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AccidentsIndonesia incident: it narrows the field of investigations
Makassar, Indonesia - Found the tailets and different objects
"Search teams in the mountains have been pulled back and we have built new posts in Pare Pare. Marines are helping police and army scour beaches there", said First Air Marshal Eddy Suyanto, who is coordinating... more
Military aviationGermany: military planes and weather
Berlin , Germany - Planes drill notification required
"Donnerwetter", the German private weather company, has charged unknown guilty responsible people, for an episode happened on July 2005, when, some military planes have dropped a chemical cloud in order... more
AirportsWashington-Beijing: flights re-established on the way of Olympic Games 2008
Washington, Usa - United Airlines scoop the competition among prestigious American carriers
Aircraft are coming back flying on the route Washington-Beijing. The two capitals will resume the direct flight in March, leaving from "Dulles" airport in Washington. Direct flights to Beijing have been... more
AerospaceNASA: five launches of Shuttle in program for 2007
Washington, USA - It is possible one slided in 2008
Bill Parson, new director for the NASA Shuttle program, expressed any doubts on the possibility to realize five missions of the spaceship during this year, considering at least one of these could slide... more
CuriositiesSaudi Arabia and the first woman pilot
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Her name is Hanadi Zakariya Hindi and is 26 years old
Alwaleed Bin Talal, Saudi billionaire Prince considered one of the five richest men in the world, founder of Kingdom Holding Company, will soon fly on an aircraft driven by a woman. The Prince hired... more
Civil aviationMiddle East records the strongest rate in the air sector
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Passengers +10,9% and cargo to 5,4%
Middle East is recording one of the strongest rate in the air sector. According to the ACI - Airports Council International, the passenger traffic in the Middle East airports is grown of 10,9%, better... more
Finance and economyRyanair is contrary to the passengers taxes' increase in UK
London, United Kingdom - It is predicted the redoubling
Ryanair CEO, Michael O'Leary, requested to Chancellor, Gordon Brown, to renounce about the taxes increase predicted in UK, which are charged to any Air Passenger Duty (APD). Moreover, O'Leary asked for... more
Civil aviationBritish Airways to reduce fuel surcharge on the long range flights
London, United Kingdom - The fuel fitting will be taken down to GBP 30
British Airways reduces the fuel surcharge on the long-haul flights under nine hours, while the fitting fuel will be taken down to GBP 30 (for the return GBP 60). The fuel surcharge on tickets sold... more
AirportsAirport security: no more limits on advertisment
Washington, Usa - Positive test results in Los Angeles
Advertising barriers are about to be knocked down. Somebody has thought to use the bottom of trays, used to carry own personal objects through the controller, to put advertisement, at airports security... more
Press releaseErrata corrige ANSV: Cockpit Voice Recorder data disclosure of Tuninter ATR-72 accident: the Agency's position
Rome, Italy - The technical investigation is still in progress and soon will be completed
"With reference to some recent press releases including excerpts taken from the judicial authority report on the Tuninter ATR-72 accident, Italian Aviation Safety Board (Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza... more
Military aviationThe first C-27J "Lupo 80" delivered yesterday to the Italian Air Force in Pisa
Rome, Italy - In front of numerous military and civil authorities and press
The first C-27J "Spartan" "Lupo 80" for the Italian Air Force, new tactical transport airplane, has landed yesterday, January 11, in Pisa in front of numerous military and civil authorities and specialized... more
ReportAttempt to the American Embassy in Athens
Athens, Greece - Claim by "Revolutionary Struggle" terror group
This morning, a sudden explosion in the US Embassy in Athens. An anti-tank missile hit the building and the action is claimed by the "Revolutionary Struggle" terror group. The rocket, apparently fired... more
AirlinesAlitalia: today the De Benedetti's decision on Affaire Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The investors will meet to evaluate the interest to create a concert party
According to the press, De Benedetti's shareholders of the "Managerment&Capitali" fund will meet today the investors to can evaluate the interest for the creation of a concert party to participate call... more
AirportsGeasar: new destinations served by TUIfly.com
Olbia, Italy - Towards German cities of Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg
"With the Summer times of TUIfly.com, the new German low-cost of TUI Group, born from the merger between Hapag-Lloyd Express and Hapagfly, three new important routes will start: from Olbia now it is possible... more
Press releaseANSV. Cockpit Voice Recorder data disclosure of Tuninter ATR-72 accident: the Agency's position
Rome, Italy - The technical investigation is still in progress and soon will be completed
"With reference to some recent press releases including excerpts taken from the judicial authority report on the Tuninter ATR-72 accident, Italian Aviation Safety Board (Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurezza... more
DefenseAdmiral Di Paola announces revision plan of Italian Armed Forces
Pisa, Italy - Plan will be introduced to politic authorities within the end of 2007
"We have got some clues to revisit the current structure and to search, through more synergy and rationalization of structural and supporting components, of 'Get free' and exploit, for the operative ability,... more
Military aviationHerat's Italian PRT on helicopter for a humanitarian expedition in Farsi
Herat, Afghanistan - "Master plan 2007", to plan interventions, in preparation
Regional Command West (RCW) keeps on carrying out its own operational activities and humanitarian over the West area of Afghanistan. Aid for the population has been spread by Italian Provincial Reconstruction... more
SecurityThe green petrol might not use more on the aircraft
Koeln, Germany - EASA, European Aviation Safety Agency, issued a safety information
On January 5, 2007 EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) issued the safety information n° 2007-01 that will have a great impact on the general aviation. A lot of aircraft with piston engines have been... more
AirlinesItaly does not reflect the Ryanair's expectation of growth
Rome, Italy - "The estimated overhaul of the Italian airports damages the air transport"
Bridget Dowling, South Europe sales and marketing director and responsible for Italy, said: "The estimated overhaul of the Italian airports damages the air transport wanted by Transport Minister, Alessandro... more
Science and technologyNew opportunities for the crew suffering from anxious-depression disturbance
Washington, USA - Sertraline: an anti-depression drug that does not alter the psychomotor performance
According to ECA (Epidemiological Catchment Area) of United States, depression and anxiety are so spread that one citizen in five will suffer in own existence. Moreover, (Goodwin and Jamison, 1990), these... more
ReportDoctors Without Borders against Rift Valley fever
Garissa, Kenya - Epidemic burst after the big flood
"Most part of North-East Kenya is not pervious on the road because of deluges. The only way of finding patients is by using helicopters. It would take about three days to get in the Masalani hospital in... more
AirlinesSkyEurope activates Rome-Bucharest flight
Bratislava, Slovakia - In perfect synchronicity with Romania's entry in EU
Perfect timing for SkyEurope Airlines, the European low-cost carrier based in Slovakia, in Bratislava, and with offices situated also in Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw and Prague. Starting from today, January... more
Civil aviationThe Italian Statistical Aeronautical yearbook for 2005 has been published
Rome, Italy - ENAC publishes the figures for 2005
ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has published the Italian Statistical Aeronautical yearbook for 2005. The yearbook, also if not in time compared to the needs of the field's scholars and... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 12
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1866 - Royal Aeronautical Society is formed in London. Curiosities: 1908 - A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.... more
IndustryRaytheon Technical Services, Inc. awarded of a near 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Technical Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $5,977,004 ceiling-priced delivery order (#7180) under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-04-G-011F)... more
IndustryRaytheon Technical Services, Inc. awarded of a near 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Technical Services, Inc., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded a $9,815,837 ceiling-priced delivery order (#7197) under a previously awarded basic ordering agreement contract (N00383-04-G-011F)... more
Civil defenseMalibu on fire: the flames destroy hectares of green stuff
Los Angeles, Usa - Over 300 firefighters working on anti-fire planes
The fire went off a few days ago in the beach area of Malibu, has already caused huge damages burning about ten hectares of green stuff, four houses and damaging five ones before the fire-fighters started... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the date of January 29 remains compelling
Rome, Italy - No respire for the buyout offers
The limit of January 29 for the buyout offers for the Alitalia share in the market remains compelling. No respite. Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, remarks it. Bianchi stated a strike of Alitalia... more
AirlinesIberia is back flying to Algeria after 12 years of break
Algeri, Algeria - Two flights per week between Spain and Algeria
Spanish aircraft are back flying between Spain and Algeria after 12 years of break. Flights between the two countries had been broken at the beginning of 1995 by the Spanish flag carrier, after a bloody... more
Civil aviationBlair: science only can solve the greenhouse effect
London, Britain - Greenpeace against British premier
Tony Blair’s declaration is clear and with no misunderstanding possibility. In Blair’s opinion the increasingly serious problem of greenhouse effect can be solved by the science only. No renunciations for... more
Aerospace“Kiku-8”: put in orbit by Japan
Tokyo, Japan - The biggest Japanese satellite
The 8th version of “Kiku” satellite (chrysanthemum, the imperial Nippon symbol), of weight of 5.8 ton, has been put in orbit by Japan on last 18th December. It left the base in South Tanegashima by sho... more
AirportsMillionaire investment for Rome airports
Rome, Italy - For the Ciampino and Fiumicino's development
General Director for the operations and development of AdR, Franco Giudice, retails to the press, the figure allocated is EUR 2 billion to spend in ten years for the development of two Roman airports,... more
AirlinesDelta case: US Airways relaunches with an offer by USD 10,2 billion
Washington, USA - The carriers have still not pointed out the news
The question connects to the Delta Air Lines' future is becoming a serial story. After the rejection of the first offer by US Airways, with the presentation of the business planning and the relaunch... more
AirportsGenoa new low-cost airport base?
Genoa, Italy - Connections for new markets that encouraged the incoming tourism
A low-cost airport base in Genoa for new tourism flows with the European, Mediterranean and extra-Europe capitals, is the idea launched by Regional President, Claudio Burlando, during the presentation... more
AirlinesRecord Lufthansa: 53 million of passengers in 2006
Berlin, Germany - Load factor is drawn up 75,2%
Passengers +4,2% in 2006 for Lufthansa, with the record figure of 53,4 million. Load factor is raised of 0,2%, and is drawn up 75,2%. In December, the passengers' number is grown of 6,9% with a load... more
AccidentsRagusa (2): three chared passengers names have been made known
Ragusa, Italy - Died two “Aero club of Boccadifalco” partners
The names of the three passengers died after the plane crashed this morning in Ragusa, 500 meters before the runway of Eremo della Giubiliana have been revealed. Three people from Palermo, who where on... more
AirlinesJAL will cut about 3000 jobs
Tokyo, Japan - Equal to 6% of the carrier's workforce
JAL - Japanese AirLines is counting the reduction of its personnel. About 3000 units would have to cut, between flight attendants and ground staff, equal to 6% of the carrier's workforce, by three years. This... more
Airports"John Lennon" Airport: new toll system at cost price of GBP 2
Liverpool, United Kingdom - A contribute for the security measures
It will become effective in the "John Lennon" Airport of Liverpool, a new toll system at cost price of GBP 2, to have access to the Terminals. According to Peel Airports, the management society of airport,... more
PeopleDidier Evrard appointed new head of A-350 programme
Milan, Italy - With immediate effect
"Didier Evrard has been appointed head of the A-350 Programme with immediate effect. Mr Evrard has previously been with MBDA, a world leader in missiles, where he led the MBDA Product Lines Directorate... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines flies to Niš, in Serbia
Milan, Italy - New route towards Middle Europe
"The Austrian Airlines Group has inaugurated an other route in the important Middle Europe region, with a new link towards Serbian city of Niš, continuing the expansion project of its own network. Thanks... more
IndustrySikorsky lands in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Sikorsky will acquire a 100% stake in the company
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation has agreed to acquire aircraft maker PZL Mielec from the Polish government, which MoU signed last September 2006. Under the agreement Sikorsky will acquire a 100% stake... more
HelicoptersSpain: agreement for 45 NHI helicopters
Madrid, Spain - The delivery of the first specimen is predicted for 2010
Spanish government signed a deal for the purchase of 45 Eurocopter NH-90 helicopters (NH-90 programme is managed by NAHEMA [NATO Helicopter Management Agency] representing France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands... more
Government actsQuestion about Alitalia's information products
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Mario Ricci (Rifondazione comunista)
Italian Honourable, Mario Ricci (Rifondazione comunista) asks, to Transport Minister, to know: if it does not retain to have to investigate inside and out and directly about the Alitalia's choices regarding... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica: the first C-27J delivered today to the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - The whole fleet, 12 airplanes, will be delivered by 2008
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has delivered today to the Italian Air Force the first of twelve C-27J tactical airlifters ordered in the advanced configuration specifically required by the... more
ReportUnited: in voyage with a scorpion
Houston, USA - Passenger strung twice from the animal
A Vermont man on a flight home from Chicago was stung twice on the leg by a scorpion. David Sullivan, a 46-year-old builder, was snoozing aboard the United Airlines flight when he felt a nasty nip on his... more
AccidentsRagusa: tourism aircraft crashes on runway
Ragusa, Italy - Charred the three passengers
A Cessna 172 tourism aircraft is crashed to 500m from the Eremo della Giubilana runway, Ragusa (Sicily-Italy), in the same runway where last year dead Angelo D'Arrigo e the general Giulio De Marchi. The... more
Latest newsIndonesia incident: the wreckage are kept on the seabed
Makassar, Indonesia - Aileron, seats and the corp of a woman
An ocean of mysteries continues to wrap the incident of Boeing 737/400 of Adam Air Indonesian low-fare airline direct to Manado, Sulawesi Island, with onboard 102 people and disappeared from radar on January... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on January 11
Rome , Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Aerospace: 1787 - William Herschel discovers Titania and Oberon, two moons of Uranus. Defense: 1923 - Troops from France and Belgium occupy the Ruhr area to force Germany... more
Airports"Bird Strike": a problem that in Italy doesn't want to face
Rome, Italy - The Italian Committee is starting a complete paralysis
The Italian Bird Strike Committee (Ibsc), despite law ties and regulations both national and international that makes the activity obligatory, is beginning to a complete paralysis. It is a problem... more
Airports"Bird Strike": the Italian IBSC and IFSC
Rome, Italy - The Italian Bird Strike Committee and the Italian Flight Safety Committee, respectively
The Italian Flight Safety Committee and the Italian Bird Strike Committee are two organizations that, similarly in other Countries aeronautical advanced happens, have the aim to promote the knowledge of... more