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SecurityMatteo Vanzan's body to arrive today at Rome-Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - He should arrive at 04:00 pm in front of President Ciampi
Matteo Vanzan's body will arrive this afternoon at Rome-Ciampino Airport after he died during military defence operation in Iraq. Its unit together with representatives by other Italian military units... more
AirlinesOther air companies heading to ticket surcharge due to oil cost
Rome, Italy - Neither the positive exchange impact being happened in Euro markets is able to compensate higher oil cost
Other international air companies are following British Airways market policy, rising ticket price claiming an excessive oil cost. Air France decided that, starting from Wednesday, the tickets will cost... more
Science and technologyPolice foil GBP 80m robbery at Heathrow airport
London, UK - It could have been the largest robbery in UK history
Scotland Yard's flying squad yesterday swooped on robbers trying to grab gold valued at GBP 40m along with GBP 40m in cash. Seven men were arrested in a stakeout involving more than 100 officers. One suspect... more
Science and technologyPress conference at Brescia's airport tomorrow
Brescia, Italy - To explain the Brevivet's flight programme
The airport "Gabriele d'Annunzio" of Brescia-Montichiari and Brevivet communicate that tomorrow, Wednesday May 19, at 11,30am it will held the press conference, near departures room of the airport, during... more
AccidentsFound just 12 human rests of the total 33 passengers on board crashed aircraft in Brazil
San Paolo, Brazil - The airplane has fallen down the rain forest without a clear reason
The rescuers have found just 12 dead among 33 person embarked on the double engine aircraft crashed on Friday before landing at Manaus airport (see AVIONEWS article). The difficulties to penetrate in the... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports (2): AVIONEWS interviewed Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere
Rome, Italy - We have to valorize by honouring the specific vocation for every single airport and by adapting the overall infrastructural local situation
AVIONEWS interviewed Dr Sandro Pettinato of Unioncamere, competent in infrastructures matters: AVIONEWS: Dr Pettinato, Unioncamere promoted yesterday in Catania an important initiative aimed to valorize... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-215-6B11 (CL215T Variant), and CL-215-6B11 (CL415 Variant) series airplanes (2004-10-04)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rear engine mount struts, which could subsequently result in reduced structural integrity of the nacelle and engine support structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27831-27833] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 & 440) airplanes (2004-10-03)
Usa - To prevent failure of the engine support beam (ESB), a principal structural element, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 17, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 95)] [Page 27829-27831] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Science and technologyAfrican Scorpions at Malpensa Airport
Milan, Italy - They have been found out in the import area of the air station, and then carried to Varese Zoo after a long disinfestation activity
After some alarming hours at Malpensa Logistica Europa's buildings, activities partially started again at about 07:30pm yesterday. The reason for this problem: three venomous scorpions arrived in company's... more
Weather forecastsSavona Air Show on next May 22
Savona, Italy - Airplanes and helicopters of State Corps, Civil Defence and, finally, PAN demonstration
The Air Show promoted by Savona local authority and by "Aero Club di Savona e della Riviera Ligure" will occur on next May 22. For four hours, from 02:00 to 06:00pm, the air space over local sea littoral... more
IndustryBoeing makes history with 1,500th Next-Generation 737 Delivery
Seattle, Usa - The model 737-800 has delivered to Ata Airlines
Boeing made history last Friday with its Next-Generation 737 family reaching 1,500 airplanes delivered sooner than any other commercial airplane model. The milestone delivery - a 737-800 to Indianapolis-based... more
Latest newsBoeing X-45A Unmanned aircraft flies with T-33
St. Louis, USA - After the unmanned air attack test the American company goes ahead with its project
A Boeing X-45A unmanned aircraft (see AVIONEWS article) took a major step forward in aviation when it successfully communicated with a manned T-33 aircraft while in flight May 7 at Edwards Air Force Base... more
Science and technologyUnioncamere promotes an upgrading for Southern Italy's airports
Catania, Italy - By an adaptation of transport and service territorial infrastructures
Unioncamere officially showed yesterday in Catania a research devoted to analyze Southern Italy's airports situation. During a conference entitled "Accessibility of Southern Italy Airports" promoted together... more
AccidentsAn IL-76 of Azerbaijan fell headlong in China
Beijing, China - This aircraft went down on a farm short after its takeoff
An Ilyushin IL-76 airlifter of Azerbaijan has fallen headlong immediately after its takeoff from Chinese Airport of Urumchi, in the north-west area of this country. This airplane lost its stability about... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Maroni agrees for Government intervention in favour of the carrier but not by all means
Milan, Italy - Helping Alitalia means helping the other carriers too
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has commented Alitalia's future after controlling Board of Directors' results under the leading of CEO Cimoli. According to Maroni, Government will do everything... more
AccidentsCollision between two US Air National Guard F-16s
Washington, USA - It occurred yesterday killing one of the two pilots
Two F-16s of the US Air National Guard 181st Wing were involved in an accident on last Monday at about 01:40 local time, over southern Indiana sky. These two fighters would have collided flying during... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors awarded of a over 29 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the P-3C aircraft
Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors, Manassas, Va., is being awarded a ceiling priced $29,045,728 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modify, enhance, and improve... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (3): nine injured Italian soldiers have just arrived at Ciampino Airport
Rome, Italy - Also Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola
An AMI C-130 Hercules carrying nine Italian soldiers injured during activities performed in Iraq has landed at Ciampino Airport. Three among these ones had been involved by fighting against Shiite warriors... more
PeopleInternational air traffic increased in 2003
Rome, Italy - It improves in North America and in Europe while difficulties can still be registered in Asia due to SARS
Last data related to international air traffic appear particularly encouraging. Number of passengers involved by this general improvement of air transport sector would be of some 3,5bn during 2003. At... more
AccidentsCanadian Hawk fell headlong
Moose Jaw, Canada - Its two crew members are safe
A CT-155 Hawk advanced trainer fell headlong nearby Moose Jaw base on last May Friday 14. This is the second time an airplane of this type is involved by a mishap in this country, in the same area, in... more
Curiosities"Memphis Belle"'s commander has died
Ashville, USA - Robert Morgan's B-17 became a myth for allied forces after successfully accomplishing 25 missions in Europe
Commander of the famous B-17 US bomber named "Memphis Belle" during the Second World War, Col. Robert Morgan, died due to an accident just occurred while he was watching an airshow. The old Morgan, 85,... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters fail to kill one top islamic Jihad leader in Gaza Strip
Gaza, ANP - The operation could be part of the Israeli massive raid over Gaza with the Army and the Navy
Israeli helicopters fired missiles at two Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza City before dawn Saturday, in what the Palestinian group described as an attempt to assassinate one of its top leaders, Mohammed... more
PeopleVolunteers for air transport safety and economy in Europe
Brussels, Belgium - Competitive exam for 255 positions lapsing on next May 24
Also 255 positions related to air transport are comprised among the 2320 ones regarding the new competition exams for volunteers in the European Union. Winners for such selection will have a chance for... more
HelicoptersIsraeli helicopters shoot against Al Fatah offices
Gaza, ANP - There are no victims, ma two offices have been destroyed
Secretary General of the Fatah movement in the Gaza Strip Ahmad Heles, connected politically with Yasser Arafat, denounced that around midnight Israeli Apache helicopters fired at least 5 missiles targeting... more
PeopleEU agrees with USA to swap information on airline passengers
Brussels, Belgium - The agreement was approved despite the negative vote of the European parliament
European airlines will soon share information about their passengers with U.S. officials so they can be screened for security reasons, under an agreement approved yesterday by the European Commission.... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night (2): Italian Government is ready to report in front of Parliament tomorrow
Rome, Italy - Defence Minister Martino to recount to Parliament while Premier Berlusconi is going to do it not before next Thursday
After tragic events on last night in Nassiriya, Italian Government has announced its intention for reporting in front of Parliament during two different occasions. In fact, an intervention by Defence Minister... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started (2): demonstration at "Leonardo da Vinci"
Fiumicino, Italy - ADR's employees ask for more safety, new recruitment and higher payment
ADR's employees at Rome-Fiumicino Airport is demonstrating in front of management company offices headquarter, so causing some hardship for motor traffic. Law enforcement units are warranting the regular... more
AirlinesGermania Express: flights to Berlin, Hamburg, Dusseldolf and Munich
Rimini, Italy - With "Federico Fellini" airport
According to what declared in a press release Aeradria, the society of management of the Rimini's airport "Until next May 28, 2004, Germania Express, the low-cost carrier that from half of April links... more
Latest newsUSAF defends the 767 Tanker programme but Pentagon thinks to an upgrade for the KC-135s
Washington, USA - A significant upgrade hypothesis with new engines is under examination
After Boeing’s statement defending the value of its 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS), this is the time of US Air Force, which would have put into evidence how the KC-135s air tanker fleet i... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): UIL trade union asks for higher cooperation by company's Board of Directors
Rome, Italy - A real relaunch plan is needed to actively involve the trade unions
UIL General Secretary, Luigi Angeletti, has commented today present Alitalia's situation, after company's Board of Directors which occurred last week. According to Angeletti, one cannot think to exclude... more
AccidentsBrazilian airliner crashed in the middle of Amazonas
Manaus, Brazil - The researching operations resulted complicated by forest intricacy
Without an already defined cause an airplane, carrying 30 passengers and three crew members, crashed Friday at 10:00pm GMT some 20 kilometers from Manaus, capital city of state of Amazonas, North-East... more
Science and technologyADR management company personnel's strike at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports has started
Rome, Italy - Not quantifiable hardships though delay and lower flight activity can be forecasted
All appears confirmed concerning strikes which have been scheduled for today (from 12:00 to 04:00 pm) called by ADR management company personnel at Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. Forecastable hardships... more
IndustryIs Finmeccanica interested in Westland?
London, UK - In case of purchase, it could lead half European helicopter production
Westland could be sold by British GKN. In particular, in industrial helicopter environments and in the press, it would be supposing a significant concern by Italian Finmeccanica. Nevertheless, it seems... more
Sport aviationBarry Jones' autogiro is carrying on its travel around the world
London, UK - It has to overfly over 25 countries travelling for about 40.000 km
It had already been announced a quite long time ago but now the English helicopter pilot Barry Jones is really ready to carry on his travel around the world aboard of an autogiro, an aircraft provided... more
CuriositiesThe Boeing airplane that changed aviation reaches 50th anniversary milestone
Washington, USA - With this plane started the competition on commercial jets with McDonnell Douglas company
Fifty years ago, 15 of July 1954, Boeing unveiled the airplane that spawned the modern era of jet-powered commercial aviation. The Boeing 367-80, commonly known as the Dash 80, helped demonstrate the range... more
SecurityItalian soldier injured after yesterday attack in Nassiriya died during the night
Nassiriya, Iraq - Matteo Vanzan, 23, was in Iraq just from last Wednesday
The young Italian 23 years old soldier, Matteo Vanzan, died at 04:35am local time due to wounds caused by the explosion of mortar grenade, after yesterday fighting between Italian units and Shiite warriors... more
AirlinesAlitalia: first reactions regarding CEO Cimoli's plan
Rome, Italy - Doubts and scepticism in the majority and within the trade unions
First reactions about CEO Cimoli's plan devoted to save Alitalia come between last weekend and early new week. First of all, one has to remind that the analysis of carrier's accounts for the first three... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (3): AVIONEWS interviewed Maxim Ufaev, Account Director for Irkut Corporation
Berlin, Germany – The BE-200 is being offered to Italy thanks to its effectiveness and to good relations with Russia
AVIONEWS interviewed Maxim Ufaev, Account Director for Irkut Corporation: AVIONEWS: Mr Ufaev, the BE-200 is being jointly offered by Irkut and Eads in the international market in order to perform several... more
IndustryRolls Royce Corp. awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the airplane parts
Rolls Royce Corp., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded $5,379,240 firm fixed price type of contract for airplane parts for the Air Force. Performance completion date is expected to be July 31, 2007.... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004 (2): strategic agreement for cooperation between Eads and Irkut Corporation
Berlin, Germany – The European group could achieve company shares and a seat in the Board of Directors
The European group Eads and the Russian Irkut Corporation have concluded an extremely important strategical agreement in order to make aerospace sector cooperation occasions rise. Eads will provide a... more
IndustryL-3 Communications Integrated Systems awarded of a 48 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 16 P-3 aircraft
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, Greenville, Texas, is being awarded a not-to-exceed $48,000,000 value firm-fixed-price, time and materials contract with to conduct enhanced special structural inspections... more
Weather forecastsAVIONEWS at ILA 2004: AVIONEWS interviewed Sergio Pellegrino, Communications and External Relations Deputy of Galileo Avionica
Berlin, Germany - Italian worldwide presence concerning military aircraft radars appears a significant one
AVIONEWS interviewed Sergio Pellegrino, Communications and External Relations Deputy of Galileo Avionica: AVIONEWS: Galileo Avionica has contributed to renew second generation airplanes through updates... more
Weather forecastsAir shows and exhitions in May 2004
Rome, Italy -
NBAA TAX FORUM…May 17, Washington, D.C. Info: (202) 783-9000; Web site: www.nbaa.org. CESSNA HOMECOMING FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS…May 14-17, Cessna’s Mid-Continent Airport facility or the Airport Hilto... more
Civil aviationSpanish royal wedding and European football championship in Portugal will be protected by Nato Awacs
Brussels, Belgium - Sight flights interdicted in the skies over Madrid 50 mile far
Nato announced yesterday that an aerial electronic control system for the Spanish royal wedding between prince Felipe and TV journalist Letizia Ortiz to be held on May the 22nd. The same will be done for... more
AccidentsIn 2003 25 aerial accidents have been avoided just over Swiss skies
Geneva, Switzerland - This statistics came from an Uiia analysis
In the Swiss aerial space, following what has been declared today by the investigative office on aeronautical accidents, 25 high risk events of aerial collision should have been avoided. For other 10 cases... more
AerospaceSpaceShipOne makes third rocket-powered flight
Mojave, USA - At the moment the project is at its 13th test flight
Yesterday morning above Mojave desert, California the SpaceShipOne has completed its third motored test flight. This RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle) with pilot, following release from the White Knight turbojet-powered... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (4): experience with Air Canada and relations with Arab world among the cornerstones of his new strategy
Rome, Italy - Workers must be defended, and damages have already been caused, no one from abroad will destroy this carrier
AVIONEWS: Dr Corsini, do not you think that in the future those willing to purchase this carrier will have to defend its name? Alitalia is actually an icon of Italy abroad. Corsini: "Actually it is only... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (3): disappeared money and incompetence as the main reasons for such crisis
Rome, Italy - Alitalia must be "fashion and food" in order to gain success
AVIONEWS: Dr Corsini, is it true that you want the keep Alitalia whole? Corsini: "Italian aviation destruction has been caused by American against Fascism and Nazism. Now Boeing dominates but maybe we... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini (2): such Italian real-estate business-man wants to save the carrier by a moderate Arab concert party
Rome, Italy - Everything would be under the leading of a powerfull economic-financial structure of which the name is still not clear
AVIONEWS has interviewed Matteo Corsini Ltd', the Italian business-man willing to invest on Alitalia: AVIONEWS: SULT trade union has spread an interesting press release on Alitalia. It is real that... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS' interview to Matteo Corsini: who's such real-estate trader willing to purchase Alitalia
Rome, Italy - This Italian business-man is firmly willing to invest on this carrier and he even well knows this sector by his participation with Air Canada
AVIONEWS has interviewed Matteo Corsini, an important Italian business-man for the real-estate sector, who tried last year to purchase Cirio and Lazio. He operates in the American market even on the stock... more