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Government actsNew rights for air passengers in the whole European Union
Rome, Italy - The Council and the European Parliament definitively adopt the proposal of regulation
New rights for air passengers in the whole European Union Loyola de Palacio, European Commission vice-president in charge of transport and energy, welcomed the definitive adoption by the Council and the... more
Civil aviationCancellations confirmed for Washington flights
Paris, France - They concern British Airways and Air France flights
Due to terrorism alarm four flights to Washington were cancelled yesterday and today by British Airways and Air France. The aircraft, apparently, could have been targeted by terrorist attack with chemical... more
Science and technologyBAA turnover increase for 2003 fourth quarter
London, England - Profits augment for the English airport handling company
BAA, the English airport handling company, informs in a note that in last year fourth quarter it increased turnover (+4.2%) and profits (+8%). The same note says that passenger traffic has also augmented... more
Science and technologyNew Teheran airport inaugurated after 30 years
Teheran, Iran - It's dedicated to Ayatollah Khomeini
Yesterday the new Teheran airport was inaugurated. The hub, worth USD 475m was completed in 30 years. It will be named Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA); it's located South of the Iranian capital... more
SecurityRyanair's matter: the European Commission's decision
Brussels, Belgium - The Commission condemned the low-cost carrier for the aids received
A note released by the European Commission, at the end of the investigation on aids given to Ryanair, writes that the European executive is not against "Some forms of aids that allow a genuine development... more
AccidentsFlash Airlines tragedy: the crash was probably caused by a fabrication fault
Cairo, Egypt - The fault should have been in the rudder
The investigation on the Flash Airlines Boeing 737 incident in Sharm El Sheikh waters continues. The inquirers are looking at technical fault giving a particular attention to the hypothesis of a making... more
IndustryBoeing delivers to Pakistan International Airlines its first 777
Seattle, Usa - Model B-777/200ER
Boeing yesterday delivered to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) its first 777, a 777-200ER, the first of eight new Boeing 777s for the Karachi-based carrier. PIA is replacing its current long-haul... more
Latest newsAn Italian as the best pilot at Cold Lake Canadian flying school
Rome, Italy - Lieutenant Antonino Massara outstrips everybody during the pre-operation training stages
The highest award concerning the formative ambit at the Cold Lake Canadian flying training school - Alberta, as the 419th Squadron base - has been assigned to an Italian pilot. Lieutenant Antonino Massara,... more
Latest news"Arma Azzurra": endeavour for life by the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - Hundreds of flying hours devoted to rescue operations in 2003
2003 ended under banner of a determined effort by Italian Air Force by fulfilling several search and rescue missions as well as strictly militar ones. Thanks to a total activity of almost 1700 flying hours... more
PeopleDisable person sues Ryanair
London, UK - Compelled to pay for a wheelchair use
Ryanair air company has been summoned by a disable person obliged to pay in order to avail of a wheelchair at Stansted London airport. The London Court magistrate has considered the airline answerable... more
IndustryBoeing is not interested in Bae Systems
London, Great Britain - Stonecipher: "We like to have them as partners"
"We like to have them as partners, but I am not interested to became a ship or submarine builder", declared Harry Stonecipher, Boeing CEO, adding "It's very vertically integrated, which is almost the opposite... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines announces new non-stop service between Houston and Roatan in Honduras
Houston, Usa - From June 12 on Saturday
Continental Airlines yesterday announced new non-stop Saturday service between Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Roatan, Honduras, beginning June 12, pending government approval. Continental... more
Government actsRights' passengers
Rome, Italy - The EU Council adopted the Regulation
Agreement on compensation and assistance to passengers in case of denied boarding, cancelled flights or delayed flights The Council adopted last 26th January the Regulation, in accordance with the joint... more
IndustryWestwind Technologies Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CH-47D Chinook helicopter
Westwind Technologies Inc.*, Huntsville, Ala., was awarded on Jan. 26, 2004, a delivery order amount of $6,555,445 as part of a $70,663,576 firm-fixed-price contract for manufacture and assembly of electrical... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-17 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $35,549,921 firm fixed price contract modification to provide for the FY04 economic price adjustment to the production of 60 C-17 aircraft... more
HelicoptersHelicopters patrol the pilgrimage to Mecca
Mina, Saudi Arabia - To avoid yesterday's massacre
Hundreds of policemen, dozens of ambulances everywhere and numerous helicopters have patrolled today the flood of people going to Mount Arafat to lapidate seven times the three stones, as wanted by the... more
DefenseUSD 401,7bn budget for American Defence
Washington, Usa - Substantial outlays for the combat against terrorism
The budget advanced by President Bush for Defence for 2005 is USD 401,7bn, to reach the amount of USD 487,8bn in five years. As explained by the Secretary of Defence, Rumsfeld, fight against terrorism... more
AerospaceSaturn as the next stage of the European Space Agency
Paris, France – On Titan satellite in order to better know the Earth
Mars Express’ adventure does not put an end to the efforts of ESA (European Space Agency) in the short period. In a note of the authority an intent is expressed of carrying on with the research activity b... more
Civil aviationPlane hijacked in Air Force One air space
Washington, USA - It happened on Saturday afternoon
Two fighter planes hijacked an aircraft that was crossing the airspace reserved for the plane carring President Bush, the Air Force One. It happened on Saturday, when Bush was coming back from a ceremony... more
AirlinesLot, the Polish airline, will increase connections with Italy
Warsaw, Poland - Next summer new flights will start from Warsaw to Venice
Lot, the Polish carrier will increase its flights which connect Poland and Italy. Starting from next summer, for instance, there will be new flights such as the Warsaw-Venice one. The airline will also... more
CuriositiesPaul McCartney is learning to fly an aircraft
London, England - It has been reported in "The Sun" magazine
The English singer, a former Beatles member, Paul McCartney is learning to fly an aircraft. In fact, he attended a pilot school in Lydd airport, Kent. The English star, according to his friends, is really... more
Civil aviationSeven Moroccan deputies mistaken for terrorists
Portland, USA - It happened at Portland airport, Oregon
Seven Morocco deputies, in USA for work, were forced to get off the plane and were stopped at Portland airport as they were mistaken for terrorists. The seven parliamentarians were then released with the... more
AerospaceBefore man's landing on Mars it is aimed on the space tourism
Washington, USA – Rules and carriers are being studied
Space tourism could become true in a few years (maybe in 2007) before witnessing the first man landing on the Red Planet – foreseeably about the year 2020 as the American government means it. The programme h... more
SecurityA Virgin New York-London flight went back to Heathrow
London, Great Britain - There was a burnt smell on board
On January 30th, a Virgin Atlantic flight, departed from London and directed to New York, had to go back to Heathrow because there was a burnt smell on board. On the plane there were 181 passengers but... more
Science and technologyMoscow International Airport to be managed by a private company
Moscow, Russia - Success for Alfa Group among disputes
Moscow Sheremetievo airport passes to private hand. Alfa society – under the leadership of Mikhail Fridman and Piotr Aven – has secured victory against the civil air transport colossus Aeroflot, in... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes
Usa - To prevent internal overheating and arcing of circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-82-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A- and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F; and model MD- 11 and MD-11F airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the inboard flap outboard hinge from the wing structure 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. 2003-NM-43-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400, -401, and - 402 airplanes
Usa - To prevent loss of the autopilot or manual pitch trim, which may increase the workload of the flightcrew and, under certain conditions, 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. 2002-NM-311-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent forward door escape slides from falling out of their compartments into the airplane interior and inflating, which could impede an evacuation in the event of emergency
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-88-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesNew Delta Airlines connections for central America
New York, Usa - They will be operational from next April
Beginning from next April Delta Airlines will start new connections between USA and Central America. From Atlanta will depart a flight for the Carribean island of Saint Lucia and it will be served by a... more
SecurityFrench Minister for Transport intervenes on flight cancellation for terrorism
Paris, France - "Flights will be cancelled for precaution"
On Air France Washington flights' cancellation, the French Minister for Transports, Gilles de Robien, intervenes saying that yesterdays' and todays' flights have been cancelled "For the precaution principle.... more
AirlinesA traffic increase for Aeroflot for 2003
Moscow, Russia - Satisfied the Director General Valery Okulov
Aeroflot Director General, Valery Okulov, is satisfied with the results achieved last year. In facts, in 2003 the Russian carrier's passenger traffic increased by 6.5% compared to 2002, achieving great... more
AirlinesAustralian Airlines offers new fares on the Italian market
Sydney, Australia - Offers are valid for flights made until March 2004
Australian Airlines launches on the Italian market a new offer campaign. The product is called Redtickets: it aims to address the airline customers to some cities in the East and in the Far East. Flights... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines recommends early check-in for the Super Bowl travellers
Houston, Usa - For Monday departures from Houston
Travelers departing Houston after the Super Bowl on Monday, Feb. 2, are advised to allow extra time for check-in at the airport, Continental Airlines said last Friday. Continental is recommending that... more
AirlinesAeroflot new applicant for SkyTeam
Paris, France - It will open new connections towards the East
"Considering Aeroflot network and the existing bilateral relations with SkyTeam members, the Russian airline is a natural applicant to the alliance", declared Dominique Patry, Air France International... more
AccidentsPlane crash in France: two casualties
Bordeaux, France - Unknown the cause
Two are the casualties of the plane crashed yesterday evening near Bordeaux, France: two 72 and 50 years old passengers died and a 53 years old woman is now hospitalized in serious conditions. A small... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (9)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Proportionality (41) It would appear appropriate to conclude on the basis of the arguments mentioned in section IV that the principle of proportionality is not a criterion the Commission is bound to... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (10)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
German measures in breach of other provisions of the Agreement (50) The Swiss Confederation alleges moreover that the 213th implementing regulation infringes Article 17 of the Agreement of 21 June 1999... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (8)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Non-discrimination (36) The 213th implementing regulation does not make any distinction on the basis of the nationality or identity of carriers. The criteria used for exemptions to the general rules... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (7)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Applicable criteria (35) The criteria identified under recitals 25 and 26 have been established in a purely Community context. The question therefore arises whether the same criteria can be used in the... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (6)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Analysis Legal base (27) As has been stated in section IV, the first sentence of Article 18(2) of the Community-Swiss Agreement, confers, in cases which may affect air services to be authorised under... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (5)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Legal assesment The relevant legal framework The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (16) The relations between the European Community and the Swiss... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (4)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(15) The German authorities advance essentially the following arguments against the Swiss request: A. The Commission is not competent to take a decision on the 213th implementing regulation (a) Regulation... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (3)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(14) In support of their complaint to the Commission against the German rules, the Swiss authorities rely on the following arguments: A. The 213th implementing regulation infringes Regulation (EEC) No... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport (2)
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(5) The amending regulation also specifies the weather conditions when external conditions are deemed only to enable approaches from the north, thus allowing exemptions from the rules under recital 4,... more
Government actsAgreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on air transport
Rome, Italy - The Commission decision publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
The Italian translation of these news was publicated by AVIONEWS last 29th January. Official Journal of the European Union L 4 of 8 January 2004, page 13. Commission decision of 5 December 2003 on... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in February 2004
Rome, Italy -
FAA SEMINAR ON DVRSM…February 4-5, Dallas, Texas. Info: (202) 863-2175; e-mail: [email protected]. NBAA SUBPART K FRACTIONAL SEMINAR…Feb. 20, Dallas, Texas. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. NBAA LEA... more
SecurityPossible air crash in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria - No news on casualties
For the moment there aren't many information on the plane that has probably crashed on a beach near Lagos, Nigeria. Apparently it has been the private broadcaster Channels to diffuse the news, saying that... more
AerospaceMaybe there is still hope for Hubble: Nasa may reconsider its decision
Washington, Usa - Says Nasa executive
Sean O' Keefe, Nasa executive, has officially informed Senator Barbara Mikulski with a letter that Hal Genham, head of the investigation on the Columbia tragedy, will reconsider Hubble's case. This could... more
AerospaceAgreement on Arianespace program financing maybe in the next weeks
Paris, France - It has been said by Yves Le Gall
After Arianespace recovery that, after the loss reported in the past years, balanced out in 2003 and already shows and agenda full of orders for the launch of 33 satellites of EUR 3bn value, Italy could... more