AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
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OccurrencesAn Air Europa airplane skids off Lanzarote airport
Lanzarote, Spain - No injuries
This morning an Air Europa Boeing 737 airplane, carrying 74 people and coming from Glasgow, has skidded off a runway on landing in the Canary Islands. The airplane skidded onto an area of beach just... more
Sport aviationZeppelin comes back in US skies
Texas, USA - It is the first time in 71 years that a Zeppelin has flown in US skies
For the first time in 71 years Airship Zeppelin flies in US skies after 1937 tragedy when near Lakehurst base (New Jersey) Hindenbug crashed killing 36 people. The impact on the public opinion was so strong... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Government summons CAI and Unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting this morning at 12:00 pm
Italian Government summons today at 12:00 pm the CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) management and Unions in order to try a mediation and to mend the situation, after the interruption of negotiations by CEO... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin receives 30 million dollars by Usaf
Denver, USA - For the SASSA program
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $30 million contract for the development phase of the Self-Awareness Space Situational Awareness (SASSA) technology demonstration program. Under the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: FAA renews FAR-145 license to Alitalia Servizi
Rome, Italy - Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes, engines and associated components
"On October 23rd Alitalia Servizi obtained the renewal of aeronautic maintenance FAR-145 license by US authority FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). Such certification licenses to maintenance airplanes,... more
IndustryBoeing projects China as world's fastest-growing aviation market
Beijing, China - The Country requires new airplanes valued at USD 390 billion
"The Boeing Company detailed its 2008 Current Market Outlook (CMO) for the China region, forecasting a market for 3,710 new airplanes worth about USD 390 billion over the next 20 years. China air travel... more
Government actsItalian question about exit by Italy from Strategic Airlift Capability program and its involvements
Rome, Italy - By Senator Roberta Pinotti (Partito democratico)
"The Italian Senator Roberta Pinotti (Partito democratico) asks to the local Defense Minister to know: if it's true the fact that Italy has 'Suspended' its participation to SAC program, and to verify... more
ReportEarthquake in Pakistan: Army's helicopters explore the Ziarat mountains
Islamabad, Pakistan - In search for survivors and wounded
The aftershocks continue (almost of magnitude 6,2 Richter) and calculated the victims (215 at the moment) now is time to think to survivors of the strong earthquake perceived yesterday at dawn in Ziriat... more
CuriositiesThe Weekly Photo: trick or treat of bad weather?
Rome, Italy - Traces of its passage also in Rome-Urbe Airport
Bad weather is raging throughout Italy, from Northern to Southern. With unashamed arrogance it loves to show itself in all its intensity, and on the eve of Halloween's night, leaves its memory in the most... more
AirportsBad weather in Italy: hardships in air traffic
Rome, Italy - Many flights have been cancelled
Many hardships have been caused by rainstorms hitting Rome (see AVIONEWS) in air transport as well. Due to the bad weather conditions, five flights from Rome to Bergamo, Naples, Bologna, Trieste and... more
Press releaseAI. Congo: if other airplanes, staff and equipment don't arrive it will be a catastrophe
Rome, Italy - UN troops have to be reinforced
"The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is at risk of turning into a humanitarian catastrophe, unless further reinforcements are given to the UN peace-keeping troops so that they can... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs contract worth over 200 million dollars
Rome, Italy - To supply AW-139 helicopters to Malaysia
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has signed a contract worth over 200 million dollars with the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for the supply of three AW-139 helicopters plus options... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines "Makes adjustments to its network"
Singapore, Singapore - It boosts flight connections with Middle East
The crisis affecting air transport and the world economic crisis have convinced many carriers to rethink about their offer. The latest of this story is that one of Singapore Airlines, which has decided... more
AirlinesBritish Airways and innovation
London, UK - Check-in via mobile phone
British Airways (BA) launches check-in via mobile phone. As a spokesman explains, the service is addressed to passengers always busy and in a hurry. It will be free of charge for people flying BA. By connecting... more
ReportLybia: US air strike in 1986 was disclosed by Italy two days before
Rome, Italy - The official confirmation today in a conference at the Foreign Ministry
In 1986 Italy informed Lybia about an air strike that US would have carried out in Tripoli and Bengasi two days before the attack occurred. Ronald Reagan had ordered this action to punish Lybia for the... more
AirlinesNorwegian helps Sterling passengers
Oslo, Norway - "We will delay the retirement of MD-80 planes"
In a press release published on its website, Norwegian Air Shuttle disclosed that it will implement a series of measures with the aim of helping Sterling passengers, after the air company bankruptcy (see... more
AirlinesTakeover for BMI
Berlin, Germany - And Lufthansa strengthens its role
Lufthansa will take over the British low-cost company BMI: this is the news issued yesterday by the German carrier which already has a stake of 30%. When the agreement will become effective, on January... more
AerospaceItalian ASI participated in workshop for the new aerospace project of "Sapienza" University
Rome, Italy - Today in Palazzo Valentini
This morning at Palazzo Valentini in Rome (Via IV Novembre 119/A) the new Aerospace project of the University "Sapienza" will be presented during a workshop organised by the Lazio Region and Rome Province.... more
IndustryFincantieri to build new fleet tanker for the Indian Navy
Paris, France - The announcement on the occasion of the international exhibition "Euronaval" currently in progress in Paris-'Le Bourget"
"On the occasion of the international exhibition Euronaval – the most important trade fair for the defence industries currently in progress in Paris-'Le Bourget' – Fincantieri has announced the company has... more
Civil aviationACI: world traffic at airports declines sharply in September
Geneva, Switzerland - The first quarterly contraction since Q2 2003
According to the figures released by ACI (Airports Council International) the third quarter of 2008 concluded on a decline of 2 percent, the first quarterly contraction since Q2 2003 (download full release... more
Civil aviationECAC: major European conference addresses aviation environmental challenge
Geneva, Switzerland - This week in Geneva
"Senior figures from government, industry and the wider aviation community across the world came together in Geneva this week to address the challenge posed by aviation’s impact on the environment. They u... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10 series airplanes and model CL-600-2D24 series airplanes (2005-13-02R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of hydraulic pressure, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: October 29, 2008 [Page 64191-64194] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryFincantieri (2): the industry
Rome, Italy - International collaboration and activities in the naval vessel field
"Fincantieri is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, active in the design and construction of naval and merchant vessels. It is the world leader in the construction of cruise ships, the reference b... more
AirportsGenoa, bad weather causes port and airport's closure
Genoa, Italy - No flights at least until 3:00 pm
At this moment Genoa Airport is closed due to the extraordinary snap of bad weather. According to the Airport Press Office, there will be not any flights at least until 3:00 pm. But the blasts of wind... more
IndustrySukhoi Superjet 100 has scored 100 hours in the air
Khabarovsk, Russia - Certification launched
"Sukhoi Superjet 100 is ready to undergo a certification stage. Flight certification tests of the first SSJ-100 will begin right after factory flight tests have been completed. In the course of these flight... more
AirlinesAlitalia, broken negotiations between CAI and Unions
Rome, Italy - No agreement on new work contracts
CAI was in a stand-off with unions after failing to agree on new work contracts at late-night talks. Some press sources reported although no agreement had been reached last night the unions still backed... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines, Northwest merge, creating premier global airline
Milan, Italy - With a service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets
"Delta Air Lines, Inc. today merged with Northwest Airlines, Inc., creating a premier global airline with a service to nearly all of the world’s major travel markets. The new airline, called Delta A... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVU: annual meeting of the European Microlight Federation
Perugia, Italy - It has taken place in the last days
"The annual meeting of the European Microlight Federation (EMF) took place in Amsterdam last October 25-26 with the presence by delegations coming form United Kingdom, France, Italy, Czech Republic, Switzerland,... more
Civil aviationEASA issues Airworthiness Directive for DC-9/MD-80 aircraft family
Cologne, Germany - Following to on-going Spanair accident investigation
"Following the preliminary report of the Spanish Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC) on the 20 August 2008 accident of a Spanair McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (M... more
SecurityEASA (2): AD on all McDonnell Douglas model airplanes (2008-01-97)
Cologne, Germany - Following to the accident of a MD-82 crashed at Madrid's airport last August 20
EASA AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD No.: 2008- 0197 Date: 29 October 2008 Note: This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is issued by EASA, acting in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on behalf... more
ReportViolent earthquake hit South-Western Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - 160 victims, but the number could rise
A violent magnitude 6.4 earthquake in South-Western Pakistan, in Ziarat valley, Balochistan, killed at least 160 people and at least 200 injured before dawn today. The death toll could rise as emergency... more
AerospaceUnited Arab Emirates to welcome space experts coming from all the World
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - From November 16th to 18th
A host of internationally renowned space experts from the US, Europe and the UAE will descend on the nation’s capital next month for the inaugural Global Space Technology Forum. The first event of i... more
Civil aviationAirplanes powered by nuclear energy against global warming
London, UK - The proposal by a professor of aeronautical engineering
Faced with the widespread problem of global warming, Ian Poll, professor of aeronautical engineering at Cranfield University, puts forward his proposal: powering airplanes with nuclear energy in order... more
AirportsTempelhof closes down
Berlin, Germany - "A piece of history" disappears
Tomorrow Tempelhof airport in Berlin will close down. Such name will probably remind experts some of the most important moments that marked aviation history. In 1909, the first German engine-powered airplane... more
AerospaceTelespazio signs an agreement with GeoEye
Dulles, USA - To merchandise images from the GeoEye-1 satellite in Europe and North Africa
Telespazio, a Finmeccanica/Thales company, has signed an exclusive agreement with the U.S. company GeoEye, for the production and sale in Europe and North Africa of the high-resolution images, products... more
AirlineseasyJet: rescue package for Sterling passengers
Milan, Italy - With a special tariff
"Following the announcement that Sterling Airlines has suspended all of its operations, easyJet, Europe’s low-fares airline, will offer those passengers stranded at their destinations a special rescue f... more
DefenseSomalia: an Orion P-3 airplane avoids a boat attack
Mogadishu, Somalia - The air mission started on September 21st
The Spanish Ministry of Defense disclosed that a multi-task maritime patroller airplane Orion P-3 avoided an attack by sea pirates against a boat sailing Aden Gulf (35 miles south of Yemen and 130 miles... more
Civil aviationEasa ospita il primo forum internazionale di cooperazione
Colonia, Germania - L'Agenzia promuove la sicurezza dell'aviazione a livello mondiale
"L'Easa (European Aviation Safety Agency) ha organizzato un incontro a Colonia che si svolge da oggi fino a venerdì, (29-31 ottobre) per riunire i rappresentanti delle autorità dell'aviazione civile e... more
Civil aviationAmerican and Continental cut benefits to Frequent Flyer
Altanta, USA - Starting from next months
Starting from January American Airlines will cut benefits to Frequent Flyer. The goal is to have a system based on miles really flown. The change will be not applied to élite members that have flown... more
ReportRome: heavy rains on the capital
Rome, Italy - Many hardships in air traffic
Many damages and hardships have been caused by the heavy rains hitting Rome, last night. Due to landslides, houses and streets flooded, firefighters had to intervene. Many hardships were reported in... more
AirportsItalian GESAC, not very reassuring the passenger traffic
Naples, Italy - A drop pf 9.5% compared with the same period of 2007
The situation of the passenger traffic in the airport of Naples-Capodichino is not very reassuring, GESAC (Naples Airport Management Company) reported in a press release after the yesterday conference. In... more
AirlinesCAI (3): next challenges
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the problems that remain to be solved
Even though the results obtained should not be underestimated, CAI (Italian air company) has some problems that remain to be solved before taking off. First of all, the offer presentation, probably... more
Military aviationSyria: US Embassy "Could close to the public"
Damascus, Syria - A note on the Embassy website confirmed it
According to the Arab TV "Al Jazeera", US Embassy in Damascus could close to the public for an unspecified period of time. The news was confirmed by a note published on the Embassy website. The cause... more
Military aviationSri Lanka: "Tamil Tigers" hits
Columbus, Sri Lanka - Another air raid
According to "Ansa" press agency, yesteday an airplane belonging to "Tamil Tigers", the rebel Sri Lanka organization, has probably "Bombed a local plant" in Columbus, setting a fire. "Tamil Tigers"... more
AirlinesCAI (2): some results of yesterday meeting
Rome, Italy - Italian air company's main characteristics
As scheduled, during yesterday meeting in Milan, CAI (Italian air company) became a SpA with a capital of 1.1 billion Euros that will be of 1.3 after the arrival of the foreign partner. From Friday CAI... more
AirlinesQatar Airways launches New York-JFK service
Rome, Italy - New frequencies
"Qatar Airways has launched scheduled flights to New York’s 'JFK International Airport' with a new non-stop service linking America’s financial centre with Doha, capital of the State of Qatar. The new... more
AirlinesSterling Airlines declares today bankruptcy
Copenhaghen, Denmark - Announced by the airline's President with a press realese on its website
"During the last three years, Sterling Airlines A/S has been through a lot of changes and since acquired by new shareholders in spring 2005 the company has taken on a merger with Maersk Air A/S. In 2005,... more
AirlinesBritish Airways redoubles the Turin/London-Gatwick
Turin, Italy - The flights are served by B-737 airplanes
British Airways enlarges the offer on Turin-Caselle/London-Gatwick route, following to the Winter Times enter into force, with a second daily service to satisfy an increasing request from and to the Piedmontese... more
AirlinesCAI: announced redundancy payment for AirOne employees
Rome, Italy - Protest by Unions
AirOne employees are ready for action after the announcement by CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana) CEO Rocco Sabelli as regards the redundancy payment. FILT-CGIL, FIT-CISL, UIL-Trasporti, UGL, ANPAC e Unione... more
AirlinesWind Jet-Seaf: Forlì, an Adriatic hub
Rome, Italy - It's the third base for low-cost carrier, after Catania and Palermo
"Wind Jet, according to its development's plan, announced yesterday the opening of its third base: Forlì. The airport is added to the bases in Catania and Palermo and will serve as a real hub for the... more