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SecurityTerroristic threats against Praga-New York flight (2). No bombs found on board
Praga, Czech Republic - The Iceland Police's investigations had no outcome
Confirmed the news that the searches conducted on the Csa airplane that took off from Praga for New York have not found any hidden explosive devices on board. The news has been reported by the Czech press-agency... more
DefenseGalles: Veritair wins support contract for missile testing
Cardiff, Wales - The contract is worth GBP 3 m
The commercial company Veritair has won a GBP 3m contract awarded by QinetiQ to provide helicopter support for missile testing off the coast of Wales. The flying firm based in Cardiff will station a helicopter... more
IndustryFAA suggests Airbus to modify 747
Washington,USA - FAA wishes to avoid risk of explosion of the fuel tank
FAA suggested Airbus to modify hundreds of Airbus jets in order to reduce the risk of explosion of the fuel tank. The suggestion comes after the explosion of the the Boeing 747 in 1996 that killed all... more
Government actsFrance has decided to alter the public service obligations on scheduled air services between Lannion and Paris (Orly)
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 277 of 18 November 2003, page 8. Public service obligations on scheduled air services within France (2003/C 277/08) (Text with EEA relevance). "1. France has... more
IndustryGeneral Electric aims at taking the Snecma's share over
Cincinnati, Usa - It has been announced by the GE Aircraft Engines' President, Dave Calhoun
The GE Aircraft Engines' President, Dave Calhoun, has announced that General Electric is trying to take over a minority share of the Snecma capital, the society that is about to be privatized by the French... more
HelicoptersThree EC-135s presented to Ministry of the Interior by Eurocopter Romania
Brasov, Romania - Two more EC-135s will complete the fleet soon
Eurocopter Romania presented three helicopters to the Romanian Ministry of Interior on Tuesday at the Eurocopter-Romania plant in Brasov. The helicopters were built in cooperation with Eurocopter Germany... more
Government actsImposition of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 277 of 18 November 2003, page 7. "Imposition by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France (2003/C 277/07) (Text with... more
Press releaseEmbraer Legacy certified in Russia
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Local authority issues type and noise level certification to the Legacy and the entire ERJ-145 family
"Embraer announced yesterday that its Legacy corporate jet, as well as the models of the ERJ-145 family, were granted type certification by the Interstate Aviation Committee, the Russian regulatory agency... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the number 3 emergency exit doors from jamming, which could impede the safe evacuation of passengers and crew during an emergency
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-95-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct discrepancies in the upper and lower skins of the fuselage lap joint and circumferential joint, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of a lap joint or circumferential joint and rapid decompression of
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-150-AD; Amendment... more
AccidentsSwedish military rescue helicopter falls into the sea
Goeteborg, Sweden - 2 died, 2 were missing and 1 is seriously wounded
A Swedish military rescue helicopter crashed into the sea during a rescue exercise off the southwestern port of Goeteborg late on Tuesday. The "Super Puma" crashed at around 7:00 pm while was executing... more
Press releaseTurbomeca: qualification of its Arriel 2C2 CG engine
Bordes, France - Used on the HH-65 Dolphin operated by the US Coast Guard
"Turbomeca has announced that its Arriel 2C2 CG engine has met the requirements of the JAR regulations (Joint Aviation Rules). The engine has therefore been declared operational for potential use on the... more
IndustryEads Systems & Defence Electronics is present at the Milipol trade show
Paris, France - It is a major international event given over to the internal state security
The Eads Systems & Defence Electronics Business Unit is present to the Milipol trade show being held at "Le Bourget" site on November 18-21, 2003, a major international event given over to the internal... more
IndustryEmbraer sponsors ARA 2003 Convention
Singapore - Theme: growth of commercial aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
It's currently ongoing at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for two days starting from today the ARA 2003 Convention - Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Conference - sponsored by Embraer, attended by an heterogenous... more
Government actsThe EU Court of Justice has received a reference for a preliminary ruling in the case of Ryanair and Aer Rianta
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 275 of 15 November 2003, page 32. Reference for a preliminary ruling by the Supreme Court, Ireland, by order of that court dated 2 April 2003, in the case of Ryanair... more
SecurityTerroristic threats against Praga-New York flight
Praga, Czech Republic - The aircraft forced to land in Islanda for investigations
An airplane of the Czech company Csa that took off from Praga directed to New York has been forced to land in Islanda after the Usa embassy in Praga received an email that signaled the presence of a bomb... more
SecurityWill Concorde have an euro-japanise successor?
Tokyo, Japan - It is what the Eads' president has foretold during his visit in Tokyo
The last flight of the mythical supersonic aircraft has been lately concluded but there are already voices about a probable Concorde's new successor. Philippe Camus, president of the Eads, during his visit... more
AirlinesAir Europa has ordered 4 new Boeing 737-800
Lisbon, Spain - The Spanish carrier wants to renew its fleet
The Spanish carrier Air Europa has ordered four new Boeing 737-800 to be delivered in 2004. The new planes will replace the old 737-400 of its all-Boeing fleet and are to be used for the domestic flights... more
SecurityThe last farewell to the fallen in Nasiriyah
Nasiriyah, Iraq - The platoons of the four Italian armed forces in Iraq lined up
Faraway from the solemn funerals that took place in Rome, in the square of arms of White Horse base in Nasiriyah a simple ceremony took place to send the last farewell to the soldiers and the civilians... more
Latest newsSaab, Tenix and Sagem team up for the Joint Project 129
Sydney, Australia - The three companies partecipate with a very competitive bid
Tenix Defence and Sagem had previously announced their teaming up to offer the Sagem Sperwer Tactical UAV (TUAV) System to the Joint Project 129. Now it is the Saab's turn, as the principal owner of Aerosonde... more
Weather forecastsDubai: the Department of Civil Aviation to host the Forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It aims at a new strategy for enhancement of the aviation industry in Dubai
The Forum will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on December 9 and 10 and it brings together different aviation related organisations. The aim is to build a strategy for the enhancement of the aviation... more
IndustryFaa approved the Frasca Caravan Full Flight Simulator
Washington, Usa - It the first Frasca simulator certified with a Faa Level B approval
The University of Alaska, Anchorage, has received Faa level B approval of their Frasca Caravan Full Flight Simulator (FFS), without restrictions. The device includes an electric six-axis motion base and... more
AirlinesRyanair offers free flights and pays airport and government taxes at British airports
Dublin, Ireland - Tho offer holds between November 20 and December 20
Ryanair announced yesterday that in addition to the free flying, the air company also offers to pay GBP 1 towards the cost of airport and government taxes. From November 20 to December 20 inclusive Ryanair... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines launches direct flights to Los Angeles and New York
Singapore - The new services will begin in 2004
Singapore Airlines plans to launch a direct service between Singapore to Los Angeles on February 3, 2004. It will take 16 hours to cover the 9,150 miles from Singapore and Los Angeles and 18.5 hours the... more
Latest newsIndonesia to buy more Russian aircraft in 2005
Jakarta, Indonesia - It already bought 2 Sukhoi aircaft
After finishing in December the payment for the two Sukhoi aircraft, the Indonesian government intends to buy more units. The government paid USD 192m for the two aircraft and may purchase more units in... more
Civil aviationUsa: new procedures for cargo aircraft
Washington, Usa - Surprise inspections for cargo airlines
The U.S. Transport Security Authority (TSA) announced the implementation of a new security procedure which sets surprise inspections for cargo aircraft. The U.S. Minister of Defence, Tom Ridge, stated... more
SecurityThe coffins of the victims leave the church
Rome, Italy - The crowd applauds
Among the applauds and the tears of the people around St. Paul's Church, the coffins carried on the soldiers' shoulders leave the place of the funeral. They slowly split the crowd followed by the Italian... more
AirlinesFall of the easyJet profits
London, UK - The UK carrier is optimistic
EasyJet has reported a 28% drop in full-year profits. The fall is worse than expected and the company says that the fall was caused by the costs relating to its takeover of rival no-frills airline Go and... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air Algerie orders A-330/200 for fleet renewal
Toulouse, France - For the purchase of five airplanes
"Air Algérie has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of five widebody twin-engined A-330/200s to renew its current widebody fleet. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in January 2005. The transaction... more
Science and technologyBomb in the toilet of Buenos Aires airport
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Flights were not delayed
Yesterday, section C of Buenos Aires "Jorge Newbery" Airport - for domestic flights only - was closed for 40 minutes by the police, while the artificers' squad caused the controlled explosion of a bomb... more
Civil aviationLondon armoured for Bush's visit
London, Uk - The security measures are impressive
The security measures activated for the visit of the Usa President George W. Bush in London are really impressive. To guard the city's street there are beyond 14.000 English policemen along with the Scotland... more
Civil aviationBisignani: "The aerial security is up to the states"
Rome, Italy - For the Iata's general manager the governments must take also the financial burdens upon themselves
The Iata's general manager, Giovanni Bisignani, speaking in Athens at the annual meeting of the Avsec about the aerial security, has said that the aerial security is a prerogative that belongs to the single... more
SecurityIraq victims' funeral: the public is deeply moved
Rome, Italy - The crowd was moved during the reading of the names of the victims
The immense crowd in front of the Basilica of San Paolo in Rome is deeply affected. The grief is concrete and it has become somewhat evident when the names of the victims of the terroristic attack have... more
SecurityOne minute of silence in the EU Council for the fallen in Nasiriyah
Brussels, Belgium - Simultaneously with Italy
Today at 11.30am the EU Council gathered in Brussels observed 1 minute of silence in remembrance of the victims of the Nasiriyah massacre. The silence was observed simultaneously with Italy interrupting... more
SecurityItalian Carabinieri killed. The funerals transmitted also by the Cnn
Rome, Italy - Many Cnn's journalistic services were dedicated to the massacre
The Cnn is transmitting the State funerals of the 19 victims of the terroristic attack of Nassiriya. Besides this, the American tv has dedicated detailed journalistic services to the massacre, also with... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Various Boeing and McDonnell Douglas Transport Category Airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent incapacitation of the flightcrew due to lack of oxygen, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2003-NM-91-AD; Amendment... more
SecurityThe funeral service just ended at St. Paul's Church in Rome
Rome, Italy - The mess was celebrated by Cardinal Ruini
Few minutes ago the service to intercede for Nasiriyah victims ended. The mess, which took place at St. Paul's Church in Rome, was celebrated by cardinal Ruini. All the highest authorities of the State... more
AirportsMartino meets Sharon
Rome, Italy - The Israeli premier is visiting Rome
The Italian minister of the Defense Antonio Martino has met today the Israeli premier Sharon, arrived yesterday in Rome for an official visit that will last three days. The encounter has took place, with... more
Accidents13 die in cargo plane crash in southern Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - The cause of the accident is still unknown
A cargo plane belonging to the Saria Sudanese air company exploded in the air and crashed near the city of Wau in southern Sudan on Monday. The 13 people on board died. The Soviet-built Antonov-12 following... more
PeopleBoeing launches a new partnership with the Japanese industries
New York, Usa - The wings of the Boeing 7E7 will be manufactured in Japan
The news of the new partnership between the Boeing and the Japanese industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Fuji Heavy Industries has been reported by the American press,... more
IndustryBoeing Aerospace Operations awarded of a over 15 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-6 aircraft
Boeing Aerospace Operations, Midwest City, Okla., is being awarded a $15,375,000 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price, time and materials, cost-reimbursement contract (N00019-01-C-0066)... more
IndustryEmbraer 170 meets all international safety standards
Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft gains the provisional certification
Embraer 170 has passed all the international safety standards tests and has now gained the CTA (Centro Técnico Aeroespacial) provisional type certification, and soon it will get a similar one from U.S.... more
SecurityE-mail by Al Quaeda claims the responsability for the Nassiriya's massacre
Rome Italy - Announcing new terroristic attacks
In the grief day, when Italy stands by the victims of the Nassiriya's terroristic massacre and their relatives, it has been reported that Al Quaeda claimed responsability for the attack against the Carabinieri... more
Aerospace15° anniversary of the first and only space flight of the Sovietic "Snowstorm"
Moscow, Russia - The shuttle fills up the Russian press
November 15th Russian newspapers were filled up with pictures of "Buran" (Snowstorm), the Sovietic space ship that fifteen years ago, in the night between November 14th and 15th, made what was meant to... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (2). Tassone: "I don't think there is a decisive refusal by the unions"
Catanzaro, Italia - According to the deputy Minister for the Infrastructure the next meeting will help to get a better Dpcm evaluation
"The Alitalia problem it is not only that of the airline itself, but it is part of Italian aerial transport system", has declared the deputy Minister for the Infrastructure Mario Tassone about the hot... more
PeopleChristiés auctions parts of Air France Concorde
Paris, France - The money are for charity
Unexpected success for the auction to sell parts belonging to the French Concorde, which took place November 15th in the Christiés rooms, in the centre of Paris, crowded by hundreds of the aircraft lovers... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair. Bonomi: "The decree is only the first step"
San Paolo, Brazil - According to the Alitalia president the main aim is to win the company's global carrier role back
The Alitalia privatization decree, recently approved by the Council of Ministers (see AVIONEWS) "It’s a tool, an important one, but a tool only and not a goal, like the alliances with the other companies": t... more
HelicoptersCHC Helicopter Corporation to cut 200 jobs in Europe
Toronto, Canada - The staff will be reduced from 1020 to 900
After a review of its managing structure, CHC Helicopter Corporation decided to reduce its staff in Europe from 1,020 to 900. The company didn't say where the jobs would be lost or if any of the job losses... more
Press releaseAir Dolomiti: Det Norke Veritas grants the "Vision 2000" certification to the Italian carrier
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - A further quality acknowledgement
"In September the achievement process of the concordance certification of the quality system UNI EN ISO 9001 ended positively, the quality system already existing in regard to the new regulation, formalizing... more
AirlinesAir Asia to operate flights between India and Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The airfares will be 70 % cheaper than the normal ticket price
The Malaysian privately-owned low-cost airline plans to begin flights between India and Malaysia. The airfares will be with almost 70% cheaper than the normal ticket price and the airline plans to fly... more