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AirportsVenice: SAVE purchases 88,405 its ordinary shares
Venice, Italy - Today it has 1,221,239
SAVE, "Marco Polo" Venice Airport Management Company, as part of the purchase operation of the own shares, between March 16th to 20th 2009, purchased 88,405 ordinary shares, equal to 0.160 Euro of the... more
AccidentsMontana accident might have been caused by ice
Butte, USA - Besides the meteorological conditions, also a possible overloading is being investigated
It might have been ice to cause Sunday's accident that caused the death of 14 people near a cemetery in Butte, in Montana (see AVIONEWS). Mark Rosenker, acting chairman of the National Transportation Safety... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms the sale of 24 Super Tucano airplanes to Ecuador
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The aircraft will be used for training and for border patrol missions
"Embraer confirms signing the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) for the sale of 24 Super Tucano turboprop aircraft, through a contract that was finalized last year. The tandem seat airplanes will be used on border... more
AirlinesFinnair reduces fuel surcharge on European routes
Helsinki, Finland - Traffic rising 2.5%
Starting from March 20th Finnair decided to reduce the fuel surcharge for the European routes. The Finnish airline cuts the fuel surcharge to 20 Euros from the previous 44 Euros on the European network... more
HelicoptersBack to service the Scottish coast guard's S-92s
Edinburgh, UK - They were grounded after the Canadian accident
After being grounded following the accident in Newfoundland (see AVIONEWS) the four Sikorsky S-92s in use to the Scottish coast guard have been granted the "All clear" to go back into regular service.... more
AirportsNarita, Tokyo: runway reopened after accident
Tokyo, Japan - Cancelled in the meanwhile 39 flights
Narita airport's main runway has been reopened tonight after being closed since Sunday evening's (European times) accident occurred to the FedEx cargo in which the two pilots were killed (see AVIONEWS). In... more
AerospaceDiscovery: completed the third spacewalk
Cape Canaveral, USA - Expedition 18 to the end. Expedition 19 scheduled to take off on Thursday
Joseph Acaba and Richard Arnold completed yesterday the third and last scheduled spacewalk, managing to fulfill all the requested tasks. Anyway they couldn't fix the cargo carrier attachment system that... more
AirlinesAlaska Airlines suspended flights from/to Anchorage due to the volcano's eruption
Anchorage, Alaska - As a precautionary measure
As a precaution Alaska Airlines suspended from yesterday 19 flights from/to Anchorage, after the eruption of the Mount Redoubt volcano. The first eruption of Redoubt, of which seismologists recorded... more
AirlinesAmerican carriers stand up for global alliances
Washington, USA - In a letter to the US Transportation Secretary they ask not to hit the trusts
After Transportation Committee president, Jim Oberstar, asked for a stricter regulation about airline trusts (see AVIONEWS), representatives from the carriers wrote a letter to the US Transportation Secretary,... more
Civil aviationIATA, in 2009 figures are worse then forecasts
Geneva, Switzerland - Deep recession, bigger losses
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a revised outlook for the global air transport industry with losses of 4.7 billion Dollars in 2009. This is significantly worse than IATA’s D... more
AirportsMalaysia: 13.56 million Euros to extend the runways of Malacca International Airport
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Millionaire projects to renew the airport
A 13.56 million Euro project to extend the landing runway of Malacca International Airport was announced today by Chief Minister. This figure adds to the 28.17 million Euro project to renew the airport. The... more
AirlinesRyanair: from 3 to 10 of June withdrawal of flights on Paris-Beauvais
Dublin, Ireland - Due to the closure of the airport
"Ryanair, Europe’s low fares airline, today (24th March) confirmed that it will be unable to operate scheduled flights to/from Paris (Beauvais) between the 3rd and 10th June (inclusive) as the airport c... more
AirlineseasyJet waiting for 24 slots in Malpensa and Linate
London, United Kingdom - The statement by François Bacchetta
François Bacchetta, easyJet Regional Manager for South Europe, talking about statements of European Transport Commissioner, Antonio Tajani, said: "We are amazed that EU Transport commissioner Tajani stated... more
Military aviationIndia could renounce its "Hawk" trainers
New Delhi, India - The IAF asked other constructors to show possible alternatives
Indian Air Force (IAF) might forsake the project to order 40 new BAE Hawk-128 air trainers, after problems found with the supply of spare pieces. Internal sources told the Indian press that already one... more
AirlinesCAI and Carlo Toto in disagreement on the AirOne value
Rome, Italy - The difference is equal to 7 million Euros
Disagreement on the take-over price of AirOne between Carlo Toto and the Alitalia management. According to the Italian daily "Il Sole 24 Ore", the difference would be equal to 7 million Euros. To solve... more
IndustryAir India, discussions about the A-380 start again
New Delhi, India - Airbus sees the Country as the engine of future air traffic development
After being interrupted in 2007, discussions between Airbus and Air India about the A-380 have started again. This has been stated by Airbus head of international cooperation, India and East Asia Srinivasan... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Inc. model 412, 412CF, and 412EP helicopters (2009-05-09)
Washington, Usa - To prevent fatigue cracking of a yoke, failure of a yoke, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11001-11003] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Fokker model F-27 Mark 050 airplanes (2009-06-14)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct improper installation of the lockwire on the two lockbolts that hold the sliding member end stop, which could result in structural damage of the main gear and loss of control of airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11014-11017] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
Weather forecastsBad weather in Italy: wind and strong rains arriving on Central and Southern regions
Rome, Italy - The notice by the Civil Defense Department
A perturbation of North Atlantic origin will pass rapidly the Italian Peninsula today. The Italian Civil Defense Department, on the basis of the available forecast, has issued a notice for adverse weather... more
AirlinesAeroflot jabs at Air France in the Czech Airlines' privatization
Prague, Czech Republic - The French carrier confirmed its intent to participate in the process earlier today
Czech Finance Minister announced today that Air France-KLM, Aeroflot, Odien, Unimex are interested in Czech Airlines, four preliminary bids for its 91.5% stake. Russian carrier Aeroflot has officially... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines privatization: Air France-KLM interested in the tender
Prague, Cezh Republic - The statement by the Czech Republic's Finance Ministry
Four bidders have shown interest in buying Czech Airlines for its 91.5% stake, the state-controlled national carrier currently under privatization, the Czech Republic's Finance Ministry said Monday, and... more
DefenseChina sends "Yuzheng 311" ex-warship after the diplomat incident with USA in the South China Sea
Beijink, China - A tension taht could get worsen the relationships between the two Countries
High tension in the South China Sea where the Beijink Government has deployed a large fisheries patrol boat, "Yuzheng 311" to a group of disputed islands in the area, a week after a U.S. Navy vessel and... more
DefenseMissile shield, Poland still trusts the USA
Warsaw, Poland - The minister of foreign affairs Sikorski: "We signed with Bush, but we hope that Obama will not disappoint us"
"We signed with the old administration; we patiently wait for the new administration, and we hope we don't regret our trust in the United States". These the words of Polish minister of foreign affairs... more
DefenseEuropean navies' exercise in La Spezia, Italy
La Spezia, Italy - This morning the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR naval group
It has been held this morning on board of the Italian navy "Scirocco" frigate the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR (European Maritime Force) naval group, made of 5 ships (2 Italians, 1 French, 1... more
AerospaceNASA, Discovery: problems for the second spacewalk
Cape Canaveral, USA - A cargo carrier attachment system has been badly installed. In the meanwhile, new collision alarm
It will have to be redeployed the cargo carrier attachment system installed during last Saturday's spacewalk, because it has been badly mounted. Mission engineers are studying how to insert this operation... more
HelicoptersCanadian helicopter crash maybe caused by a structural breakdown
Saint John's, Canada - Sikorsky issued a security bulletin about the S-92s, that might now be grounded
It might have been caused by the breakdown of a main gearbox filter bowl assembly mounting stud the accident occurred to a Cougar Helicopters Sikorsky S-92 on last 12th of March off the coast of Newfoundland,... more
OccurrencesEmergency landing for Indonesian Boeing 737-200
Jakarta, Indonesia - The problem right after taking off. All safe the people on board
An Indonesian Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-200 airplane carrying 122 people was forced today to an emergency landing. Right after taking off in Tanjungpinang the aircraft asked for an unscheduled landing in... more
AirlinesThe new “Premium Voyageur” class on Air France long-haul flights
Rome, Italy - Starting in Autumn 2009
"Air France is continuing to innovate by introducing a new, private cabin on its long-haul flights, starting in Autumn 2009, situated between the Business and Economy classes, called Premium Voyageur.... more
AccidentsATR-72 air disaster (2): 7 condemned, 2 acquitted
Palermo, Italy - Palermo preliminary judge issued today the sentence about the accident that in 2005 killed 16 people
Palermo preliminary judge, Vittorio Anania, issued today the sentence about the air disaster that caused the death of 16 people on board of a Tuninter ATR-72 on the 6th of August 2005 near Capo Gallo,... more
Fair and showsItalian "Frecce Tricolori": Season 2009's program presented
Rome, Italy - From Alps to Sicily, 30 between shows and overflying. The PAN will be abroad in Dubai and Moscow
"The acrobatic season of the Italian 'Frecce Tricolori' will begin officially next May 1st with the traditional air show in Rivolto (Udine) dedicated to the homonymous club (the Italian acrobatic Team... more
AccidentsItaly, 2005 ATR-72 air disaster: 10 years asked for the pilot
Palermo, Italy - The sentence issued today by Palermo preliminary judge
Palermo preliminary judge issued today the sentence about the indictment of the nine people accused of August the 6th 2005 disaster involving a Tuninter ATR-72 aircraft that was forced to put down on the... more
AirportsSaint Louis airport Police discovered a series of theft: eight arrested
Saint Louis, Usa - Many the items found, took out to hundreds of Delta's passengers
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Police has uncovered a theft ring involving local baggage handlers who were allegedly stealing from Delta Airline passengers. The major investigation has led to... more
Science and technologyRussia: a computer will assist pilots during take off
Moscow, Russia - The new device successfully passed all the tests
A new take off computer assistance system has undergone Russian pilots' functional tests, obtaining extremely positive feedback. The new device monitors all the parameters gathering them in a single control... more
AerospaceThe GOCE satellite is fully operating
Rome, Italy - Completed on last Friday the preliminary operations
Since Friday at 1 am CET the ESA GOCE satellite is officially operating. All the preliminary operations of launch and early orbit phase (LEOP) have in fact been successfully completed. They started with... more
AirportsLondon: bomb alarm at Gatwick airport, but it was a hoax
London, UK - A 24-year-old has been arrested by the police
A man stated to have found a note talking about a bomb on Emirates's flight EK-011 coming from Dubai, causing the evacuation of the plane on which there were 164 passengers and 18 crew members. Anyway... more
AccidentsFedEx Cargo tips over in Japan, catching fire: 2 killed
Tokyo, Japan - The accident probably caused by the strong wind
A tragic accident occurred yesterday evening (European time) to a FedEx McDonnell Douglas MD-11F airplane while landing in Narita airport, Tokyo, coming from Guangzhou, China. Both the occupants have been... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the forth week of March
Rome, Italy - From Wednesday 25 to next Sunday 29
Wednesday 25 - "Wings International Trophy". Royal Aero Club of WA Inc, Murrayfield (near Mandurah), Western Australia. + 61 (0)408 942 237 www.racwa.asn.au Thursday 26 - "Australian Light... more
AirlinesQantas: 100 manager jobs in danger?
Sydney, Australia - The initiative would be taken to challenge the crisis
After announcing last year its intention to cut 1,500 jobs, the Australian airline Qantas could reduce its executive staff of as much as 100 people. The news was issued today by "The Australian Financial... more
IndustrySELEX Galileo receives radar contract for US Customs and Border Protection
Arlinghton, Usa - To upgrade C-550 Citation Tracker Aircraft
"SELEX Galileo announced that it has been awarded a $9.2M contract from TKC Aerospace, Inc. to upgrade the Customs and Border Protection C-550 Citation Tracker Aircraft with its Vixen 500E intercept radar... more
AirlinesLufthansa confident on takeover of Austrian Airlines
Cologne, Germany - Mayrhuber: "The European Union will approve the deal without conditions"
Lufthansa will go on with its plan to acquire Austrian Airlines. Airline's CEO, Wolfgang Mayrhuber, announced it during the week-end, even if he said he was less sure than six months ago. "It would... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines to inaugurate New York-Shanghai service
New York, Usa - Daily non-stop route from next Wednesday
Continental Airlines on Wednesday, March 25, will become the first U.S. carrier to inaugurate scheduled service between New York and Shanghai, China, with daily non-stop flights from the airline's hub... more
PeopleStefan Schulte appointed CEO of Fraport Airport company
Frankfurt, Germany - Peter Schmitz is a new member of executive board
Fraport AG’s supervisory board appointed Stefan Schulte to a five-year term as the company’s new executive board chairman (CEO) effective September 1st, 2009. Currently the company’s executive board vice-... more
ReportOdyssey in Paris for Italian students
Rome, Italy - Come back thanks to one mother's initiative (and credit card)
Should have departed with Saturday's 4:55 pm flight the kids, between 11 and 14 year old, of the "Regina Margherita" school in Rome after a trip to Paris. But, despite arriving early to "Charles de Gaulle"... more
AccidentsUSA, air disaster in Montana: 14 victims, 7 kids
Butte, USA - The pilot lost control and crashed into a cemetery
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) let know that there are at least 7 children within the 14 certain victims (but they could be more, probably up to 17) of the air accident that occurred yesterday near... more
Sport aviationBalloon: non-stop round-the-world flight ten years ago
Grenchen, Switzerland - It was on 21 March 1999: Bertrand Piccard was accomplished the great enterprise
"On 21 March 1999, Bertrand Piccard (CH) and Brian Jones (GB) landed in the Egyptian desert on board the Breitling Orbiter 3. They had just completed the first non-stop round-the-world balloon flight,... more
Fair and showsVirgin Galactic: "We promote the space toursim to renew the future technologies
Rome, Italy - Roll-out of White Knight Two in 2010
Virgin Galactic updates its programme for the space tourism travels and announced to develop the technologies of the Space ShipOne and Two for further uses as high altitude platform, space launchers and... more
Fair and showsSAT Expo 2009, a successful fair, + 15% presence
rome, Italy - President Paolo Dalla Chiara speaks
5.400 presences (+ 15% on last year edition), a 3.000 m. exposition, 10 official delegations, 1.400 B2B matches, representatives from 20 countries, 20 congresses, with topics such as: space geopolitics,... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aeronautica: experimental flights of SKY-Y UAV in Manfredonia gulf
Manfredonia, Italy - Tests completed yesterday
Alenia Aeronautica SKY-Y UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), from March 16th to 20th, carried out a series of experimental flights in Manfredonia gulf, Puglia, Italy. Flights on the gulf of this strategical... more
Fair and showsDalla Chiara: the first Tv sat-channel in 3D
rome, Italy - SAT Expo president: "IN April the first trials with live sports"
After first live transmissions directly from SAT Expo, president Paolo Dalla Chiara points out the importance of it: “Just to make it clear, the big event, here at SAT Expo 2009 is been the first... more
Fair and showsEutelsat will launch the satellite KA-Sat in 2010
Rome, Italy - Berretta: "Its capacity will be the highest of Eutelsat x 2 fleet"
Internet via satellite will have a great develop after the the first satellites in KA band, which are expected in the middle of 2010. Eutelsat Communications, one of the most important satellite operators... more