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Civil aviationAn American Airlines' MD-80 performs an emergency landing due to a bomb warning
Nahville, USA - It has been forced to land at the airport where President Bush's Air Force One was on the ground
An emergency landing occurred for an American Airlines' airplane flying from Dallas to Boston. A hostess found in the toilette a peace of paper indicating the presence on board in the hold of a bomb. The... more
Civil aviationEvacuation of Russian technical personnel from Iraq goes on
Moscow, Russia - Another flight today in order to carry back home other 150 persons
A Russian IL-76 carried back to Moscow yesterday about 90 Russian, Ukrainian and Belorussian persons, after leaving from Baghdad, due to a decision by Russian Ministry for Emergencies for evacuating technical... more
AirlinesAir One's pilots on strike from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - A protest against the lack of decisional involvement by company direction regarding employees
Today, from 11:00 am to 03:00 pm, Air One's pilots will suspend their own flight activities, due to a strike aimed to face company's policy regarding these employees. Unione Piloti trade union in particular... more
HelicoptersKuwait selects the BAe Systems HIDAS EW system for its Apaches
London, UK - A state-of-the-art Electronic Warfare system which has already been scheduled even for Greek AH-64s
British Aerospace will attend to update the AH-64 Longbow Apache combat helicopters operating in the Kuwait's armed forces. BAe Systems has in fact gained by Boeing the sign of an agreement in order to... more
Latest newsFirst available data on the new Chinese J-10 light fighter
Beijing, China - In this airplane the two great historical lessons by West and Russia regarding combat aircraft would meet
First data on the new Chinese-made light fighter, the J-10, would be available now though quite secrecy would still exist on such programme. This aircraft has been at first developed by the Israeli cooperation.... more
IndustrySikorsky Aircraft Corp. awarded of a near 18 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the VXX Presidential Helicopter Program
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., is being awarded a $17,831,088 time and materials delivery order against a previously awarded basic ordering agreement (N00019-03-G-0003) for the acquisition... more
IndustryUnited Technologies Corp. awarded of a near 600 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-22 aircraft
United Technologies Corp., East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $599,606,128 firm fixed price contract to provide for 42 Low Rate Initial Production F119 install engines and field support training.... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 series airplanes (2004-10-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent overheating of the in-line splices of the APU and IDG feeder cables, which can lead to smoke, fumes, and possible fire in the flight deck and cabin
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Civil aviationFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-30 airplane
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of the APU generator due to chafing of the generator power feeder cables, and consequent electrical arcing and smoke/fire in the APU compartment
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Science and technologyCapodichino: a German military aircraft lands at this airport
Naples, Italy - Probably a failure for one of its engines could be the reason of such pilot's decision
A german military airplane would have landed due to an emergency this afternoon at such Naples airport. Reason for such event should be put down to the failure of one of its engines, but, according to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): an agreement between pilots and carrier's direction in order to increase productivity has been scheduled on next June 1
Rome, Italy - A rise of flight hours for 200 more than present activity for medium and long range during summer period
A meeting between Alitalia's direction and pilots' trade unions has been scheduled on next June 1 in order to warrant the achieving of a final agreement on the increase of productivity by such employees,... more
DefenseSwiss Government suggests to strenghten national military capabilites abroad
Berne, Switzerland - Two new airlifters have been scheduled in the Defence Programme 2004
Even if the country tried during the last years to restrict military spending, Government would have decided this year to change its policy and set a programme devoted to a general reinforcement of the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): "Malpensa as the only relevant intercontinental hub for the carrier"
Milan, Italy - It would be maintained by SEA President, Giuseppe Bencini, in order to help the carrier by a higher valorization of Malpensa Airport
The group of institutional, trade unions and business representatives led by Roberto Formigoni, President of Lombardia Region, goes on inviting Government and Alitalia to consider as necessary a strenghtening... more
DefenseA massive Russian military exercise to occur in June
Moscow, Russia - Military and civil personnel to be jointly involved in the most relevant training operation since Soviet Union era
Russian Defence Ministry has unveiled that from 21 to 25 June a massive exercise will occur in Far East by involving some 800 soldiers. The fulcrum of such operation, as Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov... more
AccidentsFlash Air deceased persons will be considered as war victims
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt - It is the solution chosen by Egyptian general attorney in order to make compensation procedure quicker
Deceased persons due to the air accident occurred on last January 3 in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) which involved a Boeing 737 of local carrier Flash Air (see for details AVIONEWS), will be considered as war... more
PeopleNew Airbus A-321 for Vietnam
London, UK - This step should help the growth of such Asian country in terms of air traffic and tourism activities
British ECGD (Export Credits Guarantee Department) make the number of Airbus' airplanes sold this year rise up to 17. Vietnam is in fact about to receive 3 A-321, so increasing the fleet of Vietnam Airlines... more
AirlinesLufthansa sells Chef Solutions to a US company
Berlin, Germany - A measure aimed to lower new loss risks after damages occurred last year
In an attempt to face the possibility for further loss, Lufthansa has decided to sell Chef Solutions, the American company competent in catering activities which caused in 2003 loss for some EUR 215m for... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited model BAe 146 and Avro 146-RJ series airplanes (2004-10-11)
Usa - To prevent the inability of the left-hand fire extinguisher on one or more engines to discharge, and consequent inability to control or suppress an engine fire
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming), Direct-Drive Reciprocating engines
Washington, Usa - To prevent loosening or failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which may cause sudden engine failure
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau model ASH 25M sailplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct any fuel lines with improper fittings, which could result in fuel leakage and a possible fire hazard
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Civil aviationFAA AD on Garmin International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
Usa - To prevent interrogating aircraft from possibly receiving inaccurate replies due to suppression from aircraft equipped with the GTX 330/330D Mode S Transponders when the pulses are below the MTL
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AirlinesAlitalia (2): an agreement between the carrier and Mediobanca for a bridging-loan is forthcoming
Rome, Italy - It has been confirmed by President Cimoli, though Minister Maroni had given firmly the lie to it this morning
Although Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has denied this morning the possibility by Government for granting a bridging-loan to Alitalia, by even confirming that this was also the thought of Minister... more
Latest newsTanker affair (2): American taxpayers' approval of Pentagons' decision for postponing the final choice
Washington, USA - The KC-135 could anyway remain in service till 2040
Taxpayers associations in the United States have welcomed Pentagon's choice for postponing to the end of the year the final decision on Boeing's programme, devoted to replacing air tankers' fleet for the... more
Civil aviationA 42 miles no-fly zone over Athens during Olympic games
Athens, Greece - Any aircraft attempting to violate it by dodging manoeuvres will be shot down after a first advice for changing its route
Greek Government has unveiled the approaching procedure scheduled for protecting national air space during Athens Olympic games starting on next August 13. The F-16s and the Mirage 2000s fighters of the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (3): Rolls Royce proves uncertain about the expediency of losing AgustaWestland
London, UK - First criticism by British national industry against Government
By the final transfer of AgustaWestland to the Italian group Finmeccanica, the British aerospace industry renounces to a significant sector such as the helicopter one, and this kind of thought is in the... more
AccidentsDifficulties in identifying one of the victims of Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport's accident
Paris, France - A woman at first believed Czech native, could be on the contrary an Ukrainian
After the tragedy occurred on last Sunday at Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport which killed four persons with the falling down of the Terminal 2E, French judicial authorities had believed that one of these... more
Civil aviationGerman television shows security shortages at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt, Germany - ZDF's journalists get round controls without problems approaching hangars
Upsetting revelation by German television on Frankfurt Airport's security. ZDF TV channel would have succeeded in completing a documentary by which it would have been put into evidence a series of significant... more
AirlinesAir France will not postpone the purchase of the A-380s
Paris, France - Although an accident at Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport Terminal 2E occurred
Air France Chairman, Jean Cyril Spinetta, commented the accident occurred at Paris "Charles de Gaulle" Airport last weekend, maintaining that such event will not prejudice delivery schedule for ten Airbus... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica (2): the press release on heads of agreement signed for acquisition of GKN’s 50% stake in AgustaWestland
Rome, Italy - The announcement yesterday from the industry
"Finmeccanica yesterday announced that it has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with GKN plc containing the main terms for the acquisition of the latter’s 50% shareholding in AgustaWestland, the world’s lea... more
Latest newsTanker affair: reactions by Congress and industry regarding Pentagon's decision
Washington, USA - Airbus would be ready to promote its solution if USA's Government decided to appraise possible alternatives to the 767
After announcement by US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, related to the need for postponing the final decision on the Boeing 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS), the reactions by political... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Italian Government ready to ensure a bridging-loan for more than EUR 400m?
Rome, Italy - It would be revealed by international press
According to international press sources, Italian Government would be firmly willing to warrant a bridging-loan to Alitalia, even for more than EUR 400m, a figure which had been indicated by carrier's... more
Civil aviationMoscow pulls out its technical personnel of Iraq
Moscow, Russia - Two flights have been scheduled for today and tomorrow in order to carry at home Russian technicians after yesterday attempt
Russian Government has decided to pull out a large part of its technicians of Iraq after yesterday attack against a bus carrying some Russians. This attempt killed two passengers and injured other 8 persons.... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica aims to conquer the US military helicopter market
Washington, USA - It appears to be the major purpose after the recent agreement with GKN on AgustaWestland
GKN-Finmeccanica agreement yesterday on the purchase by this Italian group of the entire share owned by the British company related to AgustaWestland, consequently causes an increasing effort towards US... more
IndustryMid America Aviation awarded of a over 26 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the KC-135 aircraft
Mid America Aviation, West Fargo, N.D., is being awarded a $26,192,187.85 firm fixed price contract to provide for overhaul/repair of KC-135 flap drive gearboxes, transmissions, and components. No funds... more
IndustryGKN Chem-Tronics awarded of a near 28 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F100-P-220 engine
GKN Chem-Tronics, Cajon, Calif., is being awarded a $27,997,645 firm fixed price contract to provide for chem mill duct, 757 each, applicable to F100-P-220 engine. Total funds have been obligated. This... more
AirlinesFuel costs put Asia airlines in a bind
Rome, Italy – Low-cost carriers besiege the big air companies
Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines System may fail to fully counter higher jet-fuel costs by raising fares because of competition from new discount carriers. A rebound in global tourism... more
IndustryF-35 STOVL propulsion demonstrates hover thrust
West Palm Beach, USA – This demonstration confirms pre-test predictions
For the first time, Pratt & Whitney short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) propulsion system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has demonstrated 39,700 pounds, the level required for the aircraft to... more
AerospaceStation crew to wear Russian suits
Houston, USA – The American suites to be used for the expedition are damaged
The International Space Station’s two-man crew will switch to Russian spacesuits for a spacewalk planned between June 16 and June 18 to restore electrical power to a steering gyroscope (see AVIONEWS a... more
AerospaceItaly and the GMES satellite system (3): a protagonist in Europe in developing the related project
Capua, Italy – The country aims to achieve a leading role in designing this programme
On the occasion of the first Italian meeting on the GMES programme (Capua, May 21 2004) occurred at CIRA’s headquarter (Italian Centre for Aerospace Research), the report carried out in order to unveil n... more
IndustryNorthrop begins to assembly F-35 aircraft
Los Angeles, USA – Northrop, for this project, is a Lockheed Martin sub-contractor
Northrop Grumman started the assembling of aircraft center fuselage and delivering a key avionics system to Lockheed Martin two weeks ahead of schedule. NG is responsible for producing more than 25% of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Malpensa Airport can save Alitalia
Milan, Italy – President of Lombardia Region Formigoni is convinced about it and promotes a strengthening for this hub
Lombardia Region’s President, Roberto Formigoni, is promoting an initiative devoted to encourage a significant contribution by business and institutional local environment in order to save Alitalia. T... more
AerospaceItaly and the GMES satellite system (2): Italian proposals about operative activities
Capua, Italy – Coast defence, interoperability among various systems and the resort to UAV aircraft in the centre of attention
Italy carries on its effort in producing the GMES programme by recommending important steps on its designing. As far as it is concerned with sustainable development, it is thought that one has to consider... more
Science and technologyThe lesson of the X-31
Berlin, Germany – This joint Boeing-EADS programme could encourage the development of new relevant aviation programmes
Although it deals with a purely experimental programme developed during early 90s, the X-31 could encourage the designing and the testing of relevant thrust and aerodynamics devices for new aerospace projects.... more
AerospaceItaly and the GMES satellite system: aspects and aims of the project
Capua, Italy – Environment monitoring and security as the major tasks of the new European satellite system
Italy is one the European countries which appears presently most involved in developing the new Global Monitoring for Environment and Security satellite system, the so called GMES. ASI (Italian Space Agency)... more
PeopleBoeing carries on the development of the FANS system
Washington, USA – It has been developed in order to solve problems related to traditional radio communication between crews and controllers on the ground
Boeing is successfully carrying on the development of the FANS navigation system (Future Air Navigation System), which is able to partially lower crews’ workload on board and that of controllers on the g... more
Latest newsThe USA send two Harriers’ Squadrons to Iraq
Al Asad, Iraq – They are going to be employed for close air-support in order to help troops on the ground
The transfer of units towards such battlefield occurred on last May 18. But Marine Corps’ representatives have only recently unveiled that two Attack Squadron, the 542nd and the 214th, have arrived in I... more
DefenseDefence Minister Martino is visiting Italian troops in Iraq
Nassiriya, Iraq – A telemedicine centre has been opened in Nassiriya
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, is visiting Italian troops operating in Iraq and deployed in Nassiriya. After arriving landing at Tallil Base, Minister seized a chance to visit the city where... more
AccidentsDebate on the shortage of resorting to helicopters to save September 11 victims
New York, USA – Doubts have been put forward with reference to the impossible resorting to instruments which are usually employed for firefighting
Debate on the possibility of employing aerial vehicles in order to save a significant number of persons during the tragic events on September 11, 2001 does not appear to cease. Whereas one asks what can... 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
IndustryBoeing USD 200M expansion continues
St. Louis, USA - The company is investing a lot in new facilities building
On Friday took place a ceremony dedicated a new 112,500 square feet flight test and ramp facilities as part of the company’s USD 200m investment in the ongoing competitiveness of its operations. In the l... more