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DefenseDebates within NATO on the training for the new Iraqi armed forces
Washington, USA - US Gen. James Jones would have criticized the Atlantic Alliance's members which denied their support for sending soldiers to Iraq
US press put recently into evidence a statement by Gen. James Jones, one of the major officers of the American forces in Europe, when he would have proven quite worried about the fact that not all the... more
Civil aviationIAEA: "Iran did not suspend all its nuclear programme activities"
Teheran, Iran - The final decision on this situation could now depend on the UN Security Council
After maintaining that a renunciation to the nuclear programme is not possible (see for details AVIONEWS), Iran even requested to the IAEA (International Agency for Atomic Energy) to be allowed to carry... more
MiscellaneousIvory Coast: French troops to retreat from Abidjan Airport
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - Meanwhile commercial flights have been restored too
It has been announced that French soldiers will retreat from Abidjan Airport and strategic points occupied in the downtown, following last weeks events. The retreat should have to start as from November... more
AccidentsIt was flying too low the jet which crashed on Monday; on board of which should have flown Bush senior
New York, Usa - The tower controls said officials they warned the pilot of the private jet just before the plane crashed into a field
The Gulfstream’s plane, which should have transported former President Bush, and that instead crashed in foggy weather last Monday was flying to low. It should have been at 1,000 feet (305 metres) while i... more
Latest newsThe first female pilot flying on the Gripen comes from South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa - Capt. Catherine Labuschagne, 25, has already achieved a remarkable success by the media in her country
Capt. Catherine Labuschagne, a pilot from South African Air Force, is the first woman to fly aboard a SAAB/BAe JAS-39 Gripen multirole light fighter. She achieved success at 25 in her country thanks to... more
AerospaceAlenia Spazio and EADS Transportation signed contract on ATV module
Turin, Italy - It will supply to ISS water, air, food and test to astronauts
Six ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) modules for ISS, International Space Station, will be Italian. Alenia Spazio CEO, Maurizio Tucci, with EADS President, German Josef Kind, signed in Turin (Italy) an... more
Latest newsThe evolution of NATO's dogfight simulation
Brussels, Belgium - A new programme to enable pilots from various air forces to fight in a virtual environment
Typhoon fighter in a simulated dogfight deploying their weapons against Mirage 2000, F-16 and F/A-18? A possible hypothesis if restricting to consider it within the new simulated exercises started by NATO.... more
AerospaceChina and the USA: a meeting to analyse the future of the space research
Beijing, China - It will be held next week in the United States but Chinese Government diminishes its relevance
Chinese Government announced recently that a delegation of the national space agency's representatives will go to the United States next week in order to meet NASA's members. Such meeting, as awaited from... more
IndustryThales: the group analyses the hypotheses on its future
Paris, France - While someone would prefer keeping the firm independent, other hope at least for a merge with EADS or different opportunities in Europe
Despite the delay of the decision on the future of Thales by French and German governments (see for details AVIONEWS), the Board of Directors of the French company operating in the avionics and military... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): pilots protest in "Marco Polo" Airport
Venice, Italy - "We are being working so that you continue to fly with us", their banner declaimed
This morning, a group of Volare pilots - who, on November 27, could not receive wage for the second time (see for details AVIONEWS) - gathered in the Venice "Marco Polo" Airport to protest about the present... more
Civil aviation"Passex": NATO-Russia exercise in Ionio Sea
Taranto, Italy - Kinematic manoeuvres, staff carring by helicopters, sea check demonstration
NATO and Russia Federation naval units are being setting to carry out training activity in Taranto (Italy) in Ionio Sea water: two units of NATO naval Forces based in Mediterranean Sea (Stanavformed flag... more
HelicoptersBulgaria: 12 Eurocopter Cougar helicopters for Army
Sofia, Bulgaria - The new aircraft to replace the Mil Mi-17s within the general modernization programme for the armed forces
Bulgarian Ministry of Defence unveiled recently that Bulgarian Army needs new helicopters for troop transport and its was selected the Eurocopter Cougar. The first of twelve aircraft of this type will... more
Latest newsP-180: Italian Air Force's role for the promotion of the plane
Genoa, Italy - Italian Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Tricarico appreciated the vehicle
Piaggio is about to accomplish the assembly of the 100th P-180 Avanti and decided to invite the Italian Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Leonardo Tricarico, at the Genoa-Sestri facility. The Italian aerospace... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force asks for more attention on the defence spending
Loreto, Italy - An appeal addressed to institutions in order to make them consider the great effort by the armed force, the social-security and redundancies aspects
A general assembly with military representatives was held in Loreto (Ancona, Italy) from November 17 to 19 and some 210 members from Italian Air Force attended there. According to what released on "Caserta... more
IndustryFrance: more restrictive rules for the investments in the defence sector
Paris, France - Foreign companies will be forced to accept at least a partial State control on the activities of the national industries
France intends to protect its strategic industries through a reform of the sector which should set new and more restrictive conditions form the investments by foreign firms. The purpose is the one of protecting... more
MiscellaneousMilitary airplane shot down in Egypt (2): wounded were 14
Cairo, Egypt - The aircraft was forced to carry out an emergency landing
Persons injured yesterday afternoon on board the Egyptian patrol plane shot down on the Sinai Peninsula would be 14 (see for detail AVIONEWS). The aircraft was shot down and then it would have been crashed... more
MiscellaneousMilitary airplane shot down in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt - It not hears much of 35 men on board
Intelligence services used the aircraft to localize and destroy drug cultivation: on board the plane there was in fact a unit of anti-narcotic agents including several officials. The aircraft has been... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU Commission asks for additional information on the business plan
Brussels, Belgium - Meanwhile, the Air France-KLM alliance hopes for the success of the reorganization and relaunch of the Italian carrier
European Commission asked for further details regarding the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008, data that the EU Government hopes to gain as soon as possible in order to become able to decide on the legitimacy... more
AirlinesVolare Group: well-informed Fossa and Molinari to Prosecutors
Varese, Italy - No comment as a mark of respect to pre-trial secret
Italian low-cost Volare former President, Giorgio Fossa, following the hearing to the Busto Arsizio Prosecutors (see for details AVIONEWS), where investigating magistrates have interviewed him, said: "I... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG (formerly Rolls-Royce plc) turbojet engines (2004-24-05)
Washington, Usa - Models Spey 555-15, 555-15H, 555-15N, and 555-15P
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 24, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 226)] [Page 68251-68252] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryRaytheon Technical Services Co. awarded of a 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18E/F aircraft
Raytheon Technical Services Co., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded an undefinitized contract action with a not-to-exceed value of $8,000,000 for the procurement of eight SHAred Reconnaissance Pods (SHARP)... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 24 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 500 TOW 2B Aero Gen 2 Missiles
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., was awarded on Nov. 23, 2004, a $24,500,000 modification to a firm-fixed-price contract for 500 TOW 2B AERO GEN 2 Missiles. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz., and is... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines completed a restructuring of a revolving credit line
New York, Usa - It was last condition the carrier needed in order to implement a pilot concession package
Northwest Airlines announced recently that it performed the reorganisation of the temporary loan concerning a USD 975m figure: this last was the final condition needed by the carrier in order to implement... more
AirlinesVolare Group (5): pilots not paid since September
Varese, Italy - An agreement has been achieved to freeze bank accounts
After the official statement of the state of insolvency by Volare Board, the appointment of the new commissioner should occur on Friday. Meanwhile, the carrier employees go on protesting: yesterday about... more
AccidentsAir accident in Chad: designer Giugiaro is safe
N'Djamena, Chad - He was on board another aerotaxi regularly landed at the airport of the capital of the African country
Giorgetto Giugiaro, the well known Italian car designer, was aboard an aerotaxi in Chad last night, regularly landed at the airport of the capital of the African country, N’Djamena, waiting for the arrival o... more
Science and technologyKazakistan's government asked foreign carriers to fly on the capital Astana
Astana, Kazakistan - Rather than on Almaty: the main commercial hub of the country
Kazakistan seems to have asked foreign carriers to fly, in next future, on the capital Astana rather than on Almaty, as it currently happens. Almaty is the ex-capital of the country and a biggest city... more
Fair and showsIs Noel Forgeard a possible candidate to lead EADS?
Paris, France - The current Airbus CEO could compete next year to start a change in the European aerospace sector
Noel Forgeard, Airbus CEO, could compete to lead EADS following the future replacement of Philippe Camus awaited for June next year. Forgeard would have partially confirmed such intention already put into... more
AirlinesVolare Group (4): Giorgio Fossa to Prosecutors today
Varese, Italy - The former airline President resigned after only six months work
Former Volare’s President, Giorgio Fossa, arrived to Busto Arsizio Prosecutors after 3:30pm today. Fossa was accompanied by his lawyer, he will undergo interrogation before chief prosecutor, Antonio P... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question: Alitalia and other companies fined by United States for relations with Cuba
Rome, Italy - By On. Galante (Comunisti Italiani)
Such Parliamentary question was addressed to Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fini, by On. Galante. The United States would have fined some Italian companies such as Alitalia, Ex-Comit, Industria composizioni... more
AirlineseasyJet confirms to be a leader carrier in its sector
London, United Kingdom - The airline transported 20 per cent more passengers in 2004, in comparison with last year
easyJet, British low-cost airline, confirms it being one of the leader-carrier in its sector: 21 per cent more in its profits, 20 per cent more of transported passengers. The numbers are clear, though... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question: Pentagon is deploying the AC-130 bombers on Falluja
Rome, Italy - By On. Deiana (Rifondazione Comunista)
A question put forward by On. Deiana and addressed to Italian Minister of Defence, Martino, would refer to the US deployment of the AC-130 Spectre on Falluja. On. Deiana asked Minister for making clear... more
PeopleAir traffic in India registered a considerable growth
Bombay, India - According to some dates furnished by Airports international council it is one of the fastest growth in the world
Air traffic in India related to domestic flight rose 26.5 per cent in the first six months of the current year, thanks to low fares as well as a revival in tourist traffic. According to recent results... more
Civil aviationIran: "We will never renounce to our nuclear programme"
Teheran, Iran - The deal with France, Germany and the United Kingdom is only aimed to a suspension to verify the peaceful nature of the project, according to Iranian regime
Despite the remarkable satisfaction shown also by Russia with reference to the suspension of the Iranian nuclear programme (see for details AVIONEWS), it does not seem that the problem was solved by the... more
AirlinesThai Airways International would presumably postpone the purchase of Airbus' aircraft
Bangkok, Thailand - Until the UE eases food import restrictions
The Thailandese Government asked the national airline, Thai Airways International, to postpone the planned purchase of the Airbus planes until the UE eases food import restrictions; though analysts claimed... more
CuriositiesU2 surprises NY with free concert: air shooting by helicopters to make live video
New York, USA - Thousands people in Manhattan and Times Square
Irish rock band U2 launched their new album with a surprise, free concert that saw the group performing in the streets of Manhattan in New York on a flatbed truck while cameras filmed the scene on board... more
AirlinesSwiss International adopts another measure in order to save further money
Zurich, Switzerland - It is negotiating in order to outsource some of its internal IT service
Swiss International is working to effectuate last of its planned measure, which would permit it to cut further cost: outsource some of its internal IT service to telecoms operator Swisscom. The carrier,... more
AirlinesShares in AirAsia fall 16 per cent
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier hopes to become the major low-cost in Asia
AirAsia, the low-cost airline, has seen its shares to fall 16 per cent in comparison with their debut on Monday. The initial public offer of the carrier is USD 226m; below its own indicative price last... more
Science and technologyAVIONEWS interviewed Giovanni Maniscalco, President of Assaeroporti, on the crisis of Volare
Rome, Italy - "Such crisis generated financial loss and some 2000 redundancies"
AVIONEWS interviewed Giovanni Maniscalco, President of Assaeroporti representing Italian airports’ operators, on the crisis of Volare. According to Maniscalco, the responsabilities for such problem must b... more
Latest news6th Division of the Italian Air Force: 3900 flying hours in the order of "Antica Babilonia"
Rome, Italy - 3300: they are the missions effectuated in Iraq by the personnel of the Italian Air Force and of the Aviation Army
It revealed to be 3300 missions for a total of 3900 flying hours: these are the results, until now, reached by the personnel of the 6th Division of the Italian Air Force which operates in Iraq, in the... more
Science and technologyBrazil: DLR Space Agency to support study for lightning
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Scientific researchers will work on board three aircraft based at Aracatuba Airport
Over 120 European scientists supported by DLR Space Agency will set up a lightening and storms observatory in Brazil to analyze changes in climate. The lightning hunters will work from January 26 to February... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): also Air One offers help to grounded passengers
Milan, Italy - It offers low fare tickets
Italian carrier Air One offers whom bought Volare tickets the possibility to purchase an other by low fare: it is only necessary to demonstrate the ownership of Volare Airlines way-bill for a flight booked... more
PeopleAirbus A-350 (2): Boeing warned on possible subsidies
Washington, USA - In the meantime, Aer Lingus would have proven interested in the new airliner
Boeing decided to react quickly after the Airbus’ announcement for the next launch of the A-350 (see for details AVIONEWS). The US aerospace group would have in fact revealed that State financial aids d... more
PeopleThai Airways selects the A-380
Toulouse, France - The related agreement to be signed by the next two weeks for the provision of 6 airplanes
The aerospace group Airbus would be about to sign a contract for the provision of six A-380 555 seats long-haul airliners to Thai Airways. The related deal should occur by the next two weeks but the European... more
AerospaceNATO: three new military communications satellites
Brussels, Belgium - Sicral, Syracuse and Skynet to be in service from January 2005 to support the NATO's forces for the next 15 years
NATO will have three new military communications satellites starting from January 1st 2005. It deals with Italian Sicral (developed in particular by Alenia Spazio), French Syracuse and English Skynet.... more
DefenseSouth Korea: an airborne synthetic aperture radar
Seoul, South Korea - The sensor under development in the Asian country would be able to detect objects concealed behind hills within 15 km
South Korea's Ministry of Defence would have recently unveiled that a new synthetic aperture radar able to detect the presence of object concealed by exploiting particular ground characteristics, would... more
Latest newsUSAF: "Stop the threat before it hits the USA"
Washington, USA - The new operative priority for the defence of the US territory for the US Air Force's pilots
Stop the threat before it can hit the United States' territory: this is the new operative priority for the USA's armed forces, an effect following the events occurred on September 11, 2001 and that Pentagon... more
DefenseAustralian Defence Department has finance holes
Sydney, Australia - Auditor-General accuses it of book-keeping errors
Australian Defence Department has been accused recently, by the Auditor-General, of book-keeping errors, which would create really many difficulties to this ultimate to do its work, as it could not verify... more
HelicoptersCanada: the H-92 military helicopter has been selected
Ottawa, Canada - Renamed CH-148 Cyclone, it will be deployed for maritime multirole operations
Canada signed recently a contract with Sikorsky for the provision of several multirole helicopters to be destined to maritime operations. Canadian Government had at first opted for a suspension of the... more
Government actsItalian Parliamentary question: with reference to the Gulfstream deployed by Americans for the "torture travels"
Rome, Italy - By On. Delmastro (Alleanza Nazionale)
This Parliamentary question was addressed to Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fini, by On. Delmastro. International press released that a Gulfstream jet is being deployed by the United States to carry... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): Ryanair to plan its expansion into Italian market
Milan, Italy - It will fly on nine of the eleven international routes before operated by failed airline
At press conference over Ryanair new routes, Deputy Chief Executive, Michael Cawley, announced expansion plans into the Italian market following the collapse of Italian low-cost Volare. Ryanair will now... more