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AirlinesBahrain Air launched, Middle East low-cost
Manama, Bahrain - First flight on January 17th 2008
A new low-cost airline was launched in the Arab world, Bahrain Air. The first private carrier of the small kingdom of Bahrain, in the Persian Gulf, accepts reservations as of December 16. The first flight... more
AirportsLazio third airport: operating between 2011 and 2017
Rome, Italy - The repercussions in the Stock Exchange for Gemina shares
After the alternation of indiscretions on the possibility to create also a fourth airport for Lazio, the third airport could be in operation between 2011 and 2017. The forecast capability could be about... more
IndustryBoeing: KLM announced order for additional B-777/300ERs and B-737/700s
Seattle, Usa - Worth approximately USD 716 million
"Boeing yesterday announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, part of the AIR FRANCE/KLM Group, has placed an order for additional 737 and 777 aircraft. The airline will add three Next-Generation 737-700s... more
ReportTyphoon approaching the Philippines, thousands evacuated
Manila , Philippines - Air and sea traffic suspended
A typhoon is approaching the coasts of the Philippines, by an average speed of 175 km/h, with gusts of 210 km/h. The authorities in order to avoid risks have disposed the evacuation of thousands of persons... more
AirlinesVueling: a million passengers from Malpensa
Milan, Italy - The lucky passenger is Ilaria Tominetti, educationist, 24 years old
"Vueling, the carrier of new generation, reached yesterday a million passengers took off from Milan-Malpensa's airport in less three years of activity. The carrier celebrated this goal with the millionth... more
HelicoptersUK: Air Harrods to add AgustaWestland A-109 Grand and Sikorsky S-76C++ to its fleet of 2008
London, United Kingdom - Among the most technologically advanced
In line with its commitment to keep ahead of other UK operators by ensuring that the fleet is the safest and most up-to-date available, Air Harrods has purchased two of the latest VVIP twin-engined IFR... more
AirportsThird airport of Lazio: the final sprint
Rome, Italy - The name of the city, which will hold the new airport, will be disclosed within 7 days
During a meeting of Uiltrasporti union Alessandro Bianchi, the Minister of the Transport, has communicated to journalists that within the next week the name of the city, which will host the third airport... more
Government actsQuestion about reclamation works of Vicenza's "Dal Molin" and the protests by citizens
Rome, Italy - Presented by Italian senator Mauro Bulgarelli (Insieme con l'Unione Verdi)
The Italian senator Mauro Bulgarelli (Insieme con l'Unione Verdi) asks the Premier and the Defense and Interior Ministers to know: whether are being carried out the due checks on the actual details... more
AirportsItalian airports development, the final plan will be delivered within the end of the year
Bari, Italy - Di Paola, Assaeroporti President, has already entrusted the first part of the reorganization programme to the minister Bianchi
Last September 30th, Domenico Di Paola, sole director of Aeroporti di Puglia and Assaeroporti President, had delivered the first step of the future airports development plan to the minister Bianchi. From... more
AirlinesCapital increase for Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Open to all shareholders up to 15 million Euro
"If all shareholders will underwrite, Meridiana will remain at 30% but I don't think it is a problem to increase the share in the subsidiary's capital". This is the statement released to the national press... more
AirlinesAlitalia contains a treasure
New York, USA - According to "The Wall Street Journal"
Lately, what used to be a flagship of Italy has become the most ill-treated airline. Yet, someone is against the mainstream. From the United States, precisely from the pages of "The Wall Street Journal",... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): clarification about the published articles regarding today's strike
Rome, Italy - Despite the Guarantee Commission communicated in time the irregularity of such protest
"Regarding the strike in the Lombardia Region air transport (called by the unions Filt-Cgil, Fit-Cisl, Uiltrasporti Ugl and Sdl) scheduled for today, November 22, 2007, Alitalia reserves to assess all... more
ReportInconveniences for dozens Italian and European passengers travelling to Lybia
Tripoli, Lybia - The authorities pretend Arab translation of passport
The barometer of the European-Lybian relations records again bad weather. The government of Tripoli decided namely to refresh a norm abrogated in 2005, according to which foreigners are admitted to the... more
Civil aviationIATA: the UK Government announces the consultation about Heathrow's third runway
Geneva, Switzerland - Bisignani: "It is also bursting at the seams"
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the UK Government’s announcement of a consultation into the third runway at London-Heathrow Airport. "Heathrow is Europe’s busiest international hub... more
Military aviationRussia Air Force to receive update Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer tactical bombers
Moscow, Russia - The statement of Colonel Alexandr Drobishevski
In the next days, Russian Air Force will receive six update Sukhoi SU-24 Fencer tactical bombers, said Colonel Alexandr Drobishevski, spokesman of the chief of military aviation. "In short time pilots... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: shareholders’ meeting called to approve "Share Buy Back" programme
Rome, Italy - Initiatives planned to strengthen financial structure and profitability
"In light of the Group’s growth prospects and current stock market conditions, the Board of Directors of Finmeccanica, at its meeting yesterday, decided to propose to the shareholders’ meeting (scheduled for... more
AirlinesAlitalia, the interest of Air France is still being studied
Rome, Italy - According to the "Financial Times", the term to present offers for the airline has been postponed
The negotiation relative to the purchase of Alitalia keeps getting thicker. After the renunciation by the Russian airline Aeroflot, serious doubts come from Air France, main candidate for taking over the... more
Civil aviationJet fuel: the Italian Council of State has confirmed a sanction of 370 million Euro
Rome, Italy - Possible billionaire compensation for Alitalia
In January 2007, the Italian Anti-Trust started a no compliance regulation against six oil companies (ENI, ESSO Italiana, Kuwait Petroleum Italia, Shell Italia Aviazione, Tamoil Italia and Total Italia)... more
IndustryEmbraer and CAE formalize joint-venture agreement for pilot training
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The new company has been named Embraer CAE Training Services, LLC (ECTS)
"Embraer and CAE have formalized and signed a joint-venture agreement to provide comprehensive pilot and ground crew training to Embraer customers of the Phenom 100 very light and Phenom 300 light jets.... more
PeopleIcao: Roberto Kobeh González re-elected as Council President
Montreal, Canada - For a full three-year term
"Roberto Kobeh González was unanimously re-elected on Monday, for a full three-year term, as President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Mr. Kobeh first assumed... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2007-24-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent electrical arcing between the wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could result in arc-through of the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 21, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 224)] [Page 65446-65449] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada model 206A and 206B helicopters (2007-23-17)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 21, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 224)] [Page 65443-65445] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on CFM International, SA CFM56-5C4/1 series turbofan engines (2007-24-04)
Washington, Usa - To prevent an uncontained engine failure and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 21, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 224)] [Page 65445-65446] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
IndustryAirbus (3): in December EADS' new strategy, "Vision 2020"
Paris, France - The European consortium in pursuit of direct investments in the US
The new operative programme of EADS, the European multinational corporation that controls the Airbus consortium, will see the light next December. Named "Vision 2020", the plan is going to be discussed... more
CuriositiesAeronautical terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>L as "LAHSO"<b>
Rome, Italy - Land And Hold Short Operations
LAHSO - Land And Hold Short Operations, operations which include simultaneous takeoff and landings and/or simultaneous landings when a landing aircraft is able and is instructed by the controller to hold... more
AirlinesAir France-Klm: third-quarter-profits up by 97%
Paris, France - Increased also load factor and transported passengers
After the troubles with the flight personnel strike at Air France in October, cost more than € 60 million (see AVIONEWS), the air-giant Air France-Klm is able again to announce positive results. The e... more
AirportsMalpensa and Linate, cancelled hundreds of Alitalia flights this morning
Milan, Italy - Even though the unions put off the strike to November 30th
Endless hardships for thousand passengers leaving this morning from the Milanese airports of Malpensa and Linate. Even though the strike, which was scheduled for today, has been postponed to November 30th... more
IndustryAirbus (2): the priority is the Italian air market
Toulouse, France - According to the European industry 380 new planes will be required in the next 20 years
Airbus, European aircraft manufacturer, seems interested in the Italian air market. The industry, which has its office in Toulouse, in a recent research, presumed that the Italian carriers will buy 380... more
OccurrencesAirbus: sudden depressurization causes 6 injured on A-330
Toulouse, France - Second safety problem in two weeks
After last week an Airbus A-340-600 airplane destined to Etihad Airways had hit an anti-noise barrier, causing ten wounded among the passengers on board (see AVIONEWS), yesterday a new episode involved... more
IndustryNorthrop Grumman awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For various aircraft
Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows, Ill., is being awarded a $19,677,937 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for repair of 44 line items of navigation and communication equipment that are part... more
IndustryGulfstream Aerospace Corp. awarded of a near 7 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-37A aircraft
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. of Ga., is being awarded a firm-fixed price contract modification for $6,845,066. This effort is for the FAA-certified installation of the Northrop Grumman NEMESSIS AN/AAQ-24... more
DefenseVT Group buys AEPCO
Derwood, USA - A 70 million dollar deal
VT Group take another step toward growing its U.S. activities with the purchase of Advanced Engineering and Planning Corp. for 70 million dollar. AEPCO is an engineering and research firm providing quality... more
ReportBangladesh emergency: the US aids
Dhaka, Bangladesh - A first provisional balance talks about around 3,500 victims of cyclone Sidr
After the request of aids to the international community by the temporary technical authorities of Bangladesh, the US replied by sending 30 helicopters and 3,500 soldiers to the Country devastated last... more
AccidentsSmall airplane crashes in Maine in foggy weather
Maine, USA - It was a Mooney bound for Albany
A four-seater Mooney crashed yesterday shortly after the takeoff from the airport of Greater Binghamton, near the town of Maine, in the American State of New York. Due to fog and inclement weather,... more
Civil aviation120 technicians leave Alitalia for other carriers
Milan, Italy - Many of them at Malpensa airport
According to some rumors in Alitalia, many of its highly specialized technicians in aircraft maintenence are leaving it, especially those of them working in Malpensa airport, to migrate towards other carriers... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited model 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3, 206L-4, 222, 222B, 222U, 230, 407, 427, and 430 helicopters (2007-19-52)
Washington, Usa - To prevent loss of a blade tip weight, loss of a blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 20, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 223)] [Page 65221-65224] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesVueling, rumours of merger with Clickair
Barcelona, Spain - The project would be that of founding a Catalan national-flag airline
Rumors come from Spain according to which the low-cost airlines Clickair and Vueling would be planning a merger. Less than a week ago the board of Vueling Airlines unanimously decided the appointment of... more
SecurityFAA AD on Aeromot-Industria Mecanico Metalurgica Ltda, model AMT-100/200/200S/300 gliders (2007-23-15)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 20, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 223)] [Page 65215-65217] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesWatershed in the Alpi Eagles matter
Padua, Italy - It asks ENAC the order suspension
In a whirl of debates and accusations comes a news about the Alpi Eagles case: the president Alpi Eagles, Paolo Sinigaglia, informed the press that the carrier has asked ENAC - Italian Civil Aviation Authority... more
AccidentsIraq: military helicopter crashes
Baghdad, Iraq - Two soldiers onboard died, both English
A SA-330 Puma military helicopter came down yesterday near the town of Salman Pak, 45 kilometres South of Baghdad, Iraq. Two of the occupants, English, died in the crash. Two other soldiers "Were severely... more
Civil aviationRussia: Ilyushin Finance to supply Tupolev Tu-204 aircraft to Iran
Moscow, Russia - Deliveries forecast for 2009
Announced at the "Dubai Air Show 2007", Russia's Ilyushin Finance signed preliminary contract with Iran Airtour to supply with 30 TU-204/100 aircraft. Ilyushin had already signed a contract to supply Iran... more
Military aviationU.S. Air Force Reserve Command received the third twin-jet C-40C
Seattle , USA - Boeing delivered the third model of the B-737/700 Next-Generation military version
The Boeing Company delivered the third of three C-40C transport aircraft to the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command. It is a military version of the commercial plane B-737/700 Next-Generation. The aircraft... more
Government actsItalian question about the functions to be carried out by the future US base in Vicenza and the American Black Hawk accident
Rome, Italy - Presented by senator Mauro Bulgarelli (Insieme con l'Unione Verdi)
"The Italian senator Mauro Bulgarelli (Insieme con l'Unione Verdi) asks the ministers of Defense and Justice to know: whether is true what reported by the daily 'E Polis', i.e. that the future US base... more
Civil aviationAirbus: this morning meeting in Rome
Rome, Italy - To present market position, relationship with environment and the new A-350XWB airplane
Airbus held this morning at the Eden Hotel, via Ludovisi 49 Rome, a press-conference to announce its market position, its relationship with environment and the new A-350XWB airplane, with the intervention... more
Civil aviationBoeing: the twenty-year estimation for Germany
Hamburg, Germany - Over 900 aircraft will enter in fleet in the German market
Single-aisle airplanes will dominate deliveries to the German market, with carriers requiring 620 single-aisle jetliners valued at approximately USD 43 billion. Additionally, German airlines will need... more
AirlinesCiampino case: ENAC only releases Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The carriers call to account for the issue
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, has confirmed the suspension of flights in the airport of Rome-Ciampino. According to the Avvocatura dello Stato, the ruling of November 7th (which has suspended... more
Civil aviationA new air surveillance system is being developed in the US
Washington , USA - It will take the radar's place by 2013
In 2013 it is foreseen that the air space in the United States will not be monitored anymore by radars, by now the positioning system for aircraft in the air, but by a satellite-based surveillance system... more
IndustryEmbraer's Lineage 1000 aircraft began interior completion
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The ultra-large executive jet performed its maiden flight last October 26
"The Lineage 1000, Embraer’s ultra-large executive jet, arrived on November 16 at PATS Aircraft Completions, a division of DeCrane Aerospace, located in Georgetown, Del., United States. The aircraft i... more
AirportsSEA, still disputes on the airport fares
Milan, Italy - The management company of the Milanese airports lodged an appeal to the Lazio TAR
Giulio Demetrio, general director of SEA, management company of the Milanese airports of Linate and Malpensa, refuses the accusations according to which the managed airports are the most expensive in Italy.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Air France-KLM does not reveals its intentions yet
Rome, Italy - Interviewed the vice-director Leo Van Wijk
About the interest of Air France-KLM on Alitalia and Iberia dossiers the vice-president, Leo Van Wijk, has been interviewed. "I'm not holding my breath -Van Wijk said in an official speech. They have... more