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AirlinesDiscounts and promotions in English summer
London, United Kingdom - British Airways answers to low cost's carriers
Discounts of 20% of the prices: this is the new British Airways' promotion for the bookings made between 17 and 22 May. English carrier embarks on the "War of the tariffs" launched by Ryanair and easyJet.... more
DiscussionsRussia Air Force today - The fighters
Rome, Italy - In total 3365 between aircraft and helicopters, 2400 of which are combat
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union into its fifteen constituent republics in December of 1991, the aircraft and personnel of the Soviet Air Force divided among the newly independent states.... more
AirportsAeradria: four times Air Berlin
Rimini, Italy - Berlin, Munich, Duesseldorf and Amsterdam
"Air Berlin lands at the 'Federico Fellini', Rimini's international airport, four times: Berlin, Munich, Duesseldorf, Amsterdam, destinations from Germany and Holland served by German low-cost carrier. With... more
Civil aviation321 US citizens killed every year due to aviation emissions
Montréal, Canada - These are the preliminary results of a study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Yesterday, on the occasion of the "ICAO Colloquium on Aviation Emissions" (see AVIONEWS), Ian A. Waitz, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), illustrated the alarming results of an... more
Press releaseBoeing investor conference executive presentations to be webcast
Chicago, USA - On next May 23rd
Boeing will webcast the executive presentations made during its May 23 investor conference. Presenters will include Boeing Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney and Chief Financial... more
AirlinesFinnair sells two Boeing MD-11 aircraft
Helsinki, Finland - Finnish airline renews its fleet
Finnair is selling two Boeing MD-11 aircraft in its ownership to Russian airline Aeroflot. The aircraft which are currently serving in Finnair’s long-haul traffic will be transferred to the new owner i... more
AirportsA new metal detector at Amsterdam-Schipol airport
Amsterdam, Netherlands - The system will watch under passengers' clothes
A new metal detector operates in Amsterdam-Schipol airport: the system is able to inspect with higher safety weapons, drug and excess money, looking through passengers' clothes. The "Stolen" pictures... more
Fair and shows"Sample fair" in Padua: exhibited the AB-206 Jet Ranger helicopter of the state police
Padua, Italy - Open the PalaSicurezza area dedicated to law enforcement
The "Sample fair" in Padua, Italy, inaugurated last May 12th and opened until next May 20th, is counting many visitors. In particular, the fair counts an area dedicated to law enforcement, with live... more
AirlinesPress conference organized by Transavia
Rome, Italy - Today at Holland embassy
Today, at 05:30 p.m., the new Holland embassy headquarters, in via Michele Marcati 8, Rome, is hosting a press conference promoted by the airline Transavia and the Dutch authority for tourism. During... more
Civil aviationIndia and Russia close their air spaces
New Delhi, India - Block up to June 15th
Air India and Jet Airways have been banned from Russian skies. Aeroflot and Transco have been expelled from Indian skies. To start hostilities the Russian Civil Aviation Department with a letter addressed... more
AirportsThe Gold Coast airport subjected to upgrade
Brisbane, Australia - An investment for AUD 25 million
The Australian Minister of Transport, Mark Vaile, has recently participated to the inauguration of upgrading works involving the airport of Gold Coast, a town 70 km from Brisbane. The works, requiring... more
AccidentsUberlingen disaster, the trial opens
Zurich, Switzerland - Crash's zone was under the responsability of Skyguide
Punishments between 6 and 15 months: this is the prosecution's request against 8 employees of Skyguide in the trial, opening today in Buelach, near Zurich (Switzerland), for the collision between a TU-154... more
AirlinesSukhoi's RAS net profit exceeds USD 60 m in 2006
Moscow, Russia - Russian holding is a global leader in exports
Sukhoi, a leading Russian aircraft holding best known for its fighter planes, increased its net profit calculated to Russian Accounting Standards by 50.4 times in 2006 year-on-year, to 1.6 billion rubles... more
AirlinesAir Bagan makes maiden international flight
Bangkok, Thailandia - There are further plans to purchase two A-320s to expand its international flights
Air Bagan, established in 2004 and one of three private airlines in military-ruled Myanmar, flew its maiden international flight to Bangkok on Tuesday. An airline official has said “Two Airbus A-310’s bou... more
Curiosities"XXIV Giochi Nazionali Estivi Special Olympics Italia": the Italian Air Force among supporters
La Spezia, Italy - From yesterday to May 19th
From yesterday to May 19th, La Spezia is hosting the "XXIV Giochi Nazionali Estivi Special Olympics Italia" (24th edition of the Italian Special Olympics Summer games), that is a series of sporting competitions... more
UAS-DronesNATO drone crashes into Kosovo house
Pristina, Kosovo - A child injured
A NATO UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle - crashed into the roof of a house in Southern Kosovo yesterday, injuring a child, police said. Kosovo Police Service (KPS) spokesperson, Veton Elshani, said that... more
AirportsTomorrow a strike at the international airport of Athens
Athens, Greece - To protest about the pension fund scandal
Tomorrow, a 24-hour strike will disrupt all activities and services usually granted at the international airport of Athens, consequently causing the cancellation of 100 flights, 38 operated by Aegan Airlines... more
AirlinesIndian Airlines services disrupted for two days
Mumbai, India - Employees protesting about unpaid arrears
According to the available information, tomorrow and the day after the Indian Airlines (IA) services will be not granted as scheduled, due to a two-day strike promoted by ACEU (Air Corporation Employees'... more
IndustryConstruction starts on Airbus A-320 family final assembly line in China
Toulouse, France - Identical to the FAL in Hamburg
Construction has started on the Airbus A-320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Tianjin, following recent approval by the State Council of the Feasibility Study Report for the project. A formal ceremony... more
DefenseLockheed Martin awarded USD 58 million contract
Orlando, USA - To continue Hellfire II depot support
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $ 58.3 million contract to continue depot maintenance support for the battle-proven HELLFIRE II® Modular Missile System. The contract is for one year of continued... more
DefenseAfghanistan: the new Italian commitment involves Mangusta, Dardo and Lince
Rome, Italy - A charge of EUR 25,9 million
More means, more helicopters, more tracklayers and more armours. And also other 145 soldiers and 13 Carabinieri for the training of the Kabul Police. The announcement has been made by Italian Defense... more
IndustryEmbraer 1Q results (2): Defense and Government
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The new C-390 military transport plane
In February 2007, Embraer participated in "IDEX 2007", the 8th International Defence Exhibition and Conference, at the International Exhibition Centre in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Middle East... more
IndustryEmbraer 1Q results: Executive Aviation
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Upgrade for two plants
During the 1Q 2007, the Phenom 300 have met with strong market acceptance, and are nearing 400 firm orders, while the Phenom 100’s maiden flight is planned for mid-2007 and entry into service by mid-2008. T... more
SecurityFAA AD on Air Tractor Inc., model AT-602 airplanes (2007-10-01)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the horizontal stabilizer brace tube assembly, which could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 25957-25960] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, and MD-88 airplanes (2007-10-04)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the upper and lower aft skin panels and rear spar upper caps, which, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of overall structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 25960-25962] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 airplanes and model A-340/200 and -300 series airplanes (2007-09-09)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 23765-23767] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
Press releaseAlitalia Cargo (5): direct flight to Miami from next Friday
Rome, Italy - The weekly connection will be served by a MD-11 Special Freighter airplane
"The new direct flight by Alitalia Cargo between Milan-Malpensa and Miami will depart next May 18, thanks to an agreement signed with the Centurion Air Cargo airline, that will operate the Central-South... more
AirlinesWind Jet returns in Greece with a new flight to Zante
Catania, Italy - From next July 4
"Wind Jet restarts the seasonal links between Forlì and Zante from next July 4; in fact, the 'Ridolfi' airport will be connected with the Greek isle every Wednesday. The flights will be served in coincidence... more
IndustryA new order for Airbus by Aercap
Amsterdam, Holland - 10 new A-330/200 planes requested
Airbus has announced a new order by Aercap, a Dutch company operating in aircraft and spare parts leasing, for further 10 Airbus A-330/200 planes following the 20 ones already commissioned last December.... more
DefenseNATO: “NAC-MC Sea Day” in Taranto
Taranto, Italy - Guest of honour the Defense Under Secretary Honorable Marco Verzaschi
NATO’s top military commander, General John Craddock, has invited NATO General Secretary, North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Council to embark on the NATO Standing Maritime Group Two - SNMG2 for a... more
Press releaseEADS denies reports on "Capital.fr" website
Paris, France - The given information completely unfounded
EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) emphatically denies the reports that appeared on the “Capital.fr” website on 14 May 2007, and which have been repeated elsewhere in the media. These rep... more
UAS-DronesGermany keeps on modernizing its fleet
Berlin, Germany - The former MQ-9 Predator the next candidate
Alexander Bonde, head of German economics and cooperation subcommittee, recently declared that Germany is going to purchase the General Atomics former MQ-9 Predator B plane, currently known as MQ-9 Reaper. The... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines providing a new service for Stakhanovists
Singapore, Singapore - "StarOffice 8" to work on board
Singapore Airlines has announced a new and interesting service dedicated to its air passengers, particularly to people who cannot give up working neither aboard planes. The airline, in fact, has decided... more
HelicoptersUSAF releases draft amendament for new CSAR-X helicopter proposals
Washington, USA - The contract by Fall 2007
Air Force officials here announced the release of a draft amendment to the combat search and rescue replacement helicopter request for proposal. Following discussions and meetings with the offerors,... more
IndustryWings for Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivered to Everett
Everett, USA - Following the fuselage sections deliveries
The gigantic composite wings for the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner were delivered to Everett yesterday. Manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries at its facility in Nagoya, Japan, each wing is 98... more
Press releaseAlitalia (4): the Board of Directors approved yesterday the first three month-report of Group on March 31, 2007
Rome, Italy - The next meeting is expected for May 23
"- 5,5 million of passengers transported during the first quarter 2007, increasing of 5,9% compared to the same period of 2006. - Net consolidated revenues of the first quarter 2007 equal to EUR 1061... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): disappointing bids. Today Padoa Schioppa will report in Parliament
Rome, Italy - Chosen the silence until today afternoon
Italian Treasure Minister, Tommaso Padoa Schioppa, has chosen the silence until today afternoon, when he will report in Parliament on the situation and on the privatization's call for bids of Alitalia,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the preferences of Italian Infrastructure Minister, Antonio Di Pietro
Rome, Italy - Scepticism over Aeroflot
Yesterday after a hearing to the Chamber, Infrastructure Minister, Antonio Di Pietro, has stated to have examined the bids put in for Alitalia. According to Antonio Di Pietro the bids are "Very competitive... more
AirlinesAlitalia Cargo launches the new Milan-Miami route
Milan, Italy - This morning at Terminal 2 of Malpensa Airport
This morning at 11:30 at Terminal 2 of Milan-Malpensa Airport, Alitalia Cargo will hold the ceremony for the inauguration of the new Milan-Miami route. During the meeting the main novelties of the Marketing&Sales... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1919 - US Navy Naval Curtiss aircraft NC-4 commanded by Albert Cushing Read leaves Trepassey, Newfoundland, for Lisbon via the Azores on the first transatlantic... more
IndustryBoeing Helicopter awarded of a near 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 aircraft
Boeing Helicopter, Ridley Park, Pa., is being awarded $ 15,936,133 for ceiling-priced-order #0222 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for spare components for the CV-22 aircraft. Work... more
IndustryBell Helicopter Textron awarded of a over 17 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the CV-22 aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, Hurst, Texas, is being awarded $ 17,485,372 for ceiling-priced-order #0225 under previously awarded contract (N00383-03-G-001B) for spare components for the CV-22 aircraft. Work... more
Civil aviationJordan, the number of passengers rises
Amman, Jordan - King Abdallah’s liberalizations gives a stimulus to air transport
Jordanian air transport’s market rises. The opening policy to the private investors, decided by King Abdallah, has given a strong boost to the sector, which growth rates are ones of the best over all t... more
Defense"Missile Defense Shield Case": USA will not allow Russia to veto
Moscow, Russia - Condoleezza Rice has affirmed it
The United States will not permit Russia to veto its plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe, U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, said in the Russian capital on Tuesday. "The United... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabian: upsize fleet
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - A new budget airline borns
Saudi Arabian Airlines will expand their fleet by purchasing up to 60 aircraft, in addition to plans for a budget airline (see AVIONEWS for more details). The airline’s fleet growth is in conjunction w... more
AirportsAirport of Rimini (2): Vilnius, the Latvia main economic centre
Rimini, Italy - The flights operated by Aurela carrier
On June 8th - September 14th (Friday), the Aurela carrier will operate the new route Rimini - Vilnius from the Italian city international airport “Federico Fellini”, using a 148-seat Boeing 737 plane.... more
AirportsAirport of Rimini: confirmed the routes from Central-North Europe
Rimini, Italy - No changes to reference markets
From the second half of May, the list of charter destinations reachable from the international airport “Federico Fellini” will be complete. The reference markets show no remarkable changes, but som... more
AirlinesTalks for possible cooperation between Singapore Airlines and China Eastern
Beijing, China - Chinese air company looks for a strategic stake
China Eastern Airlines is currently in talks with the State-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission about introducing strategic investors, such as Singapore Airlines, into the company. One... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines sees 72% profit increase
Singapore, Singapore Republic - Investors given SGD 2.162 million
SIA Group, on the back of a strong performance achieved by the Parent Airline Company, has managed to achieve a net profit of SGD 2,129 million, resulting in the board recommending a special SGD 2.162... more
IndustryBoeing 777 fleet reaches 1 million flights under extended operations rules
Seattle, USA - ETOPS provides them the direct, non-stop flights and greater choice in travel times
The Boeing Company announced that its 777 jetliner fleet has completed its 1 millionth flight under regulations for extended operations (ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operational Performance Standards).... more