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ReportIsraeli air raid in Syria due to fears of rearmament?
Tel Aviv , Israel - "Deep throats" at the Pentagon speak. Rumours spread. Who lies?
Rumours are spreading on the air raid carried out by the Israeli air forces in the Syrian territory last week (see AVIONEWS). U.S. military sources said to news agency Reuters that the action could... more
AirportsIn Latina Lazio's third airport?
Latina, Italy - Yesterday, during the press conference, the air station's optimization procedures were presented
Latina is officially candidate to become Lazio's (central Italy) third airport. The press conference, summoned by the Latina airport association and by president Dino Lucchetti, cleared the air. Latium's... more
Government actsQuestion about the costs and conduct by Crescent in Iraq, society of which the Italian Government takes advantage
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Tana De Zulueta (Verdi)
"The Italian Honorable, Tania De Zulueta (Verdi) asks to the Defense Minister to know: if the news reported in the inquiry of the 'Washington Post' are true; and who, how and when in the Italian Government... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (6): highlights and significant events since the end of the period
Milan, Italy - And some intervened after the closure of the period
- 7 February: AgustaWestland and Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint production of the next generation of CH-47 Chinook logistical transport helicopters for the Italian army, and... more
IndustryArik Air expanded fleet with Boeing 787s, 737s and additional 777-300ER airplanes
Seattle, Usa - Nigerian carrier latest African airline to opt for Boeing airplanes for fleet growth
"Boeing and Arik Air, Nigeria's newest commercial carrier, announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s, four 787-9s and one 777-300ER (Extended Range). The order is valued at approximately USD 1.8... more
AirlinesCzech Airlines will buy aircraft for delivery in 2011
Prague, Czech Republic - They are 8 Airbus A-319 airplanes
Utilizing an advantageous option from a 2004 purchase contract signed with Airbus, Czech Airlines has decided to reserve eight Airbus A-319 aircraft, in 135-seat configuration, to be delivered starting... more
AerospaceBoeing realized the first GPS IIF satellite
Seattle, USA - It will be part of the new GPS constellation
The first Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF satellite realization has been completed by the U.S. company Boeing under the contract signed with Navstar GPS Wing at the Space and Missile Systems Center... more
AirlinesAVIONEWS at Germanwings press conference: "Smart Connect" program starts
Rome, Italy - It's a new connection service of the low-cost German carrier
In a press conference held today in Rome the German low-cost carrier, Germanwings, has unveiled its new service "Smart Connect", which will offer passengers a huge series of connections among the 66 currently... more
AirlinesRyanair (2): here the content of the bid for Milan-Malpensa
Dublino, Ireland - The Irish airline also wants to double the presence in Bergamo-Orio al Serio airport
For the last info leaked out the low-cost carrier Ryanair made a mega-bid eqivalent to USD 1 billion to develop its services in the airports of Milan-Malpensa and Orio al Serio. About the Milanese airport,... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (5): the order backlog and the investments in research and development
Milan, Italy - AW-129 Mangusta, C-27J Spartan, AW-149, BA-609, M-346, Eurofighter, UAV Falco, Dreamliner and TETRA
The order backlog stood at EUR 36,245 million, compared with EUR 35,810 million at 31 December 2006, a slight increase of EUR 435 million (+1.2%) due to normal order acquisition and billing activities.... more
AirlinesAccording to Aer Lingus, the Ryanair takeover will not succeed
Dublin, Ireland - Appeal by Ryanair
The Irish carrier Aer Lingus, takeover target, said the attempt of its low-cost fellow Irish Ryanair is bound to fail since the deal would end up in a situation of monopoly. Ryanair stated it had lodged... more
Civil aviationEurocontrol: European air traffic situation
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines were responsible for 55% of delays and 18% were attributable to airports
Between June and August 2007, there were 2,792,951 flights in Europe, an increase of 5.6% compared to the same period in 2006. Despite a higher-than-predicted growth, delays caused by en-route air traffic... more
AirportsVenice airport: SAVE personnel strike on Tuesday September 18
Venice, Italy - Hardships and slowdowns expected
SAVE SpA, which operates at Venice "Marco Polo" airport, has announced on Tuesday September 18 its personnel will be on strike for 24 hours. The same day, with the same procedures, also the staff of the... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model MD-11, MD-11F, DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F airplanes (2007-19-02)
Washington, Usa - To prevent a potential ignition source inside the fuel tank and in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51994-51996] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on Pacific Aerospace Corporation, Ltd. model 750XL airplanes (2007-19-01)
Washington, Usa - To identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51996-51997] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
SecurityFAA AD on McDonnell Douglas model 717-200 airplanes (2007-19-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the loss of an electrical bus due to PCDU failure, resulting in the loss of all flight displays for an unacceptable time period, and consequent emergency landing
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: September 12, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 176)] [Page 51997-52000] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (4): the orders updated to the month of June
Milan, Italy - Helicopters, Defence Electronics, Eurofighter and GIE-ATR aircraft
New orders came in at EUR 6,478 million, versus EUR 7,973 million in 1H06. However, last year benefited from non-recurring new orders worth EUR 1,740 million in helicopters, relating to the IMOS and MSCP... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (3): the revenues of the first half of 2007
Milan, Italy - Helicopters +11%; ATR, Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and energy +16%
Revenues rose to EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, versus EUR 5,706 million in the same period of 2006. This was an increase of EUR 373 million, or 7%. The rise was due to organic growth, and was in line with... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica (2): the statements of Pier Francesco Guarguaglini
Milan, Italy - "We are concentrating on long-term projects such as C-27J Spartan, Dreamliner, Mangusta, TETRA and Sukhoi partnership"
Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, Chairman and CEO, commented: "Finmeccanica is continuing to pursue organic growth, and has hit its targets for the fifth year in a row. In the first half of the year we made... more
IndustryThe major European companies meeting has been opened
Brussels, Belgium - Francois Gayet, Secretary General of ASD, has showed the targets to achieve in the next 10 years
Yesterday ASD (Aerospace and Defense Industries Association of Europe) hosted the first meeting of the MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Sectoral Group) in Brussels. Mr. Francois Gayet, Secretary... more
IndustryFinmeccanica Group: Francesco Parlato new Director
Rome, Italy - He will remain in post until the expiry of the current board of director’s mandate
At its meeting of yesterday, Finmeccanica’s board of directors, pursuant to art. 2386 of the Italian civil code, appointed Francesco Parlato to the board of directors as a replacement for Dario Scannapieco, w... more
AirlinesRyanair will meet SEA management tomorrow
Milan, Italy - About the Alitalia flights
SEA, Milan's Airports Management Company, has accepted the invitation of Ryanair, Irish low-cost airline, that proposed an investment plan following the announced cancellations of Alitalia flights from... more
AirlinesContinental provides assistance to passengers affected by storm "Humberto"
Houston , Usa - Possible to change flights at no cost until 14/09
Texan carrier Continental Airlines guarantees flexibility to all those who have to reprogramme their travel plans because of Tropical Storm "Humbert", which is raging in the Gulf of Mexico. Passengers... more
Civil aviationHundreds of flights with Bombardier aircraft cancelled in America, Europe and Japan
Montreal, Canada - Tens of airplanes grounded
The case of the Dash 8 (Q-400) aircraft of Canadian manufacturer Bombardier widens. Hundreds of flights will be today cancelled or delayed in America, Europe but also in Japan, in order to allow the carrying... more
Finance and economyFinmeccanica: the Board of Directors approved the first-half results
Milan, Italy - The official presentation has taken place today in Milan at 9:00 am
Finmeccanica improved its results again in 1H07 through organic growth, confirming the stability and quality of its development strategy. - Revenues rose to EUR 6,079 million in 1H07, vs EUR 5,706 million... more
Press releaseAgustaWestland: report on the contract for the helicopters to Turkey
Rome, Italy - The details of the contract will be announced during an official ceremony currently being finalised
"Finmeccanica would like to state that the Turkish Government has announced on its Website that it has reached an agreement with AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, in partnership with the Turkish... more
Press releaseAlitalia: Board of Directors approves six-month report for Group as of 30 June 2007
Rome, Italy - Equal to EUR 2,130 million
"- Traffic revenues in the first half of 2007 amounted to 2,130 million euros showing an increase of 87 million euros (+4.3%) compared to the previous year; consolidated net revenues were 2,309 million,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on September 13th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Civil Aviation: 1906 - First fixed-wing aircraft flight in Europe. Civil Aviation: 1913 - Aurel Vlaicu dies. He was the pioneer of the Romania's civil aviation. Report:... more
Civil aviationScandinavian territories: all Dash-8 banned from overflight
Copenhagen , Denmark - After the grounding of the SAS Q-400s
Yesterday, after the Dash 8 (Q-400) airplanes of carrier SAS (Scandinavian Air System) were grounded (see AVIONEWS 1 and 2), the civil aviation authorities of the Scandinavian countries have aligned to... more
IndustryBoeing Company awarded of a over 16 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-15E aircraft
Boeing Company, of St Louis MO, is being awarded a contract for $16,141,431. This action provides for Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), Full Rate Production 4 (FRP4) for the F-15E, Retrofit Kits... more
IndustryMarvin Engineering Company Incorporated awarded of a near 21 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F-16 aircraft
Marvin Engineering Company Incorporated of Inglewood, California is being awarded a firm fixed price contract for $ 20,937,965. This action provides for MAU-12 Bomb Ejector Rack and related spares applicable... more
AirportsEuropean Commission starts inquiry into SOGEAAL, Alghero airport management company
Alghero, Italy - According to the Commission some airlines received illegal financial support
According to European Commission sources, SOGEAAL SpA, the Alghero-Fertilia airport management company, in under inquiry by the Commission itself which is investigating on financing and other economic... more
AirlinesGermanwings: press-conference for the launch of a new service
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow morning in Rome
German low-cost airline Germanwings informs that tomorrow, Thursday September 13th, 2007 a press-conference will be held to present an innovative service called "Smart Connect" which will allow simple... more
AerospaceAstrium selected Arianespace to launch four ELISA satellites
Kourou , French Guyana - They will be auxiliary passengers on the launch of the first Pléiades satellite in late 2009
Astrium has selected Arianespace to launch four satellites of the space segment of the ELISA demonstrator, which will be placed in heliosynchronous orbit by a Soyuz rocket to be launched from the Guyana... more
ConferencesPiaggio Aero to participate at 60th NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlanta
Genoa, Italy - One of the world’s most important trade events in the field of business and general aviation
Piaggio Aero will display its P-180 Avanti II at the 60th National Business Aviation Association annual meeting and convention (NBAA 2007) that is going to take place in Atlanta (GA) on September 25, 26,... more
AirlinesAdam Air smiles, the slump is gone
Jakarta, Indonesia - The carrier continues the gradual further rise after the New Year's Day tragic crash
Last months the Indonesian carrier Adam Air has seen increase its number of passengers after the tragic crash of the Boeing 737/400 plane, which crashed on New Year's Day near Sulawesi Island and provoked... more
AirlinesWizz Air to replace SkyEurope on the Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Budapest route
Milan, Italy - Starting from October 28th, 2007
Wizz Air will replace SkyEurope in the Bergamo-Orio al Serio/Budapest route. Starting from next October 28th, two cities will be connected with a four weekly flights frequency, on Tuesday, on Thursday,... more
AirlinesJet2.com: Leeds and Northern England low-cost from Olbia
Milan, Italy - From next May 3rd with one flight per week
"Jet2.com, British low-cost airline, keeps expanding in Italy. The great novelty is undoubtedly the new route Olbia-Leeds to be inaugurated on May 3rd, 2008 (the flight will operate until September... more
ReportNo one realizes she dies in her sleep
Rome, Italy - An American Airlines passenger
The woman found dead on the American Airlines airplane landed in Fiumicino after the Chicago-Rome flight was probably travelling alone, since none of her seat neighbours nor flight attendants realized... more
Finance and economyGreen light for the Eurofly capital share increase by Meridiana
Olbia, Italy - A 25 million Euro package
Meridiana's Board of Directors has adopted a resolution about the Eurofly capital share increase, a package equal to EUR 25 million, an operation already provided by the business plan of Eurofly. The... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines and KLM will transport Dutch participants and guests to Beijing
Beijing, China - They are many hundred of people
China Southern Airlines, in cooperation with partner KLM, and upon request by the Dutch travel agent ATP, will transport Dutch participants and visitors to and from the Olympics in Beijing in 2008. China... more
AirportsToxic liquid spill at Tel Aviv airport
Tel Aviv, Israel - No severe consequences
Firemen intervention yesterday at the Israeli international airport of Tel Aviv, Ben-Gurion. A toxic liquid material spilled during the loading procedures on an airplane, which according to media belongs... more
Fair and shows"Flyfest" (2): three days filled with appointments
Ravenna , Italy - Great end on Sunday night with the parachutists, acrobatic squads and the flights of F-16 Fighting Falcon
"Flyfest, Ravenna International Expo & Airshow", the event promoted by Aeroclub "Francesco Baracca" of Ravenna, will start on Friday morning with the opening of the runway for the arrival of the privates.... more
Fair and showsAt the "La Celsetta" air-field in Campagnano di Roma a gathering of historical English airplanes
Rome, Italy - They arrived from Great Britain in three steps
From Great Britain to Avignon in France, then the great bounce until Siena, Tuscany (Italy), and from the Tuscan airport to the air-space of "La Celsetta" in Campagnano di Roma, seat of the association... more
CuriositiesDelta Air Lines awards the 101st passenger of the Pisa-New York route
Pisa, Italy - On the occasion of the 101st operativeness day from Pisa airport
On the occasion of the 101st operativeness day of Delta Air Lines from the airport of Pisa "Galileo Galilei", the 101st passenger of the Pisa-New York route has been awarded. Shortly before the take-off,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: confirmed the cancellation of 14 intercontinental flights from Malpensa airport
Milan, Italy - Today the Board of Directors on the Group six-month report
Today the Alitalia Board of Directors will meet to talk about the Group six-month report. The matter about the cancellation of 14 intercontinental flights from the airport of Milan-Malpensa in favour... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): denial about the news appeared today on the national press
Rome, Italy - Concerning the contacts between Alitalia and Air France
"According to the news reported today by Italian press agencies, Alitalia denies the existence of contacts between the national airline and Air France. Alitalia said there is a partnership and bilateral... more
Civil aviationEASA: Agency issued 2006 Safety review
Cologne, Germany - High level of aviation safety in Europe
"EASA's 2006 Annual Safety Review highlights the significant improvements achieved in aviation safety in recent years. Worldwide, 2006 saw the lowest number of fatal accidents (42) to fixed wing aircraft... more
OccurrencesNew occurrence for a Q-400 of SAS (2): the cancelled flights
Stockholm, Sweden - All flights with Dash 8-400 (Q-400) aircraft suspended
In consequence occurrence happened today SAS (Scandinavian Air System) decided to cancel all flights scheduled with airplanes of the type Dash 8-400 (Q-400). These are the codes of the called off flights:... more
AirlinesChina Southern offers new e-ticketing service
Guangzhou , China - Announcement of the airline
The Chinese air-company China Southern puts at disposal as of today on its new website (www.flychinasouthern.com) the possibility to purchase electronic tickets on different national and international... more