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AirportsTwo S. Koreans charged with illegal supply export to China
Bridgeport, USA - They organised a supplies traffic using ghost companies
Kwonhwan Park and Sung-Ryul Chun, two Korean nationals, are accused, by Federal prosecutors in New Haven, of illegally shipped a pair of Sikorsky S-70 Black Hawk helicopter engines, using Malaysian and... more
Press releaseSN Brussels Airlines: a young Belgian "celebrity" enters to make part of the team, the Manneken Pis
Milan, Italy - It has officially received the uniform of Commander
"SN Brussels Airlines, the Belgian airline that through the hub of Brussels offers a door of access towards Europe, Africa and United States, has as soon as engaged a new employee, Brussels' symbol in... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004: NH-90 and EF-2000 in the centre of Italian effort in the international defence market
Berlin, Germany - A meeting among the institutional representatives of these two programmes in order to promote their value abroad
Two important events involve Italy during the great Berlin ILA 2004 Airshow (May 10-16). Firstly, the showing of the NH-90 programme, concentrated on May 11. Italian Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli,... more
Science and technologyDanzica airport was re-named Lech Walesa
Warsaw, Poland – The former President has recently celebrated his 60th birthday
Danzica airport since yesterday brings the name of Airport Lech Walesa, from the name of Solidarnosc founder, 1983 Nobel prize winner and Poland President from 1990 to 1995. At the ceremony participated... more
AirlinesDelta introduces new flight from Rome to Cincinnati
Rome, Italy - The press conference will held tomorrow at 12am
The American airline, Delta, that this year celebrates its 75th anniversary, communicates that tomorrow, Wednesday May 12, 2004 at 12am, at the Hotel de Russie, Sala Diaghilev, Via del Babuino, 9 in Rome,... more
AirlinesNew links to Eastern Europe for Germanwings
Milan, Italy - The air company is considering Eastern Europe a primary market
Germanwings (see AVIONEWS article) enforces its links directed to Eastern Europe. The low-cost company will fly from Kohln/Bonn hub to Kracovia, Poland, and to Croatian cities of Zagreb and Split. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU Parliament Deputy, Brunetta, of Forza Italia Party criticizes company's situation
Rome, Italy - Those companies unable to go on in the market usually definitively fall
Forza Italia Party EU Parliament Deputy, Brunetta, has significantly critically commented on this Italian carrier's condition. According to Brunetta in fact, the market is dominated by an effectiveness... more
Latest newsNew records for the B-1B Lancer
Zurich, Switzerland - They have been certified by the Swiss Federation Aeronautique Internationale
After several participations during many international Airshows, the B-1B Lancer US medium strategical bomber has proven so capable to gain some 45 worldwide aviation records, especially in terms of speed... more
AirlinesBritish Airways adds flight seats
London, UK - The increment will interest long-range routes starting from this summer
The airline is adding 257,000 seats during the summer months with more flights to popular holiday destinations such as Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Cape Town, Mexico City, Buenos Aires and Dubai, a statement... more
AirportsFbi and British Intelligence didn't believe to the terrorist that predict 9/11
London, UK - Buck-passing between Fbi and British Intelligence
There is a confrontation between Fbi and British intelligence about former British waiter that was trained from al Qaeda for 9/11. In 2000 spring a 29 year old man, once arrived in the USA, went to the... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhitions in May 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA TAX FORUM…May 17, Washington, D.C. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. ILA BERLIN…May 10-16, Berlin-Schonefeld Airport, Berlin, Germany. Info: +49-30-3038-0; Web site: www.ila-berlin.com.... more
DefenseBaghdad Al-Sadr's office has been razed to the ground by heavy artillery and air attacks
Baghdad, Iraq - The USA go on searching for the radical leader while he orders to fight against American soldiers anywhere in the country
After ordering to resort to the entire available forces in the country in order to fight against American soldiers anywhere in the Iraqi territory, Shiite leader Moqtada Al-Sadr is forced to face a hard... more
AirlinesLufthansa, rise April traffic
Frankfurt, Germany - Despite the European crisis the air company records strong risings
Germany's Lufthansa said Monday its passenger traffic rose 16.7 percent in April over the same month the previous year, when the industry was hit by the war in Iraq. Traffic, expressed as the number of... more
Latest newsGreek and Turkish fighters challenge over Aegean Sea?
Athens, Greece - The difficult regulation of the Flight Information Regions among these two countries risks to cause dangerous dogfighting
Territory boundaries related to the so called FIR (Flight Information Regions) appear not to be so clear regarding Greece and Turkey. Such boundaries deal with air space parts which could be considered... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines appointed the new Chief Financial Officer
Milan, Italy - Delta is the American air company leader in trans-atlantic flights and the 2nd in the world for number of passengers
Delta Air Lines announced that from tomorrow Michael J.Palumbo, that owns a big experience as financial director in the aeronautical sector, will operate as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.... more
Weather forecastsShroeder meets Russian Space Agency's leader on the occasion of ILA 2004
Berlin, Germany - Space flight and satellite systems in the centre of attention regarding joint interests for Germany and Russia
Russian Space Agency's Director has met German Chancellor Shroeder today on the occasion of the Berlin ILA 2004 aerospace show (May 10-16), in order to analyze the situation with reference to relations... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first MH-47G special operations Chinook
Philadelphia, USA - This is a new version of an helicopter operational since 1962
The Boeing Company delivered the first MH-47G Special Operations Chinook helicopter to the US Army Special Operations Command Thursday during a ceremony in Philadelphia. The MH-47G is the seventh and most... more
Press releaseCub Trasporti: confirmation of the strike of next Monday in Italy
Rome, Italy - For four hours, from 12am to 4pm
"The Alitalia affair at all is not ended. The signing of the agreement does not cancel the business plan to liquidate the flag air company and to hit, therefore, the entire air transport field. The Cub... more
Weather forecastsRosoboronexport is attending ILA 2004
Berlin, Germany - New updates for the Mig-29 are being showing for eastern Europe NATO's countries
The great Berlin ILA 2004 international aerospace show has started today, and it will go on till next May 16. 330 among airplanes and helicopters, 40 participating countries with their own stands, mock-ups... more
IndustryATR is working on a "life extension" program of its aircraft
Toulouse, France - The company is an equal partnership of Alenia Aeronautica and Eads
ATR (Avions de Transport Régional) has launched an Ageing Structures Programme for its ATR-42 and ATR-72 aircraft to attain, in early 2005, the extension of the "Design Objective Life" for all ATR family... more
Science and technologyTeheran international airport kept close by the Army
Teheran, Iran - Iranian government calls for legal action to reopen Teheran's new airport
The Iranian Army kept Teheran's new airport closed on Monday in a row over the operating company, as the government called the move illegal and said it would act against "irresponsible officials". Imam... more
AirlinesUS Airways warns of second bankruptcy
Arlington, USA - This financial problems were listed during filing with SEC
US Airways is calling for a 25 per cent reduction in its operating costs within the next few months and has warned that without these cuts it could be forced to file for a second bankruptcy or sell assets.... more
Latest newsSpecial medicines in order to face US pilots' fatigue
Washington, USA - They have been studied for striker aircraft's pilots when considering many hours flying during their missions
Important studies are under way in the United States regarding operative fatigue for US Air Force's pilots as they are forced to face this problem during training or real missions in the battlefield. According... more
AerospaceEads to win EUR 3bn contract for 30 Ariane-5 rockets
Berlin, Germany - The contract will be signed late today at ILA international Aerospace conference in Berlin
The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company is set to win a contract worth EUR 3bn (USD 3.6bn) with Arianespace for 30 Ariane-5 rockets. The contract is to be signed later Monday in the presence... more
HelicoptersSpate of night time accidents prompts operators to seek ways of improving safety
Canberra, Australia - The high crash trend is alarming the authorities
Australasian helicopter emergency service operators will meet this month to discuss how they can address safety issues that have plagued the sector on night operations in recent years. The initiative,... more
Press releaseNew code-sharing agreement between Qatar Airways and Thai International
Rome, Italy - The contract is immediately operating
"Qatar Airways and Thailandia national airline's, Thai International, have signed a new code-sharing agreement that enlarges and strengthens the already wide network of connections of the two air companies.... more
AccidentsWind Jet airplane forced to land immediately after its takeoff from Catania
Catania, Italy - This Airbus lent by Jet-X had fuel-tank problems
Fear aboard of a Wind Jet's flight after its takeoff on last Saturday May 8 from Catania Airport which would have led it towards Milan-Linate. After its taking off, occurred at some 02:15pm and already... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Italian Minister for EU Policies Buttiglione tones down excess of optimism of last days
Rome, Italy - Only the first one among the poles has been surpassed by the appointment of Cimoli but there is still so much to do
Italian Minister for EU Policies, Rocco Buttiglione, has commented once again on Alitalia matter today. According to Buttiglione, it is not possible to stop on the achieved agreements so far between Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): measures which have been adopted for this carrier will not be sufficient, according to Wall Street Journal Europe
New York, USA - Italian Government's aim would consist in making this carrier survive at least till the end of general national election
According to Wall Street Journal Europe, a complete forecasting blindness exists with reference to Alitalia's problems and choices subscribed by Italian Government, trade unions and private shareholders.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Epifani appears satisfied about achieved agreements
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, this carrier succeeds in reducing damages in stock markets
CGIL Italian trade union General Secretary, Guglielmo Epifani, appreciated the situation stemmed from last agreement on Alitalia between Government and trade unions, and after the appointment of Cimoli... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glasflugel--Ing. E. Hanle model Glasflugel Kestrel sailplanes
Usa - To detect and correct damage to the airbrake actuation shaft, which could result in failure of the airbrake control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25479-25480] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct gaps between the flap vane bracket and the adjacent lower skin and between the flap vane bracket and vane actuator beam, and premature cracking of the flap vane brackets, which could result in failure of the flap vane bracket
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25485-25488] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes
Usa - To prevent ice accumulation due to water entering the artificial feel unit (AFU), which could restrict or jam the aileron, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25483-25485] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25481-25483] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AerospaceUnmanned European Shuttle Phoenix lands safely
Kiruna, Sweden - Proceeds succesfully the developing phase of the European shuttle
After two test delays the unmanned prototype of a European space shuttle (see AVIONEWS article) glided safely back to Earth on Saturday after being dropped from nearly 2400 metres up by a Chinook helicopter.... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada PW610F engine to power Eclipse 500 achieves first run milestone
Quebec, Canada - The first flight is scheduled at the end of this year
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has successfully completed the first run of its new PW610F turbine engine selected by Eclipse Aviation Corporation to power the twin-engine Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet... more
AccidentsAmerican Eagle plane crash-lands in San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Blows up a tyre and the plane skids off a runway
The incident involving a 1995 builded Super ATR-72 American Eagle flight 5401 happened at about 2:50pm. EDT at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. The turboprop plane, carrying 22 passengers and four... more
PeopleAirbus A-380: two main points in developing this programme
Paris, France - The future success of this project to depend on the way one will succeed in integrate these two elements
Engineers developing the Airbus A-380 programme, who had to rely upon several exigencies related to the present and future international air traffic (see for details AVIONEWS), agree about the fact that... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate Boise service with nonstop flights to its hub in Houston
Houston, Usa - With two daily connections from July 1
Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate service in Boise, Idaho, with two daily flights to its hub in Houston, effective July 1. In Houston, connections are available to dozens of destinations... more
PeopleLow fuel consumption and defence of environment for the 7E7 Dreamliner
Washington, USA - Boeing forecasts to sell some 3500 airplanes within 20 years
Boeing answers to official showing for the new Airbus A-380 occurred on last May 7 (see for details AVIONEWS), by putting into evidence on several occasions the qualities of its new 7E7 Dreamliner. Major... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Cimoli gets work started in order to face carrier's crisis
Rome, Italy - Optimism in every trade union and political environment, while the first board of Director to occur on next Thursday May 13
The new Alitalia CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, spent his weekend under banner of studying, an activity devoted to understand the situation of the carrier and to plan the first interventions which will be put... more
Latest newsRecent scandal regarding USA soldiers activities in Iraq retard investigations on the Tanker affair
Washington, USA - Rumsfeld would have lowered investigation effort in order to solve Iraq's problems
Pentagon would be retarding its investigation activities related to the Boeing 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Although this investigation was asked for by Rumsfeld himself in order to... more
IndustryEads Space Phoenix Set for Saturday Test Flight
Stockholm, Sweden - This re-usable space transport system completed taxi tests
A German-designed unmanned space shuttle prototype will be launched in Sweden's far north on Saturday after an initial test flight was done the day before, a project spokeswoman said. The test flight,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes (2004-09-15)
Usa - To prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24940-24941] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ and EMB-145XR series airplanes (2004-09-13)
Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the firewall, and a consequent uncontained APU fire that could spread to the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24945-24946] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-17)
Usa - To prevent fracture and/or breakage of the hinge bolt of the output rod of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in migration of the bolt tail, a loose spring tab, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24952-24953] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-16)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder flight control system due to cracking of the bearing lugs of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24953-24954] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent the loss of both direct current (DC) generator systems and loss of several other airplane systems, which could lead to the pilot's inability to maintain controlled flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24954-24956] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AccidentsFourteen die in South Sudan plane crash
Nairobi, Kenya - Among dead there are 12 children
Fourteen people, including 12 children, died in an aid plane crash in southern Sudan, aviation officials and aid workers in neighbouring Kenya. The Czech-designed Let-410 twin-engined turboprop crashed... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (7): French Prime Minister, Raffarin, opens the event
Toulouse, France - The A-380 is a winning programme because contributions from all over Europe come towards it
Official showing of the A-380 has been opened today by the French Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin. First of all, Raffarin intended to thank everyone who contributed to produce this programme and he... more