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Military aviationPakistan, US raid kills 4 civilians
Islamabad, Pakistan - Eleven people among the soldiers
An US coalition raid has killed 4 civilians and at least 10 soldiers in the tribal region of Mohmand, Pakistan. An American spokesman, colonel Rumi-Nielson Green, has explained the raid was only aiming... more
ReportAn "Air Force One" also for Sarkozy?
Paris, France - The French President would prefer an Airbus A-330/200 operated by Air Caraibes
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy, like George W. Bush, wants a personal "Air Force One", or better "Armée de l'Air Un", the daily newspaper "Liberation" reported. According to this newspaper,... more
HelicoptersGermany, Eurocopter engineer passed secrets to Russia
Munich, Germany - Condenmend to five years jail
A verdict is expected next week. Spying for a foreign secret service is punishable by up to five years in jail in Germany. A German engineer admitted at his espionage trial on Monday that he had passed... more
IndustryBoeing: agreement to acquire Vought share of Global Aeronautica closes
Seattle, United States - It's 50-50 JV between boeing and Alenia Aeronautica for sub-assembly production of Boeing's 787
Boeing announced today it has finalized the agreement to acquire Vought Aircraft Industries' interest in Global Aeronautica, LLC, a South Carolina fuselage sub-assembly facility for Boeing's newest airplane,... more
AerospaceNASA: today the launch of the GLAST satellite
Cape Canaveral, USA - The NASA gamma astronomy mission with important Italian contribution sets off
Today, between 5:45 and 7:40 Italian time, the GLAST mission will be launched from Cape Canaveral. Glast (Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope) is a mission aimed at developing gamma-ray astronomy from... more
AirportsNo aircraft fuel on Lisbon airport for carrier's strikes
Lisbon, Potugal - Airlines use Faro and Porto airports for replenishments
The international airport of Lisbon has exhausted its fuel supply reserves for the airlines of the scheduled aircraft, and the reserves are only used for emergency, military and State flights, according... more
AirlinesSilverjet (2), Kingplace is the new owner
London, United Kingdom - The "All business" airline has announced it today
The negotiation to buy the "All business" airline Silverjet, recently failed because of liquidity's lack (see for details AVIONEWS), has definitively ended. After last reports about Silverjet purchase... more
UAS-DronesBoeing awarded a 65 million dollars contract for the ScanEagles UAV services
St. Louis, USA - By the Naval Air System Command
The Boeing Company, in partnership with Insitu Inc., has been awarded a $65 million contract to provide continuing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) services through the ScanEagle unmanned... more
AirlinesAirBee, break-even within 3 years
Brescia, Italy - Commercial director Capobianco said
Low-cost airline AirBee based on Brescia and Rome airports, following the authorization to fly by ENAC (Civil aviation national company), is going to enlarge its network with International destinations. The... more
Civil aviationThe more powerful European for the simulation of the flight entered in service
Berlin, Germany - It's the world's second computer of this kind
The more powerful European computer, and the second in the world for the simulation of the flight, is entered in service at the Deutschen Zentrum Luft und Raumfahrt (Dlr) of Braunschweig (Sassonia Lowland,... more
Military aviationEADS begins UH-72A deliveries to the US Army National Guard
Tupelo, United States - 345 Lakotas planned for acquisition through 2017.
EADS North America's first two UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters for the U.S. Army National Guard were formally presented to the 1/114th Service Support Battalion, which performs homeland security,... more
AerospaceIndependent group of experts investigates the delayed Ariane 5 launch
Kourou, French Guyana - Launch seems to be confirmed for tomorrow
A software programming glitch discovered during final checks of last Friday's planned Ariane 5 ECA mission is under review by an independent group of experts, and will be fully solved before the dual-payload... more
AirlinesSkyEurope, Summer flights on offer
Prague, Czech Republic - 25€ fares to fly in July and August
Central Europe low-cost airline SkyEurope, has launched a limited promotion today, June 11th, lasting until Friday, 13th June, to book flights from July, 1st to August, 31th. Fares are from 25€ (one w... more
Press releaseEU: Commission launches in-depth investigation granted to Alitalia by the Italian State
Brussels, Belgium - A €300 million loan
The European Commission has decided to launch an in-depth investigation to ascertain whether the loan granted to Alitalia by the Italian State is compatible with the Community rules on state aid. At this... more
AirportsENAC: operational reductions on the Ciampino airport due to the visit of the US President George W. Bush
Rome, Italy - Today the airport will be closed for over one hour
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, informs that in coincidence with the visit in Rome of the US President George W. Bush, the airport of Ciampino will have some operational reductions. Today the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): OK by the Chamber to the 300 million Euro bridge-loan
Rome, Italy - CONSOB suspends the share in the Stock Exchange
Approved the conversion in law of the decree for the 300 million Euro bridge-loan to Alitalia. The Chamber has given the go-ahead to the measure in favour of the Italian airline, a decree launched on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today in the Chamber the final vote for the bridge-loan
Rome, Italy - EC will come out for the opening of the infraction procedure
The battle on the decree law that gives the bridge-loan to Alitalia will end today in the Chamber with the final vote. Today also European Commission will come out for the opening of the infraction procedure... more
AirlinesSilverjet, new buyer could be ArabJet
London, United Kingdom - "Emirates business 24/7" reports
ArabJet, a Dubai-based airline that plans to start operations in 2009, has offered to buy out Luton Airport based "All business" airline Silverjet, failed last week due to the liquidity's lack (see for... more
AirportsThe bridge to link two airports
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Reggio Calabria airport at a few kilometers far from requested Messina airport
After announcements of the new government on the previewed realization of the bridge on the Messina Strait, is necessary to made a reference to a particularity of this gigantic work, that it will be the... more
AccidentsSudan air crash, an Airbus A-310 bursts into flames. At least 28 victims
Khartoum, Sudan - Still uncertain the causes of the disaster
A Sudan Airways Airbus A-310, Flight 109, with onboard 210 passengers and 14 crew-members, has burst into flames shortly after landing at Khartoum airport during a sandstorm. At least twenty-eight passengers... more
AccidentsKenya, tourism airplane crashes killing 4 people
Nairobi, Kenya - Two Ministers onboard
A small tourism aircraft crashed yesterday in Kenya around 3:00 pm (local time), killing 4 people, the pilot, a policeman and two Ministers. Took-off from "Wilson" Nairobi airport, the airplane was... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the yesterday's Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - It has formalized the mandate to Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia met yesterday and took note, among other items, of the formal mandate to Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. which was deliberated – also in compliance with legislative decree n... more
Military aviationBoeing, the first C-130 AMP airplane completes the 100th flight
St. Louis, USA - At the Edwards Air Force Base
The Boeing Company said that the first C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft, H2, has completed its 100th flight. The aircraft, which is undergoing flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base... more
IndustrySuperjet 100 presented in Venice
Venice, Italy - In front of the largest airlines' representatives
Representatives of main International airlines as Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, have visited last days the new body of Superjet 100 aircraft, the next generation regional airplane made by Alenia-Sukhoi,... more
ReportChina, missing helicopter has been found in Sichuan
Beijing, China - 19 people were on board
The helicopter missing from last May, 31th, while flying to Sichuan in a rescue mission for the earthquake survivors (see for details AVIONEWS), has been found today. The Mi-171 helicopter's wreckage... more
AirportsAirport of Ronchi dei Legionari, go-ahead to the establishment of a newco
Gorizia , Italy - Today the meeting among the four Province Presidents and the management company
International call for bids for the privatization of the Ronchi dei Legionari regional airport (Gorizia) and confirmation of the agreement among the four provinces of Friuli Venezia Giulia Region and the... more
Press releaseWFP cuts back air services for aid workers in Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - Because of lack of funding
"The ability of 14,000 aid workers to travel to Darfur and other parts of Sudan will be reduced with immediate effect due to a lack of funding for the Humanitarian Air Service, the United Nations World... more
AirlinesUSA, another dismal day at Wall Street for the airlines
New York, USA - Continental has eased 9,28%
News from Wall Street about USA's carriers shares are still alarming. The running reports about the further fuel cost's increase, has forced Delta Air Lines to ease 7,03%, while Northwest has eased... more
AirportsReggio Calabria, "Tito Minniti" has an uncertain future
Reggio Calabria, Italy - Scopelliti mayor's sentences
Reggio Calabria's mayor, Giuseppe Scopelliti, has interfered about the airport "Tito Minniti" aiming for the entry of a private partner to reorganize the current debt of Sogas (Aeroporto dello Stretto... more
HelicoptersPZL-Swidnik delivered 200th AW-139 airframe
Cascina Costa, Italy - During a ceremony held in Poland last week
"In a ceremony held at PZL-Swidnik's facility in Poland last week the 200th AW-139 airframe to be manufactured by PZL-Swidnik was accepted by AgustaWestland. Since PZL-Swidnik and AgustaWestland started... more
Civil aviationBologna, strike in progress at "Marconi" airport
Bologna, Italy - Around 60 flights deleted
Around 60 flights will be deleted at the end of this day because of the strike called last days by RdB and executed by handling companies Sab, Marconi Handling, Bas, Giacchieri and Koops Service, in addition... more
AerospaceASI, ESA and Telespazio for the "IAP OPEN DAY"
Rome, Italy - At the Tecnopolo Tiburtino headquarters
ASI (Italian Space Agency) and ESA (European Space Agency), with the cooperation of Telespazio, invite the national community for a day of discussion aimed at developing ideas and proposals for Applications... more
IndustryUS Government awarded Lockheed Martin contract for aircraft destined to Morocco
Fort Worth, Usa - Relating to 24 F-16 in advanced version
"The United States government awarded Lockheed Martin an Undefinitized Contract Authorization (UCA) for the production of 24 Advanced F-16 Block 52 aircraft for Morocco, making the Kingdom of Morocco... more
AerospaceNASA, postponed on June 11th the launch of GLAST
Cape Canaveral, USA - It was forecast for June 3rd
GLAST, the NASA mission for gamma ray astronomy developed with significant Italian participation, is finally ready for launch. Liftoff, originally scheduled on May 16 but delayed due to a launcher failure,... more
AirlinesWizz Air, Rome-Warsaw flight is coming
Rome, Italy - The route will be operated three times per week
Wizz Air, Polish-Hungarian low-cost airline based in Budapest (Hungary) and Katowice (Poland), has announced it's going to launch the Rome-Warsaw flight as from next September 16th, 2008, operating 3 times... more
AirportsGatwick celebrates 50 years
London, United Kingdom - First flight took-off to Paris
International Gatwick airport, London's second largest airport, has celebrated 50 years since it opened, yesterday. On June 9th, 1958 the Queen Elizabeth opened an extended airport at Gatwick, which... more
SecurityFAA AD on Various Transport Category Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance With Certain Supplemental Type Certificates (2008-12-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31749-31752] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor, Inc. AT-200, AT-300, AT- 400, AT-500, AT-600, and AT-800 series airplanes (2008-11-17)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the front and rear connections of the overturn skid plate to the airplane from breaking, which could allow foreign debris to enter the cockpit during an airplane overturn
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31351-31353] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
DefenseRome, armoured city for the visit of the US President George W. Bush
Rome, Italy - In progress "Jupiter", the plan for the air security
It is called "Jupiter", and is the plan for the air security in progress in Rome for the visit of the US President George W. Bush. Rome will be an armoured city from tomorrow to Friday: the US presidential... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cirrus Design Corporation model SR-20 airplanes (2008-11-18)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct leaks in the exhaust system, which could result in exhaust gases leaking into the cabin heating system
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31353-31354] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Stemme GmbH & Co. KG model S10-VT powered sailplanes (2008-11-20)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31355-31357] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce plc (RR) models Trent 768- 60, 772-60, 772B-60, and 772C-60 turbofan engines (2008-11-19)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 31019-31021] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
AirlinesJetBlue Airways to offer Internet services on-board its airplanes
New York, USA - Thanks to the purchase of Airfone
E-mail and messaging services will be offered aboard planes of JetBlue Airways. According to the press, this will be possible because the U.S. discount carrier agreed to buy Verizon Communications Inc.'s... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: shareholders’ meeting approves 2007 results and dividend
Rome, Italy - In Rome on June 6th, 2008
"The shareholders of Finmeccanica, who met in Rome, have approved the company’s annual results for 2007 and viewed a presentation of the consolidated figures. The results were positive and up sharply o... more
AirlinesAlitalia: ready the letter of European Commission in the opening of the formal investigation
Brussels, Belgium - On Wednesday the final decision
Ready the final draft of the letter that European Commission is sending to the Italy's Government with the official communication of the formal procedure's opening for the investigation about the aids... more
Fair and showsEmbraer will participate in "Airex 2008" in Turkey
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Legacy 600 executive jet on static display
"Embraer will participate in the international civil aviation and airport exhibition, 'Airex 2008' (www.airex.aero), to be held June 12-15, at Atatürk Airport, in Istanbul, Turkey. The Company will... more
AirlinesAirOne inaugurates two new flights from Malpensa
Rome, Italy - Daily connections to Athens and Salonika
"AirOne’s daily flights from Milan-Malpensa to the international airports of Athens and Salonika have begun: every day with one flight to each of these important Greek cities. These flights are part o... more
AirlinesEmirates to receive its first A-380 in July
Milan, Italy - The aircraft will make its first commercial flight on August 1st
"Emirates Airline, the largest customer for the A-380 superjumbo, announced it will receive the first of its 58 A-380 aircraft on order from Airbus’ Hamburg facility on 28th July 2008. The 58 A-380s o... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): a closed chapter for Air France-KLM
Paris, France - The statement of Jean Cyril Spinetta
"The Alitalia chapter is closed and I don't make other remarks". This is the statement of the Air France-KLM President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, interviewed about the matter on Alitalia. At the same time,... more
ReportCameras and microphones on board to fight terrorism
London, United Kingdom - The new project against terrorism examined by EC
A new project for the air safety is being examined by the European commission in these days. According to the programme, called "Spies in the sky", cameras and microphones will be fitted on board of the... more