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Press releaseImportant delegation in representation of the Italian aerospace industry visits Airbus
Toulouse, France - Representing 32 industries of the field with base in Campania Region
"A delegation about 32 of aerospace industries with base in Campania Region visit in Tolouse the Airbus structures during the development of AeroCampania Forum promoted from the Italian Chamber of Commerce... more
Civil aviationSurveillance level at "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is increasing
Fiumicino, Italy - Greater controls due to terroristic attempts in Madrid
Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport is involved in a remarkable increase of control activities in order to warrant a security level which must be even higher than it usually is, due to yesterday... more
DefenseIran justifies the legitimacy of its nuclear activities
Teheran, Iran - Armed forces contribution for this programme would have merely technical advantage, according to local authorities
After recent worries of IAEA (International Atomics Energy Agency) with reference to Iran's nuclear activities, Iranian Defence Minister has put into evidence that discontent regarding armed forces' contribution... more
AirlinesVirgin Blue budget airline confirms its planes safety
Brisbane, Australia - Debate about its computerized maintenance system
The Australian domestic budget airline Virgin Blue confirmed its planes safety answering to the questions over its computerized maintenance system. Previously the Civil Aviation Safety Authority expressed... more
HelicoptersSikorsky VH-92 tests have been concluded
Stratford, USA - The proposal of this American company for the new presidential helicopter reveals good results
Test programme for VH-92 (as a Sikorsky VH-92 special version for the competition related to a new presidential helicopter in the United States) performed by US Navy has been concluded. Members of this... more
HelicoptersThousands job opportunities appear warranted by US-101 programme
Washington, USA - Some forty companies to cooperate for this production
US-101 group, consisting of AgustaWestlandBell and Lockheed Martin, has announced an incoming employment rise at facilities which are going to be involved in developing of EH-101 version suggested as the... more
IndustryMBDA is growing
Paris, France - Selling has risen for this second-best world group in this sector during 2003
The MBDA missile group consisting of EADS, British Aerospace and Finmeccanica, has concluded 2003 by a remarkable rising of its selling. Such an increase, compared with previous year, was of 34% while... more
AirlinesSnowflake celebrates its first birthday
Stockholm, Sweden - Flights for EUR 1
Snowflake, the low-cost Scandinavian Airlines satellite-carrier, celebrates on March 30 its first birthday. To celebrate this anniversary all tickets booked on that date will be available for EUR 1. This... more
Finance and economyAeroporto di Firenze - AdF Society - : 2003 business plan approved
Florence, Italy - Strong profit decrease
The Aeroporto di Firenze Board of Directors yesterday approved the 2003 business plan, registering an operative result of EUR 919,000 (-44,8%) and a 32,9% profit decrease (EUR 738,000) compared to the... more
PeopleEmergency landing risk at Bergamo Airport
Bergamo, Italy - It was due to a problem affecting its gear then solved before landing
Warning at "Orio al Serio" Airport (Bergamo) this morning. An Airbus A-300 while arriving from UK would have recognized problems for its gear during flight, so forcing air station staff to lock up the... more
AccidentsA Marine airplane has fallen headlong at Miramar
Miramar Air Station, USA - It occurred approaching for landing
A Marine Corps' UC-35 has fallen headlong nearby Miramar Air Base (San Diego) on Wednesday. People aboard would be deceased. Such aircraft was approaching to runway for landing, and it seems visibility... more
AirlinesEmirates doubles flights to Melbourne
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In August 13 flights per week
Emirates, the Dubai government-owned carrier, will nearly double its flights to Melbourne, thereby fitting into the Australian market and increasing the traffic between Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Starting... more
HelicoptersFrasca International at Heli Expo 2004
Las Vegas, USA - This company has recently gained a FAA certification fot its FTD simulator
Frasca International, a leading company in producing helicopter flight simulators, will attend Heli Expo 2004 in Las Vegas (March 15-17) by a special promotion scheduled for March 16. This company has... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-350B, AS-350BA, AS-350B1, AS-350B2, AS-350B3, AS-350C, AS-350D, AS-350D1, AS-355E, AS-355F, AS-355F1, AS-355F2, and AS-355N helicopters
Usa - To prevent failure of the main rotor swashplate bearing 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. 2002-SW-44-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe-146 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent impairment of the operational skills and abilities of the flightcrew caused by oil or oil breakdown products in the cabin air, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-148-AD; Amendment... more
AccidentsAccident in a parachute rally in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - An Italian and a Russian parachuter die
They went to Thailand following a Dutch Club, the two parachuters died after a collision between them at 50 meters of altitude in an airdrop in the Central Thailand, district of Prachuab Khirikhan, at... more
Fair and showsSwiss Managing Director resigned
Geneva, Switzerland - Continues the inquiry into the Crossair air crash of 2001 in Switzerland
The Swiss International Managing Director, former Swissair, André Dosé announced his resignation from the air company after hearing his involvement in the investigation into the air crash of 2001 near t... more
Latest newsAustria has selected the F-5
Vienna, Austria - A leasing of 12 airplanes for 4 years waiting for Typhoon coming
After accurate negotiations and appraisals about the feasibility of such programme, Austrian Government has decided for a leasing concerning 12 F-5E Tiger II light fighters for four years sold by Switzerland,... more
AirlinesThe Scandinavian Airlines fractionalized
Stockholm, Sweden - The decision taken in the course of the last Board of Directors
At the end of the last board of directors of the Sas Group held recently in Stockholm, has been announced that the carrier will divide up in four parts, three of them transformed in national air companies... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Mystere-Falcon 900 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent distraction of the flightcrew during a critical phase of flight due to certain Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) displays flashing or going blank, which could result in 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. 2001-NM-390-AD;... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-90-30 airplanes
Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of main landing gear (MLG) pistons, which could result in failure of the pistons, and consequent damage to the airplane structure and injury to flightcrew, passengers, or ground personnel
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-275-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct fatigue cracks in the aft pressure bulkhead web, which could result in uncontrolled rapid decompression
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-49-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersRescue mission in Ponza
Roma, Italy - Helicopter of the Italian Air Force rescues man in mortal danger
This morning, Latina Prefecture requested the action of an helicopter AB-212 of the 9th Storm of Grazzanise (Caserta) to rescue in Ponza a 51 year old man in mortal danger. It was necessary landing in... more
Weather forecastsAgusta at Heli Expo 2004
Las Vegas, USA - It will attend together with its commercial partners
Agusta will attend Heli Expo 2004 by showing some helicopters with particular stands. AgustaWestland group will be there with an A-119 Koala and an A-109 Power Elite. Agusta/Bell is going instead to show... more
AerospaceTurkey and South Korea to cooperate in the aerospace sector
Seoul, South Korea – First remarkable meetings would be already started
Turkey and South Korea would be strengthening cooperation between themselves regarding technology and industry. Turkish Government would be in fact firmly willing to achieve strategical alliances in order... more
Weather forecastsILA 2004 Aerospace Show in May
Berlin, Germany – It is considered a major one for Nato
The great ILA 2004 aerospace show is being organized, occurring in Germany probably in May 1st. This airshow is considered an unavoidable point of reference concerning historical relations among Nato... more
AccidentsEuropean Court for Human Rights accepts conviction petition concerning the shooting down of a Turkish plane in 1996
Ankara, Turkey - The proof would be "painted" on the nose of the Greek aggressor Mirage
The European Court for Human Rights would have accepted the petition put forward by the family of the Turkish Air Force pilot killed while flying over the Aegean Sea aboard of his F-16 in October 1996.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct damaged rear spar attach pins or front spar attach bolts, which may lead to failure of the bolts or pins, and consequent loss of the stabilizer and loss of controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-03-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B2 and A-300B4 series airplanes; A-300B4-600, B4-600R, C4-605R Variant F, and F4-600R (Collectively Called A-300/600); and A-310 series airplanes
To prevent failure of the landing gear selector valves, which could result in residual pressure on the retraction chamber side of the electro-hydraulic selector, and consequent uncommanded retraction of the landing gear when the airplane is on the ground
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-04-AD; Amendment... more
HelicoptersRescue mission for an helicopter of the Italian Air Force off the coast of Catania
Rome, Italy - Sudden indisposition of an English lady on board of a touristic ship
Last Tuesday, answering to the request of the sea rescue center of the harbour office of Catania, a HH-3F coming from the 82/nd Sar Center of Trapani had to intervene in rescue of an English lady who had... more
IndustryDelivered the first Embraer 170 to Alitalia
Sao Josè dos Campos, Brazil - Clinched the deal between the Brazilian industry and the Italian airline
Embraer (Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica), the Brazilian aircraft-maker industry, announced the delivery of the first of the six Embraer 170s ordered by Alitalia. The Italian airline, which held options... more
AirlinesAlitalia restores Milan-Washington flight
Rome, Italy - It will be operating from next March 28
Starting from next March 28, Alitalia airline will restore the Milan-Washington flight: it had been suspended fifteen years ago. The flight will be served with a Boeing of 30 seats in Magnifica class and... more
IndustryAirbus: Saa takes delivery of first A-340/300
Toulouse, France - The South African Airways will receive six A-340/300E by 2005
South African Airways (SAA) took delivery of its first Airbus A-340/300E, which is the first 'enhanced' version of this Airbus type. SAA will receive six A-340/300E by 2005. The 295-seat A-340/300E features... more
Finance and economyVolare Group: capital increase of EUR 80m
Rome, Italy - Appointed the new Board of Directors: Giorgio Fossa President
Volare Group informed last Tuesday of a capital increase of EUR 80m, as well as a medium-term extension of the debts towards some suppliers equivalent to EUR 120m. The capital increase has been subscribed... more
Press releaseGeneral Electric certificate Aermacchi for its role in the CF34-8E program
Varese, Italy - It has received it last Tuesday
"Last Tuesday Aermacchi was given an official recognition by a General Electric delegation for its role in the frame of the CF34-8E program. The type certification of the Embraer 170, achieved the last... more
AirlinesSars damages Cathay Pacific: profit decrease of 67%
Rome, Italy - Rome-Hong Kong route developed
Cathay Pacific, the main airline of Hong Kong, suffered a strong profit decrease (67% compared with the 2002 sales) because of the Sars outbreak, still remaining in positive and making a net profit of... more
IndustryTwo Embraer 170 jets delivered to the U.S. Airways
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - First of the 85 delivers fixed
Embraer, the Brazilian jet-maker industry, announced the occurred delivery of its two first Embraer 170 to U.S. Airways. This delivery is the first of the 85 fixed in the agreement between the Embraer... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces new flights from Houston
Houston, USA - Now the Caribbean are closer
Continental Airlines announced a new nonstop service that, starting from the 10th of June, will connect the George Bush Intercontinental Airport of Houston to the Montego Bay (Jamaica) and Port of Spain... more
IndustryBig success for the Frasca International's new Flight Simulator device
Urbana, USA - Positive initiation for the TruFlite
Frasca International, one of the most famous flight training equipment industry, serving flight schools, military organizations, Universities and airlines, noticed the big success of its last Flight Simulation... more
IndustryProtective Materials awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-53 helicopter
Protective Materials*, Miami Lakes, Fla., is being awarded a $7,160,744 firm-fixed-priced order against a previously issued General Services Administration contract (GS-07F-9489G) for procurement of supplies... more
IndustryBell-Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Bell Helicopter
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $13,531,528 modification to a previously awarded fixed-priced, incentive-fee contract (N00019-03-C-6517) for Bell Helicopter to... more
CuriositiesLong-distance flight aboard of a single-engine helix airplane for two Chilean women
Santiago, Chile - Such brave ladies departed from Santiago want to reach Geneva by the end of April
Two some 60 years old women departed from Santiago of Chile on March 9 aboard of a small Bonanza F-33 single-engine helix airplane in order to accomplish a long-distance flight of more than 30,000 km which,... more
AirlinesChina Southern could enter into SkyTeam
Rome, Italy - Air France President, Spinetta, said it
The President of Air France, Jean Cyril Spinetta, this morning declared that the Chinese airline, China Southern, could enter into SkyTeam; its entrance could come true in a year or in a year and half.... more
AccidentsHelicopter crash in Val di Susa (5): AVIONEWS has interviewed Commander Adalberto Pellegrino of ANSV
Rome, Italy - The results of the National Agency for Flight Safety
AVIONEWS has interviewed Commander Adalberto Pellegrino of ANSV: AVIONEWS: Which kind of cooperation the National Agency for Flight Safety has performed regarding analysis on April 19 Val di Susa accident,... more
Science and technologyBad weather comes back in North Italy
Milan, Italy - Alert in Milan airports
The bad weather wave comes back to assail North Italy: snow is forecasted even at low height starting from this late afternoon and for the next 24 hours. As in the past, the emergency plan is already... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Val di Susa (4): technical characteristics for the Arriel 1 engine by Turbomeca
Rome, Italy - The accident was caused by a fault tin the engine built by the French constructor
We are publishing the technical characteristics for the engine of the helicopter that crashed on 19th April 2003 in Val di Susa, Italy, when six people died. Turbomeca, the French firm based in Bordes... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Val di Susa (3): AVIONEWS interviews to engineer Benedetto Marasà of Enac (2)
Rome, Italy - Checks on engine were carried out, but the standards set by Turbomeca are apparently wrong
AVIONEWS: The magistrate declared that it is considered the possibility to accuse Turbomeca of intentional disaster rather than unintentional. Marasà: "Yes, I know. According to the public prosecutor... more
Civil aviationMercenaries detained in Zimbabwe could be given death penalty
Harare, Zimbabwe - Company which rented the airplane states it was going to Congo for mining activities
The affair concerning the 727 which was impounded in Zimbabwe as it was under suspicion of carrying mercenaries does not appear concluded yet (see for details AVIONEWS). Local authorities have make known... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Val di Susa (2): AVIONEWS interviews to engineer Benedetto Marasà of Enac
Rome, Italy - Person in charge for safety regulation area, Italian authority for civil aviation
AVIONEWS has interviewed Benedetto Marasà, Person in charge for the safety regulation area of the Italian authority for civil aviation, about the case of the helicopter that crashed on 19th April 2003... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashed in Val di Susa: AVIONEWS interviews prosecutor Raffaele Guariniello
Rome, Italy - Turbomeca risks a trial for intentional disaster
AVIONEWS has interviewed magistrate Raffaele Guariniello, public prosecutor in the trial for the accident occurred on 19th April 2003 in Val di Susa, Italy, when six people died. The helicopter crashed... more