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SecurityFAA AD on Boeing model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes (2007-16-12)
Washington, Usa - To prevent inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44740-44744] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsGesac: traffic numbers from 10th to 19th August 2007
Naples, Italy - 210 thousand passengers in transit in the Assumption week
The Gesac (Naples' airport management society) has communicated that: "From Friday 10th to Sunday 19th August, in the Assumption week, 210 thousand passengers in transit are expected: 85 thousand on... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details (2)
Rome, Italy - The helicopters
Mil Mi-24 (NATO codename "Hind"): is a large combat helicopter gunship and low-capacity troop transport operated from 1976 by the Soviet Air Force, its successors, and over thirty other nations. The export... more
DiscussionsGeorgia Air Force in details
Rome, Italy - 22 aircraft, 11 helicopters and 1,800 units
After the last events that have flared up again the tensions between Georgia and Russia due to the violation of the air space by two Russian aircraft, AVIONEWS has wanted to investigate the knowledge of... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 10th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniverisaries: Report: 1913 - Second Balkan War ends: Delegates from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, and Greece sign the Treaty of Bucharest, ending the war. Report: 1916 -... more
AirlinesBed in economic class with Luthansa?
Berlin, Germany - The carrier considers the possibility to give beds also for who buys an economic class ticket
The German airline Lufthansa is considering the possibility to offer beds also in Economic class. Currently, it is a hypothesis under examination by the management. To value the customers interest,... more
SecurityFAA AD on Airbus model A-330/200 and A-330/300 series airplanes; and A-340/200, A-340/300, A-340/500, and A-340/600 series airplanes (2007-16-06)
Washington, Usa - To require actions to correct the unsafe condition on aviation products
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 9, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 153)] [Page 44737-44740] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
Government actsQuestion on financial and military deployment on the occasion of the G8 summit last June
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Graziella Mascia (Rifondazione comunista)
"The Italian Honorable Graziella Mascia (Rifondazione comunista) asks to the Italian Foreign Affairs Minister to know: how did cost the Italian participation at G8 summit in Germany and if there is... more
AirportsLost luggage at Fiumicino, "Cittadinanzattiva": "No tender"
Rome, Italy - "It's better to show the photos on-line"
"Cittadinanzattiva", the Italian citizen’s rights no-profit organization, has asked to the Ministry of Transport and ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) to do not permit the tender of the 800 lost s... more
Military aviationRussian strategic aviation starts the tactical exercises in the North Pole
Moscow, Russia - Simulated bombing raids and missile tests
Russia's strategic aviation started Wednesday an active phase of military exercises to fly over the North Pole and conduct test launches of cruise missiles. During the active phase, four Tu-160 Blackjack,... more
AirlinesFiumicino-Catania by Blu-express.com
Rome, Italy - From October 29
The low-cost carrier Blu-express.com, owned by Blu Panorama Airlines, announces the launch of a new internal route: starting from October 29 the airport of Rome-Fiumicino will be connected with the air... more
AirlinesRyanair's new route: Orio al Serio-Alicante
Bergamo, Italy - It will start from December 5
Ryanair announces a new route between Italy and Spain. It will the be the airport of Bergamo-Orio al Serio to be connected with the Alicante's air station. The flight, starting from next December 5,... more
Press release"Telefono Blu" about the proposal to protect the customer-tourist
Rome, Italy - Ruined holiday? Here's the spot of the association
"Ruined holiday? Here's the spot of Telefono Blu Consumatori. We are at 18th year of defence of the tourist-customer, we are an independent and free association and non profit-making. You can see our initiatives... more
AerospaceShuttle Endeavour leaves successfully Cape Canaveral ramp
Cape Canaveral , United States - After 21 years another teacher aboard
The Endeavour Space Shuttle was successfully launched from its ramp of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 18:36 Eastern Time, and this is the 20th mission overall, named STS-118, and of 11 days of expected duration.... more
SecurityEU, the Commission studies rigid measures for the US citizens arriving
Brussels, Belgium - Frattini's mouthpiece: "The same purpose of US Congress act"
After the approval of US Congress of the new act on the rigid rules of travel imposed to European citizens arriving in the United States, that must communicate their arrival two days before to the US authorities,... more
AirlinesAer Lingus lands in Northern Ireland
Dublin, Ireland - The Irish carrier chooses Belfast as first base outside the Republic of Ireland
The Irish national-flag carrier, Aer Lingus, has announced the imminent opening of its first base abroad. According to the President, Dermot Mannion, the investment equal to EUR 150 million will allow... more
AirportsOristano airport, soon an ENAV test for radio assistance's devices
Oristano, Italy - Possible the opening to trade traffic
Important meeting for the Oristano's airport, located in Fenosu (Sardinia). It has been decided that an aircraft of ENAV (Italian company for air navigation services) will test two new devices, a beacon... more
AirlinesBritish Airways bets on the Italian market
London, United Kingdom - Mark Moscardini: "Performance that have exceeded the set targets"
"The Italian market is strategic for British Airways. The performance recorded in Italy from the beginning of the year have exceeded the set targets. In the quarter the passengers transported from/to Italy... more
AirlinesDelta Air Lines offers the helicopter service for all the BusinessElite passengers
New York, USA - With flight coming from Africa, Brazil, Europe and India bound to New York
All the passengers that until December 31th, 2007, will travel in BusinessElite class on the international flights coming from Africa, Brazil, Europe and India of American carrier Delta Air Lines will... more
AirlinesThe 2007 is a gold year for Austrian Airlines
Vienna, Austria - The carrier continues with success its plan of reorganization
Austrian Airlines has obtained good results in the first six months of the 2007. The Austrian carrier shows its financial results that underline a great Ebit (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) growth,... more
Press releaseSDL (Italian workers union): the ENAC and Tranports Ministry's roles about airports management
Rome, Italy - The Italian union asks for an immediate convocation from Minister
"The liberalization of the airport assistance's operations has been founded on a false model of competition or better based on intense contention and without rules, in a sector where the safety and security... more
Government actsQuestion on ISAF Italian mission abroad
Rome, Italy - By Honorable Andrea Papini (L'Ulivo)
"The Italian Honorable, Andrea Papini (L'Ulivo), asks to the Italian Defense Minister to know: which concrete measures the Government and in particular, the Defense Minister, intends to adopt to obviate... more
AirportsThe City of Ciampino Vs the appeal of Ryanair
Rome, Italy - The statements of the Deputy Mayor, Sergio Pede
"We have challenged some statements of O'Leary, Ryanair CEO, because do not match the truth, like the occupational repercussion, the absence of the noise and the nightly flights. First of all the protection... more
Fair and showsEmbraer highlights the Phenom jets at "Labace"
São José dos Campos, Brazil - Company displays the Phenom 300 full-scale mock-up and the Legacy 600 executive airplane
"Embraer participates in the fourth Latin American Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (LABACE) to be held August 9-11 at Congonhas Airport, in São Paulo, Brazil. At LABACE 2007, organized... more
AirlinesAlitalia: a new beginning starting from August 27th
Rome, Italy - Preliminary meeting with the possible candidates
Starting from August 27th, new President of Alitalia Maurizio Prato will begin to meet the possible candidates for the national airline. The names are already known: AirOne in partnership with Intesa-Sanpaolo,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 9th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1941 - F.D. Roosevelt and Churchill sign the Atlantic Charter in the Terranova Island. Military Aviation: 1945 - World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic... more
IndustryMcDonnell Douglas Corp. awarded of a over 19 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Co., St. Louis, Mo., is being awarded a $19,507,781 order against a previously issued Basic Ordering Agreement (N00019-05-G-0026) for non-recurring... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a near 13 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the B-2 bomber aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Owego, N.Y., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $ 12,961,870.This action provides for 22 converter amplifiers for the B-2 bomber. At this time, $ 9,961,870 has been... more
SecurityFAA AD on Teledyne Continental Motors Reciprocating (TCM) Engine models IO-550-N, TSIO-520-BE, TSIO-550-A, TSIO-550-B, TSIO-550-C, TSIO-550-E, and TSIO-550-G (2007-16-10)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the full engine power loss, or smoke in the airplane cabin
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 8, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 152)] [Page 44370-44371] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirportsAlso Ciampino at the collapse
Rome, Italy - The union UILT calls for an ENAC inspection as at Fiumicino
The hot Summer of the airports of Rome keeps on. After Fiumicino, overwhelmed by the high traffic of the last weeks, also at Ciampino the same discomforts would have been reported. Packed during last... more
AirlineseasyJet's new route: Malpensa-Marrakesh
Milan, Italy - Starting from November 6
The English low-cost carrier easyJet has decided to increase its operativeness on the airport Milan-Malpensa. After the announcement of the new European routes (toward Bucharest and Barcelona), the air... more
IndustryLockheed Martin awards a contract for the upgrade of B-2 Spirit aircraft SATCOM system
Owego, USA - A deal worth USD 23 million
Lockheed Martin has received a USD 23 million contract from Northrop Grumman to support the upgrade of satellite communication (SATCOM) systems used by U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bomber. As part of the... more
IndustryPositive balance for Avio in the first quarter of 2007
Rome, Italy - Profits of EUR 27,5 million
The change in ownership has been positive for Avio. The aerospace company, passed from Carlyle to Cinven (85%, the rest 15% is owned by Finmeccanica) has recorded in the first quarter of 2007 an increase... more
AirlinesJal, reduction of its loss in the first quarter of 2007
Tokyo, Japan - Deficit fallen to EUR 26 millions
Jal has closed the first quarter of 2007/2008 with a strong reduction of its loss. Last year the Japanese carrier has recorded a deficit of JPY 26,7 billion: this year things go better, with a deficit... more
AirportsViterbo, unofficial visit by the Italian Minister Pecoraro Scanio
Viterbo, Italy - It will be useful "To spy out the land" for the third airport of Lazio
It will be September the decisive month for the third airport of Lazio. And Viterbo, one of the most important candidatures, has host last week-end the Italian Environment Minister, Alfonso Pecoraro Scanio,... more
AirlinesVirgin America, the adventure will start tomorrow
New York, USA - The inauguration with the San Francisco-New York flight
Virgin America, the American airline of Richard Branson, after several ups and downs with the DOT can launch its first flight between New York and San Francisco. The connection between San Francisco... more
Civil aviationRyanair summons ENAC for the flights reduction on the airport of Ciampino
Rome, Italy - Michael O'Leary: "It is only a trial to limit the competition and help Alitalia"
ENAC, Italian Civil Aviation Authority, was summoned by Ryanair about the decision for the flights reduction, from 138 to 100 (equal to 12%, 66 weekly flights) on the airport of Ciampino by next Autumn. "The... more
AirlineseasyJet: new employments in Italy
Milan, Italy - The British airline seeks 27 flight assistants for Malpensa
New employments for easyJet. The low-cost airline, that in Milan has already 250 employees between pilots and flight attendants, has organized an "Open day" on Wednesday to select 27 flight attendants. The... more
AirlinesCathay Pacific Airways orders five Boeing 777/300ER aircraft
Seattle, USA - A deal worth USD 1.4 billion
The Boeing Company and Cathay Pacific Airways announced that the Hong Kong-based carrier has ordered five additional Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners, increasing the airline's commitment to... more
AirlinesTransavia.com and Amsterdam-Schiphol: a perfect couple
Milan, Italy - The low-cost airline transavia.com has as headquarters one of the most important airports of Europe
Generally the great expenses and the intense traffic oblige the low-cost airlines to opt as headquarters smaller airports. Transavia.com, low-cost airline of the group KLM-Air France, has instead opted... more
AirportsFiumicino: operating the Task-Force for the luggage confusion
Rome, Italy - 80 men for the sorting
Starting from this morning a 80 men Task-Force is operating for the luggage sorting. New day for the baggage handling service of Fiumicino airport. This is the result of the yesterday meeting among... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 8th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1888 - Battle of Saganeiti, Eritrea: the Italian column led by General Cornacchia is beaten by the Abyssinian irregular forces. Report: 1919 - The Polish Army... more
DefenseGeorgia: the identikit of the dropping missile - Raduga KH-58U
Tbilisi, Georgia - The controversy moves on the technical plan
It is a tactical anti-radar missile Raduga KH-58, Russian manufacturing, the dropping bomb recovered in the little village of Tsitelubani, about 65 km (40 miles) North-Western of the capital, Tbilisi,... more
IndustryBoeing Helicopter awarded of a over 5 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the V-22 aircraft
Boeing Helicopter, Ridley Park, Pa., is being awarded $ 5,171,712 for ceiling priced order 0012 under previously awarded contract (N00383-05-G-049N) for repair components for the V-22 aircraft. Work will... more
IndustryGeneral Electric Engineering Services Inc. awarded of a over 27 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the T700-GE-401/401C turbo shaft engines
General Electric Engineering Services, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, is being awarded a $ 27,154,954 modification to a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00019-03-D-0013) to... more
AirlinesNew routes Italy-Romania by Wizz Air
Parma, Italy - From Bucharest to Parma and Treviso
Wizz Air launches two new routes: Parma-Bucharest and Treviso-Bucharest, operative from February 28. The connections between Italy and Romania covered by Hungarian low-cost carrier rises to 8. The... more
Civil aviationThe "Leonardo da Vinci"-Rome Airport in disarray: who is the guilty?
Rome, Italy - The buck-passing is not more admissible. The culprits must go away!
The titles of the main national newspapers are eloquent, reporting on the ten thousand lost luggages and on the odyssey to which the passengers that pass by Rome-Fiumicino airport are submitted. It... more
Civil aviationENAC, downsizing in the airport management
Genoa, Italy - The example of "Colombo" in Genoa
Reduction of competence ENAC (Italian civil aviation authority) in the Italian airports. As consequence of the reform of the navigation law, the authority will have less decisional power on the airports:... more
Civil aviationEASA: Agency certifies R-R Trent 1000 for Boeing 787 "Dreamliner" airplane
Cologne, Germany - Engine meets high emission standards
"The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today issued a Type Certificate for the new Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 series engine at a hand-over ceremony in Derby, UK. The EASA approval was delivered simultaneously... more
AirlineseasyJet confirms its expansion
London, United Kingdom - The data of third quarter of 2007 are good
The growth of easyJet does not stop, that has enlarged its own traffic in three new countries (Austria, Romania and Belgium) and has become the second carrier in Portugal. The data of the third quarter... more