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AirlinesAlitalia. Cimoli: "Recapitalization was desperate and courageous"
Paris, France - Airline's CEO said to "Il Sole 24 Ore" newspaper
Giancarlo Cimoli has been interviewed by "Il Sole 24 Ore" newspaper at Paris. He said that "We needed to do this desperate and courageous operation. Alitalia’s capital increase has aroused the interest o... more
Science and technologyA new international airport in Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal - But analysts criticized the high cost of the plan
Portugal will go ahead with the construction of a new international airport worth EUR 3bn, despite of several analysts believe that the plan is too costly for the semi-empty cash of the country. The Socialist... more
Science and technologyCIA planes may have landed in Finland too
Helsinki, Finland - But no flight carrying Islamic terrorists has landed in Portugal unbeknown to the Government
Airplanes used by the CIA to transport Islamic terrorists captured in Iraq, would have landed also in Finland according to local newspaper "Borgaabladet". In particular, an American Lockheed C-130 aircraft... more
AirlinesAir France: leasing agreement with Club Med/Jet tours for Summer 2006
Rome, Italy - Two A-320 serve the flights from April 8 to November 4, 2006, a third one those extra for July and August
Air France and Club Méditerranée Group (Club Med/Jet tours) announce a leasing agreement for Summer 2006. This contract expects to link seven destinations departing from Orly towards Agadir, Marrakech, T... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (3): airspace and defence growing in a strategic region
Dubai, UAE - A global analysis of the Middle Eastern exhibition which ended today
The 2005 edition of the Dubai Air Show ended today. Several aspects appeared clear during the aerospace and defence exhibition and one must put them into evidence. First of all, Airbus would seem to go... more
DefenseUzbekistan denied it has closed its airspace to NATO and Germany
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - German Embassy to Uzbekistan and a representative from Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign affirmed it
Germany is still using the Uzbek air base of Termez for providing support to its troops in Afghanistan. After spreading rumors about the closure of Uzbekistan’s airspace to NATO forces, the German Embassy t... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (2): Shell does not fear of the rising oil cost
Dubai, UAE - The company attended to the 2005 edition showing its aviation fuels
Shell attended the latest edition of Dubai Air Show (it has ended today) by showing its aviation sector-dedicated fuels. It is important that a specialized internationally famous company like Shell decided... more
Science and technologyTurin-Caselle Airport: some cancellations due to general strike are likely tomorrow
Turin, Italy - Sagat, Turin Airport's operator, communicated it
"On the occasion of tomorrow’s general strike, Sagat informs that the walk-out will last four hours, from 12:00am to 4:00pm. Scheduled flights can suffer for delays or cancellations. So, Sagat invites p... more
PeopleRolls Royce Trent 1000 engine assembly started
London, UK - The launch customer to be ANA with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Rolls Royce started assembling the first Trent 1000 turbofan, devoted to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner medium-long airliner. The ground test bench will be deployed in February 2006, whereas the test flight... more
Government actsQuestion time: US presence in the waters of La Maddalena's archipelago
Rome, Italy - By senator Gianni Nieddu (Democratici di sinistra-L'Ulivo)
Italian Senator Nieddu asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing when US nuclear submarines leave Italian base at La Maddalena’s archipelago off the island of Sardinia. more
Government actsInterpellation: use of white phosphorus over Falluja
Rome, Italy - By senator Luigi Malabarba (Misto-Altre componenti del gruppo)
Italian senator Malabarba asked Italian Minister of Defence for knowing which kind of steps Italian Government intends to take to verify the most serious facts concerning the use of white phosphorus over... more
HelicoptersEurocopter: chances in India thanks to technology transfer
New Dheli, India - It would have been requested both by Indian Government and HAL aerospace company and the European group could accept though under specific conditions
Eurocopter started an intense promotional activity in India in both the civil and military sectors. The European group would have seized a chance offered by both Indian Government and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics... more
Government actsQuestion time: Alitalia share situation at the Stock Exchange
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy Hon. Lucchese asked various Italian Government’s members for making clear hat can be done about Alitalia’s situation when considering loss at the Stock Exchange affecting its share r... more
Government actsQuestion time: hypothesis of administrative commissioning for Alitalia
Rome, Italy - By Hon. Francesco Paolo Lucchese (UDC)
Italian Deputy Hon. Lucchese intended to understand if Italian Government can take into account the hypothesis of an administrative commission in Alitalia when considering the delicate situation of the... more
PeopleNo-frills carriers tripled their presence in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Poland's Civil Aviation Agency (ULC) said it
Over 2004 first three quarters they carried 580,000 passengers; in the same period of 2005 low-cost carriers carried more than 2 million people according to ULC, the Poland’s Civil Aviation Agency. LOT w... more
AirlinesA-380's delivery to Air France postponed till April 1st ,2008
Paris, France - Delivery's delay is a year later than the scheduled date
Air France’s President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, speaking at press conference to report carrier half-year’s results, said that delivery of 10 A-380s to the French airline has been postponed by additional 6 m... more
AirlinesThis is how you can face fuel high price
Washington, USA - Extra costs for a seats on the emergency exit and USD 2 for a pillow
It is what is happening on board US airlines pestered with jet-fuel high price: they are thinking up everything for surviving. "USA Today" newspaper said that airlines are increasingly enforcing check-in... more
AirlinesAerCap signed a letter of intent with Airbus for 70 A-320s
Paris, France - Comments from Humbert (Airbus) and Heinemann (AerCap)
AerCap, the company formerly known as Debis Airfinance and recently acquired by Cerberus Capital Management, has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to buy 70 A-320 jets. "The order will carry more than... more
AirlinesNational Air Service: the first Saudi low-cost airline
Riad, Saudi Arabia - NAS Chairman and CEO, Mohammed Al Azer, announced it
National Air Service will launch the new Saudi carrier within Summer 2006. Its Chairman and CEO, Mohammed Al Azer, said the airline has already selected the aircraft and will offer only domestic flights... more
DefensePiracy opposition: the "Granatiere" ship goes back home
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow it will return, at the end of the "Mare sicuro 2005" mission
The ship, departed last August 6, has carried out for about four months in the Arabic Sea waters surveillance tasks, deterrence and escort of cargo ships, finalized to prevent and fight attacks by pirates... more
HelicoptersDenel: relaunch can be started by relying on the rotor-wing
Pretoria, South Africa - The firm believes in Rooivalk attack helicopter and the Mokopa anti-tank missile
The relaunch for the South African Denel aerospace company can be warranted by the helicopter sector and both Government and Board are certain. The good relations with AgustaWestland in managing the A-109... more
AerospaceNASA: new cracks on an external tank destined to the Space Shuttle
Washington, USA - Technicians would have realized about it during a trial
NASA found new cracks on an external tank destined to a Space Shuttle spacecraft during a test, despite it deals with a completely new component. It could lead to additional delays for the resume of the... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show: Airbus confirmed its leadership in air transport
Dubai, UAE - Some 157 aircraft were ordered during the exhibition worth around USD 14bn
Airbus is certain to confirm its leadership in the air transport sector with the largest number of deliveries and a significant amount of orders for its aircraft on a global basis. Performance at the Dubai... more
CuriositiesAn Australian swindled up 17.6 "Frequent flyer" points
Sydney, Australia - It costed him six months of prison
He is Austin Perrott, 45-year-old, married, three sons, he has been working for Singapore Airlines in Melbourne from February 1996 to October 2002. During these years, thanks to a computer’s malfunction, h... more
Science and technologyAeroporti di Roma: investments up to EUR 11m to modernize the Roman air stations
Rome, Italy - ADR SpA Commercial Activities Central Director, Andrea Belardini announced it
Aeroporti di Roma (Roman airport’s operator) Commercial Activities Central Director, Andrea Belardini, announced during a press conference that new investments are scheduled up to EUR 11m to be implemented b... more
PeopleEuropean Court denied the transfer of personal details to US authorities
Brussels, Belgium - EU General Lawyer Philippe Leger asked for cancelling European Commission and Council's decision
European Court denied the transfer of personal details to US authorities as scheduled by both European Commission and Council. There is a lack of protection for sensitive data and a shortage of proper... more
PeopleEuropean Court denied the transfer of personal details to US authorities (2)
Brussels, Belgium - European Parliament decided for an appeal
One must appeal after the Court’s sentence. EU Commission’s press office reacted with a no comment but then expressed as above mentioned. EU Parliament members instead commented in a different manner suc... more
Science and technologyMilan-Malpensa Airport: 19m persons to pass at the air station by December 31, 2005
Milan, Italy - It was stated by Maurizio Merenda, SEA SpA aviation business development Director
Up to 19m persons are expected to pass at the Milan-Malpensa air station by December 31, 2005. Maurizio Merenda, SEA SpA aviation business development Director, stated so as it is the result of an increase... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series airplanes (2005-24-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inadequate fastener clamp-up, which could result in cracking of the fastener holes, cracking along the lower wing skin panels, fuel leaking from the wing fuel tanks onto the engines, and possible fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 225)] [Page 70713-70715] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryAgustaWestland: an offer for the provision of 141 US-101s has been notified
Washington, USA - This offer was suggested on last Monday but it is also competing for the bid related to the US Army's LUH programme
AgustaWestland is competing to supply 322 US Army’s helicopters. Moreover, it notified an offer for the provision of 141 US-101s to US Air Force on last Monday. The supply of 322 multirole light choppers t... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer) model EMB-135, EMB-145, -145ER, -145MR, - 145LR, -145XR, -145MP, and -145EP airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent flame backflow into the APU compartment through the eductor during in- flight APU starts, which could result in fire in the APU compartment
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 225)] [Page 70707-70711] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Vertol model 107-II helicopters (2005-24-05)
Washington, Usa - To detect a fatigue crack in a quill shaft and prevent separation of the quill shaft between the aft transmission and the mix box assembly, loss of rotor synchronization, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 225)] [Page 70718-70720] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryLockheed Martin: Computer Sciences purchase offer has been withdrawn
New York, USA - The "Wall Street Journal" wrote
Lockheed Martin and two other investors has released an offer for the purchase of Computer Sciences company early in November (see for details AVIONEWS). The "Wall Street Journal", quoting some sources... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767-300 series airplanes (2005-24-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the output wiring of the frequency converters, which could result in the failure of a wire bundle and consequent adverse effects on other systems sharing the affected wire bundle
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 225)] [Page 70711-70713] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
DefenseUkraine: NATO to ensure destruction of MANPADS and light weapons within 12 years
Kiev, Ukraine - An agreement has been achieved between Ukrainian Government and the Atlantic Alliance with a forecasted cost around EUR 8m
The programme for the destruction of portable surface-to-air missiles, light weapons and the related munitions set by a recent agreement signed between Ukrainian Government and NATO will last for 12 years.... more
HelicoptersSaudi Aramco: seven A-109E Powers for offshore operations arriving by the end of the year
Ryiadh, Saudi Arabia - Aircraft to be deployed in the Persian Gulf area for transport and medevac activities
Saudi Aramco company will take delivery of all the seven AgustaWestland A-109E Power helicopters ordered by the end of this year. The Arab firm, which is attending to activities related to oil industry,... more
Science and technologyADR to expect delays and cancelled flights for tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Rome's airports are getting ready for Friday's general strike and are warning passengers
Aeroporti di Roma SpA informs travellers that "The Italian Ministry of Transports declared lawful the general strike forecasted tomorrow November 25, from 12:00am up to 4:00pm, also for air transportation".... more
AirlinesAlitalia: "The time has come when we have to start thinking about a convergence with Air France"
Rome, Italy - It would have been recently stated by President Cimoli, adding that Stock Exchange share will rise and profit achieved in 2006
Alitalia President and CEO, Cimoli, believes in a Stock Exchange share growth and the possibility of achieving profit next year. Airline’s share was overvalued and that is why recent loss occurred, Cimoli s... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-318/100, A-319/100, A-320/200, A-321/100, and A-321/200 and model A-320/111 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent landings with the NLG turned 90 degrees from centerline, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 23, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 225)] [Page 70715-70718] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryBAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. awarded of a over 6 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18
BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc., Communication, Navigation, Identification & Reconnaissance, Greenlawn, N.Y., is being awarded a not-to-exceed ceiling price $6,270,000 delivery... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded a $7,510,278 time and materials contract to provide for modification of 18 Dutch F-16 aircraft to Chile MLU configurations. This work involves... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130J
Lockheed Martin Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $10,299,983 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide additional Depot Repair Services to support the C-130J program through Jan. 31 - 6,259... more
IndustryAerojet-General Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System
Aerojet-General Corp., Sacramento, Calif., is being awarded a $19,920,685 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide for research and development to demonstrate affordable technologies in a strategic upper-stage... more
AirlinesMalaysia: airlines forced to cut fuel surcharge
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Demand was down after avian flu outbreak
Malaysia’s carriers will have to cut their fuel surcharges to increase air traffic in the face of a weaker than expected demand. Fuel surcharges are in fact causing an unexpected reduction of bookings a... more
MiscellaneousEarthquake in Pakistan: humanitarian air-bridges are continuing
Islamabad, Pakistan - Both NATO and UNHCR are in the front line
NATO-UNHCR air-bridge from Turkey, which started last October 19, has been completed after 103 flights. NATO transported in Pakistan more than 1000 tons of relief in all from the air base of Incirlik (Turkey),... more
PeopleFrench Government said yes for air ticket's tax
Paris, France - Parliamentary approval is now expected
The Government of Paris has approved the plan introducing a new tax on air tickets to increase aid for the poor nations (see for details AVIONEWS). The tax, which needs parliamentary approval, will add... more
Civil aviationIranian nuclear programme: could Russia guarantee the civil purpose of uranium enrichment?
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic, however, does not like this European-US hypothesis even if positive signs about talks resume would exist
The United States and European Union will not transfer the Iranian nuclear case to the UN Security Council, at least in the near-term. The intention would be the one of resuming talks with Teheran as soon... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5). Recapitalization: Air France President Jean Cyril Spinetta's statement
Paris, France - "The commercial agreement with Alitalia works very well"
Air France President, Jean Cyril Spinetta, commented about recapitalization in Alitalia. Employees should support the relaunch of the carrier as much has been done. Rising fuel cost affected all and also... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at Dubai Air Show (7): will the first all-Iranian fighter fly in 2008?
Dubai, UAE - The Shafaq programme could turn into reality opening a new era for the Iranian aerospace industry
Many would have probably hoped to see the progress of the Iranian aerospace industry in the military field during the Dubai Air Show, but experts are aware about the fact that various projects are still... more
Helicopters"A-139", that is to say AgustaWestland owns the entire programme
Cascina Costa, Italy - Bell transferred to the Finmeccanica group-owned company its 25% stake and Agusta increased its committment for the BA-609 as well
One could state that now the AB-139 can even change its name in the "A-139": Bell accepted to transfer its programme 25% stake to AgustaWestland, so actually modifying relations within the Italian-US joint-venture... more