington, Usa - War between animalist and local authorities
It was lately authorized the wolf-hunting from the helicopter in Alaska: the reason is due to the fact that this breed registered a large growth which seems to have put in danger the population of other... more
Latest newsNorway: four F-16s to protect the Baltic Republics
Oslo, Norway - It will be the Scandinavian country's turn from January 2005 to attend to the defence of the air space in the three countries
After the monitoring and air defence activities provided by Belgium (F-16s), Denmark (F-16s) and the United Kingdom (Tornado ADVs) within NATO for the air spaces of the three Baltic Republics, it is going... more
People7E7 Dreamliner: works at the Italian Grottaglie air station to be completed by 2005
Grottaglie, Italy - Alenia Aeronautica reminded recently that it is necessary to set the airport properly before such date
Italian Puglia Region provided some EUR 130m for the works regarding the Grottaglie air station (Taranto), aimed to make the operation performed by cargo airplanes possible as they will have to carry towards... more
PeopleSpanair signs an agreement with its pilots
Barcelona, Spain - The carrier risked otherwise strikes
Spanair, a unit of the Scandinavian carrier Sas, announced there is no more the risk of strikes to be acted by its pilots as it signed an agreement with the category. The strikes were expected on day of... more
AirlinesThe Brazilian flagship carrier registered the first profit of the year
Brazilia, Brazil - The third quarter was the most productive period of the current year thanks to the fact that it carried more passengers
Varig, the Brazilian flagship carrier, announced its first profit of the year: the one related to the third quarter. The airline which from January 2004 until September 2004 amassed a loss od about USD... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines: increased flights to Australia
Sydney, Australia - To celebrate fourth anniversary of the start of Sydney services
China Southern Airlines is increasing from Thursday its current five a week flights between Sydney and Guangzhou: services operated by Boeing B-777 will become daily. Such step coincides with the fourth... more
Latest newsSAAB collaborates for the A-400M programme
Stockholm Sweden - The Swedish aerospace company to attend to the provision of the crew entrance doors
Also SAAB is going to seize a role for the production of the new Airbus A-400M military airlifter. The two aerospace companies signed in fact a cooperation agreement which schedules the construction of... more
PeopleA-350 (3): the decision on the programme has been postponed till half December
Paris, France - And DaimlerChrysler rejected the hypothesis for one CEO only leading EADS as put forward by French President Chirac
EADS Board of Directors, which gathered in Paris today to analyse the matter regarding the new Airbus A-350 (see for details AVIONEWS), decided to postpone the final decision on the programme for the new... more
AirlinesMalev: special fares to Budapest
Budapest, Hungary - For those leave from Rome, Milan, Venice and Boulogne
Malev Hungarian Airlines offers low-cost fares to fly bound for Budapest: Malev launched special fares to Hungary Capital by EUR 99 return ticket, for those leave from Boulogne "Guglielmo Marconi" Airport... more