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DefenseUs forces to rise presence in Romania
Bucharest, Romania - Romanian parliament approved yesterday the stationing of 1500 Us soldiers
On the 2 of may with the favour of 257 deputies with one against the parliament approved the first agreement to establish a new American forces stationing in Romania. The prime minister Calin Tariceau... more
AirportsSab: the flight Boulogne-New York by Eurofly restarts next Sunday
Boulogne, Italy - Served by the airline with a bi-weekly frequency
"The direct flight Boulogne-New York by Eurofly, restarts next Sunday, on May 6. Reached its third year, the link with the JFK airport presents for 2007 two important newness: an operational superior... more
Military aviationFlying from Turin to Rome in an AMI biocontainment unit
Rome, Italy - "Special" transport for a C-130 J plane with a highly infective patient on board
Today, the Situation room of the Italian Air Force (AMI)'s Chief of Staff, on Turin prefecture request, coordinated the sanitary transport from Turin to Rome of a patient affected by an alleged highly... more
IndustryEmbraer 190 jet receives 75-minute ETOPS approval
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Aircraft attains additional operating capability
The EMBRAER 190, the third member of the E-Jets family, with seating for up to 114 passengers, received its first ETOPS (Extended range Twin-engine Operations) approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).... more
Military aviationRaaf deploying 24 Boeing F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet planes acquired by US Navy
Sydney, Australia - Starting from 2010
As already announced some months ago (see AVIONEWS), the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has finalised the acquisition of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Block II Super Hornet fighters from US Navy. The negotiation... more
Military aviationRAF announces the Sepecat Jaguar retirement
London, United Kingdom - From next May 25th
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) recently announced the end of the training operations performed on board of the Sepecat Jaguar plane, officially retired from next May 25th. With reference to this decision,... more
DefenseUsa continues missiles shields test
Hawaii, USA - 27th test of the United States forces for the anti-missile system Aegis
At approximately 11:31 a.m. Hawaii on the 2 of May, a short-range ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility. At the same time, a target with characteristics similar... more
AirportsAlentejo will have its own civil airport
Beja, Portugal - It will be ready 2008
Adeb (Empresa de Desenvolvimento do Aereoporto de Beja) reached its aim to convert Beja military base to civil operations and the whole touristic region of the Alentejo will benefit soon of this new air... more
AerospaceOn the treasure map of the Universe, appeared a planet extraordinarily similar to Earth
Geneva, Switzerland - Discovered by an experts group
ESO ("European Southern Observatory") allowed a group of Swiss, French, and Portuguese researchers to discover a planet located in Libra constellation, only 20 light-years from Earth, and, even more surprising,... more
Civil aviationPunctuality of UK flights from October to December 2006
London, United Kingdom - According to CAA
The punctuality of scheduled airlines at UK airports fell in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared with the same period in 2005, according to figures released last month by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).... more
AerospaceLockheed Martin-built "ASTRA 1L" satellite ready to launch
Newtown, USA - The 15th A2100 series spacecraft designed for SES
The "ASTRA 1L" broadcasting satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin for SES ASTRA, an SES company, is ready for launch aboard an "Ariane 5-ECA" launch vehicle provided by Arianespace. "ASTRA-1L"... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on May 4th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1910 - The Royal Canadian Navy is created. Report: 1919 - May Fourth Movement: Student demonstrations take place in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, protesting... more
Civil aviationInternal order Enac Apt 10 ignored
Rome, Italy - Enac: Current management without a mission?
AVIONEWS has become aware of a recent and reserved study about the Enac (Italian Civil Aviation Authority). The research expose the Enac actual activity as more more dedicated to the External communication... more
Press releaseAlitalia forced to cancel today 356 flights due to the strike to limit impacts on customers and about carrier
Rome, Italy - The declarations by SdL are incomprehensible
"According to the declarations diffused yesterday by secretary of SdL (Italian workers union) intercategory air transport, about 356 cancellations that Alitalia has been forced to make due to the strike... more
AirlinesSkybus Airlines: the new US airline
Columbus, USA - Flights starting from next May 22nd
Starting from next May 22nd, the US civil aviation sector will count another carrier, Skybus Airlines, based in Columbus, Ohio. To expand its businesses, the new airline has already prepared a special... more
Security"US-Europe Aviation Security Policy Conference": "Aviation Security in the Future — Is there a better way?"
Brussels, Belgium - From July 2nd to 4th, 2007
From July 2nd to 4th, 2007, the Conrad Hotel in Brussels is hosting the "US-Europe Aviation Security Policy Conference", with the participation of airlines, airport companies, government officials and... more
AirportsGesac: new direct connection to Barcelona by Clickair
Naples, Italy - With five weekly flights
"Clickair, the new Spanish airline, is inaugurating starting from May and until end October, a new connection between Barcelona and Naples, with five weekly flights. The two-way flight will be operative... more
Press releaseATM-PP: May-June strikes calendar
Rome, Italy - By air traffic control and flight assistance personnel
"For issues concerning the lack of compliance to the agreements set by Enav SpA (Italian Flight Assistance Authority), ATM-PP announces the following calendar with reference to the strikes called by air... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-300B4-601, A-300B4-603, A-300B4-605R, A-300C4-605R Variant F, A-310/204, and A-310/304 airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines (2007-07-15)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing in the engine pylon, which could result in loss of the relevant alternating current (AC) bus bar, reduced structural integrity of the engine pylon, possible loss of control of plane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 17376-17379] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CT7-5, -7, and -9 series turboprop engines (2007-08-01)
Washington, Usa - To prevent separation of the stage 2 turbine aft cooling plate, resulting in uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 17379-17381] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2005-20944;... more
SecurityFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company Beech models 45, A45, and D45 airplanes (2007-06-01R1)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the front and/or rear horizontal stabilizer spars caused by fatigue cracks
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16990-16998] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No.... more
SecurityFAA AD on General Electric Company CF34-1A, -3A, -3A1, -3A2, -3B, and -3B1 turbofan engines (2007-07-07)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained fan disk failure and airplane damage
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Page 16998-17001] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of May
Rome, Italy - From today, Thursday 3 to Sunday 6
Thursday 03 - Gliders - 2007 Elverum Open / Norges Cup 1. Starmoen Flyplass, Elverum, Norway. www.nak.no - Gliding - 2007 EuroBeskidy Glide. Polish Aeroclub's Mountain Gliding School "ZAR", Miedzybrodzie... more
AirlineseasyJet asking European governments for a major effort
Milan, Italy - A new regulation to forbid eldest planes to fly
Together and accordingly with the delivery of the 100th Airbus A-319 (see AVIONEWS), the effort made by easyJet in terms of environment safeguard is still increasing. The fleet renovation was in fact... more
Sport aviation"World Air Games 2009"
Lausanne, Switzerland - Three candidates to make final presentations in Lausanne
Moscow (Russia), Odense (Denmark) and Turin (Italy) have been selected by the Executive Board of the Fai, The World air sports federation, to come to Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 1st, 2007 to make final... more
IndustryFinmeccanica keeps a record-breaking growth
Rome, Italy - The preliminary report of the Italian Government observes an increment of 61% in the 2006
Italian weapon market growths exponentially due to the wise Finmeccanica's directions in focusing the priority and in the investment. Attention to the operativity needs and a wide enlargement on the... more
Civil aviation"Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium": "Language proficiency: Implementing the requirements"
Montréal, Canada - A new meeting after 2004
On May 7-9th, Montréal is hosting the "Second ICAO Aviation Language Symposium" (IALS/2), after the first edition held on September 2004. The symposium, promoted by ICAO (International Civil Aviation... more
IndustryRaytheon Missile Systems awarded of a over 30 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the AIM-9M missiles
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $ 30,141,985 modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed price contract (N00019-03-C-0003) for the upgrade of 268 AIM-9M missiles for the... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/1-18 aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $ 9,105,605 ceiling priced delivery order (# 7020) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-07-G-005H) for repair of... more
Press releaseDelta Air Lines Exits Chapter 11 Stronger and Better Positioned
Atlanta, Usa - Lenders support Delta’s emergence with $2.5 billion in financing
Delta Air Lines today is emerging from Chapter 11 positioned to compete aggressively around the globe with a best-in-class cost structure and balance sheet, a diversified global network, a renewed focus... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on March 31, 2007
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 1072 million
"- Net financial position of the Group on March 31, 2007 equal to EUR 1072 million, with a reduction of the net indebtedness of EUR 30 million (-2,7%) compared to the analogous situation on February 28,... more
AirlinesAir France gives the go-ahead to the use of the mobiles services onboard
Paris, France - By next July
Air France will give the go-ahead to the test phase on the use of the mobiles services onboard. The experiment will start by next July. An Airbus A-318 aircraft will be equipped with technology provided... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS present at the inauguration of the PAN acrobatic season (2)
Rivolto, Italy - A spectacle that has not disappointed the expectations of the numerous public
The arrival of two C-130J airplanes coming from Rome with the military authorities on board and numerous civilian guests and then the performance began. The "Blue Voltige" started the show, Fabio and... more
AirportsIs Reggio Calabria Airport safe?
Reggio Calabria, Italy - The security is not in agreement with the preliminary contracts
If the news that AVIONEWS managed to pick up on the situation of Reggio Calabria Airport are true, can not be at peace. The available informative record on Aeroporto dello Stretto (Reggio Calabria)... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines launches a "Brand New" era with the new logo
Milan, Italy - The new brand signals Delta’s confident emergence, renewed focus on global customer service
Delta Air Lines has unveiled its updated corporate brand, a striking three-dimensional, red “Widget” icon flying across a blue background, that reflects the company’s successful transformation into a hig... more
Fair and showsAVIONEWS present at the inauguration of the PAN acrobatic season
Rivolto, Italy - On the occasion of the May 1st traditional event
Traditionally, on May 1st the "Frecce Tricolori" inaugurates the acrobatic season and, accordingly, yesterday more than 15,000 people, supporters, fans, and friends, reached the airport of Rivolto, the... more
HelicoptersWreckage of the helicopter disappeared during the night in the UK was found
Peterborough, United Kingdom - The Twin Squirrel was ferrying the Chelsea vice-president
The rescuers found near Wansford the wreckage of the Eurocopter AS-355 Twin Squirrel helicopter disappeared during the night round 01:45 AM Greenwich time. The Atlas Helicopter's vehicle left the John... more
Fair and shows"AHS 63rd Annual Forum and Technology Display", for vertical flights lovers
Alexandria, USA - From last May 1st until tomorrow
From last May 1st until tomorrow, the Virginia Beach Convention Center is hosting the "AHS 63rd Annual Forum and Technology Display", an unmissable event for lovers of vertical flight, STOVL (Short Take... more
CuriositiesWeightless flights provided by Zero Gravity Corp
Las Vegas, USA - At "McCarran" International Airport
Last month, Zero Gravity Corp. inaugurated weightless flights to Las Vegas, providing passenger to take part to a very fabulous travel, very similar to the one experienced by NASA astronauts on board of... more
Military aviationBoeing prepares second C-130 AMP aircraft for delivery
St.Louis, USA - On March 25th the airplane successfully completed its maiden flight from Lackland Air Force Base
A Boeing employee guides the second C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) aircraft in preparation for a recent flight test. The aircraft, H2.5, successfully completed its maiden flight from Lackland... more
IndustryBoeing delivers Jet Airways' first 777/300ER
Seattle, USA - New livery unveiled
The Boeing Company and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, on Monday celebrated the delivery of the airline's first of 10 777/300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplane was delivered in Jet... more
AccidentsPilot misjudged U-turn in plane crash that killed Cory Lidle
Washington, USA - The National Transportation Safety Board investigators released it
New York Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle's plane crashed in New York because the pilot misjudged a narrow U-turn before veering into a Manhattan high-rise, federal investigators said Tuesday. In presenting... more
Civil aviationUSA and EU sign the "Open Skies" agreement
Brussels, Belgium - + € 12 billion over five years
Last Monday, USA and EU ultimated the popular negotiation on the "Open Skies" project (see AVIONEWS), signing the final agreement aimed to the transatlantic air traffic liberalization. The agreement... more
AirlinesAlitalia flight attendants strike confirmed
Rome, Italy - 356 cancelled flights
The tomorrow strike of Alitalia flight attendants has been officially confirmed. The demonstration will determine the cancellation of 356 flights, 213 out of which operating at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino. Taking... more
AirportsSEA: the greatest parking in Milan has been built at Linate
Milan, Italy - The works will begin next May 4 in the P3 parking area that will be useless
"Important innovation at Linate's airport where, starting from May 4 the works for the realization of the greatest parking in Milan city will have the beginning. The facility, in fact, will arrange... more
Civil aviationPratt & Whitney Canada joins Cessna Aircraft in celebrating new Citation Encore+ entry into service
Longueuil, Canada - Successor to the popular Citation Encore
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC), a United Technologies Corp. company, yesterday joined Cessna Aircraft Company, a Textron Inc. company, in celebrating the new mid-size Citation Encore+ business jet's... more
AirportsThe airport of Detroit hosting a museum entirely dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen
Detroit, USA - The fund collection ongoing
Last week it was announced that the airport of Detroit is going to host a new museum entirely dedicated to Tuskegee Airmen, the Afro-American pilots servicing the 332d Fighter Group of the US Army Air... more
AirlinesA new resort in Seychelles for Emirates Airlines
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tim Clark: "This is just the beginning"
Emirates Airlines, Arab flag carrier based in Dubai, has announced an investment for USD253 million in order to build a new resort in the Seychelles. The new facility, that will count a 472-room hotel,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin unveils state-of-art production facility
Baltimore, USA - For non-line-of-sight missile launching system
On April 30th, Lockheed Martin officially unveiled its state-of-the-art production facility for the Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System (NLOS-LS) on its Baltimore campus. The new $3.7 million facility will... more
Press releaseLockheed Martin declares quarterly dividend
Bethesda, USA - 35 cents per share
The Lockheed Martin Corporation Board of Directors recently declared a regular quarterly dividend on the Corporation's common stock of 35 cents per share. The dividend is payable June 22, 2007 to holders... more