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CuriositiesBlack Eyed Peas singer too drunk to fly
London , UK - When the justice is really equal for all
Fergie, Black Eyed Peas singer (real name Stacy Ann Ferguson) was not allowed to board on the Virgin Atlantic flight that had to take her and the band from London back to Los Angeles. Reason: the obvious... more
AirlinesSkyEurope Airlines keeps on growing
Bratislava, Slovakia - Announced the opening of the fifth operative base
SkyEurope, Slovakian low-cost airline, has announced it is going to open the fifth operative base in Vienna, quite certainly within the year. In addition, according to Marco Fontana, Commercial Director... more
Civil aviationRussia complaints about many violations of its airspace by EU airlines
Moscow, Russia - And threats to forbid the access to the offenders, according to "Pravda"
As reported by the press agency "Pravda", in a communication sent to the Organization of European Civil Aviation's President, the Russian authorities have complained about several violations of the national... more
AirlinesQatar Airways could finalise the purchase of 80 Airbus A-350
Doha , Qatar - According to Akbar Al Baker, CEO of the airline
Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways's CEO, has announced as reported by "Financial Times" that his airline could commission the manufacturer Airbus an order for 80 new A-350s, to be added to the two A-380s already... more
Military aviationJoint Strike Fighter: the first take off with reheater was realized
Fort Worth , USA - The first F-35B will be fit out in view of the maiden flight next year
Last March 13th, from the runway of Lockheed Martin plant, Fort Worth, the first take off with reheater of F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) was realized. After a stop of five weeks in which... more
Military aviationThe aircraft in service at Indian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The world's fourth largest air force
Last month, during the "Aero India Air Show 2007", officially communicated the New Delhi government should have purchased from Russia 40 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, after the previous announcement of the... more
AirlinesBritish Airways condemned by the Court of Justice of the European Communities
Brussels, Belgium - Confirmed the € 6.8 million fine
The Court of Justice, after assessing the appeal lodged by British Airways (BA), has decided to dismiss his request confirming the accusation for abuse of a dominant position and the payment of a € 6.8 m... more
Military aviationBoeing Assumes Lead Role in U.K. HC-2 Chinook Helicopter Support Program
St. Louis, USA - Aircraft depot maintenance, on-site engineering support and integrated publications
"The Boeing Company has assumed responsibility for the United Kingdom's Chinook Through Life Customer Support (TLCS) program and is now providing spare parts, support equipment and component repairs to... more
IndustryTransnational strike against "Power8"
Toulouse, France - After the 15,000 workers protesting last March 6th
A new strike of the Airbus industry workers is expected for today, against the 10,000 sacks set by the restructuring plan "Power8" (see AVIONEWS). The strike follows the demonstration held last March... more
Civil aviationBoeing Selected by Philippine Airlines
Seattle , USA - On the occasion of the airline's 66th anniversary
"On the airline's 66th anniversary today, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and The Boeing Company announced the order of two Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) commercial airplanes, with purchase rights for two... more
Civil aviationICCSAI Report: the competitiveness of the minor airports and low-cost carriers
Rome, Italy - European passenger traffic grows by 19%
On March 14th, 2007, the "Report 2007 on the competitiveness of air transport in Europe" was present by ICCSAI - International center for competitiveness studies in the aviation industry (see AVIONEWS). With... more
CuriositiesIt happend today... on March 16th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1802 - The United States Military Academy West Point is established. Report: 1909 - The "HMS Invincible", the world's first battlecruiser is completed. Military... more
Civil aviationBoeing, Volga-Dnepr Group Announce Order for Five 747/8 Freighters
Seattle, USA - A new benchmark in fuel efficiency and noise reduction
"The Boeing Company and Moscow-based freight company Volga-Dnepr Group announced an order for five Boeing 747-8 Freighters with purchase rights for an additional five airplanes. Air Bridge Cargo, a... more
AirlinesAeroflot freezes the purchase of Boeing 787 and chooses Airbus A-350 XWB
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries starting from 2015
Aeroflot has announced it is going to sign a purchase agreement with Airbus for 22 A-350 XWB, with the option of other 10-15 A-330 planes. The airline, promoting a fleet modernisation plan, has frozen... more
Civil aviationENAC lifted the flights' interdiction of Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines
Rome, Italy - The reorganization plan presented
The interdiction of the flights in Italy for UM Airlines (Ukrainian Mediterranean Airlines) provoked by an outstanding debt towards EUROCONTROL, has been lifted. The carrier has not lodged the flight assistance... more
Civil aviationBoeing Projects $36 Billion Market for New Airplanes in Spain
Madrid , Spain - European airlines expected to need 6,600 airplanes until 2025
"Spain will require 410 new airplanes worth about $36 billion over the next 20 years, according to The Boeing Company's annual forecast for the commercial airplane market. Airplanes in the Boeing 737... more
IndustrySelex Sistemi Integrati awards two millionaire contracts
Rome, Italy - With Indian Airport Authority
At the end of a contract for tender offered by Indian Airport Authority, Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary Selex Sistemi Integrati, awards two millionaire contracts for the supplying of two air-traffic... more
DefenseRussia raises against USA
Moscow, Russia - Announced the development of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system
The Chief of Russian Air Force, Vladimir Mikhailov, has announced that Russia is designing a new anti-missile weapon system, that will be much more powerful than the current "S-400 Triumf" ("SA-21 Growler"... more
AirportsCAA figures show increased air traffic at UK airports in 2006
London, UK - 235 million passengers (+3%)
"UK airports handled 235 million passengers in 2006, an increase of nearly 3 per cent on 2005, according to figures published today by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Passenger traffic at the five... more
UAS-DronesBoeing Prepares First U.S. Military ScanEagle Crews
St. Louis , USA - Assignment to the U.S. Air Force 820th Security Forces Group
"The Boeing Company has graduated its first U.S. military ScanEagle crews from its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Training Center in Clovis, N.M.. The airmen, assigned to the U.S. Air Force 820th Security... more
AerospacePaolo Nespoli: the 5th Italian man going to ISS
Rome, Italy - The take off is for the next Autumn
Today, Paolo Nespoli told to the press his far memories. He is now 50 years old and his origin his in Milan. He always has the passion for flight, diving and computers and for the last seven years he waits... more
ReportThe P-180 Avant II has two outstanding testimonial
Melbourne, Australia - Raikkonen e Massa sign for the aircraft "with the moustache" (Canard)
Piaggio Aero Industries has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen, both drivers of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 team. As part of the agreement the Piaggio Aero logo will be... more
ReportThe exchange of emission shares in Italy
Rome, Italy - Operative from April 2nd
The Ministry for the Environment and Land and Sea Protection and the Ministry of Economic Development have announced the opening of the Italian exchange of CO2 emission shares, established according to... more
ReportA failure in the information system of British Airways provokes delays on London flights
Rome, Italia - Localized in the central system called "World Wide"
Yesterday in Rome-Fumicino, long passengers queues in the check-in on the London flights of British Airways verified because of a failure to the information system. The fault has localized in the central... more
Press releaseBoeing Rolls Out First 787 Vertical Fin
Washington, USA - Composite Manufacturing Center: area of excellence
"Today Boeing celebrated roll out of the first vertical fin for the company's all-new commercial airplane, the 787 Dreamliner. Manufactured and assembled at the Composite Manufacturing Center in Frederickson,... more
DefenseDefensive agreement between Japan and Australia
Tokyo , Japan - The aim is security
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Australian Premier John Howard have announced the signing of a defensive agreement aimed to ensure the security against any terrorist attacks in both countries. The... more
Helicopters"ICC Cricket World Cup 2007" monitored from height
from height, Jamaica - Two Bell 407 helicopters assisting security staff
During the ceremony of "ICC Cricket World Cup 2007", the Jamaican National Security Minister Peter Phillips has shown his approval for the precautionary measures adopted in order to prevent any disorder.... more
AerospaceBoeing announces the launch of "Orbital Express"
Cape Canaveral , USA - The mission will last three months
Boeing has announced the launch from Cape Canaveral of "Orbital Express", satellite part of the DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) program that will be tested for three months in order to... more
HelicoptersHeli Service Belgium purchases an Eurocopter AS-355 F2
Halle, Belgium - Transaction with Delta System Air
Heli Service Belgium has announced the purchase of an Eurocopter AS-355 F2, registered OO-HSK, that will be added to its fleet. The purchase took place in the Czech Republic, from Delta System Air, one... more
SecurityItaly out from the space shield?
Brussels, Belgium - This emerges from an interview of Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
The new anti-missile system that USA are planning in Poland and in Czech's Republic risks excluding Italy, Greek and Turkey. The British Daily "Financial Times" stated it, and it reported an interview... more
AirlinesAirOne and Austrian Airlines establish a partnership with regard to Italian market
Rome , Italy - The cooperation will increase the flight offer both in Italy and in Austria
Austrian Airlines, fourth European carrier in number of destinations, and AirOne, first private Italian airline, today announced the establishment of a bilateral cooperation aimed to increase the flight... more
Fair and shows"47° International Air Show Paris - Le Bourget 2007": from 18 to 24 June
Paris, France - Paris Air Show continues to attract
Following the Paris Air Show’s tremendous success in 2005, the forthcoming Show promises to be an exceptional event, featuring technical innovation and a new Business & Technology Forum for B2B meetings b... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 15th
Rome, Italy - Voyage inthe history
The events and anniversaries: Industry: 1906 - Rolls-Royce Ltd. is registered. Report: 1916 - President Woodrow Wilson sends 12,000 United States troops over the U.S.-Mexico border to pursue Pancho... more
ReportMission in Afghanistan: Forcieri in front of the Foreign and Defense commissions of Senate
Rome, Italy - Italian force participated to the fire only for autodefense's sake
Italian vice-minister of Defense Lorenzo Forcieri confirmed yesterday afternoon the event occurred to Italian force in Afghanistan, in front of the Foreign and Defense commissions of Senate: "Following... more
Report"Achilles" operation: baptism of fire for the Italian force
Kabul, Afghanistan - Also Spain involved
A few days ago, Italian force began the "Achilles"operation (see AVIONEWS), the great offensive against the Talibans that NATO troops (officially composed by British, American and Dutch divisions) are... more
ReportThe "Annunciazione" by Leonardo Da Vinci arrived in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The masterpiece was transported by Alitalia, the airline always used for culture events
Yesterday afternoon at 2:00 pm, the Boeing 777 "Positano" (AZ784) took off from the Fiumicino airport and today is arrived in Japan with "Annunciazione"by Leonardo. The precious wooden painting made... more
AirlinesAer Lingus cuts costs but remunerates employees
Dublin, Irland - According to a recommendation by Labor Court
The Labor Court, after an accurate evaluation of the impacts of the cost cuts applied by Aer Lingus, has allowed the carrier to reduce the annual leave days, and has recommended to promote a greater flexibility... more
AirlinesUS Airways accused of discrimination
Washington , USA - The 6 imams removed by an airline's plane last November look for justice
US Airways is accused of discrimination by the 6 American imams who were considered dangerous and for this reason removed by a plane of the airline last November, in the "Minneapolis-St. Paul" International... more
AirlinesEmirates Airlines signs a deal with GECAS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The delivery will occur in second half 2008
The Dubai-based airline Emirates on Tuesday signed a contract to lease five Boeing 777/300ERs for delivery in the second half of 2008 by GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS). Emirates said in an... more
IndustryLockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J to Air Mobility Command
Marietta, USA - It will operate in 463° Airlift Group
Lockheed Martin delivered yesterday the first C-130J Super Hercules to an Air Mobility Command active duty combat delivery unit. After accepting the new C-130J, General Duncan McNabb, Commander of Air... more
DefenseReveal agreement signed with the USA! – JVP tells Govt
Colombo, Sri Lanka - JVP worried about ‘peace keeping’ force intervening in Sri Lanka
"The JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna - People's Liberation Front) has asked the government to immediately reveal to the country the agreement signed between the Ambassador of the USA and Defense Secretary... more
AirportsRomanian Minister of Transport: airport charges are too high
Bucharest, Romania - Expected the construction of a new airport
During a joint conference with Olivier Jankovec, General Manager of ACI Europe (Airports Council International), the Romanian Minister of Transport Radu Burceanu has affirmed that, due to the increase... more
ReportPutin lands on Bari in occasion of Italo-Russian bilateral meeting
Bari, Italy - Decisive day for the Alenia Aeronautica-Sukhoi governmental agreement
Tha luxury presidential plane leaving from Rome with Vladimir Putin and the Russian delegation on board has landed on the airport of Bari-Palese. After yesterday meeting, the Russian president is going... more
AirlinesSAS Group offers customers possibility to offset carbon-dioxide emissions
Copenhagen , Denmark - Just logging on the SAS Web site
"SAS can now offer customers in the Group the possibility to offset carbon dioxide emissions arising from air travel by paying compensation. From today, customers wishing to offset their impact on... more
Finance and economyICCSAI presents today the report 2007 on the competitiveness of air transport in Europe
Rome, Italy - Italian Transport Minister Alessandro Bianchi will chair a debate
The annual report 2007 on the competitiveness of air transport in Europe will be illustrated today at 3:00 pm with the coordination of the chief department for the air and naval navigation and transport... more
DefenseThe return of Taliban: a new terrifying chapter
London , UK - According to a report by Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group)
Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group) has published a detailed report on the Afghan situation, "Afghanistan’s Instability and the Return of the Taliban", that contains terrifying information a... more
Science and technologyBoeing to Help Caribbean Airlines Streamline Its Maintenance Operations
Seattle , USA - A new Web-based maintenance solution
"Caribbean Airlines has adopted Boeing's Web-based maintenance solution, 'Maintenance Performance Toolbox', to help improve the maintenance of its fleet of seven Next Generation 737/800s. Caribbean... more
Fair and showsThe Conseil des arts de Montréal's Les Femmeuses Pratt & Whitney Canada Prize Awarded to Montreal Artist Geneviève Cadieux
Longueuil, Canada - The prize awards female creativity and artistic excellence
"The inaugural 'Les Femmeuses Pratt & Whitney Canada Prize' was presented today to Montreal artist Geneviève Cadieux during the Conseil des arts de Montréal's annual Grand Prix luncheon, attended by m... more
AirlinesTUIfly will participate to the principal tourism fairs
Milan, Italy - New meetings to consolidate businesses
TUIfly, new German low-cost airline of the TUI group, established as a joint brand by Hapagfly and Hapag-Lloyd Express (HLX), announces its participation to all the most important tourism fairs, that is... more
AirportsAirports (2): Rome-Fiumicino awarsds the victor’s palm
Rome, Italy - At 32° place in the world-ranking
Rome-Fiumicino airport awards the victor’s palm as Italy's busiest passengers airport 2006 with 30 million of passengers, and is at 32° place in the world-ranking. Milan-Malpensa reaches the 53° pos... more