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AirlinesBRA suspends its operations for the time being
São Paulo , Brazil - Due to severe financial difficulties
After the suspension of international flights on October 23rd, due to serious problems found on Boeing B-767 aircraft, the ANAC - Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority has decided to suspend the BRA operations... more
AccidentsUS military helicopter (2): 5 dead and 6 wounded
Treviso , Italy - They are probably US-soldiers
The account of the incident that has involved a US military Black Hawk helicopter in the nearings of Treviso, crashed on the bank of the river Piave near the city of Santa Lucia del Piave, worsens: 5 dead... more
AccidentsUS military helicopter crashes, 5 dead
Treviso, Italy - In the nearings of Treviso
A US military helicopter, supposedly a 4-blades, single-rotor Blackhawk, started from the US base in Aviano, has crashed in the countryside in the nearings of Treviso, in the area of the city of Santa... more
Civil aviationAlso flight controllers will have to undergo drug tests
Rome, Italy - The decision made by the Unified Conference on October 30th
Italy's Unified Conference, joint seat of the State-Regions Conference and the State-Cities and autonomous communities Conference, has reached on October 30th the agreement on the controls of drug abuse... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model DHC-8-102, -103, -106, -201, -202, -301, -311, and -315 airplanes (2007-23-04)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 214)] [Page 62559-62560] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CargoCargo traffic grows in Italy thanks to Malpensa
Rome, Italy - The report on transport in 2007 presented by CONFETRA
The report presented by the Italian General Confederation of Transport and Logistics (CONFETRA) shows a situation of steady growth in the goods transport sector in Italy for the first half of 2007, and... more
IndustryBoeing: Spicejet celebrated airline's first B-737/900ER delivery
Seattle, Usa - The Indian airline had announced its decision to purchase airplanes in Singapore last year during the air show
"The Boeing Company and New Delhi-based SpiceJet celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. With this delivery, SpiceJet becomes the first India-based... more
SecurityEASA: airworthiness review meeting DASH 8-400 airplane
Cologne, Germany - Following to the three occurrences occurred in September and October
"The European Aviation Safety Agency yesterday (07/11/2007) invited officials of the airworthiness authorities of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Canada as well as representatives of the plane manufacturer... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): CISAL confirms the flight attendant strike announced for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - It will regard all flights in departure from Italy
The flight attendant strike announced for tomorrow from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm has been confirmed by CISAL. The strike has been announced "In support of a dispute regarding the labour contract of the Alitalia... more
Fair and showsTechno Sky at "Dubai Air Show 2007"
Rome, Italy - The 10th edition will take place from November 11 to 15, 2007
"TECHNO SKY participates in the 'Dubai Air Show 2007' international conference and exhibition, one of the most important of its kind in the air traffic control field, in the space and defence, now at its... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Board of Directors meeting of yesterday
Rome, Italy - It was still impossible to carry out appraisals, even of a preliminary nature
"The Board of Directors of ALITALIA – Linee Aeree Italiane SpA met yesterday, chaired by dott. Maurizio Prato. During the meeting, the Board came to the conclusion that it was still impossible to c... more
AirlinesStar Alliance: SEA ought to lower tariffs
Milan, Italy - And should give to the alliance dedicated services without additional costs
Star Alliance - the alliance that unites carriers Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Ana, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Bmi, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African... more
AirportsAirport of Sant'Egidio: announced financing equal to EUR 35 million
Perugia, Italy - In order to comply with the European standards
The amount of financial resources for the airport of Perugia-Sant'Egidio has been announced during a press-conference took place in the airport few days ago. The funding will be necessary to comply the... more
DefenseRussia steps out of CFE agreement
Moscow, Russia - Decision approved by the Duma in response to the US space shield
Putin is dead set against the decision of the US to build in Poland and the Czech Republic the anti-missile space shield meant to protect the Old Continent from a possible aggression coming from the Middle... more
Press releaseCiampino on the decision of the Italian State Council regarding Ryanair-flights issue
Ciampino , Italy - The City Council commits unanimously the mayor to promote a protest day in the city
"Airport-emergency: the mayor of Ciampino demands an urgent meeting to Italian Transport Minister Bianchi and the promulgation of a new ordinance that, meeting the indications of the State Council, sharply... more
IndustryIntelligent Automation Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Apache helicopter
Intelligent Automation Corp., Poway, Calif., was awarded a delivery order amount of $5,628,429 as part of a $66,317,838 firm-fixed-price contract for hardware to be installed on the Apache Helicopters... more
AirportsSAB: in October +15.7% passengers at "Marconi" airport
Bologna, Italy - Exceeded 3,700,000 since the beginning of the year
"Large growth in October for the 'Marconi' airport of Bologna: the passengers, 372,955, increased by 15.7% in reference to the same month of 2006, while the movements of aircraft, that reached 5182 units,... more
ReportAfghanistan: hit the Canadian headquarters in the Kandahar province
Kandahar, Afghanistan - Averted danger from the Canada Minister of Defense Peter MacKay
Yesterday, the Canadian Minister of Defense Peter MacKay had a hard time while he was on a visit to the Forward Operating Base Wilson of the Canadian contingent in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan. During... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: ten years of growth in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Supporting the business travellers in North of the Italian Country
"Ten years of growth and investments for the Star Alliance's airlines at Milan-Malpensa's airport supporting the business travellers in North of Italy. In 1998, the year of opening of the new Terminal,... more
AirportsCiampino case: Ryanair surprisingly wins
Rome, Italy - The Council of State allows the appeal
After the defeat by the TAR last month, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair had presented an appeal to the Council of State against the decision with which TAR Lazio approved the reduction of flights in... more
Military aviationRussia: lost 280 between airplanes and helicopters in 10 years
Moscow, Russia - As declared by vice-minister of Defense, Alexander Kolmakov
In the last decade Russia has lost 280 between airplanes and helicopters belonging to the Army, to the paramilitary "Rosto" and other organs of the executive power. It has been declared today by the vice-minister... more
Science and technologyAlready in 2008 the maiden flight of the Solar Impulse
Duebendorf, Switzerland - The world tour is awaited for 2011
The 49-year-old Swiss psychiatrist and aeronaut Bertrand Piccard has launched the challenge: in 2011 he aims at making the tour of the world with the second prototype of the Solar Impulse, aircraft exclusively... more
PeopleAVIONEWS interviews Angelo Lo Bianco, Wind Jet general manager
Rome, Italy - An all Italian low-cost projected towards the Russian market
After the opening of Wind Jet's new route Turin-Moscow AVIONEWS has interviewed the carrier's general manager asking him to illustrate the strategy of this all-Italian low-cost projected in particular... more
AirportsAVIONEWS interviews Vincenzo Mareddu, Sogaer president
Cagliari, Italy - Some news for Cagliari-Elmas airport
Following the press conference held yesterday for the unveiling of the new easyJet flights operated from Cagliari-Elmas airport, AVIONEWS interviewed Vincenzo Mareddu, the president of Sogaer, the airport... more
Civil aviationIndia: kickbacks at high altitude
New Delhi, India - 25 pilots with corrupt licences
Several months ago, we talked about a debate opened by the India Security Aviation Agency concerning the Indian pilots with poor English to whom the licence was suspended, read here. Today, the "Times... more
AirlinesAlpi Eagles airline still in troubles: its hangar on Venice airport no longer available
Venice, Italy - Sinigaglia: "An illegal act from Save"
According to Paolo Sinigaglia, president of Alpi Eagles Italian carrier, Save, the management company of airport of Venice, made "An illegal act" when made a requisition of the hangar used by the carrier. The... more
Press releaseSdl Italian union on the general strike of next Friday
Rome, Italy - In all sectors, also in the air transport
The independent workers' union SdL (Sindacato dei Lavoratori) announces its participation to the general strike summoned for November 9th to protest against the measures contained in the Italian budgetary... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines proceeds towards reorganization
Tokyo , Japan - Though the verdict for the price adjustment accuse is still awaited
The reorganization programme of Japan Airlines seems to produce first results. The Japanese air-company has reported for the third quarter of the year profits for 7,31 billion yen (€ 44 million), more t... more
Civil aviationStar Alliance: meeting to present the latest news of the alliance
Milan, Italy - Today at 1:00pm
The general managers of the carriers member of Star Alliance informed that today, Wednesday November 7th, 2007 at 1:00pm in the Finger Cafè Lounge & Restaurant, Milan (Via Albricci, 3) took place a meeting... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lufthansa establishes contacts with the Italian Unions
Rome, Italy - Probably, the meeting today in Rome
After the indiscretion of last hours about the re-examination by Lufthansa in the Alitalia privatization procedure (see AVIONEWS), today the Italian press reports that the German national airline has established... more
AirlinesIndian consumers: let's boycott the national airlines
New Delhi , India - "They discriminate those who fly to the Gulf area"
If you have complaints against one of the two Indian national air-companies, Indian and Air India, or even both, this is the moment to pull them out. The consumers' association All India Airport Users'... more
HelicoptersSaudi Arabia to purchase several Russian helicopters
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A deal worth USD 2.2 billion
Saudi Arabia plans to acquire a bulk consignment of Russian helicopters. On the whole the Armed Forces of the country will be supplied with 150 aircraft including Mil Mi-35M Hind and multi-role Mi-17 Hip-H.... more
IndustryBoeing completed 747-8 Intercontinental firm configuration
Everett, Usa - The program was launched in November 2005 by Cargo and Nippon Cargo, while Lufthansa ordered it last December
"The Boeing Company has completed firm configuration of the 747-8 Intercontinental. This milestone marks the completion of the major trade studies needed to finalize the airplane's performance and interior... more
AirportsThe Prefect of Italian Police, Carlo Mosca: no more pines at Coccia di Morto
Rome, Italy - They hindered the air traffic of Fiumicino
ENAC, the Italian civil aviation authority, had been demanding their cutting-down for years, and now it seems that their fate be definitely decided. We are speaking about the 381 maritime pines which are... more
CuriositiesAeronautical terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>M as "MCS - Mission Core System"<b>
Rome, Italy - For the M-346 advanced trainers
The MCS - Mission Core System is a state-of-the-art, open architecture, highly flexible avionic suite developed by Galileo Avionica for the Aermacchi M-346 advanced trainers. The Mission Core System... more
AccidentsSouth Korea: collision between two Black Hawk helicopters
Seoul, South Korea - One dead and 22 wounded
South Korean Army pilot died after his helicopter collided with another during a night-time military training exercise, an Army spokesman said. The 22 soldiers aboard the two helicopters were taken to... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol hosted workshop on date for CPDLC implementation in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - The wokshop also discussed the considerable progress made with airlines operating CPDLC in the airspace controlled by the MUAC
"EUROCONTROL has hosted an important workshop to declare and discuss dates for implementation of Controller Pilot Datalink (CPDLC) in Europe. The workshop also discussed the considerable progress made... more
AirportsTurmoil at "Marco Polo" airport in Venice-Tessera goes on
Venice, Italy - After yesterday's employees' strike
A day of hard workers struggle has caused yesterday at the "Marco Polo" airport of Venice-Tessera the cancelling of more than 20 percent of the flights, the suspension of the charge operations for cargo... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the uncertainty of Lufthansa in the privatization procedure
Rome, Italy - The statements of the CEO Wolfgang Mayrhuber
The Alitalia privatization procedure enters in the decisive phase. Next Tuesday there will be the Board of Directors and in short-time the last details will be set out. Lufthansa CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber,... more
AirportsAutogrill: new contract in San Francisco Airport
Milan, Italy - And concession renewal in Maui
"Through its American division HMSHost, Autogrill Group has strengthened its presence in California and the Hawaiian islands by winning a new contract to operate retail services in San Francisco International... more
SecurityFAA AD on Goodrich Evacuation Systems installed on Airbus model A-330/200 and -300, A-340/200 and -300, and A-340/541 and 642 airplanes (2007-23-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of pressure in the escape slides/rafts after an emergency evacuation, which could result in inadequate buoyancy to support the raft's passenger capacity during ditching
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 214)] [Page 62568-62570] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityEuropean Commission about the fight against terrorism: stepping up Europe’s capability to protect citizens against the threat
Brussels, Belgium - It has adopted a new package of proposals
"The Commission adopted a new package of proposals aimed at improving the EU’s capabilities in the fight against terrorism. The package contains a series of proposals dealing with the criminalization o... more
SecurityFAA AD on CTRM Aviation Sdn. Bhd. model Eagle 150B airplanes (2007-23-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 214)] [Page 62560-62562] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes (2007-23-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 6, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 214)] [Page 62562-62564] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesContinental relocates to Terminal A at Boston-Logan
Boston, USA - After the period spent at Terminal C
As of November 11th of this year the American carrier Continental Airlines will effectuate its operations from Terminal A at Boston-Logan International Airport, after the period spent at Terminal C. Here... more
Military aviation"Dal Molin" US Base: started the blocks by the "Presidio permanente"
Vicenza, Italy - With the goal to prevent workers from carrying out the draining operations
The clearance of the "Dal Molin" military airport have started since few weeks. These operations are necessary for the realization of the new US Base, and on Tuesday evening hundreds of people belonging... more
Press releaseAmnesty International: state of emergency in Pakistan
Rome, Italy - Paves way for escalating human rights
"The current State of Emergency in Pakistan is a blatant breach of international law and human rights standards enshrined in the country's own constitution, Amnesty Interrnational's Secretary General Irene... more
Civil aviationIncreasing traffic in Morocco's airports
Rabat, Morocco - More RaM passengers and cargo flights as well
According to data published by Onda, the Moroccan airports agency, the national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RaM) by the end of September this year has transported 3.381.187 passengers (2.907.261 in the same... more
AirlinesChina Southern links Guangzhou to Vientiane
Guangzhou , China - The airline's first flight to Laos
The Chinese air-company China Southern announced to have started as of yesterday its first link to a city of Laos, Vientiane, in South-East Asia. The flight between Guangzhou, seat and hub of the airline,... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a over 91 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the UH-60L helicopter
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., was awarded a $ 91,119,231 modification firm-fixed-price contract for UH-60L Aircraft with associated training, spare parts, manuals/publications, integrated... more