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AccidentsWind Jet airplane forced to land immediately after its takeoff from Catania
Catania, Italy - This Airbus lent by Jet-X had fuel-tank problems
Fear aboard of a Wind Jet's flight after its takeoff on last Saturday May 8 from Catania Airport which would have led it towards Milan-Linate. After its taking off, occurred at some 02:15pm and already... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Italian Minister for EU Policies Buttiglione tones down excess of optimism of last days
Rome, Italy - Only the first one among the poles has been surpassed by the appointment of Cimoli but there is still so much to do
Italian Minister for EU Policies, Rocco Buttiglione, has commented once again on Alitalia matter today. According to Buttiglione, it is not possible to stop on the achieved agreements so far between Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): measures which have been adopted for this carrier will not be sufficient, according to Wall Street Journal Europe
New York, USA - Italian Government's aim would consist in making this carrier survive at least till the end of general national election
According to Wall Street Journal Europe, a complete forecasting blindness exists with reference to Alitalia's problems and choices subscribed by Italian Government, trade unions and private shareholders.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Epifani appears satisfied about achieved agreements
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, this carrier succeeds in reducing damages in stock markets
CGIL Italian trade union General Secretary, Guglielmo Epifani, appreciated the situation stemmed from last agreement on Alitalia between Government and trade unions, and after the appointment of Cimoli... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Glasflugel--Ing. E. Hanle model Glasflugel Kestrel sailplanes
Usa - To detect and correct damage to the airbrake actuation shaft, which could result in failure of the airbrake control
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25479-25480] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-1A11 (CL-600), CL-600-2A12 (CL-601), and CL-600-2B16 (CL-601-3A, CL-601-3R, and CL- 604) series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct gaps between the flap vane bracket and the adjacent lower skin and between the flap vane bracket and vane actuator beam, and premature cracking of the flap vane brackets, which could result in failure of the flap vane bracket
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25485-25488] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Gulfstream Aerospace LP model Galaxy and Gulfstream 200 airplanes
Usa - To prevent ice accumulation due to water entering the artificial feel unit (AFU), which could restrict or jam the aileron, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25483-25485] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward, upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 7, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 89)] [Page 25481-25483] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AerospaceUnmanned European Shuttle Phoenix lands safely
Kiruna, Sweden - Proceeds succesfully the developing phase of the European shuttle
After two test delays the unmanned prototype of a European space shuttle (see AVIONEWS article) glided safely back to Earth on Saturday after being dropped from nearly 2400 metres up by a Chinook helicopter.... more
IndustryPratt & Whitney Canada PW610F engine to power Eclipse 500 achieves first run milestone
Quebec, Canada - The first flight is scheduled at the end of this year
Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) has successfully completed the first run of its new PW610F turbine engine selected by Eclipse Aviation Corporation to power the twin-engine Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet... more
AccidentsAmerican Eagle plane crash-lands in San Juan
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Blows up a tyre and the plane skids off a runway
The incident involving a 1995 builded Super ATR-72 American Eagle flight 5401 happened at about 2:50pm. EDT at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport. The turboprop plane, carrying 22 passengers and four... more
PeopleAirbus A-380: two main points in developing this programme
Paris, France - The future success of this project to depend on the way one will succeed in integrate these two elements
Engineers developing the Airbus A-380 programme, who had to rely upon several exigencies related to the present and future international air traffic (see for details AVIONEWS), agree about the fact that... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate Boise service with nonstop flights to its hub in Houston
Houston, Usa - With two daily connections from July 1
Continental Airlines announced it will inaugurate service in Boise, Idaho, with two daily flights to its hub in Houston, effective July 1. In Houston, connections are available to dozens of destinations... more
PeopleLow fuel consumption and defence of environment for the 7E7 Dreamliner
Washington, USA - Boeing forecasts to sell some 3500 airplanes within 20 years
Boeing answers to official showing for the new Airbus A-380 occurred on last May 7 (see for details AVIONEWS), by putting into evidence on several occasions the qualities of its new 7E7 Dreamliner. Major... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Cimoli gets work started in order to face carrier's crisis
Rome, Italy - Optimism in every trade union and political environment, while the first board of Director to occur on next Thursday May 13
The new Alitalia CEO, Giancarlo Cimoli, spent his weekend under banner of studying, an activity devoted to understand the situation of the carrier and to plan the first interventions which will be put... more
Latest newsRecent scandal regarding USA soldiers activities in Iraq retard investigations on the Tanker affair
Washington, USA - Rumsfeld would have lowered investigation effort in order to solve Iraq's problems
Pentagon would be retarding its investigation activities related to the Boeing 767 Tanker programme (see for details AVIONEWS). Although this investigation was asked for by Rumsfeld himself in order to... more
IndustryEads Space Phoenix Set for Saturday Test Flight
Stockholm, Sweden - This re-usable space transport system completed taxi tests
A German-designed unmanned space shuttle prototype will be launched in Sweden's far north on Saturday after an initial test flight was done the day before, a project spokeswoman said. The test flight,... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and EMB-145 series airplanes (2004-09-15)
Usa - To prevent separation of the wheels from the nose landing gear due to the failure of the outer wheel bearings, and consequent loss of control of the airplane during takeoff and landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24940-24941] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135BJ and EMB-145XR series airplanes (2004-09-13)
Usa - To detect and correct cracking in the firewall of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the firewall, and a consequent uncontained APU fire that could spread to the airplane structure
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24945-24946] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-17)
Usa - To prevent fracture and/or breakage of the hinge bolt of the output rod of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in migration of the bolt tail, a loose spring tab, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24952-24953] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and -300 series airplanes (2004-09-16)
Usa - To prevent failure of the rudder flight control system due to cracking of the bearing lugs of the rudder spring tab lever assembly, which could result in loss of rudder control and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24953-24954] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, and 700 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent the loss of both direct current (DC) generator systems and loss of several other airplane systems, which could lead to the pilot's inability to maintain controlled flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24954-24956] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AccidentsFourteen die in South Sudan plane crash
Nairobi, Kenya - Among dead there are 12 children
Fourteen people, including 12 children, died in an aid plane crash in southern Sudan, aviation officials and aid workers in neighbouring Kenya. The Czech-designed Let-410 twin-engined turboprop crashed... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (7): French Prime Minister, Raffarin, opens the event
Toulouse, France - The A-380 is a winning programme because contributions from all over Europe come towards it
Official showing of the A-380 has been opened today by the French Prime Minister, Jean-Pierre Raffarin. First of all, Raffarin intended to thank everyone who contributed to produce this programme and he... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): hard time for Alitalia stock in its re-entry at Milan stock exchange
Milan, Italy - Continuously delayed the re-entry for excess of rising
Alitalia fails to quote its title at Milan stock exchange. After a first stop at 9:00 the stock doesn't make a price neither at 9:30 due to excess of rising signing a quotation of +25.12% at EUR 0.257.... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (5): many partners for a programme constantly growing
Toulouse, France - Many collaborations are now sure while other could be founded in the short-time
The complexity of the A-380 programme has needed a cooperation by many companies which are devoted to aerospace sector, in order to contribute to produce the entire structural, avionics and engine components.... more
Press releaseCub Trasporti (one of the Italian air transport unions): Italian government and unions signed the Alitalia agreement
Rome, Italy - A pre-election agreement that doesn't delete plans about unbundlings, redundant workers and sacrifices
On Alitalia dispute, the Italian government and the nine unions (Cgil, Cisl, Uil, Sult, Ugl, Anpac, Anpav, Avia, Up) signed a pre-election agreement at Palazzo Chigi (the house of government) stating the... more
Press releaseEnac asks meeting with Libya's authority
Rome, Italy - In order to increase the number of the connections between the two countries
"Enac, (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) communicates that, on the President's initiative, Honourable Professor Vito Riggio, yesterday has been forwarded to the authority for the civil aviation of the... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (4): advanced materials and avionics
Toulouse, France - A project under banner of technological progress
The A-380 really appears a model of technological progress, as every aspect concerning components has been studied and produced under banner of the most recent discoveries related to aviation sector. From... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): enthusiastic reactions about recent agreement coming from unions, politicians and company managers
Rome, Italy - The confederate Unions on the same line
At the end of stressing days the various actors, politicians, unions and managers, having participated to this final run around Alitalia risk of bankruptcy, have made encouraging declarations. Great merit... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (3): a programme developed by the cooperation among industry, airports, civil aviation agencies and airlines
Toulouse, France - To face traffic over-increase and to defend environment
The A-380 programme, when considering its ambitious project in order to answer in the best way to the necessity for making international air traffic rise without risking of over-increasing it, could be... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (2): the answer to the evolution of air transport
Toulouse, France - Market to require an airplane able to carry more persons, farer and in a more comfortable way
The Airbus A-380 has been designed in order to answer some clear exigencies with reference to the evolution of international air transport. Forecasting by European group's analysts have for a long time... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing
Toulouse, France - In Toulouse today at Jean-Luc Lagardere facility
The opening for the assembly line of the new Airbus A-380 airliner is involving right today the facility of Toulouse Airport (France) dedicated to Jean-Luc Lagardere. This facility has been built right... more
IndustryAirbus A-380 showing (6): Alenia appears closer to new structural intervention on the A-380F
Toulouse, France - An answer by the Italian company within next two months
Alenia Aeronautica chose to participate to A-380 programme since December 2001, when Airbus granted to the Italian group some 4% of the production contribution, the most relevant one if one excludes the... more
AirlinesAlitalia: appointed the new company Administrator
Rome, Italy - Giancarlo Cimoli has taken both the responsabilities of President and CEO
Alitalia, saved from the risk of bankruptcy by an Union government agreement, renew its Board of Directors. The Italian government has chosen Mr Giancarlo Cimoli, 65 years old, Tuscan, the President and... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Raytheon Aircraft Company model 1900, 1900C, 1900C (C-12J), and 1900D airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the canted bulkhead
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24941-24944] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on BAE Systems (Operations) Limited (Jetstream) model 4101 airplanes
Usa - To detect and correct corrosion on the seat rails for the passenger seats, which could result in the reduced structural integrity of the passenger seats, detachment of the seats from the seat rails, and injury to passengers
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24950-24952] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Dornier model 328-100 and model 328-300 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent failure due to cracking of the seat frame attach caps on the passenger seat assemblies, which could result in separation of the passenger seat from the supporting structure during an emergency landing, hard landing, or turbulence, and
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24944-24945] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
DefenseNearly to be completed Italian military satellite constellation Sicral
Rome, Italy - The communication system is part of the Nato Satcom post 2000 program
Within Nato Program Satcom post 2000 (see AVIONEWS article) Italy will be responsible of the 100% of the communication Nato services in UHF band, through Sicral-1 launched in 2001 and Sicral-1B in developing... more
AirlinesChina Airlines orders two additional Boeing 747-400 Freighters
Seattle, Usa - The Taiwanese carrier now has total unfilled orders for 12 747-400
The Boeing company today confirmed an order by China Airlines for two Boeing 747-400 Freighters, valued at approximately USD 425m at list prices. The new airplanes are scheduled for delivery in 2006. In... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 767 series airplanes powered by General Electric or Pratt & Whitney engines
Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking in the primary strut structure and reduced structural integrity of the strut, which could result in separation of the strut and engine
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24947-24950] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Airbus model A-319 and A-320 series airplanes
Usa - To reduce the potential for electrical arcing within the fuel tank due to insufficient electrical bonding, which could result in a fire or explosion in the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 5, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 87)] [Page 24938-24939] Header Information Header Information DEPARTMENT... more
AccidentsWWII B-17 bomber makes rough landing at Van Nuys
Los Angeles, USA - There were no injuries reported
A vintage World War II-era B-17 bomber named "Aluminum Overcast" made a belly landing at Van Nuys Airport Wednesday after its landing gear collapsed. The four-propeller aircraft, on a nationwide "Salute... more
AirlinesAlitalia (11): found an agreement with workers' union
Rome, Italy - The Italian government asked the Board members to quit
The new Board of Directors, with Giancarlo Cimoli as President and CEO, should have four members, one representing banking companies. The agreement lies on 6 points, Vice-Prime Minister said. The unions... more
DefenseNorth Korea set to test new missile engines
Seoul, North-Korea - Resumption of missile development aims to increase its negotiating leverage with the United States
North Korea as the Stalinist country is set to test engines for a ballistic missile capable of hitting US territory. North Korea has restored facilities for missile engine testing destroyed by an explosion... more
Press releaseSingapore Airlines: a menu of board to test of child
Rome, Italy - Starting from the end of this year, meals tested also for the adults
"Singapore Airlines attends to experience new menu for children on board of its flights in departure from Singapore, beginning from the end of 2004. To such aim, as part of the program and the 'fact-finding... more
HelicoptersCzechs to request Russian helicopters as debt repayment
Prague, Czech Republic - The military currently operates 18 MI-24s and 18 MI-17s
The Czech Republic plans to ask for 29 combat helicopters as part payment of Russia's outstanding debt of EUR 588m, Deputy Defence Minister Jaroslav Kopriva said Tuesday. He said the Czech general staff... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): Cimoli as new President and CEO of Alitalia
Rome, Italy - He has been presented today at government's building
Giancarlo Cimoli will be the new President and CEO of Alitalia. It has been communicated to the Unions by Vice-Prime Minister Gianfranco Fini. more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): five points by Italian Government in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - New Board of Directors, recapitalization opened to market, 2003 accounts, industrial project, observation of national and EU ruling
Italian Government has shown during the meeting at Palazzo Chigi its own programme in five points in order to save the carrier: 1) appointment of a new President-CEO with a limited Board of Directors;... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): Government suggests new appointments for carrier's direction and measures in favour of the entire sector
Rome, Italy - It is also being aimed to a recapitalization by a significant participation by privates
Negotiations about Alitalia matter at Palazzo Chigi have started again between Government and the trade unions. While problem related to a holding is being deepened, Economy Ministry makes know its interest... more