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Fair and showsVeredice (Telespazio) to AVIONEWS: "An Italian satellite operator is required"
Rome, Italy - From "Sat Expo 2009". Italy is the only European country without it
During "SAT Expo Europe 2009" - the exhibition focused on space and advanced telecommunications - AVIONEWS interviewed Giuseppe Veredice, CEO of Telespazio. "Italy is the only European country without... more
DefenseSuccessfully tested Lockheed Martin's THAAD missile
Dallas, USA - It will be used to shoot down ballistic missiles
Lockheed Martin and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted on Tuesday their sixth successful test of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile. The demonstration showed the system's... more
AerospaceSan Marino: a world meeting on space, aliens and UFO on Saturday and Sunday
Rome, Italy - Delegates from Italy, France, UK, Switzerland, Turkey, Croatia, Iran and UN will participate
"The Centro nazionale ufologico organized for next March 21 and 22, with the usual support of the Segreteria di Stato for Tourism of San Marino Republic and with the coordination by aerospace journalist... more
Science and technologyAlso Lockheed Martin in DASH7 Alliance
Mountain View, USA - A step forward in wireless technology
Also Lockheed Martin will be part of the DASH7 Alliance, together with Michelin, Texas Instruments, Savi and other companies. The initiative will be supported by the US Department of Energy through three... more
AirlinesEmirates: no more A-380s to fly to New York
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Airbus superjumbos will be replaced by Boeing 777s
Emirates announced that, due to lower demand, it will not use anymore the Airbus A-380 airplanes for the links with New York. The two superjumbos now used for this route will be moved to fly from Dubai... more
AerospaceEnrico Saggese: "Space is a way to promote development"
Rome, Italy - A collaboration agreement will be signed tomorrow with the Israel Space Agency
With investments of about 10 billion dollars, the space was recognized by Europe, at least for the next three years, as strategical axis of growth and development. In this contest ASI, Italian Space Agency,... more
IndustryBoeing: final assembly for C-17 airplane
Long Beach, Usa - The SAC1 C-17's first flight is set for June, with delivery scheduled for early July
"Boeing marked a key milestone at its C-17 final assembly facility in Long Beach -- the 'Major join' ceremony for the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) consortium's first C-17 Globemaster III. The unique... more
AerospaceA new launch vehicle for Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Produced by Mitsubishi the H-IIB will carry the HTV to the International Space Station
It will take-off in 2009 the new JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launch vehicle H-IIB. Produced by Mitsubishi it will carry the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) to the ISS. It will be used also for... more
AerospaceIndia, new "Alien" bacteria discovered in stratosphere
New Delhi, India - Three microorganism species are not present on Earth, they might come from Space
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) discovered in the high stratosphere, about 40km from the ground, three bacterial species not present on Earth, characterized by high resistance to ultraviolet... more
AerospaceItalian ASI warns: attention to Space debris
Rome, Italy - The Space around the Earth is getting more and more crowded
ASI, Italian Space Agency, published yesterday on its site an article expressing concern about the super-crowding of the Space around the Earth, were are orbiting about 12,000 objects of various nature.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Trimble or FreeFlight Systems 2101 I/O Approach Plus Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation Systems (2009-05-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a pilot from making an unsafe decision based on erroneous information provided by the 2101 I/O Approach Plus system, which could result in loss of control of the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11003-11004] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceRound table: "Digital divides, a business opportunity"
Rome, Italy - "SAT Expo 2009": going over digital divide, with sat technology becomes a business opportunity
The passage from traditional digital technologies to those satellite becomes a big business chance for Italian market, too, and mostly, this is true in less accessible areas of the country. It was stated... more
IndustryArmavia took delivery of its first new A-319 airplane
Toulouse, France - The aircraft is powered by CFM International CFM56 engines
"Armenia flag carrier Armavia has taken delivery of its first new A-319. The aircraft was handed over to Armavia's President, Mikhail Bagdasarov, at a ceremony held at the Airbus factory in Hamburg, Germany.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-321/131 airplanes (2009-06-13)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct such fatigue cracks, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11006-11009] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Aerospace"Europe and space geopolitics" Conference
Rome, Italy - "Sat Ecpo 2009". Dalla Chiara: "The space is a very important brand, is free, and must be used on an informed basis"
As a privileged showcase of the new scientific discoveries grown out of the aerospace research, "SAT Expo Europe 2009" is the main event for Italy and Mediterranean dedicated to the space industry, to... more
AirportsDemonstrators invade Heathrow's runway: arrested
London, UK - The two men belong to the "Fathers 4 Justice" group
The airport police arrested the two men that yesterday morning attempted to invade Heathrow airport runways. "They were quickly apprehended and arrested and are now in police custody - BAA (British Airports... more
HelicoptersNew helicopter for Grosseto, Italy, helicopter rescue
Grosseto, Italy - Operating from 1st of April the AgustaWestland AW-139
The 118 operating center in Grosseto, in Tuscany, Italy, will soon have its new helicopter. Called by AVIONEWS they confirmed that "The new AgustaWestland AW-139 will be operating since 1st of April".... more
AerospaceThales Alenia Space presents new programs
Rome, Italy - During "SAT Expo Europe 2009" its products are dedicated to TLC and Earth observation
Thales Alenia Space participates at "SAT Expo Europe 2009", the international exhibition of aerospace and telecommunication industry which is being held in the Fair of Rome. The company will present programs... more
AerospacePlanck and Herschel satellites launch delayed
Rome, Italy - More ground tests needed
The two ESA (European Space Agency) satellites Herschel and Planck will not take off on 16th of April as scheduled. They are currently in Kourou spaceport, French Guiana. The new launch date, delayed of... more
Fair and shows"Sat Expo 2009" opens
Rome, Italy - A showcase in Rome of aerospace industries
"SAT Expo 2009" - the international exhibition of aerospace and telecommunication industry - opened in Rome today. The main European and Italian actors are present. In 2007, Italian companies of aerospace... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: storms and snowfalls on the Centre-South of the Peninsula
Rome, Italy - But also strong winds and a marked decreasing into the temperatures
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available models that confirm the predicted weather scenario, has issued a notice for adverse conditions as of this evening, on Thursday March... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo 2009" (2), main European industries are here
Rome, Italy - Italian companies have the opportunity to grow
Italian companies for aerospace and Defence - which exhibit at "SAT Expo 2009" along with AVIONEWS, which will follow all the conferences of this Roman event on space and advanced telecommunications -... more
Civil aviationEU establishes new rules for the air transport
Brussels, Belgium - Shorter flights, reducing fuel consumption as well as emissions
The European Union reached an agreement on new rules to shorten plane flights, reducing fuel consumption as well as emissions and streamline aviation regulation in Europe. Ambassadors of the 27 E.U.... more
Military aviationRussia to test launch Angara carrier rocket in 2011
Moscow, Russia - It will put into orbit heavy payloads
Russia's new Angara carrier rocket will start test flights in 2011, the rocket's developer said on Wednesday. The Angara, designed to place heavy payloads into orbit, is currently under development... more
AirportsLugano-Agno airport conforms to Schengen
Lugano, Switzerland - Changing from March the 29th the customs operations at the Swiss airport
Also Lugano-Agno airport will conform to the European regulation about free circulation of citizens, after Switzerland's compliance to the Schengen treaty. From March the 29th in fact the customs practice... more
Civil aviationBefore 2010 the Brussels-Tunis "Open Skies" agreement
Tunis, Tunisia - Planned another investment of € 10 million on tourism
Tunisian minister of tourism Tijani Haddad declared to the French press that "From now until 2010 we will ratify an 'Open Skies' agreement with Brussels, that will allow all European airlines to open regular... more
Military aviationRussia to put regiment of RS-24 missiles into service in December
Moscow, Russia - The START-1 Treaty will expire on December 5th
Russia will put a regiment of new-generation intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in December, the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) commander said on Tuesday. "After December 5, 2009, when... more
Military aviationWashington approves P-8I's sale to India
Washington, Usa - Eight models for USD 2,1 million as worth
The US Department of State announces that Washington's Government has approved the contract with USD 2,1 million as worth, regarding to sale to India of eight P-8I, the maritime patroller long range antisom... more
DefenseItalian Air Force: installed the “Portarrest p-V” system in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - The emergency arrest cables will help to stop airplanes in case of landing or taking off problems
Installed on last Saturday by personnel of the 10th aircraft maintenance unit of Galatina, Lecce, the emergency arrest cables on Herat (Afghanistan) airport's runway. These will help to stop planes with... more
AirportsRotten food seized in Catania "Bellini" airport, Italy
Catania, Italy - The operation should have been carried out by Carabinieri
According to the on-line newspaper "Catania Oggi" a control operation on some commercial activities inside Catania "Vincenzo Bellini" airport should have been carried out by Carabinieri, together with... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing in Spain for drug-carrying plane
Valdepenas, Spain - The pilots have been arrested and the aircraft, registered in Hungary, has been seized
Local police sources announced yesterday to have blocked the two Mexican pilots of an airplane that had to make an emergency landing between Valdepenas and Moral de Calatrava, in Spain. More than 1,000... more
DefenseJapan commissioned its biggest helicopter carrier
Yokohama, Japan - The ship, that resembles an aircraft carrier, respects the Country's pacifist constitution
Japanese Marine Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) commissioned today in Yokohama their biggest helicopter carrier, named "Hyuga". 197 meter long, it carries a crew of 340 people (with 17 women) and can carry... more
Military aviationF-15 Silent Eagle: Boeing unveils new international F-15 configuration
St. Louis, USA - For a value of about 100 million dollars
The Boeing Company yesterday in St. Louis unveiled the F-15 Silent Eagle (F-15SE), a new F-15 configuration designed to meet the future needs of international customers. Improvements in stealth include... more
Civil aviationFlight test for the Terrafugia Transition, the flying car
Boston, USA - An original "Roadable Aircraft"
"I've flown several thousand hours in everything from Piper Cubs to F-16s, and the Transition flew like a really nice airplane". With these words former Air Force colonel Phil Meteer commented the test... more
Press releaseItalian ADUC about air baggages lost: the suggestions
Florence, Italy - There is not air traveller who has not been involved in this situation
"42 million baggages delivered with delay or lost, over a million in an irreparable manner: these are the figures regarding only in 2007- unveiled by Air Transport Users Council (AUC). There is not air... more
ReportNew "Governmental" site for Italian ENAC
Rome, Italy - The web address of the authority changes to www.enac.gov.it
"ENAC, Italian authority for civil aviation, communicates the change of its web address, introducing the .gov.it domain that puts the site within the national governmental ones. The new web address... more
SecurityFAA Emergency AD on Bell model 206A series, 206B series, 206L series, 407, and 427 helicopters (2009-07-51)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of a bearing, failure of the cyclic control lever, 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 AD 2009-07-51 Bell Model 206A series,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company models 208 and 208B airplanes (2009-05-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the cable attach fitting on the aileron upper quadrant assembly from rotating and possibly contacting or interfering with the aileron lower quadrant assembly
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10455-10457] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2009-02-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the fuselage frames and frame reinforcements, which could reduce the structural capability of the frames to sustain limit loads, and rapid depressurization of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 10469-10471] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
AirlinesRyanair pilots accept wages freeze
Dublin, Ireland - The agreement as an alternative to the possible 10% cut in salaries
The downturn doesn't even spare one of the main European low-cost airlines as Ryanair. In fact it has been reached an agreement for pilots' salary 12-month freeze, accepted as an alternative to a possible... more
AirlinesUncertain merger between Air Berlin and Tui Travel
Berlin, Germany - According to some sources of the two companies
According to indiscretions disclosed in the last days, Air Berlin and Tui Travel tourist operator would be in advanced discussions for a possible alliance (see AVIONEWS). The negotiation would forecast... more
ReportThe American carriers have finished the possible extra fees
Washington, USA - From luggage to assigned seats, the airlines seem to have run out of fee extensions
Toilets, on-line check-in, assigned seats, access to lounge rooms... These are some of the extra services to which in these years the airlines added or are planning to add fees. But it seems that, at least... more
Aerospace"Sat Expo", from March 19 to 21 at the fair of Rome
Rome, Italy - An appointment for Italian and European aerospace industry
The second edition of "Sat Expo Europe" has been presented in Rome. This international exhibition focused on services and applications of the space and integrated telecommunication will take place from... more
AccidentsRussia: L-39 Albatross combat trainer aircraft crashed
Krasnodar, Russia - The only victim was the pilot
The pilot of a L-39 combat trainer was killed when his aircraft crashed in the Krasnodar Territory, Southern Russia, near the Kushchevskoye airfield on Tuesday evening while on a training flight, an Air... more
AirportsDallas-Fort Worth celebrates Customer Appreciation Week as spring break begins
Dallas, Usa - New healthy food options and parking discounts available for getaway week
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is welcoming Spring Break by celebrating Customer Appreciation Week, thanking customers for flying DFW and offering parking deals and new amenities throughout the... more
AirportsGarnadt: "Malpensa to be 5th hub of Lufthansa"
Milan, Italy - Thanks to the new airline Lufthansa Italia
"Malpensa offers all necessary to be transformed in a hub related to infrastructures and prerequisites", Karl Ulrich Garnadt, Executive Vice-President Lufthansa and responsible for Lufthansa Italia project,... more
AirlineseasyJet challengese Gatwick airport fares increase
London, UK - The low-cost considers unlawful the decision taken last year by the CAA
It will end before a court the dispute carried on by easyJet. The question is the decision taken in March 2008 by CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) to increase airport charges for the use of Gatwick airport.... more
AccidentsMilitary plane crashes in Turkey, one pilot dead
Konya, Turkey - The accident during a training flight. Wounded the other man
A military plane crashed yesterday in Konya, Turkey, during a training flight. One pilot has been killed while the second one has been transported to the nearby hospital. Neither the causes of the accident,... more
ReportDriving lesson on the runway, tragedy skimmed in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines - Civil aviation chief, ill-considered "Teacher's" father, has been suspended from service
Luis Santo Domingo used Legazpi, in the Philippines, airport's runway to give his girlfriend driving lessons, and risked to provoke a disaster. It was just for a 80-passenger Cebu Pacific Airways's... more
Civil aviationAEA, global carbon cap and trade can work for international aviation
Brussels, Belgium - The association has issued a call for the European summit
The Association of European Airlines, which represents 34 leading European airlines that operate 11,500 daily flights into over 160 countries worldwide, has issued a call for the European Summit of Heads... more