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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
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700 & 701), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the primary fuel ejector, which could cause fuel leakage into the center fuel tank, and result in engine shutdown during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-41-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation model S-76 A, B, and C helicopters
Washington, Usa - To prevent both autopilots from disengaging following a No. 2 DC generator failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-45-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -200CB series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the attachment installation of the forward lavatory during an emergency landing, which could result in injury to the crew and passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2000-NM-404-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersThe Bell 104 challenges the R-22
Washington, USA - A new chopper by Bell Helicopters is being developed
Bell Helicopters would be developing a new chopper in order to challenge the Robinson R-22 in its market for its class. The Bell 104 (this would be the selected name) will be a piston engine two-seats... more
DefenseTension rises in Taiwan due to Chinese missile threat (2): United States' statements
Washington, USA - The delivery of radars to Taipei completely honours US legal system Public Law 96-8 prescriptions
The delivery of long range surveillance radars to Taiwan is still at the drafting stage, also because its specification enactment is still incomplete. Probably, Raytheon and Lockheed Martin will compete... more
PeopleAir traffic is recovering: 4.4% increase observed
Rome, Italy - Aea publishes the data for the first quarter of 2004
Aea (Association of European Airlines), has published the data relative to air traffic in the first quarter of the year (1 January-21 March). Results are reassuring, with an overall increase of 4.4%. The... more
AirlinesAir Europa might join SkyTeam
Paris, France - As announced by Air France
Spanish airline, Air Europa, might join the SkyTeam global alliance as an associate member. The news was circulated yesterday by Air France, which has just renewed its code-share contract with Air Europa... more
CuriositiesVotes the Air Force One Republican?
Washington, USA - A bizarre proposal by USA Republican environment to add another "right" wing to the President's airplane
The Boeing 747-200B called Air Force One, the United States President's aircraft, would be involved in the Presidential electoral campaign. Nevertheless, such involvement would not regard aircraft's management... more
CuriositiesVenice autonomous police union plays April fool on airport security
Venice, Italy - A fake press release about an explosives detector was published
Venice's Sap (autonomous police union) played an April fool by publishing yesterday a fake press release concerning the installation of a new explosives detector at the Venice airport on 1 April. In the... more
PeopleIata: industry to post USD 3.2bn profit
Santiago, Chile - Traffic rises, cost reduction remains essential
"The successive crises that have traumatized air transport since September 2001 cost the industry three years of growth and profitability. Positive traffic trends over the last six months bring us back... more
IndustryA holding for Mil's helicopters
Moscow, Russia - It will incorporate all companies producing various types of helicopters belonging to such historical Russian brand
The foundation of a single holding for managing the activities of all the companies which produce Mil's helicopters has been announced in Russia. At first, it seems a similar operation for Kamov had been... more
PeopleItalian air transport strike confirmed for 5 April
Rome, Italy - In spite of the rumours about a probable postponement, the protest will take place
In spite of rumours of a probable postponement (see AVIONEWS), the Italian air transport strike planned for 5 April has been confirmed by unions. All employees of the sector will come out in protest for... more
Civil aviationStructural problems for US military helicopters
Washington, USA - It has been reported by pilots and crews
Helicopter pilots and crews would be particularly worried regarding the serious condition in which several aircraft are from a structural solidity point of view. In fact, a number of fuselage cracks would... more
Science and technologyCatania: yesterday airport stuck due to poor visibility
Catania, Italy - Most flights diverted to the Palermo airport
Due to poor visibility, the Catania airport faced a slowdown yesterday, although it was not closed. Most flights did not land at the "Fontanarossa" airport, but were diverted to the Palermo airport: from... more
DefenseNorth Korea: the United States are preparing the II Korea War
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang threatens to strengthen its own nuclear deterrent
North Korean Government proves very worried regarding recent joint exercises between the United States and South Korea and with reference to those with Japan. Moreover, Pyongyang thinks that the settlement... more
CuriositiesPresident Bush training with the F-16
Washington, USA - Possibility of supporting other President aircraft already in service with a two-seats version is under consideration
President George W Bush has overcome some training weeks in Air National Guard, by performing some flights thanks to a F-16's simulator before real tests. United States President has underlined the fact... more
AccidentsPresident Fox's plane hit by thunderbolt
Mexico City, Mexico - The aircraft has landed without consequences
The Mexican Air Force aircraft PT-01 on which President Vicente Fox was flying was hit on a wing by a thunderbolt during the return flight to the capital from Tamaulipas. The accident occurred while the... more
DefenseTension rises in Taiwan due to Chinese missile threat
Taipei, Taiwan - Two relevant military specifications in order to face such danger
Taiwan would have ordered from the United States the production of two long range warning radar aiming to detect ballistic missiles. American Government would have made know that such step is not strictly... more
Latest newsPentagon bashes the 767 Tanker programme
Washington, USA - Criticism towards US Air Force and Boeing for their insufficient delivery of project costs data
"Inappropriate procurement strategy". This is the definition given by Pentagon Inspector General concerning US Air Force’s order for 100 new Boeing KC-767 Tanker air-tankers (see for details AVIONEWS). B... more
Airports68-year-old German man lands in US airbase by mistake
Bitburg, Germany - He risked to be shot down
A retired 68-year-old man took a big risk yesterday when, onboard a small tourism aircraft, he landed at the American military airbase in Spangdahlem, Germany, one of the largest in the Country. The amateur... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negative results for last quarter of 2003
Rome, Italy - The board approved the accounts for the fourth quarter of 2003
Alitalia's board approved yesterday the accounts for the fourth quarter of 2003 and results are not reassuring. Sales from October to December 2003 amounted to EUR 1,084m with a decrease of 74m compared... more
IndustryRaytheon Co. awarded of a over 34 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the production of Seasparrow missiles
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $34,483,374 cost-reimbursable modification to previously awarded contract N00024 03 C 5448, to procure long lead material in support of the FY03/04 production... more
IndustryRaytheon Corp. awarded of a near 12 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft
Raytheon Corp., McKinney, Texas, is being awarded an $11,725,000 delivery order under a previously awarded firm-fixed-price definite-delivery/definite-quantity contract (N00383-02-G-018A) for manufacture... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 84 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R LRIP II aircraft
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn. is being awarded an $84,390,989 ceiling-priced modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced contract (N00019-03-C-0011) for the procurement of four MH-60R... more
Fair and shows110 years ago Sergei Ilyushin, famous Russian aircraft designer, was born
Moscow, Russia - He designed extraordinary war aircraft and contributed to the development of passenger travel
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Sergei Ilyushin, a famous soviet aircraft designer. He was born from a family of peasants in the north of Russia and, after graduating as an engineer in Moscow,... more
DefenseModernization process of German armed forces has started
Berlin, Germany - The Typhoon as the cornerstone of national defence system
German Government has recently shown its programme in order to radically chance its forces, as in its opinion they are now too affected by an old structure and a Cold War style. The "Bundeswehr in Transformation"... more