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AerospaceSuccessful launch for "AIM" spacecraft
Washington, USA - The mission will last two years
Yesterday, the Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)'s "AIM" spacecraft was successfully launched on board of the "Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL" rocket, from the Air Force base in Vandenberg.... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 26th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - Italian Premier Antonio Salandra, for the Kingdom of Italy, signs an agreement with the United Kingdom and France. Italy declares war on Germany and Austria. Military... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s horizontal stabiliser
Rome , Italy - The stabiliser has been transferred from Foggia to the Grottaglie Airport
Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered to Boeing the first horizontal stabiliser of the new 787 Dreamliner, manufactured at its Grottaglie plant. The stabiliser has been transferred... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): postponed the meeting between Libonati and the Unions
Rome, Italy - On May 8th, 2007
The meeting between the President of Alitalia, Berardino Libonati, and the Unions has been postponed. The appointment was the first since Libonati has been attained the summit of the ex-flag carrier.... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Italian satellite in India
New Delhi, India - Bisignani: “New era of cooperation”
Yesterday, India made its first step through the ever increasing aerospace sector, launching the first Italian satellite on the “Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle” (PSLV-C8) rocket, used for its eleventh fli... more
Fair and shows“Scalea Air Show 2007”: international meeting of civil, military and sport aircraft
Scalea, Italy - From April 29th to May 1st
From April 29th to May 1st, the airsurface of Scalea, Italy, is hosting the “Scalea Air Show 2007”, an event expected to count the participation of many curious visitors attracted by the international mee... more
AerospaceThree-dimensional Sun
Washington, USA - Images published by NASA
Visiting the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Website, anyone can take a look at fantastic 3D Sun images, transmitted by the two probes involved in the “STEREO” (Solar Terrestrial Rel... more
Civil aviation“Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”: an award for Richard Branson
Los Angeles, USA - On next April 27th
From yesterday and until next April 28th, Los Angeles will host the third edition of “Giffoni-Hollywood 2007”, an important event dedicated to cinema, with 15 movie films assessed by an international jur... more
Civil aviationAn interactive corse for people affected by fear of flying
Washington, USA - On “fearofflyinghelp.com”
For people suffering of fear of flying but without time or money to fight it or simply too lazy to do it, it could be interesting visiting “fearofflyinghelp.com”. This Website allows to attend a fre... more
UAS-DronesTwo important acquisition announced by L-3 Communications
Washington, USA - In UAV and satellite communication fields
Double success for L-3 Communications, that, together with the acquisition of Geneva Aerospace, yesterday announced the acquisition of Global Communications Solutions, gaining the control on two important... more
Airlines“Railteam”: a North European alliance against airlines
Berlin, Germany - Promoted by eight rail companies
The agreement signed in Berlin last June allowed 8 North European rail companies to join their efforts in order to face the continuous growth of low-cost airlines, promoting the “Railteam” initiative, sta... more
DefenseItalian Virtual Air Force: “Virtual flight, real emotions”
Rome, Italy - On the Website at “amvi.it”
The Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana (AMVI - Italian Virtual Air Force) is an interesting meeting-place for flight and Internet lovers. In fact, it is sufficient to visit the Website at “amvi.it” to... more
HelicoptersTested the first Eurocopter NH-90 assembled in Finland
Helsjnkj, Finland - fourth out of the 18 ordered by Swedish Defence Forces
Great success for the first test flights of the fourth out of the 18 Eurocopter NH-90 transport helycopters ordered by the Swedish Defence Forces, the first to be assembled by Patria, group operating in... more
AirportsHeathrow airports wakes up earlier
London, UK - Flights brought forward at 05:00 a.m.
From last April 21th, BAA (British Airports Association) set some modifications on the schedule of flights to/from the airport of London-Heathrow. Temporarily, in fact, to prevent any discomforts due... more
SecurityCaa against batteries on board
London, UK - To prevent fires
The UK CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has recently published a press release informing passengers on potential risks rising from battery-powered devices, like laptops, mobile phones and MP3 players. According... more
AirlinesHorizon Air acquires 15 Bombardier Q-400 planes
Washington, USA - With an option for other 20
Horizon Air yesterday announced a purchase order for 15 Bombardier Q-400s, with an option for other 20. The agreement, with a list price value of USD393 million, set deliveries from October 2008 to August... more
AirlinesBritish Airways censoring Richard Branson
London, UK - Cut some scenes of the film “Casino Royale”
British Airways has cancelled some scenes of the new 007 film “Casino Royale” transmitted on its on board videos. In fact, the airline has decided to censor the scenes featuring Richard Branson, Virgin Atl... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): the share eases o,48%
Rome, Italy - Citigroup has decided to cut the objective prize
Alitalia share eases in the Stock Exchange 0,48% equal to EUR 0,912. Also the judgement by Citigroup’s analysts affected on the performance. According to the press, the American broker has decided t... more
AirportsModernisation plans for Kolkata airport
Kolkata, India - By three years the completion
The modernisation plans of Kolkata airport (ex-Calcutta) are expected to be completed in three years. Indian Government has approved the first phase of modernisation. The Kolkata airport would have... more
SecurityXIII World Seminary for the Catholic chaplains and members of Civil Aviation chaplaincies opens
Rome, Italy - Dialogue in airport chaplaincies as a response to terrorism
“The terrorism is a cultural demonstration, that is anti-culture and anti-civilization. It has a perverted perception of the reality and suffers from xenophobic complexes, despises the others and presumes o... more
CuriositiesIt happened today… on April 25th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1926 - Reza Khan is crowned Shah of Iran under the name Reza Shah Pahlavi. Report: 1945 - Nazi occupation army leaves Milan after a partisan insurrection. This day... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines protecting the environment
Washington, USA - Also passengers can contribute
Delta Air Lines has recently announced its support to the environment safeguard campaign, notifying its intention to make a grant for each passenger that took one of its planes last April 22th, in order... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the conditions of the tender remain the same
Rome, Italy - In short-time the last phase of the privatization
Next week or at the latest the week after, Italian Treasure Ministry will give the go-ahead to the last phase of the Alitalia’s privatization tender: the analysis of the counts by the competitors. The a... more
AirlinesNew connections from/to Naples and Catania for AirOne and Swiss International
Naples, Italy - By May 1st, 2007
The new daily connection Catania-Naples-Zuirch will start as from May 1st and will be operated by AirOne. Thanks to the code-share agreements bwtween two carriers, the passenger coming from South Italy... more
AirlinesEasyJet satisfied because of EC decision to limit public service duties on Italian routes
Milan, Italy - A press release by the carrier
"EasyJet, an European low-cost carrier, has expressed its satisfaction with the EC decision to limit the excess of public service duties on Italian routes. The European Commission intervention follows... more
Military aviationEFA 2000 simulator: training and technology servicing flight safety
Grosseto, Italy - The training of AMI pilots still ongoing
The training of AMI (Italian Military Aviation) pilots of the 4° Fighter Wing of Grosseto is still ongoing, using the Eurofighter's Typhoon flight simulator (EFA 2000), temporarily assembled at the a... more
DefenseLebanon: handover between "Pozzuolo" and "Folgore" Brigades
Tibnin, Lebanon - Yesterday the ceremony
The ceremony of TOA (Transit of Authority) at Tibnin Italian Base in Lebanon, headquarters of Italian Forces. In the filed of the "Leonte" operation, yesterday April 22nd, 2007, the handover between... more
AirportsNew international hub for UPS
Shangai, China - At the airport of Pudong
UPS, leading express carrier and package delivery company, has recently signed an agreement with the airport authority of Shangai in order to create an international hub hosted by the airport of Pudong... more
AirlinesBirdstrike for an Alitalia aircraft (2)
Rome, Italy - Expedited reprotection for all the passengers
This morning at 12:20 am, the Alitalia flight AZ 1762 left from "Falcone-Borsellino" airport of Palermo bound to Milan-Malpensa, came back soon after the take-off because of a birdstrike, that is the impact... more
UAS-Drones22nd International UAV conference
Bristol, UK - Cresswell: rules rationalization needed
Last week, the University of Bristol hosted the 22nd International UAV conference. The two-day event was inaugurated by Alex Cresswell, Thales UK vice president for intelligence, surveillance (ISTAR)... more
Civil aviationEU is not modifying the regulation on liquids restrictions
Brussels, Belgium - One-year delay for the decision on luggage dimensions
By Help Consumatori: "The application of the new EU regulations on cabin luggage size will be put off till May 2008, while the regulation on liquids restriction will be subjected to no modifications. The... more
AccidentsFatal accident for a "Blue Angel"
Beaufort, USA - During a precision-flying team demonstration
Last Saturday, during a two-day airshow in Beaufort, South Carolina, an aviator of Blue Angels, a US Navy division, crashed on board of a FA-18 Hornet plane during a precision-flying team demonstration. The... more
OccurrencesBirdstike for an Alitalia aircraft
Palermo, Italy - Changed course as a precaution
An Alitalia aircraft has made a comeback to Palermo following a birdstrike. The flight left at about 12 o'clock from "Falcone-Borsellino" airport bound to Milan-Malpensa. The pilot has changed course... more
AirlinesFly Asian Xpress purchases 10 Airbus
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - First deliveries on September 2008
Last Saturday, Fly Asian Xpress announced the purchase of 10 Airbus A-330/300 planes, with an option for other five aircraft. The first deliveries are scheduled on September 2008, with a total cost... more
AerospaceGalileo Avionica on board the Italian Space Agency mission "AGILE"
Rome, Italy - The satellite launched today from the Indian base of Shriharikota
Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica Company, leader in Italy in the Space exploration technologies announces its participation to the mission "AGILE" of the Italian Space Agency ASI. "AGILE" principal... more
AerospaceCharles Simonyi is back
Astana, Kazakhstan - "I crossed my fingers all the way, and I am very happy now"
Last Saturday, Charles Simonyi left the International Space Station (ISS) and landed in Kazakhstan as expected. After a two-week stay and a three-hour return journey (see AVIONEWS), the Microsoft's... more
Curiosities"Transition towns" and Coldiretti for environment safeguard
London, UK - United apart
Rob Hopkins, a British academic, few years ago founded "Transition towns", a movement aimed to make public opinion aware of environment safeguard matter. Surveys conducted in order to evaluate the risk... more
OccurrencesBomb-alarm: emergency landing in Munich for an Olympic Airways aircraft
Munich, Germany - Took off from Athens and bound to Bruxelles
A spokesman of the German Civil Aviation Authority has announced an emergency landing of an Olympic Airways aircraft, a Greek carrier, because of a bomb-alert. The aircraft with onboard 136 passengers... more
HelicoptersLockheed Martin awarded USD 59,4 million to provide electronic support measure systems to Canadian forces
Owego, USA - For the new CH-148 Cyclone Maritime Helicopter
Lockheed Martin has received a $59.4 million U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales contract to provide Canadian Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)/Electronic Support Measure (ESM) systems in support of 28 Canadian... more
AirportsSOGAER: press conference on the new connections of Brussels Airlines
Cagliari, Italy - At Business Centre of Cagliari-Elmas Airport
SOGAER Spa, Cagliari Airport Management Society, and Brussels Airlines announce the press conference for the presentation of the new connections between Cagliari and Brussels at Business Centre of Cagliari-Elmas... more
Fair and shows"Air Malta International Travel Exhibition": introduction
Valletta, Malta - The flag airline will announce its summer schedule
From April 26th to 29th, Naxxar will host the 14th edition of "Air Malta International Travel Exhibition" (AMITEX), the annual event promoted by Air Malta, flag carrier of the Mediterranean isle. The... more
AirportsAirport of Melbourne: good results for the first quarter
Melbourne, Australia - Increase by 7% compared with 2006
The first quarter 2007 has represented a very positive period for the airport of Melbourne in terms of passenger traffic, with an increase by 7% compared with the same period of last year. With regard... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 23rd
rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Security: 1933 - Germany: GESTAPO is established. Report: 1941 - World War II: Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the attacking Wehrmacht. Military... more
AirportsAirport of Comiso: invested € 36 mln
Palermo, Italy - It will be inaugurated by a Council chairmanship's plane
Next April 30th, the airport of Comiso, as recently announced, will be eventually inaugurated and entitled to Pio La Torre, the famous secretary of Communists party killed by mafia the same day of 1982. The... more
Military aviationBücker Bü-131 Jungmann newly produced
Berlin, Germany - After about 50 years
Flugwerk, a German company operating in the reconstruction and rebuilding of historical aircraft, has announced an agreement with Bücker Handelsgesellschaft aimed to newly manufacture the Bücker Bü-131 Ju... more
AirlinesDelays: to err is human, to persist in error is diabolical
Washington, USA - The Transportation Department against unacceptable discomforts
Last weekend, the US Transportation Department announced a new investigation aimed to evaluate the several flight delays registered at national airports, accusing airlines to notify timetables even if... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on April 22nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
- The events and anniversaries: Curiosity: 1500 - Portuguese navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral becomes the first European to sight Brazil. Defence: 1836 - Texas Revolution: A day after the Battle of... more
ReportTwo NATO military men killed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - One of them is the Dutch nationality
A recent NATO's regulation imposes to diffuse nationality and personal information of its soldiers operating in the alliance's ambit in case of the death both the country. For this, according the Dutch... more
Military aviationThe Italian Military Aviation will carry the Pope to Vigevano and Pavia
Rome, Italy - On April, 21st-22nd
The Italian Military Aviation, as usual, will be responsible for the Holy Father movements, this time from Rome to Vigevano and Pavia, in order to allow him to visit the dioceses of the two centres (see... more
Industry1,000 new workers recruited for Airbus A-380
Hamburg, Germany - For the German plant
Barbara Kracht, spokeswoman of Airbus, has announced that 1,000 new staff units will be recruited to work at the Hamburg plant, the most important following the Toulouse one. The 1,000 workers will... more