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AirportsAdR: on September 1st the extraordinary assembly
Rome, Italy - On the agenda the amendament to seven articles of the Statute
The extraordinary assembly of Aeroporti di Roma (AdR) has been summoned on September 1st, while the second convocation has been scheduled on September 21st. According to latest news of the national... more
AirlinesSAS: Claus Sonberg is the new Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations
Stockholm, Sweden - Starting from next Autumn he will replace Hans Ollongren
Claus Sonberg has been appointed the new Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of the SAS Group and a member of SAS Group Management. Claus Sonberg is currently the... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 23rd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1839 - The United Kingdom captures Hong Kong as a base as it prepares to war with Qing China. The ensuing 3-year conflict will later be known as the first Opium... more
AirlinesWizz Air: EUR 3,00 for each boarded piece of luggage
Katowice, Poland - The regulation will be effective starting from October 27
Wizz Air has introduced a tax for each boarded piece of luggage. From next October 27 passengers will have to pay EUR 3,00 apiece, if they decide to pay at the moment of the initial booking, while the... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: clarification on the Airbus A-350 programme
Rome, Italy - In relation to press reports of last days
In relation to press reports concerning the Finmeccanica’s stake in the Airbus A-350 programme, on request of CONSOB we would like to state that negotiations are still in progress, and will be completed i... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007" (4): Cuba to receive five new aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Two Tupolev Tu-204 and three Antonov An-148
The Russian leasing company Ilyushin Finance and Cuba's Aviaimport SA signed Wednesday a memorandum of understanding at the "MAKS 2007" air show on the delivery of two Tupolev Tu-204 and three Antonov... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines names Richard Anderson Ceo
Atlanta, USA - He will take office next 1 September
Delta Air Lines names Ceo Richard Anderson, that so substitutes Gerlad Grinstein. Anderson, fifty two years old, comes from United-Health Group, a leader in the health and well-being industry, serving... more
AirportsMistral Air and ORP draw up agreement
Rome, Italy - To be signed next Monday, 27 in Fiumicino
The meeting to sign the agreement between Mistral Air (an airline owned by the Poste Italiane Group) and ORP (Roman Pilgrimage Action) will take place in the morning of next Monday, August 27th in the... more
AirlinesMeridiana booking offices: FIT-CISL calls a strike
Rome, Italy - Next Friday, August 24th
The trade union FIT-CISL announces that Meridiana booking offices will be closed next Friday, August 24th from 9 am to 6 pm. The protest has been organized to oppose the company's industrial plan providing... more
Military aviationBoeing delivers the first upgraded Phase II CF-18 Hornet aircraft to Canada
St.Louis , USA - For a value of USD 150 million
The Boeing Company and industry partner L-3 Communications MAS, Inc., delivered the first modernized Phase II CF-18 fighter aircraft to the Canadian Department of Defense. Phase II of the CF-18 modernization... more
AirlinesBRA buys 20 Embraer 195 jets
Sao José dos Campos , Brazil - Ratified the commercial agreement signed in June during the Air Show "Le Bourget 2007"
The negotiation between the Embraer and BRA Transportes Aéreos ended with a contract. The Brazilian industry announced the purchase of 20 Embraer 195 jets, with 20 more options for the same aircraft... more
AirlinesEOS expects two new Boeing 757 airplanes
New York, USA - Operating in five months
American all-business airline EOS awaits two new Boeing B-757 airplanes, in addition to that which will be delivered in a few days, thus enlarging the fleet to six airplanes. The two new aircraft will... more
AirlinesRyanair: no more flights from Charleroi
Dublin, Ireland - After the strikes of last June
Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair decided not to operate flight anymore from the Belgian airport of Charleroi starting from next November 12, due to the strike actions taken last June causing problems in... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007" (3): Alenia Aeronautica and Sukhoi announce the creation of the joint-venture
Moscow, Russia - The first public demonstration of SuperJet 100 will be held on September 26th
Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi and Italian aerospace engineering firm Alenia Aeronautica announced Wednesday a deal to set up a joint venture for the sale and maintenance of Russia's SuperJet-100... more
Press releaseHelp Consumatori. CODACONS: "No more rumours: they encourage speculations on Alitalia in the Stock Exchange"
Rome, Italy - The title has recorded a 5.37% growth
CODACONS asks to interrupt the continuous voices about the takeover of Alitalia since they favour Stock Exchange speculations. The customer association asks CONSOB a counterspeculative intervention to... more
Civil defenseBad weather: Italy divided in two
Rome, Italy - Storms in Central-Northern Italy, Canadair planes and firefighting helicopters in the South
Italy divided in two: in the North there are still rains and storms, high pressure in Central and Southern Italy. Bad weather for tomorrow also, with storms on all Northern regions. In the South, high... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007" (2): Ilyushin to supply 98 IL-114 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD one billion
Ilyushin signs contract to supply 98 Il-114 planes The Ilyushin inter-state aviation corporation signed a one-billion-dollar contract to supply 98 IL-114 planes to two airlines: Kontinent and Open... more
AirportsSEA: waiting for August 30 to the definitive investment plans
Milan, Italy - It all depends on the presence of Alitalia in Northern Italy
SEA, the management company for Milan airports, is elaborating for the next two years two great investment plans for the air station of Milan-Malpensa: the completion of the airport's third part, the enlargement... more
AirlinesAirOne: special fare to fly to "Venice Film Festival"
Milan, Italy - Partner of "Ente dello spettacolo" to confirm its interest toward the culture world and movies
AirOne has signed an agreement with the "Ente dello spettacolo" to reach Venice for the "Venice Film Festival", that will take place from August 29 to September 10. All those willing to go to Venice... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007": Embraer shows its jewels
Moscow, Russia - During Russian Air Show the Brazilian carrier will present its Legacy 600 executive jets
Embraer also attends the 8th edition of the Russian Air Show "MAKS". The Brazilian industry showcases its Legacy 600 executive jets, that in this aircraft category are greatly appreciated. Moreover,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Formigoni opposing national carrier's choices
Rome, Italy - "95% of AZ is made up of Roman personnel willing to offer a national service"
The President of Lombardia Roberto Formigoni says no to the choices made by the Board of Alitalia. "There is still a false hope to save Alitalia by sacrificing the most promising markets. The Prato... more
AccidentsIraq: crashed a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter
Baghdad, Iraq - 14 victims
14 American soldiers died in the incident occurred this morning to a helicopter in Northern Iraq. According to official statements it was not an attack by Talibans. The helicopter, a UH-60M Black... more
Sport aviationFIVL: ended hang-gliding world championship
Turin, Italy - A mount in Sicily named after Angelo D'Arrigo
To step up to the podium in Big Spring, Texas, the teams of Great Britain, France and Austria. The world title went to Attila Bertok, Hungarian, followed by the Austrian Robert Reisinger and Gerolf... more
UAS-DronesAUVSI: over 4,000 leaders of the UAV industry
Arlington, USA - The world's largest UAV show for a market in great growth
The Association for Unmanned Vehicle System International (AUVSI)’s Unmanned Systems North America 2008 will take place at the San Diego Convention Center, June 10-12, 2008. 60% of the exhibit hall has b... more
AirlinesAlitalia: the statements of Baldassarre
Rome, Italy - About the interest of an unspecified concert-party to take over the capital share of Alitalia
"According to the statements of Antonio Baldassarre made today to the national press about the interest of an unspecified concert-party to take over the capital share of Alitalia owned by the Ministry... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 22nd
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1902 - Theodore Roosevelt became the first President of the United States to ride in an automobile. Report: 1910 - Japan illicitly annexes Korea with the signing... more
Civil defenseA DC-10 aircraft left from Brindisi with the aids for the Peruvian earthquake victims
Brindisi, Italy - On board 40 tons aids
Italy is in the first line to help Peruvian populations struck by a violent earthquake on the Assumption day. The initiative has started from a claim of Italian Foreign Office, of the Civil Defense Department... more
Weather forecasts"MAKS 2007" (2): the Russian air park on display
Moscow, Russia - The Sukhoi will announce the date for the first public showing of its SuperJet 100 aircraft
Many expectations are pinned in this edition of the Air Show. The Sukhoi concern said it would conclude a number of export deals for its famed family of Su-27 Flanker-B and Su-30 Flanker-C fighters.... more
AirlinesChina Southern Airlines celebrates 10 years of service between China and the US
Guangzhou , China - On board Boeing 777 airplanes
China Southern Airlines, the 9th largest airline in the world and the largest airline in The People's Republic of China has celebrated 10 years of safe flight service between China and the United States. The... more
AirportsNew airport for Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya - To be ready in 24 months
The Libyan capital city Tripoli will have a new international airport which can host 20 million passengers in a year. The works, for a value of around one million Euro, have been assigned a consortium... more
Civil aviationCrucial days for Sukhoi: closing of great negotiations
Moskow, Russia - The Russian company expects to receive 100 orders for the Superjet 100 by the end of 2007
"At least a hundred orders for the Superjet 100 aircraft by the end of 2007. Moreover, over the next days it will be necessary to close some important negotiations including that for the export of Sukhoi... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007": today the inauguration
Moscow, Russia - In Moscow from today until September 2nd
"MAKS 2007", an aviation exhibition held every two years, opened Tuesday in the town of Zhukovsky, near the Russian capital. The organizers said over 540 Russian companies and at least 240 foreign... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic soon in the Stock Exchange
London, United Kingdom - According to the analysts the carrier has a value of EUR 2.2 billion
Richard Branson, the millionaire founder of the Virgin brand, after the announcement of yesterday to leave the operativeness in the Virgin Group (see AVIONEWS), is planning to quote on the Stock Exchange... more
AirlinesItAli Airlines signs an agreement with Leonardo ABS
Pescara, Italy - Ground handling supervision for the operations in Milan-Malpensa
The Leonardo Aviation Business Solutions management and ItAli Airlines have signed a ground handling supervision contract for the operations in Milan-Malpensa air station. The agreement holds until... more
Fair and shows"MAKS 2007" (3): Sukhoi will supply six fighter aircraft to Indonesia
Mosca, Russia - Three Su-27 SKM and three Su-30MK2 aircraft
Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi will sign a memorandum of understanding on the delivery of six fighter jets to Indonesia, the company said Tuesday. The future USD 300-million contract stipulates... more
AirlinesAlitalia: traffic statistics for July 2007
Rome, Italy - Passengers: constant transported
"The Alitalia traffic data acquisition to July 2007 underlined an increase in the cargo sector and the stability of the passenger sector in reference to the same period of 2006. In particular, passengers... more
AirlinesNew transatlantic routes in the future plans of British Airways
London, United Kingdom - Brussels, Paris and Madrid towards New York
British Airways, national airline of the UK, intends to open new transatlantic routes. According to the latest indiscretions, the carrier is planning to open, starting from the Summer 2008, new connections... more
AccidentsAfghanistan: three Italian soldiers wounded during ISAF helicopter emergency landing
Kabul, Afghanistan - While carrying out a normal tactical reconnaissance activity
It all happened South of Kabul this morning. According to a first reconstruction, the AB-212 helicopter of the Italian Air Force, taking part in NATO's ISAF mission, was forced to land due to a technical... more
AirportsSAVE: the shareholding within Treviso airport's capital increases up to 80%
Venice, Italy - Starting from next August 27th
The new course of Treviso airport will start next August 27th with the appointment of the Board. The renewal of the Board takes place after the transition of the SAVE shares' majority. SAVE (Venice... more
IndustryFinmeccanica: the participation to the Airbus A-350XWB is assured
Rome, Italy - Guarguaglini: "We will participate for sure, not more than 3-4%"
"Of course we will participate, I believe not more than 3-4%", said Pierfrancesco Guarguaglini, CEO of Finmeccanica, after the Meeting 2007 of Rimini, answering to a question about a possible participation... more
IndustryBoeing will supply to Virgin Atlantic Airways Airplane Health Management System
Seattle, Usa - The agreement between the two carriers watches to the control of noxious releases
Virgin Atlantic Airways has signed an agreement with Boeing to use Boeing's Airplane Health Management System to monitor the in-flight condition of its 747/400 fleet. The announce grows the partnership... more
Latest newsHurricane "Dean" reaches Mexico. Evacuated 70,000 people
Mexico City, Mexico - "Dean" touches the catastrophic Category 5
70,000 people have been evacuated from Cancun in the last 48 hours due to the hurricane "Dean" which has reached the category 5, amounts at "Potentially catastrophic", as announced the meteorologist of... more
AirlinesAerocondor: regular connections after the earthquake
Lima , Peru - The Peruvian national carrier communicates all flights are duly operating
After the violent earthquake has devastated South Peru causing the death of over 500 people, the Peruvian airline Aerocondor communicates the air transport has resumed regularly. Moreover, Aerocondor... more
AirlinesRecord gains for Garuda Air
Jakarta, Indonesia - The airline announces a profit increase of 141%
The first half-year of 2007 ends in the best possible way for the Indonesian Garuda Air. There is a profit increment for a total of 15,5 million dollars. The Asian carrier, in spit of the no-flight... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 21st
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1944 - Dumbarton Oaks Conference, prelude to the United Nations, begins. Report: 1959 - President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs an executive order proclaiming Hawaii... more
HelicoptersBoeing: the CH-47F Chinook helicopter certified by the US Army
St. Louis, USA - Excellent results in all the evaluations
The Boeing Company's CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been certified combat-ready by the U.S. Army and fielded to the first operational unit, making it the latest addition to the Army's aviation fleet. Following... more
Press releaseSDL: "The crew of the Italian air transport restarts by 'Zero'!"
Rome , Italy - The OPV20 circular on flight limit, service and rest of Italian crew has been invalidated by ENAC
The OPV20 circular on flight limits, service and rest of Italian crew has been invalidated by ENAC (Italian National Aviation Authority). After the unnerving management of the luggage problem at Fiumicino... more
Finance and economyDeutsche Bank increases Aeroflot shareholding
Moscow, Russia - From 1.8% to 8.8%
Deutsche Bank increases its own shareholding within the capital of the Russian national airline Aeroflot, bringing it from 1.8% to 8.8%. In parallel with the German bank's operation, Grabor Trading... more
Airlines44 new aircraft for Aeroflot
Moscow, Russia - 22 Airbus A-350XWBs and 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
According to the latest indiscretions, the Russian national airline Aeroflot intends to purchase 44 new aircraft between Boeing and Airbus, for a value of USD 5.81 billion. Aeroflot has agreed to pay... more
AirlinesWill Richard Branson leave Virgin Group?
London, United Kingdom - Operative office to Stephen Murphy, the present CEO
Richard Branson might leave Virgin Group, or at least stop working for it full-time, according to what the English press reported today. The millionaire founder of the brand chose to only maintain the... more