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SecurityThe "MagShoe" arrives at "Ben Gurion" in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, Israel - It's a scanner for shoes
At "Ben Gurion" airport in Tel Aviv is not necessary (if there aren't some suspected people) to remove the shoes to exposed to X rays that control the existence of metallic arms or parts inside them. Now... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: corvette "Nadim" tests a OTOmatTG2 missile
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - To achieve the certification of TeleGuida2 system
On 23rd September 2008, a live firing of a TG2 (guide mode 2) OTOMAT missile was successfully carried out from the Royal Malaysian Navy’s (RMN) Laksamana class corvette "Nadim". The firing satisfied a... more
Military aviationAttack by Pakistani Army on the borders of Afghanistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - 24 affiliated to Al Qaeda killed
The offensive of the Pakistani Army started yesterday and completed this morning against the terrorists affiliated to Al Qaeda, that together with Talibans are repaired in the tribal mountain areas of... more
DiscussionsThe last flight of MH-53 Pave Low, helicopter for USAF special force missions
Rome, Italy - On September 27th, 2008
In 1959, the US Marine Corps began to seek a replacement for their old S-56 piston-powered helicopters, originally working with the other three U.S. armed services on the "Tri-Service VTOL transport",... more
Press releaseItalian SDL about general strike fixed for next Friday, October 17, in the transports
Rome, Italy - For eight hours in air field
"A general strike is fixed for next Friday, on October 17, by public and private categories in the transports field. In particular; Air transport eight hours for next Friday from 10am to 6pm: -... more
Curiosities1930: the first Italian helicopter accomplishes the altitude record
Rome, Italy - The mean hoisted from ground for 18 m, extraordinary fact for that period
It happened today, on October 13, but in 1930. Three exceptional days finished for the Italian rotorwing aviation, and perhaps also international: the third prototype of the first Italian helicopter, the... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211 series turbofan engines (2008-20-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56457-56460] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 airplanes (2008-20-02)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56462-56464] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2008-19-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56460-56461] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 airplanes (2008-19-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 56468-56470] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero partecipates in "Air India 2008"
Genoa, Italy - the first exhibition and conference of civil aviation to be held in Hyderabad 15-18 October 2008
"Piaggio Aero partecipates in 'Air India 2008', the first exhibition and conference of civil aviation to be held in Hyderabad 15-18 October 2008. Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II executive aircraft will... more
AerospaceAGILE mission, the first two important discoveries
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the excellent commitment of ASI in the astrophysics of high energies
A year and a half after the departure, the italian satellite AGILE has obtained two important goals. For the first time it has revealed a simultaneous X and gamma emission coming out from a gamma-ray burst,... more
AirportsCopenhagen, the airport aims at low-cost traffic and builds a structure ad hoc
Copenhagen, Denmark - The realization will be finished by 2010
Work in progress for the International Copenhagen Airport that has announced the building of a new structure totally dedicated to the low-cost traffic. According to some press sources, the realization... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the second week of October
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 13 to next Sunday 19
Monday 13 - "The World Fleet Forum". Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. + 44 (0)208 831 7505 www.worldfleetforum.com - "World Route Development Forum". Kuala Lumpur Convention... more
PeopleLooking for the lost friend...
Berlin, Germany - From Germany a story of friendship
In 1944 Reg Wilson, while dropping with parachute from an afire Royal Air Force airplane, hit by the German anti-aircraft, did a promise: commemorating his friend, John Bremner, died at 21 years old for... more
AirportsRome-Fiumicino: an Italian proposal
Rome, Italy - A cemetery near the airport
Not a golf-course as in some Asian airports will welcome passengers in transit at Rome-Fiumicino airport but a multi-ethnic cemetery, a made in Italy proposal to the problem of burial place. Reticence... more
AirlinesEU Transport ministers (3): first green light to the Spanish proposal
Brussels, Belgium - From the beginning of 2009
First green light from Brussels to the proposal put forward yesterday by the Spanish minister Magdalena Alvarez, during a EU Transport Ministers meeting (see AVIONEWS 1, 2). From the beginning of 2009,... more
AirlinesTime of celebrations for Czech Airlines
Prague, Czech Republic - Four new Airbus A-319
It is time of celebrations for Czech Airlines that, during a ceremony which took place at Prague airport in the air company's hangar, showed its four new Airbus A-319 giving them the name of four national... more
HelicoptersRome Helicopter Air Company takes off from Rome-Urbe Airport
Rome, Italy - The first flight on October 22
Business plan ready. Service too. The first AgustaWestland helicopter will take off from Rome-Urbe Airport to Rome-Fiumicino on October 22. After CAI (Compagnia Aerea Italiana), here comes CARE (Compagnia... more
Civil aviationIATA: US airport slot auctions illegal and unjustified
Washington, Usa - The Association condenmed the final rule issued by the Bush Administration
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned the final rule issued yesterday by the Bush Administration, which allows the government to confiscate and auction airport take-off and landing... more
ConferencesThe conference "Your private sky: the Venice's airship"
Venice, Italy - It will take place next Sunday at 2:30pm at "Nicelli" airport of Lido
"The Chamber of Commerce of Venice communicates that the conference 'Your private sky: the Venice's airship', organized for next Sunday at 4:30pm at 'Nicelli' airport of Lido, will take place in collaboration... more
Press releaseEurofighter: handover to the Royal Air Force
Hallbergmoos, Germany - "Tranche 2"
"The handover of BS040 to the Royal Air Force today marks the beginning of Tranche 2 aircraft deliveries to the four partner air forces. The other three air forces will start receiving their aircraft in... more
Press releaseEU Transport ministers (2): main results
Luxembourg , Luxembourg - Maritime safety, road safety and... air transport
Maritime safety, road safety and air transport for a "Safe and sustainable development of transport": this is the main result of EU Transports ministers meeting, who met yesterday under the presidency... more
HelicoptersHelicopteros de Guatemala appointed AW independent sales representative
Cascina Costa, Italy - To strengthen and expand industry's position in Central America
"AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced that Helicopteros de Guatemala has been appointed AgustaWestland Independent Sales Representative for Guatemala. This agreement represents one of the... more
Civil aviationEU Transport Ministers: the Spanish request
Brussels, Belgium - A list of passengers to authorities before flying
Air companies should give aviation and airport authorities a list of the passengers before flying: this is the content of the proposal put forward by Spanish Transport Minister, Magdalena Alvarez, during... more
HelicoptersUsaf: l'elicottero MH-53 Pave Low vola nell'ultima missione
Washington, Usa - Il ritiro dopo 40 anni di impiego
Lo scorso 27 settembre gli ultimi sei elicotteri MH-53 Pave Low dell'aviazione militare degli Stati Uniti hanno compiuto la loro ultima missione di combattimento a supporto delle forze operative speciali... more
AirlinesCAI: house hunting at Turin-Caselle airport?
Turin, Italy - Nearly 1000
CAI (Italian air company) is probably "Studying Turin house market" in order to find an accommodation for its employees, working at "Sandro Pertini" airport, that "With Venice, Naples and Catania, will... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Mr Sabelli coming back from two days of international meetings
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the results collected till now
Coming back from two days of meetings in France, Germany and UK, CAI (Italian air company) sole director Sabelli can take stock of the situation on the foreign partner (see AVIONEWS). Hereafter the... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines: an inexplicable and sudden malaise
Chicago, USA - Emergency landing for Boston-Los Angeles flight
The pilot of an United Airlines airplane, from Boston to Los Angeles, was forced to make an emergency landing yesterday in the evening at Chicago airport. The cause? An unbearable smell on board, after... more
UAS-DronesThe operation employement of Predator in the Italian Air Force (2): its components
Rome, Italy - Used also for activities not typically military
In the last few decades, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) have played a more and more important role and their use has increased substantially in the conflict areas where military contingents are deployed.... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of October
Rome, Italy - For tomorrow and Sunday 12
Saturday 11 - Temora Aviation Museum Flying Day. Temora Airport, Temora, New South Wales, Australia. + 61 (0)2 6977 1088 www.aviationmuseum.com.au Sunday 12 - Temora Aviation Museum Flying... more
UAS-DronesThe employment of UAV Predator by Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - By General Vincenzo Camporini, Defense Chairman of Chiefs of Staff. Abstract by "The Aviation & Maritime Journal"
In the last few decades, the remote piloting systems (Unmanned Aircraft System – UAS) have played a more and more important role and their use has increased substantially in the conflict areas where m... more
DefenseNorth Korea on the path of missile tests
Seoul, South Korea - According to the newspaper "Chosun Ilbo"
Pyonyang government is probably ready to launch short range missiles. They are probably nearly 12. The initiative is on the line of the one of last Tuesday when other missiles were launched in Yellow Sea.... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: lively set-off for daily flight from Malpensa to Doha
Milan, Italy - From last Tuesday, on October 7
"Lively set-off for new QR-036 flight from Milan-Malpensa to Doha, served by Qatar Airways, took off last October 7. The program for increasing of frequency has been completed and realizing a connection... more
DefenseItalian Army: commander of COI in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Appreciation for the work carried out by the Italian contingent
General Giuseppe Valotto, commander of COI (Comando operativo di vertice interforze), visited NATO Training Mission in Iraq, and has been welcomed by vice-commander of mission, general Paolo Bosotti. General... more
Military aviationSomalia: air raid on a village
Mogadishu, Somalia - Unknown the authorship of the attack
According to what reported by "Misna" press agency, this morning an unknown aircraft has probably bombed the village of Goobgudud, south of Baidoa. As a member of Baidoa Parliament confirmed to the same... more
Military aviationAfghanistan air raid of August 22nd
Washington, USA - Shed light on the death toll
According to US Central Command, more than 30 people died on August 22nd during a US raid hitting a village in Herat province (Afghanistan). The inquiry, began after a video footage showed an high... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (5): Piaggio Aero Industries' presence
Orlando, Usa - With the P-180 Avanti II aircraft
"The 'NBAA' is one of the world’s most important trade events in the field of business and general aviation and Piaggio Aero attended the show, once again, with a major presence. The Piaggio Aero b... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (4): XOJET choses CAE for initial training on Challenger 300 aircraft
Orlando, Usa - Last year XOJET placed a record order for up to 80 Bombardier Challenger 300 jets including options
"CAE announced at NBAA that XOJET has chosen CAE's business aviation training facility in Morristown, New Jersey, for the initial training of its new fleet of Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft. Last year... more
CuriositiesModena: Starfighter for Engineering faculty
Modena, Italy - "Symbol of the importance of investigation in aviation and aerospace"
Over the last few days, Italian Military Aviation gave Engineering faculty of Modena University an airplane F-104S ASA-M Starfighter, disused at the moment. The aircraft, built by Fiat-Aeritalia and belonged... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (3): joint technical training alliance for CAE and Honeywell
Orlando, Usa - CAE adds new avionics lab for business aviation training
"CAE has signed a long-term alliance with Honeywell under which CAE will become the preferred provider of training services for business, commercial and military aviation for Honeywell Aerospace. Under... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008" (2). P&WC and Aviall: agreement for the distribution of JT15D spare parts
Orlando, Usa - The Canadian industry also signed Engine Maintenance Agreement with JetSuite
"Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Aviall Services, Inc. have signed an agreement under which Aviall will supply new P&WC Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) spare parts to JT15D engine clients around... more
AirportsRome-Viterbo airport: reduced travelling times
Brussels, Belgium - Presented the project for the new train connection
A new train leaving every 15 minutes and connecting in around 70 minutes Rome city center with Viterbo airport for an halved travelling time: this is the content of the project presented by Lazio Region... more
Civil aviationAEA on air transport and climate change
Brussels, Belgium - European Airlines “Deeply frustrated” with political debate about emissions
"The Association of European Airlines, AEA, reacted angrily to yesterday’s vote of the European Parliament’s Environmental Committee on amendments to a proposed revision of an EU Emissions Trading Sch... more
CuriositiesESA competition: fly your picture on the ISS
Rome, Italy - The drawing has to reach us the latest on October 22, 2008.
School children aged 6-12 are invited to take part in a competition to design a t-shirt for ESA cosmonaut Frank De Winne to wear during his mission to the International Space Station next year. The winner,... more
AirlinesLagunair: airplanes grounded since today
Madrid, Spain - Its activities to Air Nostrum
At the beginning of the week the Spanish carrier Lagunair has announced that, from today (October 9th), its airplanes will temporary stop flying. The measure was necessary, if considering the crisis living... more
Fair and shows"NBAA 2008": NAA certificates the-world speed record by helicopter
Orlando, Usa - The record reached by pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik on a AW "Grand"
"In a ceremony at the NBAA Convention last Tuesday, pilots Scott Kasprowicz and Steve Sheik received the official National Aeronautic Association (NAA) certification for setting a new world speed record... more
AerospaceAlpha Magnetic Spectrometer closer to launch
Washington, USA - The US Senate passes NASA bill for extra funding
The US Senate has passed the new NASA authorization bill by unanimous consent, a move that could result in a major boost to NASA. The Bill proposes a $2.6 billion increase in next year’s NASA budget. T... more
AirlinesAlitalia: criticism on an amendment contained in Alitalia decree
Rome, Italy - Mr Tremonti threatens to resign
Applauses for the words of condemnation pronounced this morning by Italian Economics Minister Giulio Tremonti, during a speech at Senate, against an amendment contained in Alitalia decree "Reducing penal... more
AirportsBad weather in Sardinia: inconveniences in air transport
Olbia, Italy - Olbia airport closed
This morning, many inconveniences have been recorded in air transport due to the heavy rains hitting Olbia and the nearby area. The adverse weather conditions led to order the closure of Olbia airport... more