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Science and technologyAir Europe: airliner loses fuel during refuelling in Rome-Fiumicino
Fiumicino, Italia - Hardships for the travellers compelled to spend the night in the airport
This night in the Roman air station of Fiumicino, an airliner of Air Europe fleet destined to Santo Domingo, was stopped to ground for security reasons, because of a fuel lost during the refuelling phases.... more
AirlinesWind Jet: flight cancelled, travellers leave again after 12 hours
Fiumicino, Italy - Passengers enraged: protests in the Roman air station
On Friday July 31, because of a broken happened during the overhaul operations, the Wind Jet Airline flight IV-563 of 8:25am destined to Catania has been cancelled. The customers engaged were from the... more
AirportsTwo cerimonies to remember Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Marseille, France - The "Little Prince" author sank by his plane off Marseille 60 years ago
Saint-Exupery, "Flight by night" "War pilot" and "Little Prince" author, in July 31 1944, left from Borgo in Corsica to a reconnaissance flight mission in order to prepare the Allied landing in Provence,... more
DefenseEuropean Defence Agency achieves its first Director
Brussels, Belgium - Appointments start operative activities for an important authority to increase EU's political and industrial integration in defence sector
Triennial appointments related to the new European Defence Agency's board were unveiled on last Friday (AVIONEWS had already put into evidence the importance of such agency aimed to encourage EU's integration... more
AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines: flights at Geneva and Basilea airports could be cancelled
Zurich, Switzerland - The carrier's board would be thinking about the opportunity for concentrating all its own activities exclusively in Zurich
Swiss International Air Lines' situation appears more and more a delicate one and the carrier's board would be thinking to resort to new operating costs cutting in order to limit damages. Among the solutions... more
PeopleInvestment devoted to air transport in Italy
Rome, Italy - The Financial and Economic Schedule Report forecasts to grant some EUR 850m within three years for airport infrastructures and safety
The Government's Financial and Economic Schedule Report forecasts an important intervention in favour of air transport in Italy. In fact, funds for some EUR 850m have been scheduled as they will be delivered... more
HelicoptersMalaysia: SAR helicopters are needed
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The Asian country would urgently need to purchase aircraft able to efficiently perform such missions
Malaysian Government would be willing to purchase an unspecified number of new helicopters to be destinated to its armed forces and civil defence service, in order to fill what is being presently felt... more
AccidentsChinese military helicopter fell headlong during anti-drug operation
Beijing, China - Five persons on board died
A Chinese military helicopter fell headlong nearby Chengde city, in the north side of the country, on last Friday July 30. Chinese authorities did not unveil the type of aircraft involved in such accident,... more
AirlinesUnited Airlines balance strengthens
New York, USA - After the bankruptcy of 2002, the American carrier accounts are good
The second airline in the world (United Airlines) second fiscal quarter is positive; the balance is strengthened, and cut one’s losses the proceeds improved of 30 per cent compared with the previous y... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): verbal and physical attacks in the Chamber of Deputies due to the bridge loan
Rome, Italy - Lega Party heavily accuses opposition and the new PSI Party
The approval of the decree related to the bridge loan devoted to Alitalia unveiled not difficulty regarding the extension of consent, but proved a hard one with reference to order management by its Speaker... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Chamber of Deputies approves the bridge loan
Rome, Italy - EUR 400m to be returned in 12 months on the basis of funds achieved by tender
Italian Chamber of Deputies approved on last Saturday the decree which warrants State's support for funding the bridge loan devoted to Alitalia. This occurs right when carrier's board unveils loss, at... more
Latest newsSudan under indictment: the new Mig-29 are being used against rebels in Darfur
Khartoum, Sudan - Some witnesses would unveil it while African country's armed forces criticize UN's resolution regarding the ceasefire
Sudan’ situation, with reference to Darfur region, appears to worsen day by day (see for details AVIONEWS). Khartoum’s Government has recently taken delivery of some 12 Mig-29 Fulcrum fighters from Rus... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhibitions in August 2004
Rome, Italy -
EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH…July 27-Aug. 2, Oshkosh, Wis. Info: (800) 564-6322 www.airventure.org. NBAA SECURITY TRAINING FOR PART 91 OPERATORS…Aug. 24, Philadelphia, Pa. Info: (202) 783-9000; www.nbaa.org.... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. awarded of a near 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is being awarded an $8,706,979 firm fixed price contract modification. This modification authorizes incorporation of the gun structures, ventilation... more
IndustryITT Avionics awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-52H aircraft
ITT Avionics, Clifton, N.J., is being awarded a $10,062,456 firm fixed price, time and material contract modification. This requirement is to increase and exercise the option quantities for the upgrade... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines and the dramatic situation produced by fuel cost
Singapore - Event such important Asian carrier is facing a phenomenon which goes on weakening carriers all over the world
Even Singapore Airlines cannot avoid the bad consequences produced by the rising fuel cost. Despite the remarkable success of such carrier at an international level and its constant profit, also this company... more
AccidentsAir Cargo: fear in-flight for 53 Germans tourists
Cairo, Egypt - Emergency landing for an undercarriage broken
The travellers of Air Cargo Egyptian charter airline are involved in the emergency landing happened yesterday morning in the Cairo International Airport: they are a group of German tourists that returned... more
SecurityHolland aids African Union by sending troop-transport airplanes to Darfur
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia - 308 soldiers to arrive in the region next week
A release has been spread from African Union's headquarter in Addis Abeba, unveiling that next week Dutch Government will send planes which are necessary in order to transfer 308 soldiers belonging to... more
DefenseItaly to have a Force of "professionials"
Rome, Italy - Italian Parliament cancels compulsory military service in the country
The compulsory military service has finally definitively ended in Italy. The Chamber of Deputies has approved the 4233-B bill which was suggested by Government, by Defence Minister, Antonio Martino. A... more
AirlinesMalev will be privatized
Budapest, Hungary - The Hungarian carrier existence depends on prospective buyers
Yesterday in Budapest the Hungarian Government announced its decision to privatize the Malev, the national airline. By the end of the year the name of the buyers will become revealed: the Chinese Hainan... more
Science and technologyUSA's Government criticizes Chicago Airport due to exceeding delays
Chicago, USA - Some 58.000 flights would have been affected by delay within just six months, so that this airport could suffer for service lowering
US Government's Transport representative appears really furious regarding activities performed during the last months at Chicago air station. "O'Hare" Airport would have even succeeded in producing during... more
Science and technologyIt's started the disinfestation into Nice-Cote d'Azur air station
Nice, France - The Airport directly free from locusts nightmare
Some days ago the Nice-Cote d'Azur Airport has been overrun by locusts, dangerous above all for the cultures of the Var plain. On request of Commerce Chamber, yesterday night it's started the whole air... more
Latest newsBAe Systems Australia for the JSF's electronic warfare systems
Sydney, Australia - This company to attend to a ten years development for the important military programme of Lockheed Martin
Australia increases its own participation to the JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) programme. BAe Systems Australia has achieved the sign of a contract, which enables it to become a protagonist in developing... more
CuriositiesIndian Airlines saves Pakistani child with health illness
New Dheli, India - The crew hijacked the airplane towards an air station which could be near to a dedicated hospital
The progressive diplomatic relations détente which India and Pakistan are performing, starts maybe producing its first good results, even from a humanitarian point of view. India had agreed several months... more
Science and technologyInaugurated new railway connections from Athens' airport
Athens, Greece - After remarkable delays, all is ready for the Olympic Games
It has been inaugurated today the international connection between the airport "Eleftherios Venizelou" of Athens-Spata with the Olympic sites, regarding the new sub-urban railway and the extension of the... more
PeopleTwo new Boeing 747-400 for Air China Cargo
Seattle, USA - The first one will be delivered in November 2005, the second one in March 2006
The Air China Cargo Co., the largest mainland China's cargo airline, yesterday confirmed an order for two Boeing 747-400 Freighters. The two deliveries are scheduled for November 2005 and March 2006. They... more
SecurityBelgium: also 5 helicopters are employed for the emergency produced by gas main explosion
Ghislenghien, Belgium - Presently, 14 dead and about 200 injured persons have been caused by such blast
Among the victims of the tragic explosion occurred at Ghislenghien this morning, nearby Ath, south Belgium, in an industrial area where a facility was being built, several workers, security personnel members... more
Civil aviationEuropean Parliament: appeal to the Court of Justice against USA-EU's agreements on passengers' personal details
Brussels, Belgium - Parliament does not appear willing to accept the requirements suggested by the United States
European Parliament has been trying for months to lead the European Court of Justice to decide about the legitimacy of European Union-United States’ agreements, regarding the provision to US authorities o... more
AirlinesJapan air transport is still in difficulty
Tokyo, Japan - JAL goes on experiencing loss while ANA appears highly able to face the present delicate condition of the sector
Air transport in Japan is still facing the consequences of some problems occurred starting from last year, some of which have directly affected just East Asia, so worsening further the bad international... more
Latest newsUsa's counter-attack in Falluja
Falluja, Iraq - Nine rebels died during struggles; no loss have been found in terms of injured persons among American natives
Answering to a strike performed by Iraqi rebels against an American site in Falluja, military command has ordered a counter-attack by resorting to tanks, artillery and most of all airplanes which have... more
AirlinesAeroflot: denationalization without losing control on air transport sector
Moscow, Russia - Russian Government appears convinced of it but it does not want to delay such measure
Russian Government has recently pointed out the need for encouraging the denationalization of national carrier Aeroflot as soon as possible. According to Moscow's Government, only this measure will enable... more
IndustryFincantieri: two contracts for the new Indian Navy's air carrier
New Dheli, India - The Italian naval industry increases in this sector even at an international level after the showing of the Cavour
Italian industry goes on increasing in military naval sector, also with reference to the production of air carriers so that, after the official showing of the new Italian Navy’s "Conte di Cavour" carrier (... more
Civil aviationEast African reacts against Enac's decision for suspending activities in Italy
Rome, Italy - According to the African carrier, international ruling regarding flight safety would be fully honoured
East African Safari immediately reacted to Enac’s (Italian National Civil Aviation Agency) decision aimed to suspend African carrier’s activities in Italy, with reference to the necessary period intended to... more
DefenseChina threatens Taiwan: "If you change your Constitution you will be attacked"
Beijing, China - Taipei could change national Constitution by 2008 and China fears the independence principle could be formalized
New hard threats by Beijing's Government against Taiwan have been released. Formosa's President would be firmly thinking to encourage significant constitutional reform, which could be completed by 2008.... more
DefenseArrow missile: the first test proves successful
Los Angeles, Usa - The new ballistic missile devoted to defend Israel against ballistic guided munitions' threat destroyed a Scud
The first test of the Arrow Israeli-made surface-to-air missile has been successfully completed, and this guided rocket is devoted to represent in the future the major warranty of the defence of national... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319/131, -132, and -133; A-320/231, -232, and -233; and A-321/131 and -231 series airplanes (2004-15-14)
Usa - To prevent transient loss of certain systems and consequent reduced ability of the flightcrew to cope with adverse flight conditions
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 145)] [Page 45243-45246] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD (Correction) on Rolls-Royce plc RB-211 series turbofan engines (2004-01-20)
Usa - To prevent corrosion-induced uncontained disc failure, resulting in damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 145)] [Page 45246] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, and A-330/300 series airplanes (2004-15-12)
Usa - To prevent uncommanded in-flight shutdown of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in loss of critical electrical systems when the airplane is operated in emergency electrical configuration, and consequent reduced controllability of th
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 145)] [Page 45241-45243] Header Information Header... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and model MD-88 airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure of freeze protection ribbon heaters, which could result in the charring, scorching, smoking, and shorting out of freeze protection ribbon heaters in the lavatory water supply system and could also result in electrical arcing of f
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: July 29, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 145)] [Page 45239-45241] Header Information Header... more
AirlinesBlue Panorama: the 767 under investigation does not take off towards Bangkok
Milan, Italy - Some 212 passengers were forced to renounce to their travel due to the lack of a replacement for the aircraft devoted to such route
Problems caused by the accident occurred on last July 16 involving a Blue Panorama’s 767 do not appear disappeared (see for details AVIONEWS). Yesterday, the carrier was not able to provide for some 2... more
Civil aviationBomb alarm on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines' airplane at Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany - Fortunately, no bomb was found aboard the DC-10 which was carrying some 145 passengers
A DC-10 of Biman Bangladesh Airlines was rapidly evacuated by security units at Frankfurt Airport yesterday in the afternoon at about 03:20 pm, due to an anonymous call unveiled by Police office just before... more
Press releaseEnac: preventive suspension for East African carrier
Rome, Italy - After the problem occurred on last Wednesday involving a B-767 at Fiumicino Airport
"After the problem occurred on last Wednesday at Rome-Fiumicino Airport involving a B-767 of East African Safari carrier, Italian National Civil Aviation Agency (Enac) makes know that activities in the... more
PeopleItalian Campania Region funds Air Nostrum Lineas Aereas' Naples-Madrid flight
Naples, Italy - Traffic frequency to progressively rise with decreasing ticket prices by winter period
The Spanish regional air service called Air Nostrum Lineas Aereas, which operates on the behalf of Iberia, opens tomorrow the new Naples-Madrid flight, an important one most of all because its foundation... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Lega Party criticizes the hypothesis for an increase of the bridge loan
Rome, Italy - According to majority Party, a typical First Italian Republic-style solution has been adopted
Lega Party carries on its hard criticism against the bridge loan devoted to Alitalia (see for details AVIONEWS). Criticism by such majority Party regards both Government coalition parties and opposition,... more
IndustryBAE Systems Platform Solutions awarded of a near 42 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the Navy P-3 aircraft
BAE Systems Platform Solutions, Los Angeles, Calif., is being awarded a $41,921,186 not-to-exceed indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for 120 digital autopilot systems, aircraft trial kit... more
Sport aviationFourth International Balloons Festival
Salerno, Italy - It will be held in October in Paestum
"In Paestum (Salerno) from 2 to 5 of October it will take place the 'Fourth International Balloons Festival' organized by the Salernoeventi, which will participate 25 balloons with crews from all Europe.... more
Science and technologyAn Italian woman arrested in the Rio de Janeiro Airport
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Narcotics hiddens in the pictures frames
On July 27, Tuesday, a 46 Italian woman of the Brescian province was arrested in the Brazilian air station of Rio de Janeiro. She was carrying three kilos of cocaine: it was into three pictures frames.... more
HelicoptersIs the EH-101 more expensive than the H-92? Not in the least
Ottawa, Canada - Canadian military analysts would be convinced of it, as they disagree with Government's statement which instead opted for Sikorsky
Sikorsky achieved few days ago a particularly important contract, regarding the provision of new helicopters for Canadian Navy, so winning with its H-92 against the AgustaWestland EH-101 (see for details... more
PeopleEthiopian Airlines and Boeing celebrate together the delivery of a new 737-700 airplane
Seattle, USA - The two companies solidify their business relationship with the new aircraft
Last week the celebrations were held for the delivery of the new 737-700 airplane. The cerimony to which shared the Ethiopian Airlines and Boeing, it highlighted the businesse relationship between the... more
IndustrySukhoi: 65 years of success for its design bureau
Moscow, Russia - The company has produced some of the best combat aircraft in Russian aviation history
Sukhoi celebrates 65 years history for its design bureau, which designed aircraft which appear quite relevant in Russian aviation from a historical point of view. And it celebrates it right when data related... more