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Industry"Times": Airbus will delay the launch of A-350 too
London, United Kingdom - The new CEO does not have enough time
According to the "Times", Airbus will postpone the launch of A-350, after its sensational flop for A-380 deliveries. The 250-seat aircraft, which was created to compete with Boeing B-787, should be presented... more
Latest newsThe new F-35 JSF’s name will be "Lightning II"
Washington, USA – The name of the Joint Strike Fighter was announced
The US Air Force Chief of Staff, General Michael Moseley, and the Defence Vice-Minister, Gordon England, announced the name for the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas:... more
Industry+14% Boeing deliveries for the second quarter of 2006
Seattle, USA - 97 commercial airplanes delivered
A lucky year for Boeing, the American aeronautic industry. The growth for commercial aircraft deliveries in the second quarter of 2006 is equal to +14% compared to the same period last year: 97 planes... more
MiscellaneousSISMI knew that Abu Omar should have been kidnapped
Milan, Italy - The first admissions of the Italian military intelligence service's agents
In the field of the enquiry about the Abu Omar’s kidnapping (see for details AVIONEWS), they are arriving the first admissions of the agent of SISMI (Italian military intelligence service) that in 2003, w... more
DefenseGreen light to the birth of the new united Bosnian Armed Forces
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Erzegovina - They will be formed by 16,000 soldiers
New step of the Bosnian Government to achieve the complete pacification of the souls after the end, 12 years ago, of the civil war. Yesterday in fact Sarajevo’s Executive approved the unification of t... more
MiscellaneousFirst meeting of the association of the families of the victims of air disasters in Italy
Bari, Italy - It is necessary to start a new cooperation route
They will club for the first time in Bari, on next July 11, the members of the association of victims’ families of the air disasters. The meeting has been supported by October 8th Committee, which club t... more
AirlinesPuma and Lufthansa: "Willkommen zu Fussball"
Berlin, Germany - Partnership between the carrier and the sportwear brand
Puma, the German sportwear brand, is one of the official sponsors of "Germany 2006" world football championship and it "Wears" several national teams, whose stitches show the famous jumping animal. Besides... more
CuriositiesSwiss engineer proposes a blimp for mobile telephony
Zurich, Switzerland - It should be positioned at 21 kilometers high and replace the antennas for telephony
Kamal Alavi is an ex-space engineer, owner of a company called Stratxx, that intends to revolutionize the world of mobile telephony and digital data transmission, by launching on orbit a blimp, the X-Station.... more
IndustryGuarguaglini: Finmeccanica will not join Airbus
Rome, Italy - No interests in BAE share purchase
The President and CEO of Finmeccanica, Piergiorgio Guarguaglini, told journalists that the Italian aerospace and Defense group is not interested in the purchase of English BAE Systems share in Airbus.... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM traffic data
Paris, France - Carried passengers at +7.1%
Air France-KLM Group makes known, as every month, data concerning its performances in last June. Passenger traffic increased of 7.1% compared to the same month in 2005: a goal which has been reached mainly... more
DefenseCooperation between Russia and Indonesia for satellite launching
Moscow, Russia - The agreement will be signed in August
The spokesman of Lapan (National Aviation and Aeronautics Institute) Wisnu Marsis has announced that in August Indonesia and Russia will sign a memorandum of understanding on satellite launching cooperation. "After... more
IndustryEASA gives type certification to EMB-190
San Josè dos Campos, Brazil - The Brazilian manufacturer's aircraft now can fly across Europe
The authorization to fly for the jet of the Brazilian manufacturer has come last June 30th, but Embraer gave forth only yesterday. EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) created in 2003 granted the qualification... more
IndustryBoeing contracts with Stork Fokker for engineering services on the 747-8 wing
Seattle, Usa - The family of the model, with passenger and cargo versions, was launched last November by Cargolux Airlines and Nippon Cargo Airlines
The Boeing Company yesterday announced a contract with Stork Fokker to help design the wing for the new Boeing 747-8. Stork Fokker is providing the 747-8 program with engineering services on a short-term... more
PeopleNew connections between Granada and Madrid
Madrid, Spain - Vueling proposes a new nightly line
Hence next October 29, Vueling Airline will offer new nightly route Granada/Madrid-Barajas. Foresee fourty-thousands passengers every years, equivalent to 33% of voyagers that reach Madrid from Andalucian... more
DefenseCanada could adhere to Usa anti-missiles defence program
Washington, Usa - Opening of Harper towards the "Space shield"
In a joint press conference of United States President George W. Bush and Canadian Premier Steve Harper, the President of Canada has expressed the possibility that in the future his country could adhere... more
DefenseStrengthen military relations between China and Singapur
Beijing, China - Renewed mutual promises of cooperation between two Countries
Singapur’s Chief of Defense, Ng Yat Chung, in visit to Beijing in last days, has met Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan to renew mutual promises of cooperation between Armed Forces of t... more
DefenseMilitary post of Punta Indio will not close
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Unification of the Armed Forces to training of pilots
Argentinean Ministry of Defense will unify the basic training of Navy and Air Force’s pilots in the School of Military Aviation of Còrdoba, however will keep in operation air-naval base of Punta Indio. Depending on... more
Science and technologyThe growth of Spanish air traffic
Madrid, Spain - Eurocontrol valuations
In statements of last days, Victor Aguado, Director General of European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol), informed that Spanish air traffic will growth of the 5,3% every years,... more
Civil aviationBritish hacker penetrates in Pentagon's computers
Rome, Italy - He could risk 70 years of prison
He justified himself saying that he only wanted to find proves of the existence of extra-terrestrial life and "Suppressed technologies", developed inside American laboratories without informing the rest... more
Science and technologyIridium satellite phones in Hospital and Personnel
Washington, USA - Communications bomb-proof
MedStar, the first no-profit health organization in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area, selected Roadpost Company to equip hospitals and personnel with Iridium satellite phones, to emergency backup communications,... more
Press releaseAlitalia: declaration concerning Italian Antitrust's decision about Volare
Rome, Italy - Italian national carrier makes some considerations
"Concerning the Italian Antitrust’s decision about Volare, made known on last Wednesday, Alitalia declares: If preserves to approach the national air transport basing on prejudicial ideas -confirming t... more
AirlinesHow reach Germany at favourable price
Milan, Italy - HLX , a low-cost carrier
HLX is a low-cost air company that allows to reach 7 cities of Germany, as: Hamburg, Cologne/Bonn, Berlin/Tegel, Dusseldorf, Munich, Stuttgart, Hannover, from 12 Italian cities. Benefits offered are numerous:... more
AirlinesA world fit for children
Adelaide, Australia - Special Summer
For Summer 2006, different companies propose special offers to reach Adelaide, in the South-Australia. Different the attractions for adults and as much again funs for children. Glenelg’s Port: swimming w... more
AerospaceLaunch of the first Chinese satellite of exploration.
Guiyang, China - New Chinese space borders of the Middle Kingdom
At the end of 2007 it will passe the first launch of the Chinese lunar satellite of exploration, a project already started in 2004. This satellite, called Changer N°1, from the name of the goddess that... more
AerospaceSpace cooperation between the States of Asia-Pacific Region
Beijing, China - Signed deal for international cooperation
In last days, the People’s National Congress, the highest organ of the China State’s power, started the legislative procedures to ratify the Convention on the Space International Cooperation for the Asi... more
AccidentsTrial for Linate air disaster: two discharges and five convictions
Milan, Italy - Federico and Fusco, airport top manager and Director, have been discharged
The second degree trial for Linate air disaster which caused 118 victims on October 8, 2001 ended with two discharges and five convictions. The fourth Appeal Court of Milan judged this way: the ex-top... more
MiscellaneousEx-President of LAB on the run
La Paz, Bolivia - Warrant of seizure for Ernesto Asbùn
From last week of June, the entrepreneur and ex-President of Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB), Raùl Ernesto Asbùn Gassaul, is on the run from Country. He has evaded the justice and governmental systems of se... more
PeopleEU's new regulation about the air traffic
Brussels, Belgium - An important step for the accomplishment of the "Single Sky"
EU’s new regulation to modernize air traffic. After the last days decision to push the carriers to use a less pollutant fuel (see for details AVIONEWS), yesterday European Commission approved a new regulation f... more
PeopleSeoul denies civil airplanes from flying in missile test area
Seoul, South Korea - Korean Air and Asiana Airlines aircraft change their routes
South Korean civil aviation authority decided that Korean Air and Asiana Airlines flights coming to Seoul from United States must have a different route than the usual one, so that they can avoid the areas... more
AerospaceDiscovery docks to the International Space Station
Washington, USA - Perfect manoeuvre
After two days in orbit, Discovery gets off without difficulties on International Space Station. To wait for its arrive with enthusiasm, alone two astronauts occupants of Station, Russian Commandant Pavel... more
AirlinesLAB in bankruptcy
La Paz, Bolivia - 4 prefectures propose a decree for LAB
Prefects of Cochabamba, Tarija, Beni and Pando keep on insisting Bolivian Executive Power so that NAFIBO (Nacional Financiera Boliviana) allowed a term loan to safe Lloyd Aéreo Boliviano (LAB) from bankruptcy. Prefectures... more
Press releaseENAV: regular flights next Sunday July 9 in Italy
Rome, Italy - The strike for four hours was fixed by LICTA union
"In consequence of the postponement to other date ordered by Italian Transport Minister, ENAV (Italian Flight Assistance Board) communicates that the national strike announced by the air traffic controllers... more
AirlinesNew Airbus wide-body for Finnair
Helsinki, Finland - Opening towards Asian market
Finnair airline will purchase 12 new Airbus wide-body nine A-350 and three A-340 that will arrive within 2007-2008; rather, current fleet of long-range of Boeing MD-11 will be removed within 2012. First... more
DefenseMeeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission and US and NATO ambassadors
Rome, Italy - They talked about Italian Armed Forces role in international missions
Yesterday there was a meeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission, Sergio De Gregorio, the American ambassador in Italy, Ronald Spogli, and the US ambassador at NATO, Victoria Nuland.... more
MiscellaneousNew Israeli air raid at dawn: one dead and three injured
Gaza, Gaza Strip - Olmert's violent assault goes on
After yesterday’s 22 victims, Israeli raids re-started during the night in Gaza Strip. This morning at dawn a Hamas militant was killed and three more Palestinians were injured in a fighter air attack i... more
Science and technologySacbo: new flight Orio al Serio-Istanbul
Bergamo, Italy - Served by Myair with A-320
"The link between Bergamo-Orio al Serio’s airport and Istanbul, served by Myair.com, begins today, July 7, with Airbus A-320 from 180 seats. The connection is operated on Monday and Friday. Already from n... more
Latest news135 aircraft attended to civil and military parade in Caracas
Caracas, Venezuela - Commemoration for Indipendence Day
Last Wednesday morning, at 10 o’clock, it is led off the civil and military parade of Caracas that has seen involvment of 133 aircraft, among airs and helicopters, of National Armed Force. The main attraction o... more
Civil aviationCIA flights: at least six airplanes in the last five years in Belgium
Brussels, Belgium - The report of Senator Christine Defraigne
Belgian newspaper, "Le Soir", wrote that at least six airplanes connected to illegal transfers of suspicious terrorists by CIA used Belgian air space in the last five years. The newspaper repeats what... more
Civil aviationClandestine immigrants disembarks. Frattini: the Mediterranean Sea will be patrolled by EU aeronaval forces
Catania, Italy - The vice-President of the European Commission, Franco Frattini, declared that to Sicilian Eurodeputy, Nello Musumeci
"The Mediterranean Sea will be soon patrolled by EU aeronaval unities in order to control and discourage clandestine immigrants flows from Africa to European coasts". The vice-President of the European... more
AirlinesAlitalia. Bianchi: before renewing leaders we must an equation with three unknown quantities
Rome, Italy - The company's situation is not so serious for Italian Transport Minister
The Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, joined a meeting in Rome named "Technological innovation in transport systems for Italy’s competitiveness and development". The Minister said that "... more
Press releaseClandestine immigrants disembarks. Fallica: Mediterranean Sea surveillance should discourage them
Palermo, Italy - The statement by Pippo Fallica, member of the Italian Parliament Defense Commission
"European Commission vice-President, Franco Frattini, said that fight policy against clandestine immigration is a priority for Europe. Patrolling the Mediterranean Sea with EU aeronaval unities and restoring... more
IndustryComputer Sciences Corp. awarded of a over 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft
Computer Sciences Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $13,372,222 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for E-2C Hawkeye Aircraft and tactical data links system... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Systems awarded of a near 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MH-60R helicopter
Lockheed Martin Systems, Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a not to exceed $41,940,995 ceiling priced order against a basic ordering agreement for procurement of 12 weapons replaceable assemblies for the MH-60R... more
IndustryComputer Sciences Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-21 aircraft
Computer Sciences Corp., Applied Technologies LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,259,408 firm-fixed-price, time and material and incentive options contract modification. This action provides... more
IndustryAgreement between Sas cargo and Air China for new freighters
Beijing, China - The cargo fleet of the Chinese company increases
The require for freight transport in China is constantly growing, reason why the air company Air China has signed an agreement with Sas cargo, Scandinavian carrier of cargo planes, in order to begin a... more
DefenseNew bomber TU-160 Blakjack for Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Delivery expected within the year
The Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Ivanov, attending yesterday to a ceremony at Kazan’s plant for the delivery of a bomber TU-160 Blakjack of last generation, has announced that within the year t... more
Science and technologyAlgiers has a new international airport
Algiers, Algeria - It costed EUR 530 million
It has been working since June 30th, but was officially inaugurated only yesterday morning the new international airport located 20 kilometers far from Algiers, during a ceremony in occasion of the 44th... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-330/300 series airplanes, and Airbus model A-340/200 and A-340/300 series airplanes (2006-14-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent failure of the landing gear lengthening system, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane on the ground during landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38062-38064] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Honeywell International Inc. TPE331 series turboprop, and TSE331-3U model turboshaft engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the turbine rotor due to low-cycle-fatigue (LCF), and damage to the aircraft
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38054-38059] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-31, DC-9- 32, DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, and DC-9-34F airplanes; and model DC- 9-40 and DC-9-50 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent point-contact arcing or filament heating in the fuel tank, which, in the event of a short or ground fault inside the fuel tank, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 5, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 128)] [Page 38053-38054] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more