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AirlinesAlitalia (5): for Milan-Malpensa two hypothesis of relaunch come from the Lombardy Region
Rome, Italy - Formigoni announces also the appeal to EU
"We have contacts with many world airlines of prime importance. We want that the airline intentioned to invest does all that Alitalia in these years has promised and has not carried out", these are the... more
AccidentsThree people died in the tragic air crash in Poland
Radom , Poland - Besides the two pilots another person on board has died
There was nothing to be done for the two pilots and for the passenger on board. The two planes have collided at 300 kilometres per hour during an acrobatic air show. The plane wreckage have not hit the... more
IndustryXiamen Airlines orders 25 Boeing airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Worth USD 1.9 billion
"Boeing and Xiamen Airlines identified the Xiamen, China-based carrier as the customer for 25 Next-Generation 737-800s listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site in early August. The... more
AirlinesLufthansa and Deutsche Post project new joint air-freight line
Bonn/Frankfurt, Germany - Application presented to Anti-trust authority
Lufthansa's air transportation division and express delivery company DHL, acquired by German mail delivery enterprise Deutsche Post in 2001, have presented request to the Bundeskartellamt, the German Federal... more
AirlinesNew appointments at Scandinavian Airlines System
Stockholm, Sweden - Today first day for Bjoern Alegren and Patrik Knutsson
The new appointments at Scandinavian airline SAS of Bjoern Alegren and Patrik Knutsson, respectively, as head of SAS Ground Services and new Chief Purchasing Officer will have effect as of today, the air... more
IndustryRising profits for Dassault Aviation
Paris, France - First semester data positive for French company
French manufacturer, Dassault Aviation, producer of airplanes both for civil and for military purpose, made known that in the first half of 2007 its profit has passed from EUR 184 million, 46 percent more... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): fifth day of zeal strike for Milan-Malpensa airport pilots
Rome, Italy - Today the meeting between Prato and the Unions
Today also Milan pilots carry on the zeal strike against the new Alitalia business plan that provides for a net downsizing of the Milan-Malpensa airport in aid to Rome-Fiumicino, although no Union agitation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3). Carlo Sangalli: "The new business plan is an unconvincing idea"
Rome, Italy - Milan is Italy's second touristic destination and the most industrialized area
"To sacrifice an airport like Milan-Malpensa for rationalizing the routes in support of Rome-Fiumicino is an unconvincing idea". This the opinion of Carlo Sangalli, President of the Milan Chamber of Commerce,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): under examination the hypothesis of a legal action by Sea for contract breaches
Rome, Italy - The statements of Giuseppe Bonomi
In 2005 Alitalia and Sea, Milan Airports Management Company, signed an agreement whose first lines provide for: "Alitalia has established at Milan-Malpensa a hub and the development of the presence in... more
AirportsFraport could appeal against World Bank arbitration decision
Frankfurt, Germany - Tribunal considers German company to be wrong on Manila airport case
Airport operator Fraport (Frankfurt Airport) is examining the possibility to appeal against the judgement delivered by a World Bank arbitration court that proved them to be wrong in the Manila airport... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of September
Rome, Italy - From today, on Monday 3 to next Sunday 9
Monday 03 - Asian Aerospace International Expo and Congress with APATS 2007. AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. + 852 2824 0330 www.asianaerospace.com - Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference & Exhibition. AsiaWorld-Expo,... more
Civil aviationICAO: conference on Search and Rescue in the Africa-Indian Ocean Region
Montreal, Canada - From 3 to 7 September 2007 in France
"The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) jointly organize, with the assistance of the Government of France, a conference on aviation search... more
Press releaseAlitalia: net financial position on July 31, 2007
Rome, Italy - It's equal to EUR 1050 m
"- Net financial position of the Group on July 31, 2007 equal to EUR 1050 million, with an increment of the net indebtedness of EUR 16 m (+1.5%) compared to the analogous situation on June 30, 2007 equal... more
AirlinesVirgin: Branson does an about-turn and chooses the twin-engines
London, United Kingdom - The father of the low-cost in Europe opts for the low consumption, but it is not only an environment issue...
Sir Baronet Richard Branson, Virgin owner, who first has carried the low-cost philosophy from the United States to Europe, before the birth of carriers like Ryanair or easyJet, does an about-turn and decides... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 3rd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1939 - World War II begins when France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Australia declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland, starting the Allies.... more
CuriositiesIt happened on September 2nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1939 - World War II: following the invasion of Poland, Freie Stadt Danzig (now Gda?sk, Poland) is annexed to Nazi Germany. Report: 1945 - Combat in World War... more
CuriositiesIt happened on September 1st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1914 - St. Petersburg, Russia changes its name to Petrograd. Report: 1917 - Russia declares itself a Republic. Report: 1939 - World War II: Nazi Germany attacks... more
IndustryMega-contract Air Force-Boeing. New tender? Finmeccanica hopes so
Washington , USA - GOA invites the American aviation to review all the grant criteria
Good news come from the United States for Finmeccanica-Lockheed Martin e Sikorsky. GOA (Government Accountability Office) has intervened on the matter relating to the contract of USD 10 billion, signed... more
Military aviationItaly is among European Countries which supply parts for Indian Dhruv helicopters for Myanmar
Rome, Italy - Against Europe declared an embargo
There is also Italy among the Countries which are supplying essential parts to India to build its DHRUV light attack helicopter, that the Country is interested to give to Myanmar (formerly Birmania), a... more
AirlinesMondial Assistance: partnership with Germanwings expanded to five other European Countries
Milan, Italy - Italy, France, Great Britain, Holland and Spain
The insurance company Mondial Assistance expands the partnership with the German low-cost airline, Germanwings. Passengers leaving from from Italy, France, Great Britain, Holland and Spain can now purchase... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pratt & Whitney (PW) JT9D-7R4 series turbofan engines (2007-17-21)
Washington, Usa - To prevent uncontained failure of the 2nd stage HPT air seal assembly, leading to engine in-flight shutdown and damage to the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 164)] [Page 48549-48551] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA (Correction) AD on Boeing model 737-100, -200, -200C, - 300, -400, and -500 series airplanes (2007-11-07)
Washington, Usa - To detect and correct chafing of the fuel boost pump electrical wiring and leakage of fuel into the conduit, with consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 161)] [Page 46559] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Bombardier model CL-600-2B19 airplanes (2007-17-07)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 161)] [Page 46555-46558] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH model DA-40 and DA-40F airplanes (2007-17-06)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 161)] [Page 46549-46551] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. model 750XL airplanes (2007-17-03)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: (Volume 72, Number 161)] [Page 46541-46542] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14... more
IndustryEmbraer begins modernization of 53 AMX jets of th Brazilian Air Force
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The project called A-1 by FAB
"Embraer received the first AMX airplane from the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira – FAB) to have its systems and technology updated. The goal of the modernization project for the AMX jet... more
IndustryBoeing: Norwegian Air Shuttle signed order for 42 Next-Generation 737 airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Oslo-based low-cost carrier orders 42 airplanes with 42 additional purchase rights
"The Boeing Company and low-fare carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA announced an order for 42 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at USD 3.1 billion at list prices. The airline has secured... more
Press releaseFinmeccanica: councillor Scannapieco resigns
Rome, Italy - From next September 3
"Finmeccanica informs that Mr Dario Scannapieco resigned as company administrator, starting from next September 3, 2007, in regard to the assignment as vice-president and member of the Management Committee... more
Press releasePedrini on Alitalia (2): Maurizio Prato, or rather the "Death plan" dictated by palazzo Chigi
Rome, Italy - According to the statements by the secretary of the Transport committee of the Chamber
"'Maurizio Prato is following the directions received by palazzo Chigi' declares honourable Egidio Pedrini, secretary of the Transport committee of the Chamber, who explains 'Alitalia is a system in trouble... more
Press releasePedrini on Alitalia: "An unreasonable plan which takes the air company out of the market"
Rome, Italy - "Heavy responsibilities of the Government"
"'There is nothing to say, if the salvation of Alitalia depends on this management, that has redacted a business Plan that takes Alitalia out of the market opening it to the transalpine pre-bankruptcy... more
Civil aviationIATA: industry registers record traffic volumes, load factors in July
Geneva, Switzerland - From 18 to 28 September the ICAO will meet in Montreal about aviation and environment
"The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released traffic results for July 2007. The highlights are: Passenger Traffic - Year-on-year passenger demand was up 5.9% for July 2007 over July... more
AirlinesAir China backs down on fusion with China Southern
Hong Kong , China - New announcement of the management. Share suspended
After the Wednesday announcement in which the Air China headquarters "Did not exclude the possibility of a group restructuring with sister companies, including China Southern", President Cai Jianjiang... more
IndustryEADS: France and Germany toward the agreement
Berlin, Germany - Negotiations go on, might not be insuperable obstacles
Germany and France should be able to agree on measures designed to protect European aerospace firm EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space company) by early 2008. German government aerospace coordinator,... more
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines to target regional connections
Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia - Mas Wings comes into service in October
The new regional airline of Malaysia Airlines, MasWings, is going to start operations as from the next first October, connecting 23 destinations between Sarawak and Saban and in the Federal Territory of... more
AirlinesSharp profit fall for Air Berlin
Berlin, Germany - Competition and weather conditions among the major causes
German carrier Air Berlin announced for the second quarter of 20076 a reduction of profit to EUR 12,1 million from 30,1 million in the same period of last year. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)... more
Fair and showsFlight tournaments and shows in Capannori (Lucca)
Capannori , Italy - In Tuscany the "Festival delle Ville" hosts different flight events
The city of Capannori, in the province of Lucca, in Tuscany (Italy), hosts starting from Tuesday September 4 the "Festival delle Ville 2007". Participating organizers of the event also the Lucca Flight... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors of yesterday
Rome, Italy - The daily report of the carrier's Board
"The Board of Directors of Alitalia, Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, gathered yesterday under the presidency of Dr. Maurizio Prato has approved the guidelines of Business Plan 2008-2010. In January 2007,... more
AirportsAlitalia. Alazraki admits his interest: no political influences
Rome, Italy - No dismissals forecasted
The business plan that the president of the Alazraki group has showed to "Save" Alitalia, both on the financial viewpoint and to avoid foreign interference, does not forecast dismissals in the airline... more
IndustryRaytheon Technical Services Co. awarded of a over 8 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 aircraft
Raytheon Technical Services Co., Indianapolis, Ind., is being awarded $ 8,615,988 for firm-fixed-price order #7210 under previously awarded contract for components of the APG-73 radar system used to support... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 31st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1907 - Count Alexander Izvolsky and Sir Arthur Nicolson sign the St. Petersburg Convention, which results in the "Triple Entente Alliance". Report: 1939 - Nazi... more
AirlinesFuel surcharge reduced for Air France-KLM
Paris, France - Starting from tomorrow
A good surprise for Air France-KLM passengers: starting from tomorrow, the French-Dutch alliance will reduce the fuel surcharge decided at the times of the fuel price increase. They will then save 1 Euro... more
AirportsEuroplane workshop in Aosta
Aosta, Italy - Today 30th and tomorrow 31st August
Today 30th and tomorrow 31st August Aosta will host the workshop for the Europlane project. The main targets are on one hand the realization of a European network of minor airports with similar features... more
AirportsBAA could fire up to 2000 workers
London, Great Britain - BAA manage also the three London's airprots
According to declarations of a BAA officer, the company which is managing Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted London's airports and other British Edimburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Southampton airports, could... more
Sport aviationMondovì excited for the next Hot Air Balloon Championship
Mondovì , Italy - In 2009 the town will host the global parade
Yesterday the Hot Air Balloon Championship Organizing Committee carried out an inspection on the field of the Piemonte town to evacuate the facilities suitability, for the next Hot Air Balloon Championship... more
AccidentsAirplane crashed in Sardinia: crash during landing
Cagliari , Italy - Two women and a man died
A Rockwell Commander AC-11, a piston single engine, code D-ESHB, German registration, crashed some hours ago in Sardinia. The pilot, Paolo Marcagnani, 45 years old, died with his wife Sonia and another... more
AirlinesAlazraki is still interested in Alitalia
Rome, Italy - He intends to take legal action against the air company's ex-board
The president of the homonymous business group, Paolo Alazraki, is determined not to let go of Alitalia: that is what he declared, during an operation supposed to "Defend" the takeover of the national... more
AirlinesTAM and TAP will start, in September, to operate flights in code-share between Brazil and Portugal
Milan, Italy - The direct flights towards main cities of two Countries are already for sale
"Brazialian TAM and TAP Portugal, Star Alliance's member, have started to an agreement to operate flights in code-share starting from September 1st. The partnership offers different options to direct flights... more
IndustryBrazil's TAM Airlines orders 1,000th Boeing 777 airplane
Seattle, Usa - The industry has received orders for 100 aircraft of the popular model to date in 2007
"The Boeing Company announced that an order from Brazil's TAM Airlines for four additional 777-300ER airplanes brings to 1,003 the number of 777s ordered since the first order of the popular widebody in... more
Science and technologyCalculate the CO2 emissions of your flights through the mobile phone
London, Unted Kingdom - British student invents environmentalist technology
Carbon emissions, as known, are the great original sin of industrialization and fuel-driven transport means, including aircraft. One of the methods developed at the international level to reduce the emissions'... more
AirportsDrugs, goods and protected species among the seizings in Fiumicino
Rome, Italy - First 2007 airport controls account presented
Time for a balance for the second Customs Department at the international airport "Leonardo da Vinci" in Rome-Fiumicino. In the first seven months of 2007 the security forces (Customs officers, Financial... more