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AirlinesMalaysia Airlines raises fuel surcharge
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 33%-42% increase
Malaysian Airlines, in trouble for losses due to costs, has decided to raise domestic fuel surcharges from today, as a part of a general plan to return to profit next year. The government-controlled carrier... more
DefenseRussia has destroyed 1000 nuclear launcher
Moscow, Russia - No correspondent datum has been supplied by USA
From January 1st 2006, Russia had 927 strategic offensive carriers with 4279 nuclear warheads against the 1225 strategic offensive carriers and 5966 American warheads, this one according to Russian liable... more
IndustryGalileo Avionica to supply the Pirate Irst for the second tranche of Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
Rome, Italy - The value of the contract amounts to over EUR 120 million
"Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company, together with EuroFirst partners Thales–UK and Tecnobit -Spain has been awarded a contract to supply the PIRATE Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) for the second t... more
MiscellaneousAfghanistan: third British soldier dead
Kabul, Afghanistan - The ISAF has officially taken over the command of the military operations in the six districts in the South
The military command of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) yesterday has retailed that has been found the body of the third British soldier of the International Security Force that in the last... more
PeopleTassili Airlines signes for four Bombardier Q-400
Ottawa, Canada - Transport for workers in oilfields
After one month and half of off-the-record news, the Algerian Tassili Airlines has signed a contract for USD 103 million for four beturbo-prop of Bombardier Q-400. The deliveries will pass in the Autumn... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): Alarm by Unicef, 200 children have been killed
Rome, Italy - 37 little victims in the air raid at Cana, appeal of the General Director Veneman for a cease-fire
"The Israeli attack to Cana demonstrates in a dramatic way that, once again are the children to pay for the war". These are the words of Unicef General Director Ann Veneman referred to the massacre of... more
AirlinesAir China will sell its shares on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Beijing, China - Its debut is expected on August 22
Flag carrier Air China announced it will list on Shanghai Stock Exchange on August 22 and it has already started talks with potential investors on the pricing of its initial public offer, which is expected... more
Sport aviationFivl: paraglide championship and "Acroaria 2006"
Turin, Italy - The first one is just finished and the other will take place from August 6 to 13
"It’s ended at Suello (Lecco) the world Italian championship ’Open’ of paraglide with 130 participants, from over 40 European Countries. The winner has been Radek Vacera, from Czech republic, second Chris... more
AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines towards services privatization
Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia - Five units will be listed or sold
Flag airline Saudi Arabian Airlines will privatize five of its units: catering, handling, cargo, pilot training and technical maintenance. Some will be listed, others will be managed by private subjects.... more
AirlinesRyanair raises of 40% on the second quarter, but the prevision for the rest of the year is negative
Dublin Ireland - In the mean time the Irish carrier offers free touristic guides on its web-site
Despite having reported during the 2006 second quarter an increase of 40% of the turnover, reaching EUR 566,6 million, the prevision for the rest of this year of the Irish low-cost air company Ryanair... more
IndustryProgress in the B-777 Freighter development
Seattle, USA - Configuration has ended and details design has started
Boeing announced it ended B-777 Freighter configuration and started details design of it. Based on the B-777/200LR Worldliner passenger airplane, the cargo version shares all its features with the proper... more
Government actsUrgent interpellation: "Do Israeli bombs to Lebanon come from or did they pass at Camp Darby?"
Rome, Italy - Presented by Gennaro Migliore (European Left Party) along with other Parliamentarians
Many Italian Parliamentarians asked to interpellate Italian Premier, Defense and Foreign Ministers in order to know if it is true what "Il Manifesto" newspaper reported on Sunday July 23, 2006. It said... more
AirlinesUAL earns USD 119m in the second quarter of 2006
Washington, USA - It is the first profit since 2000
United Airlines, which emerged from bankruptcy in February, posted a profit of USD 110m in the second quarter of 2006: it is its first profit since 2000, thanks to a strong demand and to cost cuts that... more
Aerospace"Cassini" discovers liquid methane over Titan
Washington, USA - Enrico Flamini elected Italian Program Manager of the mission for the "Team Achievement" of the IAA
The probe "Cassini" (NASA-ESA-ASI) has discovered, in South Pole of Titan, the largest satellite of Saturn, a region with a dozen of methane’s lakes. It is a question of an area with a surface of 235 f... more
AirlinesBoeing delivers to GOL a B-737/800 equipped to land on shorter runways
Seattle, Usa - The modified airplane will enable to land and take-off on strips less than 5000 feet long
The low-cost Brazilian air company GOL was far-back interested into enlarge its capability to operate on airports with runways less than 5000 feet long, in order to increase its competitiveness both at... more
AirlinesNew Jet Airways connection London-Amritsar
London, United Kingdom - It will take off three times a week from India and United Kingdom
Jet Airways is an Indian air company that operates more than 300 daily flights inside India, and several international links, among which an important place is occupied by the routes toward London. The... more
AirlinesFirst 747-400ER for Jade Cargo
Seattle, USA - Operating in first week of August
Boeing has delivered to Chinese carrier, Jade Cargo International, the first of six 747-400ER cargo ordered in 2005. This version has a maximum load of 113 tons and a maximum autonomy of 9200 km. Typical... more
CuriositiesIt costs USD 139 million the most expensive house in the world, and it has got a landing square for helicopters
London, United Kingdom - It's located on Surrey country, near Windsor's Castle
It’s surely not what can be called a cheaply deal. But it’s plan to see that the potential buyers won’t come short for the 103-rooms mansion "Updown Court", that for the second consecutive year keeps stayi... more
AirlinesStock Exchange: rally for Alitalia after Antitrust investigation
Rome, Italy - 2.25% rise probably thanks to AirOne difficulties
After yesterday’s news on Italian Antitrust prosecution against acquisition of Gandalf by Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for details), the shares of the Italian national airline fell to -2.88%. The maximum sanction b... more
Latest newsLast flight of a F-14D Tomcat
Washington, USA - A capitol of embarked American Air Force long 32 years
It has closed a capitol long 32 years of American Aviation Embarked on air carrier’s history: last Friday has been realized the last operative launch of a F-14D Tomcat on board of the USS "Theodore Roosevelt". The a... more
AirlinesGermanwings: new destinations with Winter schedule
Berlin, Germany - Both domestic and international
Low-cost carrier Germanwings empowers connections among Germany, Eastern Europe and Spain in its Winter 2006/2007 schedule. From Berlin-Schönefeld the airline will activate a new flight to Saint Petersburg... more
MiscellaneousStrong rains trigger air delays in the Beijing Airport
Beijing, China - Airport isolated for the flood of the Capital's main streets
In this month of July, the Chinese Capital has seen 26 days of rain, and according to Municipal Weather Department, is the most rainy of last five years. The copious rain fallen over Beijing yesterday... more
Weather forecasts"Vietnam: International Travel Expo" from August 4 to 6
Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam - Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the event
The "International Travel Expo" will start next August 4 and will go on for three days at Phu Tho Stadium in Ho Chi Mihn City, Vietnam. Vietnam Airlines is the official carrier of the show, where about... more
PeopleDHL returns 21 aircraft to ABX
London, United Kingdom - Deal between two carriers
In the month of August, the air courier DHL (acronym of three founders: Adrian Dalsey, Larry Hilldom e Robert Lynn) will cease to use eleven DC-9 and ten DC-10 of ABX air fleet, the American cargo airline... more
MiscellaneousIt is void the cease-fire in Sri Lanka
Colombo, Sri Lanka - Air raids against the rebels of the LTTE
It is again war in Sri Lanka between governmental Army and the rebel of the LTTE - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam that have stated "Void and without effect at the moment" the deal of the cease-fire in... more
DefenseCongo: elections took place without incidents
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - MONUC mission refers that
UN mission in Congo (MONUC) referred that political elections in the Mid-African Democratic Republic, the first multi-party elections since 1960, took place in a neat way and with no incidents. The 17,000... more
Latest newsBoeing KC-767A Tanker of Italian Air Force has completed its 100th test flight
Rome, Italy - It's four B-767 purchased by Italian Air Force and modified
The Italian Military Air Force has ordered four airplanes KC-767A Tanker produced by Boeing, and the first of these has just completed its 100th test flight, reaching so the total of 330 flight hours.... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: flights between New York and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles
Houston, Usa - Starting from Dec 16, 2006
Continental Airlines yesterday announced it will launch new flights between its New York hub at International Airport and Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, starting Dec. 16, 2006, pending government approval.... more
AerospaceNASA: return of the launch probes "STEREO"
Washington, USA – They will study the phenomenon of solar eruptions
It will slide from August 20 to after August 31 the launch of the twin probes "STEREO" (Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory) by NASA, reserved to study the solar eruptions. The return has been decided... more
AccidentsRescued by an helicopter of Tuscany Region a climber missing in Apuane
Massa, Italy - An 69-year-old English man stayed for 24 hours alone and without water, he had missed during an excursion
It’s has been recovered yesterday morning in shock, dehydrate and hungry the 69-year old English mountain climber that was missing since Sunday afternoon, when he parted company from his partners during a... more
AirlinesMenaces to Israeli airline, El Al
Brussels, Belgium - A letter was found at Brussels airport
Israeli flag airline, El Al, received menaces in the shape of a letter which was found yesterday in a toilette at Brussels airport. Security measures in the air station have been strenghtened and the power... more
PeopleBombardier delivers two CRJ-900 to SkyWest Airlines
Ottawa, Canada - Firm order for 17 aircraft to the American carrier
The Air Bombardier Aerospace has delivered the first two regional jet Bombardier CRJ-900 to the SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of the SkyWest Inc. of Saint George, in Utah. They are the first two specimens... more
AirlinesNorthwest Airlines: the flight attendants have rejected the proposal of a new employement contract
New York, Usa - It's possible a strike of the workers starting from tomorrow
The proposal by the management to the flight attendants of the air company Northwest Airlines for a cut on the category salaries has received a denial. The syndicate of carrier’s flight attendants has t... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (2). Siniora: Cana's slaughter is a crime against humanity
Beirut, Lebanon - Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati prompts weapons
Lebanese Premier, Fouad Siniora, rejected Israel apologies after Cana’s bombing that killed 52 civil people, among which many children. Siniora confuted Israeli accusations that said there were Hezbollah b... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon. Peretz: it takes ten more days of bombing
Tel Aviv, Israel - Olmert announces earth offensive expansion
After the announcement of Israeli Premier, Ehud OLmert, to expand earth offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanese territory, Arabian staellite TV, "Al Jazeera" reported that a barrage of militants’ missiles f... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: we're interested into the maintenance of participation in Avio
Rome, Italy - It's stated in a dispatch of industrial Group of Piazza Montegrappa
"The President and CEO of Finmeccanica, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, has on several occasions represented the interest by Finmeccanica to keep holding a share in Avio, also following a possible change... more
PeopleEU Parliament: a less pollutant and more loyal air transport
Strasbourg, France - A resolution against gas carbon emissions has been approved
The European Parliament has approved a resolution to reduce environmental impact of air transport. Its targets are reduction of gap with less pollutant transports, tutelage of competitiveness between EU... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter Canada Limited model BO-105 LS A-3 helicopters (2006-15-14)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue failure of the fixed bolts and nuts, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 27, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 144)] [Page 42576-42577] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McCauley Propeller Systems Propeller models B5JFR36C1101/114GCA-0, C5JFR36C1102/L114GCA-0, B5JFR36C1103/ 114HCA-0, and C5JFR36C1104/L114HCA-0
Washington, Usa - To detect cracks in the propeller blade that could cause failure and separation of the propeller blade and loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 143)] [Page 42258-42260] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Eurocopter France model AS-365N2, AS-365 N3, EC-155B, EC-155B1, SA-365N, N1, and SA-366G1 helicopters (2006-16-15R1)
Washington, Usa - To detect a crack in an MGB base plate and prevent failure of one of the MGB attachment points to the frame, which could result in severe vibration and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 26, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 143)] [Page 42254-42258] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Latest news"Linux" system will be introduced into military planes of Boeing
Washington, Usa - An agreement has ben signed between the aeronautic industry and Wind River Systems for the launch of the new operative system on military aircraft
Wind River Systems is a Californian company that deals with the supply of software to industries. Its products have application on the mobile telephone field, for digital cameras, for the Mars exploring... more
IndustryRolls Royce awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-402 engine
Rolls Royce, plc in Bristol, England, is being awarded a $5,352,621 priced order (5351) under previously awarded contract (N00383-04-G-001M) for procurement of ring base plates used in support of the F-402... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a 780 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For four C-17 aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Long Beach, Calif., is being awarded a $780,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract. This is an undefinitized contract action for a foreign military sales delivery order contract that... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines: net profit of 291mln USD for the controller Amr Corporation
Fort Worth, Usa - The fuel increase keeps affecting the air company's costs
A note from Amr Corporation, the US society that controls the air company American Airlines, makes know that in the second quarter of this year has had a net profit of 291mln USD, in growth compared with... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines launches a new route non-stop London-New York
London, United Kingdom - It will connect the London airport of Gatwick with the "JfK" of New York
Within the end of the year the air company Delta Airlines should introduce in its operational flight network the daily connections between the London-Gatwick airport and the one of New York-"JfK", with... more
MiscellaneousIsrael-Lebanon (3): aids for Lebanon rebuilding
Beirut, Lebanon - Half world promises allocations
The international community has pledged itself to economically help Lebanon in the rebuilding effort for its infrastructures and industrial plants which have been destroyed by Israeli bombing, that caused... more
Science and technologyThe spy airplane for global changes research at "Catullo" Airport
Verona, Italy - It arrived Tuesday and went to Marrakesh this morning
"Ex-Soviet spy airplane M-55 Geophysica, that arrived at ’Catullo’ Airport last Tuesday, made flight test to Sicily Friday after being equipped with scientific means in Verona airport hangar, which was... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: the UN Security Council's resolution is expected today
Teheran, Iran - It will ask Teheran to suspend any activities within August 31
After months of negotiations, international summits, appeals, menaces and worries, the UN Security Council should finally adopt the ultimatum-resolution against Iranian nuclear programme today, asking... more
PeopleIATA: Chinese air traffic will keep on growing until 2009
Geneva, Switzerland - +9.6% per year for passengers and +14.4% for cargo
According to valuations given by Giovanni Bisignani, Director General of IATA (International Air Transport Association), Chinese passenger traffic is rising 9.6% annually until 2009, while freight transport... more
Weather forecastsIt will be on Langhe the Alba Truffle Cup, a truffle-hunt on balloon
Cuneo, Italy - The award is a 3000 EUR truffle
The occasion to join for once sky and ground in a competition to search for the most precious among the soil products is given by the 76th "National fair of white truffle", organized by the National Fair... more