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Fair and shows"SpaceLand", the space for everyone
Rivoli, Italy - Viberti: "We fulfil a dream"
Established in 2000 at Rivoli (Turin, Italy) within the context of the nomination of Eng. Carlo Viberti as World's first non-government cosmonaut/board engineer (as preiminary accepted by the Russian aerospace... more
Fair and showsSAT Expo 2009: Alps Teleport linked to Turin SkyPark
Rome, Italy - Satellite cover on four continents
Alps Teleport (www.teleportodellealpi.it) is a newly conceived structure – near Vicenza, Italy - where fiber-satellite coupling endeavors multi-canal operations, integrating all of new wired and w... more
AirportsIn Stockholm, a B-747/200 becomes an hotel
Stockholm, Sweden - Suites and rooms in a "Jumbo" parked in the airport
In Stockholm-Arlanda airport, a B-747/200 has been parked and turned in an hotel. Seats have been all removed, pilots cabin has become a suite and the rest of the aircraft has been divided in rooms, from... more
Fair and showsTelesal: at SAT Expo showcases ambulance with telediagnosis system
Rome, Italy - Telesal: Two years research results presented
Space Engineering and Kell showcase at SAT Expo the Telesal application to an ambulance: with hi-tech systems on-board and linked to specialistic medical center, it is a true Tele-medical mobile center.... more
HelicoptersHelicopter flight in Cosenza, Italy, for children with disabilities
Cosenza, Italy - The initiative held by the municipality on March the 19th
It has been held on March the 19th in Cosenza, Italy, the third edition of the helicopter flight initiative for children with disabilities, organized by the local municipality. "It is important to privilege... more
Fair and showsAll clear for the "SESAR" project from the next 30th of March
Rome, Italy - Announced yesterday by engineer Salvatore Sciacchitano at the "SatExpo Europe 2009" fair
During the "Free Sky - From UAV to UAS: third generation flight for territorial emergencies" conference, engineer Salvatore Sciacchitano, ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) vice president, announced... more
AerospaceNASA, ISS: the new solar panels are operating
Cape Canaveral, USA - Unfolded without any problem they are now producing 120 kilowatts of power for the Station
The International Space Station finally has its new solar panels. After the recent operations (see AVIONEWS) they have been finally unfolded and have started to produce 120kilowatts of energy, allowing... more
Fair and showsDuring "SAT Expo" services to small and medium companies have been presented
Rome, Italy - An association supports the need in Brussels institutions
During the last day of "SAT Expo", the exhibition focused on satellite technology and to telecommunications, a conference on the representation of the problems of small and medium enterprises within the... more
AerospaceItaly and Israel sign a "Joint Declaration for space cooperation"
Rome, Italy - Saggese: "An agreement of historical value"
The "Joint Declaration to increase the space cooperation for pacific purposes" was signed yesterday in Rome at the Italian Space Agency Headquarters along with the Israeli Space Agency, at the presence... more
Fair and showsConference: "Free Sky - From UAV to UAS: the third generation flight for territorial emergencies"
Rome, Italy - Sciacchitano: "The Italian industry is leader in the domain, but a special regulation is needed"
"All that flies need to respect rules", with these words ENAC vice president Salvatore Sciacchitano opened his speech at the conference, immediately stressing on the necessity of having a special regulation... more
Fair and shows"SAT Expo 2009" Conference "The European space systems for the environment and security"
Rome, Italy - The speach of Environment Ministry's Under-secretary Roberto Menia
"Ritti sulla cima del mondo lanciamo una volta ancora la nostra sfida alle stelle" (Filippo Tommaso Marinetti). With this quotation in honour of the 100th anniversary of Futurisme, Environment Ministry's... more
Fair and showsASI: pilasters of the Italian strategy and goals in COSMO-SkyMed
Rome, Italy - The speach of Caterina Materazzi, heart of the project
"The Earth Observation is the focus of the Italian strategy", ASI (Italian Space Agency) vice-president Caterina Matarazzi said during the today conference "The European space systems for environment and... more
Fair and showsIndian astronauts will go in orbit in 2015
Rome, Italy - During "SAT Expo" a symposium on its future projects
The Indo Italian Institute for Trade and Technology organized a symposium during "SAT Expo", in order to give to European and Italian companies a global vision of the evolution of India in space and satellite... more
DefenseRussian planes overfly American aircraft carriers
Washington, USA - US F/A-18 fighters took off to escort the Il-38s out of the area
The Pentagon stated that on Monday and Tuesday Russian sea patrol planes Ilyushin Il-38 "May" overflew two US aircraft carriers, the "Stennis" and the "Blue Ridge", that were operating in Japan's international... more
Government actsItalian question on the installation of terrestrial station of American MUOS
Rome, Italy - By Honourable Domenico Scilipoti (Italia dei Valori)
"The Italian Honourable Domenico Scilipoti (Italia dei Valori) asks to the Italian Premier, to the Environment, Defense, and Homeland Ministers to know: which administrative authorities have authorized... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Australia
Narooma, Australia - The accident caused by a gust of wind, uninjured the two occupants
A private Robinson R-44 II helicopter crashed today in Narooma, Australia. Both the pilot and his wife came out uninjured from the accident, even if the woman has been hospitalized as a precaution. To... more
Fair and showsTajani: "Next week the first step toward the creation of single European sky"
Rome, Italy - European Parliament will vote the project Sesar
Antonio Tajani, European Union Transport commissioner, is in Rome at "SAT Expo Europe", the exhibition focused on space and satellite technologies where AVIONEWS has a stand. "Next week - he said -... more
AerospaceAction Plan on the "GMES and Africa" initiative
Rome, Italy - In view of the "EU-Africa Summit" in 2010
The "GMES and Africa" process was launched by the "Maputo Declaration", signed on 15 October 2006. The initiative aims to strengthen and further develop infrastructure for a more coherent exploitation... more
DefenseAlliance Ground Surveillance: important NATO visit to Sigonella, Italy
Sigonella, Italia - An inspection to evaluate the possibility to host an aero-terrestrial Treaty surveillance component
It took place today, Friday 20th of March, an important NATO visit to the air base of Sigonella, in Italy, headquarter of the 41st Antisom Italian Air Force flight unit. The crowded international delegation,... more
Civil aviationIATA compliments to Malaysian civil aviation
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "The elements for success are in place"
IATA (International Air Transport Association) general manager and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, expressed words of extreme appreciation towards Malaysian civil aviation during a speech in front of the local... more
AirlinesIATA: in 2009 losses for more than $2.5 billion
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Bisignani: "Our previous forecast now looks very optimistic"
"Next week we will issue a revised forecast" said Giovanni Bisignani, general manager and CEO of IATA (International Air Traffic Association). The forecast issued at the end of 2008 talked about a global... more
AirportsSAB (Bologna): Summer season starting with 25 new links
Bologna, Italy - The "Marconi" airport resists
"25 new links will gradually begin at the Bologna's airport, with the Summer season next March 29. Besides 12 new routes already announced by Ryanair (to Bari, Brindisi, Costanza, Dusseldorf-Weeze,... more
Fair and showsEutelsat communications at "Sat Expo 2009": earnings rising + 7,9
Rome, Italy - First fiscal 6M, earnings reach € 436,5 mln
Understanding sat TV users need in growing market areas, such as Middle Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa. This is the main reason for Eutelsat communications (Euronext index) positive trend, according... more
Fair and showsS-band applications showcases at "Sat Expo 2009"
Rome, Italy - For the first time ever in Europe via satellite frequencies covering 100% of the territory
Launched a few days ago, W2A is the first European satellite on S-band. For the first time in Europe, it will operate on UMTS-adjacent frequencies, suitable to mobile: ground/satellite integrated net... more
Fair and showsBroadband via satellite in Emilia Romagna public administrations
Roma, Italy - From "SAT Expo 2009". Skylogic and Lepida announce agreement at the event for local Apennine Authorities
Skylogic (Eutelsat group) signed for a contract with Lepida: an agreement to extend broadband net to local administrations in Emilia Romagna region Appennini mountains, in areas unreached by ground technologies. Skylogic... more
Civil aviationCharter flight Cuneo-Palma de Majorca with "I viaggi del Turchese"
Cuneo, Italy - Served by a MD-83 airplane
A chain of charter flights that will link Cuneo to Palma de Majorca has been presented during a conference took place last Wednesday March 18 at the Levaldigi's airport and organized by "I viaggi del Turchese"... more
Fair and showsGMES, the most important European project for the global monitoring for environment and security
Rome, Italy - Its economic value and strategic role is analogous to GALILEO
The contribution the space industry makes to our daily lives is far more significant, and tangible, than merely providing us with a better understanding of the universe – important as that is. The sector p... more
ReportShe leaves her son in the airplane after giving birth on flight
Auckland, New Zealand - Blocked while trying to leave the airport, the woman will be denounced
She was trying to leave the airport yesterday after abandoning the son, born right before landing, in the toilet's bin on a Pacific Blue airplane just arrived in Auckland from Samoa. The 30-year-old woman... more
Press releaseAn European project for satellite control of the Mediterranean sea
Rome, Italy - "Sat Expo 2009". Menia: "Investments on space activities despite the crisis"
"'Italy will be leading a new European project for satellite surveillance of the Mediterranean sea'. It's what has been announced today by ASI (Italian Space Agency) during the second day of 'Sat Expo... more
Fair and showsMaster in satellite systems at "La Sapienza" University in Rome
Rome, Italy - At "Sat Expo 2009" three students from Kenya pass to second stage
Officially presented at "SAT Expo 2009" 3 students form Kenya, attending the “Master in Satellite systems and services” of the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (www.mastersatelliti.it). Now it has bee... more
Fair and shows3D SAT TV, the first stereo 3D-HD satellite channel
Rome, Italy - At "SAT Expo 2009" new frontiers of high definition transmissions
Currently, there are 64 channels transmitted in HD by satellites from Eutelsat, technologically supporting 3D as well. A test channel for stereo 3D TV has been transmitting on Eurobird 9. “3D SAT T... more
AerospaceMemory Day celebrated at Plesetsk cosmodrome
Plesetsk, Russia - In 1980 a bad accident killed 48 people
Every year on the 18th of March at the Russian Plesetsk cosmodrome, the same from where the ESA Goce satellite took off (see AVIONEWS), is held the "Day of Sorrow and Memory" in honour of the 48 victims... more
AerospaceDuring "SAT Expo" Italy and Israel cooperate
Rome, Italy - Elbit System will launch a new satellite camera
The Israeli company Elbit System participates at "SAT Expo" with the goal to strengthen commercial relations and partnership, in order to develop joint projects related with satellite high resolution images. "Since... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes (2009-06-02)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin that can propagate and grow, resulting in a loss of structural integrity and a sudden decompression of the airplane during flight
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 11013-11014] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Eurocopter France model EC-155B and EC-155B1 helicopters (2009-06-01)
Washington, Usa - To requires actions that are intended to address an unsafe condition
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 74, Number 49)] [Page 11004-11006] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryFinal Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" test-airplane enters final assembly
Everett, Usa - It will be powered with General Electric GEnx engines
The sixth and final Boeing 787 Dreamliner designated for flight test is now undergoing final assembly in Everett, Wash. The airplane, designated ZA006, will be powered with General Electric GEnx engines. Progress... more
Fair and showsTLC integrated: new satellites, new broadband
Rome, Italy - Satellites for communications in Ka and Q/v broadband soon to be launched
A Piaggio P180 airplane will be the testing ground for studies and applications on Q/V broadband. Specifically, tests aim to study Q/V band efficiency in communications, Internet and satellite services... more
ReportAirlines have been victim of frauds for $1.4 billion in 2008
Mountain View, USA - The figures unveiled by a Cybersource report
Web security expert Cybersource published in these days the report about its survey on online frauds against airlines in 2008. These, according to the report, have been cheated for $1.4 billion, about... more
IndustryUnited Kingdom announced F-35 JSF purchase
Fort Worth, Usa - During a visit to Washington by John Hutton, British Defense Secretary
"British Defense Secretary, John Hutton, announced on Wednesday that the United Kingdom will purchase three Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II operational test aircraft, signaling the U.K.’s commitment t... more
AerospaceRussia, training continues for Soyuz TMA-14
Baikonur, Russia - Exercises for the crew of the upcoming ISS Expedition 19
Training goes on for main and backup crews of the Soyuz TMA-14. On board documents and mission program have been examined; exercises on manual controls and docking elements have been carried on; finally... more
AccidentsEcuador: military aircraft crashes into house, 7 victims
Quito, Ecuador - The Red Cross: "There might be more casualties"
A small military training airplane, a Beechcraft 200 Super King Air, has crashed at 5:30 pm (10:30 pm GMT) into a house in Quito, capital of Ecuador. 7 people have been killed, all the 5 occupants of the... more
Fair and shows3D-HD television broadcasts via satellite
Rome, Italy - Live events in 3D in HD at "SAT Expo 2009"
A real live concert at "SAT Expo 2009" will be transmitted on satellite with technology fielded by Open-sky on 3D-HD tv screen. For this demonstration, Atlantic Bird 3 of Eutelsat will transmit in the... more
AerospaceNASA, Discovery: first spacewalk completed
Cape Canaveral, USA - Installed last solar panels' section carried by the shuttle
Installed on the ISS the last section, Starboard 6, of the solar array carried by the shuttle. The first of the three scheduled spacewalks has been successfully completed with cosmonauts Steve Swanson... more
Fair and shows"Digital divide": too much politics, few infrastructures
Rome, Italy - At "SAT Expo 2009" closes round table on digital divide opportunities
Infrastructures, alphabetization and switch-off in strong delay: these are the weak spots brought to light during the conclusive round table on "Digital divide". Among the speakers, Arturo Manera, vice-president... more
Fair and showsEutelsat signs an agreement with Thales Alenia Space for the new satellite W3C
Rome, Italy - EU allow it a frequency band
Thales Alenia Space, joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Finmeccanica (33%), is one of the main global leader in the space telecommunications sector with customers in the USA, Russia, Latin America,... more
AirlinesVirgin America in danger: too much foreign capital
Burlingame, USA - In the meanwhile the airline decides to charge also the first carried bag
Problems for Virgin America after its American investors decided to sell their 75% of stock options, leaving control in the hands of British Virgin, that holds the remaining 25%. Now the carrier risks... more
AerospaceEutelsat participates in live satellite delivered 3D-HD demonstrations
Rome, Italy - Full 3D via satellite broadcasting chain shown at "Sat Expo" in Rome
Eutelsat Communications is taking part in a full satellite demonstration in Europe of the end-to-end 3D broadcasting chain at the "SAT Expo Europe 2009" international conference and exhibition in Rome.... more
Fair and showsEutelsat Hot Bird™ neighborhood consolidates reach in Italy
Rome, Italy - Results of its two-yearly survey today during "SAT Expo 2009"
Eutelsat Communications yesterday announced that the results of its two-yearly survey on satellite television trends in Italy reconfirm the Group’s HOT BIRD™ neighbourhood as the beacon for multi-channel vie... more
Fair and showsESA quits the program Egnos starting from April 1st
Rome, Italy - "It will focus on Galileo" said during "SAT Expo Europe 2009"
Giorgio Solari, coordinator of ESA satellite navigation programs, has been interviewed by AVIONEWS during "SAT Expo Europe 2009", the exhibition focused on aerospace and telecommunications, which began... more
AirlinesItalian authorities search Myair.com offices. Possible frauds. The carrier's answer
Rome, Italy - "We hope to be treated at the same way of other airlines in late months"
Yesterday morning, it seems ordered by the Italian legal authorities, financial police officers have "Contemporaneously searched Myair.com's offices in Vicenza, Verona, Treviso, Rome and Cagliari. They... more