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Fair and showsSerbian President Tadic to meet Italian Defence Minister Martino
Rome, Italy - A three-days official visit
Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, will meet today at Palazzo Chigi, President of Serbian Republic, Boris Tadic, who is expected to stay in Italy three days. Tadic’s program previews talks with Italian M... more
Fair and showsPope to fly to Bari to close the National Eucharistic Congress
Bari, Italy - More than 500,000 people are expected to greet the Pontiff first official trip outside Rome
Benedict XVI, on occasion of the XXIV National Eucharistic Congress, on Sunday May 29, will fly to the city of Bari to to participate to Corpus Domini Holy Mass and Angelus Domini prayer. The trip schedule... more
Fair and showsBenedict XVI is flying to Castel Gandolfo
Rome, Italy - His helicopter has just left from Vatican heliport
Pope Ratzinger left at 3:30pm the Apostolic Palace to take off at 3:45 with the private chopper direct from Vatican heliport to Pontifical Villas heliport in Castel Gandolfo: the arrival is expected at... more
Fair and showsPope Benedict XVI is about to make his first helicopter flight
Rome, Italy - On the occasion of Joseph Ratzinger's first visit to Castel Gandolfo pontifical summer residence
Pope Benedict XVI, on Thursday May 5, the beginning day of Ascension festivities, will go to Pontifical Villas in Castel Gandolfo, flying by helicopter from Vatican heliport. The visit to Summer residence... more
Fair and showsSpace: the first US aerospace reporter to die
New York, Usa - Howard Benedict made popular terms such as "Orbit" and "Rendezvous"
Howard Benedict, who is considered to be the first US aerospace reporter, died in Florida. Usa has lost the one who for about 30 years told the US adventures into the space, by making popular terms such... more
Fair and showsSecond Berlusconi-led Government (3): Paolo Romani left Transport Commission
Rome, Italy - He was appointed as undersecretary to Ministry of Communications
The new Minister of Communications, Mario Landolfi, unveiled that Paolo Romani (Forza Italia Party) -former President of Transport and Communication Commission at Chamber of Deputies- will be the new undersecretary... more
Fair and showsSecond Berlusconi-led Government (2): Mario Tassone confirmed as Deputy-Minister to Transport
Rome, Italy - Italian Council of Ministers has confirmed also Ugo Martinat
Second Berlusconi-led Government (the third one after 1994 executive) reported the names of new 9 deputy ministers and 63 undersecretaries: Honorable Mario Tassone has been confirmed as Deputy Minister... more
Fair and showsPope Benedict XVI (2): Rome to make ready for installation mass
Rome, Italy - New air traffic restrictions may be scheduled on Sunday
The first official mass of Pope Benedict XVI next Sunday could be followed by 500,000 faithfuls and Italian Civil Defence Department started organizational procedures. Guido Bertolaso has also announced... more
Fair and showsJoseph Ratzinger becomes Benedict XVI
Rome, Italy - "A humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord"
Cardinals gathered on conclave have elected Joseph Ratzinger as new Pope of the third millennium: 78-year-old German theologian, chose to become Benedict XVI. At 5:53pm last afternoon, white smoke emerging... more
Fair and showsPutin to fly to Middle East
Moscow, Russia - It is the first official visit of a Russian Chief of State to Israel
Kremlin press office announced that President Vladimir Putin will visit Israel next April 28-29: the event gained a particular relevance considering it will be the first official travel of a Russian Chief... more
Fair and showsItaly: UDC Ministers resigned, including Tassone
Rome, Italy - Resignation letters have been submitted to the Chief of the State
Italian Government crisis, started after defeat suffered at administrative elections occurred last April 3-4, involved transportation sector too: UDC party decided in fact to retire its own Ministers,... more
Fair and showsThe bond of Pope Wojtyla with Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - He used to receive representatives of 31st Wing every year
Italian Air Force intended to remember on its website the figure of Pope John Paul II, who was absolutely linked to the Corp, during his pontificate. This pictures portrays Pope Wojtyla, on December 10,... more
Fair and showsContinental Airlines announced retirement of Debbie McCoy, Senior Vice-President-Flight Operations
Houston, Usa - After 26 years of career
Continental Airlines last Monday announced that it has been informed by Debbie McCoy, Senior Vice-President-flight operations, of her intent to retire from the company, following a 26-year career. McCoy... more
Fair and showsThe last respects to the Pope (14): the world to pay homage to Karol Wojtyla
Rome, Italy - The complete list of figures taking part to funeral
Fidel Castro will not attend John Paul II funeral for health problems as well as the Chinese official Catholic Church which does not intend to meet Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian. But the list of political... more
Fair and showsEmbraer presented its new head of Corporate Aviation at Labace
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Luís Carlos Affonso met the media in São Paulo
Embraer last week announced the appointment of Luís Carlos Affonso as its new Senior Vice-President for the Corporate Aviation Market. Affonso will be responsible for the corporate aviation business,... more
Fair and showsThe last respects to the Pope (8): a memory of a flying Pontiff
Rome, Italy - He spent long time on air: all remember him climbing the ramp putting up his hand for greeting
We will remember Karol Wojtyla also for his numerous flights around the world on board airliners, charters, military planes, presidential aircraft and helicopters as well: the State of Vatican has not... more
Fair and showsJohn Paul II is dead
Rome, Italy - Karol Wojtyla died at age of 85 years
Karol Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920 at Wadowice, Poland. He studied secretly during the German occupation of his country and was ordained to the priesthood on November 1st, 1946. Pope Pius XII appointed... more
Fair and showsMrs Gala Goncalves appointed General Manager of NH-Industries
Aix-en-Provence, France - 36 years effective from yesterday
"Mrs Gala Goncalves, aged 36, has been appointed General Manager of NH-Industries since the 23rd of March 2005. Formerly General Secretary and President’s Cabinet Manager in Marignane Headquarters of E... more
Fair and showsIata raises its profile in Washington with Douglas E. Lavin named Vice-President for North America
Geneva, Switzerland - Effective from next May 1st
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced yesterday that Douglas E. Lavin will join IATA as Regional Vice President for North America effective 1st of May 2005. Lavin joins IATA from... more
Fair and showsFinmeccanica Vice-President Italian ambassador in America
Rome, Italy - The passage of Castellaneta to Whitehaven Street embassy is waiting for confirmation
The US ambassador Mel Sembler, in these days involved in the Calipari case (see for details AVIONEWS), at the end of May end will be replaced by the banker of California, Ronald Spogli, a second generation... more
Fair and showsPiaggio Aero Industries: honorary degree to Piero Ferrari
Modena, Italy -In mechanics engineering to the Piaggio Aero Industries President and Ferrari's Vice-President
"The Modena and Reggio Emilia University has delivered yesterday to the Knight Piero Ferrari, Piaggio Aero Industries’ President and Vice-President of Ferrari, the honorary degree in mechanics engineering. T... more
Fair and showsNasa: O' Keefe investigated by Gao
Washington, Usa - For presumptive wastes of money lead to an improper use of Government planes
Sean O’Keefe, ex-head of Nasa (American space agency), seems to be investigated by Gao (Office of American Congress) for presumptive wastes of money lead to an improper use of government planes; it seems t... more
Fair and showsPresident Barroso welcomes US President Bush at European Commission headquarters
Brussels, Belgium - The declaration of the European Commission President
"In the evening of 22 February 2005, US President George W. Bush, and European Commission President José M. Barroso, will meet at the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European Commission in... more
Fair and showsThe first Afro-American at head of Nasa: Fred Gregory
New York, Usa - Today it is the last official day of the outgoing Sean O' Keefe
For the first time in the Nasa’s history it will be an Afro-American, Fred Gregory, at the head of American space agency after the outgoing Sean O’ Keefe leaves his work; today it is the last official day... more
Fair and shows"Ariane" programme father died
Paris, France - He became the first President of the ESA in 1979
Hubert Curien, the first President of the European Space Agency (ESA) as well as the father of "Ariane" programme, died yesterday at age of 80 in France. He was director of France’s National Center for S... more
Fair and showsItalian Minister Martino bestowed with an honour for relevant credit in the USA
Rome, Italy - Important issues of common concern have been deepened between Martino and Rumsfeld
US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, bestowed Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, with an honour for relevant credit achieved during state activities, during a ceremony held at Pentagon on... more
Fair and showsNHIndustries: Paolo Revelli-Beaumont appointed Deputy General Manager of the industry
Aix en Provence, France - Since last January 1st
Paolo Revelli-Beaumont, aged 54, has been appointed Deputy General Manager of NHIndustries since the 1st of January 2005. Formerly Commercial Director of the ATR Company in Toulouse, he replaced Domenico... more
Fair and showsAmelia Earhart: a new operation to find the wreckage of her airplane
Washington, USA - It could be in the Pacific Ocean between Australia and the Hawaii islands at a 518 m depth according to some researchers
A new operation aimed to detect the wreckage of the airplane of Amelia Earhart in the Atlantic Ocean (see for details AVIONEWS). A group of researchers would think in fact that her airplane, a Lockheed... more
Fair and showsSearching for Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra aircraft
Washington, USA - Her disappearance became a legend
Amelia Earhart was one of the most well-known women in the aviation, the first one who faced alone the Atlantic crossing in 1932: on June 1st, 1937, she left from Florida with the second pilot Fred Noonan... more
Fair and showsAmgen CFO, Nanula, elected to Boeing Board of Directors
Chicago, Usa - From January 1st, 2005
The Boeing Company last Monday announced that Richard D. Nanula, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Amgen Inc., has been elected to the company’s board of directors effective January 1... more
Fair and showsBoeing announced changes in the leadership of three sectors
Chicago, Usa - The changes are effective immediately
Boeing President and CEO, Harry Stonecipher, last week announced a series of leadership changes affecting several key company positions. Connexion by Boeing President Scott Carson has been named to lead... more
Fair and showsArthur Hailey author of "Airport" died
Washington, USA - RAF's pilot who wrote several novels which scene were airports
Arthur Hailey was died at his home in the Bahamas at age 84 years, author of famous thrillers which were very successful in all the world. He wrote in 1968 novel "Airport" by which he gained the international... more
Fair and showsIs Noel Forgeard a possible candidate to lead EADS?
Paris, France - The current Airbus CEO could compete next year to start a change in the European aerospace sector
Noel Forgeard, Airbus CEO, could compete to lead EADS following the future replacement of Philippe Camus awaited for June next year. Forgeard would have partially confirmed such intention already put into... more
Fair and showsKostov resigned: he was appointed after Trajkovski died
Skopje, Macedonia - He entered into debate with Democratic Union for Integration
The Macedonian Premier, Hari Kostov, resigned today: he was Prime Minster from last Spring after having replaced Branko Crvenkovski appointed as President of the Republic following the Chief of the State... more
Fair and showsScano's 90 years birthday
Rome, Italy - The builder of the first instruments for Balistocardiography, would give the fruit of his work to the Italian Air Force
The 90-year birthday of the Italian physiologist Aristide Scano would occur on next November, 19: the Italian aerospace medicine prepared some celebration for the event which would take place in Rome.... more
Fair and showsNew Sales Manager for Sas Cargo
Gothenburg, Norway - The appointment will take effect from January 1st
Sas Cargo has communicated during the last few days the appointment as responsible of sales organization in North America, Timothy Pfeil, Americam currently Sales Manager for Lufthansa Cargo. Pfeil has... more
Fair and showsAntonio Politi took over the direction of the Italian Joint Force Command of Nato
Naples, Italy - Renato Dionoro left the post after forty years service
Naples hold yesterday the JFC -Joint Force Command- of the Nato's cerimony, where General Renato Dionoro left the key post after almost forty years military carrier in favour of the executive officer Antonio... more
Fair and showsDied developer of Mercury that took into the space the first American spaceman
Washington, Usa - One of the 35 engineers which in 1958 accomplished the first US space shuttle
Maxime Faget, one of the 35 engineers which in 1958 accomplished Mercury space capsule plan, the first US space shuttle, died on Saturday at the age of 83 years, in his Houston house. Faget have designed... more
Fair and showsCat Stevens unburden himself after the terrorism charge brought against him from USA
Washington, Usa - "I'm a victim of unjust and arbitrary system"
"I was going to Nashville with my 21 year daughter to discuss some idea with a local record company. The last thing that I wanted was to attract the media attention": this the singer Cat Stevens comment... more
Fair and showsHijacked the airplane on which Cat Stevens travelled, present in the CIA "watch list"
London, United Kingdom - 30 years ago the singer has been converted to Islam and his new name is Yusuf Islam
The flight 919 of the United Airlines taken off on Tuesday from London and directed to Washington has been hijacked on the Bangor airport, in the Maine, because aboard it, travelled together his daughter,... more
Fair and showsMaradona flies to Havana in order to follow his treatment
Havana, Cuba - Copa Airlines has accompanied the Argentine champion to Cuba in order to continue his therapy
The Copa Airlines flight 488 has landed at sunrise in Cuba with aboard Diego Armando Maradona, taken off from Buenos Aires towards Havana in order continuing the therapy against his drug dependency, after... more
Fair and showsRussian aviation ace assaulted from the policemen
Moscow, Russia - Probably because of his Caucasian origins: the magistracy has arranged inquiry
The last September 9, Magomed Tolboiev, Russian aviation ace as pilot and test pilot in the ranks of the national aeronautics, already decorated as hero of Russia in the 1992 from Boris Ieltsin, would... more
Fair and showsEgg-throwing against Schroeder which escapes by helicopter
Berlin, Germany - Demonstrators are protesting over the government cuts to welfare state benefits
A helicopter saved the German Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, from the egg-throwing to which he has been forced today by some hundreds demonstrators while visiting the city of Wittenberge. After the demonstrations... more
Fair and showsNeelie Kroes: here is the new EU Commissioner for Competition
Brussels, Belgium - She will attend to particularly delicate matters such as the tariff struggles among the carriers and the aerospace industry subsidies
Dutch Neelie Kroes is the new EU Commissioner for Competition within the new EU Government led by José Barroso. She will attend to a series of particularly delicate matters for the air transport and the... more
Fair and showsThe General Tricarico new Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - He will replace today of the General Sandro Ferracuti
Leonardo Tricarico that currently fills the assignment of military Councillor of the Prime Minister, has been nominated as new Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force, going to replace the outgoing... more
Fair and showsSweeney died, the pilot who dropped the atomic bomb on Nakasaki
Boston, Usa - For all the life he had defended his initiative
He died without guilts at the age of 84 years near the General Hospital of Boston Charles W. Sweeney, the pilot who, twenty five year old, dropped the atomic bomb that destroyed the Japanese city of Nakasaki,... more
Fair and showsSelf-protection systems on a 767 owned by Abramovich
Moscow, Russia - An extreme solution in orde to defend his own safety
Russian multimillionaire Roman Abramovich would have decided to resort to extraordinary security systems in order to defend his own safety and the one of his relatives. Recently in fact, a Boeing 767 would... more
Fair and showsSARS Concerns Limited Over Chinese Holiday
Beijing, China - Even WHO seems optimistic
Chinese and foreign tourists crowded parks, temples and markets in bright spring sunshine in the Chinese capital, Beijing on Monday, apparently shrugging off the latest outbreak of SARS (see AVIONEWS article).... more
Fair and showsItalian Senate President Pera arrived in Washington
Washington, USA - The flight arrived late due to a technical bust
Italian Senate President Pera arrived in Washington on Sunday just after 1:00, Italian hour, for an official visit in the United States. The arrival was delayed due a technical bust to the flight computer... more
Fair and showsThe Pope in Switzerland in June to land at a military airport
Bern, Switzerland - A helicopter to carry him to Bern
On next June 5 and 6 John Paul II should visit Switzerland. Details related to such travel are well known for a very long time even because the city destinated to host him (Bern) is preparing also in these... more