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Military aviationRussia: discovered a Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk US fighter shot down during the World War II
Veliki Nóvgorod, Russia - Blocked in a swarp, it will be removed within the Summer
The "Dolina" expedition has discovered in the Russian district of Staraya, Veliki Nóvgorod province, a Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk US fighter shot down during the World War II. The team said the airplane... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-400, DHC-8-401, and DHC-8-402 airplanes (2008-09-24)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24143-24145] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
MiscellaneousAVIONEWS turns to 8 years
Rome, Italy - Eight years full of professionalism and effort to divulge a right information in aeronautics press
AVIONEWS turns today to 8 years. It was created by the common passion for everything's flying of a group of aeronautics journalists, tired of bad information and professionalism that other journalists... more
AirportsFlorence-Peretola, contrasting opinions about the second runway
Florence, Italy - It would be built parallelly to the highway
In last days, debate on the second runway at Florence-Peretola airport, parallel to the highway, started again. Approving opinions came from Province's president Matteo Renzi, then Michele Legnaioli,... more
AirlinesWind Jet first Italian low-cost carrier, according to the "Airline Business" magazine
Catania, Italy - Direct links from Palermo to Moscow and Saint Petersburg from July
"'Airline Business', one of the aeronautical magazines in the world, classifies Wind Jet as the first Italian low-cost carrier. The airline is at 46th place in the list of top 80 world low-cost ones. The... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series airplanes (2008-09-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the simultaneous malfunction of all six fuel boost pumps, which could cause the engines to operate on suction feed and potentially flame out
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24149-24151] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 series airplanes (2008-10-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent erroneous indications from the altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, which could cause the pilot to react to incorrect flight information and possibly result in loss of control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24168-24171] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AerospaceBoeing seeks mission support systems talent for NASA work
St. Louis, USA - The contractors will be selected in November
The Boeing Company is seeking talented mission operations specialists with current NASA experience in the Houston area in support of its bid for NASA's Facilities Development and Operations Contract (FDOC).... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, DHC-8-103, DHC-8-106, DHC-8-201, DHC-8-202, DHC-8-301, DHC-8-311, and DHC-8-315 airplanes (2008-09-25)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24157-24160] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesTAM on the note of “Musica brasiliana nella Sala Palestrina"
Rome, Italy - The first concert will take place tomorrow evening
"TAM Airlines, leader in the Brazilian domestic market, will be the main sponsor of 'Brazilian music in the Room Palestrina'. The Embassy of Brazil in Rome, by means of its Cultural Sector, is organizing... more
Civil aviationIATA: global traffic continues to slow
Geneva, Switzerland - Load factor at over 75% in the first quarterly 2008
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global scheduled international traffic data for March. Compared to the same month in the previous year, passenger demand increased 5.8% with... more
Press releaseItalian ENAV: the last stage of the EU project "SESAR" in Rome
Rome, Italy - The advantages of the future ATM have been presented
"The presentation of the Master Plan Stakeholder Forum of the 'Sesar' Consortium, composed of the main players of the aviation (provider, airports, carriers, airplane's makers), has held in Rome in front... more
AirlinesRyanair's Italian goal 2008: 14 million passengers
Milan, Italy - 4 millions only from Orio al Serio
10th Italian birthday for Ryanair, Irish low-cost carrier, announced Alessia Viviani, new Sales & Marketing Manager for South Europe. The goal to reach in 2008 is 14 million passengers transported in... more
AirlinesL'Avion signs code-share agreement with OpenSkies
Paris, France - The transatlantic flights will start from June
L'Avion, all business airline, after the excellent results achieved on the Paris-New York route, has signed a partnership agreement with OpenSkies, affiliated British Airways. The transatlantic flights... more
AirlinesAer Lingus to increase checked baggage fee
Dublin, Ireland - Irish airline would cut back on handling services' costs
Aer Lingus today announced that it will increase its checked baggage fee for all passengers on short-haul services from Thursday, 8th May. Baggage fees are not applied to long-haul services. A new... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Banking Foundations give the go-ahead to the financial availability
Rome, Italy - It is necessary a viable industrial plan
Arrived the first statement of financial availability to Alitalia by the Bank Foundations. "Italy's Banking Foundations could consider investing in Alitalia SpA if there is a viable industrial plan,... more
AirlinesThe details on Aeromexico's flight that will link Mexico and Italy presented yesterday
Rome, Italy - The new connection to relaunch the existing relationships between two Countries
"A press-conference held yesterday at the Mexico's Embassy in Italy for the presentation of Mexico City-Rome flight, with stop in Monterrey (Nuevo León), served by Aeromexico, as of next July 25. The... more
IndustryBoeing delivered first 737-900ERs to GECAS for lease to Futura International Airways
Seattle, Usa - Futura becomes first European carrier to operate the newest 737 model
"The Boeing Company last week delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) and its leasing customer, Spanish carrier Futura... more
ReportBurma, 15 Italian tourists back to Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - They were on the North of the Country during "Nargis" passing
Italian 15 tourists landed this morning at Rome-Fiumicino, after a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok, were really worn-out because of their dramatic experience in Burma, devastated by cyclone "Nargis" passing... more
AirlinesClickair and Germanwings team up to increase destinations
Madrid , Spain - They will sell each others' tickets
Spanish low-cost Clickair and German carrier Germanwings have announced a new deal which will allow passengers to access more flights when they make bookings on-line. It is hoped the move will increase... more
Military aviationRussia Air Force receives new Tupolev Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber
Kazan, Russia - After the collapse of the Soviet Union only one such plane was built
A new Tu-160 Blackjack strategic bomber officially entered service with Russia' Air Force during a ceremony at an aircraft manufacturing plant in Kazan on the Volga. The Tu-160 supersonic bomber with... more
AirlinesRyanair, traffic growth 15% in April 2008
Dublin, Ireland - 4.72 million passengers transported
Ryanair, one of the greatest European airlines, has published passengers and load factor statistics for April 2008. As regards passengers, 4.72 million have been transported, equal to a 15% growth compared... more
IndustrySESAR programme presented today
Rome, Italy - In front of 400 people from all the world
It's been presented today, in Rome, the "Master Plan Stakeholder Forum" of SESAR (Single European Sky Atm Research), the project promoted by EU which will change the controls' systems of the air traffic,... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for March 2008
Milan, Italy - An increase of 16% in passengers and a + 4,9% in cargo transport
"Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Dragonair traffic figures for March 2008 that show a continued rise in the number of passengers carried by the two airlines. Cargo tonnage also... more
Report147th Italian Army anniversary: an exhibition in Rome (2)
Rome, Italy - Several speeches, valour medal deliveries and an helicopter operations exhibition
During the ceremony there were the speeches of the Chiefs of the general staff, General Fabrizio Castagnetti, of the Chief of the Army staff, General Vincenzo Camporini and of the Defense Minister Arturo... more
Report147th Italian Army anniversary: an exhibition in Rome
Rome, Italy - 120 flags presented on the field at the presence of Italian Republic President
Today in Rome has been held the exhibition for the 147th anniversary of Italian Army, also in the event of the 90th anniversary of the victory in the 1st World War. At the presence on Italian Republic... more
AirlinesAirOne: the new Malpensa-Berlin flight started
Rome, Italy - By this Summer it will connect Malpensa to 11 domestic, international and intercontinental destinations
"The new Milan-Malpensa/Berlin-Tegel flights have started. The AirOne’s fleet Bombardier CRJ-900 takes off for Berlin at 3:15 pm, where it lands at 4:50 pm. This flight, which up until recently flew o... more
HelicoptersItalian Navy and the "Helo Splash 2008" training
La Spezia, Italy - At the Palmaria Island of La Spezia along with British specialists
SPAG (Submarine Parachute Assistance Group) of COMSUBIN has carried out a training near the Palmaria Island (La Spezia, Liguria Region) along with the equivalent group of the British Navy. The training's... more
IndustryPilatus could fire 500 workers
Berne, Switzerland - Industry could move its PC-9 production to avoid export prohibitions
According to declarations of the Swiss economics minister, Doris Leuthard, the Pilatus firm could move production of its PC-9 aircraft from Nidvaldo in Switzerland to some other foreign country, if some... more
AirportsSAB: new flight to Leopolis, in Ukraine
Bologna, Italy - As from next June, 16th
"It will start on next June, 16th, the new flight to Leopolis (L'viv, Ukraine). The connection, which will have one weekly frequency (every Mondays until September, 22th), will be operated by the Ukraine... more
Military aviationIsraeli raid, one Palestinian killed
Gaza, Palestine - He was belonging to Hamas
Israeli raid on Gaza strip has killed one Hamas militant, Nafiz Mansur, yesterday. The victim, according to an Israeli army's note, "Was implicated in many attacks against Israel and he shared in the... more
Press releaseAmnesty International report on Somalia
Rome, Italy - Killing of civilians now routine
"Amnesty International today released a groundbreaking report revealing the dire human rights and humanitarian crisis facing the people of Somalia. The report contains first-hand testimony from scores... more
HelicoptersErickson Air-Crane is awarded an helicopter leasing contract with the Italian Civil Defense
Central Point, USA - An over 200 million Euro until 2016
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated, manufacturer and worldwide operator of S-64 Aircrane helicopters has, through its affiliated company European Air-Crane S.p.A. (www.european-aircrane.com), signed an 8.5... more
Civil aviationItalian ENAV, strike foreseen on May, 9th
Milan, Italy - It will concern Milan area
ENAV (Italian flight assistance company), has proclaimed a strike foreseen on next Friday, May 9th by the Control center employers in Milan area as from 12:00 to 4:00pm. In this time-lapse, shift workers... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 777-200, -300, and -300ER series airplanes (2008-09-11)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a fire near a composite drain mast and possible disruption of the electrical power system due to a lightning strike on a composite drain mast, which could result in the loss of essential functions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24153-24155] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-09-12)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24147-24149] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-09-13)
Washington, Usa - To maintain the continued structural integrity of the entire fleet of Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24164-24168] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2008-09-15)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the vinyl interlayer or damage to the structural inner glass panes of the flight deck No. 2, No. 4, and No. 5 windows, which could result in loss of a window
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24151-24153] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Military aviationAlso Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback multirole fighter to the parade in the Moscow's Red Square
Moscow, Russia - The Victory Day will be celebrated on May 9th
Some of the Russian military aircraft due to take part in Moscow's Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9 have performed a practice fly over of the capital, the Air Force spokesman, Colonel Alexander... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2C10, CL-600-2D15, and CL-600-2D24 airplanes (2008-09-23)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 73, Number 86)] [Page 24145-24147] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): here comes the 300 million Euro bridge-loan
Rome, Italy - The Board informs it will continue to use the current liquidity
The 300 million Euro bridge-loan, approved with decree April 23rd 2008, has been credited on the Alitalia account, despite the European Commission freeze's request. The Board of Directors has disclosed... more
IndustryBoeing disproves news about further delays in Dreamliner delivery
Chicago, USA - European press had postulated delivery's retardations
Boeing, American aerospace company, has officially denied European media reports that deliveries of its new 787 Dreamliner plane will be further delayed. On April 9, Boeing said the first B-787 flight... more
AirlinesAlitalia on legislative decree No. 80/2008
Rome, Italy - The Italian airline announces receipt of the credit
"Alitalia announces receipt of the credit as provided by Legislative Decree dated 23 April 2008, no. 80 (article 1, 1st paragraph), published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic no. 97 of 24... more
Civil defense"Nargis" cyclone: Italian civil defense ready to send team in Burma
Rome, Italy - Rescue mission will be planned according to the requests
"Italian Civil defense department informs EU about its availability to step in the possible rescue mission to help Myanmar citizens damaged by 'Nargis' cyclone. The communication has been sent to MIC... more
IndustryBoeing and Iraq announce an order for new airplanes
Baghdad, Iraq - And discuss also about support for Iraqi aviation modernization
"Boeing and the Government of Iraq announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): the deadline for the reply to the EC letter is May 19th
Brussels, Belgium - Lufthansa denies the Alitalia dossier's examination
The deadline for the Alitalia decree is May 19th. Italy will have to reply to the European Committee's letter sent to the Italian Government to have further documents and to monitor the situation of the... more
AirportsCatania's airport will be closed for 70 hours
Catania, Italy - This will allow to achieve a better airport operation and safety
The airport of Catania-Fontanarossa will be closed for 70 hours, to allow to perform several works which allow to achieve a better airport operation and safety. The closure period will go since 6 p.m.... more
Military aviationSouth Korea to purchase 21 F-15K fighters
Seoul, South Korea - A deal worth 2.3 billion dollars
South Korea will buy 21 fighter jets from Boeing Co. as part of its effort to beef up air defense capabilities against threats from North Korea. The deal calls for Boeing to deliver 21 F-15K jets to... more
IndustryBoeing selects General Dynamics for F-15 radar modernization program
Seattle, USA - The anticipated program start date is no later than the end of the third quarter, 2008
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products has been selected by The Boeing Company as the preferred provider to supply the next generation of wideband radomes for the F-15 Radar Modernization Program.... more
IndustryBoeing completes 737 carbon brakes certification testing
Seattle, USA - Next-Generation 737 operators benefit from reduced weight and emissions
Boeing recently completed certification testing of new carbon brakes designed for the Next-Generation 737 airplane family by French supplier Messier-Bugatti. A Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range)... more