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SecurityFAA AD on Turbomeca Arriel 2S1 and 2S2 turboshaft engines (2007-24-10)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 29, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 229)] [Page 67562-67564] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
ConferencesEmbraer operators conference held in Australia
Perth, Australia - Event brought together customers and suppliers of the Brasilia aircraft
"Embraer held the 9th edition of the Embraer Operators Conference (former Australasian Operators Conference – AOC) in Perth, Australia, November 26 and 27. The event was held for EMB-120 Brasilia aircraft o... more
IndustryThe Cessna Aircraft Co. awarded of a over 23 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-208B aircraft
The Cessna Aircraft Co., of Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract for $23,736,249. This contract action will procure 5 (includes an option for 2) Cessna Aircraft Co., C-208B aircraft,... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>M as "Mach"<b>
Rome, Italy - It is named after Austrian physicist and philosopher Ernst Mach
Mach number (Ma) (pronounced: [m??k], [m?x], [mæk], see IPA) is a dimensionless measure of relative speed. It is defined as the speed of an object relative to a fluid medium, divided by the speed of sound... more
AirlinesAeroflot case: Berezovsky sentenced in absentia by the Moscow Savyolovsky Court
Moscow, Russia - For embezzlement of 215 million rubles
The Moscow Savyolovsky Court has found tycoon Boris Berezovsky guilty of embezzling over 215 million rubles from flagship air carrier Aeroflot and sentenced him to six years' imprisonment in absentia. The... more
AccidentsTornado fallen last April in Berne's Oberland: Switzerland shoulders the expenses
Berne, Switzerland - It will pay around CHF 60,000
Switzerland shoulders the burden of the costs relative to the crash of a German Tornado airplane in the Bernese Oberland. Such costs amount to CHF 60,000 (less than 40,000 Euro). The costs include also... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the new version of the "MilleMiglia Program" will begin in January 2008
Rome, Italy - The most important novelties of the new edition
"On January 1st, 2008, a new version of the "MilleMiglia Program" will begin, offering many new features and advantages for its members. In fact, the current version of the "MilleMiglia Program", launched... more
AirlinesAir One on tomorrow's national strike in Italian air transport
Rome, Italy - Only nine flights guaranteed
"Air One informs that, due to the four-hour national strike in the Italian air transport, between 11:00am and 3:00pm of tomorrow, Friday November 30 only the following flights are granted: AP-2968 13:10-14:40... more
AirportsLazio's third airport: Latina is on strike against the choice of Viterbo
Latina, Italy - CGIL, CISL and UIL plan a protest for December 19
"The airport in Viterbo is in contrast to the commitments by the Region regarding the Latina Project", and "The development model concertized with the Region and and ended in the Latina Project as regards... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: daily connection from Milan starting from March
Milan, Italy - 11 flights from Italy
"Qatar Airways, in the last seven months, recorded an increase of traffic equal to 34% compared to the same period of 2006. From next March, with the beginning of the new Summer times, the direct flight... more
IndustryBoeing and ST Aerospace completed door cutting for first 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter
Singapore, Singapore - All Nippon Airways is the launch customer for this program
"The Boeing Company and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) announced that ST Aerospace's subsidiary, ST Aviation Services Company (SASCO), has completed the door cutting for the first... more
SecurityThe start of ENAC's events signalling system postponed to January 1st, 2008
Rome, Italy - The Circular Gen 01, recently published, already has an "Errata corrige"
ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) finally publishes the expected Circular Gen 01 but silently postpones the "Start-up" of the safety data collection to January 1st, 2008. The eE-mor system by... more
PeopleAir Squadron General Vincenzo Camporini elected Italian Defense Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - He will take over on February 12, 2008 from Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, in charge since March 2004
Today, Air Squadron General Vincenzo Camporini has been elected by the Italian Council of Ministers as Defense Chief of Staff. General Camporini, who is currently Air Force Chief of Staff, will take over... more
AirportsFive workers denounced for theft at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Four are employees of AdR, one of another company working in the cargo area
The police forces based at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino have denounced five workers of the airport with accusation of theft. It seems namely that they may be responsible for the disparition of goods in... more
IndustryThe "Oracle Partner Network (OPN) Innovation Award 2007"
Naples, Italy - Awarded to Software Design, BAA Group ICT company
"Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, announced yesterday the winners of its sixth 'Oracle PartnerNetwork Innovation Award 2007' for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The award... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica: the journey of VIR-MS in the NASA mission DAWN continues with success
Rome, Italy - Further successes also for VIRTIS in Venus Express
"After the successful launch of the interplanetary space probe DAWN on the 27th of September 2007 from Cape Canaveral, the VIR-MS (Visibile InfraRed – Mapper Spectrometer) instrument was switched on f... more
DiscussionsElilario case: will ENAC and the Italian antitrust permit the umpteenth colonization?
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg - "Private equity" of the Bonomi family obtains an important acquisition
The recent acquisition by Elilario Italia SpA on behalf of Spain-based Helicapital Inversiones Aereas srl (Inaer) for about € 160 million, of which € 60 million will be payed out to the Italian antitrust aut... more
AirlinesSouth Korean Transport Ministry halts birth of Air Korea
Seoul, South Korea - It would be allowed to fly international routes only after two years
A damper reached Korean Airlines' project to establish an affiliated low-cost carrier with the name of Air Korea, announced in the last days (see AVIONEWS). The South Korean Transport Ministry announced... more
Civil aviationIATA: global travel hampered by slow US reaction to hassles
Washington, Usa - Also to focus on security and the environment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the White House and Congressional politicians in the United States to take more aggressive short-term action to mitigate air traffic congestion... more
ReportTaxi drivers' turmoil, inconveniences in Fiumicino
Fiumicino , Italy - Empty stands this morning at the airport
The discomforts created to the circulation in the Italian capital's area due to the protests and the wildcat strikes of the Roman taxi drivers carry on. After the failure of the meeting between Mayor Veltroni... more
Military aviationUS Air Force F-15s grounded again
Washington , USA - Models from F-15A to F-15D
The high command of the US Air Force has ordered again to ground most of their F-15 jet fighters for safety reasons, one week after the suspension of flights of these aircraft, decided after the crash... more
Civil aviationEuropean Union: the update of the Black List
Brussels, Belgium - It serves more and more as a preventive measure
The six update of the Community’s list of airlines banned in the European Union arrived yesterday. The Commission has cancelled the ban imposed upon Blue Wing Airlines from Surinam together with the o... more
Report4 victims of Israeli raids tonight
Gaza Strip, Palestinian Territories - They were militiamen of the Al Qassam Brigades
4 losses were inflicted tonight by the Israeli Armed Forces to the Al Qassam Brigades, armed wing of the radical islamic movement of Hamas, as well as two wounded. Two militiamen remained killed, according... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company (GE) CF6- 80C2B1 turbofan engine (2007-24-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent possible uncontained release of multiple fan blades, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 28, 2007 [Page 67240-67242] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Rolls-Royce Corporation AE 3007A and AE 3007C series turbofan engines (2007-24-05)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an in-flight engine shutdown due to loss of engine oil from the engine accessory gearbox starter pad shaft seal drain and possible loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 28, 2007 [Page 67242-67245] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Hawker Beechcraft model 400A series airplanes (2007-24-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of wire insulation and consequent fire or smoke in the airplane cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 28, 2007 [Page 67239-67240] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) model EMB-135ER, -135KE, -135KL, and -135LR; EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, -145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes (2007-24-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: November 28, 2007 [Page 67247-67249] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors Meeting, 28 November 2007
Rome, Italy - Any possible proposals should be made by 6 December 2007
"The Board of Directors of ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, met yesterday chaired by Mr Maurizio Prato. During the meeting, based on information provided by advisor Citi, the Board took note of t... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 767 airplanes (2007-24-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent excessive vibration of the airframe during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register; November 28, 2007 [Page 67236-67239] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AirportsNew Club Air routes from the Orio al Serio airport
Bergamo, Italy - From Monday, December 10
"On Monday December 10, 2007 the airline Club Air (www.clubair.com) will inaugurate two new routes from the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio to Ancona and Tirana. The connection to the airport of Falconara... more
PeopleFossett's missing: the wife throws in the sponge
Chicago , USA - She asks the lawyers to make him declare legally deceased
The request, which has been presented to the lawyers, is probably connected to economic-hereditary factors. In fact, Peggy Fossett, the wife of the American millionaire Steve Fossett - missing with his... more
HelicoptersSigned agreement, Gemina sells off Elilario to the Spanish group INAER
Milan, Italy - 60.8 million Euro the operation cost
The Gemina Board meeting (see AVIONEWS), which has met to examine the 3 offers concerning the take-over of Elilario Italia SpA (a company which operates in the helicopter rescue sector and off-shore services... more
AirlinesMunich's airport speaks Italian with Air Dolomiti
Ronchi dei Legionari, Italy - The first website of an international hub speaking the Italian language was born
"November 2007, www.aeroportodimonaco.it was born: the first website of an international hub speaking Italian. The project attended by Air Dolomiti together with German airport to promote the Bavarian... more
AirlinesQatar Airways reaches 80 destinations in the world
Doha, Qatar - With the inauguration of the connection to Stockholm
"Qatar Airways has inaugurated the flight Doha-Stockholm, thus reaching 80 destinations in the world and becoming the first airline in the Middle East to offer direct connections to Scandinavia On the... more
DefenseItalian Chamber's Defense Commission: on agenda, fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Hearing of Alessandro Colombo from ISPI
During today's session of the Italian Chamber's Defense Commission took place a fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions: hearing of Alessandro Colombo,... more
AirlinesEU: Barrot crosses out two carriers from the black-list
Brussels, Belgium - They are the PIA and Blue Wings Airlines
Two airlines have been readmitted to fly over the European skies, crossed out from the European black-list of the carriers considered unsafe. EU Transport Commissioner, Jacques Barrot, said the latest... more
AirportsLyon Airport: 7.2 million passenger forecast for 2007
Lyon, France - In April 2008 a new terminal will open only for the low-fare carriers
Passengers forecast for the airport of Lyon's "A. Saint Exupéry" are 7.2 million, +7% compared with 2006. "Probably there will be a further growth -said the president Guy Mathiolon- because we count... more
DefenseItalian Senate Defense Commission: on agenda the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - In addition to that between the European Communities with the member Countries and Albania
During today's session of the 4th Commission were discussed: 1. the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India about the cooperation in Defense, made in New Delhi on February... more
AirlinesAlitalia on Friday's national strike in transport
Rome, Italy - Possible discomforts for passengers
"On Friday November 30, due to transport's national strike, called from 11:00am to 3:00pm, flyers might suffer discomforts. In order to limit as much as possible the deriving problems, Alitalia is trying,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: British Airways contacts Citi
Rome, Italy - Texas Pacific Group now out
Italian press sources reported today that British Airways would have contacted the Alitalia advisor Citi to know if there are still measure margins on the airline, but without the support of the American... more
HelicoptersGemina, the sell-off of Eliario is imminent
Milan, Italy - Three different offers are under examination
Today in the afternoon is scheduled a meeting of the Gemina Board of directors to decide about the binding offers (made to the two advisors, Mediobanca and Unicredit) on the sell-off of Eliario, a helicopter... more
DiscussionsUS Navy: LHA-6, new amphibious ships (2)
Rome, Italy - A combact system limited to the only self-defense
New LHA-6 will come into elements of LHD-8, like platform control and security systems, command, control and communication systems; propelling and generation of electricity machineries are made upof two... more
AirportsSEA: strike in Lombardia's air transport against Alitalia plan
Milan, Italy - The four-hour protest is scheduled for next Friday
"SEA - Milan airports management company - informs that, due to the strike in Lombardia's air transport against the Alitalia plan, called by all the unions, on Friday November 30 from 11:00am to 3:00pm... more
AirlinesEmirates plans further flights to Australia
Milan, Italy - The carrier communicates new connections as of next year
"Emirates, the carrier based in Dubai, announces for 2008 an increase of the schedule to Australia, bringing to 70 the weekly links within 2009. Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney will have all additional... more
ReportInternational jet fighters kill 14 Afghan workers
Kabul , Afghanistan - They were working at a roadway, taken for Talibans
An umpteenth accidental massacre of civilians was provoked by US-led international armed forces in Afghanistan. Informed of the presence of Taliban guerrillas in the area of Nuristan, North of Kabul, the... more
DiscussionsUS Navy: LHA-6, new amphibious ships (3)
Rome, Italy - Each model will cost about 2.4 billion dollars
LHA-6 will contain over 1,000 crew members and about 1,600 Marines with the respective vehicles. A controversial matter concerns the way they can be disembarked, in particular the second one, considering... more
ReportCologno Monzese against aircraft noise pollution
Cologno Monzese , Italy - Tomorrow meeting with Linate's management
The experimentation by the airport authorities of Milan-Linate, which has moved many routes from the Eastern directrix to the Northern, continues to raise protests on behalf of the cities affected by the... more
AirportsFiumicino, third worst airport in Europe in terms of punctuality
Fiumicino , Italy - Better Malpensa and Linate
AEA, the Association of European Airlines (the low-fares-carriers are not members), published the data on flight punctuality for the third quarter (July-September) of 2007, considered per airport. Rome-Fiumicino... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: upgrading of the Italian Air Force’s Tornado aircraft
Rome, Italy - A new four-year contract worth € 48,5 millions
"Alenia Aeronautica has signed a new four-year contract worth € 48,5 millions for upgrading 15 Panavia Tornado multi-role aircraft, currently in service with Italian Air Force. The delivery of the first m... more
AirlinesQatar Airways orders 60 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and 32 Boeing 777s
Doha, Qatar - Large widebody order to meet Doha-based carrier’s expansion plans
Qatar Airways announced an order for 30 firm and 30 option Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, together with confirmed orders for 27 Boeing 777s and an additional five options. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer... more