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IndustryAn Aermed plane crashed this morning: victims' names
Rome, Italy - Probably all known the six died passengers names
This morning at 5.50 an Aermed airplane, carrying an heart for a transplant and flying from Rome-Ciampino to Cagliari, crashed in a mountainous region near Cagliari (Sardinia - Italy). All died the passengers:... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (9): Fini speaks
Rome, Italy - "We have yet to decide"
Vice-Prime Minister, Gianfranco Fini, speaks about the Alitalia dispute by answering to journalists. "We have yet to decide. The whole Government is aware of the need to quicken decisions, to come to a... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (8): Marzano's pronouncement
Rome, Italy - The Minister denies the rumours of the appointment of a commissioner to the administration of the airline
Industry Minister, Antonio Marzano, answering the questions of journalists about the Alitalia affair has denied the rumours of a possible appointment of a commissioner to the administration of the carrier.... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (7): Pezzotta (Cisl union) intervenes
Rome, Italy - "We are worried about Alitalia"
This morning on the Alitalia affair even general secretary of the Cisl union, Savino Pezzotta, stepped in: he says that: "What is happening in Alitalia is delicate, even because within a difficult situation... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (6): available some names of the carrier's drive
Rome, Italy - One is Mario Resca, number one of McDonald's Italy
Some names circulate to find out who will substitute the Alitalia Chief Executive, Francesco Mengozzi, in case of his discharge. One is Mario Resca, number one of McDonald's Italy and Cirio extraordinary... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (5): Epifani (Cgil) intervenes
Livorno, Italia - "Firstly the reorganization, then the privatization"
Cgil General Secretary, Guglielmo Epifani, on the occasion of a Livorno trade union initiative, has stated a risk exists for Alitalia to become a regional airline, compared to what it was as the 7th carrier... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (3): Storace takes part
Rome, Italy - Governor of Lazio Region writes a letter to Berlusconi
President of the Lazio Region, Francesco Storace, has taken part in the Alitalia affair again. He did so yesterday evening by writing a letter to Premier, Silvio Berlusconi. The letter states: "Dear Prime... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (4): Alemanno appreciates Storace's affirmations
Rome, Italy - "His is an important political act"
Politiche Agricole e Forestali (agricultural and forestal policies) Minister, Gianni Alemanno, appreciates Storace's speech in which said Storace wrote a letter to Italian Prime Minister on the Alitalia... more
HelicoptersComanche programme has been cancelled
Washington, USA - The stealth helicopter has been considered inadequate to satisfy the new US Army's operative exigencies
The Sikorsky/Boeing RAH-66 Comanche attack and reconnaissance stealth helicopter programme has been cancelled after more than 10 years developing, grants of at least USD 10bn and a constant flood of criticism.... more
SecurityStrong wind stops some flights at Rome-Fiumicino airport
Rome, Italy - Some delays announced
Since last night gusty wind up to 36 knots is blowing over the Rome-Fiumicino airport. This caused on the aerodrome some delays and a lot of flights have been cancelled. The only opened runway is the number... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (2): Pilot Union (Unione piloti: Up) intervene
Rome, Italy - "No to the Company underselling"
Unione Piloti union (Up) took a stand over the voices about the Alitalia privatization. Up said an hypothetical underselling can not be sustained. "Every way saw the employees and especially pilots as... more
AirlinesEasyJet founder enlarge his business
Cannes, France - From low-cost flights to mobile phone business
Stelios Haji-loannou, EasyJet founder, announced during the 3GSM World Congress (Cannes 23-26 February 2004) he is going to start UK mobile phone company: easyTelecom. This new company will face competition... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair: Wall Street Journal defends Mengozzi
Rome, Italy - Hard criticism by Government
Even the Wall Street Journal intervenes about Alitalia affair. It does this through its Breaking Views column in which it defends the reorganization plan put forward by the company and, as a consequence,... more
HelicoptersItalian helicopters rescue Albanian miners injured by fire
Brindisi, Italy - Transferred to Brindisi's hospital
Two helicopters of the Italian Air Force left yesterday in the early afternoon from Brindisi towards Valona to transfer seven miners who got badly burned in an explosion occurred yesterday morning in a... more
DefenseNuclear programmes: Libya will start disarmament too
Tripoli, Libya - But wants to continue its civil nuclear programmes
The denuclearization process carried on by a number of countries, above all by the US, is proceeding. After North Korea showed its willingness to begin to dismantle its nuclear apparatus (see AVIONEWS),... more
SecurityOffensive looking for Osama bin Laden
New Delhi, India - At least 14 helicopters used in a Pakistan operation
This morning Pakistan troops launched and attack over some tribal remote areas near the Afghan border. Local residents reported at least 14 helicopters to be involved in the offensive of which officially... more
Latest newsThe 767 Tanker programme slows down
Washington, USA - Boeing President has announced development procedures to be reviewed
The new Boeing 767 Tanker programme will be reviewed concerning its providing to US Air Force. It has been revealed by company's President himself, Harry Stonecipher, who understands the need for a slowdown... more
IndustryBell Boeing Joint Program Office awarded of a over 849 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the MV-22 and CV-22 aircraft
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $849,300,000 (estimated value) advanced acquisition contract for long lead materials needed to manufacture eight Lot 9 MV-22 and... more
AerospaceIndia (2): Six casualties in the space center fire
New Delhi, India - Victims number rise
Victims number rise: at least six were killed in the space center fire, three people were injured. more
Science and technologyItalian airports: passengers in excess of 100 million in 2003
Rome, Italy - Rome-Fiumicino the busiest airport in Italy
Passengers who use Italian airports are on the rise. In 2003 100,507,104 people used Italian airports, with an increase by 10,1% compared to the previous year. Rome-Fiumicino results to be the busiest... more
Latest newsThe Swiss Socialist Party is criticizing Swiss Air Force's proposals for modernizing the defence front line
Bern, Switzerland - Party's members would rather prefer a lowering of military spending
The Swiss Socialist Party would have considered today the recent negotiation between national Government and the Austrian one dealing with the transfer of 54 F-5E Tiger II fighters (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
PeopleJet fuel cost rise in Asia
Singapore - Demand raise push up prices
This year is awaited a raise of the jet fuel demand. In Singapore market, the cost of a jet fuel barrel is about USD 38,00 these days. Liu Jih-Shang, general manager in the fuel administration department... more
DefenseNorth Korea: nuclear programmes frozen
Pyongyang, North Korea - But other countries urge total renouncement
The intention of North Korea to freeze its nuclear plans has emerged during a meeting between Japan’s and China’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The matter will be discussed in depth by North and South Kor... more
PeopleFaa certification for Liberty XL2
Washington, USA - First all-new two-place aircraft fully certified in the United States since 30 years
Federal Aviation Administration has granted FAR Part 23 type certification for the two-place, single-engine Liberty XL2. This is the first all-new two-place aircraft fully certified in the United States... more
AerospaceNasa prepares a possible rescue mission
Washington, USA - For the next shuttle flight new security measures will be implemented
Nasa prepares a possible rescue mission for the next shuttle flight called STS-114, scheduled for March 2004 or even to earlier than January 2005, in case serious damages will not allow the spacecraft... more
Latest newsSufa: a storm against nuclear threat
Tel Aviv, Israel - It is called Sufa (storm) the new Israeli F-16, developed to defend the state against nuclear threat
100 F-16 multirole fighters are entering service in Israel in a new version, the F-16I Sufa (storm). The F-16I is essentially a F-16C Block 52 but it differs from such an upgraded version for the substantial... more
CuriositiesMichael Jackson doesn't pay rental for his jets?
Los Angeles, USA - According to allegations he owes USD 50,000 for an air-transfer
Travel agent Cynthia Montgomery, who has been organizing Michael Jackson's transfers on board of small airplanes for three years, has sued the star - who has notoriously been having intense relations with... more
IndustryCta certification for Embraer 170
Sao José dos Campos, Brazil - The company waits now the Faa certification
Embraer 170 airliner received the final type and production certification from the Brazilian Centro Tecnico Aerospacial (Cta). A letter of recommendation from the European Joint Aviation Authorities (Jaa)... more
AirlinesFlight London-Washington changes number on grounds of bad reputation
London, UK - The old number conjured up delays and cancellations
The flight British Airways 223 which connects London with Washington had gained a very bad reputation, that is why the management of the British flag airline has decided to change its number. Starting... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (3)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Have adopted this regulation: Article 1 - Subject 1. This Regulation establishes, under the conditions specified herein, minimum rights for passengers when: (a) they are denied boarding against their... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (5)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 5 - Cancellation 1. In case of cancellation of a flight, the passengers concerned shall: (a) be offered assistance by the operating air carrier in accordance with Article 8; and (b) be offered... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (4)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 3 - Scope 1. This Regulation shall apply: (a) to passengers departing from an airport located in the territory of a Member State to which the Treaty applies; (b) to passengers departing from... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (6)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 7 - Right to compensation 1. Where reference is made to this Article, passengers shall receive compensation amounting to: (a) EUR 250 for all flights of 1 500 kilometres or less; (b) EUR... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (7)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 9 - Right to care 1. Where reference is made to this Article, passengers shall be offered free of charge: (a) meals and refreshments in a reasonable relation to the waiting time; (b) hotel... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (8)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Article 14 - Obligation to inform passengers of their rights 1. The operating air carrier shall ensure that at check-in a clearly legible notice containing the following text is displayed in a manner... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights (2)
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
(10) Passengers denied boarding against their will should be able either to cancel their flights, with reimbursement of their tickets, or to continue them under satisfactory conditions, and should be adequately... more
Government actsRegulation of the European Union on passengers' rights
Rome, Italy - The text publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union L 46 of 17 February 2004, page 1-7. Regulation (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 February 2004 establishing common rules on compensation... more
HelicoptersThe first Eurocopter Tiger purchased by Australia has flown
Sydney, Australia - 22 helicopters for the Australian Army to be combat ready by 2008
The first of the 22 Eurocopter ARH Tiger attack helicopters which have been purchased by Australia has recently performed its maiden flight in order to verify its reliability and effectiveness. The Franco-German... more
AerospaceTest on the International Space Station
Washington, USA - The crew consisting of two astronauts will all be in spacewalk
The two astronauts of the International Space Station (Iss): Alexander Kaleri (Russia) and Michael Foale (Usa), will both go in a spacewalk on Thursday to do some experiments. The Iss will be empty and... more
Weather forecastsAsian Aerospace Airshow: the opening to be tomorrow
Singapore - This event to outstrip the one of 2002 relating to participations amount
The Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow is going to start tomorrow. This event, which will last until February 29, already bodes a success which would appear greater than the 2002 show concerning participants... more
IndustryAsian Aerospace Airshow: Boeing
Washington, USA - Boeing to attend with its main civilian and military products
In the occasion of Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow, Boeing participation will bring this American company to show its main aeronautical products both in the civilian sector and in the military one. As... more
IndustryAsian Aerospace Airshow: Finmeccanica
Rome, Italy - This Italian group to show its best products for aerospace sector
Finmeccanica group is going to participate to Asian Aerospace Airshow in Singapore tomorrow by proposing the very best its companies can offer. Alenia Aeronautica will show the ATR-42MP and the C-27J Spartan... more
AirlinesQatar Airways: USD 1bn for purchase of 13 Airbus aircraft
Doha, Qatar - The carrier will have 34 delivered
Qatar Airways, the airline managed by the small Gulf state, obtained financing for USD 1bn from 3 banks - Barclays Bank, ABN AMRO and Qatar National Bank - for the purchase of 13 Airbus aircraft. The delivery... more
AccidentsIndia: five killed after fire in space center
New Delhi, India - An engine has exploded
At least five died for a fire which broke today at Sriharikota space center, India's main one. The flames broke out in a solid propellant engine, said spokesman K. Ravindran, who also added: "Some people... more
AerospaceAn exhibition about Mars in Trieste
Trieste, Italy - From 28th February until 18th April
It's called "Marte" the exhibition that takes place in Trieste from 28th February until 18th April as part of "Tempo Futuro" - at its 5th edition this year - dedicated to the latest developments reached... more
Latest newsFirst AMI EF-2000 Typhoon in service
Rome, Italy - This new aircraft to be located in Cameri (Novara) for personnel training
The first Italian EF-2000 Typhoon medium-light multirole interceptor fighter entered service on February 19. The IT001 airframe belongs to the first batch of 29 airplanes compared to the 121 planes which... more
AerospaceEsa prepares a new mission to Mars
Rome, Italy - Searching for life on the Red Planet
Esa (European Space Agency) which posted these days its plans of new spatial missions, is preparing also a return on Mars with a robot: ExoMars. The space probe will have special instruments for advanced... more
AerospaceChina announces second space mission with humans onboard
Beijing, China - Two astronauts to stay in space for five to seven days in 2005
Wang Yongqing, one of the directors of China’s space programme, announced last Saturday that two astronauts will be staying in space for five to seven days onboard space ship Shenzhou VI as part of a m... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (4): maybe on Thursday Mengozzi's resignation
Rome, Italy - Gianni Letta asks him to stay
Rumours of a possible resignation for the Italian flag airline Alitalia’s management have been following each other since last January. According to them, the place of chief executive officer Francesco M... more
AccidentsTwo Japanese military helicopters involved in a collision
Tokyo, Japan - It happened during a training stage
Two Japanese military helicopters would have run into each other in-flight and would have fallen headlong from a ceiling of some 300m. This accident has happened in the Mei prefecture territory in Japan... more