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Industry"Le Tribune": EADS searching for partner or buyers for some subsidiaries, in line with Power8-plan
Paris, France - Among the companies to sell figure Socata and Sogerma
According to the French newspaper "Le Tribune", and as already announced in the past months, EADS, which controls the European consortium Airbus, would be negotiating in order to find partners or buyers... more
AirportsAstaldi is awarded a contract for the development projects of Bucharest airport
Milan, Italy - A deal worth 76 million Euro
Astaldi, Italian company for the infrastructures, is awarded also the third phase of the development and modernization project of the Cluj-Napoca airport of Bucharest, a deal worth 76 million Euro. The... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines celebrated airline's first B-737/900ER delivery
New York, Usa - The carrier becomes the first one in the Americas to operate with this model
"Boeing and Continental Airlines yesterday celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. With this delivery, Continental becomes the first airline... more
Science and technologyIn one month the first test commercial biofuel flight
London, United Kingdom - By Virgin Atlantic from London to Amsterdam
The experimenting with the use of veg-derived-fuels for air transportation goes on. The British airline Virgin Atlantic announced that next month will be carried out the first test commercial flight with... more
IndustryAir Pacific ordered additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Seattle, Usa - They will be powered by General Electric GEnX engines
"The Boeing Company and Air Pacific announced that the Fiji-based airline has ordered three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in addition to a 2006 order for five of the high-technology jetliners. The airplanes... more
AirportsMalpensa case (2): Lufthansa ready to move in gap left by Alitalia
Milan, Italy - After the coming into force of "Open Skies"
Lufthansa would be set to jump into the "Breach" left over by Alitalia in its intercontinental links on Malpensa, making it one of its main airports. This is reported by Italian press sources, according... more
AirportsMalpensa case: today the negotiation table between Government and Lombard institutions
Milan, Italy - Liberalization of skies, extraordinary income support and gradual flight reduction
The meeting between Government and Lombard institutions will be held today in Rome to find a solution for safeguarding the airport of Milan-Malpensa and all the Lombard economic fabric. The Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia, today at Palazzo Chigi meeting with unions
Rome, Italy - After the Government will have reported in Parliament
The today's institutional day in Italy will be in good part dedicated to the issue of Alitalia and its developments. In addition to meet the Table for Milan and to report in the lower Chamber of the Parliament,... more
AirportsSEA against the creation of the Northern Airline
Milan, Italy - The opinion by the President Giuseppe Bonomi
"The creation of the new Northern Airline is not compatible with the salvation of Malpensa". This is the opinion of Giuseppe Bonomi, President of SEA - Milan Airports Management Company, intervened... more
PeoplePeter Hartman new president of AEA starting from 2008
Amsterdam, Netherlands - A record in KLM: eight years at the control of the association
The election of Peter Hartman, president and general manager of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, is the umpteenth confirmation of AEA (Association European Airlines)'s law of continuity. After eight years... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: flights in Europe surge to all-time high in 2007
Brussels, Belgium - Flight forecasted to grow steadily in 2008
Eurocontrol has released an analysis of traffic and delays in Europe in 2007 and predictions for 2008. In 2007, the number of flights in Europe surged to 10 million, an all-time high and an increase of... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... C as "CAP" (2)
Rome, Italy - The types of Combat Air Patrols
Numerous types of Combat Air Patrols have been employed by US military forces since World War II. BARCAP: "Barrier Combat Air Patrol", in fleet terms, a mission flown between the battle group and the... more
OccurrencesCompensation for Air Canada flight passengers caught in turbulence
Calgary , Canada - Causes of the occurrence still unknown
Air Canada, the Canadian national carrier, is taking contact with passengers and victims of the serious turbulence which last week hit flight AC-190 from Victoria to Toronto (see AVIONEWS), to agree upon... more
AirportsLondon City Airport establishes a new traffic record
London, United Kingdom - 2.9 million passengers transited in 2007
The London City Airport has established a new traffic record: 2.9 million passengers in 2007, a 23% increase compared with the previous year, and according to last evaluations, also 2008 will be positive. Among... more
CuriositiesFlying over crocodiles in Australia
Kakadu National Park, Australia - The Australian entertainment spreads its wings in Bamurru Plains
Australia reinvents the concept of entertainment for your holidays. The rich safari camp Bamurru Plains promises strong emotions, and maybe more. Starting from its location, in the enchanting Australian... more
Civil aviationAlenia Aeronautica receives green light by the Kremlin for the purchase of 25% plus 1 of Sukhoi shares
Moscow, Russia - A decisive step for the realization of Superjet 100
The Russian premier, Vladimir Putin, gives the green light on the decree allowing Alenia Aeronautica to purchase 25% plus one of the shares of the Russian civil aeronautic company SCAC - Sukhoi Civil Aircraft... more
Military aviationIsraeli UAV claims victims in the Gaza Strip
Khan Younis , Gaza Strip - Killed two militants of Al Qassam Brigades, other five injured
A UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), probably a Heron belonging to the Israeli Air Force, launched last Saturday evening three missiles against an alleged training camp of Al Qassam Brigades militants, Hamas'... more
AerospaceItalian Tour for the crew of Shuttle Sts-120/Esperia mission
Turin, Italy - Astronaut Paolo Nespoli will guide the travellers through all stops
An 11-day Italian Tour awaits the crew of the Shuttle Sts-120/Esperia mission. The astronauts, led by the Italian Paolo Nespoli, will travel in Italy from January 14th to 25th: from Turin to Milan,... more
Press releaseKiga's recent career in Boeing company in the sign of plurality
Saint Louis, USA - Boeing picks its new Government and Community Relations leader for Pacific Northwest
Fred Kiga has made it again: he is the new chief of Government and Community Relations for Pacific Northwest. In his regards a lot of compliments from his new colleagues (Scott Carson, president and... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... C as "CAP"
Rome, Italy - Combat Air Patrol
A Combat Air Patrol (CAP) is an air patrol aimed at a specific area, the critical area of a combat zone, or an air defense area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying enemy aircraft before they... more
AirlinesGermanwings' global earnings take off
Cologne, Germany - Record amount for Teutonic low-cost
The entrepreneurism of the Fly-in-Germany notes an important year in its notebook: 2007. If you add the company name, Germanwings, in that case General Director and official spokesman of the COA Thomas... more
AirportsDi Paola: "For the airports neither dirigism nor Wild West"
Rome, Italy - The President of Assaeroporti worried about the minor airports
In the debate on the consequences that the "Alitalia Earthquake" will have for air navigation in Italy, takes up the word the President of Assaeroporti, the association of Italian airport managers, Domenico... more
AirportsPerini: "I want a Malpensa-Frankfurt shuttle"
Milan, Italy - The President of Milan's Fair is afraid of Alitalia's restructuration
The announced end for Alitalia of the Malpensa hub has been for months object of worry on behalf of Lombardy's entrepreneurial and political world. Now intervenes also Michele Perini, President of Milan's... more
MiscellaneousAn airfield that made history
Skopje , Montenegro - It played a crucial role for the birth of the State of Israel
Between the 1930's and '40s of the last century, Yugoslavia was rocked by the aggression of the Axis powers, the Yugoslav king was forced to flee abroad and was not able to get on his throne back again.... more
Aerospace"Rome's Festival of Science 2008", the presence of Telespazio
Rome, Italy - At the Auditorium "Parco della Musica" from January 14th to 21th
Telespazio is taking part in Rome’s third Festival of Sciences, which will be held at the Auditorium "Parco della Musica" from January 14th to 21th. At the Filas/Lazio Region exhibition area, Telespazio, a... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland: MSA of China ordered two AW-109 Power helicopters
Cascina Costa, Italy - With an option for an additional two to be exercised next year
"AgustaWestland announced that the Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) of China has signed a contract for the supply of two AW-109 Power light twin turbine engine helicopters, with an option for an additional... more
AirportsSAVE announces a strike on January 18th
Venice, Italy - Possible delays in the common passenger assistance procedures
A 24 hour strike has been announced on January 18th by the SAVE personnel and proclaimed by CUB Trasporti Union. Also the personnel of the SAV and GH Handling companies will strike in the same day and... more
IndustrySoon a new CEO for Vitrociset
Rome, Italy - General Arpino looking for a successor
There will be soon a new appointment at the head of the Vitrociset, Italian air navigation technology and systems society. General Mario Arpino, former Chief of General Staff of the Italian Air Force and... more
AccidentsRecovered in Venezuela the possible body of one of the passengers of the Let-410 airplane
Caracas, Venezuela - Spotted Saturday by local fishermen
The body of a man, who may have been among the passengers of the airplane disappeared off Venezuela on January the fourth with 14 people on board, was recovered yesterday in front of the coast of the peninsula... more
AccidentsPerhaps crashed in tailspin the Treviso Piper
Treviso , Italy - The incident's dynamic being investigated
Yesterday have arrived in Treviso the two technicians deployed by the Italian Air Safety Board (ANSV) to investigate the dynamic of the incident that last Saturday cost the life of Matteo Finotto (26)... more
Finance and economyVueling, jump-in stocks in the Madrid Stock Exchange
Madrid, Spain - 6.2 million passengers transported in 2007
The Vueling stock increases in the Madrid Stock Exchange after the announcement of the good results 2007. The Spanish low-cost, led by a new management, has recorded a 33.84% increase, transporting... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the formed CEO Cesare Romiti is against the terms of sale
Rome, Italy - An intervention during "Domenica In", a RAI 1 television programme
Guest in the "Domenica In" Italian television programme on Sunday, the former CEO Alitalia, Cesare Romiti, expressed his opinion about the current situation of the national airline. Romiti is against... more
AirportsBuenos Aires-Ezeiza Airport, infuriated passengers damage check-in desks
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Due to the repeated cancellation of some flights
The situation in the Buenos Aires-Ezeiza International Airport is returned in these hours to normality after the protest broke out on Saturday due to the cancellation of 14 flights for the Aerolíneas... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines: Winter Storm Will Affect Flights in the Northeast through Monday
New York, Usa - The airline provides latest flight information and operations summary
"With severe winter weather conditions forecast for the Northeast U.S. on Monday, Continental Airlines announced travel options for customers whose flight plans may be affected by the weather. Weather... more
Civil aviationBoeing 787 Dreamliner vulnerable to hackers
St. Louis, USA - The problem must be fixed before the airplane is delivered to airlines
According to a document by FAA - Federal Aviation Administration, the airplane Boeing 787 Dreamliner is potentially vulnerable to hacker attacks due to the same Internet connection used for critical flight... more
Press releaseDNV releases ISO 9001:2000 certification to ENAV SpA
Rome, Italy - The recognition is an important result which underlines the high quality level of services
"DNV (Det Norske Veritas), international organization world leader for quality certification, released to ENAV (Italian flight assistance society) the ISO 9001:2000 certification, provided by the 'Single... more
SecurityFAA AD on Intertechnique Zodiac Aircraft Systems, Oxygen Reserve Cylinders (2007-26-11)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 8)] [Page 1968-1970] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation... more
HelicoptersVH-71 helicopter begins US flight testing
Patuxent River, USA - With the US Navy and US Marine Corps
"The first two VH-71 helicopters built for the President of the United States have entered the flight test phase with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. The... more
Military aviationBaghdad: top member of Al Qaeda killed in yesterday's attack
Baghdad, Iraq - Killed also other twenty rebels
During yesterday's air attack supporting the operation called "Phantom Pheonix", started three days ago by the US-Iraqi joint forces in an area South of Baghdad, about twenty rebels were killed, as well... more
AirlinesBrazil, the data of ANAC about the growth of national airlines
Sao Paolo, Brazil - At the first place in the Tam chart
The 2007 data released by ABAC, the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency, report that the TAM airline has grown by 0,9% on the domestic network, yet it is on the international situation that it reached... more
AirlinesSWISS carries a record 12,2 million passengers in 2007
Zurich, Switzerland - The first time in its history
"SWISS transported 12,208,558 passengers on its scheduled services last year - the first time in its history that annual passenger numbers have exceeded 12 million, and a 13.2% increase on the 10.8 million... more
IndustryAirbus delivers second A-380 airplane to Singapore Airlines
Toulouse, France - The delivery of the first one took place on 15th October 2007
"The second production Airbus A-380 (MSN-005) was handed over to Singapore Airlines on 11th January in line with the latest delivery schedule. Equipped with four Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines, the second... more
PeopleAir Squadron General, Daniele Tei, elected General Staff of Italian Air Force
Rome, Italy - He will take over from Air Squadron General Vincenzo Camporini
"Today, Friday January 11th, Air Squadron General Daniele Tei was named by the Italian Council of Ministers new General Staff of the Italian Air Force. General Tei, currently Air Squad commander, will... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2008-01-04)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: January 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 8)] [Page 1964-1968] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
ReportToday a simulation of the flight incident occurred in Venezuela
Caracas , Venezuela - For facilitating the search by the oceanographic ship
In order to facilitate the search for the airplane that went lost off Venezuela last Friday with 14 people on board, among which 8 Italian tourists (see AVIONEWS), today will be carried out by the Venezuelan... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): today the signing of the exclusive letter between the Italian Government and Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - No statements yet about the "Northern Airline"
The Italian Government and Air France-KLM should sign today the exclusive letter for the Alitalia privatization, also if no statements have been released yet about the "Northern Airline", and while Carlo... more
Finance and economyEurofly establishes the capital share increase by 15 million Euro
Milan, Italy - Set to 1.347 Euro
The Eurofly capital share increase has been established by the Board of Directors, and set to 1.347 Euro per share, for a total of about 15 million Euro. The total number of new emission's shares to... more
AirlinesLufthansa, for 2007 an operating result by 1.3 billion Euro
Frankfurt, Germany - 56.4 million passengers transported
In 2007 Lufthansa has transported about 56.4 million passengers, that is +5.6% compared with 2006, an operating result target by 1.3 billion euros, said Stephan Gemkow, Deutsche Lufthansa Finance head. Also... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Toto presents the AirOne plan to the Lombardia Region President
Rome, Italy - "A great, credible and detailed plan"
Carlo Toto, president of AirOne, met yesterday the Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, and Gaetano Micciché, responsible for the Intesa-Sanpaolo Corporate Division. "We have a great, credible... more
AirlinesDelta would be considering merger with Ual and Northwest
Washington , USA - Shares skyrocket at stock exchange
Rumors of an interest by US-based airline Delta to a fusion with competitors United Airlines (Ual) and Northwest Airlines. The theme had arisen already in November, when one of the major shareholders of... more