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HelicoptersUK's Apaches have completed shipped procedure tests
London, UK - It will be able to operate from aircarrier ships by the next year
Great Britain is carrying on testing activities for its own AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, in order to verify their capabilities in particular flight conditions and for various kinds of mission. Recently,... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's workers strike in Genoa (2): unions meet prefect Romano
Genoa, Italy - The Government representative has promised a meeting at Palazzo Chigi in April
After having gathered in front of Genoa's prefectural offices, a delegation of unions representing Finmeccanica's workers met prefect Giuseppe Romano, who promised a meeting at palazzo Chigi in April to... more
AccidentsA Royal Navy EH-101 Merlin fell headlong (2): Canada's reaction
Winnipeg, Canada - Canadian Cormorants left on the ground once again in order to get technical investigation started
After the accident which has involved a British EH-101 Merlin, Canadian military authorities have decided to keep on the ground their own CH-149 Cormorant fleet (as the Canadian version of the EH-101),... more
Science and technologyVenice: financial police arrests priest carrying 6.6 pounds of drug
Venice, Italy - He thought he would go unnoticed, but was searched
Don Ernesto, a priest from Venezuela, was arriving at the Venice airport from South America when the Italian financial police arrested him. He thought he would probably go unnoticed by wearing the clerical... more
AerospaceFrattini pleased with appointment of Viriglio at Esa
Rome, Italy - He is in charge for the direction of European and industrial programmes
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Franco Frattini, was pleased with the appointment, by the European Space Agency (Esa) Commission, of an Italian as person in charge for the direction of European and... more
Airports9/11: the Al Qaeda plans were known before attacks
Washington, USA - An Fbi former translator revealed it
The US government knew about Al Qaeda's plans before 11 September. Former Fbi translator, Sibel Edmonds, revealed it in an interview with British newspaper "The Indipendent". According to the ex-translator,... more
DefenseRussia asks for meeting Nato about patrolling activity over Baltic skies
Moscow, Russia - According to Moscow, Nato cannot go on considering Russia a danger
Russian Government wants to meet as soon as possible Nato chief staff when considering Atlantic Alliance-Russia cooperation agreement, in order to make clear situation concerning the joining of the three... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on General Electric Company CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent LCF cracking and failure of the HPT stage 1 disk due to exceeding the life limit, which could result in an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NE-46-AD; Amendment... more
AccidentsA Royal Navy EH-101 Merlin fell headlong
London, UK - It had started its normal trainig procedure
A Royal Navy's EH-101 Merlin helicopter fell headlong immediately after starting its training stage on March 30. This chopper was simply in hovering over its ground base, when it did not take a lot to... more
DefenseBoeing cooperates to produce the IAI Arrow II missile
Tel Aviv, Israel - The new Israeli counter-missile system will be ready by 2006
Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) has selected Boeing to jointly produce the Israeli Arrow II counter-missile missile. The first parcel of guided rockets should be delivered in 2006, after concluding its... more
IndustryFinmeccanica's workers strike in Genoa
Genoa, Italy - They have gathered in front of the prefectural offices
The workers of Finmeccanica - one of Italy's largest industrial group - have been demonstrating since 9.30 this morning in the streets of Genoa. Following the parade, demonstrators have gathered in front... more
Fair and showsContinental Airlines elects Oscar Munoz to its Board of Directors
Houston, Usa - He is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CSX Corporation
Continental Airlines yesterday announced the election of Oscar Munoz, executive vice president and chief financial officer of CSX Corporation, to its board of directors. In addition, Munoz will serve on... more
DefenseSingapore to train its own personnel in the Indian territory
Singapore - Five fighters to train constantly each time by October
Singapore's armed forces will be able to start training in the Indian territory by October. It is what stems from last diplomatic meetings between these two countries during last week, being clearly they... more
Science and technologyNew aviation engines to be powered by coal
Washington, USA - Pennsylvania Energy Institute's researchers are sure of it
After the proposal suggested by some US researchers for resorting to soya oil in order to produce a new kind of aviation fuel (see for details AVIONEWS), a study carried out at Pennsylvania Energy Institute... more
AirlinesAlitalia: more punctuality for long-range flights, worse for domestic and mid-range flights
Rome, Italy - Decrease in the amount of baggage lost
Aea (Association of European Airlines) has published the data concerning with the punctuality of European airlines in January-February 2004. It has emerged an improvement in Alitalia's performance as for... more
Science and technologyFog at Rome-Fiumicino with 30/40-minutes delays
Rome, Italy - No disruption at Rome-Ciampino
Fog banks caused disruption this morning at the Rome-Fiumicino airport. Due to poor visibility, flight operations were carried out in category two, meaning only one out of three runways were used. Delays... more
IndustryBoeing's deliveries during the first quarter in 2004
Chicago, USA - A success for the 737 and the F/A-18
Boeing has unveiled data regarding its deliveries which have been made during the first quarter in 2004. As far as it is concerned with commercial sector, the entire number of airplanes supplied to customers... more
Civil aviationUSAF F-15s escort a British Airways 747
Atlanta, USA - A woman with needle work would have irritate personnel onboard as she did not cooperate to warrant flight safety
During April 1st night, a 747 of British Airways en route from London to Atlanta has been drawn up by a couple of US Air Force F-15 Eagles at some 250 miles from US eastern coast. This airplane has been... more
Press releaseQatar Airways in code-sharing with Lufthansa for Germany and Switzerland
Rome, Italy - A new agreement also with Mea has been drawn up
"Qatar Airways and Lufthansa have announced a code-sharing agreement in order to widen the range of the respective routes and in order to facilitate the air traffic in constant increasing in the country... more
Latest newsCL-415 MP SAR for Hellenic Air Force
Athens, Greece - A Search and Rescue dedicated version of the well known "firefighter"
Hellenic Air Force will take delivery of a special version of the Bombardier CL-415 devoted to SAR (Search and Rescue) missions, maritime patrolling, law enforcement and obviously also performing its first... more
AccidentsMilan-Linate disaster: seven defendants entitled to summary proceedings
Rome, Italy - The judge had refused to recognize it during preliminary hearing
Seven out of 11 defendants in the trial for the air disaster occurred in Milan-Linate on 8 October 2001 have been entitled to summary proceedings. It has been decided by the Court of Cassation, which upheld... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $9,216,744 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-03-C-0011) for production design initiatives in support... more
Weather forecastsThe CR-42 fighter plane to be exposed at the Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica
Rome, Italy - The restoration of the fighter biplane should be finished by the end of this year
After the race seaplane Macchi M-67, just restored and exposed at the Museo Storico dell’Aeronautica (Italian air force historical museum) in Vigna di Valle, near Rome (see AVIONEWS), it is the turn o... more
DefenseRaytheon to develop the Standard SM-3 missiles for the Aegis radar system
Washington, USA - First delivery to occur in November 2005
Raytheon has gained orders to produce and test the last version of the Standard surface-to-air missile, the SM-3. Such weapon system, as developed in collaboration with US Navy, appears extremely important... more
Latest newsMore jobs for Gripen's customers?
Budapest, Hungary - It is what Swedish press is revealing concerning the supposed new strategy by Stockholm's Government
Sweden would be trying to persuade Hungarian Government to purchase the 14 JAS-39 Gripen fighters presently in leasing, in exchange for advantages stemming from the opening of new factories by some Swedish... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (8)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 12 - Supervision, monitoring and methods of impact assessment 1. The supervision, monitoring and methods of impact assessment shall be based on the submission of annual reports by the Member... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (6)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 3 - Fields for action by the Community 1. This Regulation establishes a harmonised regulatory framework for the creation of the single European sky in conjunction with: (a) Regulation (EC)... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (7)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 8 - Implementing rules 1. For the development of implementing rules pursuant to Article 3 which fall within the remit of Eurocontrol, the Commission shall issue mandates to Eurocontrol setting... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (5)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
20. "Eurocontrol" is the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation set up by the International Convention of 13 December 1960 relating to Cooperation for the Safety of Air Navigation 21.... more
Weather forecasts1st May: two gatherings for owners and enthusiasts of Pioneer and Fly Synthesis planes
Rome, Italy - Demonstrations, debates and competitions are scheduled
The gatherings for owners and enthusiasts of Pioneer and Synthesis planes are both scheduled on 1st May. The "Pioneer Day" will take place at the Comina airfield in Friuli, north-eastern Italy. From 8.30... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (4)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 2 - Definitions For the purpose of this Regulation and of the measures referred to in Article 3, the following definitions shall apply: 1. "air traffic control (ATC) service" means a service... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (3)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(20) The sanctions provided for with respect to infringements of this Regulation and of the measures referred to in Article 3 should be effective, proportional and dissuasive, without reducing safety. (21)... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation (2)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(7) Airspace constitutes a limited resource, the optimum and efficient use of which will be possible only if the requirements of all users are taken into account and where relevant, represented in the... more
AirportsBrindisi to host United Nations humanitarian aid air service
Brindisi, Italia - It will operate towards the most needy areas in the world
A new airplane issued to Humanitarian Response Depot local unit operating on the behalf of United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) will perform its tasks from Brindisi. A IL-76 will be employed by Brindisi... more
PeopleBoeing chooses FR-HiTemp for 7E7's fuel management system
Everett, USA - The Dreamliner programme concludes a 60% share of its development
Boeing has selected its new partner in order to produce all components related to fuel management system aboard of the new 7E7 Dreamliner airliner. It is the British company FR-HiTemp, which has got already... more
Government actsSingle European Sky: the framework Regulation
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L 96 of 31 March 2003, page 9. Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation... more
Government actsStatement by the Member States on military issues related to the Single European Sky
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L 96 of 31 March 2003, page 9. Statement by the Member States on military issues related to the Single European Sky The Member States, — taking into account t... more
Latest newsElectronic countermeasures update for Australian F/A-18s
Sidney, Australia - An important step while waiting for the JSF's entering service
Australian authorities have got the F/A-18 Hornet's update programme started. Innovations would regard a remarkable strengthening of electronic self-defence capability for this aircraft, by replacing... more
AccidentsCrossair plane crashed in Nassenwil: ex-boss' appeal turned down
Zurich, Switzerland - The final accident report is now definitive
The final report on the Crossair crash in Nassenwil is now definitive on decision of the Swiss Commission on aeronautical accidents. The disaster occurred on 10 January 2000, when an a Crossair Saab 340B... more
Science and technologySolar Impulse project is ready
Lausanne, Switzerland - Piccard's solar-powered airplane will try to fly around the world
Bertrand Piccard tries it again. After the success of the flight around the world aboard of a balloon in 1999 (see for details AVIONEWS), he would be now ready to accomplish the production of an airplane... more
AerospaceCivil satellites' production increases
Washington, USA - Some 170 satellites to be produced by the next ten years
According to a recent survey performed by Forecast International, aerospace market concerning civil and commercial satellites mostly devoted to sensing activities (for example, those regarding the analysis... more
Science and technologyCatania: airport closed today from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm for works
Catania, Italy - Flights diverted to Palermo
The Catania "Fontanarossa" airport has been closed today since 1 pm for works of maintenance of the control tower. The airport will be opened this afternoon at 4.00 pm, when the installation of the external... more
Government actsContracts: "Scheduled air services between Aurillac and Paris (Orly)(France)"
Rome, Italy - The invitation to tender issued on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 81 of 31 March 2004, page 20 Operation of scheduled air services Invitation to tender issued by France under Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2408/92... more
Government actsContracts: "Scheduled air services between La Rochelle (Ile de Ré) and Lyon (Saint-Exupéry)(France)"
Rome, Italy - The invitation to tender issued on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 81 of 31 March 2004, page 18 Operation of scheduled air services Invitation to tender issued by France pursuant to Article 4(1)(d) of Council Regulation (EEC)... more
People5 April strike postponed again
Rome, Italy - The decision has been taken during an Alitalia-unions meeting
The general air transport strike scheduled for 5 April has been suspended again. From a meeting held today by Alitalia and unions it has emerged that the protest has been postponed. more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-15 airplane (2004-07-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loose external power ground wires, which could cause arcing and overheated wire insulation and consequent smoke/fire in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-31-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes (2004-07-05)
Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracking, which could result in major damage to the adjacent structure of the pylon aft spar upper cap, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 99-NM-255-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9- 15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-32F (C- 9A, C-9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F; DC-9- 21, DC-9-41, and DC-9-51 series airplanes (2004-07-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the ballast transformers due to aging fluorescent tubes that cause a higher power demand on the ballast transformers, which could result in smoke in the cockpit
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-58-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on AeroSpace Technologies of Australia Pty Ltd model N-22B, N-22S, and N-24A airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the rear fuselage bulkhead
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-CE-43-AD; Amendment... more
Government actsContracts: "Scheduled air services on the Rostock-Laage - Munich and Rostock-Laage - Cologne/Bonn routes (Germany)"
Rome, Italy - The invitation to tender issued on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 81 of 31 March 2004, page 17 Operation of scheduled air services Invitation to tender issued by the Federal Republic of Germany pursuant to article 4(1)(d) of... more