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MiscellaneousUS Consulate in Jedda: Al Qaeda claimed back the attempt against the diplomatic site
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - The attack would be an answer against the USA's military strikes on Falluja, according to a release by the terroristic movement
Al Qaeda claimed back the attempt occurred at the US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia) yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS). According to an on-line release by the terroristic movement, whose credibility... more
AirlinesVolare Group: judicial inquiry to stay in Busto Arsizio
Varese, Italy - Minority stockholder objections rejected
Jurisdiction appeal has been turned down: the state of insolvency will be declared in Busto Arsizio (Varese), not in Vicenza, as lawyers for minority stockholders Gino Zoccai and Marcello Crestani and... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): changes in the decree on the social safety valves
Rome, Italy - Restrictions for gaining the support measures for those who deny training courses or a new job with clear remuneration conditions
Italian Government changed the decree on the social safety valves for the air transport sector and it has an immediate effect in particular on Alitalia's employees. It deals with a clause destined to affect... more
AirlinesAlitalia: EU Commission to decide on the business plan early in 2005
Brussels, Belgium - In the meantime, it asked Italy for further details on the carrier's restructuring plan
European Commission could not succeed in deciding definitively on the Alitalia's business plan 2005-2008 by the end of the current year. It is what would have been unveiled by EU Government's spokesmen,... more
AirlinesAir Polonia has been constrained to ground because of financial problems
Warsaw, Poland - 53,000 interested passengers
The Polish airline, Air Polonia, has been constrained to cancel all its flights because of financial problems, leaving 53,000 passengers grounded: the Chairman of the carrier announced on Sunday. Jan Litwinski,... more
MiscellaneousJapan earthquake (2): now it is expected tsunami
Tokyo, Japan - Five Hokkaido airports have not taken preventive measures
Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Eastern Hokkaido Island, it is a seismic sea-wave produced by some earthquakes and able to sweep away coasts. Five airports in Hokkaido, those... more
Science and technologyThe Bulgarian Government chose five companies for an initial bid aimed to modernize two airports
Sofia, Bulgaria - They are two of the main air stations situated in the Black Sea, in particular in the port cities of Varna and Bourgas
The Bulgarian Government chose five companies for an initial bid aimed to modernize two airports, some of the main Black Sea airports, related to the port cities of Varna and Bourgas. The list includes... more
MiscellaneousThailandia: Hercules dropped origamies as a peace-offering to the Southern Islamic armed movements
Bangkok, Thailandia - But the answer was a hard one with blasts and some national security's members wounded
Thai Government decided to resort to a curious conciliatory step addressed to the Islamic armed movements existing in the country, following the several struggles with the Buddhist populations which would... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force at the service of a little Iraqi child
Nassiriya, Iraq - Thanks to the alert of the Italian military in Iraq a two year old child could receive the proper cares
It is thanks to the interest of the Italian military in Iraq if a little Iraqi infant could receive the proper cares in Italy. The solidarity work which would presumably- as we hope- to save, by means... more
IndustryPomigliano d'Arco: the role played by the Alenia Aeronautica's Italian Campania Region plant
Naples, Italy - Several structural components for various airplanes were produced since the 60s
Alenia Aeronautica’s facility located in Pomigliano d’Arco (Naples) is one of the major manufacturing plants in Campania Region and all Southern Italy. Despite its destiny is today subjected to debates and... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic Airways would compete with British Airways on the Indian market
London, United Kingdom - The carrier received the largest share of the request related to new rights to fly from Great Britain to India
Virgin Atlantic Airways, owned by the business man Richard Branson received from Caa (Civil Aviation Authority) the largest share of the request related to new rights to fly from Great Britain to India,... more
MiscellaneousUSA and Austria foil illegal plot to aid Iran Army
Vienna, Austria - Two Iranians were trying to buy night vision goggles for Teheran Government
US and Austrian agents thwarted a plot to import thousands of American night vision goggles into Iran: after a two-year joint investigation, Austrian police arrested two Iranians in Vienna, Mohammed Seif... more
SecurityJapan: 7 magnitude jolts Island of Hokkaido
Tokyo, Japan - Tsunami in arrive: air traffic at suspension risk
A strong earthquake hit the Northern Island of Hokkaido, Japan, at 2:15pm local hour: the quake was 7 Richter magnitude and would have caused only an injured, a nine year old boy. The most warning alarm... more
Science and technologyContinental Airlines forecast a higher domestic load factor in the four quarter
Houston, Usa - USD 19m is the sum of money which the carrier expects to take related to fourth quarter charges
The Houston-based carrier, Continental Airlines, forecasts to take USD 19m in fourth-quarter charges as well as a higher domestic load factor in the same quarter. In particular, the airline expects its... more
AirlinesThe first annual profit over the last four years for Indian Airlines
Bombay, India - USD 10m in comparison with USD 44.7m loss last year
Indian Airlines, one of the three main domestic carriers, made its first profit over the last four years, thanks to cost cut and increased productivity: the President announced recently. The state-owned... more
IndustryItalian Army's delegation to visit Alenia Pomigliano d'Arco's facility
Pomigliano d'Arco, Naples - The event is expected to occur one next December 9 and some annual volunteers will attend there
Alenia Aeronautica's Pomigliano d'Arco (Naples) facility is going to be visited by a delegation from Italian Army represented by the VFA (annual voluntarees) belonging to the "Campania" Enlistment and... more
Press releaseParis-Orly is always closer thanks to easyJet
Turin, Italy - The low-cost carrier increases its own presence in Italy launching two new links from Turin and Pisa
"easyJet, the low-cost carrier, today announced a further increase in the Italian market launching two new routes that link the Turin and Pisa's Airports to Orly, one of the main airports of Paris, only... more
DefenseItalian Modena Military Academy to train some of the first Iraqi officers
Modena, Italy - It was announced by Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral Di Paola
Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral, Giampaolo Di Paola, unveiled that some among the first officers of the new Iraqi armed forces will be properly trained at the Modena Military Academy, within the... more
AccidentsFlorida: cargo plane "lands" on water
Miami, USA - It ditches between edifices and boats
A Miami AirLease Convair 340-70 bound for Bahamas, has been forced on Saturday morning to landing on water of Maule Lake, South of the Aventura Mall, Miami (Florida). It seems that cargo plane engine failed... more
MiscellaneousPhilippines: helicopters to give help to typhoon victims
Manila, Philippines - USA to offer means and troops
Tool was about 1400 people dead or missing because of floods and landslides caused by three typhoons which have hit Philippines last days (see for details AVIONEWS). Washington offered to dispatch means... more
DefenseIs Japan about to see the dawn of a new strategic policy?
Tokyo, Japan - The approval of a new missile programme by Government could put the national strictly defensive policy to an end
A surface-to-surface long-range missile: this is the most important military programme currently under analysis by Japanese Government and that, if approved, could really put the national strictly defensive... more
Latest newsSwitzerland: only five military airports from 2010
Berne, Switzerland - The measure aimed to the rationalization of defence belongs to the general armed forces reorganization programme
Swiss Government started the reorganization of its armed forces by beginning with the progressive reduction of the air bases. A final green light in order to start the programme is expected to be provided... more
MiscellaneousThe pilot of Finnair who resulted to be inebriated before taking off has been condamned
London, United Kingdom - He resulted to be positive to the breath test, he had to spend six month time in prison
The pilot of Finnair, who on last August, 23, resulted to be positive to the breath test, was condamned to six month reclusion. The man was arrested just before he was preparing to drive a Boeing B-757... more
DefenseUSA's anti-missile shield to be combat ready by the end of this year
Washington, USA - US Government announced the American territory will be protected against the nuclear threat
After the positioning of the first six missiles of the new US defensive shield in the respective launchers in Alaska (see for details AVIONEWS), also the first of the two guided rockets to be installed... more
AirlinesBad weather conditions constrain Schroeder's plane to leave with a two hour delay
Berlin, Germany - The German Chancellor leaved yesterday for his three day visit in China
Bad weather conditions constrained Schroeder’s plane yesterday to leave with a two hour delay. The aircraft, because of the unpredictable accident, took off from Berlin, yesterday in the evening, to C... more
DefenseDi Paola is in the midst of his three visit day at Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea - The aim of it, as the Chairman of Chiefs of staff said, is "To visit Italian military of Unmee"
The Italian Chairman of chiefs of staff, the Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, arrived yesterday at Asmara for his three day visit at Italian Military in Eritrea: the Eritrea's Chairman of chiefs of staff, Sebhat... more
DefenseIsrael: Patriot missiles against the Hezbollah's drones
Tel Aviv, Israel - A battery of guided rockets would have already been redeployed in the Haifa area to prevent new violations of the Israeli air space
After the overflight over the Israeli territory performed by a remote-controlled aircraft claimed back by the armed Islamic movement Hezbollah, Israel threatened to resort to drastic solutions progressively... more
Latest newsEurofighter: the United Kingdom is expected to promote it in Singapore
London, UK - Final meetings with the Asian country to occur after the forthcoming approval of the Tranche 2 in Great Britain
The United Kingdom will attend to the promotion of the Eurofighter EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light multirole fighter in talks with Singapore's Government. Once the programme for the production of the Tranche... more
MiscellaneousItalian President Ciampi visiting China: "Italy encourages the cancellation of embargo on weapons export"
Beijing, China - It would have been underlined by President of Italian Republic during his official visit in the Asian country
President of Italian Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi is visiting China and he seized a chance to comment on two delicate matters regarding regional security and defence. First of all, Italy agrees with "the... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (4): blitz performed by Saudi special forces
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - The operation was accomplished with the hostages liberation, while two attackers died and three Islamic integralists were arrested
Saudi special forces raids inside the US Consulate building in Jedda, succeeding in put the fear and tension hours to an end after they started at 10:00 am local time this morning. The latest information... more
AirlinesAir France: some planes of the carrier which arrived in Usa were strictly controlled
New York, Usa - French authorities could not find some explosive material utilised during a dogs' training
Some planes of the national French carrier, Air France, which arrived last Saturday in Usa, were subjected to strict controls after the US authorities heard the new, according to which, the French Police... more
MiscellaneousBomb-signalation on board of a Lufthansa's plane
Dublin, Ireland - The Boeing B-747/400, which was flying from Frankfurt to Newark, made a force land in Ireland
A plane of the national German airline, Lufthansa, which was flying from Frankfurt to Newark (Usa) has been grounded in Ireland, on Friday, because of a bomb-alarm, which revealed to be groundless. The... more
AirlinesBritish Airways: drop in passengers
London, United Kingdom - Good data for Asia, Africa and Middle East markets
British Airways transported fewer passengers last month than in November 2003, following a reduction number of services operated: carrier reported it has carried 2,685,000 travellers in November, a drop... more
AccidentsB-767 stopped take off due to tyre blew
Rome, Italy - It occurred to British Airways plane leaving from Fiumicino Airport
Yesterday, a Boeing B-767 has been forced to stop taking off at Rome-Fiumicino Airport around 1:00pm, because of a tyre blew: when the plane was arrived half-runway, pilot found that one of four tyres... more
Latest newsA-330 MRTT and KC-767 Tanker: a possible coexistence?
Berlin, Germany - According to EADS, USAF could make both the air tankers enter the service but some analysts prove doubtful about the proposal feasibility
Military analysts are coming to grips with an unexpected proposal put forward by EADS-Airbus for the new air tanker destined to USAF (see for details AVIONEWS). The European aerospace group which owns... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (3): attackers are five
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Two would have been arrested, one would have died while two would be still inside the building
New details are being spread by local press in Saudi Arabia and in the Arab world with reference to what is happening in Jedda at the US Consulate. It seems that part of the structure would be burning... more
AirlinesTokyo: gale paralyzed air traffic
Tokyo, Japan - More than 300 flights cancelled
Wind reached 172 Km/h on Japanese archipelago between Saturday and Sunday paralyzing air traffic. More than 300 flights have been cancelled, including many at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, affecting about 45,000... more
DefenseItaly-Portugal: together for Eurogendfor and the Amphibious Battle Group
Rome, Italy - The two countries ensured a remarkable contribution for the European Militar Police and for the rapid reaction special unit
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his Portuguese homologue, Paulo Sacadura Cabral Portas, met in Rome on last Friday, in order to hold talks on matters regarding European defence. The development... more
Civil aviationCanada: 1000 airport security personnel's uniforms and 100 free passes disappeared
Montreal, Canada - Canadian Government ordered to carry out a detailed report but its eased at the same time the public opinion
There is a warning signal at the Canadian airports. According to what unveiled by national press and by Canadian Government, about 1000 uniforms and 100 free passes belonging to ground and security personnel... more
AirlinesVueling Airlines launches new interconnections in Italy
Barcelona, Spain - It would operate at Fiumicino's Airport
The Spanish low-cost airline, Vueling Airlines, would launch soon new interconnections Rome-Barcelona which the carrier would operate at Fiumicino's Airport. The airline, which has as major shareholders... more
AirlinesVolare Group (3): Rinaldini appointed new General Manager
Varese, Italy - He is Domenico Dal Bò, former Pagnossin's CEO
The recently appointed special commissioner Carlo Rinaldini, would have confirmed there was a EUR 700m fund of UE to save airline's workers: "I want to save company and jobs, but there is no money, so... more
AirlinesMyAir: Assotravel asked to ENAC and competition Authority a control about carrier
Rome, Italy - To verify that airline conduct fits market rules
My Way Airlines, operating by MyAir.com brand, according to Assotravel (Italian travel agencies association), would have started to "Merchandise services for a new airline still not supplied with regular... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of December
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 6 to on Sunday 12
Monday 06 - Paragliding - 2004 La Palma. La Palma, Canary Islands. + 34 62 92 75 591 www.fecda.com - International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition. Dubai Aiport Expo, Dubai, United Arab... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Formigoni welcomed the new Malpensa-Shanghai flight
Milan, Italy - President of Lombardia Region reminded his own effort to enhance the air station at the most even by the Italian national airline's growth
Following the opening of the new Alitalia’s flight for Shanghai at Milan-Malpensa Airport on last December 2 (see for details AVIONEWS), President of Lombardia Region, Roberto Formigoni, commented on t... more
AirlinesVolare Group (2): management crisis in Assotravel view
Rome, Italy - Giannetti wishes an Authority to regulate air transport sector
"Volare situation compels all tourism operators to reflect on air transport sector. A serious management crisis, as that hit the airline, causes negative consequences not only to workers and customers,... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda (2): 4 Saudi national guard's members died while 18 persons are hold as hostages
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Some among the hostages would have anyway been freed but the building is still under monitoring
There would be about 18 hostages, alla Saudi-natives, inside the US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia). Four persons would have anyway already been freed by the Arab country's security forces, whereas four... more
PeopleAirbus-Alenia: the cooperation with the A-380
Rome, Italy - And the Italian aerospace company owned by Finmeccanica could also collaborate for the production of the new A-350
Alenia’s role is increasing for the Airbus A-380 programme. On the basis of a recent agreement between the two aerospace companies, the firm owned by Finmeccanica will attend to the manufacturing of a... more
AirlinesVolare Group: Astoi satisfied with Christmas agreement
Rome, Italy - Italian Tour Operator Association was positive on solution for grant flights during next holidays
On Friday, a meeting with Volare management, ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Board), Assaereo, Fiavet and Assoviaggi occurred, and Astoi (Italian Tour Operator Association) was satisfied with solutions adopted... more
SecurityUS Consulate in Jedda: a bomb-car exploded in front of the building
Jedda, Saudi Arabia - Four men would have tried to get in while witnesses talked about shots both outside and in the building
The US Consulate in Jedda (Saudi Arabia) was under attack this morning, according to what unveiled by satellite broadcaster, Al Arabiya, and by the US Embassy in the capital, Riyadh. A bomb-car would have... more
IndustryUnited Technologies awarded of a over 35 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-117-PW-100 engines
United Technologies, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $35,683,344 fixed price with Economic Price Adjustment contract modification to provide for FY05 Interim Economic Price Adjustment and FY05... more