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SecurityNew attack in Instanbul (12) - Fassino...
Rome, Italy - He expresses solidarity to Turkey and Great Britain
"Words seem to be vain in front of the series of terrible attacks that hit Instanbul and the British representatives. However we can't give up in front of this barbarous and blind violence of those who... more
SecurityNew attack in Instanbul (11) - Press conference Bush-Blair
London, England - For this morning's attacks
At 2.00 pm in London there will be a joint Blair-Bush press conference oon the latest developments of the international situation after this morning's attacks in Instanbul which targeted the British consulate... more
SecurityNew attack in Instanbul (10) - Prodi's statement
Brussels, Belgium - Prodi considers them barbarous attacks against innocent people
"The European Commission considers abhorrent these attacks against innocent people". This is what declared Prodi's spokesperson. The President of European Commission added that at the moment it cannot... more
SecurityNew attack in Instanbul (9) - The attacks have been claimed
Instanbul, Turkey - Al Qaeda
This morning's attacks in the Turkish capital seem to have been just claimed by Al Qaeda and the Islamic-Turkish group Ibda-c with an anonymous telephone call to the Turkish agency Anadolu. The two groups... more
SecurityNew attack in Instanbul(8) - safe the Italian consulate
Ankara, Turchia - Pezzotti "no damages to the Italian buildings"
According to what declared by the Italian consul in Istanbul, Luciano Pezzotti, it seems that the explosions did not cause any damage either to the Italian consulate, 1 kilometres away from the British... more
SecurityTwo new terroristic attacks in Iraq (2). Hit one school
Baghdad, Iraq - Two Iraqi kids have died
An explosive device has exploded in a school in Karbala, in the center of the country, causing the death of two Iraqi children and the wounding of other two. Local sources reported that the victims were... more
SecurityNew attack in Instanbul (7) - Probably increased the number of victims
Ankara, Turkey - The explosions seem to have been caused by a kamikaze and a car bomb
According to the latest news the number of victims seem to have reached 15 and 320 the injuries, while two seem to be the confirmed explosions. The Ankara security services seem to have established that... more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul (6) - exceptional security measures
Ankara, Turkey - Security forces around occidental buildings
Security forces implemented unprecedented security measures around U.S., British and Israelian buildings and in general around every occidental buildings in Ankara ad Instanbul, according to the national... more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul (5) - 5 casualties
Ankara, Turkey - Officials of the Health ministry of Instanbul gives the death toll
Health ministry's officials in Instanbul inform, according to the national press agency Anadolu, that the total number of casualties is 5 and 169 the injuries, caused by this morning's explosions in the... more
SecurityTwo new terroristic attacks in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - At least 5 the victims
Yesterday night a car bomb exploded in front of the building of the local Council of the city of Ramadi, near Baghdad, killing at least two Iraqis and injuring other 12 people. This morning, instead, a... more
SecurityIraq: Usa soldiers arrest 2 Iraqis suspected of planning the shooting down of Us aircraft
Tikrit, Iraq - The arrest has been made near Tikrit
Arrested near Tikrit, the city of the former-dictator Saddam Hussein, two Iraqis suspected of planning the shooting down of Usa airplanes with missiles. A third man has instead escaped. The col. Lieutenant... more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul (4)
Ankara, Turkey - At least 10 casualties at the British consulate
According to Sky news at least 10 people were killed in the British consulate's explosion. Five seems to the victims of the bank's explosion. 5 the total numbers of explosions. more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul(3). The explosions continue
Ankara, Turkey - The number seems to be now 5
The Turkish agency Anadolu informed that this morning's explosions in the Turkish capital seems to be now 5. One of them should have hit a usually crowded shopping centre. The second explosion occurred... more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul (2). The explosions are now three
Ankara, Turkey - British consulate severely hit
At the moment there have been three confirmed explosions in the Turkish capital. The third one, confirmed a couple of minutes ago, should have occurred still in the consulate area. It seems that the two... more
SecurityNew attack in Istanbul
Ankara, Turkey - Two explosions in the Turkish capital
Few minutes ago, at 10.55 am,local time, there was a strong explosion in Istanbul, followed by a second one few moments afterwards. At the moment there is only sketchy news, however Ntv informed that the... more
AirlinesPension funds' crisis for British Airways
London, Uk - The company's economic problems are growing
The Financial Times has published another bad news regarding the economic problems that are afflicting the British Airways, after that one about the 57% revenue decrease of the last few days (see the news... more
AirlinesAtlantic Coast renews and strengthens its fleet with Airbus
Paris, France - It is expected a contract worth EUR 1,4 bn
The fifth carrier of the United States, the Atlantic Coast, has signed with Airbus a fixed order for five A-320 and ten A-319 planes, plus an option for other ten aircraft of this last type. The operation... more
AirlinesRomiti (Rcs Quotidiani) sees the Alitalia's withdrawal from China as a "criminal" thing
Rome, Italy - "The expansion of the Italian enterprises towards the East markets is not favoured"
During the convention entitled "The Chinese enterprise" the President of the Italian society Rcs Quotidiani and of the Italian-Chinese Foundation (and years ago also part of the Alitalia management NdR),... more
Press releaseThe Air Berlin's press release about the yesterday false hijacking in Rome
Berlin, Germany - The declarations made by the Air Berlin's spokeperson, Peter Hauptvogel
This it the original text of the Air Berlin press release about the yesterday false hijacking of the Boeing 737-800 at the Ciampino airport (Rome). All the press agencies, among which Avionews, have released... more
Science and technologyAutogrill to manage the retail activities at the Houston airport
Rome, Italy - Expected revenues for USD 190 m
HMSHost is going to manage, on behalf of the Italian society Autogrill, the retail activity at the airport of Houston, in Texas. The signed contract has a duration of seven years and grants revenues for... more
SecurityTerroristic threats against Praga-New York flight (2). No bombs found on board
Praga, Czech Republic - The Iceland Police's investigations had no outcome
Confirmed the news that the searches conducted on the Csa airplane that took off from Praga for New York have not found any hidden explosive devices on board. The news has been reported by the Czech press-agency... more
DefenseGalles: Veritair wins support contract for missile testing
Cardiff, Wales - The contract is worth GBP 3 m
The commercial company Veritair has won a GBP 3m contract awarded by QinetiQ to provide helicopter support for missile testing off the coast of Wales. The flying firm based in Cardiff will station a helicopter... more
IndustryFAA suggests Airbus to modify 747
Washington,USA - FAA wishes to avoid risk of explosion of the fuel tank
FAA suggested Airbus to modify hundreds of Airbus jets in order to reduce the risk of explosion of the fuel tank. The suggestion comes after the explosion of the the Boeing 747 in 1996 that killed all... more
Government actsFrance has decided to alter the public service obligations on scheduled air services between Lannion and Paris (Orly)
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 277 of 18 November 2003, page 8. Public service obligations on scheduled air services within France (2003/C 277/08) (Text with EEA relevance). "1. France has... more
IndustryGeneral Electric aims at taking the Snecma's share over
Cincinnati, Usa - It has been announced by the GE Aircraft Engines' President, Dave Calhoun
The GE Aircraft Engines' President, Dave Calhoun, has announced that General Electric is trying to take over a minority share of the Snecma capital, the society that is about to be privatized by the French... more
HelicoptersThree EC-135s presented to Ministry of the Interior by Eurocopter Romania
Brasov, Romania - Two more EC-135s will complete the fleet soon
Eurocopter Romania presented three helicopters to the Romanian Ministry of Interior on Tuesday at the Eurocopter-Romania plant in Brasov. The helicopters were built in cooperation with Eurocopter Germany... more
Government actsImposition of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 277 of 18 November 2003, page 7. "Imposition by France of public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services within France (2003/C 277/07) (Text with... more
Press releaseEmbraer Legacy certified in Russia
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Local authority issues type and noise level certification to the Legacy and the entire ERJ-145 family
"Embraer announced yesterday that its Legacy corporate jet, as well as the models of the ERJ-145 family, were granted type certification by the Interstate Aviation Committee, the Russian regulatory agency... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To prevent the number 3 emergency exit doors from jamming, which could impede the safe evacuation of passengers and crew during an emergency
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-95-AD; Amendment... more
Civil aviationFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct discrepancies in the upper and lower skins of the fuselage lap joint and circumferential joint, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of a lap joint or circumferential joint and rapid decompression of
Airworthiness Directives Federal Register Information Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. 2002-NM-150-AD; Amendment... more
AccidentsSwedish military rescue helicopter falls into the sea
Goeteborg, Sweden - 2 died, 2 were missing and 1 is seriously wounded
A Swedish military rescue helicopter crashed into the sea during a rescue exercise off the southwestern port of Goeteborg late on Tuesday. The "Super Puma" crashed at around 7:00 pm while was executing... more
Press releaseTurbomeca: qualification of its Arriel 2C2 CG engine
Bordes, France - Used on the HH-65 Dolphin operated by the US Coast Guard
"Turbomeca has announced that its Arriel 2C2 CG engine has met the requirements of the JAR regulations (Joint Aviation Rules). The engine has therefore been declared operational for potential use on the... more
IndustryEads Systems & Defence Electronics is present at the Milipol trade show
Paris, France - It is a major international event given over to the internal state security
The Eads Systems & Defence Electronics Business Unit is present to the Milipol trade show being held at "Le Bourget" site on November 18-21, 2003, a major international event given over to the internal... more
IndustryEmbraer sponsors ARA 2003 Convention
Singapore - Theme: growth of commercial aviation industry in the Asia-Pacific Region
It's currently ongoing at Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore for two days starting from today the ARA 2003 Convention - Asia-Pacific Regional Aviation Conference - sponsored by Embraer, attended by an heterogenous... more
Government actsThe EU Court of Justice has received a reference for a preliminary ruling in the case of Ryanair and Aer Rianta
Rome, Italy - The communication publicated on the Official Journal of the European Union
Official Journal of the European Union C 275 of 15 November 2003, page 32. Reference for a preliminary ruling by the Supreme Court, Ireland, by order of that court dated 2 April 2003, in the case of Ryanair... more
SecurityTerroristic threats against Praga-New York flight
Praga, Czech Republic - The aircraft forced to land in Islanda for investigations
An airplane of the Czech company Csa that took off from Praga directed to New York has been forced to land in Islanda after the Usa embassy in Praga received an email that signaled the presence of a bomb... more
SecurityWill Concorde have an euro-japanise successor?
Tokyo, Japan - It is what the Eads' president has foretold during his visit in Tokyo
The last flight of the mythical supersonic aircraft has been lately concluded but there are already voices about a probable Concorde's new successor. Philippe Camus, president of the Eads, during his visit... more
AirlinesAir Europa has ordered 4 new Boeing 737-800
Lisbon, Spain - The Spanish carrier wants to renew its fleet
The Spanish carrier Air Europa has ordered four new Boeing 737-800 to be delivered in 2004. The new planes will replace the old 737-400 of its all-Boeing fleet and are to be used for the domestic flights... more
SecurityThe last farewell to the fallen in Nasiriyah
Nasiriyah, Iraq - The platoons of the four Italian armed forces in Iraq lined up
Faraway from the solemn funerals that took place in Rome, in the square of arms of White Horse base in Nasiriyah a simple ceremony took place to send the last farewell to the soldiers and the civilians... more
Latest newsSaab, Tenix and Sagem team up for the Joint Project 129
Sydney, Australia - The three companies partecipate with a very competitive bid
Tenix Defence and Sagem had previously announced their teaming up to offer the Sagem Sperwer Tactical UAV (TUAV) System to the Joint Project 129. Now it is the Saab's turn, as the principal owner of Aerosonde... more
Weather forecastsDubai: the Department of Civil Aviation to host the Forum
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It aims at a new strategy for enhancement of the aviation industry in Dubai
The Forum will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on December 9 and 10 and it brings together different aviation related organisations. The aim is to build a strategy for the enhancement of the aviation... more
IndustryFaa approved the Frasca Caravan Full Flight Simulator
Washington, Usa - It the first Frasca simulator certified with a Faa Level B approval
The University of Alaska, Anchorage, has received Faa level B approval of their Frasca Caravan Full Flight Simulator (FFS), without restrictions. The device includes an electric six-axis motion base and... more
AirlinesRyanair offers free flights and pays airport and government taxes at British airports
Dublin, Ireland - Tho offer holds between November 20 and December 20
Ryanair announced yesterday that in addition to the free flying, the air company also offers to pay GBP 1 towards the cost of airport and government taxes. From November 20 to December 20 inclusive Ryanair... more
AirlinesSingapore Airlines launches direct flights to Los Angeles and New York
Singapore - The new services will begin in 2004
Singapore Airlines plans to launch a direct service between Singapore to Los Angeles on February 3, 2004. It will take 16 hours to cover the 9,150 miles from Singapore and Los Angeles and 18.5 hours the... more
Latest newsIndonesia to buy more Russian aircraft in 2005
Jakarta, Indonesia - It already bought 2 Sukhoi aircaft
After finishing in December the payment for the two Sukhoi aircraft, the Indonesian government intends to buy more units. The government paid USD 192m for the two aircraft and may purchase more units in... more
Civil aviationUsa: new procedures for cargo aircraft
Washington, Usa - Surprise inspections for cargo airlines
The U.S. Transport Security Authority (TSA) announced the implementation of a new security procedure which sets surprise inspections for cargo aircraft. The U.S. Minister of Defence, Tom Ridge, stated... more
SecurityThe coffins of the victims leave the church
Rome, Italy - The crowd applauds
Among the applauds and the tears of the people around St. Paul's Church, the coffins carried on the soldiers' shoulders leave the place of the funeral. They slowly split the crowd followed by the Italian... more
AirlinesFall of the easyJet profits
London, UK - The UK carrier is optimistic
EasyJet has reported a 28% drop in full-year profits. The fall is worse than expected and the company says that the fall was caused by the costs relating to its takeover of rival no-frills airline Go and... more
Press releaseAirbus: Air Algerie orders A-330/200 for fleet renewal
Toulouse, France - For the purchase of five airplanes
"Air Algérie has signed a contract with Airbus for the purchase of five widebody twin-engined A-330/200s to renew its current widebody fleet. Delivery of the aircraft will begin in January 2005. The transaction... more
Science and technologyBomb in the toilet of Buenos Aires airport
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Flights were not delayed
Yesterday, section C of Buenos Aires "Jorge Newbery" Airport - for domestic flights only - was closed for 40 minutes by the police, while the artificers' squad caused the controlled explosion of a bomb... more