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AirlinesCAI (2): Italian ENAC plans to close the preliminary inquiry within November
Rome, Italy - The statements by President Vito Riggio
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) intends to close the economic and technician preliminary inquiry on CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) within November", President Vito Riggio reported during a hearing... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: inaugural ceremony of the new operational base at Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
AdR, Rome airports, the company running the airports of the Italian capital, announces that on November 6th 2008 at 11:30 a.m. a press conference will take place in order to present the new operational... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines launches for the first time non-stop route between US and Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The first airline in the World to offer this service
Emirates held a press conference last week to launch its non-stop Dubai-Los Angeles operation, its third U.S. route. The newest addition to Emirates global network is expected to contribute positively... more
ReportSomalia: kidnapped four aid-workers of ACF and two airplane pilots
Mogadishu, Somalia - Their nationality is still unknown
According to some humanitarian organizations, today at 12:00 four aid-workers of the French NGO "Action contre la faim" and two airplane pilots were kidnapped at Dhusa Mareb, 350 km North of Mogadishu.... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med" (2): commissioner Tajani's declarations
Rome, Italy - Some advantages of the project
Hereafter some of the advantages of "Blue Med" project according to EU Transports Commissioner Tajani, released after yesterday meeting (see AVIONEWS): ''We are working to develop an air transport... more
DefenseRussia: an answer to US missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Moscow will install "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado
Installing "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado, a Russian enclave located between Poland, Lithuania and near the Baltic Sea, in order to reply to US missile shield in Eastern Europe: this is the idea expressed... more
DefenseSpy chief warns US vulnerable in next President's first year
Washington, USA - Terrorist threats to grow in number and influence until 2025
The top U.S. intelligence official is warning the country will be especially vulnerable to security threats during the first months of a new presidency. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell... more
Civil aviation"Blue Med"'s take-off
Rome, Italy - The agreement was signed yesterday in Rome
"Integrate the air space in the South-east area of Mediterranean": this is the objective of "Blue Med project", signed yesterday in Rome by Transports ministers of eight Countries of Mediterranean area... more
AirportsIndia: the airports are a rich pickings for Çelebi Hava Servisi
Mumbai, India - Among other targets also Russia and UAE
Çelebi Hava Servisi, a Turkish airport-services provider, seeks a 30 percent market share at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai after winning a contract to provide ground services at... more
Civil aviationBoeing, further delays for 787 Dreamliner airplane
St. Louis, USA - Deliveries in 2010
Boeing's machinist strike has turned delivering the new 787 Dreamliner into a nightmare. Boeing said it would not be able to deliver its first 787 Dreamliner during the fourth quarter as planned. This... more
DefenseIran: not to violate the air space
Tehran, Iran - Tehran's warning
No to violate Iran air space: this is the warning issued by Tehran to US forces in Iraq, with possible "Reactions", if the warning should not be taken into account. It was issued after Barack Obama... more
AccidentsMexico: air crash in the capital
Mexico City, Mexico - The Interior Minister dies
Yesterday a Learjet 45 airplane crashed in Mexico City. Among the nearly eight people on board, there was the Interior Minister, coming back from a visit in San Luis Potosì state, who died. Due to... more
AirportsBad weather in Italy: seepage in Malpensa and Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - Minister Scajola's declarations
Over the last few days, the bad weather hitting Italy caused many damages also in some airports, such as Milan-Malpensa, which was built 10 years ago. Heavy rains caused seepage both at arrival floor and... more
ReportUS elections (3): Barack Obama is the new president
Washington, USA - "Yes, we can"
With 52% of votes, Barack Obama is the new US president. During his speech, the newly-elected president said: "We are moving towards a better Country, now the change has arrived in America". He is the... more
CuriositiesUS elections (2): voting papers from the space
Washington, USA - Greg Chamitoff and Michael Fincke's votes
For US elections, voting papers arrived also from the space. Greg Chamitoff and Michael Fincke, two US astronauts, "Into orbit at 354 Km from the Earth" voted their candidate to the White House: Barack... more
Military aviationBoeing rolls out 1st F-15SG to Singapore
St. Louis, USA - The first delivery will be scheduled in 2009
The Boeing Company rolled out the first F-15SG jet fighter to the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF). The F-15SG is a variant of the highly capable, combat-proven F-15E. The capabilities of the... more
Civil aviationUS elections: fear on board of McCain airplane
Albuquerque , USA - Cause: "Traffic on the runway"
Fear on board of a Boeing 737 where Republican candidate John McCain was travelling. The aircraft, while landing at Albuquerque airport (New Mexico), was forced to "Gain altitude", cause "Traffic on the... more
AirportsIstanbul Airport, 36 million Euros investments in the offing
Istanbul, Turkey - By TAV Havalimanlar? Holding
TAV Havalimanlar? Holding, which operates Istanbul's Atatürk Airport, said it will invest 36 million euros ($46 million) expanding the airport. Istanbul-based TAV signed an accord with Turkey's airport... more
Press releaseAmnesty International calls on President-elect Barack bama to put human rights at the heart of Government
Rome, Italy - To take concrete steps in its first 100 days which would show genuine commitment
"Amnesty International today urged US President-elect Barack Obama to show true leadership by making human rights central to his new administration. The organization is calling on the new government to... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "Dissident" unions to meet today in Fiumicino Airport
Rome, Italy - Division on the line to follow
ANPAC and Unioni Piloti organised a meeting today in Fiumicino Airport after the closure by Government and CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) of negotiations with Unions, now divided on the line to follow. SDL... more
IndustryBoeing: Air China Cargo orders B-747/400 converted freighters
Seattle, Usa - The carrier currently operates eight models
"Boeing and Air China Cargo announced that the carrier will add three 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its cargo fleet. The modification work on the three Combi airplanes will take place... more
AirlinesCAI: the Chinese box of the doubles mandates
Rome, Italy - Omni-present councillors
The Alitalia extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi disclosed two days ago "The offer by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) will be object of a preliminary inquiry with the aid of the procedure's financial... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 150 series airplanes (2008-22-18)
Washington, Usa - To prevent premature separation of the collar
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65507-65509] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH (TAE) model TAE-125-02-99 reciprocating engines (2008-22-23)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65509-65511] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211-535E4-37, RB-211-535E4-B-37, and RB-211-535E4-B-75 series turbofan engines (2008-22-24)
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in LPC fan blade roots, which if not detected, could lead to uncontained multiple fan blade failure, and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 4, 2008 [Page 65511-65514] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustrySELEX Sistemi Integrati signs contract worth 25 million euro
Rome, Italy - For air traffic control systems in Kenya
"SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to supply air traffic control radar systems. Under the contract, worth approximately 25... more
AirlinesSAS Group to reduce surcharges
Stockholm, Sweden - Equal to EUR 3 and 5
"SAS Group have decided to reduce surcharges with 3 EUR on domestic, intrascandinavian and European flights. On intercontinental flights the surcharges will be reduced by 5 EUR. These changes will... more
IndustryEADS temporarily stops A-400/M production
Paris, France - In order to avoid that aircraft accumulate
According to "Les Echos", EADS has probably decided to temporarily stop A-400/M production in order to avoid that aircraft accumulate, as flight tests dates have not been fixed. A-400/M is the first... more
Fair and shows"Zhuhai Air Show 2008" (5): BOC Aviation orders 20 A-320 family aircraft
Zhuhai, China - The announcement was made today at the event
"BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing unit of Bank of China, has placed additional firm orders with Airbus for 20 A-320 Family aircraft. The announcement was made today at the 'Zhuhai Air... more
Weather forecastsItalian Civil Defense Department issues a bad weather forecast
Rome, Italy - From yesterday to the following 24-36 hours
Weather conditions in Western Europe and in the Mediterranean area are causing instability in some Italian regions. Yesterday Italian Civil Defense Department issued a bad weather forecast. From last... more
AirlinesEurofly ready to hire pilots and to purchase slots from Alitalia
Milan, Italy - In a time of few weeks
"Eurofly, airline controlled by Meridiana Group for 46,10%, confirms to be ready to hire Alitalia's pilots and captains, according to the conditions of Eurofly work contract in a time of few weeks. The... more
Aerospace"Human Portable Radiation Detection System" will be launched
Rome, Italy - According to ESA
A portable device, called "Human Portable Radiation Detection System", will be launched. This state-of-the-art device is able to detect "Illegal traffic of radioactive materials that could be used to make... more
Weather forecastsItaly: bad weather in Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Floodings and overflowing
Bad weather is hitting Italy and Sardinia is one of the most affected regions (see AVIONEWS), especially the centre and the south. Overflowing, heavy rains and high winds are still causing damages... more
AirlinesAir Berlin flies from Venice
Berlin, Germany - Newness for Summertimes 2009
"Air Berlin, with the Summertime 2009, reinforces its presence in Italy with six weekly connections from 'Marco Polo's airport in Venice to Dusseldorf, as of next May 1st from Monday to Friday with a daily... more
AirlinesRyanair enlarges offers of its flights on Turin
Turin, Italy - The flight to Trapani will be into force from May 1st with four weekly frequencies
Ryanair has announced the new link from Turin to Trapani, during a press conference in the last days: it deals of the first Italian connection served by the European low-cost carrier from Turin-Caselle's... more
AccidentsFrance: found the wreckage of the airplane disappeared
Valence, France - The four people on board probably died immediately after the crash
The airplane Robin DR-400It crashed at 1200 metres high against Boisseron mountain in the small village of Montreal-les-Sources (South-East France), Rhodan valley. It disappeared from radar screens on... more
Press releaseEuropean Council: President Catapano promoter of an important initiative to take over Alitalia
Naples, Italy - In the situation in which it is. Letter to Berlusconi
"President Giuseppe Catapano is a promoter of an important initiative to take over Alitalia. He has written to Commissioner, to Berlusconi and Tremonti. 'This Organization was impossible to remain passive... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: nearly ten carriers are interested
Athens, Greece - Transport Minister declarations
According to the Greek Transports Minister, Kostis Hatzidakis, nearly ten carriers are interested in Olympic Airlines "For the privatization of the three units of the carrier (flight and land activities,... more
AirlinesRyanair, net profit drops 47%
Dublin, Ireland - Due to the higher fuel costs and the economic slowdown
Ryanair, the low-cost airline, reported a sharp drop in first-half profit, citing higher fuel costs and the economic slowdown. The Irish low-cost airline operator's second-quarter, with 31.8 million... more
Fair and shows"Zhuhai Airshow 2008" (4): first Chinese market outlook by Embraer
Zhuhai, China - Request for Chinese regional aviation regarding the next 20 years
"Embraer released its first market outlook dedicated to the Chinese market, at a press conference held today at 'Airshow China 2008', in the city of Zhuhai, Guang Dong Province, People’s Republic of C... more
Fair and shows"Zhuhai Airshow 2008" (3): Eurocopter announces the sale of helicopters
Zhuhai, China - 10 EC-155 B1 Dauphins and 5 AS-350 B3 Ecureuils
"Eurocopter and its subsidiary in China sign for 10 EC-155 B1s with Citic Offshore Helicopter (COHC), the main offshore operator and 5 AS-350B3s with Allyway to be employed for aerial works and utility... more
Military aviationSouth Korea: collision between two F-5E jets
Seoul, South Korea - Searching for the lost missiles
This morning there was a collision in South Korea skies between two F-5E jets belonging to the South Korea Air Force while they were carrying out a flight training. One of the two aircraft crashed in a... more
Civil aviationBeijing-Taipei agreements
Beijing, China - Direct flight connections, trade, tourism and other areas...
Historic day for China. Forgotten old problems, China and Taiwan signed agreements on direct flight connections, trade, tourism and many other sectors. Many initiatives have been scheduled; among them... more
Military aviationNovember 4th: day of Italian Armed Forces
Rome, Italy - Many celebrations have been scheduled
Many celebrations have been scheduled to remember November 4th, that this year marks not only the day of Armed Forces and of national unity but also the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.... more
UAS-DronesThe border airplane
Rome, Italy - To fight against illegal immigration
Fighting against illegal immigration: this is the objective of the UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle) that is flying over the border area between Italy and Switzerland, according to "Radio News". The drone,... more
HelicoptersBristow Helicopters announces purchase of 100% of Norsk Helikopter
Oslo, Norvegian - It will focus on the offshore market
Bristow Helicopters announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 51% of Norsk Helikopter, taking its ownership to 100%. The shares will be purchased from the Norwegian Ugland... more
ReportSteve Fossett: ADN test confirms
Washington, USA - "They are Fossett's bones"
ADN tests confirmed that they are Fossett's bones the ones found 800 metres from the place where earlier this month his airplane wreckage was found (see AVIONEWS 1, 2). Steve Fossett left on September... more
ReportLos Roques air accident: advance information on the TV programme
Rome, Italy - During the TV programme "Chi l'ha visto"
Los Roques air accident is the main theme of the TV programme "Chi l'ha visto" on Rai Tre. During the accident, occurred in Venezuela on January 4th 2008, eight Italian passengers on board of Transaven... more
Military aviationIran plans to use An-140 planes to patrol borders
Kish Island, Iran - Il will replace An-24 airplanes
Iran will need an additional 20 An-140 turboprop aircraft to ensure effective patrols of its national borders, Iran's aircraft industry official said. The Iranian HESA company has so far produced five... more
Fair and shows"Zhuhai Airshow 2008"(2): Embraer's presence
Zhuhai, China - The Company promotes its civil aviation product portfolio
"Embraer participates in the seventh China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition ('Airshow China 2008' - www.airshow.com.cn/en), November 4-9, at Zhuhai Airport, in Guang Dong Province of the People’s R... more