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DefenseAustralian MOD decided for AP-3C Orion substitution
Canberra, Australia - A project worth 4 USDbn
According to Australian MOD sources, the Government has given first pass approval for AIR 7000 Phase 2 - a $4 billion project to acquire a manned Maritime Patrol and Response Aircraft (MPRA), for substitution... more
AccidentsUltralight pilot crashes in Greenland, saved by use of a ELT
Amassalik, Greenland - He was on way from France to Oshkosh, USA
An internationally known pilot and sailor, Loic Pochet, during a flight with its ultralight amphibious airplane, crashed near Amassalik, in a remote area on the east coast of Greenland. Pochet was flying... more
Press releaseENAC calls MyAir carrier regarding the recent disservices
Rome, Italy - The meeting is fixed for tomorrow, on July 24, for a review of the causes and immediate actions
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) informs that also in last week-end the MyAir carrier has produced different disservices to air transport. Remarkable delays have been, in fact, recorded, in... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Texas Pacific Group-Matlin Patterson-Mediobanca still interested
Rome, Italy - Permission of negotiate with the Unions and flexibility close/open routes
According to "Times" of today, the concert-party composed by Texas Pacific Group-MatlinPatterson-Mediobanca still want to acquire Alitalia, but will consider a new bid only if the Italian Government relaxes... more
AirlinesShanghai-Seattle with Maxjet
Seattle, USA - Starting for March 2009 if the "OK" will arrive
US Authority, that gives the licence to fly to carriers, has received the request of a new flight by Maxjet Airways. The all business carrier wants to launch the route Shanghai-Seattle without stopover... more
IndustryBoeing delivered SonAir's a B-737/700 airplane
Seattle, Usa - It's the first of two aircraft
"The Boeing Company has delivered the first of two 737-700 airplanes to SonAir, Angola's air transportation arm of the national oil company Sonangol. The airplane took off from Boeing Field. It departed... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the fourth week of July
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 23 to next Sunday 29
Monday 23 - Gliding - Vintage Glider Club Rendezvous 2007. Raná u Loun, Czech Republic. www.lkra.cz/aeroklub - Gliding - Vintage Glider Rally. Club Loreto, Aeródromo de Santo Tomé del Puerto, Se... more
AirlinesAlitalia: indications of July 20th 2007 Board
Rome, Italy - Next meeting on Friday
"Alitalia Board of Directors has decided to meet again on Friday, July 27th 2007, to complete the discussion and for the approval of the business plan guidelines for which wording the Board of Directors... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today the deadline for the mandatory bids
Rome, Italy - Board postponed on July 27th to complete the analysis of the new business plan
On July 27th, 2007, the Alitalia Board of Directors will meet again to complete the discussion and approval of guidelines of the business plan. According to press indiscretions, the plan would forecast... more
AirportsBulgaria: a new airport for the city of Plovdiv
Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Military airport will be transformed in civilian
Transport and Defense Ministries of Bulgaria have agreed on transferring the ownership of Plovdiv Airport, the Bulgaria's second greatest city. The airport of Plovdiv will be owned by the Transport... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 23
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1929 - Fascist government in Italy ban the use of foreign words. Report: 1952 - Establishment of the European Coal and Steel community. Report: 1952 - General... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 22
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - Holocaust: The systematic deportation of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto begins. Report: 1946 - King David Hotel bombing: Irgun bombs King David Hotel in Jerusalem,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 21th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1944 - World War II: battle of Guam - American troops land on Guam starting the battle (ends on August 10). Report: 1954 - First Indochina War: the Geneva Conference... more
AccidentsAir crashes and ground victims (2): even military aircraft could be a drifting mine if bad piloted
Rome, Italy - Remained unpunished Cermis carnage
We can not forget to note the terrible events of Casalecchio di Reno (Boulogne) of December 6, 1990: an Aermacchi MB-326 of Italian Air Force went and planted into a school, the building of technical institute... more
AccidentsAir crashes and ground victims: an opportunity to meditate
Rome, Italy - When the importance of airplanes safety involves not only the people aboard
The accident of TAM's Airbus A-320 last July 17 at the "Congonhas" airport of Sao Paulo is an object of reflection. The accident caused 186 victims (according to the carrier, while Airbus declared 176)... more
Fair and shows"Festa dell'aria" (2)
Salerno, Italy - An occasion for tourism
The "Festa dell'aria" at Calvi, opened to the public, is patronized by local municipality and Regione Campania, with the support of near tows as Apice, San Nicola Manfredi and Venticano. Calvi's mayor,... more
Military aviationTajikistan: redeployed Russian and French military aircraft from Dushanbe International Airport
Dushanbe, Tajikistan - It is waiting for the reconstruction of the Aini air base
Russian and French military aircraft will be redeployed from the Dushanbe International Airport to a nearby airbase after it is completed, a state-run air carrier said Friday. "The Russian and French... more
Fair and shows"Festa dell'aria"
Benevento, Italy - Calvi (Bn), August 4 and 5
In the industrial area of Calvi (Benevento) next August 4 and 5 there will be the seventh "Festa dell'aria" (air celebration) organized by the "Sporting club Calvius" association and Aero Club Salerno. The... more
AerospaceEGNOS: successful flight trials on an Eurocopter EC-155 helicopter
Paris, France - Also Telespazio participates to the project
EGNOS is a joint programme of the European Space Agency, the European Commission and Eurocontrol. EGNOS is made up of a network of more than forty elements all over Europe that collect, record, correct... more
HelicoptersAfghanistan: Talibans claim shooting down of a Black Hawk helicopter
Asadabad, Afghanistan - The denial of NATO spokesman
"Radio Free Afghanistan" reported a telephone call from an undisclosed location of Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahed, through whom the shooting down of an American UH-60 Black Hawk in Nuristan province,... more
AirlinesAga Khan's low-cost carrier in Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Regional president Soru wants a shareholding in the air company
It is not simple the choose of carrier's name of Aga Khan, that wants to start a low-cost air company that operates in Sardinia: AliSardegna, AliSardinia or Alisarda? The last option in fact has been already... more
AirlineseasyJet directs on Italy
Rome, Italy - The carrier is the second low-cost in Europe
easyJet wants to keep on grow in Italy. English carrier has become the second low-cost company in Europe after Ryanair, that as the Irish society shows a very notable business (2006 annual sales of EUR... more
AirlinesNetJets growing, leader of private jets in Europe
Lisbon, Portugal - A business of USD 500 million
The profits rise for NetJets, leader in private jets' European market. Last year the carrier has recorded a business of about USD 500 million, the 9% in Italy. Carrier's services are very exclusive:... more
AccidentsUSA: an "Experimental" helicopter crashed on a New Hampshire's pond
New Ipswich , USA - The conditions of pilot was not yet available
The calm of New Ipswich, a city of New Hampshire, near the Massachusetts border, was disturbed yesterday by the incident of a little "Homemade-experimental" helicopter. Jim Starbuck, 60, was the only... more
ReportCorpse found on Continental airplane
San Francisco, USA - An illegal immigrant
It is still nameless the corpse of a stowaway found yesterday in the front wheel shaft of a Continental Airlines scheduled flight. The airplane took off from China and landed in San Francisco. It's... more
ReportIraqi civilian killed by US helicopter
Baghdad, Iraq - Today in Mosul
An Iraqi civilian was killed by a US helicopter attack today in a residential area of Mosul, 402 kilometres North of Baghdad. In addition to the dead civilian, some others were injured, among them two... more
AirlinesLAN purchases 32 Dreamliner aircraft
Santiago, Chile - A deal worth USD 3.2 billion
Between 2011 and 2016 LAN Airlines will add 32 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet, marking the largest investment in the company's history. LAN said it will buy 26 aircraft, and acquire six more... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): within September an industrial plan to limit the loss
Rome, Italy - Under examination the cancellation of unprofitable routes
An industrial plan to limit the loss and bring the revenues to EUR 100 million is under examination by the Alitalia board of directors. Within next September it all should be ready: transfer of some long-range... more
Government actsQuestion on suitable seat for assembly and maintenance of Superjet 100 airplanes
Rome, Italy - By Senator Tommaso Sodano (Rifondazione comunista)
"The Italian Senator Tommaso Sodano (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Prime Minister and Economic Development's one to know: which are the strategies by Government regarding the industrial activity... more
AirportsAirports of Rome: expected 350.000 pax during the week-end
Rome, Italy - 308 thousands just in Fiumicino
For the week-end July 20-22, the managing company "Aeroporti di Roma" (Adr) foresee a number of approximately 350.000 passengers transiting in the two Rome's airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino. Particularly... more
AirlinesNamed "Città di Roma" the new Boeing-737 by Blu Express
Rome, Italy - More service of the low-cost carrier of Blu Panorama
With the purchase of two Boeing-737 airplanes the Blu Express goes on with its enlargement process of air services, with a focus on flights operated to and from Rome. The low-cost airline Blu Panorama... more
CuriositiesNick Nolte a special beggar at the Kauai airport in Hawaii
Kauai, Hawaii - Reckoned and snapped laying on the ground and in bad shape
Last Monday the famous Nick Nolte looked more like an inebriated homeless man than Hollywood actor, collapsed on the ground and in very bad shape. He has been snapshot by his fans while he was waiting... more
AirlinesBergamo-Orio al Serio-Lamezia Terme with Ryanair
Bergamo, Italy - Announced a new flight by the Irish airline
Flights of Ryanair taking off from Bergamo-Orio al Serio will soon arrive at 36, with the announce of the new route to the international airport of Lamezia Terme. It will be activated next October 30,... more
AirportsAirport of Abruzzo: formalized the EUR 5 million financing
Pescara, Italy - For the security of the airport and the renewal of the thirty-year licence
Recently, Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, signed two important regulations for the Airport of Abruzzo strengthening. These two rules provide for a EUR 5 million financing, in order to carry... more
AccidentsSao Paulo air disaster: neglected a fault of the brakes
Sao Paulo, Brazil - A problem inside the breaking system was already known
Today arrived the upsetting news by the Tam' president, Marco Antonio Bologna, that the airline already knew a problem in the breaking system of the Airbus 320 aircraft, which caused the Sao Paulo tragedy... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the hypothesis of the private contract
Rome, Italy - The practical and abrupt solution of the technical table
Today there will be the meeting of Alitalia Board to talk about the real situation and to propose a solution for the respectable survival of the carrier. Next July 26th, there will be the hearing of Italian... more
Press releasePedrini on Alitalia: the today Board has to take measures needed to guarantee the life of the airline
Rome, Italy - Four fundamental decisions, according to the Honourable, secretary of the Transport Commission
"'I hope the Board of directors of today will take measures needed to guarantee the life of the airline', declares the Honourable Pedrini, secretary of the Transport commission and adds: 'There are four... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on July 20th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1917 - World War I: The Corfu Declaration, which leads to the creation of the post-war Kingdom of Yugoslavia, is signed by the Yugoslav Committee and Kingdom of... more
AirportsThe two charged for omissions in Catania airport could be Manera and Cardi
Catania, Italy - Two other Enac's managers inquired
In the investigation conducted for omissions in the services tower building in Catania-Fontanarossa airport, it seems that the two accused of "Attempt to trasport safety" are two important manager of... more
Military aviationRussia: Air Force denies the British air space violation
Moscow, Russia - General Alexandr Zelin: "Senseless the declarations of the English press"
Yesterday evening news spread by British press in the United Kingdom about the air space violation by two Russian fighter bomber aircraft, does not correspond to the truth, Russian Air Force spokesman... more
AirportsCiampino airport: impossible to come back to previous traffic levels
Rome, Italy - Deputy mayor Pede interviewed
In reference with the matter of air traffic in the "Pastine" airport of Ciampino (for details see AVIONEWS), and after the news by the ministry of Transport of the 30% cut to flights from next November... more
Press releaseANPAC about Alitalia and EU
Rome, Italy - The association highlights to government and institutions the intrusion caused by EU
"ANPAC (Italian Association Pilots of Commercial Aviation) needs to highlight to Government and to the most important national Institutions the umpteenth intrusion produced by EU suddenly after the announcement... more
DefenseLockheed Martin carries out successful PAC-3 missile test
Dallas, USA - Currently the world’s most advanced and powerful
Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a PAC-3 Missile flight test today at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The test was an engagement against a low-flying, air-breathing target, which was intercepted... more
AirportsOrio al Serio growth, delays increase
Bergamo, Italy - The last of a Myair flight to Casablanca
The airport of Orio al Serio (Bergamo), increased during last years thanks by low-cost carriers (from January to May 2007 has recorded 2 million and 200.000 passengers), needs to face negative effects... more
AirportsVenice's strike, 25 flights cancelled
Venice, Italy - The agitation regards SAV,SAVE and Alitalia's workers
Simultaneous strikes of SAV (baggage masters), SAVE (airport management) and Alitalia have sent off in tilt yesterday the airport "Marco Polo" of Venice, causing several cancellations of arrivals (11 of... more
OccurrencesTroubled landing for a Ryanair flight Rome-Treviso
Treviso, Italy - ANSV: necessary operation, no danger for passengers
Emergency operation for a Ryanair flight on the route Rome-Treviso on Monday 16. The plane, left from Ciampino at 7:00 pm, on landing to Treviso airport has needed to climb again, overflying the city for... more
AirportsWorld airports: 4.4 billion passengers in 2006
Atlanta, USA - Atlanta is still the busiest airport
4.4 billion transit passengers in intercontinental, international and domestic airports all over the world in 2006, a 4.8% increase in reference to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded... more
IndustryUSAF awards the ATARS II contract to Lockheed Martin
Orlando, USA - A deal worth USD 1.1 billion
U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a 10-year Aircrew Training and Rehearsal Support II (ATARS II) contract. The USD 1.1 billion contract will provide Air Force Special Operations Command crews... more
AirlinesPositive statements for Delta and American Airlines
Rome, Italy - Recovery despite low-cost carriers' competition
Not only low-cost carriers in USA: the giants of American civil aviation, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines have closed their last statements with notable utilities. Delta's second quarter has recorded... more
AccidentsSao Paulo air disaster (3): the accident plane
Sao Paulo, Brazil - An Airbus A-320
The accident airplane is an A-320 built by the European Airbus and operated by Brazilian TAM Linhas Aéras. The aircraft touched down at Sao Paulo's "Congonhas" at 6:45pm local time, on July 17 2007. Code... more