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Press releaseFlight AF447: Alitalia cooperates with AF and the Italian Foreign ministry. The numbers to call
Rome, Italy - All its structures alerted to supply full cooperation
Concerning missing Air France flight AF447 from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, Alitalia announced it alerted all of its structures to help both its partner Air France and the Italian ministry of Foreign affairs. If... more
ReportAirbus on missing Air France flight
Paris, France - The manufacturer offers its assistance to the investigators
Airbus confirmed in a note that "An Airbus A330-200 operated by Air France has been lost about 3.5 hours after departure. The aircraft was operating a scheduled service, Flight AF 447, from Rio de Janeiro... more
Fair and showsAlitalia at Rome's "International Airshow"
Rome, Italy - A Boeing 767 aircraft with a new livery yesterday paraded in Ostia
An Alitalia Boeing 767 with a new livery yesterday paraded at Rome's "International Airshow" in Ostia. The B-767 is part of Alitalia's long-haul fleet, has a range of 10,200 km, can fly up to 900 km/h... more
Sport aviationItalian FIVL about "WAG 2009": contests near Cuneo, Trento and Bergamo
Turin, Italy - Waiting for the main event starting next Saturday
The opening of "World Air Games" is getting close and hang-gliders and para-gliders will be present together with other air disciplines: aerobatics, model aircraft, hot hair balloons, ultralight flight,... more
Press releaseItalian ENAC follows the evolution of Air France flight disappeared off the coast of Brazil
Rome, Italy - And offers its experience to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Concerning Air France Flight AF447, performed with an Airbus A-330 departed from Rio de Janeiro with 228 people on board and disappeared from radar screens, Italian ENAC's (National Civil Aviation Authority)... more
ReportAir France (4): "The plane might have been struck by lightning"
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - On board also eight children
According to Francois Brousse, Air France's head of communications, the Airbus A-330 that went missing this morning might have been hit by a lightning. This would explain the short circuit and the electrical... more
ReportA short circuit the cause of Air France aircraft's disappearance? (3)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Preparing for the worst possible scenario
First information issued by Air France talk about the fact that tonight a 2:14 am GMT the crew of the missing Airbus A-330, disappeared from radars while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris (see AVIONEWS... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-310 and Airbus model A-300/600 airplanes (2009-11-09)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25399-25402] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on British Aerospace model HS-748 airplanes (2009-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25396-25399] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/202, -223, -243, - 301, -322, and -342 airplanes (2009-11-08)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: [Page 25404-25406] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part... more
Fair and shows"Roma Air Show 2009": almost 1 million in Ostia despite the strong wind
Rome, Italy - Heavy traffic to reach Rome's seacoast
Almost 1 million people yesterday went to Ostia (Rome) for "Roma Air Show 2009". Despite strong wind and heavy traffic the show was a success. Strong complaints by private-beach runners who saw their customers... more
DefenseNorth Korea prepares for long range missile launch
Pyongyang, North Korea - The USA will react against Pyongyang
Tension on North Korea is not going to decrease. According to South Korean sources Pyongyang is understood to to be ready to perform a new missile test, but this time with a long-range rocket capable to... more
Civil defenseFirefighting: two Italian Canadair airplanes to Corsica
Bastia, Corsica - A three-month contract for Sorem
Two firefighting Canadair CL-215 aircraft of Italian-based operator Sorem will be deployed in Corsica (France), with base in Bastia, starting from July 1, French ministry of interiors announced. The contract... more
Report"No hope" for missing Air France flight (2)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Search underway near Fernando de Noronha island off the Brazilian coast
According to "Charles de Gaulle" airport sources there would be "No hope" for the Air France Airbus A-330 that disappeared this morning from radar screens in Brazil (see AVIONEWS). 228 people were on board... more
Fair and showsAir shows exhibitions in the first week of June
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 1 to next Sunday 7
Monday 01 - "20th International Alpen Hangliding and Paragliding Open 2009". Gnadenwald, Austria. + 43 664 321 5454 http://events.fai.org www.hanggliding.at - "4xtremetime Open 4-way Skydiving Competition".... more
ReportBomb found on Iranian airliner
Tehran, Iran - Tension in the country before presidential elections
A bomb was discovered Saturday in Iran on a Kish Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 with 131 passengers on board. The pilot inverted the route and returned to Ahwaz airport, from where it took off shortly before... more
Weather forecastsBad weather: still storms on the Central Italy
Rome, Italy - A notice issued for adverse weather conditions
"The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the base of available models, has issued a notice for adverse weather conditions that expands that one issued on Saturday, valid for next 24-36 hours on Central... more
ReportAir France airliner disappears from radars in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - With 215 people on board
An Air France airliner disappeared this morning at 6:00 am GMT from radar screens in Brazil. A spokesman for "Charles de Gaulle" airport stated that the aircraft was expected to reach Paris at 09:10 am. There... more
Airports90,000 passengers forecast at Naples airport for June 2 holiday
Naples, Italy - European cities are the favourite destinations
From May 29 to June 2 (date on which Italy celebrates the birth of its Republic) 90,000 passengers are forecast to transit at Naples airport: 45,000 national, 35,000 international and 10,000 charters. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia: new Airbus A-320 for the Milan-Rome route
Rome, Italy - Five planes have been delivered to the carrier so far in 2009
The new Alitalia Airbus A-320, the fifth in the carrier's fleet, dubbed "Giovanni Boccaccio", entered into service today. It will be used on the route from Milan-Linate to Rome-Fiumicino. The plan to... more
IndustryAirbus: 40 years of innovation and shaping efficiency
Toulouse, France - 100th anniversary of "Le Bourget Air Show"
"Airbus announced to mark the 100th anniversary of 'Le Bourget Air Show' by demonstrating break-through technologies, top-end innovations and Airbus “Firsts” from the company’s own 40 year history. Visit... more
AirportsPisa airport (2), the market demands flights to Milan
Pisa, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews the CEO, Gina Giani
No flights to northern Italy, perhaps too close to be reached by plane. But still far for those who want to save time like the business travelers. Gina Giani, CEO of SAT - Pisa airport, thinks that a direct... more
OccurrencesTechnical issues for Italian Senate president's aircraft in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The pilot had to land back at the departure airport
The Airbus A-319 that should have carried the Italian Senate's president, Renato Schifani, back to Rome, after his visit in Moscow, was forced this afternoon to land back at Vnukovo military airport, from... more
HelicoptersUSA to sell Apache helicopters to Egypt?
Washington, USA - For a price of $820 million
The USA might sell 12 AH-64D Block II Apache Longbow helicopters to Egypt for a price of $820 million, DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) suggested to the Congress. Besides the aircraft, within... more
Sport aviation"World Air Games 2009" (2): the event in details
Turin, Italy - And the initiatives around it
The "WAG Turin 2009" in details: five sites for competition, whose base will be the Turin-Aeritalia's airport in Collegno, Mondovì, Avigliana and the "Palaruffini" in Turin. 700 between athletes and official... more
Military aviationRussia to upgrade its military air transport fleet
Moscow, Russia - It will purchase new aircraft starting in 2012
Russia will start to purchase new military air transport aircraft starting in 2012, while upgraded versions of the Il-76, An-22 and An-124 will stay in service for 20-30 years more, 61st Air Army commander... more
Military aviationRussia extends air base lease in Kyrgyzstan
Kant, Kyrgyzstan - For 49 years with automatic renewal after every 25
The Russian government approved an agreement for a 49-year lease of Kant air base, Kyrgyzstan, with automatic renewal every 25 years. This replaces the previous contract that included the lease for a period... more
AccidentsPakistani fighter crashes on a house. One woman killed
Islamabad, Pakistan - Six further people injured on the ground
A Pakistani Air Force Chengdu FT-7 fighter crashed today on a house in Mianwali, Punjab province. A woman was killed on the ground and at least six more people were injured. The two pilots managed to eject... more
AerospaceExpedition 20 arrived to the ISS
Rome, Italy - On board of Russian Soyuz TMA-15 spaceship
Expedition 20 to the International Space Station (ISS) completed its trip today at 12:36 pm GMT after taking off on last Wednesday from Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan (see AVIONEWS), on board of Russian... more
AirportsPisa airport, the offer of seats will grow next summer (+3%)
Pisa, Italy - AVIONEWS interviews the CEO, Gina Giani
The new CEO of Pisa-"Galileo Galilei" airport, Gina Giani, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS. Object: the results of the first four months of the year and the targets for the upcoming summer season. This... more
Sport aviationTurin takes off with the "World Air Games 2009"
Turin, Italy - Presentation to the media of the "WAG" at OGR in the city
The press-conference ended yesterday entitled "World Air Games 2009 - Imbarco immediato alle OGR, Officine grandi riparazioni in Turin", a chosen and suitable site for event because there is an interesting... more
DefenseNorth Korean threats go on
Pyongyang, North Korea - New short-range missile launched. Pyongyang: "We'll react to UN sanctions"
North Korea launched today another short-range missile from Musudan-ri base on its eastern coast, South Korean press agency "Yonhap" reported. According to the South it is a new missile, different from... more
AirlinesSeats from $9 on JetAmerica's flights
Clearwater, USA - On its sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft
JetAmerica will offer $9 seats on its flights to its customers. The new airline will operate with a sole Boeing 737/800 aircraft between Lansing, Melbourne, Minneapolis, Newark, South Bend and Toledo,... more
DefenseThree Italian paratroopers injured in Afghanistan
Bala Murgab, Afghanistan - During an attack to a rebel group
Three paratroopers of the "Folgore" brigade, 183th "Nembo" regiment of the Italian army, were injured this morning near Bala Murgab, in Afghanistan, during a joint operation with the Afghan army. The three... more
SecurityFAA AD on M7 Aerospace LP models SA-226AT, SA-226T, SA-226TC, SA-227AC, SA-227AT, SA-227BC, SA-227CC, and SA-227DC airplanes (2009-11-06)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing of electrical wires, components, and tube assemblies
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25390-25394] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH (ECD) model MBB-BK-117 A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-1 helicopters (2009-11-01)
Washington, Usa - To limit the applicability to those blades fitted with lead balance weights that could detach, migrate, and cause severe vibrations leading to blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information Federal Register: May 28, 2009 [Page 25402-25404] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
AccidentsHot air balloon falls in Turkey: 1 killed and 10 injured
Ankara, Turkey - Maybe after colliding with another gasbag
One man died and further ten were injured this morning in Turkey after an accident occurred to the hot air balloon on which they were flying. The passengers, many of which are British, were overflying... more
AirlinesDelta Airlines suggests voluntary retirement to its pilots
Atlanta, USA - In order to cut costs
Delta Airlines yesterday announced its intention to offer "Voluntary retirement" packages to its pilots, within a wider program of cost reduction. The carrier didn't specify how many jobs are to be cut,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter Deutschland GmbH model EC-135 helicopters (2009-11-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent Loose screws in the bearing support, if not detected and corrected, could result in abnormal main rotor blade vibrations and subsequent damage to the main transmission
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: May 28, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 101)] [Page 25394-25396] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsOlbia ready to welcome new summer operations
Olbia, Italy - From the airport, new domestic and international flights
With the upcoming summer season, Olbia airport is ready to welcome new domestic and international operations, becoming the main summer airport for the island of Sardinia. After the good results of last... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland opens new dedicated T-129 facility
Cascina Costa, Italy - This helicopter demonstrator is planned to fly in Italy soon
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, announced the opening of its new T-129 facility in Cascina Costa, Italy. The T-129 programme is on schedule and on budget, and has already successfully completed... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica is going to fight for the presidential helicopter
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "The match is not over"
Finmeccanica announced it will fight for the US presidential helicopter, after the Pentagon blocked the VH-71 Kestrel programme (see AVIONEWS), Finmeccanica's president and CEO, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini,... more
CargoBill on FedEx workers approved by the American Congress
Washington, USA - Cargo transports' giant will have to guarantee more rights to its employees
A bill that will transfer FedEx employees not directly linked to air transport (such as truck drivers) under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) has been approved by the American Congress. In this... more
SecurityNTSB will publish all accident dockets on its web site
Washington, USA - Starting from June 1
The American NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) yesterday announced that it will begin to release all accident (aerial, naval, street and railway) investigation public dockets to its public website... more
PeopleEnrico Saggese is new Italian CIRA's President
Capua, Italy - For the next three years
"The members' meeting has appointed Enrico Saggese, President of the Italian Aerospace Researches Center (CIRA) for next three years. He replaces Renzo Piva as leadership of the CIRA. The new President... more
Civil aviationAirline chiefs call for joint initiatives to overcome crisis
Brussels, Belgium - “But we always focus to safety, jobs and environmental protection” say AEA Presidents
Chief executives of Europe’s most important network airlines met in Brussels to debate the impact of the ongoing economic recession on the aviation sector. The assembly of the Association of European A... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand, biofuel test flight report shows significant fuel saving
Auckland, New Zealand - About 1.4 tonnes can be saved on a 12 hours flight
Scientific testing has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet... more
Press releaseRome-Ciampino Airport goes back to night close-down
Rome, Italy - The short extraordinary opening period is over
After the extraordinary opening of 72 consecutive hours, necessary to manage the 400 extra-flights in three days (30 charters and 370 general aviation) organized for the Champions League final, Italian... more
Military aviationDassault's Rafale might be allowed back in Indian race for new MMRCAs
New Delhi, India - For the supply of 126 aircraft to the country's Air Force
Dassault's Rafale might be allowed back into the $10 billion race for Indian Air Force's (IAF) new MMRCA fighters (Medium Multirole Combat Aircraft), after news that the French aircraft might be excluded... more
Military aviationBoeing and Eurofighter to race for Canadian new fighters
Ottawa, Canada - They will contend the contract to Lockheed Martin
Boeing and Eurofighter are going to race with Lockheed Martin for the new Canadian air force fighters that should be delivered starting in 2017. F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and Typhoon will challenge F-35 Joint... more