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AirportsHorn of Africa: bombs on Mogadiscu airport
Mogadishu, Somalia - The African Union Force has been attacked
Seven mortars slammed into Mogadishu's airport today during a ceremony welcoming the arrival of peacekeepers, the first Ugandan troops. There was no immediate sign of casualties. About 300 soldiers... more
IndustryErrata corrige: Mode “S” Transponder, on March 31 passes the deadline
Cologne, Germany - EASA contacts all the operators
EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency addressed a letter to the Design Organisation Approval (DOA), Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM), Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and maintenance companies, in... more
ReportEU-USA: new agreement attempt on the Passenger Name Record (PNR)
Brussels, Belgium - Solution expected within July
Jonathan Faull, Director General of the European Commission's Justice, Freedom and Security department, has announced a new round for the UE-USA negotiation about the electronic access to the personal... more
AirlinesAn Iran Air flight for new agreements between Iran and Venezuela
Caracas , Venezuela - The Iranian airline inaugurates the Tehran-Caracas route
Last March 4th, Iran Air, Iranian airline, inaugurated on a Boeing 747 plane the first flight from Caracas to Tehran, from the international airport of Maiquetia, Venezuela. The event was made possible... more
AirlinesFlyMe cancels the flights and is going to file for bankruptcy
Rome, Italy - The Swedish airline does not get the necessary funds
FlyMe, Swedish low-cost airline, since March 2nd has cancelled all the expected flights, warning via SMS the 2,500 involved customers, and has declared it is going to file for bankruptcy. Following... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: F-35 CatBird Avionics Test Bed transitions to the industry for final systems installation
Bethesda, Usa - It is a modified B-737 airplane that has flown from California to LM's Fort Worth plant
"The Cooperative Avionics Test Bed, a modified 737 designed to validate the F-35 Lightning II’sTM avionics suite, flew from Mojave, Calif., to Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant to prepare for airborne mis... more
DefenseNATO: green light for the "Achilles Operation"
Kabul, Afghanistan - 4500 NATO soldiers and 1000 of Afghan Army
NATO and Afghan troops have launched their biggest ever joint offensive against Taliban militants. "Operation Achilles" involving 5500 troops is aimed at wresting control from insurgents in the war-torn... more
ReportFrench defense deploys new military forces in Central Africa
Paris, France - Confirmed the presence of C-135 and Mirage
The French army's Chief of staff has set yesterday the deployment of reinforcement troops in Bangui, Republic of Central Africa, separating them from Gabon, as a safety measure following the yesterday... more
SecurityEuropean Committee updates black-list of dangerous airlines
Brussels, Belgium - 49 carriers that appeared in previous list broken off the activity
European Committee updated the list of airlines to which is forbidden to fly in the European skies and land in its airports. The black list represents "A strong and effective incentive for companies... more
Civil aviationNATS pioneers biggest ATC advance since radar
London, United Kingdom - It's the iFACTS, Interim Future Area Control Tools Support
"A set of computer-based predictive tools developed by NATS will trigger the biggest change in Air Traffic Control since the introduction of radar. iFACTS – Interim Future Area Control Tools Support –... more
DefenseSyria and Hezbollah rearmament
London, United Kingdom - Anxiety for USA and Israel
The Israeli press evidences that the situation in Lebanon and Syria is only of apparent peace. In the security band occupied by Blue Helmets, armed Hezbollah are not seen, but immediately in the North... more
SecurityFAA AD on Alpha Aviation Design Limited model R-2160 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 42)] [Page 9657-9658] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 6
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Defense: 1900 - The international arbitration court at The Hague is created when the Netherlands' Senate ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree. Defense: 1959 - At... more
Civil aviationIATA: passenger demand starts year off on a positive note
Geneva, Switzerland - The Association released January traffic results
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released January traffic results showing that international passenger demand started the year off on a positive note with an increase of 6.1%. International... more
SecurityFAA AD on SOCATA--Groupe AEROSPATIALE models M.S. 760, M.S. 760 A, and M.S. 760 B airplanes
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 42)] [Page 9655-9657] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330 and A-340 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent safety- significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: March 5, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 42)] [Page 9658-9660] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
Finance and economySave-Do&Co agreement
Venice, Italy - Sale and repurchase: Save registers a capital gain of € 4 bln
Save group, one of the major provider of traveller services, has announced the sale to Do&Co of the Airline catering, Business catering and Event catering activities managed by Airest, company acquired... more
Civil aviationFinalisation of "Open Skies" program
Brussels, Belgium - Barrot: agreement "Like no other"
The expectations for March 22nd are always increasing. In that day, Jacques Barrot, vice-president to European Commission, will introduce UE ministers the details about "Open Skies" program, agreement... more
AccidentsAustria, in-flight collision: eight deaths
Salzburg, Austria - One plane and one helicopter involved
A spokesman of the Zell am See airport, Province of Salzburg, has announced that today a tourist plane, with only the pilot on board, took off from the airport heading to Lienz, Tyrol, and crashed down... more
DiscussionsParabolic flight: details
Rome, Italy - An extraordinary zero-gravity experience
Parabolic flight, so called for the typical trajectory route, allows to neutralize the gravity force for few seconds. The extraordinary effect is determined by a different inclination of the plane during... more
AirportsAir France starts the building of a new terminal for the "Charles de Gaulle" airport
Paris, France - The new complex operative since 2008
Air France has announced the start of the construction works for the new terminal 2G, expected to be operative in the next year at the "Charles de Gaulle" airport. According to the declaration released... more
ReportColombia: attacks against the planes responsible for the coca plantations destruction
Bogotà , Colombia - Local population against the government decision
Situation of guerrilla in Colombia following the government execution of measures for the extirpation of local coca plantations. The state intervention is aimed to deal a final blow to drugs trafficking,... more
DiscussionsWhy the eclipse of the Moon? (2)
Rome, Italy - The answers to some questions
L=0: Very dark eclipse. Moon almost invisible, especially at mid-totality. L=1: Dark Eclipse, gray or brownish in coloration. Details distinguishable only with difficulty. L=2: Deep red or rust-colored... more
HelicoptersEurocopter America announces an order of 10 EC-130B/4 helicopters
Fort Worth , USA - The value of the contract is still not made known
American Eurocopter announced Thursday that Maverick Helicopters, which offers rotor wing tours of the Las Vegas Strip and the Grand Canyon, corporate transport, and charter wedding flights, is buying... more
DefenseChina launches great projects for defence
Beijing, China - For 2007 is previewd an investment of about $ 45 billion dollars.
The strong budget growth for the defence has viewed the China will to launch a new series of important projects in the military field, above all for what concerns nuclear technologies. Yesterday, the... more
AerospaceNASA: Orion space capsule will keep earthbound until early 2015
Washington, USA - For a Congress disposition
NASA administrator Mike Griffin informed last week a US Senate panel that development of the Orion crew spacecraft and the Ares launch vehicle, expected to replace the space agency's aging three-shuttle... more
AirportsAutogrill: renewal of concessions in USA
Milan, Italy - Fabulous contract for the famous Italian company
Autogrill, Italian provider of food and beverage services, has announced the renewal of concessions for the airports of Jacksonville, Florida, and Providence, Rhode Island. With regard to the airport... more
Fair and showsHAI: 500 exhibitors and thirty-five helicopters displayed
Orlando, Usa - At the "Heli-Expo 2007"
"The International Helicopter Association (HAI) has concluded in the afternoon of last Saturday. More than 500 exhibitors showcased their products and services at the Orange County Convention Center.... more
IndustryThe Boeing Co. awarded of a over 48 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the H-47 aircraft to the MH-47G configuration
The Boeing Co., Ridley Park, Pa., was awarded on Feb. 28, 2007, a delivery order amount of $48,194,892 as part of a $69,836,892 firm-fixed-price contract for long lead items for procurement or remanufacture... more
Fair and showsAgustaWestland And Versace Unveil New Cabin Interior
Orlando, Usa - Cooperation based on refined elegance at “Heli Expo 2007”
"AgustaWestland and Versace, one of the leading Italian fashion design houses, announce their collaboration to offer AgustaWestland’s customers a range of exclusively designed cabin interiors for its h... more
DiscussionsWhy the eclipse of the Moon?
Rome, Italy - ...and turned with a cupreous hue
An eclipse of the Moon verifies when the Earth places between our satellite and the Sun. When the Earth produces the eclipse of the Moon, this one does not vanish totally behind the shadow of the Earth,... more
AerospaceZero-gravity experience for Steven Hawking
Rome, Italy - The famous astrophysicist on board of a "G-Force One" plane to defeat gravity
The famous scientist Steven Hawking, 65 last January 7th, confined to a wheelchair by a degenerative disease diagnosed when he was 21, has announced in an interview released to the British journal “The T... more
IndustryMode “S” Transponder, on March 31 passes the deadline
Cologne, Germany - EASA contacts all the operators
EASA - European Aviation Safety Agency addressed a letter to the Delegation Option Authorization (DOA), Original Equipment Manufactured (OEM), Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) and maintenance companies,... more
Airports"Houston Executive Airport" will open the new " Barbecue Fly-In" area
Houston , Usa - The event will be organized next March 31st
Next March 31st, will be opened the new area “Barbecue Fly-In” of "Houston Executive Airport". Pilots and business travellers are invited to the event organized for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. ending at 5:0... more
ReportWings for a thalassaemic child's hope
Rome, Italy - Gesture of solidarity by the Operation Interforce Command of the Chief of Staff of Defense
The Interforce Operation Command of the Chief of Staff of Defense has promoted a charitable initiative, offering an air carrier to bring to Italy an Afghani child, Sumayya, affected by a serious form of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 5
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Curiosities: 1836 - Samuel Colt makes the first production-model revolver (34-caliber). Science: 1904 - Nikola Tesla, in "Electrical World and Engineer", describes the... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2007" (4): Mattamy Corporation, TriState CareFlight e Kaan Havacilik per gli AW-119 Ke
Orlando, USA - Una conferma mondiale
AgustaWestland annuncia l'acquisto degli elicotteri AW-119 Ke - Koala enhanced da parte della Mattamy Corporation, TriState CareFlight e Kaan Havacilik. Peter Gilgan, ceo dell'azienda canadese Mattamy... more
Fair and shows"Heli Expo 2007 (5): success after success fo AgustaWestland
Orlando, Usa - Extraordinary period for the industry
"AgustaWestland is pleased to announce that Spanish company Fumigación Aérea Andaluza SA (FAASA) has purchased six all-new AW119 Ke single-engine helicopters with an option for further two. FAASA is o... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 4
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - The United Kingdom launches "Operation Claymore" on the Lofoten Islands, during World War II. Report: 1963 - In Paris six people are sentenced to death... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on March 3
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1915 - NACA, the predecessor of NASA. Report: 1918 - Germany, Austria and Russia sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk ending Russia's involvement in World War... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2007" (3): HAI's presence
Orlando, Usa - The event will continue through tomorrow
"The annual member event began with the recognition of HAI's past CEOs and Chairmen, HAI international members, and HAI scholarships winners. HAI President Matt Zuccaro spoke about HAI's 2,600 plus... more
Science and technologyThe Moon will colour in red
Rome, Italy - A chance of a lifetime. The next to be only in 2026
How many times we paused to see the Moon during the clear nights. How many times we turned our eyes to It, but also a thought... tomorrow night we have more than a reason to make it. A total eclipse... more
AirportsCondemned traffickers stopped in Malpensa
Milan, Italy - Condemned three narcotraffickers arrested in Malpensa
Yesterday morning, Luca Labianca, judge of Busto Arsizio court, condemned three narcotraffickers who were arrested last year inside the airport of Malpensa for cocaine possession. The first involved... more
Science and technologyAn Italian Defense's research about a device sensitive to hazardous substances
Rome, Italy - Researchers of the Italian Defense perform an important experiment
Lucio Accardo, Chief of the Italian 5th Technological Research division of the Segretariato Generale della Difesa/Direzione nazionale Armamenti (Sgd/Dna), has given an interview to "RaiUtile" to introduce... more
CuriositiesGuinness: 6 records broken by Jamiroquai
London, UK - Everything OK for the concert at 35,000 feet in the air
The British band Jamiroquai, last February 26th, set a Guinness breaking 6 records. As already announced by AVIONEWS, it gave a live concert for few invited guests at high altitude, on board of a B-757... more
Civil aviationBarrot: final decision for the "Open Skies" program between USA and Europe
Brussels, Belgium - A spokesman of EU vice-president stated it
"Barrot expressed satisfaction for the progresses achieved that will allow him to submit a design of agreement to EU Transport Minister Council in the meeting of on March 22", Michele Cercone, spokesman... more
OccurrencesIraq "Land of doom" for the USA
Baghdad , Iraq - Emergency landing for an US OH-58: it was a breakdown
Yesterday, an US OH-58 Kiowa helicopter was forced to an emergency landing in the South of Kirkuk, Iraqi city in the Northern area of the country. The two pilots on board were injured, but the good... more
IndustryAirbus: zero customers for the A-380 cargo
Paris, France - Because of a recurrent reason
The lack of Airbus superjets' orders continues, this time it concerns the cargo variant, for which there are zero customers. Also UPS, the last client, decided to cancel the order of 10 Airbus A-380 freighter. So,... more
Fair and shows"Heli-Expo 2007" (2): Synergy Aerospace signed a contract for ten AW helicopters
Orlando, Usa - Including AW-119 Ke, A-109 Power, Grand and AW-139
"AgustaWestland announced that Synergy Aerospace, a division of Synergy Group, has firmed up orders for the acquisition of ten helicopters including AW-119 Ke, A-109 Power, Grand and AW-139 helicopters... more
ReportBolivia: declaration of national disaster
La Paz , Bolivia - "El Niño" hits again
Following the two-month heavy rain flooding Bolivia, the President Morales has declared the national disaster. Morales' decision is due to the pressing impact of "El Niño", that has caused 39 deaths,... more