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PeopleAdding flights during the Chinese Lunar New Year
Beijing, China - The peak travel season of the country
Chinese Lunar New Year will start on next February 9 but already there are many movements in the country during the one which represent the biggest holiday season of the country. For the event they are... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial standing on December 31, 2004
Rome, Italy - It is worth EUR 1764m
In order to answer CONSOB (Italian Committee for Stock Exchange), Alitalia has released data related to the net financial standing on December 31, 2004. It puts into evidence the fact that the general... more
PeopleGreece did not engage enough in Olympic Airways' recovery
Athene, Greece - European Court of Justice announced
Greece did not engage enough in Olympic Airways’ recovery: the decision comes from European Court of Justice. The European Commission took Greece to court after it failed to recover EUR 41m by February 2... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to fly to Shanghai
London, United Kingdom - Demand will increase because city is the mainstay of country's economy
The British airline has planned to start flights between London-Heathrow and Shanghai next Summer: carrier is waiting only for approval by Chinese authority. Carrier commercial director, Robert Boyle,... more
MiscellaneousTwo female strangers blocked at Venice Airport: they stashed drug into luggages
Venice, Italy - They were trying to introduce 17,5 Kg of pure packaged cocaine
Two USA-native women have been arrested today at Venice "Marco Polo" International Airport: agents of Italian Guardia di Finanza, thanks to dog unit, found them with 17,5 Kg of cocaine while they were... more
Latest newsF-16CJ: from SEAD to "DEAD"
Washington, USA - The evolution of the suppression of enemy air defences by three new devices
The F-16CJ Fighting Falcon Wild Weasel, the specialized SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air-Defences) version of the well known light multirole fighter produced by Lockheed Martin, performs a great leap forward... more
Press releaseEuropean Commission authorised German aid for the development of regional airports
Brussels, Belgium - Also the satisfaction of the Vice-President Barrot
"The European Commission decided that a German aid scheme for the construction and development of regional airports in structurally weak regions is compatible with European legislation. The public aid... more
Science and technologyItaly: over EUR one million investment for airport system in Campania Region
Naples, Italy - The four airports of Region will rise within the next twenty years
Yesterday, during the workshop dedicated to "Airport system of Campania Region" it has been presented a study on the accomplishment of four airports scheduled by State-Campania agreement: the carrying... more
AirlinesThai AirAsia's predictions for 2005
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The carrier started operations a year ago
Thai AirAsia, affiliate of the Malaysian budget airline AirAsia which owns 49 percent of the carrier, announced that it hopes to carry 2,5 million passengers in 2005 compared to one million in 2004. Tassapon... more
AirlinesThai Airways: December passenger loads dip
Bangkok, Thailand - Compared to November 2004 and to the same period of the previous year
Thai Airways announced that passenger load factor was 73,2 percent in December 2004, down from November 2004 and the same period of the previous year. The 54 percent state-owned airline said it filled... more
MiscellaneousCooperation between Italy and Russia in aviation field
Moscow, Russia - They signed a memorandum over transport and facilities
Today Italian Transport Ministry, Pietro Lunardi, and his Russian counterpart, Ministry Igor Levitin, have signed a memorandum aimed to strenghten cooperation between two countries on the sector of transport,... more
AerospaceIran aiming to found its own national space agency
Teheran, Iran - Thanks to the collaboration with Russia in the satellite sector
The announced possibility that a cooperation agreement in the satellite sector between Iran and Russia was to occur (see for details AVIONEWS) turned into reality on last Sunday in Teheran. The deal schedules... more
Press releaseGalileo Avionica to supply precision approach radars to AMS for the UK Navy
Rome, Italy - It's SPN-720
"The SPN-720 developed by Galileo Avionica has been selected by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) within the contract awarded to AMS to guide the deck landing of the Harrier GR Mk 9 aircraft for the aircraft... more
Science and technologyInternational flights to Kathmandu forced to move back
Kathmandu, Nepal - The international airport was closed due to the fact that the King Gyanendra sacked the Government
Of four daily flights between New Delhi and Kathmandu (Nepal) three were forced yesterday to fly back once they were near the capital of Nepal, with the fourth cancelled as it was foreseen later in the... more
Civil aviationSyria: MANPADS among the orders released to Russian Government
Tel Aviv, Israel - Israeli Government and the USA fear that the portable missiles can be transferred to Islamic terrorism
Tension betweeen Israel and Syria about the possible provision of Russian-made anti-aircraft missiles by Moscow’s Government to the Arab country does not seem to decrease (see for details AVIONEWS). B... more
AerospaceEads Space growing compared to 2003
Paris, France - Nevertheless, forecast for 2005 would not ensure currently a significant improvement for the specialized section of the European group
EADS Space could be involved by some changes during 2005. The financial situation of the space section of the European aerospace and defence leading company appears better than the difficult one in 2003.... more
AirlinesMaybe it is arriving job cut at Saa
Bamako, Mali - The carrier will recur to the extreme measure if fuel cost remains high
South African Airways (Saa), the biggest African airline, said that it is planning to save USD 268,9m so as to return to profitability. Khaya Ngqula, the carrier’s Chief Executive Officer, announced t... more
DefenseChanging of the guard at Italian CC Command in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea - The contingent is not more supported by Italian Air Force and Navy
Changing of the guard at Command of Carabinieri contingent assigned to United Nations mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE): senior officer Francesco Grimaldi, returning to IV unit of Carabinieri General... more
PeopleAMS: radar systems for air traffic management in Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela - Several sensors to be delivered to update the Venezuelan air transport sector in line with ICAO's ruling on such topics
Alenia Marconi Systems will attend to the provision of several radars for air traffic management in Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities competent for the civil aviation sector have in fact awarded the Italian... more
AirlineseasyJet to try self-service check-in
Geneva, Switzerland - It promises strong time saving in traveler's registration
Low-cost carrier would be planning to introduce a self-service check-in in European airports following test run in Geneva hub, one of the busiest air station in Winter: the easyJet trademark orange-coloured... more
AirlinesUS Airways reported considerable loss in four quarter 2004
New York, Usa - The carrier suffered from high fuel costs and rival's competition
Us Airways announced it ended 2004 with considerable losses worth USD 236m, citing high fuel costs and sharp competitions from rival airlines. The carrier reported a USD 611m loss for the whole 2004: which... more
Civil aviationLos Angeles Airport: FBI arrested an electronics articles exporter
Los Angeles, Usa - He was charged with technologic spying for Russia's intelligence services
If someone were doubtful, United States and Russia are still prying into secrets of the other: "Times" magazine unveiled it saying that two week ago an Irish businessman has been blocked by FBI at Los... more
Latest newsThe first flight test for A-10C
New York, Usa - The aircraft carries on showing its value and resiliency
It was effectuated recently the first flight test for A-10C by a 40th Flight Test Squadron pilot. This last said that the plane continues to prove its resiliency and value, aspects even improved thanks... more
AirlinesThe pilots of Blue 1 threaten strikes
Helsinki, Finland - Because of the lack of an agreement between the carrier and the staff about wage increase
Scandinavian airline, Sas, said that the pilots of its Finnish unit Blue 1 threaten strikes at the middle of February due to the lack of an agreement between the carrier and the staff about wage increase.... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines receives approval for modification of job contracts
New York, Usa - By its pilot and its flight assistants
US carrier, United Airlines, said it received approval of wage-cut deals from its pilots and its flight assistants. The deals, if approved by the bankruptcy court which is following the carrier’s case, w... more
AirlinesThe result of the carrier All Nippon Airways
Tokyo, Japan - The carrier registered a 3,2 percent rise in its revenue
Japan carrier, All Nippon Airways, announced it registered a considerable growth of its operation in the period October-December 2004, with the consequent increase of its revenues in the same period thanks... more
AirlinesEmirates main sponsor of New Zealand open golf
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The carrier renewed its engagement for two years
Even this year like the previous one Emirates, the airline of United Arab Emirates, will be the main sponsor of the sport show Gulf Harbour Country Club which will take place on next 10-13 February near... more
AirlinesUps purchases 11 MD-11planes
New York, Usa - The company needs more capacity as its shipping volume grow
Ups, famous society operating in the order of cargo transport, said it purchased 11 used MD-11 planes. Financial details of the contract were not revealed but Ups said that the purchase will not require... more
AirlinesNew Marketing Manager for the Italian market of easyJet
Rome, Italy - Giovanna Picciano, the 32 year old woman will have to coordinate all public relationship, advertising and media planning
Low-cost airline, easyJet, nominated recently its new Marketing Manager for the Italian market: Giovanna Picciano. The 32 year old English woman, who has Italian origin, will have to cover the post of... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: an incomplete success due to the restricted support to Airbus?
Rome, Italy - Some international analysts would think that the lack of strong relations between the two groups lowers the growth opportunities for the Italian holding
Finmeccanica group’s success is in the centre of many analysts’ attention regarding the aerospace and defence sectors. A success internationally consolidated thanks to the victory achieved by the US-101 in... more
Government actsInterpellation: Italian contingent's role in Iraq and seriousness of the related political decisions by Italian Government
Rome, Italy - By On. Minniti (DS, Ulivo) and other Deputies
Many Italian Deputies decided to ask Italian Minister of Defence by an interpellation for making clear about the role played by Italian contingent in the Iraqi territory. The military intervention would... more
Government actsQuestion time: remuneration destined to Italian former prisoners in the USA
Rome, Italy - By On. Gianni (Rifondazione Comunista Party)
Several Italian Deputies decided to resort to a question time addressed to Italian Minister of Defence Martino and Minister of Economy Siniscalco regarding the remuneration of former Italian prisoners... more
AirlinesRyanair said: "Our pilots earn the highest salary"
Dublin, Ireland - Employees charge airline with exploitation of labour
While the Irish carrier Ryanair is pressing Government for obtaining green light to second terminal in Dublin Airport, its staff charges it by unions with exploitation of labour. Carrier supports that:... more
MiscellaneousA charter flight brought to home the last prisoner of Guantanamo
Sydney, Australia - He has been released by Americans without any evidence to charge him
Australian Mamdouh Habib, former convict of Guantanamo prison, is finally returned home after three years detention and several days pending for knowing the way through which he would have been repatriated... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent reduced controllability of the airplane if the stick pusher system malfunctions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4760-4761] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesRyanair to launch Rome-Alghero flights with special rate
Rome, Italy - Airplanes to take off from Ciampino, one of the low-cost airline's base
Irish carrier announced yesterday that Rome-Alghero route will be operated by special charge of EUR 4,99 (excluding airport taxes). Sardinia’s citizens will welcome this initiative due to they do not s... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent flammable fluids from leaking into the interior compartment of the nacelle struts where ignition sources exist, which could result in the ignition of flammable fluids and an uncontained fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4756-4758] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD- 11F Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines (2005-02-06)
Washington, Usa - To prevent, if there is an engine fire, failure of the oil pressure indicator and the low-oil pressure warning, which could result in an unannounced shutdown of that engine; and oil leakage, which may feed the engine fire
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4758-4759] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsRAF C-130 crashed in Iraq: it may be downed by a US-made missile
Baghdad, Iraq - The heaviest loss of life for Her Majesty
Video showed yesterday by satellite TV "Al Jazeera", which showed also a finger pressing a button before a missile soars into the sky, has been delivered by a group belonging to military "1920 Revolution... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Gippsland Aeronautics Pty. Ltd. model GA8 airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct damage of the pilot and co- pilot control wheels and aileron cable operating arm shafts
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4761-4763] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AccidentsAccident aboard the Kitty Hawk air carrier
Washington, USA - A F/A-18F experienced some problems during the deck landing, injuring six men on the ship
A F/A-18F Super Hornet two seats multirole fighter would have been involved by an accident occurred on board the US Navy’s Kitty Hawk air carrier (CV63) while landing on its deck. It has been unveiled b... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD- 11F Airplanes (2005-02-08)
Washington, Usa - To prevent chafing of the power feeder cables of the APU, which could result in electrical arcing to adjacent structure and consequent fire in the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 31, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 19)] [Page 4755-4756] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
HelicoptersMarine One: Senators and Deputies "console" Sikorsky
Washington, USA - The group has still many chances in the international market and a major role most of all in the military sector
Sikorsky has lost the competition for the provision of the new United States’ Presidential helicopter fleet. Its VH-92 Super Hawk (a dedicated version of the S-92) did not succeed in win against the s... more
SecurityMangusta (2): specifications
Rome, Italy - A flexible combat helicopter able to deploy a wide range of weapons in several operational settings
The number of Mangusta combat helicopters to be sent to Iraq and the period for they re-deployment have not been unveiled yet. Nevertheless, Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed to AVIONEWS that the Italian... more
IndustryBoeing: Thai Airways International for an order of six B-777/200ER
Seattle, Usa - The deliveries will begin in August 2006
Boeing last week confirmed that Thai Airways International (THAI) placed a previously unidentified order for six 777-200ER airplanes, valued at approximately US$1.1 billion at list prices. Deliveries... more
IndustryFrasca: first DA-42 simulator delivered in Europe
Urbana, Usa - To the Atlantic Flight Training
Atlantic Flight Training, Coventry, England has taken delivery of the first DA-42 Simulator built for the all new Diamond DA-42 aircraft. The device features Garmin G1000 and Frasca’s TruVision 170. F... more
IndustryEmbraer to expand Nashville maintenance facility
Tennessee, Usa - Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc. growing to meet increased demand
Embraer is expanding its maintenance operation in Nashville to meet the growing demand for full-service aircraft maintenance in the United States. Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services Inc. (EAMS) will... more
SecurityMangusta: a "deterrent" against terroristic attacks
Rome, Italy - Italian Government decided to send some combat helicopters to Iraq
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, unveiled yesterday that some AgustaWestland A-129 Mangusta combat helicopters will be sent to Iraq at Tallil Base, in order to support the Italian contingent’s a... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Ryanair aims to defeat the "domestic near-monopoly" of the Italian carrier
Rome, Italy - New routes and criticism against the Italian airline's expensive tariffs as it is considered incapable of meeting the market's needs
Ryanair opens new domestic routes in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS) and its leader, Michael O’Leary, does not renounce to attack Alitalia again. During a conference, he decided to wear a T-shirt with t... more
AirlinesAlitalia: net financial standing decreased in December
Rome, Italy - The carrier's representatives underlined how that was due to seasonal and monthly spending reasons
Alitalia suffered for a worsening of its net financial standing during December 2004. The Italian national airline board’s available data would have in fact put into evidence a lowering compared to November c... more