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AirportsYunnan, an airport will be built where the US Flying Tigers helped the Chinese
Tengchong, China - The pilots were secretely sent to Asia by the American President F.D. Roosvelt in WW2
In the Chinese district of Tengchong, province of Yunnan, will be built a civil airport on the route of the "Camel Peak" (Himalaya mountains), called "Death route", trough which, during World War 2, a... more
Press releaseEmirates: financial results of the first six months
Milan, Italy - Net profit equal to USD 643 million and a 99% growth
"Emirates Airline has announced another record performance for the first six months of its current financial year 2007-08 ending 30th September 2007, with net profits of Dhs 2.36 billion (USD 643 million)... more
Press releaseAustrian Airlines increases by 10 Euro the prices of long range tickets
Rome, Italy - The rise is due to the larger cost of kerosene
"Due to the incessant rise of unrefined oil prices and kerosene cost which reached new record levels, the group Austrian Airlines announces an increase by 10 Euro of the fuel surcharge for long range flights,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 707 airplanes and model 720 and 720B series airplanes (2007-23-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent certain failures of the fuel pumps or FQIS, which could result in a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: November 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 218)] [Page 63800-63805] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia: approved third quarter report 2007 for the Group
Rome, Italy - During the meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday
"- Traffic revenues for the third quarter 2007 amounted to 1,196 million euros showing a decrease by 33 million euros (-2,7%) compared to the same period last year, due to lower passenger revenues compared... more
AirlinesVueling: in October a load factor equal to 73.4%
Barcelona, Spain - More than 570,000 passengers transported
Vueling, the next generation airline, has recorded in the month of October 2007 a load factor equal to 73.4%, +7.7% in reference to October 2006. As regards the passengers, 570,000 transported in October... more
Helicopters"Dubai Air Show 2007" (10): the United Arab Emirates purchase ten Black Hawk helicopters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Deliveries starting in 2010-2011
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) have signed a direct commercial sale contract for 10 S-70A Black Hawk helicopters to upgrade the fleet used by U.A.E. Armed Forces. These... more
Press releaseManagement change at Spanair
Madrid, Spain - Current CFO, Marcus Hedblom, will take over as CEO.
"Lars Nygaard, CEO of the SAS Group subsidiary Spanair, has requested to leave his position with immediate effect to assume a new position outside the SAS Group. Current CFO, Marcus Hedblom, will... more
AirlinesSwiss tried to offer a bonus to its workers, but it has been refused by most of them
Berne, Switzerland - If they have accepted it, they will have to suffer unpleasant economical conditions
The Switzerland's airline Swiss recently offered to its workers a bonus, valued up to 10% of wages, to renounce at compensation for lifecosts increase and work contracts modification for additional two... more
AirlinesAlitalia, Board meeting on the third quarter results
Rome, Italy - In the meantime Air France would be ahead for the privatization of the Italian airline
In these hours the Alitalia board is discussing the 2007 third quarter results, a traditionally favourable period for the airlines. It is a fundamental meeting to verify the financial situation of the... more
AirlinesSkyTeam: China Southern is the first Chinese carrier to join an alliance
Beijing, China - Official agreement to be signed next November 15
China Southern will be the first Chinese airline to join an international alliance. The official agreement will be signed next November 15, as announced by the airline's vice-general manager, He Zongkai. Also... more
Military aviationTurkish air raid in the Iraqi province of Zaho
Ankara, Turkey - North of the Country
The Turkish premier, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, declares he knows nothing, the Turkish television network "NTV" spreads the news, the security organ of the Zaho region, Northern Iraq, confirms: it seems during... more
Civil aviationItalian Chamber Transport Commission: on agenda the ratification of Galileo agreements with China, USA and Israel
Rome, Italy - In addition to the hearing of representatives of ENAV and various unions
During today's session of the IX Transport Commission of the Italian Chamber was discussed the ratification of the following agreeements: a) cooperation agreement relative to a civil GNSS (Global Navigation... more
DefenseSenate Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Continuation of the Government's communications about the relative developments
During today's session of the IV Defense Commission was discussed the continuation of the Government's communications about the developments relative to the the Italian participation to humanitarian and... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (9): Platinum Corporation orders one Legacy 600 Executive jet
Dubai, UAE - Twenty Phenom aircraft mark first fleet order in India
"Platinum Corporation, a general trading company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with offices in India, Europe and Africa, has ordered one Legacy 600 executive jet. Embraer will deliver the... more
Civil aviationThe route Bucharest-Cuneo is less and less frequented
Cuneo, Italy - Passengers are almost halved after the murder of Rome
One of the most crowded route of the Romanian workers seems to be empty. The brutal killing of Giovanna Reggiani and consequent decree on security (which regulates the expulsion, for reasons of law and... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (8): Airblue expands its fleet with other eight Airbus A-320
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The Pakistan's fastest-growing airline
Airblue, Pakistan's fastest-growing airline, has signed a firm contract for eight Airbus A-320s, taking their total order for the A-320 Family to 14. In late November 2006, Airblue signed firm contracts... more
AirportsSAT: net profit of "Galileo Galilei" airport falls
Pisa, Italy - Balance approved yesterday: gross operative margin decreasing
"The balance of the third quarter of Pisa airport has been approved yesterday, November 12 2007. Very good the traffic results: 2,876,469 passengers from January 1st to September 30th 2007, an increase... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (7): Al Jaber orders A-318 and A-380 aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - It is the first company in the UAE to purchase the Airbus Elite
Al Jaber Aviation, a member of the Al Jaber Group, has placed a firm order for two Airbus A3-18 Elites and has signed a letter of intent (LOI) for two Airbus A-380s, becoming a new customer for both.... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>E as "Elettra Twin Flyers"<b>
Rome, Italy - Suitable for border and maritime surveillance missions
By being an unmanned platform, able to stand with the adverse weather conditions and to operate with low-cost, makes the ELETTRA Twin Flyers a very versatile product suitable for border and maritime surveillance... more
AirportsSave, net profit of 8.7 million Euros for 2007 third quarter
Venice, Italy - Growth of 6% compared with the same period of last year
SAVE, the company who manages "Marco Polo" Venice airport, registered a net profit of 8.7 million Euros in the 2007 third quarter, with a growth of 6%, compared with the same period of 2006. The capital... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (7): Dana Airlines of Nigeria buys three Phenom aircraft from Embraer
Dubai, Eau - In addition, the industry disclosed the first Lineage 1000 jet customer
"Embraer and the new Nigerian low-cost carrier and VIP charter service provider Dana Airlines Limited signed a contract for two Phenom 100 and one Phenom 300 executive jets. The total value of the agreement,... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (6): Yemenia and Oman Air aim at Airbus
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Orders for long-range strategies
Yemenia, the official carrier of the state of Yemen, based in Sanaa, has signed a firm contract for ten Airbus A-350XWB aircraft as part of its long haul fleet modernization programme. The selection of... more
AirportsBari, EUR 20 million to develop "Karol Wojtyla" airport
Bari, Italy - Call for bids opened until next December 19th
Aeroporti di Puglia SpA puts work out to tender of 20 million Euros, financing with the funds of the programme agreement signed in 2003, which will be useful to develop Bari "Karol Wojtyla" airport. The... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (5): Boeing deal with LCAL expands Leasing Company's exclusive 787 Dreamliner fleet
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Worth approximately USD 972 million
"Boeing and LCAL yesterday announced the leasing company has placed an order for six additional 787-8 Dreamliners, expanding its fleet to 21 of the advanced-technology aircraft. The deal, worth approximately... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (4): aircraft and helicopters on display
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - - Part Two
- F-16 of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics; - Antonov 124-100 of Maximus Air Cargo; - L-382G of Maximus Air Cargo; - A-300B4/203 of Midex Airlines; - MiG-29m (OVT) of MiG Corporation; - Pac-750XL... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (3): aircraft and helicopters on display
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - - Part One
- Sino Swearingen SJ30/2 of Action Aviaition; - MD-902 Explorer of Action Aviaition; - ATG Javelin (Mock up only) of Action Aviaition; - YABHON R of Adcom Military Ind.; - SAT-400 of Adcom Military... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (2): Boeing, Qatar Airways confirmed order for 30 B-787s and 5 B-777F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The QA will be first Middle East airline to operate both models
"Boeing and Qatar Airways held a signing ceremony at the Dubai Air Show to mark the airline's order for 30 787 Dreamliners and five 777 Freighters. The airplane deal is valued at over $ 6.1 billion at... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007": Boeing, Emirates announced order for 12 B-777/300ERs
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - The carrier is world's biggest model customer with 110 airplanes ordered through purchase and lease
"Emirates and Boeing announced an order for 12 777-300ERs on the opening day of the Dubai Air Show. The approximate value of the airplane deal is USD 3.2 billion at list prices. The airplane order was... more
IndustryAlenia Aeronautica delivers the first C-27J airplane to the Bulgarian Air Force
Rome, Italy - They will replace the AN-26 aircraft
"Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, today delivered the first C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Bulgarian Air Force. This is the first of five C-27Js ordered in 2006 by the Balkan country. The... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Aviation awarded of a over 9 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E, F and EA-18G aircraft
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Mass., is being awarded $ 9,200,512 for an extension of a previously awarded Performance Based Logistics contract (N00383-05-D-001M) for repair, replacement, consumables... more
AirlinesLivingston, disclosed the estimates for 2008
Vizzola Ticino , Italy - 1,200,000 passengers transported in over 30,000 hours of flight
Giancarlo Celani, CEO of Livingston, the Viaggi del Ventaglio airline, disclosed the 2008 estimates. The carrier will transport 1.3 million passengers. These data are surging compared with 2005-2006 (from... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (12): Eurocopter develops Corporate and Parapublic missions in the Gulf region (2)
Dubai, UAE - EMS, Oil and Gas industry for Middle East customers
"A growing demand for Emergency Medial Service helicopters in the Middle East As the Middle East urbanizes, there is a pressing need to save precious time and a demand for more Emergency Medical Service... more
SecurityThe Italian Council of State decides the legitimacy of dismissal after identity badge suspension
Rome, Italy - With sentence of October 2nd, 2007
The Italian Council of State has decided, with a sentence of last October 2nd, the legitimacy of dismissals following the suspension of the validity of identity badges belonging to airport employees, allowing... more
HelicoptersAgustaWestland signs an agreement with Gulf Helicopters for 10 AW-139 helicopters
Rome, Italy - A deal worth 130 million dollars
AgustaWestland is pleased to announce the signing of a contract with Gulf Helicopters of Qatar for 10 AW-139 helicopters. The aircraft will be equipped for offshore passenger transportation operations.... more
Civil aviationPreview of the EU session on air transport and quantities of gas emission
Strasbourg, France - Held today
The Chamber has examined a report on the inclusion of air transport in the EU system of exchange of greenhouse gas emissions strengthening the dispositions of the directive proposed, asking for the application... more
IndustryPiaggio Aero signs an historical agreement for the first P-180 Avanti II aircraft destined to China
Genoa, Italy - A deal worth 21 million dollars
Piaggio Aero Industries announced a contract that calls for three P-180 Avanti II aircraft to be delivered to Sino Europe Aircraft Limited, the first Chinese customer for Piaggio Aero. The deal is worth... more
HelicoptersMil Mi-26 Russian helicopter lands at Rome-Urbe airport
Rome, Italy - It arrives directly from Salonicco, Greece
About an half hour after sunset, landed at Rome-Urbe airport the world largest helicopter, the Russian Mil Mi-26, coming from Salonicco, Greece, to perform an evaluation test for Italian Civil Defense... more
AirportsVillanova d'Albenga airport, Liguria Region studies the relaunch
Villanova d'Albenga, Italy - Bipartisan agreement also to restore the flight to Rome
The Regional council of Liguria approved unanimously an agenda that binds the council and the representatives of the minority political forces to find concrete solutions for the full future operativeness... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (13): Boeing showcases some of its best aircraft
Seattle, USA - A Company with record sales across the commercial and defense markets
The Boeing Company at this year's Dubai Airshow spotlights a wide range of products and services producing record sales across the commercial and defense markets. The show runs November 11-15. Boeing... more
CuriositiesAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>R as "Rosetta"<b>
Rome, Italy - Launched in 2004, it will reach the target in 2014
Rosetta is a probe designed to reach and study the nucleus of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko during one of its periodic visits to the inner Solar System. Thales Alenia Space, a Finmeccanica company,... more
IndustryVitrociset, a treaty with EDS on the horizon
Rome, Italy - The Texan giant relies to develop the defense segment
According to some info the American group EDS (Electronic Data System), founded by Ross Perot early in 70' years, would be interested in the Italian company Vitrociset, leader of the logistics electronic... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Pedrini asks Prato to summarize the situation
Rome, Italy - The declarations by the honourable, secretary of the Transport Commission
"The secretary of the Transport Commission of the Italian Chamber, honourable Egidio Pedrini, underscores the necessity that the president of Alitalia, Maurizio Prato, clarifies the situation of the Alitalia... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (11): Saudi Arabia Airlines and Air Arabia think of Airbus for the fleet renewal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - A total of 71 A-320 aircraft
Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabia’s national airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 22 Airbus A-320 aircraft as part of the fleet modernisation plans. The agreement allows Saudia t... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (10): Eurocopter develops Corporate and Parapublic missions in the Gulf region
Dubai, UAE - And reinforces support to Middle Eastern customers
"Eurocopter started its operations in the Middle East by meeting the region's need for military helicopters 35 years ago, with the first generations of Gazelle and Puma helicopters. Today, it is with pride... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (9): Airbus strengthens its portfolio
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - C-Jet Limited and NAS
During the 10th Dubai Air Show 2007, Airbus has announced the following orders: -C-Jet Limited, the aviation company of a private individual based in Hong Kong, has placed a firm order for an Airbus... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007" (8): Saudi prince buys A-380 for personal use
Dubai, UAE - VIP version
In the Airbus area of the Dubai Air Show has been unveiled the name of one of the buyers of an A-380 airplane unknown for months: it's the Saudi prince Al-Waleed bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, who will... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Air Show 2007 (7): DAE Capital buys 100 Airbus aircraft
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - 70 A-320s and 30 A-350XWB
DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financing division of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to buy 100 aircraft from Airbus. The order is for 70 A-320 Family... more
AirportsAutogrill: the Board of Directors approves the results for the first nine months
Milan, Italy - And 3rd quarter of 2007
"Consolidated revenues rise to € 3,516.8m (up 23.8%) in the first nine months and to € 1,482.4m in the 3rd quarter (up 38.3%). Double figure growth in all geographical-organizational regions First nin... more
UAS-DronesAlenia Aeronautica: eight-hour “record” flight for the unmanned aircraft Sky-Y
Rome, Italy - The industry's press release
"The Sky-Y, an unmanned surveillance aerial vehicle, belonging to the MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) class, made by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, has made a consecutive eight-hour... more