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HelicoptersA new rationalization for the resort to civil helicopters in Bellinzona territory
Bellinzona, Switzerland - The purpose is to warrant more tranquillity and safety in this populous area
Bellinzona territory in Switzerland could be interested in a short time in a significant innovation regarding air traffic related to civil helicopters. Territory Department in collaboration with City Government... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319, A-320, and A-321 series airplanes
To prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid from the parking brake operated valve (PBOV), which could cause the loss of the parking brake accumulator, and render the alternate braking system and the parking/emergency braking system inoperative, as well as caus
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Cessna model 500, 501, 550, and 551 airplanes
Usa - To prevent jamming of the wheel/tire assembly, which could result in a loss of directional control or braking performance upon landing
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes
Usa - To prevent passenger service unit (PSU) panels from moving and falling from the PSU support rails during takeoff or landing, which could result in injury to passengers and could impede evacuation of the passengers in an emergency situation
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AirlinesAlitalia (15): Government meets trade unions at Palazzo Chigi at 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - Carrier industrial plan will be considered, while Italian Communist Party Secretary Bertinotti will meet workers on strike at Fiumicino Airport
Government's spokesman unveils it has been decides to meet CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions' General Secretaries at Palazzo Chigi (Government headquarter) at 03:00 pm, in order to speak about industrial... more
IndustryBoeing back to profit in in first quarter
New York, USA – the net profit has been of USD 77 cents per share
The aero-space giant is back to make profits in the first 2004 quarter with a total of USD 623m following military contracts rising. Harry Stonecipher, Boeing CEO, was able to keep solid military defense... more
AirlinesAlitalia (14): Minister for Agriculture and Environment Policies Alemanno's opinion and trade unions' reaction regarding Government's point of view
Rome, Italy - A strong industrial plan appears important but trade unions think Government must meet them or the strike will go on
Also Minister for Agriculture and Environment Policies, Gianni Alemanno, comments Alitalia matter and strikes which are involving Italian airports. Alemanno states he completely agrees regarding Lazio... more
Sport aviationAround the world on an autogiro
Midlle Wallop, United Kingdom – On Friday will be in Italy
More than 40 thousand kilometres of flight around the world to complete in three months, with stops in 25 countries, with an autogiro, an aircraft half plane and half helicopter. The British pilot Barry... more
AirlinesAlitalia (13): Italian airports' situation appears a chaotic one
Rome, Italy - Only Turin and Naples succeed in sufficiently contain damages for traffic
Italian airports situation appears particularly difficult during the last hours. Most affected air stations due to consequences in terms of lowered traffic are obviously those of Rome-Fiumicino and the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (12): demonstration at Magliana Alitalia's office
Rome, Italy - Some employees have been stopped by demonstrators in an attempt to prevent ordinary working activities's performance
Even Alitalia's office at Magliana street (Rome) has been involved starting at 06:00 am this morning by employees' demonstration. Firstly it occurred peacefully, but then it risked to degenerate when,... more
AirlinesSoon a 30 aircraft order for Airbus
London, UK – The airplanes will be owned by the new air company Virgin US
Airbus is going to receive soon a USD 1.6bn order for 30 aircraft from Virgin US, the new low-fare airline owned by Sir Richard Branson that will present it may be next week. Unknown is the headquarter... more
AerospaceEads Astrium awarded a second Anik satellite by Telesat
Paris, France – It s a USD 100m contract
Eads Astrium has been selected by Telesat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, to build the company’s new Anik F3 satellite. This is the second order for a Eurostar E3000 satellite received fro... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): Campania Region President, Bassolino, comments carrier employees' strike
Naples, Italy - Government and company must immediately operate and well consider the importance of Atitech for Campania's aerospace pole
Campania Region President, Antonio Bassolino, comments Alitalia employees' protests of today. According to Bassolino, a joint action by Government and company is needed. If this strike goes on, the situation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): also Linate Airport's flights have been stopped
Milan, Italy - Long queues even nearby other carrier's check-in which indicate they are fully booked up
Even Milan-Linate Airport is affected by Alitalia workers strike's consequences in terms of flight stopping regarding this carrier. Long queues occur also at this air station and, among the other things,... more
Press releaseAlitalia (11): according to UP the company appears not willing to save itself
Rome, Italy - After two useless days and two nights negotiating and after useless hours waiting
"After two useless days and two nights negotiating, with useless hours waiting, no significant steps have been made regarding Alitalia's confrontation vs professional associations/trade unions. When considering... more
AirlinesFlybaboo will fly from 10th of May with an its own aircraft
Lugano, Switzerland – The service will be no more contracted
The Flybaboo airline has communicated its intention to fly with a brand new plane owned by itself starting May the 10th. The Genevan air company will use a new Dash 8-300 on Geneve-Lugano and Geneve-Venice... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): carrier employees' strike is under way at Fiumicino Airport
Fiumicino, Italy - Problems for passengers being forced to stop at Roman air station
Strike by Alitalia's employees has started at Rome-Fiumicino Airport this morning at 06:00am. While demonstrators schedule to go on till 06:00pm, long queues have occurred nearby carrier's check-in. Worry... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): a demonstration to occur at Malpensa Airport this morning
Milan, Italy - It is important to recognize the relevance of this Milan air station in order to encourage carrier's relaunch
A protest demonstration is going to occur at Milan-Malpensa Airport this morning (10:00 am) by Alitalia's employees scheduled by Cgil, Cisl and Uil trade unions. According to these ones, no one can forget... more
Press releaseAlitalia (6): the flight cancellations on Ronchi dei Legionari's airport
Gorizia, Italy - In total they are eight
"Following to the strike of the Alitalia' dependents in hodiernal date, the airline diffuses the cancellation of the following flights: For Ronchi dei Legionari: From Milan AZ-1339 arrival at the 11,30am;... more
Press releaseAlitalia (5): ANPAC, UP and UIL participate to demonstration of today
Rome, Italy - Plan hypotheses promoted by the company are not acceptable
"ANPAC, Unione Piloti, Uil Piloti, participate to demonstration by Alitalia Group's employees which is going to occur today from 06:00 am to 06:00 pm. The excessive Alitalia's inflexibility in managing... more
AccidentsBlack Hawk's wreckage disappeared from yesterday has been found
Washington, USA - Its three crew members have died
The US Army UH-60 Black Hawk’s wreckage disappeared yesterday in North Carolina has been found after one day searching without stopping (see for details AVIONEWS). This aircraft fell headlong on a sand a... more
Press releaseAlitalia (4): until 9pm of yesterday 140 flights cancelled
Rome, Italy - Following to the union strikes
"Alitalia informs that following to the trade-union strikes, it has been forced to carry out the cancellation of 140 flights, in the range of time comprised between the 12.00am and 9.00pm". more
Press releaseAlitalia (3): all tickets with departure scheduled for yesterday and today will be honoured regarding Italian carrier's flights
Rome, Italy - Without adding supplement affecting reservation change
"When considering Alitalia group's personnel demonstrations which caused yesterday delay and cancellation for the flights and forecasting a strike announced for April 29 from 05:30am to 06:00pm, Alitalia... more
Press releaseAlitalia (2): strike of today further damages our customers' interests
Rome, Italy - Added to yesterday demonstrations and remarkable problems caused
"Strike call by every trade union and professional associations regarding Alitalia's personnel from 05:30am to 06:00pm on April 29 further damages our customers' interests, also considering yesterday demonstrations... more
Press releaseAlitalia: today strike from 5.30am to 6pm
Rome, Italy - From all the ground and flying employees
"Alitalia communicates that today, April 29, 2004 from 5,30am and however from the timetable of the first turn of job, and until the 6pm all the ground and flying dependents of the Alitalia's Group societies... more
IndustryBoeing Co. awarded of a near 59 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
Boeing Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a $58,799,552 cost-plus award-fee contract modification to provide for Engineering Change Proposal 0303 - Special Operations Forces acceleration, for the delivery... more
Science and technologyThe enforcement of commercial routes for Brindisi airport
Brindisi, Italy – Even Hapag Lloyd express should be interested in a link with Stuttgart
The start, foreseen for tomorrow, of a new route for Ryanair from Brindisi to London, could be a good sign for the internationalization process of the airport, said the Brindisi chamber of commerce president... more
AirlinesProfits increase for Emirates airline
Dubai, UAE – The carrier is in the middle of a massive expansion drive
The Emirates Group Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktuom announced today that the airline bucked an industry slump with 74% rise in full-year net profits to USD 429m from USD 246.9m a year ago. He... more
AirlinesAlitalia (11): Unione Piloti regarding demonstrations' responsibilities
Rome, Italy - Delay as the most relevant reason for such demonstrations
According to Unione Piloti, Alitalia's employees demonstration today are affective normal civil flight activities. These are protesting against delay and inactivity which have caused a critical situation.... more
DefenseAnti missile defense shield on alert by September
Washington, USA – Even if tests fails it might be put on alert anyway
The Pentagon is likely to deploy its multi-billion dollar national missile defense system in Alaska in September even if it fails its flight tests this summer. Two flight tests are scheduled for June and... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti: air transport's policy in Italy
Rome, Italy - Italian Government has been asked for produce its reorganization
"Unione Piloti asks Italian Government to produce the reorganization of national air transport in Italy the way it has been considered during meeting occurred last night between Transport Vice-Minister,... more
Press releaseAlitalia (10): cancelled all the flights until the 6pm of today
Rome, Italy - Both domestic and international
"Following to the protests and picketings in course near the airport of Rome Fiumicino, Alitalia informs to have been forced to the cancellation of the entire operative both domestic and international... more
PeopleRoutes fragmentation or hub strengthening?
Washington, USA - Two philosophies comparing for the future of air transport
Last Forecast International's survey related to market strategies in air transport sector during next ten years (precisely till 2013) appears particularly relevant. In fact, points of view by the two most... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): Ministers Maroni and Marzano comment
Rome, Italy - An agreement between the trade unions and the company is needed. Demonstrations today do not help this carrier
Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has reminded how Government commitment in order to complete a decree regarding air transport in Italy is useless if an agreement between the air company and the trade... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): CEO Zanichelli at Fiumicino Airport in order to speak to employees but trade unions prevent it
Fiumicino, Italy - A new strike by carrier's workers tomorrow form 06:00am to 06:00pm
Alitalia's CEO, Marco Zanichelli, has tried without success to intervene in carrier workers' assembly at Fiumicino Airport, where protests are still under way. Trade unions have not allowed Zanichelli... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): President of Milan Province Ombretta Colli's comment
Milan, Italy - Relying on Linate is necessary in order to save the carrier
Milan Province President, Ombretta Colli, comments Alitalia matter. According to Colli, one among the main instruments in order to save the carrier is Linate Airport, which would have already shown a great... more
Science and technologyZurich Canton's citizens ask for the lowering of air activities at Kloten Airport
Zurich, Switzerland - A maximum figure of some 250.000 operations has been promoted in order to face noise pollution
Reducing air activities number at Zurich-Kloten Airport down to a maximum figure of some 250.000. This is the goal of citizens’ representatives in this area, as they are firmly willing to definitively s... more
Press releaseUnione Piloti denounces the stall about the Alitalia's negotiations
Rome, Italy - And points one’s finger on the apparent disengagement of the Government
"The Italian Airline and Civil Pilots Association, Unione Piloti, declares the deadlock in which the Alitalia negotiations are found and the apparent disengagement of the Government - or of some exponents... more
Civil aviationHeathrow airport terminal evacuated
London, UK – Found suspicious box
Around 2:30pm a part of Londonian Heathrow airport terminal 1 has been evacuated after a suspicious box founding close to El Al (the Israelian airways) check-in. The artificiers assured there was no risk... more
HelicoptersAmbush to Ukrainian soldiers in Iraq. American helicopters resolve the fight
Kut, Iraq – An Ukrainian soldier dead
An Ukrainian soldier was dead and other two were wounded during an attack of Iraqui "bandits" with grenades and heavy artillery launched against three Ukranian armoured vehicles along a street close to... more
DefenseEuropean defence industry overtakes the US one
Stockholm, Sweden - It would be revealed by a survey carried out by Stockholm Institute for Peace Studies
According to a recent survey carried out by Stockholm Institute for Peace Studies, armaments international market would be involved during the last years in a significant success of European military industry... more
Press releaseAlitalia (6): operative regular until the 2pm
Rome, Italy - In such reference on 35 departures only 4 cancellations
"According to the news published on several press agencies, Alitalia specifies that until 2pm the operative is regular and at the moment on 35 scheduled departures in this range of time have been carried... more
Civil aviationAlitalia flight delayed for anti-terrorism warning
Fiumicino, Italy – 13 hours of delay for a suspicious expression
Alitalia flight AZ-702, directed to Istanbul, has been blocked yesterday around 8:35pm at airport "Leonardo Da Vinci" of Fiumicino. The Airbus A-321 was close to its take off when a Turkish passenger has... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Airports' situation appears critical in Italy
Rome, Italy - Cisl General Secretary Pezzotta considers Italian Government's inactivity responsible for such condition
While situation seems to worsen even at Linate Airport, where Alitalia's employees representatives would be thinking about the possibility of resorting to flight stopping, Atitech's workers in Naples go... more
IndustryFirst flight for Cessna's First Citation Mustang engine
Wichita, USA – Prior to arriving at Cessna, it completed over 70 hours of testing at P&WC's engine test facilities
The Citation Mustang PW615F engine successfully completed its maiden flight on Tuesday. The 1.9 hour flight was flown on a CitationJet test bed from Cessna's facility in Wichita. Since being delivered... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Problems for passengers at Fiumicino Airport this afternoon
Fiumicino, Italy - Employees protesting are stopping flights
The situation at Fiumicino Airport is getting delicate. Alitalia's employees, who have decided to demonstrate against carrier's condition, announced they were willing to stop flight activities immediately... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines presents new livery of the 75th anniversary
Rome, Italy - "The Spirit of Delta", the first B-767/232 with the new form
"Delta Air Lines that celebrates the 75th anniversary has recently introduced 'The Spirit of Delta', the first Boeing 767-232 with a new livery. The new celebrative livery resumes the style of that one... more
AerospaceIninfluent leak of helium from Soyuz spacecraft
Moscow, Russia – It will not affect the 8th expedition return
A small leak of helium has been discovered on a Soyuz rocket, still docked with ISS (International Space Station), that is due to bring the 8th expedition’s crew back to Earth ( see AVIONEWS article). T... more
AerospaceNew French-Russian telecommunication satellite launched from Baykonur
Baykonur, Kazakhstan – It will deliver telephone, digital television and broad band internet
The Express-AM11 satellite has been launched by a Proton-K rocket with DM-01 booster at 20:37 GMT Monday and placed into orbit at 03:10 GMT at 96.5 degrees longitude East. The satellite, with a planned... more
AccidentsA US Army's Black Hawk is missing
Washington, USA - During an ordinary exercise in South Carolina
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter of US Army is missing in Florence County (South Carolina), due to problems which would have occurred during what an Army's spokesman has defined as an ordinary routine exercise.... more