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ReportItaly, earthquake in Abruzzo (2): 50 victims so far
L'Aquila, Italy - Up to 50,000 evacuees, rescue operations underway
The provisional balance just a few hours after the tremendous earthquake that hit central Italy tonight at 3:32 am CET speaks of 50 certain victims (five children) and tenths of thousands, maybe up to... more
DefenseNorth Korea: satellite launch failed
Pyongyang, North Korea - UN discussions about possible sanctions against Pyongyang
North Korea completed on Sunday at 11:20 am (4:20 am CET) the launch of the satellite/missile, announced in late weeks, in presence of president Kim Jong-il. According to North's press agencies the launch... more
DefenseThe "Caio Duilio" destroyer delivered to the Italian Navy
La Spezia, Italy - Launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso
"The 'Caio Duilio' destroyer, launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso, has been delivered to the Italian Navy during a ceremony took place today at the Fincantieri facility in Muggiano (La Spezia). This... more
IndustryBoeing reports first-quarter deliveries
Chicago, Usa - Good results from the B-737 new generation
The Boeing Company announced deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the first quarter of 2009. Major program deliveries during the first quarter were as follows: Number of commercial... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (7): Diora KX-165 "Icepick" helicopter
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Presented by Hungarian Dioferr
The Hungarian manufacturer Dioferr presented the Diora KX-165 "Icepick" helicopter at "Aero Friedrichshafen". The "Icepick" has a steel frame on which the engine (Subaru 175 hp), the complete propulsion... more
PeopleAlitalia appointed Clemente Senni as Communication Manager and External relations
Rome, Italy - He will take on the assignment from next Monday, on April 6
"Clemente Senni will lead the new Communication and external relations Direction of Alitalia, from next Monday, on April 6. It will have the task to support the President, Roberto Colaninno, and the... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (4): general aviation sales' 13,4% growth in 2008
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The results presented in a press-conference by the manufacturers association
During yesterday's press-conference at "Aero Friedrichshafen" the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) presented the results of the sales for 2008. The year has been closed with a worldwide... more
PeopleNASA: inspector general Robert Cobb resigns
Washington, Usa - He submitted a letter to the White House
NASA inspector general Robert Cobb submitted a letter of resignation to the White House on Thursday, April 2, 2009. President Barack Obama accepted Cobb's resignation, which is effective April 11. The... more
IndustryEADS DS modernizes aircraft identification systems of the Bulgarian Armed Forces
Paris, France - Reliable identification avoids accidental attacks on own forces
"EADS Defence & Security (DS) will modernize the identification systems of the Bulgarian armed forces in order to avoid friendly fire and increase air traffic security. As reported yesterday, Defence Electronics... more
HelicoptersSwitzerland withdraws its helicopters from Bosnia-Herzegovina
Berne, Switzerland - Starting from next Fall
Switzerland will withdraw its two Cougar helicopters from Bosnia-Herzegovina starting from the end of September. The aircraft were in the region since 2005 within the international mission Eufor Althea.... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen" (3): amphibian airplane prototypes presented
Friedrichshafen, Germany - One by Avana Industries and one by Idea Aircraft
Avana Industries presented an amphibian turboprop 5-7 seats airplane prototype in composite materials. With its Walter type gas turbine engine it is the fastest amphibian in the category. Idea Aircraft... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen" (2): Cessna achieves FAA certification for the Garmin G-1000 system
Friedrichshafen, Germany - To come in the next months also from European EASA
Cessna Aircraft Company issued a press release during "Aero Friedrichshafen" stating it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Garmin’s Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) f... more
SecurityNATO Summit: the Swiss Air Forces ready for QRA
Rome, Italy - F/A-18 aircraft will ensure the air space
"The Swiss Air Forces will offer their support to the air space safety for all NATO summit that will take place in Strasbourg (France) and in Kehl (Germany). Today, on April 3, in the ambit of a normal... more
Fair and shows"Aero Friedrichshafen": the first e-flight-expo
Friedrichshafen, Germany - Hydrogen and solar-power propellers presented
The first e-flight-expo is taking place at "Aero Friedrichshafen", Germany, from the 2nd to the 5th of April. The "E" stands for electrical, ecological and evolutionary, and defines the world’s first e... more
AirportsNew Orleans airport selects transportation company to enhance services
New Orleans, Usa - To manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport
The New Orleans Aviation Board has selected a national transportation company to manage taxi cab and transportation services at the Airport. Dulles Airport Taxi of Virginia was selected to initiate ground... more
PeopleEutelsat, Giuliano Berretta awarded as “Promoter of the information society"
Paris, France - Within the information technology
Giuliano Berretta, chairman and CEO of Eutelsat Communications, has been awarded in Paris as "Promoter of the information society". The prize is awarded yearly to a key figure in recognition of his or... more
AirlinesJet Airways changes its Summer schedule
Milan, Italy - Easier connections in Brussels and London
Indian private carrier Jet Airways, planned small changes to its schedule from Italy, in order to reduce connecting time in its European hubs of Brussels and London. Milan-Malpensa flight to Brussels,... more
Press release"Telefono Blu": all data for Easter period with the Italian main busy airports
Rome, Italy - 18-20 millions for a short holiday, but the recovery depends on the prices
"A total between 18-20 million Italians will be on holiday, or for a short one for next Easter and will depart already from this week-end. For the long range travels are interested about 3,5 million... more
AccidentsSpanish F-18 crashes. The pilot ejected safely
Bardenas Reales, Spain - The accident, which cause is still unknown, happened during an exercise
The Spanish ministry of defense issued a press release stating that an air force F-18 "Hornet" fighter crashed during an exercise near Bardenas Reales base, in the North of Spain. The pilot, who managed... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (5): new simulator for Piper and Cessna aircraft
Friedrichshafen, Germany - The new software for the IFR-Trainer LAS 8.2
The flight simulators' developing company Otto Fahsig EDV presented at "Aero Friedrichshafen" two new trainers for the IFR LAS 8.2 system: one for the Piper PA-46 "Malibu" and one for the Cessna 182-S... more
AirportsBaleares islands, more flights during the Holy week
Mallorca, Spain - Airlines operating in Mallorca and Menorca airports will increase their offer by 27 and 19%
AENA, Spanish air traffic manager and airport operator, released the estimated figures related to the upcoming Holy week and to Palma de Mallorca and Minorca airports, in the Spanish islands of Baleares.... more
ReportEmirates Airlines pilots resigned after accident
Melbourne, Australia - No comment by the airline about the ongoing investigation
The pilots of the Emirates Airlines Airbus A-340/500 forced to an emergency landing on last 21th of March in Melbourne, with 225 people on board, have presented their resignations. The airline announced... more
AirlinesAtlantic Southeast Airlines's Bombardiers return to fly
Atlanta, USA - Safety inspections completed on the planes grounded Wednesday
The 60 Bombardier CRJ-200 aircraft grounded on last Wednesday by Atlantic Southeast Airlines have returned to fly normally after safety inspections. The American airline, that operates regional flights... more
HelicoptersBP cancels Bond operated flights to its offshore oil platforms
Aberdeen, UK - After the accident in which 16 people have been killed
British Petroleum (BP) cancelled all journeys to its oil platforms involving Bond operated helicopters, until they will be declared safe. The decision comes after Wednesday's accident in which 16 people... more
HelicoptersNorth Sea accident (2): search operations underway
Aberdeen, UK - The wreck might be on the seabed
Search operations are underway in the North Sea for the Eurocopter "Super Puma" that ditched on last Wednesday killing all the 16 people on board (see AVIONEWS). The British AAIB (Air Accidents Investigation... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino, police seizes 10 taxi-cabs
Rome, Italy - 40% of the 80 checked cars was not regular
A roundup by the metropolitan police yesterday at Rome-Fiumicino airport brought to light several irregularities in taxi-cabs and NCC (Hire-with-driver) activities. Of the 80 checked cars, 30 (the 40%)... more
DefenseNATO: disorders in wait of the summit
Strasbourg, France - Strasbourg "Armoured". Up to 5,000 violent protesters foreseen
The NATO summit in Kehl (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) will be held today and tomorrow in coincidence with the celebrations for the Treaty's 60th anniversary (see AVIONEWS). The waited disorders already... more
OccurrencesMissing plane located in the Philippines, but not the occupants
Manila, Philippines - Local police already started search & rescue operations
The police announced that the Chentrad Britten-Norman "Islander" with 7 people on board that yesterday went missing during it's flight from Tuguegarao to Maconacon, in the Philippines (see AVIONEWS), has... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Airbus model A-318, A-319, A-320, and A-321 airplanes (2009-06-22)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 55)] [Page 12247-12249] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11, CL-600-2A12, and CL-600-2B16 airplanes (2009-06-05)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12225-12228] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsFlash "Aero Friedrichshafen" (6): presented "Syncro", the next generation aircraft
Friedrichshafen, Germany - By the Italian constructor Fly Synthesis
Italian constructor Fly Synthesis presented at "Aero Friedrichshafen" the "Syncro", the newest advanced light aircraft. It's designed to comply to LSA & ultralight category requirements. Fly Synthesis... more
PeoplePablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport
Gran Canaria, Spain - He will substitute Francisco Macho Argüeso
Pablo Lázaro Melgar is the new general manager of Gran Canaria airport. He comes after Francisco Macho Argüeso, who ran this Spanish airport for about 12 years. The appointment has been made by AENA, S... more
Civil aviationEC: First European airlines offering in-flight use of mobile phones
Brussels, Belgium - Thanks to EU-wide ground rules
More and more European air passengers are being offered the choice to use their normal mobile phone to send text messages, browse the web or even make calls on board airplanes. One year after the European... more
AirportsCagliari airport: at Easter 15,000 passengers more than last year
Cagliari, Italy - Data about Elmas airport unveiled by SOGAER
The air traffic on Cagliari-Elmas airport during the upcoming Easter holidays will be of 15,000 passengers higher than last year's. The data have been unveiled by Cagliari airport managing society, SOGAER,... more
ReportLos Roques air accident: first magistrature summoning
Rome, Italy - The relatives ask for more attention from the Italian government
Following to the report presented on the 31st of May 2008 by lawyers Riccardo Tropiano and Giovanni Bonifacio, who assist the families of the eight Italians missing in the presumed accident of Los Roques,... more
AirportsTurin animated by charter for finals "Uleb Cup" of basket
Turin, Italy - Numerous flights coming from East
Turin from today will be for four days the capital of European basket with the great "Eurocup Final Eight 2009, Uleb Cup" kermesse that will begin today at 6:00pm. The competitions will take place at... more
AirportsBA: a microwaves system to reduce delays and disruptions to its airplanes at Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - At least 10 days each year cancellations and redirections due to the fog
British Airways has invested 5 million pound in a new system that is expected to significantly reduce delays and disruptions at Heathrow Airport during periods of fog and low visibility. On Wednesday... more
AccidentsNorth Sea accident (2): 16 victims balance confirmed
Aberdeen, UK - The police: "The search for eight people still missing is now a recovery rather than a rescue operation"
The police confirmed what was feared: no one of the 16 occupants of the helicopter that ditched yesterday in the Scottish waters of the North Sea survived. "The search for eight people still missing is... more
AirportsL'aeroporto di Budapest indice una gara di appalto per la costruzione di un hotel
Budapest, Ungheria - I lavori potrebbero iniziare a fine anno
L'aeroporto di Budapest ha indetto una gara d'appalto per la costruzione di un albergo all'interno del perimetro dello scalo. Il gestore del "Ferihegy" si aspetta che diverse aziende internaizonli partecipino... more
AirportsSouthwest adds new service from Minneapolis to Denver
Minneapolis, Usa - The carrier began its operations from Minnesota in March
Metropolitan Airports Commission officials hailed Southwest Arilines' announcement that it would add daily direct service between Minneapolis-St.Paul International Airport and Denver. The announcement... more
SecurityAtlantic Southeast Airlines grounds 60 planes for inspections
Atlanta, USA - An internal report pointed out possible problems with the engines
The American carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Asa) announced yesterday that it grounded 60 of its 50-seats Bombardier CRJ-200s because, according to spokeswoman Kate Modolo, there might have been problems... more
Science and technologyBiofuel for the American fighters
Washington, USA - The research of the Department of Defense to reduce reliance on foreign oil
The American Department of Defense, through its Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is studying the possibility to use biofuel for military vehicles, in particular for fighter aircraft and non-nuclear... more
AerospaceRussia to launch another three Soyuz spacecraft to ISS in 2009
Moscow, Russia - En route to ISS
Russia is planning to launch three more Soyuz piloted spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) this year, the Federal Space Agency Roscosmos said on Thursday. The first Soyuz TMA vehicle... more
AirlinesMalev doubles its flights from Rome
Rome, Italy - Budapest will be connected twice a day
Malev doubled its flights from Rome-Fiumicino to Budapest, which will be connected twice a day. Alitalia already operates two more daily flights on this route, operating in code-share with the Hungarian... more
AirlinesThai Airways might ask to delay the delivery of the A-380s
Bangkok, Thailand - Within the measures to bring its activities back into black
Thai Airways might ask Airbus to delay the delivery of six A-380 aircraft scheduled for the end of 2010, within the reorganization plan following the hard losses suffered by the airline in the last year.... more
MuseumsFinmeccanica and SELEX Sistemi Integrati inaugurate "Radar Museum"
Fusaro, Italy - The book “Il navigatore – Vita nomade di Carlo Calosi” has been presented
"Finmeccanica and SELEX Sistemi Integrati today opened the Radar Museum at SELEX Sistemi Integrati’s plant at Fusaro, in Campania region, Italy. The ceremony was attended by Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, C... more
Civil aviationIATA certification for "Bio-fuel" soon
Geneva, Switzerland - The go-ahead could arrive next year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says certification for flights using bio-fuels may be in place within two years. IATA director-general, Giovanni Bisignani, said Continental Airlines,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, and - 106 airplanes, and Model DHC-8-200, -300, and -400 series airplanes (2009-06-21)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12245-12247] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 series airplanes and model A-300/600 series airplanes (2009-06-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced structural integrity of these airplanes due to the failure of system components
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12228-12233] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.27 Mark 050 airplanes (2009-06-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent oil loss from the feathering pump, which could cause the engine to shut down in flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 12238-12241] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more