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AerospaceNew European space missions
Rome, Italy - Esa is following up six new missions to observe the Earth
The European Space Agency (Esa) is following up six new missions to observe Earth's specifics. If approved these new projects will be the new missions' generation and will follow the actual generation... more
AirlinesQantas posted a profit rise
Melbourne, Australia - Numbers are increasing in the first-half 2003
Qantas posted a 1.5% net profit rise in its first-half ended 31 December 2003. more
AirlinesAlitalia affair (2): leadership replacement is approaching
Rome, Italy - The decision was taken yesterday during the majority summit
During yesterday evening's majority summit meeting about the Government verification, the exponents which support the executive decided that Alitalia's leadership had to be replaced. The Government exponents... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncommanded movement of the flightcrew seats during acceleration and take-off of the airplane, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-174-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer) model EMB-135 and -145 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct failure of the control rods for the aft rudder, which could result in loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2004-NM-14-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes
Usa - To prevent the latch cable assembly from disconnecting from the latch block assembly of the door mounted escape slides, which could result in an escape slide not deploying in an emergency situation
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2001-NM-156-AD; Amendment... more
AirlinesAlitalia affair: the Government mandates Gianni Letta to propose a solution
Rome, Italy - Bossi says Malpensa deserves more consideration
It is time to make a decision on the Alitalia affair. Several requests have been made in this regard. That is why palazzo Chigi mandated Under-Secretary of State Gianni Letta to propose a solution in regards... more
PeopleAnsv (2): 2001 Milan-Linate airport’s incident causes
Rome, Italy - Ansv final report entered into details with attached the collision video simulation
AVIONEWS posted yesterday the first part of this news. Ansv final report, including 182 pages, has been released in both Italian and English version and includes a CD with the incident’s computer g... more
Latest newsUS Air Force "Transformation Flight Plan" has been shown
Washington, USA - It will be necessary a higher integration among forces preserving the right combination between old and new instruments
The "Transformation Flight Plan" (TFP) has been recently shown by US Air Force. In some 170 pages, US Air Force members have tried to condense the Defence Secretary Rumsfeld’ analysis concerning the m... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Environmental impact of the extension of the Eivissa Airport (Ibiza)"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Joan Vallvé (European liberal, democrat and reform party)
Written question E-3821/03 by Joan Vallvé (ELDR) to the European Commission (03 December 2003). Subject: Environmental impact of the extension of the Eivissa Airport. "My question E-0209/03 of 3 February... more
PeopleBoeing 777-200LR designing is well ahead
Everett, USA - Half airplane designing stage has already been achieved
The accomplishment of the first Boeing 777-200LR long range airliner is scheduled for October. In the meantime, the designing activity is quickly carrying on as a half has been so far completed. This aircraft... more
Science and technologyThe air-traffic controllers' strike in France suspended
Paris, France - An agreement has been reached between air-traffic controllers and civil aviation general management
The strike that had been paralyzing air-traffic in the Paris area since last Monday, has been suspended (see AVIONEWS). This morning, in fact, following the agreement reached yesterday evening between... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Measures to promote low-cost air travel"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Gerard Collins (union for Europe of the nations group)
Oral question H-0851/03 for Question Time at the part-session in February 2004 - pursuant to Rule 43 of the Rules of Procedure - by Gerard Collins to the European Commission. Subject: Measures to promote... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airlines' obligations to passengers"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Proinsias De Rossa (party of European socialists)
Oral question H-0839/03 for Question Time at the part-session in January 2004 - pursuant to Rule 43 of the Rules of Procedure - by Proinsias De Rossa to the European Commission. Subject: Airlines' obligations... more
PeopleEmergency landing on the Forlì-Palermo flight
Palermo, Italy - For a Boeing 737 at the "Falcone-Borsellino" airport
Yesterday evening at about 9 pm a Boeing 737 operated by Wind Jet flying from Forlì to Palermo, was forced into an emergency landing at the Palermo airport because a red indicator light went on, meaning... more
Science and technologyNew runway at Frankfurt airport: Environment Ministry objects the project
Frankfurt, Germany - Its proximity to chemical plant is too dangerous
A German Environment Ministry Commission has protested against the project to build a new runway for Frankfurt Airport near a chemical plant (see AVIONEWS). The commission considers that building the runway... more
Civil aviation"Task saturation" as the basic reason for air accidents
Washington, USA - Human mistake is the main problem that must be faced according to US Air Force
Crews' "task saturation" would be the major reason for air accidents both for civilian and military areas. This would be shown by a recent US Air Force's report in which has been underlined the high incidence... more
IndustryAfter the virtual environment a new IBM's platform
Washington, USA - It will integrate the system which has already been shown by Dassault
As an integration for the Global Collaboration Environment (Gce) designed in collaboration with Dassault, Boeing has opted for the Product Lifecycle Management (Plm) platform by IBM. Such an airplane designing... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Zanichelli to become next chief executive officer?
Rome, Italy - The airline's leadership will be reorganized
During the next Council of Ministers on 20th February discussions should be, among other topics, about Alitalia, with the much solicited speech by President Berlusconi. Meanwhile, Alitalia's much contested... more
Latest newsAustria is in market for Swiss Air Force's F-5 Tiger
Bern, Switzerland - The two governments would be negotiating the transfer of a not well clear number of these fighters
A number of Swiss Air Force's F-5 Tiger II light fighters could be sold or simply transfered in leasing to Austrian Air Force. The Swiss national requirement appears today less relevant toward this airplane,... more
AccidentsFlight Rome-Brindisi emergency landing: public prosecutors start an enquiry
Brindisi, Italy - The risk of a collision with a military aircraft is suspected
Public Prosecutors in Brindisi started an inquiry into the emergency landing of the Alitalia Rome-Brindisi flight, which occurred last November. It is suspected that on that occasion the pilot was forced... more
Latest newsGoodrich's air data sensing probes for Hawk MK-128
Charlotte, USA - They will be fixed on a trainer's version which is destined to train future Typhoon and F-35's pilots
The MK-128 version of the well known British Aerospace trainer Hawk will be endowed of air data probes which have been studied by Goodrich. This agreement is an important one as this successful British... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines: fares become more simple
Anchorage, USA - Higher classes eliminated, too
Alaska Airlines simplifies its fares by reducing its number and eliminating some restrictions, such as the Friday/Saturday night stay rule, maximum stay and surcharges. Higher classes are to be eliminated... more
AerospaceNew tactical satellite system for US Navy
Sunnyvale, USA - Lockheed Martin to care its designing
In order to replace the current satellite system called UFO (Ultra High Frequency Follow-On), the US Navy has asked Lockheed Martin to produce a new tactical narrowband satellite system for communications.... more
AirlinesJapan Airlines System Corp becomes Japan Airline Corporation
Tokyo, Japan - Following the merger with Japan Air System
Japan Airlines System Corp (JAL), Asia's leading carrier for revenues, will be called Japan Airline Corporation. The name change will be effective as from next June. Toshiyuki Shinmachi will be President... more
PeopleAnsv: released today the final report for the Milan- Linate accident of October 8th 2001
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) press conference in Rome
During the press conference Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) presented the final report about the Milan- Linate accident of October 8th 2001, in which 182 pages and hundreds of enclosures explain causes... more
AirlinesSN Brussels Airlines: results and goals
Brussels, Belgium - As published by a Belgian newspaper
The Belgian newspaper "Tijd" reveals the results and the goals of the young carrier SN Brussels Airlines, born from the ashes of the Belgian airline Sabena (see AVIONEWS). The airline expects a EUR 5m... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines: after the crisis, clear skies ahead
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - SARS had caused great losses
Despite a decrease in the net profit by 30% in the fiscal third quarter of the financial year, Malaysia Airlines' managing director Md Nor Yusof is confident in the final quarter. Following an increase... more
IndustryCanadian aerospace industry is searching for a change toward growth
Montreal, Canada - Bombardier's President assesses the situation
Canadian Bombardier's President, Paul C. Tellier, has recently invited Government to think about national aerospace industry situation, pointing out particularly what would be necessary in order to help... more
AirlinesBritish Airways closes Glasgow's call center down
Glasgow, UK - 350 lose their job
British Airways has closed down its call center in Glasgow, leaving 350 employees jobless. The British national carrier announced it on 10th February. The decision has been taken following a considerable... more
HelicoptersBulgarian Socialist Party contests the mandate granted to BAe for military helicopter's reparations
Sophia, Bulgary - In the opinion of its members, costs would be excessively high
The Bulgarian Socialist Party is firmly contesting Government' choice for granting to British Aerospace a contract on reparation and updating for military helicopters MI-17 Hip and MI-24 Hind. What mainly... more
AirlinesOlympic Airlines: passengers' data passed on to the US
Athens, Greece - But only under written consent
After the US request of having armed agents travelling on flights to America, Washington wants to obtain from Olympic Airlines the data of all the passengers flying between Greece and the USA for the next... more
PeopleIcao wants to limit or reduce aircraft' noises and engine emissions
Montreal, Canada - Organization recommendations to reduce the enviromental impact of aircraft noise and engine exhaust emissions
The Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (Caep) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao) has made recommendations to reduce the environmental impact of aircraft noise and engine... more
IndustrySouth Korea as the 8th aerospace sector world power in 2015
Seoul, South Korea - It is the declared purpose of South Korean Government
South Korean Minister of Commerce and Industry has expressed the intention of reaching the world 8th position for aerospace sector in 2015, due to this South Korean industrial sector growth which occured... more
DefenseThe new defence frontier consists of ground, sky and sea's forces integration
Washington, USA - US General Lord is convinced of it as a consequence of the space technology increasing role
American Air Force Space Command's General Lance Lord has recently underlined how the last military operations in Iraq have revealed the real magnitude of space technology contribution to armed forces.... more
DefenseBallistic missile launch has failed
Moscow, Russia - It has happened in Barents Sea
The Russian Navy spokesman, Igor Dygalo, has announced the failure of a ballistic missile launch during military exercises in the Barents Sea. This missile has in fact self-destroyed. It had been launched... more
Science and technologyNew means for air spying oncoming
Milan, Italy - USA announce robot birds
American researchers have announced a new project for scientific and military purpose. It deals with robot birds able to fly like the real ones and of which some prototypes would have already been produced.... more
PeopleUK-Argentina talks about flights to the Falklands
London, UK - Freedom to fly to the islands
The UK Foreign Office Minister, Bill Rammell, expressed his hopes to reach an agreement between the United Kingdom and Argentina regarding the freedom to operate flights to and from the Falkland islands,... more
AccidentsSas: final investigation report on accident on October 8, 2001 at the Linate Airport in Milan
Stockholm, Sweden - Both the Italian and the Swedish members of the Commission are in full agreement about the content of the report
The final investigation report covering the accident on October 8, 2001 at the Linate Airport in Milan is now completed. The Commission of Inquiry released the report today at press conferences in Rome... more
HelicoptersNight-vision goggles for University of Utah Hospital's health care helicopters
Salt Lake City, USA - Such a traditionally military instrument to improve health service safety and effectiveness
University of Utah Hospital's health care transport helicopters (which is called AirMed) are going to be provided with Night Vision Goggle (NVG). This concrete possibility of increasing flight safety and... more
AccidentsCandidate for elections in Iran survives plane crash
Tehran, Iran - He was distributing electoral flyers
A candidate for next Friday's political elections in Iran was distributing electoral flyers when the airplane he was flying on crashed. The candidate, whose name is unknown, has survived. The aircraft... more
IndustryFinmeccanica and Bae are achieving an agreement
Rome, Italy - By the end of the July due diligence on Eurosystems should be done
Roberto Testore, Finmeccanica chief executive, affirmed the new joint venture's due diligence is going to be achieved by the end of July. Testore said also that the two new joint ventures with Alenia for... more
PeopleBy the end of March armour-plated flight decks on all the airplanes flying in Italy
Rome, Italy - Only few foreign airlines wait to be ready
By the end of March all the airplanes flying in Italy will have armour-plated flight decks. All companies have to attend this regulation and only four or five foreign air companies will have an additional... more
IndustryLockheed Martin shows its programme for the Asian Aerospace Airshow
Washington, USA - F-35 and T-50 are offered for exportation
Lockheed Martin is preparing to attend the Singapore Asian Aerospace Airshow and has shown its programme by which it is going to participate to this great event. This American company aims to promote its... more
Civil aviationTwo new anti-terrorism systems in Germany
Berlin, Germany - Iris recording in airports and SMS from the police
Two new anti-terrorism systems are currently being tested in Germany. Minister of the Interior, Otto Schily, has inaugurated at the Frankfurt airport a new electronic device that can record the passengers'... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Use of passenger data for Capps II testing"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Kathalijne Buitenweg (Group of the Greens)
Written question E-0138/04 by Kathalijne Buitenweg (Verts/ALE) to the European Commission (15 January 2004). Subject: Use of passenger data for CAPPS II testing. "The agreement on transferring PNR data... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Post-60 flying in Europe"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Bill Newton Dunn (European Liberal, Democrat and Reform party)
Written question P-0065/04 by Bill Newton Dunn (ELDR) to the European Commission (09 January 2004). Subject: Post-60 flying in Europe. "I am informed that France, Italy and Portugal may be ignoring... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Sars outbreak in China and the Philippines"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Jules Maaten (European Liberal, Democrat and Reform Party)
Written question E-0036/04 by Jules Maaten (ELDR) to the European Commission (07 January 2004). Subject: SARS outbreak in China and the Philippines. "Another case of SARS has come to light in China.... more
Civil aviationSafer tanks for American aircraft
Washington, USA - A new device will avoid the risk of explosion
The Faa, Federal Aviation Administration, decided yesterday that all American commercial aircraft have seven years to modify their tanks. The tanks of airplanes, in fact, will have to be provided with... more
Government actsParliamentary question: "Airport security"
Rome, Italy - Presented to the European Parliament by Michl Ebner and Paolo Pastorelli (European People's Party)
Written question E-3855/03 by Michl Ebner (PPE-DE) and Paolo Pastorelli (PPE-DE) to the European Commission (04 December 2003). Subject: Airport security. "Our lives have changed radically since 11 September... more