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Government actsCompetition in the supply of air services from countries not members of the European Community
Rome, Italy - The EU Council has adopted a common position
Official Journal of the European Union C 66E of 16 March 2004, page 14-19. Common position (EC) No 11/2004 adopted by the Council on 18 December 2003 with a view to adopting Regulation (EC) No . . ./2004... more
HelicoptersMiddle East: Israeli retaliation in Rafah, 2 Palestinian men died
Tel Aviv, Israel - Building shot by Israeli helicopters
Two Palestinian men were killed today in the early morning in Rafah, in the southern part of Gaza Strip, in the explosion of rockets launched against a building by the Israeli helicopters. Other 9 persons... more
Science and technologyBad weather: fog in Naples and Rome
Rome, Italy - A lot of flights cancelled
The thick blanket of fog that is hitting the middle-south of Italy caused today various troubles in the main airports. In Naples all the departure flights reported a delay of 2 hours, specially the flights... more
AccidentsCagliari: successful the heart transplant to the man of 52 years who waited for the organ lost in the air crash
Cagliari, Italy - Operation clinched at 21 days from the 24th of February tragedy
The man of 52 years who waited the organ by now useless carried on the Cessna airplane which on 24th of February crashed causing the death of 6 people, among them 3 of the medical equipe (see AVIONEWS),... more
CuriositiesScience-fiction look for the Niki hostesses
Vienna, Austria - Inaugurated the new uniform "overeasy"
Niki, the Austrian low-cost carrier recently owned by the former Ferrari driver Niki Lauda, presented the new hostess uniform, named "overeasy". The uniforms are modelled on the TV series "Enterprise"... more
IndustryEmbraer takes order for 16 ERJ-145s from Republic Airways Holdings
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The carrier converts options to firm orders
Embraer announced an order from Republic Airways Holdings, parent company of Chautauqua Airlines, for 16 ERJ-145LR regional jets. Deliveries will begin in May and run through September 2005. At list price,... more
HelicoptersPratt & Whitney Canada continues to grow market share, increases deliveries in light-twin helicopter sector
Las Vegas, Usa - It announced it during the Hai-Heli Expo 2004 in Las Vegas
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) expects deliveries of PW-200 and PT-6 turboshaft engines to increase by 30% this year thanks to the company's exceptionally strong showing in helicopter competitions... more
AerospaceRussia: launched Russian rocket with European satellite
Moscow, Russia - The satellite will have to work at least for 15 years
Yesterday at 4:06am local time, was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome, in Kazakhistan, a Russian rocket with an European telecommunications satellite W3A on board. On the Russian carrier Proton, the... more
Civil aviationTerrorism: the solutions to guarantee the transport safety
Rome, Italy - Speak Calvi and D'Arrigo
Next Friday and Saturday in Rome is planned a conference organized by Ceas (the Italian Center of high studies for the fight of the terrorism and of the politic violence) about the subject "The leadership... more
Finance and economySN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express in only one holding
Brussels, Belgium - Signed a letter of intent that plans the fusion
Virgin Express, low-cost carrier owned by the English multimillionaire Branson and SN Brussels Airlines, Belgian carrier born from the ashes of Sabena, announced to have signed a no-binding letter of intent... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new A-119 Koala for the Tex-Air
Las Vegas, USA - It is scheduled to operate in the Gulf of Mexico
Tex-Air company, operating in the Gulf of Mexico in the energy sector (gas and oil) has officially received a new Agusta A-119 Koala helicopter on the occasion of the Heli Expo in Las Vegas. It is added... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: AgustaWestland-Kaman's agreement for the US-101 team
Las Vegas, USA - Kaman to provide structural support for the fuselage of this helicopter
At Heli Expo, in the Kaman booth, a cooperation agreement between this company and AgustaWestland group has been signed to participate for the US-101 programme. This contract has a significant relevance... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: London Air Services purchases an AB-139
Las Vegas, USA - Its delivery has been made formal in Las Vegas on March 16
On March 16, at Agusta Bell booth, G. W. Wynne Powell of London Air Services has officially formally purchased an AB-139 helicopter of the 12 seats transport version. This choice made by such Canadian... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the three cardinal points of the US-101
Las Vegas, USA - Here are the advantages promoted by the team which will produce it
During the first two days at Heli Expo 2004, the US-101 team, through its own companies, has had the opportunity to explain the main ideas on which the production philosophy of this chopper is based. What... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a K-Max drone?
Las Vegas, USA - It is a Kaman's hypothesis for the US armed forces
After the hard effort in the United States against wide fires, the small Kaman K-Max helicopter has achieved success and good consideration for its operative capabilities. These spreading considerations... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Rolls Royce's forecasting untill 2013
Las Vegas, USA - The role of light one-engine helicopters is a major one
Rolls Royce proves positive about the possibility of increasing deliveries for the next ten years. A careful analysis of market trend would in fact reveal a high growth of one-engine aircraft (for which... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca to deliver new engines for USCG Dauphins
Las Vegas, USA - Arriel 2C2-CG engines
Turbomeca gains to produce new engines for US Coast Guard HH-65 Dauphins, so overcoming Honeywell. This French company will deliver Arriel 2C2-CG engines for some 96 aircraft with the technical cooperation... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the NH-90 to be endowed of the new Primus 701A weather radar
Las Vegas, USA - Honeywell aims to deliver this apparatus for old and new designing aircraft
The NH-90 will be endowed of the new weather radar produced by Honeywell, the Primus 701A. NATO's helicopters will operate with a last generation weather radar, able to provide great performances with... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the RQ-8B has been selected by US Army
Las Vegas, USA - This new UAV will be involved in a rotor upgrade
US Army has selected the RQ-8B Fire Scout UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) aircraft produced by Northrop Grumman on the base of the original project by Schweizer, the 333 helicopter. This order would deal... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca "more responsive" to market exigencies
Las Vegas, USA - This company aims to improve production and logistics management
Turbomeca's US Department Direction has recently pointed out some difficulties related to production and delivery logistics for its products. A solution would be found out in an increase of the presence... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Sikorsky promotes safety and elegance of its S-92
Las Vegas, USA - New possibilities in the Middle East market
Sikorsky looks at the good market success so far achieved by its S-92 which, according to its staff, would represent the most innovative the market can offer from a safety and performances point of view... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: MD takes delivery of new demand from the international market
Las Vegas, USA - MD-600N and MD-520N in four countries during these first 2004 months
Lasting one day from the end of Heli Expo, MD Helicopters announces the selling of many helicopters on the international market so covering different continents. German Policy will receive its fifth Explorer... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: the new 427IFR by Bell
Las Vegas, USA - It will have to be very competitive in the light helicopters market
Bell is developing the new 427IFR light helicopter, in an attempt to right answer the demand for aircraft which have to be able to well satisfy Law Enforcement exigencies. Main innovative aspects would... more
IndustryWoodward FST awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F100-PW-220 engine
Woodward FST, Zeeland, Mich., is being awarded a $5,665,800 firm fixed price contract to provide for spray ring assembly, 284 each, applicable to F100-PW-220 engine. Total funds have been obligated.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-365 N3 helicopters (2004-05-28)
Washington, Usa - To prevent vibration in the tail rotor attachments and the pilot's anti-torque pedals, blade pitch control failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-11-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B helicopters (2004-05-29)
Washington, Usa - To prevent vibration in the tail rotor attachments and the pilot's anti-torque pedals, blade pitch control failure, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-SW-12-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologyMalpensa: airport dependent arrested for extortion
Malpensa, Italy - Caught by the "Guardia di Finanza" red-handed
A dependent of the Malpensa airport was arrested by the "Guardia di Finanza" for extortion on a woman who reported the fact. The man blackmailed the victim promising on payment of big money amounts the... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) series reciprocating engines
Washington, Usa - Models AEIO-540, IO-540, LTIO-540, O-540, and TIO-540
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NE-31-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-200 series airplanes modified by supplemental Type Certificate ST00516AT (2004-05-27)
To eliminate the possibility that the airplane crew could be unable to remove power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system during a non-normal or emergency situation, which could result in the airplane crew's inability to control smoke or fumes in
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-238-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F; DC-9-20, -30, -40, and -50; DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded seat movement during takeoff and/or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2003-16647; Directorate... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 777 series airplanes (2004-05-26)
Washington, Usa -To prevent uncommanded movements of the power drive unit during ground handling of cargo and consequent possible injury to ground personnel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-14-AD; Amendment... more
Latest newsFirst fighter plane Eurofighter 2000 landed at Baccarini airport
Grosseto, Italy - It will be used to complete the training of the pilots of the Turin course
The first of the 60 Eurofighter 2000s planned to be stationed at the miltary airport Baccarini of Grosseto, landed today after 10 minutes of spectacular evolutions, escorted by three F-104s. The airplane,... more
Latest newsGoes on the episode of the 4 Italian helicopterists charged with munity (2): speak the military's advocate and the Defense Ministry, Martino
Rome, Italy - Martino (Italian Defense Ministry): "Our helicopters are safe"
After talking for a long time to the 4 helicopter pilots, Advocate Tartaglia explains his defensive course: "My clients -says- had already asked a lot of time to the commands to provide to adjust... more
Latest newsGoes on the episode of the 4 Italian helicopter pilots charged with mutiny
Rome, Italy - "Four excellent pilots, but four very bad soldiers"
Four Italian helicopter pilots in mission at Nassiriya (Iraq), three regulars in the Aves corps of Viterbo and a sergeant of the "Friuli" Brigade of Bologna, refused to give services because they considered... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 made maiden flight in São José dos Campos
São José dos Campos, Brazil - New aircraft successfully performed a range of systems validation tests
Embraer announced last Friday the maiden flight of the Embraer 190, the third member of a family of new-generation commercial jets specifically designed for the untapped 70- to 110-seat market. The first... more
AirportsA new website for the Gripen International
Stockholm, Sweden - In the graphic, images and in an ease navigation
Gripen International is pleased to announce the launch of its new, re-designed, website www.gripen.com. The website, which features new design, graphic content and imagery driven by Gripen International's... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Schedules of airlines from third countries"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexandros Alavanos (European United Left)
Written question E-0623/04 by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (19 February 2004). Subject: Schedules of airlines from third countries. "Following the recent tragic crash of... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Aviation health warnings"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Richard Corbett (party of European Socialists)
Written question E-0469/04 by Richard Corbett (PSE) to the European Commission (06 February 2004). Subject: Aviation health warnings. "In view of the growing evidence of health risks involved with... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "USA's pressure on airlines to supply unlimited quantities of data concerning passengers"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Erik Meijer (European United Left)
Written question E-0541/04 by Erik Meijer (GUE/NGL) to the European Commission (13 February 2004). Subject: Yielding to the USA's pressure on airlines to supply unlimited quantities of data concerning... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Terrorism: drawing up a European directive providing for the presence of air marshals on board aircraft"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Mario Borghezio (non-attached)
Written question E-0611/04 by Mario Borghezio (NI) to the European Commission (19 February 2004). Subject: Terrorism: drawing up a European directive providing for the presence of air marshals on board... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Enlargement of an airport in the administrative and political capital of Spain"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Camilo Nogueira Román (group of the greens)
Written question E-0589/04 by Camilo Nogueira Román (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (18 February 2004). Subject: Enlargement of an airport in the administrative and political capital of Spain:... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004. Brégier's Eurocopter: international rise and technological updating
Las Vegas, USA - These are two everlasting cornerstones
President of Eurocopter, Fabrice Brégier, underlines the importance of group's effort on international market and for technological progress. From a selling point of view, possibilities related to markets... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: Turbomeca does not answer regarding Val di Susa mishap
Las Vegas, USA - For this French company there is no proof of Arriel engine's responsibility
AVIONEWS met Turbomeca communication manager: AVIONEWS: The terrible event occurred in Val di Susa (Italy) in April 2003, when an Ecureuil helicopter fell headlong due to its Turbomeca Arriel 1 engine... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new flight simulator for the S-92
Las Vegas, USA - Its software will be useful in oder to experience difficulties during emergency conditions
Sikorsky is preparing the new flight simulator for its S-92 helicopter. This system appears a complete one with reference to general activities and flight conditions, in particular concerning safety flight.... more
Fair and showsBoeing Capital announces changes in Finance leadership
Seattle, Usa - They are Vogeding, Evans, Rosenthal and Carpenter
Boeing Capital Corporation announced changes in the leadership of its finance-related functions: Steve Vogeding, previously chief financial officer, is named vice president – Transition Management & O... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: international success of Turbomeca
Las Vegas, USA - Arriel engines at the top of selling in Japan and USA
Turbomeca reaches new goals on the international market. In the United States, this company hopes to get a double presence when compared to present time thanks to the Arriel 2C manufactured in the USA... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: a new Eurocopter's manufacturing facility in America
Las Vegas, USA - Influence of this group in increasing in the USA
Eurocopter presence goes on consolidating in the United States with the new facility in Columbus, which is ready to get the real production stage started. This factory will be employed in order to manufacture... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: new helicopters for Bell
Las Vegas, USA - Bell 210 and 427IFR
Bell has announced the production of two new helicopters. It deals with 210 (a medium-sized chopper as a derivative of UH-1) and the 427IFR (a superior class). This company is offering to its customers... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004: New Erickson Air-Crane S-64 for Italy
Las Vegas, USA - After the success in the Civil Protection, they are ready to enter service with the Italian State Forestry Corps
The Corpo Forestale dello Stato (State Forestry Corps) is going to receive new Erickson Air-Crane S-64 helicopters. This choice appears a consequence of the great success achieved by employing it in firefighting... more
Weather forecastsHeli Expo 2004. New Erickson Air-Crane S-64 for Italy (2): Las Vegas showing
Las Vegas, USA - A committee of the Italian State Forestry Group has participated
As a delegation of the Italian Corpo Forestale dello Stato, have arrived for Heli Expo eng. Davide Pontani (General Coordinator) and five members of such authority consisting of pilots and technicians.... more