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AirlinesAlitalia (3): EU could need some months in order to verify the legitimacy of Government measures in favour of the carrier
Brussels, Belgium - This analysis to start immediately after the approval of the decree scheduled for tomorrow in Government meeting
European Commission would be ready to discuss decree contents to be approved tomorrow during Government meeting at Palazzo Chigi soon. EU makes it know as reassurances put forward by Italian Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Atitech workers' protest at Naples-Capodichino Airport
Naples, Italy - It is aimed against carrier's unbundling
Atitech's workers (a company dealing with overhaul on the behalf of Alitalia carrier) are protesting at Naples-Capodichino Airport, by occupying all entering areas of this air station. Such demonstration,... more
Civil aviationFighter escort for Air Canada flight
Richmond, Canada – The aircraft landed safely
A Boeing 767 Air Canada aircraft, flight n° 109, making the bridge between Halifax e Vancouver, was escorted to its destination by two Canadian air force CF-18 Hornet fighter jet assigned to the Canadian... more
Civil aviationDelta Airlines aircraft in a no scheduled landing
Washington, USA – A passenger created troubles during the trip
An airplane of Delta air company, flying from Los Angeles to New York, yesterday night has made a non scheduled landing at Salt Lake City, Utah, because of an accident provoked by a passenger owning a... more
IndustryAirbus: Novair becomes new A-321 operator
Toulouse, France - It will receive two airplanes
The Swedish charter airline, Novair, became a new Airbus A-321 operator when it took delivery of its first Airbus A-320 Family aircraft from the manufacturer’s assembly line in Hamburg. In total, Novair w... more
AccidentsYemeni military aircraft fell headlong
Sanaa, Yemen - It crashed on the runway during a training flight
A Yemeni L-39 Albatros trainer crashed on the ground yesterday during training activities at a national air base. This airplane fell on one of the runways, killing trainer pilot, a Syrian, and his midshipman.... more
AirlinesAlitalia: employees' protest today
Rome, Italy - In all the national airports with a probable invasion of runways by 12:00am
The important protest by Alitalia's employees which should involve every national air station has been scheduled for today starting from 12:00am. Trade unions have announced protesting activities even... more
Press releaseAermacchi: M-346 taxi test
Varese, Italy - With results and tests very satisfactory
"Aermacchi M-346, the new advanced military jet trainer, completed its first taxi test at Venegono airfield. The highly satisfactory results of the engine tests conducted on previous days and the correct... more
AirlinesTickets free of charge for those who flies without luggage on Ryanair planes
Rome Italy – The air company will save money not paying loading operators
In 5 years Ryanair will give the tickets to passengers bringing no luggage, free of charge avoiding check-in operations. This is the hypothesis announced by CEO, Michael O’Leary, to reduce company costs. H... more
IndustryEmployment problems for Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, USA - Lowering production activities related to the F-16 to cause 500 workers' lay off
Lockheed Martin has recently unveiled it intends to lay off at least 500 employees by the end of 2004. Such announcement appears as a consequence of a survey carried out by the analysts of this US aerospace... more
Civil aviationFAA AD Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct loose and improperly tied nuts on the wing struts, which could result in an attachment nut coming off the bolt
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 series airplanes
To prevent failure of the driving finger of the rudder servo control and consequent loss of the rudder servo control function in driving the rudder to its commanded position, which, if combined with an engine failure during takeoff or go around,
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IndustryBoeing still under investigation
New York, USA - Investigation about industrial spying is not concluded yet
The order for 50 Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner new generation airliners by All Nippon Airlines carrier (see for details AVIONEWS) does not improve the situation of such American company due to the existance of... more
AirlinesU.S.Airways declares a USD 177m loss in the past quarter
New York, - USA The results are better than those expected by analysts
U.S.Airways on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss on USD 177m and said its results underscore the need for further changes in its business. The company reported a net profit a year ago of USD 1.63 bn after... more
Latest newsApaches and Spectres strike Kufa
Kufa, Iraq - Hit at night with some 50 deads
American helicopter and airplanes hit heavily Kufa city last night, nearby Najaf. At least some 40 warriors of Moqtada Al-Sadr would have been killed during attack missions performed by the AH-64 Apaches... more
PeopleUnited Airlines to be the first US carrier to fly to Vietnam in nearly 30 years
Chicago, USA – United States should have signed a five year long agreement
Following a decision by the Vietnamese government to permit air travel between the United States and Ho Chi Minh City through Hong Kong, the airline said Monday it plans to start daily service from San... more
PeopleAir companies’ Unions and professional associations will start initial mobilization
Rome, Italy – The Union’s members made this announce through a press release
The Unions and the professional associations noticed the unavailability of the Italian government to set a meeting with the social representatives to discuss on the serious and complex air transport situation... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent leakage of fuel from the motive flow check valves, which could result in fuel vapors coming into contact with fuel ignition sources and consequent fuel tank explosion and fire
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IndustryIrkut takes over Yakovlev
Moscow, Russia - The Yak-130 programme in the centre of interest
Irkut, an important Russian aerospace group, announced in August 2003 the acquisition of Yakovlev. A completed operation now, at least within participation share (more than a 75%) which reinforces Irkut... more
AerospaceCrews hold station change of command ceremony (2): a spacewalk is at planning phase
Moscow, Russia – The Russian flight suite seems to be larger for American module hatches
On the ground, flight controllers are planning a spacewalk by the expedition 9 crew (see AVIONEWS article) to replace a faulty Remote Power Controller Module (RPCM) that caused one of the ISS’ Control M... more
IndustryEads-Airbus forecasts a notable selling increase by the end of this year
Paris, France - USA market's no-go has so far retarded but not stopped company's trend
A joint estimation by both Eads and Airbus would have revealed very good forecasting in terms of selling by the end of 2004. At least a total amount of some 250-300 airplanes could be in fact ordered all... more
AccidentsUstica affair sentence in Rome on next Wednesday
Rome, Italy - Lawyers consider investigation misleading accusation as simply absurd
Rome Third Court competent on such matter will decide about Ustica disaster’s responsibilities. This court has adjourned in its own council but before doing it, has granted defendants’ lawyers the pos... more
AerospaceCrews hold station change of command ceremony
Moscow, Russia – The eight ISS crew will land on Friday
The two ISS (International Space Station) crews, expedition 8 and 9 (see AVIONEWS article), held on Monday just after 17:00 GMT a ceremonial change of command between U.S. Commander Michael Foale of expedition... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lombardia Region President Formigoni
Milan, Italy - Reassessing northern Italy's airports means a more competitive carrier
Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, has commented today Alitalia's situation. According to Formigoni, an important step towards a revaluation of this carrier would be that of strengthening international... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Narco Avionics Inc. AT150 transponders
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of aircraft airspace separation and the possibility of mid-air collision
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AirlinesAlitalia: Cub Trasporti's protest
Rome, Italy - 150 employees against company liquidation danger
Italian Cub Trasporti trade union has organized a protest this morning with the attending of some 150 employees in front of Alitalia's headquarter in Rome. This event, trade union's representatives explained,... more
AerospaceTechnical problems delay launch of Russian military satellite
Moscow, Russia - Even this time there were problems with the rocket
The Russian military space service had indefinitely postponed a new attempt to launch the Kosmos military satellites 2407 for electronic reconnaissance (see AVIONEWS article). The satellite should leave... more
HelicoptersFormation flight testing for Italian Army's helicopters
Rome, Italy - Waiting for 143rd foundation celebration next week
Waiting for the performance on next Tuesday (May 4) in which several Italian Army helicopters will participate on the occasion of 143rd Army foundation celebration, many aircraft have flown exercising... more
AirlinesSas: US Airways to became full member of Star Alliance
Stockholm, Sweden - From the next May 4
Star Alliance yesterday announced that US Airways will become a full member effective May 4, 2004, further enhancing US Airways' and Star Alliance's global reach and expanding the breath of service available... more
Latest newsStatic load tests for the F-35
El Segundo, USA - Also Royal Air Force's representatives have been invited to attend
Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin have decided to provide their international partner for the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) programme with an important opportunity in order to appraise some characteristics... more
DefenseTopol-M testing is going to be concluded
Moscow, Russia - This ballistic missile to be ready soon if next week test has a good result
Russia wants to conclude during next week tests regarding the new Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile. This weapon system represents the most modern one this country has produced in the last years... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines relocates Senior Executive to UK to oversee transatlantic expansion
Houston, Usa - Jim Summerford, 44, Vice-President International, will be the head office from June 1 this year
Continental Airlines yesterday announced that Jim Summerford, Vice President International, will relocate from the airline's Houston headquarters to the United Kingdom to oversee the airline's continuing... more
AccidentsA Russian MI-24 has been hit in Chechnya
Moscow, Russia - It has been forced to land but no one among crew members has been wounded
A Russian Mi-24 combat helicopter has been hit in Chechnya today nearby Vedeno. This aircraft was performing an air-close support mission for troops on the ground in an attempt to facilitate detecting... more
HelicoptersChina to purchase new helicopters for its own Police
Beijing, China - Such decision refers to security exigencies for 2008 Olympics Games
China wants to purchase new helicopters for Beijing Police, waiting most of all for 2008 Olympics Games. It is what local Law Enforcement authorities have confirmed, adding that, even if there is such... more
Latest newsBAe for the 767 Tanker
London, UK - This British company is cooperating with Boeing for its programme though recent problems exist
Even if critical situation concerning the new US Air Force’ air tanker programme exist (see for details AVIONEWS), Boeing is carrying on its own 767 Tanker project, by granting British Aerospace the t... more
Civil aviationUSA and EU appraise alternatives to "air sheriffs"
Brussels, Belgium - A hypothesis for stolen passports records has been suggested
The United States and the European Union have met concerning matters related to flight security in fighting international terrorism. The most important newness would appear to be that referred to alternative... more
People50 new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner purchased by All Nippon Airways
New York, USA – The aircraft will be delivered starting from 2008
The air company, All Nippon Airways, has ordered 50 new Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner aircraft, the last model that is going to be produced since 2006. This order represents the largest one ever received in just... more
Latest newsStrategic exercise in Siberia by Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Young crews prove skillful during their first military exercise
Russian Air Force has performed an important exercise in the north-eastern part of the country by employing the Tu-95 Bear and the Tu-22 Blinder long-range strategic bombers, escorted by several fighters.... more
Press releaseIn Tallil a HH-3F transports the two wounded soldiers
Rome, Italy - More than 2000 hours of flight carried out by 6 ROA from last July to date
"The activity of 6th Independent Operating Unit (ROA) continues at full speed also in these days of particular difficulty, due to the not favorable weather conditions that hit in the South area of the... more
AirlinesThreats of attempts against asiatic airlines
Bangkok, Thayland – An unknown group is the sender.
Four Asiatic and Middle-East airlines offices in Bangkok has received threats, in relation to the coalition presence in Iraq. It has been announced by the local police. An high police officer declared... more
PeopleSars: warnings to Canadian airports
Ottawa, Canada – Canada intensifies controls on travellers
After new cases of Sars in China (see AVIONEWS article), the canadian health authorities invited international airport managers to intensify the vigilance especially on travellers with problems on breathing... more
Fair and showsThe Pope in Switzerland in June to land at a military airport
Bern, Switzerland - A helicopter to carry him to Bern
On next June 5 and 6 John Paul II should visit Switzerland. Details related to such travel are well known for a very long time even because the city destinated to host him (Bern) is preparing also in these... more
Weather forecastsRussia at Sofex 2004
Amman, Jordan - Fight against terrorism at the centre of attention for Russian military industry
Russia participates to the great Sofex 2004 aerospace and defence exhibition occurring nearby Amman (Jordan) from April 26 to 29. Rosoboronexport, as the public agency which takes care of promoting abroad... more
Science and technologyBologna airport out of order for runway extension
Bologna, Italy – It will stay closed from May the 3rd to July the 2nd
The "Marconi" airport of Bologna will be closed to permit to make the runway longer, from May the 3rd to July the 2nd. During this period the airflights traffic will be diverged to Forli and Rimini Airports.... more
Latest newsEven women as Italian acrobatic patrol members
Rome, Italy – Even the high Italian air force commanders are positive
During the presentation in Rome of the 2004 program of the national acrobatic patrol, with the new formation, the new pilots and the collaboration with County Friuli-Venezia Giulia, it has been found the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Italian Government's intervention risks to be insufficient
Rome, Italy - It is maintained by Financial Times
According to Financial Times, Alitalia would risk to fail even in case remarkable aids can be granted by Italian Government. Minister of Infrastructures, would have put forward two hypotheses for an intervention... more
AirlinesAir One summer flights to Sardinia
Rome, Italy – New line Albenga-Olbia
Next summer, from 19 th of June to 12 of September, the airport of Villanova di Albenga will be linked to Olbia every Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday the flight will depart at 12:25 and will arrive to... more
AerospaceRussia to make new try at launching military satellite
Moscow, Russia – The launch is foreseen for today
Russia was on Monday to make a new attempt to launch the Kosmos 2407 military communications satellites from a base in Kazakhstan, the Russian military space service said. The craft is thought to be an... more
Latest newsSwedish rapid reaction force's Gripens conclude their first exercise
Stockholm, Sweden - Other joint exercises to follow this year
The JAS-39 Gripens of the Swedish Flygvapnet F-17 Wing have completed the joint exercise between Sweden and Norway called Joint Winter. This can be defined as the first military exercise by the Swafrap... more
Civil aviationFAA is visiting UFAC in Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland - Inspections about safety standard are under way in this country
US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) representatives are in Bern in order to verify the situation regarding Swiss civil aviation's safety standard. This operation involves such American authority as... more