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Civil aviationPanama holding 6 Israelis for drawing toy guns during flight
Panama City, Panama - The Lima airport officers permitted to carry on the plane the toy guns
Six Israelis were being held by Panamanian authorities on Tuesday after pulling out toy plastic pistols during a commercial flight and shooting a plastic projectile at a passenger, Panamanian authorities... more
Science and technologyMain US airports are going to be ready for Airbus A-380
Rome, Italy - 11 air companies have already ordered the new aircraft
Major airports in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago plan to be ready for the Airbus A-380 double decker passenger jet in late 2006, their operators said Tuesday, playing down concerns raised by Virgin... more
AccidentsInvestigation on "friendly fire" which involved a RAF Tornado in Iraq in March 2003 has been concluded
London, UK - The failure of its IFF would have been the main reason for such accident
Investigation regarding the accident which involved during Iraq military operations in March 2003 a Royal Air Force’s Tornado IDS Gr.Mk4, shot due to "friendly fire" by a US Patriot surface-to-air missile (... more
HelicoptersA new rotor has been developed by Boeing and DARPA
Washington, USA - A smarter employment of existing materials can reduce vibrations and noise
A new rotor for helicopters is being developed and tested through a cooperation among Boeing, DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), Nasa, US Army and some three US universities. The cornerstone... more
HelicoptersUS Army needs new helicopters
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, USA Senate postpones its decision about funding to 2005
After Comanche programme cancellation (see for details AVIONEWS), US Army has put forward various hypotheses on future necessity for helicopters deliveries, hoping that funds originally granted for such... more
AirlinesEven Continental rises fuel surcharges
Houston, USA - The air company economic policy is the toughest one among the already presented
The American carrier joins other global companies that have already increased the ticket prices in reaction to fuel rising (see AVIONEWS article) . It also said that if fuel costs keep rising, it may have... more
AccidentsLimits to a resort to aerial vehicles in order to save more persons on September 11, 2001
New York, USA - Technical and logistics problems would have prevented New York Police and Firemen's helicopters intervention
Debate related to safety guarantees regarding September 11, 2001 events go on in the United States at a political, judicial and press level. In particular, it would be trying currently to understand if... more
IndustryBoeing: Brazil's Gol orders up to 43 B-737/800s
Seattle, Usa - 15 firm orders and purchase rights to 28 additional by 2010
Boeing and Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereaes SA, one of the world's most profitable airlines, last Monday announced the airline has ordered 43 737-800 passenger airplanes worth up to USD 2.7bn at list prices. GOL... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines push fo A380 delivery
Singapore, Singapore - The next exit of this model is creating great infrastructural problems to the airports
Singapore Airlines said Tuesday it would stick to plans to become the world's first carrier to fly the 555-seat Airbus A380 in 2006. The statement comes a day after Virgin Atlantic, 49-percent owned by... more
Science and technologyFinancial funding are ready for completing Salerno-Pontecagnano Airport
Salerno, Italy - Today has been signed the agreement with ENAC
The interventions on airport completion regards visual lighting system, the instrumental flight system, internal service road, the runway adjustment even in relation with new safety rules. These interventions... more
Science and technologyThe new Vietnamese International Airport to be ready by 2005
Hanoi, Vietnam - It will be built on an old Russian military base
The third Vietnamese International Airport will be built on an old Russian military base in Camranh (see for details AVIONEWS). It is what has been recently approved by Hanoi’s Government, after signing a... more
IndustryEADS’ C-295 military airlifter will be demonstrated to U.S. army
Washington, USA - The visit has been organised by EADS North-America
The EADS C-295 military transport aircraft has began a month-long "All American" tour this week to demonstrate the medium-sized airlifter’s capabilities for the US Army and National Guard. This extensive t... more
Latest newsIsraeli forces in a large scale strike against Rafah Camp
Gaza, Anp - Huge deployment of helicopters and armoured vehicles
The Israelian army operation in Rafah, in the south of Gaza Strip, has no limit of time and it will go forward untilthe objective will be achieved said Israelian minister of defense. Israeli air strikes... more
AirlinesAeroflot set to join Skyteam
Paris, Francia - Air France chairman has made this announcement today
Air France chairman Jean-Cyril Spinetta said that he is expecting Russian airline Aeroflot to announce that it intends to join the Skyteam alliance. He even added that the announcement should be made next... more
PeopleRecord passengers lift BAA profit
London, UK - Among its own airports there are Heathrow, Gatwick, Stanstead, Glasgow ed Aberdeen
Britain's biggest airports firm BAA has declared today an increment of number of passengers of 4.4% for a total of 133.4 milion of people between 2003 and 2004 and foreseen another rising for 6% for the... more
Weather forecastsILA 2004's success
Berlin, Germany - More than 200.000 visitors for an event which has clearly shown present growth of European aerospace sector
The great ILA 2004 Airshow ended with a remarkable success in terms of orders, agreements, visitors amount and political, military and institutional attendees. More than 200.000 visitors participated to... more
Latest newsBoeing appears optimistic about the 767 Tanker programme
Washington, USA - Nevertheless, a remarkable hostility by Senate and Pentagon exists
Boeing appears particularly optimistic about the 767 Tanker air tanker’s situation, though Pentagon’s hostility for investments on what is thought to be a too expensive programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Acc... more
PeopleFirst test-flight for the Trent 900 engine destinated to the A-380
Toulouse, France - It is the most powerful engine ever fitted on an Airbus aircraft
Airbus tested yesterday for the first time on an A-340/300 the first Rolls Royce Trent 900 engine destinated to the first A-380, the new long range airliner of such European group. After many static tests... more
HelicoptersEnstrom-Isolair Incorporated agreement for the 280FX and F-28F helicopters
Menominee, USA - Chemical products spraying kits produced by one of the most important company in the USA will be mounted on such aircraft
Enstrom Helicopter opens a new relevant collaboration with Isolair Incorporated, a US company competent in producing kits devoted to firefighting and chemical products spraying activities, a leading company... more
SecurityMatteo Vanzan's body to arrive today at Rome-Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - He should arrive at 04:00 pm in front of President Ciampi
Matteo Vanzan's body will arrive this afternoon at Rome-Ciampino Airport after he died during military defence operation in Iraq. Its unit together with representatives by other Italian military units... more
AirlinesOther air companies heading to ticket surcharge due to oil cost
Rome, Italy - Neither the positive exchange impact being happened in Euro markets is able to compensate higher oil cost
Other international air companies are following British Airways market policy, rising ticket price claiming an excessive oil cost. Air France decided that, starting from Wednesday, the tickets will cost... more
Science and technologyPolice foil GBP 80m robbery at Heathrow airport
London, UK - It could have been the largest robbery in UK history
Scotland Yard's flying squad yesterday swooped on robbers trying to grab gold valued at GBP 40m along with GBP 40m in cash. Seven men were arrested in a stakeout involving more than 100 officers. One suspect... more
Science and technologyPress conference at Brescia's airport tomorrow
Brescia, Italy - To explain the Brevivet's flight programme
The airport "Gabriele d'Annunzio" of Brescia-Montichiari and Brevivet communicate that tomorrow, Wednesday May 19, at 11,30am it will held the press conference, near departures room of the airport, during... more
AccidentsFound just 12 human rests of the total 33 passengers on board crashed aircraft in Brazil
San Paolo, Brazil - The airplane has fallen down the rain forest without a clear reason
The rescuers have found just 12 dead among 33 person embarked on the double engine aircraft crashed on Friday before landing at Manaus airport (see AVIONEWS article). The difficulties to penetrate in the... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere
Rome, Italy - We have to valorize by honouring the specific vocation for every single airport and by adapting the overall infrastructural local situation
AVIONEWS interviewed Dr Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere, competent in infrastructures matters: AVIONEWS: Dr Pettinato, Unioncamere promoted yesterday in Catania an important initiative aimed to valorize... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) series airplanes (2004-10-04)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rear engine mount struts, which could subsequently result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27831-27833] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2004-10-03)
Usa - To prevent failure of the engine support beam (ESB), a principal structural element, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27829-27831] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Science and technologyAfrican Scorpions at Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - They have been found out in the import area of the air station, and then carried to Varese Zoo after a long disinfestation activity
After some alarming hours at Malpensa Logistica Europa's buildings, activities partially started again at about 07:30pm yesterday. The reason for this problem: three venomous scorpions arrived in company's... more
Weather forecastsSavona Air Show on next May 22
Savona, Italy - Airplanes and helicopters of State Corps, Civil Defence and, finally, PAN demonstration
The Air Show promoted by Savona local authority and by "Aero Club di Savona e della Riviera Ligure" will occur on next May 22. For four hours, from 02:00 to 06:00pm, the air space over local sea littoral... more
IndustryBoeing makes history with 1,500th Next-Generation 737 Delivery
Seattle, Usa - The model 737-800 has delivered to Ata Airlines
Boeing made history last Friday with its Next-Generation 737 family reaching 1,500 airplanes delivered sooner than any other commercial airplane model. The milestone delivery - a 737-800 to Indianapolis-based... more
Latest newsBoeing X-45A Unmanned aircraft flies with T-33
St. Louis, USA - After the unmanned air attack test the American company goes ahead with its project
A Boeing X-45A unmanned aircraft (see AVIONEWS article) took a major step forward in aviation when it successfully communicated with a manned T-33 aircraft while in flight May 7 at Edwards Air Force Base... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports
Catania, Italy - By an adaptation of transport and service territorial infrastructures
Unioncamere officially showed yesterday in Catania a research devoted to analyze Southern Italy's airports situation. During a conference entitled "Accessibility of Southern Italy Airports" promoted together... more
AccidentsAn IL-76 of Azerbaijan fell headlong in China
Beijing, China - This aircraft went down on a farm short after its takeoff
An Ilyushin IL-76 airlifter of Azerbaijan has fallen headlong immediately after its takeoff from Chinese Airport of Urumchi, in the north-west area of this country. This airplane lost its stability about... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Maroni agrees for Government intervention in favour of the carrier but not by all means
Milan, Italy - Helping Alitalia means helping the other carriers too
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has commented Alitalia's future after controlling Board of Directors' results under the leading of CEO Cimoli. According to Maroni, Government will do everything... more
AccidentsCollision between two US Air National Guard F-16s
Washington, USA - It occurred yesterday killing one of the two pilots
Two F-16s of the US Air National Guard 181st Wing were involved in an accident on last Monday at about 01:40 local time, over southern Indiana sky. These two fighters would have collided flying during... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3C aircraft
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a ceiling priced $29,045,728 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modify, enhance, and improve... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (3): nine injured Italian soldiers have just arrived at Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Also Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola
An AMI C-130 Hercules carrying nine Italian soldiers injured during activities performed in Iraq has landed at Ciampino Airport. Three among these ones had been involved by fighting against Shiite warriors... more
PeopleInternational air traffic increased in 2003
Rome, Italy - It improves in North America and in Europe while difficulties can still be registered in Asia due to SARS
Last data related to international air traffic appear particularly encouraging. Number of passengers involved by this general improvement of air transport sector would be of some 3,5bn during 2003. At... more
AccidentsCanadian Hawk fell headlong
Moose Jaw, Canada - Its two crew members are safe
A CT-155 Hawk advanced trainer fell headlong nearby Moose Jaw base on last May Friday 14. This is the second time an airplane of this type is involved by a mishap in this country, in the same area, in... more
Curiosities"Memphis Belle"'s commander has died
Ashville, USA - Robert Morgan's B-17 became a myth for allied forces after successfully accomplishing 25 missions in Europe
Commander of the famous B-17 US bomber named "Memphis Belle" during the Second World War, Col. Robert Morgan, died due to an accident just occurred while he was watching an airshow. The old Morgan, 85,... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters fail to kill one top islamic Jihad leader in Gaza Strip
Gaza, ANP - The operation could be part of the Israeli massive raid over Gaza with the Army and the Navy
Israeli helicopters fired missiles at two Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza City before dawn Saturday, in what the Palestinian group described as an attempt to assassinate one of its top leaders, Mohammed... more
PeopleVolunteers for air transport safety and economy in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Competitive exam for 255 positions lapsing on next May 24
Also 255 positions related to air transport are comprised among the 2320 ones regarding the new competition exams for volunteers in the European Union. Winners for such selection will have a chance for... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters shoot against Al Fatah offices
Gaza, ANP - There are no victims, ma two offices have been destroyed
Secretary General of the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip Ahmad Heles, connected politically with Yasser Arafat, denounced that around midnight Israeli Apache helicopters fired at least 5 missiles targeting... more
PeopleEU agrees with USA to swap information on airline passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The agreement was approved despite the negative vote of the European parliament
European airlines will soon share information about their passengers with U.S. officials so they can be screened for security reasons, under an agreement approved yesterday by the European Commission.... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (2): Italian Government is ready to report in front of Parliament tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Defence Minister Martino to recount to Parliament while Premier Berlusconi is going to do it not before next Thursday
After tragic events on last night in Nassiriya, Italian Government has announced its intention for reporting in front of Parliament during two different occasions. In fact, an intervention by Defence Minister... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started (2): demonstration at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Fiumicino, Italy - ADR's employees ask for more safety, new recruitment and higher payment
ADR's employees at Rome-Fiumicino Airport is demonstrating in front of management company offices headquarter, so causing some hardship for motor traffic. Law enforcement units are warranting the regular... more
AirlinesGermania Express: flights to Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldolf and Munich
Rimini, Italy - With "Federico Fellini" airport
According to what declared in a press release Aeradria, the society of management of the Rimini's airport "Until next May 28, 2004, Germania Express, the low-cost carrier that from half of April links... more
Latest newsUSAF defends the 767 Tanker programme but Pentagon thinks to an upgrade for the KC-135s
Washington, USA - A significant upgrade hypothesis with new engines is under examination
After Boeing’s statement defending the value of its 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS), this is the time of US Air Force, which would have put into evidence how the KC-135s air tanker fleet i... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): UIL trade union asks for higher cooperation by company's Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - A real relaunch plan is needed to actively involve the trade unions
UIL General Secretary, Luigi Angeletti, has commented today present Alitalia's situation, after company's Board of Directors which occurred last week. According to Angeletti, one cannot think to exclude... more
AccidentsBrazilian airliner crashed in the middle of Amazonas
Manaus, Brazil - The researching operations resulted complicated by forest intricacy
Without an already defined cause an airplane, carrying 30 passengers and three crew members, crashed Friday at 10:00pm GMT some 20 kilometers from Manaus, capital city of state of Amazonas, North-East... more