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Government actsParliamentary question: "Aviation safety"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Brice Hortefeux (European people's party)
Written question P-0158/04 by Brice Hortefeux (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (19 January 2004). Subject: Aviation safety. "The airline disaster at Sharm el-Sheikh, where a Boeing 737 belonging... more
Science and technologyRunways will get more efficient: the first exercises in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - Also the environment will benefit from a better use of runways
The first phase of an initiative for the improvement of the efficiency of runways, promoted by Eurocontrol (Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation), BIAC (Brussels International Airport Authority),... more
Science and technologyDelays: Zurich is the worst, but Italy does not shine either
Brussels, Belgium - In spite of the delays, punctuality has been improving in Europe
As already published on AVIONEWS, Zurich is number one, with 29%, for the percentage of delayed flights according to the classification published by Aea (Association of European Airlines). The major Italian... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines: success in Italy for the Belgian airline
Rome, Italy - 500 thousand passengers in 2003
SN Brussels Airlines celebrates a year of success in Italy. The Belgian carrier, in fact, has recorded 500 thousand passengers flying on its routes to and from Italy in 2003, connecting Brussels-Schengen... more
IndustryThe Gripen makes SAAB Aerospace fly
Linkoping, Sweden - 2003 ended with an increasing income thanks to sales growth
SAAB closed 2003 well. Data would indicate an income increase (even if light) and a sales growth (most of all abroad) which is greater than the last years trend. Numbers show a defence sector sales amount... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "EIB loan to Schiphol Airport"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Alexander de Roo (Group of the Greens)
Written question P-0231/04 by Alexander de Roo (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (22 January 2004). Subject: EIB loan to Schiphol Airport. "For the financing of its fifth runway (known as the 'Polderbaan'),... more
Latest newsNorthrop Grumman successfully tests its systems for the E-10A - MC2A programme
Melbourne, USA - The production of the US command and control platform moves on
The production of the new MC2A platform (Multi-Sensor Command and Control Aircraft) is being carried on in the United States. Northrop Grumman has recently successfully completed its systems tests in order... more
IndustryEmbraer and Lockheed Martin for US Army aerial surveillance
Washington, USA - Lockheed Martin has chosen the ERJ-145 as its surveillance systems platform
Lockeed Martin and Embraer are going to cooperate for producing the new reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft in response to the US Army's specification on the so called ACS programme (Aerial Common... more
AccidentsSmall aircraft cuts power line but continues its flight
Grosseto, Italy - It caused a black-out on mount Amiata
A small tourism aircraft - its specifications and route are unknown - which was flying over Campagnatico, near Paganico, in the province of Grosseto, cut the cables of the power line yesterday around 3:20... more
Weather forecastsBit of Milan: the latest innovations
Milan, Italy - On Wind Jet, Lufthansa, Air France and Klm, Blue Panorama Airlines and Livingston Aviation Group
The Sicilian low-cost airline, Wind Jet, will fly on Lampedusa, from next April 10 to October 30. The carrier will be present on the island with three weekly flights from Forlì and Linate on Saturday... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestlandBell: a new joint-venture has started for the US Presidential helicopter
Washington, USA - This agreement signals a crucial moment for the US-101 promotion
After notifying the new production team participation for producing the new US Presidential helicopter competition to the Naval Air System Command, AgustaWestland President, Stephen C. Moss, has also announced... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Flight and duty time limitations for airline pilots"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Avril Doyle (European People's Party)
Written question E-0194/04 by Avril Doyle (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (20 January 2004). Subject: Flight and duty time limitations for airline pilots. "While being committed to the cause of aviation... more
Press releaseVolareweb.com: flights cancellation because of strike in France
Milan, Italy - From 6am to 11.30pm of today, on Monday February 16, 2004
"Cause strike of the flight controllers on the airport of Paris-Orly from 06,00am to 11.30pm of today, February 16, 2004, Volareweb.com cancels the flights of the day from and to Paris. The routes guaranteed,... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VH-3D helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $5,854,332 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-priced, time and materials contract (N00019-03-C-0006) to exercise an option for... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman Systems Corp. awarded of a near 49 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the EA-6B aircraft
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., St. Augustine, Fla., is being awarded an estimated value $48,840,543 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for services and material to perform minor inspections,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Simulation awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 maintenance training for the Israeli Air Force
Lockheed Martin Simulation, Orlando, Fla., is being awarded a $7,184,417 firm-fixed-price contract to provide for F-16 maintenance training for the Israeli Air Force. This effort supports foreign military... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in February 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA SUBPART K FRACTIONAL SEMINAR…Feb. 20, Dallas, Texas. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. NBAA LEADERSHIP/CORPORATE AVIATION MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE…Feb. 23-26, Anaheim, Calif. Info: (20... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the screws in the autopilot clutch assembly of the SM-300 servo, which could result in uncommanded engagement of the autopilot servo and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-79-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes
Usa - To find and fix fatigue cracking of structure near and common to the upper chord and splice fittings of the rear spar of the wing, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-238-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dassault model Falcon 2000 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent fuel leakage into a "hot" section of the engine, and consequent propagation of an uncontained engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-233-AD; Amendment... more
Latest newsItalian AV-8B and Danish F-16A train for aerial fighting
Decimomannu, Italia - For two weeks
During a period of two weeks, among January and February, Decimomannu Air Base has hosted the Italian Navy 1st Grupaer which has arrived from its Grottaglie base with 10 AV-8B Plus in order to perform... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Aerospatiale model ATR-42 and ATR-72 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the spacer base of the swinging lever spacers in the left and right leg assemblies of the main landing gear (MLG) and consequent asymmetrical braking, which could result in the airplane overrunning the runway durin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-116-AD; Amendment... more
Science and technologyThe European regions make a stand for small hubs
Brussels, Belgium - "They cannot undergo the same conditions fixed for the others"
The representative of the regions of Europe, gathered in a meeting chaired by the Dutch Onno Hoes, underlined the difficulty to make the cohesion politicy and the rules on competition coexist and they... more
AirlinesBritish Airways cancels two flights for security reasons
London, Great Britain - One for Washington and the other for Riyadh
"Sunday BA-223 from Heathrow to Washington and Monday BA-263 from Heathrow to Riyadh have been cancelled on British Government demand", announced an air company’s spokesperson. Apparently, behind this d... more
Science and technologyZurich is first in the classification of delays
Brussels, Belgium - 29% of flights is not on time
Zurich is the airport where the highest percentage of delayed flights has been recorded. According to the classification, published today by Aea (Association of European Airlines), after Zurich, where... more
Latest newsUpgrade for Australian anti-ship Harpoon missiles
Sydney, Australia - These anti-ship missiles to be upgraded at the Block II standard
Australia carries on its attempt to update rapidly some among its important weapon systems. Australian Navy and Air Force have requested to Boeing a provision for kits which are able to upgrade the AGM-84... more
Latest newsThe Ds party takes sides with the aeronautic school in Loreto: "Do not close it down"
Loreto, Italy - A motion presented to the Regional Council
The question of the closure of the aeronautical school in Loreto is again a very topical one. This time the regional counsellors of the Ds party of the Marche Region Cataldo Modesti, Giulio Silenzi, Augusto... more
AirlinesDortmund to become second German hub for Easyjet
Milan, Italy - Eight new flights from the Ruhr airport
Following the recent opening of its base at Berlin-Schoenefeld, Easyjet announces the opening of its second German hub in Dortmund. Eight new routes will connect the German city with European destinations,... more
Latest newsItalian and German Tornados at launching range
Decimomannu, Italy - Also AMI 154th Squadron's and 6th Wing's Tornados IDS were among the units redeployed at Decimomannu Base during the first days in February
Also the Italian Air Force 6th Wing's Tornados IDS were among the units redeployed at Decimomannu Base during the first days in February. The reason for this mission on the island was an air-to-surface... more
Science and technologyUp-to-date airports for Sardinia
Alghero, Italy - Forthcoming works of renovation at Fertilia and Elmas
The Alghero-Fertilia airport will soon be involved in works of renovation of the landing runway, which became necessary considering the intense use of the airport by low-cost and charter airlines. The... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific can now fly to Russia
Hong Kong - Thanks to an agreement between the two countries
Thanks to an agreement signed on Wednesday between Hong Kong and Russia, Cathay Pacific can now fly directly to Moscow, which will shorten the carrier's flight time on its European and US routes. From... more
Science and technologyWorks of maintenance at Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Part of the asphalted surface of a runway to be restored
Maintenance works for one of Malpensa's runways. The works, which will be soon discussed by Sea(Milan Airports Managing Company), Enav (Italian Company for Air Navigation Services), Enac (Italian Company... more
HelicoptersThe need for new helicopters is increasing for security forces
Rome, Italy - The various Italian Forces have received further rotor-winged means during 2002
The need for the Italian security forces for new aerial means would appear evident if data concerning the amount of helicopters which have been received during the last two years are considered. Here is... more
IndustryAirbus A400M's gear requirements have been posed
Vélizy, France - Unprepared strips and programmed lying down: the Messier-Dowty's challenge
While Airbus is ready to promote its new A-400M strategical airlifter at Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow (24-29 February 2004), EADS has selected its landing gear. Messier-Dowty will provide for it with... more
AirlinesDirect Qantas flights between Brisbane and Los Angeles
Sydney, Australia - Starting next summer
Starting next 14th June Qantas will be offering three weekly direct flights between Brisbane and Los Angeles, cities currently connected by the Australian airline with a stopover in Auckland, New Z... more
AirlinesTwo new flights between Taiwan and South Korea
Taipei, Taiwan - Starting next Friday
Two weekly flights will connect Taipei, Taiwan to Daegu, South Korea, starting next Friday until 12th March. The flights will be operated by the Taiwanese charter carrier Far Eastern Air Transport, which... more
AirlinesPositive the creation of SAS AB for the Scandinavian Group
Stockholm, Sweden - The airline is based on a decentralized structure
Since 2002 SAS based its structure on the concept of decentralization, responsibility for earnings and transparency, process that has already started in 2001 with the creation of the SAS AB group. However,... more
AirlinesNew air connections between Sardinia and Stockholm
Olbia, Italy - They will be served by a Scandinavian low-cost airline
New low-cost flights between Olbia and Sweden. From April 1st, in fact, the low-cost Snowflake will connect Olbia airport with Stockholm. The flights will be served by a Boeing 737 and the tickets can... more
IndustryFirst Learjet 40 delivered to Germany
Milan, Italy - The new light jet by Bombardier Aerospace delivered for the first time in Europe
Following the delivery in the US of three specimens, the Learjet 40, Bombardier Aerospace's new light jet, has been delivered for the fist time in Europe to a major German charter carrier. The aircraft... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate service between Houston/Hobby and New York, Cleveland Hubs
Houston, Usa - From next September 8
Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate nonstop service beginning Sept. 8 between Hobby Airport in Houston and its hubs in New York and Cleveland. Once-daily nonstop service to and from Newark... more
DefenseUS Navy: more aircraft, less wastes
Washington, USA - The new funds seem to satisfy US Navy's demands
"This is the highest quality Navy the nation has ever seen...but we do not want to spend one extra penny for manpower we do not need". In such a way the US Navy Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Vern... more
AirportsMexico: an airplane loaded with cocaine intercepted and blocked
Mexico City, Mexico - The King Air used a clandestine runway
A King Air from South America with a load of 1.3 tons of cocaine was intercepted yesterday by the Mexican air force while flying over Huimanguillo, in the state of Tabasco, and was forced to land. The... more
HelicoptersST Aero satisfies Philippines Air Force's new exigencies
Singapore - This aerospace company to provide for UH-1H helicopters refurbishment
South-east Asiatic aerospace industrial sector carries on rising. St Aero (Singapore Technologies Aerospace)has signed an agreement for refurbishing some 20 Philippines Air Force's UH-1H utility helicopters.... more
AirlinesAlitalia in the bullish market
Milan, Italy - Monti: ok to the alliance with Air France
After today Mario Monti's interview, the EU commissioner for Competition, Alitalia shares rally in Piazza Affari. Right now there's a 3.66% mark-up. The commissioner has in fact reminded that the authorization... more
Latest newsSniper pod for A-10s
Orlando, USA - Thunderbolt II to receive the new targeting pod by Lockheed Martin
The updating programme for the American A-10 Thunderbolt II anti-tank striker aircraft has started. Lockheed Martin is going to provide a number of new Sniper XRs targeting designation pod which have been... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Brazil, two people killed
Sao Paulo, Brazil - Entangled in high-tension cables
Two people, a flight instructor and an air force colonel, were killed yesterday onboard their helicopter, which crashed in Itarapina, province of Sao Paulo. The helicopter crashed after getting entangled... more
AccidentsPredator crashes in California during an exercise
Los Angeles, USA - No casualties
During an exercise program for pilots and experts of the Italian Air Force and Navy in the desert South of California, a Predator, manoeuvred by a ground position by and Italian pilot and a US instructor,... more
Finance and economy"Altroconsumo" contests agreement between Alitalia and travel agents
Brussels, Belgium - Customers will pay more for the tickets of the national carrier
In the past few months, representatives of the category of travel agents have argued over the unilateral decision taken by Alitalia regarding a cut of the commissions on the sale of air tickets paid by... more
IndustryEmbraer 170 lands at Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow
Sao Paulo, Brazil - The Brazilian company to present this airplane on the occasion of Singapore aerospace event
Embraer is going to participate to the Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow (24-29 February 2004) as well. This Brazilian company announced it yesterday underlining its resolution in showing the "170" airliner.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of the escape slides/rafts to deploy correctly at door 3 Type I emergency exits, which could result in the escape slides/rafts being unusable during an emergency evacuation, and consequent injury to passengers or crew members
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-284-AD; Amendment... more