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AirportsHeathrow without peace
London, United Kingdom - Exorbitant traffic and sit-in of green activists
No peace for Heathrow, defined by the Mayor of London Ken Livingston "A shame". The numbers of lost suitcases has reached tragicomic dimensions: 22,000 just by British Airways. The accusation is on... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Prato meets the first competitors
Rome, Italy - To explain the new terms of the tender
The conditional is required! Within a month must be unveiled the results of the first review carried out by new Alitalia management. According to some press indiscretions, the new procedure will be... more
AirportsMalpensa stands the high Summer traffic
Milan, Italy - Helpful data, the 80% of the departures on schedule in the last-week
Malpensa stands. The hot Summer of the air transport, that for the high traffic has sent haywire the Italian and European airports, seems that has not induced big damages to Milan's airport. It's not... more
AirportsAdR: an investment of EUR 100 million to avoid the cancellation of the licence
Rome, Italy - In progress the meeting among Transport Minister, ENAC and AdR
To avoid the threat of licence cancellation after the discomforts linked to the buggage sorting, AdR - Aeroporti di Roma would has intention to propose further investments equal to EUR 100 million, in... more
Latest newsGeorgia (4): South Ossetia overturns the accusation to Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia - "It is a provocation organized by Georgia to discredit Russia"
The site of the incident is in the zone of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict, where the observation posts of the Russian, Ossetian and Georgian peacekeepers are located. South Ossetia, which declared... more
Latest newsGeorgia (3): summoned the Russian ambassador in Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia - To supply clarifications on the alleged violation
The Russian ambassador to Tbilisi was summoned Tuesday to the Georgian Foreign Ministry in connection with the alleged violation of national airspace by a Russian aircraft. Georgia's Interior Ministry... more
Latest newsGeorgia: Russian fighters violate the air space
Tbilisi, Georgia - Dropped a 700 kilo bomb on the village of Tsitelubani
"Two Russian fighters have flown from Russia yesterday evening and had dropped a 700 kilo bomb on its territory. The missile landed without exploding in a vegetable field near the village of Tsitelubani,... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin receives an additional USD 5 billion for the F-22 Raptor aircraft program
Marietta, USA - Extended the production of the aircraft through the year 2011
Lockheed Martin received an additional USD 5 billion from the U.S. Air Force for three lots of F-22 Raptor air dominance fighters. This brings the total multi-year contract value to USD 7.3 billion and... more
HelicoptersEurocopter inaugurated a new logistics center in Germany
Donauwörth, Germany - This center will be operated by Fiege, a specialist in this field
"The 'EUROCOPTER Logistics Center' was inaugurated at an opening ceremony in Donauwörth by Bert Stegkemper, Executive Vice President Global Supply Chain of the Eurocopter Group, Dr. Wolfgang Schoder,... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 7th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1942 - World War II: Battle of Guadalcanal begins - U.S. Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the... more
Airports"Telefono Blu" for almost two million people that travel by airplane, among missing luggages, overbooking and delays
Rome, Italy - The Association 007 agents are working for the damage: the instructions
"Overbooking, luggages and air delay: the Italians that use airports in the Country are more than 1.8 million. In particular Fiumicino has recorded several discomforts. The lost luggages or the luggages... more
Latest newsGeorgia (2): Moscow Government denies the air raid
Moscow, Russia - The official statements by Kremlin
"We categorically deny any involvement in these events. These declarations are not based on any reality", the Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov told. The Russian Government denied Tuesday claims by Georgia... more
AirportsA new remote parking for the "Valerio Catullo" airport
Verona, Italy - After the purposeful and constant increases of passenger traffic
"After the purposeful and constant increases of passenger traffic announced last months and confirmed also by the closing of July (+15,1%), the 'Valerio Catullo' airport announces the increment of the... more
AirlineseasyJet: from Malpensa to Cagliari and Olbia; are six the Italian domestic routes
Milan, Italy - New link also from Venice to Belfast
"easyJet, low-cost carrier in Europe, announces the launch of three further routes for the Winter Season. Following to the signing of the new decree regarding the territorial continuity of last July... more
Airports"Odyssey" for 145 passengers directed to Ibiza
Bergamo, Italy - They have left Italy with a delay of almost two days
The flight Turin-Ibiza of Eurofly of last Saturday morning has changed in an "Odyssey" for 145 passengers because of a bust at the plane. The travellers have not left from Turin but have been transferred... more
AirportsSAGAT: July 2007, a record month for the airport of Caselle
Turin, Italy - With more than 322 thousand passengers, a boom traffic +12.3%
"With more than 322 thousand passengers in July 2007, the airport of Turin-Caselle has marked a new historical record, after the previous of last February 2006 during the Winter Olympic Games. A growth... more
ReportStrike of the air pilots, delays and discomforts in Germany
Berlin, Germany - And the union of the railways drivers announces a maxi-strike
The labour dispute of pilots of the carriers Ltu International Airways and Air Berlin that has conducted to a strike of two hours today in Germany has had the effect to make difficult the air transport... more
Press releaseMinister of Transport: tomorrow called ENAC and ADR at the portfolio's office
Rome, Italy - About the discomforts of these days at the airport of Rome-Fiumicino
"The Ministry of Transport, Alessandro Bianchi, has called the heads of ENAC (Italian authority of civil aviation) and ADR (Aeroporti di Roma) about the discomforts that are occurring to the airport of... more
AirportsBergamo-Orio al Serio Airport: at 5th place in the Italian ranking
Bergamo, Italy - Passed by more than 2.7 million passengers
The first six months of 2007 has seen the exponential growth of low-cost traffic. The growth of low-cost connections has modified the classification of the Italian airports: if the first four Fiumicino,... more
AirportsAssaeroporti confirms the growth of Italian air traffic +9.3%
Rome, Italy - More than 63 million passengers have passed by Italy in first six months of 2007
Assaeroporti confirms the growth of Italian air traffic. In the airports of Italy have passed by more than 63 million passengers (+9.3% compared with the same period of 2006) in the first six months of... more
Civil aviationEmergency landing for an Atr to Malpensa
Milan, Italy - It was left from Pisa
An Atr aircraft of Alitalia left from Pisa yesterday morning has operated an emergency landing to the Malpensa airport about 8:00 am. The request has been made by the pilot probably because of a warning... more
Civil aviationEUROCONTROL launches airspace infringement questionnaire
Brussels, Belgium - With the help of European AOPA
"EUROCONTROL, the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation with the help of the European Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) have launched a questionnaire designed to identify causes... more
AirportsEurope's worst airport? It's Heathrow
London, United Kingdom - Endless waiting lines at metal detector, the 50% of the flights in delay
The hard Summer of the air transport of this year caused by the high traffic has a symbol: is the airport of London-Heathrow, that has the worst performances regarding delays, queue at the check-in and... more
Civil aviationENAC: Vito Riggio reconfirmed to the chairmanship
Rome, Italy - On proposal by Italian Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi
On proposal by the Transport Minister, Alessandro Bianchi, after the last session, the Italian Council of Ministers has approved the procedure for the reconfirmation to Vito Riggio as chairmanship of ENAC,... more
Civil aviationAir New Zealand enlarges its fleet with new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
Auckland, New Zealand - A deal worth USD 1.1 billion
The Boeing Company and Air New Zealand today signed a definitive agreement for the purchase of four Boeing 777/300ER (Extended Range) jetliners and options for three additional 777/300ERs, as the carrier... more
AirportsMilan, subway's line 4-Blu: the works will start in 2008
Milan, Italy - Estimated EUR 1700 millions for the project
The route 4-Blu of Milan's underground that will connect the airport of Linate to the city is at the starting line. The dates have been fixed, at least for the first connection: starting of the works... more
CuriositiesWhat is the best regional airline for Asia? Bangkok Airways!
Bangkok , Thailand - According to the survey "Skytrax" 2007
According to the survey "Skytrax 2007", the Thai airline Bangkok Airways is awarded the prizes “Best Regional Airline for Asia” and “Best Regional Airline for South East Asia”. The success of this ye... more
Fair and showsAir shows and exhibitions in the first week of August
Rome, Italy - From today, Monday 6 to next Sunday 12
Monday 06 - Ballooning - 7th International Cup of Moscow Region Governor. Dmitrov, Russia. + 7 495 491 37 11 www.aerowaltz.ru Tuesday 07 - Ballooning - 7th International Cup of Moscow Region... more
AirportsFiumicino: extraordinary inspection by ENAC
Rome, Italy - It will verify the quality and efficiency of the handlers
An extraordinary inspection was started at the airport of Fiumicino following the debates opened regarding the delays in the airport baggage sorting. ENAC Director General, the Italian Civil Aviation... more
AirlinesMeridiana enlarges its network in New York
Rome, Italy - By November 16, 2007
New Meridiana connection between Rome-Fiumicino and New York by next November 16th, thanks to a code-share agreement with Eurofly. The flights will be operated twice per week, every Friday and Sunday,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Maurizio Prato suspends his leadership in Fintecna
Rome, Italy - To avoid a possible conflict of interest
Maurizio Prato, new President of Alitalia, has suspended his charge as President of Fintecna in order to avoid a possible conflict of interest between two positions. Vincenzo Dettori, already vice-President... more
AirlinesFirst joint order by Air France-Klm
Milan, Italy - For 20 Embraer jets for Régional and KLM Cityhopper
"Embraer and Air France/KLM group signed a contract for 20 E-Jets, consisting of four EMBRAER 190 and six EMBRAER 170 jets for Régional, an Air France subsidiary, and ten EMBRAER 190s for KLM cityhopper.... more
SecurityFAA AD on M7 Aerospace LP SA-226 and SA-227 series airplanes (2007-16-03)
Washington, Usa - To prevent the possible loss of control of the airplane
Airworthiness Directive Federal Register Information [Federal Register: August 3, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 149)] [Page 43139-43144] Header Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal... more
AirlinesAlitalia Service: EDS and Accenture confirm their bids until September 30th
Rome, Italy - For the purchase of the information and shared services
American multinational companies EDS and Accenture have confirmed their bids concentrated in AZ Service for the purchase of the information and shared services of Alitalia Group until September 30th: EDS... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 6th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Military Aviation: 1945 - World War II: Hiroshima is devastated when an atomic bomb, "Little Boy", is dropped by the United States B-29 Enola Gay. Around 90,000 people... more
Civil defenseFires in Albania: Italian Civil Defense sent two Canadair CL-415 airplanes last Friday
Rome, Italy - Took off from Rome-Ciampino's airport
"The Italian Civil Defense Department of the Premiership has organized the sending of two of its own Canadair in Albania to support the firefighting operations of numerous forest fires. Albania had... more
IndustryCessna Aircraft Co. awarded of a over 10 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For 18 C-172 aircraft
Cessna Aircraft Co., Wichita, Kan., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for $10,560,799. This contract action will procure 18 (includes an option for 10) Cessna Aircraft Co., (CAC) C-172 aircraft,... more
IndustryLockheed Martin Corp. awarded of a over 322 USDm contract
Washington, Usa - For the C-130 aircraft
Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a firm-fixed-price contract modification for $ 322,000,000. This contract modification is an undefinitized contract... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 5th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1915 - World War I: Germans invade the city of Warsaw forcing the Russian units to withdraw in Poland. Report: 1963 - United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet... more
CuriositiesIt happened today... on August 4th
Rome, Italy - Voyage in the history
The events and anniversaries: Report: 1914 - World War I: Germany invaded Belgium; in response, the United Kingdom declares war on Germany. The United States proclaims neutrality. Military Aviation:... more
AirportsAirport of Barcelona-El Prat, Zapatero government's investment
Barcelona, Spain - EUR 500 million to enlarge the air station
EUR 500 million for the airport of Barcelona-El Prat: it's the plan of Zapatero's government to enlarge the air station. The tender for the allocation will be launched by the Department of presidency... more
AirportsRonchi dei Legionari: passenger traffic + 11.08% in June
Gorizia, Italy - The busier month in the history of the airport
The airport of Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia) has closed positively the month of June: passenger traffic +11.08% compared with the same period of 2006, equal to 75.943 transits against the 68.368 in 2006. Thanks... more
Press releasePiloti Italiani Uniti on the meeting with ENAC's general manager
Rome, Italy - Awful decision to open Italian airports to foreign pilots over 60
"The sudden and unilateral decision by ENAC (Italian Authority for Civil Aviation) to allow foreign operators to use pilots over 60 on international routes from and to Italy, is a further attack to Italian... more
Civil defenseForest fires: 2007 is worst July on record
Brussels, Belgium - The EFFIS but also the employment by airplanes and helicopters
"With the forest fire season barely started, provisional figures show that 3376 square kilometres of land has already been burned in 2007, compared to a total of 3585 square kilometres in 2006, with July... more
AirportsCorporation America wants to invest in Italy
Naples, Italy - The airports of Naples, Genoa and Reggio Calabria in the sights
Corporation America, the Argentinian holding headed by Eduardo Eurnekian, is interested in investing in Italy. The society is considering the possibility to buy a stake of Geasc, the management society... more
Civil defenseGargano, the provincial Council of Foggia discusses an anti-fire plan after the disaster of July 24
Foggia , Italy - More coordination and infrastructures to improve. Disputes with Regione Puglia
The provincial Council of Foggia, with the participation of some members of the Gargano's municipalities and of Regione Puglia has met yesterday for a mono-thematic assembly to discuss some measures to... more
AirportsSAGAT: operative from Caselle the connections to Bucharest and Bacau
Turin, Italy - National flag carrier TAROM operates four flights per week
"The new flights of the Romanian air carrier TAROM from Turin-Caselle to Bucharest and to Bacau are operative since last week-end. The flight to Bucharest leaves on Mondays and Saturdays at 5:30pm and... more
Fair and shows"Festa dell'Aria" in Calvi: it starts tomorrow
Benevento, Italy - Exhibition in the afternoon and on Sunday
Everything is ready for the seventh edition of "Festa dell'aria" of Calvi (Benevento), sponsored by the municipality and the Regione Campania with the participation of some near municipalities. The... more
AirportsAdR: the investments for the strengthening of Fiumicino have been approved
Rome, Italy - New mandate for the Board President
A series of investments for developing and strengthen the intercontinental airport of Rome-Fiumicino have been approved by the Board of Directors: a master plan 2007-2011 worth EUR 2.2 billion. Among the... more
Government actsEuropean Parliament: question on Indian helicopters for Myanmar
Strasbourg, France - By Sajjad Karim (ALDE)
"Written question E-3814/07 by Sajjad Karim (ALDE) to the Commission Subject: Indian helicopters for Myanmar The international community has long-standing and extensively documented concerns about... more